SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: LITT YOGA FESTIVAL Aug 29 – Sept 1, 2024 Quilcene, Washington FESTIVALS Looking for something to do this August? We are thrilled yoga festivals are back and can’t wait to check out all the amazing events taking place around the world. This week we had a chance to connect with Debbie Dixon, Founder and Creator of LiTT Yoga Festival who we are thrilled to partner with! You will be able to pick up complimentary copies of our magazine at this festival! We asked Debbie to share some thoughts on JOY, which is also the theme of our new issue and this is what they shared.&nbs ..read more

Spotlight: MEXICO By: Miriam Castillo TRAVEL Mexico lindo y querido! After living 15 years in NY I’m back to my homeland, and it has been a beautiful comeback, this time to the very special tropical area of Mexico, Riviera Maya. It’s full of incredible beaches and nature, but what I find even more special are the “cenotes.” In Maya, “hoyo de agua,” these natural water caves are pure magic, unique in the world, mayas considered them portals to the underworld and sacred source of life. It’s worth the trip just to visit these beautiful natural pools and caves. We chose Cenote Minotauro, a ..read more

Yoga Transforms at Bhakti Fest 2024 PROFILES Transformation will be at the heart of this year’s Bhakti Fest, taking place September 27-29 in the majestic setting of Joshua Tree, California. Producer Bella Silberfein explains how the theme “Yoga Transforms” will spark reflection, growth, and positive change for attendees through yoga and the coming together of the community. “The transformative power of yoga is core to its teachings and something we all experience on our path in big and small ways,” shares Silberfein. “When we carve out time for self-reflection, yoga, and meditation, we ope ..read more

Spotlight: Joy & Travel By: iana velez TRAVEL For many people, a yoga retreat can be an opportunity to focus on your practice, meet some new friends and travel to a beautiful location. If you’ve ever enjoyed attending a retreat and thought “hey, I’d like to plan a yoga retreat” then read on! We asked some amazing yoga teachers who lead retreats all over the world for some advice on planning retreats and how they find joy! Kelly Kamm Kellykammyoga.com @kellykammyoga How far in advance do you plan your retreats? I usually host 3 retreats per year I tend to plan about a year in advanc ..read more

Spotlight:  Yoke Yoga – Bridging Tradition and Technology By: Melissa Honkanen PROFILES Susanna Barkataki is leading a quiet revolution to shake up the yoga world with her groundbreaking Yoke Yoga social platform. Yoke Yoga is more than just a yoga app; it’s a mission to transform how we engage with an ancient practice in today’s digital age. Susanna’s journey began with the realization that the true essence of yoga was being overshadowed by its Western commercialization. “I had this understanding that if we are to truly honor yoga’s roots and extend its benefits, the change had to ..read more

Artist Spotlight: Emma Schmid By: iana velez ART & MUSIC Barcelona native Emma Schmid’s beautiful artwork graces the cover of our JOY issue. We asked her to share a bit about her creative process, inspiration and a few thoughts on JOY. Check out her beautiful Instagram account @emma.schmid.illustration.  Share with us what you love about what you do? I love to translate thoughts, ideas and messages into images. Adding meaning, highlighting and emphasizing. Communicating with drawings and color is so powerful, leading to feelings, moods, happiness, worries, and joy. I am especia ..read more

PARTNER MOUNT MADONNA CENTER MOUNTMADONNA.ORG We are a learning community inspired by the example of our teacher, Baba Hari Dass. Located on 380 acres of redwoods and grasslands in the Santa Cruz mountains overlooking the Monterey Bay, our retreat center offers a peaceful haven where you can step back, slow down, and reconnect to your self, to nature, and to a more authentic flow of life. We offer a beautiful venue, centrally located in California near Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay area, for yoga retreats, meditation retreats, corporate offsite events, personal practice, spirit ..read more

PARTNER HOT YOGA EAST DENNIS HOTYOGAEASTDENNIS.COM We are a Hot Yoga Studio located on Route 6A in East Dennis, MA. Whether you have a long term practice or just starting your yoga journey, our classes are for all levels. We offer everything from Power Yoga, 26+2 (Bikram) and more! Let’s roll out our mats, embrace the healing Infrared Heat and embark on a yoga practice that transforms the mind, body and spirit. Our mission is to transform and awaken your life through movement, dedication, community and connection! This practice is accessible and adaptable to everyone. The invitation is to ..read more

SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: BULL CITY YOGA FESTIVAL April 27th, 2024 Durham, North Carolina FESTIVALS Looking for something to do this April? We are thrilled yoga festivals are back and can’t wait to check out all the amazing events taking place around the world. This week we had a chance to connect with Ingrid Saddler-Walker, Founder of the Bull City Yoga Festival in Durham, North Carolina who we are thrilled to partner with! You will be able to pick up complimentary copies of our magazine at this festival! What makes this year’s festival unique?  The Bull City Yoga Festival is a unique ev ..read more

PARTNER GROUND AND CENTER GROUNDANDCENTER.ORG Ground and Center started as an idea born from two educators who wanted to do their part to help fill gaps in our education and healthcare system. We currently live in a world where anxiety, depression, and social/emotional learning needs are on the rise. The demands on children and their grown ups’ time/energy are ever increasing in the fast paced society we find ourselves in. With this increase comes a need for space for more active practices such as mindfulness, movement and embodiment strategies to help folks cope with the business of life ..read more