The Yoga Summit

Overview:
Welcome to The Yoga Summit, an exclusive event tailored for yoga professionals and yoga enthusiasts seeking to deepen their knowledge, expand their toolkits, and excel in their careers. This summit serves as a gathering point for yoga teachers and practitioners, studio owners, wellness professionals, and those who have a love for the practice to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of yoga. The Summit will offer workshops that can serve as continuing education units led by YACEP certified facilitators from Chicago’s top studios.

Objectives:
-Foster a sense of community and collaboration among yoga professionals.
-Offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that can be applied to participants' credentials, setting us apart as an educational event that supports professional development.
-Provide a platform for learning and discussion on diverse topics related to yoga.
-Facilitate dialogue around day-to-day practices and emerging trends in the yoga industry.
-Equip attendees with tools and resources to elevate their yoga practices, careers, and businesses.

Highlights:
-Keynote Workshops: renowned yoga experts and thought leaders will deliver inspiring keynote presentations, offering valuable knowledge and insight on topics like anatomy, sequencing, philosophy, meditation, breath work, Ayurveda, business development, and more.
-Breakout Lunch: participate in insightful discussions over lunch with topics around small business ownership, new teacher networking, transitioning careers, and more.
-Networking Opportunities: connect with fellow yoga professionals, exchange ideas, form partnerships, and build meaningful connections.
-Exhibition Area: browse through an exhibition area showcasing the latest yoga products, equipment, apparel, software, and services. Discover innovative tools to enhance your practice and offerings as a yoga professional.
-Yoga and Wellness Activities: Take part in rejuvenating wellness activities such as group yoga classes of multiple disciplines, guided meditations, and sound baths to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

Target Audience:
-Yoga instructors
-Studio owners
-Yoga practitioners
-Wellness entrepreneurs
-Yoga enthusiasts

WORKSHOPS
9:00am - 10:30am CPR Certification ($20 additional, must also purchase a tier 1, 2 or 3 ticket)

9:45am - 11:15am Chaturanga Clinic
Zen Yoga Garage Melissa Talleda & Cierra Burton

11:30am - 1:00pm Movement + Mindfulness from a Nervous System Lense
Brain to Belly Kids Erin Bracco

11:30am - 1:00pm Pranayama + the Nervous System
Nicole Belica

1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunchtime Networking
STRENGTH IN THE CITY

2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploring Meditation: The Nature of Mind & the Source Happiness
yogaview Quinn Kearney

2:00pm - 5:00pm Anatomy+ Sequencing: The Shoulder Complex
The Collective Yoga Co-op Manny Garcia

3:45pm - 5:15pm Chakra Awakening: Exploring the Power Within
Jennifer Le Vine

5:30pm - 7:00pm Restorative + Sound
BareFeet Yoga Julianne Farrell

CLASS OFFERINGS (open to all in attendance)
8:00am Morning Yoga
-The Collective Yoga Co-op

9:00am Rise & Restore Flow
-Jordan Hana, The Arrow Methid

9:40am Energy Balancing Aroma Yoga
-Jennifer Pansa-Rohr, Ansa Yoga

10:20am Breathwork & Sound Bath
-Eleanor Sheers, Forth Studio

11:00am Transitions Focused Flow
-Nicole Velazquez, Ritual Hot Yoga

11:40am Inversion Immersion
-Nicolette Downs, Big Shoulders Yoga

12:20pm EXHALE Yoga Nidra & Sound
-Val Goth, Half Moon Yoga

2:00pm Therapeutic Movement for the Yogi
-Hannah Bailey

2:40pm Reiki Healing Meditation
-Cara Kalnow, Soul House

 

*Workshop registration email will be send out within 24 hours of purchasing this ticket.
*Classes available on first come first serve basis the day of.