This year's Harmony Eco-Wellness Sanctuary is produced by Living Mandala in collaboration with The California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and Yoga Tree yoga studios--a trio of the leading holistic ecological, alternative education, health and wellness organizations in the Bay Area. In this dynamic space--created to uplift your mind, body & spirit--you will discover a stimulating array of educational resources, interact with top educators and instructors and tap into an eclectic variety of personal and planetary development tools. There will be a rich array of yoga and movement classes, keynote talks, and interactive workshops and panel discussions lead by dynamic instructors. The Eco-Wellness Sanctuary offers an interactive experience exploring pathways that integrate ecological awareness, expanded consciousness and physical reconnection through therapies and mind-enhancing educational experiences that rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit--while enriching your life's journey.
 

 

Friday

* Handstanding Class:  2:30-3:45pm
  - Reed Taylor

* World Spirituality: Spirit's Next Move: 4:00-5:00pm
  - Mariana Caplan

* Medicine Melodies: Music that the Healers Hear:  5:15-6:15pm
  - Silvia Nakkach

* Ecstatic Trance Dance: 6:30-7:30pm
  - DJ Eric Monkhouse   

Saturday

* Vinyasa Yoga: 10:00-11:30am
  - Pete Guinosso

* AcroYoga: 11:30am-12:45pm
  - Jeremy Simon

* Wisdom Healing Spiral: 1:00 - 2:30
  - Mingtong Gu

* Holistic Lifestyles Panel: 2:45-3:45pm
 - Panel discussion on ecological & holistic lifestyles, our connection to food, and how what we eat determines the vitality of who we are.
    Panelists:
    - Ed Bauman Phd. - Founder, Bauman College
    - Meg Jordan - CIIS Faculty
    - Scott Blossom - CIIS
    - Compton Rom Bada

* Ayurveda & Shadow Yoga: 4:00-5:00pm
  - Scott Blossom

* Green Business: Building the New Economy: 5:15-6:15pm
  - Panel discussion on the emerging Green Economy, Green Business, Alternative Currencies, and how to create balance and abundance in the world and in our personal lives.
    Panelists:
    - Brenda Sanders, Phd -  biologist, professor, business consultant.
    - Kelly Rajala - Director, Go Local Coop
    - James Hanusa - Sustainable Development Consultant
    - Hannah Apricot Eckberg - Green Business & Media

* Afro Flow Yoga & Live Drumming: 6:30-7:30pm
  - Debbie Steingesser 

Sunday

* Yoga Groove: 10:15-11:15am
  - Eric Monkhouse     

* Vinyasa Flow: 11:30-12:30pm
  - Wendy Faith          

* Sustainable Solutions & Green Technologies: 12:45-1:45pm
  - A panel discussion with leaders in the field showcasing some cutting edge sustainable solutions for water management, food production, renewable energy, and whole systems sustainable design.
    Panelists:
   - Max Meyers - Directors MELC & NorCal Aquaponics
    - David Ortiz - AP Rainwater Harvesting & Graywater Systems
    - Ben Jordan - People's Biofuels, Renewable Energy
    - Sara McCamant - Gardener, Community Seed Bank
    - Micah Elliott - Living Earth Stuctures
      
* The Feminine Fire: Power & Leadership: 2:00-3:00pm
  - Sobunfu Some' 

* Drumming Through the Body: 3:15-4:15pm
  - Jim Santi Owen

* Sufi Zikr: 4:30-5:30pm
  - with Jonathan 'Iqbal' Lewis & Friends

* Dundall Breath: Yoga:Sound: 5:45-6:45pm
  - Rara Avis 

CIIS Public Programs: As one of the leading alternative educational institutions in the country, CIIS cultivates mind, body, and spirit by offering an extraordinary selection of experiential workshops, certificate programs, concerts, and lectures for professionals and the general public. Our diverse array of programs reflects the multi-faceted and culturally rich Bay Area, and our course list continues to expand. By bringing together cutting-edge teachers and performers with those who are thirsty for new knowledge, experience, and tools-for-change, we strive to serve individuals, communities, and ultimately the Earth. Continuing education credits are available through most of these courses. www.ciis.edu

Yoga Tree Studios: With four studios in the Bay Area, Yoga Tree presents many of the leading yoga instructors in the world on a regular basis.  Yoga Tree is renown for its innovative yoga programs and world class studio environments.  Yoga Tree offers an eclectic array of classes and workshops presenting a variety of yoga styles. Our classes share one common theme – a comfortable safe space in which to explore the body, mind and soul.  Our four beautiful Bay Area studios are well appointed and feature boutiques, massage rooms (at Stanyan & Valencia studios), workshops and training programs all designed for you to experience the vast and lasting benefits of the yoga lifestyle. For details of our offerings, please visit www.yogatreesf.com

Living Mandala: Living Mandala designs, facilitates and produces courses, workshops and events as well as offers consultation services that implement ecologically and socially regenerative practices within a diverse set of fields including: permaculture, nature connection, whole systems sustainable design ecology, natural building, renewable energy, green business, group facilitation, embodiment practices, health & nutrition, rites of passage, community organizing, and more. Since 2007, Living Mandala has produced over 40 courses, workshops, and events, including intensive two-week residential Permaculture Design Certification Courses at emerging Eco-village, weekend workshops, and larger conferences and events like the Harmony Festival Eco-Village. www.LivingMandala.com