SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Note: Please have a look at the grid style schedule at the bottom of the page for quick viewing!
MORNING:
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Room A) “Therapeutic Effects of Hot Power Fusion Yoga”
What: Discussion, hands-on learning, demonstration, lecture
Who should come: People afraid of yoga; all ages, all levels, people who want to improve their physical health
Physical Exertion: Mild to Medium
Teacher: Amanda Weinzierl
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Room B) “Bliss Power Yoga”
What: Powerful Vinyasa Flow w a mixture of energy, encouragement and focus.
Who Should Come: People who are prepared to sweat out the old and create space for a brighter new you.
Beginners are welcome and will be given posture modifications if necessary.
Physical Exertion: Medium to Strenuous
Teacher: Renee Fussner
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Room C) “Bikram Yoga Demonstration”
What: The Bikram Yoga Competition is coming up in January 2011. These yogis will demonstrate their mastery of Hatha Yoga poses which they will perform in January.
Who Should Come: EVERYBODY! An awesome demonstration
Physical Exertion: N/A
Teacher: Students & Teachers of Bikram Yoga MN
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Isha Yoga’s Introduction to their Inner Engineering Program (Conference Room)
What: Come and see why over one million people worldwide have taken the Inner Engineering course.
Attendees qualify for a $35 discount to the online program and a chance to win one of 5 copies of
the Amazon-best seller, Midnights with the Mystic.
Who Should Come: Anyone interested in broadening and deepening their yoga practice
Physical Exertion: None
Teacher: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, found of Isha Foundation
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – “Heal Yourself – Heal the World” (Room A)
What: Discussion, hands-on learning, lecture, Hatha yoga poses & guided meditation
Who Should Come: People who have been afraid to try yoga; beginners to advanced; People who want to expand their experience of yoga
Physical Exertion: Mild to Medium
Teacher: Dr. Indu Arora
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – “Parent + Child Yoga” (The Avalon Room)
What: Interactive, fun yoga for the children and parent(s) or guardian
Who Should come: Children and their parent(s) or guardian
Physical Exertion: Mild to Medium+
Teacher: Hiyala Indiga
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – “Foundation, Power & Transformation” (Room B)
What: Baron Baptiste Power Vinyasa Flow
Who Should Come: People who want to sweat, laugh & transform. All levels welcome; beginners will be given posture modifications of necessary
Physical Exertion: Medium to Strenuous
Teacher: Michelle Ploog
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – “The Five Tibetan Rites” (Room C)
What: Simple exercises which have a “liberating” and balancing effect towards one’s overall wellbeing
Includes a special Tibetan meditation.
Who Should Come: All levels of physical ability & yoga experience
Physical Exertion: Mild to Medium
Teacher: Laurie Ellis-Young
AFTERNOON:
12:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. – “Bhakti Yoga and Kirtan: An Introduction” (The Avalon Room)
What: Discussion of Bhaki (Yoga of Devotion) and yoga philosophy; kirtan as an expression of Bhakti Yoga
Who: Anyone who has ever been curious about what is being sung in Kirtan and why
Physical Exertion: N/A
Teacher: Pascale LaPoint
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – “Yoga for Tight Spaces” (Room A)
What: Hands-on learning — how to use your furniture at home to aid your Hatha yoga practice
Also introduction to Nada Yoga (the yoga of sound) through toning meditation
Who should come: Anybody who has ever been uncomfortable getting (or unable to get) down on the floor (and up again).
