River Valley Yoga Festival: Full Schedule

Welcome to River Valley Yoga Festival!

We have a great line-up of presenters and can’t wait to see which sessions you choose to attend. Some classes have size limits, so be sure to plan your day and register for classes in advance. Is a class you want to attend already full? No worries, register anyway and we’ll add you to a waitlist in case someone changes their mind!

Happy planning!

6:00pm CDT

Farm to Table Dinner + Drumming & Chanting Experience

Limited to 32 people. Separate payment required. (See ticket purchase page.)

Join us for a Farm to Table style dinner in the freshly restored hay barn, followed by a drumming and chanting experience!

Envision the rustic beauty of a restored barn with long tables, twinkling lights, wildflowers and platters filled with hearty vegetables, salads and food fresh from the market. Dine family style with other beautiful souls, sharing laughs and stories as you are old friends. After dessert we will gather together and come into harmony with a drumming and chanting experience.

This experience is designed to bring harmony to self and others by raising energy for healing, peace and empowerment through drumming and chanting. Life is vibration, tone and rhythm. Everything in life is in motion and producing a frequency. We too are vibration in motion and produce our own frequencies. When we fall out of harmony with ourselves or our world our inner sounds become discordant and we feel unhappy or afraid. We can draw upon the knowledge of our ancestors and come back into balance by exploring a deeper understanding of the use of sound not only for ourselves and others, but for the whole planet.

No experience is necessary. Simple rhythms and chants will be introduced. A limited number of drums and rattles will be available, bring your own drum or rattle if you have one.

Everything is optional and offered in the spirit of joy, gratitude and reverence.

Presenters

Tara Cindy Sherman

Tara Cindy Sherman’s first introduction to the yogic path was in 1970 when, at the age of 13, she read Siddartha by Hermann Hesse and taught herself to meditate. Though she didn't become an avid meditator at that point, being exposed to Eastern teachings at such a young age made... Read More →

Friday September 23, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

8:00am CDT

Introduction to SomaYoga Therapy

SomaYoga, developed by Yoga North International SomaYoga Institute, is a blend of Somatics, therapeutic yoga, classic asana, pranayama, Ayurveda, and other yoga practices. Somatics re-educate muscles to gain greater mobility, therapeutic yoga to stabilize, and classic asana to strengthen/lengthen/stabilize.

This healing modality is beneficial for all ages, from the higher performance athlete to those recovering from injury, want to prevent injury, or just want more freedom. Some of the conditions this practice helps alleviate are: plantar fasciitis, sciatica, sacroiliac pain, chronic neck & shoulder tension, and chronic hip & back pain.

This workshop includes an introduction to the SomaYoga methodology, practice, and review of how to integrate this practice into your life. This class is accessible for every body as you are guided to find the postures and movements in a way that is from within, along with suggested variations.

After this session, you will have the option to receive a video link to support your home practice.

Presenters

Ann Blackburn

Ann Blackburn and her husband Dan have co-owned Tula Yoga & Wellness since March 2012. Their mission is to make yoga & wellness within everyone’s reach and to create a space where people reconnect with and be themselves.Ann is a life-long student, has been teaching for over 12 years... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

8:00am CDT

Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork

Thai Yoga Bodywork is a sacred healing treatment from Traditional Thai Medicine that is unique from other types of bodywork and massage. It is also form of Yoga Therapy that combines rhythmic massage, assisted Yoga poses, guided breathwork, acupressure along pathways of movement in the body, healing energy work, and meditation.

This is a great add-on for yoga teachers, massage therapists, bodyworkers, energy workers, or anyone wishing to learn more about this amazing style of healing with roots in Yoga and Ayurveda.

Participants will explore:
• Thai Yoga Bodywork history, benefits, and contraindications
• How to give a therapeutic sequence for feet, legs, hips, back, upper back, neck, and shoulders
• Basic relaxation techniques to perform at the end of a sequence.

Students will pair up with a partner to give and receive (yay!) as you learn the techniques. This workshop is also highly recommended for those thinking of taking Tanya’s Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner Training.

Certificate of completion given at end of workshop if requested.
LEVEL: All levels welcome. No experience necessary.

