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Friday, January 09, 2009

setting new intentions

the new year is upon us, and it's time to start fresh with new plans, new goals, new habits. since most of january's events focus on getting rid of the old and making way for the new, they'll probably tie in quite nicely with all your new year's resolutions :)

yoga day USA will be observed this year on saturday, january 24th. according to the event website,

Join thousands across the country for Yoga Day USA, a history-making celebration where yogis, novices, couch potatoes and triathletes, young, old and everyone in between join together to stretch mind, body and spirit through the practice of yoga.

In the spirit of karma yoga, or service to others, all Yoga Day USA classes and workshops are free — or nearly free. The brainchild of the Yoga Alliance, this powerful annual event is held in yoga studios, parks, beaches and private homes throughout the US."


considering that LA is yoga central, i'm a bit surprised that i haven't heard of many local events. i've listed what i've found so far and will continue to check around.

by the way, there's a new lululemon store in brentwood at the corner of san vicente and montana. and just like all the other lulu stores, they're offering FREE in-store yoga!

i'll keep updating this list; keep checking back...

ongoing events:

Yoga For A Cause
Liberation Yoga, Los Angeles
Every Wednesday 4:30pm
Cost: By Donation


Join Laurie Searle For This Inspiring All levels Class!
A weekly all levels flow class with the intention of raising awareness for the issues we care about as a studio and community. Although this is not a donations class, donations are collected at the box hanging at the front desk and go directly to the cause. No donation is too small. This class is sponsored by www.ewishingwell.org

Community Fitness Classes
lululemon Calabasas, 4719 Commons Way
Every Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm
Cost: FREE


Join us for complimentary yoga and fitness classes on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm! Come relax and rejuvenate, or come to build those muscles - you choose what class you would like to take!
January 14 - Restorative Yoga with Ambassador Stefan Storace
Restorative Yoga is a series of poses, supported through the use of bolsters, blankets, and pillows. The body can be held in each pose without having to exert any effort, creating a deeply healing and meditative experience. This class opens the body’s energy channels to stimulate, soothe and relieve the effects of chronic stress. Therapeutic and relaxing experiences that will leave you in complete bliss.
January 28 - Yin Yoga with Ambassador Diana Storace
Yin yoga focuses on breathing and passive holding of poses for longer periods to enhance chi and its movement through the meridians (channels) and chakras.

Yoga for Runners with Steve Mackel
lululemon Pasadena, 110 W Colorado Blvd
Every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
Cost: FREE


Join us on our outdoor patio for Yoga for Runners with Certified ChiRunning Instructor, USA Triathlon Coach, and lululemon Ambassador, Coach Steve Mackel.
Class is held every Thursday at 6:30pm on our store's back patio in Miller Alley just off Delacey Ave.
Coach Steve Mackel works on creating overall balance, taking runners through a series of yoga poses and explains the correlations between the pose and the biomechanics of running. He also moves students through vinyasa flow series while he focuses on creating strength first and flexibility second.
Limited community mats are available. As classes fill up quickly and space is limited, please come early. Also, please dress in layers so that you may remain comfortable as you warm-up during the class.

Kirtan at SMPY West
Power Yoga West, Santa Monica
Every Saturday 8:00-10:00pm
Cost: By Donation


Our instructors will hold a candlelit evening of Kirtan/Chanting every Saturday of the month. Different instructors lead each week and always on donation basis.
1st Saturday of every month, Govindas and Radha (kirtanwithgovindas.com)
2nd Saturday of every month, Travis (traviseliot.com)
3rd Saturday of every month, Andres (powersoulyoga.com)
4th Saturday of every month, Terra and Friends (terrawellness.com)
Bring meditation cushions or blanket (no yoga mat). Wear comfy clothes.
Come sing from the deepest corner of your heart!

Complimentary Fitness Class
lululemon Brentwood, 11920 San Vicente Blvd
Every Sunday 9:00-10:00am
Cost: FREE


Every Sunday we host a complimentary fitness class featuring different styles of yoga, pilates, dance and personal training.
Join us and Maha Yoga on the following dates in January!
Sunday 1/4/09 - Stephen Weigand
Sunday 1/11/09 - Ed Rumann
Sunday 1/18/09 - Stephanie Phelan
Sunday 1/25/09 - Tom Morley
Looking forward to seeing you in our store.

