Choose one class from each of the six sessions.

– Session 1 (8:00am - 10:00am)  – Session 2 (10:30am - 12:30pm)  – Session 3 (3:30pm - 5:30pm)

– Session 4 (8:00am - 10:00am)  – Session 5 (10:30am - 12:30pm)  – Session 6 (3:30pm - 5:30pm)

Saturday Morning Special Events

4:00am - 6:00am - Kundalini Sadhana - Open to all.

Sadhana or daily spiritual practice is the foundation of all spiritual endeavor. The Aquarian Sadhana is practiced by Kundalini Yoga communities across the world. During the "ambrosial hours" (the two and a half hours just before sunrise), before you face the world each day, do yourself a favor and tune up your nervous system and attune yourself to your highest inner self. Join senior teachers from Kundalini Yoga East for this Morning Sadhana including exercise, meditation, and prayer.

7:00am - 7:45am - Morning Meditation with Gina Cunningham - Open to all.

Join OM Yoga Teacher and OM Yoga Meditation Teacher Training graduate Gina Cunningham for this calm abiding practice of Shamatha meditation. Gain a deeper sense of compassion and generosity toward yourself and others, a greater level of awareness of habits and patterns, and a sense of strength and stability that result from the clarity of an open heart. Please bring a meditation cushion and any other props that you use in your meditation practice. Props will not be provided.

Please choose one from Session 1:

Ganesha: Secret Symbolisms of the Self and Shiva: Nataraja
Manoj Chalam - Course ID: M1CHAL
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

Using statues to illustrate, learn how the nondualistic teachings of Tantra and Vedanta can add great insights into your yogic practice. In this enlightening class, we'll discover how the symbols of Ganesh relate to verses in the little-known Tantric text called the Ganapati Atharva Sirsha, which elevate the primordial form of Ganesha to symbols of consciousness. Explore how the essence of Nataraja as the great cosmic dance of Shiva leads to major transformation. Invoke the Shiva-Shakti archetype to enter the portal for awakening.
Lecture, meditation, and mantras.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Establishing a Strong Foundation
Seane Corn - Course ID: M1CORN
Beginners / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

Learn the foundations of a solid practice through alignment, core awareness, and breathing techniques. Understand the basic principles of Sun Salutations A and B, and how this is the cornerstone of every vinyasa practice. Discover the preparation, inner cues, and dissection of the fundamentals of standing poses, backbends, twists, and inversions. Great for beginners!
Asana, discussion, and demonstration.

Yoga and the Luminous Body
Ray Crist - Course ID: M1CRIS
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

Come release stagnated energy in a unique vinyasa yoga practice that incorporates Peruvian shamanic techniques. Both yogis and shamans alike understand that traumatic experiences (samskaras) are embedded in the body. Learn a shamanic awareness of breath as being the "spirit" that clears the body and the koshas, allowing you to radiate true light in the world. We'll introduce shamanic awareness for freeing energy, accelerating your yoga practice, and coming to a deeper level of healing and clear sense of personal power and enhanced perception.
Mostly asana.

Radical Movement for Yogis: Unleash the Teacher Within
Dana Flynn - Course ID: M1FLYN
Continue Your Education / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

As yogis in this modern era, we are blessed with knowledgeable and inspiring teachers. Yet, there is infinite knowledge within each and every one of us. Cultivating a personal practice, or sadhana, allows you to reach deeper and go higher in all aspects of your life. Learn tools to help you unleash the asanas in a profound and deep way that is uniquely YOU—and make your yoga practice infinitely creative, deeply sacred, personal, and meaningful.

**This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
For students and teachers of all levels.

The Joy Is in the Journey
Lilias Folan - Course ID: M1FOLA
Beginners / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

Come deepen your heart, mind, and spirit connection with a fun, enjoyably paced yoga class for your "morning body." We'll use energy breathing and pain-free stretching in preparation for your morning asana and meditation practice. Learn skills to manage life's stressful moments. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Teachers welcome to take notes.

Inversions & Arm Balances
Ana Forrest - Course ID: M1FORR
Intermediate / Advanced

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

Inversions and arm-balancing poses are challenging and exciting. They rejuvenate the mind and body. They increase circulation of blood, oxygen, and energy, stimulating the endocrine and immune systems. They develop mental and physical strength, balance, and flexibility. Learn the essential elements of these powerful poses, explore your creativity, and then have fun applying them to your life. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
What to bring: Water, a strap (at least 6'), a block, 2 mats (OR 1 mat and a large beach towel or blanket.)
The room will be heated. Mostly asana.

The Most Powerful Breath You'll Ever Take…
Leslie Kaminoff - Course ID: M1KAMI
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

...is your very first breath. It transforms your entire physiology from its nonbreathing, noneating fetal state into an independent entity that must oxygenate its own blood, seek out its own nutrition, and navigate a world of gravity and space. A breath-centered yoga practice offers you the opportunity to take the second most transformational breath you will ever take. Come learn a series of practices called "non-pranayama" that will forever transform your relationship to your breathing body.
Discussion and pranayama practice.

Peace of Mind in Stressful Times with Kundalini Yoga
Sat Jivan Singh Khalsa - Course ID: M1SKHA
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

Stress affects everything from mental focus and emotional state to health and beauty. Kundalini Yoga and Meditation is an efficient and effective technology to help you recover from and conquer stress. Learn a unique set of postures to renew your body and cultivate mental tranquility. Recover from the stress of life by strengthening your kidneys and adrenal glands--and increasing your vitality.
Vigorous asanas and meditation.

Stillness and Recovery: Master Patanjali
Ruth Lauer Manenti - Course ID: M1MANL
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

Sacred knowledge is revealed to the one who meditates. This knowledge doesn't come through external means. It shines from inside and flashes on the outside, influencing behavior so that your interactions with others brings happiness to everyone. The lecture will include discussion of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, singing the key sutras in Sanskrit, and a word-for-word breakdown. Discover the process of meditation and some of the creative powers that result. Open to anyone seeking guidance from inside.
Lecture with chanting.

Maha Shakti: Embracing the Power in the Self
Dharma Mittra - Course ID: M1MITT
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

Face postures head-on that may seem to be beyond the limitations of the body or mind. The Dharma Yoga method combines a graceful and unique posture practice with powerful breathing techniques, efficient meditation methods, and absorbing and life-changing discourses on yama and niyama, the foundation of all yoga. This brings health, positive thinking, concentration, and the power of inner intuition in order to manifest that which one desires in life.
Mostly asana.

Mandala Namaskar: Circular Movement in Yoga
Shiva Rea - Course ID: M1SREA
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

In this increasingly gridlike world, experience the healing power of a mandala (sacred circle) within a namaskar, or moving meditation vinyasa. We'll learn four salutation sequences that unfold in an integrated flow. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Includes mandala, mudra, meditation, and visualization. Mostly asana.

