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About The Classes Offered
At Zanzibar Yoga Festival, we celebrate the vibrant world of yoga and its many styles. Experience the soothing Hatha and dynamic Vinyasa, each offering unique benefits. We also offer non-yoga classes, and encourage you to explore a bit of everything.
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We are happy to announce the following styles for ZYF26! Please keep updated with the schedule as slight changes might still occur.
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But whether you're experienced or a beginner, there's something for everyone.
Aerial Yoga
Aerial yoga combines the grace of traditional yoga with the thrill of acrobatics, offering a unique way to enhance flexibility strength. Suspended in a soft fabric hammock, you’ll experience a sense of weightlessness while exploring new poses and deepening your practice. Perfect for all skill levels, aerial yoga promotes relaxation and mindfulness, making each session a rejuvenating escape. Embrace the freedom movement and discover how aerial yoga can elevate your fitness journey!
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All levels welcome!
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This class is limited to 10 places and will require sign up at the festival.
African Fusion Dance
The vibrant and rhythmic movements of African dance offer a full-body workout that energizes both the body and soul. This dynamic practice improves heart rate and blood circulation, strengthens your core, tones your muscles, and enhances flexibility. Beyond the physical benefits, African dance is a powerful way to relieve stress and reduce anxiety, helping you feel grounded and revitalized. It fosters a deep connection to nature, the environment, and the rich cultural heritage it represents, making it not just a form of exercise, but a celebration of life and tradition.
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All levels welcome, although this is an active class so please be prepared to move. A lot ;)
Afrikan Yoga
Reconnect with ancient wisdom through Kemetic/African Yoga, a practice deeply rooted in the spiritual and physical traditions of Africa. This unique style of yoga draws inspiration from the sacred movements depicted in ancient Egyptian (Kemet) hieroglyphs, integrating breath control, geometric postures, and meditative flow to promote harmony, balance, and inner alignment.
Through slow, intentional movements and deep breathing, Kemetic Yoga helps to activate the body's natural energy pathways, enhance flexibility, and cultivate a deep sense of peace and mindfulness. This practice is not only about physical postures but also about spiritual awakening, ancestral connection, and holistic well-being.
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Benefits of Kemetic/Afrikan Yoga: Improves posture, breath control, and flexibility; Enhances mindfulness and spiritual awareness; Releases stress and promotes inner peace; Connects you with African ancestral wisdom and traditions
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Whether you are new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, Kemetic/African Yoga offers a powerful opportunity to realign with your roots, restore balance, and embrace the wisdom of ancient African traditions.
Ashtanga Primary Series
The Ashtanga Primary Series is a challenging and dynamic sequence of postures performed in a rhythmic vinyasa flow, synchronized with a deep, audible breath. Also known as "yoga therapy," this fixed routine builds internal heat to detoxify and align the body while increasing strength, flexibility, and stamina. It is best suited for intermediate and advanced practitioners seeking a vigorous and structured practice, but dedicated beginners can also participate with modifications. The repetitive nature of the practice cultivates deep focus and mental discipline, offering a meditative full-body workout.
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All levels welcome, although some knowledge of yoga is advantageous.
Dynamic Vinyasa
Join us for a powerful Dynamic Vinyasa session—a rhythmic, flowing practice where every posture is seamlessly linked together using breath. This is more than just movement; it's a moving meditation designed to connect you deeply to your inner rhythm. You will explore a carefully composed, fluid sequence featuring a unique combination of asanas and intentional choreography, all powered by purifying pranayama techniques. This practice is designed to awaken your spirit, unlock stored tension, and cultivate both physical strength and mental clarity. Step off your mat feeling lighter, more grounded, and completely aligned with the high vibrational energy of the festival.
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Open to all levels!
Energising Yin Yang
​An energizing Yin Yang class blends two complementary styles of yoga: Dynamic "Yang" incorporating active, flowing poses that build strength, stamina, and gentle heat. This phase stimulates the body's muscles and increases energy.
The practice transitions into the "Yin" phase, which focuses on deep, passive stretches held for longer periods, targeting the fascia and promoting relaxation. The class balances vitality and calm, leaving participants feeling revitalized and centered.
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All levels welcome.
Floating Yoga
Welcome to Floating Yoga, where the gentle caress of water meets the art of balance and strength. As you glide upon your stand-up paddleboard, let the rhythm of your breath guide you through each pose, harmonizing with the ripples beneath. This enchanting practice invites you to embrace the challenge, cultivating resilience as you gracefully navigate the ebb and flow of your movements. Join us as we journey together on the water, finding peace and power in every wave and wobble of the SUP board.
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Remember to wear sun protection or light clothing.
Gentle Vinyasa
Gentle Vinyasa yoga is a soothing and flowing style that focuses on the connection between breath and movement in a more relaxed manner. Transition softly between poses, creating a calming flow that promotes relaxation, space in the body and mindfulness. This practice often incorporates a variety of postures at slower pace, allowing for a nurturing environment and personal expression.
Gent Vinyasa is suitable for all levels and can help improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha brings together precision of alignment, anatomical detail, and the fusion of yogic philosophy and scientific understanding. It emphasizes physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. serves as a foundation for many other styles of yoga, focusing on the balance between body and mind. Through a combination of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath control), Hatha yoga promotes overall well-being.
Hatha is accessible for practitioners of all levels.
Kundalini-Hatha Fusion
Coming...
Meditation & Journaling
Join us for a rejuvenating sunrise practice at the Yoga Festival, where we will embrace the serene beauty of the morning. Start your day in stillness with guided meditation, allowing your mind to settle and soul to awaken. Following the meditation, our instructor will provide thoughtful prompts to inspire your journaling, helping you reflect on your thoughts and intentions. Experience the of the sunrise as you connect with yourself and world around you.
