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Friday, June 13
 

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
JJ's Lodge - Sponsored by Wipex 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA
  Yoga, Yoga & Lecture

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
avatar for Lora Markova

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

10:00am EDT

✴️ Mat Pilates FULL
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 - Sponsored by BlueQ 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

10:00am EDT

Freedom of The Heart FILLING
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 - Sponsored by WellnessLiving 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

10:00am EDT

Undoing The Primary Pattern: Age Happier
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 - Sponsored by Buddha Pants 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA
  Yoga

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.

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

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

✴️ 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
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 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Potter Brothers - Sponsored by Buddha Pants 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA
  Community Event

8:00pm EDT

Sunset Aerial - Restorative with Yoga Nidra ($)
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Let go of tension and surrender to a practice designed for deep rest and renewal. In this immersive experience, you’ll work with gravity, not against it, as you nestle into soothing restorative aerial yoga poses, each one held for several minutes to encourage a gentle unraveling of stress and a full-body sense of ease. Allow the silk to cradle you and offer you its soft support, while you melt into weightlessness, inviting deep comfort with every breath.
As movement fades into stillness, surrender to Yoga Nidra, a meditative journey that lulls you into a state of profound relaxation—one where the body rests, the mind unwinds, and the spirit reawakens. Emerge feeling refreshed, renewed, and ready to float into the rest of your evening with lightness and clarity
Presenters
avatar for Lora Markova

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
 
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