Zion Yoga and Wellness Festival 2025

This immersive session delves deep into the yogic principle of Ahimsa (non-harming), guiding you through mindful movement, breathwork, and reflection to cultivate compassion and kindness towards yourself and others. We will breakdown several common postures and look at how we can keep them in our practice, injury free. You will leave with many ways to integrate this practice into daily life beyond the yoga mat.

Do you wonder if you're ordering poses in the best way when you practice yoga or teach students? Do you struggle to go deeper into yoga poses? Learning to sequence with intelligence will be an absolute game changer for those practicing at home, or teachers designing classes that want to help their students get into postures safely and sufficiently warmed up. What is intelligent sequencing? It's the ordering of each pose thoughtfully under the premise that the proceeding pose warms the body up for the pose that comes next. Once you learn how to order poses through an anatomical lens then you're sequencing with intelligence. Join me for an insightful and informative workshop that will empower your practice and/or teaching. Yoga Alliance CEU Hour Certificate available upon request.

“Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on it.” Joseph Pilates The use of breath was an integral part of Joseph Pilates’ teaching. Joseph Pilates was a pioneer in recognizing how the breath could be used to facilitate movement and how posture affected respiration. He stated that the complete exhalation and inhalation of air, stimulated all muscles into greater activity and recharged the body. He used exercises such at the 100 and rolling like a ball to force air around the body, with the idea of cleansing the body. This, he said, “is the equivalent of an internal shower. Correct breathing was such a fundamental part his exercises and teachings, that his students included “Breath” into one of the 6 Principles of Pilates. This workshop with explore breath, or pranayama through a traditional pilates class. We can then draw parralels of the impact of breath in all facets of our lives. Breath enhances relaxation, improves posture, and increases our muscles range of moiton.

In this workshop, we will explore ancient foundational yoga philosophy and discover how to apply it in our modern lives. Through discussions, journaling, and interactive community-building activities, you will leave with an inspiring blueprint for how to take your practice off your mat to live a passionate, purposeful, and fulfilled life. This workshop explores teachings and themes from traditional yoga philosophy as well as texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

This workshop will expand your perception and transform your mind! Join in a seated study of the famed Mystical Powers promised to yogis in the Sutras. Together, we'll examine a modern interpretation and consider how the magical promises of Yoga have unfolded in your own life.

This workshop is designed to equip yoga practitioners with essential tools and strategies for leading classes in a trauma-sensitive manner. Participants will learn how to create inclusive and supportive environments that acknowledge and respect the diverse experiences of individuals navigating trauma. Attendees will gain practical skills in mindful cueing, which includes using language that fosters safety and comfort for all students; explore techniques for setting up and leading sequences that are adaptable to various needs, ensuring that all participants feel empowered and supported. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of self-awareness for practitioners, enabling them to cultivate a deeper understanding of their own experiences and how these may influence their teaching, allowing instructors to respond appropriately and compassionately.

Join Kat for a powerful workshop designed to aid practitioners on their arm balance journey. This workshop will cover the strength, balance, and technique needed to master arm balances and arm balance transitions. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, this workshop will offer something for everyone. Through targeted drills, the use of props, and expert guidance, you will learn how to properly stack and align your body for a solid arm balance foundation. Different arm balances will be broken down step by step, and for those more familiar with arm balances, different transitions will be broken down. All levels are welcome. This workshop will meet you where you are. Come prepared to learn, grow, and lift off!

Life got you worn to a frazzle? It turns out there is rest for the weary. Get a dose of calm, grounding energy at Yin & Kava – A Relaxation Revolution Kava, a revered plant from the South Pacific, has long been used in rituals of celebration and connection. The root’s kavalactones offer a profound gift: a calm, relaxed, and easygoing state of mind. This powerful plant ally can: • Soothe intense emotions • Release deep muscle tension • Offer a gentle, euphoric lift • Foster meaningful community connection At Yin & Kava, we’ll begin with a ceremonial experience, sharing the kava beverage together to set the tone for relaxation and renewal. Then, we’ll drop into a yin yoga practice designed to amplify kava’s tension-melting effects. In yin yoga, we hold each pose for 3-5 minutes, inviting deep surrender and mindful awareness. This pairing allows you to fully let go of external stress and turn inward to reconnect with your source of well-being. Step out of the chaos and into stillness. Join us at Yin & Kava to cultivate a sense of ease, release, and connection.

Connect with the ancient energy of Zion’s red rocks in this grounding yoga practice. As we flow through mindful movement and breath, we’ll explore poses that promote stability, balance, and rootedness—drawing inspiration from the strength of the earth beneath us. Along the way, we’ll discuss the geological processes that shaped this stunning landscape over millions of years. Perfect for all levels, this class invites you to slow down, ground yourself, and tap into the timeless energy of nature while gaining a deeper understanding of the powerful forces that formed Zion.