The First Rhythm
About This Session
Before the first breath, the rhythm of the heart offers its original lullaby — a steady pulse that connects each of us to the earth. This heart‑opening flow, guided by mother–daughter duo Julie and Bronwyn Lefebvre, is designed to reconnect practitioners with that innate sense of internal synchronicity. The sequence unfolds to a custom heartbeat soundscape that gradually shifts in tempo, moving the class from stillness into gentle heat.
Where to Find This
Stillness Hall Indoor
This serene, candle‑lit space is the festival’s sanctuary for slowing down—a home for meditation, breathwork, sound healing, Yin, restorative practices, and quiet reflection. With soft lighting and...
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMMeet Your Guides
Bronwyn Lefebvre
Bronwyn began practicing yoga at a young age and turned to it as a source of balance and vitality after being diagnosed with Lupus at nine, navigating surgeries and intensive therapy with the support of her mother’s introduction to self‑healing practices. Trained in Rishikesh and teaching for over nine years, she brings a joyful, powerful spirit to her classes, offering challenging and inspiring sequences rooted in lived experience and inner strength.
Julie Lefebvre
Julie discovered yoga as a path to recovery while navigating a severe wrist injury, an eating disorder, and the stress of caring for a critically ill child, finding profound healing through Ashtanga. Over the past two decades, she has trained with world‑renowned teachers and now blends technical expertise with a compassionate approach to support others on their own journeys to wellness.
