Berkshire Yoga Festival 2026: Full Schedule

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7:30am EDT

✴️ Hiking in Silence: A Conscious Ascent

Saturday June 13, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT

Step onto the trail in silence and let the rhythm of breath and movement guide the way. This guided experience begins with a gentle warm-up to awaken sensitivity to prana, then unfolds as a silent hike through the forested trails of lower Jiminy Peak. Along the way, settle into a breath-centered guided meditation that turns your energy inward, leaving you clear, vibrant, and ready to fully embrace the day ahead.
Guided by Ransom Hare and Aaron Luburich, leaders of Himalayan Institute Excursions.

Presenters

Ransom Hare

Himalayan Institute Excursions

Ransom has been a student of the Himalayan Tradition for nearly 20 years and has been teaching yoga since 2011. As a faculty member and Director of Himalayan Institute Excursions, Ransom is passionate about exploring sacred spaces and facilitating the opportunity for others to do... Read More →

Aaron Luburich

Himalayan Institute Excursions

Aaron is passionate about yoga, meditation, and wellness interconnected with nature. As a member of the HI Excursions team since 2019, Aaron is enthusiastic about creating and leading transformative experiences. Aaron’s “climb any mountain” energy inspires excursion participants... Read More →

Sponsors

Himalayan Institute

Saturday June 13, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Trailhead (Vendor Village) 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Community Event

Schedule Spotlights Nature & Outdoor Adventure

8:00am EDT

Edible and Medicinal PlantWalk

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Trailhead (Vendor Village)

Learn about the wild plants of the Berkshires - which are edible & which are medicinal. Nativity, common uses- in both the kitchen & the Herbalist's apothecary will be covered, harvesting, wild cultivation practices and land stewardship will also be discussed.

Presenters

Maggie Hatzpanian

RN / Herbalist - RYT 200, Maggie's Healing Path

Maggie in addition to being an Indiophile & a 200RYT- is an Herbalist with 20+ years experience working with the healing power of plants. She is an Herbal Educator teaching classes and workshops in her home state of Rhode Island, and Southern MA, her classes range from in depth Herbal... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Trailhead (Vendor Village) 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Outdoor Experiences & Hikes

Schedule Spotlights Nature & Outdoor Adventure

10:00am EDT

Breathing with the Earth: A Mindful Mountaintop Experience

Saturday June 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Mountain Top Outside

Join the author of "Rewilding" and Founder of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership for a journey of deep connection with the trees, rocks, and more than human beings that call this mountain home. Micah will help us open doorways of connection and awareness through movement, breath, and nature connection techniques you can take home with you.

Presenters

Micah Mortali

Director and Founder Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership, Kripalu

Micah Mortali, is a change agent, public speaker, and expert in mindfulness, rewilding, nature connection, and traditional archery. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature, published by Sounds True.

In 20... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Mountain Top Outside 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Outdoor Experiences & Hikes

Schedule Spotlights Nature & Outdoor Adventure

6:00pm EDT

Golden Hour Music & Meditation Hike at the Summit

Saturday June 13, 2026 6:00pm - 7:59pm EDT

Mountain Top Outside

Begin your journey with a scenic chairlift ride to the summit of Jiminy Peak, where sweeping views of the Taconic Mountains set the stage for a truly unforgettable evening. From there, you’ll be guided on a short, gentle hike down a forest trail to a secluded outdoor glen tucked into the mountainside.

Waiting for you is critically acclaimed bassist and composer Garth Stevenson, who will weave live music, meditation, and storytelling into an immersive forest-bathing experience. As the light softens and the day transitions toward dusk, allow the resonance of sound and nature to guide you into stillness, reflection, and connection.

Following the experience, participants will return via chairlift as the mountain glows in golden hour light—an unforgettable close to a magical offering.

Please note: This outdoor session is weather-dependent. In the event of adverse weather, the experience may be modified or canceled.

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 →

Saturday June 13, 2026 6:00pm - 7:59pm EDT
Mountain Top Outside 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Outdoor Experiences & Hikes

Schedule Spotlights Chill Out, Nature & Outdoor Adventure, Studio Partner Picks

Berkshire Yoga Festival 2026

7:30am EDT

Ransom Hare

Aaron Luburich

Himalayan Institute

8:00am EDT

Maggie Hatzpanian

10:00am EDT

Micah Mortali

6:00pm EDT

Garth Stevenson

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