Nantucket Wellness Festival: Full Schedule

8:00am EDT

FROM MERE EXISTENCE TO BEING FULLY ALIVE A Journey into Joy, Presence, and Inner Aliveness

Saturday June 27, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Join Punnu Wasu for an inspiring and heart-opening talk that explores the deeper purpose of life, not simply to survive, function, or move through routines, but to live with awareness, joy, playfulness, and inner connection.
In a world that often pulls us into pressure, seriousness, and repetition, this session is an invitation to pause and remember the beauty of being truly alive. It opens a space to reflect on how easily we lose touch with the sacredness, wonder, and aliveness of existence.
With depth and simplicity, Punnu shares a perspective on life as something far more than a burden to carry. Rather, it can be experienced as a sacred journey, a mystery to be lived fully, consciously, and with an open heart.
This talk also gently points to the understanding that true direction in life cannot be forced by the mind, but reveals itself naturally through self-awareness, inner honesty, and openness.
A beautiful invitation to shift from merely existing into living with presence, meaning, and deeper joy.

Presenters

Punnu Wasu

The Secret to Life? Enjoy the Ride

The secret to life? Enjoy the ride.Immerse yourself in the uplifting presence of Punnu Wasu, an Indian vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and spiritual teacher whose work beautifully blends music, yoga, meditation, healing, and devotion.Born into a family deeply rooted in kirtan and... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Main Theater

Mainstage

9:30am EDT

Manifesting Life

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Main Theater

MANIFESTING LIFE: How to use the Universe to your advantage. Exploring the top recommendations of some of the energetic greats (think….Wayne Dyer, Esther Hicks for co-creation. Join Jacqui to laugh & learn and plan your own future! No fortune teller needed! Become a mental, emotional and financial Ninja.

Presenters

Jacqui Bonwell

Jacqui Bonwell Yoga

Jacqui graduated the very 1st 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training that Open Doors Yoga in Weymouth, MA ever held in 2005. She was raised by strong energetic teachers like Richard Lanza, Jene' Rossi, Sean Corne & Pat Iyer. She is grateful she was initially raised from this perspective... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Main Theater

Mainstage

11:00am EDT

No One Ever Told Me... Words of Wisdom on Women's Health

Saturday June 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Main Theater

We'll do a deep dive to clarify what can feel overwhelming--WHAT is perimenopause and menopause? HOW do i know if i'm "in it"? DO I need to treat it? WHICH medicines/supplements/hormones REALLY work best? and HOW can I be sure that I'm getting the best care? Let's spend this hour together--collaborating to be sure you understand this inevitable event for ALL of us while ALSO teasing through the NOISE that serves to confuse us--you will leave here feeling a renewed sense that while it is a "natural and normal" part of our lives, that does NOT mean we have to take it kicking, screaming and scratching our heads"

Presenters

Dr. Shieva Gofrany

Dr. Shieva Ghofrany is a board-certified OB-GYN who has been caring for women since 1999, blending decades of clinical expertise with a deeply human approach to medicine. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, she continues to deliver babies through her private practice—something increasingly... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Main Theater

Mainstage

1:00pm EDT

The Presence Practice

Saturday June 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Main Theater

The Presence Practice
Aligning gifts, work, and wellness
We will explore what it means to build a life and practice that is not only productive, but deeply attuned. What does it mean to create from a place of clarity rather than depletion.

Presenters

Jasmine Joy Takanikos

FORM

Jasmine Takanikos is the founder of FORM and BrandHuman, with more than two decades of work across branding, cultural strategy, teaching, and futures thinking. Her practice explores the relationship between human presence, communication, technology, and the evolving conditions of the... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Main Theater

Mainstage

2:30pm EDT

HOm Sound Bath Journey

Saturday June 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Main Theater

HOm Sound Bath Journey

Join Jesse Cale, founder of hOm, for a deep sound bath experience that combines the power of musical composition, modern sound therapy, and traditional sound healing. Utilizing his years as a composer and sound designer, Jesse has crafted intentional sound journeys for hOm that help guide participants into a deep space of listening, emotional response, and restoration. This sound journey will blend together multiple musical instruments, environmental elements, and slow-moving subconscious rhythms to encourage a relaxed state. Please bring a pen and journal.

Presenters

Jesse Cale

Hom Sound Journey

LISTENING
DESIGNERSOUND COMPOSER
MUSIC DIRECTOR
EXPERIENCE ARCHITECT
IMMERSIVE PERFORMER

Saturday June 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Main Theater

Mainstage

4:15pm EDT

Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection

Saturday June 27, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT

Main Theater

We’ve all heard that socializing is important for our health, but what does connecting with others really do for the brain? Stanford-trained neuroscientist and best-selling author Dr. Ben Rein shares the fascinating neuroscience beneath our daily connections, revealing the true importance of relationships for health, happiness, and longevity. This talk promises to deepen your understanding of your own brain, and change how you view your relationships.

Presenters

Ben Rein PhD

Why Brains Need Friends

Ben Rein, PhD is the Chief Science Officer of the Mind Science Foundation, an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNY Buffalo. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed papers on social behavior, and is the author of “Why Brains Need Fri... Read More →

Saturday June 27, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Main Theater

Mainstage Group Gathering