TICKET SALES END JULY 1st!!
The Illumination Yoga & Wellness Festival is a celebration of community and well-being. Together we will enjoy a high vibration day of movement classes, somatic experiences, delicious food, and shopping.
Join us on Sunday, July 6th from 10 AM to 4 PM at the picturesque Hayloft at Moon Shine Farm.
A portion of your ticket purchase and raffle funds raised at this event will benefit a local non-profit organization that provides free holistic services to cancer patients and their caregivers.
Let's Illuminate!
This year’s Illumination Yoga Festival will again be hosted at The Hayloft at Moon Shine Farm.
The Hayloft at Moon Shine Farm is a beautiful barn venue offering picturesque views of the Adirondacks and the Black River Valley and ample indoor & outdoor space.
The farm is owned by Robin and Pamela Hoskins. They purchased the property as a working dairy farm in June of 2003 which they lovingly operated for years. In 2013 they renovated their beautiful family farm’s hayloft into a magical place where lifelong memories can be made.
The heart and history of American rural community can be felt on this property.
The perfect venue for a yoga & wellness festival!
We all know someone who has been directly affected by cancer – whether that's your parent, child, co-worker, friend, grandparent – or maybe even yourself. This year, 25% of net proceeds, as well as 100% of basket raffle and 50/50 raffle funds will be donated to Cancer Connects.
Cancer Connects is an incredible non-profit organization which provides free holistic programs and services in CNY and NNY.
Here is a brief overview of their beautiful offerings that you will be supporting by joining us at the 2025 Illumination Yoga Festival.
Complementary Therapy
Central to complementary therapy is the concept of overall wellness, and the relationship between mind, body and spirit. These therapies are used to help cancer patients manage symptoms, reduce side effects, and restore and promote a sense of control and vitality. Additionally these therapies foster positive healthy attitudes that increase overall well-being. They work in tandem with a patient’s medical plan and are never intended to replace conventional treatments.
These therapies are typically not covered by health insurance. Cancer Connects is proud to offer these services free to patients who otherwise may not have access to them. A panel of complementary therapy practitioners have agreed to provide their services at a reduced rate for cancer patients who participate in this program. The services offered through the Complementary Therapy program include massage therapy, Reiki, healing touch, foot reflexology, yoga therapy, acupuncture, and virtual meditations.
Your festival ticket includes access to all seven of our main stage movement sessions and our meditative gong bath!
We have curated for you an incredible lineup of diverse movement classes taught by talented, and dedicated teachers.
Our beautiful teachers are very experienced and will meet you wherever your at, from beginner to practitioner.
This is an awesome opportunity to try out several styles of movement and find what suits you best!
Choose the sessions that are calling to you, or attend them all.
Meridian cleansing practices are rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, and aim to clear energy blockages and restore balance within the body's meridians, which are pathways for vital energy (qi). Join Kristin DDiv, CLC, RYT as she guides you through a gentle meridian activation class that is designed to clear your energetic pathways and awaken you to the endless possibilities of this beautiful day.
Open to receive, open to release.
Slow Flow Vinyasa class is the perfect way to ease into your yoga festival experience! Led by 500RYT Rebecca Nicosia, this 30-minute session offers a gentle yet invigorating introduction to Vinyasa style yoga. Designed with beginners in mind, the class will challenge participants while fostering a supportive and encouraging environment. Join us to cultivate strength, flexibility, and inner peace as we flow through mindful movements and breath work. All levels are welcome, so come as you are and let's flow together!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, in this dynamic class, Nicole will guide you through a variety of Pilates movements, focusing on proper form and alignment. Participants will benefit from improved core strength, increased flexibility, enhanced posture, and heightened body awareness. Through a combination of mat work and body weight exercises, you'll leave feeling energized, refreshed, and empowered, ready to tackle the remainder of the day.
Kundalini yoga is a form of yoga that involves chanting, singing, breathing exercises, and repetitive poses. Its purpose is to activate your Kundalini energy, or shakti. This is a spiritual energy that's said to be located at the base of your spine. Nichole Workman 2x 200 RYT of Mindful Motivation will guide you through movement, breath work, meditation and mantra to explore all the beauty that kundalini yoga has to offer. You will notice just how quickly your energy can shift. Fostering a deep inner connection.
