Denver Yoga Summit

In every moment there are possibilities to enhance work, life and human interaction. I will share an inspiring personal story on how I have discovered the possible in the least likely circumstances. The treasure that revealed itself to me was the power of calm. On many levels the original reveal of CALM. The many times over I harnessed calm which lead me to see the full potential in that moment. I was able to discover the possibilities over the limitations. Furthermore, calm has assisted myself and my clients and/or students eliminate stress, trauma or mental fall out associated with climactic and daily events.

During this session, I will share and demonstrate how to find and anchor calm in all situations. I will be illustrating the scientific relationship between all humans, nature and their electromagnetic field. Then, I will share the power and potential that arrives from a calm state of being. I will share personal and professional stories that will inspire the audience to find their ever present CALM.

Learning Objectives

1. The relevance and importance of retaining a balanced electromagnetic field in the human body.

2. The role the electromagnetic system places in supporting the entire physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies.

3. Learn how nutrition and sound assists in balancing the electromagnetic field.

4. How to balance the electromagnetic field as a remedy to support the mental healing, transformation and well being.

5. How the electromagnetic field when balanced returns the human to their natural state CALM. All is possible in the state of CALM.

Outcome:

A. Understand clearly what is possible from a calm state

B. Understand how to access the full human potential

C. Discover the potential to transform and heal your relationships with self and others

D. Learn Practical tools to practice on a daily basis

What is the true aim of yoga beyond the physical pose? In this foundational workshop, we explore the core purpose of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as illustrated by the first five verses (1.1–1.5). By examining the nature of the mind and why we suffer, we uncover how these ancient texts provide a direct roadmap for liberation and higher understanding—moving from avidya (ignorance) to clarity.

Through a blend of philosophical inquiry and embodiment practices, we will bridge the gap between sutra study and your daily life on and off the mat. Participants will experience a guided kriya to "still mental fluctuations," followed by meditation designed to integrate these concepts into their existing practice. Whether you are a student or a teacher, this session will clarify the role of the mind in yoga, providing deeper context and a renewed sense of purpose for your personal journey.

Workshop Highlights:

• The Greater Aim: Understand yoga as a holistic system for navigating the mind.
• Embodied Philosophy: Move from intellectual theory into a direct experience of "stilling the mind."
• Practical Reflection: Learn to apply sutra 1.1–1.5 to modern asana and daily self-reflection.

What do the petals on a cakra diagram actually mean? While modern wellness often frames cakras as spinning wheels of color that get "blocked," classical yoga offers a far deeper truth: cakras are pure Spirit, always in perfect balance, and always available to ground us in who we already are.

Step into the absolute stillness of the Secret Garden for a session guided by master educator Hansa Knox. What This Journey Covers:

• The Anatomy of the Petals: Learn how the letters of the Saṃskṛt alphabet (mātṛkā) dictate the vibrational blueprint and inner essence of each cakra.
• The Three Dimensions: Explore how each letter has a direct spiritual (tattva), mental-emotional (vṛtti), and physical expression (marma points).
• Prāṇic Āsana Integration: Experience how vocalizing and moving through the Saṃskṛt names of traditional postures alters the flow of life force in real time.

This is primarily an educational, lecture-based workshop with targeted experiential components. Perfect for yoga teachers, lineage seekers, and anyone looking to move beyond Westernized cakra theory.

Yoga is far more than physical shapes on a mat—it is a conscious way of relating to ourselves, our communities, and the lives we are actively creating. Step away from the physical asana and into the absolute, silent sanctuary of the Secret Garden for a profound workshop dedicated to living your practice aloud. In this non-moving session, you will explore the classical concept of a sutra—traditionally a concise, guiding thread of wisdom—and learn how to distill one for your own life.

Guided by immersive contemplation, intentional journaling prompts, and meaningful group dialogue, you will examine the exact patterns, values, and truths you want to live from. Together, we will bridge the gap between ancient yogic philosophy and everyday modern reality, crafting a personalized "thread" of language to serve as an unshakeable anchor both on the mat and out in the world.

Who it is for: Designed for anyone seeking deeper clarity, alignment, and intentionality—whether you are a longtime teacher or simply curious about yoga beyond physical movement.

What to bring: No physical practice is required. Please bring a journal, a pen, and an open heart.

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most studied texts in the yoga tradition. It is also one of the most misunderstood. On the surface, it reads as a dramatic conversation on an ancient battlefield. In reality, it is a precise, psychological map for navigating choice, action, and meaning when the stakes of your daily life feel impossibly high.

Step into the silent, private sanctuary of the Secret Garden for a rare, life-changing workshop with world-renowned master teacher, healer, and author Nischala Joy Devi. A former monastic disciple to Sri Swami Satchidanandaji for 25 years and co-host of the acclaimed podcast A Woman's Gita, Nischala strips away the dry, rigid academic armor of scripture to make it deeply accessible, heart-centered, and relatable.

Rather than a dry lecture, this session brings the Gita into direct contact with the heavy questions you are actively carrying: What do I do when every option feels wrong? How do I act with clarity when I cannot see the whole picture? How do I stay grounded when the world around me is in chaos? Come experience a masterful, feminine-based interpretation of lineage wisdom that will touch your heart and redefine how you walk through the world.

