Transcend Fest 2026

Transcend Fest 2026

8:30am EDT

Rumi Yoga – Navigating Difficult Times

Saturday September 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Biana is a yoga teacher, licensed therapist, and founder of Oneness Center Inc., known for her soulful, heart-opening classes that blend movement, poetry, and presence. In her Rumi Yoga sessions, Biana weaves the mystical verses of Rumi with breath-centered vinyasa flow, offering a space for deep reflection, healing, and inner connection. Drawing from her studies in India, interfaith ministry, and two decades of spiritual practice, she invites students to journey inward—to soften, awaken, and remember the Love that lives within. As Rumi writes, “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”

Facilitators

DJ Taz Rashid

DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →

Biana Mavasheva

Biana Mavasheva is a licensed clinical therapist, certified yoga instructor, ordained reverend and founder of Oneness Center Inc., where she has supported the personal and spiritual growth of hundreds through workshops and individual care.

Her yoga classes offer an enchanting and uplifting journey—interweaving song, spirit, and sweat—to nourish the body and awaken the soul. Biana first came to the mat in 2003 after years of competitive tennis. Her vinyasa flow sequences are infused with the spiritual wisdom she’s... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Pavilion

Audience All Levels

8:30am EDT

Somatic SWEAT

Saturday September 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Participants move through powerful, rhythmic “fight” sequences to build strength and cardio, transition into fluid, dance-inspired flow, and finish with grounding flexibility on the mat.
This somatic movement class blends sweat and self-expression with body awareness and nervous system regulation. Designed for all levels, no dance experience is required—just a willingness to move, sweat, and connect to rhythm.

Facilitators

Sarah Placencia

Sarah Placencia has been actively instructing fitness classes since 2008. She has a wide variety of experience teaching both in person and virtual classes. She's also in the Program INSANITY MAX30 with Shaun T and has taught her formats internationally with Dance Fitness Cruises... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Pond

Audience All Levels

8:30am EDT

Sunshine Daydream: Grateful Flow

Saturday September 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Wear your favorite tie-dye and join us for a fun-filled vinyasa style yoga flow to a playlist featuring the timeless tunes of the legendary Grateful Dead!
Accessible and enjoyable for folks of all levels- from the beginner to the experienced yogi....so if you're on the fence "don't you worry any more." We'll "ease you in," and don't worry, "if you get confused, just listen to the music play!"

Facilitators

Lisa Molendini

Lisa Molendini is a RYT 500®, E-RYT 200®, YACEP®, meditation instructor, and Reiki master providing curated yoga and mindfulness opportunities throughout the Northeastern Pennsylvania area and beyond. In addition to numerous group classes, festivals and community events, workshops... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Mountain Top

Audience All Levels

10:00am EDT

Affirmations & Asanas

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Harness the transformative power of positive affirmations to move beyond fear, self-doubt, and anxious thought patterns. When practiced with intention, affirmations can help shift your mindset, soften inner resistance, and create space for meaningful change.
Join Erin for a heart-centered, interactive workshop weaving together mantra meditation, positive affirmations, and a slow vinyasa flow with ample time to pause and reflect.
Through mindful movement and reflection, you'll explore how words, breath, and body work together to support nervous system regulation, self-trust, and emotional resilience.

Each participant will create a personalized affirmation deck to take home, along with practical ways to integrate it into daily life-as a grounding ritual, a moment ot pause reminder of your inner strength. All materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring favorite quotes, poems, song lyrics, or other sources of inspiration that speak to you.
Come as you are. Move with intention. Leave feeling centered, supr yed, and empowered.

Facilitators

Erin Trudeau

Erin Trudeau (she/her/ella)—also known as Erin the Wanderess —is a bilingual yoga, meditation, and Buti MVMNT instructor based in Northeastern Connecticut. Returning for her third year at Transcend Fest, Erin loves sharing creative, empowering practices with yogis of all ages... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Ascension

Audience All Levels

10:00am EDT

Kundalini Yoga: The Rhythms of Awakening with Aria & Druminyasa

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Step into the realm of sacred transformation as we embark on a Kundalini yoga class designed to illuminate the path of self-discovery and energetic liberation. In this journey, we will harness the power of movement, breath, and resonant vibrations of the drums performed by Druminyasa to confront and dissolve blockages that reside without our bodies and minds.

Prepare to immerse yourself in the pulsating rhythms of the drum, which will guide our practice and serve as the heartbeat for our collective energy. Each beat will resonate deeply, echoing the call to awaken your inner warrior, urging you to confront the shadows that have held you back. Together, we will engage in a series of dynamic Kundalini postures, infusing our movements with intention and the fierce commitment to overcome the limitations we encounter.

This class is a profound ritual of self-exploration and release. As we move and breathe, we will honor the hard work it takes to confront and embrace our deepest fears and blockages. Together, we will emerge renewed, feeling lighter, more connected, and deeply attuned to the divine flow within us.

Join Aria and Druminyasa for this experience, where the wisdom of Kundalini yoga meets the powerful energy of drumming with Druminyasa, and together, let's awaken the dormant potential that lies within.

