Schedule
Pre- Conference Training
May 11-13 (12 hours) - In Person
Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Intensive
with Noah Mazé & Christina Sell
Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Intensive -12 hours
Join internationally respected yoga teachers Noah Maze and Christina Sell for a transformative 12-hour Anusara Yoga Teacher Training designed to deepen your understanding of healthy movement and skillful alignment.
This training offers an exploration of the principles that support safe, sustainable, and empowering yoga practice and teaching. Participants will gain practical tools for refining their own practice while developing greater confidence and clarity as teachers. Whether you are a dedicated practitioner or an experienced instructor, this training provides a rich foundation for understanding how yoga can enhance strength, mobility, resilience, and overall well-being.
The curriculum integrates the core teachings of Anusara Yoga with contemporary insights from biomechanics and functional anatomy as it applies to yoga practice. We will explore principles for healthy alignment and common patterns of misalignment and biomechanics of asana.
Noah Maze is an internationally recognized teacher, known for his depth of knowledge, precision of alignment instruction, and ability to bridge traditional yoga wisdom with modern movement science.
Christina Sell is an internationally recognized yoga educator, author, and mentor celebrated for her clear teaching, compassionate presence, and insightful integration of philosophy, biomechanics, and personal growth.
Together, Noah and Christina bring decades of teaching experience and a dynamic, engaging approach to yoga education.
Yoga Therapeutics Immersion
with Doug Keller
This immersion with Doug Keller explores how yoga can support optimal health through the integrated relationship of breath, movement, fascia, joint freedom, and functional mobility. The training brings together therapeutic asana, practical anatomy, breath-centered movement, and the deeper principles of pranayama and yoga philosophy to show how vitality is maintained through the whole-body experience of breathing and moving well.
Rather than treating breath and movement as separate practices, the immersion examines how fascial lines, joint mechanics, posture, balance, and respiratory efficiency work together in everyday movement and in yoga practice.
Doug also places these practices within the larger context of the yoga tradition. The training explores how the hatha yoga understanding of prana informs asana, pranayama, mudra, drishti, and meditation, helping practitioners connect the therapeutic and spiritual dimensions of practice without losing practical clarity.
This immersion is designed for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, experienced practitioners, movement educators, bodyworkers, health professionals interested in yoga-based therapeutic approaches, and dedicated students who want a deeper understanding of breath, mobility, and healthy aging.
Doug Keller has been teaching full time in classes, workshops, and trainings for 23 years worldwide, after 14 years of study and practice, and after completing a Master's degree in philosophy and teaching at a college level at Fordham University. His yoga journey includes practicing in Siddha Yoga ashrams, intensive training in the Iyengar and Anusara methods, and nearly a decade of teaching in the U.S. and abroad.
The Embodied Nervous System Training
with Stephanie Lopez
The Embodied Nervous System Training is a 12 hour training designed to help you cultivate deep inner stability, strengthen nervous system regulation, and reconnect with the unchanging awareness at the heart of non- dual yogic teachings.
Through breath-work, meditation, restorative practices, relational exercises, and contemplative inquiry, you will learn practical tools to calm reactivity, expand resilience, and embody presence — not only for your own well-being, but so you can serve as a grounded, steady light for others.
These ancient yogic practices, refined over thousands of years, are increasingly supported by contemporary scientific research demonstrating their powerful effects on stress physiology, emotional regulation, cognitive clarity, immune function, and overall well-being. When we consciously regulate the body and steady the mind, we create the conditions for deeper recognition — remembering that beneath changing experiences lies an awareness that is steady, luminous, and whole.
This immersion is designed for yoga teachers, therapists, and dedicated practitioners who wish to deepen both their personal practice and their capacity to support others in challenging times.
Stephanie Lopez, LISW, C-IAYT, is the President of iRest Institute. With a deeply embodied understanding of meditation informed by nearly 30 years of immersion in the nondual teachings of yoga, she leads retreats and trainings internationally with a focus on living an authentic and awakened life. As a Gestalt therapist, meditation teacher, and certified yoga therapist she bridges eastern wisdom with western psychology and neuroscience to support healing and transformation.
Deepen your practice and teaching with these renowned yoga teachers in these transformative immersions before the main conference, designed for yoga teachers and dedicated yoga students.
May 11 | 1:00pm-5:00 pm
May 12 | 9:00 am-5:00 pm
May 13 | 9:00am- 12:00 pm
Main Conference
May 13-16
Thursday, May 13
2:00–3:00 pm
Opening Gathering — Entering the Heart of Practice: Conference Team
Begin the conference by coming together in community, setting our intentions, and opening to the heart of yoga as a path of connection and transformation.
