Berkshire Yoga Fesitval 2025: Full Schedule

10:00am EDT

Bhakti Flow and Flight

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute

Advance your physical & spiritual practice with Raghunath, infusing inventive inversions, brave balancing, sneaky sequencing & tricky transitions. All teachings are peppered with bhakti yoga philosophy while class begins and ends with call and response chanting to set the mood. Let your own dynamic signature practice take shape, as you push your edge and realize your potential, no matter what level you’re at. Raghunath will demystify advanced asanas and teach appropriate ways to add them to your practice. In true Raghu style this class is rooted in down to earth spirituality, and instructions for living a contemporary yogic lifestyle. Change your mind, strengthen your practice, and open your heart.

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 →

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

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2:00pm EDT

Maha Sadhana: Advanced Asana, Pranayama, Chanting & Sacred Story

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute

This is Raghu’s deep offering giving ample amount of time for philosophical understanding of bhakti. He uses the tools of sacred story and wisdom literature before he has the students entering a quality, invigorating pranayama and asana sequence that takes students to a next level of their practice. It’s recommended that regular practitioners in asana have ample time to come together for a maha sadhana or great practice to go deeper into our into the teachings of yoga and it’s application at least once a month. This keeps the consciousness and intention on track.this This fun and informative class is steeped with Vedic knowledge Raghu shares from his own experience of 30 plus years of practice serious study and application of the process.

Presenters

Raghunath

Thursday June 12, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Intensive

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10:00am EDT

My Very First Handstand

Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Fischer Room, Country Inn

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

Friday June 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Yoga

Level Intermediate
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8:00am EDT

Light As A Feather: Forearmstand (Feather Of A Peacock Pose - Pincha Mayurasana)

Saturday June 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT

Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute

Pincha Mayurasana is a poetic and invigorating arm balance pose that brings about a sense of lightness and spaciousness in the various parts of the body.

In this class, you’ll learn how to prepare for this iconic āsana and experience the elements that must come together in order to find a sense of uplifted-ness, stability and openness.

Presenters

Rima Rabbath

Founder, Souk NYC

Saturday June 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

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10:00am EDT

Arm Balances: Flying Hip Openers

Saturday June 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Crane East

Arm balances are some of the most fun, exciting, and challenging poses of the yoga practice. Most also require flexible hips—a place many of us have tightness. Don’t let that deter you from starting arm balance practice now. Finding hip flexibility is more than simply stretching and waiting to achieve the elasticity we desire. With Matt, we explore techniques to find our fullest range of motion through optimal skeletal alignment and muscular engagement for deep, isometric hip strengtheners. We will also develop a true sense of our core and how its location, stability and strength relate to our arms and hips. Get ready to sweat, fly, and go deeper in your body in a way that is safe, healthy and absolutely powerful.

Presenters

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 →

Saturday June 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Crane East 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

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Level All levels
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8:00am EDT

Free Handstands For All

Sunday June 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Crane East

Unlock the secret to a free, confident handstand in the heart of your yoga space with the guidance of the YogaSlackers. Handstands, often viewed as the pinnacle pose in yoga, are a fundamental element in acrobatic practice. Yet, the transition to a free-standing handstand, away from the safety of the wall or a spotter, can be both challenging and daunting. This class is specially designed to help you overcome these hurdles, guiding you towards achieving a stable and straight handstand in the middle of the room.
Under the expert guidance of the YogaSlackers, and inspired by Raquel's transformative "12 Days of Handstands," this workshop focuses on specific exercises that foster alignment, balance, and confidence. These techniques are carefully crafted to gradually liberate your handstand practice, moving you away from reliance on walls or spotters, towards the freedom of a self-supported stand.
Prerequisites for this class include the ability to hold a free headstand and maintain a 30-second handstand against the wall. These prerequisites ensure that you have the foundational strength and balance necessary for advancing towards a free handstand.

Presenters

YogaSlackers

Co-Founder and Master Teachers, YogaSlackers

Sunday June 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Crane East 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Yoga

Level Intermediate
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10:00am EDT

Loosening the Knots: Freeing Space for Binding

Sunday June 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Fischer Room, Country Inn

Bindings are challenging. These poses give us an awareness of our physical body and its limitations and also shed light on the internal struggle of the higher yoga quest.
Physically, binding poses can bring ease and opening if the body is supple. And can feel locked away for those with tighter, stiffer bodies.
Similarly with the inner quest, for some, there is a suppleness and ease to move into the more subtle states. While for others the deeper layers of this embodiment can feel tied up tight.
Open up without forcing the way in. Learn to release without thrashing against the knots of this form. Balance effort and allowing. Find freedom while still being bound to the limitations of this body and loosen the knots that bind you.

Presenters

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 →

Sunday June 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Community Event

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12:00pm EDT

Avian Asana: Cultivating Bird Poses in Jivamukti Yoga

Sunday June 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute

A Jivamukti vinyasa warm-up primes us for a series of powerful asanas, carefully selected to evoke compassion for our avian counterparts. Throughout this session, we'll delve into Eagle, Peacock, Crow, Crane, and Pigeon poses, exploring how embodying the essence of winged creatures deepens our awareness. This dynamic Jivamukti Yoga class, suitable for practitioners of all levels, centers around the practice of bird poses, offering a vigorous exploration alongside a balanced blend of asana, meditation, chanting, and breath awareness.

Presenters

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 →

Sunday June 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Yoga

Style Jivamukti
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