Facilitators

Aria Nyx

Aria Nyx is a mystic, Kundalini facilitator, tantric practitioner, astrologer, and numerologist who leads seekers into the deeper layers of power, pleasure, shadow, and remembrance. Her work lives at the intersection of spirituality, sensuality, and sovereignty—where the nervous... Read More →

Druminyasa

As featured by The Washington Times, CBS, and Washington’s WTOP news, Brad Ellsworth of Druminyasa® (Love Shine Play festival, Wanderlust) has been playing drums and percussion for over 25 years. Brad is a yoga teacher and founded Druminyasa by connecting his love for rhythm... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Pavilion

Audience All Levels

10:00am EDT

Movement Alchemy

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

A mindful fusion of yoga and Pilates that honors breath, alignment, and intentional movement. We will strengthen, we will stretch, and we will restore.

Facilitators

Niki Kellett

Niki is a 500hr yoga instructor as well as a faithful yoga student and she strives to always continue learning. In addition to yoga, Niki holds certifications in Reiki, Pilates, Barre, Aromatherapy, and Ayurvedic Nutrition.
Niki’s passion is helping her students integrate their yoga practice into life off the mat, through movement, mindfulness, and connection... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Pond

Audience All Levels

10:00am EDT

Release Grief, Resolve Anger

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Through specific body key movements, allow stuck emotional baggage a way to come up and out. Give the body an opportunity to unload years of unprocessed emotions in one somatic movement session.

Facilitators

Nicole Kerr

Divine Somatics was created by Nicole to be able to offer body based healing practices to the community. After 20 years of helping patients as a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist, Nicole realized unhealed emotional trauma and nervous system dysfunction is an underlying... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Zen Den

Audience All Levels

10:00am EDT

The Mini Manifestation Workshop - Energy Medicine Yoga

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Energy Medicine Yoga® is an integrative practice, uniting the ancient healing methods of energy medicine and the time-honored tradition of yoga. This magical union works to align and balance the body’s nine energy systems that form the foundation of our health.Classic yoga postures are interwoven with ancient traditional healing modalities including working with the meridian system, tapping, self-massage, holds to calm and regulate the body’s stress responses, and much more. These techniques are your gateway to communicating with the body in its own language, activating its natural healing intelligence. By focusing on your body as pure energy, you are empowered to transform and flow through life radiant and vibrant.

In the mini manifestation workshop we will explore our Sankulpa, or heartfelt desire/intention and work to find your personal Sankulpa.

You will discover reasons that we often struggle to manifest our desires and learn techniques to support manifestation. The workshop will include a lecture and journaling, followed by a short movement practice that incorporates the manifestation techniques.

Facilitators

Juliana Tryon Ranaudo

Juliana began practicing yoga after moving back to Connecticut in 2015 and quickly realized that she wanted to share with others the benefits that yoga had brought her. Juliana is a Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200 instructor and is certified in Energy Medicine Yoga® Foundations. She is... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Mountain Top

Audience All Levels

10:00am EDT

Warrior Spirit: Strength, Balance, and Grit

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Ignite your inner power and step into your strongest self. This high-intensity Vinyasa flow is designed to build heat from the inside out, focusing on powerful standing postures, stability-based balances, and deep core integration.

We will move through a rigorous sequence that challenges your physical limits while helping you push past mental plateaus. Whether we are flowing through dynamic transitions or holding for stamina, you’ll cultivate the mental fortitude needed to stay calm under pressure. Leave the mat feeling energized, resilient, and ready to take on the world.

Bring your water, your mat, and your fiercest determination.

Facilitators

Rosanna Singer

Rosanna Singer brings over two decades of dedicated practice and 12 years of professional teaching experience to the mat. As the founder of Core & Restore Yoga in Portland, CT, she has built a community centered on growth, strength, and restoration.

A graduate of the Soul Space Teacher Training Program and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the National Yoga Alliance, Rosanna’s unique instructional style is shaped by a diverse background in high-level athletics. She holds a first-degree black belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate and
... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Outer Space

Audience All Levels

11:30am EDT

Empowered Presence: Self Defense Fundamentals

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

In this movement- and discussion-based workshop, participants will explore Krav Maga self-defense not only as a set of physical skills but also as a practice of mindful empowerment and self-awareness. Empowered Presence focuses on cultivating confidence and resilience, equipping participants with the tools to establish boundaries, honor their inner strength, and feel safe within themselves and their surroundings. Through a blend of guided discussions, practical combatives and self protection tactics, this session will help to deepen their connection to their body and mind. They’ll discover how self-defense can be a holistic wellness practice that can help them feel rooted and empowered in everyday life.
Join us for an experience that integrates movement, awareness, and reflection, nurturing your ability to protect your peace, express your truth, and unlock your true potential

Facilitators

Kayla Stomberg

With over 17 years of teaching experience and nearly 30 years of dedicated training, Kayla Stomberg is a seasoned kickboxing, Krav Maga self-defense instructor and 5th degree black belt committed to empowering individuals through a well-rounded, holistic approach. Certified as an... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Ascension

Audience All Levels

11:30am EDT

Primal Flow with Mark Longenecker

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Primal Flow Yoga is the re-awakening of our primal nature. This works by releasing our blocked energy and uniting our sacred masculine energy with our divine feminine energy.

Facilitators

Mark Longenecker

Mark has been an active person his whole life with skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, and martial arts. He started his yoga journey at Bikram Yoga. After many years of hot yoga, he started venturing off and trying other styles of yoga. Mark has taken many classes, workshops... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Pavilion

Audience All Levels

11:30am EDT

The Infinite Circle: A Hoop Dance Journey

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Rediscover play, movement, and the power of the circle.

