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1st Annual
Southwest Metro Yoga Festival Saturday, September 19th 8:00am - 6:00pm |
Set prior to the fall equinox, we will come together (safely!) in a beautiful outdoor setting to celebrate the transition of seasons at our first annual outdoor yoga festival. We'll have a variety of classes, workshops and opportunities to try fun new things for all levels. In this time where finding opportunities to be in community in a safe setting is challenging, we wanted to create an event that would allow for connection -- with others, with self and with the outdoors. Classes & workshops will be conducted under tents in a beautiful setting in rural Jordan and allow for safe physical distancing during practice. Join us for our first ever one day outdoor festival!
EVENT Includes:
The 1st Annual Southwest Metro Yoga Festival includes:
- A variety of yoga classes & workshops
- Free exclusive Southwest Metro Yoga Festival Buff (can be used as a facemask) included with each registration
- Vendor fair
- Food trucks
- Horseback Trail Riding opportunity (bring closed toe shoes)
- Free facial or infrared pod session at (LUX)ology Wellness spa with each festival ticket purchase!
SCHEDULE
We are excited to welcome a variety of Y4Y and other local instructors from the metro area for a full day of outdoor yoga and fun. A printable schedule is below and will be distributed at the event. Registration will open at 7:30am day of event.
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Large Tent Behind Outdoor Riding Arena
8:30am Layers Yoga: “Raw” w/ Michelle OlsonThis class is a high intensity movement session designed to physically challenge the body as a means to explore individual mental / emotional patterns. Release toxins and reinvigorate the spirit. It's a combination of yoga, dance, breathwork and body conditioning.
9:45am Fall Equinox Balanced Flow w/ Jacquelyn Crowhurst The Fall Equinox marks the start of Fall where there is a balance of day and night. This balance themed flow will take a fun spin on not only experiencing balance, but also imbalance, throughout your yoga practice. We will play around with balance, while checking in with how our bodies and our minds are responding to both. 11:00am The Motion of Devotion w/ Pati Richards In our class we will begin with a fun, interactive story time including sounds, motions and props. We will then weave the story into our asana practice which is suitable for all levels and complete it with savasana. We will conclude our session with an easy, live devotional Kirtan Chant for all! 1:00pm ROOT Flow w/ Kristine Rosa (aka Rosa) Always know your roots, engage with complete intention in this soul-filled flow led by one of our festival favorites and founder of Common Grounds Yoga Festival. 2:15pm New Moon Flow w/ Brenna Rollie Harness the magic of the New Moon as we use its darkness to light up the path ahead. We'll flow to Chandra Namaskar before setting intentions for the upcoming moon cycle. Live DJ providing music throughout class. 3:30pm Pranayama, Oming & Sound Bath w/ Elle Allen An introductive experience in OmIng, Chakra Tuning and Chanting followed by delightful and not to be missed 7-frequency Singing Bowl Immersion. 4:45pm Yin & Yang Yoga w/ Carolyn Gross & Jenn Holm In this practice we find balance in our bodies and mind by beginning with our Yang (or active) practice and ending our practice and our day by relaxing and calming our nervous system with our Yin (or passive) practice. |
Small Tent by Pond
8:30am Mindfulness Meditation w/ Christopher Crowhurst Start your day at the festival off in the right frame of mind; centered, balanced, calm and with clarity of purpose. This guided, breath focused, meditation session is accessible to all levels including absolute beginners. Bring a mat or blanket to sit or lie on and leave refreshed and ready for your day. We will end with a guided relaxation on our mats.
9:45am Chakra Talk w/ Brenna Rollie Are you a deeply feeling person who is looking for a healthier way to experience, process, and release big emotions? Your yoga practice can take you so much deeper, and the chakras provide you a framework for how. 11:00am Autumnal Equinox Ceremony w/ Elle Allen Ready for fall? It’s a deeper question than you might think. To attain the light we seek, we must also face and honor the darkness. Ceremony helps us access inner healing and the balance reflected in the natural world as this moment. (Bring a drum or rattle if you have one.) 1:00pm Mindfulness in Motion w/ Christopher Crowhurst After a fun morning of movement help absorb your practice with a guided walking meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, bringing yourself back into the present and preparing to engage all your sense in your afternoon practice. We will end with a guided relaxation on our mats. 2:15pm “Let Go” Gentle Flow w/ Mary Mullett As we head towards the fall equinox, let's use this class to let go of what we don't need, turning inward and stocking up energy for the winter ahead. We'll practice breathwork, balance and grounding with our poses. 3:30pm Fall Equinox 108 Sun Salutations w/ Marcia Rienhardt Clean the slate to start fresh for the new season. Shed what is no longer serving you and manifest what you need for the end of 2020. The session will be broken up into 4 themed sections allowing for in-between poses and/or a break. Variations will be provided and taking what you need from the practice will be encouraged. |
Instructors
location
The retreat will be conducted at the beautiful Golden Gate Farm in rural Jordan. Easily accessible from Hwy 169 at 4125 Country Tail West in Jordan. Classes will be conducted under tents and will happen rain or shine.
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WHAT TO BRING
All classes will be conducted outside under tents. Please keep in mind we will have vendors and food trucks available throughout the day. Here's what you'll want to remember:
- Your yoga mat!
- Water bottle
- Money for food trucks, vendors & horseback riding
- Perhaps a chair or blanket to sit on when not participating in classes
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Close toed shoes if you will want to do a trail ride that day (11-2 only)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
We are taking a number of precautions during this event to ensure everyone's safety including holding the event outside, marking locations for mats under tents to ensure safe distancing, hand sanitizer available in various location & including a buff that can be used as a facemask throughout the day with your registration. What we ask of you is to:
- If you are feeling sick the day of the event, please do not attend. We will refund money to your account for any students who cannot attend due to illness.
- Please wear your buff somewhere visible at all times (around neck, headband, wrist, etc) & use it (or a mask) to cover your nose and mouth when moving into your spot under the tents.
- Please maintain at least 6 feet of distance between you and others throughout the festival.
Rates
Full Day Festival Pass: $119
Half Day Festival Pass: $79 (Morning Pass valid 8am-1pm; Afternoon Pass valid 1pm-6pm)
If you purchase a half-day ticket and want to switch to morning or afternoon or to full day, you can do so by emailing us at least 2 days prior to the event
Save $10 Per Ticket!
Purchase online prior to the event and you will save $10 per ticket. Price will automatically adjust in cart. Any remaining tickets will be sold at full price day of the festival (cash or check only).
We are limiting to 90 tickets so reserve now to guarantee a spot! All tickets are non-refundable. All classes will be conducted under tents and will happen rain or shine.
Half Day Festival Pass: $79 (Morning Pass valid 8am-1pm; Afternoon Pass valid 1pm-6pm)
If you purchase a half-day ticket and want to switch to morning or afternoon or to full day, you can do so by emailing us at least 2 days prior to the event
Save $10 Per Ticket!
Purchase online prior to the event and you will save $10 per ticket. Price will automatically adjust in cart. Any remaining tickets will be sold at full price day of the festival (cash or check only).
We are limiting to 90 tickets so reserve now to guarantee a spot! All tickets are non-refundable. All classes will be conducted under tents and will happen rain or shine.