Hotel Information
The conference will be held at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, approximately 120 miles from downtown Chicago and 55 miles from downtown Milwaukee. The resort is the largest in the state of Wisconsin, covering more than 1,300 acres of beautiful countryside, and includes two championship golf courses, a full-service spa and sport center, water park, and three restaurants. Activities at Grand Geneva include swimming, tennis, Moose Mountain Falls Water Park, horseback riding, biking, and hiking.

                                  

All lodging must be booked with the resort by calling 800-558-3417 or 262-248-8811.
You may also book your room online here. The group rate is still available. Please mention the Yoga Journal Conference and book using group code 74F88M to receive this discounted rate of $169 (plus tax and $10 resort fee) per night (single or double occupancy). A deposit must be made with your credit card when you secure your reservation. Space is limited.

Meals at the conference are not included. There are three restaurants on the premises that will be open for dinner, and one for breakfast and lunch. There will also be healthy food options available for sale during the conference.

The Well Spa at Grand Geneva is a relaxing sanctuary and an escape from the everyday world, offering facial care, massage, holistic treatments, therapeutic baths, body treatments, hand and foot care, and a full-service salon. Conference attendees may receive 15% off spa treatments during the conference. To book, please contact Marcy Bearce at marcybearce@grandgeneva.com or 262-248-8811, ext. 3774.

Bring the Family! Grand Geneva offers many activities for kids including the Moose Mountain Falls Water Park and Kids Are Grand- a daily program for kids. Visit grandgeneva.com for more information on family activities.

Airport Shuttle Information
Grand Geneva Resort is easily accessible from anywhere in the country, a less than 90-minute drive from Chicago's O'Hare Airport and an hour's drive from Milwaukee's General Mitchell Airport. Shuttle services are available to Grand Geneva from both airports by GO Airport Connection. For information visit goairportconnection.com.  Book using group ID YOGA09 for a rebate on shared rides.  If, on the day of travel, you ride with other conference attendees (who also used group ID YOGA09 when booking) you will receive a rebate of $35 (Milwaukee - MKE) or $60 (Chicago - ORD). You can log onto the website to view current YOGA09 reservations and plan your own transfer accordingly. (Already have a reservation without the group ID? Just email your confirmation number to tanya@mkelimo.com and ask to have the group discount code attached to it before you arrive.)

Yoga Gear and Props
We strongly suggest that you bring a yoga mat, blanket, and strap. See course descriptions for other required items. Some of these items will also be available for sale on-site during limited marketplace hours.

Special Events

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.

Badges
Conference badges will be presented to you upon conference check-in and will be your only admission to events.

Class Changes
There is a $10 fee for each class change made after registration.

Continuing Education Credits
Yoga Journal is recognized by the American Council on Exercise (ACE ) as a continuing education specialist. Stop by the Registration Desk on site for information on CECs provided by ACE. Certificates will be available for $15 each. For Yoga Alliance credits, simply save a copy of your class record (either your badge or a confirmation email). Separate certificates are not needed for Yoga Alliance. If you need a certificate of completion, they are available at the Registration Desk and must be requested and picked up at the conference. Any certificate not picked up at the conference will be mailed on request for a $5 fee.

Scholarship Program
Yoga Journal is pleased to announce a scholarship program to enable those with a limited income to participate in our conferences. The scholarship program will be funded through donations by attendees and matched by Yoga Journal. For more information about the application process, please visit www.yjevents.com/scholarships.

Work Exchange/Volunteer Program
Join our conference management team and work behind the scenes. Work exchange volunteers do not register for classes but can participate in classes on a space-available basis when not fulfilling their assigned duties. Work exchange volunteers pay a nominal fee to participate. Positions are limited; apply early. For more information, contact Horizon Conferences via email at yoga@horizonconferences.com.

Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, or any upcoming conference, visit www.yjevents.com/sponsors, email smesing@yjmag.com or call Sara Messing at 415-591-1123.

Exhibitors
If you would like to rent exhibit space at this conference, please visit www.yjevents.com/exhibitors. Apply early; space is limited.

Presenters, classes, events, dates, and times are subject to change without notice.