New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Health & Yoga Festival

ExpectedExpected September 2027

2027 dates not announced yet. Last festival: 3 to 6 September 2026

Dates
Expected September 2027
Status
Expected
Venue
Hotel Peter & Paul
Price
$65 to $80
Camping
None on site
Last checked
Oct 19, 2026

New Orleans Health & Yoga Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 3 to 6 September 2026 in New Orleans, LA. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.

What it stands for

The festival describes itself as a one of a kind gathering in the Gulf South, created from a deep place of devotion to service, to community and to the transformative power of these practices when they are shared from the heart, and states a vision of being the Crescent City's leading conscious festival where movement, culture and connection converge. Its mantra is Create. Celebrate. Collaborate. The 2026 edition supports YEAH! Yoga, which brings trauma informed yoga and mindfulness to youth impacted by the juvenile justice system, working inside detention centres and residential foster care

The experience

What's special

A four day city yoga festival built around a former church in the Faubourg Marigny. Thursday opens across town at the Vintage Rock Club with an opening ceremony, an embodied practice and kirtan; Friday to Sunday the festival runs two stages at Hotel Peter & Paul, the Shiva Stage inside the church and the more intimate Shakti Stage on the third floor, with the outdoor Piazza holding the vendor village and two Saturday sessions. The published grid mixes Vinyasa, Kundalini, Yin, Restorative, Budokon and alignment based asana with lectures on Vedic philosophy and relationships, embodied astrology, a goddess circle, sound bath and Reiki, cacao and ecstatic dance, and live devotional music including a Bhakti Concert from Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band. Almost everything is first come first served with a wristband, and only the two Restorative Yoga sessions need an advance RSVP

A silhouetted figure sitting cross-legged on the stone bank of a lake at sunrise, with a domed pavilion to one side.
Library image, not a photo of this festival. Photo: Sanyamgoyal007. CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The practice

Who it's for

all levels. The festival states that all levels are welcome, from brand new practitioners to experienced teachers. The grid runs from seated lectures, Yin, Restorative and sound work through to Budokon functional movement, kriya and power flow, dynamic vinyasa and ecstatic dance

Flow
Vinyasa

Flowing sequences that link breath to movement. Expect to move and sweat.

Kundalini

Breathwork, chanting and repeated movements aimed at energy and focus more than a workout.

Iyengar
Yin

Long, passive floor holds that reach deep tissue. Slow, quiet and meditative.

Restorative

Fully supported poses with props, built for rest and recovery rather than effort.

Budokon
Kriya
Power Flow
Alignment Based Asana
Bhakti yoga
Hatha

Slower, foundational postures held breath by breath. The classic starting point.

Intuitive Movement
Divine Feminine Flow

Beyond the mat

  • pranayama
  • meditation
  • Vedic philosophy
  • kirtan
  • live devotional music
  • sound bath
  • Reiki
  • cacao ceremony
  • ecstatic dance
  • dance medicine
  • ancestral meditation
  • chakra tuning
  • embodied astrology
  • goddess circle
  • journaling
  • intention setting
  • community run

Styles named as the festival itself describes them.

Programme

Programme is the current 2026 edition, published with dated Thursday to Sunday stage grids and full class descriptions

36 sessions across the weekend. Open any strand.

