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Thursday, June 12
 

9:00am EDT

Beyond Illusion: A Somatic Approach to Transforming the “Near Enemies”
Thursday June 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
In this 3-hour intensive, we will explore the concept of "near enemies"—qualities or behaviors that appear virtuous on the surface but can subtly undermine our growth, relationships, and authenticity. Rooted in teachings from yoga philosophy, psychology, and recovery frameworks, this session will help participants uncover how these disguised habits can keep us disconnected from ourselves and others.

Through guided reflection, experiential exercises, and somatic practices, you’ll learn to distinguish near enemies from their true counterparts, such as how pity masquerades as compassion or indifference as equanimity. Together, we’ll cultivate awareness, resilience, and tools to realign with genuine values, fostering deeper connection and transformation.
Whether you’re on a path of personal growth, recovery, or spiritual development, this workshop offers insight and practices to support living with integrity and truth.
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 →
Thursday June 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Crane West - Sponsored by Om Botanicals 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA
 
Friday, June 13
 

8:00am EDT

Finding the Middle: Balance in the Midst of Chaos
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
In a world filled with inevitable chaos—be it the demands of daily life, personal challenges, or the turbulence of political and social unrest—finding balance can feel elusive at best, impossible at worst. This immersive 90-minute experience will explore navigating the dynamic tension between opposites: effort and ease, strength and surrender, the external and the internal.
We’ll begin by setting the context, examining how "the middle" offers a place of integration, stability, and presence even when life feels completely unpredictable. Together, we’ll reflect on how societal and personal upheaval shape our sense of balance, using guided discussion to unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface. From there, we’ll take it to the mat with a yoga practice designed to help find balance in the body, deepen mindfulness, and reconnect with the inner center that steadies us in times of external turmoil.
This session is open to everyone, no matter where you are in your practice or your life. Whether you’re looking for practical tools to handle the madness, a deeper dive into yoga philosophy, or just a moment to pause, breathe, and recalibrate—you’ll find it here. Let’s meet in the middle.
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 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Crane West - Sponsored by Om Botanicals 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

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
avatar for Hemalayaa

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
avatar for DTO

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

12:30pm EDT

Expanding Our Perspective: Reframing Addiction, Recovery, Healing, and Wholeness
Friday June 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
This engaging session explores addiction through a bold, multidimensional lens. Far from being just an individual struggle, addiction is deeply woven into cultural, social, and systemic patterns that are often ignored, dismissed, or misunderstood. True healing requires more than personal change—it’s about integration: within ourselves, our communities, and the broader systems and structures of society as a whole.
Rooted in yoga philosophy, lived experience, and an exploration of the politics of addiction, this session invites attendees to ask new questions, challenge old narratives, and reimagine recovery as a path to deeper connection and wholeness. Through practical insights and heartfelt reflection, this session offers a holistic approach to healing that supports both personal and collective transformation.
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 - Sponsored by BlueQ 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, 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 Your Journey
Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
"The Tree" Shrine (Outdoors)

4:00pm EDT

Yoga as a Tool for Navigating Life's Crises: Applying Yoga to Crisis FILLING
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 - Sponsored by BlueQ 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA
 
Saturday, June 14
 

8:00am EDT

Embodied Leadership: A Journey into Powerful Presence and Purpose
Saturday June 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Step into a sacred space of transformation where ancient wisdom illuminates the path to authentic leadership. Join celebrated teacher Hemalayaa for a soul-stirring journey that weaves together yoga philosophy, movement medicine, and powerful energetic practices to awaken the natural leader within you.
Through Hemalayaa's heart-centered EMBODY Leadership approach, you'll discover how to:
  • Access your body's innate wisdom as a compass for decision-making, tapping into the deep knowing that resides in every cell of your being
  • Transform self-doubt into embodied confidence and clarity through sacred movement and breath practices that unlock your natural power
  • Release outdated patterns that limit your leadership capacity, using gentle yet profound techniques drawn from yogic tradition
  • Develop unshakable presence through time-tested somatic practices that ground you in your truth
  • Integrate shadow aspects into wholeness, honoring all parts of yourself as essential to authentic leadership
  • Master the art of energy regulation, learning to stay centered and clear even in challenging situations
  • Cultivate sustainable practices that allow you to lead with impact while staying deeply connected to your essence

This transformative experience flows through:
- Sacred movement sequences that activate your power centers
- Ancient breathwork practices for enhanced presence
- Heart-opening meditations that expand your leadership capacity
- Energy alignment rituals for authentic expression
- Divine wisdom teachings for modern leadership
- Powerful group practices that amplify our collective field

Drawing from two decades of guiding transformational experiences, Hemalayaa creates a nurturing container where you can explore, expand, and embody your highest leadership potential. Her unique approach has inspired thousands globally to lead from a place of deep authenticity and spiritual connection.

