THE YOGA PICNIC RETURNS WITH
STAND UP PADDLE BOARD YOGA, SPA, ASTROLOGY AND MORE
-Breathe In, Bliss Out-
Saturday, 4th July 2026 will see the return of The Yoga Picnic, set against the backdrop of Lough Ennell in Co. Westmeath. Taking place on the grounds of Lilliput House, the award-winning event has become one of Ireland’s best-known wellness festivals, bringing together yoga, movement, music, nature and community for a full day by the lake. Founded by sisters Alice and Katy Harrison together with their friend, Mary Gardiner, The Yoga Picnic was created to showcase Ireland’s yoga and wellness community while promoting connection, sustainability, mental wellbeing and mindful living.
What began as local grassroots gathering in 2022 has grown into a major wellness event featuring more than 100 classes, talks and experiences led by leading Irish and international facilitators. The 2026 programme includes yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, breathwork, sound healing, ecstatic dance, drumming circles, poetry readings, cacao ceremonies, forest activities, workshops and live music. The festival welcomes everyone, from complete beginners trying yoga for the first time to experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practice. There are also dedicated sessions for children and families throughout the day.
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga also returns to the festival, allowing participants to take their yoga practice onto the water. Suitable for all levels, SUP Yoga focuses on balance, movement and connection with nature while enjoying the calm surroundings of Lough Ennell.
This year’s line-up features internationally recognised teachers including Dylan Werner, Tara Judelle and Benita Wolfe from the USA, Manasi Sridhar from India, and UK teachers Michael James Wong, Hannah Barrett, Adam Husler and Holly Husler. Ireland’s yoga community will also be strongly represented with teachers including Eithne Kennedy, Sinead Mooney, Mari Kennedy, Michael Ryan and Jack Harrison.
Alongside the yoga programme, festival-goers can enjoy a range of additional wellness experiences throughout the day. Astrology talks and readings will feature as part of the 2026 event, while the popular Uisce Spa returns with saunas, ice baths and hot tub experiences overlooking Lough Ennell.
The spa area will include wood-fired saunas, ice baths, healing salt rituals and traditional whisking sessions, offering attendees the opportunity to experience hot and cold therapy in a natural lakeside setting.
The festival will also feature live music performances throughout the day, culminating in an evening lakeside concert with Jack Harrison and band.
Rooted in the belief that yoga is for everyone, The Yoga Picnic continues to provide an inclusive and welcoming space where attendees can step away from busy daily life, spend time outdoors and connect through movement, music and shared experience.
Speaking about the event, Katy Harrisson said, “The Yoga Picnic was created to bring people together and make wellness accessible to everyone. Whether someone is attending their first yoga class, bringing their children for a family day out, or looking for advanced workshops with international teachers, there is something for everybody at the festival.”
Adult day passes are available from €95. Please note that the Uisce Spa and Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga sessions are available at an additional cost.
Tickets are available now from The Yoga Picnic or by emailing hello@theyogapicnic.com
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