2026 LINEUP | TBA Winter 2026
Exceptional Yoga Teachers
Headliners for 2026 include Amy Ippoliti, Tiffany Cruikshank — and new to BYF, Gina Caputo and Kia Miller. We’re beyond thrilled to be able to share their offerings!
A HIGHLY CURATED SCHEDULE
Every Session Has Intention
You won’t find filler here. Every session on our schedule is placed with care and purpose — none are there to simply fill a time slot.
That means fewer low-interest choices, less decision fatigue, and more confidence in whatever you select. The schedule is designed to feel focused, curated, and worth your time.
NEW SESSION FOR 2026
Candlelit Music Meditation with Cacao Ceremony
An only-at-BYF merging of the gifts of two amazing presenters — renowned pianist and composer, Paula Dreyer, and Shriman Ji, international yoga teacher. We’re honored to share this one of a kind offering on Thursday evening that will set the tone of your festival for all the wonderful things to come.
Four-day passholders can add it to their schedule starting February 28th.
Learn more about Shriman and Paula, and all our 2026 presenters, teachers and musicians!
Join Wanderlust Tours for a stunning sunset hike at Fort Rock followed by a night of immersive stargazing!
Fort Rock is an incredible stargazing destination, lying just north of the newly designated Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary. It’s the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States, boasting some of the best stargazing in the entire world.
When: Saturday June, 13th.
Add-on tickets go on sale April 1st.
Stargazing in the Oregon Outback
NEW ADVENTURE FOR 2026
Photo credit: Christian Heeb for Wanderlust ToursGuided Kayak in the Cascade Lakes
NEW ADVENTURE FOR 2026
Join your fellow yogis on this astounding paddle on high-elevation mountain lakes in the mighty Cascade Range.
Wanderlust Tour’s naturalist guides will highlight the sweet spots on these stunning lakes that might not initially meet the eye.
This is an experience not to be missed!
When: Sunday, June 14th.
Add-on tickets go on sale April 1st.
Photo credit: Wanderlust ToursNEW VENUES FOR 2026
The beautiful Oxford Hotel will serve as our festival headquarters this year, with our largest sessions happening in their Minnesota Ballroom, and a hospitality suite on Thursday and Friday.
Other venues located throughout downtown make this the easiest festival to get around in yet — all yoga and wellness sessions easily walkable.
See their generous discount for our festival passholders.
A Walkable Festival
YOGA + HIKE
Guided Hiking at Smith Rock
Just a 45-minute drive from Bend, Smith Rock State Park is one of Oregon’s Seven Natural Wonders. Don’t miss this great chance to experience it!
Thank You to our 2026 Partners and Sponsors
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective
Wanderlust Tours
The Oxford Hotel
Wall Street Suites
The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund
Waypoint Hotel
Cure | Hydrating Electrolytes
Yo Soy Candle Company
Sanctum Bodyworks
Flow Natural Health Care
Elixir Bar & Apothecary
The Better Bar | Portland, Oregon
Natural Grocers logo with green apple and green text reading 'good4u'.
Step into Stillness Sound Healing
Ma Wovens Handcrafted Mats
La Luce Studio
Stand on Liquid Paddle Boards
Base Camp Adventures
CREATE A SACRED OBJECT
Make your own altar with clay in this grounding, creative ritual designed to help you integrate your festival experience. This guided session is co-led by Rach Huff of Pine & Prism Wellness and begins with breath, reflection, and shared intention, followed by intuitive clay work guided by artist Krista Brenner of La Luce Studio to create a personal altar or sacred object.
No clay experience needed! Your finished piece will be lovingly fired and glazed by Krista at her studio and shipped to you after the festival.
Typically offered for $160 per person — but the add-on ticket for festival participants is just $99, all materials, glazing, firing, shipping included.
Space is limited to 20 participants — add it to your schedule today!
Altar-Making with Clay
Downtown Bend’s Jewel
DRAKE PARK | New Downtown Venue Along the River
New for the 2026 festival, our Saturday and Sunday morning outdoor venue is historic Drake Park. We’ll practice under the majesty of 100 foot trees along the banks of the Deschutes River, just steps from the shops, restaurants and hot spots of downtown Bend, Oregon. Duckling sightings guaranteed!
NEW FOR THE 2026 FESTIVAL
You’ve heard the hype — now it’s your turn to give it a try! Join Alison Starr on the lovely Deschutes River for a guided, small group cold plunge — safe space, all bodies, all beings welcome to experience this unique and wonderful body-mind-soul support. Alison will guide you with kindness, integrity and her signature insight!
Add-on tickets for adventure & specialty sessions go on sale April 1st.
Guided Cold Plunge on the Deschutes River
“This was such a beautiful immersive experience learning many different modalities and techniques. I can’t wait to return next year for more integrative fun!”
Sally B., Santa Rosa, CA
“Inspiring, joyful, expansive, fun!”
Natalia M., Bend, OR
“I've done yoga for years, but still learned so much! My practice will become much more meaningful to me, based on what I learned at the Bend Yoga Festival.”
Beth G., Spokane, WA
PADDLE STRONG + SUNSET PADDLE
Paddle the Deschutes
Join Paddle Board Oregon for their signature SUP yoga-style Paddle Strong class, or for an evening guided tour to gaze at the stars. Either is an extraordinary experience in it’s own right, and makes your festival even more special.
With PBO’s fleet of specially-designed paddle boards that are especially stable, this is a great opportunity to give this sport a try!
A MINDFUL NATURE EXPERIENCE
Forest Bathing
Also known as shinrin-yoku, our preferred guides are certified in forest bathing and lead mindful meditations in the splendor of the Deschutes National Forest.
(Not Your Mom’s) Ecstatic Dance
A COLLAB WITH BEND ECSTATIC DANCE
Ecstatic dance has had a resurgence lately — as a DJ-led, freeform, sober, and non-judgmental conscious dance practice focused on self-expression, community connection, and meditation.
Not performing, just feeling.
If you’ve been curious about ecstatic dance, BYF is the safe place to try it!
