In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Clear Light Community that surrounds Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat, Clear Light Community members talk about the value of spiritual community, what drew them to this high vibrational property, and what it is that keeps them living here! To learn more about the Clear Light Community, they welcome you to visit their website. 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. EST

The spiritual heart of Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat is this nightly service which includes prayer, the devotional music of Paramahansa Yogananda’s Cosmic Chants, meditation, a brief healing service, and a lengthy period of silence to saturate in stillness and sacred presence. 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST

Yogananda chants and other inspirational songs sung by maestro Fred Bliffert (acoustic guitar), Mark McHale (electric bass), and Mike Wanger (Cajon box drum). 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. EST

Traditional Kundalini Yoga practice at Amrit Vela (the sacred early hour) which includes Japji (morning Sikh Prayer), Kundalini Yoga, and chanting the Aquarian Mantra meditation. Mohinder Singh has been an integral leader in the Kundalini and YogaFest communities, and his programs have been the highlight of the weekend for many festival attendees over the years. 4:30 - 7:00 a.m. EST - Channel 2

A gentle Hatha Yoga Class taught by a long time teacher from Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association, the country's oldest yoga teacher training program started by Song of the Morning founder Yogacharya Oliver Black! Join Mary Ann for this meditative yoga practice to improve health, vitality and longevity. 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. EST - Channel 2

All are welcome to participate in this inspiring and devotional morning practice celebrating the words and songs of Paramahansa Yogananda. This sweet practice includes Yogananda's Energization Exercises followed by devotional chanting of his Cosmic Chants, an inspirational reading, prayer, and meditation. 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. EST - Channel 2

A workshop on the true meaning of Yoga. Roy gives us a complete and accurate definition of the Sanskrit word Yoga, and an overview of Patanjali's Eightfold Path of Yoga. This workshop includes an overview of the many paths of yoga, but focuses on Raja Yoga and Kriya Yoga, and includes a cursory instruction in Yoga meditation and the practice of meditation techniques. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. EST - Channel 1

Enjoy a gentle, lively, and well-rounded 25 minute practice. We'll energize and warm the body with a simple flow. Then we'll guide and settle the breath with the practice of Sama Vritti Pranayama (sometimes called Equal Breath) and close with a simple chanting practice. All you'll need is support for a comfortable seat - whether on the floor or in a chair.  9:00 - 9:30 a.m. EST - Channel 2

The earth is an incredible source for physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual health. For hundreds of thousands of years humans lived closely in sync with the natural rhythms of nature, yet in our modern lives we have forgotten so much of this natural connection that’s available to all of us. This workshop weaves together science, her-story, and spiritual wisdom of Mother Earth for an educational and experiential journey in reverence to the ultimate life-giver. 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. EST - Channel 2

An introduction to the practice of Japa meditation and chanting, to help us clear up confusion and connect more deeply with this ancient sacred practice. Beth will cover the basics of Sanskrit pronunciation, working with mala beads, and the Hindu deities - i.e. why we chant the Divine Names. Participants will take away a few simple Mantras and chants that they can practice at home. Beth Barbaglia is - amongst a lot of other things! - a spiritual coach, intuitive healer, and founder of Held in the Heart. Click here to download the guide that accompanies this program. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST - Channel 1

Lisa, who has been teaching yoga for over 35 years, has designed this class to make Ashtanga Yoga available for all. Move through a fully accessible practice in a mindful and safe way, accessing and deepening your intuition, releasing what isn't serving, and opening to your bliss. All ages and levels welcome! 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST - Channel 2

Yoga and Ayurveda offer detailed systems to align the body with its natural healing capacity. In the Classical Hatha Yoga text we find six cleansing actions, called Shat Kriya. In this class we will explore which of these practices is safe and easy to do at home, as well as its relationship to Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, breathwork, and your asana practice. Click here for more about Trevor, his practice, and offerings. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

A study of basic yoga postures while linking breath and movement. Students will flow together from one posture to another, creating a gentle flow sequences with basic breath exercises. As the class connects breath and movement, we expand to connect with each other, creating the beginnings of a new yoga community: The Community Flow. We will end with a relaxation series and savasana. This class is suitable for all levels. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. EST - Channel 2

A guided ignition of the Vedic chakras - spinal opening postures - with powerful nadi-cleansing pranayama. We then begin chakra-specific postures amplified with Vedic chanting and meditation. This class establishes you in a foundation of peace and a sustainable high. Grace, a Kundalini Yogi and beloved friend of YogaFest, shares this class from her Guru’s ashram in India. 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST - Channel 2

The natural rhythm of knitting is a perfect compliment to meditation. It is a simple motion that is repeated over and over which turns yarn into cloth. When it is paired with the repetitiveness of a mantra, pranayama, and gratitude practices it creates a deep level of calming and connectivity. During this workshop participants will learn the basic knit stitch, and how to pair it with four different meditation practices. Kay shows us how to make a meditation shawl which, once completed, can be worn during mediation or gifted to someone to wrap them in the intentions the creator has set while creating it. Click here for Kay’s knitting pattern! 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

If you are at all curious about past lives and would like to find out more, this is the workshop for you. We will explore some of the realities and myths of past life regression and reincarnation, and look at how past lives affect the present. Participants in the workshop also have the opportunity to have their own past life experience and integrate any emotions caught in that past life incarnation. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Forest Yoga is a strong yet slower-paced practice that uses extended holds of poses paired with an intimate connection with the breath so that you can feel deeply into your body. It is a unique and powerful way to develop a rich awareness of Self, with a focus on deep healing and growth of the physical and emotional bodies, and connection to Spirit. The challenging and intelligent sequencing provides a balance of strength and flexibility with sustained holds that encourage you into nuanced and nourishing exploration of your vast internal landscape. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST - Channel 2

Lisa guides you through four restorative poses to relax the physical body. Once relaxed, Lisa begins the Yoga Nidra meditation, also known as yogic sleep. Here your intuition will expand and your clarity and focus will deepen. This practice allows for trauma and stress release, peace, calm and an equanimous mind, and a strengthened immune system. Come prepared for comfort: bring a pillow or bolster, and (optionally) you may want a blanket, eye covering, and/or two yoga blocks. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST - Channel 2

Yoga is about taking our lives back from the state of suffering that we have fallen in. Join us as we discuss the potential for freedom from suffering that is given us in the paths of Yoga. We will explore timeless teaching and discuss the nature of our suffering as well as the means to our release. Now more than ever this release is necessary not just to be free from suffering but also to be of benefit to all. Truly we are already ever-free! If you don't feel this as lived experience then do join for this discussion. Swami Sankarananda is a pilgrim of peace, a vessel of love, and a beloved friend of YogaFest and Song of the Morning. He is the spiritual leader of Divine Grace Ashram in Arizona. 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Experience the Ancient Art of Inner Silence, also known as “Zero Point.” An experience that was once so deeply sought that people would wander into the Himalayas for months on end, searching for a teacher. This powerful workshop will feature Kundalini Yoga and Meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan, including Pranayamas, Kriyas, and Mantra Meditation. Mohinder Singh has been an integral leader in the Kundalini and YogaFest communities, and his programs have been the highlight of the weekend for many festival attendees over the years! 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Swami Atmavidyananda Giri is a senior monk and Vice President of Kriya yoga Institute, who has been tirelessly teaching Kriya Yoga to sincere seekers since 2004. Here he addresses YogaFest for the first time with an engaging and informative talk explaining how Yoga teaches us to respond from within, rather than react to circumstances from without; and how Kriya Yoga can assist us in these essential endeavors. This talk is designed for everyone, no matter where you are on your spiritual path! 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Naren K. Schreiner, beloved friend of Song of the Morning, is a former monk of Self-Realization Fellowship, current director of Sangita Yoga, and a pujari at Kali Mandir in California. Here he draws upon his vast knowledge and experience, and the words and teachings of the Paramahansa Yogananda lineage of teachers, to present an engaging, informed, inspiring, and clear explication of the yogic perspective on prejudice, justice, race, and equality. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

The spiritual heart of Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat is this nightly service which includes prayer, the devotional music of Paramahansa Yogananda’s Cosmic Chants, meditation, a brief healing service, and a lengthy period of silence to saturate in stillness and sacred presence. 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Kirtan is a musical and meditative experience that empowers, heals, and instills the whole being with bliss. Experience an uplifting, heart-opening evening of kirtan and inspirational live music during this up-close and personal concert with international touring artists, Mahapurna. See Mahapurna.com for more. 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

A beginner-friendly yoga sequence designed to warm up your spine and get energy flowing! Erika has been practicing yoga since 2011 and completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training from YogaWorks in Los Angeles. She lives in Madison, WI, where she received further yoga training from Inner Fire Yoga. 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. EST - Channel 1

All are welcome to participate in this inspiring and devotional morning practice celebrating the words and songs of Paramahansa Yogananda. This sweet start to your day includes Yogananda's Energization Exercises followed by devotional chanting of his Cosmic Chants, an inspirational reading, prayer, and meditation. 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. EST - Channel 1

General Vinyasa Hatha Yoga Class presented from the perspective of the Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association, the country's oldest yoga teacher training program started by Song of the Morning founder Yogacharya Oliver Black! Roy, a disciple of Yogacharya and longtime GLYTA teacher, will be your guide into this meditative practice. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. EST - Channel 1

Shannon - a massage therapist, yoga therapist, Reiki master and staff member at Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat - guides you to awaken the flowering of consciousness by attuning the chakras amidst a mosaic of asanas, affirmations and crystal singing bowls. Chakras are energy centers along our spine that embody subtle yet profound gradients of consciousness within our being. In this class, we learn how to open and nourish these centers; allowing them to dance into their fullest expressions while naturally experiencing an unfolding of higher states of blissful vibratory consciousness. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST - Channel 1

While resting comfortably; a short guided meditation will prepare you to receive the healing vibrations of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, drums, gongs and other sound instruments. The sound vibrations will wash over and through you - leading you to a deep physical relaxation and meditative state. Be sure to make yourself comfy before the start of the meditation. Headphones or earbuds are recommended. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EST - Channel 2

YogaFest Coordinator Brian Clark sits down with Kevin Karas, Executive Director of the annual Akron, Ohio yoga festival Elevate Akron, for a short conversation about Yoga, community and service, before Brian leads viewers in a short but poignant guided meditation into the inner peace and stillness. Originally streamed July 19 as part of H.E.A.L. - Help Elevate Akron Live. You can watch Elevate Akron’s take on a virtual yoga festival by watching this beautiful two hour video. 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Experience the deep, fortifying restoration of sacred, evidence-based yogic practice. Access your innate capacity for rest and resilience through this nurturing sadhana integrating extra gentle hatha yoga, pranayama, mantra, yoga nidra, and psycho-spiritual techniques drawn from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Take refuge in the skillful ushering of every aspect of your human being - physiological, psychological, emotional, and subtle - into vital rest. Bring all the cozy things (blankets, pillows, eye masks, etc.). 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. EST - Channel 2

In this workshop we will focus on promoting staff wellness and preventing the pitfalls associated with lack of self-care. Attendees will improve their understanding of how to identify secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burn out, how to identify and enhance your own self-care practice, explore ways to build a resilient team in the workplace, and learn through teaching and guided practice how mindfulness meditation can increase awareness. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

A potent series of postures combined with breathwork to first awaken the central energy channel and to then reprogram your system to "Become Like Angels." This class empowers your highest self to serve the collective. Presented by Grace, a Kundalini Yogi and beloved friend of YogaFest, from her Guru’s ashram in India. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. EST - Channel 2

In this workshop, Thomas A. Brown will discuss the global upheaval our children are experiencing and how it can deeply affect them; including a discussion on what parents need to watch out for, what causes certain behavior changes, and most importantly how to help children process the chaos in a compassionate, constructive, and devotional way. We are in a major cosmic shift, and this may be one of the most important times to help guide your children through compassionate parenting. Tom Brown - a licensed master’s level clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with over four decades international experience working with children, adults, and families - will give you the context, tools, and support you need. He welcomes your messages, questions, and comments via the Friends of The Ranch facebook group , a group he has started as a support system for the Song of the Morning spiritual family. He will be available on facebook at 8 p.m. EST, following the program, for a Q&A about this important topic of helping our children through these tumultuous times … or anything else you want to ask him! 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Join Steve Sandner, a devotee of Song of the Morning founder Yogacharya Oliver Black, as he plays harmonium and sings the Cosmic Chants of Paramahansa Yogananda: the Guru of Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat, and father of Yoga in the west. 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Quiet your mind and relax your body by experiencing the subtlety of stillness. Use whatever you need to be comfortable lying down on the floor (pillows, blankets, etc) so that you can settle in for the deeply rejuvenating practice of Yoga Nidra: a guided meditation of yogic 'sleep' with full active awareness. This practice requires no movement, only that you follow with your mind as you are led through the layers of your subconsciousness. There, in the fertile ground of your innermost psyche, you will plant the seed of your intention (Sankalpa) that will continue to be nourished once you re-awaken into consciousness feeling refreshed and renewed. 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. EST - Channel 2

Hahaha. A fun playshop which harnesses the power of laughter, breath, games and movement for health and wellness. Ending with a deeply silly savasana to the healing vibrations of giggles and softly singing birds. 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. EST - Channel 2

