The Zanzibar Yoga Festival brought together beautiful gatherings of movement, stillness, learning, and connection in Zanzibar. Each edition has been more than an event: it was a shared experience where wellness, community, and meaningful encounters come together in an inspiring island setting. 

 

Our festivals offer a diverse mix of yoga and non-yoga classes, creative and informative workshops, and spaces for people to connect with themselves and each other. We welcome participants of all levels! The festival is accessible whether someone is completely new to the practice or already deeply immersed in it, because of the skill and variety of our teachers. Beyond the classes, the experience was designed to nourish the whole person. Festival guests enjoyed delicious vegetarian meals included in the ticket, as well as the beauty and comfort of the venue surroundings, from the spa and pool to the beach. Complimentary coffee and sponsored herbal teas added to the sense of ease, rest, and celebration throughout the festival days. 

 

ZYF25, held at Sunshine Bay Zanzibar in March 2025, set the tone for an unforgettable gathering centered on wellness, community, and shared experience. ZYF26 built on that energy in April 2026, continuing to expand the festival with an inspiring program of classes, workshops, and connection in Zanzibar. Each festival has carried the same heart: to create a welcoming space where people can move, breathe, learn, reflect, and bond in a supportive and uplifting atmosphere.

 

As the Zanzibar Yoga Festival grows, these previous editions remain a beautiful part of the story and the foundation for what is still to come.