Weekly In-Store Fitness/Yoga Class
lululemon Santa Monica, 331 Santa Monica Blvd
Every Sunday 9:00-10:00am
Cost: FREE


This January month our complimentary in-store classes will be provided by our amazing ambassadors. What a perfect way to uphold your 2009 goals with the best of the best of our Santa Monica community!
As always, we provide yoga mats and the classes are ALL levels. Don't forget, we have snacks and refreshments to refuel post-class.
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you from lu!
Jan. 4th - YogaHop w/ Kourtney Kaas
Jan. 25th - Yoga Flow w/ Kishan Shah

All-levels Fitness Class
lululemon Beverly Hills, 334 North Beverly Drive
Every Sunday 9:30-10:45am
Cost: FREE


Every Sunday we host a complimentary fitness class featuring different styles of yoga, pilates, dance and personal training. All levels welcome - perfect for beginner, intermediate or advanced practitioners. Check our community events listing, we do family classes too!
Weekly classes are followed by healthy snacks to refuel!
Sample some of the Los Angeles area's best instructors in a non-intimidating environment, deepen your practice with personal attention in an intimate space and practice with us!
We have community mats for our guests.
January 18 - Yoga with Ambassador Raghunath
That's right folks! One of our all time favorite yoga instructors is back in town from New York and he is going to be at our very own lulu to teach an amazing class!
You don't want to miss this... Class begins at 9.30am!

Community Fitness Classes
lululemon Calabasas, 4719 Commons Way, Suite R#9
Every Sunday 9:30-10:45am
Cost: FREE


Join us for complimentary yoga and fitness classes on Sunday mornings at 9:30am! Come relax and rejuvenate, or come to build those muscles - you choose what class you would like to take!
January 25 - Yoga with Sri Hari Moss
Come take a Hatha yoga class to balance the mind and body via physical postures and exercises (asanas), controlled breathing, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation.

Yoga on the Green
lululemon Glendale, 233 South Brand Avenue
Every Sunday 9:30-10:30am
Cost: FREE


Come and join our free fitness classes every Sunday at our store in the Americana at Brand! We host classes ranging from yoga and salsa to pilates and acro yoga!
This month - Yoga with YAS Silverlake!
YOGA for ATHLETES® is a complete 60 minute workout that strengthens and stretches every area of the body, blending the most effective postures in a concise sequence. While participating in sports, imbalances occur in the body which can lead to strain on the joints. This routine, when practiced regularly, corrects the imbalances that active sports create in the body.
January 4 - Nicole Sessions
January 11 - Denis Morton
January 18 - Jill Villaluna
January 25 - Anne Israel

In-store Fitness Classes
lululemon South Bay, 2008A East Park Place
Every Sunday 9:30-10:30am
Cost: FREE


Join us every Sunday for our FREE fitness classes!
January 4 - all-levels iyengar yoga with Michael Ruccolo
January 11 - all-levels yoga class with Michelle Butler
January 18 - all-levels yoga class with Marla Wedge

All-levels Yoga
lululemon Pasadena, 110 W Colorado Blvd
Every Sunday 10:00am
Cost: FREE


Every Sunday at 10am we have an All Levels Yoga class. We feature various teachers from the Pasadena community.
Limited "community" mats are available. Bringing your own mat is encouraged. As classes fill up quickly, and space is limited, please come early.
Please dress in layers so that you may remove articles as you warm-up during the class. Our space is outdoors behind the store on the patio (accessible through the alley on Delacey).
January 11 - All Levels Anusara Yoga with Alma White
January 18 - All Levels Yoga Flow with John Bea
January 25 - All Levels Yoga with Steve Hsu

Kirtan in the Canyon with Andrew and Michele and Friends
Yoga Desa, Topanga
TBA (1st Saturday of the month) 7:00pm


Singing these special songs with full enthusiasm is a meditation in itself and can leave you quite happy and high. See for yourself.
Call (818) 340-6088 for information.
www.artoflivingla.org/public.html

Monthly Devotional Chanting Kirtan
Ananda Los Angeles, Santa Monica
TBA (Once a month) 7:30pm


Just a reminder: we have changed our kirtan schedule. Kirtans are now being held once per month, on the first Saturday night. We hope to see you there. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to experience the profound inner peace and joy of devotional chanting. As Yogananda said, "Chanting is half the battle!"

FRIDAY NIGHT GROOVE NIGHT
Yoga Groove, North Hollywood
Friday, Jan 2nd (1st Friday of the month) 8:00-9:15pm
Cost: $5 Suggested Donation


Only a suggested donation of $5 that goes to support the artists is requested for a great evening of fun filled entertainment.

