NEPA Yoga Fest: Full Schedule

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10:00am EDT

Saturday June 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

The Lounge

Facilitators

Garry Melville

Saturday June 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
The Lounge

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

10:00am EDT

Embodied Courage: Somatics, Nervous System Safety & Spiritual Practice

Saturday June 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

In a world shaped by chronic stress, trauma exposure, and social division, yoga must move beyond performance and return to embodiment. This lecture explores how nervous system literacy and somatic awareness deepen yoga as a spiritual practice—supporting safety, agency, and authentic expression.

Topics include nervous system regulation in modern yoga spaces, the difference between intensity and regulation, trauma-informed language as spiritual integrity, and how “rooting” creates sustainable expansion. Participants will learn accessible nervous system mapping, experience brief somatic practices, and leave with a practical framework for integrating somatics into personal practice or teaching.

Facilitators

Melissa Rosenberger, LCSW, RYT-200

RISE Yoga/Phoenix Counseling Services

Melissa Rosenberger, LCSW, RYT-200, is a licensed clinical social worker, somatic yoga therapist, and mindfulness educator based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She specializes in trauma-informed movement, nervous system regulation, and embodied resilience.
Blending yoga philosophy w... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

11:00am EDT

Monkey Mind to Master Mind

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

The Lounge

One-Pointed AwarenessThe Heart of Yoga
At its essence, the goal of yoga is not flexibility. Not performance. Not even relaxation.
It is one-pointed thought.
In Sanskrit, this state is called ekāgratā — a steady, unified focus of the mind. In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, yoga is defined as “Yoga chitta vritti nirodhah” — the quieting of the fluctuations of the mind. When the mental waves settle, awareness becomes clear and undivided.
Most of our energy is scattered.
Pulled into memory.
Projected into the future.
Fragmented by distraction.
Yoga gathers that energy back.
Through asana, breath, mantra, and meditation, we train the mind to rest on a single point. The breath. A sensation. A sacred sound. An internal focal point.
When attention stops bouncing, something remarkable happens.
Clarity sharpens.
Presence deepens.
Inner noise softens.
This one-pointed awareness is the doorway to meditation, known as dharana, which eventually blossoms into dhyana and samadhi — deeper states of absorption described in classical yoga philosophy.
On the mat, one-pointed focus may look like steady gaze in a balancing pose.
In pranayama, it may be tracking the subtle pause between inhale and exhale.
In meditation, it may be returning again and again to a mantra.
The practices are many. The aim is singular.
A unified mind.
A steady inner flame.
When thought becomes one-pointed, we experience not effort, but alignment. Not striving, but simplicity.
Yoga is the art of remembering how to rest attention fully in this moment.
One breath.
One focus.
One clear stream of awareness.

Facilitators

Maria Salvatore

ERYT-500

Mama, teacher, speaker, and spirit junkie, Maria Salvatore has been teaching yoga and meditation for over two decades and has been studying with master yoga teachers since 1999. Maria offers movement and meditation as a way to approach our world with realistic reverence and gratitude... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The Lounge

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

11:30am EDT

Henna: History, Identity, and Cultural Expression

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

HENNA : HISTORY, IDENTITY AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION: Discover the rich history and cultural significance of henna in this immersive workshop. We’ll explore henna’s ancient roots, its evolution across regions, and how it continues to serve as a symbol of identity, celebration, and resistance. The session also opens up conversation around cultural appropriation and respectful engagement. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in art, culture, or heritage. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of henna’s cultural context and their own hand-designed henna art.

Facilitators

Sophie Hami

Sophie is a seasoned henna artist, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate with over 25 years of experience. Through Henna Chakra, she blends creativity, spirituality, and cultural exploration, offering a unique and therapeutic approach to self-expression. As a yoga instructor, Sophie... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

12:00pm EDT

Astrology 101: Understanding Your Birth Chart & Soul Patterns” - Danielle Taverna

Saturday June 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

Ever wonder why you are the way you are, or why certain patterns keep repeating in your life? Your birth chart is a snapshot of the sky at the exact moment you were born, revealing key insights about your personality, strengths, challenges, and life themes.
In this beginner-friendly talk, I’ll break down the zodiac signs and planets in a simple, clear way so you can start understanding your own chart and the deeper patterns— including your karmic imprint— that shape your path. No prior astrology knowledge needed.