The circle is a universal symbol of wholeness and continuity; here, it becomes your partner in a moving meditation—a dedicated space for self-expression and presence.

Through a blend of technical flow and intuitive dance, you will learn to move with the hoop as an extension of your own body. This session is designed to help adults silence the noise of daily life and find a sublime stillness within the rhythm of the spin. We focus on the felt experience of the "flow state," where the boundary between the dancer and the hoop begins to dissolve.

What to expect: Gentle guided meditation, foundational on-body and off-body hoop transitions, and space for intuitive exploration.

The Experience: No prior experience is needed. We provide the hoops; you provide the presence.
The Goal: To leave feeling centered, expressive, and deeply connected to your own internal rhythm.

Facilitators

Kat Suwalski

Kat Suwalski - Kat is a facilitator of movement and stillness, dedicated to helping others find harmony within their own bodies. With an extensive professional background as a massage therapist, yoga teacher, hula hooper and intuitive soundbath practitioner, she possesses a nuanced... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Pond

Audience All Levels

1:30pm EDT

Build-a-BOOTY confiDANCE

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Build-a-Booty ConfiDANCE is a high-energy cardio dance fitness class designed to help you shake, sculpt, and strut with confidence! The playlist is packed with booty-shaking beats that keep you moving, smiling, and feeling unstoppable.
This class is open to all levels — whether you're brand new to dance fitness or a total choreo master, you’ll feel supported, empowered, and ready to own the dance floor. Get ready to sweat, smile, slay, and ConfiDANCE your way through every track!

Facilitators

Mary D'Orvilliers

I am a local CT instructor who is certified in Zumba, Zumba gold, Aqua Zumba, Mixxedfit, and mini trampoline fitness. I am also a Type 1 Diabetic. Working out is extremely important to me, not only to help me maintain my blood sugar levels, but also as a form of stress relief and... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Pond

Audience All Levels

1:30pm EDT

Hatha/Vinyasa with Kimmarie & Druminyasa

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Join Kimmarie and Druminyasa for this hour long Hatha/Vinyasa practice incorporating in breath work, mindfulness, meditation and movement for a full body, mind, breath experience! All levels welcome.

Facilitators

Kimmarie Credidio

I’ve been teaching Yoga for about 23 years and it is my passion and my dharma! I love to share and teach others about Yoga and the Yoga lifestyle because it has so drastically changed my life! I teach in a way to try to make my class accessible to all levels and always encourage... Read More →

Druminyasa

As featured by The Washington Times, CBS, and Washington’s WTOP news, Brad Ellsworth of Druminyasa® (Love Shine Play festival, Wanderlust) has been playing drums and percussion for over 25 years. Brad is a yoga teacher and founded Druminyasa by connecting his love for rhythm... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Pavilion

Audience All Levels

1:30pm EDT

Learning To Fly

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Take your practice to new heights! This workshop will give you all you need to begin or improve your arm balance poses. Beginning with a clear framework for preparation, alignment, and practice, we will explore how to unlock poses such as crow, firefly, 8-angle, flying lizard, headstand, and more!

Having an established yoga practice is a helpful pre-requisite for this workshop however, you do not need to be an advanced practitioner to reap the benefits that Learning To Fly will provide.

Come fly with us!

Facilitators

Danielle Newton

Danielle Newton, farmer, wife, mother of 3, and owner of Be Brave Yoga in Middletown, CT is a E-500hr RYT, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Meditation Instructor, Kirtan Leader, and Y12SR facilitator. She came to Yoga seeking relief from chronic pain and arthritis in her early twenties. What... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ascension

Audience All Levels

1:30pm EDT

Sacred Rage Yoga

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

A practice combining yoga with emotional release, allowing participants to scream and move freely to express anger and frustration in a safe, grounded space. Transforming toxic rage into powerful, purposeful energy for personal empowerment and healing using breathwork and specific poses to process trauma and reclaim voice rather than quiet mindfulness. Step in a deeper connection by confronting not suppressing powerful emotions like righteous anger--Sacred Rage!

Facilitators

Sonya Barge

Hello, I am the wild earth medicine woman, Sonya. I am 200 hour certified yoga and meditation teacher. I have studied and practice Kundalini with Yoga Farm Ithaca. I've been teaching for over 10 years. I enjoy hosting and guiding spiritual circles. I teach in Cental Pennsylvania... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Mountain Top

Audience All Levels

3:00pm EDT

BUTI & Chill

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

BUTI yoga is a unique practice, known for it's cardio-intensive bursts of tribal dance, primal movement, and conditioning. This class takes BUTI Yoga and mixes it with chill slow flow yoga. We will have a 15 minute slow flow warm-up and cool down to allow our energetic bodies to fully embody the magic of BUTI. The BUTI portion will be the peak of class, for approximately 30 minutes.

