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2024 Barefoot & free YOGA FESTIVAL
August 1-4, 2024
With kickoff celebration Thursday night!
Join our community of 1,000 + bright lights as we celebrate our 10th year! Yoga, music, dance, meditation, experts in the field of alternative and holistic health, biohackers, and world-renowned inspirational speakers. PLUS swimming, ceremonies, local healing vendors and artists, child care and kids activities, plus healthy delicious food. Check out the pics below to see why you need to attend our 2024 festival.
The greatest part is all of this takes place in the glorious woods of Proud Lake. You’re immersed in nature which makes it easy for you to unplug, unwind, and truly feel barefoot and free! Come experience what our guests proclaim is the BEST WEEKEND of the YEAR!
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We couldn’t do this alone. We are so grateful for our 2024 sponsors. These incredible businesses help us make the weekend extraordinary!
Our Sponsors
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Padmani
Padmani is the originator of the Lotus shaped meditation and floor sitting pillow. The pillows are designed for superior structural support and comfort. They are handcrafted in Maine and are filled with organically grown buckwheat hulls, grown by Maine farmers. We have established a worldwide by word-of-mouth following, and we are so excited to bring them to the Barefoot and Free Yoga festival! Peace, Love, Padmani
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Northstar Clinical Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy.....Want to relieve stress, overcome fears and phobias, sleep better, alleviate anxiety, improve self confidence, heal past trauma, move on from a relationship, reduce physical pain, get rid of self-defeating thoughts, quit smoking, lose weight, emotional healing, grief/loss.....Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life.
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Soursop Nutrition by BeMe
Soursop Nutrition by Be Me is a health and wellness brand that highlights the Soursop super fruit in a line of revolutionary supplements geared towards boosting immune health, fighting inflammation, supporting faster recovery from disease and illness and offering your body a sick shield to fight for you when you can't fight for yourself.
The Soursop Cell + Immunity Gummies feature the holy grail of optimal health with a trio of antioxidant and immune boosting ingredients; Soursop, Echinacea and Elderberry. The Soursop Cell + Immunity Shakes feature over 8 rare, powerful ingredients that can be added to any meal or beverage to enhance the nutrient profile to support immune health, gut health, brain health and promote cell regeneration.
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Yoga Six Royal Oak
Yoga doesn't have to be a mystery. We're not an exclusive insiders-only club. At YogaSix, our sincere mission is to make yoga accessible to all. We are a modern take on the ancient practice of yoga, with six class types that are energizing, empowering and fun. Through light, sound, scent, and the way the teacher guides the class, we offer an experience designed to support all of your senses.
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Body Mind Being Institute
Lead a sacred life over a mundane one. Something is missing, and you are ready to make a more significant impact. You are prepared to walk your path. The Body Mind Being Institute guides global leaders to take conscious action, heal, and create a substantial effect by integrating yoga therapy, Eastern philosophy, Buddhism, and Depth Psychology to allow all parts of yourself to be actualized. Maintaining a higher state of consciousness means making conscious, aligned decisions in one's life. The integration of the last three limbs of yoga:
Dharana (Concentration)
Dhyana (Meditation)
Samadhi (Deepest Human Connection
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Night's Light
Night's Light is a time and space to come together and give yourself some self love. Every session is a little different from the last but what you can always expect is to learn about yourself with her journal she created and open up that heart chakra to receive a soothing gong/sound healing session from Night. Taking time to give yourself a chance to relax that nervous system and receive some love and light from this earth angel.
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The Collective
The Collective is a Wellness Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Our focus is on radiant health through yoga, meditation, pranayama, strength training, cold water immersion, organic food, and more. Come visit our beautiful studio located on 28 acres across from Lake Michigan! We offer traditional as well as cutting edge practices and are forever students ourselves, so we're always learning more! We bring yoga to life through hatha vinyasa, tantra, kundalini, aerial yoga, SUP+Yoga, Sacred Sound journeys, Wim Hof Method (cold water immersion) and mindful strength. We also offer trainings in all of the above modalities, 200/300 Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as Yoga + Sound retreats. We celebrate 8 years in business at our beautiful center on the Paw Paw river in 2024.
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Beach Bling by Amanda & Amanda Parr Yoga + Massage
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JTree
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The Aetherius Society
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Great Lakes Yoga Flow
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City Glow Yoga
Silent Disco
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Sisu Mobile Sauna
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Great Lakes Flow
All weekend including Thursday night you can enjoy shopping at our unique vendor village- you could come just for the vibe here in our village! We have a healing area full of individual healing services to help you feel your best. As well as shopping from local artisans, small businesses selling an array of items you will love!
