solFEST is Back!
A fabulous festival weekend of inclusive Sol Community events - organized by community, for community - this equinox weekend we honor the seasonal shift to fall & celebrate 20+ years of community together, solFEST returns!
Stop by for just one or all events - hourly options all day might make it hard to choose!
Pre-register below, or just drop in. Classes are located throughout the campus of Sol Community. Check the schedule below for the assigned room but do arrive early in case there has been a change or to wander around and find the right studio. We are a friendly bunch and you can ask anyone for help if you don’t know where to go or what to do. Just say, ‘i’m new here and I need some help!.’
Almost All Events by donation - we are accepting contributions & fund raising for our philanthropic work that supports our local community in so many ways! Learn More about our Community Care Campaign and please consider making a contribution! There are a few events that are for members or require a payment. If you would like to attend one of those and cost is a barrier to entry, please text 301.788.5154
Schedule: Friday Sept 18
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS FURTHER DOWN BELOW
11:30am Lunch & Learn w/Lara (limited to 10, pls preregister for this one)
3pm Sol Boutique & Exchange Opens
330pm Intro to Yoga w/ Melissa
430pm $5 Happy Hour Yoga w/ Dorcas
530pm $5 Happy Hour Flow Yoga w/Christina
530pm Simple Philosophy of Yoga w/Miles
630pm Yoga Foundations Clinic w/Katherin & others
630pm Outdoor Yoga at Baker Park Bell Tower w/Chuck
730pm Soup & Speaker Story of Soul Transformation w/ Katie O
Schedule: Saturday Sept 19
6am Outdoor Sunrise Sunsals made EZ w/Megan Baker Park
8am Hot Flow Yoga 75 w/Erin (for members, or pay to drop in)
8am Yoga at the Temple w/Mikayla
930am Walking Meditation w/Suzie - meet at garage
930am Gentle Yoga w/ Erin (for members or pay to drop in)
11am Slow Flow Yoga w/Sophie
11am Curious About Yoga? An Intro w/ Brigitte
12pm OPEN
1pm OPEN
2pm (Dancing) Chair yoga w/Toby
3pm The Healing Journey w/John
430pm Brave Space
6pm - Shamanic Journey w/Lisa
Schedule: Sunday Sept 20
8am Hot Flow Yoga w/Christina (for members or pay to drop in)
9am-1030am Autumn Equinox 108 Solar Pulse w/ Christine & Guisseppe (for members or pay to drop in)
930am Yoga 75 w/ Lara (for members or pay to drop in)
11am Cosmic Blueprint: An Intro to Your Birth Chart w/Kierstyn
11am Aerial Yoga (for members or pay to drop in- limited space, pls pre-register)
12pm Radiant Body Kundalini Yoga w/Cindy
Event Descriptions:
FRIDAY
Lunch & Learn (Fri 1130-1pm) Free lecture & healthy meal on the importance of not just healthy eating, but sharing the experience in community! Lecture by, Lara Lattman, a Certified Functional Nutrition Specialist who applies evidence-based strategies to help clients navigate their health journeys. More details & register
Intro to Yoga (Friday 3:30pm) All levels welcome. This gentle class will include breaking down foundational poses at a relaxed pace, perfect for building confidence on the mat. You’ll learn proper alignment in a welcoming, judgement free environment. No experience or special equipment necessary, just bring yourself & a little curiosity.
Simple Philosophy of Yoga - As Understood by a White Male Texican (Fri 530pm) Drop into this 50 min light hearted and accessible overview of yoga philosophy as understood by a casual student of yoga who is more interested in the philosophy and spirituality than the yoga asana. Misunderstandings and accidental irreverance may be included due to the nature of cultural differences, appropriation and human being-ness. Bring your sense of humor and open mind. Offered by Miles Coker.
Yoga Foundations Clinic: Asanas and Pranayama (Friday 630pm) Delve into breath work and yoga poses with the YTT class of 2026. During this 60 minute class we will explore at least one breath technique (Pranayama) and five poses (Asanas). Enhance your yoga practice by focusing on the foundations.
Soup & Speaker Story of Soul Transformation w/Katie O’Connor (Friday 7:30pm) - Gather round for a cup of soup and a story of “how love and yoga (and not just classes) lead me and supported me on a journey back to myself.”
SATURDAY
Sunrise SunSals Made EZ w/ Megan on the Creek (6am Saturday) Come gather by the creek and welcome the new day with movement, breath, and community. In this one-hour, all-levels practice, we’ll gently warm and awaken the body, then explore the asanas that make up a Sun Salutation. We’ll break things down, explore options, and move in a way that feels good for your body.
Meet: Baseball field near the Bocce Court, creek side - poor weather - meet in garage studio! Bring: A yoga mat and towel
Walking Meditation (Sat 930am) Enjoy a stroll around Baker Park and turn it into a mindful practice while focusing on the present moment. Several different meditation techniques will be explored along with some gentle yoga poses and stretches.
