Jyoti has been practicing yoga for over 30 years, and she is a 500-hour certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, as well as a certified yoga dance instructor. She is also a performing songwriter and recording artist, a leader of devotional and ecstatic chant, and an ordained Interfaith Minister. Jyoti has led transformational workshops in spirituality and music at retreat centers and faith communities, and has been on faculty at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. She regularly leads Kirtan and ecstatic chanting from many traditions with her band, ONE LOVE.
Jyoti has led yoga workshops at Yoga Festivals around the U.S, including Bhaktifest in Joshua Tree, CA, and Ahimsa Fest in Windham, NY.
ONE LOVE offers inspiring musical improvisation that supports yoga and dance. With Nataraj (Doug Shire) on keyboard and harmonium, and electronic beats, and Joe Smellow on percussion and an array of flutes, harmonica, pan pipes, didgeridoo, and more, the musicians enter into a stunning creative exchange with the participants. Each class is a unique and powerful experience combining yoga, free movement exploration, and chanting, woven into a transformational moving meditation.
The pelvic floor has been defined narrowly for too long, ignored, manipulated and abused; it’s time to know this part of ourselves more completely. A gentle self-care practice to improve well-being of the pelvic floor and your emotional and energetic resilience. Your pelvic floor holds tremendous power, shakti prana, to move energy and to heal yourself. Come access this through fully clothed touch, gentle poses, experiential anatomy, circle sharing, breathing and yoga nidra. For anyone who identifies as female.
Art Form Yoga offers practices that clear the mind and body of stored emotions, thought patterns, and conditioning that hold us back from living our truth. Our truth is our gift to the world, the unique offering that we are born to share with others. The practices offered allow us to uncover our personal truth and provide us with the tools to manifest it in the physical world.
By combining traditional yogic practices with artistic mediums of expression, we will journey into a heightened connection between the physical and subtle bodies with asana (physical poses), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation. We will then apply creative exercises such as drawing, painting, journaling, etc. as a way to give form to the guidance and inspiration that arises. This provides us with an outlet to freely express the wisdom from within and apply it to our daily lives. We transform our practice into an act of devotional creation and expression in all that we do.
Our explorations into new territories of consciousness together shape the blueprint for the future.
Morgan Zelmer is the founder of Art Form Yoga, a creation birthed from the union of her two passions, art and yoga.
Through innovative sessions, workshops, and events, she teaches how to tap into the limitless creativity and abundance within by blending traditional yogic practices with various creative mediums of expression. Whether it be painting on a canvas set up at the end of your mat, acting out the scenes of your dreams, or exercising intuition through journaling, you will allow your innate beauty to surface and decorate the landscape of your life.
This class is tailored to provide flow performers with the tools they need to take care of their bodies, improve their range of motion and help ease pains caused from flow fever.
In this workshop, we will be covering asana poses to best stretch the body before and after flow sessions, joint releasing exercises and lastly some myofascial release techniques to help ease tense muscles.
Come and learn how to better care for yourself and keep your flow going.Class requirements:
Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to practice on. A limited number of community mats will be provided by the instructor.
Gina Giles is an artist and registered yoga teacher (RYT) based out of Philadelphia, Pa. In her spare time, she can be found knitting/crocheting or refining her skills at various forms of movement art.
She began practicing yoga during her years at Moore College of Art and Design as a way to release the stress of her studies. In 2017 with a desire to deepen her personal practice she started her 200hr teacher training at one of Philly’s oldest studios; Yoga on Main. In 2018 she completed her training and has since been grateful for all it has provided her.
Gina hopes to share the vast healing power of Yoga through asana, breath work (pranayama) and meditation with all who are open to receive it.
One of the biggest gifts we can give ourselves and the people in our lives is our presence. During this workshop we will be dropping into a wonderful state of being with ourselves and our partner that creates a feeling of connection and nourishment. Partner Yoga is simple and easy to do, using the body you have and any other person that is available. Bring a partner and a yoga mat if you have one, otherwise we’ll help you find one at the workshop.
Dancing from the time she could walk, Chandra has devoted her life to the study of movement arts. She was introduced to Yoga by her parents and began practicing as a teenager. Her teaching career began in 1996. She has traveled the world, studying various styles, from Astanga to Iyengar and everything in between.
Chandra brings an ease and grace to the practice of Yoga, encouraging students of all levels to feel comfortable in their personal practice while gently playing with the edge of possibility and growth. The physical practice is her vehicle for teaching mindfulness, and self-acceptance. For more about Chandra go to: www.steppingintobalance.com
Kellie-Jean was born and raised in New England. She graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 2012 with a Bachelors degree in Hospitality. She completed her yoga teacher training at Central Mass Yoga & Wellness. She is a mom to a 2 year old boy and enjoys snowboarding, hiking, dancing, and spending time with friends. She loves to practice yoga both on and off the mat and has a passion for bringing the community together.
