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6:30am EDT

Morning Meditation: Ground & Focus with Taoist Wisdom
Friday June 13, 2025 6:30am - 7:15am EDT
Early risers start your day right with a 20 mins of gentle stretching and a 20 mins meditation and contemplation of yogic wisdom practice. Meditation will be guided in the Sahm Je Taoist tradition. Easy for beginners and advanced meditators alike. Beginning your day with meditation is scientifically proven to improve your energy levels and focus throughout the day.


Presenters
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Andrew Tanner

Founder, Berkshire Yoga Festival
Andrew Tanner is a global yoga teacher, men's mind/body coach, and public speaker known for his soulful style of teaching, and unshaken faith in people's ability to transform for the better. He has been offering holistic healing work and guiding people on spiritual retreat for over... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 6:30am - 7:15am EDT
Crane East 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA
  Meditation

8:00am EDT

✴️ Breathful Grounding
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
A Mindful Flow for All.' I'm Vince , and I'm stoked you're here. Imagine a space where your breath is your most compassionate teacher, and every movement is a step towards deeper grounding. In this class, we'll explore the dance of breath and body, each flow seamlessly leading to the next, just like the gentle ebb and flow of life's rhythms. As we move together, you'll discover a practice that's more than just poses; it's a celebration of the present moment, a cultivation of inner stillness amidst the outer motion. Whether you're new to yoga or have been on this path for years, our community welcomes you with open arms. Join me at the Berkshire Yoga Festival, where we'll not only stretch our bodies but also our hearts, building connections that extend beyond the mat. Let's breathe, flow, and grow together, creating moments of mindfulness that resonate with your soul. Remember, this journey is yours - and it starts with a single breath. Let's take that first breath together.
Presenters
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Vince Brown

Founder/Owner, Phoenix Rising
Hey there! I'm Vince, a multi-faceted adventurer who thrives on staying active and diving deep into the world of yoga. My specialties include Aerial Yoga, BUTI Yoga, and the traditional Yoga Yoga—all avenues that have not only amped up my adventure game but have also rooted me more... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Thunderbolt Room

8:00am EDT

Present Power
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
The true purpose of asana is to begin the long process of training the mind in concentration in order to prepare the practitioner for meditation.  In other words, if you aren’t making an effort to pay attention in your asana classes, you aren’t practicing “yoga” and it isn’t abhyasa, or practice.  This master class, with renowned author and teacher, Beryl Bender, is an accessible, flowing balanced sequence of our most beloved yoga postures and all about paying attention and training the mind in concentration.  Experience deep focus on conscious breathing.  Link breath with movement from posture to posture, moment to moment, staying present as the practice unfolds. Distracted? Notice! Begin again.  Distracted? Notice! Begin again.  Gentle or vigorous - up to you.  Do what you can and be happy.  
Presenters
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Beryl Bender

Founder/Director, The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute
Beryl Bender has been teaching yoga and meditation since l971. She is the best-selling author of several books on yoga, including Power Yoga, Beyond Power Yoga, and Yoga for Warriors. A former biofeedback researcher with a degree in English and philosophy from Syracuse University... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Crane East 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

8:00am EDT

Are You Compassionate or Codependent?
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Presenters
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Nikki Myers

Founder, Y12SR
Nikki Myers, MBA, C-IAYT, is an accomplished speaker, teacher and the founder of Y12SR, The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery.Nikki is also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Addictions Recovery Specialist, and Certified Health Coach. Born from her personal struggle with addiction, based... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

8:00am EDT

Trauma-Informed Strategies for Public Group Classes
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Are you a yoga teacher interested in working with populations who have experienced trauma?

Have you ever felt worried you might "trigger" a student by saying or cueing the wrong thing?

Specialized "trauma-informed" yoga classes can offer those who've experienced trauma with the tools to support healing and post-traumatic growth.

But what can teachers who don't have this specialized training do in their general group classes to create a safe and supportive environment for anyone who walks through the door?

In this workshop, Lauren Turner calls upon her experience working with Veterans and First Responders to share key strategies for how to incorporate trauma-informed principles into general group classes.

What we'll cover:
  • A shared definition of what "trauma-informed yoga" is
  • An overview of the anatomy of stress and the relationship between yoga & PTSD
  • Outline the differences between a "trauma-informed" yoga class and a general group class
  • Identify key principles when working with those who experience trauma and discuss how best to incorporate into a public class setting
  • Discuss strategies to promote safety in public group classes
  • Work as a group to share specific examples of how these strategies can show up in our teaching
The goal of this workshop is to increase the confidence of yoga instructors working in public group settings and give them tools to support their students.

The session is not designed to be a replacement for trauma-informed yoga techniques. It may however serve as a stepping stone for those who are interested in continued education in the topic.

The session will combine lecture (60%) with group discussion (40%)

More on the presenter:
Lauren Turner is a trauma-informed yoga instructor and the Founder & Executive Director of nonprofit, Warrior Within Yoga Project. After managing and owning a studio, Lauren shifted her focus to working with those who have experienced trauma. For the past four years she's worked directly with Veterans and First Responders in Massachusetts, providing mind-body tools to build resilience and support post-traumatic growth.
Presenters
avatar for Lauren Turner

Lauren Turner

Founder & Executive Director, Warrior Within Yoga Project
Lauren Turner is the founder of Warrior Within Yoga Project, a trauma informed yoga instructor and business consultant known for her down-to-earth teaching style and collaborative nature. Lauren’s work with veterans and first responders, both as an instructor and nonprofit leader... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

8:00am EDT

The Key is Consent: Yoga & Thai Massage
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Our bodies require safety and security to relax and release. Finding stability in asana allows us to soften and relax. We will explore feeling into the boundaries of our yoga practice, using the breath as a felt experience of consent, building steadiness and clarity, then communicating that clarity in partnered poses.

We will continue to explore that communication and tenderness in a guided Thai massage sequence, all while exploring and elevating our understanding and experience of consent. Come with a partner, no experience necessary.
Presenters
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jean-jacques gabriel

From his early childhood in Haiti, jean-jacques gabriel has been focused on seeing, shaping, and amplifying beauty, which he defines as “a mixture of what circumstance commands and infinity implores”. The son of painter Jacques Gabriel, jean-jacques painted before he could walk... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Potter Brothers 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

8:00am EDT

Joint Healing w/Taoist Yoga & "Knees Over Toes"
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Do you or your clients deal with knee, ankle, foot or hip pain?  Do you lack mobility or strength in these joints because of an old injury or lifestyle? If so this workshop can change your life and provide you tools to heal.

Andrew Tanner grew up playing hockey goalie for 12 years and developed serious knee problems requiring surgery by age 19, luckily instead of surgery he took a flyer on taoist yoga and found within 3 weeks of a regular taoist bowing practice and stance work his knee pain and instability was gone!

20 years of yoga and health later in a freak accident he fell down a flight of stairs in 2021 and badly damaged his left foot/ankle and spine and developed extremely painful plantar fasciitis and constant foot and neck pain. During this second healing journey Andrew found the teachings of former Olympic Coach Charles Poliquin, made popular by Ben Patrick the "knees over toes" guy.

Combining simple Taoist Yoga stance work and joint release exercises with Poliquin's progressive overload and various "knees over toes" positions, Andrew was able to quickly heal his own injuries but even more, he has become stronger and more mobile then he was as a yogi in his twenties!

