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Friday, December 17, 2010

it's christmas time again!

our country is a wonderful tapestry of people of all races and faiths who observe an assortment of religious celebrations during the winter months -- hanukkah, kwanzaa, festivus, the winter solstice, and more -- but it seems we all end up having to observe christmas day because it happens to be a national holiday. so while christians are busy unwrapping gifts that santa has left under the tree for good boys and girls (and honestly, the bad kids always seem to get something, too), everyone else has to figure out how to make the best use of their time off, especially since almost everything's closed, like government offices, banks, and shopping centers. thank goodness for movie theatres and chinese restaurants!

the same goes for new year's day. so even if you follow the jewish, chinese, or any other calendar, the gregorian calendar rules around here; jan 1st is the start of a new year... and the reason for even more celebration. yippee!!

so it's no wonder that most yoga studios shut down for christmas and new year's day. there are some exceptions, though, so check the schedules i've compiled for you below to see where you can get your yoga fix, regardless of your holiday preference.

happy winter break to all!!

** by the way, classes will be held on christmas day at the following studios (see below for details):

~ beach yoga with brad keimach, santa monica
~ bhakti yoga shala, santa monica
~ black dog yoga, sherman oaks
~ city yoga, west hollywood
~ dharma mittra yoga, los angeles
~ golden bridge yoga, hollywood
~ iyengar yoga institute, los angeles
~ maha yoga, brentwood
~ purple yoga, long beach
~ rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks
~ santa monica power yoga (east and west), santa monica
~ sivananda yoga vedanta center, marina del rey
~ urban lily yoga, sherman oaks
~ yogahop, santa monica
~ the yoga loft, woodland hills
~ yoga shelter, studio city
~ the yogi tree, toluca lake
~ yogis anonymous, santa monica


5 point yoga, malibu

This weekend at 5 Point Yoga:
Friday & Saturday we will be closed.
Sunday we resume our regularly scheduled classes

awareness center, pasadena

We will be CLOSED for regular classes New Year's Eve-Dec. 31 and New Year's Day-Jan. 1.

We will be OPEN for a New Year’s Eve event and the Awareness Center tradition of 40 days of Sadhana will begin on New Year's Day 4:15 - 6:30am.

back for yoga, el segundo

Monday, December 20, 2010
Beginner Hatha 5:30-6:45 PM Andy
Gentle Yoga-All Levels 7:00-8:15 PM Linda

Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Yin Yoga-All Levels 5:30-6:45 PM Via
Vinyasa Flow-Level I-II 7:00-8:15 PM Maureen

Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Vinyasa Flow-All Levels 6:00-7:15 AM Betty
Hatha Basics-Level I-II 5:30-6:45 PM Andy
Yoga Tune Up© Bliss Out-All Levels 7:00-8:15 PM Via

Thursday, December 23, 2010
Forrest Yoga-All Levels 5:30-6:45 PM Theresa
Gentle Yoga-All Levels 7:00-8:15 PM Linda

Friday, December 24, 2010 (Christmas Eve)
**********STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED**********

Saturday, December 25, 2010 (Christmas Day)
************STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED**********

Sunday, December 26, 2010
Hatha Basics-All Levels 8:00-9:15 AM Cathy
Hatha Basics-All Levels 5:30-6:45 PM Andy

beach yoga with brad keimach

Saturday, Dec 25th and Sunday, Dec 26th 10:30am-noon
Santa Monica - Take Marine St. all the way to the water's edge, by Lifeguard Station #29
Cost: By Donation

Here's a special invitation to those of you who may be alone on Christmas morning, or who don't celebrate: come and join us on the beach to breathe some sparklingly fresh air after all the rain, and make the most of glorious yoga practice! In Canada, the day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day, and we'll yoga then, as well!

Dress warmly, bring your great spirit, and I look forward to greeting you at Beach Yoga this weekend!

BRING: Large towel, or mat. Sunscreen. Your great spirit! A sense of adventure and beauty. ***If it's cool out, and it might be this weekend, bring lots of layers of clothes that you can take off easily as we warm up, and then put back on as we cool down.

PARKING: There is free parking on Hampton (2nd St.), and 3rd and 4th. Leave time to circle around to find free parking.

Questions? Contact me directly: bradkeimach@gmail.com

See you on the beach!

bhakti yoga shala, santa monica

Friday Dec 24th - Christmas Eve: all classes regularly scheduled, no Friday night kirtan.

Saturday Dec 25th, Christmas Day:
10am Govindas and Radha - Kirtan Vinyasa Flow
12 Noon Sita - Bhakti Flow
4pm Sarah Nehamen - Bhakti Flow
No kirtan Saturday night.


Friday Dec 31st - Last class is at 1:30pm
6 Hour NYE Kirtan begins at 7pm

Saturday Jan 1st, New Year's Day:
10am Govindas - Welcome in the New Year!
Special New Year's Day Yoga - Gentle Flow, Meditation, and Chanting
12 noon Sita
4pm Sarah
6pm Lisa

Sunday Jan 2nd - all classes as regularly scheduled

black dog yoga, sherman oaks

Friday, December 24th, Christmas Eve
7:00a Intermediate Flow Shawn Bracha
9:00a Strong Flow Scott Lewicki
9:30a Basic Flow Margaret Buckley
10:35a Strong Anusara Jenny Brill
12:15p Come Alive for $5 Cassie Crespo

Saturday, December 25th, Christmas Day
9:00a Basics Lauri Janover
9:30a Intermediate/Strong Flow Peter Barnett
10:35a Intermediate Anusara Jenny Brill

Friday, December 31st, New Year's Eve
9:00a Strong Flow Tiffany Russo
9:15a Mindful BodySculpt Chappell Westlake
9:30a Basic Flow Mischa Allen
10:35a Strong Anusara Jenny Brill
12:15p Come Alive for $5 Cassie Crespo

Saturday, January 1st, New Year's Day
9:00a Gentle Yoga Lauri Janover
9:30a Intermediate Flow Peter Barnett
10:35a Intermediate Anusara Jenny Brill
11:15a Basic Flow Hanna Gilan

brazilian yoga and pilates, atwater village

The studio will be closed:
Christmas Dec. 24 - Dec. 26
NYE Dec. 31 & Jan. 1

city yoga, west hollywood

We have classes on Christmas Day!
7:00am 11th Step Yoga
10:30am Mixed Level with Tom Jermain

dancing shiva and ayurveda, los angeles

We will be closed on the 24th and 25th.

dharma mittra yoga, los angeles

Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th:
No evening classes will be held: Hard Core and Dharma 2.
We are open in the morning for 9:15am Level 1-2 and Master Class at 12.

Christmas Day, Saturday December 25th:
One class only, all levels 4:00pm-5:30pm taught by Sonya.

New Year’s Eve, Friday December 31st:
All classes will be held except for Dharma 2 at 6:30pm

New Year’s Day, Saturday January 1st: (Lucky day to practice!)
Once class only, all levels 4:00pm-5:30pm taught by Sonya

earth's power yoga, los angeles

Monday 12/20 1030 Margot / 5:45 Liz / 7:15 pm Erin
Tuesday 12/21 10:30 am Liz / 5:45 pm Erin
Wednesday 12/22 10:30 Margot / 5:45 Erin
Thursday 12/23 10:30 am Liz / 5:45 pm Margot
Friday 12/24 10:30 am Margot

We reopen January 2nd (we will be painting the studio) - 10:30 am Steven / 5:45 pm Liz
So depending on fumes from paint etc.. we will stay closed till between 12-25 and 1-1-2011.

exhale center for sacred movement, venice

Fri Dec 24:
7:00 - 8:25 AM Level 2/3 - Gianna Carotenuto
9:00 - 10:25 AM Level 2/3 - Micheline Berry
9:15 - 10:40 AM Level 1 - Keri-Anne Telford
10:30 - 12:00 PM Level 2/3 - Annie Carpenter
10:45 - 12:15 PM Level 1/2 - Matthew Cohen
12:30 - 2:15 PM Level 2 - Kyra Haglund
12:45 - 2:15 PM Level 2/3 - Community - Brad Keimach
All other classes are canceled

Sat Dec 25: Closed
Sun Dec 26: Closed

Fri Dec 31:
7:00 - 8:25 AM Level 2/3 - Ashley Albrand
9:00 - 10:25 AM Level 2/3 - Kyra Anastasia
9:15 - 10:40 AM Level 1 - Aaron Reed
10:30 - 12:00 PM Level 2/3 - Annie Carpenter
10:45 - 12:15 PM Level 1/2 - Matthew Cohen
12:30 - 2:15 PM Level 2 - Cristi Christensen
12:45 - 2:15 PM Level 2/3 - Community - Brad Keimach
All other classes are canceled

free spirit yoga, long beach

Christmas Eve: 6:00am Yoga, 7:45 Pilates, 9:30am Flow, 12-Noon Yoga, and 3:00pm All Levels. Plenty of opportunities to get in a yoga class before Santa comes down the chimney!

We will be closed on Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve classes are 9:30am Flow, 12-Noon Yoga, and 3:00pm All Levels.

