Bull City Yoga Festival: Full Schedule

10:45am EDT

Budokon Yoga

Saturday May 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

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.

Festival Teacher

Katina Gad

Instructor

Katina is a self professed movement junkie! Starting off as a personal trainer, she soon fell in love with learning more about flow based methods of teaching including Animal Flow, yoga, kettlebells, and steel mace. Katina traveled to Germany to specialize in Budokon Yoga, a style... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Yoga Class Session

10:45am EDT

Nervous System Reset Yin Yoga For Emotional Burnout

Saturday May 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

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

Festival Teacher

Sherry Steine

Instructor

Sherry Steine, is a trauma-informed Yoga Therapist, Certified Aromatherapist, Jyotish/Vedic Astrologer, speaker, and author based in Maryland. She specializes in integrative mind-body practices that support holistic well-being through therapeutic yoga, breathwork, meditation... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Yoga Class Session

10:45am EDT

Stick Yoga

Saturday May 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

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.

As we move together, remember: yoga is not about perfection — it is about presence.
Let’s breathe, move, and enjoy this beautiful journey together.

Festival Teacher

Anjana Rathores

Instructor

My name is Anjana, from Anjana Yoga, and I’m truly grateful to share this space with all of you today. Yoga festivals like this remind us that yoga is not just about poses — it is about community, connection, and collective energy

Saturday May 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Yoga Class Session

12:00pm EDT

Hatha Yoga for Seniors

Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

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.

Festival Teacher

Valinda Davis

Instructor

A gentle yoga class tailored to the newcomer to yoga and fully supports the aging process. Yoga has many benefits or gifts, some of which are enhanced flexibility, promote heart health, help improve balance within the body, lift your spirits and create a deeper, more restful sleep... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Yoga Class Session

12:00pm EDT

Yoga for Runners

Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

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.
Expect 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.

Festival Teacher

Shante Webster

Instructor

Shante Webster is a yoga teacher, active runner, and community wellness advocate based in Durham, NC. She holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and blends functional movement, strength, and mindfulness into every class she teaches. Since graduating from yoga teacher training... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Yoga Class Session

12:00pm EDT

Zen Shimmies Belly Dancing

Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Join Shemora Sheikh of Zen Shimmies as she guides you through the
mystical side of bellydance! Learn beautiful, elegant movements all
while exercising the abdominals and getting a cardio workout. We will
explore the chakras, mindfulness, breathing, and the emotional/creative
connection with our womb center. The class format includes call and
response, affirmations & guided meditation. A journal to write
reflections can be useful.

Be Well,
Shemora

Festival Teacher

Shemora Sheikh

Instructor

Shemora Sheikh is a wholistic bellydance instructor. It was a weekly
tradition for the women in her community to get together and bellydance.
From high school to present Shemora Sheikh continued her love for
bellydance through formal classes. In 2015, she formed Pink Moon
Bellydance... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Yoga Class Session

2:45pm EDT

QiGong Energy Healing

Saturday May 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

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.

Festival Teacher

Salvatore Canzonieri

Instructor

Mr. Salvatore (Sal) Canzonieri has a BA degree in Behavioral Science (triple major in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, with a Concentration (Thesis) on 'Subcultures and Societal Change' from Drew University in Madison, NJ. Also, he has a Master’s degree in Holistic Psychology... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Yoga Class Session

2:45pm EDT

Sound Bath Fundamentals

Saturday May 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

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:  the sacred roots of sound healing,  how sound interacts with the nervous system and energetic body and  the role of instruments such as crystal singing bowls in creating immersive sound experiences. 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.

Festival Teacher

Pendora Lundy

Instructor

Pendora Lundy is a wellness facilitator, yoga teacher, sound healing practitioner, Ayurvedic Nutritionist & Therapeutic Lifestyle Consultant. She creates transformative spaces that invite people to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance in mind, body, and spirit. Drawing... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Yoga Class Session

4:00pm EDT

Gentle Yoga

Saturday May 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

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.

Festival Teacher

Jahdea Kedeche

Instructor

Jahdea is a Jamaican-born yoga guide passionate about helping high performing women reconnect with their bodies through rest, resilience, and mindful movement.Her classes offer a calm, grounding space where students can slow down, breathe deeply, and explore their bodies with curiosity... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Yoga Class Session

4:00pm EDT

Scentsuosity Yin Yoga Experience

Saturday May 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

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.

Festival Teacher

Lea Alston

Instructor

Scentsuosity – The Wellbeing Experience is a holistic wellness brand that blends yoga, self-care rituals, creative workshops, and natural product experiences. Founded by Lea J. Alston, Scentsuosity creates immersive events, retreats, and hands-on classes designed to inspire healing... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Yoga Class Session