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All levels welcome. infact, challenge yourself to join if you are not versed in either practice ;)
Pilates
Pilates is a low-impact exercise method focused on strengthening muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. It emphasizes core strength and involves controlled movements.
Suitable for all fitness levels, Pilates helps enhance overall body awareness and can aid in rehabilitation and injury prevention. It's a great way to build strength, awaken the deeper muscles and improve balance in a mindful way.
Power Yoga
Power yoga is a dynamic and physically demanding style of yoga that emphasizes strength, flexibility, and endurance. It combines traditional yoga poses with a vigorous pace, making it an excellent workout for both the body and mind. Practitioners can expect to build muscle, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance overall well-being.
This energetic practice is suitable for those with an existing knowledge of vinyasa, looking to challenge themselves while enjoying the benefits of yoga.
Pranayama & Meditation
(with instruments)
A class that combines the transformative power of breathwork with the soothing sounds of live harmonium. As you explore intentional breathing techniques, you'll learn to connect with your breath, reduce stress, and cultivate a sense of inner calm. Each session flows into a guided meditation accompanied by the harmonious melodies, helping you find clarity and balance within.
This class is open to all levels, providing a nurturing space to release tension and enhance your overall well-being. Come breathe, meditate, and immerse yourself in the calming atmosphere created by the music.
Pranayama & Somatics
Somatics and pranayama are practices that cultivate deeper inner awareness through gentle, mindful movement guided by conscious breathing.
While pranayama traditionally focuses on regulating the breath to support energy and well-being, somatics emphasizes the embodied, integrated experience of movement—creating space to feel, sense, and understand all aspects of the self.
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Join us for a beautiful practice of self-exploration, nourishment, and healing—to move, breathe, express, cleanse, transform, and simply be still.
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All levels welcome.
Qigong
Qigong is a form of energy cultivation. Qi in Chinese means “life energy" and Gong means "to cultivate”.
It is considered one of the pillars of Chinese Medicine, but also the basis of most Chinese martial arts, which draws its principles from Daoism and Buddhism.
It is a means of moving and exercising the body, regulating breath and calming the mind and the heart. It is a practise that is medicinal, martial and spiritual.
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All (truly all) levels welcome - note that Qigong can be done from a chair if needed, so is perfect for those battling injuries.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a gentle, calming practice designed to relax and rejuvenate the body and mind. Unlike more physically intense forms of yoga, restorative yoga focuses on deep relaxation through longer-held poses, supported by props like blankets, bolsters, blocks, and straps. These props help the body fully relax into each posture, allowing muscles to release tension without effort.
The goal of restorative yoga is to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's "rest and digest" functions. This can help reduce stress, promote healing, and improve overall well-being.
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All levels welcome.
Sivananda Sequence
Sivananda Yoga is a classical, holistic Hatha practice for all levels. Following a meditative and slow-paced sequence of 12 core postures, it incorporates proper breathing and deep relaxation to promote overall well-being. The systematic flow builds strength, increases flexibility, and cultivates inner peace. Classes are intentionally designed to move energy, or prana, through the body by balancing opposing poses like backbends and forward bends. The sequence begins with inverted postures like Headstand to stimulate the highest energy centers before moving through other key poses to ground the body and mind. Expect a balanced session of breathing exercises, sun salutations, and a set series of asanas, concluding with deep relaxation.
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All levels welcome - don't be shy ;)
Sound Bath
Drift into deep rest as you are bathed in the soothing, immersive vibrations of singing bowls. This ancient form of sound healing uses resonant tones to gently guide the body and mind into profound relaxation and stillness. Simply lie back and allow the harmonizing soundscape to wash away stress, release tension, and restore your inner balance.
No prior meditation experience is needed—just arrive with an open mind and receive.
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Bring your shall to cover up or for wormth, if desired
Tantric Yoga
Join us for an intimate, heart-centered class focused on activating your inner wisdom and opening to love, joy, and abundance. Using the Ipsalu 'ASATE' formula for attuning to Bliss, this powerful class guides you to cultivate deep self-trust and surrender to the flow of life. Furthermore, you will be guided to sense and influence the energy flowing within and around your body. Through embodied work, gentle partner exercises, and mindfulness, this beginner-friendly session offers the tools to activate your body, still your mind, and tap into the powerful, ever-present energy field.
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Classes combine movement, stillness, partner work, and heart-opening practices that support your journey to higher consciousness. Whether you are new to Tantric Yoga or looking to deepen your practice, these workshops will guide you to greater self-awareness, emotional healing, and a renewed sense of trust and connection with yourself and others.
Yin Yoga
Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that focuses on holding poses for longer periods, typically ranging from three to five minutes. It targets the deep connective tissues, such as ligaments and fascia, promoting flexibility and joint health. This practice encourages letting go and relaxation, allowing practitioners to cultivate a sense of inner peace and balance.
Yin yoga is suitable for all levels and can be a wonderful complement to more dynamic forms of exercise. Not suitable for pregnant people, sorry.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," is a state of conscious relaxation that guides practitioners into deep, restorative state of rest. This session offers participants a deep pause from the fast-paced rhythms of daily life. Practiced lying comfortably on the back, the mind is gently guided through different parts of the body to induce profound relaxation and inner awareness. The session also offers a meditative focus on the body–breath awareness and mindfulness, amplifying self-love and appreciation while leaving participants feeling grounded, refreshed, and restored.
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Look out for the class that will be guided by live music!
All levels welcome.
