Movement
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival features some of the best local movement instructors leading a variety of workshops over the course of each festival. Want to lead a movement activity? Apply to be considered to lead a Movement workshop at the link below by the deadline of January 29, 2025.
SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE
Vinyasa – Vinyasa is a dynamic yoga practice connecting movement to breath. Strengthening and stretching the connective tissues and energy flow of the body, this yoga style is moving meditation. Accessible to all levels.
Planting Peace: Holly Jackson – Thursday 12pm & Friday 3pm
Neighborhood Yoga: Skylar Gonzales – Thursday 1pm & Sunday 3pm
Sunlight Vinyasa: Lee Mowry – Friday 9am & Saturday 11am
Mindful Flow: Megan Flaherty – Friday & Saturday 10am
Intermediate Vinyasa: Lisa Pigeon – Friday 12pm & Saturday 3pm
Playful Vinyasa: Sarah Pache – Saturday 2pm
Grateful Yoga: With Live Band, Speckled Stone Soundcraft; Scott Lawlor – Friday & Saturday 6pm
Gentle Flow: Demacy Monte-Parker – Saturday 12pm & Sunday 8am
YAS Yoga – Yoga with Auditory Silliness: Release the frog in your throat through fun breathwork, intertwined with an asana flow to target cranky places in the body. Perfect for after hootin’, hollerin’ and dancin’! Zoe Gobetz – Thursday & Friday 2pm
Kundalini Yoga – Combine breathwork, movement, mantra and meditation to awaken your inner energy. This class is designed to activate the Kundalini energy at the base of your spine, allowing it to flow through the chakras, creating balance and spiritual awakening. McKenna Burgess – Thursday 3pm & Friday 8am; Brooksie Edwards w/ Live Music by Amy Durso, Lolly Dunlap & Sheila Fleming – Dance Tent, Friday 9am & Saturday 8:30am
Earth Yoga – Embrace the dynamic energy of the sun and calming energy of the moon in this vinyasa-style class focused around sun salutations. Christine Veit – Moon Yoga, Thursday 4pm; Sun Yoga, Sunday 9am
Mindfulness Meditation – A warm welcome to pause and be still, check in with yourself, and allow whatever’s arising for you during this Shakori Hills Festival. Mindfulness meditation is a silent practice in which focusing on our breath helps us cultivate ease, presence, curiosity, compassion and many other qualities with whatever we encounter in life. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Shivonne Tessa Quintero – Thursday 5pm & Saturday 9am
Shakti Movement – Combining somatic meditation and tantric sound therapy, Shakti movement is rooted in the traditions of the Nepalese Himalayas. This transformative practice helps you release emotional blockages, activate your inner energy, and deepen your connection to both body and spirit. Rajesh Karki – Thursday 6pm
The Fire with Zen – Join The Fire with Zen each evening for a transformative Agnihotra class. Experience the ancient Vedic fire ceremony performed at sunset to harmonize with nature, purify the atmosphere, and cultivate inner peace. This sacred ritual is followed by a serene silent meditation, offering space for reflection and connection. All are welcome to this calming, healing practice. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7pm
Sound Healing – Join Shannon Trudeau and DJ Pamlico for a unique experience of vocal tuning paired with live ambient music. Let the soothing sounds relax your body and help you focus your mind for a deeply calming and rejuvenating experience. Shannon Trudeau – Cabaret Tent, Friday 9am
Forza Training – Yoga with focus on flexibility, breathwork, light strength training and stimulating the mind-body connection. Angelo Iovino – Friday & Sunday 11am
Warrior Love – Love like a warrior—a playful dive into the mythology of the warrior poses that bring strength, flexibility and balance. Justin Bost – Friday & Saturday 1pm
Classical Yoga – This practice is drawn from the eight limbs and nine forms, intended for the purpose of self-realization. A slow and integrative practice to bring new awareness and inner guidance. All are welcome. Crystal Hetrick – Friday & Saturday 4pm
Appalachian Juggler – Learn to Juggle with up to seven props!! Chandler Corbin – Friday & Saturday 5pm
Yin&Poetry – Blending the calming practice of yin yoga with the healing sound of HandPan drumming, guided by creative movement and poetry. This unique experience invites you to connect deeply with your body and soul as we explore crafting and aromatic flow. Jackie Deconti – Saturday 8am & Sunday 10am
Animal Flow – A class combining strength, mobility, and coordination. Starting with warm-up mobilizations, then breaking down movements step-by-step, to gradually build them into a fluid, dance-like flow. Perfect for all levels, this class will leave you feeling strong, energized and connected to your body. Katina Gad – Sunday 12pm
Clementine Hoops – Learn fundamental hooping skills through simple drills focusing on basic off-body techniques and sequencing. The goal is to help you “find your flow” and build confidence in your movement. Whether you’re new to hooping or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a playful and supportive environment for all levels. Amy Clemmons – Sunday 1pm
Kung Fu – A movement class grounded in the principles of Chinese Kung Fu, focusing on balance, strength, and fluidity. Maestra Imari Colón – Sunday 2pm
Tensegrity – Comprised of the terms “tension” and “integrity,” Tensegrity is a modern version of held poses and muscle movement called “magical passes,” developed by Shamans in Mexico prior to the Spanish conquest. Jordan Puryear – Dance Tent, Saturday 10am
Kids Yoga – Join Amelia in this fun class for all ages. Use breath, movement and imaginative play to start off your day right. Kids Area, Saturday & Sunday 10am
