NOLA Health & Yoga Festival

Meet Dr. Manoj Chalam.

Often called a “spiritual stand-up comedian,” Manoj blends humor, storytelling, and the rich symbolism of Hindu and Buddhist deities to make Bhakti yoga and non-dual philosophy accessible, engaging, and deeply transformative.

An Indian-born scientist with a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, Manoj helps students discover their archetypal path through yogic deity traditions. Drawing on the work of Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung, he teaches practical ways to work with these archetypes as a living spiritual practice.

Through workshops, online teachings, YouTube videos, and his San Diego-based Sakhya Bhava Ashram (“where the divine is your friend”), Manoj has inspired thousands through the power of story. His work has been featured by the Ram Dass Foundation, and he is the co-creator of the Murtis & Vedanta online ashram community.

Expect a workshop experience that is equal parts insightful, interactive, and inspiring—blending lecture, group exercises, archetypal deity meditations, mantra, and embodied practice.

Learn more:
MurtisAndVedanta.com

We’re honored to welcome Manoj to New Orleans Yoga Festival.

One of the deepest intentions of is to weave our beautiful conscious community closer together.
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Recently, we gathered studio owners and leaders from across our region. Not to discuss competition, but to explore collaboration. To sit in the same space, share our hearts, and remember that we are all part of the same greater practice.

In yoga, we recognize that we are not separate. Each studio, teacher, healer, and practitioner is a unique expression of the same divine consciousness. While our classes, lineages, and offerings may look different, we are all serving the same purpose: helping people remember their wholeness.

Yoga was never meant to be a race for students, followers, or success. It is a path of union. A path of love. A path that invites us to rise together rather than apart.
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Not everyone was able to attend, but we are deeply grateful for every studio, teacher, and community leader who continues to hold space for healing, growth, movement, meditation, and transformation throughout our city.
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When you support a local yoga studio, you’re supporting more than a business. You’re supporting a sanctuary. A place where people reconnect with themselves, find community, heal old wounds, and awaken to something greater.
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Thank you to all the teachers, studio owners, and seekers who continue to share their gifts with love and devotion.
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May we continue to collaborate, celebrate, and create a healthier, happier, and more connected New Orleans and Gulf South.

We’re excited to welcome Adrienne Edson to NOLA Yoga Fest. ✨

A New Orleans-based Bhakti yoga teacher, musician, and storyteller, Adrienne creates experiences that invite you beyond the poses and into something deeper. Through song, sacred teachings, and heartfelt connection, her classes offer a reminder of what yoga has always been about: coming home to yourself.

If you’re craving a practice that nourishes the heart as much as the body, don’t miss the opportunity to practice with her this September.

Grab your passes and join us Labor Day Weekend.

Meet Brittnee Castille, co-owner of Leela Yoga in Baton Rouge. ➡️

A 500-hour certified yoga teacher with a decade of experience, Brittnee brings together yoga, psychology, and the power of music in a way that makes every class feel both reflective and immersive. Drawing from her background in psychology and religion, she weaves thoughtful self-inquiry & empowerment into movement while using carefully curated soundscapes to deepen presence, emotion, and connection. Her classes invite students to move beyond simply practicing poses and into a richer exploration of the mind, body, and inner experience.

Join Brittnee at NOLA Yoga Fest this Labor Day weekend.
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✨ Day 0 was incredible…now Day 1 has arrived! ✨

We’re officially diving into our first full day of the New Orleans Yoga Festival 🌸 From morning flows to sound baths, lectures, and late-night magic, today is packed with incredible offerings.

Swipe to see the full Friday lineup!

🎟️ Tickets are still available online or at the door — come join us for the celebration.

See you on the mat, the dance floor, and everywhere in between 🤍