Yoga Journal New York Yoga Conference

This is total yoga immersion. Hear keynote speaker Robert Thurman, take part in an informative panel discussion on the business of yoga, destress during afterwork classes on Friday, and join our ever-growing community classes on Saturday and Sunday.

Most events are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

	8:00am-8:45am Morning Meditation with Kripalu teacher Susan Maier-Moul. Open to all.

	1:00pm-1:45pm Solo Electric Cello Music by Matthew Schoening Open to all.

Sponsored by	1:00pm-2:00pm Panel Discussion: "The Business of Being a Yoga Teacher" with Jason Crandell, Cyndi Lee, Susan Maier-Moul. Moderated by Virginia Cowen, Yoga Alliance Board Member. Open to all.

	5:00pm The Iyengar Yoga Trio The Iyengar Yoga Trio presents An Offering of Anusthana (devoted practice) For our Beloved Teacher, Sri B.K.S. Iyengar in this, his 90th year. B.K.S. Iyengar likes to refer to choreographed yoga demonstrations set to music as "yoga ballets." These pieces were created as an offering to Sri B.K.S. Iyengar to celebrate and honor his continued, devoted practice and inspired teachings. They are choreographed and performed by Iyengar yoga teachers Carrie Owerko, Michelle LaRue and Tamar Kelly. Open to all.

	7:30pm (7:00 doors open) Kirtan Concert with Krishna Das Note: advance purchase tickets for the Kirtan Concert with Krishna Das are sold out. Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Krishna Das serves the divine through devotional chanting known as kirtan. Since 1996, he has been recording albums of traditional Indian chants. He is the founder of Karuna/Triloka Records and a leading distributor of world-music recordings, and has recorded many CDs that combine modern grooves with soulful chanting. Krishna Das conducts intensive retreats, workshops, and chanting sessions around the world. $25 for conference attendees: $30 for the general public Pease note: Tickets for special events are not sent via mail. Your badge will show proof of payment at the door. If you are not a conference attendee, please go to the will call line or the registration desk with a photo ID.

	4:30am - 6:30am Kundalini Sadhana Open to all.

	7:00am-7:45am Morning Meditation with Ethan Nichtern Open to all.

	1:00pm-2:00pm Community Yoga Class with Ashley Turner: "Inner Power: Flow From Grace" Free and open to the public on a space available basis. Click here for more info.

	1:00pm-1:45pm Solo Electric Cello Music by Matthew Schoening Open to all.

	1:30pm-2:30pm Keynote Address by Robert Thurman: "Yoga and Tantra: Out of Body or Magic Body" Robert A. F. Thurman is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University, a cofounder of Tibet House US, and a personal friend of the Dalai Lama for more than 40 years. Donation requested from conference attendees; $20 for general public. Proceeds benefit Tibet House. Robert Thurman Photo Credit: www.stepheniehollyman.com

	2:15pm-2:30pm Hula-Hooping Demo by Sandhi Ferrera Open to all.

	5:30pm Community Connection: Asana Demo by Ana Forrest followed by performance with MC Yogi Enjoy sangha! Meet and mingle with your fellow New York yogis and yoginis. Ana Forrest will inspire you with her incredible practice. Then, MC Yogi will have you on your feet with his vocal stylings of rap music with traditional Indian instruments, kirtan-style chanting and yoga-inspired lyrics!

	4:30am-6:30am Kundalini Sadhana Open to all.


	7:00am-7:45am Morning Pranayama with Leslie Kaminoff Open to all.

	1:00pm-1:45pm Solo Electric Cello Music by Matthew Schoening Open to all.

	1:00pm-2:00pm Community Yoga Class with Marco Rojas Free and open to the public on a space available basis. Click here for more info..

Sponsored by	1:00pm-2:00pm Goal-Setting Seminar It's not about figuring it all out, it's about creation. You have 30,000 days to live. Your life is up to you. Open to all.

Sponsored by	1:00pm-2:00pm YogaWorks Teacher Training Info Session Open to all.

	1:30pm-2:30pm Panel Discussion: "Living the Yamas and Niyamas in Daily Life" with Seane Corn, Gary Kraftsow, Judith Hanson Lasater, and Aadil Palkhivala.

	2:00pm-2:45pm Kirtan with Bryn Chrisman Kirtan makes love palpable. Through joyful & ecstatic chanting to the Gods & Goddesses we will invoke the spirits, light up our beings, & have darshan with our own hearts! Open to all.

	5:30pm Closing Remarks by Dharma Mittra: "The Purpose of Yoga"

1:00pm-2:00pm
Keynote Address by Dr. Christiane Northrup: "Yoga: The Practice of Coming Home to Yourself"

For more information on Dr. Northrup, please visit www.drnorthrup.com

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