tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199838332024-03-12T20:00:51.041-07:00the accidental yogistan aspiring yogi discovers the los angeles yoga scenejonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.comBlogger677125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-54709811149916278242014-03-10T23:27:00.000-07:002014-03-11T17:32:48.988-07:00day 10 - just your typical day at the officei'm convinced that lack of sleep causes weight gain.<br />
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i hopped on the scale this morning and found, to my horror, that i had GAINED half a pound! how that happened -- considering how i hardly ate the day before -- i have no clue, but i'm sure it has something to do with water retention or something.<br />
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WHATEVER.<br />
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anyway, i was back to the usual cleanse schedule with the detox drink, the tonics, the supplements, the meals. nothing too out of the ordinary, which is why all i'm going to do is post the photo i took before the late night yoga class i took with <a href="http://www.danwarddog.com/" target="_blank">dan ward</a> at power yoga west. (i was so busy trying to get dan in the frame that i didn't notice the yogini setting up her mat in the foreground. my apologies.)<br />
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the class was so scrumptious that i fell asleep right after i had dinner, totally forgetting to take my end-of-the-day colon tonic. i somehow woke up many hours later, took the missing dose, then went back to sleep.<br />
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today's yoga class: a power yoga class with dan ward at <a href="http://www.poweryoga.com/" target="_blank">power yoga west</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/03/day-9-one-crazy-weekend-part-2.html" target="_blank">click here for yesterday's post</a>jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-89968506103656600962014-03-09T19:06:00.000-07:002014-03-11T18:42:15.044-07:00day 9 - one crazy weekend, part 2as if saturday's schedule wasn't the most conducive to a set feeding/tonifying/detoxing schedule, sunday's was even less so.<br />
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it started at midnight, right after i left <a href="http://jaiuttal.com/" target="_blank">jai uttal</a>'s kirtan at <a href="http://bhaktiyogashala.com/" target="_blank">bhakti yoga shala</a>, a room that was so packed that i had to stand during his entire performance. while chanting and clapping along. and in some cases, dancing when i had room to move. so much for my plan to catch some rest before pulling an all-nighter.<br />
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i biked a short block to the metro 4 bus (aka the long slow crawl up santa monica blvd), put my bike on the rack, and found a seat up front. it was late at night, so i figured it would be nice and quiet and i'd be able to catch a quick nap before reaching my destination an hour later. but it wasn't to be; it seemed like every worker from every store and restaurant was taking that same bus to get home. we stopped at every bus stop. and each time, the interior lights would turn on full blast, rousing me from the seconds of sleep i happened to fall into. then there was the crazy guy who boarded the bus across the aisle from me and kept yammering on about jesus and god and who knows what. sigh.<br />
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i reached silverlake at 1am, quickly found a friend who had arrived shortly after i did, and next thing we knew, it was 3am, thanks to our iphone clocks springing forward for daylight saving time. i was tempted to run to the mickey D's across the street for an iced coffee to rouse me from my stupor, but alas, caffeine is a no-no while i was on my cleanse. i settled for the<a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/03/day-6-needing-to-remember-not-to-forget.html" target="_blank"> last two date cakes</a> i had brought along with me, just in case something like this happened.<br />
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more friends showed up, and by 4am, we were raring to take off on the wild and crazy bike ride known as the marathon crash race, rechristened the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robrovira/sets/72157642120156073/" target="_blank">marathon crash ride</a> (that's me on the left in the photo with the beverly hills sign), thanks to a last-minute kibosh by the city officials. someone shouted out "rolling!" and we were off.<br />
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i was sailing along quite nicely along a downhill stretch of santa monica blvd in century city, trying to catch up with one of my hardcore biker friends, and right when i shifted to a higher gear, my chain decided to slip off one of the cogs on the back wheel. luckily, i was riding with experienced cyclists; they spotted my predicament and moved aside so i could pull over.<br />
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other friends rode by, asking if i was ok, and i said i was, or at least i thought i was.<br />
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as it turned out, my chain got all twisted-up on itself, bending some of the links in the process. in other words, it popped off every time i tried to turn the crank. just then, another cyclist stopped to save the damsel in distress -- namely, me. he straightened out the links as best he could, then offered to follow me just in case it didn't work. but it did. and by the time we reached the end of the ride, he was nowhere to be found. and i didn't even get a chance to get his name nor thank him properly :(<br />
