Berkshire Yoga Festival 2026: Full Schedule

10:15am EDT

✴️ Breaking Myths: Stories from the Mat to Flight

Friday June 12, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT

Journey through the rich tapestry of yoga's ancient stories while dismantling the modern myths we tell ourselves about what our bodies can do. In this playful, accessible class, we'll explore the Hindu epics and legends behind familiar asanas, discovering how these timeless tales connect to our own practice. Then we'll put theory into action as we approach arm balances with curiosity rather than fear, using blocks and mindful progression to prove that flight is more accessible than you think. Whether you've never left the ground or you're looking to deepen your understanding of these poses, you'll leave with new stories—both ancient and personal—and perhaps a few surprises about your own strength and capability.
All levels welcome.

Presenters

Erin McKay

Owner, TreeTop Yoga

Erin McKay's yoga journey began in graduate school, when classmates raved about how great they felt after heated power yoga classes. Desperate for the same relief from academic stress, she gave it a try — and spent the entire hour convinced she was about to faint. She didn't return.It... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Fisher Room, Country Inn 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA, USA

Community Event

Schedule Spotlights Advance Your Practice

12:00pm EDT

Demystifying The Bandhas

Friday June 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Crane West

The popularity of vinyasa-based yoga practice has created a wide interest in the theory and practice of Mula, Uddiyana and Jalandhara Bandha – the “yogic locks.” In this workshop, Leslie applies his unique, experiential approach to clarify and, above all, simplify the practical, anatomical basis of these powerful, yet widely misunderstood tools.

The good news is the moment you first learned to coordinate breath and body movement, you were intuitively, implicitly learning bandha. From this perspective, deepening your yoga consists of nothing more than uncovering our innate ability to find support and spaciousness through breath-centered practice.

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 →

Friday June 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Crane West 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Yoga

Schedule Spotlights Advance Your Practice, Studio Partner Picks

10:00am EDT

Discover Joy in Backbends

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

JJ's Lodge

The backbending practice can be some of the trickiest poses in Yoga, and can seem like either something you just can or cannot do. While some people naturally have more flexibility in an arched position others have to take a more studied approach. In this workshop we will go over techniques that will bring joy and ease to your back bending practice. Those that are less flexible will focus on techniques to unlock tension. Those that have an established back bending practice will be able to take themselves to a whole new level using precision in their approach!

Presenters

Matt Giordano

Yoga instructor Matt Giordano (500 ERYT) gives credit to an influential figure from his teenage years--his high school art teacher-- for sparking within him the curiosity and tenacity that eventually led him to yoga. It was Eileen Walk who told Giordano: "You are not allowed to say... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
JJ's Lodge 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA, USA

Yoga

Schedule Spotlights Advance Your Practice

Berkshire Yoga Festival 2026

10:15am EDT

Erin McKay

12:00pm EDT

Leslie Kaminoff

10:00am EDT

Matt Giordano

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