Berkshire Yoga Festival 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

From Message to Movement: Designing Transformational Offerings

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Every teacher has a message worth sharing, the question is how to shape it into a workshop, retreat, or program that
transforms lives and supports your livelihood. In this interactive session, Krystal draws on years of international teaching and program creation to give you a clear structure for designing powerful experiences rooted in your
dharma.You’ll leave with tools to align your story, message, and method into a workshop or program that inspires others and expands your impact.

Presenters

Krystal Say

Owner, SWEAT Power Yoga

Krystal Say is a visionary leader, global educator, and wellness entrepreneur dedicated to helping others discover their purpose, ignite their passion, and integrate their practice to lead a fulfilling life. As the co-founder of The Hyouman Experience and owner of SWEAT Power Yoga... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Fisher Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Intensive

Schedule Spotlights Teacher's Path

9:00am EDT

Pillars of Longevity: Yoga for Grip Strength and Cardio Respiratory Health

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Crane West

Limited Capacity seats available

You may recognize these two leading indicators for longevity. But whatever is helpful in the future must be attained and maintained for its healthy benefits today. We’ll explore these vital health markers in remarkably doable ways. What good is it to attain if we cannot easily maintain? We’ll address wrist issues and arthritic tendencies in the base of the thumb. You’ll learn why it’s not so much strength, but grip function that’s vital. But foundational to it all is cardio-respiratory health. We’ll delve into practical and straightforward breathing practices you can easily incorporate into your daily life. The results you experience will naturally inspire simple, steady practice.

Presenters

Jeff Bailey

Founder, Avita Yoga

Jeff’s life has centered around yoga since his first experience with the practice in 1985. He has taught over 13,000 classes and workshops, owned studios, and is the founder of Avita Yoga. Jeff Bailey is an expert at restoring joint health. He has helped thousands overcome pain... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Intensive

Schedule Spotlights Longevity & Mobility

9:00am EDT

The Kundalini Experience Immersion

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Burbank Room

Limited Capacity seats available

What is kundalini anyway? How can we have an embodied experience in a safe and supported way? These are the themes that will be explored as we journey through spinal suppleness, mantra meditation, connection and community. The whole point of this immersion is to have a lived experience of your beauty, grace and perfection. No self improvement required, simply show up as you are.

Presenters

Jeannie O'Neill

M.ED, E-RYT500, Yoga Farm Ithaca

Jeannie has a master's degree in education specializing in contemplative pedagogy and transformative curriculum design. She is a 500E-RYT Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Meditation instructor, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, and an Ayurvedic health... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Burbank Room 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Intensive

Style Kundalini
Schedule Spotlights Personal Growth & Transformation, Yoga Philosophy & Wisdom Traditions

9:30am EDT

Luminous Coherence: A Meditation Protocol to Rewire the Brain and Unlock Lasting Freedom

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT

JJ's Lodge

Limited Capacity seats available

Luminous Coherence unites modern science and ancient wisdom. This is a breakthrough, evidence-informed protocol that draws from neuroscience, CBT-informed self-inquiry, mindfulness, and tantric kriya meditation. Initially, the technique accelerates access to unified—non-dual—awareness. Progressively it then is applied to retrain default patterning in the brain and nervous system, transforming maladaptive mental, emotional, and behavioral tendencies. The result is a new and expansive sense of freedom––moment to moment to moment.

Research shows the practice provides “significant” measurable gains in emotional resilience, stress recovery, daily functioning and discipline, trauma-linked reactivity, creativity and insight—in seasoned as well as newer meditators. Rather than chasing peak experiences, the practice leads one to the stable healing ground of coherence, clarity and compassion for yourself, others and the world.

