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SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:Sign in at the registration table to pick up your participant bag.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;
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LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Welcome Community Meditation
DESCRIPTION:My offering is a multi-instrument sound healing journey paired with guided meditation. Participants will be immersed in layered frequencies from crystal singing bowls\, chimes\, drums\, and other instruments\, creating a deeply restorative experience for the mind and body. This session is designed to help attendees release stress\, recalibrate their energy\, and leave feeling grounded\, clear\, and renewed.
CATEGORIES:OPENING COMMUNITY MEDITATION
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Workshop/Circle: The Living Temple: Regulate\, Restore & Remember
DESCRIPTION:Breath • Toning • Nervous System Regulation • Embodied Presence\nAn embodied toning and breath experience to regulate the nervous system\, awaken the voice\, and reconnect with the body as a living temple in harmony with Earth.\n\nCore intention: Participants leave feeling calmer\, grounded\, connected to their body\, and empowered to use their voice as a healing tool.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP/CIRCLE
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Budokon Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Budokon Yoga is a style of yoga founded by martial arts and yoga master Cameron Shayne in the early 2000's. This series consists of 7 sections of slow and controlled movements designed to improve mobility\, agility\, flexibility and strength. During this one-hour class you will experience the first two and final two sections of the series. These techniques are learned through repetition and precision\, with an emphasis on the transitions from posture to posture\, rather than the holding of postures. The purpose of this class is to gain muscular strength\, cardiovascular stamina\, as well as joint mobility\, and to familiarize students with the Series.\n\n
CATEGORIES:YOGA CLASS SESSION
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Nervous System Reset Yin Yoga For Emotional Burnout
DESCRIPTION:Feeling mentally exhausted\, overwhelmed\, or constantly “on”? Emotional burnout often lives in the body long before we recognize it in the mind. Join Yoga Therapist Sherry Steine for a deeply nourishing Yin Yoga experience designed to calm the nervous system and restore emotional balance. Through slow\, supported postures\, mindful breath awareness\, and trauma-informed guidance\, this practice invites you to release tension held in the hips\, spine\, and heart space while shifting from chronic doing into embodied rest. No striving—just space to soften\, reset\, and reconnect. Participants will experience long-held floor-based Yin poses\, gentle nervous system education\, and a deeply restorative final relaxation to support integration and renewal. You’ll leave with simple tools—including a short Yin sequence and breathing practice—to help regulate stress and improve rest long after the festival ends
CATEGORIES:YOGA CLASS SESSION
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Stick Yoga
DESCRIPTION:We will explore Stick Yoga\, a simple yet powerful practice that helps strengthen the spine\, improve balance\, and bring awareness to our posture and breath. Sometimes the simplest tools can guide us to a deeper understanding of our body.\n\nAs we move together\, remember: yoga is not about perfection — it is about presence.\nLet’s breathe\, move\, and enjoy this beautiful journey together.
CATEGORIES:YOGA CLASS SESSION
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Workshop/Circle: Somatic Release: A Yin Journey Through the 7 Chakras
DESCRIPTION:Somatic Release: A Yin Journey Through the Seven Chakras\nWhat if the body already knows what the mind is still trying to understand?\nThis interactive workshop explores the chakra system as a framework for understanding how stress\, emotion\, and lived experience can be held in the body. Through guided discussion\, reflective inquiry\, and a few supportive Yin postures\, participants will explore each of the seven chakras and the ways the shadow and light side of them relate to physical sensation\, emotional patterns\, and personal awareness.\n\nRather than approaching the chakras as something to fix\, this experience invites curiosity and embodied listening. As we move through each energetic center\, participants will explore themes such as grounding\, creativity\, personal power\, connection\, expression\, intuition\, and meaning. Short Yin holds and somatic cues will create space to slow down\, notice internal sensations\, and gently support release.\n\nThroughout the workshop\, participants will:\n• Gain a foundational understanding of the seven chakras and their relationship to the body and emotional experience.\n• Explore how stress and tension may be stored physically and how somatic awareness can support release.\n• Experience how Yin postures and mindful stillness can deepen body awareness and reflection.\n• Learn simple self-inquiry and somatic practices that can support grounding and balance in daily life.\n\nThis workshop is beginner-friendly and welcoming!
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP/CIRCLE
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Hatha Yoga for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Students are guided through basic body awareness exercises that gently warm up the body while stretching\, lengthening\, and strengthening the muscles. Yoga poses (asanas) are adapted to meet each student’s individual needs and abilities. Breath awareness practices are incorporated to support deeper breathing\, expand lung capacity\, and encourage the intentional release of stress from daily life.
