Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival SUNY Delh

CATSKILL - DELHI-   Catskill Yoga Festival took place Saturday July 26th and at SUNY Delhi. Yoga instructors from all over the country came to teach and share their knowledge in yoga. This family friendly wellness festival housed over 50 classes and workshops, while also providing different fun activities. Because of its growing appeal, this festival has become an annual event loved by many!

 This event is organized/produced by Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival LLC, based in Delhi. Reagan Reed, who is a fitness/yoga instructor, is the founder of this event. Reagan is the owner of the Cardio Club and the Delhi Dance Studio, located in Delhi. Originally, she had the idea for the festival around 2017 and then brought it to light for the first time in 2021. In the past, this event was held at Plattekill Mountain, in Roxbury. 

 Many forms of yoga were taught, and visitors had an array of styles of yoga to choose from. Some different forms of yoga that was taught during the festival was Aerial yoga, floating sound baths, Japa and Kundalini, paddle board yoga, somatic salsa, and yoga specifically for children. Ticket prices vary depending on what level of yoga the individual is looking for. This year, classes were given on campus and at the Cardio Club. For those looking to really immerse themselves in the experience, visitors had the option of onsite lodging at SUNY Delhi.

 This festival also offers Vendor Village. This is where visitors can locate food and is also where local businesses such as artists and wellness practitioners are held. Visitors can shop and participate in different activities such as henna, which is a form of temporary body art. In participating in shopping at this local market, visitors are aiding in the support of the local community.

  For those trying to find connection within themselves, or to experience a different sense of community, this festival promises peace through providing a space dedicated to overall wellness. SUNY Delhi has a beautiful landscape and was the perfect location to have this event. Movement and mindfulness were easily obtained in such a peaceful and natural setting. This event encourages all people to explore different variations of yoga practices to help individuals feel good within themselves. 

Cypress G, a volunteer for this year’s festival says, “I was able to offer a smile and guidance as I helped festival attendees make their way to registration, Vendor Village, and rest areas. Opening our hearts and minds to practicing yoga, not just physical practice, but the practice of loving kindness, is something that touched my heart while being a part of the festival. Yoga has so much to offer for those seeking to go inward and to bring out loving kindness and peace into our everyday lives. Someday I hope to have the opportunity to lead classes in special places such as the Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival”.

This really is a fun experience for anyone that attends! For more details and future event dates, information is located online at www.catskillmountainyoga.com