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Fifth Kootenay Wellness Festival returns Sept. 12 to 14
At the end of 2024, the Kootenay Yoga Festival rebranded to become the Kootenay Wellness Festival to communicate the wide scope of offerings the festival hosts beyond just yoga.
This annual celebration of wellness and arts is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Slocan Valley and, this year, returns for its fifth consecutive year from September 12 to 14.
The Kootenay Wellness Festival is more than just a social gathering; it’s a platform for personal growth, community connection, and a celebration of local talent.
Throughout the weekend, attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse array of yoga and movement classes, self-development workshops, educational talks and artistic performances. From beginner yogis to seasoned practitioners of any age, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
One of the festival’s unique aspects is its focus on fostering connections between surrounding communities, artists, and wellness practitioners. The goal is to inspire people to improve their own lives through self-care and ancestral healing practices, as well as to create a circular economy with local businesses, practitioners and facilitators in the Kootenays.
The outward ripple of these connections helps lay the foundation for healthier people, stronger families, and more resilient communities.
Central to the festival’s mission is its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. The Kootenay Wellness Festival is the main project of the Kootenay Wellness Foundation: a non-profit organization dedicated to making holistic wellness accessible to all members of the community. Through free resources, low-income services, and partnerships with local businesses, the foundation inspires individuals to prioritize their health and well-being.
As part of fulfilling the foundation’s mission, the Kootenay Wellness Festival is offering discounted festival passes to local community members, youth, and elders.
Information about applying for discounted passes is available through our website.
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Kootenay Wellness Festival
