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

11:00am CDT

Level 1 Practice | Foundations and Transitions

Friday October 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Soul Room

Learn key alignment principles, how to use props effectively, and how to engage your "getting-up muscles".
Props: Blocks 2-4 per person (provided)

Speakers

Stacey Reynolds

Stacey's yoga journey began in 1997. Suffering from chronic illness, she had been confined to a chair for almost two years as her body became toxic. Due to the physical suffering, her life - long battle with depression and anxiety hit a new low. She credits "something greater than... Read More →

Friday October 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Soul Room

Foundational

3:00pm CDT

Squat Clinic w/Matt

Friday October 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Soul Room

The ability to squat is about far more than fitness—it’s a fundamental human movement and an important marker of mobility, independence, and healthy aging. In this clinic, Matt will break down what can cause us to lose our squat and explore the mobility, stability, strength, and alignment needed to maintain or reclaim it. You’ll learn how the hips, knees, ankles, and core are designed to work together and why preserving this seemingly simple movement can have profound implications for how well we move—and live—as we age.

Speakers

Matt Krepps

Matthew has been a practitioner of Yoga and Ayurveda for three decades and has had the privilege of developing teachers for over twenty years. He is responsible for designing Circle Yoga Shala's 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs.As the owner of a yoga studio for ten years before co-founding the Shala, he developed an extensive private client base — adapting asana, pranayama, and meditation to individuals seeking yoga as a therapeutic modality for structural and biomechanical pathologies, digestive problems... Read More →

Friday October 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Soul Room

Functional Movement

4:30pm CDT

Paint & Play: Where Creativity Meets Connection | Add-on $20

Friday October 16, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Soul Room

Come as you are — no art experience needed. In this playful, lighthearted class, we'll create together in ways that spark real connection, joy, and a little laughter. Mary will walk you through lighthearted creative activities that include drawing and watercolor
painting on your own, with a partner, and with the whole group. You'll leave with something made by hand and a few new friends.

This workshop is for those who want to play and create with no
expectations and connect with others in a meaningful and fun way.

Class level: No experience needed.

Supplies will be provided for an additional $20 add-on fee.

Speakers

Mary Fennel

Mary Fennel is an abstract artist who creates earth-inspired paintings and botanical artworks. Some works are embedded with dried flowers, dirt, and other organic materials, where nature becomes both subject and medium. Others rely on texture and color alone to evoke the calm, grounded... Read More →

Friday October 16, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Soul Room

Creativity