Berkshire Yoga Fesitval 2025

Social Dreaming is an opportunity to share and work with dreams within a social space. It rests on the premise that dreams can speak with dreams: breeding, growing, and developing new thoughts and new thinking, beyond a subjective focus of individual dream work. Through the creation of a community of dreamers we will explore the patterns that emerge between one narrative and another.

The aim of these sessions is to create a social dreaming matrix by working as a community to transform our thoughts about our dreams by freely associating to the dreams shared in the matrix. This process helps to uncover unconscious links and make connections that will lead us to discover new ways to experience a sense of joining.

The matrix is a bringing together of individuals into a unique space to consider and discover the hidden, elusive/infinite meaning in our dreams. The matrix is a place to reflect, while awake, on the unlimited, unconscious processes we experience in waking life that show up in our dreams while asleep. The community of dreamers will be encouraged not to interpret the dreams shared. Instead, they will be invited to offer associations or draw parallels to the dreams from film, literature or any other spiritual, cultural, or social contexts to amplify the narrative between us.

Presenters

Steven Ackerman

Steven J. Ackerman, PhD, MBA, ABPP is a licensed psychologist and board-certified psychoanalyst with close to 30 years of clinical experience.

Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Sensory Sanctuary

Community Event

8:30am EDT

✴️ Pranayama for Vividness in Understanding

Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Pranayama is often referred to as the science and art of breath. But to what end? How can breath bring us closer to understanding and depth of consciousness?
In this session we will explore the breath as a tool to draw us closer to an understanding of prana/life within the body, build/store prana, and deepen the vividness of our conscious attention.
Join Paul Menard, for an exploration of breath, body, and mind as we connect the art of pranayama with the scaffolding of posture, withdrawal of the senses, and a deeper vividness in meditation.

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 →

Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Community Event, Pranayama

Curated Schedules Studio Partners

9:00am EDT

✴️ Steam My What?! Demystifying Vaginal Steaming

Friday June 13, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Learn about the global, traditional practice of vaginal steaming, a gentle and non-invasive healing practice that brings together the magic of herbs and warm steam for womb wellness and connection. Explore the historical and present day cultural implications, the benefits, contraindications, and highlight a selection of herbs utilized for a variety of pelvic steaming applications. Steaming is non-invasive, gentle, and an effective way to support your body and connect to the natural cycles within and around you.
Julia Demillones Moore is founder of Moonbeam Steams and a Peristeam Hydrotherapist, herbalist, and women's health practitioner, teaching women & people how to steam safely at home for their reproductive/menstrual health and overall well-being. To support you with this special practice she offers supplies, herbs, consultation, and in-person steaming experiences.

Presenters

Julia Demillones

Friday June 13, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
The Stagecoach 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Community Event, Lecture/Talk

10:00am EDT

✴️ Mat Pilates

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

Camino Yoga Retreats Trailhead (Vendor Village)

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

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 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Community Event, Fitness & Pilates

Level All levels
Curated Schedules Studio Partners

10:30am EDT

✴️ Energy Work, Plant and Mushroom Medicine

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

We will start the class as an introduction to ceremony and energy work. We will call the directions and do a short grounding meditation.

At that point we will start to talk about the fundamentals of energy work and Reiki on oneself. We will create some self-practice Reiki exercises and focus on the Root, Heart, and Third Eye as three Chakras.

We’ll open up a discussion about perceptions and thoughts about using herbs and mushrooms to enhance work in these energy centers. We will introduce the three plants/mushrooms at this time, and spend a few minutes discussing the properties of each plant.

We will then offer a sacred ceremony and samples of three different plant extracts for the three different Chakras. We will spend time sensing and feeling the shifts in the energy body around each of these chakras when we sample the plants.