Presenters

Tanya Boigenzahn

Tanya Boigenzahn is the owner and director of Devanadi School of Yoga & Wellness and Thai Yoga Bodywork, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. Devoted to sharing the gifts of yoga, wellness and well-being with clarity, fun, ease, and joy, she is a long-time daily practitioner and teacher dedicated... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Tent 1 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 1

8:00am CDT

Uncover Your Sankalpa

In this workshop you will use the elements of practice, meditation and journaling to identify your deepest heartfelt desire, put it into words and use it to inspire your practice.

Presenters

Meghan Hatalla

Meghan Hatalla is a body-positive Minnesotan focused on yoga instruction and life design writing. Her approach focuses on seeing the body as a system that needs to run well in conjunction with mental health and understanding where each of us are on our journey, and within our time... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Tent 2 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 2

10:30am CDT

Intro to Chanting: Mantras for Healing

Chanting is one of the most powerful tools of yoga because you use your body, breath, and mind to create sounds and vibrations that have deep meaning. Chanting has been used for millennia to soothe, invigorate, heal, protect, connect, ground, and more!

In this workshop, you will learn the basic vowel and consonant sounds in Sanskrit, practice a couple of simple mantras for healing, and explore a beautiful chant for healing. Come and experience the power of chanting together!

Presenters

Jennifer Brandt

Jennifer Brandt is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) with over 23 years of experience practicing and studying yoga. She loves working with clients who want to use yoga to restore their physical, mental, and emotional health. Jennifer is a devoted student in the Viniyoga lineage... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 10:30am - 11:45am CDT
Tent 2 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 2

10:30am CDT

Relax and Release Fear

"Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions." ~Hafiz

The dictionary defines fear as "an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat." The state of fear is meant to keep us safe, and not in the jaws of a bear. However, we have lost sight of real fear, and our mind has created a new definition, one that encompasses the False Evidence that Appears Real (F E A R), often wrapped into a tightly bound story. Chronic fear weakens our immune system and stresses our nervous system, leading to chronic pain, anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances. All things that work to further weaken our inner defenses. Kundalini Yoga taught through a trauma-informed lens offers several useful tools for releasing fear, new and old fear, so that we can relax and restore.

Class will include a gong bath relaxation.

No previous Kundalini Yoga experience is needed.
All levels welcome.

Presenters

Michele Anderson

Michele Anderson has extensive experience learning and teaching yoga, yoga philosophy and Gong sound healing in a wide variety of settings. She has completed over 500 hours of training in both Viniyoga through The Yoga Well Institute and Kundalini Yoga through the Kundalini Research... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Tent 1 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 1

10:30am CDT

Moon, Sun and the Sacred Fire: Intro to Tantric Hatha Yoga

Be big, be bright, be bold! Tantric Hatha Yoga explores tools to grow your self-mastery and step more fully into your personal power, compassion, dharma and love!

Topics include:
· What is Tantra and how is it different from Yoga?
· Why is Tantra so important in the 21st century?
· How does Tantra complement Yoga, Ayurveda, and other forms of healing?
· Learn about the trajectory of how to practice with tools exploring the range of tantric yoga including asana, bandha, kriya, meditation and mantra

This workshop will help you, whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, learn tools to help invest in your personal practice. Tantra offers the perfect balance between intellectual and experiential learning, and aims to empower us to put our knowledge to work in the world around us - both on the mat and off. Come help learn the tools to help you grow brighter and be a source of light in the world!

All levels welcome.

Presenters

Tanya Boigenzahn

Saturday September 24, 2022 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

1:00pm CDT

Rejuvenate Your Nervous System

The nervous system plays a role in nearly every aspect of our health and well-being. It guides everyday activities such as waking up; automatic activities such as breathing; and complex processes such as thinking, reading, remembering, and feeling emotions. Stress taxes the nervous system. Modern times trigger the sympathetic nervous system far more frequently than the parasympathetic nervous system, and this creates an imbalance, or dis-ease. Trauma-informed Kundalini Yoga offers several useful tools for rejuvenating and strengthening the nervous system.

Class will include a gong bath relaxation.

No previous Kundalini Yoga experience is needed.
All levels welcome.