In this Workshop You Will Experience:
  • A short talk explaining the core theory of progressive overload and healing with "knees over toes"
  • A 50-Min All Levels practice that incorporates
    • Gentle Qi Gong movements to awaken and warm up the joints
    • Full joint rotational exercises for enhanced mobility
    • Functional exercises that target the feet, ankles, knees, and hips for healing, mobility 
  • A routine you can share with your students


Presenters
avatar for Andrew Tanner

Andrew Tanner

Founder, Berkshire Yoga Festival
Andrew Tanner is a global yoga teacher, men's mind/body coach, and public speaker known for his soulful style of teaching, and unshaken faith in people's ability to transform for the better. He has been offering holistic healing work and guiding people on spiritual retreat for over... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Greylock Hall 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

8:00am EDT

Jupertarian Sadhana
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Perhaps you have heard of an Aquarian Sadhana, this is our take on this extensive ritual. We will begin by chanting together and sharing a moving meditation for the healing of the Earth. This is followed by chanting Long Ek Ong Kars, then a Kriya Yoga practice. After a luxurious savasana we will rise up to engage in more mantra together, raising
the energy of our bodies and communities so that we can carry this festival glow out into the world.
Presenters
avatar for Jeannie O'Neil

Jeannie O'Neil

M.ED, E-RYT500, Yoga Farm Ithaca
Jeannie has a master's degree in education specializing in contemplative pedagogy and transformative curriculum design. She is a 500E-RYT Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Meditation instructor, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, and an Ayurvedic health practitioner.She... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

8:00am EDT

MenoMagick: A 3-Hour Transformational Workshop
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Step into a sacred space dedicated to the transformative journey of menopause. In this immersive 3-hour workshop, we will explore the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of this powerful life stage. Through dynamic discussions, guided self-reflection, breathwork, and gentle movement, we will reconnect with our bodies and reframe outdated beliefs about aging. This workshop blends ancient wisdom, modern insights, and holistic practices to empower you to embrace menopause as a gateway to greater self-discovery, resilience, and inner peace. Together, we’ll cultivate community, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Presenters
avatar for Seane Corn

Seane Corn

Seane Corn (she/her) is an internationally-acclaimed yoga teacher, author, and public speaker who has been at the forefront of yoga, activism, and community service for 30+ years. Known for her social activism and impassioned teaching style, Seane is raw, honest, articulate, and spiritually... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Jiminy's Big Tent 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

8:30am EDT

✴️ Social Dreaming Matrix
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Social Dreaming is an opportunity to share and work with dreams within a social space. It rests on the premise that dreams can speak with dreams: breeding, growing, and developing new thoughts and new thinking, beyond a subjective focus of individual dream work. Through the creation of a community of dreamers we will explore the patterns that emerge between one narrative and another.

The aim of these sessions is to create a social dreaming matrix by working as a community to transform our thoughts about our dreams by freely associating to the dreams shared in the matrix. This process helps to uncover unconscious links and make connections that will lead us to discover new ways to experience a sense of joining.

The matrix is a bringing together of individuals into a unique space to consider and discover the hidden, elusive/infinite meaning in our dreams. The matrix is a place to reflect, while awake, on the unlimited, unconscious processes we experience in waking life that show up in our dreams while asleep. The community of dreamers will be encouraged not to interpret the dreams shared. Instead, they will be invited to offer associations or draw parallels to the dreams from film, literature or any other spiritual, cultural, or social contexts to amplify the narrative between us.
Presenters
avatar for Steven Ackerman

Steven Ackerman

Steven J. Ackerman, PhD, MBA, ABPP is a licensed psychologist and board-certified psychoanalyst with close to 30 years of clinical experience.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Sensory Sanctuary

8:30am EDT

✴️ Pranayama for Vividness in Understanding
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Pranayama is often referred to as the science and art of breath. But to what end? How can breath bring us closer to understanding and depth of consciousness?
In this session we will explore the breath as a tool to draw us closer to an understanding of prana/life within the body, build/store prana, and deepen the vividness of our conscious attention. 
Join Paul Menard, for an exploration of breath, body, and mind as we connect the art of pranayama with the scaffolding of posture, withdrawal of the senses, and a deeper vividness in meditation. 
Presenters
avatar for Paul Menard

Paul Menard

Director, Karuna Center for Yoga & Healing Arts
Director, Yoga Instructor & Shiatsu Practitioner E-RYT 500, YACEP, AOBTA-CPPaul Menard began studying yoga in 2002 and has maintained a passionate practice ever since. His background in classical dance gives him profound appreciation for the intricacy of the form that yoga affords... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

9:00am EDT

Aerial Yoga Essentials ($)
Friday June 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
New to aerial yoga? Join this beginner-level class and explore the foundational skills you need for a safe and balanced practice. Get comfortable with the aerial hammock, as you move through a carefully crafted sequence of supported poses. Use the silk as a prop to perform simple seated, standing, and inverted aerial yoga poses, and modify as often as needed by maintaining contact with the floor. End your session with a blissful, extended savasana, cocooned in the soothing embrace of your silk.
Presenters
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Lora Markova

Co-founder and Creative Director, Earth & Aerial Yoga
Lora is the co-founder and Creative Director of Earth & Aerial Yoga in Hudson, MA. Coming from a traditional yoga background, she has been practicing around the world for more than 25 years and teaching in Massachusetts for well over a decade. In 2012, she studied under Yoga Arts... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Doc Maynards Pavilion 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

9:00am EDT

✴️ Steam My What?! Demystifying Vaginal Steaming
Friday June 13, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Learn about the global, traditional practice of vaginal steaming, a gentle and non-invasive healing practice that brings together the magic of herbs and warm steam for womb wellness and connection. Explore the historical and present day cultural implications, the benefits, contraindications, and highlight a selection of herbs utilized for a variety of pelvic steaming applications. Steaming is non-invasive, gentle, and an effective way to support your body and connect to the natural cycles within and around you.  
Julia Demillones Moore is founder of Moonbeam Steams and a Peristeam Hydrotherapist, herbalist, and women's health practitioner, teaching women & people how to steam safely at home for their reproductive/menstrual health and overall well-being. To support you with this special practice she offers supplies, herbs, consultation, and in-person steaming experiences.
Presenters
Friday June 13, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
The Stagecoach 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

10:00am EDT

✴️ Mat Pilates
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Pilates is an amazing, comprehensive form of exercise that was created by Joseph Pilates. His original name for the work was Contrology; Contrology is the complete coordination of the body and the mind. It is only when Joseph passed that the work took on the catchier name of Pilates. Mat Pilates is a type of exercise that was based on Joseph Pilates original repertoire that includes doing the Pilates movements off the machines onto the mat. Some of these exercises are similar to many yoga poses. Examples of these exercises include: planks, side planks, long sit, spine stretch, and various other exercises.  All of the exercises target specific areas of the body to strengthen and stretch the muscles. Pilates helps elongate the muscles, help with flexibility, strengthen and lean out core muscles, and reduce overall tightness. This class is can be modified for all ages, fitness levels, and body types.
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Boyd

Melissa Boyd

Owner, Satya Yoga & Pilates
Melissa Boyd is an experienced yoga instructor and the owner of Satya Yoga & Pilates in Port Jefferson Station, NY. With over 24 years of experience, Melissa has dedicated herself to helping people live healthier lives through the ancient practice of yoga. She is certified by The... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