Curious about yoga? An Intro w/Brigitte (Sat 11am) Bring your questions and an open mind to this 1 hour session that will include introductory breath work, information about using props in your practice, and a gentle introduction to some of the basic asanas or poses. Wear comfortable clothing.
Dancing Chair Yoga (Sat 2pm) Enjoy a Gentle Chair Yoga class while “grooving” to music (Motown, R&B, and Earth Wind and Fire). This class is practiced mostly seated in a chair with some standing poses supported by a chair. (No getting up/down off the floor). No special clothing, experience or natural rhythm required. With a focus on flexibility, balance, and breathwork, the class will explore spinal twists, side body stretches, major joint mobilization, muscle stretches, neck, hand, and foot stretches. Yoga blocks and straps are provided. Fun anticipated. Led by Toby Schermerhorn
The Healing Journey: Finding Strength Through Restoration (Sat 3pm) Healing is not always a straight path. Sometimes it looks like movement, sometimes stillness. Sometimes it looks like rebuilding strength, learning patience, and listening more deeply to what the body and mind need.
This gentle, restorative-centered practice invites students to explore healing through breath, mindful movement, and longer moments of stillness. Together we will create space to release tension, reconnect with the body, and honor the journey of where we have been and where we are going. Led by Johnney Gurtshaw
Shamanic Journey (Sat 6pm) - Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with a guided shamanic journey into an autumn forest to release what you don't need and receive guidance for the season ahead. Includes: a short yoga practice, breathing practices, journaling, and sacred guided visualization.
SUNDAY
Autumn Equinox 108 (Sunday 9am) Release the summer and set fall intentions during our 108 sun salutation moving meditation class. As we flow through each posture you’ll be immersed in calming electronic rhythms and live drumming.
Cosmic Blueprint: An Intro to Your Birth Chart (Sun 11am) Ever wonder what your birth chart actually means? Join us for a fun, relaxed dive into astrology! We’ll explore its ancient roots, decode the symbols and placements of your natal chart, and use simple tools + handouts to help you connect the stars to your inner world. No experience necessary! Bring your birth date, time, and location to explore your cosmic blueprint. Led by Kierstyn
Radiant Body Kundalini Class guided by Cindy (Sunday 12pm) Activate your inner radiance through movement, breathwork, meditation, and Kundalini-inspired practices designed to strengthen your energetic field, cultivate vitality, and awaken your natural magnetism. This transformative practice invites you to move beyond emotional patterns, connect with deep joy and inner strength, and radiate that energy into every area of your life. Suggested you come with an empty belly and eat lunch after!
(Prior) solFEST Event Descriptions:
Mindful Art & Movement
Dance Yoga - A yoga dance class blending the mindful flow of yoga with the expressive movement of dance. Rhythmic creative sequences set to music help participants build strength, flexibility, and coordination while fostering joy, freedom, and self-expression! Led by Kathy Quinlan
Chair Yoga for Seniors - This chair-based yoga is a great introduction for persons that might not be comfortable rising up from a mat. It's designed to be gentle and effective. Students will move through a variety of poses while using straps, blocks, and other props. Promotes flexibility, balance, and breathing. Led by Chuck Georgius
Support Your Practice with Props - Yoga is about meeting your body where it is with love and support. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore all the ways you can support your own practicing using props like bolsters, blocks, straps, blankets, and chairs. You’ll learn to safely modify poses as needed, deepen your practice, and access postures you might have otherwise strayed away from. Together we will collectively create a flow to leave you feeling empowered, supported, and inspired. Led by Jessica Mercandante
Yoga Nidra w/Binaural Beats - Beginning with a creating a simple prompt art strategy and shifting into a 45-minute Yoga Nidra* practice with binaural beats**. Students will end with returning to their art for deeper contemplation.
*Yoga Nidra is "yogic sleep", in which participants are lying down comfortably and guided into a state of deep relaxation in the body while the mind remains alert.
**Binaural beats is an auditory phenomenon created when two tones with slightly different frequencies are played at the same time. Led by Dan Levin
Inclusivity and Accessibility for Teachers - Offering discussion and experiential practice on the abilities of students and how to utilize the space for optimal fulfillment and use. Led by Caroline Orlowski
Blind Yoga - As humans, we rely heavily on our sense of sight and yet, sometimes our eyes limit us with distractions and too much information. In this class, we will experience two different ways of limiting our sight to gain deeper inner sight. Part posture practice (asana) and part art exploration. Led by Adrien Gehring
What is Savasana? - Savasana, “corpse pose,” is often overlooked as one of the most important yoga postures. This workshop is designed to help participants experience the profound benefits of Savasana as a healing practice for body, mind, and spirit. Led by Annabelle Thunderbird
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (which year?)
solFEST is brought to you by our diverse community of teachers and the 2026 class of 200 hour Sol Yoga Teacher Training Program Graduates and other sol teachers and facilitators.
Sol has trained over 430 teachers since 2006 and offered over $350,000 in scholarships to enable anyone to study the transformative path of yoga. We offer yearly or biannual training programs for entry level students and more seasoned practitioners.