Key Note Class: Yogic Vision! From Dissonance to Resonance

Yoga and music belong together. One of the ways yogic traditions sees us is as multidimensional beings, as layers of vibration, frequency, and light, all emanating from a unified source in the field of Consciousness.

How might this source of light and sound inform how we think, speak, and act? How might this source integrate us more deeply with the life and wonder of Earth outside our door? How might it guide us in finding healing and Self-Realization through balancing, calibrating, rejuvenating, and harmonizing?

This practice will invite practitioners into an experience of the elements within and how the elements can serve as a pathway inside toward the Inner Conscious Self, or Ātman, and how our yoga practice can help us ‘tune’ our individual self to the Universal Self, Paramatman, and restore our connections as a species to the poetic and immutable laws of the biosphere and our lovely human family. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Zaria is a lifelong student, Yoga Meditation Teacher and a student-practitioner of Āyurvedic Yoga Therapy & Vedic Counseling. Zaria’s practice and sharing involves a deep integration of spirituality and science, spiritual development as well as social development, exploring the intersections of ecology, sound healing, tantric yoga, and personal and collective liberation.

Marsha Nieland has been practicing and teaching yoga for 30+ years and continues to exude immense passion for it. Many call her the “Godmother” of yoga in Cedar Rapids. She opened Fusion Yoga Studio in 2000 and has served a vast community for 3 decades.

She is a certified Anusara teacher, a Chopra Certified Meditation teacher and an intuitive artist. In a light-hearted manner, Marsha masterfully guides others to take yoga beyond the body and into the heart. Her approach to yoga focuses on slow, deliberate strength; fluid, nutritious movement; playful exploration; soulful inner reflection and conscious steady breath.

Marsha’s teaching is influenced by alignment-based yoga and the associated philosophy, pranayama, meditation, pilates, dance, strength training, creativity, her inner wild child and life experiences.

In her weekly classes, special play-shops, destination retreats and yoga teacher trainings, Marsha is known for blending yoga, meditation and art for an unique, soulful experience.

https://marshanieland.com/

Jonny Lipford is an award-winning musician who creates and composes music that highlights the Native American flute while pushing its boundaries. After hearing the flute in a cartoon at the age of 13-years-old, he received his first Native American flute in 2002 as a Christmas gift.

This instrument provided a voice for Jonny as an artist and he has since made his mark as one of the most versatile musicians of the Native American flute. His solo work spans more than 16 independent albums and countless collaborations.

Among his progressive contributions to the wider music industry, he has garnered several accolades from the Indian Summer Music Awards, Silver Arrow Awards, Global Music Awards, Native American Music Awards and more.

With a passion and gift for leading others, Jonny is one of the highest sought-after instructors in the industry. He’s helped thousands of students achieve more in their flute journey by connecting and instructing in a meaningful and charismatic way.

Jonny is the co-founder and director of the Sweetgrass Flute School in Hiawatha, Iowa as well as the founder and director of Horizons Flute School online.

https://www.horizonsflutestore.com/

Lovar Davis Kidd (he/him/they), a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is an interdisciplinary performer, a dance researcher focused on the black dancing body, musician, poet, and dance maker. He is an MFA Candidate in Choreography at the University of Iowa. L.D. engages in choreographic research that is grounded in the intersection of contemporary movement practices with black vernacular aesthetics. Through studying African American secular dance, percussion, and Orthopraxy of the 21st century, seeking a deeper understanding of how the dancing body is a vessel for spiritual communication. Dance is a powerful explorative practice; therefore, intertwining percussion, dance, and spirituality is a tool for revolutionary freedom. His art-making process reflects his black heritage and is rooted in social justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (EDIAB), work through his company, 100% OVER RACISM. L.D. has performed extensively in dance and musical theatre productions throughout the US. Most notably, Kidd performed in the 2011-2012 2nd National Tour of Lin Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights, Tim Rice & Elton John’s Aida at Sacramento Music Circus, Disney California Adventure Park's Aladdin "A Musical Spectacular" and with the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. L.D. has also danced for Helanius J. Wilkins’ EDGEWORKS Dance Theater and Los Angeles-based dance companies Word In Motion and Urban Poets.

As an educator, L.D. has taught in various capacities. He is a teaching artist with Throughline Arts, specializing in arts integration with K-8 students. L.D. also worked as an adjunct instructor at the University of Iowa for ten years, teaching jazz, tap, hip-hop, and dance for musical theatre. In addition, L.D. is the founder of MOvMNT Dance Company (MDC), a non-profit contemporary & hip-hop dance company in Cedar Rapids, IA, that had the privilege of providing hundreds of under-served students with affordable dance classes and performance opportunities for 13 years. L.D. is an experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT 500) and licensed massage therapist (LMT) in Cedar Rapids, IA,

Composer, educator, sound healer and multi-instrumentalist, Natalie Brown, has travelled the world performing, recording and teaching music. She was trained classically, starting violin at age 4 and has taught high school orchestra for 14 years.

She is the founder and operator of Sounds Heal Studio, providing one-on-one and group sound healing sessions and workshops as well as practitioner training through the International Sound Healing Academy.

She completed Nada Yoga (Yoga of Sound) teacher training in Rishikesh, India. She also has training and certifications in Reiki, craniosacral therapy, Qigong, acupressure and is an Advanced Level Certified Bio-Well Practitioner. Natalie's podcast, Sounds Heal Podcast, explores using sound for health and wellness with interviews of top innovators & practitioners in the field. It has been recognized as the #1 music therapy/sound therapy podcast on the web.

