In this episode of Sunshine Sisters, host Karen Carmichael sits down with Vandana Dillon — founder of St. Pete Yoga Fest, President of the Florida Yoga Teachers Association, and longtime instructor at Awaken to Yoga in St. Petersburg’s iconic Sunken Gardens.

For over 16 years, Vandana has helped Tampa Bay find balance, peace, and connection through yoga, meditation, and service. From leading community programs at All Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House to hosting yoga retreats and sound healing around the world, Vandana’s passion for wellness and compassion shines through every conversation.

Hear how she built a life rooted in mindfulness, motherhood, and movement — and what it truly means to make St. Pete “shine from the inside out.”


🎧 Listen as Vandana shares:






How she turned a love of yoga into a life of service and leadership




The story behind St. Pete Yoga Fest and its impact on local nonprofits




Her journey from the Midwest to the Sunshine City




Insightful advice for aspiring yoga teachers




A powerful book recommendation that changed her life: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

For information about Yoga Fest 2025 click here.
For information about Awaken 2 Yoga click here.




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