10:00am EDT

Kundalini Light and Sound Journey
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Experience the intersection of science and spirituality in this immersion-based Kundalini Light and Sound Journey. We combine the energizing power of Kundalini yoga with cutting-edge sensory-based modalities to guide you through kriyas, breathwork, and meditative practices, amplified by sound frequencies and light therapy. Come discover how these elements work together to beneficially stimulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and leave you with a profound sense of harmony and inner clarity. Ideal for all levels, this session offers a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern innovation to support your personal wellness journey.
Presenters
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Bharati Carla

Healer, Soma Vayu Garden
Bharati Carla has a passion for creating conscious somatic spaces for wellness. As the founder of Yoga Healing Consortium, Garden of Healing Yoga & Wellness, and co-founder of Soma Vayu Garden, Bharati is a soft-skills trainer- teaching concepts of yogic science and humanology to... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sensory Sanctuary

10:00am EDT

Body By Breath: Diaphragm Delights
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Your breath’s motion is your body’s primal life rhythm. Your breath shapes your body as well as your mental “shape” and outlook. Come dive into your diaphragm to find new ways of harvesting the muscular, fascial and neural power that drive respiration and put you in the driver’s seat of self-regulation.  
Presenters
avatar for Jill Miller

Jill Miller

Tune Up Fitness
Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT, is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method. With more than 30 years of study in anatomy and movement, she is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

10:00am EDT

Freedom of The Heart
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Learn the signature technique called “bowing the spine” in order to develop pain free, joyful backbends, aka Heart Openers. Release the common discomfort that arrises from improper biomechanics when practicing backbends. Together we will unlock your greater range of motion in a way that feels good and grants you access to the popular heart opening postures.
Presenters
avatar for Matt Giordano

Matt Giordano

Yoga instructor Matt Giordano (500 ERYT) gives credit to an influential figure from his teenage years--his high school art teacher-- for sparking within him the curiosity and tenacity that eventually led him to yoga. It was Eileen Walk who told Giordano: "You are not allowed to say... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Crane East 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

10:00am EDT

My Very First Handstand
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Join the YogaSlackers on an inspiring journey to discover the joy and empowerment of your very first handstand. This beginner-friendly class is your gateway to redefining limits and shifting perspectives. Whether the idea of standing on your hands has always been a dream or a curious challenge, this experience is the perfect starting point. Handstands, in the YogaSlackers' approach, are more than just physical feats; they are a playful invitation to adventure, a transformative shift in perspective, and a profound method to reconnect, refocus, and immerse in the present moment.
Tailored to beginners, this class gently introduces the essential elements of a handstand practice, laying the foundation for future exploration in acrobatics and partner acrobatics. The YogaSlackers' expertise in guiding students through this journey ensures a supportive, nurturing environment. You'll learn the key fundamentals to build a stable, confident handstand practice, suitable for complete novices and those seeking to refine their skills.
This class is open to all skill levels, from first-timers to those wishing to enhance their practice. The YogaSlackers emphasize a step-by-step approach, ensuring everyone progresses at a comfortable pace, fostering confidence and joy in the art of handstands.

Prerequisite: None. This class is designed for anyone willing to embark on a new adventure, regardless of previous experience.
Presenters
avatar for YogaSlackers

YogaSlackers

Co-Founder and Master Teachers, YogaSlackers
Since their inception in 2005, the YogaSlackers have become synonymous with innovation in the yoga community. They skillfully merge the introspective practice of yoga with the dynamic elements of acrobatics and slacklining, offering a unique approach that challenges and nurtures both... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA
  Yoga

10:00am EDT

Transformational Movement: Harness, Cultivate and Utilize Your Magnetic Energy
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Join international movement artist Hemalayaa and conscious music producer DTO for a transformative journey that weaves together yoga, dance, and vibration-raising sound frequencies. This unique workshop combines dynamic movement with DTO's transcendent Energy trilogy soundtrack to create a powerful container for personal transformation and spiritual awakening.
Through Hemalayaa's signature blend of fluid postures, intuitive dance, and energizing breathwork, you'll discover new pathways to embody your highest potential. As DTO's carefully crafted soundscapes wash over you, you'll be guided to release stagnant energy, transmute limiting beliefs into powerful intentions, and activate your natural radiance.
This workshop offers:
  • A fusion of traditional yoga wisdom with free-form creative expression
  • Guided movement sequences that harness, cultivate and amplify your magnetic energy
  • Transformative breathwork practices
  • Energy-raising music specifically designed to enhance the movement journey
  • Tools for incorporating positive affirmations into daily life
  • Techniques for maintaining elevated vibrations long after the workshop
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to movement practices, this experience will leave you feeling energized, inspired, and deeply connected to your authentic power. Come ready to move, breathe, dance, and transform!
Presenters
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Hemalayaa

Hemalayaa empowers with her unique blend of traditional and modern mentorship and coaching. She provides tools to break down barriers that hold us back from experiencing a powerful spiritual connection. Hemalayaa is passionate about leading women to your own truth as well as inspiring... Read More →
Artists
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DTO

Dave Kemp aka DTO composes, performs, and teaches piano and electronic music for yoga, weddings, and inspirational events to heal and awaken.DTO is from a small town in Iowa and has had an eclectic musical journey since birth. DTO’s mother is a vocal and piano instructor at a community... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Greylock Hall 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

10:00am EDT

Undoing The Primary Pattern
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
We all develop movement patterns as we walk through life. This workshop addresses the primary pattern of life. It’s the impact of time and gravity on the body. And while it can be augmented with different environmental, familial, or social patterns, the primary pattern is one we all have in common. Whether your age or degree of flexibility, Avita Yoga identifies the patterns and the restrictions they create to unwind them both. The result is more happiness.

Presenters
avatar for Jeff Bailey

Jeff Bailey

Jeff Bailey is an expert at restoring and maintaining joint health and bone strength. With over 13,000 teaching hours online and in the classroom, he has helped thousands resolve joint pain and return to the activities they love. Working with Jeff, many have avoided joint replacements... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Potter Brothers 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA
  Yoga

10:30am EDT

Sound Alchemy Experience
Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Dive into an enchanting exploration of sound and vibration with Char Willingham and navigate through the mystical realms of sonic alchemy. This potent practice melds the profound wisdom of ancient traditions with the insights of contemporary science, allowing you to tap into the universal rhythms and unlock your true potential. Whether you seek relaxation, stress relief, or a deeper connection with your inner self, this event offers a unique space for expansiveness, spaciousness, and inward contemplation. Traverse the domains of sublime healing and bathe in the melodic orchestra of sacred instruments while experiencing the alchemical potency that harmonizes, uplifts, and revitalizes your whole being. Embark on this journey to set sail on your unparalleled sonic adventure.
Presenters
avatar for Char Willingham

Char Willingham

Char Willingham (she/her) is a Bipoc Sound Alchemist & Practitioner Trainer, Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500, RPYT & YACEP), Movement Professional, Meditation Guide, Drumming, Sacred Cacao & Women’s Empowerment Facilitator.Char’s lifelong study of movement has taken her on an incredible... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Thunderbolt Room

10:30am EDT

✴️ Energy Work, Plant and Mushroom Medicine
Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
We will start the class as an introduction to ceremony and energy work. We will call the directions and do a short grounding meditation.

At that point we will start to talk about the fundamentals of energy work and Reiki on oneself. We will create some self-practice Reiki exercises and focus on the Root, Heart, and Third Eye as three Chakras.

We’ll open up a discussion about perceptions and thoughts about using herbs and mushrooms to enhance work in these energy centers. We will introduce the three plants/mushrooms at this time, and spend a few minutes discussing the properties of each plant.

