Yoga Schedule

Yoga Schedule at a glance:

THURSDAY 7/23

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Directors room #4 - Art of Yoga Den
Guided Astanga Primary series practice with Jennifer Engleman
 
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Director's room #5 - Inner Peace Seat
Guided Meditation with Cameron Ashkar
In this Carvan of Love meditation we journey to the peak of Life move through the utter surrender in the Ocean of the Infinite and find the gap between where you exist forever.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Directors room #4  - Art of Yoga Den
"Free Your Hips and Your Spine will Follow" with Lisa Bracken
 
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Director's room #5 - Inner Peace Seat
Guided Samatva Yoga with Aprilhelen
Stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system is our most powerful ANTI-AGING tool; this seemingly gentle approach will strengthen you from the inside out.
 
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Directors room #4  - Art of Yoga Den
Yoga for Musicians with Sunny Dawn Ray
An emphasis on breath & posture this class will benfit everyone & enhance your performance.
 
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Director's room #5 - Inner Peace Seat
Guided Hatha with Thomas Thompson
 
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Directors room #4  - Art of Yoga Den
(Teacher Training Opportunity)
"RECESS--Yoga for Schools and Youth Programs" with Elizabeth Barlow.
Using nationally recognized models for teaching in schools, residential programs to students, staff and teachers, we will explore poses, games and "time-in" techniques for incorporating yoga into children's programming. 

FRIDAY 7/24                

5:00 am-7:30 am
Tulsa Ballroom – The Whole Foods Great Room
Kundalini Sadhana guided by Gwen Ingram
Sadhana means daily practice.  Kundalini yoga as brought to us by Yogi Bhajan includes a poem called JapJi to begin the day, written by Guru Nanak.  Then as vigorous Kundalini Yoga set; followed by 7 chanted meditations called the Aquarian Sadhana, which lasts an hour.  

7:30 am - 8:30 am
The Crowne Plaza Lawn
Tai chi / Ba Gua with Adam Green
Relieve stress, maintain optimum health, boost immunity and energy, increase mental clarity, develop improved sense of balance and coordination with this gentle form of exercise.  Classes will include participation and discussion of various Tai Chi Gung exercises, meditations, and philosophies.

8:00 am -- 10:30 am
Tulsa Ballroom -- The Whole Foods Great Room
Chakra Yoga by Dr. Joy Kelly-Yun
Singing Bowls played by Robin King
Explore many aspects of each energy center.  Posture practice specific to each chakra and activities that will provide a deeper understanding and experience of the chakra. Toning and singing crystal bowl accompaniment to encourage connection and balance within the chakra and the system as a whole.

8:00 am -11:00 am           
Director’s room #4 -- Art of Yoga Den
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga will be instructed by internationally known yogi Andrew Eppler.  He will instruct this classical, structured approach to the physical postures in yoga. The precise synchronization of breath and movement is the main characteristic of this style of yoga practice. Using this method, heat and sweat are generated and this plays an important part in cleansing the body and developing flexibility.  
 
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat
Musical Vibrations from Jane Mays and Billy Tilman as Lisa Bracken holds the space for and with you to practice as you wish.
 
9:00am -10:00 am
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat      
Enjoy the silence with Gwen Ingram for your personal practice of posture, breath, and concentration, or meditation.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
The Crowne Plaza Lawn
Soft Yoga with Sunny Dawn Ray
This gentle approach to yoga is a wonderful way to start your day & perfect for anyone. Emphasis is placed on breathing, mindful opening and listening to our bodies.   
 
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat
Visualization and guided meditation with CC Lawhon.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Diplomat Room -- The Canebrake Forum
Integrated Healing with Dr. Amit Gumman

11:00 am-11:45 am        
Tulsa Ballroom -- The Whole Foods Great Room
Laughter Yoga with Robin King
Fake it til you make it!  All levels of students will enjoy themselves learning the why's and how's of this powerful expereince of creating joy at any time and place.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm         
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat
The sitar of Roger Jaegar will provide an ethereal backdrop for your personal practice.

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Director’s room #4 -- Art of Yoga Den  
Kundalini Workshop with Gwen Ingram
Living Your Truth --- Be your authentic self.  Tune with Ong Namo chant, followed by a 40 minute Kundalini set Meditation with chant.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm  
Diplomat Room -- The Canebrake Forum
Ocean of Devotion : Purpose Driven Lives
Panel Discussion Facilitated by CC Lawhon

12:00 pm -2:30 pm   
Tulsa Ballroom -- The Whole Foods Great Room
Yoga Medley with all of Oklahoma's finest producers of excellent students.
Knowledge is only truely gained by sharing!  This expereince is intended for teacher dialogue, student-teacher chats, style variation conversation, and community building...Novices encouraged, all practitioners of any style welcomed.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm          
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat
Singing Bowl Meditation with Robin King.  

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat          
Guided Meditation with Wesley Cox.  Life Bliss Meditation (Nithya Dhyan)

"Life Bliss Meditation is a 5 step guided meditation created by Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The five steps of this powerful guided meditation are described as being the perfect daily "multi-vitamin" for the mind."