New Year's Day: One class only 10:00am All Levels with Andrea Morgan.

golden bridge yoga, hollywood

Friday, December 24th - 9:00am class with Tej - all other classes cancelled
Saturday, December 25th - 10:00am workshop with Gurmukh (see below) - all other classes cancelled
Friday, December 31st - 9:00am class with Tej - all other classes cancelled
Saturday, January 1st - CLOSED

Saturday, December 25th 10:00 am
Becoming Like Angels with Gurmukh
Cost: $25.00

Kundalini Yoga & Meditation with Gurmukh
Out of the Mind Comes the Lotus – Experiencing the Kindness in You
Life is both plus & minus, but for some 2 + 2 = 5. They add smiles, warmth, love and kindness which equals the most powerful healing on the planet. We become like angels by celebrating our inner strength, allowing us to be secure, to give to all, and to live in the service of our Destiny. This class will challenge your ego and give you the health and inner energy to live from your angelic nature. Come dance, chant, sweat and enjoy the company with sweet treats & tea following class!

greenleaf yoga, whittier

Open for one 9am class 12.24.10 - come get your YOGA on
back to full schedule 12.26.10

the green yogi, manhattan beach

December 24th
9:30am - 10:45am Power Vinyasa with Amy Beausang

December 25th - Closed

December 31st
9:30am - 10:45am Power Vinyasa with Amy Beausang

January 1st - Closed

hot 8 yoga, santa monica

Regular schedule through Thursday, December 23.

December 24:
9:00 am Hot Yoga
9:15 am Yoga Sculpt
10:30 am Yoga Barre
10:45 am Hot Power Fusion
12:00 am Yoga Sculpt

December 25: CLOSED

December 26:
8:00 am Hot Yoga
9:00 am Power Yoga
10:00 am Yoga Sculpt
10:45 am Yoga Barre

December 31:
9:15 am Yoga Sculpt
10:30 am Yoga Barre
10:45 am Hot Power Fusion
12:00 pm Yoga Sculpt

the hub, west los angeles

Friday, December 24:
Mixed Levels with Sarika Quach 9-10:30 am
**All other classes are canceled.

The Hub will be closed for Christmas, Saturday, December 25.

the infinite, long beach

There will be NO CLASS December 23rd through the 25th.
We will resume classes on Monday December 27th.
Please note that there will be no class on Friday December 31st.
Chrissy will be teaching the NEW YEARS YOGA & MEDITATION CLASS ON JANUARY 1, 2011 11AM-1PM.

inner harmony yoga, san pedro

Our Session ends this Saturday December 18th. and will begin again on Monday January 3rd.
We have 2 opportunities for Beginners this next session. http://www.inner-harmony-yoga.com/BeginnerSeries.html If you know of anyone who might be interested send them our way! We also have a few Interim Classes that will take place during the holiday break, http://www.inner-harmony-yoga.com/HolidaySchedule.html
If you have signed up for these classes, please bring your check to the studio before the end of this week to ensure your spot. We cannot guarantee a space/class without it!!

inyoga center, valley village

Wednesday, December 22
7:00am Early Flow - Nicole Honnig
9:00am Mo Flow - Clio Manuelian
10:30am Lo Flow - Ariel Kiley
12:30pm Community Flow - Danielle Charboneau
5:30pm Yoga Basics - Ariel Kiley

Thursday, December 23
9:00am Yoga Basics - Ariel Kiley
10:30am Lo Flow - Clay Kyle
4:00pm Gentle Yoga - Caitlin Reid
5:30pm Lo Flow - Danielle Charboneau

Friday, December 24
9:00am Mo Flow - Clio Manuelian
10:30am Lo Flow - Ariel Kiley (sub)

Saturday, December 25
CLOSED

Sunday, December 26
9:00am Lo Flow - Amy Dominguez (sub)
10:30am Gentle Yoga - Sharon Kay

Monday, December 27
9:00am Mo Flow - Clio Manuelian
10:30am Lo Flow - Ariel Kiley (sub)
4:00pm Yoga Stretch - Rose Ghavami (sub)
5:30pm Yoga Basics - Ariel Kiley

Tuesday, December 28
9:00am Yoga Basics - Ariel Kiley
10:30am Lo Flow - Clay Kyle
4:00pm Gentle Yoga - Sharon Kay (sub)
5:30pm Lo Flow - Danielle Charboneau

Wednesday, December 29
9:00am Mo Flow - Clio Maneulian
10:30am Lo Flow - Ariel Kiley
5:30pm Yoga Basics - Ariel Kiley

Thursday, December 30
9:00am Yoga Basics - Ariel Kiley
10:30am Lo Flow - Clay Kyle
4:00pm Gentle Yoga - Rose Ghavami (sub)
5:30pm Lo Flow - Danielle Charboneau

Friday, December 31
10:30am Goodbye 2010: Out With The Old - Mixed Level - Ariel Kiley

Saturday, January 1
10:30am Hello 2011: In With The New - Mixed Level - Ariel Kiley

Sunday, January 2
Regular class schedule resumes

iyengar yoga institute, los angeles

Thu December 23:
7:00 - 8:30 AM Level 1 - 2 Larry Heliker
9:30 - 11:00 AM Level 1 Vladimir Jandov
10:30 - 12:00 PM Level 2 Nancy Sandercock
12:30 - 1:30 PM Level 1 Scott Hobbs

Fri December 24: All classes cancelled

Sat December 25:
10:00 - 12:00 PM All Levels Chris Stein

Sun December 26:
10:30 - 12:00 PM All Levels Marla Apt
5:30 - 7:00 PM All Levels Scott Hobbs

Mon December 27:
9:30 - 11:00 AM All Levels Marla Apt
6:00 - 7:30 PM All Levels Ida Unger

Tue December 28:
9:00 - 10:30 AM All Levels Vladimir Jandov
6:00 - 7:30 PM All Levels Kirk Stricker

Wed December 29:
9:00 - 10:30 AM All Levels Vladimir Jandov
8:00 - 9:30 PM All Levels Chris Stein

Thu December 30:
9:00 - 10:30 AM All Levels Herb Sandoval
6:00 - 7:30 PM All Levels Jim Benvenuto

Fri December 31:
9:30 - 11:00 AM All Levels Larry Heliker

Sat January 01:
10:30 - 12:00 PM All Levels Marla Apt

the jade apple, north hollywood

The Jade Apple will be CLOSED on Dec. 25th (Christmas) and Jan. 1st (New Years Day).
We will have a modified schedule Dec. 22 - Jan. 2nd. Please take a look online for the latest schedule.

karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks

Friday, Dec. 24th: Regular Schedule

Saturday, Dec. 25th: Closed all day

Sunday, Dec. 26th:
10:30am-12:00pm Yoga for Your Body Karen Shuman
12:15-1:45pm Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Alice Fulks
5:00-6:30pm Relax, Restore, Renew Karen Shuman

Monday the 27th-Thursday the 30th:
Regular Schedule - check online for any teacher subs

Friday, Dec. 31st:
10:30-12:30pm Special New Years Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Tina Marie Daly

Saturday, Jan. 1st 2011!!: Closed all day

Sunday, Jan 2nd:
8:30-10:00am Iyengar Yoga Andrea Isco
11:00-12:30pm Yoga for Your Body Karen Shuman
5:00-6:30pm Relax, Restore, Renew Karen Shuman

Monday, Jan 3rd: Regular schedule with new lineup!!

Please check online daily during the holidays in case of any last minute changes.

le posh yoga, hollywood

Tuesday & Wednesday (12/21-22) classes are as scheduled (view our schedule at leposhyoga.com) then we will be closed Thursday 12/23- Sunday 12/26! Classes will resume Monday!

liberation yoga, los angeles

Christmas Eve!
8:30am Steven Freedman Flow INSIDE!
11:30am-1:00pm Lynn Taylor Level One
1:15pm-2:45pm Ella - FLOW
These are the only classes for the day. The boutique will be open for your stress-free shopping pleasure and if you want to pop into the studio and stretch while shopping - be our guest!

We are closed Christmas Day!

New Year's Eve Day~
8:30am to 10am - Flow - All Levels - Steven Freedman
10am to 11:30am - Iyengar - Pagan
11:30am to 1:00pm - Level 1 - Lynn Taylor
1:15-2:45pm - Flow Mixed Levels Jen Pastiloff
These are the only classes EXCEPT for Christine's New Year's Eve Celebration Workshop from 10pm-Midnight! This class is $45 and includes treats, champagne and JOY GALORE!!

New Year's Day~
10am-12pm - Flow 2-3 - Claudia Fucigna
12pm-1:30pm - Level 1 - Lynn Taylor
3pm-4:30pm - gentle - Jeanne Korn
4:30pm-6:00pm Flow All Levels Teacher TBA

maha yoga, brentwood

Sat 12/25 - ONE CLASS:

Donation Yoga Class with Gabi benefiting the Los Angeles Mission.
Saturday, Dec 25th 10:30am-Noon
Cost: By Donation

100% of donations raised will be donated directly to the Los Angeles Mission The Los Angeles Mission is a nonprofit organization serving the homeless living on the streets of Skid Row.
For more than 70 years, they have saved many lives and have had a profound impact on thousands of others by providing humanitarian services to those in
desperate need.(losangelesmission.org)
Donations by check can be made out to LA MISSION.
Gabi’s Yoga Class is Level 2&3.