We will then offer a sacred ceremony and samples of three different plant extracts for the three different Chakras. We will spend time sensing and feeling the shifts in the energy body around each of these chakras when we sample the plants.
Presenters
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Josie Bray & Corrigan Luckey

Oak and Thistle Healing
Josie Bray and Corrigan Luckey are the cofounders of Oak and Thistle Healing, a wellness company combining the power of herbs and mushrooms with embodiment and spiritual practices. The two have nearly four decades of experience in the health and wellness industry in various modalities... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Camino Yoga Retreats Trailhead (Vendor Village) 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

11:00am EDT

Aerial Yoga Functional Flow ($)
Friday June 13, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Jump, hang, swing, and rediscover the way your body was designed to move in this playful, strength-based aerial yoga class! Improve overall mobility and core stability by focusing on how your muscles and joints align and interact through functional full-body movements. Engage your deep stability muscles to support better health and prevent injuries. Each class includes a general warm-up, a series of familiar aerial yoga poses, and fun, functional movement sequences. Class ends with a well-deserved savasana inside your aerial yoga hammock, leaving you relaxed and refreshed.
Prerequisites:
Aerial Yoga Essentials or prior instructor approval is required to attend this class.
Presenters
avatar for Kat Scalora

Kat Scalora

Co-founder and Managing Director, Earth & Aerial Yoga
Katharine is the co-founder and Managing Director of Earth & Aerial Yoga, and she is the visionary behind the Earth & Aerial Yoga Teacher Training program. Over the past decade, she has led thousands of traditional and aerial yoga classes, and, since 2018, she has trained and mentored... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Doc Maynards Pavilion 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

12:00pm EDT

MenoPAUSE Myofascial Symptoms - Rollout, Repair, Relief
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Perimenopause and menopause are the unfortunate harbingers of vast changes in the musculoskeletal and fascial tissues of women’s bodies. Sudden pains may erupt out of nowhere in joints large and small. The shoulders are particularly vulnerable to these hormonal changes and frozen shoulder is all too common. Learn rollout techniques to “thaw” your shoulders while improving range of motion and pain reduction. Using a combination of rolling, corrective exercise and specific tune ups, this is the perfect session for those struggling with neck and upper back pain too.
Presenters
avatar for Jill Miller

Jill Miller

Tune Up Fitness
Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT, is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method. With more than 30 years of study in anatomy and movement, she is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

12:00pm EDT

✴️ A Murder of Crows
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
If a flock of crows is called a murder, what is class full of crow poses called? This class is an alignment based exploration of the variations of bakasana- crow pose.  You will learn the structural foundations of crow, side crow, and one legged crow, as well as a few more esoteric expressions of the pose. Hand, wrist and shoulder technique, related standing poses and different entries and transitions in and out of the hand balance will also be covered.  No birds will be harmed during the course of this workshop!
Presenters
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Tim Kelleher

Founder, Back Bay Yoga Union
Tim Kelleher has been a devoted student of yoga for over two decades and a leading teacher in the Boston yoga community since 2010. He lives in Boston with his husband, two children and three cats. His practice is the key to his physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and sharing... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

12:00pm EDT

Soulful Power Flow: Music, Joy, and Spirit
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
This intelligent power flow class is practiced with music that transcends the genres of hip-hop, lofi beats, jazz, modern pop, and ambient sounds. Jyll's inner joy and no nonsense spiritual support will guide you through a soulful practice that will leave your body feeling empowered and your mind happy and focused. 
Presenters
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Jyll Hubbard

Jyll Hubbard-Salk has been a yoga teacher for nearly 30 years and is the founder of Urban Asanas, a yoga and wellness studio located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, that is committed to bringing diversity into the yoga community. Always willing and wanting to support, Jyll has cultivated... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Jiminy's Big Tent 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

12:00pm EDT

✴️ Live Music Slow Flow
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Enjoy this workshop accompanied by singer/songwriter Monica Ott as she draws you into an unforgettable experience of enchanting music, mantras and movement. Stephanie Kopyar will guide you through an uplifting, heart-opening, slow flow through gentle, yet invigorating movements, conscious breathing, and mindfulness. Get ready to be transformed, connected, and inspired. All Levels of practice are welcome!
Presenters
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Stephanie Kopyar

Owner, BambooMoves Cincinnati
In 2007, I moved to NYC and immersed myself in a Korean style of yoga that focuses on activating the body and mind’s potential through energy work, psychosomatic therapy, and breathwork. This transformative practice reshaped my life, opening the door to a deeper understanding of... Read More →
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Monica Ott

E-RYT 500 hr., BambooMoves Yoga Baltimore
Monica is the owner of BambooMoves Yoga Baltimore and a 500 hour E-RYT. Monica began her yoga journey in 2008 working as the studio manager of BambooMoves in Englewood, NJ. Her teachers, Scott Kleinfeld and Stephanie Kopyar (owner of BambooMoves Cincinnati) encouraged her to take... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

12:00pm EDT

My Best Playlist- Yoga Music Workshop
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Join DJ Taz Rashid for a workshop on how to build a yoga music playlist. Learn how to breakdown your classes in a simple way, and easily build your favorite music into any practice whether it’s a high intensity vinyasa, or a mellow yin, restorative class or to your personalized yoga style.

DJ Taz will show you how to hone your instinctive listening and intuitive teaching skills to "mix beats" and make smooth transitions throughout your classes. Taking the time to focus on developing the role of music in your yoga classes allows you to feel more confident about how music is enhancing your teaching, while you can expand and use your music library more efficiently. Any teacher can build her unique sound with compelling music that enhances the practice, inevitably attracting a larger student following. Highly recommended for teachers but anyone can attend.
Presenters
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DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness
DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Thunderbolt Room
  Lecture/Talk

12:00pm EDT

The Stories and Songs of the Yoga Tradition
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Join expert storyteller, kirtan singer and lifelong student of Vedic lore, Raghunath in this inspiring exploration of the stories of the Vedic sages who our yoga asanas are named after. Hearing these stories your asanas become like deep meditations. He will also teach bhakti mantras and pepper the entire class with kirtan.
Presenters
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Raghunath

Raghunath – born Ray Cappo – was a Lower East Side hardcore/punk singer-songwriter icon, touring the globe in his teens. In a decadent music scene infested with hard drugs, negativity and intoxication he was an anomaly, propounding clean living, a positive attitude and a vegetarian... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Crane East 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

12:00pm EDT

Thai Massage and Myofascial Release
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Come explore the nexus of Thai Massage and Myofascial Release (with tennis balls). We’ll start exploring how focus work with tennis balls can facilitate targeted release and then continue the melting with a delicious Thai Massage sequence. No experience or partner necessary.
Presenters
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jean-jacques gabriel

From his early childhood in Haiti, jean-jacques gabriel has been focused on seeing, shaping, and amplifying beauty, which he defines as “a mixture of what circumstance commands and infinity implores”. The son of painter Jacques Gabriel, jean-jacques painted before he could walk... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Potter Brothers 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

12:30pm EDT

✴️ Cacao & Tarot Circle
Friday June 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Coming together in community to celebrate the act of ritual. Sitting with the plant medicine cacao, through meditation, card spread readings, journaling and voluntary sharing we call in energy to support us in letting go to better align with our most authentic selves.
Presenters
avatar for Katelyn Ryan

Katelyn Ryan

Balance Cohassett
Friday June 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Sensory Sanctuary

12:30pm EDT

Expanding Perspectives: Addiction, Recovery, & Wholeness
Friday June 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Presenters
avatar for Nikki Myers

