Join us Sunday, September 16 for Yoga Fest State College 2018!
LOCATION: Millbrook Marsh Nature Center in State College, PA
8:30 AM |
Registration & Check-in |
9:00 – 9:45 AM |
Opening classGentle flow opening class (Kathleen Ammon)GROUNDING. CONNECTION. INTENTION. MOVEMENT. ENERGY. COMMUNITY. The opening class of Yoga Fest is all about waking up, warming up, and creating a connection to your intention for your experience. Looking to dive deeper into your breath? We will start with a group meditation. Wanting to experience more movement? A gentle flow for all ages and levels to stretch you out. Looking to deepen your connection to your already beautiful community or are you wanting to create your community? A few partner poses sprinkled throughout to help you meet your next yoga friend. This class is about creating a connection to share throughout the entire day! |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Mindful MarketAll day long, check out the vendors in the “Mindful Market” area. |
10:00 – 11:00 AM |
Workshop Session 1Choose one: Mindfulness in Rhythm (Matt Price) Mindfulness in Rhythm (Matt PriceAbout Matt PriceMatt Price is a professional musician, educator and drum circle facilitator in the State College area. He has over 10 years of teaching experience and nearly 25 years of drumming experience. Matt is a fun and energetic educator that strives to inspire growth and creativity in all of his students. Matt teaches locally at Robert M. Sides Family Music Center, CLC charter school and the SCASD CEEL program.)This workshop is designed to introduce people from all walks of life to the healing power of music. The goal is to empower & inspire individuals to express themselves authentically through this group music making process. The workshop will focus on Intention, Presence and Awareness through improvised group drumming, social interaction and breath work synchronized with rhythmic exercises, all in a fun and supportive environment. Not only will participants get hands on drumming experience but they will also begin to understand how group drumming effects our mind and body in real time through examples and explanations backed by neuroscience. No previous experience is necessary, beginners warmly welcomed, and drums will be provided for up to 25 participants. Hoop Dancing (Bethany Seib) Hoop Dancing (Bethany SeibAbout Bethany SeibBethany Seib is a self-taught hoop dancer with over eight years experience performing and teaching. Ten years ago she picked up a hoop at a festival and began traditional hula hooping for fun. Throughout the years she has taught herself new moves or “tricks” from watching others and began combining it with her love of dance. What started out as a fun hobby has grown into a form of art. Bethany enjoys exploring the possibilities of the hoop and believes the flow of the practice allows her to express herself with the benefit of physical and spiritual health. She believes that everyone can hoOp dance with the right hula hoop and attitude. As an instructor she strives to create a comfortable environment that encourages exploration of the mind and body.)Hooping is a complete workout for the mind and body. Stimulating self-confidence and sensual awareness while toning the body. Hoop Dance promotes play and childlike, spirited celebration. It is a fun and energetic cardiovascular workout. Improves flexibility and endurance. Strengthens and tones abdominal muscles. Stress Relieving. Enhances coordination and balance. Everyone learns at their own pace and students can use the time to explore the possibilities of the hoop and clear their minds. You’ll be reminded of your childhood- where physical play was FUN- not a “workout”. Even if you never hooped, I have found that virtually ALL of my students are able to hoop given the proper tools and training. Simply put: you will sweat; laugh; and challenge your limits with every “swish” of the hoop. My Hula Hoops are easy to use; beautifully designed; and built to take a beating. Buti Yoga (Jen Treece) Buti Yoga (Jen TreeceAbout Jen TreeceJen Treece is certified in Buti Yoga, Hot Buti, and has obtained her 200-hour RYT certification through Buti Yoga & Yoga Alliance. Jen started doing yoga in 2013 as a result of her struggles with anxiety. She found yoga to be a healthy outlet for her, and her love for the practice grew. Prior to finding yoga, working out was something she did not enjoy. Yoga was where Jen found a safe space-physically and mentally. Yoga increased her physical strength and allowed her to appreciate her body to the fullest. Yoga allows you to “begin wherever you are, and continue honoring your body at your own pace”. She started teaching in 2015, and has been certified in various practices since then. Her favorite thing about teaching is that she has the privilege of helping others find strength in their practice and in their personal accomplishments.)Buti Yoga isn’t just a workout – it’s a chance to create – let go – connect – and sweat with intention. A soulful blend of power yoga, cardio-intensive