The Art of Sequencing
Natasha Rizopoulos - Course ID: M1RIZO
Continue Your Education

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

The ability to structure and sequence classes so that students have the best possible experience, both on the mat and afterward, is one of the hallmarks of skillful teaching. Learn to create sequences that progressively prepare students for challenging postures so that they can find the fullest and safest expression of their asana, as well as leave class feeling balanced and calm. Come explore the idea of sequencing as a coherent narrative arc, building practices around themes, and using counterposes to bring both body and mind into a state of equilibrium. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Asana practice with discussion.

All Aboard the Ashtanga Train: First Series Flow
David Swenson - Course ID: M1SWEN
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

Like a train ride that chugs from first stop to last, we'll continue flowing along all of the way, from the opening Sun Salutations to the closing sequence. Prior to the practice session, you'll be introduced to alternatives to some of the more challenging asanas of the First Series and given some user-friendly options for the vinyasa-challenged individuals needing methods other than the standard jumping techniques. We'll end class with a deep relaxation. Hop on the train and enjoy the ride! **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
This class is designed for those already familiar with the First Series of Ashtanga Yoga, yet it is open to all levels of proficiency.

Effortless Backbends
Rodney Yee & Colleen Saidman Yee - Course ID: M1YEES
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

Open yourself up to the creative unknown present moment with an awesome backbending sequence. As we connect to the earth, we gain the necessary foundation to fearlessness. This is the beginning to a profound expansion of the heart chakra, which provides deep acceptance of the world as it is. Our innate creativity hinges on our connectivity to the world at large, and it is our creativity that gives wings to our joy. This class is for everyone and will be both vigorous and refined.
Mostly asana.

Hip Opener Flow
Lisa Zaloga - Course ID: M1ZALO
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 1

The hips store emotional energy and yoga postures that target the hips release it. In this class, an intense standing pose flow set to great music and designed to unleash stagnation in the pelvis will prepare you for deep, satisfying hip-opening postures. You will leave class with your lower body free and your spirit uplifted. Don't forget to bring a towel, block and 2 belts.
Asana practice.

Please choose one from Session 2:

Alchemy of Mind
Elena Brower - Course ID: M2BROW
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

With this strong practice of twists and forward bends, we'll create the conditions for transmuting your mind's contents into food for your entire being. Anything that is troubling or vexing becomes nourishment as you find your way back to your heart's wisdom.
Mostly asana, some meditation.

Yoga for a Broken Heart
Seane Corn - Course ID: M2CORN
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

In the course of our lives, we will experience heartache--whether it is through unforeseen setbacks, the ending of a relationship, or the death of a loved one. Often these experiences are hard to move through because of the lingering effects of grief on one's soul. In this inspirational class, you'll learn to see beyond the grief, loss, and confusion. We'll work on being in the mystery of life so that we can stand powerfully in this journey with gratitude, reconciliation, understanding and peace of mind. A wonderful opportunity to shift your resistance into surrender, your judgment into compassion, and your fear into faith. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Practice and discussion.

Creating Strength and Awareness in Your Core
Jason Crandell - Course ID: M2CRAN
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

Awaken deep sensations and intelligence in the core of your body. You won't do 10,000 sit-ups or crunches. Instead, you'll examine how your feet, legs, and abdominals work together to create greater strength, integration, and ease in all of your poses. Expect plenty of abdominal work woven into Sun Salutations, standing poses, twists, and an occasional arm balance or two. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Celebrate Your Practice
Ana Forrest - Course ID: M2FORR
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

Rekindle the fires of passion, pleasure, and creativity with Forrest Yoga. Learn to reconnect to your energy while you delight in your strength. Bring healing and inspiration into your personal practice. Cultivate and embrace a sense of compassion, and make your practice exhilarating and delicious. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
What to bring: Water, a strap (at least 6'), a block, 2 mats (OR 1 mat and a large beach towel or blanket.)
The room will be heated. Mostly asana.

Anatomy for Beginners
Julie Gudmestad - Course ID: M2GUDM
Beginners / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

We'll begin with an introduction to the language that describes anatomy and movement, teaching you how to "see" the structures that lie beneath the skin. Then we'll put that knowledge into practice with poses that illustrate fundamental principles of movement and alignment. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Lecture and asana.

The Yoga of Money: Don’t Let Your Finances Tie You Up in Knots
Brent Kessel - Course ID: M2KESL
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

Learn to apply the yogic practices of breath (pranayama), self-inquiry (svadhyaya), truthfulness (asteya), and nonviolence (ahimsa) to money. Applied skillfully, these practices can have a dramatic impact on your income, spending, and investing success.
Interactive lecture.

Hiking Yoga - (sold out)
Eric Kipp - Course ID: M2HIKE
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

Invite fresh air and a spirit of exploration into your yoga practice. On this magical, mystical yoga tour, we'll sweat, breathe, and explore the natural, architectural, and cultural wonders of Central Park, the most famous park in the world. This unique 120-minute workout integrates the cardio of hiking with the power of yoga. Along the way, we'll settle into four different yoga stations designed to stretch, open, and challenge our bodies. We'll be outdoors, so wear comfortable layers and walking/running shoes.
Rain or shine. Mats will be provided. For an optimal experience, the group will be capped at 20.

Common Aches and Pains: The Lower Back, Sacrum, and Hips
Gary Kraftsow - Course ID: M2KRAF
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

Experience the successful National Institutes of Health--recognized Viniyoga protocol for lower back pain as we investigate the biomechanics of the lower back, sacrum, and hips and learn about the types of problems that can affect these areas.
Lecture, demonstration, and asana.

Anatomy of Breathing
Tias Little - Course ID: M2LITT
Continue Your Education

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

Many people breathe in a way that is out of synch with the body's natural rhythm; this is called inverse breathing. By understanding the structure and function of respiration and through yogic practices, you can change respiratory rhythm. We'll detail the key structures involved in breathing and practice sequences that open the chest cavity. By combining breath with movement, passive chest openers, and pranayama, you'll learn to release the diaphragm.
What to bring: A strap, block, and blanket.
Discussion, asana and pranayama practice.

Avoid Aging with the Grace of Twists and Backbends
Aadil Palkhivala - Course ID: M2PALK
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

The age of your body is determined by the age of your spine. Sitting in chairs, driving, having only minimal daily activity, and holding mental tension create rigidity in your spine. Twists and backbends break up these tensions, creating a more youthful and vibrant spine. You'll leave with your body flowing with more energy, your breath deeper, and your organs of digestion and elimination regenerated. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
What to bring: Bring a mat, block, and strap.
Active asana practice.

