NEPA Yoga Fest

Flow, breathe, and center in this 60-minute all-levels class guided by world-renowned instructor Paola Cruz, E-RYT 850. This class invites you to connect breath with movement, build inner strength, and return to presence. Set to a soulful rhythm and guided with Paola’s signature grace and wisdom, this experience offers a space to move, release, and ground—leaving you both energized and centered. All levels welcome.

The story of Hanuman and Surya and the gift of devotion through the Sun Salutations 🌞✨

n yogic mythology, the mighty and beloved monkey-god Hanuman was not only known for his strength and courage, but for his deep and unwavering devotion.
As a young student eager to learn, Hanuman sought the wisdom of the radiant sun god Surya, who travels across the sky each day in his celestial chariot. Surya initially hesitated. “How can I teach you?” he asked. “I never stop moving across the sky.”
But Hanuman, determined and devoted, promised to face Surya at all times. He leapt into the sky and began traveling alongside the sun, moving backward so he could always remain in his teacher’s presence. Day after day he studied sacred knowledge while journeying across the heavens.
Moved by this extraordinary dedication, Surya accepted him as a student and taught him the Vedas, the scriptures, and the wisdom of life.
It is said that Surya Namaskar — the Sun Salutation — honors this sacred relationship between student and teacher. Each bow, reach, and breath becomes an offering of gratitude to the sun, the source of life, light, and awakening.
Just as Hanuman moved with devotion toward Surya, we move through the Sun Salutations with reverence — cultivating strength, humility, and devotion in every breath.
Each round becomes a moving prayer…
a rhythm of body and spirit greeting the light.
🌞 May your practice be filled with the courage of Hanuman and the radiant wisdom of Surya.

LYT Strength + Mobility FlowStrength without mobility becomes rigidity.
Mobility without strength becomes instability.
LYT Strength + Mobility Flow is where both meet and refine one another.
This intelligently layered class blends controlled strength training with fluid mobility work to build resilient, adaptable bodies. Expect purposeful sequencing that challenges muscular endurance while simultaneously increasing joint range of motion and functional control.
We move with intention, not speed.
Through dynamic transitions, controlled tempo work, and mindful breath integration, you’ll:
• Build sustainable full-body strength
• Increase joint stability and mobility
• Improve balance and coordination
• Enhance recovery and injury prevention
• Develop body awareness under load
Strength segments may include slow, controlled holds and progressive variations. Mobility sequences will focus on hips, shoulders, spine, and ankles to support long-term structural health.
Breath remains the anchor throughout. Steady inhales create expansion. Lengthened exhales maintain nervous system regulation so power never overrides control.
This is not a frantic workout.
It is disciplined, focused movement.

Together we'll flow through a class themed "Find the Quiet Beneath the Chaos" as we explore movement and breath with a practice great for all levels, from the beginner to the experienced yogi. This practice invites you onto the mat to hit the "pause" button on your festival day for a much-needed deep stretch, as we allow the muscles to relax and lengthen. We will flow through asanas slowly to become more aware and mindful of our own bodies, to the soundtrack of a themed playlist focused on finding stillness. Options will be given to "make if your own" and tailor this experience to whatever your body is craving. Lean in, breathe deep, stretch it out.

Chakras are pivotal energy centers that guide us through our every day experiences, from grounding to connecting with our highest selves. Tapping into these centers through specific Yin postures, releases energy blockages and opens up these energy powerhouses to bring us back to our truth. Hands on Reiki during Yin brings an extra boost of energetic healing to the mind, body, and soul connection to leave you feeling your most authentic self. Learn what each Chakra represents, how you can incorporate this practice on your mat, and in your day to day experience. Students will also takeaway a small chakra focused, reiki-infused gift

Ahimsa in ActionNon-Harming as a Living Practice
Within the eightfold path outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Yamas and Niyamas form the ethical foundation of yoga. They are not rules meant to restrict us, but guideposts that refine how we relate to ourselves and the world.
The very first Yama is Ahimsa.
Often translated simply as “non-harming,” Ahimsa invites something much deeper than avoiding violence. It asks us to examine the subtle ways we cause harm through thought, speech, and action and to consciously choose compassion instead.
In this class, we will explore how Ahimsa lives inside the physical practice of yoga.
What does non-harming look like on the mat?
It looks like:
• Listening when the body whispers before it has to scream
• Choosing steadiness over ego
• Backing off when something feels unstable
• Letting comparison dissolve
• Replacing self-criticism with curiosity
Rather than pushing into shapes to prove something, we soften into awareness. We practice honoring our edges without forcing beyond them. We learn to move from self-respect instead of self-judgment.
Ahimsa is self-love in motion.
As we move through mindful sequencing, you’ll be guided to tune into sensation, breath, and internal dialogue. The practice becomes less about performance and more about presence.
When we embody non-harming physically, something shifts off the mat as well. The patience we cultivate with our hamstrings becomes patience with our family. The compassion we offer our tight shoulders becomes compassion in conversation.
Yoga begins with how we treat ourselves.
Through breath, alignment, and conscious choice, this class becomes a living meditation on gentleness.
Not weak.
Not passive.
But powerful in its softness.
Move kindly.
Listen deeply.
Practice Ahimsa in your body and in your life.

