BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:2026grandvalleyyogafest X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com 2026 Grand Valley Yoga Fest//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T170000Z DTEND:20260529T183000Z SUMMARY:Meditation in Motion: Bringing the Sacred into the Mundane DESCRIPTION:Summary "Meditation shouldn't end when you leave your cushion. Learn how to carry the flame of awareness into the marketplace\, the office\, and the home."\n \nOverview "It is easy to feel peaceful in a quiet room\, but the true test of Yoga is in the chaos of daily life. We will explore the concept of 'Sahaja Samadhi'—natural absorption—where every breath and movement becomes a meditative act. Integrating teachings from the Bhagavad Gita on focus and balance\, this Satsang will provide actionable tools to turn grocery shopping\, driving\, and working into acts of mindfulness. We will discover that the peace we seek is not an escape from the world\, but a new way of being in it."\n\n CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9afb0c9533fc6c1890b1d6e8ccfa4d39 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/9afb0c9533fc6c1890b1d6e8ccfa4d39 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T170000Z DTEND:20260529T183000Z SUMMARY:Walking Meditation: Practicing Presence Step by Step DESCRIPTION:What would it be like to walk with no particular destination in mind? Join Jere to learn about\, experience\, and discuss walking meditation.\n\nA walking meditation is the practice of walking with awareness and mindfulness\, paying attention to each step and the sensations in the body along the way. The goal is not to reach a particular destination\, but to be fully present along the way. This helps us to cultivate mindfulness\, reduce stress and anxiety\, and promote a sense of calm and relaxation. Walking meditation can be a great complement to sitting meditation\, and often is enjoyed by people who find sitting meditation to be challenging. It’s also a great way to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life\, as you can practice walking meditation while doing your daily activities or out for your daily walk.\n\nNOTE: \;this venue is outside\, be sure to bring sun protection\, sunglasses\, walking shoes\, water\, etc. \; CATEGORIES:MEDITATION LOCATION:1st Base - outside\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6d0d61dd52582953ed6b98b2d0fae2fc URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/6d0d61dd52582953ed6b98b2d0fae2fc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T170000Z DTEND:20260529T183000Z SUMMARY:Rhythm Ceremony: A Transformative Multi-Sensory Experience DESCRIPTION:Immerse Yourself in an Extraordinary Journey with Rhythm Ceremony!\n\nDiscover the magic of Rhythm Ceremony\, where music meets cacao in a sensational\, multi-sensory adventure! Step into a sacred circle and unite your personal intentions with the vibrant energy of the community. This is no ordinary journey – this is an experience like no other! Let the Rhythms Resonate\, Let the Magic Unfold\n\nIndulge your senses with individual headphones as the enchanting duo\, Lauren Sukha & Damon Zen Drummer\, skillfully intertwine meditation\, pranayama\, and original music. Their unique blend of mantra and storytelling creates a symphony that will elevate your spirit. Brace yourself for a transformative\, innovative\, and uplifted experience guided by the rhythm of your own heartbeat.\n\nRhythm Ceremony invites you to journey beyond the limits of the known\, to a space where creativity and intention converge. This is not just an event\; it's a portal to self-discovery and collective elevation.\n\n CATEGORIES:SOUND EXPERIENCE LOCATION:2nd Base - Bodhi Lounge\, End of Hallway SEQUENCE:0 UID:a281c5bd4449d3f828f3061638a92834 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/a281c5bd4449d3f828f3061638a92834 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T170000Z DTEND:20260529T183000Z SUMMARY:Bhakti Vinyasa: The Current of Devotion DESCRIPTION:nStep into the flowing river of devotion\, where breath\, movement\, and heart merge as one. In this Bhakti Vinyasa practice\, we let the body become a vessel for bhakti—each posture a prayer\, each transition a flow of grace\, and each inhale and exhale a remembrance of the miracle of the life force flowing through us.\n\nThrough flowing sequences\, mantra\, and mindful presence\, we awaken the heart’s innate capacity to give and receive love. Surrender to the current\, allow grace to guide you\, and feel devotion move through every cell\, every joint\, and every beat of your heart.\n\nLeave the mat carrying the warmth\, joy\, and expansiveness of a heart fully open. CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:05781be3c669e784b29692a7b0514fb0 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/05781be3c669e784b29692a7b0514fb0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T190000Z DTEND:20260529T203000Z SUMMARY:The Yoga of Relationships: Exploring the Divine Mirror in Every Connection DESCRIPTION:Join symbolic mythologist and teacher Manoj Chalam for a transformative talk on the Yoga of Relationships—a journey into how our human connections serve as sacred mirrors for awakening and growth.Manoj will bring in statues of Hindu and Buddhist deities to illustrate the ancient wisdom for modern times.  \;Drawing from Vedantic philosophy\, Hindu mythology\, and practical wisdom\, Manoj weaves humor\, storytelling\, and insight to reveal how every relationship—whether romantic\, familial\, or communal—is an opportunity to deepen our self-awareness and align with higher consciousness.\n\nIn this engaging and accessible session\, participants will explore:\n\n• How relationships reflect the unresolved or enlightened aspects of the self\n• Archetypes of divine love and union through the lens of deities and symbolism\n• Tools for turning friction into fuel for evolution\n• The path of devotion (bhakti) in human connection\n\n\nWith warmth and wit\, Manoj invites us to see love not just as emotion\, but as a spiritual practice—a yoga. Come ready to laugh\, reflect\, and leave with your heart a little more open and your relationships a little more sacred. \;\n\n\nManoj will help you find your personal deity archetype.\n\n\n(This workshop is 80% lecture\, 10% meditation\, 5% Mantras and 5% light spiritual stretches.)\n\n CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:1st Base - outside\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:728a8b375a280a06bf7ead268c9583e3 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/728a8b375a280a06bf7ead268c9583e3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T190000Z DTEND:20260529T203000Z SUMMARY:Heart Opening with RAD myofascial release tools DESCRIPTION:Using your Breathe\, Movement and Massage\, we will release tight muscles in the neck\, head and shoulders where we hold onto burdens of responsibilities. We will address lower and upper back tension so you will stand tall\, chest open\, heart space expansive to receive all that one can. \n\nPrepare your mind\, body and spirit to feel light and open for a full weekend immersion to reflect\, receive\, share\, shed\, heal\, gain clarity and much more!\n \nALL LEVELS welcome.\n\nAll demo tools provided for class. CATEGORIES:GENTLE, LIGHT MOVEMENT & DISCUSSION LOCATION:Cafeteria\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:84d8727f25bcc30e72cc669f731d66e3 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/84d8727f25bcc30e72cc669f731d66e3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T190000Z DTEND:20260529T203000Z SUMMARY:Shakti Awakening: Fusion Belly Dance for Empowerment DESCRIPTION:An invitation to express yourself with belly dance fusion. We will shimmy and shake and awaken our Shakti! \;Shakti vibrates in all form.\n\nThis dance session will bring to life our sense of play\, fusing a variety of styles inspired by traditional belly dance\, tribal fusion\, elements of hip hop\, jazz and yoga. This is a fusion of different cultures and practices\, with deep respect to each culture’s elements and roots as well as those who came before us. Celebrate and awaken in this unique style that is mindful\, accessible\, and joyful.\n\nWhat you will gain\;\n~Confidence in your movement and presence\n~Deepened awareness \;of your divine feminine power\n~Grace\, sensuality and depth\n\nDance is an expression of all that cannot be expressed with words. It brings people together where words fail\, \;dissolving language barriers\, and opening the heart and soul to our deepest expression. \n\nAll are welcome. Come celebrate your unique\, playful and sensual dance expression.