Facilitators

Aria Nyx (Allie)

Www.aria-nyx.com

Aria Nyx is a mystic, Kundalini facilitator, tantric practitioner, astrologer, and numerologist who leads seekers into the deeper layers of power, pleasure, shadow, and remembrance. Her work lives at the intersection of spirituality, sensuality, and sovereignty—where the nervous... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture

1:00pm EDT

Nutrition for a Balanced Life

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

My class will teach the approach of nutrition for a balanced life. I plan to create an inclusive environment for any dietary choices people follow ("Normal Diet", Mediterranean Diet, Vegetarian, Vegan, etc...). I want people to share what food means to them and discuss how it connects us all. I will discuss key points for balanced nutrition and provide ideas for how a person's nutrition could become more 'whole'. My main objective is to help instill confidence for people to make positive adjustments toward a truly balanced lifestyle.

Facilitators

Jillian Rose Smith

Geisinger Medical Center

I am a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about intuitive and holistic eating. I work in a clinical setting and use the approach of food as medicine every day. I believe nutrition is an important piece of the puzzle that builds a balanced foundation for our bodies to thrive. I... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

4:00pm EDT

Applying Ahimsa - adapting to a vegetarian lifestyle

Saturday June 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

The Lounge

Participants will learn how to make the transition to a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle with simple swaps in areas of diet, body care products, lifestyle choices. Learning to reduce or eliminate animal products to prevent harm to animals, the environment and human health. Take aways include suggestions for simple daily practices in a handout for swaps to begin making in their diet, their body products and lifestyle goods.

Facilitators

Mary Stella

Yoga Teacher, Balance Yoga Vive Health and Fitness

Mary Stella, 200 RYT, comes from an endurance athletics background (triathlon, marathon swimming and running). She balances out her training with Yoga with a strong belief in integrating the Body, Mind and Spirit connection. She believes in balanced practice from the power of vinyasa... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Lounge

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

4:00pm EDT

Signs From Loved Ones in Spirit: Understanding the Psychic ‘Clairs

Saturday June 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

When Spirit Speaks: Understanding Signs, Synchronicities & The Clairs

When someone we love passes, the connection doesn’t end, it simply changes form. In this lecture, psychic medium Tara Grossi will explore the many ways loved ones in spirit may continue to send us signs from repeating numbers and meaningful synchronicities to dreams, nature symbols, sensations, and intuitive impressions.

Tara will also discuss the intuitive senses known as the psychic “clairs”—including clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, and claircognizance, and how these abilities can help us better recognize and understand communication from the spirit world.

This heartfelt and insightful talk is designed to help you deepen your awareness, trust your intuition, and better understand how spirit may already be reaching out to you in ways you may not have realized.

With compassion, clarity, and real-life experiences, Tara will guide you through signs, symbolism, and the subtle ways connection continues beyond physical loss.

Facilitators

Tara Grossi

Evidential Psychic Medium, Teacher, Speaker & Certified Yoga Instructor, Tara Grossi LLC

Tara Grossi, also known as Medium Tara Grossi, is an evidential psychic medium, meditation teacher, yoga instructor, and spiritual development instructor with over two decades of experience working with intuition, energy awareness, and spirit communication. She is recognized for her... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

4:00pm EDT

Poetry Hour

Saturday June 13, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

The Lounge

🎤✨ The Party Poets Show arrives at NEPA Yoga Fest for a two-hour live experience where spoken word, rhythm, storytelling, humor, and raw human connection take center stage.
This isn’t your average poetry night.It’s energy. It’s emotion. It’s art that breathes with the crowd.
Featuring a lineup of live performers already set to take the stage, this immersive evening blends soul-stirring poetry, unexpected laughter, powerful truth, and audience connection into something you don’t just watch… you feel. 🔥
Between the mountain air, festival energy, and voices echoing through the night, this becomes more than a performance.It becomes a moment.
✨ Come sit and grab a drink if you like✨ Come snap, laugh, feel, and connect.✨ Come experience the side of NEPA Yoga Fest where expression becomes medicine.
Whether you’re a longtime lover of spoken word or just looking for a Saturday night experience that actually moves you, The Party Poets Show is one you’ll be talking about long after the festival ends.