Presenters

Michele Anderson

Saturday September 24, 2022 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

1:00pm CDT

Yoga Therapy for Anxiety

Anxiety doesn’t only affect our bodies and minds, it affects our energy, our relationships, and our perspective on life. Some of the most common symptoms of anxiety are tightness and pain in the physical body, changes in energy, and/or recurring negative thoughts. Yoga Therapy uses movements to reduce bodily discomfort, breathing to regulate energy, and meditation and chanting to focus the mind. This multi-faceted approach is especially helpful because it addresses the many different dimensions of our human experience and how anxiety manifests uniquely in each of us.

In this workshop, you will experience a gentle yoga practice designed specifically to address anxiety. The practice will include gentle movements, breathing techniques, meditation, and chanting. This workshop is trauma-sensitive and will include modifications so everyone can experience the nourishing and supportive tools of yoga therapy.

Presenters

Jennifer Brandt

Saturday September 24, 2022 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Tent 1 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 1

1:00pm CDT

Yenneagram Yoga

A slow, strong 90-minute flow culminating in a Sun C series in which we learn about the 9 Enneagram types as we experience and hold 9 yoga poses. How might personality feel in the body?

Presenters

Courtney Perry

Courtney Perry is a certified yoga teacher and Enneagram instructor based in Minneapolis, MN. She integrates the two modalities in order to facilitate greater self-knowledge. From online video subscriptions to weekend workshops, Yenneagram offers a felt sense of personality in our... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Tent 2 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 2

3:00pm CDT

Mantra Meditation For a Peaceful Mind and Calm Body

Wired but Tired?
Racing thoughts?
Exhausted but hard to sleep?
Find meditation difficult?

Experience relief and soothe your system through mantra meditation, the conscious repetition of special sounds. ‘man’ is from ‘manas’ the Sanskrit word for mind, and ‘tra’ means tool. Mantra is ‘a tool for the mind’ or ‘that which protects the mind’. The sound, meaning, feeling, and vibration focuses our attention, no more scattered monkey mind.

Experience the inner joy within yourself through mantra meditation. “The mind takes on the characteristics of what it focuses upon.” says my teacher. With so much crisis in the world and a steady media diet of over stimulation, we can be choiceful in what we ingest and change the course of our body-mind state in a supportive direction.

We’ll use simple breath-based yoga movement and postures to prepare the body, and seated breathing to prepare the mind to meditate through the ancient technology of mantra. Experience the inner joy within yourself through mantra meditation. These special sounds lead us back to the source of silence and peace within ourselves.

No prior experience or knowledge is required. All are welcome.

Presenters

Kevin Kortan

Praised as a master teacher “who makes his classes challenging for the experienced, yet understandable for the beginner,” Kevin enjoys working with people from all walks of life. Having taught for 27 years, much of Kevin’s teaching is done one-on-one in private sessions, designing... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

3:00pm CDT

Balancing Women’s Hormones Through Diet, Lifestyle and Natural Remedies

Find out how your sleep, the foods you eat and some unknowingly bad habits can directly impact your body’s natural rhythm of hormone balance. Learn how stress can upend all the best intentions of a balanced lifestyle. Join Dr. Kellie while we cover the best movements, must have foods and natural herbs, oils and remedies to help you feel your best sassy self now and in the years ahead.

Presenters

Dr. Kellie Seth

Dr. Kellie Seth graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in pre-medicine with double majors in Entomology and Zoology. Dr. Seth earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University with honors and a focus on Neurology and Nutrition... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Oak Tree 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Oak Tree

3:00pm CDT

Element Based Yin Yoga

Yoga has a lesser-known sister science called Ayurveda.

Ayurveda is the oldest known health system that holds the belief that health can be achieved only through a delicate balance of mind, body and spirit.

According to Ayurveda we ourselves are elemental beings made up of differing amounts of all the elements of nature. EARTH, WATER, FIRE, AIR and ETHER just like everything around us in the natural world.

Our objective in this Yin Yoga practice is to facilitate awareness, connection, and balance among these elements though a series of postures held for 2-3 minutes each. Allowing us to target deeper connective tissue and create a more inward meditative experience.