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:GENTLE, LIGHT MOVEMENT & DISCUSSION LOCATION:The Other Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:f2e72738156329ee635bc0d921e3aa8f URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/f2e72738156329ee635bc0d921e3aa8f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T190000Z DTEND:20260529T203000Z SUMMARY:Love is the Medicine: A Heart-Centered Vinyasa Ritual DESCRIPTION:This class is a prayer in motion. \;A space to soften\, \;to breathe\, \;and to remember the power of love within you.\n\n\nThrough yoga movement alchemy\, devotional flow\, sacred breath-work\, heart-opening music\, and shared community\, we enter a deeply embodied experience of self-love\, healing\, and connection.\n\nYou’ll be guided through body prayer and devotional movement to release tension\, open your heart\, and reconnect with your inner light. As you move and breathe\, what feels heavy begins to lift… and the truth of who you are—and the precious gift of life—begins to rise and come alive within you.\n\n\nThis class is a sacred ritual— a space to heal\, to celebrate life\, and to reconnect with the love that lives inside of you… remembering love as a force that can uplift and sustain life.\n\n\nAnd when we gather together in this way\, something powerful happens. Your personal practice becomes part of something greater—a shared experience of connection\, support\, and heart—where we remember that we are not alone\, and that we can hold and uplift one another.\n\n\nYou’ll leave with simple\, powerful practices to support you in your daily life—tools to reconnect to your breath\, your body\, and your heart whenever you need.\n\n\nAll are welcome. Come exactly as you are—whether your heart feels open or tender—and leave feeling more grounded\, more alive\, and more connected to the love\, beauty\, and power of who you are. \;\n\nSpecial guest musician!\n\n CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:636ab5b822ecaeef5f35bc68bc59e1b4 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/636ab5b822ecaeef5f35bc68bc59e1b4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T210000Z DTEND:20260529T223000Z SUMMARY:Learning to Soar: Discovering the Language of Aerial Yoga DESCRIPTION:Every yoga practice has a beginning. Aerial Yoga is no exception. Whether new to this style of yoga or a wisened practitioner\, this session will focus on the language of aerial yoga through a beginners “mind”. \;\n\n\nThe aerial hammock is a looped fabric that is suspended from an anchor point above. The purpose of the aerial yoga hammock is to act as a supportive prop for the safe entrance/ exit into a variety of postures as well as a prop for changing posture accessibility.\n\n\nPostures found in traditional Hatha Yoga provide the foundation for the forward folds\, arm balances\, twists\, standing balances\, inversions\, and reclined positions the hammock assists. Progressing through a variety of aerial yoga postures where the hammock becomes a partner in assisting body and breath movement\, this practice deepens stretches\, elongates muscles\, opens the heart\, decompresses the spine\, and rejuvenates the Soul.\n\n\nDiscovering the Way of the Hammock\, brings alternate ways of expressing and experiencing the body-breath-soul connection. The benefits to this practice go beyond body function reaching into the depths of psychological well-being and resilience.\n\n\nNo experience necessary. \;\nNote: Arrive ten minutes before class to get your hammock sized.\n\n CATEGORIES:AERIAL YOGA LOCATION:Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:34b24542a5d1a6a66749d09549b377c3 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/34b24542a5d1a6a66749d09549b377c3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T210000Z DTEND:20260529T223000Z SUMMARY:Equanamity: Bridging Neuroscience and Yoga DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Marie Collier\, neurologist and long-time yoga practitioner\, for an exploration of equanimity through both modern neuroscience and ancient yogic wisdom. This session brings together an understanding of the nervous system particularly the vagus nerve with practical ways to remain steady in the face of life’s inevitable fluctuations.\n\nThrough guided breath-work\, gentle movement\, and meditation\, you’ll learn simple\, accessible ways to support vagal tone\, regulate the stress response\, and return to a state of calm\, clarity\, and presence.\n\nBoth educational and experiential\, this offering invites you to not just understand equanimity but to feel it\, directly\, within your own body. \n\nThe way out is in! CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:3rd Base - Shakti Shala\, Outside Aux Gym SEQUENCE:0 UID:eb4b08d48dd2430ae4f64dfb367c5f19 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/eb4b08d48dd2430ae4f64dfb367c5f19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T210000Z DTEND:20260529T223000Z SUMMARY:Kirtan Workshop: Chant Your Way to Bliss DESCRIPTION:Kirtan is call and response devotional chanting from the Bhakti Yoga tradition and commonly called  \;the "Heart and Soul of Bhakti Yoga".\n \nIn this heart opening and participatory workshop we will join together as a Kirtan collective and each of our voices will be a sacred petal on this fragrant flower of love.\n \nParticipants will have the opportunity to take turns in leading the kirtan and offering their unique voice in devotion.  \;\nAll voices are welcome as we are reminded that Kirtan is not a “performance” but a “prayer”. Swami Sivananda reminds us that “Life without Kirtan is like a garden with without flowers.”\n\n CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:1st Base - outside\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b02b382dc9c5a3085f1264a532a9fc87 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/b02b382dc9c5a3085f1264a532a9fc87 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T210000Z DTEND:20260529T223000Z SUMMARY:Modern Abhyanga: Self-Care Massage with Body Map DESCRIPTION:What if you could feel your body more clearly—and know exactly how to respond to what it needs? \nAyurvedic Massage for self-care is a powerful tool to affect the nervous system\, hormonal balance\, improve sleep patterns and maintain your health naturally. \;\nIn this experiential workshop\, you’ll learn a modern\, intuitive approach to self-massage rooted in fascia science and applied anatomy awareness. Through guided touch and simple body mapping techniques\, you’ll develop a deeper awareness of your internal landscape—helping you identify areas of tension\, restriction\, and disconnection.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:GENTLE, LIGHT MOVEMENT & DISCUSSION LOCATION:The Other Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:7e1b110181390ff15a75e590fa1be35f URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/7e1b110181390ff15a75e590fa1be35f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T210000Z DTEND:20260529T223000Z SUMMARY:Prana Shakti ~ The Energy of Life & Yoga DESCRIPTION: \;A Heart / Breath Centered Yoga\, Meditation & Chanting Experience \;\n\nIn this masterclass you will be guided into the heart of Yoga's energetic roots\, the energy points and channels in the body that govern health\, vitality\, and life itself. We will explore the profound importance of protecting and nourishing the heart / spirit energy for wellbeing and awakening and tapping into the primordial creative energy that resides in each of us. \;\n\n\nClass will include a short talk\, asana\, pranayama\, and chanting. The intensity will be gentle to moderate\, with a deep emphasis on cultivating a healing\, peace-filled energy in the body and mind. \n\nThis is a space for all levels\, all seekers. Come as you are.\n\n CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:fa5d6b272dda3dd18e4c50897de0341e URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/fa5d6b272dda3dd18e4c50897de0341e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T230000Z DTEND:20260529T233000Z SUMMARY:GVYF Opening Ceremony ~ A Powerful Circle of drumming\, prayers & blessings DESCRIPTION:Join us as we open the sacred space for the Grand Valley Yoga Fest by creating an inclusive space for connection across all traditions and backgrounds with prayer and intention.