Presenters

Josie Bray & Corrigan Luckey

Oak and Thistle Healing

Josie Bray and Corrigan Luckey are the cofounders of Oak and Thistle Healing, a wellness company combining the power of herbs and mushrooms with embodiment and spiritual practices. The two have nearly four decades of experience in the health and wellness industry in various modalities... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Camino Yoga Retreats Trailhead (Vendor Village) 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Community Event

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

Curated Schedules Advance Your Practice, Studio Partners

12:00pm EDT

✴️ Live Music Slow Flow

Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Enjoy this workshop accompanied by singer/songwriter Monica Ott as she draws you into an unforgettable experience of enchanting music, mantras and movement. Stephanie Kopyar will guide you through an uplifting, heart-opening, slow flow through gentle, yet invigorating movements, conscious breathing, and mindfulness. Get ready to be transformed, connected, and inspired. All Levels of practice are welcome!

Presenters

Stephanie Kopyar

Owner, BambooMoves Cincinnati

In 2007, I moved to NYC and immersed myself in a Korean style of yoga that focuses on activating the body and mind’s potential through energy work, psychosomatic therapy, and breathwork. This transformative practice reshaped my life, opening the door to a deeper understanding of... Read More →

Monica Ott

E-RYT 500 hr., BambooMoves Yoga Baltimore

Monica is the owner of BambooMoves Yoga Baltimore and a 500 hour E-RYT. Monica began her yoga journey in 2008 working as the studio manager of BambooMoves in Englewood, NJ. Her teachers, Scott Kleinfeld and Stephanie Kopyar (owner of BambooMoves Cincinnati) encouraged her to take... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Curated Schedules Studio Partners

12:30pm EDT

✴️ Cacao & Tarot Circle

Friday June 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Coming together in community to celebrate the act of ritual. Sitting with the plant medicine cacao, through meditation, card spread readings, journaling and voluntary sharing we call in energy to support us in letting go to better align with our most authentic selves.

Presenters

Katelyn Ryan

Balance Cohassett

Friday June 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Sensory Sanctuary

Curated Schedules Studio Partners, Chill Out

2:00pm EDT

Intention Setting through Journaling

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

The Tree Shrine (Outdoors)

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

Ilana Ackerman

Balancing the Journey

Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The Tree Shrine (Outdoors)

Camino Yoga Retreats Trailhead (Vendor Village)

Curated Schedules Personal Growth & Transformation

2:00pm EDT

✴️ Edible and Medicinal PlantWalk

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

This Edible and Medicinal PlantWalk is your chance to take a deep dive into into the wild plant world at the base of Jiminy Peak!
Join Maggie the Herbalist & founder behind Maggie’s Healing Path as she leads you on a walk along the wild edges of the lodge’s property.

Maggie is an Herbalist with 20+ years experience working with the healing power of plants. She is an Herbal Educator teaching classes and workshops in her home state of Rhode Island, and Southern MA, her classes range from in depth Herbal Medicine Making series to fun & informative walks in Nature she calls her ‘Edible & Medicinal PlantWalks’ This is
what she will be sharing with our Berkshire Yoga Community this week!

During the walk we will explore the wild edges of Mt Jiminy base, Maggie will give you clues on how to identify plants, and
will discuss their habitats and the companion plants they surround themselves with.

You’ll learn the uses and applications of the medicinal plants and leave with the knowledge of plants that make great teas, tinctures or even oil infusions. Plus, for the brave, you can join Maggie in snacking on some wild edible plants she’ll ID on your walk ...

and you’ll hear about Maggie’s favorite recipes using all the plants you’ll encounter.

and...
she is an Herbal product maker, and will have her full Herbal Apothecary in the vendor village- visit her booth & find product with ingredients you will recognize if you attend her PlantWalk!

She is also a Yogini, with daily practices of Vinyasa, pranayam, meditation and japa mala or mantra practice. She also holds a 200hr RYT training and several trips to India on Spiritual and Esoteric retreats...

Presenters

Maggie Hatzpanian

RN, Herbal Educator, Yoga Instructor, Maggie's Healing Path

Maggie is an Herbalist with 20+ years experience working with the healing power of plants. She is an Herbal Educator teaching classes and workshops in her home state of Rhode Island, and Southern MA, her classes range from in depth Herbal Medicine Making series to fun & informative... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Camino Yoga Retreats Trailhead (Vendor Village) 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Community Event, Outdoor Experience

2:30pm EDT

✴️ Yoga of Relationships

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

Manoj will bring in yogic statues/archetypes and guide you through experiential yogic practices involving the heart and emotions and not some random spiritual platitudes generated by AI/ChatGpt. There will be specific takeaways for your daily sadhana and on skillfully dealing with relationship types such as romance, friendship, workplace, teachers and even break-ups!

