Lafayette Yoga Festival

We are thrilled to welcome:

Annie Carpenter, SmartFLOW Yoga1:30 pm to 3 pm

Flow into lifelong health with Annie Carpenter, SmartFLOW YogaSmartFLOW is a transformative yoga practice that uniquely blends Classical Yoga with functional anatomy, energetic awareness, and traditional yoga philosophy.

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Featuring Globally-Recognized Yogis

9 AM - Mindful Morning Flow with Melanie Salvatore-August and David Larot

Mel is currently the lead trainer for the Chopra Yoga 200Hr teacher training and previous senior teacher trainer for YogaWorks where she trained many teachers globally and in the NYC, LA and SF areas. You can find her daily online MelWelltv as well as MelWell 200Hr TT/300Hr Programs. Mel is also an author of books; including Fierce Kindness; Be a Positive Force for Change and the Indie Book Award Finalist in Health, Yoga to Support Immunity; a mind, body, breathing guide to whole health.

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Dave Larot Yoga, Soul Searcher and Global Retreat Leader

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11:45 AM - YOGA FOR KIDS!

Bring the whole family and join Valorie Moore of Yoga Village for Kids Yoga.

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11:45 AM - Chair Yoga with Priyanka Varma, Trauma-Informed Pain Therapist, Prana Zone
Join this accessible yoga class in a chair or on your mat to connect to mindful movement and mobility.

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11:45 AM Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Intro with Ashley Gerhard
Curious about prenatal or postnatal yoga? Come connect with Ashley Gerhard of Phoenix Parent Coaching & Yoga. As Lamorinda’s leading prenatal yoga teacher, Ashley brings over a decade of experience supporting parents through movement, mindfulness, and birth education. She’s also a certified doula, childbirth educator and proud mom of 7.

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Mindfulness & Restorative Practices

Breathwork, Yin Yoga, and a Sound Bath

Learn about the healing effects of yoga through yin yoga, a sound bath, breathing, mindfulness, and meditation practices.

Breath work is a powerful tool for calming the mind, reducing stress and boosting immunity. Join Jenny Gilmore of Yayoh Wellness in this practice as you are guided through intentional breath.

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Monica Phillips, lifelong yogi, Lafayette mom and business owner, ERYT 200, RYT500 and YACEP.I love a sweaty flow, but after ankle and hip injuries, I turned to the practice of yin to heal my joints and my connective tissue, increase my range of motion, and help me find joy in running again. Come experience the gift of yin!This practice will feature live music by Isabella Pearl.

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Tiffany Nelson, The Grounded Sound and Liz Schriver, Love Your Light Yoga weave together the most delightful sound bath for the ultimate restorative experience. Ease into the setting of the Summer Solstice with pure bliss.

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Elizabeth Schriver is a Mom, Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Theta & Angel Healing, 500 Hr. ERYT Yoga Teacher helping you heal, ground & connect to your divine light & true self. 🇵🇪🇺🇸

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Our Wellness Partners

You don't have to travel the world to discover the benefits yoga brings you in mind, body, and soul. Meet the healers who offer their services throughout Lamorinda and across our local communities.Are you a wellness practitioner or studio owner? Get in touch to learn more about being a wellness partner.Thank you to our Wellness Partners!🌟 Sturtz Wellness
Natalya Sturtz is a passionate holistic wellness coach and registered nurse.
https://www.sturtzwellness.com/🌟 Yoga Village
Offers a variety of Yoga classes and BUTI for both adults and children in downtown Lafayette.
https://yogavillagecafe.com/🌟 Prana Zone
Priyanka Varma, MS, C-IAYT, RYT 500
https://pranazone.com/
Priyanka Varma is a Trauma-informed Pain Therapist specializing in managing chronic conditions such as Arthritis, medical trauma, and chronic spinal issues.🌟 Align Yoga Studio
https://www.alignyoga.studio/
A hot yoga studio located in the East Bay, California, offering a variety of heated and room-temperature yoga and pilates classes. Situated in Pleasant Hill, we incorporate various practices in movement, breath, and meditation.🌟 Rooted Coffee
https://www.rootedcoffeeco.com/
We are a small, family business with big dreams for our local community. Fully plant-based with three locations in the Bay Area.🌟 Two Little Birds retreats
https://www.twolittlebirdsretreats.com/
We create FUN and transformative wellness adventures while making a positive impact on the communities and places we live and visit.🌟 Brave Directions
https://www.bravedirections.com/
Brave Directions offers meditation classes and retreats, executive and life coaching and organization facilitation, workshops & training.Thank you to our In-Kind Sponsors
🌟 Calm
🌟 Bhakti SF
🌟 Diablo Foods
🌟 Athleta
🌟 Lafayette Chamber
🌟 PuroClean of San Rafael
🌟 Minuteman Press Lafayette
🌟 Gagnon Party Rentals
🌟 Lululemon
🌟 Holistika
🌟 Lafayette Rotary Club
🌟 Albena Ilieva PhotographyThank you to our Yoga Studio Partners
🌟 Atma Yoga Studio
🌟 Oakwood Athletic Club
🌟 Stephanie Snyder YogaInterested in being part of this inaugural event! Contact Monica for more information. Join us as a Signature Sponsor or a Wellness Sponsor.

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The Venue

Join us at the Lafayette Reservoir in beautiful Lafayette, California, in the East Bay, just 35 minutes from San Francisco.Lafayette Reservoir
3849 Mount Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, CA 94549Day parking is available on-site for $7. Hourly parking is available at meters for up to two hours.Consider carpooling! Arrive early to guarantee parking.

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Jai Ma!

About the Creator and Organizer

Hi! I'm Monica Phillips, a Lamorinda mom and yoga teacher. It is my passion to help people live a good life and connect to mind, body, and soul.My journey to yoga started almost 30 years ago. I was a runner from an early age and starting experiencing joint pain at 11 years old. As an adult, I've struggled with food allergies, anxiety, and toxic work cultures. I was exposed to mindfulness and healers from a very early age but was more interested in gymnastics.Lucky for me, in 1996, I walked into my first yoga studio and my practice has evolved and grown in the most amazing ways. It got me through some challenging life circumstances and led me on a path to teach. I've been teaching yoga in-person in Lafayette and Orinda since 2020 and my journey continues to evolve and grow.Yoga is a space to connect to mindfulness, breathing, movement, and shape our well-being from the inside out.I am thrilled to volunteer my time in this role as yoga festival planner and bring my love of yoga to the community. I hope you will join me.Please check back soon or subscribe to get updates and special offers. I'll keep you posted as we add speakers and a schedule.Are you interested in partnering, sponsoring, or speaking? Please get in touch!
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