Lavender Waves: Sandbar Yoga at Wildwood Lavender Farm
Join Sandbar Yoga for a serene sensory experience at Bloom Fest, our third consecutive year at the annual summer lavender festival at Wildwood Lavender Farm in Quantico, Maryland. Sandbar Yoga will offer gentle yoga, meditation, and sound healing on a family-operated lavender farm with 10 different lavender cultivars. Admission to the festival is separate.
NEW this summer: Sound Off™ headsets for all participants. These wireless headsets allow you to tune into the instructor’s voice and music, creating a personal and immersive experience. The ambient noise of the festival will fade away, allowing you to focus entirely on your practice amidst the lavender fields.
2025 Schedule
Saturday, June 7th
9:30 AM – Sunrise Stretch & Aromatherapy Meditation (30 min, $20)
Begin your festival experience with gentle stretching and focused breathwork in the morning sun. This session includes calming lavender aromatherapy to help you set a positive intention for the day ahead. Sound Off™ headsets will enhance your inward focus, allowing you to tune out the sounds of the festival. Maximum 9 participants, yoga mats provided.
11:00 AM – Lavender Bliss Gentle Yoga (45 min, $25)
Move through a slow, soothing yoga flow with extended stretches and breath techniques, perfect for enhancing calm and comfort amidst the festival's energy. Sound Off™ headsets provide a personal, immersive experience. Maximum 9 participants, yoga mats provided.
1:00 PM – Midday Lavender Nap Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath (30 min, $20)
Experience deep relaxation with a guided yoga nidra session to calm your nervous system. Enjoy the added luxury of lavender-infused eye pillows and the gentle sounds of chimes, all enhanced by Sound Off™ headsets for a secluded escape. Maximum 9 participants, yoga mats provided.
3:00 PM – Chill & Flow Cooling Yoga for a Hot Day (45 min, $25)
This class focuses on breath-led, slow movements and seated poses to keep your body relaxed and cool. Techniques like Sitali pranayama (cooling breath) will be featured, and Sound Off™ headsets will help maintain a personal oasis of calm. Maximum 9 participants, yoga mats provided.
Sunday, June 8th
10:30 AM – Awaken with Lavender Gentle Morning Flow (45 min, $25)
Flowing movements and deep stretching accompany the refreshing scent of lavender. Sound Off™ headsets amplify your personal experience, allowing you to focus deeply on your breath and movements. Maximum 9 participants, yoga mats provided.
12:30 PM – Lavender Fields Meditation & Mindfulness Walk (30 min, $20)
Take a meditative walk through the blooming lavender fields, focusing on mindful breathing and sensory experiences, enhanced with soft background music. Sound Off™ headsets will deepen your connection to the environment by minimizing external distractions. Maximum 9 participants.
2:30 PM – Floating on Lavender Gentle Yoga & Scented Savasana Assists (45 min, $30)
Sink into bliss with a gentle yoga session with optional hands-on and savasana assists, such as a brief, lavender-infused scalp massage. The session offers an enveloping, peaceful experience through Sound Off™ headsets. Maximum 9 participants, yoga mats provided.
4:30 PM – Sunset Sound Bath & Meditation (45 min, $25)
Conclude your lavender festival experience with a sound bath featuring quartz crystal bowls and natural ambient sounds. Sound Off™ headsets allow you to fully immerse yourself in the guided meditation and the vibrations of the bowls. Maximum 9 participants, yoga mats provided.