SPARK THE FIRE :: FIRST ANNUAL DENVER YOGA CONFERENCE
MAY 29-31, 2009 AT THE NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
3701 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205 [ directions ]
Friday Night May 29th 6:30 – 9:30pm Key Note Address and Silent Auction
Martin Pretchel is truly one of the foremost thinkers and teachers of our time. During and era of economic and environmental crisis, his remembrance of teachings long forgotten by modern western culture, are as profound as they are timely. With extraordinary eloquence, Martrin’ inspires our personal spiritual journey at this time of radically shifting global awareness. Do not miss the opportunity to experience Martin’ for his talk - Community? A Dream Endangered by Purity - Learning to Marry the Enemy.
Saturday Yoga Practice May 30th 9:00am-12:00pm and 3:00-6:00pm
Katchie Ananda, voted by yoga journal as one of top yoga teachers bringing change into the world, will solidify these teachings of personal spiritual unfolding and community understanding in the way most accessible to yogis - - -through our bodies – into the world
Saturday Community Celebration May 30th 12:30 - 2:30pm
Nii Armah Sowah will lead us in community celebration – Ghanaian-style. One of the foremost teachers of African singing and dance in the world today, Nii Armah is a brilliant facilitator connection and heart-inspiring celebration.
Saturday Night May 30th 6:30 – 9:30pm Speaker | Silent Auction | Kirtan
Evon Peter, former chief of the Guichin Tribe of Arctic Village, Alaska, will masterfully speak to our current condition, both personally and globally, the challenges we face and our need to wrestle with this situation for the well being of ourselves, our Community and our planet. Followed by Kirtan with Lorraine Hortsmanshoff and a Silent Auction. Evon’s talk - Awake, Aware, Engaged: Transforming our Society from Within.
All Weekend - - - Music By Lorraine Hortsmanshoff
World-renown singer-songwriter and master of exotic musical instruments from around the world. Lorraine Hortsmanshoff and friends will perform live music for our yoga classes and lead us in Kirtan on Saturday night.
Sunday Yoga Practice May 31st - Featuring Denver Yoga Teachers
We have the rare opportunity to experience the top Denver yoga teachers representing a variety of yoga studios and styles ! Each one will teach an hour-long asana practice so we can sample the depth, enthusiasm and artistry available to us in the Denver yoga community.
100% of revenue generated by Spark The Fire will be donated to 4 non-profit organizations, including the CYSC – Colordo Yoga Studio Collective – dedicated to sustaining independent yoga studios, yoga teachers and the health and well-being of the Colorado yoga community - more info
DO NOT MISS the opportunity to join the Yoga Resource Guide!
When you register for all or part of the event, you will have the option to share the work you do and your contact information. This will be compiled into a resource guide of 1,000 yogis so we can buy and barter with each other, supporting our own community during these difficult times.
Sponsored by: The Colorado Yoga Studio Collective (CYSC), dedicated to sustaining independent yoga studios, yoga teachers and the health and well-being of the Colorado yoga community. The CYSC is fiscally sponsored by The Chanda Plan while 501-C3 status is pending.