\n\nTogether\, we will begin with a formal land acknowledgment\, followed by a call to the 7 sacred directions. We will then hold a powerful\, life-transforming drum circle. \n\nThis circle will set the tone for a weekend of deep spiritual renewal\, community\, and service.\n\nNOTE: \;Instruments will be provided by Drumming Sounds or you can bring your own.\n\n CATEGORIES:FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:5a8a5f584da18e1a70b170aa49bf8962 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/5a8a5f584da18e1a70b170aa49bf8962 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260529T234500Z DTEND:20260530T013000Z SUMMARY:Kirtan with Rob & Melissa: Blending Sanskrit Mantras with Soulful Harmonies DESCRIPTION:Rob and Melissa offer a fresh\, heartfelt take on this ancient practice\, blending sacred Sanskrit mantras with soulful melodies\, rich harmonies\, and a spirit of joyful connection. \n\nTheir kirtan is both accessible and deeply moving—a celebration of the divine that welcomes every voice.\n\nCome with an open heart and your unique voice. CATEGORIES:FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:90ea9d3e8f06206df9f1a8bbbf76785b URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/90ea9d3e8f06206df9f1a8bbbf76785b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T140000Z DTEND:20260530T153000Z SUMMARY:Rising into Devotion: Mystic Morning Yoga Sadhana DESCRIPTION:Sādhana is a daily devotional yogic practice\, traditionally offered in the early morning\, to steady the mind and gently turn the heart toward love and remembrance.\n\n In this sunrise gathering\, we come together for mantra\, breath-work\, affirmations\, chanting\, meditation\, and prayer—creating a sacred container to invite joy\, health\, love\, purpose\, and grace into our hearts and into the deepest corners of our lives. \;\n\nCome begin the day by offering your life back to love. CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:Auditorium - Ananda Room\, Auditorium SEQUENCE:0 UID:ab73ed860a6310cdcc42588e0f243ce3 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/ab73ed860a6310cdcc42588e0f243ce3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T140000Z DTEND:20260530T153000Z SUMMARY:The Transformative Power of Mantra: Vibration as a Path to Freedom DESCRIPTION:Summary: \;Join us for a transformative gathering dedicated to exploring how the ancient practice of mantra can serve as a powerful path to inner and outer freedom. Learn how to harness the science of sound to cut through the stress of mental disquiet and tune your life to our higher reality.\n\nOverview: \;Our inner lives are often dominated by the restless momentum of the 'monkey mind'—a relentless loop of worry and distraction. Drawing from the Yoga Sutras\, the Bhagavad Gita\, and the Shvetashvatara Upanishad\, we will explore Mantra not just as a ritual\, but as a psychological and spiritual anchor. In this Satsang\, we move\n from the theory of sound to the direct experience of liberation. We will examine how the dual practices of Japa (meditative focus) and Kirtan (devotional expression) act as a fire that burns away mental conditioning\, replacing the noise of the ego with the clear\, resonant vibration of the Self."\n\n CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:1st Base - outside\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:8e705f60d9417df45154513ac354e7be URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/8e705f60d9417df45154513ac354e7be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T140000Z DTEND:20260530T153000Z SUMMARY:Flow State Vinyasa DESCRIPTION:We will start class by finding our flow through breathwork and meditation\, and then move into a beautiful vinyasa sequence\, emphasizing the importance of the "journey from pose to pose."\n The first half of class will be vigorous\, but mindful\, led by a one breath per movement flow. We will follow with standing and balancing postures\, with plenty of options for inversions/arm balancing. \nThe practice will wind down on the ground with seated and finishing postures\, finishing where we started with breathwork and meditation\, and of course\, a sweet savasana! \;\n\n CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:f0ad36cfe60b8dbdfda7bda97ba7b14b URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/f0ad36cfe60b8dbdfda7bda97ba7b14b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T140000Z DTEND:20260530T153000Z SUMMARY:Kundalini Yoga: Awakening Awareness Under the Full Blue Moon DESCRIPTION:This is a powerful practice that guides each student to connect with their own divine wisdom—enhancing endurance\, clarity\, intelligence\, and intuition.\n\nThrough breath-work\, rhythmic and repetitive movements\, chanting\, and meditation\, this practice works to awaken energy within the body while supporting balance in the nervous and glandular systems.\n\nHeld under the energy of the Full Blue Moon\, this session offers a potent opportunity for reflection\, release\, and renewal. We will close with an immersive sound bath\, allowing the vibrations to integrate the experience and carry you into a state of harmony and stillness.\n\nAll levels are welcome to explore the transformative power of this practice.  \;Leave feeling reset\, radiant\, and aligned. CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:Cafeteria\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ddb1d132e98b662e5f2511b75402ac85 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/ddb1d132e98b662e5f2511b75402ac85 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T160000Z DTEND:20260530T173000Z SUMMARY:Shifting Perspectives: Inversions in Aerial Yoga DESCRIPTION:Inversions become accessible in this practice as the aerial yoga hammock safely suspends your body. Defying the confines of gravity\, arm balances\, forward folds\, and lotus pose take on new meaning. \;\n\n\nThe possibility of holding inversions longer\, anchoring in alignment\, and exploring the ways air opens the door to previously unattainable postures\, is what makes this practice playful and fascinating. \;\n\n\nPractice your yoga in the air to move freely\, release fear\, and float into a deeper understanding of your well-being as the blood reverses itself. Improve circulation\, traction the spine\, detoxify and increase immunity\, shift your energy with this practice. See the world from a shifted perspective and feel held in its infinite potential.\n\n\nNo experience necessary. \;\nNote: Arrive ten minutes before class to get your hammock sized.\n\n CATEGORIES:AERIAL YOGA LOCATION:Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c2e966791b7fa7328911ee4382d16453 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/c2e966791b7fa7328911ee4382d16453 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T160000Z DTEND:20260530T173000Z SUMMARY:Writing Through your Obstacles: a creative journey with Ganesha DESCRIPTION:Invoke the wisdom and playful spirit of Ganesha\, the remover of obstacles!  \;\n\nIn this immersive workshop we will open up to the creative possibilities that are always flowing when we know where and how to look for them. \n\nThis class will include a bit of light asana to clean off our energy\, followed by chanting Ganesh’s seed mantra to invoke his wisdom for more clarity. Using journaling prompts inspired by Ganesha's symbolism\, his broken tusk\, his love of sweets\, the goad he carries - participant will be invited to confront creative blocks and reimagine them as portals to reconnect to our true purpose. \n\nWhether you are a seasoned writer or just beginning\, come ready to write\, play and discover what emerges when you befriend the obstacles on your path.\n\nBring: your journal and pens\n\nWhat to expect: class will be 30% light movement and 70% discussion\, mantras and journaling CATEGORIES:GENTLE, LIGHT MOVEMENT & DISCUSSION LOCATION:1st Base - outside\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:5a29b122576350eeb1c671b155a08242 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/5a29b122576350eeb1c671b155a08242 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T160000Z DTEND:20260530T173000Z SUMMARY:Rhythm Ceremony: A Transformative Multi-Sensory Experience DESCRIPTION:Immerse Yourself in an Extraordinary Journey with Rhythm Ceremony!