Summer Solstice Yoga Festival

East Sands Leisure Centre, St Andrews, Fife

Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June 2026

Celebrate the longest days of the year by the sea with movement, music, and magic. Set on the lawn overlooking the beach, this three-day festival is packed with soul-nourishing sessions, joyful connection, and coastal calm.

From sunrise yoga by the sea and cold water dips with Julie Wilson Nimmo to Acro Yoga under a stretch tent – it will truly be something special!

Watch our video recap to see some of the amazing experiences we shared last year!

Yoga Festival: 19 – 21 June 2026

Celebrate the longest days of the year by the sea with movement, music, and magic. Set on the lawn overlooking the beach, this three-day festival is packed with soul-nourishing sessions, joyful connection, and coastal calm.

Festival highlights include:

    • Sunset and Sunrise Yoga
    • Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, Soulful Stretch
    • Pilates
    • Sound Bath
    • The Art of Living – Personal Development
    • Cold Water Dips
    • Open-air stretch tent with Outsider Events
    • Silent Disco
    • Live Music
    • Acro Yoga
    • Led by some of Fife Sports and Leisure’s best group fitness instructors

Tickets are selling fast, book now to avoid disappointment!

St Andrews Seaside Sauna

The custom-designed St Andrews Seaside Sauna looks out across the stunning St Andrews Bay, providing a unique coastal experience whatever the time of year or weather. This serene retreat offers uninterrupted sea views — a peaceful space to pause, reflect and unwind.

Crafted with light-toned alder wood, the interior glows with warmth and calm. In summer, the sauna becomes a bright and uplifting space, enhancing the long, golden hours of a Scottish summer’s day.

Summer Solstice Event Timetable 2026

Friday 19th June
  • 4.00pm – 4.45pm Welcome introduction and Summer Solstice Silent Disco
    Welcome to the Summer Solstice, a fun and easy to follow silent disco including movement, easy dance moves, great tunes and singing your heart out at East Sands with David our International Fitness Showcase Presenter of the Year 2026!
  • 5.00pm – 5.45pm Soulful Stretch
    Prepare your body and mind for the solstice weekend with this beautiful restorative session led by David Muir
  • 6.00pm – 6.45pm Summer Solstice Sunset Yoga
    A easy and calming flow to welcome the solstice weekend whilst the sun begins to set on St Andrews with Evelyn Crichton and Adele Ward
  • 7.00pm – 8.00pm Live Music by the campfire on the beach  
    Live music with Adele on the beach at East Sands watching the sun go down by the campfire! 
Saturday 20th June
  • 6.30am – 7.15am Sunrise Yoga
    Welcome the longest day with a peaceful morning practice with Grace Croft and Alice Guerard.
  • 7.30am – 8.15am Ashtanga Yoga 
    Flow to the rhythm with music in your own headset with Alice Guerard
  • 8.15am – 9.00am Coldwater Dip and Welcome Gathering (FREE Event)
    Connect, refuel and embrace the day with the whole instructor team led by Julie Wilson
  • 9.00am – 9.45am Flow, Dance & Elevate
    A grounding and revitalising practice led by Gill Dryburugh. 
  • 10.00am – 10.45am Vinyasa Yoga 
    This Vinyasa session is a dynamic, breath‑led flow designed to energise the body and steady the mind, led by Gill Dryburgh and Nikii
  • 11.00am – 11.45am School Sports Day on the Beach (FREE Event)
    Get ready to enjoy some school sports day classics, egg and spoon race, sack race, three-legged race and more with Calum Foster from the Gym Team. “We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing!”
  • 11.00am – 11.45am Acro/Partner Yoga
    Strengthen connection, trust and balance with Stuart Rowa-Dewar and Evelyn Crichton
  • 11.00am – 11.45am Art of Living
    A little self reflection, some personal development to help you discover a better version on you, led by Amanda Baxter.
  • 12.00pm – 1.30pm Break for Lunch
    Time to nourish, refuel and relax
  • 1.30pm – 2.15pm Move, Breathe, Meditate & Elevate 
    This morning session weaves together mindful movement, conscious breathwork and grounding meditation to gently lift your energy and set the tone for the longest day of the year, led by Lauren Berry
  • 2.30pm – 3.15pm Simply Stretch & Sound Journey 
    Deep relaxation paired with soothing sounds, with Jackie Meek
  • 3.30pm – 4.15pm Silent Disco Zumba Dance Party
    Let loose and move to the beat with Nikii Fenton and Gill Dryburgh
  • 4.30pm – 5.15pm Hatha Yoga and Pranayama 
    Ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to refine their practice. 
Sunday 21st June
  • 8.00am – 8.45am Sunrise Yoga
    Start the day gently and with intention with Evelyn Crichton.
  • 9.00am – 9.45am Pilates
    A popular session featuring Sophie Jarvie.
  • 10.00am – 10.45am Silent Disco Yoga on the Beach
    Music Movement and sea air with Adel Ward and Evelyn Crichton
  • 11.00am – 11.45am BodyBalance
    This Les Mills session is one of Fife Sports and Leisure Trust’s most popular class with Adel Ward
  • 12.00pm – 12.45pm Musical Theatre Fitness
    Dance to your favourite musical hits with Gilliam Dryborough
  • 12.45pm – 1.00pm Closing Session
    Our final closing thoughts, Thank You and the Big Splash!

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