We will flow on our mats as a community, focusing on opening our hips and releasing any judgment, tension, and stress. While getting in tune with our bodies and having our neighbors to lean on we will open our hearts to the world. You will leave this class feeling spacious, confident, and loved.
Cassandra guides heart-centered classes that create a sacred space to allow you to move freely, honoring the unique anatomy and innate wisdom of your body. Her mission is to empower you to gently press your boundaries, release stress and cultivate a deep sense of receptivity to live courageously and vulnerably.
Experience a blissful journey of empowerment through mindful movements, rhythmic breathing, aromatherapy and sound healing to balance and brighten your chakras! Explore your inner cosmos, activating the energy at the base of your spine, unlocking the creative potential in your pelvis and opening your heart to connect to your truth.
“Amanda is a world traveller, dancer, yogini, and intuitive whose passion for adventure has lead her to explore over 20 of the countries on this magical earth. Her belly dance journey began back in 2010 while living in Dubai. She has been enchanted and dedicated to this art form ever since! Her travels and deep love for self expression through movement creates an ‘experience’ that is both joyful and grounded, explorative and structured. Amanda truly believes in the human family, sisterhood, and crafting classes that all levels of practitioners can enjoy.”
Tribal style belly dance performance in service to healing the Auric field. I can dance to ambient music that is already present from a musician (notice of the song range is best so I can be prepared for improv), or I can bring my own music for a choreographed piece. Props can include silk fans, sword, isis wings, etc. <3
Infinite Belly Dance: A study of the figure 8 symbol
The symbol of infinity has been used across the globe, and across time. In this workshop we will explore movements rooted in this ancient symbol, consciously embodying this shape with each gesture. From the ouroboros to John Wallis (credited with introducing the symbol of infinity in the mathematical realm) we will dance for the beginning, the end, and that place in the middle that represents the always and the infinite. Prior belly dance experience a plus but not a requirement! Expect hips to be swaying, arms undulating, deep breathing, and a safe place for expression.
Chandra has devoted her life to the study of movement and mindfulness. She has been dancing since she could walk and has been practicing Yoga for most of her life. After 20 years of teaching in the Boston area, Chandra recently moved to the Pioneer Valley where she continues to dance, teach and raise her three beautiful boys.
Slow down and connect with yourself and another.
This deep yet gentle class will introduce you to some wonderfully effective ways to experience yoga with a partner. Sometimes playful, sometime challenging, and sometimes caring and relaxing, Partner yoga will deepen and expand your yoga practice.
No previous yoga experience necessary. Bring a partner, and a mat if you have one.
A fusion of hip hop yoga led by MC “Make Change” Undakova, a native New Yorker and renown conscious hip hop artist/composer and his partner Katie, a yoga instructor and performance artist. Based in the 5 Elements of Holistic Hip Hop, this special workshop is an adult “cypher” (sacred circle) utilizing sound and vibration to create layered soundscapes, simple vocal percussion and righteous rhymes to unlock authentic vocal expression. Drawing on mantra meditation, positive affirmation and the microcosmic orbit breath, participants learn to channel source energy and use their voice as a wand of manifestation. Optimal root chakra medicine for those returning home to indigenous ways. All ages welcome.
For over twenty years, David Jason Williams a.k.a. U.N.D.A.K.O.V.A
(Universe. Naturally. Delivers. All. Knowledge. Of. Vitality. Automatically.) has been awakening audiences with his special brand of insightful & knowledge infused hip hop. He spiritually guides his listeners and shares the benefits of healthy living while, quite fittingly, making you move & groove in the process. Whether spinning disco, funk and breaks, or Latin beats, his artistic sensitivity enables him to affect crowds in a powerful way. Wearing the hats of Emcee, Songwriter, and Producer also open doors for Undakova to shine his light as a lyrical wordsmith, blending mood altering melodies and uplifting messages. He believes true success involves reestablishing the positive foundation of hip hop culture. With a seasoned background in yoga, meditation and philanthropy, Undakova teaches by demonstration that selflove and all forms of artistic expression are the leading ways to empower communities. Through heartfelt displays of compassion, leadership, and creativity, loyal fans continue to grow with him.
Urban monk and teaching artist, his seasoned background in yoga and meditation has allowed him to develop a yoga hip hop curriculum for urban youth with the organizations non-profit BEAT NYC, GENERATION WIRELESS (Now Amplify) and the ABC Sanctuary just to name a few. UNDAKOVA believes selflove and artistic expression are the ultimate tools for empowering communities.
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