This sacred gathering calls to:
  • Spiritual entrepreneurs ready to amplify their impact
  • Healers and teachers stepping into greater visibility
  • Visionaries seeking to lead from their truth
  • Anyone called to embody conscious leadership

Join us in this sacred container where movement, meditation, and ancient wisdom illuminate your path to becoming an inspiring, heart-centered leader.
Presenters
avatar for Hemalayaa

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 →
Saturday June 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Big Tent - Sponsored by Jiminy Peak 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

10:30am EDT

✴️ Rewire Your Reality
Saturday June 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Imagine unlocking the full potential of your life by mastering the intricate network of your nervous system. This is the profound reality Vanessa unfolds in this 60-minute session, as she elucidates the true essence of the mind-body-spirit connection. This connection, often shrouded in mystique, is in fact a tangible bridge to mastering life itself, intricately woven through the fibers of our nervous system.

In her talk, "Rewire Your Reality," Vanessa navigates a transformative three-step pathway: first, regulating the nervous system to fully leverage its power; second, releasing deep-seated traumas that subconsciously shape our actions and reactions; and third, repatterning our behaviors to pave the way for a vibrant and fulfilling future. This methodical approach transcends quick fixes, offering a blueprint for deep, enduring change that revitalizes how we think, feel, and interact with the world.

Vanessa combines timeless yogic wisdom with the latest advancements in neurological science to make these profound teachings both accessible and practical. Her personal narrative of recovery from traumatic brain injuries adds a compelling layer to her expertise. Not only did she overcome immense physical challenges, but her journey also unveiled remarkable healing beyond her brain injury—eradicating chronic pain, allergies, and uncovering emotional patterns that were invisibly influencing her life.

About Vanessa: With 18+ years of experience in somato-emotional integration, Vanessa is an acupuncturist, bodyworker, and yoga trainer. Her work is a testament to the power of integrating scientific knowledge with spiritual insight, dedicated to empowering individuals to catalyze their own healing and transformation. Vanessa’s approach is not just about managing symptoms but about achieving a radical inner and outer transformation that is both sustainable and life-enhancing.
Presenters
avatar for Vanessa Jude Cafiero

Vanessa Jude Cafiero

Co-Owner & Creative Director, Emerge Integrative Wellness
Vanessa Jude is the co-owner & creative director of Emerge, a NYS licensed acupuncturist, bio-enenergetic medicine practitioner, bodyworker, and yoga teacher trainer for over fifteen years. From Long Island martial arts dojos to ashrams in India, Vanessa has explored the world for... Read More →
Saturday June 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
The Stagecoach 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

2:00pm EDT

✴️ Self-Reflection through Journaling
Saturday June 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Continue your journey through self-reflection and a moment to pause. Let’s begin by taking a deeper dive into journal writing.  We will pursue self-reflection and self-awareness to deepen positively in our lives. 


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 Your Journey
Saturday June 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
"The Tree" Shrine (Outdoors)

2:00pm EDT

Relationship Mindset
Saturday June 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Producing, maintaining, growing and enjoying any kind of relationship is a skill, an art form. Just like any other skill or art there needs to be a blueprint that contains action steps, philosophy, and tools to master the craft. We will learn the 4 principles to perfecting any relationship. You will leave behind resentment and finger pointing and take with you a deep understanding of how to be harmonious with one and all. There’s only one person that can make any relationship work, YOU!

Presenters
avatar for Eric Paskel

Eric Paskel

Author and Founder of Emotional Empowerment Movement, Philosopher, and International Yogi, Emotional Empowerment Movement
Eric Paskel is the founder of The Emotional Empowerment Movement and has devoted more than 30 years of his life to understanding how human beings can rise above dysfunctional tendencies and control emotions instead of being controlled by them. As part of that mission, Eric has earned... Read More →
Saturday June 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn - Sponsored by BlueQ 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

2:00pm EDT

Mystics on the Mat
Saturday June 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Mystics on the Mat is a soulful experience where yoga meets the sacred. This class combines intentional asana practice with spiritual teachings, guided meditation, and ritual to deepen your connection to the mysteries within and beyond. Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern spirituality, you’ll explore themes of intuition, transformation, and universal connection. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class offers a sanctuary for personal reflection, spiritual growth, and mystical exploration.
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 →
Saturday June 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Big Tent - Sponsored by Jiminy Peak 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA
 
Sunday, June 15
 

8:00am EDT

Living from your Dharma: Awakening Your Soul's True Calling
Sunday June 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
You’re invited into a transformative journey where ancient yogic wisdom meets modern embodiment practices to illuminate and activate your life's sacred mission. In this powerful workshop, visionary teacher Hemalayaa guides you through practices designed to align you with the work you came here to do, helping you recognize, embrace, and manifest your unique contribution to the world.
Through a seamless blend of movement medicine, meditation, and Hemalayaa's signature EMBODY Method, you'll discover how to identify and remove the obstacles blocking you from your true calling. This immersive experience weaves together dynamic yoga flows, intuitive dance, and sacred breathwork practices to help you break through limitations and step fully into the work that makes your soul sing.
In this dharma-awakening journey, you'll:
  • Uncover the unique gifts that are specifically yours to share with the world
  • Release fears and limiting beliefs that keep you from pursuing your true calling
  • Activate your authentic voice and develop the courage to share your message
  • Create practical action steps to transition into your dharmic work
  • Transform professional uncertainty into clear, inspired direction
  • Develop an unshakable trust in your path while navigating life's transitions

This workshop weaves:
  • Movement and Meditation practices for purpose clarity and direction
  • Energy-raising exercises that amplify your professional impact
  • Transformative practices for overcoming fears of visibility
  • Heart-opening experiences that expand your capacity to serve
With decades of experience guiding thousands internationally, Hemalayaa creates a powerful container where you can safely explore your professional evolution and align with work that deeply fulfills you. Her magnetic presence and practical guidance create an atmosphere where you can clearly see and step into the work you're meant to do.