Physical Exertion: Mild to Medium
Teacher: Jinjer Stanton
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – “Ashtanga Yoga for Any-Body” (Room B)
What: Ashtanga Yoga with a Personal Touch
Who Should Come: Anybody who has wanted to practice Ashtanga Yoga but has been afraid it might be too difficult; also experienced yoga practitioners
Physical Exertion: Medium to Strenuous
Teacher: Chris Balser
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – “Mindfulness & the 12 Steps” (Room C)
What: Lecture, Yoga & Guided Meditation
Who Should Come: All who are interested in meditation, the 12-Step Process & seeking balance and equanimity in their lives
Physical Exertion: Mild to Medium
Teacher: Thérèse Jacobs-Stewart
1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. – Mi-An Yoga (The Avalon Room)
What: Specialty Hatha Yoga designed for winding down
Who Should Come: Yoga Practitioners of all levels
Physical Exertion: Mild
Teacher: Monique Maxwell
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – “Qi Gong for Self-Healing” (Room A)
What: A graceful flow of movements to engender well-being and self-healing
Who Should Come: People brand new to Qi Gong; people in need of healing; Current practitioners
Physical Exertion: Mild to Medium
Teacher: Peng Her
2:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. – “Mantra Medicine & Meditation” (Room B)
What: Presentation, Lecture, Hands-on, Guided Meditation
Who Should Come: All levels; People interested in going deeper into their exploration of Yoga and Meditation as well as the Yoga-Curious
Physical Exertion: Mild
Teacher: Dr. Sant S. Dharamananda
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – “Heart Opening Vinyasa” (Room C)
What: Guided Flowing Vinyasa Yoga to open the heart center
Who Should Come: People who wish to deepen their existing yoga practice
Physical Exertion: Medium to Strenuous
Teacher: Jenniffer Colletti
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “Yoga of Breath – Introduction to Sudarshan
Kriya and Art of Living” (Conference Room)
What: Experience the power and secret of our own breath and insight into the nature of our own mind
Who Should Come: Everyone
Physical Exertion: N/A
Teacher:Sivakumar Kanchibhotla
3:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – “Into the Mystic – Yin Yoga” (The Avalon Room)
What: Conscious, slow, inward directed flow movement. Yin energy draw “in,” and tonifies our being
Who Should Come: Beginners to Experienced Yogis. Especially nice for those w/some dance inclination
Physical Exertion: Medium
Teacher: Clover Love
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - “Gentle Kripalu Yoga” (Room A)
What: Hands-on, very accessible yoga poses with gentle verbal guidance
Who Should Come: People who have been afraid of yoga; People with physical considerations; beginners through experienced yoga practitioners
Physical Exertion: Mild to Medium
Teacher: Drake Powe
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – “Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series” (Room B)
What: Movement synchronized with the breath producing intense internal heat and a detoxifying sweat
Who Should Come: People who have been curious about Ashtanga Yoga; beginners are welcome as well
Physical Exertion: Mild to Strenuous
Teacher: Erez
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. – “Journey to Your Heart Song: The Authentic Voice Within” (Room C)
What: Power Vinyasa flow, meditation, mantra, positive affirmation, breathwork, chanting and the healing rhythm of the Pow Wow drum
Who Should Come: People who wish to experience the passion of yoga
Physical Exertion: Medium to Strenuous
Teacher: Nielle Arnold
4:30 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. – “Acro Yoga” (The Avalon Room)
What: To be announced
Who: To be announced
Physical Exertion: To be announced
Teacher: Ben Wuest +
4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. – “Science of Chakras” (Conference Room)
What: Fascinating Power Point Lecture on the Mystery of the Chakras
Who Should Come: Anyone interested in the science of yoga
Physical Exertion: N/A
Teacher: Teacher: Dr. Sant S. Dharamananda
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – “Vibration & Personal Power through Kundalini Yoga” (Room A)
What: Experience Kundalini as Taught by Yogi Bhajan including breathing, sound & meditation
Who Should Come: Anyone who wants to balance their energy, and open & feel more robust & alive. Suitable for those brand new to yoga as well as to the experienced practitioners
Physical Exertion: Medium
Teacher: Lauren Drilling
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – “Urban Yoga Groove” (The Avalon Room)
What: A magical eclectic dance of various forms of Yoga coupled with deep earthy urban soul music concluding w/full guided meditation, affirmations & joy!
Who Should Come: Those who want to dance & Groove; Some yoga experience helpful but not mandatory
Physical Exertion: Mildly Strenuous
Teacher: Jan Johnston
EVENING KIRTAN: – Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – Kirtan Path
7:00 p.m. – Susan Shehata and Band
8:00 p.m. – Wild Moon Bhaktas
After 9:00 p.m. – Narayani Devi Dasi
Dining Room Activities:
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Raw Foods Vegan Lunch Designed by Alexandra Glad of Ecopolitan Restaurant
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Indian-styled Vegetarian Supper
“Uncooking” Raw Foods Dessert Demonstration with Alexandra Glad will be held in the Dining Room
Time TBA