tribal dance, conditioning and deep abdominal toning this all-in-one workout tones and sculpts the entire body while facilitating inner transformation. The Spiral Structure Technique methodology of movement tones the core using a spiral instead of linear movement to address both the large outer muscles that move the body as well as the inner stabilizing muscles. Buti Yoga helps tap into your inner power to unleash unshakable confidence, uncover true desire and bond with others instead of compete. Buti is an Indian Marathi word that means “a cure that has been hidden or kept secret.” It was initially used in reference to Ayurvedic herbs considered jadi buti. In today’s society, we are taught that the next cleanse or diet fad will give them happiness; with Buti, we believe the TRUE cure to emotional and physical ailments comes from WITHIN. The practice of Buti Yoga helps strip away the layers that hide this cure and bring about total transformation. We call our students and instructors “Butisattvas.” Sattva means enlightened one. Therefore, a Butisattva is one that has successfully realized the power to heal is within. While the practice of Buti Yoga is mainly geared towards women, men are encouraged to unroll the mat, tapping into their shakti. In Buti, the beat drives the movement. Class is sure to make you sweat, put a smile on your face and free your mind. The music in a Buti Yoga class is LOUD and this class will be driven by the beat of the music. Join Jen in setting your intention, clearing away stuck energy, revitalizing the body and spiraling it away on your yoga mat. Ahimsa and how we experience life (Lynne Westmoreland) Ahimsa and how we experience life (Lynne WestmorelandAbout Lynne WestmorelandLynne was a professional pianist, accompanist, and teacher for 30 years, primarily in the Washington, D.C. metro area. She maintained a private studio, taught in after school programs and at George Mason University. She earned a second master's degree in humane education in 2011 and has spent her encore career educating and facilitating workshops and groups about the interconnectedness of animal/planetary/human rights issues and how media and culture spin issues that often result in us living in ways that are in conflict with our deepest values and ethics. Lynne now spends her semi-retirement facilitating workshops and groups on meditation and mindful communication, delivering sermons and leading forums in Unitarian Universalists churches, and facilitating groups on adult spiritual lifetime learning)In this interactive workshop/discussion on ahimsa we’ll explore how our unexamined beliefs might be limiting our understanding of how large and life supporting this practice has the potential to be. If we expand our understanding of ahimsa and combine it with metta meditation, tonglen, and using our yoga practice as one portal to unconditional love and pure consciousness, how might we change our trajectory both for ourselves and for the larger world? Energy Medicine Yoga (Sona Briggs) Energy Medicine Yoga (Sona BriggsAbout Sona BriggsSoña is a Conscious Entrepreneur, Yoga Instructor, Certified Holistic Practitioner, Reiki Master, music and dance enthusiast, and Artist. Her love for yoga comes from her own deep personal transformation. She now devotes her life to sharing the wisdom of self-healing with others, believing fully that we all have the deep rooted capacity to take charge of our destiny, heal ourselves and invoke lasting personal transformation in our lives. Sona's holistic lifestyle including business, energy medicine, yoga, design, music and love of the outdoors are all expressions of this devotion. She approaches life with compassion for all, creatively sharing the living wisdom of yoga to inspire and awaken students to the transformative power of self inquiry, humor, and metta.)Energy Medicine Yoga merges the ancient wisdom of yoga with the intelligence of our body’s subtle energy systems to amplify any practice to create more vitality , balance, and harmonizing mind, body and spirit. In this workshop you will gain tools to: – Amplify the healing power of yoga – Relieve stress and anxiety – Positively change your habit patterns – Boost your vitality and stamina Join Soña for this one hour workshop where you will learn how to increase the positive power of your yoga practice. AcroYoga: Using partnerships to explore stillness and motion (Meghan Kazanski) AcroYoga: Using partnerships to explore stillness and motion (Meghan KazanskiAbout Meghan KazanskiMeghan Kazanski is a trainer and graduate student in Biomechanics. With experience in martial arts, dance, acrobatics and AcroYoga, Meghan helps individuals establish fundamental movement capacities as part of a conscious, joyful, pain-free lifestyle. Meghan highly regards group and partnership-based practices as fulfilling a critical social component of movement. For this reason, Meghan uses partnership practices to develop elements of trust, enriching connection and non-verbal communication as part of a holistic regard for individual growth.