CATEGORIES:YOGA CLASS SESSION
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Runners
DESCRIPTION:This Yoga for Runners class is designed to support athletes through intentional strength\, mobility\, and recovery work. Blending functional movement with mindful breath\, the practice targets key areas runners rely on most hips\, hamstrings\, glutes\, core\, and calves\, all while improving balance and stability to help prevent injury.\nExpect a dynamic yet accessible flow that builds strength\, enhances flexibility\, and leaves you feeling restored. Whether you’re training for your next race or simply love to run\, this class will help you move smarter\, recover better\, and reconnect with your body in a supportive\, welcoming space.\n\n
CATEGORIES:YOGA CLASS SESSION
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Zen Shimmies Belly Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join Shemora Sheikh of Zen Shimmies as she guides you through the\nmystical side of bellydance! Learn beautiful\, elegant movements all\nwhile exercising the abdominals and getting a cardio workout. We will\nexplore the chakras\, mindfulness\, breathing\, and the emotional/creative\nconnection with our womb center. The class format includes call and\nresponse\, affirmations & guided meditation. A journal to write\nreflections can be useful.\n\nBe Well\,\nShemora\n
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LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion / Building Inclusive Wellness Communities
DESCRIPTION:The panel will be discussing the theme for the festival.&nbsp\; "Building Inclusive Wellness Communities".\n\nPanelist:&nbsp\;\n Kiesha Battles (E-RYT 500\, RPYT\, CPC\, Reiki Master) has been a dedicated yoga professional since 2010. Drawing on her academic background in Business Management and Asian Studies from Seton Hall University\, she is the owner of I Am Yoga CLT\, a Teacher Trainer\, and the Studio Manager of CorePower Park Road. Kiesha’s ongoing study of Sanskrit informs her commitment to the intersection of wellness and intergenerational community\, a theme central to her Yin Yoga mantra\, “You are not stuck.”\n\nAs Co-Director of the 25-year Yoga Retreat for Women of Color\, she upholds a legacy of sacred space-making. Kiesha is also a founding member and advocate of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance and the creator of SAFE Yoga (Safe\, Accessible\, Free Energy) in Greensboro and Charlotte\, NC. Off the mat\, Kiesha enjoys life with her husband\, two sons\, and her mother\, who first discovered her zest for hot yoga in her 60s!\n\n\nDarlisa Bryant is the founder of Doin’ Things Better and a Certified Integrative Energy & Holistic Health Coach who helps individuals in their 30s to 50s stop managing their health and start building it. As the Wellness Architect behind The Build Method\, she takes a wholeness-first approach that helps clients understand what their body is revealing and strengthen the foundation their wellness is built on. Through her proprietary FRAME™ framework and Functional Wellness Assessment\, she identifies where support is needed first and helps clients build a personalized path forward—without quick fixes\, generic blueprints\, or starting from scratch.\n\nMichael Dyson is a licensed mental health clinician\, educator\, and advocate whose work sits at the intersection of healing\, empowerment\, and community. He brings experience in counseling\, public speaking\, stakeholder engagement\, talent management\, and program development — grounded in a holistic\, whole-person approach to wellness.Originally from Kannapolis\, NC\, Michael earned his undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill\, double-majoring in Exercise and Sport Science and Psychology\, and then completed master's degrees in both Career Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.\nHaving worked across educational\, nonprofit\, and corporate sectors\, Michael is dedicated to creating space where Black individuals can define and achieve their own vision of success. His work is anchored in a simple yet radical belief: in the face of structural injustice and systemic disadvantage\, moving beyond resilience to thriving is not just a personal achievement but an act of resistance.\n\nShambo is a Durham-raised painter\, sculptor\, musician & Conscious Connected Breathwork practitioner. He has spent the past 15 years of his life engaging spiritual healing technologies\, building community & creating a body of visual and sonic works of art rooted in an ongoing & ever-evolving contemplation of the lives and humanity of African diasporic peoples across space and time.\nShambo is a co-founder of Shrine of The Black Star (an emerging arts and cultural center in Durham)\, a youth visual arts teacher (jegna) at BUMP The Triangle & co-chair of the CARE (Wellness) Committee of NC Triangle’s Black Men Build.\n\n
CATEGORIES:PANEL DISCUSSION / LUNCH
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Workshop/Circle: Embodied Power: Yoga As A Practice of Social Change
DESCRIPTION:Embodied Power: Yoga as a Practice of Social Change\nOur culture influences how we breathe\, perform\, and respond. Those patterns settle in the body and are repeated through the systems we participate in every day. The wellness industry cannot remain passive inside that reality\, and neither can those of us who practice within it.\nIn this circle\, we’ll explore how cultural conditioning and power show up in the body\, examine structures of dominance and embodied power\, and consider how resilience can remain steady without becoming rigid.\nIf you believe yoga practices should deepen discernment\, integrity\, and embodied leadership\, this space is for you.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP/CIRCLE
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:QiGong Energy Healing
DESCRIPTION:Self Healing & Purifying Qigong Basics - Experience new levels of health\, energy\, and relaxation with self healing exercises to integrate your breath\, body\, and mind. Through this program you will learn foundational Taoist and Buddhist self healing & Purifying methods\, consisting of Guided Meditation\, Nei Gong Fitness (Core Lengthening & Strengthening)\, and Medical Qigong movements (gentle movements that energetically heal wellness points of the body). This class will rejuvenate and revitalize you in all ways.
