Berkshire Yoga Festival 2024: Full Schedule

9:00am EDT

Come Fly With Me (with Lenox Yoga)

Join Sue for a fun filled vinyasa with great music and a creative sequence that incorporates asanas of flight!
Crow, bird of paradise and pidgeon and arm balances are woven in to the practice as is the gentle guidance to achieve them. The session is offered through our Studio Partner, Lenox Yoga.

Presenters

Sue Parsley

Lenox Yoga

Sue Parsley is the owner of Lenox Yoga and a long time educator. She is a certified master yoga instructor specializing in Corporate Wellness, and has trained with many amazing people over the years. Her practice and teaching is most influenced by David Swenson and his Ashtanga Roots... Read More →

Friday June 14, 2024 9:00am - 10:05am EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Community Event, Yoga

Level Intermediate
Curated Schedules Community Track

10:00am EDT

The Practice: A Vinyasa Yoga Experience

Join Patrick Franco, co-director of YogaRenew, for a unique blend of intelligent sequencing, mindful movement, and a carefully curated musical journey that takes your practice to new depths while creating a space for introspection and self-discovery. Through skillful guidance, you'll find moments of stillness within the flow, allowing you to connect with your inner self and cultivate mindfulness on and off the mat. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and moved in this unforgettable vinyasa experience that transcends the physical and taps into the profound connection between body, mind, and soul.

Presenters

Patrick Franco

Co-Director, Yoga Renew

Revered as the yoga teacher’s yoga teacher, Patrick Franco has leveraged his extensive knowledge across yoga and eastern medicine to develop and inspire some of the world’s most influential yoga instructors. His magnetic demeanor has been a guiding light for the international... Read More →

Friday June 14, 2024 10:00am - 11:05am EDT
Thunderbolt Room

Community Event, Yoga

Style vinyasa
Level All Levels

10:30am EDT

Rad Yoga Sculpt - Kick off to Summer Jam Sesh with Radiance Yoga

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!

Featuring Studio Partner, Radiance Yoga

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 →

Friday June 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Community Event, Yoga

Curated Schedules Community Track

1:30pm EDT

Feel Good Yoga with Yoga Lee

In Feel Good Flow, you can expect a practice that is creatively sequenced with energetics, anatomy and physicality in mind. This class is a dynamic, fun vinyasa yoga class that is intelligently designed from start to finish. You will be encouraged to stay in the sensations of the present moment while also finding new creative ways to move in your body. Enjoy feeling good in your body and getting to know yourself on a deeper level.

This class is presented by Studio Parter, Yoga Lee Studio

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 →

Friday June 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Community Event, Yoga

Curated Schedules Community Track

3:00pm EDT

Kripalu Yoga for Unity and Peace

This offering is an invitation to cultivate a deep sense of unity within oneself, transcending individual boundaries to foster a collective spirit of peace and interconnectedness. Through a harmonious fusion of asanas, breathwork, meditation, and relaxation techniques, participants will explore the transformative power of yoga to create a shared space for harmony and well-being. Each asana becomes a stepping stone towards inner unity, and each breath an offering to connection with the community. The meditative elements provide a contemplative space for self-reflection and a collective exploration of the profound impact yoga can have on our lives. This shared journey is where Kripalu Yoga serves not only as a personal practice but also as a catalyst for creating a collective sanctuary of unity, peace, and holistic well-being. Let's nurture a space where the transformative power of yoga reverberates through individuals and community alike. We are all together now.

Presenters

Sherrie Howard

Musical Nature Yogini, Sherrie Howard Yoga & Music

Sherrie Howard is a multi-talented international kirtan artist, 1000-hour certified Kripalu yoga teacher, nature guide, sound healer, and Indiana University Jacobs School of Music trained vocalist. Thousands of guests at Miraval, Canyon Ranch, and Kripalu Center have delighted in... Read More →

Friday June 14, 2024 3:00pm - 4:05pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Community Event, Yoga

Curated Schedules Awakening Shakti

7:15pm EDT

Dream of the Tao: Taoist Yoga and Live Music Kirtan

A perfect ending to a day at the festival. In this magical dreamlike class your body will be healed, your nervous system deeply restored, and your heart and mind filled with wonder, as we dive into the Tao. Led by festival director and Taoist Yogi Andrew Tanner, in this class you will explore organic movements, joint healing, and breathwork to release the patterns built up throughout the day, and guided energy meditations to clear your mind. Live improvised music will be provided by a cadre of incredible Yogis and Yogins, including Satigata front man Chris Berlin, Radharani, the Priestess of Sacred Song, and spiritual percussionist John Felice. When you awaken from savasana you will be in a dreamlike state as we bring our voices together into one incredible song.

Presenters

Andrew Tanner

Andrew Tanner is a global yoga teacher, men's mind/body coach, and public speaker known for his soulful style of teaching, and unshaken faith in people's ability to transform for the better. He has been offering holistic healing work and guiding people on spiritual retreat for over... Read More →

Dr. Chris Berlin

Chris Berlin is an instructor in spiritual counseling and Buddhist ministry at Harvard Divinity School, where he also serves as a counselor to Buddhist graduate students. His teaching ranges from counseling theory and practice, and contemplative approaches to clinical chaplaincy... Read More →

Artists

Radharani

Radharani’s voice has been described as “angelic,” “crystalline,” and “hypnotic.” With meditative presence and soulful yearning, she draws the listener into states peace and inspired emotion. Her accessible, singable music is a blend of ancient mantras, heart-opening... Read More →

Friday June 14, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Community Event, Yoga

Level All Levels
Curated Schedules Awakening Shakti

8:00am EDT

Seva Flow: A Gentle Vinyasa

A gentle vinyasa class is an offering to quiet your mind, open your heart, and feel your spirit soar with Sarah Gardner, founder of Yoga Reaches Out.