Kirtan with Daniel and Friends
Rising Lotus Yoga, Sherman Oaks
Friday, Jan 9th (Once a month) 8:15pm
Cost: $15 Suggested donation


Join Daniel and friends this Friday January 9 @ 8:15 for a joyful evening of musical meditation and chanting. Daniel will be singing with Larry, Steve, and Keelan on drums, Sarah and Sylvie on vocals, Angela on flute and Jeff on guitar.
Hope you'll come and help us warm up the room and spread the joy at the Lotus. Jai Ma!

Chanting with Steve Ross
Maha Yoga, Los Angeles
Saturday, January 10th (Once a month) 8:00pm
Cost: Donations for our musicians


Please join us for a beautiful evening of chanting with Steve Ross. Open your heart and fill the room with bliss. The perfect way to start 2009. Bring a cushion to sit on and enjoy!

Community Nights at City Yoga: Singles Partner Yoga with Linda Eifer and Tom Jermain
City Yoga, West Hollywood
Tuesday, January 13th (2nd Tuesday of the month) 7:30pm
Cost: FREE


Don't have a 'partner' for Rebecca and Anthony's Valentine's Day Workshop?
No problem. Come next Tuesday night for SINGLES PARTNER YOGA CLASS with 'single' teachers Linda and Tom.
We'll partner you throughout the evening with SINGLE yogis.
All are welcome...young & old, gay & straight, novices & advanced, Democrats and Independents.... (okay, Republicans too!)
Bring a SINGLE friend or friends along for this evening of fun. Make new friends and who knows... YOU may have a partner by February 14th!!

Full Moon Yoga Hike with Hilary Kimblin
Michael Lane and Trailer Canyon Fire Road, Pacific Palisades
Saturday, January 17th 9:00-11:15AM
Cost: $20; Pay in advance through the website and save $5!


Usually we have the Full Moon Yoga Hike on the full moon, however since the winter months are usually (yes, usually) cooler, the hike this month will take place on Saturday morning from 9 - 11:15am.
We will be on the trail by 9am and out by 11:15am. Please bring a yoga mat or towel, warm layers, water, sunglasses, decent walking shoes/boots, and a sense of adventure!
Please RSVP hilary@yogaunderthetrees.com or call 323.841.3606

Kirtan (call and response chanting) with Travis Eliot and Friends
Santa Monica Yoga, Santa Monica
Saturday, January 24th (4th Saturday of the month) 8:00-9:30pm
Cost: By Donation



other special events:

PROSPERITY PUJA
Dancing Shiva Yoga and Ayurveda, Los Angeles
Friday, January 9th 7:00pm
Cost: Suggested Donation $16


Our annual Puja (ceremony) for Abundance is dedicated to none other than the great Goddess Maha Lakshmi. This sacred gathering brings us together with the intention of invoking abundance and prosperity in our lives. The evening will be hosted by Mas Vidal and Tony Khalife will be master of ceremonies. All are welcome, family, friends and children.
Please bring offerings to the Goddess such as flowers, fruits or sweet treats. Arrive early and give yourself time to park, because this event gets very crowded. Puja is a sacred ceremony that promotes physical, mental and spiritual abundance in our lives.

Relax Deeply with Vinnie Marino
Yoga Works Main St, Santa Monica
Friday, January 9th 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: $35 by 12/26, $45 after 12/26


The holidays can be a stressful time. Rejuvenate yourself in Vinnie’s annual workshop. No vinyasas, no down dogs, no sweat. Just blissful relaxation.

ART OF THE NEW YEAR with JOHN SOVEC - REFLECT. ENVISION. ALIGN
Yoga House, Pasadena
Saturday, January 10th 2:00-5:00pm
Cost: $45 until 1/9/08; $50 day of workshop


The turning of the New Year provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon the preceding twelve months as well as the year to come. Join Yoga House instructor John Sovec in “Art of the New Year,” a creativity workshop using guided meditation, experiential exercises, discussion, writing and art collage to release the energy of the past year and focus intentions for the New Year.
Under John’s guidance and drawing upon the collective support of the group, you’ll align yourself with the New Year by:
• Reflecting on the past year’s highlights, lowlights and unfinished business
• Identifying energy, relationships and goals in 2009
• Creating a collage “Treasure Map” for the coming year
Participants should bring old magazines to cut up; a photo of themselves they can spare; scissors (marked with name); a self-addressed, stamped envelope; 2007 calendar, day timer or journal; a pen and paper.