Presenters

Rod Stryker

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT
JJ's Lodge 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Intensive

Schedule Spotlights Personal Growth & Transformation

11:00am EDT

Bright Light Vinyasa Flow: A joyful community connection

FILLING

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

The Sanctuary

Limited Capacity filling up

Community and connection are at the heart of Lora’s feel-good vinyasa flow. Her teaching style is thoughtfully designed with creative sequencing and smooth transitions to a dynamic, and curated playlist that will take you on a journey that is a “straight shot to the soul.” Lora’s friendly personality and positive energy welcome everyone to this all-levels class,encouraging self-expression and intuitive play. She brings joy and lightness to the practice while creating moments to face the truth of the challenging times we are in. Be the change, be the bright light.

Join Lora in this uplifting fun flow from start to finish. Inversions and arm balances are integrated and offered as options during peak poses. Expect to leave inspired and energized with a few new smiles and connections exchanged with your fellow yogis.

Presenters

Lora Reehling

500RYT, Founder, Philly River Flow Yoga

Lora Reehling is a yoga instructor and professional photographer. Her discovery and love of yoga began in 2010, during a transformative time in her life. That same year, she launched her photography business, and has continued to colorfully capture what matters to people most ever... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
The Sanctuary

Yoga

Style Vinyasa

11:00am EDT

Elements of Grief: A Sacred Journey of Healing

FILLING

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Potter Brothers

Limited Capacity filling up

Grief is a sacred teacher - an expression of love, loss, and transformation. In this healing workshop, we journey through the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—to explore how nature’s wisdom can support us in moving through grief with compassion and grace.

Through a blend of grief yoga, breathwork, meditation, and somatic practices, we will honor our emotional landscapes and awaken the body’s natural capacity for healing.

Presenters

Danielle McDonald-Bourbeau

Owner, E-RYT500, RYS, GC-C, CGCS, Journey Within Yoga

Danielle is a Yoga Teacher and Grief Counselor based in Central Massachusetts, dedicated to creating healing spaces where body, breath, and spirit can reconnect.

Her journey into yoga began at age 16, following years of classical ballet and dance. While recovering from an injury, Danielle turned to yoga for physical relief—but what she discovered was something far deeper: a return to strength, a reconnection with her spiritual Self, and... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Potter Brothers 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Yoga

Schedule Spotlights Personal Growth & Transformation

11:30am EDT

Trapezius Tamer: Touch Me Knot

FILLING

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Crane East

Limited Capacity filling up

The trapezius is a massive cloak of muscle that tends to literally be a pain in the neck. However, its span of fascia and muscle also covers the shoulders, upper and mid-back. This session addresses the entire range of the muscle and shares multiple techniques to loosen the often-sticky upper parts and enliven the lower fibers. Learn rollouts and tune ups to address computer stress, neck & shoulder pain as well as improving mobility for your entire upper body.

PROPS: Blocks, Strap, Mat

Presenters

Jill Miller

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Crane East 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Myofascial Release & Body Work

Schedule Spotlights Anatomy & Biomechanics

12:00pm EDT

Group Sauna & Cold Plunge Session ($)

Thursday June 11, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Limited Capacity seats available

Purchase a Group Sauna Session Add-On Here

Escape the festival buzz and immerse yourself in the revitalizing power of sauna therapy. Experience deep detoxification, soothe your nervous system, accelerate muscle recovery, and melt away stress.
Festival sponsor, HUHT, brings you a premium recovery zone featuring authentic wood-fired saunas and invigorating cold-plunge baths.
What to Expect:

A 45-minute group sauna session plus access to cold-plunge baths
Available Thursday, June 12th - Sunday, June 15th
Two spacious mobile saunas, accommodating 8-12 people each

Reserve Your Session:

Online Booking: $35
Walk-ins/On-Site available during the festival for $40.

Thursday June 11, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Sauna Recovery ($)

1:00pm EDT

Group Sauna & Cold Plunge Session ($)

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Limited Capacity seats available

A 45-minute group sauna session plus access to cold-plunge baths
Available Thursday, June 12th - Sunday, June 15th
Two spacious mobile saunas, accommodating 8-12 people each

Reserve Your Session:

Online Booking: $35
Walk-ins/On-Site available during the festival for $40.