Nikki Myers

Founder, Y12SR
Nikki Myers, MBA, C-IAYT, is an accomplished speaker, teacher and the founder of Y12SR, The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery.Nikki is also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Addictions Recovery Specialist, and Certified Health Coach. Born from her personal struggle with addiction, based... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

1:00pm EDT

Aerial Yoga All Levels ($)
Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Aerial Yoga is a fun, playful, and empowering practice that combines the principles of traditional yoga with the support of the aerial hammock to explore gravity-defying movements, creative flows, and joyful exploration. This class invites you to let go of any inhibitions and play with the hammock, using it as a tool to deepen your practice, build strength, and release tension in a lighthearted and adventurous way.
The hammock becomes both a prop for alignment and a playground for discovering new ways to move your body. Expect to practice foundational yoga poses, as well as sequences that challenge your balance, core strength, and flexibility all while having fun. Let’s not forget the best part... inversions to lengthen and decompress the body and mind!
This class is designed to help you let go of stress, boost your confidence, and embrace a sense of freedom and lightness in your body and mind. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a first-time aerial adventurer, Aerial Yoga offers a creative and accessible way to connect with yourself in a new, exciting way.
Suitable for all levels, no prior aerial experience required—just a willingness to try something new!
Presenters
avatar for Jessica Lubin

Jessica Lubin

Owner, Master Aerial Instructor, Good Karma Studios
From an early age, Jessica was captivated by the world from an inverted perspective. This unique view of the world, combined with her passion for yoga’s healing potential, led her to open Good Karma Studio in Albany, NY, in 2011. Since then, the studio has become a hub for Aerial... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Doc Maynards Pavilion 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

2:00pm EDT

AcroYoga: Principles & Foundations
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Level:Beginner
Embark on a transformative journey with AcroYoga and the YogaSlackers. This session delves into the art of acrobatics through the lens of yoga, focusing on the Five Principles of Acrobatics that are fundamental to mastering any acro pose or flow. These principles, developed and refined by the YogaSlackers, are the cornerstone of achieving ease and success in AcroYoga.
This class welcomes practitioners of all levels, offering valuable insights and exercises tailored to varying degrees of experience. Whether you are taking your first steps into AcroYoga or are an experienced acroyogi seeking deeper understanding, this class holds the potential to unlock new dimensions in your practice. You will explore each principle in depth, understanding its essence and application through exercises designed to cater to everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners.
For newcomers, this class is an ideal introduction to the discipline, providing a nurturing and supportive environment to start your AcroYoga journey. Experienced practitioners will find fresh perspectives and techniques to transform their practice from a challenge to a joyful exploration of balance, strength, and coordination.
No prior experience is required to join this class. It’s an invitation to explore the playful and profound aspects of AcroYoga, bridging the gap between acrobatics and the spiritual journey of yoga. Discover how these principles can elevate your practice, making AcroYoga not just a physical endeavor, but a path to inner harmony and fun!
Presenters
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YogaSlackers

Co-Founder and Master Teachers, YogaSlackers
Since their inception in 2005, the YogaSlackers have become synonymous with innovation in the yoga community. They skillfully merge the introspective practice of yoga with the dynamic elements of acrobatics and slacklining, offering a unique approach that challenges and nurtures both... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Slackline Park 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

2:00pm EDT

Intention Setting through Journaling
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Is it difficult to find enough time in the day for yourself? Do you want to bring more balance into your life? Let’s take time together and start the BYF festival by creating our intentions for the festival, sharing a moment, engaging in guided meditation, and building a community. Grab a notebook and something to write with as we carve out time for self-reflection.

About Journaling with Ilana:
Engage in stream-of-consciousness journaling. Explore your thoughts by continuously writing in a judgment free space. These sessions of journaling will engage you to set intentions, self-reflect, let go, and move forward in your life. Discover personal clarity that can bring you balance and confidence.
Presenters
avatar for Ilana Ackerman

Ilana Ackerman

Balancing the Journey
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The Tree Shrine (Outdoors)

2:00pm EDT

✴️ Edible and Medicinal PlantWalk
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
This Edible and Medicinal PlantWalk is your chance to take a deep dive into into the wild plant world at the base of Jiminy Peak!
Join Maggie the Herbalist & founder behind Maggie’s Healing Path as she leads you on a walk along the wild edges of the lodge’s property.

Maggie is an Herbalist with 20+ years experience working with the healing power of plants. She is an Herbal Educator teaching classes and workshops in her home state of Rhode Island, and Southern MA, her classes range from in depth Herbal Medicine Making series to fun & informative walks in Nature she calls her ‘Edible & Medicinal PlantWalks’ This is
what she will be sharing with our Berkshire Yoga Community this week!

During the walk we will explore the wild edges of Mt Jiminy base, Maggie will give you clues on how to identify plants, and
will discuss their habitats and the companion plants they surround themselves with.

You’ll learn the uses and applications of the medicinal plants and leave with the knowledge of plants that make great teas, tinctures or even oil infusions. Plus, for the brave, you can join Maggie in snacking on some wild edible plants she’ll ID on your walk ...

and you’ll hear about Maggie’s favorite recipes using all the plants you’ll encounter.

and...
she is an Herbal product maker, and will have her full Herbal Apothecary in the vendor village- visit her booth & find product with ingredients you will recognize if you attend her PlantWalk!

She is also a Yogini, with daily practices of Vinyasa, pranayam, meditation and japa mala or mantra practice. She also holds a 200hr RYT training and several trips to India on Spiritual and Esoteric retreats...
Presenters
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Maggie Hatzpanian

RN, Herbal Educator, Yoga Instructor, Maggie's Healing Path
Maggie is an Herbalist with 20+ years experience working with the healing power of plants. She is an Herbal Educator teaching classes and workshops in her home state of Rhode Island, and Southern MA, her classes range from in depth Herbal Medicine Making series to fun & informative... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Camino Yoga Retreats Trailhead (Vendor Village) 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

2:00pm EDT

Iyengar Yoga
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
This beautiful type of yoga explores the form, technique and alignment of B.K.S. Iyengar. There is a mindfulness of anatomy and injury prevention with each intricate flow. In order for practitioners of all levels to feel comfortable, and achieve correct form and alignment, props are available and their use is encouraged . The class is taught with precision and with the knowledge to help guide students on becoming one with their Prana. The focus is placed on being entirely present. The class is expertly planned to deliver an emotionally cathartic experience that fosters a feeling of being complete and whole in our being.
Presenters
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Melissa Boyd

Owner, Satya Yoga & Pilates
Melissa Boyd is an experienced yoga instructor and the owner of Satya Yoga & Pilates in Port Jefferson Station, NY. With over 24 years of experience, Melissa has dedicated herself to helping people live healthier lives through the ancient practice of yoga. She is certified by The... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Potter Brothers 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

Creating Fascial and Functional Resiliency
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Creating a resilient body and mind can be helped by understanding how our fascia functions and what decisions and challenges we can make to increase movement and mind potential in our yoga practice. This workshop will be filled with some of the latest information in fascia, psychology, and understanding spatial use and how to apply these ideas through lots of hands-on movement play and practice.
Presenters
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Lauri Nemetz

MA, BC-DMT, LCAT, ERYT500, C-IAYT, Wellness Bridge
Laurice (Lauri) D. Nemetz, MA, BC-DMT, LCAT, ERYT500, C-IAYT Lauri Nemetz is a long-time teacher and forever a student who values curiosity. She is the author of The Myofascial System in Form and Movement (Handspring Publishing, 2023) and a contributor to The Anatomy of Yoga Colo... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

2:00pm EDT

Cueing Callouts: Reimagining Alignment and Movement in Asana
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
This highly interactive session relies on students to bring questions about their own asana practice and teaching language. Leslie will promote an experimental, experiential atmosphere of inquiry regarding the teaching of alignment, safety and effective cueing of asana.