Sun 12/26 - Regular schedule

Fri 12/31 - THREE CLASSES
7:15am - All Levels with Ed Rumann
9:15am - All Levels with Ish Moran
11:00am - Level 2&3 with Tom Morley

Sat 1/1 - TWO CLASSES
9:00am - Level 2&3 with Tom Morley
10:30am - Level 2&3 with Steve Ross (last class of the day)

Sun 1/2 - Regular schedule

mark blanchard's power yoga, studio city

Dec 24th:
9:30am - Mark
12:00pm - Alana

Dec 25th: Closed - Enjoy!

Dec 31st:
9:30am - Mark
12:00pm - Julie

Jan 1st: Closed - Happy 2011!

All other times as scheduled.

point dume yoga, malibu

This weekend Point Dume Yoga is closed and will resume regularly scheduled classes on Monday

purple yoga, long beach

December 24th
6:00AM Red Series
9:00AM Red Series
12:00PM Red Series
2:00PM Blue Series

December 25th
12:00PM Red Series

Regular Long Beach Schedule Resumes Sunday, Dec. 26th, 9AM

December 31st
6:00AM Red Series
9:00AM Red Series
12:00PM Red Series
2:00PM Blue Series

January 1st
9:00AM Blue 2.0
11:00AM Hot Yoga
1:00PM Blue Series
3:00PM Red Series
5:00PM Red Series

Regular Long Beach Resumes Saturday, January 1st, 9AM (Please note 7AM class is canceled).

rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks

Christmas Eve
Mixed Level Flow (2-3) with Nicole Woodward 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Level 1/2 with Arielle Silver 8:30AM - 9:30 AM
Mixed Level Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Easy Does It with Karen Rosales 9:35 AM - 11:00 AM
Level 1 with Emily Chrietzberg 10:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Lunch Flow with Jennifer Black 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Christmas Day
Easy Does It with Karen Rosales 9:35 AM - 11:00 AM
Mixed Level Flow (2-3) with Nicole Woodward 10:35 AM - 12:05 PM

New Years Day
Level 1 with Ruth Zaldoundo 10:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Mixed Level Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley 12:15 PM- 1:45 PM

santa monica power yoga - east, santa monica

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR SCHEDULE - The following East Studio classes are canceled:
12.24.10 - 8:30pm
12.25.10 - 7:15am, 1:00pm & 4:00pm
12.31.10 - 8:30pm
1.01.11 - 7:15am & 4:00pm

santa monica power yoga - west, santa monica

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR SCHEDULE - The following West Studio classes are canceled:
12.24.10 - 6:30pm & 8:30pm
12.25.10 - 8:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm & 8:00pm
1.01.11 - 8:00am, 8:00pm

santa monica yoga, santa monica

~ Regular schedule through Thursday December 23
~ Closed Friday December 24 and Saturday December 25
~ Special Schedule Sunday December 26 to Thursday December 30 (check back for possible updates, but basically this is it!)
~ Closed Friday December 31
~ Saturday January 1 - FREE Class! 11:00 am All Levels with Nathalie Canessa (closed the rest of the day)
~ Regular schedule resumes Sunday January 2

shakti box, los feliz

The studio will be closed the following days:
12/24 Christmas Eve
12/25 Christmas Day
12/31 New Year's Eve
1/01 New Year's Day

silver lake yoga, silverlake

Friday, December 24
We will hold these classes:
9:15 am Beginner's - Jonathan
10:30 am Pilates - Betsy
12:30 pm Lunch Flow - Joan
5:30 pm Mixed Levels - LeTania

There will be no:
7 am Mixed Levels with Jonathan
10:45 am Baby & Me
12:30 pm Prenatal
3:45 pm Community

Saturday, December 25
All classes canceled

Sunday, December 26
We will hold these classes:
9:00 am Beginner's class - Sam
11:00 am Flow - Dana
11:30 am Prenatal - Emily
5:30 pm Slow Flow - Marti Jo

There will be no:
10:00 am Parent & Me
5:00 pm Tai Chi
6:30 pm Restorative

Friday, December 31
Schedule remains the same except the 5:30 pm class will be canceled.

Saturday, January 1
Come Ring in the New Year with an All Levels class guided by Caroline Cardino at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. All other classes are canceled.

sivananda yoga vedanta center, marina del rey

This Christmas weekend, we will hold all classes as normal, including Christmas Day (9am and 10.30am), so come and take a class before partaking in seasonal 'cheer'!

studio surya yoga, venice

We are open with a regular schedule for the week but closed for Christmas. We are offering one class on New Year's day at 12pm.

swerve studio, los angeles

Thursday 12/23
7:20am: Morning Flow Yoga with Ariel
8:30am: Rock and Roll Pilates with Jesse
9:30am: World Beat Workout with Kim B.
10:30am: Pilates Evolved with Barbara
11:30am: IntenSati with Holly
12:30pm: Simple Sweaty Yoga with Ariel
6 pack abs and Booty Kickin Sculpt canceled
6:30pm: Yoga Booty Ballet with Krista
7:30pm: Circuit Training with Mike
7:30pm: Sexy Sculpt with Teri

Friday 12/24
9:00am: Pilates Plus with Kim D.
10:15am: Dance Party with Lauren
11:30am: IntenSati with Holly

Saturday 12/25
CLOSED

Sunday 12/26
CLOSED

Monday 12/27
7:30am: IntenSati with Holly
8:30am: Barre Body with Kim D.
9:00am: 6 pack abs with Kim D.
10:00am: Yoga Booty Ballet with Lauren
12:30pm: Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Courtney
Evening classes canceled

Tuesday 12/28
7:20am: Morning Flow Yoga with Ariel
8:30am: Rock 'n' Roll Pilates with Jesse
9:30am: Yoga Booty Ballet with Teigh
11:30am: Simple Sweaty Yoga with Ariel
Studio and Gym Closed 12-5:30
6:30pm: World Beat Workout with Kim B.
7:30pm: Intermediate Ballet with Mike
8:30pm Shimmy Shape-Up with Shea

Wednesday 12/29
7:20am: Morning Glory Workout with Kim B.
8:30am: Swerve Sweat with Teigh
9:30am: 6 pack Abs with Lauren
10:00am: Yoga Booty Ballet with Lauren
12:30pm: Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Courtney
5:00pm: Slow Stretch and Sculpt with Kim B.
6:00pm: Abs Party with Lauren
6:30pm: Dance Party with Lauren
7:30pm: Rock 'n' Roll Bootcamp with Jesse

Thursday 12/30
7:20am: Morning Flow Yoga with Ariel
8:30am: Rock 'n' Roll Pilates with Jesse
9:30am: World Beat Workout with Kim B.
10:30am: Pilates Evolved with Barbara
11:30am: IntenSati with Holly
12:30pm: Simple Sweaty Yoga with Ariel
Studio and Gym Closed 1-5:45pm
6:30pm: Yoga Booty Ballet with Teigh
7:30pm: Circuit Training with Amanda
7:30pm: Sexy Sculpt with Teri

Friday 12/31
9:00am: Pilates Plus with Kim D.
10:15am: Dance Party with Lauren
11:30am: The Belly Breakdown with Masa
Happy New Year's Eve!

Saturday 1/1
CLOSED

trilogy yoga and wellness, long beach

December 24th
7:00am - 8:00am Ashtanga Prep with Dr. Dohn
9:30am - 11:00am Surf's Up Yoga with John Ananda
11:00am - 12:30pm All Levels with Dharma
6:00pm - 7:30pm Breathing Space with Adam

December 25th - No Classes

December 31st
9:30am - 11:00am Surf's Up Yoga with John Ananda
11:00am - 12:30pm All Levels with Dharma
6:00pm - 7:30pm Breathing Space with Adam

January 1st
8:30am - 10:00am Meditation & Mantra with Dharma
10:00am - 11:30am Fun Yoga with Stella

truyoga, santa monica

Friday, December 24th - Christmas Eve
Closed - No Classes

Friday, December 31st - New Year's Eve
Closed- No Classes

All other days in December will follow the regular schedule.

u studio yoga, los angeles

Thursday Dec 23 - 10:15am and 5:30pm Jessica
Friday Dec 24 - CLOSED
Saturday Dec 25 - CLOSED
Sunday Dec 26 - 10:30 and 4pm Jessica
Monday Dec 27 - 5:30 Andrea
Tuesday Dec 28 - 10:15 and 5:30 Andrea
Wednesday Dec 29 - 5:30 Andrea
Thursday Dec 30 - 10:15 and 5:30 with Andrea
Friday Dec 31 - 9am Andrea
Saturday Jan 1 - 10:30am Andrea
Then back to our regular schedule with some exciting new classes!!!

up dog fitness, west hollywood

The schedule is as follows:

Friday, New Years Eve:
9am yoga with Briohny Smith
10:30 yoga with Meaghan

Saturday New Years Day:
10:30 yoga with Meaghan

urban lily yoga, sherman oaks

"Special" CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY "Class Schedule":
9:00am-10:30am Yoga Blend & Flow Level 1/2
10:30am-12:00pm Vinyasa Flow Level 2/3
BOTH With: Elinore Cohen

urth yoga, silverlake

Thursday, December 23rd
6:55a - $5 Yoga Hour w/Billy
9:00a - Basics w/Rachel
12:30p - $5 Yoga Hour w/Jennifer
6:15p - Basics/Intermediate w/Keric

Friday, December 24th
6:55a - $5 Yoga Hour w/Stephen
8:30a - Basics w/Gabe
10:30a - Mixed Levels w/Rachel

