Wanderlust Heads Downunder March 2014
Yoga & music festival phenomenon reveals first-ever Australia and New Zealand events, free to all
Wanderlust, the world’s largest and fastest growing yoga and music platform, is inviting yogis to roll out their mats across Australasia during its debut series of Wanderlust in the City dates, downunder. Taking place in March at iconic parks along the Gold Coast, the three gratis daylong events will feature an unparalleled mix of immersive yoga sessions, cutting-edge musical performances, organic eats and unique outdoor activities in the heat of the late antipodean summer. Wanderlust in the City will offer locals a taste of its celebrated multi-day festivals during:
Wanderlust In The City - Melbourne
South Beach Reserve, St Kilda
Victoria Labour Day – Monday March 10th
Wanderlust In The City - Auckland
Lakeside Park, Western Springs
Sunday March 23rd
Wanderlust In The City - Sydney
The Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens
Sunday March 30th
Wanderlust In The City line-ups will welcome renowned yoga teachers, lifestyle gurus and leaders of greenliving, along with a broad range of top DJs, musicians and performing artists. Local musical superstars including Ladi6, The Bamboos, Goodwill (Ministry of Sound), Tahir Faridi Sufi Qawwali Ensemble, DJ Jumps, Aroha and Jed&Hera will take stage and rock the crowd. Attendees will downdog with international yoga instructors like Eion Finn, Duncan Peak, Amy Ippoliti, Cameron Shayne and Tiffany Cruikshank. And a roster of other activities like hooping, acro yoga, anti-gravity yoga and special lectures will be held with leaders including Claudine & Honza Lafond, Future Sound of Yoga, Dr. Libby, Krista Jane, Swami Govindananda and Agoga.
“Over the past several years we have focused on expanding Wanderlust’s footprint not only in the US, but internationally with events spanning the globe from Canada to Chile. Launching a series of one-day events for the increasingly popular yoga community in Australia and New Zealand was the next natural fit,” said Jeff Krasno, Wanderlust co-founder. “Melbourne, Auckland and Sydney will offer the perfect destination to share our mindful values as the world’s leading yoga teachers, musical artists, winemakers and the local community gather for an unparalleled experience.”
Wanderlust in the City will offer several elements that are free to the general public including an organic food co-op and craft market, musical performances and a number of first-class yoga sessions held at the Mainstage. Those looking for a full yoga experience without any hassle can upgrade to a ‘Secure Your Spot’ option where they will be granted reserved mat space for just $15. For the true VIP treatment a ‘Premium Ticket’ package will also be offered inclusive of yoga intensives, specialty classes and lectures starting at $90 . Of course, after a hard days work on the mat Wanderlust will host a, ‘Winederlust’ with organic wine, craft beer & farm to table food offerings to refresh the palate and invigorate the spirit against the backdrop of a brewing dance party.
FREE Registration Online is a must as capacities are limited. All tickets will go on sale at 9am December 4th (local time). For more information please visit the:
About Wanderlust:
Wanderlust Festival, LLC is a producer of large-scale lifestyle festival events focusing on yoga, music andwellness. Its flagship festival, Wanderlust, was first launched in Squaw Valley, California in 2009 and hasalready become the largest multi-day yoga event in the world as well as a significant player in the larger USfestival market. The company was founded in 2009 as a joint venture between Velour Music Group, an artist management company and event producer based in New York City, C3 Presents and Starr HillPresents, event producers responsible for the top music festival brands in the country, including AustinCity Limits Festival, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and Outside Lands. For more information, please visit
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