The lush lawns of Balboa Park are set to transform into a hub of conscious living as San Diego EarthFest returns this Saturday, April 25. After drawing more than 10,000 attendees last year, the city’s largest Earth Day celebration is back at the Presidents Way Lawn from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering a zero-waste experience that bridges the gap between personal health and planetary preservation.
This year’s festival features over 100 sustainable vendors, an international plant-based food court, and two stages of live entertainment. However, the true heartbeat of the 2026 event is a significantly expanded wellness program designed to foster a deeper connection between the individual and the environment.
"Wellness is an essential part of sustainability," says Michelle May, Director of Viridian Productions (the organizers behind San Diego EarthFest). "How we care for ourselves is directly connected to how we care for the planet. This year, we intentionally expanded our wellness programming with immersive sound baths, plant-inspired reiki, heart-opening kirtan, grounding meditation, and mindful movement—practices that help us reconnect with nature and create the world we want to see."
Wellness Class Schedule: Saturday, April 25
The festival will host 12 donation-based wellness classes across two dedicated areas: the Movement Zone and the Mind Zone. Space is limited so pre-registration is highly recommended to secure your spot.
11:00am
- Movement Zone: Fusion Yoga Flow (45 min) With Tania Bhattacharya. A blend of traditional yoga, strength, and mobility designed to reconnect with the breath. Accessible for all levels.
- Mind Zone: Reconstructing Your Inner Infrastructure (60 min) With Kat Donovan. Learn how your internal state shapes your external reality. Includes practical tools to regulate your nervous system and shift your energy in real time.
12:00pm
- Movement Zone: Power Heal Flow Yoga (60 min) With Katherine Sheridan, M.Ed. A dynamic flow from grounding warm-ups to energizing peaks. Supports circulation and personal empowerment. All ages welcome.
- Mind Zone: Emotional Cleanse & Reset (45 min) With Cam Alaasam. Learn how to release emotional buildup and regain balance to feel more grounded in daily life.
1:00pm
- Movement Zone: Guided Intuitive Movement (60 min) With Leah Bethany Gage. Explore movement across six body systems to release tension and express what is "alive" for you in the moment.
- Mind Zone: Earth Day Meditation & Sound Healing (60 min) With Vanessa Dawson. A guided meditation focused on compassion for the Earth, followed by a sound bath with singing bowls, chimes, and harp.
2:00pm
- Movement Zone: Somatic Yoga (60 min) With Tess Collins. Honor the "Wood" (spring) season of growth through mindful movement, biomechanics, and contemplative practices.
- Mind Zone: Rooted in Reiki: Planting Intentions (60 min) With Ana K. Louks. Slow down with a heart-centered Reiki session. Participants will plant a seed in a pot to take home, infusing it with personal intention.
3:00pm
- Movement Zone: Feminine Flow Belly Dance (30 min) With Delilah Bisase. A beginner-friendly class focused on foundational movements and getting out of the head and into the body.
- Mind Zone: Sound Bath Meditation (60 min) With Rebecca Jane Johnson. Utilize Himalayan singing bowls to expand the imaginal realm. Great for sparking creative inspiration and problem-solving.
4:00pm
- Movement Zone: Kundalini Yoga & Meditation (60 min) With Victor Nguyen. Weaving together breathwork, mantra, and movement to awaken energy and cultivate inner clarity.
- Mind Zone: Kirtan: Devotional Chanting (60 min) With Jayson Barniske. A sound journey through mantra and repetition inspired by Indian ragas.
A Zero-Waste Tradition
Beyond the yoga mats, EarthFest remains a powerhouse of environmental action. Partnering with Sustainability is Sexy, the event aims to build on last year’s success of diverting over 1,000 lbs of waste from landfills. Attendees can enjoy healthy cooking demonstrations, browse Earth-friendly fashion, and explore the Healthy Kids, Happy Planet zone for youth-led activities.
Parking will also be free at the nearby Inspiration Point lot for up to three hours.
For more information and to view the full list of vendors, visit sandiegoearthfest.com.