Intuitive Fitness Flow led by Julie Dafoe encourages you to move with rhythmic music while strengthening and stretching your muscles. Play with balance and posture and tone during this 30 minute invigorating and fun class. No matter where you are in your practice, Julie will meet you there. Come give it a try!
Join Samantha 1000 E-CYT for a challenging & rewarding yoga flow. Inspired by the warrior spirit, this class will push you to new limits, encouraging you to tap into your inner power and unleash your full potential. Expect to sweat, stretch, and strengthen your body, while cultivating focus, discipline, and mental toughness.
As we age Yin helps keep us mobile and provides physical, mental, emotional and energetic benefits. Yin Yoga is a more passive style of Yoga, slower paced, holding poses for 3-5 minutes. During this 30 minute class Jackie will guide you in targeting your connective tissue, ligaments, joints, and fascia. This practice is the perfect way to begin to wind down from beautiful day of activity.
During a gong bath, the brainwave state is altered from normal waking state (beta) to relaxed state (alpha), dreamlike state (theta), and even restorative state (delta). It is in this state that deep healing can occur. Join Heather as we close out the 2024 Illumination Festival in harmony.
All of these amazing classes are included in your ticket!
You will receive a crystal star for every class you join in on!
How many will you take home?
The holistic mini market at the Illumination Yoga Festival is currently comprised of over 20 incredible artisans, and healers. And, the list continues to grow!
Items available for purchase at the festival range from apothecary goods like hand blended teas and lotions, to crystals, clothing, art work, and even locally grown vegetables.
You may also wish to invest in a massage, reaki, or spiritual reading while at the festival.
We are confident that you will enjoy shopping our holistic mini market!
Lunch is included in your ticket and will be served between the hours of 12-2.
Help your self to a vibrant taco bar prepared by Chef Heath Loomis & Jenn of Divine Catering.
Divine catering has been serving our festival meals since the very beginning. You can taste the love that goes into preparing these meals, always fresh & so very delicious!
This heavenly taco bar will also feature vegetarian, dairy & gluten free options.
Bon Appétit.
Who doesn't love a good basket raffle? (sometimes referred to as a "Chinese Auction")
Our vendors have all donated a basket of their goods, or gift certificate for their services. We have also received several donations from Kelpytown Kove students, and our surrounding community. This basket raffle is sure to be impressive and the best part, 100% of the proceeds go to Cancer Connects!
Your festival ticket includes (5) tickets for this basket raffle. We will have additional tickets available for purchase!
You may also opt to purchase a 50/50 ticket to benefit Cancer Connects.
Good Luck!
(If you would like to donate a basket, please contact Kelpytown Kove)
Bob Hulbert of Mad Music DJ Service has donated his time and talent to bless our ears with high vibration music all day long!
Bob started DJ in 2015, and has taken part in over 100 wedding, special events, and parties. He has a talent for choosing the perfect tunes to create a fun & memorable atmosphere!
Meet the talented teachers for this year's illumination Yoga & Wellness Festival. Learn more about their story and specialties.
For over 20 years, Kristin has been studying and guiding others with Meditation, Universal Kabbalah, Spiritual & Life Coaching, and Naam Yoga® Therapies. She continues to further her knowledge of alternative healing and is also certified in several other modalities such as, Medicinal Oil Therapy, Ayurvedic Medicine, Sound Healing, and Herbal Apothecary, which she uses to enhance the experience of each session. Her goal is to constantly share the gift of service and create opportunities for others to heal and transform, through all of these beautiful healing modalities that the Universe continues to bless us with. Kristin is also the owner of HumbleBee Farms and The Depot Market, both in Lyons Falls, NY and is blessed by her husband Brandon and their 5 children.
Kristin's Class
Energizing Meridian Cleanse
Rebecca Nicosia, owner of My Essential Yoga and a certified 500RYT since 2021, embarked on her yoga journey over a decade ago, discovering its profound benefits for physical and mental well-being. Based in Broome and Tioga County, NY, she offers a variety of classes both in person and online, including Yin, Vinyasa, Hatha, and Chair Yoga. Committed to inclusivity, Rebecca specializes in teaching beginners and special populations like seniors. Currently pursuing a Children’s Yoga Instructor Certification, she aims to make yoga accessible to all.