Facilitators

Dana DeMaire

Dana began her yoga journey in her home state of Rhode Island. She discovered early on how movement and breath could transform mind, body, and soul. What started as a personal journey toward grounding and wellness soon evolved into a passion for helping others discover inner con... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pond

Audience All Levels

3:00pm EDT

Infinite Fusion Movement

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

A beautiful blend of internal and external energy cultivation. In this class we’ll start with a warm up that lubricates our joints and stimulates lymphatic flow. Blending together the energy of the East and the science of the West we will move through a sequence of easy Yogic postures with the option of incorporating Calisthenics along the way. Once our bodies are awakened and minds alert we’ll tap into the internal power of Tai Chi like movement and end with an opportunity to flow intuitively giving your spirit exactly what it needs

Facilitators

Aaron Weston

Aaron Weston founder of Infinite Fusion is a modern day renaissance man with a multifaceted skillset in many modalities. Aaron’s method of fusing ancient traditions with modern times and needs are unique, artistic and effective

With 20 years of professional experience in the wellness field, Aaron has developed a special synergy of science and Spirit delivered through a wholistic program of Healing, Health Coaching and Movement at his studio in New Britain CT
... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mountain Top

Audience All Levels

4:30pm EDT

Adult Ballet Workshop

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

This adult ballet course offers a structured and elegant introduction to classical ballet, rooted in traditional technique and musicality. Designed for adults of all backgrounds, whether complete beginners, returning dancers, or those seeking refinement, the class emphasizes proper alignment, coordination, strength, and grace.

Each session follows the classical format: barre work to build stability and precision, centre practice to develop balance and artistry, and traveling exercises to cultivate fluidity and confidence. The goal is not perfection, but clarity, control, and the quiet satisfaction of moving well to beautiful music.

This workshop is ideal for adults seeking a well-taught ballet class that values tradition, artistry, and personal growth.

Facilitators

Giovanna Carrain

Giovanna Carrain is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Giovanna Carrain received her 8 years professional training at the school of Teatro alla... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Pond

Audience All Levels

4:30pm EDT

Reiki Healing Chakra Journey

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Join Mandie for a journey through all the chakras, connecting to your power and healing from within! We will flow to the movement of our hearts, find our strength in a Hatha/Vinyasa style flow, then ground for a Restorative inspired ending. You will receive Reiki Healing with hands-on, comforting touch during your savasana for extra healing. Get ready for a journey of healing, self-compassion, & exploration!

Facilitators

Mandie Schreck

Mandie is a certified Reiki Master, Intuitive Medium, Mindfulness Coach, and a 500 RYT specializing in mindful movement, energetic and spiritual connection, and trauma-informed practices.

Through asana, pranayama, and Reiki-healing, she aims to connect others with their full mind, body, and spirit enrichment to cultivate abundant love and kindness with themselves to unlock their full potential. She believes true healing starts when we do not shy away from darkness
... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Mountain Top

Audience All Levels

4:30pm EDT

Rolling with my FOAMIES

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Rolling with my FOAMIES is a foam rolling experience using revolutionary Rollga® foam rollers designed to melt away tension and leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. In this soothing session, Sabrina will guide you through gentle foam rolling techniques to release tight muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce stress. Perfect for the end of a long festival day, this class focuses on relieving tension through slow, mindful movements, helping you unwind and restore balance in your body and mind. Whether you're new to foam rolling or experienced, you'll leave feeling refreshed, relaxed, and ready to take on the rest of your wellness journey.

Rollga® foam rollers will be provided for class

Facilitators

Sabrina Ursaner

Sabrina Ursaner is a movement educator, rebounding specialist (literally and metaphorically), and creator of transformational wellness experiences that unite science, somatics, and joy. Known for her innovative approach to fascia-focused training and emotional embodiment practices, Sabrina integrates... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Outer Space

Audience All Levels

4:30pm EDT

Send Your Soul To Space

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Send Your Soul To Space is a deeply restorative yoga nidra and sound bath experience designed to guide participants into a state of profound rest, spacious awareness, and subtle integration.
This session blends the systematic ease of yoga nidra with immersive sound to create an environment where the nervous system can soften and the mind can drift beyond its usual orbits. Participants are invited to lie down, get comfortable, and be guided through layers of conscious relaxation while sound waves support a sense of expansion, stillness, and inner quiet.
This offering is both grounding and expansive, making it accessible to all bodies and experience levels. Whether you’re seeking integration after a full festival day or simply craving deep rest, Send Your Soul To Space offers a gentle departure from effort and a return with renewed clarity, calm, and presence.

Facilitators

Michelle Rooney

Michelle Rooney is a facilitator and teacher rooted in all aspects of movement and athletics, with a practice informed by yoga, mindful strength training, and embodied awareness. A full-time teacher for over a decade, she has logged more than 7,000 in-studio teaching hours and holds... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Ascension

Audience All Levels

6:00pm EDT

Deep Stretch and Yoga Trapeze Body Recovery Workshop

Saturday September 19, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

This session combines deep stretching techniques with innovative Yoga Trapeze to target tension, improve flexibility and, enhance overall body alignment.

Whether you are dealing with stiffness, soreness, or simply looking to unwind, this workshop offers a unique approach to recovery. Using the Yoga Trapeze, you will experience supported inversions, gentle stretches, and decompression for your spine, leaving you feeling lighter and more relaxed.

