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3:30pm MST

The Science of Stillness- Finding Calm in a World of Motion

Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST

The Collective Sedona - DECK

In a culture that prizes productivity and constant motion, stillness can feel elusive—or even uncomfortable. Yet both yoga philosophy and modern neuroscience affirm that stillness is not passive. It is an active state that restores balance to the nervous system, replenishes energy, and allows clarity and creativity to emerge.

This session explores the profound impact of stillness on the body, mind, and spirit. Through the lens of neuroscience, we will look at what happens in the brain and nervous system when we pause, rest, and turn inward. Drawing on yogic teachings, we will remember that stillness is a practice of returning home to ourselves, reconnecting with presence and inner wisdom.

Participants will be guided through experiential practices that make stillness accessible in daily life: breath awareness, micro-meditations, and gentle pauses that can be integrated into even the busiest schedule. Along the way, we will reflect on the barriers that keep us in motion and discover how small shifts toward stillness can transform stress into spaciousness.

You will leave with both a renewed appreciation for stillness and a toolkit of simple practices to ground, restore, and reconnect. Stillness becomes not just a practice on the mat, but a science-backed pathway to resilience and joy.

Speakers

Stefanie Hingley

BS, MBA, NBC-HWC, Stefanie Coaching

Stefanie Hingley, BS, MBA, NBC-HWC, is a coach, former scientist and global business leader with more than two decades of experience across the U.S. and Europe. An adventure-seeker at heart, she began her career at the CDC before pivoting to business, earning her MBA, and spending... Read More →

Friday April 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST
The Collective Sedona - DECK 7000 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86351, USA

Experiential Workshop / Training, science and mindfulness

Participant Level No experience required
Style science and mindfulness
Track Business Track, Energy Track, Meditation Track, Beginners Track
What to expect 50% lecture / 35% activity / 15% discussion
Partner practice or touching? No
Instructions to participants: notebook and pen!

2026 Sedona Yoga Festival

3:30pm MST

Stefanie Hingley

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