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Workshop Session 2Choose one: Self-Care Cupping (Jillian Seraphin) Self-Care Cupping (Jillian SeraphinAbout Jillian SeraphinI received my massage certification in 2012 at the renowned Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Massachusetts, one of the oldest massage institutions in the country. I apply the knowledge learned there to tailor my massages to each client’s specific needs. I combine deep tissue, swedish, reiki, sports massage, lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, cupping, and PNF techniques to best help my clients maintain a healthy lifestyle. I have implemented these techniques in various settings including spas, gyms, wellness centers, and sporting events. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, gardening, skiing, and playing ultimate frisbee.)Cupping therapy has been practiced all over the world for centuries. This introductory class will highlight traditional Chinese medicine theories and cupping therapy. In this class I will discuss basic Chinese medicine principles as well as other ancient medicines, cupping therapy, benefits and contraindications to cupping, types of cupping, and common conditions that may benefit from cupping therapy. In second half of class I will demonstrate cupping, and then teach self-cupping techniques. If you enjoy what you’ve learned and think you could benefit from regular cupping, my preferred cups will be available for purchase at the end of class. Transforming Energy With Kundalini Yoga (Jen Brown) Transforming Energy With Kundalini Yoga (Jen BrownAbout Jen BrownJen grew up in State College, studied journalism and German at Boston University, and worked in the music business for several years in the United States and Germany. Her daily yoga practice started in 2013 after she faced a series of back-to-back life challenges that propelled her to go deep into healing. Jen provides a committed, loving approach to long-term change, using Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation, Mantra Healing, Reiki, Intuitive Channeling, and Coaching while working with others. She’s a believer in having to open to one’s difficulties with awareness and kindness in order to get to the other side and experience wholehearted living. Jen currently lives in the river town of Hudson, New York and primarily teaches in NY and Pennsylvania. Her main teachers are Arya Ma, Tara Brach, and Gurmukh. Learn more at heartgrounding.com.)Transforming Energy with Kundalini Yoga: This workshop offers festival attendees a powerful healing experience through Kundalini Yoga, the yoga of awareness. We will be practicing a set that calls on the nervous system to withstand the challenges of our times, balancing our energy bodies. This is a set that helps us break through fear and develop greater spinal flexibility. Participants will learn the basics of Kundalini Yoga, along with some popular mantras that support us in everyday life. We will end with a restorative Savasana and a meditation that brings us into the heart. This workshop is for beginners and advanced students alike; modifications will be provided when needed. Get ready to magically move your energy and connect deeply with your soul! Nature Rhythms Dance (Rachel Thor) Nature Rhythms™ Dance (Rachel ThorAbout Rachel ThorAs a wilderness guide, somatic coach, and movement teacher, I have learned that our bodies do not lie. Every thought and belief that runs through our minds also affects our bodies, so we can heal the mind from the body up. I use authentic movement and somatic meditation to help us tap into that bodily wisdom. My classes are experiential, community-based, and full of free movement and exploration. As we learn to allow and trust own truth, in mind, body, and heart, we find inner clarity. And as we bring our truth to others who see us as we are, that is where powerful transformation happens. I have my 200-hour yoga teacher training certification with Erica Kaufman at Lila Yoga, and have studied somatic dance with Melissa Michaels and SomaSource for 4 years. Nature Rhythms is a beautiful combination of the tools I've learned from all my teachers.)Nature Rhythms™ Dance focuses typical ecstatic dance into a mindful movement practice that incorporates deep, embodied listening and breathing with intuitive and improvisational movement. No choreography or experience needed! This focused and free expression helps practitioners move whatever is stuck in their lives and bodies in order to return to deeper states of peace, surrender, joy, and love. Nature Rhythms™ classes are described by the elements of nature and based on nervous system resilience. We travel through grounding earth, powerful fire, releasing water, joyful air, and quieting space – all in the natural beauty of the outdoors! These are trauma-informed practices that can help us learn to mobilize, trust our intuition, and celebrate our bodies just the way they are. Movement Through Stillness (Amy Silverman) Movement Through Stillness (Amy SilvermanAbout Amy SilvermanAmy Silverman is an Usui Reiki Master and 500CYT in the Lila Yoga Tradition. For the past 6 months she has been living the yoga dream, teaching in multiple studios and learning as much as she can from her new yoga community in the Gulf Coast of Florida. Amy has been practicing Reiki and Meditation for over 5 years, and has taught yoga for 2 years. She is so excited to give back to the community of State College who helped her become who she is today!)This will be an hour long class based on moving energy in the body and bringing movement into our lives through visualization and meditation. In addition Healing Usui Reiki energy will be given to participants to assist in the facilitation of the meditative state. 