Berkshire Yoga Festival 2024: Full Schedule

9:00am EDT

Taoist Yoga & Philosophy for Awakening To True Nature

Taoist Yoga and Philosophy is an approach to life that seeks mind/body balance and recognizes that
everything is both sacred and dust at the same time. The body’s vitality(Jing/Jung) is sacred but will eventually die, one’s heart center and emotional life (Qi/Shim/Maum) is sacred but is bound to suffer, and one’s insight/mind/spirit/brain(Shen/Shin) is sacred but bound to be confounded by the mystery of existence… In this workshop you will learn how to integrate and harmonize these three energy centers of the body/mind as well as dive deep into the core Taoist concept of "wu-wei" and the teachings of Lao-Tzu. Whether you are a yoga teacher looking to incorporate more spiritual practices into your teaching or a yogi interested in studying the Tao, this workshop will be a powerful introduction to the practices and teaching of Sahm-Je Taoistm.

Presenters

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 →

Thursday June 13, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Crane West, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Intensive, Taoist Yoga

Style Spiritual, Meditation, Engery
Level All Levels
Curated Schedules Local Flavor

2:00pm EDT

Healing Addiction: The Dis-ease of the Lost Self (Part 2)

Part 2: of 2 A model for healing
It's recommended to take Part 1 in the morning first unless you've done previous work with Nikki and Y12R

When we mistakenly look outward for what lies within, believing that happiness and fulfillment reside in external factors like people, places, things, education, behaviors, substances, or experiences, we are led down a path that ultimately results in darkness and disconnection. This detachment from our true selves, often due to trauma or unfulfilled needs, is not just a catalyst for addiction, eating disorders, and co-dependent behavior, but according to ancient yoga and Vedanta texts, it's also the fundamental cause of all suffering, including societal issues like racism, sexism, and gender-based discrimination. However, we don't need to endure or inflict suffering. We have the power to rediscover and embrace our authentic selves. This journey of self-reclamation involves returning to and embracing the aspects of ourselves that we have long neglected or hidden, with the goal of restoring the innate love, acceptance, and sense of belonging that is our inherent right. Lecture, Discussion, Embodiment practices.

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 →

Thursday June 13, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Crane West, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Intensive, Yoga

Style Somatic
Level All Levels

7:00pm EDT

Musical Melting Restore

Allow your body and mind to deeply relax in this musical restorative yoga practice. Each restorative yoga posture is a journey into profound ease. It creates a space where tension dissipates and relaxation emerges. As you melt into these carefully crafted poses, surrender to the embrace of comfort and stillness, enhancing the restorative benefits of each moment. The healing touch of live music woven sweetly throughout the practice. The resonant sound vibrations serve as a gentle guide, nurturing your senses and elevating the overall therapeutic impact. This harmonious fusion of restful postures and live music creates a sanctuary for relaxation, allowing you to release stress, soothe the nervous system, and elevate your mood. The synergy of supported yoga and live music invites a profound sense of well-being into every fiber of your being.

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 →

Thursday June 13, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Crane West, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Yoga, Live Music

8:00am EDT

Somatic Yoga: Uncover, Discover, Discard

A Slow Therapeutic Flow that centers self-discovery, shedding old patterns and embracing the inherent truth of who we are. Begins with a 15-20 min talk followed by Asana, Pranayama, Meditation.

Presenters

Nikki Myers

Founder, Y12SR

Friday June 14, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Crane West, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Yoga

Curated Schedules For Yoga Teachers, Staff Picks: Lauren

10:00am EDT

The Glow Method: Yoga, Pilates, and Resistance Band Fusion

Not your typical fitness class… The Glow Method is an empowering, body affirming workout combining vinyasa, pilates, barre, strength & cardio. Find your center while flowing through dynamic sequences designed to build holistic strength in both the body and mind. Get ready to move to the beat of the music, break a sweat (and a smile!), and challenge your edge. Rooted in yoga, we’ll end class with a sweet savasana - sure to leave you feeling balanced when you walk off the mat.

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 →

Friday June 14, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Crane West, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Yoga, Fitness

12:00pm EDT

Intro to Y12SR: The Yoga of 12 Step Recovery

The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) is a relapse prevention program that was created as a holistic model to address the physical, mental and spiritual dis-ease of addiction. Informed by the latest research in neuroscience and trauma healing, Y12SR “connects the dots” by combining the ancient wisdom and somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the most well-known addictive recovery program in the world, the 12-step recovery model.

Y12SR’s sustainable recovery program is based in the yoga sutra 2.16 ~ “Future suffering can be avoided.” There is a solution. The path and purpose of yoga and the 12-step recovery program are similar and two-fold: freedom / emancipation (from suffering) and fulfillment (to skillfully navigate through the world while thriving in every area of life).

Presenters