Saturday, November 9th:
8:00 AM | Aqua Yoga
This is an all-level guided Vinyasa-based class to strengthen body and mind. This gentle class focuses on moving through a series of poses and linking movement with breath. The instructor offers a variety of modifications to encourage participation and comfort.
9:30 AM | Thai Yoga Sound Bath Experience
Bring yourself into a healing space as the sound of Tibetan Bowls surrounds you, transporting you into a deep calm with restorative poses and assisted movements of Thai Yoga. Take this journey, releasing muscle tension and clearing blockages and stagnated energy. Emerge renewed, relaxed, and revitalized.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Mud at Mud Beach
12:00 PM | Warrior Plunge
This memorable moment introduces guests to contrast bathing. As a guided experience, it features an immersion into the San Juan River at The Plunge and allows guests to channel the courage and mental strength of a fearless warrior as it invigorates their bodies.
12:15 PM | Breath and Sound with Cacao Ceremony
1:00 PM | Intro to Contrast Bathing Circuits
Enjoy the cumulative benefits of a circuit of 3 contrast bathing circuits, beginning in a hot pool to gently raise your core temperature, followed by a cold plunge and a time of rest to allow your body to find a neutral balance before beginning the next round. Feel refreshed and enlivened.
2:30 PM | Forest Hike: Shinrin-Yoku
The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, highlights the restorative nature of getting out in the woods, focusing on your surroundings, and letting nature heal you. This guided hike explores the winding travels up Reservoir Hill, within walking distance from The Springs. This wellness therapy helps bridge the gap between yourself and the natural world by connecting with nature through your senses. Benefits include improved mood, reduced stress, and increased energy.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Tea Ceremony with Native Heritage Apothecary
(Must purchase a separate ticket)
Join Skye Schmelzer, the owner of Native Heritage Apothecary, for a mindful and Restorative Tea Ceremony at the Hot Springs Fest! In this unique experience, you will indulge in organic handcrafted herbal tea blends, be guided on a meditation journey, and socialize!
4:00 PM | Gratitude Ceremony at the Mother Springs
Moment of Gratitude takes guests on a brief verbal journey of the history and human connection to Mother Spring. We allow guests to pause, immerse in the moment, and enjoy the surrounding natural space. The guide then directs guests to reflect upon what they are most grateful for in their lives and how a sense of gratitude can enrich their lives. In this special moment, a connection is created to the water of the Mother Spring.
4:20 PM – 4:30 PM | Robe Parade
Win a Year of Soaking at All Three Venues!
Start at the Mother Spring Patio
In celebration of Hot Springs Fest and hot springs soaking culture, you’re invited to don your coziest robe and join us for a parade like no other!
Learn more about the Robe Parade Here
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Community Event: Ecstatic Dance at the Mother Spring Patio
Let the music move you in this free-form, expressive dance experience next to the Mother Spring. Join the community for this fun, movement-oriented way to feel revitalized.
