“Most people have no idea how good their body is designed to feel.” – Kevin Trudeau
Attention yoga enthusiasts, registration is now open for Namas Day – our region’s only biannual independent yoga festival. The event, which will take place on Saturday, April 18 at the WHYY building at Independence Mall West, 150 N. 6th Street, brings together over 350 yogis from the area’s rapidly growing health-conscious, eco-friendly, and socially-responsible community.
The Namas Day lineup is confirmed and includes a selection of Philly area yoga teachers, as well as a few yoginis of international recognition. Those participating will enjoy a full day of workshops, learning, networking, and information exchange.
“Research states that Philadelphians are 42 percent more likely to practice yoga than the general population, and we certainly see proof of that in our community. That’s part of why we have been hosting Namas Day for four years now. The event fosters personal connections and each year attendees tell us that they take home wisdom that they otherwise would not have gotten had they not attended,” says Mary Fetterman, Owner/Founder of Philly Area Yoga, which recently expanded to launch Chicago Area Yoga and D.C. Area Yoga. “Regardless of someone’s level of practice, we welcome all people interested in coming together through yoga.”
Some of the people leading the event with Mary are:
Faith Hunter of Embrace Yoga DC
Faith – the creator of Spiritually Fly, a philosophy of life celebration – will cleanse and awaken the body to “Move Like Honey In The Hips.”
Corina Benner of Wake Up Yoga
Corina will lead the mind, body and spirit through a yin and yang practice.
Michelle Synnestvedt of Dhuni Yoga
Michelle will provide lecture and practical application on anatomy of the shoulders and lower back to avoid misalignment.
Johnathan Raiss
Johnathan’s “Physical Origami,” which is designed around a flow that complements a balanced lifestyle, will invigorate participants.
Mariel Freeman of Dig Yoga
Mariel will guide practitioners to a healthy, supple spine through safe and strong backbends, building strength, and flexibility.
Natalie Levin
Natalie’s “Fierceness of the Fire – Opera! April! Aries! Asana!” will direct action, enthusiasm, and physicality through vinyasa and voice, glitter, and opera.
Dr. Joanna Carmichael of the Kalyana Centre
Dr. Carmichael will share her Ayurvedic knowledge on reducing and removing toxins through meditation, food, and lifestyle choices.
Noah Julian
Noah will lead students through an exploration of arm balances, proclaiming that there are no “tricks,” only technique and patience.
Shawn DeClue of Maha Yoga
Shawn will provide a Thai massage sequence comprised of receiving and giving, an ancient healing technique from Thailand.
Erica Taxin Bleznak
Erica will guide “Creative Transitions in The Vinyasa Practice,” a vigorous and energizing approach to sequencing and modifying postures.
Sati Rose
Sati will bring “From the Roots to the Fruits: Kundalini Yoga,” mirroring the eight-fold path and chakra system in an exploration of mind, body, and spirit.
Jennifer Fugo & Deanne Caputo
Jennifer and Deanne will facilitate a panel discussion on balancing food with yoga practice. Participants will enjoy lively conversation and debate, and have the chance to ask questions of the panel about vegan, raw, gluten-free, or paleo lifestyles.
Dana Trixie Flynn of Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in NYC
Dana will close the event with a special celebration.
The broader lineup will be organized into 12 different sessions, including a community gathering meditation to kick off the program. Based upon feedback, more time and space has been created to allow attendees to network and shop the array of yoga and health related apparel and products.
Yoga teachers registered through the Yoga Alliance will be able to claim continuing education credits for qualifying programs.
Early bird registration runs through Monday, March 9 at which time general registration will open. For more information on Namas Day, click here.
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