3:00–5:00 pm
Noah Mazé & Sianna Sherman: Yoga as Love in Action: An Embodied Journey
Experience asana as a practice of integration, awakening the heart, refining awareness, and preparing us to engage with life more fully and compassionately.
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Dinner break
7:00–8:30 pm
Satsang: The Living Heart of Yoga — Wisdom, Devotion, Music & Community
Gather in the spirit of satsang for an inspiring evening weaving yogic wisdom, devotion, music, and community into a shared experience of the living heart of yoga with Carlos Pomeda, Benjy & Heather Wertheimer, and Masood Ali Khan.
Friday May 14
Morning Practice
7:00–7:45 am
Suzanne Zuber: Opening to Grace: Awakening the Power of Presence: Asana Practice
Begin the day with an embodied practice that cultivates presence, receptivity, and an openness to the transformative power of grace.
Jacqueline Prete: Resting in Awareness: The Heart as a Gateway to Recognition: Meditation
Settle into meditation and discover the heart as a doorway to deeper awareness, recognition, and the spacious presence within.
7:45 – 8:30 Am
Breakfast break
8:30–9:55 am
Carlos Pomeda: The Yoga of Love: Recognizing the Sacred
Explore the transformative power of bhakti through teachings and verses from the Bhakti Sūtras, inviting us to recognize the sacred in ourselves, in others, and in the world around us. In complex times, the yoga of love opens the heart, deepens connection, and reminds us that how we see and relate to life can become a powerful force for healing.
10:15–11:45 am
Noah Maze: The Art of Surya Namaskar: Refining the Practice
Explore subtle refinements in alignment, breath, and movement while uncovering deeper intention and awareness within a familiar sequence.
Sianna Sherman: Fierce Grace: Goddess Durga and the Power to Transform
Draw inspiration from Goddess Durga to awaken fierce compassion, inner strength, and the courage to meet obstacles as opportunities for transformation.
12:15–1:30 pm
Christina Sell: Standing in the Heart: Embodied Strength for Courageous Living
Develop embodied strength and grounded presence as a foundation for living with greater courage, clarity, and wholeheartedness.
Julia Pearring: The Intelligence of the Body: Universal Principles for an Embodied Path
Explore the innate intelligence of the body through Universal Principles that support greater awareness, integration, and freedom in practice and daily life.
1:30 – 2:45 pm
Lunch break
2:00–2:30 pm
Panel Discussion: The Evolution of Anusara Yoga: Vision, Growth & Possibility
Celebrate 15 years of the Anusara School of Yoga as a global, teacher-led organization and discover how the method is evolving around the world. Hear the vision for the future and explore meaningful ways to participate in the continued growth of the Anusara community.
2:45–4:00 pm
Doug Keller: Spirals of Integration: Exploring Healthy Balance
Discover how spiraling patterns of movement create greater integration, balance, and freedom.
Madhuri Martin & Denise Hatch: Embodied Resilience: The Neuroscience of Yoga
Explore how yogic practices support nervous system regulation, brain health, and embodied resilience, helping us meet life with greater steadiness, peace, and purpose.
4:30–5:30 pm
Adam Ballenger: Sustainable Practice: Functional Movement for Lifelong Well-Being
Learn practical approaches to functional movement that support sustainable yoga practice, healthy mobility, and well-being throughout the lifespan.
Jeannie Manchester: The Heart of Bhakti: Devotion as a Path of Love in Action
Explore Bhakti as a living practice of devotion, inviting the heart to become a source of connection, service, and transformative love.
6:00–7:30 pm
MC YOGI: Sacred Beats Yoga Class
Move with the rhythm of your breath and awaken the body’s natural energy in this playful, uplifting practice with MC YOGI. Yogic wisdom meets music and movement in an accessible experience designed to cultivate connection, vitality, and joy.
7:30 – 8:00 pm
Dinner break
8:00–9:30 PM
MC YOGI Concert: Love in Motion — Music, Community & Celebration
Experience MC YOGI live as he brings his signature blend of hip-hop, yogic wisdom, and joyful performance to the stage. Sing, move, and celebrate together in an uplifting gathering that transforms individual practice into collective connection.
Please note: MC YOGI events are free for Full Conference pass holders (or Saturday Conference Day pass)
Others are welcome to purchase tickets
Yoga Class $65 • Concert $65 • Both Class + Concert $108 early / $125 at the door.
Bring your mat, bring your friends, and join this magical evening
Free for Full Conference Pass holders
Be sure to book early as we expect to sell out
Saturday, May 15
Morning Practice
7:00–7:45 am
Saraswati Clere: Living from the Heart: Moving with Compassion & Presence: Asana practice
Cultivate a practice rooted in compassionate awareness, integrating the heart, body, breath, and mind into a more present way of moving through life.
Jayendra Hanley: The Heart of Awareness: Meditation & the Recognition of Our True Nature
Turn inward through meditation to explore awareness itself and the profound recognition of our deeper nature.