Beginning with the relationship with the higher Self, we will explore the relationships of Shiva/Shakti, Sita/Ram, Arjuna/Krishna, Hanuman/Ram-Sita, and Krishna/Radha with sacred stories, philosophy, breath-work, and mantras.

All done using sacred statues (murtis) of these deity archetypes.

With a whole lotta laughter and bowing.

Presenters

Dr Manoj Chalam

Unique Arts

Manoj (people call him a spiritual standup comedian) uses a uniquely entertaining, interactive story telling style using Hindu/Buddhist deity statues (Murtis) in his workshops to illuminate Bhakti practices as well as deep non dual philosophy. He teaches at festivals, yoga events... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Stagecoach 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute

Curated Schedules Yoga Philosophy

6:00am EDT

✴️ Rad Yoga Sculpt

Saturday June 14, 2025 6:00am - 7:00am EDT

Thunderbolt Room

A full body workout combining elements of yoga, strength training & cardio. Class will include an all levels yoga flow mixed with bursts of cardio + strength training for your entire body. A rockin’ playlist and lots of laughter will make the time fly. All levels welcome, fun required!

Presenters

Abby Geurds

Lead Teacher + Director of Education, Radiance Yoga

I started yoga as a freshman in high school with my coach having us run to a local gym every week for an hour long yoga class. Not only did it help me focus on race day, it also brought me to my roots of dance. I earned my 200 hour certification through Radiance Yoga in Pittsfield... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 6:00am - 7:00am EDT
Thunderbolt Room

Community Event, Yoga

Curated Schedules Studio Partners

7:00am EDT

✴️ Walk Don't Crawl Morning HIIT

Saturday June 14, 2025 7:00am - 7:30am EDT

Presenters

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 →

Saturday June 14, 2025 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
Burbank Room - Sponsored by Himalayan Institute 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Community Event

8:00am EDT

✴️ Yoga for Men: Open and Expand From Strength

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

Let’s dive in together for an expanding physical practice that not only challenges our bodies but opens our minds with targeted breathing practices for optimum health and athletic performance. As men, we often don’t take personal inventory of our health, our relationships, and our personal best practices -- more frequently operating in a GSD (get sh*t done) mode. Today, we will use our practice as a linchpin to realign and set our center. We’ll be targeting shoulders, hips, hams, and strength in this joyous morning practice. The practice is open to all levels. If your body is tight, you are encouraged to bring yoga blocks.

Presenters

Stephan W. Kolbert

Co-Owner, Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness

Stephan is a native Upper West Sider, an educator, yoga teacher (E-RYT500) and integrative therapist who uses yoga, Reiki, aromatherapy, nutritional and contemplative counseling, and Thai Bodywork with his clients. He has spent decades working with diverse populations: from the homeless... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Curated Schedules Studio Partners

10:00am EDT

✴️ Movement & Mindfulness for Pelvic Health

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

Join Dr. Kerry for a lecture that makes pelvic health approachable.

In this session, you will learn intentional movement, mindfulness and breathwork techniques to support your pelvic health and prevent pelvic health issues. Designed for yoga teachers and practitioners alike this empowering session is perfect for anyone interested in better understanding the pelvis-- anatomy, function and movement.
Key topics include:

Understanding the basics of pelvic anatomy and function.
Exploring movement techniques to relax strengthen and build awareness pelvic muscles.
The powerful connection between mindfulness practices and pelvic health.
Harnessing the role of breath in promoting pelvic wellness.
Practical applications for yoga practitioners and teachers, including how to incorporate pelvic health principles into yoga classes and personal practice.

