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Yoga Is Art Festival at Walden Galleria

Second Annual

Yoga Is Art Festival

Saturday, September 19, 2026  ·  11:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM
Walden Galleria · Buffalo, NY · $50 per person

General Admission
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$50
Full day access โ€” all yoga classes, aerial performance, live music, and artwork on display.
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$100
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September 19, 2026 · Walden Galleria

Festival Schedule

A full day of yoga, aerial performance, live music, and original artwork โ€” all under one roof.

11:00 AM
Doors Open
Walden Galleria, Buffalo NY. Check in, explore artwork by Kelly Ann Swartz on display throughout the day.

11:30 AM
Vinyasa โ€” Cory Sampson
An energizing flow class to open the festival. Cory leads the first session of the day.

Yoga

12:30 PM
Aerial Performance โ€” Jess Bennett
Live aerial performance.

Aerial

1:00 PM
Live Music โ€” Vibrant Strings
Live music performance by Vibrant Strings.

Live Music

2:00 PM
Slow Flow โ€” Kyla Kegler
A slower, more deliberate practice. Kyla Kegler leads this session.

Yoga

3:00 PM
Yin Flow โ€” Casey Sampson
A passive, floor-based practice to close out the day. Casey Sampson leads the final session.

Yoga

4:00 PM
Event Close
Thank you for being part of the festival.

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Kelly Ann Swartz
@kellygotinspired
Original artwork by Kelly Ann Swartz is on display throughout the entire festival. Come see work that connects movement, creativity, and community.



Beyond the studio

Retreats & Workshops

Deeper-dive experiences for groups, organizations, and individuals who want more than a weekly class. Workshops cover specific areas of the practice. Retreats take you out of the daily routine entirely.

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Yoga Workshops
Focused sessions on specific aspects of yoga โ€” breathwork, alignment, a particular style, or a theme. Available for studios, companies, and private groups.

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Wellness Retreats
Immersive multi-day experiences that combine yoga, rest, and community. Dates and locations are announced as they are confirmed โ€” follow on Instagram for updates.

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Corporate & Org Wellness
Yoga and wellness sessions designed for teams and organizations. On-site or off-site, tailored to your group’s needs and schedule.

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Trauma-Informed Training
Workshops for yoga teachers, therapists, and healthcare workers on integrating trauma-informed principles into practice. Contact for availability.

Professional

One on one session with Cory Sampson

One on one

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Private and small group sessions are available in person and online. A good option if you want to work at your own pace, are recovering from injury, or want more individual attention than a group class offers.

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