Movement
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival features some of the best local movement instructors leading a variety of workshops over the course of each festival.
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SPRING SHAKORI 2026 MOVEMENT WORKSHOPS
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
Classical Yoga
Join Crystal for this slow and meditative practice designed to bring new awareness and inner guidance, to keep you smiling and dancing all weekend long. Exploration and play are encouraged to tap into the joy of living in our bodies! All levels are welcome. May all beings benefit! Crystal Hetrick – Thursday 5pm, Sunday 10am
Reset & Restore
Soft, therapeutic and grounding—restore classes are here to support steady presence, inner awareness and gentle stretches.
Gentle Stretch
Maddy Ryan – Thursday 6pm & Friday 10am
Rooted Recovery
Lisa Pidgeon – Friday 9am & Saturday 10am
Deep Stretch
Holly Jackson – Friday 11am (Movement Tent)
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.
Slow Flow
Osha – Friday 8am & Saturday 9am
Flow Meditation
With live guitar and mantras from Dance Chelcun. Skylar Gonzales – Friday 12pm & Saturday 1pm
Lunar Flow
With movement rooted in Hindu Mythology. Justin Bost – Friday 2pm, Sunday 1pm
Power Yoga
Doug Watson – Friday 5pm & Sunday 12pm
Grateful Yoga
Yoga with Grateful Dead music. Scott Lawlor – Friday & Saturday 6pm
Sacral Chakra Flow
Dasa Sewill – Saturday & Sunday 8am
Hoop Dance
Through a series of simple and fun drills, attendees will learn fundamental hooping skills, with a focus on basic off-body techniques and sequencing to “find your flow.” 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 – Friday 1pm & Saturday 2pm
YAS Yoga
Yoga with Auditory Silliness: Release the frog in your throat through fun breathwork intertwined with asana flow to target those cranky spots in your body. Perfect for post Hootin’, Hollerin’ and Dancin’! Zoey Gobetz – Friday 3pm & Saturday 3pm
Budokon Yoga
A martial-arts-inspired style, built around the Budokon Primary Series. This practice moves through seven sections of slow, controlled transitions that develop mobility, agility, flexibility, and strength with an emphasis on precision, repetition, and fluid movement. Students build muscular strength, cardiovascular stamina, and joint mobility while becoming familiar with the full Series. Katina Gad – Friday 4pm
Animal Flow
A strength-building, mobility-focused class that develops coordination through warm-up mobilizations and step-by-step movement breakdowns, gradually building into a fluid, dance-like flow. Accessible for all levels, it leaves you feeling strong, energized and deeply connected to your body. Katina Gad – Sat 12pm
For Kids of All Ages
Yoga with Amelia
Kids Area, Sat 10am & Sun 10am
Yoga with Sarah
Sarah Pasche – Kids Area, Sat 1pm & Sun 1pm
Laughter Yoga
Laura Collatz – Kids Area, Sat 3pm & Sun 3pm
Deep Stretch Yoga
Holly Jackson – Kids Area, Sat 5pm
Mind Body Balance
Strength, flexibility, and breath come together in a dynamic mind- body experience. Explore movement that sharpens body awareness, builds intuitive understanding, and supports long- term balance. Expect to leave with practical techniques for releasing tension, activating key muscle groups, and feeling more connected to your body’s natural rhythm. Angelo Lovino – Saturday 11am & Sunday 11am
Beginner Fusion Belly Dance
Learn belly dancing basics with a modern twist that will have your hips moving to own your divine feminine energy. A few hip scarves will be provided. Nita Moran Fuentes – Saturday 4pm
Appalachian Juggler
Learn to Juggle with up to seven props!! Chandler Corbin – Saturday 5pm
Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation
Learn to meditate with singing bowls. You will be guided into a calming journey through sound, gentle vibration and peaceful awareness. Singing bowls suggested but not required. Nita Moran Fuentes – Sunday 2pm
Tensegrity
Comprising 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
