The first-ever Atlanta Hispanic Yoga Festival will take place September 28 at The Westside Warehouse in Atlanta. Founded by Magda Olvera, the event is designed to make yoga more accessible to the Hispanic community by offering classes taught in Spanish by native Hispanic yoga instructors. In addition to yoga, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy Spanish and Latin American cuisine and shop from local wellness and artisan vendors.

With nearly one million Hispanic residents in the Atlanta area, the festival aims to break language barriers and encourage physical activity. According to a 2022 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Hispanic Americans have the highest prevalence of physical inactivity. “Through this festival, we want to foster inclusivity and cultural exchange, making the practice accessible to a wider audience while promoting the physical and mental health benefits of yoga,” Olvera says.