Insight Yoga: An Introduction to Yin/Yang Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation
Sarah Powers - Course ID: M2POWE
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

A passive Yin Yoga practice is an essential complement to the more active styles of yoga and keeps the body supple at its core, while encouraging stagnate chi (prana) to flow throughout the joints and meridians. An active yang practice can reestablish or develop a wealth of internal strength and vibrancy, enhancing our natural center of gravity and earth-centered connectedness.
Practice and mindfulness meditation.

Fire and Flow: Agni Namaskar
Shiva Rea - Course ID: M2SREA
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

Experience an elemental Namaskar that is a part of the 27 Sun Salutations developed by Shiva as an offering to the unifying power of movement meditation for whole-body realization. Agni Namaskar is an empowering sequence that awakens, channels, and expresses your inner fire in service to your sva dharma, your unique purpose in life. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Yoga for Crosstraining
Desiree Rumbaugh - Course ID: M2RUMB
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

Attention athletes! You can blend your love for sports with your yoga practice and come out a winner. Yoga keeps you fluid and ready to move in any direction so that you can go with the flow of Life. The Universal Principles of Alignment are based on biomechanics and will keep you strong and flexible so you can do more of what you love to do. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Sanga: Secrets of Relationships in Yoga
Graham Schweig - Course ID: M2SCHL
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

Ancient yoga writings state that the essence of reality is relationality. How do we touch the hearts of others deeply? How do we connect with others most ardently? Key passages from the Upanishads, Yoga Sutra, and Bhagavad Gita reveal some answers. Come learn some of yoga's secret practices that can guide you toward connecting most deeply to other people and all beings, enriching the life of the heart and improving your relationships.
Includes study, chanting, sharing, and guided meditations.

Flying, Floating, and Handstanding: A Fun-Filled Exploration of Vinyasa and Arm Balances
David Swenson - Course ID: M2SWEN
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

One of the greatest challenges of the Ashtanga flow is the vinyasa. We'll break the vinyasa down into its basic components, exploring techniques for creating greater lightness and efficiency of practice while using less effort to achieve greater ease. We'll also learn techniques and practical methods to allow for greater confidence and ability in Handstand. Through partner work, laughter, and fun, you'll come and experience the joy of flight! All levels may attend even if you have never done a Handstand before. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana with partner work.

Wring It Out, Open It Up, and Contain It
Rodney Yee & Colleen Saidman Yee - Course ID: M2YEES
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 2

Twists to backbends and then to forward bends will be the basic template we will use to explore emptiness. Twists help us cleanse our vital organs and juice up all the disks of the spine. Backbends access and ground the heart chakra, and forward bends will seal the exploration inward. This sequence will bring you to a profound emptiness that will let you be full of the present moment. This emptiness is the field of infinite possibilities and is the source of endless creativity. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Saturday Afternoon Special Events

1:00pm - 2:00pm - Community Class with Narayani - Open to all.

Jivamukti Yoga: The Way of the Spiritual Warrior
Get in touch with your Higher Self and tap into your ultimate potential through this comprehensive yoga sequence that encapsulates the Jivamukti Yoga method into a powerful jewel box for a transformative, invigorating, grounding, and spiritually uplifting experience--all in one hour!

1:30pm - 2:30pm - Conversation with 93-year-old Yoga Master Tao Porchon-Lynch - Open to all.

Extraordinary leaders and teachers change the way we perceive the world. The very best lead us by their example. In this special session, Terri Kennedy will guide a conversation with the 93-year-old yoga legend Tao Porchon-Lynch, who will discuss yoga, creativity, and showing up fully in life. Come for this rare and wonderful chance to learn wisdom from a yoga master with more than 45 years of experience teaching and 70 years of practicing yoga, and one of the first women to study under yoga masters B.K.S. Iyengar and K. Pattabhi Jois.

2:00pm - 3:00pm - Hindu and Buddhist Deities: The Power of Their Archetypes in Yoga - Open to all.

Using statues to illustrate, Manoj Chalam will relate the symbolism of Hindu and Buddhist deities to archetypes within us. Through their myths, we'll uncover hidden symbolisms and learn the four ways to work with them as part of a nondualistic Tantric yogic practice. Discover how knowing and working with your archetypes can profoundly shift you, especially during moments of life transitions, and how these ancient teachings have practical relevance to your life, bringing peace of mind and uncovering our underlying common spirit.

Please choose one from Session 3:

Essentials for Beginners
Jason Crandell - Course ID: M3CRAN
Beginners

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Learn the essential elements of yoga in a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. Discover how to deepen your breath with Sun Salutations, cultivate strength with standing poses, and develop greater flexibility with simple twists, forward bends, and backbends. You will also learn how yogic philosophy can help you find greater relaxation, awareness, and ease in your daily life. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Yoga and Shamanism in the Modern World
Ray Crist - Course ID: M3CRIL
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Discover the yogic study of mind, body, and soul as the Incan trilogy of Serpent, Jaguar, and Condor. At the heart of Peruvian shamanism, these animals give a unique perspective on all three perceptual states. Study the energy fields of the body (koshas) and learn how to let go of the veils, shells, and inhibitions that block our true nature from communing directly with the world. Together, yoga and shamanism create a harmonious balance that enables you to go deeper.
Lecture.

Hip-Hop Asana
Jules Febre - Course ID: M3FEBR
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Hip-hop asana is Jules's union of Jivamukti Yoga and hip-hop culture. Finding ways to creatively bring yoga to the community that you are from will be emphasized. Fun sequencing distinct to the Jivamukti Yoga method will warm you up and keep you cookin'. Come prepared for an upbeat session with great music and sequences. Music will be provided by DJ Derek Beres of EarthRise SoundSystem. A hip-hop dance teacher will warm us up for the asana practice. This is classic Jivamukti: original, sequential, inspired with spirit, and a little wild. A vigorous Jivamukti Yoga class for all levels.

Jules will donate all of his honorarium to the Andrew Glover Youth Program a center for young adults in the Lower East Side of NY.
Mostly asana.

Yoga is for EveryBODY
Lilias Folan - Course ID: M3FOLA
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Come experience this enjoyably paced class where we will mindfully build key asanas, with interesting pain-free warm-ups, energy breathing, and relaxation skills. Together we'll create sacred space, quiet the busy mind, and connect with your good friend the Witness Self. You'll leave the class with a smile. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Teachers welcome to take notes. All sizes and shapes welcome.

