ISTA Festival
CYPRUS
12 - 16 November
5 Days of Magic by the Sea
We are excited to invite you to the 9th international ISTA Festival, first time happening in Cyprus!
Come to celebrate and explore, learn and grow, laugh and cry, and... Of course - come to love.
Come to remember who you are.
Join us for an exclusive festival in a beautiful beachfront hotel, where mystery, aliveness, and deep connection await.
Immerse yourself in transformative workshops, sacred ceremonies, and vibrant celebrations, all woven into an all-inclusive experience.
A journey of wonder, community, and celebration - wrapped in the embrace of the sea.Open to anyone (over the age of 21), experienced and beginners alike. You do not need to be an ISTA graduate to participate in the festival.
Come To Be Yourself Fully
The ISTA Festival is a journey inside.
A journey home. Towards self-love, the expansion of the heart, expression of your unique voice, and a real connection between emotion, body, and consciousness.
Our days together may be more than an exciting and empowering festival. It is an opportunity to discover and experience how a culture living in freedom, love, respect, and celebration of life force feels like.
Bring your curiosity, fears, desires, authentic and vulnerable heart, courage, doubts and questions, hopes, and dreams. All your parts are welcome here.
What is awaiting you...
Beachfront hotel
Diverse Program
Experienced presenters
5 days in a beautiful beachfront hotel, with a private nudist-friendly beach.
Workshops, ceremonies & rituals, temple nights, lectures, music, and unique experiences in the fields of intimacy, shamanism, and spirituality.
Top-class, experienced, and international presenters from all over the world.
It is for anyone and everyone who is craving depth and transformation in these chaotic times.
Who is this festival for?
About The Venue
A Secret Seaside Escape
Our beautiful beachfront hotel offers stunning ocean views, all inclusive meals, a variety of double or shared rooms and camping options.
There's good WIFI, that we hope you won't use a lot (:
The exact location remains a mystery - revealed only to ticket holders, before the festival.
Getting there: Fly into Paphos (PFO) or Larnaca (LCA). We will provide shuttle services, more information on available in the tickets section.
What Is ISTA?
"ISTA" stands for the International School of Temple Arts.
ISTA holds week-long trainings around the world, and generates a global network of communities.
If you are interested in joining an ISTA training - Level 1 will take place right after the festival, in Cyprus. Read more here.
The festival is open to anyone (over the age of 21), beginners and experienced alike. You do not need to be an ISTA graduate to participate in the Festival.
Workshop Spaces
At the festival, we will have 4 workshop spaces that will operate simultaneously with high-quality content, full of depth, juice, and all of the good stuff.
The "Yoniverse" is the festival's central gathering space, where the whole tribe will meet once a day for the festival's main assembly.
The "Point of You" is our emotional support space, which will have experienced and available staff 24/7 for your support in processing your experiences at the festival and grounding when needed. The "Point of You" will also be available for you to simply be in silence, meditate, journal, or pray by yourself.
The festivals spaces are:
General Info
International Festival
As an International Festival, with presenters and participants coming from all over the world - the festival and all of its content and workshops will be held in English.
Consent
Seeking interactions based on consent and a mutual "Hell Yes." At the ISTA Festival, we create a culture of mutual respect that celebrates our passions, boundaries, and rhythms.During the festival, in any meeting of an intimate nature, you are asked to communicate your desires and boundaries verbally and clearly. Move together only in the directions to which all who participate in the interaction have found their enthusiastic consent.Respond with gratitude when another person says "no", they are taking care of themselves and you. No further explanation is needed. "No" or "no, thank you" can be a complete sentence.Silence, the word "maybe", or any other answer that is not a 'hell yes' should be treated as a "no".
Accomodation
The hotel offers a range of cozy, air-conditioned rooms - perfect for couples, or small groups. You can choose between double rooms or shared rooms, depending on your preference. For those who love nature, a designated camping area right by the sea is also available.
Please explore the different accommodation types and choose the one that suits you best!
Nudity
Nudity is welcome but totally optional :)
You’re free to be without clothes during workshops, at the beach, and in designated areas. In all other spaces, please wear clothing.
It’s always your choice – do whatever feels right for you in the allowed areas. There’s room for everyone to be comfortable in their own way!
Getting there
Getting there: Fly into Paphos (PFO) or Larnaca (LCA). We will provide shuttle services that will take you directly to the venue. Details about shuttle options will be included in the payment link you’ll receive with your confirmation email.
The exact location remains a mystery - revealed only to ticket holders, before the festival.
Meals inlcuded
The hotel will serve 3 varied meals a day (with vegetarian / vegan options). There will also be a yummy Coffee Shop.
Have any other questions? istafest.cyprus@gmail.com
Some More Guidelines
So that we all feel safe and enjoy our time together.
The following is not allowed at the festival:
No fire or Gas Grill
Lighting fire and Gas Grills is not allowed at the festival and the surrounding grounds.
No Pets & Animals
Pets and animals are not allowed at the Festival. Find the animal within yourself :)
No alcohol & Drugs
No mind-altering substances may be brought or used at the festival. We invite you to meet yourself, fly high, and dive deep - from a place of real presence. Discover where journeying with your own life force can lead you!
There will not be a sale of alcohol at the site. Please be aware that the use of mind-altering substances may result in the immediate cancellation of your participation at our discretion.
No cameras
The use of cell phones and cameras throughout the compound - is prohibited! It is allowed only in your own personal space and outside the festival. Please let everyone express themselves freely.
There will be professional photographers on behalf of the festival. If you do not want to appear in photos or videos, go to our information center. Ask there to be added to the list of "non-photographed" - it will be taken care of.
Have any other questions? istafest.cyprus@gmail.com
