Bend to Balance 2026 10/30-11/1: Full Schedule

4:00pm PDT

Love Magic: Passion & Potions

LIMITED

Friday October 30, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

UUFCO, Kitchen

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Brenda Burke

Reclamation & Integration Guide, From The Fortress

Step into the mysteries of story, symbol and soma. I am passionate about BOOKS, depth psychology, symbolic literacy, and somatic & psychedelic therapy for personal gnosis and healing ourselves, our relationship and our planet. Choose the path to liberation. Re-member, and re-wild... Read More →

Friday October 30, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
UUFCO, Kitchen 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP

9:00am PDT

Energize Your Soles

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Embark, The Collective

Limited Capacity seats available

Energize Your Soles is an interactive movement experience designed to reconnect you to the foundation of your body: your feet. In this 60-minute workshop, Maria DelliVeneri, MS, LAT, ATC, will guide you through a practical exploration of foot function, awareness, and movement. Through guided walking, movement exploration, and sensory awareness drills, you’ll assess how your feet interact with...
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Facilitators

Maria DelliVeneri

Remedy Sports Medicine

Maria DelliVeneri is a Certified Athletic Trainer and integrative sports medicine provider with nearly two decades of experience helping people move with ease, reduce pain, and reconnect to their bodies.Her work bridges high-performance athletics and integrative health. She has treated... Read More →

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Embark, The Collective 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, WATER, MOVEMENT SCIENCE

9:00am PDT

Fire Puja (Agni Hotra)

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

UUFCO, Outside

Limited Capacity seats available

This ceremony is an ancient Indian ritual that is performed every morning at the ashram, in keeping with Vedic tradition. Its purpose is to invoke the elements of earth, water, fire, air and ether and the essence or Consciousness within which they exist. Fire is a great transformer and what remains when the herbs are burned is their sweet aroma or essence. This and the vibration of the mantras are...
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Facilitators

Shriman Ji

Yoga with Shriman

Shriman, a passionate yogi and dedicated teacher, has spent years honing his craft under the guidance of his teacher and Himalayan Yoga Master (Phd) Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu from Akhanda Yoga Wellbeing in India, embracing the transformative power of authentic yoga.

Hailing from Brazil, Shriman brings with him a rich heritage of musical talent passed down through generations of his family. Immersed in the vibrant culture of India for several years, he has delved deep into the realms of yoga, honing his practice and teachings to integrate the... Read More →

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
UUFCO, Outside 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, FIRE, CEREMONY

9:00am PDT

Somatic Alchemy Healing Circle Experience

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

UUFCO, Linus Pauling

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Elizabeth Stauder

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
UUFCO, Linus Pauling 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, EARTH

9:00am PDT

The Healing Frequency: Exploring the Science Behind Sound Therapy

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Embark, The Collective

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation and subsequent demonstration will explore how sound affects the human body and mind, combining ancient wisdom with modern science. It will delve into the physiological, neurological, and psychological mechanisms behind sound healing, while also addressing the current research, practical applications, and emerging technologies in the field. I will be focusing on discussing the...
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Facilitators

Lisa Tynam

Founder, Step into Stillness

Lisa is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Sound Healer, Montessori Teacher and Kids Yoga Instructor.
Her business, Step Into Stillness, brings affordable and accessible Yoga and Sound Bath classes, Guided Sound Meditation, and Chakra Balancing to the Central Oregon commun... Read More →

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Embark, The Collective 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, AIR, SOUND THERAPY

9:00am PDT

Masculine Embodiment

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT

UUFCO, Sanctuary

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Andrew Belinsky

Founder, Be Love Benefits

Andrew Belinsky is a musician, MC, and men's yoga teacher based in Bend, OR. Known for his lively, participatory music sets and his ability to hold a room with equal parts humor, heart, and presence, Andrew has performed at festivals, fundraisers, weddings, and gatherings across the... Read More →

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
UUFCO, Sanctuary 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, WATER

9:00am PDT

Rewriting Health Stories

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT

Embark, Conference Room #1

Limited Capacity seats available

A workshop exploring the reframing of personal health stories followed by a grounding movement practice. Incorporates nutrition, Positive Psychology journaling prompts, yoga and functional movement. Led by Sinnamon Hauser and Marisa Malzone

Facilitators

Sinnamon Hauser

Marisa Malzone

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Embark, Conference Room #1 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, FIRE, STORYTELLING

9:00am PDT

Heliotropic Breathwork

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am PDT

UUFCO, Conference Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Pete Blau

founder, Metolius Basin Institute

Hi my name is Pete and I'm here to guide others in becoming their true selves so they can live the life they are meant to live. I founded Metolius Basin Institute to help others discover their purpose and bring forth their gifts so that this world can become a more whole, healed... Read More →

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am PDT
UUFCO, Conference Room 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, AIR, BREATHWORK

9:00am PDT

Herbal Medicine Making

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am PDT

UUFCO, Fireside Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Join me in a wild medicine making class. We'll learn some autumnal herb staples, their medicinal constituents, and how to integrate them into your day-to-day. We'll learn a traditional folk medicine method and take inspiration from the fall season. Each participant will take home a small bottle of any remedy we create together.