CATEGORIES:YOGA CLASS SESSION
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Sound has been used for centuries across cultures as a pathway to healing\, reflection\, and spiritual connection. In Soundbath Fundamentals\, participants are invited into a soulful exploration of how vibration\, frequency\, and intention can support balance and inner harmony. This session will introduce: &nbsp\;  the sacred roots of sound healing\, &nbsp\;  how sound interacts with the nervous system and energetic body and &nbsp\;  the role of instruments such as crystal singing bowls in creating immersive sound experiences. &nbsp\; Together we will slow down\, deepen our breath\, and open ourselves to the gentle waves of sound. Participants will not only learn the foundations of sound baths but will also experience the practice firsthand through a guided sound journey designed to calm the mind\, soften the body\, and awaken a deeper sense of presence within.
CATEGORIES:YOGA CLASS SESSION
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Workshop/Circle: Chakra Clearing & Torus Field Activation
DESCRIPTION:Join Jamilah Sabir-Calloway for a transformative energy experience designed to awaken your natural flow and reconnect you with your body’s wisdom. This workshop blends chakra balancing\, torus field activation\, and subtle energy awareness to help you feel more grounded\, aligned\, and empowered. Through breath\, gentle movement\, intention\, and guided awareness\, you’ll explore how to clear and energize your chakras\, strengthen your personal energy field\, and tune into your body’s natural rhythms. No prior experience with energy work is needed—just bring your curiosity and an open heart. Come as you are. Leave feeling centered\, connected\, and more in sync with your true self. ✨
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP/CIRCLE
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga with Jahdea is a slow\, grounding practice that invites you to reconnect with your breath and body. Through deep breathing\, mindful movement with the use of props\, the class is accessible for all levels and designed to help regulate the nervous system. The intention is simple: soften into the present moment with calm confidence.\n\n
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LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Scentsuosity Yin Yoga Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Scentsuosity Yin Yoga Class is a gentle\, restorative practice designed to help you slow down\, reconnect with your body\, and restore balance to your mind and spirit. This calming experience blends mindful breathing\, intentional movement\, and deep relaxation to create a peaceful space for healing and renewal. We begin with a breathing meditation\, allowing you to settle into the present moment. Through slow\, conscious breaths\, you will release tension\, quiet the mind\, and create a sense of inner calm that prepares the body for movement. Next\, we move into a gentle warm-up\, awakening the body with soft\, mindful motions that increase circulation and ease the muscles and joints into relaxation. This gradual transition supports the body in preparing for deeper stretches without strain. The practice then flows into yin-inspired gentle stretching\, where poses are held for longer periods to target the deeper connective tissues of the body. These slow\, supported stretches help improve flexibility\, release stored tension\, and encourage energetic balance while allowing you to move at your own comfortable pace. The session closes with Savasana\, a deeply restorative relaxation. During this final resting pose\, the body fully integrates the benefits of the practice. With calming breath and stillness\, you are invited to surrender stress\, restore your energy\, and leave feeling grounded\, refreshed\, and centered. I Scentsuosity Yin Yoga is more than a class—it is a nurturing wellness experience that encourages mindfulness\, relaxation\, and gentle self-care for the body\, mind\, and spirit.
CATEGORIES:YOGA CLASS SESSION
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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SUMMARY:Medicine Drumming Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Michael Drum is a shamanic drum journeying practitioner and guide. Over the past 14 years\, more than 7\,000 participants have experienced his medicine drum meditation immersions.\n\nHis depth of knowledge\, experience\, and wisdom grants him a clear view and understanding of how to hold safe\, sacred space\, allowing participants to travel into the spirit world within themselves. \nNow at 69 years of age\, he devotes his time to helping and nourishing journeyers awaken to these direct revelations they have felt and the visions they have embodied\, guiding you in integrating the mystic into daily life.\nHis many decades personal journey has taught him fun and curiosity are mainstays to learning longevity.\n Michael also teaches hands on workshops on how to play medicine drum so you will be prepared and confident to bring this ancient healing arts practice to your community.\n
CATEGORIES:CLOSING CEREMONY
LOCATION:1822 North Carolina 54\, Durham\, NC\, USA
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