Berkshire Yoga Festival 2024

Early risers start your day right with a 15 mins of gentle stretching and a 30 min meditation and contemplation of yogic wisdom practice. Meditation will be partially guided in the Sahm Je Taoist tradition.  Beginning your day with meditation is scientifically proven to improve your energy levels and focus throughout the day.

Meet at the lift to the Summit near the slackline tent. Present moment awareness is a powerful doorway of connection with the "more than human world." Join Micah Mortali for a journey of awareness through which the "ordinary" becomes "extraordinary". Through storytelling, movement, breathwork, and sensory invitations and skill building, we will embark on an experience of feeling more fully alive on earth.

In this 60-minute, fully experiential workshop we will explore and experiment with fostering the type of courageous clarity required to have difficult conversations with yourself, so that you can more successfully approach challenging conversations with others; the kinds of conversations that could make a difference in your life.

We will cover:

• full-presence listening,
• using emotional awareness to get clarity on what matters most,
• formulating requests by understanding what you value, and
• how to navigate resistance.

Bring:

• a (manageable for the context) internal conflict you’re struggling to resolve,
• an open heart,
• a curious mind, and
• a body willing to mindfully move in the service of exploration.

Dive into an enchanting exploration of sound and vibration with Char Willingham and navigate through the mystical realms of sonic alchemy. This potent practice melds the profound wisdom of ancient traditions with the insights of contemporary science, allowing you to tap into the universal rhythms and unlock your true potential. Whether you seek relaxation, stress relief, or a deeper connection with your inner self, this event offers a unique space for expansiveness, spaciousness, and inward contemplation. Traverse the domains of sublime healing and bathe in the melodic orchestra of sacred instruments while experiencing the alchemical potency that harmonizes, uplifts, and revitalizes your whole being. Embark on this journey to set sail on your unparalleled sonic adventure.

Early risers start your day right with a 15 mins of gentle stretching and a 30 min meditation and contemplation of yogic wisdom practice. Meditation will be partially guided in the Sahm Je Taoist tradition.  Beginning your day with meditation is scientifically proven to improve your energy levels and focus throughout the day.

This 90-minute workshop will investigate the dynamics of hip and lower back movement. They should move in concert. But we're often unaware of problems in the deeper layers until it's too late. We'll use movements in specific ways to uncover hidden joint rigidity and the fascia surrounding them. We want to catch the hidden problems now, so they don't become problems down the road! We'll look at typical "rules of posture" that could work against your spine and hips' long-term health and mobility. Most of all, you'll learn how to use your muscles to develop and maintain bone strength and joint health for life. In Avita Yoga shapes, we use the muscles to reach the bones. Give it a try. You'll love the freedom and peace you'll feel!

It's especially good if:

You have Chronic low back pain - from sitting, cycling, running, or hiking.
Hip pain wakes you up at night.
You've been diagnosed with arthritis or degeneration.
You are a yoga therapist or teacher wanting new ways to reach your students.
You want a way to maintain healthy hips and spine…for life!

Let's come together. To ease our pain, to feel some inner peace, and to summon the strength and courage to overcome the obstacles that lay before us. Utilizing simple breath-centered practice to embody our intentions, and enjoying the supportive atmosphere of friendship and shared inquiry with other like-minded people, we will foster transformation and resilience.

In this workshop, J. Brown brings his 25+ years of teaching experience in a personalized therapeutic approach that adapts to individual needs, and his knack for creating open communication developed through his industry leading podcast, J. Brown Yoga Talks, to facilitate a co-creative ritual of healing and spirit.

This is an opportunity for both those who have never met J before to be introduced to new possibilities, and for old friends to catch up and compare notes. No previous experience is required. All are welcome.

Nourish your body, mind and spirit in this deeply relaxing practice.
Listen to mythic stories from the Yoga and Buddhist traditions that will inspire your mind and open your heart while being guided to gently stretch and bring ease to your body with slow, deep floor stretches. All levels

Yoga practices can be used for different purposes. Some people use practice for fitness. Some people are looking for transcendence. But, more and more, people are coming to yoga to address their pain. It could be either physical or mental pain, usually both.

The way yoga practice helps us address pain is not the same way we might practice for other purposes. Many conventional approaches unsuccessfully attempt to do both and often leave students ill equipped to develop effective personal practice that meets their needs.

In this workshop, J will examine the distinguishing characteristics of yoga practice that is geared towards a lessening of pain and developing individual agency. We will identify both the technical and philosophical aspects that determine both the experience we have, and results we receive.

Join Sara for a Guided Sound Bath Meditation. Rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit as you lay or sit in stillness during this fully immersive experience. Listen to the sounds and feel the vibrations of crystal alchemy singing bowls to relieve stress and facilitate a deep state of relaxation & meditation. You will leave feeling  calm, balanced, and restored!

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.