To find out more about this specific meditation technique visit: http://www.lifeblissmeditation.org/

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm   
Diplomat Room -- The Canebrake Forum
Yoga of Music: Creativity in Motion
Panel Discussion Facilitated by Dr. Joy Kelly
with Gwen Ingram, Jane Mays, Billy Tilman, Robin King, Roger Jaegar, Faith Dyson

1:30 pm -- 4:30 pm  
Director’s room #4 -- Art of Yoga Den
Anusara Workshop with Martha McQuaid  
"Many Voices, One Song" Learn to make your body sing by exploring the Univeral Principles of Alignment of Anusara Yoga

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat
Join Christina Forth...Flow, Grace and the Music Within; Healing sound blended with physical poses is a powerful means to awaken a state of meditative grace.

2:30-3:30pm       
Diplomat Room -- The Canebrake Forum
Alternative Health : East Meets West
Panel discussion facilitated by Annie Hartzog-Murrell
with Dr. Amit Gumman, Ken Hayes, Dr. Saskia, Linda Esser, Faith Dyson

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm               
Tulsa Ballroom -- The Whole Foods Great Room
Power Yoga with Holly Hill and Christine Hoagland
musical creation by Jane Mays, Billy Tilman, Colin,  & Scott

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat
Enjoy the silence! Stacey Patillo, experienced Astangi Yogini will hold the space.
 
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat
Chakra Cleanse and guided meditation with Meghan Donnelly and Sunny Dawn Ray.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm  
Diplomat Room -- The Canebrake Forum  
Conscious Consumption : Harmonizing Use
Panel Discussion facilitated by Jennifer Engleman
with Sara Kaplan, Sam Bracken, Wesley Cox, Dr. Saskia & Lisa Bracken

 5:00 pm -- 7:00 pm
Director’s room #4 -- Art of Yoga Den          
Join Christina Forth in a workshop to awaken and explore a deeper understanding of the power of backbends to heal your body and heart.  We will begin with a meditative yet upbeat flow then transition to the use of precise alignment to empower the legs and tailbone, free the shoulders and unwind the spine.  Level II’s only.
 
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  
Tulsa Ballroom -- The Whole Foods Great Room
Yoga Jam with Meghan Donnelly and Sunny Dawn Ray
Start off the weekend with a blast. An eclectic flow of postures mixed with up-beat energetic music, this non-traditional yoga class is a fun way to exhale the week and welcome the weekend.  This class is somewhat faced paced, but suitable for all levels.  
Famed Tulsa street drummer Jascha Tobias joins guitarist Steve Conley as they provide the "jam" for yoga jam.

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat
Amy Downes will strum and hum with the accoustic guitar while Cameron Ashkar holds the space for you to enjoy your personal practice.

5:30-6:30pm      
Diplomat Room -- The Canebrake Forum
Music and Yoga : Fusion of Industry
Panel Discussion facilitated by aprilhelen
with Special Guests of DfestYoga HEREIIHERE
(Edwin, Ashely, Kaz, Jaime, Alex, Bryan) & Craig Hyman

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Crowne Plaza
Lawn    
Yoga, AcroYoga,
TaiChi, Hula Hooping, Laughter Yoga, etc. Demonstrations with many presenters from DfestYoga
 
6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- Inner Peace Seat
Guided Iyengar practice with Stacey Pryor-Wheeler

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm               
The Crowne Plaza Lawn
Drumming Circle with playful percussionists from around the
state...and YOU are welcome to join in with your own percussion, body parts, or other drums provided.

7:30 pm -- 9:00 pm
Director’s room #4 -- Art of Yoga Den          
Faster Emotional Freeing Technique with Linda Esser
Change Your Mind and Change Your Life.  You will learn a powerful technique that will  change the limited beliefs in your mind, so you can have a life of your dreams. You don't want to miss this one!
 
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm        
Tulsa Ballroom -- The Whole Foods Great Room
Restorative Yoga with Lisa Bracken
One of the most important styles of yoga is often forgotten.  Enjoy musical genius of Jane Mays, Billy Tilman, Amy Downes, and Roger Jaeger while enveloping yourself in The Quest for Rest!

SATURDAY 7/25

5:00 am-7:30 am
Tulsa Ballroom – The Whole Foods Great Room
Kundalini Sadhana guided by Gwen Ingram
Sadhana means daily practice.  Kundalini yoga as brought to us by Yogi Bhajan includes a poem called JapJi to begin the day, written by Guru Nanak.  Then as vigorous Kundalini Yoga set; followed by 7 chanted meditations called the Aquarian Sadhana, which lasts an hour.      

7:00 am - 8:00 am  
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Guided Hatha Yoga with Dr. Joy Kelly-Yun.  A gentle practice focusing on seated alignment and the exploration of self in the present moment.  While present in the seat of the self, practitioners will be encouraged to release unkind thoughts from the mind about the self so that the body opens with radical self acceptance and compassion.  

7:30 am - 8:30 am
The Crowne Plaza Lawn
Wake UP Yoga with Meghan Donnelly
Vinyasa Flow

8:00 am - 8:45 am  
Tulsa Ballroom – The Whole Foods Great Room   
Faster Emotional Freeing Technique with Linda Esser
Change Your Mind and Change Your Life.  You will learn a powerful technique that will  change the limited beliefs in your mind, so you can have a life of your dreams. You don't want to miss this one!