26&2 (Briana Gaumer) 26&2 (Briana GaumerAbout Briana GaumerI am a certified 250 hour 26&2 hot yoga instructor and trained with Evolation Yoga in Santa Barbara, CA. I am also a certified silver sneakers yoga instructor. I am a breast cancer survivor and yoga helped me find peace and acceptance in my life. I am always amazed at the power of yoga and how it can change us in so many ways from the inside out. Yoga is incredible and once you discover it, you want to share it with everyone you can!)26&2 series class, which heals the body from the inside while working on balance, strength, and self love. Crystal Bowl Sound Musings (Rosanna) Crystal Bowl Sound Musings (RosannaAbout RosannaRosanna is the creator of New Beginnings with Rosanna, LLC. She is an International Certified Life Transformed Coach, Breathwork Facilitator, Sound Healing, Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Master Teacher, Usui Reiki Master, Licensed and Board Certified Massage Therapist of 21 years, Angel Card Reader trained by Doreen Virtue and author of A Little Bit of Heaven. Rosanna is a High Priestess of sacred sound vibration and sharing ancient wisdom to awaken those that are ready to receive. She is master at lovingly guiding you to release, extinguish and erase old beliefs, trauma, energy blocks that are no longer in your best and highest good. She will assist you to tap into your gifts and your unlimited potential which will allow you to embrace the magic and miracles in your life. The sweetness of life is inside of you. You will discover the delectable, delightful, radiant, abundant, joyous, magical being that you are.)Are you ready to dive into the restorative & rejuvenating effects of this experience? Join me for a 50 minute class to learn more about the epic benefits of sound healing with the alchemy of the nourishing singing crystal bowls. This sound bath will melt away stress and anxiety, shift your consciousness and create a sense of deep peace and well-being. Allow the tones and frequencies to balance and harmonize your cellular DNA where you will be drenched in a magical submersion of sound and then a blissful night sleep. (Dress comfortably, bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, water). Root Awakening: Pelvic Floor Health for Women (Kerri Zelman) Root Awakening: Pelvic Floor Health for Women (Kerri ZelmanAbout Kerri ZelmanKerri is a massage therapist and TriYoga® teacher practicing out of Roaring Run Studio, her home studio in Shingletown. You can also find her teaching weekly yoga classes at TriYoga Boalsburg. Kerri is also a practitioner of Traditional Thai Massage and is continually deepening her study of Traditional Thai Medicine, including bodywork, medicinal herbs and Thai Spirit Medicine. As a woman and mother, Kerri has always had a special interest in women's wisdom traditions and specializes in applying her skills to yoga & bodywork for women’s health including pre- and post-natal massage & yoga and working towards certification as a Pelvic Floor Yoga® specialist.)Root Awakening: Pelvic Floor Health for Women The pelvic floor is a mysterious and often overlooked part of our anatomy yet plays a vital role in our physical health and overall sense of well-being. Physically it is the foundation of our abdominal architecture. Energetically it is the home of the root chakra. Emotionally it is the seat of our sense of Self. Through yoga, movement and meditation we will create a safe and light-hearted space to explore the physical, energetic and emotional anatomy of the pelvis and womb center. Drawing on the wisdom of various teachers, including Leslie Howard (Pelvic Floor Yoga®), Tami Lynn Kent (Holistic Pelvic Care®) and Kali Ray (TriYoga®) Kerri will guide us into the depths of awakening awareness and connection to the power in our pelvis! *This workshop is for women only* |
1:00 – 2:00 PM |
