2026 Winter Solstice Fundraiser
Tuesday, December 15, 5:30-7pm
Doors Open at 5pm
Join us in raising money for a wonderful cause while also celebrating the solstice! Local yoga teachers will guide us through an accessible community practice that will include gentle stretching, a few sun salutations to welcome the light of the coming season (modified chair options will be offered), and ending with a restorative session of sound healing to give ourselves the gift of rest in the midst of a busy holiday season.
Fellowship Hall at New Garden Friends
801 New Garden Road, Greensboro NC
Registration Fee:
$35 includes T-shirt and one raffle ticket.
On-site registration is $40 (if available). Extra raffle tickets cost $5/ticket cash at the event.
Become a Winter Solstice Sponsor!
To participate, please email us by November 7, 2026 at info@the-yoga-connection.org with your chosen sponsorship level and preferred method of donation (check or PayPal via our website). Make sure to include the names of your free registration participants, their t-shirt sizes, and emails. If donating at the Silver or Gold level please include your logo in .jpeg or .png formats.
Thank you to our Winter Solstice Event Sponsors!
We are fortunate to thrive in such a generous community!
Gold + Silver Sponsors
$500 - $1000
Bronze Sponsors
$250 level
Empower Fitness - Mind Body Life
Greensboro Power Studios
Optimum Insights
Meet Our Winter Solstice Teachers
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Terry Brown, C-IAYT, ERYT 500, and Certified Purna Yoga Instructor at the 2000 Hour Level, began his journey in yoga in 1984. His appreciation for yoga and its ability to promote health and equanimity led him to become a physical therapist assistant in 1995. He has studied with his teachers Aadil Palkhivala and Savitri over 25 years. Co-owner of The Triad Yoga Institute in Greensboro, NC, Terry is the director of Triad Yoga’s 200 and 300 Hour Teacher Certification Programs and served as the co-director of East Coast Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapist Training Program until 2025. Terry is also trained in the Melt Method, which are methods of self-treatment to release stuck stress in the connective tissue using a soft foam roller. Terry uses his years of experience to help develop programs for students and teachers to discover their own yoga practice options on the path to wellness.
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Dawn is a trauma-informed E-RYT 200 and RPYT yoga teacher; trained as a birth doula, vaginal steam facilitator and MotherCircle facilitator; and is a Reiki Master Teacher with a Reiki for Fertility, Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum certificate.
After birthing her son at home in 2013, Dawn felt called to work with other women to prepare for empowered birth. In the summer of 2016, Dawn launched Sacred Rhythms where she combines her experience as birth worker, 16 years of yoga practice, Reiki energy healing and her practices of embodied Feminine spirituality.
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Azarria White is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) who has been working in the health and wellness industry since 2014. Through her business, Fitness With Z, she combines strength training, yoga, and intentional wellness experiences to help individuals build strength, confidence, and sustainable, healthy lifestyles centered on longevity. With a background in performing arts and public service, Azarria brings creativity, discipline, and a passion for serving others into her work. Her mission is to empower individuals to prioritize their well-being, move with intention, and build healthier lives rooted in strength, balance, and purpose. Fitnesswithz.com
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Veda Spidle is a certified Yoga Therapist and an advanced-level Yoga Teacher (ERYT-500), specializing in breathwork, sound healing, and gentle yoga with meditation. She holds certifications in numerous holistic modalities, including 800+ hours in I AM Yoga Therapy™, Advanced I AM Yoga Nidra™, Sound Healing, Kundalini Yoga, and Reiki. With an open-hearted, knowledgeable, and intuitive approach, Veda’s passion for teaching empowers her to guide individuals of all ages and ability levels on their personal wellness journeys.
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Sarah Cheffy is the founder of Empower Fitness – Mind Body Life and brings more than 20 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry. She is a 500-hour E-RYT, YACEP, ACE-certified Personal Trainer, AFAA-certified Group Exercise Instructor, and sound healing facilitator. Sarah blends movement, mindfulness, and holistic practices to help individuals build strength, find balance, and embrace personal growth. With an encouraging, lighthearted approach, she welcomes all experience levels and is passionate about helping others cultivate healthy habits, embrace their unique wellness journey, and find the light within.
2026 Winter Solstice Raffle
Enter to win a variety of items generously donated from local vendors. One raffle ticket is included in your registration. Additional tickets are available for purchase onsite (cash only) - $5/ticket. Raffle will occur after the yoga program, and you must be present to win your prize.