9th Annual

Bull City Yoga Festival

May 30th, 2026

10AM - 6PM

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The Festival

At Bull City Yoga Festival

we celebrate the rich culture of Durham while fostering unity, resilience, and joy through yoga, mindfulness, and shared experiences. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, our festival is designed to uplift, inspire, and connect. We envision a future where yoga is available to everyone—regardless of age, background, or circumstance. By providing low-cost, community-centered yoga spaces throughout the year, we aim to nurture personal growth, foster strong connections, and create a supportive environment beyond societal and financial barriers.

Classes

Whether you’re stepping on the mat for the first time or deep in your practice, our classes are designed to uplift, restore, and inspire. Rooted in mindfulness and accessibility, each session creates space for growth, healing, and connection.

Drumming

Feel the heartbeat of Durham through the power of live drumming. This experience connects rhythm, culture, and community. Grounding us in tradition while creating space for collective energy, expression, and joy.

Vendors

Explore a vibrant marketplace that reflects the creativity and culture of Durham. Our vendors bring together wellness, art, and purpose—offering products and experiences that support a balanced and inspired lifestyle.

Food Trucks

Savor the flavors of community with a curated selection of local food trucks. From nourishing bites to indulgent favorites, every offering celebrates culture, connection, and the joy of sharing a meal together.

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Festival
Schedule

10:00am – 10:15 Welcome – Ingrid (BCYF Founder)

 10:15am – 10:45am – Opening 

Sound Bath / Meditation (Sherry B)

 

10:45am – 11:45am 

Budokon Yoga (Katina)

Nervous System Reset – Yin Yoga for Emotional Burnout (Sherry S)

Stick Yoga (Anjana)

Workshop: The Living Temple: Regulate, Restore and Remember (Victoria)

 

11:45am – 12:00pm Break

 

12:00pm – 1:00pm 

Hatha Yoga for Seniors (Valinda)

Yoga for Runners (Shante)

Zen Belly Dancing (Shemora)

Workshop – Somatic Release a Yin Journey through the 7 Chakras (Precious)

Lunch Break 1:30pm – 2:30pm: Panel Discussion: Building Inclusive Wellness Communities! (Keisha, Darlisa, Shambo, Micheal)

 

2:45pm – 3:45pm

QiGong (Sal)

Sound Bath Fundamentals (Pendora)

Workshop: Embodied Power Yoga as a Practice of Social Change (Shakira)

 

4:00pm – 5:00pm 

Gentle Yoga (Jahdea)

Scentsuosity Yin (Lea)

Workshop: Chakra Clearing & Torus Field Activation (Jamilah)

 

5:00pm – 6:00pm – Closing Shamanic Drummers 

Our festival will be a day packed full of yoga, meditation and community.