Saturday Schedule
8:00 am to 10:00 am
Spiraling Inward toward Heaven with Max Strom
In this class, we explore strengthening and healing the body,primarily with postures that internally rotate the hips. This is especially healing for the lower back and neck. Since every adjustment to the body also affects the mind, spiraling our energy inward also has a profound emotional effect, as it promotes self-inquiry and true core strength. Standing postures, twists, backbends, meditation. This workshop is appropriate for all levels.
Pranayama: Building the Bridge between Body and Soul with Rod Stryker
This class is open to all dedicated yoga practitioners. You’ll learn the secrets to refining and mastering your breath. Through theory and guided practice(s), you’ll experience the power of the sacred science of breath and discover how its perfection stills the mind and attracts the forces of happiness, success, and fearlessness. (Two years Asana practice recommended)
Exploring the Uddiyana Bandha with Ann Richardson
Using supine, seated and standing postures, as well as inversions, you’ll discover and strengthen your inner core.
Not recommended for beginning students. Continued Education Credits upon request.
Happy Yoga with Steve Ross
Join Steve Ross for his signature Happy Yoga class. A fluid flow class set to a soundtrack of the latest contemporary music. Come sweat, laugh and have an enjoyable, lightheated yoga experience.
Yang Tai Chi partner exercises; Learning to listen with Guy Forsyth
A deep Tai Chi or Yoga practice helps us learn to listen to our own bodies, this is a chance to learn to listen to others. Like contact improv and ball room dancing, high level Tai Chi requires that we extend our awareness outside of our selves and into the world. With a spirit of play we will explore the skills of listening and measuring in beginning push hands, as we deepen our practice. No experience is required, everyone will be invited to touch, bring your empathy.
Aerial yoga with Andrea Torres and Samadhi Hawaii
Aerial Yoga is a contemporary coalescence of aerial dance and yoga asana.Traditionally, aerial dance is an exquisite acrobatic dance style utilizing long silk ribbons attached securely from a ceiling, tree, bridge or any other tall structure. Dancers climb the silks using a number of methods, twisting and looping their bodies much like a spider in a web. Skilled aerialists then unwind and bedazzle as they flip, drop, spin and contort their bodies ever so gracefully as they descend the tissue. When utilized for aerial yoga, the silks act as a prop. Using the tissue for support, one can practice various physical yoga postures. The silk become a tool, helping to move deeper into the yoga pose, creating a more therapeutic effect. As a performance, artists climb inside the silk, much like a hammock or cocoon. From inside, they emerge, transforming themselves into living yoga postures. Pre Registration is required for this class and will be available beginning Friday Morning, October 22nd, at the registration booth.
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cultivate Core for Arm Balances with Annie Carpenter
We’ll begin with Prananyama to awaken both body and mind, and connect the subtle energies of the pranic body with the support of the Maha Bandhas (great locks). With the support of these powerful energies, asanas get light and playful.
One Giant Leap into Handstands + Splits with Twee Merrigan
Inspirational Prana Flow teacher trainer, Twee Merrigan guides us on a yogic adventure, crossing oceans of risk-taking and courage by infusing mystical story telling, paradigm-shifting and thought and heart-provoking visualisations with rajasic pranayama, chanting and monkey-inspired play. Swing on the vines of handstands and splits with this invigorating and ignited vinyasa flow celebrating the multitudes of mini victories of our own life’s journeys!
Sound & Spirit Workshop with Ty Burhoe
In this two-hour workshop, we will look into the meditative aspect of sound and rhythm. We’ll get a birds eye view of the elements which make up Nada Yoga. We will also learn several simple and fun building blocks of rhythm and tone which can be applied towards coming into rhythm with ourselves, our loved ones, and our environment. No experience needed / No instruments needed.
Anusara Yoga with Skeeter Tichnor
A Joy-filled practice of attuning to spirit inside and all around us. We will play with Anusara Universal Principals of Alignment and the Five Elements exploring and celebrating the magic of co-creating with Nature. All Levels Welcome.
Introduction to traditional West African Dance Part 2
with Starr Anastasio, Craig Kohland and Jesse Seymour
Star will lead students in the foundation of African dance as well as the history and stories behind them. In our three-day workshop we will focus on basic techniques and form and dance several traditional pieces to live drumming by percussionists Jesse Seymour and Craig Kohland (Shaman’s Dream).
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Yoga and Ayurveda: The Vital Essences with Rod Stryker
The three vital essences (prana, tejas, and ojas) provide guiding principles that allow us to approach Yoga as alchemy. These subtle forces are a basis to heal as well as transform body and mind. We overview these key yogic teachings of Ayurveda and the yoga practices that increase/balance each of the vital essences. Practice and some lecture.
The Joy of Togetherness with Rebecca Pflaum
As we grow to understand and see each other as equals, with loving patience andtolerance, we grow in our hearts, becoming true brothers and sisters united instrength, discovering we really are all One. Let this be the dawning of a new time, a new world, as our psyche grows and expands to encompass all living beings. Together let us expand through the magic of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, as we practice the Yoga of Awareness.
The Healing Power of Forgiveness with Max Strom
Forgiveness is perhaps the most powerful tool we have for healing ourselves. Forgiving another heals oneself, just as anger toward another poisons oneself. Anger and resentment destroy our lives. For the body to heal, often times what is most vital is to heal the broken heart or spirit. Failure to forgive affects our stress level, power to heal the body, discernment, and all our relationships. The first part of this seminar is a powerful lecture on forgiving others, the second part will address forgiving oneself, and the third part include gentle yoga movement, breathing exercises, and guided meditation with emphasis on emotional transformation. Appropriate for all levels.
Anusara Yoga with Jim Bernaert
A potpourri of asana to introduce you to the Anusara Yoga Universal Principles of Alignment and the life affirming Tantric Yoga philosophy. All levels welcome.
Ride the Rhythm with Kate Patterson
Join Kate for this energetic and powerful vinyasa class designed to carry you through the body and beyond. Flow to the beats of a live DJ while you sweat, dance, and breathe your way to freedom. Some experience suggested.
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music Festival
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