\n\nDiscover the magic of Rhythm Ceremony\, where music meets cacao in a sensational\, multi-sensory adventure! Step into a sacred circle and unite your personal intentions with the vibrant energy of the community. This is no ordinary journey – this is an experience like no other! Let the Rhythms Resonate\, Let the Magic Unfold\n\nIndulge your senses with individual headphones as the enchanting duo\, Lauren Sukha & Damon Zen Drummer\, skillfully intertwine meditation\, pranayama\, and original music. Their unique blend of mantra and storytelling creates a symphony that will elevate your spirit. Brace yourself for a transformative\, innovative\, and uplifted experience guided by the rhythm of your own heartbeat.\n\nRhythm Ceremony invites you to journey beyond the limits of the known\, to a space where creativity and intention converge. This is not just an event\; it's a portal to self-discovery and collective elevation. CATEGORIES:SOUND EXPERIENCE LOCATION:2nd Base - Bodhi Lounge\, End of Hallway SEQUENCE:0 UID:d727f6692d85aa729fad8f64c4e75f8b URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/d727f6692d85aa729fad8f64c4e75f8b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T160000Z DTEND:20260530T173000Z SUMMARY:Bhakti Shakti Lakshmi Flow: Backbends\, Pranayama & Chanting DESCRIPTION:Love is the Source and Love is the Force! Awaken your heart of compassion and the power of grace in this Rasa Yoga flow of backbends\, pranayama\, and chanting. This practice is a dynamic flow of asana\, mantra\, mudra and heart fire vision. Learn a skillful sequence to full wheel pose\, Urdhva Dhanurasana\, and creative variations of backbends all along the way. With proper alignment\, backbends help to heal the body\, clear the mind and open the lungs to breathe more deeply. \n\nThis is a progressive sequence of standing poses with symmetrical and asymmetrical backbends. Sianna will share functional anatomy exercises to strengthen the posterior chain of muscles as you align with the divine. \n\nHear the stories of Lakshmi through a Tantric lens\, chant in community for prosperity and embody the flow of love as you untie the knots of the heart\, spin the prayer wheel and set your spirit free. \n\nThis is a fun and devotional Bhakti Shakti Lakshmi Flow to lift your heart and connect in commUNITY! CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:7a68f08116b06950811b0bbf16e497ca URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/7a68f08116b06950811b0bbf16e497ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T160000Z DTEND:20260530T173000Z SUMMARY:Divine Hip-py Flow DESCRIPTION:A fluid\, nourishing flow class designed to awaken the wisdom of your hips. Move with the rhythm of your breath through creative sequences\, mantra\, and heart-opening exploration. \n\nWe’ll close with a blissful Yoga Nidra - where deep rest meets gentle awakening. \n\nCome home to your hips. Come home to yourself. \; CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:Cafeteria\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:676f8d67e18e5c3da2d51c49e886b561 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/676f8d67e18e5c3da2d51c49e886b561 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T180000Z DTEND:20260530T190000Z SUMMARY:Women’s Circle: Guided by the Power of Love DESCRIPTION:Step into a sacred space where love becomes the force that moves you\, connects you\, and inspires you to give back.\nThis Women’s Circle is an invitation to return to your heart—through intentional movement\, authentic connection\,mantra\, and the quiet power of being witnessed and seen.\nInspired by Lalita—the goddess of love\, beauty\, and devotion—we’ll explore what it means to let love lead. Not as an idea\, but as a lived experience.\nYou’ll be guided through:\n• Gentle\, intentional movement to open and awaken the body\n• Heart-centered sharing and witnessing in a safe\, supportive space\n• \;Voice and mantra practices to activate and express love from within\n• Sacred intention setting—what you’re ready to release and what you’re ready to invite\n• Simple\, embodied practices to carry love into your daily life and relationships\nAs your heart opens\, something natural begins to unfold—you feel more connected\, more alive\, and more inspired to give back from a place of fullness rather than obligation.\nTogether\, we’ll soften effort\, open the heart\, and allow sound to move what words alone cannot—letting devotion come alive in the body.\nAs love becomes embodied and expressed\, it ripples outward—shifting how you connect\, how you give\, and how you show up in the world.\nThis is a space to be seen\, to be felt\, and to remember: love is not something you chase… it’s something you choose. And your voice is part of your power.\nCome as you are. Leave feeling nourished\, open\, connected\, and rooted in the power of love.\n\n CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:1st Base - outside\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c8f37066f2d50fb144774a7659e4ed95 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/c8f37066f2d50fb144774a7659e4ed95 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T180000Z DTEND:20260530T190000Z SUMMARY:Lunch Satsang with Swami ~ Conquering Fear & Anger DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join Swami for an engaging dialogue on the Wisdom of Impermanence.\n\nSummary \;"Step out of the shadow of anxiety and into the light of the Eternal. Join us as we explore the root of fear and the fearless nature of the True Self."\n \nOverview "Fear is the shadow cast by the ego’s attachment to the temporary. Whether it is fear of change\, loss\, or death\, the root is always a forgetfulness of our true nature. In this Satsang\, we will discuss the concept of 'Abhaya' (fearlessness) found in the Yoga Vasishta. By discerning what changes (the body\, the mind\, the world) from what never\n changes (the Witness)\, we cultivate a courage that is not merely bravery\, but a shift in identity. We will learn to rest in the safety of the Immortal 'I' that no sword can cut and no fire can burn."\n\nIn Sanskrit\, Satsang \;is a gathering/ sangha of the seekers of Truth/sat. \; CATEGORIES:FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:1dcf155e7c2b625bad017f02666865c5 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/1dcf155e7c2b625bad017f02666865c5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T191500Z DTEND:20260530T204500Z SUMMARY:Learning to Soar: Discovering the Language of Aerial Yoga DESCRIPTION:Every yoga practice has a beginning. Aerial Yoga is no exception. Whether new to this style of yoga or a wisened practitioner\, this session will focus on the language of aerial yoga through a beginners “mind”. \;\n\n\nThe aerial hammock is a looped fabric that is suspended from an anchor point above. The purpose of the aerial yoga hammock is to act as a supportive prop for the safe entrance/ exit into a variety of postures as well as a prop for changing posture accessibility.\n\n\nPostures found in traditional Hatha Yoga provide the foundation for the forward folds\, arm balances\, twists\, standing balances\, inversions\, and reclined positions the hammock assists. Progressing through a variety of aerial yoga postures where the hammock becomes a partner in assisting body and breath movement\, this practice deepens stretches\, elongates muscles\, opens the heart\, decompresses the spine\, and rejuvenates the Soul.\n\n\nDiscovering the Way of the Hammock\, brings alternate ways of expressing and experiencing the body-breath-soul connection. The benefits to this practice go beyond body function reaching into the depths of psychological well-being and resilience.\n\n\nNo experience necessary. \;\nNote: Arrive ten minutes before class to get your hammock sized.\n\n CATEGORIES:AERIAL YOGA LOCATION:Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:7a4c3351ab903f58a8ca6b419fbb1578 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/7a4c3351ab903f58a8ca6b419fbb1578 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T191500Z DTEND:20260530T204500Z SUMMARY:Women Saints & Mystics from India and the Bhakti tradition DESCRIPTION:From Medieval to Modern:\n Bhakti Saints of India! With Sreedevi\, explore famous women spiritual teachers who embody deep bhakti/ devotion. Sample their mystical teachings and devotional poems/songs. Inspiration on the Bhakti yoga path for contemporary times. Women saints include Akka Mahadevi\, Mirabai\, Lalleshwari\, Anandamayi Ma and today’s global teacher Amma. \n\nWith slides\, singing and recitation. \; CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:Cafeteria\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:16a6a78c6ba2bbb60ca0e916de38a4e7 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/16a6a78c6ba2bbb60ca0e916de38a4e7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T191500Z DTEND:20260530T204500Z SUMMARY:Thai Yoga Massage: Giving and Receiving DESCRIPTION:Relaxation\, \;Connection \;& \;Play!