The Peterborough Yoga Festival returns for its third year on Saturday, June 17th at Del Crary Park, beside Little Lake in downtown Peterborough.
The day-long festival begins at 7 a.m. with a communal sun salutation and continues with yoga and meditation classes, workshops, a kid’s tent, wellness garden, and an expanded yogi market with artisans and gourmet food vendors.
“The Peterborough Yoga Festival is a community event for the community,” says festival co-organizer Tiffany Nicholson-Smith.
“It really breathes everything that yoga is in a lived way — community, inclusion, love, connection, and mostly presence and awareness.”
Tickets are available for $20 in advance or at the event for $25 (it’s free for children and youth under 16). The charity event raises funds for United Way Peterborough and District.
“All proceeds go back to the community through United Way, earmarked for programs that align with the yoga lifestyle,” says Nicholson-Smith.
“An inclusive, strong, and healthy Peterborough is one of United Way’s goals,” adds Neil Morton, chair of the 2017 United Way campaign.
“It seems like a great fit to partner together on this event.”
Attendance at last year’s event doubled from the inaugural festival in 2015, and organizers expect attendance to increase again this year.
Attendees can explore and enjoy the day as they feel comfortable.
“There is absolutely no previous yoga experience required,” Nicholson-Smith explains.
“This is a day for everyone. All are welcome to come and discover yoga and meditation in a really down-to-earth, back-to-nature, non-intimidating environment.
For information on purchasing tickets and for a full schedule of classes, workshops, and activities, visit peterboroughyogafestival.com.