Presenters

Sarah Draayer Cherry

Sarah Draayer Cherry is a 500-RYT Yoga Instructor & Teacher Trainer, Personal Trainer, Coach, Reiki Master, Sound Healing, Cacao Ceremony facilitator.For Sarah, yoga is not just a practice it's a way of being, a way of thinking, a way of LIVING. Yoga is really what rekindled her passion... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Tent 2 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 2

3:00pm CDT

Radiant Shaktiflow

Raidant Shaktiflow is a celebratory expression of Tantra in that it weaves together aspects of spirit and nature to raise Shakti for a transformational experience. It celebrates the dance of life and joys of embodiment by combining juicy yoga warm ups, creative movement, chanting, and yoga nidra along with ritual. Ritual is said to act in two dimensions simultaneously, the physical and spiritual. When we hone our intentions in the moment we can draw heaven down to earth, and the energy we raise not only blesses us in the now, it reverberates into the future. This can help lead us home to our heart, the place where heaven and earth meet in each of us. No experience necessary. Variations given as needed with steadiness and comfort for all!

Presenters

Tara Cindy Sherman

Saturday September 24, 2022 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Tent 1 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 1

5:00pm CDT

Cacao Ceremony

Limited to 20 people. Separate payment required. (See ticket purchase page.)

A Cacao ceremony is an intentional community gathering for self-reflection, healing, heart activation and spiritual nourishment. This is one of the oldest holistic practices used by many indigenous cultures in Central and South America to unify body, mind, heart & spirit.

Ceremonial Cacao (known as "The Food of the Gods") is revered as a highly vibrational sacred plant medicine that supports the re-balance of energies within us, restores good health, opens & expands the heart field to deepen authentic connection with others and ourselves.

This ceremony will include Ceremonial Cacao sourced from Guatemala, a mug to take home, intention setting, breath-work, guided movement, oracle pull and reflection, and sound bath.

PREPARING FOR CEREMONY
Please bring along a yoga mat and any props/water/ journal/blanket, and an open heart.

Cacao is a gentle yet powerful plant medicine safe for anyone but if you're pregnant or have a pre-existing conditions it is always best to check with your physician.
Limit caffeine prior to the ceremony as Cacao is a grounded stimulant.
We recommend that you do not eat for at least three hours prior to the ceremony for the medicine to have optimal effect.
Please drink plenty of water both before and after the ceremony to stay hydrated.
It is completely safe to drive after the Cacao Ceremony, Cacao is NOT a Psychedelic.

Presenters

Sarah Draayer Cherry

Saturday September 24, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

5:00pm CDT

The Forest Philosopher - Interlocking Approaches to Intention

Participants will explore how ancient wisdom from across the world has connected humanity to the forests for millennia. Discover ways to tap into that wisdom while in the woods, or at your desk to help ease anxiety and hone focus.

Presenters

David Motzenbecker

David is the owner of Motz Studios - a Minneapolis-based guide practice of therapeutic forest bathing walks based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin Yoku. The firm is also a forest bathing trail design and landscape architecture consultancy with a focus on biophilic and salutogenic... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Oak Tree 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Oak Tree

5:00pm CDT

Gentle Breath Flow

Join Kevin for this gentle class inspired by the breath. Ride the easeful waves of your own breath into a meditative state. Breath-based yoga movement and postures, guided relaxation, as well as simple seated breathing will be included. Experience the inner peace that is your true nature.

All are welcome.

Presenters

Kevin Kortan

Saturday September 24, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Tent 1 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 1

6:00pm CDT

Bhakti Bliss

Explore what it is to be in the "Bhav" in our class. Through mudra, music and movement we will explore our subtle bodies as well as move energy in our physical body. This class will be suitable for all levels and will have an expansive, spacious and luxurious flow.

Presenters

Pati Richards

Pati Richards began studying yoga about 10 and what a ride it has been. Pati is truly a life-long learner. She has studied here in the states and in faraway lands such as India and Thailand. She has had the opportunity to attend the Kumbha Mela in India which is considered the Largest... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Tent 1 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 1

6:00pm CDT

Sonic Alchemy

Prepare to come to life!

Waking Nomad is bringing their transformative practice to the River Valley Yoga Festival. The session begins with an introduction to the active practice of sound meditation. Thomasina and Bob will explain how to begin working with your attention to cultivate awareness. You will learn to use sound as a tool for going inward. You will be guided through movement and breathwork designed to release tension from the body and reset the nervous system. Once the physical body has been prepared we will drop into 60 minutes of sound meditation.