\n\nIn this class you will be guided \;through giving & receiving\, a gentle and relaxing Thai Yoga Massage sequence. \n\nTYM is an ancient healing art  \;with roots in yoga\, Ayurveda and Buddhism. A wonderful way to restore the body\, ease the mind and reconnect us to one another through the simple power of presence & healing touch. Saul brings 30 years of practice and teaching to this work\, and will guide you through it with care\, making it accessible and enjoyable for all.\nAll yogi's and non-yogis welcome. No experience necessary.\n \nNOTE: \;This is a partner yoga class. Feel free to sign up with a friend. If not\, no worries you'll have an opportunity to work with someone new and make a new connection. \n\n CATEGORIES:GENTLE, LIGHT MOVEMENT & DISCUSSION LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e88ae8c8263779fc7e28007d36fb3f9d URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/e88ae8c8263779fc7e28007d36fb3f9d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T191500Z DTEND:20260530T204500Z SUMMARY:Sacred Sound Immersion with Healing Touch Support DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in \;the healing vibrations of sound. \n\nA diverse array of instruments \;from bells\, chimes\, didgeridoo\, flute\, and gong \;will transport \;you \;deep into meditation and into the potency of the present moment.\n\nSacred sound has long been used across cultures as a contemplative and spiritual practice—a way of attuning to something larger than the individual self. In this context\, sound becomes both a sensory experience and a meditative anchor\, supporting clarity\, connection\, and a sense of inner alignment.\n\nKrista Cashin is a Reiki Master and will offer Healing Touch Therapy support throughout the session. This gentle\, evidence-informed practice uses light contact at the shoulders\, face\, and neck to support relaxation and energetic integration\, with optional essential oils available.\n\n CATEGORIES:SOUND EXPERIENCE LOCATION:Auditorium - Ananda Room\, Auditorium SEQUENCE:0 UID:4d22abe9a7fef4518c30bda9ab7e70f6 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/4d22abe9a7fef4518c30bda9ab7e70f6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T191500Z DTEND:20260530T204500Z SUMMARY:Love Yourself First DESCRIPTION:You can't keep pouring from an empty cup. It's not sustainable and can leave so many of us feeling stressed\, burnt out\, and physically sick. We must take care of our own well being if we really want to show up as the best version of ourselves. \;\n\n\nIn this Yoga\, Meditation & Personal Development workshop\, we will turn up the music to enjoy an all-levels "Love Yourself" yoga practice\, and you will be led through a guided meditation to expand your sense of self-love and spiritual connection\, and be coached through powerful personal development exercises to deepen your focus\, be more present\, increase your self-confidence\, connect to your emotions and your emotional body. \nYou will leave this once in a lifetime experience feeling grounded\, nourished\, and ready to pour from a full cup!\n\n CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Other Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:5fd959dd2c725728ed6fde44ed2e8049 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/5fd959dd2c725728ed6fde44ed2e8049 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T211500Z DTEND:20260530T224500Z SUMMARY:Form & Formless: Yogic Deities & Enlightenment DESCRIPTION:Join renowned storyteller\, COMEDIAN and Vedanta scholar Manoj Chalam for a captivating journey into the heart of Yogic symbolism\, where ancient deities become living archetypes and gateways to self-realization.\n\nIn this immersive talk\, Manoj uses sacred statues (Murtis) of Hindu and Buddhist deities—like Ganesh\, Lakshmi\, Shiva\, Buddha\, and Tara—to illuminate the path of enlightenment. Through myth\, humor\, and deep insight\, he reveals how these divine forms represent aspects of our own psyche and spiritual evolution.\n\nExpect to explore:\n The difference between form and formless in Yogic and Vedantic philosophy How to discover your Isthadevata—your personal deity archetype \;Five practical ways to work with deity archetypes for spiritual growth A blend of science\, psychotherapy\, and mythology to make ancient wisdom accessible\n\nWhether you're a seeker\, a yogi\, or simply curious about the deeper meaning behind sacred symbols\, this talk offers profound tools for awakening\, healing\, and connecting with the divine within.\n\n\nCome with an open heart. Leave with a deeper understanding of your Self. CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:1st Base - outside\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:45d17c47e8310e3f42225e85c6b576ed URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/45d17c47e8310e3f42225e85c6b576ed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T211500Z DTEND:20260530T224500Z SUMMARY:Tools for Reducing Trauma Response in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:This workshop weaves together diverse practices for regulating the nervous system during stressful times\, with specific tools for reducing trauma response to life’s everyday jarring moments. \n\nWe’ll ground ourselves in practices from somatic\, vocal\, and energetic modalities\, such as shaking\, strengthening psoas/vegal tone\, and moving energy through vocalization\, self\, compassion meditation\, and soothing sounds. CATEGORIES:GENTLE, LIGHT MOVEMENT & DISCUSSION LOCATION:Cafeteria\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b2e03146d148566b0c2460d1ede8f2d4 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/b2e03146d148566b0c2460d1ede8f2d4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T211500Z DTEND:20260530T224500Z SUMMARY:Unwind the Upper Body: Yoga + Fascia Flow for Neck\, Jaw & Shoulders DESCRIPTION:Tension in the jaw\, neck\, and shoulders doesn’t just affect how you feel—it shapes how you move\, breathe\, and show up in the world. This unique class blends slow\, intentional yoga postures with targeted fascia release techniques to unwind deeply held patterns in the upper body—without the use of props. \;\n\nExplore subtle positioning\, gentle traction\, and sustained holds designed to release tension in often-overlooked areas like the jaw\, tongue\, throat\, and base of the skull. \;Rooted in myofascial release and nervous system regulation\, this practice invites a deep “unwinding” effect that can help relieve headaches\, jaw clenching\, tech-neck\, and shoulder tightness. CATEGORIES:GENTLE, LIGHT MOVEMENT & DISCUSSION LOCATION:The Other Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:aa2d24c83c47056fb90874e8fb9a1e5e URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/aa2d24c83c47056fb90874e8fb9a1e5e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T211500Z DTEND:20260530T224500Z SUMMARY:Full Moon in Sagittarius - The Explorer DESCRIPTION:Astrology · \;Intention · Breath work · Progressive Relaxation · Gong Meditation\n\nThe same cycles moving through the planets are moving through us\, we are nature. This class is an invitation to remember\, invoke and embody.\n\nThrough progressive relaxation\, we gently drop out of the thinking mind and into the body\, drifting into a reparative Theta\, a light state of hypnosis. It’s that dreamy threshold between waking and sleep where the nervous system finally exhales\, the subconscious mind rises to the surface attentively\, and real healing is not only possible but malleable.\n\nHere\, held by the sounds of space and the resonance of live gong\, your own intentions merge with the subconscious (where all compulsion comes from). No effort is required on your part\, a simple ratification to surrender.\n\nJessiMa's work is rooted in the understanding that Theta reset retrains the subconscious mind into a state of self trust\, helping to create a more fortified foundation of personal power and sovereignty.