Gateway to Prana: Empowering the Neck/Shoulder Axis in Vinyasa
Bo Forbes - Course ID: M3FORB
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

The neck/shoulder axis is a gateway to pranic regulation and emotional health. Freedom in this axis helps the front body and heart area to open. Limited mobility or stability can lead to "Closed Heart Syndrome" and pranic dysreglation. When this happens, the cervical spine and rotator cuff become vulnerable to injury, and the emotional body is prone to anxiety and depression. In this class, we'll learn postural alignment cues and fascial techniques for to stabilize and release the neck/shoulder axis and regulate prana. We'll also explore asana adaptations for neck and shoulder injury prevention. These tools will help you increase pranic flow, regulate your nervous system, enhance emotional well-being, and facilitate self-expression.

CE credits are offered for psychologists and social workers
Elemental Yoga is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Elemental Yoga maintains responsibility for this program (M3FORB) and its content. This program offers one (1) CE hour for psychologists. This program is also approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Provider #886459124) for two (2) continuing education contact hours.
What to bring: A blanket, a strap, 1 to 2 blocks, and an eye pillow.
Asana, pranayama, and lecture.

Bolted to the Earth
Richard Freeman - Course ID: M3FREE
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Yoga asanas, unlike pictures in a magazine, are not static things. They are breathing, pulsating, vibrating fields of finely balanced observations, intentions, ideas, and sensations. This balanced interlinking of the fields of feeling and sensation manifests as the intrinsic joyous and open nature of the body and mind. We'll explore how a grounded and rigorous asana practice becomes a tool for cultivating meditation and subtle phenomena such as cleansing the nadis to open the central channel by awakening the blockage of kundalini.
Asana and discussion.

Arm Balances: Tips and Tricks
Julie Gudmestad - Course ID: M3GUDM
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Arm balances can be challenging and elusive, even for committed yoga practitioners. You'll learn some tips to help you master these poses. You'll also explore a bit of anatomy that will help your understanding of where you need to improve your strength and flexibility to go even deeper. Not suitable for absolute beginners. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana with some lecture.

Hiking Yoga - (sold out)
Eric Kipp - Course ID: M3HIKE
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Invite fresh air and a spirit of exploration into your yoga practice. On this magical, mystical yoga tour, we'll sweat, breathe, and explore the natural, architectural, and cultural wonders of Central Park, the most famous park in the world. This unique 120-minute workout integrates the cardio of hiking with the power of yoga. Along the way, we'll settle into four different yoga stations designed to stretch, open, and challenge our bodies. We'll be outdoors, so wear comfortable layers and walking/running shoes.
Rain or shine. Mats will be provided. For an optimal experience, the group will be capped at 20.

Common Aches and Pains: The Upper Back, Neck, and Shoulders
Gary Kraftsow - Course ID: M3KRAF
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Many people come to yoga looking for relief from common aches and pains. We'll explore the biomechanics of the upper back, neck, and shoulders, and the types of problems that can affect these areas. Then we'll develop and practice a sequence of adapted asanas designed to relieve stress as well as strengthen weaker areas.
Discussion and asana practice.

Hips, Lips, Fingertips
Cyndi Lee - Course ID: M3CLEE
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

This OM Yoga class covers each category of asana, every limb of yoga, and all parts of you, including your motivation. Rather than targeting a peak pose, we'll cultivate a peak you, integrated and yoga-fied, in which no one aspect of you or yoga dominates but rather all harmonizes into a seamless experience of yoga. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Mula Bandha Superpower Flow
Sadie Nardini - Course ID: M3NARD
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

No yoga pose is complete--or optimally builds heat, burns calories or strengthens--without Mula Bandha. But most students and even teachers don't know what true Mula Bandha is, or how to activate it during every pose for maximum core strength, weight loss, detox, and energy. In this powerful dynamic flow class, you'll gain a practical ability to get inside your deep core belly and use your Root Lock to generate superpower and access amazing reserves of energy, creativity, and release. Prepare to sweat and transform, no matter what your level. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Awakening from the Daydream: The Wheel of Life
David Nichtern - Course ID: M3NICL
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

The Buddhist Wheel of Life teachings describe how karma works in our lives and how we can shape a better future for ourselves and others by cultivating mindfulness and compassion. Through the practice of meditation, we can cut through the haze of our "daydream" mind and develop greater clarity and focus. We'll include a playful and very contemporary look at the six realms (six styles of habitual patterns) described in the Wheel of Life, along with guided meditation and discussion.
What to bring: Something to sit on.
Discussion and meditation.

Guiding Students in Meditation
Aadil Palkhivala - Course ID: M3PALL
Continue Your Education / Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

After many years of practice, students often find asana unfulfilling in the long run when meditation is not incorporated. Meditation is often thought of as stilling the mind or as being a religious practice, yet true meditation is simply communication between you and your spirit. Learn the natural energetic techniques to help center the mind and unite with your spirit so that you can feel this when you teach.
What to bring: Bring props so you can sit comfortably.
Discussion and meditation.

Yin Yoga and Subtle Body Anatomy
Sarah Powers - Course ID: M3POWE
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Deepen your understanding of the energetic value of Yin Yoga. We'll explore how long-held poses affect our vital energy (prana or chi) and enhance our overall harmony of being. Discover the 12 main meridians affected by these poses while in the asanas, and deepen your understanding of how the health of our internal organs has a direct effect on our state of mind. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
For those who have had at least one year of yoga practice. Mostly asana.

Chakra Vinyasa: Liberating the Body Mandala
Shiva Rea - Course ID: M3SREA
Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Experience an accessible and universal approach to the chakra system within vinyasa that accesses the essential truths of our energetic body to live in greater alignment with our authentic flow. We'll learn Chakra Namaskar to energetically balance and enhance the flow of one's life energy dedicated to the elements, and discover the science of sound and mantra within the body to integrate into daily life. Mostly asana. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Urban Zen Restorative - (sold out)
Rodney Yee & Colleen Saidman Yee - Course ID: M3YEES
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Saturday, April 14 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3

Come experience the ultimate in restoration through the healing modalities of Urban Zen. We'll put you in perfect restorative poses while Urban Zen integrative therapists do Reiki and apply essential oils. Then we'll do integrative movements, body-scan meditations, and breath awareness techniques to integrate your mind and body. We all know that we are able to access our authenticity and creativity from a place of rest and integration. Come join us for your quintessential revitalization. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Restorative yoga practice.

Sunday Morning Special Events

4:00am - 6:00am - Kundalini Sadhana - Open to all.

Sadhana or daily spiritual practice is the foundation of all spiritual endeavor. The Aquarian Sadhana is practiced by Kundalini Yoga communities across the world. During the "ambrosial hours" (the two and a half hours just before sunrise), before you face the world each day, do yourself a favor and tune up your nervous system and attune yourself to your highest inner self. Join senior teachers from Kundalini Yoga East for this Morning Sadhana including exercise, meditation, and prayer.

