Travelling event offers a path to enlightenment writes Shawn Conner.
1 José González
The acclaimed singer/ songwriter is one of several acts scheduled to perform at the travelling yoga/meditation/music carnival, which makes its annual Whistler stop July 28-Aug 1. Other acts include veteran reggae band Steel Pulse, folk act Rising Appalachia, IndoAmerican musician Sheela Bringi, and more.
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Eoin Finn
Finn, a yogi, surfer, blissologist and writer who divides his time between Vancouver, Venice, California and Bali, is one of several well-known instructors who will lead yoga classes throughout the weekend.
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Kathryn Budig
Celebrated yoga teacher Budig is also an author known for her message, “aim true.” She is one of several speakers bringing enlightening ideas to the festival.
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Shakti Sunfire
Internationally recognized movement guide Shakti Sunfire (a.k.a. Laura Blakeman) is one of the workshop leaders at this year’s Wanderlust. The founder of The Rhythm Way brings dance, classical Tantra, archetypal psychology, mythology, ecology, and the study of nature-based traditions to her teachings.
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Kula Market
After (or between) all the yoga, music and dance parties, check out the Kula Market to stock up on ecofriendly yoga wear, fasciareleasing tools, kimonos and maybe even some free samples.