go fourth and yogify

it figures. i don't write anything for almost five months and i try to get all cute with the title of my first blog post back. in fact, it's been so long that blogger has completely changed its interface and i'm typing this up while trying to figure out what the new features are...

so where have i been, what have i been doing, do i still practice yoga, do i still promote yoga studios and yoga events, and so on and so forth?

i've been right here, still doing more yoga than any sane person should be doing, and yes, i'm still spreading the yoga gospel. on facebook. as in right here: the accidental yogist on facebook.

i also have a radio show that i've been hosting and producing for over a year now. it covers all kinds of stories and topics of interest to the yoga and socially-conscious community. and music, too. lots of it. you'll find that right here: yoga chat with the accidental yogist.

but i HAVE been feeling guilty about ignoring this blog for as long as i have, so with a little prodding from my friend lisa, i'm breaking my silence by posting all the yoga schedules i can find for the upcoming 4th of july holiday -- which i'm sure you've figured out by now just from the title. yeah, the cutesy one :)

so here goes... and as always, it's a work in progress (and if i feel REALLY inspired, i'll add the links to the studio websites once the list's been compiled).

beach yoga with brad, santa monica

July 4th Beach Yoga: this Wednesday morning, 10:30-12. The inner fireworks of joyfulness can start in the morning!
WHERE: Santa Monica Beach. Walk up Marine Street (which becomes Barnard Way), all the way to the water's edge, by Lifeguard Station #29. I'll be there to welcome you!
COST: Donation. Suggested minimum: $10
BRING: Large towel, or mat. Sunscreen! Your great spirit! A sense of adventure and beauty!
PARKING: There is free parking on Hampton (2nd St.) and 3rd and 4th. Leave time to circle around to find free parking.

beach yoga with claudia, redondo beach

Wednesday, 4th of July 2012 9 am - 10.15 am
Location: close to the water between Ave G/Esplanade at the beach
COME AND PRACTICE HATHA YOGA WITH US AT THE BEACH WITH BALANCING YOUR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. BREATHE IN THE FRESH OCEAN BREATH AND LETTING GO OF ANY THOUGHTS THEY ARE NOT BENEFITING YOU ANYMORE. Relax and recharge your energy/chakras.
Sometimes the dolphins are showing up and we greet them with our Dolphin Pose/Asana Yoga is for everyone. Bring a friend and large blanket or beach towel.
Bring large beach towel, sun screen and water.
Love donation appreciated.

118 winston, los angeles

Wednesday the 4th of July - closed for the day.

5 point yoga, malibu

4th of july schedule:
vinyasa flow
w/ brigitte @cross creek
w/ ted @ point dume
9:00am

awareness center yoga, pasadena

We are CLOSED for regular classes July 2, 3 and 4 for studio painting.
We will be open Monday for the Full Moon Eve Meditation, and sadhana will continue every day in the Quan Yin room. All regular classes and private appointments are canceled.

back for yoga, el segundo

In observance of Independence Day holiday week at 'Back for Yoga,' please enjoy the following class schedules:

Monday, July 02, 2012
Beginner Hatha        5:30 - 6:45 PM              Andy
Gentle Yoga - All Levels    7:00 - 8:15 PM      Janet

Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Forrest Yoga - All Levels    5:30 - 6:45 PM         Theresa
Vinyasa Flow -  Level I-II   7:00 - 8:15 PM           Maureen

WEDNESDAY, JULY 04, 2012 (INDEPENDENCE DAY)
***STUDIO  IS  CLOSED***

Thursday, July 05, 2012
***REGULAR  CLASS  SCHEDULE***
Forrest Yoga - All Levels    5:30 - 6:45 PM               Theresa
Gentle Yoga - All Levels    7:00 - 8:15 PM             Janet

bhakti yoga shala, santa monica

WEDNESDAY - July 4th
7am ........ Gurujas - Kundalini
9am ........ Courtney - Saraswati Flow
11am ...... Andres Salcedo - All Levels
1:00pm ... Emily - All Levels
All classes after 1pm cancelled

black dog yoga, sherman oaks

Just a reminder, there will be a shortened schedule today, so we can all celebrate the holiday. The last class of the day is, Feel Great for $8 - at 12:15 p.m. with Rachel.
Here's the holiday schedule:
7 a.m. Mixed Level Flow Shawn Bracha
8:30 a.m. Intermediate Flow Natalie Bennett
9 a.m. Strong Flow Ella Cojocaru
9:15 a.m. Mindful Body Sculpt Chappell Westlake
9:35 a.m. Basic Flow Sigrid Matthews
10:30 a.m. Intermediate Maria Cristina Jimenez
11 a.m. Deep Stretch/Yin Heidi Kaufman
12:15 p.m. Feel Great for $8 Rachel Pinsker
* Kundalini class is cancelled for the holiday.

black market yoga, hollywood

There will be no 7pm Black Market Yoga class on the 4th of July.