7:00am - 7:45am - Morning Meditation with Pamela Bliss: Setting the Day - Open to all

Meditation offers countless benefits and plays a crucial role in the development of higher levels of awareness--the ability to see things clearly. It is a practice that is necessary for spiritual evolution and leads the adept to direct communication with spirit. Join me, and together we will set the day by powerfully creating it consciously.

Please choose one from Session 4:

Awaken Shakti: The Creative Force & the Slumbering Goddess of Tantra
Manoj Chalam - Course ID: M4CHAL
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

Using statues to illustrate, discover the archetypes of the slumbering goddesses, or shakti, within you as Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kali, Durga, Tara, and Kwan Yin. Unleash this shakti within you as the creative power of the One. In Tantra, this Shakti archetype guides us through all aspects of life transitions such as adulthood, relationships, marriage, parenting, work, and adapting to new challenges. With Shakti's guidance, we are able to live out the intentions of the Universe rather than doing the bidding of our ego.
Lecture, meditation, and mantras. Suitable for men and women.

How to Teach Beginners
Jason Crandell - Course ID: M4CRAN
Continue Your Education

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

Beginners arrive at class excited, eager, and usually nervous, confused, and a little scared. This excitement and vulnerability makes working with beginners one of the most demanding and satisfying roles that a yoga teacher can play. Come learn to put beginners at ease by empathizing with their experience and working with them clearly, honestly, and skillfully. You'll learn exactly what beginners need to know about each category of poses, and how to incorporate yoga philosophy in your teaching without scaring off your newbies. A beginner's syllabus will be provided.
Discussion and asana practice.

Giving Structure to the Desire for Yoga
Jules Febre - Course ID: M4FEBR
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

The Sanskrit word "asana" is most commonly known as the name for the yogic practice of assuming physical contortions. But it actually means "seat." By taking a seat, you establish a connection to the earth. Once grounded into our seat, the ability to play with prana, the life force, is possible. It is from that place that we are able to become more creative, joyous, and better able to serve this Earth.
Asana, chanting, meditation.

LILIAS! YOGA: Midlife and Beyond
Lilias Folan - Course ID: M4FOLA
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

Midlife is the ideal time to restore health, renew joy, and recharge your hatha and breathing practice. In this enjoyably paced class, you'll build key asanas, breathing practices, and relaxation skills. Come create sacred space, connect with your Witness Self, and feel the bliss of your Inner Smile. Return home feeling refreshed, energized, and re-inspired! **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
All sizes and shapes welcome. Teachers welcome to take notes.

Neuroscience and Yoga: Creating Positive Change
Bo Forbes - Course ID: M4FORB
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

What makes change so difficult? The physical body communicates with the immune and nervous systems, as well as the emotional regions of the brain. The incredible power of this mind-body network can be used either to reinforce challenging patterns or to transform them. We'll discuss how change really happens and explore yoga's powerful impact on neuroplasticity. We'll experience simple yogic methods that harness the body's natural wisdom and create lasting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**

CE credits are offered for psychologists and social workers
Elemental Yoga is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Elemental Yoga maintains responsibility for this program (M4FORB) and its content. This program offers one (1) CE hour for psychologists. This program is also approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Provider #886459124) for two (2) continuing education contact hours.
What to bring: You will benefit more from this workshop if you bring a blanket, a strap, an eye pillow, and two blocks
Asana, pranayama, restorative yoga, lecture.

Revitalize Your Health & Well-Being
Ana Forrest - Course ID: M4FORR
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

The sedentary and frenetic pace of modern living contributes to our stress levels and causes our bodies to be stiff, often overweight, and generally unhealthy. The body also harbors the lasting effects of negative experiences like pain, fear, and loss within its cell tissue. Experience how yoga can cleanse, purify, and refresh. Wash away tension and clear internal blockages. Begin incorporating greater fitness, flexibility, and joy into your life. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
What to bring: Water, a strap (at least 6'), a block, 2 mats (OR 1 mat and a large beach towel or blanket.)
The room will be heated. Mostly asana.

Surya Namaskara, the Full Spectrum of the Sun Salutation
Richard Freeman - Course ID: M4FREE
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

A detailed and experiential class that explores the basics of internal breathing, energy connections, alignment, and the wavelike movements that compose the two varieties of the Sun Salutations. This full spectrum of alignment patterns is the basis of moving in and out of all types of postures, while maintaining meditative awareness in the internal nadi system. Open to eager students who want to get deep into their practice and back to basics. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

The Power of Breath
Devarshi Steven Hartman - Course ID: M4HART
Beginners / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

Invigorate, rejuvenate, and energize your cells and consciousness in this intense practice of Kripalu Yoga's purifying pranayama techniques. Come ready to raise the roof on your prana and have your body vibrate with powerful healing energy and oxygen, releasing emotional stagnation and reducing the effects of stress and tension, culminating in the deepest Savasana you have ever experienced. The clarity gained from these simple, time-proven techniques will shift the way you experience yourself and the world. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Pranyama practice.

Yoking the Shoulder Girdle
Tias Little - Course ID: M4LITT
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

It is all too common for the shoulders to collapse and displace forward due to repetitive strain and overuse of the arms. This may result in pain in the neck region, tension between the shoulder blades, and numbness in the arms and hands. We'll practice joint mobilization techniques to help release strain from the shoulders prior to weight bearing. The aim of this class is to reduce shoulder and neck restriction and to effectively yoke the shoulder blades onto the back.
What to bring: A strap, block, and blanket.
Discussion and asana practice.

Unblocking and Exploring Your Creative Potential
Narayani - Course ID: M4NARA
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

The second chakra, svadhishthana, is the seat of creativity in our bodies. Come explore forward bends and hip openers to unlock physical, emotional and spiritual blockages, allowing us to access our full creative potential. As we let go, we discover our joyful core. With great love, all is possible.
What to bring: A blanket and strap.
Mostly asana; includes guided meditation and simple mantra chanting

Fly Higher from Your Core
Sadie Nardini - Course ID: M4NARD
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

There is a secret power that most students have that keeps them from lightness and transformation on the mat. Join us for a rockin' flow designed to make you sweat, laugh, and get you flying higher from your foundation and core. You'll amaze yourself with your transformation of arm balances, inversions, jumps forward, even Warriors and standing balances--in just one class! Don't worry if you aren't Handstanding or flying your Crow yet; empowering variations are given for everyone, so that you can rock it right where you are. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Great for strong beginners to those who are at the teacher level. Mostly asana.

Compassionate Presence: Yin Yoga and Buddhist Meditation
Sarah Powers - Course ID: M4POWE
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

Yoga and meditation provide the potential for living with gentleness and insight. In our yoga sessions, we clear the body and mind of depleting elements while enhancing our awareness and vital energy. Studying and practicing the Buddha-dharma, we can enhance a recognition of our basic goodness, allowing our inherent authentic nature to be revealed and embodied.
Class includes a talk on karuna (compassion) and a seven-step compassion practice.

