Spring Leap Fest 2026
Date: 5th – 6th September 2026
Time: Saturday, 5th September | 10:00 – 17:30
Sunday, 6th September | 08:00 – 15:00
Venue: The Old Mushroom Farm, 11 Karkloof Road, Howick, KZN Midlands
Your ticket unlocks unlimited access to our weekemd lineup of movement classes, interactive workshops, inspiring talks, and creative experiences — from yoga and Qi-Gong to foraging, dance, art, meditation, sound journeys, and more.
MOVE – Dance, yoga, Pilates, bootcamp, biokinetics, and kundalini sessions to energise your body and lift your spirit.
LEARN – Talks and workshops on nutrition, meditation, kinesiology, creativity, and self-development.
EXPLORE – Get out in nature, grounding through creative play, art murals, and sound experiences.
CONNECT – Find your community and reconnect with nature, people, music and your self.
Spring Leap Fest 2026 – list of practitioners and workshops
Saturday – 5th September
Dance workshop | Bonana-Einander Sehen
Neck pain and shoulder stability | Biokinetics session with Kate Healey Biokinetics
Wellness Grows Here | Foraging with Penz Malinga
The Hearts Delight |Kundalini Yoga with Nina Gough
The Water Inside | Heleen Elizabeth
Hula Hoop workshop | Della Rosenberg
Strength in Motion | Pilates with Thia Naidoo
Somatic Sanctuary | Yin Yoga with Thia Naidoo
Story – Medicine | Writing workshop with Clare Hudson-Reed
Pyschedelics and Mental Health | Talk with Caroline Holley
Breath, Sound and Movement Journey | Thando-Rose Dladla
1-on1 Mini Kinesiology Balances (Booking at registration desk)
Intuitive Mark-Making & Expressive Release | with Mindful Art Society
Visual Paper Journal Creation | with Jess Bedingfield and the Mindful Art Society
Sunday – 6th September
Beyond your Glass Ceiling | Hypnotherapy talk with Nienie Wood
Runners workshop | With physio and athlete Carla van Huysteen
Tai Chi | Paul Dorrian
Bellydance Boost! | Micah van Schalkwyk
Kinesiology Group Healing | Dianna Chaplin
Find your Wings | Yoga with Sharuska Pillay
Integrative Wellness Talk and Foot Reading | Sandra Hedges
A Nervous System Lens | Yoga with Micah van Schalkwyk
Listening Experience | Wayne Reddiar
1-on1 Mini Kinesiology Balances (Booking at registration desk)
Intuitive Mark-Making & Expressive Release | with Mindful Art Society
Visual Paper Journal Creation | with Jess Bedingfield and the Mindful Art Society
Venue:
Set against rolling KZN Midlands hills, The Old Mushroom Farm offers fresh air, beautiful views, and unique spaces to explore between sessions.
Accommodation:
Need to stay over? Book early at The Old Mushroom Farm — space is limited. Book online via www.theoldmushroomfarm.co.za/accommodationattheoldmushroomfarm or email info@theoldmushroomfarm.co.za (accommodation not included in festival ticket).
How It Works:
- Day ticket = access to either Saturday or Sunday’s the full program.
- Weekend ticket = access to both Saturday and Sunday’s full program
- No pre-booking for sessions
- First come, first served — follow your flow and craft your perfect day.
- Registration from 09:30
What to Bring:
Yoga mat, pillow + blanket, comfy clothes, walking shoes, notebook, pen, water bottle, sun hat, warm jacket.
Food & Drinks:
Delicious eats and non-alcoholic drinks available on site (cash/card).
| A day for self-care, self-development, and springtime joy — see you there! |