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A yoga festival on a mission

Move, Connect, & Give Back. 

Supporting mental health and suicide awareness through community, yoga, and mindfulness.


Grand Valley Yoga Fest is a three-day celebration of yoga, music, and community set among the beautiful peach orchards in Palisade, Colorado. 

Enjoy 50+ classes and experiences with inspiring teachers and musicians while connecting with an incredible community. 

What makes GVYF unique? 100% of proceeds support mental health and suicide awareness programs in the Grand Valley. 

Come move, connect and make a difference.  

https://www.grandvalleyyogafest.com/

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Saturday, May 30
 

8:00am MDT

The Transformative Power of Mantra: Vibration as a Path to Freedom
Saturday May 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am MDT
Summary: Join us for a transformative gathering dedicated to exploring how the ancient practice of mantra can serve as a powerful path to inner and outer freedom. Learn how to harness the science of sound to cut through the stress of mental disquiet and tune your life to our higher reality.

Overview: Our inner lives are often dominated by the restless momentum of the 'monkey mind'—a relentless loop of worry and distraction. Drawing from the Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Shvetashvatara Upanishad, we will explore Mantra not just as a ritual, but as a psychological and spiritual anchor. In this Satsang, we move
from the theory of sound to the direct experience of liberation. We will examine how the dual practices of Japa (meditative focus) and Kirtan (devotional expression) act as a fire that burns away mental conditioning, replacing the noise of the ego with the clear, resonant vibration of the Self."

Teachers & Presenters
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Swami Sankarananda Saraswati

Divine Grace Yoga
For much of his life, Swami Sankarananda walked a conventional path that led to apparent success in the business world, only to discover the profound emptiness that comes from living a self-centered life. Overcome by depression and driven by a need for something real and enduring... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am MDT
1st Base - outside

10:00am MDT

Writing Through your Obstacles: a creative journey with Ganesha
Saturday May 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Invoke the wisdom and playful spirit of Ganesha, the remover of obstacles!  

In this immersive workshop we will open up to the creative possibilities that are always flowing when we know where and how to look for them.

This class will include a bit of light asana to clean off our energy, followed by chanting Ganesh’s seed mantra to invoke his wisdom for more clarity. Using journaling prompts inspired by Ganesha's symbolism, his broken tusk, his love of sweets, the goad he carries - participant will be invited to confront creative blocks and reimagine them as portals to reconnect to our true purpose.

Whether you are a seasoned writer or just beginning, come ready to write, play and discover what emerges when you befriend the obstacles on your path.

Bring: your journal and pens

What to expect: class will be 30% light movement and 70% discussion, mantras and journaling
Teachers & Presenters
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Melanie Law

Ridgway Yoga Shala
Melanie Law is the director of the Ridgway Yoga Shalaz and draws almost 30 years of experience as a yoga student & teacher. She fell in love with yoga and began a lifelong path of its traditions in Telluride, Colorado where she eventually founded the Telluride Yoga Center.

Melanie... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
1st Base - outside

12:00pm MDT

Women’s Circle: Guided by the Power of Love
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Step into a sacred space where love becomes the force that moves you, connects you, and inspires you to give back.
This Women’s Circle is an invitation to return to your heart—through intentional movement, authentic connection,mantra, and the quiet power of being witnessed and seen.
Inspired by Lalita—the goddess of love, beauty, and devotion—we’ll explore what it means to let love lead. Not as an idea, but as a lived experience.
You’ll be guided through:
• Gentle, intentional movement to open and awaken the body
• Heart-centered sharing and witnessing in a safe, supportive space
• Voice and mantra practices to activate and express love from within
• Sacred intention setting—what you’re ready to release and what you’re ready to invite
• Simple, embodied practices to carry love into your daily life and relationships
As your heart opens, something natural begins to unfold—you feel more connected, more alive, and more inspired to give back from a place of fullness rather than obligation.
Together, we’ll soften effort, open the heart, and allow sound to move what words alone cannot—letting devotion come alive in the body.
As love becomes embodied and expressed, it ripples outward—shifting how you connect, how you give, and how you show up in the world.
This is a space to be seen, to be felt, and to remember: love is not something you chase… it’s something you choose. And your voice is part of your power.
Come as you are. Leave feeling nourished, open, connected, and rooted in the power of love.

Teachers & Presenters
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Mindy Arbuckle

SOULutions Path
An ordinary woman on an extraordinary path of Shakti awakening—learning that true freedom isn’t about escaping life, it’s about living it more fully, with heart.Like many seekers, Mindy's path began with a longing for peace — a desire to feel at home within herself.Yoga opened... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
1st Base - outside

3:15pm MDT

Form & Formless: Yogic Deities & Enlightenment
Saturday May 30, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MDT
Join renowned storyteller, COMEDIAN and Vedanta scholar Manoj Chalam for a captivating journey into the heart of Yogic symbolism, where ancient deities become living archetypes and gateways to self-realization.

In this immersive talk, Manoj uses sacred statues (Murtis) of Hindu and Buddhist deities—like Ganesh, Lakshmi, Shiva, Buddha, and Tara—to illuminate the path of enlightenment. Through myth, humor, and deep insight, he reveals how these divine forms represent aspects of our own psyche and spiritual evolution.

Expect to explore:
  • The difference between form and formless in Yogic and Vedantic philosophy
  • How to discover your Isthadevata—your personal deity archetype
  •  Five practical ways to work with deity archetypes for spiritual growth
  • A blend of science, psychotherapy, and mythology to make ancient wisdom accessible


Whether you're a seeker, a yogi, or simply curious about the deeper meaning behind sacred symbols, this talk offers profound tools for awakening, healing, and connecting with the divine within.


Come with an open heart. Leave with a deeper understanding of your Self.
Teachers & Presenters
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Dr. Manoj Chalam

Murtis and Vendanta
Manoj (people call him a spiritual standup comedian) employs a uniquely entertaining interactive story telling style that uses Hindu/Buddhist deities in his workshops to illuminate Bhakti practices as well as deep nondual philosophy. He teaches at festivals, yoga events, his ashram... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MDT
1st Base - outside
 
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