Workshop Session 3:Choose one: Primal Rhythm Flow (Jenn Dashem w/ Matt Price) Primal Rhythm Flow (Jenn DashemAbout Jenn DashemJenn Henry-Dashem, RYT500. Jenn completed her teacher training at the Lotus Seed School of Yoga in Portland, Oregon. She co-owned and operated Karma Farm Yoga and Movement Studio in Washington State and taught yoga and yogic philosophy at Whitman College. She now practices locally at Yoga in State College. Jenn is a certified massage therapist and Reiki Master. She performs in the State College-based duo, Anchor&Arrow. Movement, breath and sound create the holy trinity in Jenn's life. She is forever a loyal student and lover of the yogic journey and its teachings. w/ Matt Price)Primal Rhythm Mixed Levels Flow Accompanied by Matt Price. This class will focus on the union of soul, sound, and fluid movement, reconnecting the body to the primal roots of heartbeat and breath. Meditation in Motion (Sue Lembeck-Edens) Meditation in Motion (Sue Lembeck-EdensAbout Sue Lembeck-EdensSue has spent her entire career studying and working to promote health and wellness through movement, with a focus on the mind/body connection. She is a graduate of Penn State University and Goucher College. For over 3 decades, Sue has been serving individuals with her gifts of facilitating integrative and innovative well-being classes including classes in Chair Dancing, Pilates Fundamentals, embodied anatomy, and Mindfulness in Motion. Sue has a private body work practice and is the co-creator/facilitator of the REfresh Wellness Program at Juniper Village in State College, PA. She contributes as well to CALM2, a mindfulness research project of the College of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State University.)Meditation in Motion uses chair and standing exercises based on Yoga, T’ai Chi, Qi Gong and Meditation done with a specific intent: to relax the body and quiet the mind. Exercise with Awareness • Experience slow, smooth body movements that open the joints • Increase muscle flexibility and strength • Enhance balance and stability • Cultivate an inward focus while moving • Exercise safely without putting undue stress on the body Meditation in Motion is a unique exercise experience that blends a variety of different exercise modalities within each class, including T’ai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, and Meditation. The 5 Element Theory of Wellness, an Eastern approach to health and well-being, becomes our framework for the class. Exercises are designed to stimulate and invigorate our own inner healing abilities while we gain physical ease of movement and a relaxed mind. Vedic Traditional Thai Yoga Bodywork/Massage: An Intro Teaser (Debmalya Nandy) Vedic Traditional Thai Yoga Bodywork/Massage: An Intro Teaser (Debmalya NandyAbout Debmalya NandyMy current Vedic Traditional Thai Yoga Bodywork/Massage Practitioner's Certification training at the Vedic Conservatory (VC) is with Yoga Christy Thorndill, a certified VC Teacher. I plan to continue my studies with Christy pursuing for becoming a Certified VC Teacher. Born and brought up mostly in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, I have been raised during my schooling and undergraduate college years at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama campuses for more than 11 years – age 10+ until 22+ years. Here in the US, I started practicing yogasana regularly since May 2016, completing the 300-hour Teacher Training in May 2017 at the Lila Yoga Institute (a Yoga Alliance RYS) under the mentorship of Erica Kaufman. Since August 2017, I have been teaching All Levels Yogasana classes along with Pranayama and Sun-Salutations at the Lila Yoga Studios, State College, PA. I am a certified Reiki Master/Teacher and Crystal Reiki Master/Teacher and practise Qigong.)A hands-on workshop to introduce some basics for Vedic Traditional Thai Yoga Bodywork/Massage in the Nuad Borarn style as patronized at the Vedic Conservatory (https://www.vedicconservatory.com/). * Introduction and pairing up [~5 mins]
* Demo + follow along [~ 25 mins] — individual A from each pair practicing and providing the massage to individual B This workshop is open to ALL. No prior skills in Thai Bodywork is necessary. Anyone authentically interested in experiencing a taste of this ancient healing art is cordially welcome. Clothes-on throughout the duration with massage-mats laid on the floor/ground/grass. Massage providers will mostly use their hands and legs as the primary tools. No use of external ingredients, such as oil, etc. Participants may come with partners as pairs. Although bringing a partner is NOT required to participate in the workshop, please come with an open mind to pair up with someone, and make a new friend who will connect with you — physically, energetically, therapeutically, and beyond. * Comfortable and stretchable clothing TriYoga: The Art and Science of Yogaflow (Theresa Shay) TriYoga: The Art and Science of Yogaflow (Theresa ShayAbout Theresa ShayTheresa is the Founding Director of TriYoga of Central Pennsylvania (a non-profit organization) and a senior TriYoga® teacher who serves on the teacher training staff for TriYoga International. Theresa has studied closely with TriYoga founder Yogini Kaliji for over 20 years and has taught yoga since 1996 in the US, India and Venezuela. Formally trained with a Master's degree in Education, her passion for TriYoga and loving presence invite others into an awareness that brings a