\n\nRe-Membering Wholeness CATEGORIES:SOUND EXPERIENCE LOCATION:Auditorium - Ananda Room\, Auditorium SEQUENCE:0 UID:56595528e1f79cddd20e5af85648b2ec URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/56595528e1f79cddd20e5af85648b2ec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T211500Z DTEND:20260530T224500Z SUMMARY:Blissful Vinyasa Flow with Live Music DESCRIPTION:Join Rob and Melissa for a blissful and heart-centered yoga practice that blends asana\, mantra\, meditation and kirtan (call and response chanting).\n\nMelissa leads a delicious and joyful slow flow yoga class set to live music from Rob. Unlock your voice\, open your heart and connect mind\, body and spirit in this wonderful devotional practice. CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:152488064d86d0f0057b8bbb0e702519 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/152488064d86d0f0057b8bbb0e702519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260530T231500Z DTEND:20260531T003000Z SUMMARY:Heart Medicine Kirtan with Saul David Raye & Special Musical Guests DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate and soul-stirring \;session \;of chanting\, music\, mantras and medicine songs as we come together in community and celebrate the journey of life. \;\n\nMantras are ancient sounds with the power to clear the mind and awaken the deeper consciousness within the heart. \n\nThe evening weaves together traditional mantras\, live music\, and soul songs.\n\nAll are welcome in the spirit of peace.\n\n CATEGORIES:FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:dd52bf22cddfe8ec4705a3f15bc5cd4a URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/dd52bf22cddfe8ec4705a3f15bc5cd4a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T003000Z DTEND:20260531T020000Z SUMMARY:Chant and Be Happy ~ Kirtan with Govind Das DESCRIPTION:Join Govind Das in the uplifting and heart opening practice of Kirtan. \n\nKirtan is an ancient bhakti yoga practice using mantra and music as an expression of devotion and prayer. The literal translation of kirtan is "to praise.” Kirtan is described as a "jewel of a spiritual practice" because of its joyful\, open-hearted\, meditative\, and communal feeling.\n\nFor people new to kirtan/chanting\, just bring yourself\, no special clothes or yoga mat needed. \n\nCome sing\, dance\, and enjoy the community ~ "Chant and Be Happy!” CATEGORIES:FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:8aa45e30b17a05c46d793068387e8f86 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/8aa45e30b17a05c46d793068387e8f86 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T140000Z DTEND:20260531T153000Z SUMMARY:Learning to Soar: Discovering the Language of Aerial Yoga DESCRIPTION:Every yoga practice has a beginning. Aerial Yoga is no exception. Whether new to this style of yoga or a wisened practitioner\, this session will focus on the language of aerial yoga through a beginners “mind”. \;\n\n\nThe aerial hammock is a looped fabric that is suspended from an anchor point above. The purpose of the aerial yoga hammock is to act as a supportive prop for the safe entrance/ exit into a variety of postures as well as a prop for changing posture accessibility.\n\n\nPostures found in traditional Hatha Yoga provide the foundation for the forward folds\, arm balances\, twists\, standing balances\, inversions\, and reclined positions the hammock assists. Progressing through a variety of aerial yoga postures where the hammock becomes a partner in assisting body and breath movement\, this practice deepens stretches\, elongates muscles\, opens the heart\, decompresses the spine\, and rejuvenates the Soul.\n\n\nDiscovering the Way of the Hammock\, brings alternate ways of expressing and experiencing the body-breath-soul connection. The benefits to this practice go beyond body function reaching into the depths of psychological well-being and resilience.\n\n\nNo experience necessary. \;\nNote: Arrive ten minutes before class to get your hammock sized.\n\n CATEGORIES:AERIAL YOGA LOCATION:Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:56c60ac068d6a1c11b3de80d26e516ab URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/56c60ac068d6a1c11b3de80d26e516ab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T140000Z DTEND:20260531T153000Z SUMMARY:Breath of Ram - Hanuman & Pranayama DESCRIPTION:This unique class combines classic yogic breath practices\, chanting and stories of the beloved monkey deity\, Hanuman\, also known as the son of the wind. \n\nGuaranteed to get your prana flowing and your heart glowing! Jai Hanuman! CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:3rd Base - Shakti Shala\, Outside Aux Gym SEQUENCE:0 UID:707c4b663c53046ec4716ea742c049ca URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/707c4b663c53046ec4716ea742c049ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T140000Z DTEND:20260531T153000Z SUMMARY:The Power of Community Rhythm: an interactive drum circle experience DESCRIPTION:An interactive\, evidence-based group drumming experience that invites participants into rhythm\, connection and collective expression. \n\nNo musical background is required - just a willingness to join the circle and experience the power of community rhythm.\n\nNote: instruments will be provided or feel free to bring your own. CATEGORIES:SOUND EXPERIENCE LOCATION:Auditorium - Ananda Room\, Auditorium SEQUENCE:0 UID:b1cbb8340b00531fc8c728071bdb9190 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/b1cbb8340b00531fc8c728071bdb9190 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T140000Z DTEND:20260531T153000Z SUMMARY:Durga Flow Dynamic Core Practice with Myth\, Mantra\, Mudra DESCRIPTION:Supercharge your body\, mind and heart with this Durga practice of dynamic core work\, breath alchemy\, balancing poses and creative patterns of movement to awaken your power in a new way. Hear the stories of Durga who rides the tiger and fortifies the practitioner with strength\, courage\, bravery and resilience.\n\nBe inspired by new patterns of movement and asana that include: vinyasa\, arm balances\, core work and full spectrum movement across the whole body. Sianna will integrate myth\, mantra\, mudra and magic into this dynamic activation.\n\nThis is a Tantric Quest into your empowered self and through Mythic Yoga FlowTM\, you’ll call on the fierce clarity of Durga as you activate wisdom in your body\, heart and psyche. Myth is the language of the soul.\n\nMantra frees the mind. Mudra awakens healing. Magic is the portal home.\n\nThis is a dynamic practice for dynamic times.\n\n CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Other Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:8830d3ca1c740b6ae10665cc01d1aba1 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/8830d3ca1c740b6ae10665cc01d1aba1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T140000Z DTEND:20260531T153000Z SUMMARY:We are Resilient Beings DESCRIPTION:Deep\, nourishing practices & life wisdom to support rejuvenation\, relaxation & cultivation of Self \;awareness & \;insight. Short talk\, movement\, \;breath\, \;chanting & \;restorative \;practice. \n\nALL LEVELS CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2c3a4e3904ce1300cc75cda013b71d56 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/2c3a4e3904ce1300cc75cda013b71d56 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T160000Z DTEND:20260531T173000Z SUMMARY:Freedom Candy: Finding the Sweetness of Living Free DESCRIPTION:Summary: Stop waiting for a retreat to find your peace. Discover how to transform the 'grit' of daily chores\, traffic\, and \nbills into a direct path to the True Self\, anchoring your heart in an unshakable inner sanctuary.\nOverview: \;We often feel that spiritual life happens only on a meditation cushion\, while the rest of our day is a prison of distraction. In this Satsang\, we bridge the gap between the sacred and the mundane by learning to 'leave a crack' for the Light in our busiest moments. \n\nUsing the 'Interior Cell' of the heart\, we explore how to remain grounded as the Witness even while navigating money distress\, physical pain\, or the noise of the world. By reclaiming the small pauses in our day\, we stop being victims of circumstance and start living from the Silence that is our real name. This gathering offers a practical roadmap to 'Meditation in Motion\,' turning every ordinary task into a sweet expression of inherent liberty. CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:1st Base - outside\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6ea0b39ce5d2ef1abb249fb954c6447a URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/6ea0b39ce5d2ef1abb249fb954c6447a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T160000Z DTEND:20260531T173000Z SUMMARY:FREE for Veterans & First Responders: Mindfulness\, Movement & Restorative Yoga DESCRIPTION:This class is Free \;for those who are military\, veterans or a first responder.