Yoga & Steve Jobs: Unlocking the Collective Consciousness
David Romanelli - Course ID: M4ROMA
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

The late cofounder of Apple Computers, Steve Jobs, studied and traveled in India before his revolutionary career. His otherworldly vision and tenacity to stick to his guns stem from an ancient Eastern embrace of simplicity, meditation, and purpose. In this vinyasa flow, you'll explore how a relaxed body frees a connection to the collective consciousness and how other great innovators, from Einstein to Mozart, sensed the treasures that await us if only we can unlock the code and free the mind.
Mostly asana.

A Magic Carpet Ride: A Fun Anusara Vinyasa Class
Desiree Rumbaugh - Course ID: M4RUMB
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

You'll love your vinyasa practice even more when you learn how the Universal Principles of Alignment can help you flow with Grace in an ever-expanding spiral toward your highest level of awareness in joy.

**This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Second Series Guided Tour: Hop on the Bus and Enjoy a Ride Through Second Series Asanas
David Swenson - Course ID: M4SWEN
Intermediate

Sunday, April 15 — 8:00am - 10:00am
Main Conference - Session 4

Many people are intimidated by the Second Series of Ashtanga Yoga. But it is truly one of the most fun sequences! With great compassion, patience, and humor, David will lead the participants through as much of the Second Series practice as seems appropriate for the group. By offering alternatives, guidance, and explanations along the way, we'll make the Second Series asanas feel more accessible and user-friendly. A great way to experience the dynamics of Second Series in a safe and fun environment. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Students should have a regular practice of the First Series in order to attend this class.

Please choose one from Session 5:

Set your foundation, open your entire being, and invite the highest manifestation of Grace into your practice. This will be a potpourri of asanas, breathing, and meditation to complement any and all other practices you've done during the conference.

Chakra Flow
Seane Corn - Course ID: M5CORN
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

In this informative and creative vinyasa class, we'll journey through the chakras and explore their physiological and psychological aspects. Through movement, breath, visualization, intention, and prayer, we can gain insight into how these energy centers, when blocked, can affect our physical health and emotional clarity. This class offers a glimpse into the possibilities of personal transformation through wisdom, self-responsibility, and forgiveness.

**This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana, some discussion.

Nikki's Top Ten
Nikki Costello - Course ID: M5COST
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Yoga's essential poses lead one from simplicity to creativity, from the most basic to the profound. The first poses we learn are more than just shapes. Over time and with repetition, they lead to meditation in action and our efforts become effortless. These Top Ten uncover the hidden gems, the vast space, and the limitless possibilities within us. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Backbending and Ribbons of Energy
Richard Freeman - Course ID: M5FREE
Intermediate

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Join us for an energetic exploration of the whole body patterns found in backbending and a precise revisioning of the essentials of finishing postures. With emphasis on the little details, which make backbends feel really good, we'll let them lead us into pranayama and bandha practice as a natural awakening of intelligence. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Ayurveda & Pranayama
Hilary Garivaltis & Larissa Hall Carlson - Course ID: M5GARL
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Pranayama, as seen through the lense of Ayurveda, can become one of your most potent tools for balancing the doshas and cultivating prana-keys that can unlock the door to health and longevity. Discover how the breath can help radiate health and well-being, and learn how to balance body, mind, and spirit through the time-honored practices of Ayurveda and pranayama.
Lecture and pranayama practice

The Yoga of the Foot: The Anatomy of Support and Gait
Leslie Kaminoff - Course ID: M5KAMI
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Our feet are the only parts of our bodies that have evolved specifically for the purpose of having a relationship with the earth. We'll review the functional anatomy of the foot, explore strategies for strengthening arch support, and learn the essentials of having a healthy gait. Come connect your feet more deeply to asana practice and the principles of sthira and sukha, steadiness and ease. Your feet will emerge with a happier relationship to the rest of your body and to the earth.
Discussion, asana practice, and walking clinic.

Kundalini Yoga for Prosperity and Abundance
Sat Jivan Singh Khalsa - Course ID: M5SKHA
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Learn how Kundalini Yoga can help you conquer poverty consciousness and develop prosperity consciousness. We'll tap the flow of the Infinite to invoke unlimited prosperity and abundance, striving to put an end to poverty, fear, and lack. We'll aim high within ourselves to be generous and majestic (as Yogi Bhajan encouraged) and to become "Givers like God!" **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Vigorous asanas and meditation.

Hiking Yoga - (sold out)
Eric Kipp - Course ID: M5HIKE
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Invite fresh air and a spirit of exploration into your yoga practice. On this magical, mystical yoga tour, we'll sweat, breathe, and explore the natural, architectural, and cultural wonders of Central Park, the most famous park in the world. This unique 120-minute workout integrates the cardio of hiking with the power of yoga. Along the way, we'll settle into four different yoga stations designed to stretch, open, and challenge our bodies. We'll be outdoors, so wear comfortable layers and walking/running shoes.
Rain or shine. Mats will be provided. For an optimal experience, the group will be capped at 20.

Foundational Practice of Tantric Yoga: Pranayama and Bandha
Gary Kraftsow - Course ID: M5KRAF
Continue Your Education

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Experience the powerful inner tools of psychophysical transformation esteemed by the Tantric yogis of India. We'll systematically examine the theory and practical application of pranayama, and explore how to effectively integrate pranayama with bandhas in the asana practice. These practices help us increase and regulate our purifying fire (agni), cultivate and strengthen our vital energy (prana shakti), and develop and strengthen our will and determination (sankalpa shakti).
Integrated practice and discussion.

How to Teach Intermediate Level
Cyndi Lee - Course ID: M5CLEE
Continue Your Education

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Learn to introduce Chaturanga, binds, inversions, and arm balances without "dumbing it down," which can be done by embedding alignment principles, movement patterns, and anatomical landmarks into creative sequencing. The result is that your students' skill and understanding evolve through your seamless, precise, and inspiring instructions. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Half asana, half workshop and lecture.

Maha Sadhana: The Eight-Limbed Universal Power Behind All Action
Dharma Mittra - Course ID: M5MITT
Intermediate / Advanced

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

A challenging and therapeutic Dharma IV Shiva Namaskara Vinyasa series, which is the divine foundation of Dharma Yoga. The practice is designed to unfold complete movement of the spine, unleash prana throughout the body, restore radiant health, bring clarity to the mind, and power behind your thoughts and actions. Dharma's discourses will boldly illuminate the path for practitioners on practical and philosophical methodologies of the laws of karma, reincarnation, and yogic diet.
Mostly asana, with relaxation and lecture.