This is not your average vinyasa class.
Rooted in traditional Vinyasa yoga, this challenging strength-based flow blends breath-to-movement sequencing with functional fitness principles inspired by my background in personal training. It’s where mindful yoga and intentional strength training collide.
Expect:

• Strong, purposeful flows
• Creative transitions
• Functional strength drills woven seamlessly into sequences
• Core integration in almost every phase
• Balance challenges that build stability and control
• Opportunities to slow down, power up, and level up

We’ll move through dynamic sun salutations, intelligent strength-building progressions, and mobility work designed to support real-life movement. You’ll build endurance, improve joint stability, and develop strength that translates beyond your mat — all while staying connected to breath and presence.
This class is for students who:

• Love to sweat
• Want to feel strong and empowered
• Enjoy being challenged physically and mentally
• Appreciate smart, intentional sequencing

Come ready to move with purpose, explore your edge, and leave feeling powerful, grounded, and accomplished.

💪 Arm Balancing 101: Strength, Focus & Flight
Curious about arm balances but not sure where to start? This empowering workshop-style class will break down the fundamentals of arm balancing, helping you build the strength, technique, and confidence to take flight.
From foundational poses like Crow (Bakasana) to accessible transitions, you’ll learn how to engage your core, activate the right muscles, and overcome fear with proper alignment and support. Whether you’re working toward your first arm balance or refining your form, this class is designed to meet you where you are.
🧘‍♂️ You’ll Explore:

• Key muscle engagement and warm-ups
• Safe entry and exit strategies
• Breathwork for balance and calm
• Beginner-friendly balances and modifications

Come ready to challenge yourself, have fun, and maybe surprise yourself with what you’re capable of!
All levels welcome — no need to already “have” an arm balance to join. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play.

Anusara, a school of Hatha yoga, is a heart-centered practice with a firm foundation in alignment and awareness of muscular and organic energy. Enjoy a traditional class that includes learning the Invocation, pranayama, a mixed-level sequence, and meditation. Students will receive a printed guide with translation of the Invocation. 

This class returns us to the foundations of Vinyasa Yoga: our Sun Salutations. After a gentle warm-up, we’ll break down each movement, building strength, awareness, and fluidity as we create a seamless flow.
Once the body is warm and energized, we’ll shift our focus to breathwork, practicing pranayama techniques designed to balance our energy and guide us into a deeper, more centered state of meditation

Sunday Funday - Happiest Hour Yoga Party by the Wave Pool 11am        All Levels All welcOMe Yoga flow designed to be one of the Happiest Hours of your day, weekend or even perhaps your Life! Allow yourself to connect through breath and movement in a fun and playful way. Allow yourself to be surrounded and fully immersed in all the elements Water, Earth, Ether(space), Air and Fire 🌞 and finish with a nice Savasana feeling balanced, complete and blissful.

Sarah will begin the class with an introduction to a grounding breathwork technique to settle the mind and nervous system, followed by a guided meditation. From there, students will be led through a heart-opening slow-flow designed to cultivate awareness in the body, listening to what they body is asking for and delivering on what it needs in the moment. Sarah will leave students with a journaling prompt to write a love letter to themselves, describing their strengths, what they love about who they are, and offering compassion to themselves for anything they may be struggling with.

Chakra Alignment FlowMovement • Mantra • Energy Awareness
This intentional flow is a moving meditation through the body’s energetic landscape.
Rooted in the traditional chakra system described in yogic philosophy and referenced in texts like the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, this practice explores the seven primary energy centers as pathways for awareness, balance, and transformation.
Each section of class will focus on one chakra through:
• Targeted asana (postures that stimulate that energetic region)
• Breathwork to direct prāṇa
• Specific bija mantras (seed sounds)
• Intentional affirmations
We begin at the foundation.
Muladhara – Root Chakra
Grounding postures such as malasana and warrior variations.
Mantra: LAM
Theme: Safety, stability, belonging.
Svadhisthana – Sacral Chakra
Hip-opening flows and fluid transitions.
Mantra: VAM
Theme: Creativity, emotion, pleasure.
Manipura – Solar Plexus Chakra
Core activation and strengthening sequences.
Mantra: RAM
Theme: Confidence, personal power.
Anahata – Heart Chakra
Backbends and expansive chest openers.
Mantra: YAM
Theme: Compassion, connection.
Vishuddha – Throat Chakra
Shoulder openers and breath-centered holds.
Mantra: HAM
Theme: Expression, truth.
Ajna – Third Eye Chakra
Balance postures and inward gaze.
Mantra: OM
Theme: Intuition, insight.
Sahasrara – Crown Chakra
Seated meditation and stillness.
Silent awareness.
Theme: Unity, higher consciousness.
The mantras are woven gently into the rhythm of the flow, creating vibration that resonates not only physically, but energetically. Sound, breath, and movement combine to guide prāṇa upward through the subtle body.
This class is accessible yet layered, making it meaningful for both newer practitioners and seasoned yogis seeking deeper energetic awareness.
Expect:
• Fluid transitions with clear energetic intention
• Guided mantra repetition
• Thoughtful sequencing aligned with each chakra
• A final integration in savasana to harmonize the system
This is not just a physical practice. It is an internal alignment.
Move with awareness.
Chant with intention.
Leave feeling balanced from root to crown. ✨

Leave this yoga class feeling beautiful, powerful, light and care-free. Unlock the strength and magic that lies inside of your soul. 


Learn powerful chanting that will vibrate your body and soul to bring you closer to yourself and to nature. 


Experience a type of yoga that is fluid, dance-like, and a little bit devious. Learn to enhance your practice with herbal incense, sage, sound, and creativity.