Presenters

Sarah Gardner

Author of "Daily Jam" & Founder of Yoga Reaches Out

Sarah is an entrepreneur, personal trainer, yoga teacher, Reiki master, non- profit founder, author, and most importantly mother, wife, and friend.Her love of fitness and yoga began in college and has been an instrumental part of her life. Sarah started an in-home personal training... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn

Community Event, Yoga

Level Beginner
Curated Schedules Local Flavor

10:00am EDT

Head Under Heels with Back Bay Union Yoga

Headstand or Sirsasana is sometimes referred to as the “King of Asana” and it stands (on its head) atop the rest. Done well, it can be a meditative and soothing pose. In this Hatha style workshop, you will move through a sequence of poses that compose the building blocks of a stable and confident headstand.

You will see how the components of the headstand exist within many familiar and often practiced poses, and learn the alignment principle needed to practice safely. By the end, you will have the tools you need to add this pose to your regular practice, and if you have a headstand practice already, you can expect to find a lightness and an ease you didn’t know was possible!

Presented by studio partner, Back Bay Yoga Union.

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 →

Saturday June 15, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn

Community Event, Yoga

Level All Levels

4:00pm EDT

Trauma-Informed Kundalini Yoga for Deep Release & Relaxation

We all know how difficult it can be to ease into the art of relaxation. We spend so much time in a state of chasing what is next, hustle culture and perceiving we must earn our right to be here. What if we are released into the awareness that we are perfect? What if there is no reason for “self-help” or “self-improvement”? What if we just shed the layers of stress that keep us confined in fear, false personality and identity?
In this Trauma Informed Kundalini Yoga session, we will surrender to the universal truth that radiance, happiness, and divinity are a part of who we really are. Underneath the layers of false stories we find our True Identity, our Sat Nam, and there we recognize that we are both a work in progress AND a masterpiece.
No kundalini experience required. This is suitable for all practitioners, and pregnant people are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water.

Presenters

Jeannie O'Neil

M.ED, E-RYT500, Yoga Farm Ithaca

Jeannie has a master's degree in education specializing in contemplative pedagogy and transformative curriculum design. She is a 500E-RYT Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Meditation instructor, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, and an Ayurvedic health practitioner.She... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Thunderbolt Room

Community Event, Yoga

Style Kundalini, Trauma Informed

8:00am EDT

Inner Radiance Flow: Harmonize Your Practice with 432Hz

Immerse yourself in the harmonious flow of movement and sound. As we warm up the spine, move through our sun salutations, invigorating sequences and grounding postures, the vibrations of 432Hz music will serve as a gentle guide, freeing blocked energy and facilitating a deeper connection with the natural rhythm of the universe. Known for its resonance with the Earth's vibrational patterns, the 432Hz frequency provides a soothing and expansive backdrop, allowing you to release tension, cultivate inner peace, and elevate your practice to new heights. Together, we'll create a space where you can let go, rejuvenate, and embrace the radiant energy within.

This class is presented in partnership of studio partnerm SWEAT Power Yoga.

Presenters

Krystal Say

Owner, SWEAT Power Yoga

Krystal Say is an international Yoga Teacher, educator, and retreat leader. She has traveled to over 10 countries bringing mindful movement practices to individuals ready to enhance the way the feel and live. Forever a student, Krystal has her degree in Exercise Science and brings... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2024 8:00am - 9:05am EDT
Fischer

Community Event, Yoga

Curated Schedules For Yoga Teachers, Community Track

9:30am EDT

Serenity In Motion: Gentle Flow Yoga for Tranquil Wellness with Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness

Indulge your senses in a harmonious blend of movement and mindfulness with this meditative, compassionate class. this soothing practice invites you to gracefully transition through poses, fostering a sense of tranquility and inner peace.

Immerse yourself in the calming rhythm of your breath as you release tension, improve flexibility, and cultivate a deeper connection between mind and body.

Join Rachael for an enriching experience where serenity meets motion, and embark on a journey to rejuvenate your spirit and nurture your well-being. discover the transformative power of gentle yoga – your pathway to serene wellness begins here!

Featuring Studio Partner, Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness

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 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Community Event, Yoga

Curated Schedules For Beginners, Community Track

11:00am EDT

In Our Yogi Era: Rad Rockin' Vinyasa with Radiance Yoga

Energize your body and mind with a dynamic ladder flow set to a rockin' Taylor Swift inspired playlist. In this class we emphasize linking breath with movement and poses are kept basic so all levels will enjoy getting lost in the music. Expect high energy, loud music and a whole lotta party!

Featuring Studio Partner, Radiance Yoga

Presenters

Shannon Cook

Radiance Yoga

I've practiced yoga in some way, shape or form for the last decade or so, always coming back to the mat to find the release of self we feel when we move through a flow. I live by the mantra, "get out of your head, and get onto your mat." I am invigorated by seeing myself, and my students... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Community Event, Yoga

Level All Levels
Curated Schedules Local Flavor, Community Track