The First Annual Yoga Wellness Conference will include workshops for new yoga learners, intermediate and seasoned practitioners, open to all levels of interest and experience. Learn all you can from over twenty expert teachers and experienced practitioners from all over the country. Unfurl your mat and join us in a vibrant and holistic environment of pursuing a peaceful mind and body. The event includes the Festival of India on October 10, featuring cuisine, entertainment and fun-fair activities for the whole family to enjoy!!

Presenters || Arrangements  || Festival of India

 Schedule
(Subject to change)

Saturday

• 7:00 - 8:00 am    Open yoga practice
• 8:00 - 8:30 am    Opening remarks
• 8:30 - 9:15 am
  • Therapeutic Yoga - Yogic Internal Cleansing, Nasal & Stomach; Jal Neti & Vaman Kriya - Yog Sadham Ashram
  • Learn Meditation - Is Meditation for You: An Introductory Survey - Marisha Platner
  • Postures/Asansas - Musical Surya Namaskar - Digant Dash
  • Philosophy - Eight Limbs of Yoga - Himalayan Institute
  • Yoga Postures 2 - Gentle Yoga - Maureen Houlihan
  • Creative Expression - Mandala and Rangoli Art - Nadhi Gupta & Poonam Booriya
  • Open Practice - Open Yoga Meditation
• 9:30 - 10:15 am
  • Therapeutic Yoga - Pranayama Techniques for Everyone & In-depth Breathing Techniques - Yog Sadhan Ashram
  • Learn Meditation - Creating True Prosperity - Maureen Houlihan
  • Postures/Asansas - Yoga for Easing Back Pain - Marisha Platner
  • Philosophy - Living in Harmony - Marguerite Ramlow
  • Yoga Postures 2 - Chair Yoga - Rob Schultz, Karla Rothmann
  • Creative Expression - Hand-spinning Wool, A Gandhian Experience - Pat Reckrey
• 10:30 - 11:15 am
• Therapeutic Yoga - Nutritional Healing: Studies with Dr. Andrew Weil - Dr. Sudeep Sodhi
• Learn Meditation - Vipassana Meditation- Fred Johnson & Dr. Jayshree Chander
• Postures/Asansas - Vigorous Power Yoga - Rob Schultz, Karla Rothmann
• Philosophy - Philosophy as Therapy - Dr. Arthur Herman
• Yoga Postures 2 - Shat Chakra Yoga Class - Yog Sadhan Ashram
• Creative Expression - Children's Yoga
• 11:15 am - 12:30 pm  -  Lunch Break
  • Therapeutic Yoga - Noble Silence - 15 minutes
  • Learn Meditation - Conscious Eating as a Yogic Practice - 40 minutes
  • Postures/Asansas - Walk with Nature - 20 minutes
  • Philosophy - Free Time
  • Open Practice - Mantra Meditation - Josiah Groth
• 12:30 - 1:15 pm
  • Therapeutic Yoga - Ashiatsu Massage - Dr. Jayshree Chander.  Thai Massage - Naomi Griffith
  • Learn Meditation - Chakra Tuning- Maureen Houlihan
  • Postures/Asansas -  All-Levels Yoga - Leroy Diener
  • Philosophy - Yoga Sutras by Patanjali - Acharya Hersh Khetarpal & Mohan
  • Yoga Postures 2 - Partner Yoga - Marguerite Ramlow
• 1:30 - 2:15 pm
  • Therapeutic Yoga - Loving Kindness Meditation with Breath - Sue Twigg
  • Learn Meditation - Deep Relaxation & Stress Relief: Abartan Dhyan Technique - Digant Dash
  • Postures/Asansas -  In-Depth Yoga of Advanced Mudras & Bandhas - Yog Sadhan Ashram
  • Philosophy - Yoga Meets Christianty - Rob Schultz
  • Yoga Postures 2 - Restorative Yoga - Marguerite Ramlow
• 2:30 pm
  • Therapeutic Yoga - Open Discussions
  • Learn Meditation - A Yogic Lifestyle
  • Postures/Asansas -  Learning and Teaching
  • Philosophy - Making a Journey to Centers in US or India
  • Yoga Postures 2 - Laughing Yoga
• 3:00 pm - Closing Remarks  (Festival of India begins)

SHAMA, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Any and all contributions to SHAMA are tax deductible to the fullest extent as allowed by law.

Presenters || Arrangements  || Festival of India