Our Upper Limbs: Poses for Arms and Wrists
Aadil Palkhivala - Course ID: M5PALK
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

It's no surprise that the American Medical Association recognizes yoga as a resolution for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In this class, you will learn the underlying causes of arm and wrist pain, starting from the spine all the way to the fingertips. Discover sequences for opening the shoulders, elbows, and wrists, as well as Aadil's unique methodology for strengthening these three joints. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
What to bring: Bring a mat, block, and strap.
Asana practice.

Show-Tunes Yoga
Eric Paskel - Course ID: M5PASK
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Yoga and show tunes have much in common: they are both inspiring, uplifting and have the potential to bring us into a realm of creativity, embodiment, and awe. Come to this truly unique class, where we'll flow through some of the world's most recognized show tunes, including "I Dreamed a Dream in Days Gone By," "525 Thousand 600 Minutes," "Let the Sunshine In," "Let's Do the Time Warp Again," "It's a Hard-Knock Life for Us," and "He Had It Coming, He Had It Coming." Come ready to sing, sweat, and get swept away in joy while we play. This class simply can't be missed! **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

The Yoga of Relationship
Sarah Powers - Course ID: M5POWE
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Yoga is mostly an internal, contemplative practice that often has immediate positive benefits in our relationships, helping us to become more able to connect, listen, and respond less reactively. Come to this session with a friend or family member: We'll spend the first hour practicing a yin/yang sequence side by side, and the second hour we'll do mindfulness meditation and lovingkindness practices shared between you two.
For people with at least one year of experience and a strong interest in mindfulness asana and meditation. A partner is not required.

Rock the Boat: Navasana and Core Integrity
Natasha Rizopoulos - Course ID: M5RIZO
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Core stability is a key ingredient to a healthy asana practice. But what is the core and how do we strengthen it? We'll begin with a review of the key muscles that create steadiness at the center. Then we'll put theory into practice in a sequence that will bring intelligence and tone to the muscles that support your torso and pelvis. We'll examine poses and transitions that you can incorporate into your regular practice and explore how transformative this work can be, in terms of asana, posture, and sense of Self. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Sanskrit for Yoga: Sounding, Pronouncing, and Reciting
Graham Schweig - Course ID: M5SCHL
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Feel the power of key Sanskrit words and terms, and discover the beauty of reciting famous Sanskrit verses and mantras. Learn how to read the English transliteration system for reciting and pronouncing Sanskrit correctly. Come discover the energy and eloquence of Sanskrit poetry in your voice and in your heart.
Includes chanting, meditation, study, and guided meditations.

An Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga: The Building Blocks
David Swenson - Course ID: M5SWEN
Beginners / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Conference - Session 5

Curious to know more about this dynamic and flowing system that is the root method for so many popular styles of yoga today? Join us for a fun, flowing, user-friendly adventure into the basics of Ashtanga Yoga. Class starts with a short discussion, followed by an introductory flow through an abbreviated sequence from the First Series. We'll end with a guided deep relaxation. *Cautionary Note: You might actually enjoy it! Open to all levels of experience or lack thereof. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Sunday Afternoon Special Events

1:00pm - 2:00pm - Community Class with Dana Flynn - Open to all.

Community is the New Guru

Dana and the soulful Laughing Lotus Yoga community are thrilled to be hosting a class all about creating togetherness and celebrating the power of community, or satsang--an assembly of beings with a common vision. Experience the strength that comes from keeping the company of other truth seekers. Class will merge wildly creative asanas with dance, discipline, and devotion, which are signature to Lotus Flow Yoga, into a sacred ritual of togetherness. Let's commune as one!

1:30pm - 2:45pm - Just Added! Panel Discussion: Yoga Shouldn't Hurt - Open to all.

We often hear about the many health benefits to be gained from a regular yoga practice. While there is much potential for healing, there has recently been much media attention on the potential for harm. Join Ana Forrest, Gary Kraftsow, David Swenson, and William Broad, author of the highly-publicized book The Science of Yoga: The Risks and Rewards as they discuss the complexities of this controversial topic. Moderated by Yoga Journal Editor in Chief, Kaitlin Quistgaard.

1:30pm - 2:30pm - Ayurvedic Tools for Optimal Health - Lecture. Open to all.

Ayurveda is the world's oldest health-care system and is rooted in the same Vedic philosophies from which yoga emerged. The goal of Ayurveda is to reconnect you with your innate intelligence to create a state of optimal health using the principles of nature. Come learn important self-care techniques and healthy daily rituals to cleanse the senses and create balance.

1:45pm - 2:45pm - Create a Life You Love - Open to all.

"Goal setting" is a powerful tool, but without a meaningful vision to live into, goals alone can become a checklist at their best, and stale or "hollow" at their worst. Spend some time with us looking into the future in order to set your personal vision; one that is grounded in your passions and unique gifts, gets you excited (maybe even nervous?), and leaves a legacy you love.

Please choose one from Session 6:

Yoga for Inner Visioning
Seane Corn - Course ID: M6CORN
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Intuition is a skill available to each person who is willing to develop it and take responsibility for its activation. In this class devoted to the sixth chakra, or the Third Eye, we'll learn a balanced vinyasa sequence that focuses on backbending, which stimulates the central nervous system and the brain's pituitary and pineal glands. We'll follow this with a deep yin, or restorative practice, and a long guided meditation. This class will help nurture self-confidence, drawing focus on the ways in which to empower yourself, ultimately opening you to trust your inherent knowing, or inner seeing, as guidance for your life.
Discussion, asana, and meditation practice.

Lymphatic Web: Revitalizing the Immune System, Emotional Body, and Happiness Pathways
Bo Forbes - Course ID: M6FORB
Therapeutic / Continue Your Education / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
All-Day Intensives - Session 6

The immune system is part of an intricate web whose filaments reach deep into the nervous system and emotional body. Stimulating the lymph boosts the immune system, activates parasympathetic channels, calms the brain, improves sleep, strengthens positive emotional pathways, and builds resistance to negative emotions. We'll use breathwork, mindful asana practice, postural alignment, and restorative poses to flush toxins from all components of the lymphatic web. Through this lymph-based practice, we'll enhance physical and energetic life force and creating the blueprint for emotional well-being. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**

CE credits are offered for psychologists and social workers
Elemental Yoga is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Elemental Yoga maintains responsibility for this program (M6FORB) and its content. This program offers one (1) CE hour for psychologists. This program is also approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Provider #886459124) for two (2) continuing education contact hours.
What to bring: A bolster or 2 to 3 blankets (or the equivalent), an eye pillow, and 2 blocks.
Asana, pranayama, restorative yoga, and lecture

How to Work with Tight Hamstrings
Julie Gudmestad - Course ID: M6GUDM
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Tight hamstrings can impede your progress in a variety of yoga poses. We'll study some basic anatomy, including structure and function of the hamstrings. We'll then practice poses that improve hamstring flexibility, starting with easy ones and progressing to more challenging ones. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
What to bring: A mat, strap, and block.
Lecture and asana.