Presenters

Kerry McGinn

Yoga Lee

Kerry McGinn is a lover of all things movement, mindfulness and mother nature. By Trade, Kerry is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher, and former Personal Trainer. She owns Live Good, Feel Good: a Physical Therapy & Wellness Company operating virtually... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Curated Schedules Women's Health, Studio Partners

10:30am EDT

✴️ Cacao & Tarot Circle

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

Presenters

Katelyn Ryan

Balance Cohassett

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

Curated Schedules Studio Partners, Chill Out

12:00pm EDT

✴️ Essential Self-Hypnosis: Trance, Suggestion, and Imagery

Saturday June 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Self-hypnosis has innumerable applications for wellness and achievement. In this class you will practice methods of hypnotic induction and deepening, learn how to develop and use hypnotic suggestions, and explore the purposeful use of imagery to achieve your goals.

Presenters

John Mongiovi

John Mongiovi is a Board-Certified Hypnotist and Instructor of hypnotism. He helps people overcome unwanted habits, fears, and anxieties, and maximize performance in business, athletics, and the arts. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Oprah Daily, CNBC, Buzzfeed... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Sensory Sanctuary

Community Event

2:00pm EDT

✴️ Self-Reflection through Journaling

Saturday June 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

The Tree Shrine (Outdoors)

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

Ilana Ackerman

Balancing the Journey

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

Curated Schedules Personal Growth & Transformation

2:30pm EDT

✴️ Awaken Shakti- The Goddess Archetype Within You in Your Heroines Journey

Saturday June 14, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

This class is suitable for men and women. Manoj will bring statues of yogic Goddesses and relate them to your personal archetypes. The pinnacle of the Goddess archetype is the Wisdom Goddess with side archetypes of the Mother and the luminous Devi. Discover the archetypes of the slumbering Goddesses or Shakti within us as Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kali, Durga, Tara and Kwan Yin. Unleash this Shakti, within you as the creative power of the One. This Shakti archetype guides us through all aspects of life transitions such as adulthood, relationships, marriage, parenting, profession, mentoring and finally enlightenment. With Shakti's guidance, we are able to fully express the heroine’s journey to Self Actualization.

Manoj will help you find your personal deity Goddess archetype

(This workshop is 80% lecture, 10% meditation, 5% Mantras and 5% light spiritual stretches.)

Presenters

Dr Manoj Chalam

Unique Arts

Saturday June 14, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Stagecoach 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Curated Schedules Yoga Philosophy

4:00pm EDT

✴️ Power Yoga

Saturday June 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

A power yoga class combining strength, endurance, and mindful breathwork to foster resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth. Move beyond the physical practice to cultivate inner strength, clarity, and purpose both on and off the mat.

Presenters

Aimee Elsner

Owner, CT Power Yoga

Aimee Elsner, ERYT, Certified Baptiste Yoga Influencer, occupational therapist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Connecticut Power Yoga and Balanced Beeing Occupational Therapy. With a focus on integrating traditional and mindful therapies, including yoga, meditation, and nutrition... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Fischer Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Community Event, Yoga

Curated Schedules Studio Partners

4:00pm EDT

Mesmerism and Magnetism: An Introduction to Nonverbal Hypnosis

Saturday June 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

Before the field of hypnotism emphasized verbal suggestions, the original practice known as ‘magnetism’ was mostly nonverbal and focused on the movement of a universal astral fluid in and around the body. Participants in this session will learn and practice basic principles and methods from the tradition of nonverbal hypnotism and magnetism, including mesmerism, fascination, and presence.

Presenters

John Mongiovi

Saturday June 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Community Event

6:30am EDT

✴️ Morning Guided Meditation: Trip Out, Trip In

Sunday June 15, 2025 6:30am - 7:15am EDT

Potter Brothers

Bring something comfortable to sit or lie down upon and to keep you warm.

Join Ingrid on a channeled meditation journey where she guides you into experiencing your boundless, non-physical self and then welcomes you back into the warm embrace of your awe-inspiring physical body. We’ll start with 15 minutes of gentle movements to oil the joints and then will either sit or lie down for 30 minutes of meditation. You’ll feel refreshed and full of wonder!