Concerts, kirtan & musicopen
  • Kirtan , Devotional Music, Mantras & BhajansNimai and the NOLA Kirtan Club
  • Bhakti ConcertSean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band featuring Paloma Devi
  • Kirtan & Heart Songs (Live Bhakti Music)Live Bhakti Music · Ananda Das
Special events & ceremoniesopen
  • Opening CeremoniesMark Berger, Kate Jenkins, Vikram Hirani, Tim Kappel, Yeah Yoga! & the NOLA Yoga Fest board
On the land: hikes, vortex & outdoorsopen
  • Boring & Sole Run to Crescent Park
Classes & workshopsopen
  • Before We Begin: A Practice of RememberingKate Jenkins
  • Divine Union: Radha Krishna Dynamic Yoga (Asana & Live Music)Asana & Live Music · Ananda Das
  • Budokon (Functional Movement & Asana)Functional Movement & Asana · Cameron Shayne
  • Dance of the Heart: Cacao, Ecstatic Dance, & Sound CeremonyTara Loftis & Met Salih
  • Change Your Lens, Change Your Life: Where Science Meets Spirit (Lecture)Lecture · Debbie Dixon
  • Liquid Spine: A Journey Into Thoracic Mobility (Asana)Asana · Gabriella Pineda
  • Sacred Shakti Intention (Meditation, Intention Setting, & Live Music)Meditation, Intention Setting, & Live Music · Victoria Martinez, Kate Jenkins, Paloma Devi & Ananda Das
  • Kundalini: Ignite & Integrate (Pranayama & Kriya)Pranayama & Kriya · Amy Leefe Jones
  • Bhakti on the Mat (Asana & Live Music)Asana & Live Music · Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band featuring Paloma Devi
  • The Awakening Within (Yin Yoga)Yin Yoga · Monica Sharp
  • Sadhana Embodied (Vinyasa)Vinyasa · Mark Berger & DJ Flamingeaux
  • InRhythm: Embodied Astrology (Asana & Intuitive Movement)Asana & Intuitive Movement · Emelie Rose
  • Electro Acoustic Sound Bath & Reiki (Sound Healing & Energy Work)Sound Healing & Energy Work · Jimmy Wilson & Michelle Healy
  • LITT: Soul on Fire , A New Orleans Love Revival (Vinyasa)Vinyasa · Debbie Dixon
  • plus 17 more, on the official schedule

Accessibility & comfort

What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.

Disability accessThe Shakti Stage on the third floor is reached by the stairs from the hotel lobby or by the elevator
Quiet & supportThe Shakti Stage is described as the more intimate room and holds the lectures, meditation and both Restorative sessions. The Piazza is offered as a place to rest between classes
Shade & heatMostly indoors. The Shiva Stage is inside the historic church and the Shakti Stage is on the hotel's third floor; the Piazza is the outdoor courtyard, used for the vendor village and two Saturday sessions. Early September in New Orleans is hot and humid

Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.

A red and white peaked marquee tent pitched on a lawn in a public park, with trees and a domed building behind it.
Library image, not a photo of this festival. Photo: Ian S. CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

What it costs

Friday Festival Pass$65.00Friday September 4. Shiva and Shakti stage programme including the Bhakti Concert.
Saturday Festival Pass$80.00Saturday September 5. The festival describes it as a full day of movement, music and deep experience across two spaces, from Kundalini and Bhakti to yin, meditation, astrology and sound, closing with ecstatic dance.
Sunday Festival Pass$65.00Sunday September 6. Vinyasa, kriya and alignment based asana alongside Bhakti on the mat, dance medicine, chakra tuning and a closing restorative sound bath.
Festival Kick-Off Event$125.00Thursday September 3 at the Vintage Rock Club. Listed in the festival's booking system at $125 but not offered for individual sale; it is included with the weekend pass.
Weekend Pass, Final Release$165.00Current tier, on sale August 20 to September 6, 2026. Full weekend access with all sessions included.
Weekend Pass, Standard$155.00Closed tier, ran July 5 to August 19, 2026.
Weekend Pass, Early Bird$130.00Closed tier, ran March 26 to July 4, 2026.

Add-ons

Bhakti Concert with Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band featuring Paloma Devi$20.00
Street parking in the Marigny$Free

Weekend and day pass prices read live from the festival's own booking system on 2026-09-03, matching the tier dates it publishes

Two dark round meditation cushions and flat mats laid out on a wooden deck beside tall grasses, with a low table and small bowls between them.
Library image, not a photo of this festival. Photo: Marko Kafé. CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

What to bring

A full weekend of practice is easier with your own kit. What earns its place in the bag:

Four rolled cotton yoga mats in pink, yellow, blue and blackYour own mat

Rentals sell out and shared mats are thin. Bring a grippy, cushioned mat you trust for a full weekend of practice.

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Four reusable water bottles in a rowWater and electrolytes

Vigorous flows plus dry, high-altitude air dehydrate fast.

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Stack of folded flannel shirts in blues and greensWarm layers

Studios and shade run cool between sessions even when the sun is hot.