Saturday, December 25th
-no classes today-

Sunday, December 26th
9:00a - Mixed Levels w/Keric
10:45a - Basics w/Keric
5:00p - Relax & Restore w/Kathy

Monday, December 27th
9:00a - Basics/Intermediate w/Keric
12:30p - $5 Yoga Hour w/Sarika
6:15p - Mixed Levels w/Stephen

Tuesday, December 28th
6:55a - $5 Yoga Hour w/Billy
12:30p - $5 Yoga Hour w/Jennifer
6:15p - Basics/Restorative w/Sarah

Wednesday, December 29th
9:00a - Basics/Intermediate w/Keric
12:30p - $5 Yoga Hour w/Billy
6:15p - Mixed Levels w/Stephen

Thursday, December 30th
6:55a - $5 Yoga Hour w/Billy
9:00a - Mixed Levels w/Marti Jo
12:30p -$5 Yoga Hour w/Jennifer
6:15p - Basics/Intermediate w/Keric

Friday, December 31st
6:55a - $5 Yoga Hour w/Stephen
9:00a - Basics/Intermediate w/Sachie
10:45a - $5 Yoga Hour w/Sarah

Saturday, January 1st
10:30a - Mixed Levels w/Gabe
4:30p - Relax & Restore w/Kathy

We return to our regular schedule on Sunday, January 2nd

YAS fitness, all locations

All locations will be closed on Christmas Day (Dec 25) and New Year's Day (Jan 1st)
In addition, the downtown location will be closed on Friday (Dec 24/Dec 31) and Sunday (Dec 26)

Click here for Venice schedule
Click here for Silverlake schedule
Click here for Downtown LA schedule

yoga blend, burbank

Friday Dec. 24th & Friday Dec. 31st:
6:30am $5 Flow w/ Caitlin
8:15am Gentle Back Care w/ Robin
9:30am Mixed Level w/ Susannah
11:30am Basics w/ Bekah
1pm Stretch w/ Bekah

We are closed the rest of the day on Friday, December 24th and Friday, December 31st as well as all day Saturday, December 25th and Saturday, January 1st.

We will re-open with Dana's 9:30am Basics both Sunday, December 26th & Sunday, January 2nd.

yogaco, santa monica

Holiday Schedule:
12-21- 9:15am is cancelled
12-23- 9:15am is cancelled
12-24- The following classes will be cancelled: 4:15, 6:00, 7:45
12-25- All classes cancelled
12-31- The following classes are cancelled: 4:15, 6:00 & 7:45

yoga desa, topanga

Yoga Desa will be closed after the 10:30-12:00pm Iyengar Class with Anne Pavlich Connelly on Fri. Dec. 24 and Fri. Dec. 31.

yogaglo, santa monica

The studio will be closed from Tuesday, Dec 21st thru Tuesday, Dec 28th. Classes will resume on Dec 29th with TWO morning classes taught by Noah Maze at 10am and noon.
As always, all online classes are available 24/7 to all members.

yogahop, santa monica

Thursday, Dec 23
9:15AM - 10:45AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes
11:00AM - 12:15PM Level 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes
1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jeeda Gabriel
6:30PM - 7:55PM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes
8:05PM - 9:05PM Cancelled - Cancelled

Friday, Dec 24
9:15AM - 10:45AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes
1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jeeda Gabriel
4:30PM - 5:45PM Cancelled
6:00PM - 7:30PM Cancelled

Saturday, Dec 25
8:15AM - 9:45AM Cancelled
10:00AM - 11:30AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes
11:45AM - 12:45PM Cancelled
4:00PM - 5:15PM Cancelled

Sunday, Dec 26
8:15AM - 9:15AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes
9:30AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes
4:00PM - 5:15PM Summit 2/3 - Jeeda Gabriel
5:40PM - 6:40PM Cancelled

Monday, Dec 27-30: Regular Schedule

Friday, Dec 31
9:15AM - 10:45AM Summit 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore
1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore
4:30PM - 5:45PM Cancelled
6:00PM - 7:30PM Cancelled

Saturday, Jan 01
8:15AM - 9:45AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes
10:00AM - 11:15AM Summit 2/3 - Jennifer Moore
11:45AM - 12:45PM Cancelled

yoga house, pasadena

SPECIAL XMAS EVE DAY CLASS SCHEDULE We'll have our regularly scheduled classes on Friday, December 24, 7am - 12pm. Our shop will remain open until 5pm for those last minute gift certificates! Closed Xmas Day.

the yoga loft, woodland hills

Fri 12/24 - 9:00 & 11:00 am
Sat 12/25 - 10:30 am
Sun 12/26 - 5:00 pm
Mon 12/27 - 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Fri 12/31 - 9:00 & 11:00 am
Sat 1/1/11 - 10:30 am
Sun 1/2/11 - All classes as usual
Not sure about the class you want to attend, call 818/710-9057 for daily schedule.

yoga shelter, studio city

Friday/December 24th/Christmas Eve
8:30am Slow Flow with Adam
9:45am Yoga Rocks with Rob
11:15am Fusion with Rob

Saturday/December 25th/Christmas Day
10:30 - 11:45am Christmas Day Community Class w/Jesi
Gather together as a community in this sweet fusion-ish class. We will do a little bit of this, a little bit of that and have a lot of fun!
Cost: No additional cost if in a current package / New students recieve one week free /$10 if not in current package.
*suggested donation of $5 to the Yoga for Everyone Fund – help other students experiencing financial constraints maintain their Yoga practice.

Friday / December 31st / New Year’s Eve
Regular schedule
*7pm Punk Rock (Yoga Rocks) class with Rob

Saturday/January 1st/New Year’s Day
9:15am Slow Flow with Jesi
10:30am Xflowsion with Jesi

yoga at the village, glendale

OPEN Christmas and New Years' Eve Days Only: Friday, 12/24 and 12/31 (No Evening Classes)
Closed Christmas and New Years' Day, 12/25 and 1/1/11

yoga west, los angeles

Yoga West will be closed:
12.24 for all evening classes (open for all morning classes)
12.25 for all classes
1.1 for all classes

Thank you for your understanding. Please visit the website for the complete schedule.

yoga works center for yoga, larchmont

Friday 12/24
09:00-10:30am Maria Zavala Yoga Blend (1)
10:45-12:15pm Joan Hyman Vinyasa Flow (2/3)
11:00-01:00pm Jodi Blumstein Ashtanga/Led (3)
12:30-02:00pm Marla Apt Iyengar Yoga (1/2)

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works main street, santa monica

Friday 12/24
07:00-08:30am Al Tavera YogaWorks (1)
09:15-10:45am Vinnie Marino Vinyasa Flow (2/3)
11:00-12:30pm Rachael Simmons YW Flow (2/3)

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works montana, santa monica

Friday 12/24
06:30-08:55am Sonya Cottle Ashtanga/Mysore (2)
09:00-10:30am Jasmine Lieb Yoga Blend (1/2)
09:15-10:40am Nichola Dunne Yoga Blend (2)
10:45-12:15pm Chris Stein Iyengar Yoga (1)
10:45-12:15pm Jesse Schein Vinyasa Flow (2/3)

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works, pacific palisades

Friday 12/24 - All classes canceled

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works south bay, el segundo

Friday 12/24
06:00-08:00am Natale Ferreira Ashtanga/Mysore (2/3)
08:15-09:45am Romy Phillips YogaWorks (1/2)
09:00-10:45am Shelley Williams Vinyasa Flow (2)
10:00-11:30am Szymon Wojcik Vinyasa Flow (2/3)
11:00-12:00pm Chrissy Canning SculptWorks® (2)

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works, tarzana

Friday 12/24
06:00-07:00am Chrissy Canning Vinyasa Flow (1/2)
08:30-09:45am Colleen Garrity Yoga Blend (1)
09:00-09:55am Amber Borbon BarWorks® (1)
09:15-10:45am David Lynch YW Flow (2/3)
09:30-10:20am Christa Pryor YW-X (1)
10:30-11:45am Alexandra Lauterio Gentle Yoga (1)
10:30-11:25am Christa Pryor SculptWorks® (1)
12:00-01:00pm Lainie Devina YW Flow (1/2)
01:30-02:45pm Scott Hobbs Iyengar Yoga (1/2)

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works, valencia

Friday 12/24/2010
06:00-07:00am Toni Kuhn Vinyasa Flow (2)
08:30-09:30am Jackie Field SculptWorks® (1/2)
08:45-12:15pm Multple Teachers KidsWorks
09:30-10:45am Jackie Field Yoga Blend (1/2)
10:15-11:45am Cristin Hill Yoga Blend (1)
10:30-11:30am Susan Woods YW-X (1)
10:45-12:00pm Wendy Hassenpflug Yoga Blend (1/2)
12:00-01:00pm Dani Ibarra Vinyasa Flow (2)
01:30-02:45pm Wendy Hassenpflug Yoga Blend (1/2)

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works, westwood

Friday 12/24
09:15-10:45am Thomas Taubman Vinyasa Flow (2/3)
09:30-11:00am Marla Apt Iyengar Yoga (1/2)
11:00-12:30pm Maria Zavala Yoga Blend (1)
11:30-01:00pm Bebe Chianni Lin YogaWorks (2)

Saturday 12/25
08:00-08:55am Lila Jones Yoga Blend (1/2) ** note: this could be a typo **

yoga works, all california locations

all classes are FREE at YogaWorks in California on 1-1-11. What a way to ring in the new year and start the class a day challenge!

