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

Speakers

Holly Krepps

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

Holly Krepps is a masterful teacher, wisdom mentor, and the visionary founder of Circle Yoga Shala, a renowned wisdom school nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. She's also a mother and horsewoman. With over thirty years of immersion in ancient wisdom, contemplative study... 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

Alignment and Transitions in Practice

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

Soul Room

Speakers

Stacey Reynolds

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

Foundational

1:30pm CDT

Nervous System Something Class

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

Soul Room

Speakers

Crysty Terminella

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

3:00pm CDT

Squat Clinic w/Matt

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

Soul Room

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

Functional Movement

4:30pm CDT

Paint & Play: Where Creativity Meets Connection

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

Soul Room

What students will learn: Come as you are — no art experience needed. In this playful class, we'll draw, paint, and create together in ways that spark real connection, genuine laughter, and a little joy. You'll leave with something made by hand and a few new friends.

You should come because creating with joy is healing, and we all need meaningful connections.

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