Paramhansa Yogananda's Birthday Celebration with Jyotish & Devi Novak, Ananda World-wide Spiritual Directors
Ananda Los Angeles, Santa Monica
Saturday, January 10th 4:30pm
Cost: The temple program is donation basis and dinner will be $35-$75, sliding scale, pre-reservations needed


We invite you to join us for a gala, inspirational commemoration of the life of the great Indian master, Paramhansa Yogananda.
This will be a two-part celebration. At 4:30 pm we will gather in the Ananda LA temple for a devotional program with music, chanting, an inspirational talk by Jyotish and Devi, and ending with a special Flower Ceremony. At 7:30 pm we will re-convene at the Mayura restaurant for a delicious Indian dinner.
Please RSVP for the dinner as soon as possible (you can either register online below or call us). All proceeds go toward sharing the teachings of Self-realization in the L.A. area. Pre-registrations for the dinner are needed, call 310-396-9900. All are welcome.

YOGA MALA: 108 Sun Salutations Celebrating the New Year with Jo Tastula
Yoga Loft, Manhattan Beach
Saturday, January 10th 6:00-8:30pm
Cost: $25/ $30 at the door


This is the one that kick starts it all off! The yoga Mala of yoga mala's... which has the potential to set the tone for the entire year.
Please join me and other inspired yogis for a seasonal offering to the powers that be, through meditation, intension setting and the magical number of 108 Surya Namaskar. If you're interested - make sure you step up your yoga practice to prepare your lungs,hamstrings and deltoids for this potent journey.
*Please register in advance by emailing: jaclyn@yogaloftmb.com

Thunder Love Kirtan and Yoga Trance Dance with Shiva Rea + Jai Uttal
Exhale Center for Sacred Movement, Venice
Saturday, January 10th 7:00-10:00pm
Cost: $30 prior to 1/5, $35 thereafter


Embark on a vocal journey through the sacred sounds of ancient India. Drawing from an unbroken tradition of Indian devotional singing, Jai Uttal will introduce and lead us in the ancient practice of "Kirtan" (or chanting), the heart of devotional yoga. This practice of calling to the divine creates a bridge between the individual and the eternal, opening the heart and welcoming the spirit. Sometimes soft and meditative and sometimes loud and wildly rhythmic, Kirtan takes the participant on a deep emotional and musical journey through our mostly unexplored inner world. With solo performance and call-and-response group chanting, Jai creates a space of invocation, prayer, and heartfelt expression.
No previous experience is needed. This is an exploration of the heart, independent of vocal or musical technique.

YOGA SOUND BATH WORKSHOP With Heather Hudson and Jamie Bechtold
Yoga Blend, Burbank
Sunday, January 11th 2:30-4:30pm
Cost: $30 by Jan 9th/ $35 after


The Yoga Sound bath is like a cosmic symphony. You will enjoy a full spectrum of healing as you are moved through gentle and restorative poses while the sounds of healing crystal bowls and gongs fill the air. A great way to get a head start into the new year and renew your spirit!
Our intention for this gathering is to create an environment where you can feel safe and cozy so that you can relax your body and start your new year off with a clear and balanced sense of self.

Full Moon Kundalini Yoga with Gurmukh
Golden Bridge Yoga, Hollywood
Sunday, January 11th 5:00pm
Cost: $16/keytags


Join us for this special class that calls upon the powerful energy of the moon. Enhance the rhythmic Dance of Life and balance your mind, calm your spirit, and energize your soul with full moon magic, when your mind is most open and you can manifest your prayers!

Chakra Restorative Yoga with Constance Hart
Liberation Yoga, Los Angeles
Sunday, January 11th 6:00-8:15pm
Cost: $40


This Month's Focus: 7 Chakras, 7 Colors, 7 Energies
Awaken & Balance Your Internal Energy System
Experience this unique fusion of restorative yoga & energy medicine with color therapy, color aromatherapy, pranayama, mudras, bandhas, mantras and sound healings specific to awakening the pranic flow through the Chakras. This session offers a special meditative journey through your 7 major chakras with guided visualizations. Leave with a clear awareness of which chakras you need to focus on for better daily balance & the colors that will nourish your energy system. Come breathe into these vital energy centers, clear your Chakras & leave feeling totally renewed in body, mind & spirit.

Jivamukti Workshop, Reading, + Book Signing with Sharon Gannon
Exhale Center for Sacred Movement, Venice
Monday, January 12th 7:00-10:00pm
Cost: $50 in advance; $60 the day of (cost of the workshop includes Sharon's book "Yoga + Vegetarianism")


Join us for a powerful and uplifting evening with the incomparable Sharon Gannon, co-founder of Jivamukti Yoga that will inspire and transform. The workshop will begin with a brief book signing opportunity, followed by a two-hour Jivamukti yoga practice and then a one-hour reading/discussion/signing.
Sharon will read excerpts from her latest book Yoga and Vegetarianism. An insightful, optimistic and non-judgmental exploration into Patanjali’s five Yamas, it explores how we relate to the food we eat, and how it affects personal issues such as violence, self esteem, wealth/poverity, and physical wellbeing.
The all levels yoga practice will be vigorous as well as intellectually stimulating interweaving the 5 tenets of Jivamukti yoga of ahimsa (non-harming), bhakti (devotion), nadam (sound), scripture & meditation.
All participants will receive a copy of Yoga and Vegetarianism as part of the workshop fee. Everyone who eats food is welcome: carnivores, vegetarians and vegans!
Schedule for the evening:
7:00pm-7:20pm - Book Signing before workshop
7:30pm-9:30pm - Jivamukti Master Class
9:30pm - 10:30pm - Reading/Signing

Yoga and Vegetarianism with Sharon Gannon - A Workshop and Book Signing
Golden Bridge Yoga, Hollywood
Tuesday, January 13th 6:00-9:30pm
Cost: BOOK SIGNING (6:00-7:00pm) FREE / WORKSHOP (7:30-9:30pm) $40/adv or $50/day of (Workshop cost includes a Copy of Sharon's new book "Yoga and Vegetarianism")

Join us for a powerful and uplifting evening with the incomparable Sharon Gannon, co-founder of Jivamukti Yoga that will inspire and transform. The workshop will include a one-hour reading/discussion/signing followed by a two-hour Jivamukti yoga practice.
Sharon will read excerpts from her latest book “Yoga and Vegetarianism” bringing an insightful, optimistic and non-judgmental exploration into Patanjali’s five Yamas and how they relate to the food we eat, and how that in turn affects personal issues: of violence, self esteem, wealth, poverty, and physical health as well as identity issues arising from our perception of our past, present and future or who we are and who we will become.
The all levels yoga practice will be vigorous and intellectually stimulating interweaving the 5 tenets of Jivamukti yoga of ahimsa (non-harming), bhakti (devotion), nadam (sound), scripture & meditation. All participants will receive a copy of Yoga and Vegetarianism as part of the workshop fee. Everyone who eats food is welcome: carnivores, vegetarians and vegans!

URBAN YOGINI / AROUSE THE ECSTATIC FEMININE with Micheline Berry
Exhale Center for Sacred Movement, Venice
Saturday, January 17th 12:30-3:30pm
Cost: $35


Join Micheline and special musical guest Donna de lory for this New Years winter ritual yoga practice accompanied to live world music to activate and deepen the flow of Shakti Prana – the sensual, vibrant creative aspect of our yoga practice. This special yoga journey integrates a deep, liquid practice of yoga asana, somatic afro-brazilian dance movement and meditation. You will come away from this practice feeling deeply empowered, juicy and rejuvenated.

Detox with Naader
Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary, Pasadena
Saturday, January 17th 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $40 Registration is required


Specially designed Herbal drink (balancing doshas) Practice for all ages and levels. Just a few of the benefits include improved digestion, clearer skin, more energy, stronger immune system, sharper memory and concentration, calmness... peacefulness.... stillness.....The Shodhana intensive will include Ayurvedic therapies (oils, herbs, teas & aromatic oils) complimented with therapeutic yoga postures and techniques to detoxify the body and vibrate the soul. Music will be woven into the practice. A guided Light Meditation will end our journey. Bring large towels, yoga mat, meditation cushion, one large bottle of water.
INCLUDED: Detoxifying tea, herbs will be provided for the purification process

New Year's Detox Yoga with Sara Ivanhoe
Yoga Works Montana, Santa Monica
Saturday, January 17th 2:00-5:00pm
Cost: $45 by 1/3, $55 after


The holidays are a lot of fun, but it is a time when we tend to overindulge and get lazy. Kick start your yoga practice with this intense 3 hour class to shed the malaise of 2008 and get ready for a new year!

Yogabeats Workshop with David Sye
Yummy Yoga, Los Feliz
Saturday, January 17th 3:00-5:00pm
Cost: $35 per person, payable upon registration


David Sye will be joining us all the way from the UK for a two-hour workshop introducing his trademark style of yoga, Yogabeats. David's unique approach will provide a new energy and insights to enhance and deepen your yoga practice!
Yogabeats is more than just Yoga, it is pure fun, a practice driven by music and rhythms, unapologetically sexy, empowering and provocative, leaving you higher than a kite and flying for the rest of the week. The yoga is an eclectic mix of styles designed to accommodate all levels of fitness and ability. Rather than using fixed postures, Yogabeats uses "micro-moves". These are continuous movements which do not lock off the muscles or disrupt the blood flow and increase flexibility.
Yogabeats combines classic mobile yoga postures with the latest rhythmic and ambient world music. This involves a slow warm up section followed by a more intense second section, partner work and meditation.
For more information about David Sye's Yogabeats, please visit his website: www.yogabeats.com

EXPERIENCE RESTORATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY with Lisa Hubler
Yoga Blend, Burbank
Sunday, January 18th 1:30-4:00pm
Cost: $35 by Jan 11th/$40 after


When was the last time you felt fantastic?
RESTORATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY is what Lisa calls her unique synthesis of hypnosis, meditation and yoga. Experience all at once the heightened receptivity to positive suggestion of hypnosis, the calming and focusing of the mind in meditation and the profound relaxation of restorative yoga. Access your own innate capacity to transform and heal yourself.
During this workshop Lisa will share with you secrets for self-transformation she has discovered through her years of work with thousands of clients and students. She will assist you i n planting your most powerful intentions for change into the deep ground of your subconscious mind, where permanent change begins. You will release layers of accumulated tensions, fears and habitual conditioning that hold negative patterns in place.
Learn how to sustain a regular practice of RESTORATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY in your everyday life. Feel better than you may have felt for a long, long time.
Feel the boundlessness of your nature, the experience of yourself as far more than your thoughts, body and behavior.
Come to this workshop if you want to:
- Change your self-talk
- Release old habits that no longer serve you
- Increase your energy, optimism, confidence and enthusiasm
- Heal an aspect of yourself, physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually
- Be more attractive to love, health, money, opportunities

Yin Yoga Workshop
Maha Yoga, Los Angeles
Sunday, January 18th 2:00-4:00pm
Cost: $20


Please join Steve as he leads you through a deep opening class. Slow deep stretch postures done on the floor. No loud music. No sweat. An ideal compliment to your regular flow practice. Ends with a meditation and chi gong. Please bring a sweatshirt or wear during savasana as you may get chilly.
No reservation required. Just show up and enjoy.

Y YOGA MOVIE SCREENING
lululemon South Bay, 2008A East Park Place
Sunday, January 18th 5:00pm
Cost: FREE


Join us for a free screening of Y Yoga the documentary, and kick off the lululemon athletica 30 Day Yoga Challenge.
Filmmaker Arthur Klein examines the philosophy and reality of yoga in this comp;elling documentary. After becoming a devottee in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks, Klein traveled the world to explore how yoga has affected others. From a a charter school in South Central Los Angeles to wrestler Diamon Dallas Page's yoga class for American soldiers in Iraq, Klein reveals how this ancient practice continues to bring harmony to the word.
**Film director Arthur Klein and a Special Guest will also be here for a question and answer session directly following the show**

The Alchemy of Hope
Golden Bridge Yoga, Hollywood
Monday, January 19th 5:30 pm with Tej and 7:00 pm with Sat Siri
Cost: $16/keytags


On the eve of the most historic inauguration in our country’s recent history, our Monday evening Kundalini Yoga and Meditation classes will focus on hope and action.
Hope is a feeling that begins as a seed of prayers in the heart. How can our actions match our deepest hopes and dreams?
Let’s celebrate hope and the energy that will transform our hopes into purposeful actions as our new president takes office.

YOGA DAY USA with Ally Hamilton
lululemon Santa Monica, 331 Santa Monica Blvd
Saturday, January 24th 9:00am
Cost: FREE


Come celebrate Yoga Day USA with lululemon athletica Santa Monica and one of our local favorite instructors, Ally Hamilton. Complimentary yoga, fun treats and eats, YogiToes, and the lu's!

Yoga Day at Ananda LA - A day of Karma, Service to others, Yoga
Ananda LA, Santa Monica
Saturday, January 24th 10:00am
Cost: FREE


A day filled with:
~ Yoga Classes
~ Guided Meditation
~ Seminars
~ Food
~ Fun
~ Raffle
Join thousands across the country for Yoga Day USA, a history-making celebration where yogis, novices, couch potatoes and triathletes, young, old and everyone in between join together to stretch mind, body and spirit through the practice of yoga.