fuller flow to life.)Discover the system of TriYoga, the dynamic and meditative trinity of asana, pranayama, and mudra. Explore the guiding principles of wavelike spinal movements, rhythmic pacing, economy of energy and relaxation-in-action. Enliven your practice with new awareness by increasing your capacity to breathe, focus and relax while flowing. Experience the practice that is taught in over forty countries around the planet and connect to the inherent flow of Prana within. Bring your mat, two blocks, a tie and a pillow/blanket if you have them. Some props will be available to borrow. DEEP Buti (Gabby Orcutt) DEEP Buti (Gabby OrcuttAbout Gabby OrcuttGabby found Buti Yoga when it was introduced to her from her college friend, Jennifer Treece. After practicing Buti Yoga for 2 years and dropping all postpartum pregnancy weight, she went to the closest certification in 2016. Since becoming certified, Gabby has added 200 hour RYT, Advanced Buti, Prenatal, Buti DEEP yoga and Kidding Around Yoga certifications to round out her skillset. It is Gabby’s life mission to lead women on the path to self love and acceptance. To learn to love the body parts she once hated, to drop the lies from body dysmorphia and step into her power to rise up and live in her truth, unapologetically, everyday. Gabby has shared her message at Yoga in the Wilds Festival, Yoga Fest State College, Boxcar Brew Works, Girl Scouts, Summer Souls*tice Retreat and Visions & Vinyasa. A landlocked mermaid, Gabby lives in DuBois, PA with her husband, two children and their two kitty companions. She currently teaches at SoL Wellness & Gathering Space in DuBois, PA and Organic Mechanics in St. Marys, PA.)DEEP is a low impact movement practice We focus on micro-movements with physical touch to connect the brain to innervated muscle and restructure the deep core. DEEP’s restorative movement sequence utilizes the Spiral Structure Technique to connect mind to muscle and catalyze vibration change on a cellular level. It is designed to prevent injury, restore function and unlock / move stored trauma in the fascia and assist in the recovery of diastasis recti. Classes include self-massage and pressure point activation to release muscles during deep restorative asanas with a meditation to finish the class. If you can sit, stand and kneel, this class is for you! Discover your Dosha, Inspire your life: An Ayurvedic workshop (Sylvie) Discover your Dosha, Inspire your life: An Ayurvedic workshop (SylvieAbout SylvieHi! My name is Sylvie, and I am a left handed, right brained, journeyer of this life. I have always been interested in health and movement in various forms. I’ve taught yoga to kids on backpacking trips as an outdoor educator, as well as a community class in State College, and I keep a practice in the summer months when I work on a commercial salmon fishing vessel in Alaska. I completed my 200 hour training in Ayurvedic yoga with Yoga Veda in Ajijic, Mexico. Here in PA I enjoy exploring the landscape through trail running, and studying to become a massage therapist.)In this workshop we will dive into the ancient healing system of India that is Ayurveda. You will learn the basic qualities of each dosha, discover your own intrinsic qualities, and those in the world around you. This awareness of your internal nature can provide framework for a better understanding of the food types that nourish you best, specific yoga postures to calm and invigorate particular aspects of your being, and the tendencies towards health issues you may have. I look forward to meeting all you State College yogis and yoginis, to moving and taking and sharing with you. Gentle Yoga and Loving Kindness Meditation (Sunna deForest) Gentle Yoga and Loving Kindness Meditation (Sunna deForestAbout Sunna deForestSunna deForest has practiced yoga for over twenty years. When she moved from Alaska to Pennsylvania in 2007, it was a natural step to enroll in a yoga teacher training. In 2009, Sunna received her 300-hour yoga teacher certification from Todd Norian, who is based out of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. She is registered through Yoga Alliance as RYT200. Sunna’s teaching style encourages people to come to the mat as they are to meet themselves as if for the first time, providing opportunities to deeply connect with one’s inner light while cultivating practical resiliency.)Stepping into life gracefully asks for a balance of steadfastness and surrender. How do we cultivate steadfastness in the pieces for which we have agency, and let go of the rest? In this class we will explore the emotions that entangle and inform life, as well as practice a meditation of loving kindness to afford the practitioner a clear heart and peaceful conscience. We will begin with gentle movement to prepare our bodies to sit comfortably in meditation. The meditation will lead us through a process of connecting to feelings of love and bounty, and spreading the goodwill to even our most difficult experiences. We’ll conclude with an opportunity to briefly reflect. |
