Meet Emily & Benny

  • A woman with glasses and curly hair, smiling, standing outdoors on a grassy area with tents and umbrellas in the background. She is wearing a red floral crop top and blue and yellow sunflower-patterned pants, with one arm raised and one leg bent in a yoga pose. Behind her is a signpost with multiple blue signs that read 'create,' 'listen,' 'wild,' and other words.

    Emily Cobie

    DIRECTOR

    Emily began to dream up the Oh Shala Festival in 2019. As a local community yoga teacher, she had been bringing new offerings and facilitators to her community to understand new and different tools to add to the wellbeing toolbox. Emily’s been attending music and wellbeing festivals for years and there is nothing like to he energy of a an outdoor event!

    Email: hello@ohshalafestival.com

  • Two men smiling and talking at an outdoor event with colorful decorations and a crowd in the background.

    Benny Chandler

    LOGISTICS

    Benny has been working with The Open Shala for the last 4 years working as a coach and caterer for retreats and workshops. During the festival 2022 Benny become a key member of the team running the logistics of the festival and will continue to do so for 2023. Benny will be looking after the technical and structural aspects of the festival.

    Email: admin@ohshalafestival.com