Facilitators

Iliana Raffa

I am Iliana from Mexico City, a biologist with a master's degree from Yale University and certified Yoga Trapeze and Breathing coach from Yoga Body - Yoga Teacher's College. I have done exercise all my life, but found Yoga Trapeze to be my passion After a neck injury.
"When stiffness, soreness, and stress hit hard. LevelUp Trapeze sessions are the answer. We will work together to align and balance your body, mind and soul, leaving you refreshed and empower... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pavilion

Audience All Levels

6:00pm EDT

EDM Yoga with Jeanna

Saturday September 19, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Breathe to the Beat with US (Universal Source) as we clear unconscious conditioning and rewire your body-mind system from the inside out. EDM Yoga® blends deep yogic philosophy with powerful physical activations — including Kundalini kriyas, Hatha postures, breathwork, and rhythmic meditation.

In this transformative session, we’ll use breath, movement, and music to release stuck energy, recalibrate your nervous system, and expand your inner awareness. Get ready to flow through a FUN, high-vibe series of asanas and energetic activations designed to help you let go of pressure, cultivate presence, and awaken yourSOUL perspective.

Come Embody Divine Miraculous Unity — this is EDM Yoga®.

Facilitators

Jeanna Dittmar

Jeanna Dittmar is a teacher of Dance, Meditation, and EDM Yoga®, known for blending high-vibe movement with grounded spiritual practice. With over four years of teaching experience, Jeanna believes that embodiment should feel fun, freeing, and intuitively “right”—because... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Outer Space

Audience All Levels

7:30pm EDT

Awakening Ananda - an ecstatic dance journey into bliss

Saturday September 19, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Ecstatic dance is a conscious movement practice that invites you to connect with your body, the music, and your breath - allowing authentic expression to arise naturally from within.

Together, we will co-create a conscious & heart-centered container where all of you is welcome. We will begin by grounding into the body and the breath, arriving in the present moment by attuning to the subtle language within. As the music begins to rise, you are invited to follow the currents of your own energy - allowing movement to emerge organically, whether gentle and inward or expansive and wild.

As the journey unfolds, the dance becomes a portal - an opening beyond the thinking mind and into a state of flow, presence, and aliveness. Here, expression becomes liberation, and movement becomes prayer. In this space, you may encounter release, joy, stillness, or transformation - each experience honored as part of your unique path.

We will gentle descend into integration, allowing the body, heart, and nervous system to soften and receive. In this quiet unfolding, space is created to rest, reflect, and embody the essence of ananda-inner bliss that arises when you are fully present, expressed, and free.

This is more than dance- it is a remembrance, a return, a reconnection to the sacred within.

No experience is needed. All bodies, all expressions, and all parts of you are welcome.

Facilitators

Chelsi Mariani

Chelsi Mariani is a woman in recovery whose life has been transformed by the healing alchemy of yoga, pranayama, and dance. Rooted in a lifelong love of movement and deepened by her yoga teacher training in Bali, she guided sacred, ecstatic dance journeys that invite participants... Read More →

DJ W.O.W. - WindOverWater

DJ W.O.W. takes his name from a simple truth: wind over water is never the same twice. It ripples, shifts, and reshapes itself moment to moment - and so does he, and so does his music. No two sets are alike, because no two rooms, no two crowds, and no two breaths are alike.

Over more than a decade, DJ W.O.W. has played hundreds of gigs - including the Dub Lounge at Electric Forest 2024 - while performing all along as a member of the band Multiplier. That range, from live-band stages to festival dance floors, is what shapes his sound: fluid, intentional... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Pavilion

Audience All Levels

8:30am EDT

Laughter Yoga

Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Laughter Yoga is a playful, uplifting practice that blends intentional laughter, gentle movement, breathing techniques and moments of relaxation. No jokes, comedy or experience required. We simply laugh on purpose and let it ripple into something real. Expect fun, joyful exercises, lighthearted connection and a surprising sense of ease as laughter softens the body, clears the mind and leaves you feeling brighter, lighter and more alive!

Facilitators

Terri Andreozzi

Terri is a passionate Certified Laughter Yoga Leader who believes laughter, joy, and movement are medicine. Drawing on lived experience and deep compassion, she offers vibrant, energetic, and supportive classes that help people heal, transform, and connect through community and... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Pond

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8:30am EDT

Reclaiming Pleasure in Your Body through Somatic Healing

Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Pleasure is the lubricant of life and also one of the most potent tools we can use to connect to our power and purpose. So many of us are disconnected from the frequency of pleasure in our bodies due to trauma, misinformation and stuck life force energy in our tissues. In this workshop we will journey together in a somatic healing practice to help release stagnant energy and stories inside of us to reclaim the pleasure and power that was always ours to receive.

Facilitators

Andrea Rodgers

Andrea Rodgers is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer & Sacred Women's Circle Facilitator working with clients to reclaim their bodies innate wisdom. For the past 13 years, she has guided women to step into their healthiest, most authentic... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Mountain Top

Audience All Levels

8:30am EDT

WHO ARE YOU BECOMING? — A Nervous System Reset Experience

Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

WHO ARE YOU BECOMING? — A Nervous System Reset Experience is a multi-modal, trauma-aware offering designed to support regulation, self-connection, and embodied clarity.