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he definitely earned himself some karma points in bicycle heaven. and loads of gratitude from me.<br />
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6am. it was pitch dark, my bike was squeaking up a storm, i was hungry and tired. now what? the sane person would've gone home and called it a day. or a night. but noooo, i still had more fun and games planned. i rode my crippled bike a mile and a half to the hotel where my running group had established its headquarters on <a href="http://www.lamarathon.com/" target="_blank">marathon day</a>, where i found my first meal of the day: an orange and a banana. i also found a row of chairs to snooze on, but before i could find myself in restful REM sleep, a fellow runner tapped me on the shoulder. sorry to wake you up so soon, she said, but it's time to go. we'd planned to walk to one of our aid stations along the marathon route so that we could both run with people we knew to the finish line.<br />
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it was a 4-mile walk to our destination in brentwood. i was quickly losing steam from lack of sleep and hunger. just then, <a href="http://www.nykkihardin.com/" target="_blank">nykki</a>, my <a href="http://www.resetself.com/" target="_blank">reset self cleanse</a> coach, sent a text message, asking how i was holding up (she knew about my insane plan for the day). i told her i was beyond hungry and needed to find something quickly. she told me to get a juice somewhere, and in a strange "you must be reading my mind" coincidence, i just happened to be walking right past the <a href="http://www.pressedjuicery.com/" target="_blank">pressed juicery</a> store. voila!<br />
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speeding up the story, we got to the aid station but i didn't end up running with my friend because i was way past zombiefied. i had a friend drive me back to the hotel where i'd left my bike. before leaving, i treated myself to a massage from one of the skilled therapists, headed straight for the <a href="http://helenscycles.com/" target="_blank">bike shop</a> to get my chain fixed, then home for my first real meal of the day and a much-delayed snooze. then dinner. then lights out for the night.<br />
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by the way, the detox drink and liver/colon tonics for the cleanse were eventually taken sometime after i got home. hopefully i took them in the right order because i was half-asleep when i did.<br />
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<b>today's yoga class:</b> savasana at home. twice.<br />
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<b><a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/03/day-8-one-crazy-weekend-part-1.html" target="_blank">click here for yesterday's post</a></b>jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-89648276540564470882014-03-08T23:39:00.000-08:002014-03-11T02:01:04.484-07:00day 8 - one crazy weekend, part 1unlike weekdays, where i know exactly where i'll be and what i'll be doing and at what time, my weekends are usually pretty spontaneous. which makes it really hard to follow a <a href="http://www.resetself.com/" target="_blank">cleanse</a> with a set feeding schedule, and even harder to bring along bottles of tonics and bags of powders that have to be mixed into drinks and consumed an hour before those meals that are hard to plan for.<br />
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such was this weekend, where i barely made it to yogaglo in time for <a href="http://yogalila.net/" target="_blank">tara judelle</a>'s 10am yoga class, then had to dash to norwalk for the <a href="http://www.festivalofcolorsusa.com/festival-of-colors/festival-of-colors-in-los-angeles-ca/" target="_blank">holi festival of colors</a> at 1pm, then made a pit stop at home to catch some rest before heading out to <a href="http://bhaktiyogashala.com/" target="_blank">bhakti yoga shala</a> for kirtan with <a href="http://jaiuttal.com/" target="_blank">jai uttal</a> at 9pm. i'd just have to wing the what/when/where of my meals for the day and hope that i'd be able to eat/drink everything i was supposed to and none of what i wasn't.<br />
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i knew that the food at the holi festival was going to be vegetarian, at a minimum, so i planned on lunching on some veggies and rice, and maybe even some dal. but nooo... the line at the <a href="http://krishnakitchen.org/" target="_blank">krishna's kitchen</a> booth was way too long (and i was way past hungry), so i chose to go to the <a href="http://harekrishnala.com/govindasla/" target="_blank">govinda's</a> booth instead. with my only choices being pizza or a vegan enchilada and beans plate, i had to go with the latter, even if i had a feeling that something in it was probably something i shouldn't have eaten. like the tortilla used to make the enchilada, for example. but i was starving, dammit, and i just had to eat SOMETHING. at least it was closer to what i needed to eat than a cupcake from the cupcake truck (which had a much shorter line, i should add).<br />