VENDORS
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Lively Up Kombucha
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Buoy's Coffee Company
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Nakee Co.
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Cooper's Dish
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Funky Fungi
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Juice It Nutrition Matters
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Take Care
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Abeshi Ghanian Cuisine
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Tito's Tie Dye
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Get Stoned Crystals and Jewelry
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Bright Futures Wellness
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Leah McQuade
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Prana Malas
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The Channeled Baker
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Mediduce Weightloss and Wellness
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12th House Healing
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Seva Ayurveda
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Little Lake Spa
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Awanya
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Botanica Lumina
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Black River Moon
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Haus Sparkle
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The Kollective
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YogiStoned
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Gwendolyn's Botanica
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Sing for Your Soul
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Magic Moon Mushrooms
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Ageless Living
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TheraRanch Retreats
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Shop Tubique
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Wildly Botanical
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Breathe Yoga Salt
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InHarmony Yoga
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Cinder Ally
2024 TEACHERS
2024 TEACHERS
We search high and low to bring you the best of the best. We are so exited to share our teacher lineup with you. Here you will find world renowned experts in their fields; offering a huge variety of classes, workshops, talks, interactive discussions and mind-blowing topics that will uplift your soul. We offer something for everyone. We cater to women, children, families, men, all ages, races, & genders. Kids under 12 are FREE and most sessions we offer either childcare or classes for your kiddos!
We need volunteers
We love and could not do this without our faithful volunteers. In exchange for working two shifts our volunteers attend the festival for free. We need lots of help and there are many options!
NEW THIS YEAR
We decided to shake some things up and we are adding a Thursday night Opening celebration. Tickets for this are purchased separately as well as overnight lodging.
The evening will have an opening ceremony, musical performance and close with ecstatic dance! Our vending village will be open as well as kids activities! Its a family friendly night to dance under the stars and celebration this glorious life!
We have exciting news that we are adding this year to the festival. On the campground side of the fest we are offering a Climbing Tower. This activity is an additional cost and will be offered on Saturday ONLY. The passes can be purchased on our Eventbrite link right here and they are for those 12 and UP!
The sessions are in 1 hour increments and for each session to run we need a minimum of 15 people. The way we will sign you up for these sessions is the same way we run our SUP classes. You will pay on eventbrite for the activity and then we will send the week before the festival that sign up times and choices.
If your time does not meet the minimum we will let you know the other options you have OR we can refund your payment (note this is the only time we offer refunds.)
Climbing tower run by the employees of Walled Lake Outdoor center - it is a FUN and exhilarating activity to add to the weekend!
If you have more questions - please reach out and we will be happy to answer.
CLOSED TOED SHOES ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS ACTIVITY
Climbing Tower - $33
NEW HOURS THIS YEAR
FULL SCHEDULE
Thursday Night Kickoff Party
Gates open at 5pm with opening ceremony at 6pm followed by music, dance and sound healing.
Friday Gates open at 9am
First classes 10:00am-11:30am. Closes at 11:00pm
Saturday Gates open at 7am
First classes at 7:30 and 8:00am. Closes at 11:00pm
Sunday Gates open at 7am
First classes at 7:30 and last class at noon - festival ends after last class 1:30pm
“Barefoot and Free Yoga Festival is the pinnacle of my summer!!”
“I look forward to it each year, and have yet to be disappointed. If you've never been to a yoga festival, or have been thinking about it, but have yet to pull the trigger, I highly encourage you to make 2024 the year you attend Barefoot and Free. From the great food and clothing vendors to the amazing teachers, workshops, and classes, if you like being human you will find something you'll like at Barefoot. It really is a magical time in the woods of Michigan.”
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Katherine P.
“What an uplifting experience in the woods. Connecting with nature, with self and so many incredible human beings. My heart is so full. I already look forward to next year.”
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BFF ATTENDEE
The energy and safe space cultivated by the collective whole engulfed in nature. It felt like a weekend of releasing all that no longer serves and creating an open heart to receive an abundance of goodness. There was lots of tears, lots of laughter and lots of love. No one was telling you not to cry. Crying was encouraged. This is rare in most of life. I appreciated the safe space to be authentic and be seen.
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BFF ATTENDEE
The weekend was the most healing, transformative, loving and embracing weekend of my life! I walked in carrying so much heaviness from this past year and left feeling so light, reborn, confident and connected! Thanks to all the beautiful humans and experiences I was able to fall in love with myself all over again and something that’s I haven’t felt in years! My anxiety and depression dissolved, I walk through life now more happy, present, confident, connected and grateful all thanks to the beautiful magic that happens in this forest.