This 60-minute experience guides participants through a gentle arc of rhythm, reflection, movement, and sound, allowing the nervous system to release excess activation and settle into a grounded, integrated state.
We begin with a brief welcome circle to establish safety and connection, followed by cardio drumming to rhythmically discharge stress and reconnect participants to their bodies in an accessible, non-intimidating way. From there, participants are guided through a reflective inquiry exploring Who are you? and Who do you want to be? using journaling and an optional mirror or phone-camera reflection to deepen authentic self-awareness (always choice-based).
Insights are then embodied through Soul Flow, an intuitive, slow-flow movement practice co-facilitated with Soul Flow instructor Lori, weaving movement with reflective pauses and optional writing. The experience concludes with a sound meditation and integration, using crystal bowls and grounding tones, followed by a gentle closing circle.
Participants leave feeling regulated, centered, and more connected.
Participants will:
Experience practical tools for nervous system regulation through rhythm, movement, and sound.
Gain clarity through guided self-reflection around identity and intentionality.
Translate insight into embodied awareness while feeling grounded, present, and integrated.

Facilitators

Laura Juliano

Laura Juliano is a wellness retreat facilitator, licensed clinical social worker and mental health therapist, and the founder of The Pearl Aura, a luxury wellness venue in Manchester, Connecticut. She is also a sound healer and an emerging spiritual DJ. Her work weaves nervous system... Read More →

Lori Rossitto

Lori Rossitto is a wellness retreat facilitator and licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Mindful Living Wellness. She brings a compassionate, holistic approach to her work that integrates mindfulness and embodied practices.

Lori is trained in EMDR, mindfulness-based practices, Reiki, herbalism, and has completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training to deepen both her personal practice and facilitation. She is currently working toward PMH-C certification in perinatal mental health. Known for her grounded, nurtu
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Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Outer Space

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10:00am EDT

Acro Yoga 101

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Acro Yoga is a fusion of Yoga, acrobatics and Thai massage. In this workshop you’ll learn the 3 major roles of Base, Flyer and Spotter. We’ll break into small groups to get the most out of this experience. Acro Yoga is fun, playful, healing and athletic so be ready to laugh, lift, be lifted and possibly dropped….. gently and safely of course!

This is a beginner based class but all levels are welcome

Facilitators

Aaron Weston

Aaron Weston founder of Infinite Fusion is a modern day renaissance man with a multifaceted skillset in many modalities. Aaron’s method of fusing ancient traditions with modern times and needs are unique, artistic and effective

With 20 years of professional experience in the wellness field, Aaron has developed a special synergy of science and Spirit delivered through a wholistic program of Healing, Health Coaching and Movement at his studio in New Britain CT
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Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Outer Space

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10:00am EDT

Dub Flow Yoga

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Dub Yoga combines asanas and sun salutations from traditional vinyasa and movements from the Caribbean culture. Starting and ending with a heart beat ridden, nyahbingi meditation, breath work, floor work, and building flows to reggae and dancehall music. Building to a release of energy through dancehall and soca moves. LDJ Bumi will be running the big tunes and live beats by Drumming with Cam. Guided by teacher Mark Longenecker.

Facilitators

Mark Longenecker

Mark has been an active person his whole life with skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, and martial arts. He started his yoga journey at Bikram Yoga. After many years of hot yoga, he started venturing off and trying other styles of yoga. Mark has taken many classes, workshops... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Pavilion

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10:00am EDT

Flow & Let Go - Get UnStuck

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Join Kate for Flow and Let Go! We all sometimes feel stuck and weighed down by things in our lives. We hold onto that energy even when long after we need to. This class is designed to get rid of our unwanted energies. Class starts with flow style movement, warming up the body and then takes us through some deeper, longer holds, allowing the body then to release what we no longer need.
Rooted in the style of vinyasa yoga, linking breath and movement, this class is suitable for all levels. Students can expect the first half of class to be more movement and then the second half of class to be slower.
This class is designed for all levels of asana experience.

Facilitators

Kate Jones

Kate believes in yoga and has spent over 20 years growing as a student and as a teacher. She looks at yoga as a lifestyle that helps us live at our full potential. Kate was trained in the mindset yoga can be for everybody and every body. Her laid-back and authentic approach to... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Mountain Top

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10:00am EDT

Manifesting Magic Through Movement

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Manifesting Magic Through Movement is an immersive silent-disco dance experience designed to awaken intuition, expand awareness, and embody intention through sound and motion.
Guided by a curated playlist and shifting between instructed intentional movement and free-form play , you’ll explore your edge, release inhibition, and access a state of embodied presence where manifestation becomes felt, not forced.

Facilitators

Autumn Fletcher

Autumn is a somatic healer and transformational workshop leader as well as the owner of Sattva wellness in Naugatuck, CT .
Her work is rooted in her own healing and recovery journey. After finding spirituality , yoga, connection to nature , meditation, breathwork and somatic movement her path and purpose started to unfold . Her life became full of pursuing passion and being of service . She has spe... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Zen Den

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10:00am EDT

Transcend: A JourneyDance® Experience

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

This JourneyDance® experience is an invitation to rise beyond what’s been weighing on you — the patterns, stories, and limitations that no longer reflect who you’re becoming.
Through music, breath, intention, and free-form expression, you’ll soften what’s tight, shake loose what’s old, and expand into a freer, fuller version of yourself.
No choreography. No pressure. Just movement medicine that helps you transcend from the inside out.