8:00 am - 9:00 am
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Finding your Essence, theraputic practice and guided visualization with Elizabeth Barlow.

8:30 am - 10:30 am
Director’s room #4 -- Art of Yoga Den
Iyengar Yoga Workshop with Stacey Pryor Wheeler

8:30 am - 9:30 am
The Crowne Plaza Lawn
Tai Chi Gung with Adam Green
Relieve stress, maintain optimum health, boost immunity and energy, increase mental clarity, develop improved sense of balance and coordination with this gentle form of exercise.  Classes will include participation and discussion of various Tai Chi Gung exercises, meditations, and philosophies.
 
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Guided hatha  Thomas Thompson

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Diplomat Room -- The CanebrakeForum
Morning Chat : ALL are welcome to engage in intimate dialog of teachers, students.

9:15-10:15am  
Tulsa Ballroom – The Whole Foods Great Room
Family Yoga with Karen Prior.  Time when adults and children can practice together, connect and engage through the practice of yoga. This session is  structured like a kid's yoga class with more emphasis on interactive postures, games, and breathing exercises. All family combinations are welcome.  Musical creativity brought to by Jane Mays, Billy Tilman, & Roger Jaeger

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Guided meditation for anxiety. Mary Nurrie-Stearns

10:15 am - 11:15 am
Diplomat Room -- The CanebrakeForum
Flow of Life : Music of the Soul
Annie Hartzog-Murrell

11:00 - 1:00 pm      
Tulsa Ballroom – The Whole Foods Great Room       
Hatha, Yoga of Action; Raja, Yoga of Mind; Nada, Yoga of Sound with yoginis Jennifer Engleman & Aprilhelen, humbly sharing the space, energy, and mat with SPECIAL GUESTS HEREIIHERE

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Director’s room #4 -- Art of Yoga Den
Sanskrit : Music to the Tounge (Workshop/CEU available) with Karen Prior

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Silence

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Diplomat Room -- The CanebrakeForum
Sounds Waves of Perception : Methods of Learning & Teaching
CC Lawhon presents

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Guided iyengar with Stacie Pryor-Wheeler
 
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Accoustic guitar Amy Downes, space held by Gwen Ingram

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Diplomat Room -- The CanebrakeForum
Therapeutics with the Sound of Silence; Meditation for anxiety
with author Mary Nurrie-Stearns

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Guided with Elizabeth Barlow
 
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Diplomat Room -- The CanebrakeForum
Ethics in Business : Do What You Love
Panel discussion facilitated by Annie Hatzog-Murrell
with Sunny Dawn Ray, Lisa Bracken, Meghan Donnelly, Karen Prior, Matha McQuaid, Mary Nurrie-Stearns, Christina Forth

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Jane Mays & Billy Tilman, space held by Kristie Hale
 
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Relieve stress, maintain optimum health, boost immunity and energy, increase mental clarity, develop improved sense of balance and coordination with this gentle form of exercise.  Classes will include participation and discussion of various Tai Chi Gung exercises, meditations, and philosophies.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Diplomat Room --The Canebrake Forum
EcoLiving in Oklahoma
Panel discussion facilitated by Angie Capps with Ok Sustainability Network, Casey Capps, Karen Prior, Will Focht, Andrew Eppler, Gwen Ingram

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Director’s room #4 -- Art of Yoga Den
Thomas Thompson will approach this hatha yoga practice from the perspective of muscular balance.  As babies we had all the range of motion that we'll ever have in a lifetime and the reason being was neurological muscular balance.  Over a lifetime certain larger muscles over-powered smaller ones and little by little we lost range of motion.  Our goal will be to use our yoga practice to work towards restoring that balance.     

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Guided Meditation by Wesley Cox

5:30pm - 6:30 pm
Diplomat Room --The Canebrake Forum
Quantum Touch with Ken Hayes
This method of hands-on healing that literally must be seen to be believed. Employing only a very light touch on yourself or others, you can profoundly accelerate the body's own healing response. Demonstrations are included in this session.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Director’s room #5 -- The Inner Peace Seat
Guided Flow with Holly Hill

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Crowne Plaza Lawn                
Yoga, AcroYoga, TaiChi, Hula Hooping, Laughter Yoga Demonstrations  with many presenters from DfestYoga

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Director’s room #4 -- Art of Yoga Den      
Therapeutic Yoga for the Neck and Shoulderswith Stephen Saunders. Explore the structure and function of the Neck and Shoulders to increase strength and range of motion.   

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Diplomat Room --The Canebrake Forum
Wellness at Warp Speed with Author William Gammill
Every known disease has a known cure. Whatever your health care challenges may be, bring them along to our quantum healing workshop: wellness at warp speed---a voyage of discovery to the mystical reaches of your inner universe.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm               
The Crowne Plaza Lawn
Drumming Circle with playful percussionists from around the state...and YOU are welcome to join in with your own percussion, body parts, or other drums provided.