Yoga Day USA with Niki
No Place Like Ommm, 17122 Nance St, Encino
Saturday, January 24th 10:00am
Cost: FREE


I invite you to have a FREE taste of YOGA in my cozy home studio right here in Encino. On Saturday, January 24th I will be offering 4 classes to try out - 2 kids classes and 2 adult classes. So sign up to come, shed the outside world and see for yourself, how you can...
- Have fun and relax
- Learn the basic yoga poses and breathing techniques
- Discover how to build strength and flexibility in mind and body
- Develop self awareness and tools for self care
- Improve balance and poise
- Enhance focus and concentration
No Yoga Experience necessary, for all ages, abilities, shapes and sizes
10.00am -11.15am - Kids 8-11 yrs old
12.00 noon - 1.15pm - adults - beginners
3.00pm - 4.15pm - teens 12-17 yrs old
5.00pm - 6.15 pm - adults - beginners
IMPORTANT!! PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO SIGN UP SPACE IS LIMITED!! Maximum 4 people!
Niki - 818 332 9674 email: niknak57@sbcglobal.net

Yoga Day USA - Intro to Yoga Workshop with Nicole Honnig
Yoga Blend, Burbank
Saturday, January 24th 1:30-3:30pm
Cost: FREE


New to Yoga? What class should you take? Have an injury? Need more energy? Want strength & flexibility? Then this workshop is for you. We will cover the basics of yoga philosophy, pranayama (conscious breath control) and asana (yoga postures). It is an excellent overview for newer or current students. Also great for those wanting to learn more about yoga before taking their first class.
To RSVP please call Yoga Blend at 818-954-9642

One World Peace Day for Teens
Golden Bridge Yoga, Hollywood
Saturday, January 24th 1:30-6:30pm
Cost: FREE


On January 24, 2009 Golden Bridge Yoga will host the first One World Peace Day for Teens in Hollywood, California. This is a dynamic and fun gathering for teens to come together to create and elevate. Teens will promote world peace by exploring their own creativity through interactive workshops such as creating vision board and making personal prayer flags.
Teens will elevate their energy through fun yoga, a Brazilian Capoeira class, and live DJ music. This gathering of youth will transcend borders and promote world peace. Peace is experienced through collectively expressing joy and creativity. When we come together through joy and creativity, we experience our Oneness. Please join us for the One World Peace Day gathering to create and elevate.
This event is free of charge.

SYMPHONIC YOGA with BRAD KEIMACH
Yoga House, Pasadena
Saturday, January 24th 2:00-4:00pm
Cost: $35

Join us at Yoga House for Symphonic Yoga, an All-Level Vinyasa Flow workshop set to classical music. Composers whose music will accompany this special practice include: Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Verdi, Puccini, Ravel, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Strauss, and Mendelssohn, among others. Come and see how your practice feels, and how your breath moves, when accompanied by the towering geniuses of classical music. A truly extraordinary experience!


Ganesha - New Beginnings with Hagar Harpak
Black Dog Yoga, Sherman Oaks
Saturday, January 24th 5:30-8:00pm
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
You must pre-register with payment in order to secure a place in this workshop.


Ganesh is the lord of all beginnings.
So now, in the beginning of the year, what are your wishes, goals, determinations?
Ganesh is the remover of all obstacles, and also the one putting them there.
In this workshop we will learn how to use our obstacles for the process of breaking through them. What would you like to break through this year, in your life?
Maybe a habit or a pattern? Maybe something you wish to overcome, somewhere you feel stuck, something you want to manifest? What pose/poses do you wish to break through?
Please bring a pose you may be struggling with, or even a class of poses you find challenging. Bring an open mind and heart, and the willingness to play with possibilities.

Kirtan with Daniel Stewart and Friends
Black Dog Yoga, Sherman Oaks
Saturday, January 24th 8:15pm
Cost: By Donation


Daniel Stewart and Friends from Rising Lotus Yoga will be at Black Dog for an evening of call and response music after Hagar's Ganesha workshop.

7 Year Anniversary Party starring Jah Fellowship
Free Spirit Yoga, Long Beach
Saturday, January 24th 7:30pm
Cost: FREE


We will have yummy foods and refreshments. Please join us in celebrating this milestone. We will also have a couple of drawings for current students and one for new students.
We are asking you to RSVP by 1/16 if you are going to attend. We sure hope you do!! This band is FUN!