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Recovery and comfort. Four days of practice with a lot of moving between spaces: the church, the third floor and the outdoor Piazza, plus a separate Thursday venue across town. The programme runs from a 7:30 AM Kundalini pranayama and kriya session to an 8:30 PM ecstatic dance, and mixes strong work (Budokon functional movement, power flow, vinyasa, dance) with Yin, Restorative, sound bath and seated lecture time. The festival's own bring list is a yoga mat, a sweat towel and a full water bottle, with comfortable layers because you move between air conditioned interiors and the outdoors. The two Restorative Yoga sessions use special props, are capped at 30 people each and need advance sign-up

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Photos: “Flannels 5” by Louis Beche, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Teachers & presenters

Roster is the 2026 edition, derived from the festival's own dated stage grids. Every name in lineup_detail is attached to at least one scheduled 2026 session

Mark BergerOrganiser And Teacher
Kate JenkinsTeacher
Vikram HiraniTeacher
Tim KappelOrganiser
Nimai and the NOLA Kirtan ClubKirtan Artist
Ananda DasTeacher
Cameron ShayneTeacher
Tara LoftisTeacher
Met SalihSound Practitioner
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus BandMusician
Paloma DeviMusician
Debbie DixonTeacher

Plus the rest of the 34+ teachers, practitioners and speakers across the weekend.

Piazza Vendor Village

The vendor village runs in the Piazza at Hotel Peter & Paul throughout the festival, with food, drinks and what the festival calls other cool offerings. Festival tees, crop tanks and flowy tanks are $25 each at the registration table all weekend while supplies last. A raffle sells tickets at $5 each or 5 for $20, cash or Venmo, for two prize packages each described as a $400 value with class packs from partnering studios, one including a lululemon outfit and the other a lululemon mat; both drawings happen Sunday afternoon and proceeds benefit YEAH! Yoga. Sponsors named on the official site include the Goldring Foundation, Egenberg Trial Attorneys, Melancon Ortega Designs, Royal Engineering, Michael & Alicia Johnson, NOLA x NOLA, Keller Williams NOLA, Gootee Construction, Bryan & Julie Duplantier, Wells Kappel, Hilary Landry Law, NOLA Vibe Yoga, Asheville Yoga Center and Camp Bow Wow

Getting there

Nearest airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY).

How do I get to New Orleans Health & Yoga Festival?

By car

Most people drive to New Orleans Health & Yoga Festival. The nearest major airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.

By train

No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.

By bus & public transit

No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.

Taxi & rideshare

Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.

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🅿 Parking

No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. Cost Free street parking. There is free street parking all around the hotel in the Marigny. The festival specifically asks attendees not to park in the hotel parking lot

🚙 Car hire

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Where

Venue

Hotel Peter & Paul

Mist lying over a still lake at dawn, with a dark treeline and a pink and orange sky reflected in the water.
Library image, not a photo of this festival. Photo: Robert Bellefleur. CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Camping & Accommodation

Where can I stay near New Orleans Health & Yoga Festival?

No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.

Budget stays 3
HI Hostel New Orleans
📍 1.3 mi from the venue

1028 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

≈ $70-130 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel
📍 1.3 mi from the venue🍳 Breakfast

114 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

≈ $70-130 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown (French Quarter Area)
📍 1.4 mi from the venue🍳 Breakfast

226 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

≈ $70-130 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Mid-range hotels 5
New Orleans Marriott
📍 1.3 mi from the venue

555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

≈ $120-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Courtyard New Orleans
📍 1.2 mi from the venue

910 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

≈ $120-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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The Saint Hotel, Autograph Collection New Orleans
📍 1.3 mi from the venue

931 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

≈ $120-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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The Frenchmen Hotel New Orleans
🚶 9 min walk

415 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

≈ $120-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Empress Hotel New Orleans
🚶 20 min walk

1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

≈ $120-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Luxe hotels 1
JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans
📍 1.3 mi from the venue

614 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

≈ $250-500 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Airport hotels 2
Home2 Kenner
✈️ 1.2 mi from MSY

1112 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062

≈ $100-190 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Comfort Inn & Suites Kenner
✈️ 1.4 mi from MSY🍳 Breakfast

1501 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062

≈ $100-190 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

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Pricing

2026 pricing
$65 to $80 per person
Price history and tiers
Final Release, $165, running August 20 to September 6, 2026.
Early Bird $130 (March 26 to July 4, 2026)Standard $155 (July 5 to August 19, 2026)Final Release $165 (August 20 to September 6, 2026)
A guide only. Prices change, so confirm the current price on the official ticket page before you buy.

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