\n\nThis class is specifically designed for veterans and first responders with mindfulness\, movement and restorative yoga practices. Movement options will be offered to make this class accessible for people trying yoga for the first time\, those with disabilities\, and for those who are regular practitioners. With options\, everyone in class will be in control of their own practice and pace. This class will bring awareness to the breath\, and focus on establishing a few tools for the toolbox to take away to practice on and off the mat.The class is for all veterans and first responders at any fitness 'level'. All are welcome.\n\n CATEGORIES:FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LOCATION:Cafeteria\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:de3e9b422da9dcfc23006ab3c22ecb12 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/de3e9b422da9dcfc23006ab3c22ecb12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T160000Z DTEND:20260531T173000Z SUMMARY:Sacred Sound Immersion with Healing Touch Support DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in \;the healing vibrations of sound. \n\nA diverse array of instruments \;from bells\, chimes\, didgeridoo\, flute\, and gong \;will transport \;you \;deep into meditation and into the potency of the present moment.\n\nSacred sound has long been used across cultures as a contemplative and spiritual practice—a way of attuning to something larger than the individual self. In this context\, sound becomes both a sensory experience and a meditative anchor\, supporting clarity\, connection\, and a sense of inner alignment.\n\nKrista Cashin is a Reiki Master and will offer Healing Touch Therapy support throughout the session. \; This gentle\, evidence-informed practice uses light contact at the shoulders\, face\, and neck to support relaxation and energetic integration\, with optional essential oils available. CATEGORIES:SOUND EXPERIENCE LOCATION:Auditorium - Ananda Room\, Auditorium SEQUENCE:0 UID:bf83edb39ed373545f6b7e574ef66abd URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/bf83edb39ed373545f6b7e574ef66abd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T160000Z DTEND:20260531T173000Z SUMMARY:SUP Yoga ~ Sunlight Smiles: Radiating Joy From Within DESCRIPTION:MAX capacity is limited to 10 attendees due to SUP equipment. \;\n\nThe sun’s your hype squad\, beaming down to charge up your joy and creativity. We will celebrate the warmth of the sun and let joy shine through our asanas. This class will include smiles\, sun breaths\, modified versions of sun salutations and heart opening poses that will radiate the joy from within.\n\nNote: \;All classes will include a dry land SUP demo that will review the equipment\, basic paddling technique and how to clip into the yoga dock. \n\nBring:\nWater and good vibes\n\nWear:\nQuick dry clothing (little to no cotton)\nWater shoes or sandals (we will take off during practice)\nSunblock\n\n***Class Includes SUP equipment\, safety gear and instruction\n\nNOTE: Attendees are to meet at the front doors of Palisade High School at 9:55 am for the shuttle to take them to Riverbend Lake. CATEGORIES:SUP YOGA LOCATION:Riverbend Park Lake\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ad7ba425681a53cdfcf1f9ca7a88d976 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/ad7ba425681a53cdfcf1f9ca7a88d976 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T160000Z DTEND:20260531T173000Z SUMMARY:Sunday Yoga Service DESCRIPTION:Yoga church is in session! \nThis is your Sunday mindfulness\, movement and message that will free your mind and serve your soul. Join Donny for his Sunday Service inspired yoga flow that is the PERFECT way to start your final day at the festival. \;\nWe will begin class with a grounding meditation and continue into a Vinyasa Flow with the intention of "Service" and taking your yoga off of the mat and sharing it with the world. It's the yoga on the mat and off that serves our soul and sets us free. With each movement we will cultivate a sense of selflessness and compassion\, knowing that the practice of yoga extends far beyond the boundaries of our mats.  \;\n\n\nThis balanced\, grounded\, and heart opening practice will remind you why we practice yoga\, leaving you feeling inspired to step up\, show up\, and be of service to a world that needs your light. Together\, let us embrace the true essence of yoga – union\, connection\, and service to all beings.\n\n CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Other Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b24b9c1b379f55a0071f4851193273d1 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/b24b9c1b379f55a0071f4851193273d1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T160000Z DTEND:20260531T173000Z SUMMARY:Take Refuge: Yoga\, Breath\, & Inversions for Challenging Times DESCRIPTION:When the going gets rough… take refuge in your practice.\n\n\nThis class is a return—to your breath\, your body\, and the quiet strength within you.\n\n\nThrough simple breathwork\, mantra\, yoga as body prayer\, and inversions\, we’ll explore how to shift not only your body—but your perspective\, your energy\, and your inner state.\n\n\nSometimes the most powerful thing you can do is turn yourself upside down—literally—and see life from a new place.\n\n\nThis practice is simple and transformative - something you'll want to return to again and again\, even if you only have 20 minutes. \;\n\n\nWe'll move through breath\, a soulful\, heart-opening flow\, accessible inversion options\, and space for nourishment and integration - so your whole system can settle\, rest\, and come back into balance whenever you need to reconnect with yourself. \;\n\n\nYou’ll leave with a practice you can return to in your hardest moments—something uplifting\, supportive\, and nourishing.\n\n\nThis is the power of practice rooted in ancient wisdom\, offering simple\, meaningful tools you can return to daily\, both in challenging times or anytime you long to come home to yourself.\n\n\n\nAs you reconnect with your body in this way\, you begin to remember—your body is a temple\, and within it lives everything you need to feel peace of mind\, ease of heart\, and a connection to the divine within you.\n\n CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e0b9b6285b48f0154366ed9d641c9c36 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/e0b9b6285b48f0154366ed9d641c9c36 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T180000Z DTEND:20260531T190000Z SUMMARY:Men’s Circle for Real Life Awakening: The Path of Freedom DESCRIPTION:What if the thing keeping you stuck… isn’t your life—but your relationship to it?\nIn this experiential men’s circle\, we’ll explore a different path—one that doesn’t require fixing yourself\, pushing harder\, or becoming someone new. Instead\, we’ll practice what it means to wake up inside the life you already have.\nDrawing from themes in Living AWAKE: A Guide to the Path of Freedom\, this circle blends modern psychology\, nervous system awareness\, and timeless wisdom to help you:\nRecognize the patterns that keep you stuck in stress\, striving\, or disconnectionUnderstand why insight alone isn’t enough—and what actually creates changeLearn how to work with your nervous system instead of against itPractice the “sacred pause” so you can respond rather than reactExperience what it feels like to shift from pressure and performance… into presence and freedomThis is not group therapy\, and it’s not about sharing your deepest story (unless you want to). It’s a grounded\, real\, and supportive space for men to slow down\, reconnect\, and remember what’s already here.\nWhether you’re feeling overwhelmed\, disconnected\, or simply curious about a deeper way of living—this circle offers a direct experience of moving from stuck… to free.\nCome as you are.