Starting with clear, simple definitions of alignment and healthy movement, Leslie will help you put your understanding of asana on a solid foundation literally from the ground up.Some of the cues we will reimagine are:
  • Tuck your tail
  • Square your hips
  • Hinge from your hips
  • Keep your spine elongated
  • Open your heart with backbending
  • Always enter a backbend on an inhale
  • Always enter a forward bend on an exhale
  • Never do spinal flexion if you have bone density issues
Presenters
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Leslie Kaminoff

Founder, President, The Breathing Project, Inc.
Leslie Kaminoff is a yoga educator inspired by the tradition of T.K.V. Desikachar. He is an internationally recognized specialist with four decades’ experience in the fields of yoga and breath anatomy. He leads workshops for many of the leading yoga associations, schools and training... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

2:00pm EDT

Sonic Cacao Circle
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Join Char Willingham for a transcendent Sonic Cacao Circle, a heart-expanding journey that combines ancient rituals and meditative practices. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of ceremonial-grade cacao, valued in indigenous cultures for its emotional and spiritual properties. Allow the rhythmic sounds of sonic meditation to lead you into profound inner exploration. This communal gathering provides a supportive environment for personal transformation and the cultivation of unity. Discover the profound synergy of a sonic cacao meditation, offering opportunities for self-reflection, healing, and spiritual enlightenment. Walk away with serenity and a deep connection to your community.
Presenters
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Char Willingham

Char Willingham (she/her) is a Bipoc Sound Alchemist & Practitioner Trainer, Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500, RPYT & YACEP), Movement Professional, Meditation Guide, Drumming, Sacred Cacao & Women’s Empowerment Facilitator.Char’s lifelong study of movement has taken her on an incredible... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Thunderbolt Room

2:00pm EDT

Align With Source
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
This class is a deep dive into the practice of spiritual alignment, inviting you to connect with your inner wisdom and the divine source that flows through all life. Through mindful movement, meditation, and breathwork, you’ll learn to quiet the noise of the mind and cultivate a sense of trust, intuition, and flow. Whether you’re seeking clarity, balance, or spiritual renewal, this class provides the tools to tap into your higher self and live with greater authenticity, presence, and alignment with your soul’s purpose.
Presenters
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Seane Corn

Seane Corn (she/her) is an internationally-acclaimed yoga teacher, author, and public speaker who has been at the forefront of yoga, activism, and community service for 30+ years. Known for her social activism and impassioned teaching style, Seane is raw, honest, articulate, and spiritually... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Jiminy's Big Tent 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

2:00pm EDT

Flowing Through Challenges: Vinyasa Flow for Resilience
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Part 1: Vinyasa Flow for Resilience:
Join Jai Sugrim for a powerful 90-minute vinyasa flow designed to cultivate resilience and inner strength. This dynamic class focuses on grounding postures, mindful movement, and breathwork to help you navigate life's challenges with grace and confidence. Suitable for all levels, modifications will be offered to ensure a supportive and empowering practice that enables you to connect deeply with your inner self.

We highly recommended joining Jai again, at 4pm for a follow up lecture and presentation "Applying Yoga to Crisis".
Presenters
avatar for Jai Sugrim

Jai Sugrim

With 30 years of professional experience as a yoga teacher, longevity expert, and health coach, Jai Sugrim has dedicated his life to guiding individuals toward graceful aging. He helps clients enhance their physical and mental well-being into and beyond the second half of life. His... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

Moon Phases: Moon Rise, Half Moon and Revolved Half Moon
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Ardha Chandrasana Series of poses can feel wobbly, challenging and frustrating. In this class, rather than focusing on balancing, we will bring our attention to the actions of the āsanas. We will do our best to use the wall and props to open the body where it needs space and stabilize it where it needs grounded-ness, providing the mind with the occasion to relax as we emulate the phases of the moon.
Presenters
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Rima Rabbath

Founder, Souk NYC
Rima is the founder of Souk NYC. In March 2020, Rima launched the Souk Zoom Room, which instantly became a lifeline: a net that joined and held up students from all over the world. Her online community became the portal to our physical Souk studio in Manhattan: a space of practice... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Greylock Hall 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA
  Yoga

2:00pm EDT

Psoas It Is
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The psoas muscle—arguably the most important muscle in the body—plays a pivotal role in physical and emotional wellbeing, yet it is one of the most overlooked muscles. This deep-seated muscle connects the upper and lower body, influencing posture, breath, and overall stability. But beyond the physical “fight-or-flight” muscle, the psoas is also a reservoir for unprocessed stress and tension, impacting our mental and emotional state.
Join Kari, a renowned yoga therapist and anatomy teacher trainer, for an in-depth exploration of the psoas in this. interactive workshop designed to deepen your understanding and connection with this powerful core muscle. You will:
  • Discover the anatomy, function, and energetic importance of the psoas.
  • Learn gentle release techniques to support tension relief and nervous system balance.
  • Find out why most yoga poses don’t address root cause of psoas dysfunction.
  • Practice a curated sequence of yoga postures and somatic movements to engage and strengthen the psoas.
  • Explore breathwork that supports psoas release and connection to the parasympathetic nervous system.
  • Gain insights into how the health of your psoas affects emotional resilience, posture, and freedom of movement.
This workshop is designed to be inclusive and is suitable for all levels. It's ideal for those who experience lower back discomfort, tight hips, or a feeling of "stuckness" in the body. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner, a yoga teacher wanting to gain knowledge and serve your students better, or just starting your journey, this workshop offers a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection through the psoas and how to gain freedom in the hips and low back. 
Come prepared to move, breathe, and release. Unlock a greater sense of ease and freedom within your body and discover how connecting with the psoas can bring you home to yourself.
Presenters
avatar for Kari Harendorf

Kari Harendorf

Co-Founder, Better Yoga
Kari Harendorf is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, an E_RYT 500 Yoga Educator, and a Reiki Master. Kari, a teacher of teachers, was on faculty for 200-hour and 850-hour teacher trainings at the Kripalu Schools of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Yoga Therapy. She spent over... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Crane East 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

2:00pm EDT

Yoga Teacher’s Success (Formula) + Journey
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Learn a step-by-step game plan any yoga teacher can use to achieve a consistent income, make an authentic impact in the lives of their students and create time freedom without losing their yoga practice and spiritual growth…

Why spending hours and hours posting on social media every day is NOT a good strategy for building a dream yoga career… 

The secret Rina’s students use to identify and develop their specific niche... and how they become a respected and sought-after expert in this field.

