Frequently Asked Questions
- Who comes to the festival? Yogis of every experience level from beginners, to those who have been teaching for years.
- I’m not an advanced student or yoga teacher. Is the festival for me? Absolutely, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore something new, as well as, deepen your practice. An open mind is the greatest asset for your festival experience; you will find many new ideas presented.
- What is included in my registration fee? If you choose the Full Festival Pass, in addition to your choice of 10 hours of workshops with your choice of master yoga teachers, you have access to: daily Morning Meditation, Saturday night Keynote Address & Community Dance Party, Sunday evening Closing Ceremony, and festival shuttle service to get you around town. You may add optional workshops, lectures or events to your schedule for an additional fee. If you choose the Partial Festival Pass, you may register for any of the optional workshops like Yoga Figure Drawing or the Saturday night Community Dance Party. Transportation, meals, and lodging are not included in tuition fees. Please see the specials offered by Cannon Beach businesses on the Cannon Beach and Lodging & Travel pages.
- Are meals included in the price of the festival? No, meals at the festival are not included in tuition. However, there is no shortage of wonderful restaurants for all budgets in Cannon Beach. Some restaurants are offering specials during the festival.
- What should I bring? We suggest that you bring your yoga mat and any props that you regularly use in your practice. A blanket or meditation cushion is helpful if you plan to participate in meditation. You may also want to bring a notebook and pen, a refillable water bottle, slip-on shoes and of course, comfortable clothing that will allow you to move freely. Please read course descriptions carefully for other items that are needed for your workshops. These items may also be for sale on site during the Welcome and registration check-in. Or preorder items you need from Cannon Beach Yoga Arts: 503-440-1649.
- Are there Continuing Education Credits available? Some of the workshops at the festival are eligible for Continuing Education Credits with Yoga Alliance. To receive Yoga Alliance credits, simply save a copy of your workshop record (either your badge or confirmation email.) Separate certificates are not needed for Yoga Alliance.
- What is the cancellation and refund policy? All refund requests must be made in writing via email to: info@cannonbeachyogafestival.com or to Cannon Beach Yoga Arts P.O. Box 1038, Cannon Beach, OR 97110. A refund, minus a $100 processing fee, will be made for cancellation requests postmarked on or before February 15, 2013. All requests must acknowledge an understanding of the $100 processing fee. No refund will be given for no shows.
- Where is the Festival located? The Festival will be held in a variety of venues throughout Cannon Beach. These venues include Surfsand Resort, Hallmark Resort, Cannon Beach Chamber Hall, Sea Ranch Resort, Tolovana Community Hall, Cannon Beach American Legion, Cannon Beach Elementary School, Cannon Beach Yoga Arts. The venue assigned to a particular workshop is subject to change. Final assignments will be stated in the welcome packet that you will receive at registration check-in. Please check in to know where you will need to go and to get your badge for entry.
- What is the closest airport? The closest airport is Portland International (PDX) and is about an hour and 45 minutes drive from Cannon Beach.
- How will I get to the festival from the airport? You’ll want to rent a car or use the public bus transportation that leaves from downtown Portland twice a day.
- What are the accommodations? We have many wonderful housing options. And great group rates offered by a variety of properties. For example, book two nights at the Surfsand Resort and get a Coupon Code for $100 off your Full Festival Pass. See the lodging page for additional options.
- Can I register for just one workshop during the Festival? You may register for any of the Optional Workshops like Yoga Figure Drawing and/or the Community Dance Party with a Partial Festival Pass. Depending on availability, Master teacher workshops will be open for registration Feb. 24, 2013. Workshops will be prices at $40/hour. A 2-hour workshop will be $80. A 3-hour workshop will be $120. But please remember that the venues are very small, space is extremely limited. If you want more than one class, it may be more economical to register for a Full Festival Pass and get your space in the classes you want.
- What if I want to change a workshop? If you would like to request to change a workshop, there is a charge of $10.00 each time you make changes, but not for each workshop change (therefore, try to make any changes all at once). Contact the Registration Coordinator at 503-440-1649 to request changes, or via email to info@cannonbeachyogafestival.com.
- How do I add something to my existing registration? Contact the Registration Coordinator at 503-440-1649 to request changes, or via email to info@cannonbeachyogafestival.com. There will be no additional processing fee to add a workshop.
- Is there a check-in procedure at the festival? Yes. You must check in at the festival Yoga Lounge located in Cannon Beach Yoga Arts. You must have a photo ID or a copy of your registration records to sign in. Festival badges will be presented to you upon check-in and will be your only admission to events. Badges MUST be presented at the door to be admitted. If you loose your badge, there will be a $20 badge replacement fee. You will also be given an Festival Schedule and Map, filled with event times and a map to find your workshops.
- What happens if I lose my badge? Be sure to check in with the Registration Desk as soon as you realize you’ve lost your badge. Most badges are found by other attendees and turned in to the Registration Desk. If your badge is not found, a replacement badge will be reissued for a $20 fee.
- Will there be water easily available to refill my water bottle? Yes. There will be water stations in each classroom. We encourage you bring your own refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
- Can I pass out flyers and brochures before the festival? Yes, we would love your help in spreading the word about our festival! Please Email: info@cannonbeachyogafestival.com if you are interested in becoming an outreach volunteer or studio partner. And as a way to thank you for your help, yoga teachers and studio owners who are registered for the Full Festival Pass will receive a $20 credit for students that they tell and register for a Full Festival Pass. To qualify, you must be a yoga teacher or studio owner, be registered for a Full Festival Pass, be identified by the student at the time of their registering for a Full Festival Pass (there is a place to do this on the Registration form). Credits will be paid at Registration Check-in.
- Is there someplace to store my mat and props during lunch and other long breaks? No, there is no place to store your belongings during the breaks. You may be able to place your mat and props into your next classroom during the breaks. However, we strongly discourage bringing any valuables to the festival. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items throughout the festival.