Partner Flow Workshop
Yoga Groove, North Hollywood
Sunday, January 25th 12:30-2:30pm
Cost: $35 per pair advance purchase (send an email to karen@yogagroovestudio.com to reserve a spot), $40 per pair at the door


Partner yoga invites us to be receptive, playful, and sensitive. As we cultivate trust and surrender with the support of another you will melt into deep, relaxing stretches and discover meaningful connection to both the inner and outer world.
No prior yoga experience needed.
Come with a partner!

THE YOGA CLEANSE - GEO YOGA & HARIATMA HERBAL THERAPY With Cindi Lee & Keya Merah
Yoga Blend, Burbank
Sunday, Jan 25th 1:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, Jan 28th 6:00-7:30am
Sunday, Feb 1st 1:30-4:30pm
(FREE Informational Session and Registration: Saturday, January 17th 1:30-3:30pm)
COST: $140 if registered by Jan 17th, $150 after (price includes 9 days of herbal products)


In the workshop Cindi and Keya will combine 3 days of specialized Geo Yoga (a sequence of cleansing yoga poses) with 9 days of Herbal Oxygen Tonic and Colon Therapy Capsules (a formula designed by Hariatma International). These two systems will cleanse and purify the internal organs on a cellular level, restoring energy for greater overall health and wellbeing.
Some benefits of The Yoga Cleanse workshop are:
- reduced appetite and belly bulge
- release of toxins
- minimized joint pain
- enhanced mental clarity
- emotional balance
This workshop is open to all levels of yoga including beginners and first time cleansers.

Yoga Gives Back! with Joel Bender and Clay Kyle
Liberation Yoga, Los Angeles
Sunday, January 25th 2:00-4:00pm
Cost: $30 dollars/$25 if you register by January 22nd at YogaGivesBack@earthlink.net


The non-profit group Yoga Gives Back seeks to return the favor of the yoga tradition by helping struggling Indian villagers with micro-finance. Liberation ashtanga teacher Joel Bender will be speaking on the gifts and challenges of India while vinyasa teacher/psychotherapist Clay Kyle will be teaching a special, "intentional", all levels practice designed to raise both awareness and funds for this worthy cause. This is a yoga experience that will truly be working on many levels!
Learn more about Yoga Gives Back at www.yogajournal.com/yogagivesback

Love and Compassion Night at Yoga Works Westwood with Eka Ekong and Adam Stern: A charity benefiting the UCLA AIDS Institute
Yoga Works Westwood, Los Angeles
Thursday, January 29th 9:00pm-midnight
Cost: By Donation


Featuring a vinyasa flow class with Eka Ekong at 9pm, this charity event will include a kirtan with Eka and Adam Stern, live poetry and music, a chance to meet our beloved yoga teachers and hear about the classes they're teaching, a DJ, dancing, appetizers and drinks.
All donations will benefit the UCLA AIDS Institute.

Wah! - Benefit concert for Amma’s charities
Blankenship Ballet, 132 Brooks Ave, Venice (corner of Brooks, Abbot Kinney and Main)
Saturday, January 31st 6:00pm
Cost: $17.00 in advance (online) and $20.00 at the door
Purchase Tickets online: www.lasatsangevents.com
Information: 323-469-1247


A festival of Devotional Kirtans, Dancing and Delicious Indian Food
Net Proceeds benefit the Orphans of Farmer’s Project in India and Mother’s Kitchen in Los Angeles
6pm opening acts: San Diego Amma Satsang, Sacred Dance Mandali, and Prema Soul
8pm WAH!
Bring a meditation cushion!
The Farmers Rehabilitation Project began in response to the desperate situation many farmers are facing in India. Due to the change in climate and conditions crop failure is rising while farmers are turning to suicide in response. As a result, many children are left without a means to continue their education. This is where Amma stepped in to offer scholarships to 100,000 orphans of the suicide farmers. Also in response to this growing problem Amma has started educating the farmers and offering alternatives to suicide as well as providing free vocational training for the women affected.
Mother's Kitchen in LA focuses on feeding the homeless in Santa Monica. In a team effort with HOPE (Helping Other People Eat), Mother's Kitchen feed the homeless in Santa Monica on a weekly basis.

Yoga Trance Dance with Lara Catone
Rising Lotus Yoga, Sherman Oaks
Saturday, January 31st 7:00-9:00pm
Cost: $18 in advance $20 at the door


Yoga Trance Dance blends breath-initiated yoga into a flow of free-form movement for an ecstatic connection to our creative energy, or shakti. This guided experience leads us into embodied freedom and the ultimate intuitive flow. Yoga Trance Dance is both energizing & deeply therapeutic.