May 2023 Yoga Festivals in Paris and Provence
Festival season kicks off this month with two yoga events in Paris and one in Provence
Three festivals, three vibes: one a throwback to the early days of yoga; one focused on dynamic movement and fresh energy; and one celebrating female empowerment. All three events reveal the diversity and multiplicity of yoga in France.
The oldest of the three, Yoga Festival Paris celebrates its eighth year with 128 classes, 28 conferences and 8 concerts spread out over four days. This is the OG yoga festival in France, the most traditional in its offerings. If you like your yoga “roots,” that is to say “old-school”, this is the place for you: instead of handstand clinics, you’ll find Chair yoga; in lieu of an “Animal Wisdom Flow” workshop, you’ll learn about Tantric numerology or the theory and practice of mantra.
If you’re looking for dynamic practices that will push and pull you in new postural directions, book your ticket for Kind Festival. If you’d prefer to focus on goddess wisdom or liberating your feminine creativity, head south for the Women’s Spirit Festival.
KIND FESTIVAL (PARIS)
May 13-14, 2023 at Pavillon Rive Gauche
Our Picks at Kind Festival are Saturday’s session “Le Yoga des Bons Hommes” (see our review of Prosper, Samuel and Fred’s book here,) and Sunday morning’s Advanced Vinyasa with Benoît Piernot (Benoît made our Top 5 list!)
If you’re interested in volunteering, there are slots available. It’s a work-exchange situation so for every 5 hours you work, you get 5 hours of yoga sessions. Click here to find out more and sign up.
👉 Saturday May 13th-Sunday 14th, 2023
👉 9h-20h30 (Sunday’s final event is a “Magical Union” closing ceremony which includes backbends and Kirtan)
👉 25€/single class; 80€/half-day pass; 145€ full-day pass; 240€/2-day pass
GET YOUR FESTIVAL TIX HERE
WOMEN’S SPIRIT FESTIVAL (PROVENCE)
May 13-14, 2023 at Espace Culturel Vaison La Romaine
Founded by Charlotte Saint Jean, the Women’s Spirit Festival welcomes women of all walks of life and abilities to celebrate their authenticity and strength. Sacred circles, rituals and mandalas complete the program of yoga and meditation sessions.
👉 Saturday May 13th-Sunday 14th, 2023
👉 8h30-19h15+ (Sunday’s final event is a closing ceremony with meditation)
👉 25€-30€/single class; 65€/Parvati pass (3 workshops); 85€ Shakti pass (5 workshops); 175€/Sacred Rebel pass (all workshops)
GET YOUR FESTIVAL TIX HERE
YOGA FESTIVAL PARIS (PARIS)
May 18-21, 2023 at Parc Floral de Paris
This year, the Yoga Festival Paris celebrates its 8th year with a change of venue: workshops, conferences and concerts will take place at the parc Floral de Paris, in the leafy bois de Vincennes.
👉 Thursday May 18th-Sunday May 21st, 2023
👉 10h-16h+ depending on the day
👉 From 12€ to 100€ depending on selection
GET YOUR FESTIVAL TIX HERE
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