We are delighted to welcome back world-renowned performers, Emily Hennessey and sitar player extraordinaire, Sheema Mukherjee to this year’s festival.

They will be performing another of their amazing epic Indian tales designed to delight and inspire. Expect the unexpected!

After a lovely impromptu Kirtan by Gavin Tilstone and Katy Hooper last year, we are planning another one for 2027. More details to be announced soon but expect harmonious chants and rhythms to soothe you to a peaceful night’s rest.

https://www.edwinbryant.org

Professor Edwin Bryant holds a PhD in Indic Languages and Cultures from Columbia University. He taught Hinduism at Harvard for three years and was Professor of Hinduism at Rutgers University until 2026. He has published eight books, including acclaimed translations and commentaries on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavata Purana, alongside numerous articles on Vedic culture, yoga philosophy, and the Krishna tradition.

A practitioner of bhakti yoga for over 45 years, including many spent studying with traditional teachers in India, Edwin combines academic rigour with deep respect for traditional knowledge systems, letting the ancient texts speak in their own terms. Alongside his academic work, he teaches workshops worldwide on the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Hindu philosophy.

Philosophy is an integral part of our journey as Sadhakas, seekers on the path of yoga. This year we are offering an alternative to. Prof. Edwin Bryant’s more in-depth studies with two shorter philosophy sessions for those who are just beginning to dip a toe into the vast field of Indian philosophical studies. Teacher to be announced soon!