Ingrid A. Marcroft
Co-Founder, Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness, NYC

Presenters

Ingrid A Marcroft

Co-Owner, Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness

Ingrid is a transplanted Upper West Sider by way of Massachusetts, Germany, New Jersey, Paris, upstate New York, and Guadeloupe. Prompted by her own health crisis in the early 90s, she dove headfirst into studying myriad natural healing methods (nutrition, bodywork, mental / emotional... Read More →

Sunday June 15, 2025 6:30am - 7:15am EDT
Potter Brothers 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Community Event, Meditation

Curated Schedules Studio Partners, Chill Out

8:00am EDT

✴️ Live Music Sutras - How We Move When We Are Moved

Sunday June 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT

The intersection of movement, mindfulness and live music invites you to boldly notice subtle details inside and outside of yourself. This 60 minute meditative vinyasa practice exists for you to awaken to new pathways for listening and find access to the vast edges of creativity that you are meant to share with the world. Megan Twining and musicians will lead you through this intuitive yoga class. The vibrational energy of music acts as the thread-of-the-moment weaving together the energy within each yogi present.

Presenters

Megan Twining

Founder / Director, Sonder Studios

Megan is the founder and director of Sonder Studios and Aster Yoga Teacher Training, located in Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. She has been involved in visual, culinary, and movement arts for more than 25 years. Megan serves her community through her work as a mindfulness... Read More →

Sunday June 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT

Curated Schedules Studio Partners, Yoga Philosophy

8:30am EDT

✴️ Form & Formless: Hindu/Buddhist Deity Archetypes & Enlightment

Sunday June 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Presenters

Dr Manoj Chalam

Unique Arts

Sunday June 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
The Stagecoach 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Curated Schedules Yoga Philosophy

8:30am EDT

✴️ Unlocking Your Innate Potential: Talk on The Gene Keys

Sunday June 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

The Tree Shrine (Outdoors)

Presenters

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)

Curated Schedules Personal Growth & Transformation

10:00am EDT

✴️ Mindful Flow: Yoga for Presence & Peace

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

Thunderbolt Room

Join Rachael for an all-levels yoga flow class designed to help you elevate your well being and bring a deeper connection to the present moment. Through a combination of mindful breathing, intentional movement, and gentle stretching, we’ll explore how to move with awareness, calm your mind, and release tension in your body. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class will leave you feeling grounded, centered, and more at peace. Come as you are, and discover the power of mindful flow to bring balance and serenity into your life.

Presenters

Rachael Plaine

Owner / Director, Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness

Rachael Plaine, Owner and Director of Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness has always had a passion for movement which led her to receive a B.A. in Dance from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, where she took her very first yoga class. In 2011 she received her yoga teacher certification... Read More →

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

Curated Schedules Studio Partners

10:00am EDT

Loosening the Knots: Freeing Space for Binding

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

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

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

Curated Schedules Advance Your Practice, Studio Partners

10:30am EDT

✴️ Cacao & Tarot Circle

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

Presenters

Katelyn Ryan

Balance Cohassett

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

Curated Schedules Studio Partners, Chill Out

12:00pm EDT

✴️ Hypnosis and the Western Esoteric Tradition

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

This presentation explores the nature of hypnosis by tracing its historical origins and development. From ancient times to the modern era, religious and philosophical societies of western tradition have fostered the concepts of a universal fluid and astral body. We will consider how these ideas gave rise to the healing practices of magnetism, mesmerism, and hypnotism. Along the way we discover some of the most intriguing phenomena and applications of these practices!

Presenters

John Mongiovi

Sunday June 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Community Event

12:00pm EDT

✴️ The Grounding Magic of Savasana Assists: Guiding Students to Rest and Recovery