ADMISSION NOTE: This exclusive session requires a Teacher Track Pass or Add-On Ticket for entry.

Kids are not small adults. They need entirely different language, completely different pacing, and a distinct reason to be on the mat. This specialized Teacher Track workshop is built for anyone who has wanted to bring the transformative power of yoga to children but didn't know how to bridge the generational gap.

Guided by children’s yoga specialist and Denver Yoga Summit logistics coordinator Jamie Martinico (RYT 500), this interactive 90-minute session delivers a working, practical foundation. Jamie leverages her extensive background in anatomy and kids' teacher trainings at Sunny Isle Yoga to strip away dry theory and give you a real, functional starting point. You will learn how to structure a children's class, how to speak to a child in a way that truly lands, and why kids' yoga is an entirely separate practice with its own profound purpose.

Who it is for: This session is a perfect career expansion for instructors who currently teach adults. It is equally valuable for parents, educators, or caregivers who want to share what yoga has given them, and anyone ready to remember what it feels like to just have fun on the mat.

Note: This is a limited-capacity workshop. Please ensure you have upgraded your Visitors Center to a Teacher Track Ticket to secure your spot and receive your continuing education credits.

ADMISSION NOTE: This exclusive session requires a Teacher Track Ticket for entry.

Go beyond mechanical cueing and discover how language can shape the "energetic architecture" of your classes. Drawing on decades of hosting YTTs, this workshop presents four distinct types of verbal communication designed to invoke specific mood and awareness states in real time. Just as an artist creates a bounty of color from basic pigments, you will learn to color your teaching with greater insight, precision, and levity.

Teaching is an intentional craft, not a haphazard act. While most 200-hour trainings provide the basics, this session offers the refinement needed to make your instructions feel "held" in the moment rather than rote. Through self-evaluation and collective wisdom sharing with fellow educators, you will transform your verbal approach into a powerful tool for student transformation.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Self-Audit: Evaluate your dominant verbal style and identify areas for expansion.
• Atmospheric Mastery: Understand how to invoke specific grades of attention through four core language types.
• Peer Exchange: Participate in a collaborative forum to share and receive insights from the teaching community.

Upgrade to a Teacher Track Ticket to secure your spot and earn your CE credits!

Mudrās are far more than symbolic hand shapes, they are precise, subtle technological tools for directing and regulating the flow of life force (prāṇa) throughout your entire body and mind. Step into the quiet sanctuary of the Secret Garden for a rare, multi-sensory workshop led by master Denver educator and Yoga on the Rocks instructor Patricia Wetmore.

Moving far beyond dry, abstract theory, Patricia leverages her 34-year background in education and psychology to deliver a deeply felt, experiential masterclass. You will explore how specific hand gestures can be actively layered into your meditation, breathwork, mantra, and asana to instantly deepen presence and expand your awareness. Through guided Himalayan Kriya sequences that seamlessly combine breath and sound, you will learn how to use these "energetic seals" to alter your internal tone and soothe your nervous system. Leave this garden oasis with a powerful, hidden toolkit to enrich your personal practice and carry the medicine of yoga off the mat.

Many treat meditation as an isolated task: something we check off for twenty minutes before the chaotic pace of the day takes over. The third chapter of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras asks a radical, different question: What if meditative awareness was not a rigid practice you returned to, but the very way you lived your life?

Step into the quiet sanctuary of the Secret Garden for a profound masterclass with legendary author, healer, and lineage master Nischala Joy Devi. Drawing directly from her globally celebrated, feminine-rooted translation, The Secret Power of Yoga, Nischala guides participants into the deeper mysteries of the Vibhūti Pāda (the third chapter).

Together, you will explore how the mechanics of sustained, unbroken awareness (saṃyama) shape not just your inner landscape, but your immediate relationships, your daily choices, and how you show up in the world each day. This is an intimate, contemplative inquiry that gives you the rare time to sit inside ancient scripture, quiet the mind, and physically feel where these truths live in your modern adulthood experience.

ADMISSION NOTE: This exclusive session requires a Full Teacher Summit Pass or a Teacher Track Add-On Ticket for entry and CE credit tracking.

Stop just teaching isolated poses and start mastering the energetic climate of your room. Step into the absolute, silent sanctuary of the Secret Garden for an advanced, 90-minute continuing education workshop with veteran international educator and ParaYoga specialist Jeremy Wolf.

This teacher-focused exploration dives deep into the ancient art of sequencing through the lens of the three cosmic forces (guṇas): heavy tamas, fiery rajas, and luminous sattva. Jeremy will teach you how to move far beyond superficial, posture-by-posture planning and instead map out a class as a fluid, intentional energetic arc. Learn how to diagnose collective student fatigue, strategically build internal heat, and systematically guide a room into a state of optimal neurological balance and deep meditative clarity.

The Professional Takeaway: Walk away with a sophisticated, lineage-backed framework to consciously alter the energetic tone, mood, and mental focus of your public classes using smart structural pacing and purposeful alignment choices.

? Note: This is a limited-capacity, interactive laboratory. Please ensure you have upgraded your Visitors Center to a Teacher Track Ticket.