Yoga Jam kicks off this week
Instructors — who will lead not only yoga sessions but also sound baths, nature walks and educational workshops — include Mary Brown of Jivamukti Yoga, Joe Klein of Be Well Now, Katie Sutton and Josh Vogt of Zen Within Academy, ShirleyAnn Burgess of Living Light River Studio, and many more.

Floyd Yoga Jam “Nexus” will take over Burnette Farm in Willis at the end of this week with dozens of instructors ready to lead attendees through a peaceful festival of mindfulness and creativity.
Gates open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, and patrons are welcome to stay until 11 a.m. at the latest on Monday, Sept. 1, according to the FAQs on the Yoga Jam website. Festival activities conclude on Aug. 31.
The Opening Ceremony is slated to last from 3:30-4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, with music kicking off immediately after. This year’s festival will feature music across three stages.
The full Main Stage schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 28
- Father Sun from 4-5 p.m.
- Music Road Co. from 6-7 p.m.
- Mighty Joshua from 8:30-10 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 29
- Jordan Harman and the Humble Brag from 4-5 p.m.
- Natalie Brooke from 7-8:15 p.m.
- Oh He Dead from 10:15-11:45 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 30
- Bhakti Kulani Peace Circle from noon to 1 p.m.
- Empty Bottles from 4-5 p.m.
- Alabaster Boxer from 7-8:15 p.m.
- New Dawn Starestra from 10:15-11:45 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 31
- Griefcat from 3-4 p.m.
- HuDost from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Sir Woman from 7:45-9 p.m.