There’s nothing better than a few days of yoga, meditation, and music with like-minded yogis. That’s why there’s a growing number of yoga festivals around the world that cater to different types of yoga and provide different experiences.
In this guide, I’ve pulled together the 13 top yoga festivals in the world, with a mix of boutique festivals, exhibitions, and large-scale events. There are heaps more festivals so if you think of any that are worthy of this list, please let me know!
Yoga Festivals in the United States
Wanderlust Yoga Festival
Where? Various
When? Not Announced
Wanderlust isn’t one festival but a series of festivals that take place across the world. They bring together yoga and meditation programs, hikes, cycling, and incredible music lineups.
Past performers have included Moby, Common, Spoon, Girl Talk, Michael Franti, Andrew Bird, and Ziggy Marley.
Telluride Yoga Festival
Where? Telluride, Colarado, USA
When? Not Announced
Telluride Yoga Festival takes place in Telluride, Colorado, a former mining town in the Rocky Mountains that takes rural to the next level.
The festival helps you feel close to nature because you are close to nature! The 4-day event offers yogis the chance to get together for yoga, meditation, music, hiking, dining, and more.
They have some unique things which I love, such as SUP yoga and you can ride a gondola between classes.
Sat Nam Fest (East and West)
Where? Malibu (West) and Berkshires (East)
When? Not Announced
Sat Nam Fest is dedicated to kundalini yoga which is known for its high energy chanting, singing, breathing exercises, and repetitive poses. The idea behind Kundalini is that we have energy at the base of our spine and we can unblock our chakras to bring it out.
So, as you’d expect the festival includes lots of chanting and is very upbeat. Expect sacred mantra music, yoga sessions by kundalini yogis, deep soul uplifting sadhana and meditation, healing workshops, meals, and more.
They have both an East and West festival with the East taking place in Berkshires and the west taking place in Malibu.
Floyd Yoga Jam
Where? Floyd County, Virginia, USA
When? September 2nd – 5th
This 4-day festival takes place every labor day weekend in Floyd County, Virginia. Accommodation includes car camping, RV camping, glamping tents, and more.
Expect a weekend of speakers, workshops, and music of every genre including Kirtan, Jazz, Hip Hop, Reggae, World Electronic, Country, Blue Grass, Indie, and Rock.
There’s also the Yoga Jam Art Village! Where you can create your own Dream Catcher or Mandala painting. For those more active, there are hikes, bikes, and a 5k run.
Yoga Festivals Elsewhere in North America
Banff Yoga Festival
Where? Banff National Park, Canada
When? Not Announced
This is a boutique wellness festival which covers everything to do with yoga, meditation, self-care, green cuisine, and outdoor adventure.
There are group classes, yoga talks, cooking classes, workshops an organic wellness market, and more. Plus, the location is stunning, Banff National Park, where you’ll be surrounded by nature and rugged mountains.
Yoga Festivals in Europe
Awake Celebration
Where? Portugal
When? September 2nd – 5th 2021
On every other day of the year, Awakeland Portugal is a meditation retreat and reforestation project that’s quiet and peaceful, in fact, they host some of the best yoga retreats in Portugal.
However, at their annual Awake Celebration, expect 4 days of yoga and meditation workshops,
Om Yoga Show
Where? Manchester/London, UK
When? 2022
Taking place in London and Manchester in the UK, the Om Yoga Show is a weekend-long exhibition that claims to be the biggest yoga gathering in Europe.
There are workshops, free yoga classes, and hundreds of exhibitors showing off the latest yoga accessories, clothing, jewelry, equipment, and retreats.
The Yoga Games (The Nordic Yoga Conference)
Where? Scandinavia
When? Spring 2022 (Not Announced)
The Yoga Games hosts events in Scandinavia throughout the year, spanning Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Copenhagen, and Oslo. However, the one to look out for is their annual conference which has previously taken place in Malmo.
At this 3 day event, they have lectures and workshops from international, national, and local presenters. There are classes to join for free at their yoga studio and events that will appeal to both yogis and yoga instructors.
Hvaler Yoga Festival
Where? Hvaler, Norway
When? July 8th – 10th 2022
Sticking with the Nordic countries in Europe, next up is Hvaler Yoga Festival which takes place on a car-free island called Søndre Sandøy in Hvaler, Norway.
This is a small, boutique yoga festival with a handful of yoga instructors and a fairytale-like atmosphere. Expect yoga classes in the tent, on the beach, and in the nearby forest.
At the festival, they focus on 4 main types of yoga; Jivamukti yoga, yin yoga, yinyasa (yin yoga with small elements from vinyasa), and medical yoga.
Charmonix Yoga Festival
Where? Chamonix, France
When? Not Announced
Located in the foothills of Mont Blanc and surrounded by glaciers, this is one of Europe’s most beautiful festivals.
The 3-day event attracts speakers and teachers from all walks of yoga, including vinyasa, flow yoga, satyam, raja, and more. Plus, there are lots of training sessions, dance, mediation classes, and workshops.
Yoga Festivals in Asia
International Yoga Festival
Where? Rishikesh, India
When? Not Announced
The International Yoga Festival attracts around 2000 visitors each year to its location in Rishikesh in northern India, at the foothills of the Himalayas along the sacred Ganges river. It claims to be the birthplace of yoga and is a popular destination for yogis looking for spirituality and solitude.
At the week-long event, you can try every major type of yoga and hear from enlightened Spiritual Leaders, Teachers, Thought Leaders, and Wellness Specialists from many countries.
Be prepared for a long week as those dedicated enough for Kundalini sadhana will need to be up at 4 am.
Bali Spirit Festival
Where? Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
When? April 5 – 10, 2022
The Bali Spirit Festival was established back in 2018 to draw on the Balinese Hindu idea of Tri Hita Karana: living harmoniously with our spiritual, social, and natural environments.
During the festival, you’ll experience yoga, dance, music, world-renowned teachers, and performers, all at an open-air venue surrounded by nature and a sacred river.
It’s no wonder that this epic festival attracts 5000 people every year.
Yoga Festivals in South America
Envision Festival
Where? Uvita, Costa Rica
When? 2022 (Not Announced)
Envision Festival is a combination of education, adventure, community, yoga, and music. It takes place at Rancho la Merced, a wildlife refuge in Costa Rica where you’ll be surrounded by lush jungles but with the beach just on your doorstep too.
At this festival, you’ll find yoga classes from world-class instructors, workshops, art, and the opportunity to try your hand at some more adventurous activities such as surfing, canyoning, kayaking, horseback riding, and more.
Oen thing I love about this festival is that they are welcoming to solo travelers with onsite gatherings and dedicated camping areas to help you make friends.
