All of the Movement Workshops take place in the Movement Tent, unless otherwise notated. The Movement Tent is located across the walking bridge to the right, heading away from the Food Court.
Our movement sessions are geared for all experience levels. Modifications and assists will be offered to deepen and individualize the practice for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement and bring water.
A limited number of mats are available, however we encourage you to bring your own.
Fall 2019 Schedule
Multiday Programs
Kids Rise ’n’ Shine Yoga
Cabaret Tent, Friday, 10:00 a.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.; Dance Tent, Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Start your day with Julie Wells and friends by stretching, breathing, flowing and relaxing in this yoga class for children of all ages. (Parents are welcome to join or watch.) No need to bring mats—just an open mind and heart!
Prana Vinyasa Yoga
Movement Tent, Friday, 11:00 a.m.
Dance Tent, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Prana Vinyasa is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embody the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of teachers. Students of all levels are invited and empowered to experience Prana—the Universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Katie Johnson is a certified Prana Vinyasa Yoga instructor and lives in the quaint town of Pittsboro, NC. With drumming by Taylor Houchens.
Restorative Yin Yoga
Movement Tent, Friday 12:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
In this practice, blending restorative and yin postures, you can let go of the stresses of daily life and devote much needed time to restoring your own sense of well-being. Restorative Yoga focuses on relaxing the body and the mind while providing an opportunity to renew and heal. Yin Yoga’s gentle, long-held postures bring a feeling of lightness in the body, a deep release of the connective tissue and increased flexibility and range of motion. Led by Lindsay Michel.
Vinyasa Hatha Yoga
Movement Tent, Friday and Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Join Musician and Yoga Instructor, Tain Collins, for a soft flowing yoga class. All are welcome! Breath is synchronized with movement as a meditation in motion. Starting with gentle asanas, we will transition into a more challenging standing sequence and end with twisting and calming poses—a balanced class with attention to the entire body.
Mindful Flow
Movement Tent, Friday, 3:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11::00 a.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
In this vinyasa flow class we will synchronize breath, movement and mantras to reduce stress and increase emotional and physical well-being. Join Shakira Bethea as she brings compassion, love and a powerful presence to her teachings, reminding you of your own power! Join her and flow on this beautiful land together! All levels are welcome.
Improv Dance Class
Movement Tent, Friday, 4:00 p.m.; Saturday, 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend and play in a fun, safe and open environment. Improv jam is open to people of all levels of experience – from those new to the world of improvisation, all the way to those who engage in it daily. Jams are defined as an open floor for improvising without extensive preparation or arrangements. Class will begin with a guided warm up to help find the mindset of improvisation. You are free to work in your own space, connect with others, or create with the group as a whole! You also have the option to take a seat and watch the magic unfold before you! Led by Courtney OM,
VinYin Yoga
Movement Tent, Friday, 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 2:00 p.m.; Sunday 3:00 p.m.
All-levels VinYin is the perfect balance between yin and yang. Class starts with vinyasa and ends with yin yoga, leaving you feeling refreshed and relaxed. The active practice of vinyasa flow requires us to tap into our yang energy as we move dynamically from pose to pose. The yin practice, rooted in the Taoist yoga tradition, is slower-paced and postures are held longer. Yin yoga targets the connective tissues healing to increase circulation in the joints and improve flexibility. Led by Bill Lamb RYT-200.
Classical Yoga
Movement Tent, Friday, 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 4:00 p.m.
The true purpose of Yoga is Self-Realization. This class moves through all the main postures, with a focus on correct alignment and ease of purpose to warm up the body, bring flexibility to all muscles and joints and strengthen the nervous system. Pranayama (breathing) is incorporated into all the movements, so fantastic feelings of inner calm are felt. We emphasize practicing in a relaxed manner and feeling content during the practice. This practice ends with deep relaxation, breathing and meditation to remove impurities and bring a sense of well-being to the body and radiant peace to the mind, let by Crystal Hetrick.
Friday
Guided Breathwork
Movement Tent, Friday, 10:00 a.m.
Join Integrative Intuitive Healer Brooksie Edwards in guided breathwork and meditation. Reconnecting with our breath can enhance our energetic radiance, our physical health and our psychological well-being. This heart-opening practice will be accompanied by sacred sound musicians Amy Durso and Sheila Fleming on shruti box and drums. www.listeningtoyoursoul.com
Belly Dancing
Movement Tent, Friday, 2:00 p.m.
Come and learn the ancient art of belly dancing with Jaclyn Barzvi. Belly dance allows you to learn how to move your body in ways you never thought possible. Work on strength, isolations and conditioning within belly dance technique and move through variations of moves and choreography that are broken down at the beginner level. No experience is necessary. www.bellydancingwithjackie.com
Saturday
Tensegrity
Dance Tent, Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Comprised of the terms “tension” and “integrity,” Tensegrity is a modern version of movement called “magical passes,” developed by Shamans who lived in Mexico prior to the Spanish conquest. Jordan Puryear will lead you through held poses and muscle movement leaving you refreshed for the day ahead.
Gentle Vinyasa Flow
Movement Tent, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Kundalini Yoga is an inspiring mix of physical and spiritual practice. This gentle class will focus on bringing awareness to the mind and body. It will open your heart to the power of mindfulness and is accessible for all ages and skill levels. It is a dynamic practice that will bring you closer to connecting with your own soul. Come and experience a fun and energizing yoga! Led by certified instructor, Demacy Monte-Parker.
Happy Heart and Happy Hips Flow
Movement Tent, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
This Vinyasa sequence is designed to help you feel free and light and ready to boogie all weekend! Thoughtfully created to increase mobility and release tension held throughout the hips so you can really shake it and get loose on the dance floor. Combined with some heart chakra opening intentions and poses, this class will leave you feeling happy and free and full of love. Led by Matthew Hirschel.
Grateful Yoga
Movement Tent, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
A multi-level vinyasa practice, accompanied by Grateful Dead rhythm. Music for the mind, movement for the body, breath for the soul. Trippy lights, joyful music, sweat, health, peace. A high energy flow, with attention on gratitude…a practice deeper than just the physical, mindful of the intelligence, and peacefully balanced in the spiritual. Honest yoga.all about love. This playful class is led by Scott Lawlor.
Zumba
Movement Tent, Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms and resistance training. Zumba is for all ages and all dance skill levels. Taught by Chelsea Wynter.
Sunday
Yin to Yang Yoga
Movement Tent, Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Yin yoga is a slow-paced, grounded and meditative style of yoga. Yin Yoga’s gentle, long-held postures bring a feeling of lightness in the body, a deep release of the connective tissue and increased flexibility and range of motion. Vinyasa Flow yoga is considered “Yang yoga,” and focuses more on Sun Salutations and dynamic strengthening sequences that build heat. You will leave feeling truly balanced! Led by Lindsay Michel.
GrassRoots Musical Flow
Movement Tent, Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Just as it sounds, this whole body balanced Vinyasa class will be soundtracked to different artists who have graced the GrassRoots stages up and down the east coast— look for some Upstate NY acts, NC’s finest and some South Florida Virginia Key GrassRoots musicians for an eclectic fun mix of genres and mindful movement on your mat. Led by Matthew Hirschel.
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