How Rina’s students gained confidence in building their business even if they don’t have an MBA or marketing background... and the secret that makes it happen quickly…

And.. How we do all of this even if you don’t have a following, are scared to put yourself out there, have imposter syndrome or don’t have the “perfect” yoga body. :) 

Your success journey awaits!
Presenters
avatar for Rina Jakubowicz

Rina Jakubowicz

Founder, Rina Yoga
Rina Jakubowicz, founder of Rina Yoga and Super Yogis, is known for her vibrant and uplifting approach to yoga by bringing movement, philosophy and fun to all, including Spanish-speaking communities and children. She is an international bilingual yoga master teacher, entrepreneur... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA
  Intensive

2:30pm EDT

✴️ Yoga of Relationships
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Manoj will bring in yogic statues/archetypes and guide you through experiential yogic practices involving the heart and emotions and not some random spiritual platitudes generated by AI/ChatGpt. There will be specific takeaways for your daily sadhana and on skillfully dealing with relationship types such as romance, friendship, workplace, teachers and even break-ups!

Beginning with the relationship with the higher Self, we will explore the relationships of Shiva/Shakti, Sita/Ram, Arjuna/Krishna, Hanuman/Ram-Sita, and Krishna/Radha with sacred stories, philosophy, breath-work, and mantras.

All done using sacred statues (murtis) of these deity archetypes.

With a whole lotta laughter and bowing.
Presenters
avatar for Dr Manoj Chalam

Dr Manoj Chalam

Unique Arts
Manoj (people call him a spiritual standup comedian) uses a uniquely entertaining, interactive story telling style using Hindu/Buddhist deity statues (Murtis) in his workshops to illuminate Bhakti practices as well as deep non dual philosophy. He teaches at festivals, yoga events... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Stagecoach 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

3:00pm EDT

Aerial Yoga Essentials ($)
Friday June 13, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
New to aerial yoga? Join this beginner-level class and explore the foundational skills you need for a safe and balanced practice. Get comfortable with the aerial hammock, as you move through a carefully crafted sequence of supported poses. Use the silk as a prop to perform simple seated, standing, and inverted aerial yoga poses, and modify as often as needed by maintaining contact with the floor. End your session with a blissful, extended savasana, cocooned in the soothing embrace of your silk.
Presenters
avatar for Kat Scalora

Kat Scalora

Co-founder and Managing Director, Earth & Aerial Yoga
Katharine is the co-founder and Managing Director of Earth & Aerial Yoga, and she is the visionary behind the Earth & Aerial Yoga Teacher Training program. Over the past decade, she has led thousands of traditional and aerial yoga classes, and, since 2018, she has trained and mentored... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Doc Maynards Pavilion 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

4:00pm EDT

Yoga as a Tool for Navigating Life's Crises: Applying Yoga to Crisis
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Engage in a 45-minute presentation exploring how yoga can be a vital tool during times of crisis and difficulty. Delve into practical techniques for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional upheaval through yogic principles, meditation, and mindfulness practices. Learn how to apply these methods off the mat to foster emotional balance, mental clarity, and a sense of peace amidst turmoil. The session concludes with a 15-minute Q&A, providing an opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized insights.
Presenters
avatar for Jai Sugrim

Jai Sugrim

With 30 years of professional experience as a yoga teacher, longevity expert, and health coach, Jai Sugrim has dedicated his life to guiding individuals toward graceful aging. He helps clients enhance their physical and mental well-being into and beyond the second half of life. His... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

4:00pm EDT

Slackline Yoga: A Gentle Journey to Confidence and Balance
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tailored for Beginners with Care and Expertise by the YogaSlackers
If the thought of slacklining seems daunting, our "Slackline Yoga: A Gentle Journey to Confidence and Balance" class is designed just for you. The YogaSlackers have successfully guided over 30,000 individuals into the world of slacklining, and we are excited to share this journey with you. We understand the importance of taking things slowly and progressively, making sure that each step is approachable and grounded in safety.
In this class, we will introduce you to the world of Slackline Yoga with utmost care and attention. Our method involves first practicing poses on the ground, allowing you to become comfortable and confident with each movement before transitioning to the slackline. This step-by-step progression ensures a safe and supportive environment, making the practice accessible to everyone, regardless of their initial apprehensions.

Slackline Yoga is not just about physical balance; it's an exploration of inner confidence and the application of yogic techniques to achieve a state of focused calm. You'll learn how to harness your breath, focus your mind, and engage your body in unison, applying these skills to find the ultimate balance on the slackline.

No prior experience in slacklining or yoga is necessary. Our promise is to guide you through this practice at a pace that feels comfortable for you, celebrating each small victory along the way. Join us in this nurturing Slackline Yoga class and discover how you can transform apprehension into achievement, fear into focus, and uncertainty into balance.

Presenters
avatar for YogaSlackers

YogaSlackers

Co-Founder and Master Teachers, YogaSlackers
Since their inception in 2005, the YogaSlackers have become synonymous with innovation in the yoga community. They skillfully merge the introspective practice of yoga with the dynamic elements of acrobatics and slacklining, offering a unique approach that challenges and nurtures both... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Slackline Park 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

4:00pm EDT

Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior classes are designed for busy people who only have an hour to practice. The class is fast paced and invigorating and is certainly a “get-in-shape” class. The structure is a fixed set sequence instructed in a vinyasa style. It is a fully balanced class which includes asana warm-up, chanting, setting of intention, surya namaskar, standing poses, backbends, forward bends, twists, inversions, meditation and relaxation. The teacher focuses on keeping the pace moving and does not stop to give spiritual discourses. Since the asana sequence is always the same, a student will pick it up quite quickly after only a couple of classes.

Presenters
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Jules Febre

JIVAMUKTI YOGA
Teaching for two decades Jules Febre is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of yoga with students of all levels. With a passion for understanding yoga in a modern context and how it relates to an engaged and meaningful life, Jules strives to create an inclusive and welcoming... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Greylock Hall 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

4:00pm EDT

Ecstatic Flow to Release Emotional Blockages
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
This class is designed to provide an invigorating experience of embodiment through rhythmic movements and uplifting tunes. It allows individuals to express themselves freely, releasing stress, tension and pent-up emotions. A combination of healing modalities are used to clear energy blockages and regulate the nervous system, including tapping, shaking, dynamic stretching, breathwork and primal sounding. The mixture of rhythmic movement guided by Dima Bosko and uplifting music played by Patino Vazquez can induce a state of euphoria, promoting physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. It is a unique, artful and powerful form of therapy that connects people to their bodies, emotions and the present moment, facilitating self discovery and joyful inner healing.
Additional details.
● We begin with a mini somatic movement ‘workshop’ which introduces you to the tools
used throughout the class.
● The journey progresses into a unique experience for each individual while remaining
attuned to the group field.
● The class culminates in soothing vibrational sounds infused with heart opening mantra
and a gathering circle facilitated by a cacao offering.
Presenters
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Dima Bosko

One Voice Yoga & Wellness
Dima is the the creator of One Voice Yoga and her interest lies in the practical application of spiritual illumination, embodiment practices and functional movement. As a student of consciousness for many years, she has thousands of hours of trainings in the field of yoga, meditation... Read More →
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Patiño Vazquez

I am the President and co-founder of Fireseed Arts Studios in Framingham, Massachusetts which began as a social enterprise and incubator for creative, sustainable ideas and business. Using music and visual arts as environmental outreach with programs to contemplate the challenges... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Jiminy's Big Tent 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

4:00pm EDT

Embrace, Love and Accept yourself: Soul- Centered Connection
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Transform self-doubt into unshakable self-trust in this profound journey of acceptance and embodiment. International teacher and feminine empowerment guide Hemalayaa offers a revolutionary approach to healing and self-discovery through her signature EMBODY Method, weaving together ancient wisdom traditions with modern neuroscience-based practices.
In this transformative workshop, you'll:
  • Access your body's innate wisdom through conscious movement and breathwork
  • Learn practical tools to transmute challenging experiences into sources of strength
  • Develop a deeper connection to your soul's purpose through guided practices
  • Master evidence-based techniques for nervous system regulation and emotional resilience
  • Activate your authentic power through ancient practices
  • Create sustainable daily rituals that anchor you in self-trust