While immersed in the rich sounds of the overtone producing instruments you’ll allow the experience to bring you into the present moment. Practice letting the linguistic and discursive mind fall away while making room for a more open and receptive mode of engaging with the world. Give yourself permission to enter a liminal state, connecting with the sounds and vibrations of the instruments through a process of judicious listening and receptivity. Lean into your joy, vulnerability, compassion and strength.

Presenters

Waking Nomad

Thomasina and Bob Fisk are mind body facilitators with backgrounds in personal development, meditation, yoga, breathwork, music and mental wellness. They have been called to the power of sound through firsthand experience and training, both with the instruments and philosophies of... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

6:00pm CDT

Twilight Walk

Limited to 24 people. Separate payment required. (See ticket purchase page.)

A 2-hour immersive, meditative, and sensory experience amidst the backdrop of the natural world. We will quiet our minds, tuning into our surroundings in a deeper and more profound way.

Presenters

David Motzenbecker

Saturday September 24, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Forest Path - Meet at Concession 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Meet at Concession

9:00am CDT

Journey Into Power

This is a power yoga fitness yoga class that follows the Baptiste Journey into Power sequence linking movement to breath providing access to your vitality, physical power and freedom while increasing your overall body strength and confidence.

No previous experience required. This class is accessible for all ages, all body types and all fitness levels.

Presenters

Jody Jacoby

“I am from adventure in nature, growth and exploration. I am from a yoga community that encourages and inspires my core values of connection, growth, and authenticity.”Jody began practicing yoga to create balance for an active lifestyle and stressful job. As she developed a consistent... Read More →

Sunday September 25, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Tent 1 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 1

9:00am CDT

Intermittent Fasting for Your Constitution

Intermittent Fasting is currently one of the most popular trends in health and wellness. It can be a very powerful tool to use to lose weight and improve your health, but it may not be right for everyone. Learn about the research based intermittent fasting patterns, research-based tips to support healthy intermittent fasting and the best foods to eat to break your fast. Participants will learn how fasting affects individual doshas.

Presenters

Margie Schmid

Margie Schmid uses evidence-based nutrition to empower people to make sustainable healthy choices based on individual goals and lifestyle. She is a certified Holistic Nutritionist who loves helping people make simple, sustainable, holistic lifestyle changes that lead to a life full... Read More →

Sunday September 25, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Tent 2 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 2

9:00am CDT

Gentle Yoga + Sound Bath + Reiki

Gentle Yoga is a great class for beginners, students with injuries/limited mobility or for those who prefer a softer, gentler approach to yoga. This class is designed to help you create openness in the body and mind. It combines dynamic movements, gentle stretching and deep breathing to dissolve physical and mental tension. The last twenty minutes of class will finish with a restorative pose paired with singing bowls. Drop into a guided meditation with crystal singing bowls while also enjoying a mini Reiki session as you continue to drift deep into relaxation.

“Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.” — The International Center for Reiki Training

Beginner-friendly.

Limited to 20 students.

Presenters

Alyssa Montana

Alyssa Montana discovered a deep love for yoga in a college gym course and hasn't stopped studying since. She received her RYT 200 from CorePower in 2012 where she fell in love with heat, power and strength. After injuring herself too many times, she decided to explore a more sustainable... Read More →

Sunday September 25, 2022 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

9:00am CDT

Morning Walk

Presenters

David Motzenbecker

Sunday September 25, 2022 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Forest Path - Meet at Concession 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Meet at Concession

10:30am CDT

Buti Yoga

Buti Yoga is a soulful blend of power yoga, strength conditioning, primal movements, and energy work. This flow not only tones and sculpts the entire body, it also activates radical inner transformation. Get out of your head & into your body! Release tension, stress & trauma with a musically driven playlist. Remember who you are & what you desire!

Vinyasa, Barre and/or Yoga Sculpt experience suggested attending BUTI Yoga.

Presenters

Alyssa Montana

Sunday September 25, 2022 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

10:30am CDT

The Gut/Brain Connection

Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and diseases of aging are on the rise. While we know there is a genetic component to these diseases, we also know that we can prevent some of the decline through nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise. Learn about the brain/gut connection, brain boosting and gut healing foods, and simple daily routines for better gut and brain health.

