HEART OF LIVING YOGA PRESENTS
Yoga & Sacred Music Festival
28 - 31st May
HEARTSPACE @ FREEZONE
Heart Festival FreeZone Festival collaborating again to bring you a rich heart-centred festival at Gaunts House, Wimborne, Dorset
28-31 August
HEART FESTIVAL
To be held at a secret location in Dorset
Stay in touch to find out more!
All of us at Heart Festival are excited to share with you that we are hosting not one but two events next year. First, we will be having HeartSpace at Gaunts House 28th May - 31st May in collaboration with the Big FreeZone Festival, who have most wonderfully invited us to be a part of their celebration of life!
FreeZone is a beautiful festival celebrating the joy of life from Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st June 2026 and they have once again given us our own beautifully dedicated Heart Temple where we will be offering a full programme every day of morning & evening heart meditations, flowing heart-centred yoga classes, fascinating workshops, yoga nidras, beautiful devotional kirtans, healing circles, sacred ceremony and a peaceful space to drop into and rest. The full programme will be available very soon but the good news is that TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
And then in August you’re warmly invited to join our main Heart Festival at a secret location in Dorset 28-31st August. It’s so exciting - we can’t wait to tell you all about it!
“The Heart Festival is a unique and very special event. I went to the first one last year on my own and it was a magical weekend of music, dance, chanting, yoga, meditation, sound healing and a lot of love, hugs and a great sense of community. The food was great and I loved the evening gatherings around the fire. Really looking forward to this years festival” - Amanda Glover, Yoga Teacher
We warmly welcome you to Heart Festival
Join us for a unique, family-friendly, retreat-style gathering at Gaunts House. This is a celebration of the beauty and joy of life, an invitation to come together and live as a little village of love. Here, we eat together, meditate together, and have fun together, creating bonds that unite us in the heart. It is in this unity that we begin to discover the rich and infinite possibilities of living natural, human lives. Together, through our shared experiences and collective love, we can help heal our world.
At Heart Festival, you will find a vibrant and diverse program designed to nourish your body, mind, and soul. Our festival features world-class kirtan artists who will lead us in soulful chants, musicians who will fill the air with uplifting melodies, and yoga classes that will melt your heart and deepen your practice. Our inspiring workshops offer wisdom and insights that can transform your life, while our children's program ensures that the little ones are engaged and delighted.
The food at Heart Festival is another expression of our love and care. We offer heavenly vegetarian meals, prepared on-site with the freshest ingredients and a lot of love. Each meal is an opportunity to connect, share, and nourish ourselves and each other.
One of the highlights of Heart Festival is our special puja and kirtan dedicated to Love Itself. This sacred ceremony is a profound experience that opens our hearts and connects us to the divine source of love that resides within us all. It is an opportunity to feel deeply, to connect with others on a spiritual level, and to celebrate the love that unites us.
Heart Festival is not just an event; it is a movement, a community, and a way of life. For those who want to not just practice yoga, but truly live it, this is the festival for you. Here, you will find a supportive and loving community that embraces you as you are and encourages you to grow and flourish.
As a non-profit event, Heart Festival raises funds for the international charity work of the Heart Of Living Yoga Foundation. By participating in this festival, you are also contributing to a greater cause, supporting initiatives that bring yoga, love, and healing to communities around the world.
Come and be part of this beautiful journey. Let’s unite in heart, celebrate life, and create a ripple of love that extends far beyond the festival grounds. Welcome to Heart Festival – where every moment is an opportunity to live, love, and heal together.
This year at Gaunts House!
Why We Have Chosen Gaunts House as Our Home This Year?
We are thrilled to announce that Gaunts House will be our home for this year's Heart Festival. This beautiful space in nature, with its deep history in healing, offers the perfect setting for our gathering. Gaunts House, a large country home from another age, is set in extensive, wondrous grounds. It is peopled by merry, empathetic souls of all ages and backgrounds, offering a unique blend of peace and harmony.
Gaunts House is much more than just a venue; it is a sanctuary steeped in an inspirational Charter that has guided its fortunes as a hub of creative living. This essence is found behind, beneath, and all around the estate. Here, challenges to our humanness and the pursuit of The Real are explored through profound thought and conversation. These themes are mirrored in the fabric of the house and danced in every leaf of the protective trees, in the birds and wildlife of this unusual sanctuary, making it a ‘second home’ to tens of thousands.
This picturesque and serene environment makes Gaunts House the ideal home for our festival, allowing us to connect deeply with nature, with ourselves, and with each other. We look forward to creating unforgettable memories and experiencing profound transformations together in this extraordinary space. Welcome to Heart Festival at Gaunts House – where peace, love, and harmony await.
Choose to stay your way!
Experience the beauty of Heart Festival at Gaunts House in a way that suits your needs and budget. Whether you prefer the comfort of staying indoors or the serenity of sleeping under the stars, there's an option for everyone. Choose to stay in the house itself for a cozy retreat, or opt for the convenience of a pre-erected bell tent. Join our single-sex hostels for a shared experience, or bring your camper van for added flexibility. For those who cherish simplicity, pitch your own tent in the picturesque camping grounds overlooking the tranquil lake. Whichever accommodation you choose, rest assured that modern amenities such as flushing toilets, hot showers, and delicious food are all included in your festival experience. Embrace the freedom to tailor your stay and make the most of every moment at Heart Festival.
“Heart festival is the most gorgeous friendly little festival - the perfect size and full of lovely, lovely people. The kirtan singing, dancing in nature, meditation, yoga and other practices offered are so heart opening. It’s delightful eating delicious shared meals together and having fun in the sun. I look forward to singing and dancing with you there. "
- Klina Jordan
With a full and well developed program including International Kirtan Artists, Musicians, Yoga Teachers, Speakers & Workshop Facilitators, Poets & Comedians including:
Brenda McMorrow
Elise & Charlie Premanjali
Sudha & Sunniva
Padma Devi
Anne Malone
Tim Chalice
Jakob Weise
Narayani & Mat Baker, Harshani & Vichari, Ellaya Ayal Mor, Shakti Prem, Bhuvaneshwari & Govinda, Vishwam Gurudas, Hanuman, Bhanu, and many more beautiful souls…coming together as one family, co-creating the magic with you our guests.
Heart Festival aims to be a little piece of heaven on Earth. When we rest in the heart energy, our capacity to engage with life in a peaceful and loving way is naturally and effortlessly multiplied. Coming together in this way, we support ourselves, each other and all the children who benefit from the Heart Of Living Yoga Foundation.
Our Vision
“The very centre of your heart is where life begins. The most beautiful place on earth.”
RUMI