Natalie’s goal is to share the benefits of sound healing and help others use sound for self-care, personal growth and to heal.

Grouded in the sound of Roots Rock, Americana & Alt-country with flashes of Jazz & Eastern European/Klezmer influences. “Like Tom Waits fronting TheByrds”.

Estatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony

Dusty is a 500 E-RYT and Holistic Educator who has practiced yoga for more than 20 years. She took a deep dive approximately 10 years ago and has been on a road of evolving ever since. She currently lives in Costa Rica a portion of the year working deep in the jungle along the Pacific coastline at a boutique resort. Immersed in the Pura Vida lifestyle and practicing living in the present moment while gaining knowledge and experience.

Standup Paddleboard Yoga , Sun. 12pm

Lynn Block, 500 E-RYT, owner of Latitude Yoga and Fitness LLC

Lynn has over 25 years’ experience teaching across the education and fitness industries. Known for her

inclusive style, Lynn’s yoga journey was a little unconventional. She subbed a yoga class for a few weeks,

and her fitness manager suggested that she pursue teaching yoga regularly. With a fitness background,

Lynn wanted to find a style that fit teaching yoga in a gym setting, for all types of people seeking out the

benefits of yoga. She found a Yogafit® and began her yoga journey. Lynn has been instructing yoga since

2005. She completed her 200-hour RYT in 2017, and her 500-hour RYT in 2020.

Sarah Van Cleve is a somatic wellness practitioner, death doula, activist and owner of Soul House Wellness, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  

As a practitioner, she is passionate about helping students find restoration, stillness and safety in ones’ body, and navigating release through the practices of yoga and sound healing.  

Sarah’s commitment to social justice is an integral part of her identity. In her role in activism, Sarah actively supports causes related to equality, human rights and community empowerment. Monthly, she facilitates Breathing Room Yoga’s “Yoga for People of Color,” a donation- based yoga class, aimed at building community and mindfulness in the black and brown community. Through the thought-provoking podcast ‘Othered,’ Sarah works to create a platform dedicated to celebrating the stories and experiences of those who have often been overlooked or misunderstood in society. The podcast’s mission is to amplify local voices and center the narratives of marginalized communities. 

As a death doula, Sarah is passionate about advocating for the necessity of end-of-life preparedness. Through education and compassionate end-of-life support, she empowers individuals to approach the experiences of life and death with knowledge, curiosity and love. 

Brooke is the Owner of Sage Mooné where relaxation, stress reduction, and healing holistically is her passion. She is a Reiki Master, Sound Healer, CYT, Photographer, and Licensed Esthetician. Brooke Combines Sound Healing, Reiki, Meditation, Aromatherapy, Yoga, and many other holistic techniques with esthetics to create deep relaxation for the Mind, Body, & Soul.

https://www.sagemoone.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sagemooneholistic

Certified through the Atma Buti Sound and Vibrational School, Laina is a singing bowl sound healing practitioner and ordained spiritual healer based in Hiawatha, IA. Her journey began in 2016 with Modern Shamanism studies, leading her to sound healing and other healing arts such as Reiki and Angelic Chakra Integration. She has a particular interest in Norse shamanism and incorporates it into her daily life.

Laina offers a variety of services, including individual and group sound healing, guided meditations, and intuitive readings. When not working, she enjoys hiking with her dog Bailey, socializing with friends, and connecting with nature. She advocates for the transformative power of music in personal growth and believes heart-centered healing is key to personal development.

https://www.instagram.com/soul_and_sound_practices

https://www.facebook.com/soulandsoundpractices

Herbal Tea Workshop: Self Care in a Cup

Students will learn about 10+ herbs and their nutritive benefits, the difference between tea, infusions, and decoctions, and have the opportunity to sample and create their own tea blends. Join herbalist, Raelene Swore for this hands on workshop meant to fill your cup!

Raelene is a Cedar Rapids native and a mother, daughter, and sister to many. She is a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and was raised to appreciate the land. At a young age she developed a love of plants, which transpired into studying and certifications in Herbalism from Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies and in Horticulture from The New York Botanical Garden. She received a biology degree from Mt. Mercy in 2015 and graduated from Cloud Nine Yoga Teacher Training with her 200 hour-RYT in 2017, soon after started teaching Aerial Yoga and Hatha at Toula Yoga Studio. She recently became certified in SUP Yoga and Hot 26. She also has training in Sound Therapy and Reiki. She shared her plant knowledge to massage therapy students at Carlson College, teaching Herbology and Aromatherapy for several years.

Raelene enjoys challenging and empowering her students, weaving together her love for adventure and the outdoors with her excitement for yoga to help others love themselves a little more. Her teaching style is playful and invigorating, intertwined with positivity and self-compassion. She hopes to see you soon on the mat, on a paddle board, in the silks, or in the garden of life.

Love more.

Lindsay, founder of Journey IN to BEing, invites you to tune in to the wisdom of your chakras, each with its own lessons, meanings, and stories. In this workshop Lindsay will guide you on a journey through your chakras utilizing recorded chakra resonant music, guided meditation, and your own free movement. You will anchor the experience with the creation of a mandala and have an opportunity to share in circle.

Sounda Healer & owner of Om Gifts

DJ Eight Ten He/Him