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Evolvefest Yoga Festival and Naturist Hippies Evolvefest - This past weekend Jordan and I went to a spiritual yoga and music festival in Phillipsburg, NJ called Evolvefest. It was such a terrific time! This is a 3-day festival, all of Labor Day weekend, but we just went for the day on http://snipes07fet91.tumblr.com/post/152199536811/nudism-is-the-action-of-being-nude-while-nudism . We got there early day and walked around to scope out the scene. It took place on the substantial Warren County Fairgrounds so there was plenty of space and green grass to dance, play and practice yoga on. There were a few main stages for workshops, yoga, and concerts, a large booth for kids actions and a line of vendors selling fair trade clothes, gemstones, books, purses, jewelry, and religious accouterments like dried white sage. There were also a couple of trendy neon art sculptures and glowing starry decorations scattered throughout. Neon Art Sculpture at Evolvefest There was an almost constant scent of burning incense or white sage. Noticing the other attendees and yogis, it was mainly young people in their 20's or late teenagers. Lots of slender young guys with dreadlocks, and ladies in billowing pants or skirts and bando tops in Earthy colours. I discovered a lot of the men were shirtless, and I found myself wishing we were in NY so I could go topfree too. Does it make any sense to give women this simple right in one state and not another? Not to me. The people there were so friendly and open at the same time. If you caught someone's eye they would actually maintain eye contact and smile. It was refreshing. The schedule was packed with all kinds of workshops, yoga, hula hooping lessons, spiritual services, crafts, and more. I started off with a rejuvenating yoga jam session. This really is a free form yoga dance with a few loose poses, and then you transfer the body and limbs in whatever way feels good. It was accompanied by live music with drums, flute and didgeridoo. Subsequently the group took over to lead us in a chant meant for healing. We all sang together and directed the healing sound to friends, family, everyone we'd ever met, and eventually the whole world. The chant leader said sound travels some 700 miles, so I trust the good energy went and did some great! After this we got up to head to another workshop about holistic, healthy living. https://twitter.com/myhafywufoc , Dalien of 13 Hands, was very animated and funny. He talked about his journey of healing himself through eating wholesome healthy food, clearing chakras and learning to crap a lot (no joke). The discussion was just a little long, but entertaining. He'd us get up to do a few energizing yoga poses together. At the end we were invited to sit back and close our eyes as he played a scintillating concert of tune, hang drums and flute. Evolvefest Meditation in Gateway of Ascension Ceremony By then it was dinnertime so we went to check out the two outdoor food stands. Each one had wholesome vegetarian options like green juice and hummus veggie wraps. I 'd the portobello mushroom sandwich, that was surprisingly very flavorful, and Jordan had a grilled cheese. There was a "Conscious Culture" workshop I wanted to attend, but when we couldn't discover that we ended up at the "Gateway of Ascension Ceremony" at a grassy area called Healing Village. It started off with the minister playing lead crystal bowls, reverberating hollow notes into the air. We put on our backs to listen, and helpers walked around to wave burning white sage and feathers around our bodies (to clear any negative energy I presume). The minister spoke of a dream vision she had of everyone's third eye suddenly opening. We did a guided meditation, imagining different color lights going through our chakras. She told us by walking through the "gateway" we were agreeing to participate in a fresh World and live in harmony with each other. One by one we walked through a shimmering gateway lit up and lined with volunteers playing crystal bowls. Greeting us at another end were "angels" that warmly embraced each one of us and whispered supporting messages, like "you've a divine purpose these days." Actually I didn't have any magical awakening, but it was a new, warm and calming experience however. Playing lead crystal bowls at Evolvefest The concerts have been going on throughout the day, but we didn't go over to see one until late that night. A band called Bad Buka was jamming extremely on stage and had the crowd jumping and dancing. We caught a few minutes of it and then headed out. Attending this event got us thinking about hippies. "Happy Educated Individuals Pursuing Boundless Enlightenment." Evolvefest Individuals at this festival were a lot like modern-day hippies, and we would guess 20-30% of the Evolvefest bunch would be interested in what we do. (We expect to get more involved next time if we can!) The kinds of workshops and activities actually reminded me a lot of the Northeast Natural Festival I attended last year. What exactly can you believe, are we FKK'ers like modern day hippies? Continuing what finished in the 60s / 70s? Couldn't naturism and body approval be part of "the new awareness" ? Sex Positive And Body Image Blogs By Felicity Jones For - Young Naturists And Nudists America FKK