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Bending in Byron: Evolve this weekend

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Simon Borg-Olivier shows off a hybrid yoga/capoiera pose. Simon is just one of many yogis featuring at this Saturday’s festival, held at the Byron Public School. Photo Jeff Dawson
Simon Borg-Olivier shows off a hybrid yoga/capoiera pose. Simon is just one of many yogis featuring at this Saturday’s festival, held at the Byron Public School. Photo Jeff Dawson

With a growing reputation as an international hub of yoga, the Byron Shire will strut its sleeping swan and parade its peacock this weekend at the Evolve Festival.

Held at the Byron Public School, over sixty renowned presenters, markets, and food and music will inspire the yogic within.

Along with asana classes (physical postures) with leading teachers such as John Ogilvie, Alexa Nehter and Simon Borg-Olivier, there are sessions in philosophy, wellness, meditation and pranayama plus music, dance gatherings and kids’ sessions.

For more visit www.evolveyogafestival.com.au.


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