Presenters

Margie Schmid

Sunday September 25, 2022 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Tent 2 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 2

10:30am CDT

Restoring Prana

Do you feel like you use more energy than you regenerate? We live in a very externally focused society that awards overachievement, being busy & over-scheduled but not self-care. We are taught energy conservation but not within ourselves. We do not have an unlimited supply of prana (vital life force) so it can be helpful to think about it like a bank account – you cannot use more than you have. The way you breathe can restore or deplete. Learn about your breath patterns, how to breathe more efficiently, and strategies for refilling your prana bank account. This class will include gentle somatic (SomaYoga) movement, breath, and meditation. Leave refreshed and clear. After this session, you will have the option to receive a video link to support your home practice.

Presenters

Ann Blackburn

Sunday September 25, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Tent 1 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 1

11:30am CDT

Progressive Relaxation

Let your body relax and let go while you are guided through a full body progressive relaxation. Participants will find a comfortable position (usually laying down or seated), and the body will be released with your own breath and guided verbal cues from the instructor. Imagine a feeling of melting into the ground! This is great for anyone dealing with pain, tightness, stiffness, emotional issues - everyone can benefit from relaxing their mind and body!

Presenters

Dr. Ashley LaBore

Ashley has a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy since 2009 as well as advanced training and certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. She has a private practice called Align Optimal Wellness with PT and other wellness services located in downtown Stillwater, MN.Helping people... Read More →

Sunday September 25, 2022 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

12:30pm CDT

The Architecture of Yoga Asana

In the Yoga Sutras, the sage, Patanjali, mentions asana practice in one verse: “sthira-sukham asanam.” Sthira refers to stability and sustainability. Sukham literally translates, “good space.” Like a gifted architect designing a home that will stand for decades and have beautiful space to allow in light and air flow, the mindful yoga practitioner builds postures from the foundation up, establishing stability, sustainability, and good, easy space in the body.
In this workshop, we will intentionally practice yoga postures, rekindling our love for fundamentals and basics, while acknowledging that the way we understand the fundamentals of yoga asana grows, changes, and evolves throughout our years of practice and as our bodies change and mature.
This workshop is open to every age and every level of practitioner.
Consider bringing your asana questions and curiosity to explore with the group!

Presenters

Moya McGinn Mathews

Moya McGinn Mathews, E-RYT 500, is a professional musician, parish minister, licensed officiant, health and wellness coach and yoga teacher. She has thousands of hours of teaching experience with students of every level, from absolute beginners to advanced teacher trainees, students... Read More →

Sunday September 25, 2022 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

12:30pm CDT

Botanical Cleansing Stick Make & Take

Join in this hands-on class to learn the importance of using smoking bundles to clear yourself and space of negativity spiritually and energetically. We will prepare personalized bundles with fresh plant materials! Topics covered will include the significance of energy clearing, how to collect plant material, what plants to use, and how to use your dried bundle. Please bring a garden clipper if you have one!

Presenters

Phyllis Jaworski

Phyllis Jaworski worked as a scientist in animal biologicals and in vitro diagnostic field for over 12 years before starting her herbal journey. In late 2019 she received her Master of Herbalism Certification and now empowers women suffering from hormonal imbalances to feel energized... Read More →

Sunday September 25, 2022 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Oak Tree 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Oak Tree

12:30pm CDT

Body Positive Yoga

If you have ever felt too intimidated to enter a yoga studio due to your body size or felt that yoga wasn't designed for your body, then this workshop is for you. In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to create a yoga practice that works for your body and how props can help support your practice in a fun and welcoming environment. No previous experience required; this workshop is perfect for absolute beginners of all shapes, sizes, and abilities.

Recommended props: blocks, strap, and blanket/cushion.

Presenters

Mary McCallum

Mary McCallum is a Curvy Yoga, Accessible Yoga, and Yoga for All certified yoga instructor who is passionate about making yoga accessible to everyone. Mary loves teaching how yoga can work for you and dispelling common yoga myths. Her goal is to create a fun, inclusive, supportive... Read More →

Sunday September 25, 2022 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Tent 1 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 1

12:30pm CDT

Vin to Yin

Class will start with a Vinyasa style yoga warming and creating energy throughout the body in an artfully and sequentially way. Students will be guided along the way with modifications offered to create a welcoming environment. Midway through the class experience we will enjoy slowing down and nurturing the connective tissues in the body with a yin style finish. Long held grounded postures creating a "stretching sensation" through the body and mind.

