Berkshire Yoga Festival 2024: Full Schedule

7:00am EDT

✴️ Sunrise HIIT: Energize, Strengthen, and Empower Your Day

Start your morning with an exhilarating HIIT class, where you'll experience a dynamic blend of high-intensity intervals and energizing movements designed to wake yourself up, boost metabolism, and improve overall strength and endurance. Get ready to push your limits, break a sweat, and leave feeling empowered and revitalized.

Presenters

Katie Armstrong

Katie Armstrong, a transformational fitness and life coach, helps women over 35 achieve hormonal balance, gain strength and boost energy. With experience as a competitive triathlete, attorney, and entrepreneur, and with over 20 years experience as a yoga practitioner; she offers a... Read More →

Friday June 14, 2024 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
Burbank Room, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event, Fitness

Level All Levels
Curated Schedules Community Track

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

10:30am 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

12:15pm EDT

✴️ Muscles, Mitochondria and Hormones: Why you need to add strength training to your embodiment routine

Katie Armstrong leads a lecture on the role horomones play in our overall health and the roll of strength training.

Presenters

Katie Armstrong

Friday June 14, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event, Lecture/Talk

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

✴️ YES Talk: Healing Addiction: A Yogic Perspective

Typically, the term "addiction" is associated with substance abuse. However, a more comprehensive exploration uncovers not only behavioral or process
addictions but also cultural addictions. Research highlights striking similarities between substance addiction, psychological dependencies on activities like compulsive gambling, sex, work, shopping, eating disorders, and cultural obsessions that permeate our daily lives. This expanded viewpoint indicates that addiction transcends the substance or behavior, extending to the cultural norms and practices we often overlook. In this module, we delve into the core issue of addiction, including its cultural aspects, and discuss solutions through the lens of yoga.

Presenters

Nikki Myers

Founder, Y12SR

Nikki Myers, MBA, C-IAYT, is an accomplished speaker, teacher and the founder of Y12SR, The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery.Nikki is also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Addictions Recovery Specialist, and Certified Health Coach. Born from her personal struggle with addiction, based... Read More →

Friday June 14, 2024 3:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn

✴️ Community Event, Lecture/Talk

Curated Schedules Community Track, Staff Picks: Lauren

9:00am EDT

Creative Sweaty Vinyasa: Cultivating Presence and Awareness Through Movement

Experience the transformative power of Creative Vinyasa, a class where you will cultivate presence and awareness through a dynamic flow. This class seamlessly blends traditional yoga postures with mobility and fluid movements, enabling you to explore your body & breath on a deeper level. Look forward to moving through funky transitions, challenging both the body and mind, and walking off the mat feeling truly alive.

Presenters

Kaylie Daniels

Kaylie is an experienced yoga & fitness instructor of ten years. She began her yoga journey in high school, pursuing teaching soon after graduating. She leads classes from the core belief that a movement practice is a powerful tool for both the body and mind, but that you are already... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event

Curated Schedules Community Track

12:00pm EDT

✴️ Healing Ourselves and Our World: How Beauty, Goodness and Excellence Make us Better

Many of us already know the shifts in mood we can experience when in the presence of beauty. What we may not know, and what research in the fields of eco- and positive psychology have demonstrated is that when we activate a mindful attention to natural beauty, moral beauty (goodness) or excellence in others, we notice much more profound benefits. These benefits range from a lift in spirits, a sense of transcendence, an openness to others, an increase in motivation to be our better selves, and a commitment to care of the planet and its species. In her presentation, Maria Sirois, shares the stories and research that illuminates the value of attention to outer and inner beauty and to excellence, and shares practices that can easily be applied in every domain of our living.

Presenters

Maria Sirois

Maria Sirois, PsyD, is a positive psychologist and seminar leader who teaches internationally in the intersection of resilience and flourishing. Known for her wisdom, authenticity, and rampant humor, she delivers invigorating practices to corporate and nonprofit audiences alike. Maria... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Crane East, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event, Lecture/Talk

Curated Schedules Community Track

12:30pm EDT

✴️ Funky Vinyasa Flow

Explore the art of yoga with a unique blend of creative sequencing, proper scaffolding, and alignment techniques. Learn to flow through dynamic movements, master inversions and cultivate strength through conditioning exercises. Delve into the playful side of yoga and elevate your practice while embracing fluidity, creativity and mindful alignment.

Featuring Studio Partner, Greylock Yoga

Presenters

Nicole Carter

Greylock Yoga

Nicole Rizzo Carter is on track for her 500 YTT. She has over 25 years of teaching experience in yoga, dance & choreography. Before becoming a full time teaching artist and yoga teacher, Nicole was a professional actress and dancer. She has acted in off-Broadway plays and took part... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event

Level Intermediate
Curated Schedules Local Flavor, Community Track

1:00pm EDT

✴️ Yes Talk: The F Word: Fascia Makes you Whole

Fascia science continues to produce exciting findings that are relevant to all bodies whether you’re a yogi, athlete, clinician or could care less about your anatomy. Jill walks you through the micro and the major basics of WHY you should care about this connective tissue and how it relates to your overall health and wellbeing.

Presenters

Jill Miller

Tune Up Fitness

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT, is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method. With more than 30 years of study in anatomy and movement, she is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2024 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Crane East, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event, Lecture/Talk

Curated Schedules Community Track, Level Up

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

2:00pm EDT

✴️ Align, Balance & Core: ABC’s of Chair Pilates Yoga By Pam RN

Join Pam Levin, RN and remain seated while you improve your posture, learn new ways to balance, all while building up your core! Pam’s focus is to incorporate brain and spinal cord health-boosting elements that promote neuroplasticity during every practice.
Dedicated to helping others achieve their goals and reach their full potential, Pam includes components of neurological rehabilitation into each session, enhancing the brain-body connection and neurological wellness.

Presenters

Pam Levin, RN

Yoga & Meditation Instructor, Yoga By PamRN

Pam Levin, RN combines her passion for yoga with her background in nursing. For over 20 years, she’s honed her skills in Bikram, Hatha and Vinyasa throughout New York City and The Berkshires. She completed her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher training at LifeWorks Studio in Great... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Crane East, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event, Pilates

Level Beginner
Curated Schedules Community Track, Gentle Practice

3:30pm EDT

✴️ Closing Kirtan with Andrew & Friends

Join us in this final celebration of life, health, and spirit as we join together in song on the main stage. We will offer mantras of gratitude to all the teachers of the teachers of the teachers of yoga that have led us on this path... All the way back to the supreme teacher residing in the center of your chest as the real true self.

Presenters

Matt Giordano

Yoga instructor Matt Giordano (500 ERYT) gives credit to an influential figure from his teenage years--his high school art teacher-- for sparking within him the curiosity and tenacity that eventually led him to yoga. It was Eileen Walk who told Giordano: "You are not allowed to say... Read More →

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 →

Andrew Tanner

Founder, Dregs of Wisdom School of Taoist Yoga

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 →

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 →

Sunday June 16, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event, Live Music

Curated Schedules For Yoga Teachers, Transformation and Personal Growth, Local Flavor, For Beginners, Community Track, Awakening Shakti