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BFF ATTENDEE
Barefoot and Free Yoga Festival was a perfect family-friendly weekend getaway! Set in a beautiful wooded environment, it had plenty to keep everyone engaged, from preschool aged up to the retirees, regardless of their interest-level in yoga. From stretching to swimming, dancing to drumming, great teachers, location, vendors and sense of community all made it an experience we look forward to making an annual tradition. Next year we're bringing the grandparents!
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BFF ATTENDEE
This was my first year at Barefoot and Free and I loved it! The healers area was one of my favorite places. There were so many great services offered. Spicy spine was my favorite class! When it was over I felt so good. Thank you for putting on such a great event!
connection is medicine
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connection is medicine •
The medicine we all need resides in the simple parts of this glorious life. We believe connecting with movement, nature, community, plants, sounds, and energy is the medicine our world needs. It is up to each of us to give ourselves the gift of this medicine so we can each shine our unique and authentic light in the world.
Video by: Jessie Belanger Artistry
Music by: @CloZeeofficial-Neon Jungle
FAQs
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Two entrances:
Main festival entrance ( all those arriving with weekend, day or vip passes ) Search Proud Lake Recreation Headquarters.
Camping and bunkhouse location : Search Walled Lake Outdoor Center 3577 Sleeth Ct, Commerce Mi 48382
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Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, journal and pen, extra clothes, bathing suit/ towel for swimming or sauna, bug spray, sunscreen, backpack, food optional, warmer clothes, hangout items ( ideas hammocks, blanket, chairs, beach things ) . Your best open and free self:)
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Animals, drugs, alcohol, bad vibes, people that didn’t purchase a pass.
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With over 100 teachers we offer so much more then yoga. In fact you could attend all weekend and never take a yoga class and have the best time! However we have the best teachers and they will cater to you and meet you where you are. The schedule will also say experience level encouraged if necessary!
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Kids love the festival! so many families come year after year and the kids love roaming free in the main area enjoying everything from the bounce house, to kids classes, to live music, participating in the talent shows, swimming in the river and proud lake, camping and enjoying the evening fires and trails, shopping the vendors and creating nature art. Plus kids care and SO much more! Its a chance for kids to unplug and see you as their caregivers do the same! It’s so fun and freeing!
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Like any big event parking is not right next to the activities. Our advice is get there early and give yourself plenty of time. We have shuttles and multiple lots -so it depends on time of day and luck :) Some things other people do is bring a bike and bike back and forth, bring a wagon to haul their things, carpool to make it fun! Think of it like going to Pine Knob or a big event in the city- walking is a must! Bring a good attitude !
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\*\* NOTE That the park requires a state park car pass - can be purchased on site but you may have it on your license renewal as well! If you park at the campground side you do not need the state park pass. That parking if for shala bunkhouse and campers only!!
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We have an array of delicious healthy food available throughout the weekend - see our vendor lineup above. Food is available in the early morning Friday-saturday - sunday and though 10pm for dinner. Nakee butter often stays late with the yummy snacks as well:)
You are also welcome to bring your own food and drink
We have drinking water available all weekend all hours.
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Thursday Night Kick Off Party--NEW
Gates open at 5pm. Festival closes at 11pm.
Friday
Gates open at 9am, first class at 10:30am. Festival closes at 11pm.
Saturday
Gates open at 7am, first classes at 7:30am & 8am. Festival closes at 11pm.
Sunday
Gates open at 7am, first classes at 7:30am & 8am. Final closing workshop at 12pm. Festival closes at 1:30pm.
- Note after closing each night only those with tickets to stay onsite are allowed, you are not allowed to park overnight at Proud Lake you will be ticketed, you cannot sleep in your car. The grounds are policed and patrolled and gates locked for the night at midnight.
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Its the summer in Michigan !!!! We are 10 years in and so we have seen it all. It is rain or shine. Bring your raingear and a good attitude to roll with Mother Nature. * Note that most venues have rain protection so they go on as planned :) In the event of natural disaster we follow emergency protocol and we no outdoor events can go on in thunderstorms. But don’t worry the show goes on and there's even magic in the rain:)
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This is a nonrefundable event. We work diligently all year planning to make this extraordinary event possible. We realize things come up in life and we are compassionate to that. All passes are final but you are free to resell or gift your passes to whomever you like. We don't need a name change - they just need the name of the original ticket holder!