Eric Ian Farmer

Brandi August 18, 2017 1 Comment

We are excited to have Eric Ian Farmer at Yoga Fest State College 2017!

“I sing like it matters — because it does. At least, it feels that way to me. I write about eternal love, wisdom, gratitude, a griot (an African historian, storyteller), bad communication in relationships, and recognizing your gifts within.

A lot of my inspiration has come from singers like Bonnie Carter and David Williams in the church of my childhood, but also more renowned artists like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, Take 6, and The Persuasions.” – Eric Ian Farmer

Pure Cane Sugar

Brandi August 18, 2017 No Comments

More goodness and it’s soooo sweet! Pure Cane Sugar will perform during our 2-hour Dance Party @ Yoga Fest State College! Can’t wait to dance, dance, dance!!!

Pure Cane Sugar is a female trio-fronted Americana band based out of State College, PA. Since 2007, Pure Cane Sugar’s sultry voices, soulful harmonies, and powerful lyrics, have evoked exquisite vocals. With rooted accompanying artists Daryl Branford on drums, Jason “Junior” Tutwiler on slide guitar and Bob Hart on bass, their original, artful arrangements are captured on a backdrop of textured synergy and rhythm. Their live show is so captivating and spirited, they recorded their latest album in front of a full live audience at The State Theatre in State College, PA at the request of their fans, to preserve that energy and passion. Whether it’s just “the girls” acoustically, or the full band, Pure Cane Sugar is “an assemblage of masterful melodies and haunting harmonies that inspire sweet dreams”!

Mark Agrusti, RYT-500

Yoga Fest State College August 11, 2017 No Comments

We are excited to have the amazingly awesome Mark Agrusti, RYT-500 performing music at Yoga Fest State College 2017!

Mark is an investigator; approaching all experiences in life with an attitude of curiosity & Self-Inquiry. As a teacher, he empowers students to discover this same sense of Inquiry in their own lives, by leveraging practices of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation as opportunities for understanding the nature of the Self, mind, & identity. He is a co-founding partner at Yoga Lab and a co-primary teacher at the “Dharma Lions Meditation & Mindfulness Club” at Penn State. He is a mindfulness & meditation consultant for the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center at Penn State. Mark is an advocate for vegan & plant-based lifestyles, and teaches mindfulness & meditation workshops at yoga festivals and vegetarian expos across the east coast.

When we cultivate this Awareness, we truly begin to see with clarity, the people in our lives and the world around us. We begin to observe the world as it is, instead of living within the stories and fears we’ve constructed in our minds. We become more resilient, more compassionate, more patient, and better listeners. Kinder to ourselves & others. And we discover Stillness.

Mark Agrusti is a co-founder of Yoga Lab (www.YogaLabStudio.com) in State College, PA. He has practiced mindfulness & self-inquiry since 2001 and has completed 800+ hours of yoga trainings in a variety of styles; including Vedic/Yoga philosophy at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, and advanced functional anatomy studies with Lara Heimann of YogaStream. Mark is a co-primary teacher for the Dharma Lions Meditation & Mindfulness Community at Penn State University and he collaborates on Mindfulness/Meditation research & implementation projects at the Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center. He teaches Meditation & Yoga trainings at Yoga Lab. He has tremendous love for all beings… and lives everyday embracing the truth that Animals Are People Too.

www.MarkAgrusti.com
www.YogaLabStudio.com 
www.DharmaLions.com

Mark will perform in the Kirtan, co-teach the yoga class, and lead a workshop.

Chris Brown

Brandi August 3, 2017 1 Comment

We are excited to have Chris Brown at Yoga Fest State College 2017!

“For as long as I can remember, playing music and singing has been about opening up and sharing my humanity with others. It’s been about learning to be vulnerable, creating connection, and meeting myself and other people in a place of presence, and authenticity. Through this experience has come my own hearts’ awakening, and healing.

I’m drawn to and moved by artists who lay their hearts out on the line. You can hear it in the way they sing, or play their instrument. It’s as if every part of their human experience is being channeled and filtered through their instrument, or through their voice. Their heartache, triumphs, loneliness, love, connection, joy, etc, nothing is left out! I strive to play and sing like that! Artists like Ray Charles, Ray Lamontagne, and Chris Stapleton continually teach me how to come home to my inner experience and let it shine.” – Chris Brown

 

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Matt Price

Yoga Fest State College August 3, 2017 No Comments

We are excited to have Matt Price at Yoga Fest State College 2017!

Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2009 Matt has gained a reputation as a knowledgable, diverse and exciting music educator. Specializing in drum circle facilitation, private & group lessons, as well as band coaching Matt has the ability to help you realize your full musical potential. Matt teaches at Centre Learning Community Charter School, Robert M. Sides Family Music Center and as part of the State College Area School District C.E.E.L. Program.

 

Desiree Dennis

Brandi August 1, 2017 No Comments

We are excited to have the amazingly awesome Desiree Dennis performing music at Yoga Fest State College 2017!

Born into a musical family, Desiree grew up singing and playing a variety of musical instruments, primarily the piano & guitar. In her youth, she performed throughout Pennsylvania in the “Dennis Family Variety Show,” and played the piano for numerous concerts, recitals and musical theatre shows. In recent years, she has greatly enjoyed expanding her musical experiences through learning the harmonium and singing for yoga classes, kirtans, and sound healing classes. In 2016, Desiree & her family recorded & released their own CD of original healing music entitled “Angel Sanctuary.” Learn more about Desiree at www.spiritguidanceandhealing.com.

Desiree will be performing during the Sound Healing and Kirtan portions of the Yoga Class.