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Asheville Sacred Music and Yoga Festival August 15th - 17th
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A weekend of Yoga, Workshops, Camping, Music, & Local Food!
Asheville's favorite yoga teachers and world re known masters of the healing arts come together to present a dynamic mix of workshops and classes at the awe inspiring Prama Institute. Groove to Sacred Music from around the globe and experience the joy of community at the Harmony Village and Market.
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Nourish Yourself!
Come practice Yoga and attend Workshops with Asheville's Favorite Yoga Teachers featuring:
Cat Matlock, Shala Worsley, Cindy Dollar, Stephanie Keach, Har Charanjeet Kaur, Derek Rinaldo, Lillah Schwartz, Kaoverri Weber, Jai Dev Singh, Dierdre Gilmer, Sierra Hollister, Barbara Schauer, Jason Brodsky, and many more.....
Deepen and Enrich Your life with:
Iyenger Yoga, Satsang, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Trance Dance, Subtle Yoga, Rockin' Flow Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Kirtan, Anusara Yoga, Anahata Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation Workshops, Chai & Chat, Hooping, Fire Dancing,Nada Yoga, Ayurveda & Yoga Workshop, Reorganizational Healing, Massage, Shamanic Healing, Flower Essenses, Herbal Walk, Sound Medicine Workshop, Morning Sadhana and much more........
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Harmony Village and Market
In addition to yoga and music come experience the Harmony Village and Market. Here you will find your friends under the shade of tents experiencing world re known masters in the healing arts. You can treat yourself to a massage and spa treatments, Ayurvedic therapies, chiropractic adjustments, herbal consultations, intuitive readings and much more. Share and build your knowledge with our Sustainability and Holistic booths or find that perfect gift for your loved ones or yourself in the market.
Some of the Booths and vendors you will see are:
10,000 Villages
The Secret Garden
Mystic Journeys
The Chocolate Lounge
New Life Journal
Devi Jewels
Eco Concepts
Blissful Treasures
Namaste Yoga Store
Amrita Veda
Floracopia
Over Easy Cafe
Asheville Healing Arts
Family Network Chiropractic
Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine
and more.....
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Groove to the Music!
K. Sridhar
Enter the sublime and experience the divine with this fourteenth generation temple musician.
"K. Sridhar is the Hendrix of the Sarod. While listening to his music one can close one's eyes and go on a journey to the outer limits of one's imagination....True Nirvana!"
At the age of 12, K. Sridhar became the youngest member ever of Ravi Shankar's orchestral group and was George Harrisons personal teacher. After the concert K. Sridhar will lead a satsang and an open question and answer session.
www.sridhar.org
Dub Addis
With soulful melodies embedded in the polyrhythm of Africa, dub Addis hails from the horn of Africa, Ethiopia. Led by Singer-songwriter Dereje Tesfaye, dub Addis has been performing original songs for the last decade. Dub Addis songs vary from traditional Ethiopian rhythms to Roots Reggae.
www.dubaddis.com
Wynne Paris
Wynne Paris blends an eastern Heart and a western Head for a great mix- Krishna Das
Wynne Paris is a world beat artist/producer and musician who has spent the last decade devoted to an emerging genre of spiritual music: Yoga music and Kirtan. Wynnes artistic sound is derived from 20 years of musical adventures and spiritual experiences.Get ready to rock Kirtan style www.wynneparis.com
Chris & River of Free Planet Radio
Free Planet Radio is an Asheville based world fusion that explores the infinite and seamless relationships between musical cultures through the universal language of sound.
www.freeplanetradio.com
Sangita Devi
Sangita Devi translates in Sanskrit, to the song or music of the divine mother. They have been leading kirtan once a week for over four and a half years in Asheville, bringing community together to share in satsang and devotion. Sangita Devi has performed for the LEAF festival,Kripalu Yoga center in MA, and at many other wonderful yoga studios. They have also had the opportunity to accompany many of the most influential kirtan artists in the country. Performing with Bhagavan Das, Wah!, Dave Stringer, Wynne Paris, Marek, Arjune, Shimshai and Bhajananandi.
www.sangitadevi.com
Asheville bands to perform: Kali Das & friends, Japa, Chaitanya, Kristin Luna Ray, Arundas, Chach, Dejah and much more.