Rebecca’s Class
Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga
Native to Hampton Bays, LI, Nicole is the owner of Spin Sanity on the Hill Fitness Studio, Middle School Nurse, Future Flying Falcons Coach, Runner, Mom of 4 and avid business entrepreneur. Although she is adept at juggling multiple roles, she is a powerhouse of energy and motivation. She's been leading the charge in the fitness world in the North Country since 2020. Nicole lives and breathes what she teaches and is dedicated to her clients' total health and wellness. She offers unrivaled Spin Classes, Bootcamp, Pilates, Power Pilates, and Hot HIIT Pilates Fusion. Her classes aren't just about exercise; they're about transformation. With unparalleled instruction and feedback, Nicole's classes will leave you feeling motivated like never before, pushing you to achieve your fitness goals with her expertise and unmatched energy.
Nicole’s Class
Pilates with Nicole
Owner of Mindful Motivation, 200RYT® Vinyassa Yoga, 200®RYT Kundalini Yoga, Certified Kundalini Rebirthing Guide
Nichole Workman started a personal meditation practice more than a decade ago that started her on a journey of self discovery and healing, through her journey, Nichole wanted to share these healing practices. In 2019 Nichole received her first 200 RYT certification in Vinyasa Yoga. Since then Nichole has done training to guide restorative yoga practices, Kundalini Rebirthing and has become a 200 RYT To teach Kundalini Yoga. Nichole offers these classes in the Lewis County and surrounding areas. The focus of Nichole’s classes is self awareness, connecting with oneself, this allows the healing process to start to take place, inviting people to use their practice to move energy and to heal. All levels are welcome with all practices offered. Yoga and healing are for everyone.individuals, groups, businesses and organizations.
Nichole’s Class
Kundalini Yoga
Julie Dafoe will be joining us again this year! She comes with 45 years of certified experience in leading various types of fitness classes. Her fitness flow style will ignite movement within the body, removing stagnation and stuck energy . Her passion for this year’s fund raiser gives great hope for all those wanting to educate themselves on the many modalities of healing from breast cancer.
Intuitive Fitness Flow
Samantha, E-CYT 1000, has been sharing her love of yoga with students since 2015. Her journey began humbly in a backyard gathering with friends, which blossomed into a heartfelt calling to teach. Her training encompasses various styles but, her true passion lies in leading dynamic Power Flow classes. When she's not on her yoga mat, you can find Samantha cheering on her beloved Atlanta Braves. This yoga gypsy is always ready to share her love of yoga with the next community, spreading joy, sweat, and serenity wherever she roams. She believes that, you’re already perfect, practicing yoga helps you realize it!
Ultimate Warrior Flow
Jackie been a Nurse for over 30 years. She has always loved the Holistic approach to healing and found yoga due to having some health issues. She became a certified 200hr Infinite Light Center Yoga instructor and has been teaching Yoga for 9 years at various venues throughout the area. Jackie teaches a classical style of Yoga and Yin Yoga.
Yin Yoga
Heather found her love for spiritual healing through listening to guided meditations and watching her attitude towards life shift in a very positive and healthy direction. Her thirst for knowledge led her to become certified in yoga, mindfulness, meditation, reiki, sound healing, vibrational therapy and is currently studying Hypnotherapy. Whether she is teaching classes or workshops in her studio, hosting retreats at Kelpytown Kove, or abroad, her goal is simple, inner peace.
Gong Bath
Let's picture a beautiful sunny day. Not too hot, and the perfect mild breeze! But, if it were to rain, we will still host the festival with plenty of space inside the Hayloft.
This event is open everyone age 16+.
As long as you have an interest in wellness, this event is for you! Even if you have never rolled out a mat and practiced Yoga. From beginner to practitioner...All are encouraged & welcome.
Festival Goodie Bag
Five Raffle Tickets
Seven Movement Classes:
Meridian Cleanse
Slow Flow Vinyassa
Pilates
Kundalini Yoga
Intuitive Fitness Flow
Ultimate Warrior Flow
Yin Yoga
Somatic Gong Bath
Lunch- Taco Bar
Access to the Holistic Mini Market
Crystal Rock Star for Every Class You Complete
Yoga Mat
Water
UV Protection
It's optional, however feel free to bring a blanket, or any other yoga props that you enjoy using.
Illumination Yoga & Wellness Festival tickets are $55!
Only 100 tickets will be sold, don't delay!
Click on the Purchase Ticket button in the upper right corner.
Festival Tee (optional) $20
Festival Ticket & Tee $75
Festival tickets are non-refundable
Thank you, see you in July!