• Don't forget to bring your yoga props.  We recommend that you bring at least 3 blankets, a mat, a strap and two blocks.   
• Props can be stored on site through Sunday.
•  Bring a photo ID with you to the Reagan Building. You will need this to get through security.  
• Registration opens at 3:00 this Thursday.  
• If you have not yet registered for the conference and plan to pay at the conference site, you can expedite the process by paying with a check. Even better, contact registerformaitri@gmail.com to register before Thursday. Full conference passes, day passes, and single class tickets are available (full price - no discounts!).  
• Please be advised class choices are subject to availability. Our skilled associates are working hard against the approaching conference deadline to place you in optimal classes.
• The Opening Night Reception (Thursday) and buffet begins at 6:00 pm.  The Opening Ceremony begins at 8:00.

OTHER THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND   

• Weather in D.C. this time of year is usually in the 70's and they're predicting showers.
• Bring a wrap or a sweater to wear between classes and an extra layer for class. The temperature in the Reagan Building might be cool.   
• Our daily schedule is very full.  You'll need to give yourself time to rest between classes. 
• The Federal Triangle metro stop (orange/blue lines) is connected to the Ronald Reagan Building by a covered passageway.  The Metro Center metro stop (red line) is two blocks away, and the Smithsonian metro stop (orange/blue lines) is within walking distance.    Washington is a great city for walking.  Bring your comfortable shoes.    
• Delicious snacks and tea will be provided during the breaks between classes.
• DINNER CIRCLE seats are not yet full. We booked tables for 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5th at three different restaurants which offer a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.  All restaurants are favorites of D.C. foodies.Diners will meet at the JW Marriott lobby at 6:30 p.m. to join the Dinner Circle Host/Hostess and walk/ride to the venue.  E-mail Marlyn Zelkowitz to book your space.   
• OUR VENDOR MARKETPLACE is located right next to the Registration Desk.  Be sure to stop and shop. You'll see:

   

  • IYNAUS Store: Books,  Pune belts, women's yoga shorts 
  • IYASE Store: Maitri Conference magazine, t-shirts, and Eco-Yoga mats 
  • UNITY WOODS  store: CD's and Goodies from Unity Woods
  • MARTI'S CLOSET: Fabulous women's clothes for yoga, pre- and apres-yoga
  • MIKELLE DESIGN: Jewelry creative, handmade and spiritually inspired designs
  • INNER CIRCLE FOODS: Food, accessories and gifts for the health conscious
  • 3 MINUTE EGGS: Innovation in yoga props featuring the incredible egg! Yoga block and accessories 
  • TOOLS FOR YOGA: Props and accessories, singing bowls, pelvic swings and door mounts
  • ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL: cruelty-free, gluten free skin care and cosmetics  
   

• Fruit and vegetables like strawberries and asparagus
• European breads: croissants, baguettes, pain from a charming Cameroonian
• Baked sweets: sticky buns, cupcakes, muffins
• Mixed nuts: savory and sweet peanuts, cashews, almonds
• Prepared meals: soup, salad, fish
• Farm made cheese
• Hummus
• Kettle Corn                                                                                   

Most of the vendors require cash payments.