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Thursday, June 12
 

2:00pm EDT

ROLL MODEL MASSAGE: Integrating the Science of Self-Myofascial Release for Every Body
Thursday June 12, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Fascia science produces new findings that are relevant to the yoga classroom and beyond. Unfortunately, fascia has also become a buzzword with exaggerated claims, promises and consumer confusion. In this session, learn the most recent evidence based research on SMFR. You'll explore your own fascial tissues with techniques and tools cultivated from best practices.
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 →
Thursday June 12, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA
 
Friday, June 13
 

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

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
avatar for Lauri Nemetz

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
avatar for Leslie Kaminoff

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

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
 
Saturday, June 14
 

10:00am EDT

Visual Rhetoric in Yoga and Anatomy
Saturday June 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Images are powerful. Visual rhetoric is how images communicate meaning in much the same way that language is utilized to convey messages. What we see in yoga (through magazines, books, and media) and anatomical images reflect the culture and convey messages whether we are fully aware of them or not. Learn how we can convey and enrich our practice through positive images that reflect our authentic selves.
Presenters
avatar for Lauri Nemetz

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 →
Saturday June 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Thunderbolt Room

10:00am EDT

Hipsterical Hips: Treat Your Seat
Saturday June 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
With our cultural obsession with our bottoms, you'd think that the buns would have a better sense of themselves. But with most hours of the day spent with a seat stuck to the tush, hips are begging for new movement options. Many bodies have a difficult time fully sensing the position and activation of the tissues that support the backside of the pelvis. This “darkside of the moon” will be explored through rolling and unforgettable activation exercises that are a true treat for your seat.
*Class taught by your bionic teacher Jill Miller who had a total hip replacement in her mid-40’s, and lives to tell the TAIL*
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 →
Saturday June 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

12:00pm EDT

Anatomy Panel: From the Anatomy Lab to the Yoga Mat
Saturday June 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Learn from experts Jill Miller, Leslie Kaminoff and Lauri Nemetz on how cadaver dissection transformed their yoga teaching.

After listening to the panelist share on their experiences, the audience will have time to ask questions of their own.
Presenters
avatar for Leslie Kaminoff

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 →
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 →
avatar for Lauri Nemetz

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 →
Saturday June 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA
 
Sunday, June 15
 

8:00am EDT

Get Off My Back
Sunday June 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Find lasting relief for your lower back in this yoga class dedicated to core engagement and healthy alignment. This session focuses on strengthening the deep core muscles, stabilizing the pelvis, and releasing tension in the lower back. 
Carefully crafted by seasoned yoga therapist, health counselor, and yoga anatomy teacher Kari Harendorf from her decades of work with individual clients, this workshop Illuminates and addresses the root causes of LBP; she offers sustainable solutions through the healing power of yoga, yoga therapy, and breathwork. 
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi, a yoga teacher looking to help your students, or an enthusiastic festival goer who perhaps did too many sun salutations this weekend 😣 this class offers essential tools for a pain-free, resilient lower back. It's suitable for all levels!
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 →
Sunday June 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA
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