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

10:30am 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

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 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

✴️ 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

4:30pm EDT

✴️ The Sum Of The Parts

In this class, we investigate how each individual body part and each independent joint motion contributes to a greater harmonious movement experience. By dissecting simpler (yet still challenging!) moves, we discover the artistry in every angle that leads to an expansive whole!

Presenters

Lara Heimann

Founder, LYT Yoga®

Lara Heimann is an international yoga pioneer and Physical Therapist focused on evolving the practice of yoga to empower movement and balance amidst a modern lifestyle of technology and sedentariness. With an advanced degree in physical therapy and more than 25 years of yoga practice... Read More →

Friday June 14, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event

Style Biomechanics
Level All Levels
Curated Schedules Level Up

5:40pm EDT

Reggae Pop-Up Mountain Music

We are Busy Fingerz, a dynamic band dedicated to creating a unique blend of alternative Afro beats infused with a reggae vibe. Our goal is to uplift and energize every crowd we perform for. Formed by a group of passionate musicians, we bring together diverse influences and talents to produce a sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in African and reggae traditions.

With infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and captivating performances, we’ve quickly become a favorite on the music scene. Our mission is to uplift and inspire through our music, fostering a sense of unity and joy among our listeners. Each performance is a celebration of culture, creativity, and community, making Busy Fingerz a band that not only entertains but also leaves a lasting impact.

Artists

Busy Fingerz

Friday June 14, 2024 5:40pm - 6:15pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event, Live Music

Style Music
Level All Levels

6:30pm EDT

Mountain Music Acoustic Serenade

Singer songwriter Matthew Dylan aka TheYogiMatt, spent his late teenage years through his twenties touring as a professional musician, opening for bands such as One Republic, Lifehouse, Hanson, George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic, Tower of Power, Bob Marley’s The Wailers and many more. Matthew took a a hiatus from the music industry for 12 years in order to focus his time and energy on sharing the practice of yoga. In recent years he has rekindled his music connection, and now plays live music regularly in CT when he’s not on tour with Yoga, and plays music clubs at night after teaching yoga workshops on tour. Matthew Dylan has become a member of the the collective group of songwriters in Nasheville called The Song House Co. And will be releasing original music over the years to come.

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 →

Friday June 14, 2024 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

✴️ Community Event, Concert

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

11:00am EDT

Heelz: A Dance Workshop

This class is a safe space where you can feel empowered and your most confident self in your own way. This workshop inspires you to fully express yourself unapologetically. Explore new ways to feel beautiful and move your body, embracing your sexuality. Class structure includes warm up, short dance choreography and cool down. Playlist: Sexy, sassy and fun! All-Levels welcome.

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 11:00am - 12:05pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Dance & Movement

Level All Levels
Curated Schedules Awakening Shakti

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

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

2:00pm EDT

Blissed Out: Ecstatic Dance + Meditation

Shake, move and meditate life never before. Allow your full self to be expressed through this four-part movement and meditation process infused with powerful beats. Dive deep into the multi-dimensional being, open up the energy channels and release any blockages that keep you feeling stuck. Indulge in this conscious movement and meditation practice and embody bliss.

Presenters

Coby Kozlowski

Faculty, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

Coby Kozlowski, M.A., senior faculty member for the Kripalu School of Yoga and Esalen Institute, author of One Degree Revolution: How the Wisdom of Yoga Inspires Small Shifts That Lead to Big Changes, has been featured on the cover of Yoga Journal and Mantra Yoga + Health, and was... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Dance & Movement

7:15pm EDT

Mountain Music Extravaganza: Featuring MC Yogi, DJ Taz, Satigata & More

NOT TO BE MISSED!! THIS WILL BE EPIC!! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!

Night of music featuring MC Yogi, DJ Taz, Satigata, Radharani and Art by Psychotronic Solutions. More details to come about set times.

SET TIMES:

7:15pm-8:00pm: Radharani

8:15pm-9:20pm: Satigata

9:30pm-11pm: MC YOGI feat DJ Taz on the turntables!

The whole Festival will come together for an epic evening of song and celebration!
The concert is scheduled to be held outdoors, under tent. In the event of severe weather, the concert will be moved to an indoor venue on the Jiminy Peak campus. For this reason we are capping attendance at 450 until we get a better idea of weather. If outdoors we can accommodate 1,000 people. Even though the concert is included in passes including Saturday, space is not guaranteed. You must preregister for the session.

Artists

DJ Taz Rashid

Musician/Producer/DJ, Soul Groove Wellness

DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →

MC Yogi

Artist, MC YOGI

MC YOGI is a recording artist, award-winning author, and yoga teacher. He's taught yoga and performed across the globe including headlining at Wanderlust festivals in over 30 US cities as well as Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, and Korea. His unique style of music and teaching is joy-filled... Read More →

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 →

Satigata

Founded in the chapels and classrooms of Harvard Divinity School, Satigata was developed by Chris Berlin and Darren Becker, both HDS Master of Divinity graduates in Buddhism. Blending traditional Buddhist chants with acoustic guitars, hand drums, and singing bowls and bells, Satigata... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2024 7:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Music/Kirtan, Concert

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

Slow Soul Flow: Dreams, Dao, & Dharma

Festival Co-Founder and Director Andrew Tanner is a master at making dreams become reality. Throughout the festival you will have taken in teachings and experiences that are transformative and healing. But how will you integrate them into your life? In this 90-minute Soulful Vinyasa practice you will be guided at specific moments to call forth those experiences in your mind and integrate them subconsciously through movement and guided meditation so that you can experience clarity on your personal spiritual path. Andrew's teaching style weaves together two threads of yoga: Classical Hatha-Raja Vinyasa in the style of Sri Dharma Mittra, and Sahm-Je (3-Element) Taoist Yoga, which incorporates feeling your vital energy or Qi in flowing dance-like movements and grounded breathwork. This class will be the perfect ending to your festival experience. After class you can stay and join the Closing Kirtan.

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 →

Sunday June 16, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Outdoor Stage, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Yoga

Curated Schedules Local Flavor

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

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