The Wild Lotus Yoga Festival schedule is organized to make planning your weekend as seamless as possible. You’ll find offerings listed by day, with each session grouped under the name of the room, followed by the time, title of the offering, and the name of the presenter.
This layout allows you to easily explore what's happening in each space throughout the day-whether you’re looking for a powerful yoga class, an inspiring workshop, or a moment of stillness.
Roll Out Your Mat and Rise to the Mountains
Somewhere between the rhythms of live music, the pulse of breath in a yoga flow, the quiet reflection beside an alpine creek, and the collective joy of sacred community - your wild self is waiting.
This year’s Wild Lotus Yoga Festival is a sacred invitation to let go - of the schedule, the pressure, the polished persona - and come home to the untamed essence that has always lived within you.
FRIDAY, JULY 11TH, 2025
Palisades Yoga Studio
Sponsored by Palisades Tahoe
9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
ALCHEMY SOUND HEALING
RANA NADER
Transform in this vibrational experience guided by renowned sound healer and yoga instructor Rana Nader, founder of the Alchemy Bowl Sound Temple in Laguna Beach, CA. With over seven years of experience and deep expertise in Crystal Tones® Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, Rana creates a sacred soundscape designed to harmonize your energy, quiet the mind, and awaken your innate healing power. This immersive session invites you to rest deeply as the pure tones of alchemy bowls wash over you, clearing energetic blockages and attuning you to higher frequencies. Let the power of sound guide you back to balance, clarity, and inner peace.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
VINYASA YOGA
Jessica Knotts
In this dynamic, all-levels class, movement and breath come together in a seamless flow. Each sequence is thoughtfully crafted to align breath with intentional movement, guiding you through mindful transitions and purposeful postures. Rooted in the Sanskrit word Vinyasa, meaning “to place in a special way,” this practice emphasizes the art of conscious alignment-of body, mind, breath, and heart.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
HERBAL SPA & SOUND BATH
Cosmic Hearts x Ebb & Flow
Join us for a transformative sound bath led by Cosmic Hearts and Ty from ebb+ flow, where you'll blend the healing power of sound with the nurturing gifts of nature. Experience a soothing herbal spa, self-massage, and a magical soundscape journey designed to promote relaxation and self-love while connecting with a community of like-minded individuals. Reserve your spot now to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul in this immersive workshop!
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
TAP INTO YOUR WILD CREATIVE SOUL
AMANDA GIACOMINI
Tap into Your Wild Creative Soul with 10,000 Buddhas (Amanda Giacomini). Expressing ourselves creativity is both relaxing and fun. During this session Amanda will first share what she learned on her journey of making art as spiritual practice with her 10,000 Buddhas project. Then you will be guided through a visual meditation to discover your own inspiration and mystical nature. Afterwards, we will take time to draw, color, and journal what we experienced. No experience necessary.
First Street Outdoor Studio
Sponsored by Palisades Tahoe
9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
POWER RESTORE YOGA
NICOLE KOCH
SWEAT. RELEASE. REPEAT. Based upon the principles of interval training, Power Restore creatively intertwines a strong vinyasa practice with Restorative Yoga, Qi Gong, breathwork and more to increase heart rate variability, improve vagal tone (you’ll learn) and encourage homeostasis within the body. Guiding the body to adeptly move between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system in one comprehensive practice, Power Restore ® facilitates our incredible human potential for self regulation and healing.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
GROW WILD
MEGHAN MUCKENFUSS
Unleash your untamed spirit in this vibrant Vinyasa flow designed to help you root deep, rise strong, and bloom wildly. “Grow Wild” invites you to explore the natural cycles within your body and breath-calling in grounded strength and expansive freedom. Inspired by the resilience of wildflowers and the wisdom of the wild, this class weaves together strong standing sequences, creative transitions, and moments of stillness to reconnect you with your inner wilderness. Whether you're dancing through the wind or finding steadiness in the soil, this practice is a celebration of growth, vitality, and wild-hearted presence.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ROOT DOWN FLOW
RACHEL MACINTIRE
Root Down. Drop in. Find your flow. This all-levels yoga class is designed to help you ground yourself-physically, mentally, and energetically. Through a thoughtful blend of breathwork and mindful movement, you’ll quiet the monkey mind and reconnect with your inner calm. “Root Down” invites you to explore yoga not just as a physical practice, but as a tool for mental clarity and soulful presence. The goal is to carry the peace you cultivate on the mat into your everyday life.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
RETURN TO YOUR RADIANT RHYTHM
MARYBETH DONAHOE
This grounding and enlivening practice invites you to move in harmony with nature’s rhythms-and your own. Begin with gentle somatic movement to attune your senses, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Then, flow through postures that awaken vitality and support a sense of wholeness. This is a space to attune to your rhythm, honor your needs, and cultivate inner harmony- for body, mind, and spirit.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
MANTRAS, BEATS & MEDITATIONS
MC YOGI
Get ready to move your body, lift your spirit, and fuel up on good vibes as lyricist, Spiritual Graffiti author, and beat master MC YOGI takes you on an electrifying journey of yoga, music, and mindful movement. This high-vibe experience is open to all levels-come as you are and get ready to sweat, smile, and soar.
Events Plaza - Main Stage
Sponsored by Palisades Tahoe
FREE FRIDAY COMMUNITY CONCERT
5:30 - 6:15 PM
DJ SKYLINE
6:30 - 7:45 PM
GIRL GEORGE
8:00 - 9:30 PM
SIREN & SEER
ADVENTURE HIKES
MEET AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FUNITEL RAMP
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
HIKE TO SHIRLEY CANYON
JACKIE THOMAS
Shirley Canyon Trail: A favorite among Tahoe locals and visitors alike, the Shirley Canyon Trail offers a beautiful half-day hike filled with natural wonders. Along the way, you’ll encounter cascading waterfalls, smooth granite rock formations, colorful wildflowers, and the sparkling waters of Shirley Lake. Adventurous hikers can continue on to High Camp for even more breathtaking views. The trail is about 2.5 miles to the top of High Camp with an elevation gain of 2,000 feet, so be prepared for a steady climb and give yourself at least 2 hours to enjoy the experience at a comfortable pace. Good to Know: This trail is best for those with some hiking experience and a sense of adventure. If you'd prefer not to hike back down, the Aerial Tram is available for downloading from High Camp-just be sure to check the tram schedule before heading out.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
HIKE TO SHIRLEY CANYON
SHANNON DUCLOS
Shirley Canyon Trail: A favorite among Tahoe locals and visitors alike, the Shirley Canyon Trail offers a beautiful half-day hike filled with natural wonders. Along the way, you’ll encounter cascading waterfalls, smooth granite rock formations, colorful wildflowers, and the sparkling waters of Shirley Lake. Adventurous hikers can continue on to High Camp for even more breathtaking views. The trail is about 2.5 miles to the top of High Camp with an elevation gain of 2,000 feet, so be prepared for a steady climb and give yourself at least 2 hours to enjoy the experience at a comfortable pace. Good to Know: This trail is best for those with some hiking experience and a sense of adventure. If you'd prefer not to hike back down, the Aerial Tram is available for downloading from High Camp-just be sure to check the tram schedule before heading out.