Hiking Yoga - (sold out)
Eric Kipp - Course ID: M6HIKE
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Invite fresh air and a spirit of exploration into your yoga practice. On this magical, mystical yoga tour, we'll sweat, breathe, and explore the natural, architectural, and cultural wonders of Central Park, the most famous park in the world. This unique 120-minute workout integrates the cardio of hiking with the power of yoga. Along the way, we'll settle into four different yoga stations designed to stretch, open, and challenge our bodies. We'll be outdoors, so wear comfortable layers and walking/running shoes.
Rain or shine. Mats will be provided. For an optimal experience, the group will be capped at 20.

Harnessing Your Power of Intention
Gary Kraftsow - Course ID: M6KRAF
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Our intention is affected by our thoughts, feelings, and desires, which are in turn affected by our conditioning. As we begin to gain control of our mind, we develop the determination and strength to overcome our conditioning and to continue the inner journey. Come learn how the ancients developed ritualized actions (such as nyasa, or gestures) and objects (such as yantra), believing that as attachments are loosened, the inner light begins to illumine our minds and the True Self emerges. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Asana, pranayama, mantra, meditation, and ritual.

Body Mandala
Cyndi Lee - Course ID: M6CLEE
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Mandalas are sacred environments built around a central deity who is protected by four gates, a charnel ground, and purifying circles. This yoga class will travel through the abode of your own body-mind mandala, helping you recognize and remove obstacles preventing you from experiencing your innate purity and basic goodness. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Asana with some meditation and lecture.

The Art of Savasana
Tias Little - Course ID: M6LITT
Continue Your Education / Beginners / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Savasana requires profound letting go of one's body and mind. You would think that Savasana is simply about lying down on the floor. Yet in order to effectively let go, much preparation is needed. This class features movements and openings that prepare for Savasana. We'll emphasize release within the joints (especially around the spine), dropping the bones, softening the breath, and emptying the mind.
What to bring: A strap, block, and blanket.
Discussion and asana practice.

Maha Raja: The Foundation Is Being Receptive to Grace
Dharma Mittra - Course ID: M6MITT
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Everything in this world starts as a thought, and then comes to be. Sri Dharma Mittra will teach from his knowledge and experience in asana (physical postures), the kleshas (the five causes of pain and suffering), the koshas (the five sheaths that conceal atma), kriya purification techniques, and guidance on how to surrender to the "All Mighty One." Positive thinking can become the foundation that leads one to travel the road of being receptive to Grace.
One-third asana and two-thirds lecture and purification practices.

Meditation for Beginners
David Nichtern - Course ID: M6NICL
Beginners / Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Have you always wanted to meditate but have had a hard time getting started? Then this class is for you! Learn about the many benefits of meditation, the basic meditation techniques, and how to go about it. Mindfulness meditation can help you cultivate greater strength, clarity, and stability in your life. Come join us to help jump-start your practice.
What to bring: Something to sit on.
Discussion and meditation practice.

Yoga for the Nervous System: Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep
Aadil Palkhivala - Course ID: M6PALK
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

All stress is held in the nervous system first. When the nervous system is saturated, stress flows into the muscles and organs of the body. Since most stress is perceived stress, controlling the mind is crucial to the release of stress. Learn yogic techniques for controlling the mind (therefore releasing the stress in your life) and explore restorative poses for stress relief and better sleep. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
What to bring: Bring a mat, blanket, block, and strap.
Mostly asana.

Learn from a Yoga Master: Tapping into the Eternal Energy of Yoga
Tao Porchon-Lynch - Course ID: M6PORC
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Become aware of the energy that invigorates your life. Using the various breathing techniques (pranayama), come learn how to control your own vital energy. Using special hand positions (mudras), channel the flow of energy throughout your being. Engaging the body's locks (bandhas), focus and store your energy. Through a deep understanding of the chakra system, you will attain a working knowledge of your body's vital energy centers, linking movement with breath.
Asana and meditation.

Talk About a Revolution: The Power of Twisting
Natasha Rizopoulos - Course ID: M6RIZO
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Twists are an amazing family of poses that can be explored from a variety of positions with myriad effects. They are powerful tools for awakening the mid- and upper-back areas, as well as preparing for poses like backbends and inversions. They are also wonderful counterposes after these postures, with a cooling and neutralizing effect. We'll look at standing, sitting, and supine twists and examine what they share, as well as their different energetic impacts. You'll leave class refreshed and alert, with increased awareness and mobility in your thoracic spine. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Mostly asana.

Chocolate Chakra Tour
David Romanelli - Course ID: M6ROMA
Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

In this very relaxing deep-stretch yoga class, David Romanelli will share a fun perspective on the chakra system. For each chakra, you will experience a fun story, a relaxing yoga pose, a specially selected song from just the right genre of music, and a carefully chosen exotic Vosges Chocolate truffle. For example, you will learn how the sparkling guitar of Clapton is the ultimate sound to soothe the heart chakra, while the spicy Red Fire truffle from Vosges Haut-Chocolat sheds light on the root chakra. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**
Deep stretch.

Adjustments that Align with Nature
Desiree Rumbaugh - Course ID: M6RUMB
Continue Your Education

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Anusara Yoga offers an elegant and grace-filled method of teaching yoga that helps instructors train their students to listen to their own inner wisdom. Come and feel for yourself the magical and radically liberating application of the Universal Principles of Alignment, which you can apply to your own practice and teaching.
Asana practice with partner work.

Yoga of the Heart: Teachings on Bhakti
Graham Schweig - Course ID: M6SCHL
Contemplative / Mixed Levels

Sunday, April 15 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6

Beyond the attainment of the mindfulness state in yoga is the deepest state of pure love. The Yoga Sutra speaks about moving deeply into the core of one's heart, and the Bhagavad Gita reveals how the universe embraces us at every moment. Our return embrace is the yoga of bhakti. Come explore "the yoga of all yogas," the yoga of relationships and these timeless practices of bhakti yoga that can help you in every facet of your life off the mat.
Includes study, chanting, and guided meditations.

Sunday Evening Special Events

5:45pm - 6:30pm - Arising, Abiding, Dissolving: The Last Sequence in New York
A Closing with Cyndi Lee - Open to all.

Vinyasa has three parts: arising, abiding and dissolving . . . and the dissolving of one thing is the arising of the next. Through a special yogic round robin, everybody will contribute to a huge group-created vinyasa sequence that will unite us as we embody the flow of vinyasa--transitioning through the dissolving of our conference time together and into the arising of life after the conference, while abiding with the inspiration and riches we've each gained from the weekend.