Saturday 1/1/2011

10:00-11:30am Fred Miller Gentle Yoga (1) Center for Yoga
10:15-11:45am Chris Stein Iyengar Yoga (1/2) Center for Yoga
12:00-01:30pm Joan Hyman Vinyasa Flow (2/3) Center for Yoga
12:15-01:45pm Whitney Allen Vinyasa Flow (2) Center for Yoga

09:00-10:30am Chad Hamrin Yoga Blend (2/3) Santa Monica - Main
10:45-12:15pm Rachael Simmons YogaWorks (1) Santa Monica - Main
12:30-02:00pm Kia Miller Vinyasa Flow (2/3) w/Meditation Santa Monica - Main

10:00-11:30am Al Tavera YogaWorks (1) Santa Monica - Montana
10:15-11:45am Charlie Samos Yoga Blend (2) Santa Monica - Montana
11:45-01:15pm Scott Hobbs Iyengar Yoga (1/2) Santa Monica - Montana
12:00-01:30pm David Kim Vinyasa Flow (2/3) Santa Monica - Montana

01:30-02:30pm Chrissy Canning BarWorks® (1/2) South Bay
02:00-03:30pm David Lynch YogaWorks (2) South Bay
02:45-04:15pm Chris Armas Yoga Blend (2/3) South Bay
10:00-11:30am Kiyomi Takahashi Yoga Blend (1/2) South Bay
10:30-12:00pm Greville Henwood Vinyasa Flow (2/3) South Bay
12:15-01:15pm Chrissy Canning SculptWorks® (2) South Bay
12:15-01:45pm Sarah Ezrin Gentle Yoga (1) South Bay

01:00-01:55pm Petra Polinkova SculptWorks® (1) Tarzana
03:30-04:45pm Joe Kara Yoga Blend (2) Tarzana
08:30-09:55am Beth Prandini Yoga Blend (1/2) Tarzana
09:00-10:00am Holli Rabishaw YogaWorks Slim (2) Tarzana
09:30-10:45am Chrissy Canning Yoga Blend (1) Tarzana
10:00-10:50am Alex McLean YW-X (1) Tarzana
10:00-11:25am Szymon Wojcik Vinyasa Flow (2/3) Tarzana
11:30-12:45pm Lori McIntosh Iyengar Yoga (1/2) Tarzana
12:00-01:15pm Hayleigh Woodworth Yoga Blend (1) Tarzana
12:00-12:50pm Alex McLean YW-X (1) Tarzana

02:00-03:30pm Monica Rose Iyengar Yoga (1/2) Valencia
04:00-05:15pm Cathy Orr Yoga Blend (1/2) Valencia
08:30-09:30am Allison Nelson SculptWorks® (1/2) Valencia
09:30-10:30am Wendy Hassenpflug Pilates Mat (1/2) Valencia
09:30-11:00am Jackie Field Vinyasa Flow (2) Valencia
10:30-11:45am Dani Ibarra Therapeutics / Back Valencia
11:00-12:15pm Ashley Rideaux YogaWorks (1) Valencia
12:30-01:45pm Alexandra Lauterio Prenatal Yoga (1) Valencia

08:45-08:00pm Multple Teachers KidsWorks Westlake Village
09:30-10:30am Patricia Friberg SculptWorks® (1/2) Westlake Village
09:30-10:40am Chris Bannister Yoga Blend (1/2) Westlake Village
10:45-12:00pm Maggie Mellor Yoga Blend (1) Westlake Village
10:45-12:15pm Ellen Kalmenson Vinyasa Flow (2/3) Westlake Village

09:00-10:30am Bebe Chianni Lin YogaWorks (1/2) Westwood
09:30-11:00am David Kim Vinyasa Flow (2/3) Westwood
11:00-12:30pm Margaux Permutt Relax Deeply (1) Westwood

the yogi tree, toluca lake

CHRISTMAS MORNING KUNDALINI YOGA ~ By Donation
Saturday, Dec 25th 10:00am-1:00pm

Please join The Yogi Tree and beloved teacher Vicky Rose for an angelic, uplifting Kundalini Yoga class on Christmas morning -- perfect for singles, families, and friends of all ages.
This is a donation-only class. Come as you are. Offer what you can, however much or little. In the true spirit of the holiday, all proceeds will benefit Y.O.G.A. for Youth, which provides yoga to at-risk children.
We hope you will join us for a heart-opening and spirit-awakening Christmas gift.

NEW YEAR'S DAY Kundalini Yoga with Vicky Rose
10-11:30am by donation only
All Ages & Experience Levels Welcome

yogis anonymous, santa monica

Ho Ho HO! Some classes are a NO GO cuz we are getting wild under the mistletoe:

The following classes are CANCELED:
6:30PM Thursday 12/23
2:30PM Friday 12/24
4:15PM Friday 12/24
6:30PM Friday 12/24
8:30PM Friday 12/24
12:00PM Saturday 12/25
2:00PM Saturday 12/25
4:00PM Saturday 12/25

All other classes are ON!

Friday, December 31, 2010:
9:15a - Lauren Peterson - All levels
11:00a - Robyn Smith - All levels
1:00p - Robyn Smith - All levels
2:30p - Kristin Olson - Hip Hip Yoga, All levels
4:15p - Robyn Smith - All levels
8:00p - PARTY!

Saturday, January 1, 2011:
9:00a - Lauren Peterson - All levels
11:00a - Ally Hamilton - All levels
1:00p - Kourtney Kaas - All levels

And btw, you can always check our online sub schedule here: http://yogisanonymous.com/sub-calendar.htm

your neighborhood studio, culver city

We will be CLOSED Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th. Open with a modified schedule on Sunday the 26th!
If you have any questions please call us at 310.876.3498 or visit our website at http://www.yourneighborhoodstudio.com/.

yummy yoga, los feliz

These are the changes to the schedule during the Holiday Period. All other days have a full and regular schedule. Please note there will be one evening class at 7PM replacing the regularly scheduled 6PM and 7:45PM on selected days:

Wednesday & Thursday, December 22-23
7:30AM ~ Power Hour
4:30PM ~ All Levels
NO 6PM CLASS
7:00PM ~ Class

Friday, December 24
7:30AM ~ Power Hour
4:30PM ~ All Levels

YUMMY YOGA IS CLOSED DECEMBER 25

Sunday, December 26
10AM ~ All Levels
All other classes for the day are cancelled.

Wednesday & Thursday, December 29-30
7:30AM ~ Power Hour
4:30PM ~ All Levels
NO 6PM Class
7:00PM ~ Class

Friday, December 31
7:30AM ~ Power Hour
4:30PM ~ All Levels

Saturday, January 1, 2011
Join Caroline for your first class of this New Year: 10AM ~ All Levels
All other classes for the day are cancelled.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

what will YOU be doing when the clock strikes midnight?

it's almost halfway through december 2010, and besides your having to rush around to attend christmas parties and buy last-minute christmas gifts, it's time to consider that big decision:

where are you going to party on new year's eve?

do you see yourself spending the evening drinking way too much alcohol and making out with some random stranger? or do you see yourself spending the evening nibbling on healthy stuff and doing some downward-facing dogs with people you regularly see in yoga class?

yeah, i know the former sounds way more exciting, but seriously, the latter will score you more karma points in yogic heaven. or so i'd like to think, anyway...

so here are some yoga celebration suggestions i've found so far. you can party-hop all you want, just make sure you plan your stops so that you're where you want to be, with whom you want to be, when the clock strikes midnight on january 1st 2011!


New Years Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Tina Marie Daly
Friday, Dec 31st 10:30am-12:30pm
Karen Shuman's Yoga Remedy, Sherman Oaks
Cost: $20

What exactly would you like to release before the new year?? What would you like to change for 2011? What specifically would you like to manifest for yourself?
In this special class on the eve of 2011 you will have the opportunity to release whatever has been holding you back from fully stepping in your power, and then shift your energy vibration in order to manifest all that you desire for the new year. You will be so surprised of the energetic space you can create for yourself by embracing these ancient yogic teachings and the energy of the angelic realm...this can take your meditation and energy to a whole new level!!!
We will end with a long relaxation period with LIVE GONG!!


LA Yoga Presents: A New Year's Eve Extravaganza Benefiting YOGA For Youth
Friday, Dec 31st 2:00pm - Saturday, Jan 1st 3:00am
4144 Glencoe Ave, Marina del Rey, CA
Cost: Pre-Sale tickets from Oct 26th - Dec 1st are only $35 ($50 at the door)
For advanced tickets go online now to: http://www.layoganewyears.com/

Pre-sale tickets also available for pick up Nov. 1st at:
Euphoria Loves Rawvolution - 2301 Main St, Santa Monica
Kathmandu Boutique - 1844 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica


Enjoy a celebration worth supporting, as LA Yoga Magazine hosts a special benefit event, raising capital & consciousness for the YOGA For Youth Foundation. Featuring Rocky Dawuni, Luminaries, Donna De Lory, The Makepeace Brothers, Seane Corn, Bryan Kest, DJ Fabian Alsultany, & Kia Miller.

This event begins Friday, December 31st at 2pm, with Yoga Instruction from some of LA's finest teachers, and rolls into live music at 7:30pm all the way till 3am in the morning!!!