bryan kest's power yoga east, santa monica

Yes, yes, yes! Bryan is teaching the 4thz of July morning at 10:45am. A nice little routine called " simple and strong "

dharma yoga, los angeles

This Wednesday, 4th of July there will be one class only for all levels at 9:30am taught by Sonya.  Bound to be special.

exhale, santa monica

From July 2-6 we will be running a modified holiday schedule. For class times and teacher listings click here.

exhale center for sacred movement, venice

Whimsical Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
7:30 - Brian Campbell - Forrest 2/3
9 - Hala Khouri - 2
9:15 - Keri-Anne Telford - 1
10:30 - Annie Carpenter - 2/3
10:45 - Matthew Cohen - 1/2
12:30 - Kyra Anastasia - All Levels
12:45 - Jamie Elmer - 2

free spirit yoga, long beach

Fourth of July Class Schedule:
8:30 Intermediate Yoga with Jenny Ahn
10:00 Beginner Basics with Jenny Ahn
No Kundalini or Evening Classes

goda yoga, culver city

We'll be having one fantastic class tomorrow from 10-11:30 a.m to get your energy flowing for the holiday!

golden bridge yoga, hollywood

Wednesday, July 4th 10:00 am
4th of July, 2012 - Serpent Energy of Light with Gurmukh
Cost: $20 (No Keytags)

The power of the 4th of July, 2012 is the power of the serpent energy of light - the Kundalini.
Please join and experience the fire energy of light within you. Once awakened it becomes a wave of energy weaving its way through the Chakras. Serpent power - it penetrates where nothing else can go.
We will join together in Kundalini Yoga, Chanting, Meditation and dance. Then we will take an internal journey into the ancient sound of the Sacred Gong. Let your Kundalini rise. All Levels Welcome.
Enjoy delicious watermelon after class!
This will be the only class offered on July 4th All other classes cancelled.

greenleaf yoga, whittier

Open 4th Of July for 2 Classes Only
7:00Am To 8:00Am Yoga Core w/ Sarandeep
9:00Am To 10:30Am Vinyasa w/ Paviter

the green yogi, manhattan beach

Wednesday July 4th (only two classes)
9:30am with Amy Beausang
12:00pm with Matt Rothert
Evening: CLOSED

hot 8 yoga, santa monica

Wednesday July 4th only!
9:00am-10:30am Hot Yoga with Melissa
9:15am-10:15am Hot Power Fusion with Dene
10:30am-11:30am Yoga Barre with Nancy
11am-12pm Yoga Sculpt with Natasha
11:45am-1pm Power Yoga with Marlize
All other classes Wednesday are cancelled.
Regular Schedule the rest of the week.

the hub, west los angeles

We will be closed on the 4th of July.

inner harmony yoga, san pedro

We will be closed the first week of July. No classes will be held July 2nd through the 7th.

inner power yoga, woodland hills

Inner Power will be open on the 4th of July!! Our holiday schedule is as follows:
8:00-9:00 Hour of Power (Jamie)
9:00-10:30 Power Yoga (Lydia)
9:30-11:00 Ashtanga Yoga (Zach)
10:45-12:00 Anusara Inspired Yoga (Georgina)
Please note that Ania's 7:00 a.m. class is now cancelled.

inyoga center, valley village

4th of July Class Schedule
Freedom to Play: Partner Yoga @ 9-10:45am with Clio and Janice
Freedom to Move: Restorative Yoga @11am-12:30pm with Trisha

iyengar institute, los angeles

Wednesday July 4, there is a special schedule:
9:00-10:30 pm Level 1 with Vladimir Jandov
10:30 am-12:00 pm Level 2-3 with Paul Cabanis
All other classes are cancelled.

jade apple, north hollywood

Schedule for Wednesday!
7:00 - 8:15 AM Rise to Shine - Nathan
8:30 - 10:00 AM Essentials of Grace-  Jen
10:30 - 12:00 PM Kind and Gentle - Bethany
**ALL OTHER CLASSES CANCELLED FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY!**

liberation yoga, los angeles

Open as usual EXCEPT for Wednesday July 4th!
SPECIAL SCHEDULE BELOW~
10:00am - FLOW 2 - Bianca McClellan- Inside Studio
10:15am - ALL LEVELS - Janice Cadwell - Garden
11:30am - LEVEL 1 - Sarah Hemphill - Inside Studio
12pm - All Levels Flow - Carrie Janell - Garden Studio

liveyoga wellness, westchester

LiveYoga Wellness Center will be closed Wednesday, July 4th. See you at the studio Thurday, July 5th.

maha yoga, brentwood

Wednesday, July 4 - THREE Great Classes!
7:30-9:00am - All Levels with David Ezekiel (only $10!!)
9:15-10:45am - All Levels with Ish Moran
11:00am-12:30pm - Level 2&3 with Tom Morley

mind in body, burbank

Mind In Body WILL be open July 4. Come to Sasha's 12:15 class or schedule a Yoga Thai massage. Treat yourself. Visit for our website for details.

mission street yoga, south pasadena

NO classes tomorrow, the studio is closed.

naam yoga LA, santa monica

NAAM YOGA LA will be closed for 4th of July, Independence Day. We wish you a happy and blessed holiday.

ocean mist yoga, west los angeles

Our studio will be closed early on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. We will have two classes on schedule for the day, a Hatha flow class at 9am and a 10:15am Vinyasa flow class with Monica.

purple yoga, long beach
A short and sweet reminder for you all: please take note of our holiday schedule for July 4th (this coming Wednesday). We will be back to our regular class schedule on July 5th. Be prepared for a higher attendance in each class; we recommend reserving your spot online and coming to class 10-15 minutes early to not lose your reservation.

