This fall, we’re gathering teachers, musicians, and seekers from across Louisiana and beyond for four unforgettable days of yoga, movement, sound, and celebration.
Whether it’s your first yoga class or your thousandth, there’s a place for you here. Hosted by the New Orleans Yoga Club (@nolayogaclub)—a new community initiative founded by yoga and fitness instructor Mark Berger and local musician and yoga teacher Caroline Chiesa—NOYF will take place from September 25–28, 2025 at Republic NOLA & ARORA NOLA, located in the Arts & Warehouse District.
This first-of-its-kind festival blends ancient wisdom with New Orleans’ soulful, vibrant spirit, offering something for everyone—from seasoned practitioners to those who’ve never taken a yoga class. The weekend is designed as a welcoming gateway into yoga, with opportunities to move, reflect, connect, heal, and learn.
Festival highlights include:
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Yoga, dance, and movement classes for all levels of experience
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Live music, immersive sound healing journeys, and DJ sets
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Reiki, Thai massage, chiropractic adjustments, and wellness therapies
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A vibrant marketplace of local artisans, brands, and holistic practitioners
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Community talks on health & wellness, Ayurveda, yogic philosophy, and conscious living
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Education for all levels–from beginner to advanced
In an effort to uplift our community, the New Orleans Yoga Festival is proud to partner with and benefit these incredible organizations:
• Shuck Cancer — Access to Care Grant Program supporting Louisiana health systems by providing patients with transportation and lodging assistance >> https://shuckcancer.org/
• Split Second Foundation — Delivering care, resources, education, and advocacy to those affected by disabilities, promoting independence and quality of life. >> https://www.splitsecondfoundation.org/
• Yeah! Yoga — Bringing yoga and mindfulness to children in Greater New Orleans impacted by incarceration. >> https://www.yeahyoga.org/
• Nirman Varanasi — Creating opportunities in India for girls and boys of all backgrounds to learn equally, thrive as leaders, and live lives enriched by the arts. >> https://www.nirman.info/
Two Iconic Spaces, One Festival
Held in the conjoined spaces of Republic NOLA & ARORA, the festival bridges New Orleans’ storied past with a future of movement, music, and community.All yoga flows unfold in ARORA’s immersive light-and-sound sanctuary, while Republic NOLA hosts the festival hub of music, lectures, vendors, and celebration.
Republic NOLA
Republic NOLA is a reimagined, historic warehouse in the Warehouse District—where vintage charm meets modern production. Wall-to-wall hand-painted murals, original wood beams, chandeliers, and industrial grit pair with sleek lighting and sound tech.
This 7,500 sq.ft dual-level space (Main Room + Mezzanine) holds an energy that’s equal parts intimate and epic across music and yoga formats. Whether you’re under the crystal glow of the mezzanine or pulsing on the ground-level floor, Republic NOLA invites you into both community and transformation.
ARORA NOLA
ARORA stands as New Orleans’ new standard for immersive audiovisual experience—a 21+ loft space at 828 S. Peters Street, Loft 2, powered by Funktion-One sound systems. This is where yoga intertwines with light, sound, and atmosphere—think cinematic flows in a space that doesn’t just hold movement but amplifies it. It’s truly more than a studio; it’s an experience awakened.
Choose Your Pass
Weekend passes start at $150, with day passes from $55–$75.
Discounts available for students, groups, service industry workers, yoga teachers & studio staff, and more. Contact neworleansyogaclub@gmail.com for discount link!
