Winter Yoga
with Minnesota Orchestra MusiciansSun Feb 5, 2023
Orchestra Hall
Sun salutations meet live music in our Yoga Class at Orchestra Hall series! Join a local instructor to practice yoga in the serenity of the Orchestra Hall lobby while an individual musician or duo from the Minnesota Orchestra plays musical selections that inspire and center body and soul.
Things To Know
- This class is open to all ages 15 and up. Please bring your own mat and water bottle, as well as any props (towels, blocks, etc.) you would like to use for the class.
Artists
Katherine Siochi is an internationally award-winning harp soloist and newly appointed principal harp of the Minnesota Orchestra. She will begin her new role at the end of December 2022, performing in the Orchestra’s New Year’s concerts. She serves as principal harp of the Kansas City Symphony—a role she’s held since 2019—and previously was principal harp of the Sarasota Orchestra from 2017-2019.
Siochi is the 2016 gold medalist of the USA International Harp Competition, one of the world's most prestigious harp contests. She has given solo concerts in Hong Kong, China, Israel, and at Lyon & Healy Hall in Chicago. In 2021 she released her debut solo album Nocturne on Lyon & Healy Records, which includes several of her own piano transcriptions. Audiences worldwide have commended Siochi not only for her virtuosity, but especially for her poetic interpretations, sensitive musicianship and innate sense of timing.
Phong Cao (he/him) is the founder & head teacher at Greenway Yoga. As a life-long student, he spent most of his post graduate years hopping from studio to studio learning many different forms of yoga. Phong's goal as a yoga teacher is to help you discover the depths of your potential. Phong believes that the harmony of your body, mind, and spirit can be a powerful tool towards positive change. Phong's deep passion for yoga and years of experience in coaching martial arts are apparent in his classes where you’ll find a wide range of depth in creativity, philosophy, and self-love. Outside of yoga, Phong enjoys biking, adventure, and all sorts of outdoor activities. Phong is inspired and honored to be your guide.