Top 2022 US Wellness And Yoga Festivals

April 22, 2022
Jen Corley (she/her)
5 min read

It’s so inspiring to see the world returning to a new level of normal and moving to the space where wellness and yoga festivals are happening again.

As a wellness professional, there are numerous benefits to attending festivals dedicated to your industry. Whether it’s for professional advancement or personal fulfillment that you can carry into your business, the festivals offer an endless supply of inspiration and opportunities for networking with highly regarded names in the industry.

Whatever your reasons for attending, wellness and yoga festivals are going ahead this year. Keep reading to find out what’s on the calendar for 2022.

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Guide To The Top Wellness And Yoga Festivals In 2022

Sacramento Healing Arts Festival

When and where: 2 to 3 April 2022 at Sacramento’s Scottish Rite Masonic Center

An event that centers around holistic health, the Sacramento Healing Arts Festival is Sacramento's top metaphysical, spiritual, and holistic festival.

Immerse yourself in this festival of well-being featuring alternative healing in all its forms. Learn more about spirituality, holistic products, and the healing arts.

Over 80 exhibitors will delight you with their holistic products, and more than 20 speakers are booked for this event. If you too would like to represent your wellness business here, contact the organizers.

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Kentucky Yoga Festival

When and where: 20 to 22 May 2022 at 1698 Edwin Williams Road, Center, Kentucky.

For a one-of-a-kind yoga festival experience, you can't miss out on the Kentucky Yoga Festival, a 3 - day celebration of yoga, music, and arts.

With the increased popularity of yoga, countless yoga studios are popping up all over the U.S. and internationally. Yoga retreats are becoming an exciting new vacation option for travelers, and you may be looking for inspiration for your own wellness company.

Tap into a deep well of wellness knowledge with 38 fantastic guides and facilitators. These leading professionals share their insights into yoga, meditation, breathwork, reiki, and other forms of mindfulness and healing.

But this festival is not only about yoga or learning more about the wellness industry. You’ll get to mingle with your peers in a fun environment while you shop for holistic products and crafts at the Third-Eye Market.

And if running your own wellness business has given you some stress, unwind in the Healing Oasis Tent. Licensed and certified practitioners will be offering their bodywork services, absolutely free of charge.

These offerings include massage, reflexology, reiki, aromatherapy, and acupressure treatments.

Sedona Yoga Festival

When and where: 2 to 5 June 2022 at the Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Grounds Road, in Sedona, AZ

For ten years the Sedona Yoga Festival has been a collaborative space for other yoga practitioners and wellness professionals.

This year’s Give It Up For Grace event will address the challenges faced over these past few years, and focus on the sharing of yoga as a tool for healing. This is an opportunity to meet artists, holistic healers, Ayurveda practitioners, meditation coaches, and other like-minded individuals.

Enjoy three days in beautiful natural surroundings, while you benefit from the customizable curriculum.
This includes yoga industry workshops, kids’ yoga, excursions, and of course great music.

Nourish your body with the range of vegetarian, vegan, keto, and organic foods on offer, while you network with others in the wellness industry.

The highlight is the optional 20-hour training for yoga teachers: “Traumatic Stress: Resiliency and Healing with Yoga” This is based on the now scientifically proven fact that yoga and other mindfulness practices can alleviate the symptoms of PTSD.

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Mammoth Yoga Festival

When and where: 16 to 19 June 2022 in Mountain Conference Center, Mammoth Lakes, CA.

Immerse yourself in the raw, natural beauty of California’s High Sierra and experience wellness, meditation, and yoga at the Mammoth Yoga Festival.

Connect with others in the wellness industry. Continue on your path as a yoga or fitness professional and gain credits towards your qualifications. And celebrate your wellness journey together with insightful workshops and discussions, healthy foods, and awesome live music.

The Mammoth Yoga Festival is recognized by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), the American Council on Exercise (ACE) & the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider.

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Body Mind Spirit Celebration

When and where: Various dates in various locations - see below.

1 - 3 April at the Colorado Springs Event Center in Colorado Springs
9 -10 April at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati
23 -24 April at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul
23 - 24 April at the Blaisdell Center in Honolulu
14 -15 May at Ft Collins Hilton - Colorado State Ballroom in Fort Collins
18 -19 June at the Florida St Fairgrounds, Events Center in Tampa
16 -17 July at the Palmer Events Center in Austin
20 - 21 August at the NC State Fairgrounds, Exposition Center in Raleigh
10 -11 September at the Ohio Expo Center Kasich Hall in Columbus
23 -25 September at the Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center in Denver
1 - 2 October at the Convention Center in Portland
7 - 9 October at the Colorado Springs Event Center in Colorado Springs
22 -23 October at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul
29 - 30 October at the Midwest Conference Center in Chicago (Northlake)
19 -20 November at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati
19 -20 November at the Florida St Fairgrounds, Events Center in Tampa

This celebration of body, mind, and spirit is entertaining as well as educational. The festival showcases holistic healers, metaphysical presentations, and psychic practitioners.

The BMS Celebration started in Ashland, Oregon, in 1986. Since then, these events have become a driving force for awareness of natural health, personal growth, and metaphysics. Meet the best regional and national names in the holistic arena like Sonya Shannon and Patricia Robb.

Barefoot And Free

When and where: 5 to 7 August 2022 at the Proud Lake in Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan.

Be barefoot and free at this child-friendly event. Join over 40 yogis, meditation specialists, life coaches, shamans, and healers from all over the US. Surrounded by nature, this annual yoga festival is located in the woods, a stone’s throw from the Huron River & Proud Lake.

Join like-minded wellness professionals for the sixth Barefoot and Free summer in the woods.

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Embracing Your Journey Expo

When and where: 25 September 2022 at the Sun Studios of Arizona

Discover yourself on your path of learning and personal growth at this wellness event in Arizona.

The Embracing Your Journey expo allows vendors to share their psychic gifts with people, market their holistic products, and promote their wellness services in a supportive and encouraging environment.

More than 40 holistic and wellness vendors offer unique holistic services and gifts for purchase. Meditations, mediums, and lots more are on offer.

Three interactive workshops are also planned for this event. Everyone from first-time vendors to seasoned pros is welcome.

Health And Wellness Expo

When and where: Various dates in various locations - see below.

23 April at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona
14 May at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona
21 May at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
4 June at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, Arizona
6 August at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona
20 August at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona
27 August at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
10 September at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane, Washington
8 October at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona
15 October at the Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, Arizona
22 October at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
5 November at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona

This is one of the top annual multi-city wellness festivals in the country. Discover more about wellness trends at this meeting space for everyone involved in health and wellbeing. After experiencing one of these festivals, you’ll be motivated to organize your very own retreat.

Yogis, wellbeing professionals and medical doctors, and anyone else interested in health will be inspired by this event. Discover the latest developments in health and wellness, and promote your own wellness business at The Health And Wellness Expo.

In Conclusion

Festivals are a fantastic place to have fun while expanding your career. There are many learning opportunities available, often with the top practitioners in the country.

Perhaps what we’re most excited about coming out of the pandemic is being able to travel and connect with our peers once again.

Whatever your reason for attending, we hope this list has been enlightening. To get industry news like this straight to your inbox, sign up below for our newsletter.