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!
The full lineup will be announced in January 2026.
A CURATED SCHEDULE
Choose Your Journey
With more than 60 sessions to choose from, there’s something special for every yogi, from the absolute beginner, to the seasoned yoga teacher.
The 2026 schedule goes LIVE
February 28, 2026.
Until then, take a look at the 2024 schedule to get an idea of the kind of presenters and sessions you can expect.
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!
NEW 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, so you can focus on fun, new friendships, learning — and your wellbeing.
Festival Headquarters in Downtown Bend
Thank You to our 2026 Partners and Sponsors
Pine & Prism Wellness Collective
The Oxford Hotel
Wall Street Suites
Waypoint Hotel
Cure | Hydrating Electrolytes
The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund
Yo Soy Candle Company
Sanctum Bodyworks
Flow Natural Health Care
Elixir Bar & Apothecary
Step into Stillness Sound Healing
Ma Wovens Handcrafted Mats
La Luce Studio
Bend Ecstatic Dance
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
NEW OFFERING | CREATE A SACRED OBJECT
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!
“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.
NEW SESSION | SATURDAY NIGHT ECSTATIC DANCE
(Not Your Mom’s) 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.
Participants move freely to a curated musical journey, usually without shoes or talking. Dancing can be fast or slow, rhythmic or not. It’s highly suitable for beginners, fostering emotional release and physical well-being.
If you’ve been curious about ecstatic dance, BYF is the place to try it!