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i spent the rest of my time at the festival either behind the stage, schmoozing with the musicians, on the stage, taking photos of the bands and the crowd, or roaming the grounds, checking out the vendor booths for good deals on merch. the music was high-spirited and the audience was loving it all, especially when it came time to throw the colored powder up in the air! i managed to catch lokah bhakti dance, <a href="http://www.larisastow.com/" target="_blank">larisa stow & shakti tribe</a>, <a href="http://www.djdrez.com/" target="_blank">DJ drez</a>, and <a href="http://kirtaniyas.com/" target="_blank">the kirtaniyas</a> perform; i was a bit bummed that i had to leave before the headliner, <a href="http://mcyogi.com/" target="_blank">MC yogi</a>, took the stage.<br />
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on my way out, the line at krishna's kitchen had shortened considerably, so i ordered a plate with veg curry, rice, and a samosa and took it home for dinner.<br />
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and no, i didn't eat the fried dough covering the samosa. i ate just the peas and potato filling, which was just as well because i was stuffed by the time i was done.<br />
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once i was fed, showered (to wash off all the colored powder), and rested, i hopped on my bike and headed to the kirtan with jai uttal. which should've ended my night, but no, there was more to come...<br />
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<b>today's yoga class:</b> a level 2/3 backbend practice with tara judelle at <a href="http://www.yogaglo.com/" target="_blank">yogaglo</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/03/day-7-test-of-self-control.html" target="_blank"><b>click here for yesterday's post</b></a>jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-15792317947600523022014-03-07T23:49:00.000-08:002014-03-11T02:01:58.199-07:00day 7 - a test of self controlif you ever plan to go on a cleanse, make sure you check your calendar to see what's coming up before you do.<br />
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when i'd planned mine, i thought i'd picked the perfect time frame. the start date, march 1st was a new moon, "<a href="http://astrology.about.com/od/themoon/a/NewMoonRituals.htm" target="_blank">a magical time of beginnings, when you can recharge goals or set new ones</a>." and the end date, march 17th is st. paddy's day, and we know what that's all about. not that i'm a big boozer, but it seemed a festive way to mark the end of a cleanse.<br />
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not quite, because i'd forgotten that the <a href="http://www.expowest.com/ew14/public/enter.aspx" target="_blank">natural products expo west</a> was scheduled right smack in the middle of my two-week cleanse.<br />
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try showing up at a the largest food sample expo in town while you're on a meat-free, dairy-free, wheat-free, sugar-free diet. but then again, with the current food manufacturers trying to win attention from those on vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, paleo, and diabetic diets, i was hoping that i'd be able to get my fill of tastings, somehow.<br />
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but what i found was that most food items had at least one item i needed to avoid, whether it was soy, flour, eggs, cane sugar, tea, coffee, or chocolate. (i later found out that i was supposed to avoid honey and agave, too. which i didn't. eek.)<br />
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i did manage to convince some vendors to give me full-sized packages of the food they were sampling -- especially the chocolate! -- so i could try them once my cleanse was over. and many of them were nice enough to oblige. so i now have a large tote bag full of chips and crackers and chocolate that will be hidden away until after st. paddy's day. at least these snacks are of the supposedly healthy variety :)<br />
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while at the expo, i was on a quest to find guests for next week's <a href="http://www.yogachatshow.com/" target="_blank">yoga chat</a> show. my criteria: vendors who sold food that i could eat while on my cleanse and who had an inspirational story to tell -- whether it was about how their company came to be or how they were being socially and/or environmentally conscious in the way they ran their business. since i was at the expo for only three hours (i totally blame its distance from my home plus another event i had to get to later that evening), i concentrated my attention on the booths at the NEXT pavilion that featured emerging brands. i found three, with one runner-up. i've reached out to them and will reveal the show guests next week.<br />
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after the expo, i dashed back to downtown LA and attended a classical music performance at the <a href="http://www.laphil.com/philpedia/about-walt-disney-concert-hall" target="_blank">disney concert hall</a> (the iconic building that seems to show up in every ad filmed in LA). we barely had time for a quick dinner before the show; i had to pass on the entrees, soups, sandwiches, and prepared salads and settle for a simple salad from the salad bar.<br />
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we then moved on to <a href="http://www.urthcaffe.com/" target="_blank">urth caffe</a> in the arts district for a late-night herbal tea. to my dismay, there wasn't a single item on the dessert menu that worked with my restrictive diet, which drove me nuts. speaking of nuts, i raided my friend's cupboard later that evening and polished off the last of his cashews... just in time, i should add, because i was starting to get cranky from having to skip dessert. when i later found myself nibbling on a package of dates, i decided to quit while i was ahead and went home before date night turned into "honey, i ate all your dates" night!<br />
