Berkshire Yoga Fesitval 2025: Full Schedule

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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

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

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12:00pm EDT

✴️ A Murder of Crows

Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute

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

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

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2:00pm EDT

Moon Phases: Moon Rise, Half Moon and Revolved Half Moon

Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Greylock Hall

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

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

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4:00pm EDT

Handstands, Harmoniums and the Bhagavad Gita

Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute

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

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

Yoga

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Berkshire Yoga Fesitval 2025

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