2:30 – 3:30 PM |
Workshop Session 4Choose one: Spiral Through Chakras (Megan Moore) Spiraling Through the Chakras (Megan MooreAbout Megan MooreMegan Marie Moore is a healer and medicine woman who works on all levels of the body, mind, and spirit, using mediums such as energy work, massage therapy, movement, dance, yoga, and natural remedies through the use of essential oils, herbs, and crystals. She believes that our body/mind/spirit has access and is always trying to heal itself and that sometimes we simply need to be shown the way and held on the journey. Megan has a passion for helping others to heal by feeling their true soul essence, connecting them to the power of divine unconditional love, and bringing them home to themselves!)We will spiral through the chakras beginning at the heart and landing at the third eye as we look past what we think we know about the chakras. What if each chakra was a threshold into your nature, into understanding your why’s, drives, and motivations? What if you could activate more light to move through your physical body? What if you could let your inner knowing be more in the forefront of your life? These are the questions we will explore as we experience the wisdom and power of the energy body. Breathing Through Change: Pranayama for changemakers (Justine Andronici) Breathing Through Change: Pranayama for changemakers (Justine AndroniciAbout Justine AndroniciInstructor Justine Andronici is a certified TriYoga® instructor in yogaflow® (movement), and Prana Vidya - concentration practices (dharana), conscious rhythmic breathing sequences (prāṇāyāma) and meditation practices (dhyana). At Path to Calm, a private instruction studio space, Justine offers individual instruction in TriYoga conscious movement, breathing and meditation practices to students interested in developing a personal yoga practice tailored to their lives and needs.)Prāṇāyāma, which includes, but is not limited to rhythmic breathing practices, is a powerful yoga path for navigating and creating change and in every moment within ourselves and our lives. Prāṇāyāma is a way of living in harmony with the body, mind, and spirit. Prāṇāyāma balances, strengthens, and increases life energy. The result is a peaceful mind, the foundation for expanded awareness. In this workshop we will explore the power of breathing practice to transform awareness. Students will leave with tools to discover that each breath, each moment is a new opportunity for yoga. Beginners welcome! Deep U meditation and the 5 Tibetans (Doug Hayward) Deep U meditation and the 5 Tibetans (Doug HaywardAbout Doug HaywardDoug Hayward has was introduced to Yoga in the early 70's. However, that exposure simply turned out to be a seed that didn't blossom until the mid 90's when he went to a Bikram class. Under the tutelage of Sarita Rocco, Doe Wails, Maryann Blefko, Joel Pier, JoAnn Morrell, Bikram, Jimmy Barkam, Eric Schiffman, Rama Berch and Bri Maya Tiwari he was introduced to the wonderful world of Asana and self-discoverable meditation. He became one of the first members of Yoga Alliance. Doug helped to establish Yoga in State College as a portal of Yoga education for thousands of students thru the help of over 20 other teachers either living in the area or acquiring the knowledge of Yoga at the studio itself. He continues a tradition of Free Yoga Classes at Berks County's Heritage Center ~ every Sunday at 11:00 am from May to September.)The Deep U Meditation and 5 Tibetans workshop is designed to teach you the difference between concentration and meditation. You will be introduced to 5 different techniques to learn the difference. You will also be introduced to a number of different asanas and stretching techniques to free the body of pent up angst and physical tension. Lila Yoga Asana Practice & Talk (Erica Kaufman) Lila Yoga Asana Practice & Talk (Erica KaufmanAbout Erica KaufmanErica Kaufman, MFA, E-RYT 500, is the founder of Lila Yoga and owner of the Lila Yoga Studio. Her teaching has been recognized by Yoga Journal with its signature karma credit. Erica grew up practicing yoga since the age of nine, and enjoys sharing her respect and love for the great science of yoga with others through her community classes, private sessions, and teacher trainings. She spends approximately three months a year in India where she offers Lila Yoga Retreats, and teaches at the International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh. Her biggest pride and joy is her beautiful family that she shares her life with.)This class is a combination of a vinyasa class and a short presentation. The class is designed to revitalize and harmonize the chakras, nadis, and vayus with prana (cosmic energy). This class balances awareness with wisdom within carefully sequences yoga postures/asanas. The class guides you to align with the exhilarating strength of compassionate courage and the peaceful joyous ease of contentment. The presentation will be a consideration of how prana affects our lives. Yoga and Art: Creative