7:45 – 8:30 pm
Breakfast break
8:30–9:55 am
Carlos Pomeda: Awakening to our True Nature
Drawing from the Śiva Sūtras and the Tantric vision of consciousness, we explore recognition of our deepest nature as awareness and wholeness. This understanding offers a foundation for meeting uncertainty with greater steadiness, freedom, and presence, allowing us to remain open and engaged rather than reactive or withdrawn.
10:15–11:45 am
Noah Mazé: Trust the Unknown: Inversions, Awareness & Transformation
Use inversions as a laboratory for cultivating trust, curiosity, and awareness while discovering new possibilities for transformation.
Sianna Sherman: Radiant Shakti: Goddess Lakshmi and the Practice of Abundance
Explore the teachings of Goddess Lakshmi as an invitation to recognize abundance, generosity, beauty, and the capacity to create and share what is meaningful.
12:15–1:30 pm
Christina Sell: Embodied Freedom: Healthy Hips, Mobility & the Intelligence of Movement
Explore intelligent movement for healthy hips and greater mobility while cultivating an embodied understanding of strength, freedom, and sustainable practice.
Doug Keller: Mapping the Inner World: Subtle Body Practices for Awakening & Healing
Explore subtle-body practices that deepen inner awareness and offer a framework for awakening, integration, and healing.
1:30 – 2:45 pm
Lunch break
2:00–2:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Yoga for These Times: Practices for Resilience and Well-Being
Discover how yoga teachers and organizations are responding to the challenges of our times through practices that support resilience, self-regulation, and well-being. Explore diverse approaches to making yoga accessible, relevant, and meaningful within the communities we serve.
2:45–4:15 pm
Adam Ballenger: Alignment, Anatomy & the Intelligence of Movement
Discover how anatomy and intelligent alignment can deepen awareness, refine movement, and support a more sustainable and empowering practice.
Benjamin Finnerty & Masumi Yoshida: Upside Down Together: Trust, Connection & the Power of Community
Explore inversions as a playful practice of trust and connection, discovering how support and community can expand our sense of possibility.
4:45–6:00 pm
Julia Pearring: Shoulders for Life: Embodied Strength, Freedom & Stability
Build greater understanding and resilience in the shoulders through intelligent movement that balances strength, mobility, stability, and freedom.
Jacalyn Prete: The Evolving Body: Aging, Adaptation & the Wisdom of Practice
Explore how yoga can meet the changing body with intelligence and adaptability, transforming the experience of aging into an opportunity for deeper practice.
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Dinner break
7:30–9:00 pm
Sound of the Sacred: An Evening of Mantra & Kirtan
Join award-winning musicians Shantala, Benjy + Heather Wertheimer, and Masood Ali Khan for a powerful exploration of mantra, music, and the healing power of singing together. Rooted in decades of musical experience, their artistry invites us beyond performance into a shared experience of connection, presence, and love in action.
Sunday May 16
Morning Practice
7:00–7:45 am
Suzanne Zuber: Integration through Awareness in Action: Asana Practice
Bring awareness into action through an embodied practice that integrates breath, movement, intention, and presence.
Jacqueline Prete: Resting in Awareness: The Heart as a Gateway to Recognition
Return to the quiet presence of awareness and explore the heart as a gateway to recognition, spaciousness, and inner connection.
7:45 – 8:30 pm
Breakfast break
8:30–10:00 am
Carlos Pomeda: Love in Action: Yoga for a Complex World
Through teachings and verses from the Bhagavad Gītā, we explore how inner practice becomes meaningful through the way we live and act in the world. The Gītā invites us to meet complexity with discernment, courage, compassion, and equanimity, recognizing that every conscious action creates a ripple that can contribute to the healing of ourselves, our communities, and our world.
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Sianna Sherman: Invoking Saraswati: The Shakti of Wisdom, Creativity & Inspired Action
Invoke the energy of Saraswati to awaken wisdom, creativity, discernment, and inspired action in both practice and life.
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Lunch break
2:00–5:00 pm
Immersion: The Goddesses of Yoga: Awakening the Living Power of Shakti
Journey through the transformative power of the goddesses with Carlos Pomeda, Benjy & Heather Wertheimer, and Masood Ali Khan, weaving philosophy, practice, music, and devotion into this powerful immersion. Discover how these archetypal energies are not distant deities but profound dimensions of our own awakened nature. Inspired by the nondual Tantric vision that everything is an expression of the Divine, explore how courage, abundance, wisdom, and love become embodied qualities that empower us to bring healing, creativity, and compassionate action into our lives and the world. This immersion offers a powerful integration of the conference theme, inviting participants to leave inspired to live yoga as Love in Action.