Facilitators

Danielle Gaebel

Danielle Gaebel is a trauma-informed practitioner, JourneyDance® facilitator, Moonologer, and somatic healing coach, and the founder of Superfine Synergy — a healing-centered space devoted to somatic and embodied transformation.
She helps women reconnect with their bodies and reclaim their power through movement medicine, ritual, embodiment, and nervous-system–centered practices. Danielle’s sessions are grounded, soulful, liberating, and infused with equal parts compassion and fire. Come move, breathe... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Ascension

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10:00am EDT

Yoga & the Elements

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

In this yoga practice, we’ll weave in the elements of nature—earth, water, fire, and air. As humans, we’re designed to flow with the cycles of nature and the changing seasons, and these elements live within each of us. Together, we’ll explore how each element relates to the body, the breath, and the way we move. Discover how to honor these elemental energies—on your mat and in your life.

EXTRA BONUS: All enrolled will received a little "gift" to deepen your connection to the practice & to bring the teachings of this practice to life.

Facilitators

Kimmarie Credidio

I’ve been teaching Yoga for about 23 years and it is my passion and my dharma! I love to share and teach others about Yoga and the Yoga lifestyle because it has so drastically changed my life! I teach in a way to try to make my class accessible to all levels and always encourage... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Pond

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11:30am EDT

Buti Bliss

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

She's back-and bringing the heat!!! Erin returns to Transcend Fest with a high-energy Buti MVMNT class inspired by the power, joy, and connection that make festival movement unforgettable.

In the Marathi language, the word buti means "a secret remedy or cure," but it's no secret that Buti MVMNT is a powerful blend of yoga asana, strength and conditioning, cardio, plyometrics, and somatic, primal movement designed to challenge both body and mind.
This sweat-dripping, full-body experience will have you moving with confidence as you tap into your inner warrior.
Set to a heart-pumping playlist, Erin's Buti classes are empowering, playful, and unapologetically fun. Come ready to work hard, let go, and leave feeling strong, alive, and fully in your body.

Facilitators

Erin Trudeau

Erin Trudeau (she/her/ella)—also known as Erin the Wanderess —is a bilingual yoga, meditation, and Buti MVMNT instructor based in Northeastern Connecticut. Returning for her third year at Transcend Fest, Erin loves sharing creative, empowering practices with yogis of all ages... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Pond

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11:30am EDT

Dance the Inner Self

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

This workshop is an invitation to explore the body as sacred and wild, a space to drop out of your head and dive fully into sensation, embracing every movement and emotion as sacred. Each session blends soulful movement, somatic release, mindfulness, and playful exploration, allowing your body to become both healer and guide, moving from feeling rather than form. This is a journey of coming home to yourself through movement, music, and magic, releasing what no longer serves you and making space for new energy to flow. Here, it is not about how it looks, but how it feels.

Slow, wild, soft, fierce... every expression is celebrated, not judged. Think of it as a playground for your body and your feelings, a place where it is safe and downright empowering to feel sensual, expressive, alive, and free.

No experience is necessary, just bring an open heart, a willingness to move, and a sense of humor...because sometimes the body has other plans.

Facilitators

Tara Khoury

I’m Tara, a dancer, movement guide, and embodiment facilitator whose work is rooted in my own healing journey through movement. I trained in classical ballet for 15 years in the Middle East, explored ballroom dance, began my contemporary journey in Montreal, earned a contemporary... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Mountain Top

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11:30am EDT

Kundalini Rising

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Step into a high-vibration Kundalini experience designed to awaken your life force, clear energetic blocks, and reconnect you with your most powerful, radiant self.

Through dynamic movement, breathwork, mantra, meditation, and deep energetic activation, this class guides you into expanded awareness, emotional release, and embodied confidence.

Expect to leave feeling lighter, clearer, more grounded — and deeply connected to your inner power.

All levels welcome. Come as you are.

Facilitators

DJ Taz Rashid

DJ Taz Rashid brings a high vibrational energy to any room instantly by mixing the beats and rhythms of Love, Ancient New World, House, Devotional, and all the cosmic sounds. He is known for his unique style of blending electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, which has made... Read More →

Aria Nyx

Aria Nyx is a mystic, Kundalini facilitator, tantric practitioner, astrologer, and numerologist who leads seekers into the deeper layers of power, pleasure, shadow, and remembrance. Her work lives at the intersection of spirituality, sensuality, and sovereignty—where the nervous... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Pavilion

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11:30am EDT

Polyvagal Flow

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Join Hilary Rudenauer for an educational and experiential workshop that will teach you how to adapt your yoga practice to better support your unique nervous system. To begin, Hilary will offer a brief lecture on nervous system states and the vagus nerve to lay the foundation for the practice. Following the lecture participants will be guided through an all-levels yoga practice designed to bring you closer to regulation. The practice will include movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and various somatic techniques that can be used to bring healing to the nervous system and health issues associated with nervous system dysregulation such as chronic pain, autoimmune issues, gut disorders, depression, anxiety, and burnout. Participants can expect to leave with a greater understanding of their own nervous systems, as well as tools they can practice on their own to support continued regulation.

Facilitators

Hilary Rudenauer

Hilary Rudenauer is an Usui and Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Gendai Reiki Practitioner, 500-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Postpartum Doula, and owner of Resonance Healing Arts. Hilary has completed additional training and certifications in peer support, trauma-informed... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Outer Space

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1:30pm EDT

Root & Restore: Restorative Yoga Inspired by Nature

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Honoring the body’s primal need to slow down, ground, and restore, this restorative practice offers a nurturing space to connect breath with embodied stillness. Through long-held, fully supported postures, students are invited to soften the body, settle the nervous system, and attune to subtle sensations within.