Facilitators

Garry Melville

Saturday June 13, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
The Lounge

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

6:00pm EDT

Comedy Hour w/ Various Comedians

Saturday June 13, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

The Lounge

Join us Saturday, June 13th at 6PM at the Lounge for a night of laughter, creativity, and connection. We’re bringing together a dynamic lineup of local comedians who each bring something totally unique to the mic:

🌙 Whether you’re ending your Saturday with a laugh or just getting started for the night, this special evening at the Lounge is your chance to relax and enjoy something different at the mountain.

Saturday June 13, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
The Lounge

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

11:00am EDT

EFT tapping with Ho’ponopono

Sunday June 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

The Lounge

🌀 Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & Ho’oponopono: Clearing Energy, Cultivating Peace
Experience the powerful synergy of EFT tapping and the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono in this deeply healing and transformative session. Together, these tools help you release emotional blocks, calm the nervous system, and reconnect with a sense of inner peace and forgiveness.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) uses gentle tapping on acupressure points while voicing thoughts or emotions, helping to shift stuck energy and reduce stress. Ho’oponopono, a sacred Hawaiian mantra practice, brings healing through four simple phrases: “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.”
💖 In this session, you’ll:

Learn the basics of EFT and how to apply it to everyday stress
Practice combining tapping with the heart-opening mantras of Ho’oponopono
Clear energetic and emotional blockages
Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected

No experience necessary — just bring an open mind and a willingness to release what no longer serves you.
Come tap into healing and let your heart remember its natural state: peace, love, and wholeness.

Facilitators

Mara Morell

Mara Morell, is the founder and owner of Mrida Seva Yoga (Compassionate Service) in Berwick, PA. She is honored & proud to have her daughter Brennan Morell, RYT200, Buti yoga certified, Reiki Master as co-owner of studio!
Mara is an E-RYT-200, RYT500, 300hr Kundalini Yoga Teacher, RPYT, YACEP with the Yoga Alliance. Mara has been teaching yoga for over 15 years and practicing yoga "forever"! She received her 200-hr training with the Always-at Aum School in Long Island, NY. Mara is also certified in Yi... Read More →

Sunday June 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The Lounge

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

11:00am EDT

Just This Breath: Being Present with Love and Kindness

Sunday June 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

This practice will include pranayama and metta (loving-kindness) meditation to support presence, compassion, and self-care. We will explore ānāpānasati--mindfulness of breath--as a foundation for embodying love, kindness, and a shared sense of belonging.

Facilitators

Rebecca Matteo

Independent contractor

Rebecca embodies breath. She knows well that part of living a balanced life is finding the courage to start, and be willing to do so again … and again. As such, her personal experience shapes her teaching—we all start somewhere, we all have room to grow, and we all benefit from... Read More →

Sunday June 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture, Some experience required

12:00pm EDT

From Class to Community: Building Spaces People Want to Belong To

Sunday June 14, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

Yoga is no longer just about sequencing a strong flow. It is about creating spaces where people feel seen, safe, and connected.
In this talk, Nic shares her journey from teaching classes to cultivating community-centered experiences that foster retention, loyalty, and authentic growth. Drawing from her work in accessible vinyasa, partner yoga, event creation, and intentional storytelling, she explores what truly keeps students coming back — and how teachers can evolve from instructors into space holders.
This session is for teachers, studio owners, and facilitators who want to:
• Deepen student retention through connection
• Create experiences beyond the mat
• Align brand voice with lived values
• Build community without burnout
• Lead with authenticity instead of comparison
Participants will leave with reflection prompts, actionable ideas, and a renewed sense of purpose in how they show up as leaders in their spaces.

Facilitators

Nicole Pearson

Nicole is a passionate yoga teacher from Park City, UT with a diverse background in accessible yoga - blending creativity, mindfulness, and compassion into every class. With years of experience and a heart dedicated to community, Nicole believes yoga is not just a practice, but a... Read More →

Sunday June 14, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

1:00pm EDT

Bhagavad Gita

Sunday June 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

📖 The Bhagavad Gita: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
with Swami Revati
Dive into the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered texts in the yogic tradition, in this heart-opening session led by Swami Revati. Through gentle discourse and reflection, Swami Revati will guide you through key verses and themes of the Gita — exploring how its spiritual insights can support clarity, purpose, and peace in everyday life.
This class will weave together philosophy, story, and practical application, inviting you to connect with your own inner wisdom while deepening your understanding of dharma (purpose), karma (action), and the path of devotion and self-inquiry.
🕉️ You’ll Explore:

The context and core teachings of the Bhagavad Gita
How its messages apply to personal growth and modern challenges
Simple practices to embody Gita wisdom in daily life
Space for open Q&A and shared reflection

No prior experience with the text is needed — just an open heart and curious mind.
Come sit in satsang (gathering in truth) and receive the living wisdom of the Gita through the compassionate lens of Swami Revati.

