Yoga Fest 2012
"Raising the Collective Consciousness"
August 17,18 & 19
See Photos from Yoga Fest 2011 
Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center, with the help of the yoga community throughout Michigan and our sponsors, is presenting the second annual Yoga Fest in Vanderbilt, just one exit north of Gaylord off I-75. This year's event will be a full three days beginning on Friday evening and ending Sunday afternoon. An event for the entire family, featuring live music, yoga classes, workshops, organic vegetarian and raw food, kids activites, informational speakers, meditation, meditation dance, a drum circle, and much more. Many local vendors supporting earth friendly alternatives, organic food sources, and personal health and awareness will be there. All are welcome.
Participants are encouraged to camp and stay for the weekend. However, indoor accommodations are available on a limited basis. Friday night's activities will include an outdoor barbeque, music, yoga class, traditional Song of the Morning meditation, and drum circle. Saturday will feature a full day of activities designed around our festival's theme: Raising the Collective Consciousness. Sunday will include more classes, music, and a devotional nondenominational meditation service. “This event provides a great opportunity for those curious about yoga to explore various practices and for the yoga community throughout Michigan to show their unity.” says principle organizer Jim Pero of Song of the Morning.
"A yogi wants everybody to take advantage of the same benefits he's had. Yoga isn't a religion, you know. It's a science, and this is the scientific age. The law of cause and effect applies here, just as clearly as when you mix yellow and blue, you'll get green. It's a fact. Now when you begin to stretch the nerve endings and your muscles, and you flex the spine, ankle, knee and hip joints, you're just naturally going to improve your health and feel better. Immediately."
~ Yogacharya J. Oliver Black
Tickets and Parking
Discounted Early Bird ticket prices are available before August 5th: $30 for the weekend (per car), or $20 per day (per car).Parking is included. Please click Buy Now button below to purchase your e-ticket in advance through our secured site.
Full-price tickets are available the "Day of": $40 for the weekend (per car), or $30 per day (per car).
Please note: your entrance fee does not include meals or accommodations.
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Accommodations
Camping: $20 per tent for the weekend (Fri & Sat night), no discounts if only staying one night. We're encouraging people to camp and thus have reduced our camping rates for the weekend. Meals are not included, however. Warm showers and private flush toilets are provided. Campfires are not permitted on the property. Tables will be provided at the festival eating area.
Indoor Facilities: Available while they last on a first come first reserve basis. The indoor facility rates are $10 less than listed per night for this weekend on our lodging page. Meals are not included with lodging. For more lodging information: www.songofthemorning.org/lodging.html
Food
Song of the Morning is known for it's delicious love-infused meals and will be providing food throughout the festival. Vegetarian, vegan, and raw food items will be available. Most food items will be organic and from local food sources as available. In keeping with our aim of sustainability all plates, cups, napkins, and utensils provided are bio-degradable. Please help us by using the proper receptacle. Meal tickets will be sold and available throughout the day. The average cost for a meal will be $8- 10. Meals will not be provided as part of the lodging rates for this special weekend.
Note: we have reduced lodging rates for this weekend
Ad / Sponsor Opportunities
Ad / Sponsor Information
Ad / Sponsor Application
If you'd like to support Yoga Fest and our mission to raise the collective consciousness, advertise in our promotional material or become a sponsor. In addition to mega karma points sponsors receive various advertisement opportunities.
Vendors
Vendor Information
Vendor Application
Do you have a yoga, health related, or earth friendly business and want to be part of a great experience while promoting your services and making money? Then you'll want to be a vendor at this event!
Volunteers
It takes a team of dedicated, hard working volunteers to make Yoga Fest a success. Volunteers play a vital role and are rewarded with free camping, a reduced entrance fee, and an amazing experience of team work and bonding. Volunteers are needed now in various capacities in preparation for the festival as well. If you'd like to volunteer now or for all or part of the festival, please contact us at office@songofthemorning.org or call Jim at 989-983-4107.
Press
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Please Observe
The use of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, campfires, fireworks, pets, and coming onto the property under the influence are prohibited. Non adherence will be grounds for immediate removal from the property.
Additional Information
For additional information, contact Jim by phone 989-983-4107 or email office@songofthemorning.org