2025 Manafest WOrkshops

  • Shakti Dance ®

    Abiola Akinbiyi

    When we breathe and move as one, we feel as one. We use flowing, rhythmic organic movements to harmonise mind, body and spirit. Combining, breath, movement, mantra and mindfulness, we are drawing a beautiful mandala into space tuning the body as an instrument to express our essence and to unite our individual melodies into a loving prayer for all life.


  • Lā’au Lapa’au- Traditional Hawaiian Plant Medicine 

    Kaonohiokalani and Melissa Honeybee Plotkin

    An introduction to some of the important traditional Hawaiian plant medicines as allies. Meet them and explore what they would like to share with you. They will also have traditional Hawaiian plants available to take home to plant in your garden!


  • Decolonizing Aloha

    Sanoi

    Sanoi offers an important Hawaiian perspective on Hawaiian Ethics and cultural aproriateness. She will also discuss Kava and its traditional roots. Join us of rthis very special and potent offering.

  • Decolonizing Aloha & Hawaiian ethics

    Kamalei

    Kamalei will share, alongside Sanoi, at this very special workshop offering an important perspective of Hawaiian culture and respect.

  • Purification & Rebirth in the arms of the Goddess

    Jill Walton

    Join us for an experience of deep releasing and powerful renewal in the arms of Divine Mother

  • ReBirth in the Arms of the Goddess

    We will gather together alongside elder, Jill Walton for ritual, and deep exploration of the goddess and her inner ways. Let us gather for the heart of our healing, calling in the feminine on Earth and for the next generation. SacredBirthPath.comHopeMedford.com

  • Sacred Fire

    Julia Lamport

    She will be leading the tending the sacred fire each evening for a nite of sacred connection, warmth, and beauty.

  • Sacred Well

    Davina

    She will be tender of our Sacred Well, honoring the waters of the world. This will be a place of sanctuary and refuge. Come bring your waters from your home and add it to our well, receive anointing, offer your intentions.

  • Healing the Mother Wound

    Olana

    Honored to stand for the divine feminine and healing. Step into healthy relationship where everyone gets to thrive. Healing relationships with our mothers clear the the path for us to thrive in our lives.

  • Dove Codex Vocal Alchemy

    Amma Sophia Rose

    Awakening your powers of creation & connection between yoni, voice and ecstas to create a balanced life. This multidimensional practice teaches you to clear the pathways, access your expression, and invoke your Shekina Sophia voice of creation.

  • Sacred HoneyBees and their Divine Feminine Wisdom Teachings

    Jennifer Bach and Mary Isis


     This workshop involves education, ritual and sacred sound as we delve into the sacred mysteries of the honeybees and connect deeper with the sacred feminine wisdom ways.

  • Matriarchs of Hawaiian Culture & Keiki Teachings

    Maliaonani Silva & Hoku

    Sharing aspects of the rich Hawaiian ancient goddess and matriarch culture to more deeply understand the perspective of local Hawaiian history.

    Also, interactive keiki teachings at the keiki stage learning about Hawaii origin story.

  • The Way of Air: Movement Workshop

    Anastasia Goldsmith

    Part of the Elemental Series, Come connect with the element of air in a fun and embodied way through flow with silk fans. Offering a space to explore movement, creativity, and the airy qualities of lightness and flow. (Limited silk fans available, bring your own props if possible). Join us for an uplifting journey into the art of movement! Open to all levels


  • Windsong, Collective Earth Chanting

    Chanting with this goddess who has written original earth chants. Join WIndsong and friends in a powerful interactive song circle to connect with the Earth more deeply through music, chant and community.

  • Journey to the Womb: Shamanic Breath and Sound Journey 

    Christine Shepherd & Alicia Sunflower

    A Shamanic Breathwork journey with live music & vocals—a co-creation of two medicine sisters brought together by ManaFest. Receive healing sound vibrations through vocals, drum, bowls and live looping, with conscious connected breathing to take you into an altered state. Journey into the Womb of the Earth & connect deeply to receive the wisdom codes, insights for your highest good!


  • Cosmic Canvas

    Mirian Howard and Laurie Bauers

    Painting your Astrological Journey

    Overview: Spend 2 hours with Astrologer Miriam Howard and Artist Laurie Bauers on a playshop dedicated to combining the mystical elements of astrology with the creative expression of acrylic painting.


