Transcend Fest 2026: Full Schedule

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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

10:00am EDT

Movement Alchemy

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

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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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

11:30am EDT

The Infinite Circle: A Hoop Dance Journey

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

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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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

1:30pm EDT

Build-a-BOOTY confiDANCE

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

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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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

3:00pm EDT

BUTI & Chill

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

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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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

4:30pm EDT

Adult Ballet Workshop

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

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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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

6:00pm EDT

Neuroscience for Sleep

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

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Join Neuroscientist and Sleep Specialist, Becky Acabchuk, PhD, for an informative and interactive workshop offering practical tools, science-backed strategies, and insights into how sleep supports your health and wellbeing.

This workshop offers:
Practical Sleep Strategies: Tailored tools to address your unique sleep challenges.
Science-Based Techniques: Learn proven methods to improve rest and manage fatigue.
Understanding the Why: Discover the neuroscience behind sleep and how these techniques work, empowering you with a deeper understanding of your brain and body.
Hands-On Practice: Experience several techniques firsthand to help you sleep better starting tonight.
Discover new ways to reset your sleep habits and wake up feeling refreshed and restored.

Facilitators

Becky Acabchuk

Dr. Becky Acabchuk is a neuroscientist and wellbeing expert whose research explores the benefits of mind-body practices for enhancing mental and physical health. She is a Research Scientist at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University and also serves as a Sleep Specialist with... Read More →

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

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8:30am EDT

Laughter Yoga

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

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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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

10:00am EDT

Yoga & the Elements

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

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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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

11:30am EDT

Buti Bliss

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

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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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

1:30pm EDT

Root & Restore: Restorative Yoga Inspired by Nature

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

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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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

3:00pm EDT

The Primal Path

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

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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
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Yoga/Movement

Audience All Levels

4:30pm EDT

Spirit of Wolf Siberian Shamanism - Kamlanie fire ritual and "Freedom of the Self" workshop

Sunday September 20, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

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This event is for anyone seeking a deeper healing experience and growth within their own personal spiritual practice. All paths and traditions are welcome.

Join Khaluna Kam as she hosts a class on “Freedom of the Self” workshop. This will involve cleansing with Shaman Juniper, discussions around attributes and basics of Shamanism, drumming, singing, throat singing, and complete freedom of expression. The topics will be centered around the Fall Equinox/Closing of the Gates.

Traditionally done in regions like Tuva and among peoples such as the Sakha and Kazakhs in Siberia and Central Asia. Her lineage comes from small village in South Poland and Turkey. Her teacher is Morsuk Kam (Austria), and his teacher is Karagai Kam (Russia) His teacher Karagai Kam (Tuva)

Please be sure to bring a drum or rattle if you have one, something to sit on, and a notebook and pen is also a great idea.

Facilitators

Khaluna Kam

Hello! I am Alluria Khaluna Kam. I provide Traditional Holistic Therapy through lineage-based Eurasian Shamanism. My teacher is Morsuk Kam (Austria), and his teacher is Karagai Kam (Siberia). As a Kam (initiated Eurasian Shaman), I provide services based on very old, passed-down... Read More →

Sunday September 20, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
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Ceremony

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5:30pm EDT

Closing Ceremony: The Return

Sunday September 20, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT

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Every journey deserves a conscious return.

This ceremony marks the transition from the sacred space of the festival back into everyday life — not as the same person who arrived, but as someone more aware, more connected, and more intentional.

Through ritual, music, reflection, and shared presence, we will:
• Reflect on what we’ve experienced
• Honor personal growth and breakthroughs
• Celebrate the connections formed
• Anchor our intentions moving forward

This is not an ending — it’s a continuation.

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 →

Sunday September 20, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
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Ceremony

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