Live Turned On & Lit Up

On Friday, October 2, 2026, MC YOGI brings Turned On & Lit Up to Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY—a hybrid experience that sits at the intersection of hip-hop concert, yoga practice, and spiritual gathering. This retreat at Omega's contemplative Hudson Valley setting creates an ideal container for what the San Francisco artist has crafted: a participatory sequence that weaves guided meditation, hip-hop infused yoga flows, and live performances into a cohesive practice. Expect tracks from albums like Elephant Power and Only Love Is Real, blended with sampled beats, rap verses rooted in Vedic philosophy, and kirtan chanting. Mantras meet bass lines; Sanskrit mixes with street vernacular. The atmosphere is participatory rather than theatrical—you'll move, breathe, and chant alongside MC YOGI rather than watch from a distance.

The retreat format draws from his dual identity as both credentialed yoga teacher and recording artist. Sessions incorporate his original music alongside traditional devotional elements, with MC YOGI often breaking down mantra meanings before setting them to rhythm. His approach to spirituality is accessible and culturally informed, avoiding mystical abstraction in favor of practical mindfulness framed through hip-hop's authentic lens.

This experience works best for people with some interest in yoga or meditation who appreciate hip-hop as more than background music. It's not a traditional concert with stage barriers, nor is it a silent retreat. Come ready to move, engage, and potentially sit on the floor. If you're uncomfortable with group participation, call-and-response elements, or spiritual content delivered through popular music, this format may not resonate.