Drawing inspiration from the natural world, this class class honors our sacred connection to the rhythms of nature...sights, sounds, and scents that invite us to root down, release, and replenish. This practice emphasizes deep rest, balance, and body awareness, creating space for renewal and gentle growth.

All experience levels are welcome. Modifications and support are thoughtfully offered, allowing students to move at their own pace, honor their individual needs, and rest in a sense of grounded ease...like returning to fertile soil from which new growth can emerge.

Facilitators

Christine Mackerer

Christine Mackerer is a 200hr RYT and 40hr certified restorative yoga teacher through the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. She is also a NASM-certified personal trainer and wellness coach, teaching across multiple studios and gyms as well as through her own practice, Cosmos Wellness... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Pond

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1:30pm EDT

Somatic Salsa

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Get out of your head and into your hips with Somatic Salsa—a joyful fusion of Latin dance, somatic movement, and soulful self-expression. This high-vibe workshop is all about feeling good, letting go, and reconnecting with your body’s natural rhythm.
We’ll kick things off by learning simple, energizing steps from Latin dance styles like salsa, merengue, and reggaeton—no experience necessary! From there, we’ll blend in breathwork, tribal-inspired movement, and playful flow to help you shake off stress, awaken your inner fire, and move with total freedom.
Expect a space where movement becomes medicine, music lifts your mood, and perfection is left at the door. As we dance, pause, and feel, you’ll tune into your body’s wisdom, release stuck energy, and rediscover joy in motion. Celebrate your unique expression—because your movement is your magic.

Facilitators

Nikki Vincenty-Haas

Nikki Vincenty-Haas is a seasoned teacher and practitioner dedicated to helping others awaken wisdom and spiritual presence through their practice. She is a Professor of Yoga and an Athletic Trainer at Marist University, as well as a certified Ayurvedic Wellness Coach and Spiritual... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Pavilion

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1:30pm EDT

Tea and Tranquility: Cultivating joy and vitality

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Tea and Tranquility is a community event designed to nurture body, mind and spirit. Each session combines the grounding practice of yin yoga with Reiki energy healing, followed by an information and heart-centered discussion about herbs and holistic wellness. Participants leave feeling relaxed, supported and inspired with practical ways to bring more calm and balance into their daily lives.

The theme will be focused on cultivating joy and vitality:
What brings me joy right now?
Herbs: lemon verbena, ginger, hibiscus.
Yoga: Embracing warmth, abundance and play.

Facilitators

Kristina Gaito

Kristina is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor, currently completing her 300-hour advanced training. She specializes in yin and slow-flow vinyasa classes that welcome and support all levels. Guided by the belief that yoga promotes mindfulness, ease, and a sense of calm for everyone, Kristina weaves... Read More →

Cindy Ross

Cindy has been studying plants and natural remedies for over 20 years, weaving together herbal knowledge and energetic healing with a grounded, heart-centered approach. A Reiki Master Teacher and graduate of Cornell University’s Plant Medicine program, she blends spiritual insight... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Zen Den

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3:00pm EDT

cOMmUNITY Vinyasa for All

Sunday September 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Come on and come all, festi-fam both old and new, as we flow through an all-levels vinyasa practice centered around the themes of community, connection, and finding "your people!" Together we'll move our bodies, sync up our breath, and hone in on the intention of stoking the fire of that special sangha that evolves through the unique connections forged in the festival scene! Enjoyable and accessible for all, from the beginner to the experienced practitioner, and set to a specially-curated, goosebump-inducing, heartfelt playlist, may this session remind us that, even after we all go back home, the bonds formed here are palpable and strong.

Facilitators

Lisa Molendini

Lisa Molendini is a RYT 500®, E-RYT 200®, YACEP®, meditation instructor, and Reiki master providing curated yoga and mindfulness opportunities throughout the Northeastern Pennsylvania area and beyond. In addition to numerous group classes, festivals and community events, workshops... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Outer Space

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3:00pm EDT

The Primal Path

Sunday September 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

No one ever taught you how to crawl, roll, stand, jump, walk, or run. You figured it out on your own—instinctively, playfully, and without a single instruction manual. That innate intelligence is still inside you, waiting to be rediscovered.

Yet today’s world pulls us away from it early and often: concrete surfaces, comfy chairs, rear-view cameras, cushioned shoes, and endless screens train our bodies to do less, move less, and feel less. The result? We lose touch with the full range of what we're naturally capable of.

In this session, I'll guide you back to that original, effortless way of moving. We'll explore fundamental patterns—crawling, rolling, balancing, jumping, and flowing—through simple, joyful practices that wake up your body's built-in wisdom. You'll learn to listen to what your body already knows, rebuild confidence in your movement, and start moving like the capable, adaptable human you were designed to be.

Expect to move, play, and reconnect in ways that feel surprisingly natural and deeply freeing.

Facilitators

Andrew Petrulis

Andrew Petrulis is a dedicated movement specialist and owner of Primal Path, a personal training and wellness facility in East Haddam, Connecticut, where he has built a thriving community focused on pain-free movement, longevity, and vitality for over a decade.
His remarkable journey began as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician in the military, where he disarmed bombs in high-stakes environments across the Middle East. The intense physical and mental demands of this role led him to seek healing through movement disciplines a... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pond

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