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REFRESH, RESTORE, RENEW

Everyone ages 12 years and up! This festival is for yogis, beginners, and anyone who wants to see what it’s all about!

Saturday, September 23
8:00 am – 2:30 pm
At the Warlick Family YMCA

Registration opens June 1, 2023

Flow, relax and enjoy a day of centering the mind, feeding the soul, and inspiring self-discovery. Blending elements of wellness and mindfulness in a natural, outdoor setting, Warlick Yoga Festival features a variety of yoga classes and workshops across the spectrum to invigorate and energize both the curious first-timers and the seasoned yogi. Start your day with a slow flow warm-up and move into the day with your choice of workshops, vendors and meditation. Whether you are looking to elevate your practice to the next level or seek out tips and techniques to improve your practice, there is plenty of opportunities to engage on and off the mat.

Yoga Fest will be happening at Camp Tuscarora just across Robinwood Lake from the Warlick Family YMCA including activities in the camp area, open areas, pavilion, and platforms.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Water bottle
  • Yoga mat
  • Cash for vendors and food/beverages (Please be aware that most vendors are only accepting cash.)

Registration opens June 1, 2023

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YOGA FEST PARTICIPANTS

YMCA Members: $35
Program Participants: $40
Day of registration for all: $45

Registration opens June 1, 2023

 

SHOP VENDORS AND PURCHASE FOOD

  • Admission is free to shop vendors and buy food

Shopping Vendors

Interested in becoming a vendor for the 2023 event? Email Susan Davidson

(Please be aware that most vendors are only accepting cash.)

Interested in being a Vendor? Download the Vendor Agreement here for details.

 

Food Vendors

This event isn’t just about yoga. Come enjoy food, beverages, and shopping from local vendors!

Interested in becoming a vendor for the 2023 event? Email Susan Davidson

(Please be aware that most vendors are only accepting cash.)

 

2023 schedule is coming soon! 
Below is an example of LAST YEARS SCHEDULE

 

TIME EVENT
8:15 am Announcements and Energize Warm-up
8:30 am Large group slow flow stretch with Kelly
9:00 am Move and shop
9:15 am Session One – Seven class options
10:00 am Move and shop
10:15 am Session Two – Seven class options
11:00 am Break, Lunch, Shop
11:45 am Move and shop
12:00 pm Session Three – Seven class options
12:45 pm Move and shop
1:00 pm Large group Yoga Nidra meditation
1:45 pm Shop, enjoy, eat!

7:00 am-3:00 pm Vendors and food available

2023 class descriptions are coming soon! 
Below is an example of LAST YEARS' CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

 

CLASS INSTRUCTOR DESCRIPTION
Group Flow
Warm Up		 Caroline Moon Feeling stiff and worn down? This sequence will provide mobility and strength to the whole body! Be encouraged through God’s word and connect with Him at your innermost point so that you can go out and live abundantly in His grace!
Energetic
Flow		 Stephanie Smith In this practice, you will flow through yoga poses while using your breath and mindfulness to connect with the energy flowing through and around your body. We will focus on tapping into your energy to accept challenging poses and find balance. Intermediate/Advanced
Hand Stands Caroline Moon  Learning how to handstand can often feel like an incredibly daunting task. But if you start with the basics and really master the fundamentals, then your inversion practice will inevitably flourish. This will be a 30-minute workshop-style practice designed to arm you with the foundational aspects of handstand (yes, arm you!) to either start or deepen your handstand practice. This class will flow through stretches and strengthening techniques to prepare you to flip your world upside down with ease! 
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Opening Flow		 Stephanie Smith Self-acceptance. This flow will focus on accepting our entire selves, recognizing that every emotion has something to teach us.
Partner Yoga Rachel Harper This will be a partnered practice with elements of acro yoga and Thai Yoga. It will all be broken down into partners once you get to the session.
Yoga and Art Chari Baier Coming soon
Vinyasa
Flow Yoga		 Amanda Rodeheaver This 45 min flow will warm your body up with slower stretching to begin, then pick the pace up with an invigorating flow to get your blood circulating. We’ll then slow our bodies back down with some hip-opening stretches followed by a cool down with savasana. Modifications are provided to make this flow accessible to all.
Yin Yoga Kelly Shelton Coming soon
Yoga for
Athletes		 Barbara Langrall Yoga for athletes will bring you more joint-focused movement by exploring a healthy balance of lengthening and strengthening for optimal joint function during movement. Including Dynamic warm-ups, yoga postures to support the health and integrity of joint musculature, and mindful breathing techniques for intuitive mind-body connections.
Yoga Nidra Kelly Shelton Closing large group meditation

 

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KELLY RAY – Warlick YMCA Instructor

I am an Experienced Registered 200 hr Yoga Teacher and Registered 500hr Yoga Teacher with a focus on the therapeutic benefits and application of yoga. I am also registered to be able to offer continuing education credits to fellow yoga teachers. I have been certified in LES MILLS BODYBALANCE (formerly BODYFLOW) since 2007, receiving a “Distinction” (the highest grade of certification) following completion of my cert, as well as being AIM 1 certified in the program. I am currently working on my Thai Yoga Certification through 2 of the 4 modules offered through the “deonThai Method Mobility Therapy”.

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STEPHANIE SMITH – Warlick YMCA Instructor

Certified RYS 200 (Nov 2019) in Vinyasa Yoga with Chakra Flow University at the US National Whitewater Center. Certified y12sr (yoga for 12 step recovery) in 2022.I am also level 3 reiki certified if you are giving a bio. That is energy healing, not yoga.

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CHARI BEIRE – Warlick YMCA Instructor

Chari began practicing yoga in 2002 as a step on the path to self-love and healing. She’s endlessly grateful to all her teachers who have lit the way and is honored to share this light with others. After 20 years of practicing yoga Chari decided to get her 200-hour certification this year through Yoga Renew. She holds a BA in Visual Art and Interior Design and hopes to incorporate “Mindful Art” into her yoga practice.

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BARBARA LANGRALL – Stowe YMCA Instructor

Barb is a 200RYT certified through Yoga Alliance, having taught over 700 yoga classes. Additional:100 hour Certificate from Threes Physiyoga – an anatomically focused program designed and taught by PTs.

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AMANDA RODENHEAVER – Stowe YMCA Instructor

Taught group exercise for the Y since 2013, taught yoga for the Y since 2016. Obtained 200 hr yoga teacher training in 2016.

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CAROLINE MOON – Warlick YMCA Instructor

Registered Yoga Teacher with an additional 500 hours of training on top. I have had 2, 200 hours of continued educational training and 2, 300 hours of training including masters and therapy programs as well as the 2 basic certifications. I am also certified in kids yoga and chair yoga instructor.

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