Welsh Yoga Festival Draws Yoga and Health Professionals to Lampeter
Yoga enthusiasts across Wales are eagerly anticipating an upcoming weekend of health and wellness, as the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) and the Harmony Institute at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) join forces to host a yoga festival in Lampeter.
In celebration of BWY’s 60th anniversary, the event will take place both online and in person at UWTSD’s Lampeter campus from Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 June 2025. The festival will bring together local Welsh yoga instructors, academics, and national health and wellness experts to explore the theme of ‘Harmony’ and how yoga can help individuals connect with themselves, their communities, and the world to promote a more peaceful and sustainable way of living.
Participants can look forward to daily yoga practices led by local Welsh teachers, as well as insightful presentations from health experts such as Michael Dooley, Treasurer and Leader of the Health in Harmony group at the College of Medicine. Dooley will share his groundbreaking work using yoga as part of an integrated care approach for rehabilitation in UK prisons.
Additionally, Richard Dunne and Jane Etherington from The Harmony Project will showcase their innovative “nature as teacher” approach, which is transforming education in Welsh classrooms. Yoga historian Daniel Simpson and academic Dr Nicholas Campion will also be in attendance to discuss how ancient spiritual traditions continue to influence modern life and yoga practice.
“We are thrilled to bring yoga’s transformative potential beyond the mat and into our communities,” said Jo Bogacz, National Officer for BWY Wales. “This festival highlights how yoga’s ancient wisdom can be applied to every aspect of Welsh life.”
Participants have the option to attend the festival in person at UWTSD’s Lampeter campus or join selected sessions online. In-person activities will include rhythmic drumming workshops, nature-based mandala creation, and a marketplace featuring signed books and wellness products.
Dr Nicholas Campion, Principal Lecturer at UWTSD and Director of the Harmony Institute, expressed his excitement for the event, saying, “We share a strong common purpose with BWY. We both believe that true wellbeing goes beyond personal health – it is about our connection to others and the natural world. This festival highlights how ancient wisdom can guide us towards more meaningful and sustainable ways of living.”
Earlybird tickets are currently available until Saturday 24 May at discounted prices of £99 for BWY members and £125 for non-members for the in-person event, and £40 for members and £50 for non-members for online participation. Day tickets are also available starting at £65 for members and £80 for non-members. Prices will increase by 20% after this date.
For more information on the festival’s program and to book tickets, please visit the official website.