Long Beach:
7:30AM - Red
9AM - Blue
10:30AM - Red
12PM - Blue 2.0
2PM - Red
Reserve your spot

rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks

JULY 4TH YOGA SCHEDULE:
9am Level 1 with Nina
10:45am Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Daniel

sacred energy arts, santa monica

Sacred Energy Arts Center will be closed Monday, July 2 and Wednesday, July 4. Matthew will be teaching his martial arts classes Thursday night, July 5 and he will also be at Exhale/Venice this week for his regularly scheduled Sacred Energy Arts yoga classes, MWF 10:45a-12:15p.

santa monica yoga, santa monica

Studio Closed Wednesday July 4

siesta yoga, los feliz

4th of July REMINDER: SPECIAL 10-11:15am FREE Vinyasa Flow with Marja Lankinen All regular classes cancelled

silver lake yoga, silverlake

Wednesday, July 4th Schedule:
8 am Meditation  / Terry
9:15 am-10:30 am Beginners II / Jonathan
10:45 am - noon Flow / Susan
All other classes this day are canceled.

studio surya yoga, venice

We're open for one class 9am mixed level vinyasa with Ling.

swerve studio, los angeles

9:30am Six Pack Abs with Gillian, 10:00am Booty Kickin Sculpt with Gillian, 11:15am Yoga Booty Ballet with Luisa

trilogy yoga, long beach

4th of July Class Schedule
930am : JohnAnanda : Surf's Up Yoga
11am : Elizabeth : Hatha Yoga (all levels)
**EVENING CLASSES ARE CANCELED**

U studio yoga, los angeles

Join Andrea at 10:30am Wednesday July 4th for Fireworks Flow! Sign up in advance HERE
We're closed the remainder of the 4th. The rest of our schedule is unchanged for the week

yoga at the raven, silverlake

Please note the following schedule changes in observance of the 4th of July:
9am- Level 1/2
10:30am- Advanced Practice
All other classes are cancelled for the holiday.

yoga at the village, glendale

On Wednesday, July 4th we will be open for the 9am and 10:30am classes only.

yoga blend, burbank

In observance of Independence Day, we will have a modified schedule:
6:30am $5 Flow - Cancelled
9:30am Basics Plus with Sommer
10:00am Mommy & Me with Rose
11:30am Gentle with Sommer
12pm Mixed with Keric
1pm Yoga Stretch with Jo
The studio will close at 2pm after Yoga Stretch.
We will re-open Thursday July 5 with 9am Vinyasa All Levels. $5 Flow is cancelled on July 5th.

yoga circle downtown, los angeles

We will have one class only on the 4th of July at 12noon with Maureen. We will have our regular schedule on Tuesday July 3 and Thursday July 5.

yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena

Weds., July 4th Holiday Schedule:
One Class Only: 9:30am with Naader

yogala, echo park

4th of July! @ Yogala!
9-10:15am ~ Sweet and Deep ~ Ana Maria
10:30-11:45am ~ Power Yoga by Donation ~ Pedro

yoga loft, manhattan beach

July 4th Schedule:
8:40am Level 2/3 w/Suzy
10:15am Level 1/2 w/Suzy

the yoga loft, woodland hills

Enjoy your celebrations on the 4th. The studio will be closed.

yoga vibe, los feliz

Wednesday July 4 9:30-11:00am Strong Flow with Carrie Janell
All other classes canceled Wednesday only

yogavidala, los feliz

JULY 4, Holiday Schedule:
Sara's class will take place
Stella, Julie and Chrissie's classes will be on vacation.

yoga vista, playa vista

We will be closed on the 4th of July and reopen Thursday morning bright and early for our regularly scheduled classes!

yoga west, los angeles

Join Guru Singh for a Special Class
True Freedom is the Liberty of Liberation
When: July 4 9-11am
Where: Yoga West
Why: Committing to the freedom of conscious liberation is a human necessity - the basic nature of human beings being human. Yoga West celebrates July 4th with a class to further this opportunity.
How much: $20. Bring an orange.

the yogi tree, toluca lake

WE WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th IN OBSERVATION OF 4th OF JULY.

yogis anonymous, santa monica

Ally Hamilton teaches a 915am mixed level, Calvin Corzine a 11am Basic Flow, and then Courtney Harms teaches Happy Hour Yoga at 1pm.