\n\n CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:1st Base - outside\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:fac6cf95a4bd52a4d43702cbf09bd0ac URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/fac6cf95a4bd52a4d43702cbf09bd0ac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T180000Z DTEND:20260531T190000Z SUMMARY:Lunch Satsang with SreeDevi: Longing for Peace DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join Sreedevi for an engaging dialogue on the yoga of peace in life. Sreedevi guides us in chanting peace mantras for our turbulent times from the yogic texts of the Upanishads . With a poetic commentary on longing for peace . From the Jnana yoga path of seeking self - knowledge . With guided contemplative practices\, \;including visualizations. \;\n\nIn Sanskrit\, \;Satsang \;is a gathering/ sangha of the seekers of Truth/sat. \; CATEGORIES:FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:03dbe1a943c7f5c3715743db06eb01ef URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/03dbe1a943c7f5c3715743db06eb01ef END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T191500Z DTEND:20260531T204500Z SUMMARY:Awaken Shakti - The Goddess Archetype in your Heroine’s Journey DESCRIPTION:Manoj will bring statues of yogic Goddesses and relate them to your personal archetypes.  \;The pinnacle of the Goddess archetype is the Wisdom Goddess with side archetypes of the Mother and the luminous Devi. Discover the archetypes of the slumbering Goddesses or Shakti within us as Lakshmi\, Saraswati\, Kali\, Durga\, Tara and Kwan Yin. Unleash this Shakti\, within you as the creative power of the One. This Shakti archetype guides us through all aspects of life transitions such as adulthood\, relationships\, marriage\, parenting\, profession\, mentoring and finally enlightenment. With Shakti's guidance\, we are able to fully express the heroine’s journey to Self Actualization. Manoj will help you find your personal deity Goddess archetype.\n\nThis class is suitable for men and women.\n\n(This workshop is 80% lecture\, 10% meditation\, 5% Mantras and 5% light spiritual stretches.) CATEGORIES:DISCUSSION & YOGIC PHILOSOPHY LOCATION:1st Base - outside\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e3dc58864a5faab482a48c2bb6c78235 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/e3dc58864a5faab482a48c2bb6c78235 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T191500Z DTEND:20260531T204500Z SUMMARY:Lullaby Yoga®: Come Home to You DESCRIPTION:Lullaby Yoga® is a unique blend of melody and movement — restorative and yin yoga with heart-opening live music\, created by Johanna Beekman\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP. Her classes focus on deep relaxation and healing\, using principles from therapeutic yoga\, yoga nidra\, Bhakti yoga\, nada (sound) yoga\, and sound healing/meditation.\n\nJohanna gently guides participants through a series of deeply relaxing poses while she sings adult lullabies to them. Music and chanting facilitates the process by providing a luxurious\, peaceful space for the mind to rest while the body relaxes\, rebalances\, and restores itself. CATEGORIES:GENTLE, LIGHT MOVEMENT & DISCUSSION LOCATION:The Other Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2bc88a722e3d9e3b8ea664a452ffa80f URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/2bc88a722e3d9e3b8ea664a452ffa80f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T191500Z DTEND:20260531T204500Z SUMMARY:Yoga and Myofascial Release using the RAD Roller System DESCRIPTION:Discover how myofascial release can transform your yoga practice from the ground up. \n\nIn this hands-on class\, we’ll use RAD Roller tools to release tension\, improve mobility\, and enhance body awareness—starting at the feet and moving up through the entire body.\n\nExpect a blend of self-massage\, mindful movement\, and simple standing sequences to help you feel the difference in real time. \n\nPerfect for all levels\, this class will leave you moving with more ease\, stability\, and breath.\n\nNOTE: RAD Roller tools will be provided for use in class. \; CATEGORIES:GENTLE, LIGHT MOVEMENT & DISCUSSION LOCATION:Auditorium - Ananda Room\, Auditorium SEQUENCE:0 UID:25215bdca70476931afe14809fa2a7c4 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/25215bdca70476931afe14809fa2a7c4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T191500Z DTEND:20260531T204500Z SUMMARY:Your Body Already Knows the Season: An Ayurvedic Movement Experience DESCRIPTION:Your body and mind are already in conversation with the season. Ayurveda is just the art of learning to listen. This session is an invitation to experience Ayurveda not as a system of rules\, but as a living conversation between your body and the world around you.\n\nDuring our time together\, we'll use sensory meditation to feel the qualities of each dosha from the inside out through the body's own recognition of summer heat\, spring heaviness\, winter wind. From there we'll move into a summer yoga flow designed so that even within a group\, you practice as yourself. We’ll explore how your individual constitution\, the time of day\, and the current season can shape how you inhabit every posture. \n\nNo prior Ayurveda knowledge needed. Just bring your body and your curiosity. CATEGORIES:GENTLE, LIGHT MOVEMENT & DISCUSSION LOCATION:3rd Base - Shakti Shala\, Outside Aux Gym SEQUENCE:0 UID:478015f29ffe8f924b47d217f251a9d3 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/478015f29ffe8f924b47d217f251a9d3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T191500Z DTEND:20260531T204500Z SUMMARY:SUP Yoga ~ Ripples of Laughter: How Small & Playful Actions Spark Big Waves DESCRIPTION:MAX capacity is limited to 10 attendees due to SUP equipment. \;\n\nEmbrace the wildness of water\, its splashes\, critters\, and the surprises that nudge you to embrace the unexpected. Explore how water carries sound and energy. We will connect as a group with laughter\, playful chants and hums that will ripple across the lake. This class will begin & end in savasana with some playfulness in star and crow pose.\n\nNote: \;All classes will include a dry land SUP demo that will review the equipment\, basic paddling technique and how to clip into the yoga dock.Bring:Water and good vibesWear:Quick dry clothing (little to no cotton)Water shoes or sandals (we will take off during practice)Sunblock***Class Includes SUP equipment\, safety gear and instructionNOTE: Attendees are to meet at the front doors of Palisade High School at 1:10 pm for the shuttle to take them to Riverbend Lake. CATEGORIES:SUP YOGA LOCATION:Riverbend Park Lake\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:104463f023783a14384cf09483eae153 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/104463f023783a14384cf09483eae153 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T191500Z DTEND:20260531T204500Z SUMMARY:Backbends and Heart Openers for Daily Balance DESCRIPTION:Backbends or heart openers are the perfect compliment to our daily lives. Engaging in a practice to lengthen and open the front body brings balance to all the activities we typically experience each day.\n\nJoin Nancy-Kate for a Conscious Flow\, moving through a progression of postures from simple to more complex as you build alignment principles towards a peak pose. CATEGORIES:YOGA LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:aebf9c17f295d47dc56f0314095dac0b URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/aebf9c17f295d47dc56f0314095dac0b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260520T135800Z DTSTART:20260531T211500Z DTEND:20260531T224500Z SUMMARY:Move\, Connect & Give Back: The Final Flow with live music **** DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final class as we celebrate and Give Back to mental health and suicide awareness programs here in the Grand Valley. \n\nThen we will Move and Connect \;and celebrate with one final flow. \n\nGovind Das\, Saul David Raye and Sianna Sherman will co-lead a session with a slow flowing vinyasa session\, emphasizing gratitude and love. \n\nParticipants will be able to reflect on their weekend experience and consider incorporating the gifts of yoga\, breath\, meditation\, and devotion into their daily lives to contribute to positive change in the world.\n\nLive music by Rob and Melissa. \;\n\n CATEGORIES:FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LOCATION:The Main Stage Tent\, Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road\, Palisade\, CO\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:99dba45316c9c4a3fa6bd1d28d82d4c2 URL:http://2026grandvalleyyogafest.sched.com/event/99dba45316c9c4a3fa6bd1d28d82d4c2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR