YOTM 2026: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

The Connected Body: Fascia for Better Movement

Friday October 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

In this experiential class, we’ll explore the body through its fascial connections using a blend of self-massage, gentle holds, and exploratory movement. By working with key “stations” in the system, we’ll unwind layers of tension and reawaken natural ease in how the body organizes itself.

Rather than isolating individual muscles, this practice emphasizes the continuity of the whole body. As sensation and movement begin to spread through these interconnected pathways, you may notice reduced tension, improved mobility, and a sense of buoyancy in both posture and movement.

This class is accessible to all levels and offers both immediate relief and practical tools for moving with greater comfort and connection.

Speakers

Stela Balaban

Yoga Trainer at Circle Yoga Shala, Circle Yoga Shala

Stela is a yoga teacher, educator, and long-time student of Yoga and Ayurveda.

She has been part of the Shala community since 2017, contributing to teacher trainings, yoga therapy programs, and retreats, as well as supporting curriculum development and program design.

Her work brid... Read More →

Friday October 16, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Soul Room

Levels all levels
Pathway Longevity, Strength
What to Expect Asana, Movement

9:30am CDT

Core Strength from the Inside Out: Ana Forrest Yoga Abs

Friday October 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Soul Room

Discover a different approach to core work through the powerful abdominal practices of Forrest Yoga. Rather than simply “working your abs,” this class invites you to connect deeply with your center—building strength, stability, and awareness from the inside out. Expect intentional movement, breath, and focused core work designed to help you feel strong, supported, and connected to your body.

Speakers

Holly Krepps

Founder of Circle Yoga Shala, Yoga Therapist, Circle Yoga Shala

Holly is a contemplative teacher and the visionary force behind Circle Yoga Shala. She is also a mother, a horsewoman, and an internationally certified yoga therapist whose commitment to this work spans more than three decades.With a commitment rooted in self-observation and self-inquiry... Read More →

Friday October 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Soul Room

Foundational

Levels all levels
Pathway Strength
What to Expect Movement, Asana

1:30pm CDT

Warrior Who? Warrior Me: Finding Your Steady Strength

Friday October 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT

Rock Patio

Explore the Warrior poses from the inside out—and prepare to see some familiar poses in an entirely new way. Learn how to access the right muscles and refine your alignment so your joints can do what they’re inherently designed to do: be stable where stability is needed and mobile where movement belongs. This fun, challenging practice is designed to be revelatory—helping you uncover patterns you may not even realize are there, move with less pain and compensation, and experience what it feels like to be truly strong, supported, and empowered in your body.

Speakers