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Sauna Recovery ($)

2:00pm EDT

Group Sauna & Cold Plunge Session ($)

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Limited Capacity seats available

A 45-minute group sauna session plus access to cold-plunge baths
Available Thursday, June 12th - Sunday, June 15th
Two spacious mobile saunas, accommodating 8-12 people each

Reserve Your Session:

Online Booking: $35
Walk-ins/On-Site available during the festival for $40.

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Sauna Recovery ($)

2:00pm EDT

✴️ Intention Setting through Journaling

FILLING

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Clark Room, Country Inn

Limited Capacity filling up

Is it difficult to find enough time in the day for yourself? Do you want to bring more balance into your life? Let’s take time together and start the BYF festival by creating our intentions for the festival, sharing a moment, engaging in guided meditation and building a community. Grab a notebook and something to write with as we carve out a space for self-refection.

In this workshop you will engage in stream-of-consciousness journaling. Explore your thoughts by continuously writing in a judgement-free space. These journal sessions will guide you to set intentions, self-reflect and move forward in your life. Discover personal clarity that will bring you balance and confidence in your life.

Presenters

Ilana Ackerman

MSW, CPD, RYT-500, Balancing Your Journey, LLC

Ilana Ackerman is the co-founder of the Berkshire Yoga Festival and owner of Balancing Your Journey, LLC. Ilana earned her Masters of Social Work from Fordham University. She maintains a private practice, is an Executive Coach, and facilitates groups in Mindfulness and Wellness. Additionally... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Clark Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Community Event

2:00pm EDT

Introduction to Trauma Informed Kundalini Yoga (You Are The Guru)

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

The Sanctuary

Limited Capacity seats available

In this 90 min class we will explore the depths of our inner landscape and where there is unprocessed and unexpressed e-motion (energy in motion). Giving opportunities to experience active choice throughout the class, and notice how we respond to discomfort and where we can deepen into self kindness.

Presenters

Jeannie O'Neill

M.ED, E-RYT500, Yoga Farm Ithaca

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Sanctuary

Yoga

Style Kundalini
Schedule Spotlights Personal Growth & Transformation

2:00pm EDT

Sati, Gom, Cho, Saddha & Sustainable Yoga

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Fisher Room, Country Inn

Limited Capacity seats available

Yoga is always about being integrated — with yourself, with each other, with the world. Yet we forget this all the time.

Sati is a practice of remembering: your motivation, basic goodness, and inter-being-ness. Cyndi will introduce this concept, along with Gom, Cho, and Sadha- the traditional Buddhist progression for establishing an integrated, personal practice.

We will embody this work through a Sustainable Yoga practice: medium-paced vinyasa, precise alignment and mindfulness of feelings give us tools for embodying this four-part process.

As you remember and get familiar with moving in ways that nourish, strengthen and create physical resiliency, your yoga practice becomes self-renewing. Breath by breath, you will develop presence, stability, nimbleness, and confidence.

Presenters

Cyndi Lee

Cyndi Lee began teaching meditation 30 years ago with the blessing of her root guru, the great Tibetan master, Gelek Rimpoche. In 2018 she was ordained as a Buddhist Chaplain, under the guidance of Roshi Joan Halifax of Upaya Zen Center. Cyndi is also the first female Western... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Fisher Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Yoga

2:00pm EDT

Roll Model Menopause

FILLING

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Crane East

Limited Capacity filling up

Perimenopause and post-menopause produce vast bodywide changes to the female body. But its impact on fascial tissues has only recently emerged in scientific literature. Fascia remodels due to the presence or lack of estrogen. This transformation can result in pains that invisibly erupt out of “nowhere" in joints large and small. This workshop will take you through critical data to help, whether you are female bodied encountering these changes, or you work with this population. Expect rollouts that support common pain complaints during peri/post/menopause including frozen shoulder, hip pain, breast tenderness, pelvic floor pain and more.
Part lecture/Part experientialPROPS: Blocks, Strap, Mat

Presenters

Jill Miller

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Crane East 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Intensive

Schedule Spotlights Women's Health, Anatomy & Biomechanics, Studio Partner Picks

2:00pm EDT

Somatic Psychology of Yoga: Unlocking Equanimity of Mind

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Burbank Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Grow into joyfulness and unconditional well-being!