Facilitators

Chelsea Ernst

Founder, Educator, Nighthawk Naturalist School

I have been facilitating connective experiences with nature and human history for over 15 years. Natural history and human history are indivisible from our lives and I love sharing the ways we can connect with them daily. In the other part of my life, I am also an aerial artist of... Read More →

Saturday October 31, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am PDT
UUFCO, Fireside Room 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP

10:00am PDT

Understanding Your Balance (Vestibular) System

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Embark, The Collective

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Morgan Kriz

Saturday October 31, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Embark, The Collective 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend OR 97703

Class

10:00am PDT

Breathing Beyond the Veil: A Samhain Breathwork Ceremony

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm PDT

UUFCO, Linus Pauling

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Sharon Balsamo

Saturday October 31, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm PDT
UUFCO, Linus Pauling 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, AIR, BREATHWORK

11:00am PDT

Nia

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Embark, The Collective

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Whitney Bennett

Studio Manager, Montanita Estates Yoga

I have been practicing yoga since 1999 and the Nia Technique since 2006. I teach both Nia and Yoga in the small coastal town of Montanita, Ecuador. I am a white belt certified Nia teacher and a 500 RYT yoga instructor. I bring the practice of body awareness and love and self expression... Read More →

Saturday October 31, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Embark, The Collective 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend OR 97703

Class, FIRE, YOGA

11:30am PDT

Reset Your Nervous System with Sound

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

UUFCO, Conference Room

Limited Capacity seats available

A live sound healing experience with crystal bowls, tuning forks & voiceYou've tried to breathe through it. You've told yourself you're fine. But your body isn't convinced.This class is for anyone who lives with a low hum of stress they can't quite shake — the tension that doesn't go away even when nothing is technically wrong. In 60 minutes, you'll experience firsthand how sound frequencies...
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Facilitators

Amandine Le Roux Hancock

Saturday October 31, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
UUFCO, Conference Room 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, AIR, SOUND THERAPY

1:00pm PDT

The Calm Reset: Functional Breathing + Meditation for Stress Relief

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

UUFCO, Conference Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Christopher Thier

Saturday October 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
UUFCO, Conference Room 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, AIR, BREATHWORK

1:00pm PDT

The Nervous System Reset Experience

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

UUFCO, Linus Pauling

Limited Capacity seats available

The Nervous System Reset Experience - is a guided regenerative experience designed to help your body shift back into a state of safety, recovery, and restoration. Through breathing, sensory awareness, movement, and nervous system-based recovery techniques, participants will explore how the body and brain constantly communicate through the autonomic nervous system, and how simple it is to improve...
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Facilitators

Maria DelliVeneri

Remedy Sports Medicine

Saturday October 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
UUFCO, Linus Pauling 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, AIR

1:00pm PDT

Three Harmony Qigong

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

UUFCO, Outside

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Willow Seronkio

Saturday October 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
UUFCO, Outside 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

Class, AIR, SOUND THERAPY

1:00pm PDT

ROC (Rock of Consciousness)

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

UUFCO, Sanctuary

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Pete Kartsounes

Saturday October 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
UUFCO, Sanctuary 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, FIRE

2:00pm PDT

Dances of Universal Peace

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

UUFCO, Linus Pauling

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday October 31, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
UUFCO, Linus Pauling 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, EARTH

2:00pm PDT

Freeing the Diaphragm

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

UUFCO, Conference Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Freeing the diaphragm: learning practices for easing tension in the diaphragm; Somatic nature meditation: awakening our bodily connection to the great weave of nature through somatic practices

Facilitators

Megan Brians

Saturday October 31, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
UUFCO, Conference Room 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, AIR, BREATHWORK

2:30pm PDT

The Foundations of Happiness

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 2:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

UUFCO, Sanctuary

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Anthony Poponi

Speaker | Facilitator | Coach | Author, Focus on the 40

Anthony Poponi is the CEO and founder of Focus on the 40 and is an expert in positive psychology, the applied science of human happiness. Anthony specializes in showing his audiences a path to more joy, fulfillment and success in our workplace, communities and our lives through live and virtual programs including keynotes, retreats and... Read More →

Saturday October 31, 2026 2:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
UUFCO, Sanctuary 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, WATER

3:00pm PDT

Akhanda Yoga

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 3:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

UUFCO, Conference Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Akhanda Yoga classes offer a moderate sequence of the most familiar and accessible postures and breathing techniques, and can be enjoyed by both beginning and continuing students. The classes introduce the basic principles of alignment, breath, sound, yogic thought and relaxation. You will come away with tools to help you move with greater ease, and use breath both to uplift and calm your whole...
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Facilitators

Shriman Ji

Yoga with Shriman

Saturday October 31, 2026 3:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
UUFCO, Conference Room 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, FIRE, YOGA

3:00pm PDT

Reiki Infused Soulful Flow Yoga Class

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 3:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

UUFCO, Linus Pauling

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Renee Hamilton

Reiki Infused Soulful Flow

I have had the honor and privilege of teaching yoga in the Bend community for the past 10 years. In 2013, I graduated from the 200 hour teacher training with Suzie Newcome at Namaspa and in 2017 I completed a 300 hour teacher training with Ulla Lundgren at The Yoga Lab. By being... Read More →

Saturday October 31, 2026 3:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
UUFCO, Linus Pauling 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, FIRE, YOGA

6:00pm PDT

Intro to Contact Dancing

LIMITED

Saturday October 31, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

UUFCO, Conference Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Intro to Contact Dancing. How to enjoy and share improvisational dances with others while being rooted with emodiment.