Food vendors include raw & vegan cuisine by Euphoria Loves Rawvolution, & The Samosa House. Plus organic elixirs & drinks at the bar. There will be eco/green booths, and beautiful lounge space for all to enjoy!

Y.O.G.A. for Youth brings Yoga and Meditation to urban youth in schools, community facilities, detention centers and jails in order to enrich their lives and assist them in effectively meeting life’s challenges. Please support this amazing cause, and enjoy the best New Year's Eve of your life!

The high-point of the event will be when all of us connect for an 11-minute midnight meditation. This will mean: 1100 people will get together for an 11-minute meditation at 11:49pm eleven minutes before we enter 2011.


NEW YEARS EVE SHAMANIC TRANCE JOURNEY
Personal and Planetary Intention Setting for 2011 with Wahe Guru Kaur and friends

Friday, Dec 31st 5:00-8:00pm
Awareness Center, Pasadena
Cost: $25 by 12/23, $40 thereafter


A joyfully cathartic spiritual experience that will leave you feeling deeply peaceful and whole.

Through the use of the Healing Breath and other shamanic healing techniques you will be taken on a journey of clearing, release and healing. You will move toward a space of clarity about your next right steps on your spiritual path. It will be an exploration into the profoundly authentic individual that you are, how you are a part of sacred community and how you make a difference on the planet.

Complete and release all that you have carried with you from 2010 and set your intentions to create a fresh slate for the New Year! As we approach the Aquarian Age we must gather together in ceremony and celebration – to remember who we are and why we came here!

Wahe Guru Kaur, Haridass Kaur and the Healer Training graduates will be there to support you in your transformative healing experience.

Please bring a cushion, blanket and any healing tools that you wish to use on your journey. Light snacks provided.


New Year's Eve Class with Guru Singh
Friday, Dec 31st 6:15-8:30pm, doors open at 5:00pm
Yoga West, Los Angeles
Cost: $30 - RSVP by December 30th


Light refreshments will be served prior to class.

Students must arrive by 5:45pm. After 6:15 no late arrivals will be seated.


New Year's Eve Kirtan Celebration at Bhakti Yoga Shala
Friday, Dec 31st 7:00pm - Saturday, Jan 1st 1:00am
Bhakti Yoga Shala, Santa Monica
Cost: Suggested donation $20


Open Your Heart into 2011!!
Kichari and Chai served all nite

Kirtan Artists:
Govindas and Radha
Daniel Stewart
Chris Morro
Shiva Baum
Sita Devi
Kalidas
Ashley Wynn
Lisa Florine
Greg Klimuck
Jai Mai James


NEW WAVE PUNK ROCK YOGA with Rob Woollard
Friday, Dec 31st 7:15-8:30pm

Yoga Shelter, Studio City
Cost: $10 suggested donation, proceeds go towards Yoga for Everyone Fund

Ring in the New Year while Jamming to Punk Rock and New Wave classics. Everyone is welcome to this energetic Yoga Rocks class - practice at your own pace!
*Please bring a mat, water and a towel


New Years Celebration - Intentional Yoga and Bliss Bomb Rocking Kirtan!
Friday, Dec 31st 7:30pm-midnight
Rising Lotus Yoga, Sherman Oaks
Cost: Yoga Class only - $20 in adv/$25 at the door
Kirtan Only - $20 in adv/$25 at the door
Both Events - $30 in adv/ $35 at the door


• 7:30 - 9:30 pm
We will bid 2010 adieu with a bang of community practice lead by Claire to live music by Daniel and friends. We'll align ourselves as one in joyous flow and welcome 2011 in with grounding rituals that cultivate clarity for envisioning the path ahead, collectively and individually.

• 10:00 pm to Midnight
Join Daniel & Friends for a joyous, rocking, intentional New Years Eve Kirtan to celebrate the dawning of 2012. We'll sing and dance as we set our intentions and welcome the New Year. Chant and be happy!

• Midnight - ??
Potluck Feast and Champagne~! for those who wish to stay and celebrate, we'll gather upstairs to a feast. If you plan to attend the potluck there is no additional charge, only a dish to share with the group. Please let us know if you plan to attend and what you will be bringing!

Musical family for the evening:
Emily Kerns, Shannon Baker, Arielle Silver, Jeff Harris, Darby Orr, Greg Klimuck, Cooper Madison
Sing and Dance into 2010!
For details and to RESERVE YOUR SPACE! (We expect a full house of love~!)


New Year 2011 Celebration
Friday, Dec 31st 7:30-10:30pm
Art of Living Center, Los Angeles
Cost: $10 at the door

Join us in bringing in the New Year with celebration, joy and peace!
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Puja and Meditation
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Dinner Feast
9:30 - 12 midnight - Kirtan (Bhajans)
12:00 - 12:15 - New Year Meditation


Yoga Mala (108 Sun Salutations) with Peter Barnett & Others
Friday, Dec 31st 8:00-10:00pm
Black Dog Yoga, Sherman Oaks
Cost: FREE!


Yoga Mala is traditionally practiced to observe something of great significance. At year’s end we remember all that we are grateful for: our health, our families, our friends and our freedom. We mindfully observe the passing of the previous 365 days and welcome the beginning of the New Year.

Join us for champagne and hors d’oeuvres following the practice.

Students of ALL LEVELS of practice are welcome and invited to participate to any degree.
Reservations are suggested. Call 818.380.0331


New Year's Eve Class and Party
Friday, Dec 31st 9:00pm-? (9:00pm Class, 11:00PM Party)
Yogis Anonymous, Santa Monica

Cost: $20. Please register early to guarantee space!

Celebrate the New Year with a special 2 hour tag team flow class with Ally Hamilton, Kourtney Kaas, and Charlie Samos to wring out the old, followed by a rockin YA-style New Year's Eve Party!!

Ally, Kourtney, and Charlie will start the festivities with a sweaty tag-team class from 9:00PM - 11:00PM. This will ensure you have a full on yoga buzz for a super FUN FUN FUN party!! We'll have a live DJ, food and drink, and a champagne (or sparkling cider, your choice) toast at midnight. It's gonna be great times!


New Year's Eve Celebration 2011 with Gurmukh, Gurushabd, Tej & Harijiwan
Friday, Dec 31st 9:00pm
Golden Bridge Yoga, Hollywood
Cost: $60/adv or $68/day of


Whoosh! Out goes the physical, mental and emotional debris of 2010, giving space for new opportunities and relationships to be found in the highly charged energy field of 2011.

This is a very exciting and energized year affording us a renewed sense of spirit with which to sail the seas of life’s grand adventure! On New Year’s Eve, let us use the power of group consciousness to draw infinite sums of energy and prana into us.

Golden Bridge opens it’s doors for all in celebration, prayer, and community on New Year’s Eve night! It will be a night of individual reflection, ecstatic kirtan and dance, yoga, deep meditation, chanting, the gong, and great company.

The Nite Moon Cafe will serve warm delicious Indian Cuisine along with sweets and yogi tea chai.
A rare season of time now calls us forth. Eleven is the cosmic jet stream of Infinity, join us New Year’s Eve to catch this magnificent wave of energy being beamed down upon planet Earth. Together we will harness the electrical flow of the Universe to purify and elevate our spirit in a new dimension of reality. Your angels are calling you home, it’s all right here at Golden Bridge.

Join us on this magical evening as we link our prayers with all the seekers of light on the planet and blend the clear light of compassion into every aspect of our lives.


New Year's Eve Awakening! with Charu Morgan
Friday, Dec 31st 9 pm-1 am

The Hub, West Los Angeles
Cost: $75 per person; $50 early registration (2 weeks before event)

Great New Year’s Eves can be hard to come by. I have always felt there is something very special about this turning over of the year, the ending and the new beginning, but I have often found myself in situations that were lacking in truly honoring the occasion.

This year, invite the new year in with a sacred Tantric Ceremony. Ignite the aliveness of the last few hours of the year by discovering new ways of meeting yourself intimately. Where have you held back this year? What were the greatest moments of experiencing the depths of your loving, the agony of your hate? What are you longing for as you enter into this new year?

Allow yourself to awaken your body, fully embrace and lovingly release the experiences of the year gone by, be blessed and nourished in your visions for the year to come and celebrate by discovering yourself alive on a whole new level as you ring in the new year.

To register, please contact Embody Tantra: http://www.eveningofawakening.com/ or 310.729.1501.

New Year's Workshop and Celebration With Christine Burke
Friday, Dec 31st 10:00pm-Midnight
Liberation Yoga, Los Angeles
Cost: $45
includes champagne, treats and loads of laughs!

Make it the New Year's you WANT it to be - powerful, peaceful, joyful, healthy! from 10pm-Midnight we will join together in an all levels flow class with music, meditation and good vibrations all around. At midnight we will celebrate the coming of The White Metal Rabbit and start the new year with an ACTUAL GLOW!! And that's from being Lit on the inside! This workshop-celebration always fills up so call now! (323)964-5222


Welcome the New Year in Peace
Friday, Dec 31st 10:30pm
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Marina del Rey


Ring in 2011 in peace, setting intentions for your spiritual progress. Join like-minded members of the yoga community for our annual New Year celebration.

We will welcome the New Year with a puja to celebrate Swami Vishnu's birthday and will chant our way into 2011.