Perfect for:
- Professionals feeling called to more meaningful work
- Change-makers ready to expand their impact
- Spiritual entrepreneurs launching their soul-aligned business
- Anyone sensing it's time to realign their career with their purpose

Join us for this sacred exploration where movement, meditation, and ancient wisdom illuminate your path to doing the work you came here to do. Experience the power of aligning with your dharma and creating a life where your work becomes a natural expression of your soul's purpose.
Presenters
avatar for Hemalayaa

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 →
Sunday June 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
JJ's Lodge - Sponsored by Wipex 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

8:30am EDT

✴️ Unlocking Your Innate Potential: Talk on The Gene Keys
Sunday June 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Presenters
avatar for Dima Bosko

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 →
Sunday June 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
"The Tree" Shrine (Outdoors)

8:30am EDT

Don't Walk, C.R.A.W.L.
Sunday June 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Sometimes, the biggest leaps forward are made by taking things one step at a time. But what if those steps aren’t about walking? What if they’re about crawling—grounding yourself in the present moment, embracing each phase of your healing journey, and gradually rising to your full potential?

In this empowering 1 hour seminar, Amandi Brown introduces the transformative framework of C.R.A.W.L.—a powerful, holistic approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit through yoga and mindfulness. Designed to help you structure your week for holistic wellness, this seminar offers a roadmap for personal growth that can be applied daily, from Monday to Friday.

What to Expect:
In this condensed yet powerful seminar, you’ll learn how to structure your week to support your personal growth—balancing physical wellness, mental clarity, and emotional healing. Amandi will guide you through each component of the C.R.A.W.L. framework, offering you practical tools that you can integrate into your daily life. This is your chance to begin living your best life—one mindful step at a time.

Why "C.R.A.W.L."?
C.R.A.W.L. is a reminder that transformation doesn’t need to happen all at once. It’s about starting where you are, taking one intentional step at a time, and trusting that every moment of the journey has its purpose. Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this framework will empower you to heal, grow, and live with intention—each day, one breath, and one movement at a time.
Presenters
avatar for Amandi Brown

Amandi Brown

Co-Founder, CRAWL
Amandi Brown is a boundless spirit who’s made the ultimate commitment to living in harmony with his heart’s desires. With a profound passion for life and wellness, Amandi has embarked on a transformative journey that blends physical strength with mental resilience. Over the past... Read More →
Sunday June 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn - Sponsored by BlueQ 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

10:00am EDT

Revolution Within
Sunday June 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Awaken your inner power in this transformative class designed to ignite change from the inside out. Through dynamic yoga sequences, empowering reflection, and guided exploration of limiting beliefs, you’ll break free from the stories and patterns that hold you back. Revolution Within is about stepping into your strength, reclaiming your voice, and embracing the fullness of who you are. This class is both a physical and emotional journey that will leave you feeling empowered, energized, and ready to embody your truest self.
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 →
Sunday June 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
The Big Tent - Sponsored by Jiminy Peak 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

2:00pm EDT

✴️ Moving Forward through Journaling FILLING
Sunday June 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
As our experience together comes to a close, let’s revisit our intentions, reflect, and consolidate our learning.  What would you like to take from the festival? How can you bring something new to your everyday life?

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 Your Journey
Sunday June 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn - Sponsored by BlueQ 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

2:00pm EDT

Soul Flow: Awakening Your Spiritual Heart
Sunday June 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
All-Levels Welcome.

Experience the depth of your soul in this powerful complete yoga practice. With DJ Taz spinning soul grooving bi-neural beats and guided by Festival Founder Andrew Tanner, whose 22 years of practice include 5 years as a Taoist monk and 5 years studying Hatha-Vinyasa under Sri Dharma Mittra.

In this Practice You Will Experience:
  • Powerful breathwork to completely reset your nervous system
  • An All-level soulful vinyasa flow to music in the lineage of Dharma Yoga
  • A deep and soothing savasana
  • Ji-gam “Stop Thinking” taoist meditation
  • Simple call-and-response chanting to feel your heart.
  • Spiritual teachings connecting the Taoist and Vedic traditions.

This is a class to end your festival in harmony with your body and soul. 
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 →
avatar for DJ Taz Rashid

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 →
Sunday June 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Big Tent - Sponsored by Jiminy Peak 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA
 
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