Yoga Journal Grand Geneva Conference

Round out your conference experience by attending our carefully selected special events. Come hear Saturday's keynote address by Dr. James Gordon, founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, and Sunday's panel discussion: "Yoga as a Life Tool: How the Practice Can Help You Through Challenging Times." And don't miss the fast-paced and funny Yoga Comedy Show on Saturday night with Tripsichore's Edward Clark and Martin McDougall, plus special guests.

Most events are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

	7:00am-7:45am Morning Meditation with Elesa Commerse Open to all.

	12:30pm-1:30pm Fly with the AcroYogis Open to all.

Sponsored by	1:00pm-2:00pm Panel Discussion: "The Business of Being a Yoga Teacher" with Jason Crandell, Debra Hennesy, Cyndi Lee, and David Swenson. Moderated by Tracey Bartos from Yoga Alliance. Open to all.

	5:00pm AcroYoga demonstration with Jason Nemer and Jenny Sauer-Klein Open to all.

	7:30pm Keynote by Rodney Yee "Our Responsibility as Yogis" A perspective of where yoga is today in America and where it is going, with a special focus of yoga in the context of the health care system. Open to all.

	7:00am-7:45am Morning Meditation with Deborah Williamson Open to all.

	1:30pm-2:30pm Keynote by James Gordon, MD Unstuck: Using Mind-Body Medicine to Move Through Depression and Beyond Anxiety This talk will present an overview of mind-body medicine and of role that yoga plays in it. The Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s Unstuck model which includes self-expression (in words, drawings, and movement), meditation, guided imagery, and small group support will be presented. Studies demonstrating the efficacy of the particular techniques and of the comprehensive “Unstuck” approach will be described and participants will have a chance to do two experiential exercises which will help them appreciate the simplicity and adaptability of the approach. Specific attention will be paid to the applicability of this approach to depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. Free and open to the public on a space available basis.

	2:00pm-3:00pm Fly with the AcroYogis Open to all.

	7:30pm Tripsichore Presents Standup Comedy vs. Yoga It's no cosmic joke! Join us for an evening of cutting-edge yoga comedy with Tripsichore's Edward Clark and Martin McDougall. The event includes a visit by the immortal Cococlarkanana, a performance of never-before-seen asanas, and a hilarious battle pitting Highbrow against Lowbrow to see who wins the title of Entertainment Champion of the Yoga Universe. Just added: Vanda Mikoloski, self-described "spiritually incorrect" comic, will riff passionately about being a bad yoga teacher, "enlightened" judging, relationships, spirituality, personal growth and quantum physics. Vanda is the funniest woman I have ever met. ~Sam Kinnison $15 for conference attendees; $20 for 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

	7:00am-7:45am Morning Pranayama with Jim Bennitt Open to all.

	1:30pm-2:30pm Panel Discussion: "Yoga as a Life Tool: How the Practice Can Help You Through Challenging Times" With Seane Corn, Aadil Palkhivala, Matthew Sanford, and David Swenson

	2:00pm-3:00pm Fly with the AcroYogis Open to all.

	5:45pm-6:15pm Closing Event: Guided Meditation and Group Savasana with David Swenson Savasanaaaaahhhhhhh! Savasana is much more than a deep sleep: it's an opportunity to let go of fatigue, assimilate the benefits from your yoga practice, and adopt a state of profound meditation. You'll be guided through a simple inward journey designed to show you how to relax, release, and unwind while drinking deep from the internal glow of prana after a weekend of yoga immersion. All levels welcome-including Savasana snorers!

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