~~ and when the new year's eve parties are over, there's more new year celebrating to do!! ~~

All classes are FREE at YogaWorks in California on 1-1-11!

10:00-11:30am Fred Miller Gentle Yoga (1) Center for Yoga
10:15-11:45am Chris Stein Iyengar Yoga (1/2) Center for Yoga
12:00-01:30pm Joan Hyman Vinyasa Flow (2/3) Center for Yoga
12:15-01:45pm Whitney Allen Vinyasa Flow (2) Center for Yoga

09:00-10:30am Chad Hamrin Yoga Blend (2/3) Santa Monica - Main
10:45-12:15pm Rachael Simmons YogaWorks (1) Santa Monica - Main
12:30-02:00pm Kia Miller Vinyasa Flow (2/3) w/Meditation Santa Monica - Main

10:00-11:30am Al Tavera YogaWorks (1) Santa Monica - Montana
10:15-11:45am Charlie Samos Yoga Blend (2) Santa Monica - Montana
11:45-01:15pm Scott Hobbs Iyengar Yoga (1/2) Santa Monica - Montana
12:00-01:30pm David Kim Vinyasa Flow (2/3) Santa Monica - Montana

01:30-02:30pm Chrissy Canning BarWorks® (1/2) South Bay
02:00-03:30pm David Lynch YogaWorks (2) South Bay
02:45-04:15pm Chris Armas Yoga Blend (2/3) South Bay
10:00-11:30am Kiyomi Takahashi Yoga Blend (1/2) South Bay
10:30-12:00pm Greville Henwood Vinyasa Flow (2/3) South Bay
12:15-01:15pm Chrissy Canning SculptWorks® (2) South Bay
12:15-01:45pm Sarah Ezrin Gentle Yoga (1) South Bay

01:00-01:55pm Petra Polinkova SculptWorks® (1) Tarzana
03:30-04:45pm Joe Kara Yoga Blend (2) Tarzana
08:30-09:55am Beth Prandini Yoga Blend (1/2) Tarzana
09:00-10:00am Holli Rabishaw YogaWorks Slim (2) Tarzana
09:30-10:45am Chrissy Canning Yoga Blend (1) Tarzana
10:00-10:50am Alex McLean YW-X (1) Tarzana
10:00-11:25am Szymon Wojcik Vinyasa Flow (2/3) Tarzana
11:30-12:45pm Lori McIntosh Iyengar Yoga (1/2) Tarzana
12:00-01:15pm Hayleigh Woodworth Yoga Blend (1) Tarzana
12:00-12:50pm Alex McLean YW-X (1) Tarzana

02:00-03:30pm Monica Rose Iyengar Yoga (1/2) Valencia
04:00-05:15pm Cathy Orr Yoga Blend (1/2) Valencia
08:30-09:30am Allison Nelson SculptWorks® (1/2) Valencia
09:30-10:30am Wendy Hassenpflug Pilates Mat (1/2) Valencia
09:30-11:00am Jackie Field Vinyasa Flow (2) Valencia
10:30-11:45am Dani Ibarra Therapeutics / Back Valencia
11:00-12:15pm Ashley Rideaux YogaWorks (1) Valencia
12:30-01:45pm Alexandra Lauterio Prenatal Yoga (1) Valencia

08:45-08:00pm Multple Teachers KidsWorks Westlake Village
09:30-10:30am Patricia Friberg SculptWorks® (1/2) Westlake Village
09:30-10:40am Chris Bannister Yoga Blend (1/2) Westlake Village
10:45-12:00pm Maggie Mellor Yoga Blend (1) Westlake Village
10:45-12:15pm Ellen Kalmenson Vinyasa Flow (2/3) Westlake Village

09:00-10:30am Bebe Chianni Lin YogaWorks (1/2) Westwood
09:30-11:00am David Kim Vinyasa Flow (2/3) Westwood
11:00-12:30pm Margaux Permutt Relax Deeply (1) Westwood


A Bit of Heaven in 2011 with Bekah Finch ~ 2 Hour New Year Restorative ~
Saturday, Jan 1st 10:00am-12:00pm
Yoga Blend, Burbank
Cost: $25 by Dec 25th / $30 after


Are you tired of starting off the new year exhausted or hungover? Then let 2011 be the year of something new! Join Bekah for a 2 hour renewing restorative practice that will allow you to release the holidays, relax completely and create a sacred space to set your new year intentions in a balanced, peaceful way.

Space is limited so sign up soon!


New Years Day Yoga with Annmarie Solo
Saturday, Jan 1st 10:00am-12:00pm

Yoga Desa, Topanga
Cost: $20

Bring in 2011 with a detoxifying, strengthening and aligning yoga practice. Set your intention for an incredible New Year! This event will sell out, please email Annmarie at annmarie@annmariesolo.com to reserve your spot.


A New Years Day Practice with Michael Ruccolo
Saturday, Jan 1st 10:00am

Lyfe Yoga Center, Hermosa Beach

Begin 2011 with a morning yoga practice that will promote grounding and centering. We will begin with a short meditation, followed by an asana practice and ending with some breath work and a long satisfying savasana!


NEW YEARS DAY CLASS AT THE HDC with Marc Holzman
Saturday, Jan 1st 10:30am-12:30pm
Guerilla Yoga at Hollywood Dance Center, 817 Highland Ave (at Waring), Hollywood
Cost: $15 Donation


Oh to be back in LA will be just divine! Please join me for a delicious, 2-hour, reunion practice to ring in 2011.
Please RSVP/ASAP to marc@guerillayogi.com so that I can reserve the appropriate size room.


Breathe in 2011 with Adam Schomer
Saturday, Jan 1st 11:00am-12:30pm
Yoga Shelter, Studio City
Cost: No additional cost if in current package. New students receive 1 week free. $10 if not in current package.

Start your year off right! Join Adam Schomer January 1, 2011 for an active lung and heart opening Fusion class.

*$5 suggested donation to the Yoga for Everyone Fund – if you have give, if you need email us: studiocity@yogashelter.com


New Year's Day Yoga and Meditation
Saturday, Jan 1st 11:00am-1:00pm
The Infinite Yoga, Long Beach
Cost: $11 suggested donation

We are entering a new year, an important year, a big year, 2011! We are entering an age where Blessings, Compassion and an Unlimited Capacity to LOVE will bring us the most Power and Happiness. Let's build this together. Come and shine bright in this beautiful New Year of Possibility and Abundance.
Chai Tea and Raw Treats to follow.


Pause, Go Inside, Visualize clearly...with Annie Carpenter
Saturday, Jan 1st 2:00-5:00pm
Exhale Center for Sacred Movement, Venice

Cost: $40

Manifest your Intention for 2011!
Join Annie for this 3 hour workshop of :
* Asana
* Pranayama
* Meditation
* Authentic movement practices
Which will all connect you to your intuitive clarity for a beautiful and abundant 2011!


New Year’s Yoga Meditation with Michael
Saturday, Jan 1st, 2:30-4:00pm

Yoga Desa, Topanga
Cost: FREE

Welcome the new year with the ancient tradition of Yoga Meditation.
Let go of last year and prepare to make the new year all you can dream of. Starting with a very easy physical yoga practice, we will then move into a guided meditation to recharge ourselves and celebrate the New Year.
Contact: Michael Adler at (818) 224-3194


New Year’s Day Art of Living Kirtan & Meditation
Saturday, Jan 1st, 7:00-9:00pm
Yoga Desa, Topanga

Cost: By Donation

Art of Living teachers Michele Krolik and Andrew Behla offer a monthly kirtan at Yoga Desa. Singing traditional sanskrit mantras have a profound effect on the environment and consciousness, helping to quiet the mind and open the heart. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to participate with a beginner’s mind.
Open to All ~ By Donation ~ Held the First Saturday of Every Month
Contact: Andrew Behla at (818) 340-6088


111 Sun Salutations to Ring in the New Year!
Sunday, Jan 2nd 1:00-4:00pm
Brazilian Yoga and Pilates, Atwater Village
Cost: Suggested $10 donation


Please join us as to salute a healthy and prosperous 2011 with 111 sun salutations taught by ALL the BYP teachers in 15 minute increments. A delicious sampler platter of our amazing teachers, including new instructors to the BYP family!
Munchies, music and other fun activities await, along with class packages at discounted rates!
All Levels class starts at 1:00 pm.
Bring a mat & grab your spot early.

Sunday, December 05, 2010

santa monica loses another yoga studio

back in mid-october, home simply yoga closed its doors with minimal fanfare. no mention was made on their facebook page, their website, or even via email. besides my being told of the closure by a few teachers on staff at the studio, the only evidence of its having closed its doors was the fact that their online class schedule didn't list any classes past october 17th. considering that HSY was one of the first eco-conscious yoga studios to open up in town, it was upsetting to find out that gary and melissa margolin had decided to shut it down.

sadly, another yoga studio in santa monica will be shutting down before the end of the year. i just received a message from arvind chittumalla of aanand saagar earlier this evening; please note that he's only referring to the santa monica location, NOT the one in venice. here's what his email said:

Hello all,

It is with great sadness that I am shutting down the Santa Monica studio. I have thought about this a number of times in the last 3 months. There was always a glimpse of hope that kept me going but it is not viable anymore for me to pour more money into this center. I have also been getting strong messages these last few days that it may be better to shut down the Santa Monica space and direct my attention towards my Venice center, Moksha and YogiLoka. I am planning for December 25th to be the last day for the Santa Monica space.