We need all the limbs of the Yoga Sutra’s ashtanga yoga, (plus a bit of help from Yoga Sutra’s Four Attitudes) to reconfigure persistent painful habits of body and mind. A brief look at the functions of the mind and nervous system reveals how and why the full range of yoga practice is potent, effective, and necessary.

In this intensive we’ll look at the kleshas (afflictions) in light of modern neuroscience and explore what it means to embody the Yoga Sutra:
● Correct misalignments of survival instincts with restraints (yamas) and yoga practice
● Practice breath-aligned movement and yogic breathing to balance the nervous system and develop interoception (mindfulness and self-awareness)
● Correct emotional and behavior misalignment with observances (niyamas) and four attitudes—antidotes to common undesirable tendencies
● Learn a simple short but powerful daily self-reflection practice
● Correct conceptual and perceptional misalignments through meditation and self reflection (svadhyaya)

Presenters

Sandra Anderson

Himalayan Institute

Senior faculty at the Himalayan Institute, Sandy teaches yoga, meditation, and philosophy, and is a key instructor in the Institute's teacher training programs. She is the coauthor of the award-winning book, Yoga Mastering the Basics, and a frequent contributor to the Himalayan Institute's online Wisdom Library. Her work draws on her immersion in the living oral tradition, traditional texts of hatha yoga and tantra, training in Sanskrit, and her background in environmental science. A long-time resident at the Himalayan Institute with a diverse background and life experience, Sandy has a unique capa... Read More →

Sponsors

Himalayan Institute

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Burbank Room 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA

Intensive

Schedule Spotlights Teacher's Path, Studio Partner Picks

2:00pm EDT

Yoga Anatomy Asana Lab

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

JJ's Lodge

Limited Capacity seats available

Are there elements of your yoga in which you are striving for a breakthrough? Have you seemed to reach a plateau in other aspects of your practice? Are you healing from injuries, or just hoping to avoid them? Bring your inquiries to this three hour immersion with Leslie Kaminoff, co-author of the perennial best-seller “Yoga Anatomy and learn the bedrock principles behind healthy movement and effective alignment. From those foundations, you will be able to experiment with a wide variety of individual adjustments and adaptations that will keep your practice healthy and effective at any age. All levels welcome, and ample time will be devoted to individual questions.

Presenters

Leslie Kaminoff

Founder, President, The Breathing Project, Inc.

Leslie Kaminoff is a yoga educator inspired by the tradition of T.K.V. Desikachar. With more than five decades’ experience in the fields of yoga and breath anatomy, he leads workshops for schools and training programs around the world and online. Leslie’s passion is teaching... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
JJ's Lodge 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Intensive

Schedule Spotlights Anatomy & Biomechanics, Teacher's Path

2:00pm EDT

Yoga Therapy and Mental Health – Understanding and Managing Anxiety

FULL

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Crane West

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

In this 3-hour workshop, we will:
- Learn the theory and practice of Yoga Therapy for working with conditions that impact mental health
- Understanding anxiety and how adapt and calibrate the tools of Yoga Therapy to manage conditions of anxiety.
- Do a full practice focused on managing anxiety.

This practice that will include āsana, prāṇāyāma, mantra japa, svādhyāya, and meditation.

Presenters

Gary Kraftsow

Gary Kraftsow has been an innovator in the transmission of yoga for health, healing, and personal transformation for over 40 years. He began his study of yoga in India with T.K.V. Deśikācar in 1974 and received a Viniyoga Special Diploma from Viniyoga International in Paris, France... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Intensive

4:00pm EDT

Kai Chi Do® : Explore the Power of the 5 Elements

FULL

Thursday June 11, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Potter Brothers

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Get Naturally High and Elevate your Consciousness in a Kai Chi Do circle where we will commune with the 5 elements of life - Earth, Air, Water, Fire, and Ether. Kai Chi Do is a Metaphysical Workout for Body, Mind, and Spirit -- Like dancing while you're meditating...With a bunch of friends... Putting some air between your thoughts...Until the sun shines in your head... And your body hears it.

Presenters

Biana Mavasheva

Rev. D, MA, LCPC, Oneness Center Inc.

Biana Mavasheva is a licensed clinical therapist, certified yoga instructor, ordained reverend and founder of Oneness
Center Inc., where she has supported the personal and spiritual growth of hundreds through workshops and individual care.

Her yoga classes offer an enchanting and uplifting journey—interweaving song, spirit, and sweat—to nourish the body and awaken the soul. Biana first came to the mat in 2003 after years of competitive tennis. Her vinyasa flow sequences are infused with the spiritual wisdom she’s... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Potter Brothers 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Yoga

4:00pm EDT

Sankalpa Honey Flow

FULL

Thursday June 11, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT

Fisher Room, Country Inn

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Choose your starting point wisely with this sweet, honey flow. Stoke your fire and clear your mind.

Set your Sankalpa (heartfelt intention or resolve). Enjoy this sweet combination of movement, postures, breath, and mantra to shake up your energy and clear the tension. Flow through thoughtful sequences that keep it simple; then rest in restorative postures to unwind, stretch out, drop-in, and find clarity. Why are you here?

Good music, upbeat, fun; and profoundly relaxing.

Presenters

Elke Pierre

Owner, 300hr YTT, Marion Yoga Loft

Elke is an instructor and the director of the Marion Yoga Loft in Marion, Massachusetts. She opened her studio over 18 years ago.

Elke is certified in Hatha, Vinyasa, and LifeForce Yoga. She was certified by Paul Jerard and by Amy Weintraub, author of 'Yoga for Depression'. Her lineage stems from Tom Gillette, Eyes of The World Yoga. Elke is fully certified as a Reiki Master; and certified by Linda McDonald... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
Fisher Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Yoga

Schedule Spotlights Studio Partner

4:00pm EDT

Dharma/Meaning: Practicing Your Purpose Flow

Thursday June 11, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

Doc Maynard Pavillion

Limited Capacity seats available

This 90-minute Kripalu Yoga workshop explores dharma as the lived expression of purpose, values, and right action in daily life. Through a grounding dharma talk, mindful asana, pranayama, and meditation, participants will examine how inner alignment informs outer choices. The practice emphasizes listening deeply to the body and breath as gateways to clarity, integrity, and service.

Presenters

Rolf Gates

Kripalu

Thursday June 11, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Doc Maynard Pavillion

Yoga

Style Kripalu
Schedule Spotlights Studio Partner Picks

4:00pm EDT

Radical Gratitude: Returning to What’s Real Without Bypassing What Hurts

Thursday June 11, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

The Sanctuary

Limited Capacity seats available

It's tempting to use gratitude as an escape route from discomfort. But true gratitude is not a demand to pretend everything is fine; it’s the capacity to see and embrace the full, honest landscape of our experience. This session encourages us to acknowledge difficulty while still recognizing the innate tenderness and beauty that exist.

In this 90-minute session, we’ll explore gratitude as a steady, honest, and embodied practice that dismantles the myth of toxic positivity and roots us in reality while creating space for possibility. Through a blend of heartfelt discourse, meaningful reflection, and an accessible all-levels yoga practice, you’ll discover how gratitude can be a grounding force without glossing over the truth. We will explore how deep presence becomes transformative, supporting clarity, connection, and full integration.

You will be guided through an all-levels yoga practice utilizing asana, relaxation, pranayama, and meditation to feel gratitude from the inside out, through sensation and embodied awareness. This layered approach is designed to foster clarity, connection, and deep integration, allowing you to cultivate a sustainable sense of appreciation that is both honest and whole. All are welcome to explore this powerful path of presence.

Presenters

Nikki Myers

Founder, Y12SR

Nikki Myers, MBA, C-IAYT, is an accomplished speaker, teacher and the founder of Y12SR, The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery.
Nikki is also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Addictions Recovery Specialist, and Certified Health Coach. Born from her personal struggle with addiction, based in its theme ‘the issues live in the tissues’, Y12SR is a relapse prevention program that weaves the art and science... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
The Sanctuary

Yoga

Schedule Spotlights Personal Growth & Transformation

4:15pm EDT

Floating Aerial Sound Bath ($) - FULL

FULL

Thursday June 11, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

Aerial Yoga Village

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Need an Aerial Pass? Purchase one here.

This inviting floating sound experience begins with gentle, hammock-supported stretching to warm the body and release tension. Participants then settle comfortably into their floating cocoons and are guided through simple breathwork and centering.

The experience continues with an immersive sound bath featuring crystal bowls, gongs, drums, and chimes, led by sound and energy healing practitioner Amanda Willis. This calming experience supports nervous system regulation and invites deep relaxation and a sense of effortless floating.

Presenters

Michele Brandt

Owner, Lift Aerial Yoga Loft

Michele believes movement is medicine, and that every person deserves to feel strong, safe, and grounded in their body. Long before she ever touched an aerial hammock, Michele grew up dancing... ballet, tap, jazz, cheerleading, competitive gymnastics, and ballroom. The silks became... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Aerial Yoga Village 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Aerial Yoga ($)

Schedule Spotlights Chill Out

5:00pm EDT

Group Sauna & Cold Plunge Session ($)

Thursday June 11, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT

BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Limited Capacity seats available

A 45-minute group sauna session plus access to cold-plunge baths
Available Thursday, June 11th - Sunday, June 154h
Spacious mobile sauna, accommodating 8-12 people
Tw
Changing room

Reserve Your Session:

Online Booking: $35
Walk-ins/On-Site available during the festival for $40.

Thursday June 11, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Sauna Recovery ($)

6:00pm EDT

Group Sauna & Cold Plunge Session ($)

Thursday June 11, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT

BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Limited Capacity seats available

A 45-minute group sauna session plus access to cold-plunge baths
Available Thursday, June 12th - Sunday, June 15th
Two spacious mobile saunas, accommodating 8-12 people each

Reserve Your Session:

Online Booking: $35
Walk-ins/On-Site available during the festival for $40.

Thursday June 11, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Sauna Recovery ($)

6:15pm EDT

Aerial Yoga Lullaby ($)

Thursday June 11, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT

Aerial Yoga Village

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters

Vince Brown

Founder/Owner, Phoenix Rising

Thursday June 11, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Aerial Yoga Village 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Aerial Yoga ($)

7:00pm EDT

Group Sauna & Cold Plunge Session ($)

Thursday June 11, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT

BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Limited Capacity seats available

A 45-minute group sauna session plus access to cold-plunge baths
Available Thursday, June 12th - Sunday, June 15th
Two spacious mobile saunas, accommodating 8-12 people each

Reserve Your Session:

Online Booking: $35
Walk-ins/On-Site available during the festival for $40.

Thursday June 11, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
BYF Sauna Recovery Lounge, Powered by Huht

Sauna Recovery ($)

7:00pm EDT

Rhythm of the Soul: Celebration Through Dance

FILLING

Thursday June 11, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

The Sanctuary

Limited Capacity filling up

"Immerse yourself in a transformative evening with renowned musical artist DJ Taz Rashid as he guides you through a unique blend of dance, meditation, and heart-centered music. The experience begins with a grounding meditation, tuning into the rhythm of your breath, igniting your inner voice and setting a personal intention. As the atmosphere shifts, invigorating beats will lead you on a dance journey through the five elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Ether. Each element connects with qualities we embody daily, fostering a sense of peace and unity through your own expressive movement. Embrace this deeply personal yet immersive musical journey enveloping you in the resonance of DJ Taz's original music, enchanting visuals, light-guided journeys, songs, and poetry. This is an opportunity to spotlight the story of YOU, unearthing your dreams, desires, and personal truth. No dance experience necessary – all you need is an open heart and a willingness to explore.”

Presenters

DJ Taz Rashid

Founder, Soul Groove Wellness

DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
The Sanctuary

Dance & Movement

Schedule Spotlights Studio Partner Picks

7:00pm EDT

Yoga Nidra—the Science of Enlightened Sleep

FULL

Thursday June 11, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Doc Maynard Pavillion

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Yoga Nidra is both an ancient practice and a timeless state of being. As a state, it is the sublime experience of resting at the edge of deep, where dreamless sleep meets unbound awareness. As a practice, it is a step-by-step methodology that moves one progressively into that state. In addition to being an effortless way to reduce stress and enter meditative awareness, Yoga Nidra reveals pristine awareness or “clear-seeing,” elevating how you perceive yourself and the world.
In this session, we outline the deep insights about the practice and address its relevance as one of the most powerful healing modalities for mitigating many of the challenges of modern life, as well as the science of helping lead us to resting effortlessly in the pristine joy of being. The class includes practice(s) as well as theory. Please bring what you need to be warm, comfortable, and able to rest on your back (e.g., a blanket, pillow, thick mat).

Presenters

Rod Stryker

Thursday June 11, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Doc Maynard Pavillion

Meditation & Pranayama

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Garth Stevenson Solo Concert: music - storytelling - film | Presented by beYogi

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:15pm - 9:45pm EDT

JJ's Lodge

Limited Capacity seats available

Garth Stevenson is a double bassist and composer known for creating music in direct communion with the natural world. On a 2010 expedition to Antarctica with biologist Dr. Roger Payne, Garth imitated whale calls on his double bass, attracting a dozen sei whales to their icebreaker. In 2025, he traveled to Baja, Mexico, to play for humpback whales. Standing on a small fishing boat, Stevenson played his bass live through underwater speakers while listening to the underwater sound of humpbacks through hydrophones, creating an environment where they could hear and respond to each other. These interactions were captured by National Geographic director Andy Mann for an installation at the Museum of Natural History in Mexico City.

Join Garth for an evening of music, storytelling, and film at the Berkshire Yoga Festival. He will be playing along with footage and underwater recordings of his interactions with whales in Mexico, telling stories about his time in Antarctica playing music for penguins, seals, icebergs, and premiering music from his new album.

Presenters

Garth Stevenson

Garth Stevenson is a Brooklyn-based film composer and double bassist. Raised in the mountains of Western Canada, nature became his primary inspiration and the common thread between his life and music. In the past four years, Garth has released two full-length solo albums, informed... Read More →

Artists

Garth Stevenson

Sponsors

beYogi

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:15pm - 9:45pm EDT
JJ's Lodge 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

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✴️ YAGAM GANESHA Outdoor Fire Ritual

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

The Siesta Lounge

Limited Capacity seats available

After the physical yoga is done for the day join us for an authentic experience of Bakthi Yoga Puja.

Yagam (yagna or homam) is an ancient sacred fire ritual where auspicious items such as ghee (clarified butter) are offered into the sacred agni (fire) and to the devas (celestial beings). Vedic chants accompany this. Various types of yagam items offered may vary with each ceremony and hold specific symbolism. The purpose of this ritual is for loka kalyan (the benefit of humankind).

Tobias Meinecke is a long-time devotee of Indian saint Sri Sakthi Amma. This will be a special experience of Bakthi Yoga Puja, or ritualized meditation.

Presenters

Tobias Meinecke

Tobias Meinecke is a film maker and devotee of Sri Sakthi Amma, a teacher and Narayani Avatar living in South India. www.narayanipeedam.org

As as devotee Tobias has been creating and hosting Pujas, or sacred ceremonies, for over 15 years all over the world. The Yagam or "Fire Ceremony" is typically offered at night while the Abisheikim or "Liquid Puja" is offered in the mornings. During the puja's there are hundreds of... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
The Siesta Lounge

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