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https://www.ccprc.com/event/yoga-fest/324/The Summer Solstice is a time to reconnect with each other and nature as the sun rises to the highest point in the sky. Join us to celebrate summer and community in this family friendly yoga event. Guests will enjoy a pre-yoga performance by AcroCharlestonSC and a post-yoga live music jam by reggae sensation, Mystic Vibrations.
Event Timeline
5:30 PM: Gates open for early access to our wellness village and prize drawings.
5:45 - 6:15 PM: Community Collaborative Pop-Up Event - Come mingle and move with our local wellness vendors before the main event!
Yoga by James Island Yoga
Pilates by barre3 James Island
Hip Hop Dance by Dance Moves of Charleston
Pilates by Shift Pilates
Yoga by The Flow Co Yoga & Wellness
Bootcamp by James Island Fitness
Acro yoga performance by AcroCharlestonSC
Sound Bath by Holy Cow Yoga Center
6:30 PM: Adult and kids’ yoga classes. Kids yoga presented by Empowered Minds.
7:30 PM: Mystic Vibrations, food, drink, & vibes
7:30 PM: AcroCharlestonSC acro yoga workshop
Admissions
Early registration is $30 per person, ages 13 & up. Registration increases to $35 on the day of the event.
If space is still available, on-site registration will be offered.
Admission includes a yoga class, an adult beverage, a kids’ food item, and a commemorative shirt with pre-registration. Shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations received by June 4; after that date, shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Groups of 10 or more can receive a 20% discount when registering in advance—tickets must be purchased together, with the discount applied at checkout. Kids 12 and under are free and do not need to register, and participants ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a registered and paid chaperone. Pets are not allowed, and a valid ID is required for alcohol service.
Food will be available for purchase, and a rain date is scheduled for Thursday, June 25.
Accessibility
This family-friendly yoga event is open to all levels, including beginners, and features accessible parking and a route to the event site, accessible restrooms, and a grassy meadow setting.
Vendors
Bangin Vegan Eats
King of Pops
Pearl Med Spa
Wellness Vendors
James Island Yoga
barre3 James Island
Dance Moves of Charleston
Shift Pilates
The Flow Co Yoga & Wellness
James Island Fitness
AcroCharlestonSC
Holy Cow Yoga Center
Instructors
Steven Willard
Steven is in his 20th year of teaching and 30ish year of practicing. A nurturer and a charmer, Steven is stiff-human friendly, friend to people with sore backs, friend to people with body image issues, friend to people who are self-conscious or anxious and friendly to people who are yoga-phobic.
Steven believes in and embodies the maxim that yoga is for everyone. He sees yoga as the union of body, breath, and spirit with an all-important added dash of humor, and always open to grace. His classes are rooted in the concept of doing less harm - ahimsa.
His aim is to provide a supportive, energetic, interactive and challenging environment which enables students to discover the life-changing power of the practice for themselves.
Tymi Howard Bender
Tymi Howard Bender is an internationally recognized Yoga Alliance 500 E-RYT, Certified Holistic Health Coach, creator of Manifest Yoga International Teacher Trainings, founder of Guruv Yoga, and owner of James Island Yoga in Charleston, South Carolina. A true pioneer in the global vinyasa and yin yoga movement, she has spent decades inspiring students and teachers around the world to embrace yoga not just as a practice, but as a way of life.
For Tymi, yoga begins with the spirit and extends far beyond the mat. She believes yoga is a lifestyle, a compass, and a daily act of devotion—one that has the power to awaken purpose, ignite transformation, and guide students toward their highest potential. Teaching the science and art of yoga is her passion, and her mission is to help others embody this philosophy to elevate every aspect of their lives.
A former professional ballet dancer with a BA in Theatre & Dance from Rollins College and a master’s degree from NYU/Circle in the Square, Tymi first turned to yoga in 1993 as a path to heal her body and nourish her soul. Over the past three decades, she has trained with many of the world’s most respected teachers—including John Friend, Dharma Mittra, David Swenson, Steve Ross, Jonny Kest, Barron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, David Life and Sharon Gannon—and has developed a signature style rooted in devotion, service, and the sacred lineage of yoga.
Whether leading international retreats, guiding teacher trainings, or teaching in her beloved Charleston community, Tymi is known for her heart-forward presence, uplifting energy, and her commitment to sharing yoga as a living, breathing art.
Questions?
Please contact Park & Program Services by email or by phone at 843-795-4386.
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Event Venue
James Island County Park, Charleston, United States
Tickets
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