Practices for Healing (Hannah Foster) Yoga and Art: Creative Practices for Healing (Hannah FosterAbout Hannah FosterHannah is an artist, yoga practitioner, and nature lover. She received her RYT 200 certificate in 2015 after practicing yoga for nearly ten years. She has lived far and wide across the US and beyond, including time in New Zealand and Canada. For several years she lived in a small meditation community in the midwest where her understanding of art and spirituality grew. She is currently an MFA candidate for Painting and Drawing at Penn State and continues to integrate yoga and art as ways of life.)Boundless creativity can be found in both the practice of yoga and the creation of art. This workshop explores presence, non-judgement, and awareness of feelings that arise in both practices. Beginning with meditation and gentle movement followed by the use of art materials, participants will have the opportunity to be guided through their internal barriers to meet their full creative potential. All are welcome regardless of past art experience. Wudang Taiji (Angel Soto) Wudang Taiji (Angel SotoAbout Angel SotoAngel L Soto is a practitioner of Wudang style martial arts, and teaches a weekly tai chi class at Yoga in State College. He has practicing martial arts for 14 years, and has been teaching for 10. He has taught or performed at various Wudang Swordsmen Academy events in Central Pa, West Virginia , Philadelphia, NYC and appearing unaffiliated at various venues around state college, such as Juniper village retirement, Nittany valley charter school, Lifelink PSU, and CSG community center. His art is passed on, in hopes that the meager knowledge he imparts with bring others the same light that it has for his life.)Wudang Taiji is an internal style of martial arts that focuses on building inner strength of energy, rather than the exterior of muscle. It is practiced with as a moving meditation in a series of choreographed movements called forms. These represent defensive postures, that include movement of the entire body, and in form and practice, are meant to mesh the body’s’ internal energy with the external movements of the body. Though it is a martial style, many practice it to keep fit, cultivate a calm mind, flexibility and sensitivity. Yoga and Recovery (Linda Mantz) Yoga and Recovery (Linda MantzAbout Linda MantzTooltip content)This workshop will explore the connection between Yoga and Recovery from Addictions, both from the perspective of Yoga philosophy and practice, and the perspective of the challenges faced by individuals in the Recovery community. We will discuss how the ancient philosophy of Yoga becomes relevant to the current needs of those influenced by addiction. We’ll take a look at how the modern practice of Yoga is complimenting the journey of recovery. We will explore the physical and the spiritual connections and paradoxes that tie Yoga and the 12 step programs. This workshop will begin and end with centering breath. |
4:00 – 5:00 PM |
Closing classYinspiration: A slow, still practice to assist you in integrating your Yoga Fest experience (Lori WiederAbout Lori WiederLori Wieder, C-IAYT, E-RYT® 500, YACEP®, is a Certified Yoga Therapist and experienced yoga educator serving the State College, Pennsylvania area. Lori offers 1:1 Yoga Therapy sessions that use the tools of yoga—physical practices, stress-reduction techniques, yoga psychology and philosophy—to help clients discover greater ease, joy and well-being. Sessions are private, personalized, and tailored to meet each client’s individual needs. Lori also teaches a variety of private, small-group classes focusing on Therapeutic Yoga, Yoga for Anxiety, and Yoga for Chronic Pain. Her public classes include Therapeutic Yoga at the State College YMCA, and Vin-Yin and Restorative-Yin classes at PYP Studio in State College. More information is available at: www.exhaleyogawellness.com. Select certifications and education include: C-IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist; E-RYT® 500 (Kripalu and Classical traditions), Duke Integrative Medicine, Integrative Yoga for Seniors Professional Training, Yin Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Tune Up® Teacher & Therapy Ball Practitioner, Therapeutic Yoga for Pain Relief Professional Training.)Slow down, reflect and release in this closing session. Yin Yoga is a slow, still practice that applies moderate, mindful stress to connective tissues in the body to increase mobility, improve circulation, and downregulate the nervous system. Yin is the perfect complement to stronger, more dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga and physical training. Because Yin Yoga offers lots of stillness and space for observation, it’s a wonderful opportunity to check in with ourselves and the state of our overall well-being. All levels (including those new to Yin!) are welcome. If you have your own props (blocks, blanket, etc.) please bring them. Some props will be available onsite. |
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