  • Rhythms of the Womb

    Discovering the roots of Bellydance. An ancient art form from North Africa & the Middle East. Adornment of the hips is encouraged. All genders welcome.

    with Hailey Sanura

  • Cacao Ceremony

    Sol

    Cacao Ceremony, Sol will be preparing sharing sacred lovingly prepared drinking Cacao with intention, prayers and ritual with all who attend and wish to partake in this enriching, nourishing and delicious sacrament together.

  • Tantra Energy Yoga

    Kanixa

    IPSALU Energy Yoga is a style of tantra yoga which combines asanas, tantric meditation, and pranayama techniques to awaken your kundalini energy, which can lead to greater clarity, focus, and presence. Tapping into your kundalini energy can be a powerful tool for spiritual growth, personal transformation and increased prana emphasizing the connection between the body, mind, and spirit. It is primarily a solo practice with some sweet group connection practices

  • Hoop Love

    Shellie White Light is a master hooper with experience performing on stages around the world! Come join her for a fun, playful exploration of Hoop basics and mastery! All levels welcome~

  • Sacred Sensuality & Green Tantra

    Kelly Klein Exploration of Sacred Sensuality

    Jon Kelly for a gentle and informative workshop to learn more about the feminine body and its potential.

  • Embodied Voice Sound Ceremony 

    Join us for an incredible Embodied Voice Sound Ceremony experience, in which participants will create a tapestry of healing sound together. This method of vocal embodiment is rooted in Nada Yoga, the "yoga of sound", fused together with somatic practices for regulating the nervous system and unwinding bound emotions from the physical tissues of the body. 

    with Destiny Marie Love

  • CHRYSALIS GIRLS

    Offered for our young girls at ManaFest
    Opening circle- fast and easy breathing to focus on the workshop and honor this time.

    Prayer and welcome the elements and direction.
    Creation of Evolving Bodies booklet:
    4 drawings & 4 Affirmations

    Affirmations, art and understanding of the different stages

    with Andrea Gonzales

  • Dragons of Creation: Womb Elements Journey

    Emily Karnis - Awaken the primordial elemental powers within your womb. The elements are inseparably linked to the Dragons of Creation that live within our body and genetic code. A guided journey into your womb to awaken your inner dragon, bringing forth new templates & time lines for individual and collective healing. Emily Karnis is a certified Womb Awakening Practitioner, and founder of Sun Moon Apothecary, an herbal wellness business.


  • Menstrual Magic

    Elfina Stephany

    This workshop offers a blend of education, ceremony, & community focused on the menstrual cycle, inspired by Elfina’s book “Menstrual Magic”. Participants will be guided through a womb activation, receive insights into their hormonal seasons & inner archetypes, as well as explore practices for potent manifestation & cycle tracking. The workshop concludes with a supportive, sharing circle, creating space for reflection & integration for the journeys we travel every month.


  • Healing Sorrow from Righteous Rage- Kali to Quan Yin

    Yemaya Indira

    A Grief Alchemy journey is one of the most embodied path to Freedom. Join pioneer of the Embodied Freedom movement, Somatic Trauma and CPTSD Bodywork teacher, Yemaya, for an experience to be witnessed and guided into breaking patterns of emotional survival so you can reach lasting, empowered freedom. Prepare to go deep and high, laugh and cry, dance and be in healing stillness.


  • Yoga with Nina

     Nina Marie

    involves a Hatha style to accommodate the needs of the student. Sessions include breathwork, chakra alignment, Yoga philosophy, and all accessible poses to heal and strengthen the body. You can trust that this will be a compassionate, educational, and calm space for you to embrace your practice in the way that suits your needs.


  • Prana Yoga

    Signa Cheney

    A Hatha, Kundalini blend, all levels flow yoga class. Experience movement infused with breath work, mantra and sound healing.

  • Ancient Hand Rolling Incense

    Tula

    We gather with sound healing crystals bowls and bells , Creating intentions circle to share what we want to infuse as we make incense, Smoke ceremony - to experience the small of all the herbs and tree resins from around the world.  each participant will create multiple unique incense sticks. weaving songs & heart songs to sing along .

  • Acro Yoga

    Lauren Dubois

    Enjoy an experience of flying, supporting, and reaching new limits of your being in this super fun and playful aero yoga class! All levels and children welcome!