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

Thunderbolt Room

This workshop is designed for yoga teachers and fitness professionals who work with individuals in group-class or one-on-one settings.
After a vigorous yoga or movement practice that productively stresses the body, it’s essential to allow time for rest and recovery. In yoga, this rest period is called savasana. Savasana involves lying down on your back, training the nervous system to settle and activate the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) response after physical exertion. This practice helps the body respond well to stress, enabling a healthy transition back to balance. Stress is a natural part of life, but the key to a resilient nervous system lies in quickly returning to a state of calm after short periods of stress.
As movement facilitators, we can use compassionate and strategic hands-on assists to teach our students how to ground themselves and soothe their nervous systems more effectively. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn and practice the foundational skills needed to guide students into deeper states of relaxation. Our focus will be on techniques that enhance the flow of breath, promote physical relaxation, and ground the entire system.
We will also cover essential topics such as obtaining student consent, cultivating a mindful approach, and using touch with kindness and compassion to support the health and wellness of your students. Each of us has the capacity to heal; this workshop will help you fine-tune your senses and harness the power of a healing touch.

Presenters

Tatyana Souza

owner, Coolidge Corner Yoga

As a PhD of Immunology and an E-RYT 500, Tatyana Souza weaves together seamlessly her health and body knowledge from eastern and western traditions. Inspired by the mental benefits of consistent yoga practice and by her family, Tatyana left her career in the pharmaceutical industry... Read More →

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

Curated Schedules For Teachers, Studio Partners

2:00pm EDT

✴️ Moving Forward through Journaling LIMITED

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

Ilana Ackerman

Balancing the Journey

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

Curated Schedules Personal Growth & Transformation

2:00pm EDT

✴️ Chair Yoga for All Ages…Really! LIMITED

Sunday June 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Crane West

Chairs will be provided. Bring your mat!

Join Stephan and Ingrid in their wildly popular Chair Yoga class for all ages that is fun, challenging, invigorating, and inspiring (and perspiring!). We start in the chair for simple joint-opening movements, and then get up and create yoga flows using the chair as a prop that will surprise you and make you wonder why you haven’t done this before. Chair Yoga is great for people who may have stiff muscles, may have an injury, may not enjoy getting down to and up from the floor frequently (or at all), or who really enjoy learning a new way of practicing (and teaching) yoga. Some poses are actually deeper using a chair! It is a wonderful way to personalize your practice for your shifting daily needs. And, blissfully, you’ll experience a healing Savasana with your legs up on the chair, with Ingrid singing to you. : )

Stephan W. Kolbert and Ingrid A. Marcroft
Co-Founders, Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness, NYC

Presenters

Stephan W. Kolbert

Co-Owner, Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness

Ingrid A Marcroft

Co-Owner, Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness

Sunday June 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Curated Schedules Longevity, Studio Partners

2:00pm EDT

✴️ Dynamic Harmony LIMITED

Sunday June 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Crane East

Imagine stepping into a space where yoga is more than just a series of poses—it's a vibrant journey of self-discovery. I’m Vince, and while I might not be the most flexible yogi out there, I flow with a passion that drives me forward, and I want to share that energy with you. Welcome to "Dynamic Harmony."

This class is more than just moving through asanas; it's about reconnecting with your body in a way that honors its strength, its limits, and its potential. We’ll dive deep into dynamic vinyasas designed not only to challenge your practice but to invigorate your spirit. Each transition is an opportunity, a step toward mastering your practice with greater fluidity and stabilization.

But here's the twist: it’s not just about perfecting each pose. It’s about listening—really listening—to your body, embracing each breath, each movement, and making them uniquely yours. We'll explore tips and techniques that bring a new level of ease and confidence to your flow, transforming your practice into a dance of strength and grace.

Picture a class where every transition is a delicate balance between effort and ease, and every pose becomes a celebration of your dedication. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique or just want to experience yoga from a fresh perspective, this session will open doors to transformation and growth.

Join me at the Berkshire Yoga Festival for an exciting adventure in movement and mindfulness. Together, we'll push past boundaries, discover new depths in our practice, and find true harmony between movement and stillness. I can't wait to guide you through this enriching experience.

80% asana, 20% lecture. Let's flow together.

Presenters

Vince Brown

Founder/Owner, Phoenix Rising

Sunday June 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Crane East 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Community Event, Yoga & Lecture

Curated Schedules Studio Partners

3:30pm EDT

✴️ Closing Kirtan with Andrew & Friends LIMITED

Sunday June 15, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT