Berkshire Yoga Festival 2026: Full Schedule

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2:00pm EDT

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

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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

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

7:00pm EDT

Rhythm of the Soul: Celebration Through Dance

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

The Sanctuary

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"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

8:15pm EDT

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 →

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