Facilitators

Swami Revati

Swami Revatikānta

Swami Revatikaanta, a long-term disciple of Paramahamsa Vishwananda, is a monk and a prolific public speaker with almost two decade’s worth of experience. With his sharp intellect and straightforward approach, get ready for refreshingly honest conversations on spiritual matters... Read More →

Sunday June 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

1:00pm EDT

Chakra 101

Sunday June 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

Discover the basics of the chakra system in this beginner-friendly workshop. You'll learn about the seven main chakras, what each one represents, and how they influence your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Through simple movement, breathwork, and discussion, this class offers practical tools to bring your energy centers into balance. Perfect for anyone curious about chakras and looking to deepen their mind-body connection.

Facilitators

Mara Morell

Sunday June 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

1:00pm EDT

Signs From Loved Ones in Spirit: Understanding the Psychic ‘Clairs

Sunday June 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

When Spirit Speaks: Understanding Signs, Synchronicities & The Clairs

When someone we love passes, the connection doesn’t end, it simply changes form. In this lecture, psychic medium Tara Grossi will explore the many ways loved ones in spirit may continue to send us signs from repeating numbers and meaningful synchronicities to dreams, nature symbols, sensations, and intuitive impressions.
Tara will also discuss the intuitive senses known as the psychic “clairs”—including clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, and claircognizance, and how these abilities can help us better recognize and understand communication from the spirit world.
This heartfelt and insightful talk is designed to help you deepen your awareness, trust your intuition, and better understand how spirit may already be reaching out to you in ways you may not have realized.
With compassion, clarity, and real-life experiences, Tara will guide you through signs, symbolism, and the subtle ways connection continues beyond physical loss.

Facilitators

Tara Grossi

Evidential Psychic Medium, Teacher, Speaker & Certified Yoga Instructor, Tara Grossi LLC

Sunday June 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

2:00pm EDT

Embodied Courage: Somatics, Nervous System Safety & Spiritual Practice

Sunday June 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

The Lounge

Facilitators

Melissa Rosenberger, LCSW, RYT-200

RISE Yoga/Phoenix Counseling Services

Sunday June 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The Lounge

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

2:00pm EDT

TBD

Sunday June 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Holistic Expo Presentations

The context and core teachings of the Bhagavad Gita
How its messages apply to personal growth and modern challenges
Simple practices to embody Gita wisdom in daily life
Space for open Q&A and shared reflection

Facilitators

Swami Revati

Sunday June 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Holistic Expo Presentations

Presentation/Lecture, No experience needed

4:00pm EDT

Reset, Reclaim, Play: A Guided Embodiment Experience

Sunday June 14, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

This Guided Embodiment experience invites participants to step out of autopilot and reconnect with their body, confidence, and self-expression through movement, curiosity, and play.

Blending mindset, guided exploration, and simple movement prompts, the session creates space to reset patterns of tension and self-consciousness, reclaim a more natural and expressive way of moving, and rediscover the ease, playfulness, and sensual presence that often get lost over time.

Through light, optional interaction and an “adult recess” approach to movement, participants are invited to explore without pressure to perform, allowing confidence and expression to emerge naturally.

Participants will leave with a simple “Reset, Reclaim, Play” practice they can use daily to reconnect with their body, shift out of self-consciousness, and bring more confidence, presence, and playful self-expression into their everyday life.

Facilitators

Kristen Magni

301-326-3136, C Future LLC

Kristen Magni is the creator of SpicyFlex, an embodied coaching experience that guides people, especially in midlife, to reconnect with their confidence, sensual presence, and self-expression.
With over 15 years of experience in coaching and facilitation, Kristen brings a unique blend of mindset work, guided exploration, and embodied movement to this practice. Her background in dance and acrobatics, along with her work as a children’s book author focused on movement and... Read More →

Sunday June 14, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

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