In this active journey of the breath we will use age-old Shamanic techniques to travel to a most sacred place within - where body, mind and Spirit unite in one thought of love. Our journey will conclude with a guided meditation where we will harness the energy of the sun to transform our bodies into luminous beings that heal, age and perceive the world differently. Please prepare a comfortable place to lie down, bring an eye cover, dress comfortably, and do not eat for two hours prior. This is a largely self-guided practice which invites you to release fear, but please know your own limits and stay within your own appropriate boundaries when working with energized breathing practices. 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Our virtual forest village community will come together for a 75 minute session of nature fun and connection. Together we will explore natural mysteries, share stories, move our bodies, sing songs, and even spend some time outside. Ages 6-12 recommended (younger children welcome with a parent). Please bring paper and pencil, and a timing device. Kids are also welcome to bring a snack to eat during story time. To participate in this program it will be necessary to have a Zoom account, which is free and easy to set up at zoom.us. 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. EST - Zoom Room - CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ZOOM ROOM FOR THIS LIVE INTERACTIVE PROGRAM

This workshop is for individuals, family members, community members, and friends - in another words: anyone - impacted by addiction. We will share how yoga, meditation and self-care can support addiction recovery, well-being, and a strong footing on the Spiritual path. Learn about addiction - the "Big Six” and the “Four Thought Aggravations” - from Tommy Rosen’s Recovery 2.0. Experience the benefits and techniques of using the breath, meditation and chair yoga to increase your consciousness/awareness and to improve your well being. This is a compassionate workshop that honors all pathways of Recovery, led by Sharon, an Occupational Therapist, Massage Therapist, GLYTA Yoga Instructor, and a Recovery Coach. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Addiction Recovery Support Through Yoga & Meditation Resources

• NMSAS Recovery Center & You Pick Recovery: youpickrecovery.org

• Sharon Frost: [email protected]

• Recovery 2.0: R20.com

• Wellbriety - White Bison: whitebison.org

• The Secret Power of Yoga by Nischala Joy Devi

• SurviveYourChildsAddiction.Com

A workshop for anyone who ever wanted to learn how to play the harmonium, lead a kirtan chant, or sink more deeply into your devotional yoga practice. Join Mirabai Moon for this sweet exploration of the favored instruments of devotional singers all over the world! You will learn the basic mechanics of how to work a harmonium, along with several very simple, beginner-friendly kirtan chants, so you can get started chanting while playing the harmonium right away with confidence and ease. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. EST - Channel 2

In this healing pranayama class, Beth guides you in a simple yet profound breathing technique which is an active meditation used to move and clear stuck energy. We’ll explore the basics of connecting with your intuition & sense gifts, establishing healthier energetic boundaries, and deepening your relationship with nature as a guiding force in your life. This practice is especially beneficial for highly-sensitive people (HSPs) and Empaths — anyone who FEELS very deeply, or feel challenged by taking on the emotional energy of others. If you know on some level that there is more to life than what you are experiencing now, if you can sense you have a greater potential to realize in this lifetime and you’re ready to dive deeper into your understanding of it all, this class is for you! Beth Barbaglia is - amongst a lot of other things! - an empath, spiritual coach, intuitive healer, and founder of Held in the Heart. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

How do we show up to the crises arising in the world, as well as the inner crises we feel in our own hearts? This class offers a yoga set and meditation to open the heart—to care for ourselves, release anxiety, and open our heart to compassionate action through Kundalini Yoga. This is a beginner friendly class, no experience necessary! 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. EST - Channel 2

Swami Atmavidyananda Giri is a senior monk and Vice President of Kriya yoga Institute, who has been tirelessly teaching Kriya Yoga to sincere seekers since 2004. Here he draws upon his own experience and understanding, as well as words and instructions from the scriptures, to assist Kriya Yoga devotees looking to deepen their spiritual life, yoga practice, and relationship to God and Guru. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. EST - Channel 1

Naren K. Schreiner - amongst a great many other things - is a beloved friend of Song of the Morning Ranch, and current director of Sangita Yoga. His sacred music is a beautiful, moving, and authentic transmission of the divine, as well as a mainstay on the Saturday night Main Stage at YogaFest at Song of the Morning. We are very pleased to present this special kirtan event filmed at St. John’s Cathedral in Los Angeles in 2015, courtesy of the Guibord Center. To learn more about the wonderful work of The Guibord Center, an interfaith group inviting souls to experience the transformative spirituality at the center of religion - please visit their website. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. EST - Channel 1

We look back fondly on the weekend and on a decade of YogaFest (!) before Trevor and Miriam Eller close the festival with a short kirtan. But first they are joined by some special puppets who come out of samadhi on the bookshelf to share an important Covid-19 message in relation to the practice of Bhakti Yoga. YogaFest is a production of Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat, a year-round non-profit sanctuary for spiritual relaxation and refreshment. Trevor Chaitanya Eller is the leader of the Full Moon Kirtan Community, a monthly devotional music meet-up in the Ann Arbor area. Miriam recently gave birth to the couple’s first child, precious baby Anjali. 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. EST - Channel 1