(Photo by Melanie Francisca)
By Staff Reports
(Oahu) – Wanderlust, producers of the largest yoga lifestyle events in the world, kicks off its North American 2016 yoga festival season at the North Shore’s gorgeous Turtle Bay Resort for the third annual Wanderlust O’ahu. The four-day festival, taking place from February 25 – February 28, 2016, will gather together yoga enthusiasts, surfers, families, foodies and adventurers for an unforgettable island escape.
Surrounded by a seaside paradise, attendees can practice yoga from world-famous instructors, take in live music, listen to inspiring lectures, indulge in organic delicacies and explore the great outdoors—surfing, hiking, biking, paddleboarding, kayaking and more.
“Wanderlust O’ahu is a standout in the Wanderlust event series,” said Sean Hoess, Co-Founder of Wanderlust. “Its our only island event, and the deep connection between O’ahu’s North Shore and Wanderlust runs throughout, from our world-class surf and SUP programs, to our locally & sustainably sourced Sea to Table dinner, to our cultural and educational programming in the Speakeasy. There are few places on the globe that offer adventure and culture in such a chill environment, and we look forward to this event every year.”
A few of the extraordinary activities that will fill the weekend include:
YOGA—Practice with the world’s top yoga talent, including Ana Forest, Maty Ezraty, Vinnie Marino, Chad Dennis and Joan Hyman. Local Hawaiian instructors include Sara Phelan, Jessica Abner, Lysha Wernig and more—offering a diverse collection of classes for all levels of experience.
MUSIC – Get down with live performances featuring the soulful sounds of Citizen Cope, Trevor Hall’s eclectic mix of acoustic rock and reggae, Elijah Ray & The Band of Light, Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda, MC Yogi, DJ Sol Rising and more.
NATURE—Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages can explore the full range of adventurous activities from surfing to stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, horseback riding, surfing, biking treks, fishing excursions, explorative hikes, cultural walks led by Hawaii’s own Kahokule’a Haiku. This year will also feature Wanderlust’s largest AcroYoga program ever in O’ahu.
MEDITATION –Relax and get centered with meditation classes from renowned teachers such as Swami Ji and Jennifer Reuter.
FINE DINING— Gourmands can dive into a delicious Sea-to-Table Dinner, a high-end dining experience created with fresh, organic ingredients from the North Shore crafted by native islander, Chef Conrad Aquino. This one-of-a-kind dinner will be served family style, and al fresco, on the Bay View Beach Lawn.
For more information and ticket pricing, please visit www.wanderlust.com/events
Attendees will enjoy unique experiences curated by a number of Wanderlust partners including:
Aveda, will present the Beauty Bar, a space for relaxation and rejuvenation. Stop by for quick yogi-friendly hairstyles from their experts, experience Aveda’s wellness rituals of renewal, and find aromas that help bring balance to the body through Aveda’s selection of naturally-derived (from plants, non-petroleum minerals or water) products that help connect beauty, environment and well-being.
Sanuk®, the not-so-typical footwear brand from Southern California, has partnered with Wanderlust to celebrate the immense joys of Yoga and champion its renowned line of grin-inducing Yoga Mat Sandals. In an effort to spread smiles with yoga-lovers, Sanuk has teamed up with several Wanderlust festivals to create one-of-a-kind experiences for festival-goers. In the digital wold, Sanuk will augment its year-long Instagram contest amply titled,Try ‘Em On For Sighs, allowing fans and festival-goers to enter to win a trip for two to Oahu, Hawaii including tickets to the February 2016 Wanderlust Festival and free Sanuk footwear for a year. This will begin on November 1st, 2015.
About Turtle Bay:
There’s one North Shore on O‘ahu. And there’s one resort on it. Ideal for watermen, wave watchers or waders, the 840-acre Turtle Bay Resort is at the epicenter of set after set of activities, events and adventures. Complete with the finest accommodations and amenities suited for the entire family, Turtle Bay is where the “7-Mile Miracle” begins and the lineup is endless. To stay up to date on Turtle Bay, see special offers or for more information, visit www.turtlebayresort.com or call (808) 293-6000.
About Wanderlust:
Wanderlust Holdings, LLC is a global yoga lifestyle company. It encompasses Wanderlust Festival, the largest multi-day yoga and music festivals in the world; Wanderlust 108, a one-day “mindful triathlon” taking place in urban parks across the world; Wanderlust Hollywood, a 10,000 square foot community center in Los Angeles, CA; Wanderlust Media, a fully integrated multi-platform digital interface; Wanderlust Yoga, a re-imagination of the yoga studio experience; and the Wanderlust Teacher Training, a yoga teacher training program inspired by the Wanderlust festival experience. The company was founded in 2009 as a joint venture between Velour Music Group, C3 Presents and Starr Hill Presents. For more information, please visit http://wanderlust.com
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