Presenters

Holly Bustle

Holly Bustle has a passion for people and connection. Naturally, when she found yoga, it was love at first breath. Since then, she's completed her 200 E-RYT, 300 RYT, and founded a non-profit onelove.yoga bringing yoga and mindfulness into schools and communities. Holly embraces teaching... Read More →

Sunday September 25, 2022 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Tent 2 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 2

2:15pm CDT

Guided Meditation and Reiki Sound Bath

Come experience the magic that is within and all around you, release what does not serve you, so that your own unique vibration rings through. Join us for a guided meditation and reiki infused sound bath. Set an intention for this practice and allow yourself to surrender and journey to new spaces within. Allow the healing tones of the crystal bowls, gongs, chimes and healing instruments to wash away what no longer serves you and reset your mind and body into a harmonious frequency.

Presenters

Caty Brown

The owner of Soul Body Finesse, a sacred self-care and community-based wellness studio. Caty is a Sound Healer, Reiki practitioner, labor & birth doula and studied Yoga and the physiological anatomy of trauma in the body. She coordinates wellness events, offers private groups, 1:1... Read More →

Dan Estenson

A co-captain of Soul Body Finesse and founder of Soul Magic - the crystal and healing tools shop in the back of our healing studio. Dan is a Sound Healer, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher, and student of life. He facilitates sound healing, teaches yoga and wellness classes, guides group... Read More →

Sunday September 25, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn

2:15pm CDT

Flourishing Floral Essences: Learn the Basics of this Healing Botanical

In this introductory class we will cover what flower essences are, how they work, and learn about a few popular essences that are commonly used. Attendees will learn how Flower essences work to unlock and release those deep emotional, spiritual and energetic blockages that can weaken our vitality, often manifesting in physical illness and disease. We will also have the opportunity to pick and create a flower essence to prepare to take with you!

One floral essence is included with class. A second floral essence can be made for $5.

Presenters

Phyllis Jaworski

Sunday September 25, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Oak Tree 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Oak Tree

2:15pm CDT

Mindful Movement & "Life Hacks" for Pain-free Living

Mindful movement is an excellent way to decrease pain and stiffness, improve mood and get our bodies moving freely. The benefits are for mind, body and spirit! This class will incorporate active gentle full body movement - great for all people of all abilities! There will also be research-based “life hacks” for participants to take away that help support a healthy lifestyle. Come join us for fun, activity and knowledge!

Presenters

Dr. Ashley LaBore

Sunday September 25, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Tent 1 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 1

2:15pm CDT

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough, or shouldn’t be teaching/training? Is imposter syndrome holding you back from shining your light in the world? In this session, hear how Amy has gone from barely surviving to fully thriving! Amy began her yoga journey in the 90’s during college, traveling on several yoga retreats and working closely with a favorite teacher. In 2014 she suffered a traumatic brain injury from a fall on the ice. This injury led her deeper into her yoga practice to help her heal her body, mind, and spirit.

Presenters

Amy Zellmer

Amy Zellmer is an award-winning author, speaker, traumatic brain injury survivor, and Editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine. She began her career as a professional photographer in 1996 and ran a successful studio until 2014 when she suffered a life-changing traumatic brain injury... Read More →

Sunday September 25, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Tent 2 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Tent 2

3:30pm CDT

Yoga Nidra to Welcome Autumn

Yoga Nidra is an ancient form of yogic meditation, typically practiced in a reclined position. It is an efficient method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation while maintaining consciousness. Yoga Nidra not only brings physical and mental relaxation but also prepares the mind for spiritual evolution. Nidra translates, “sleep;” Yoga Nidra is a 'sleep' where all the burdens, stress, strain, anxiety are thrown off to attain a more blissful state of awareness, a relaxation much more intense than ordinary sleep.

As the season changes and we begin to cocoon in preparation for the winter ahead, this Yoga Nidra session provides an opportunity to surrender to all inevitable changes and open to the possibility of transformation.
After a brief introduction to the structure of Yoga Nidra, we will practice together.

No previous yoga experience required. This workshop is open to every age and every level of practitioner.

Presenters

Moya McGinn Mathews

Sunday September 25, 2022 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Barn 11626 Otchipwe Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082

Barn