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Our Location- The Prama Institute
Prama is a Holistic and Eco Retreat located in Marshall, North Carolina on 150 acres of rolling hills and forest lands with hiking trails and panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The French Broad River, a 15 minute hike for a cool dip.
The word Prama dynamic balance in Sanskrit. Individual prama: harmony between body, mind and spirit. Collective prama: balance between people, community and environment.
www.pramainstitute.org
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Registration - 1 month away 2 ways to attend
Gates open Friday, August 15th at 2pm
Gates close Sunday, August 17th at 2pm
This first annual festival will be an intimate event. Call Today, as we are expecting a complete sell out. Be part of this landmark and foundation year which will become the largest festival of its kind.
Ticket Price:
Weekend Pass: $108 which includes all the yoga, workshops, music and camping.
Day Pass: $54 for Saturday, August 16th only, includes yoga and music all day.
To pay with Mastercard or Visa
Please call Namaste Sacred Events at
828.252.8149
To pay with check or moneyorder payable to Namaste
Please mail to:
Namaste
75a Cumberland Circle
Asheville, North Carolina
28801
(Please call us to register and let us know your check is in the mail).
Rain or Shine. All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.
www.namasteasheville.com
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Driving & Directions
The Prama Institute, our festival location is a 25 minute drive from downtown Asheville.
To have the least impact on the land we encourage everyone to carpool; call your friends and travel together.
One-Time $10 Parking fee per car to enter the festival. Please bring cash.
For directions please follow link below:
www.pramainstitute.org/directions
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Thank You to our Generous Sponsors!
The First Annual Asheville Sacred Music & Yoga Festival was a co creation by a sisterhood of progressive companies and services including:
Eco Concepts Reality (www.ecoconceptsreality.com), New Life Journal (www.newlifejournal.com), The Secret Garden (www.secretgardennc.com) will be offering Spa Services and products at the festival, The Asheville Magzine (www.viratolive.com) , Amrita Veda (www.amritaveda.com) will be offering ayurvedic pulse readings, Mystic Journeys (www.mysticjourneysonline.com) will be offering readings, Himalayan Imports (www.himalayasimports.tripod.com), Mountain Xpress (www.mountainx.com), Blue Moon Water (www.bluemoonwater.com) will be offering water for everyone at the festival and Asheville Healing Arts (www.ashevillehealingartsnc.com), and www.YogaFinder.com
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What to bring
tent and camping supplies
flashlight
sunscreen
sun hat
bug spray
good walking shoes
towel and eco friendly tolitries
yoga mat and blanket
camping chair
basic first aid kit
camera
bathing suit for the river
poncho (just in case it rains)
water bottle
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This is a Family Affair
There will plenty to do for the little yogis with kiddie pools, sprinklers, kids yoga, arts & crafts and kids under 12 are free! Make this is a memorable family weekend vacation.
*Please note that children are not to be left unattended. Plan to have an adult with your childen while you are in a yoga class or workshop.
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Camping & Eco dorms
Experience the peace and splendor of the rolling grassy hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Camping is included in the price of the ticket. The camping area is a 15 minute walk to the festival site. Showers will be available and coolers are welcome.
There are beautiful eco dorms available through the Prama Institute at $35 per person per night. Reservations must be made in advance 828.649.9408
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The Food the Does the Body Good
Asheville's favorite breakfast spot, Over Easy Cafe will be providing local, organic and vegetarian meals through out the festival. In addition fresh juices, smoothies, and herbal elixers will be on hand all weekend.
Saturday night will feature Abaye Cuisine, Asheville's first Ethiopian Catering Company. If you haven't experienced Ethiopian food this will take you on a culinary journey that will soothe your soul. Vegatarian too! When you register for the Festival please indicate if you would like to make a reservation for this dinner.
The French Broad Chocolate Lounge of Asheville will be serving organic truffles, chocolates, out of this world baked goods, ice cream, and coffee's and tea.
Please note food is not included in the ticket price;vendors will be reasonably priced.
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Namaste Sacred Events
Asheville Sacred Music & Yoga Festival
Sean & Nicole Bookman
75a Cumberland Circle
Asheville, North Carolina
28801
email: NamasteAsheville@yahoo.com
www.NamasteAsheville.com
828.252.8149 o
828.216.7333 c
Wahe Guru
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