I will try to move all the classes/workshops from the Santa Monica space to the Venice space wherever possible. I am also going to restart teaching meditation at the Venice studio. I'll be moving my Sanskrit classes and chanting circles also to the Venice location beginning next week.

I look forward to seeing you at the Venice center.

Namaste
Arvind


you may have noticed that arvind mentions how he'll be focusing his attention on moksha -- it's a two-day wellness festival that will feature yoga, ayurveda, and kirtan. it'll be held at the broad stage in santa monica on august 13th and 14th. the schedule specifics are still being fleshed out, but so far, jai uttal and donna de lory are listed as kirtan headliners.

there are many ticket options -- from workshop- or kirtan-only day passes to all-inclusive weekend passes. more information about festival events and ticketing can be found here: moksha festival.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

eight days of yoga gift-giving

the eight-day jewish festival of lights, better known as hanukkah, started at sundown this evening, december 1st, and will end at sundown next thursday, december 9th. during this period, jewish families get together to light the menorah, play dreidel games, and eat latkes (among other things). but the most memorable part of the holiday, especially for the kids, is that they receive a gift on each of those eight days. and as a catholic who receives ONE gift for christmas -- and i'm not even going to go into how i get gypped every year because my birthday falls on december 22nd -- there were times i've wished i were jewish just so i'd get more gifts during the winter holiday season!

this year, i've found a way to get eight days of FREE yoga during hanukkah. and because i'm feeling really generous, i'm going to share them with you, too! :)

** update 12/2 - i've added even more freebies to the list: rising lotus yoga just posted their coupon deal for the month AND teri roseman at the liveyoga wellness center in westchester has decided to offer her classes for free during hanukkah!

day 1 - thursday, dec 2nd:

11am-12:30pm at yogis anonymous in santa monica - blissed flow yoga with mary beth la rue
this all-levels class will be broadcast LIVE online worldwide (and yes, there are spots in the room where you can practice out of camera range). some of the crew from lululemon athletica will be attending the class, and rumor has it that they'll be bearing gifts. hmmm...

6:30-8:00pm at yogaglo in santa monica - vinyasa flow level 3 with seane corn
it's a class with seane corn, and it's FREE -- need i say more? by the way, this class (as with almost all yogaglo classes) will be videotaped for archival on their website. and yes, there are spots at the back of the room where you can hide if the thought of being seen by people you do or don't know freaks you out.

day 2 - friday, dec 3rd:

all day at black dog yoga in sherman oaks - any class of your choice
thanks to their december coupon deal (click here to print it out), you can take any class listed on their schedule for today (although to be honest, you really can take *any* class on *any* day during the month of december for free with the coupon, but in my attempt to come up with eight days of yoga, i've decided to make this friday's option).

10:35am-12:05pm at rising lotus yoga in sherman oaks - level 1 with kiera anderson
kiera is one of the two featured teachers of the month at the lotus; with december's coupon, you can take ONE of her classes for free this month! and if you can't make this class, she will also be teaching on monday, tuesday, wednesday, and thursday (click here to access their email with the coupon - it lists kiera's class times, too).

4:30-5:45pm at liveyoga wellness in westchester - gentle yoga with teri roseman
after reading my blog post earlier today, teri was inspired to share the gift of yoga with all of you, too -- so she's offering ALL her classes during hanukkah for FREE! this will be the only time there will be no charge for this class, so take advantage of the offer while you can!

day 3 - saturday, dec 4th:

10:00am-12:30pm at trump national golf club in rancho palos verdes - rymenmy yoga with rubi reyes
everything you need to know is listed on the meetup page for the class: free classes on saturdays!

11:00am-12:15pm at yoga loft in manhattan beach - yoga foundations class with yogaposer teacher trainees
take a free class with someone who could end up being the next celebrity teacher to the stars. this is LA, after all.

day 4 - sunday, dec 5th:

9:30-10:30am at lululemon athletica calabasas - vinyasa flow with holli rabishaw
according to the website: "Ocho Candalikas": Vinyasa flow yoga with dedication to the Festival of Lights. Elevate your Light one vinyasa at a time! Om Shantih! All levels welcome!

other lulu options --
9:30-10:30am at lululemon athletica brentwood - power yoga with jay co
9:30-10:30am at lululemon athletica glendale - vinyasa flow yoga with bekah finch
9:30-10:30am at lululemon athletica santa monica - radiant body yoga with kia miller
9:30-10:30am at lululemon athletica south bay - power vinyasa flow with tamal dodge
10:00-11:00am at lululemon athletica pasadena - anusara yoga with alma white

5:30-6:45pm at liveyoga wellness in westchester - gentle yoga with teri roseman
this class promises to be extra-special; not only is it teri's birthday, but she'll also have live music with justin and jeremy arndt, too! while justin is shamanic drumming and indigenous chanting, jeremy will be playing the didgeridoo and the rare pantheon halo (aka the hang drum). it'll be a great way to wrap up your weekend!

day 5 - monday, dec 6th:

8:30-9:45am at liveyoga wellness in westchester - basic therapeutic with teri roseman
if you're looking for a class with a healing quality to it, look no further. and don't forget; this is the only time this class will be offered for free on this day/time!

4:30-5:30pm at yogaglo in santa monica - vinyasa flow with jo tastula
jo also teaches her signature classes at exhale center for sacred movement in venice and at the yoga loft in manhattan beach, where you'll have to pay around $20 for a drop-in class at either studio. but it's free at yogaglo. you do the math :)

6:00-7:30pm at yogaglo in santa monica - anusara yoga with noah maze
when the LA anusara kula shows up in force whenever and wherever noah teaches a class, you know you have to be there, too!

6:00-7:25pm at rising lotus yoga in sherman oaks - mixed level flow with kate szilagyi
kate is the other of the two featured teachers at the lotus. like kiera's classes, if you have the december coupon, you can take ONE of her classes this month for free! if this day/time doesn't work for you, she also teaches on thursday at 7:30pm (if you missed the lotus coupon link i posted earlier, here it is again).

day 6 - tuesday, dec 7th:

12:00-1:00pm at liveyoga wellness in westchester - community class with teri roseman
this all-level class is usually offered on a donation basis, but this time it's free!

6:00-7:00pm at yogaglo in santa monica - vinyasa flow with kathryn budig
if you've ever wondered what the bendy yogini with the fantastic body in the toesox ads looks like with her clothes ON, here's your chance... although you'll be so busy trying to keep up with her demanding class that you'll find yourself concentrating on your own form instead of hers. oh well.

day 7 - wednesday, dec 8th:

7:15-8:45am at maha yoga in brentwood - all-levels class with ed rumann
i just found out that ed's now teaching a new early morning class at maha. and to entice everyone to try it out, he's offering your first class with him at this time for FREE (until december 29th only). so if this is news to you, like it is to me, guess what... you won't have to pay for this class!

9:00-10:00am at the santa monica place rooftop deck - yoga class sponsored by nordstrom
it's an all-levels class held outdoors with a view of the pacific ocean. with that in mind, dress in layers; class could start under a damp marine layer then end bathed in warm sunshine.

4:30-5:30pm at yogaglo in santa monica - restorative flow with felicia tomasko ** canceled for today, sorry **
feeling the mid-week blahs? felicia will see to it that you walk out of her class happy and relaxed. you'll spend an hour getting all the kinks out of your body and forgetting about all the work you left behind on your desk. and yes, tomorrow's another day.

6:00-7:00pm at yogaglo in santa monica - power vinyasa flow with dice iida-klein
if you love doing arm balances, inversions, and pushing past your edge, you'll love dice's class!

7:30-8:30pm at yogaglo in santa monica - basics with steven espinosa
if you're still working on getting your basic alignment down, or if you need a refresher, steven's class is definitely the one for you.

7:00-8:15pm at liveyoga wellness in westchester - basic therapeutic with teri roseman
this is your last chance to take one of teri's therapeutic classes at no charge. enjoy!

day 8 - thursday, dec 9th:

on the last day of hanukkah, take a class at a new studio! here are some FREE class coupons/offers you can use if you've never been to these yoga studios before:

core power yoga, sherman oaks - one week of free yoga
le posh yoga, los angeles - one week free for new members
liberation yoga, los angeles - first class free
sivananda yoga vedanta center, marina del rey - first open class is free
the hub, west los angeles - first class free
urban lily yoga, sherman oaks - 2 for free in the winter (select classes only)
YAS, venice/downtown/silverlake - one free yoga for athletes class
yoga house, pasadena - first class is "on the house"


finally, in the spirit of sharing, i'd like to pass along to you this music video that has all the elements of hanukkah -- the greeks vs. the maccabees, latkes, dreidels, menorahs... and nice jewish boys :)

click here to watch candlelight by the maccabeats

"I’ll tell a tale
Of Maccabees in Israel
When the Greeks tried to assail
But it was all to no avail

The war went on and on and on
Until the mighty Greeks were gone

I flip my latkes in the air sometimes sayin ayy ohh spin the dreidel
Just wanna celebrate for all eight nights singin ayy oh, light the candles

We say al hanissim
Oh yea for all eight nights
Then we play dreidel
By the candlelight

And I told you once
Now I told you twice
Bout the miracle
Of the candlelight..."


have a very happy hanukkah, everyone!