Drawing from over two decades of experience empowering thousands globally, Hemalayaa guides you through a carefully crafted journey that bridges traditional yogic philosophy with cutting-edge understanding of trauma healing and nervous system optimization. Through movement, meditation, and powerful group exercises, you'll discover how to not just embrace who you are, but to embody your highest potential with unwavering confidence.
This workshop is perfect for visionaries, healers, and change-makers ready to move beyond self-limiting patterns and step fully into their purpose. Come prepared to transform, connect, and activate your soul's deepest knowing.
Presenters
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Hemalayaa

Hemalayaa empowers with her unique blend of traditional and modern mentorship and coaching. She provides tools to break down barriers that hold us back from experiencing a powerful spiritual connection. Hemalayaa is passionate about leading women to your own truth as well as inspiring... Read More →
Artists
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DTO

Dave Kemp aka DTO composes, performs, and teaches piano and electronic music for yoga, weddings, and inspirational events to heal and awaken.DTO is from a small town in Iowa and has had an eclectic musical journey since birth. DTO’s mother is a vocal and piano instructor at a community... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

4:00pm EDT

Handstands, Harmoniums and the Bhagavad Gita
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Raghunath, master storyteller, and handstand junkie will lead us in call and response chanting, teach stories of Vedic lore with real world life lessons, and dip into the powerful and transformative teachings of Indias classic. This class is appreciated by advanced teachers and newbies alike. Raghu makes learning is fun!  He’s a senior teacher leading trainings internationally. Explore your potential of  both the physical and the metaphysical.
Presenters
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Raghunath

Raghunath – born Ray Cappo – was a Lower East Side hardcore/punk singer-songwriter icon, touring the globe in his teens. In a decadent music scene infested with hard drugs, negativity and intoxication he was an anomaly, propounding clean living, a positive attitude and a vegetarian... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

4:00pm EDT

X's and O's
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
This workshop is a smartly sequenced slow flow of postures, and prop assisted self massage. This sequencing makes sense to the body in a way that allows for remarkable change in a short period of time. 

The first portion of the class is about cross patterns in the body. These are the stretches that really open us physically and create postural shift in both the chest and spine.

During the second half of the class the focus is on using that opening to deepen heart opening poses and discovering places of balance, space and restoration. 

Rather than highlighting any one group of muscles this workshop touches lightly on all areas of the body to leave the practitioner feeling wildly open, profoundly grounded, and deliciously complete.
Presenters
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David Vendetti

With over 30 years of experience in meditation and yoga, David is the founder of Yoga Liberation Front and a passionate advocate for personal growth development and community organization. As a gay, poly, and dedicated supporter of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, he champions non-violent... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Potter Brothers 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

6:00pm EDT

Aerial Reiki Restore ($)
Friday June 13, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Aerial Reiki Restore is a unique and transformative healing practice that combines the restorative power of aerial yoga with the calming energy of Reiki. In this session, participants are guided through a deeply relaxing, therapeutic experience that helps release tension, restore balance, and rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit.
The class consists of gentle, restorative postures designed to support and cradle the body with the use of the hammock.

These postures encourage deep stretching, alignment, and relaxation, providing an effortless way to release muscle tightness and promote physical ease.

Throughout the session, Reiki energy is channeled by the instructor to clear blockages, reduce stress, and restore energy flow. The combination of the aerial experience and the healing properties of Reiki helps participants access deep levels of relaxation and emotional release, supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Suitable for all levels, no prior aerial experience required—just a willingness to try something new!
Presenters
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Jessica Lubin

Owner, Master Aerial Instructor, Good Karma Studios
From an early age, Jessica was captivated by the world from an inverted perspective. This unique view of the world, combined with her passion for yoga’s healing potential, led her to open Good Karma Studio in Albany, NY, in 2011. Since then, the studio has become a hub for Aerial... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Doc Maynards Pavilion 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

7:00pm EDT

The BIG Rest: A Metta Inspired Restorative Practice
Friday June 13, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” —Rumi


An opportunity to land, arrive and relax...
Relaxing our tension can help us expand our capacity to feel our compassion and our connectedness to ourselves and others. We are practicing relaxing and opening when we feel the impulse to do the opposite. We are practicing on our mats, so we can be more open and compassionate in the daily moments of our lives.

Metta (Lovingkindness) is an ancient technique that helps us expand our capacity to connect with our heart’s core qualities. Traditionally, it combines visualization with affirmations or prayers coupled with the practice of self-awareness.

In this practice, we’ll weave metta affirmations and blessings throughout our slow flow warm-ups and as we settle deeply into our restoratives. With a special focus on our lungs and heart center, we’ll expand our capacity to stay present and listen with our hearts, so you can continue releasing tension, find deep relaxation, and respond (not react) with awareness and compassion.











Presenters
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Jillian Pransky

Jillian Pransky, author of Deep Listening, is an international presenter and a certified yoga therapist. Jillian is the creator of The Art of Conscious Rest: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training and teaches regularly at prominent wellness centers throughout the country including Kripalu... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA
  Yoga, Restorative Yoga

7:00pm EDT

Carry the Fire
Friday June 13, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Fire is one of the great elements of Ayurveda, it is also one of our most ancient and powerful allies as human beings. Not only a tool for survival, fire is also a profound teacher and doorway to deep states of awareness. In this workshop join Micah for a fascinating journey through time. Draw close to this magical force and learn not only how to birth fire through ancestral means, but how to sit with and benefit from the unique medicine that fire can be in our lives.
Presenters
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Micah Mortali

Director and Founder Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership, Kripalu
Micah Mortali, is a change agent, public speaker, and expert in mindfulness, rewilding, nature connection, and traditional archery. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature, published by Sounds True.In 2022... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Mountain Top 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

7:00pm EDT

Super Sonic Yoga w/ MC Yogi & DJ Taz Rashid
Friday June 13, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Join celebrated international yoga teacher and recording artist MC YOGI, alongside the musical mastery of DJ Taz Rashid, for an unforgettable blend of music and yoga. Super Sonic Yoga  is an energizing yoga concert that combines original live music with MC YOGI’s unique and uplifting style, blending fun, inspiration, and poetic guidance. With custom silent disco headphones, you'll experience the energy of a yoga festival and concert while enjoying a powerful practice on your mat. All levels are welcome to this joyful and transformative experience.

Presenters
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DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness
DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →
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MC Yogi

Artist, MC YOGI
MC YOGI is a recording artist, award-winning author, and yoga teacher. He's taught yoga and performed across the globe including headlining at Wanderlust festivals in over 30 US cities as well as Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, and Korea. His unique style of music and teaching is joy-filled... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Greylock Hall 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

8:00pm EDT

Sunset Aerial - Restorative with Yoga Nidra ($)
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Presenters
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Lora Markova

Co-founder and Creative Director, Earth & Aerial Yoga
Lora is the co-founder and Creative Director of Earth & Aerial Yoga in Hudson, MA. Coming from a traditional yoga background, she has been practicing around the world for more than 25 years and teaching in Massachusetts for well over a decade. In 2012, she studied under Yoga Arts... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Doc Maynards Pavilion 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA
  Aerial Yoga ($)
 
Berkshire Yoga Fesitval 2025
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