Facilitators

Ryza Re

Saturday October 31, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
UUFCO, Conference Room 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, FIRE, DANCE

9:00am PST

Pranayama Practice for Grounding!

LIMITED

Sunday November 1, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am PST

Embark, The Collective

Limited Capacity seats available

Pranayama Practice for Grounding! In this enriching yoga session, we invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner balance through the powerful practices of 5 Pranas balancing including Kapalbhati kriya, Anuloma Viloma pranayama in three different speeds, Bhramari Pranayama with Sanmukhi mudra, and a soothing chakra meditation.

Facilitators

Shriman Ji

Yoga with Shriman

Sunday November 1, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am PST
Embark, The Collective 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, FIRE, YOGA

11:30am PST

Psychedelics & the Shadow

LIMITED

Sunday November 1, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PST

Embark, The Collective

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Brenda Burke

Reclamation & Integration Guide, From The Fortress

Sunday November 1, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PST
Embark, The Collective 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, WATER, PSYCHIC ARTS

1:00pm PST

ADHD, Neurodivergence, Spectrum Disorders and the Future of our Children

LIMITED

Sunday November 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST

Embark, The Collective

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Drew Collins

Sunday November 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Embark, The Collective 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend OR 97703

CLASS, WATER

1:00pm PST

The Stories We Carry: The Map of You

LIMITED

Sunday November 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST

Embark, The Current

Limited Capacity seats available

The Stories We Carry: The Map of You - is a deeply reflective and interactive 90-minute workshop exploring the stories that shape who we are—and who we are becoming. Through guided discussion, journaling, life mapping, and Internal Family Systems-inspired exercises, participants will explore the experiences, relationships, values, and defining moments that have influenced their path. Using...
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Facilitators

Maria DelliVeneri

Remedy Sports Medicine

Sunday November 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Embark, The Current 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, FIRE, STORYTELLING

1:00pm PST

Intro to Sound Healing -Fundamentals of Frequency

LIMITED

Sunday November 1, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm PST

UUFCO, Conference Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Kevin Kraft

Master Balancer, Soundshala & Bend to Balance

Kevin Kraft – Founder of Soundshala & Bend to Balance | Trainer | Musician | Sound Healer | AuthorKevin Kraft is a multidisciplinary wellness practitioner, musician, and author dedicated to fostering holistic well-being through sound, vibration and mindfulness. He is the sounder... Read More →

Sunday November 1, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm PST
UUFCO, Conference Room 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, AIR, SOUND THERAPY

1:00pm PST

The Superpower of Humor

LIMITED

Sunday November 1, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm PST

UUFCO, Sanctuary

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Anthony Poponi

Speaker | Facilitator | Coach | Author, Focus on the 40

Sunday November 1, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm PST
UUFCO, Sanctuary 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, WATER

2:00pm PST

Choose Again Forgiveness

LIMITED

Sunday November 1, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PST

Embark, The Collective

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Lisa Hauge

Sunday November 1, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Embark, The Collective 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP

3:30pm PST

Embodied Confidence

LIMITED

Sunday November 1, 2026 3:30pm - 6:00pm PST

UUFCO, Conference Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Andrea Arden

Somatic and Relational Skills Coach, Soul Fire Empowerment Coaching

Andrea Arden, PhD, a somatic skills educator, Qualified Mental Health Professional, Reiki Level 3 practitioner, and a relational skills coach dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves, their bodies, and one another. Andrea earned her black belt in martial arts in 2013... Read More →

Sunday November 1, 2026 3:30pm - 6:00pm PST
UUFCO, Conference Room 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

WORKSHOP, FIRE

4:00pm PST

Activating Resilience

LIMITED

Sunday November 1, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST

UUFCO, Sanctuary

Limited Capacity seats available

Facilitators

Anthony Poponi

Speaker | Facilitator | Coach | Author, Focus on the 40

Sunday November 1, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
UUFCO, Sanctuary 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97703

CLASS

4:00pm PST

Intro to Archetypal Tarot Workshop

LIMITED

Sunday November 1, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST

Embark, The Collective

Limited Capacity seats available

Intro to Archetypal Tarot Workshop: Bring your deck and let’s explore tarot as a tool for awakening! These 78 cards have a tale to tell. It is one that bridges above and below, within and without, macro and micro, masculine and feminine, and the earth elements. Practice tapping into your intuition and magic. Open doors to synchronicity, Self-discovery and empowerment!

Facilitators