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<b>today's yoga class:</b> just saying 'no' as many times as i did today should easily be considered a practice of mindfulness :)<br />
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<a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/03/day-6-needing-to-remember-not-to-forget.html" target="_blank"><b>click here for yesterday's post</b></a>jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-60032319391716249222014-03-06T10:34:00.000-08:002014-03-07T09:51:29.534-08:00day 6 - needing to remember not to forgetaccording to my cleanse schedule, this was the day detoxification was to start in earnest. i was supposed to start my daily am detox drink regimen when i woke up this morning -- but i didn't because i forgot. i only realized my omission when i got to work and checked the packet paperwork that <a href="http://www.nykkihardin.com/" target="_blank">nikki</a> gave me at the start of the cleanse. oops. needless to say, all the powders and measuring spoons are now nicely laid out on my kitchen counter, ready for tomorrow's dose...<br />
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as for today, for breakfast, i had the bottle of <a href="https://www.sujajuice.com/products/suja-classic/fiji/" target="_blank">suja juice</a> i'd bought two days earlier at whole foods (cold-pressed apple, celery, cucumber, spinach, collard greens, kale, lemon, and ginger juices). and because i wanted to chew on something, too, i ate one of the date bars (made from dates, shredded coconut, and almonds) i'd picked up at the farmers market this past saturday. i started out with 18 date bars and have been slowly whittling them down to just 3. and now, minus the one i ate this morning leaves me with two. they've been my go-to whenever i've had a munchie craving; i'm beginning to worry that i'll eat the last one before i get back to the market to buy more!
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for lunch, tired of packing the same salad from home, i ventured into the fast food salad world and popped by <a href="http://www.subway.com/" target="_blank">subway</a> to get their chopped salad. i've had it a few times before, but each of those times i'd ordered it with a veggie patty and cheese. this time, because soy and dairy are on the "AVOID" list, i asked the server to load it up with every vegetable they had, easy lettuce, extra spinach, please. it was palatable, plus i had some left over for later.
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for dinner, i picked up a freshly-made vegetable sushi roll at <a href="http://www.yenrestaurants.com/brentwood/" target="_blank">yen sushi</a>. it was a straightforward affair with nori, rice, carrot, avocado, cucumber, and wakame (i asked for gobo -- burdock -- but somehow got the seaweed instead). there was a sesame oil dressing that came with it, but since i wasn't exactly sure what its ingredients were, i drizzled just a bit of it on the roll to give it some flavor. that and my leftover salad were perfect for filling my belly before taking a late night yoga class. no need to panic; it was a gentle restorative class in a slightly heated room at corepower yoga in brentwood. no inversions, no crazy twists, no crazy binds. my stomach was safe.
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tomorrow is friday, the start of my weekend. i'll be up and about, flitting about between anaheim (the natural products expo) and downtown (a show at the disney concert hall). i have no idea how i'll be fitting in all the tonics, drinks, supplements, and meals on my list for that day; all i know is that i'll have to carry them around with me until the right time presents itself. maybe i should set an alarm so i don't forget? brilliant idea!<br />
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<b>today's yoga class:</b> a corerestore class with alex artymiak at <a href="http://www.corepoweryoga.com/yoga-studio/california/wilshire" target="_blank">corepower yoga wilshire</a>
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<a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/03/day-5-its-wednesday-and-you-know-what.html" target="_blank"><b>click here for yesterday's post</b></a>
jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-44730608867253390882014-03-05T23:10:00.000-08:002014-03-07T00:40:18.326-08:00day 5 - it's wednesday, and you know what that means...... it's yoga chat time!<br />
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for those of you who've been following my twitter feed, you probably know by now that i have a radio show called <a href="http://www.yogachatshow.com/" target="_blank">yoga chat with the accidental yogist</a> which airs every wednesday at 1pm pacific on <a href="http://killradio.org/">killradio.org</a>. i've been hosting and producing it for almost three years now, and it's been a really fun experience. on the show, i get to interview guests of all backgrounds about whatever it is that they do best. or like to talk about best. i also play music from the wide assortment of kirtan and conscious music performers i come into contact with here in town as well as around the world.
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this week, i invited <a href="http://www.nykkihardin.com/" target="_blank">nykki hardin</a>, the founder of the <a href="http://www.resetself.com/" target="_blank">reset self cleanse</a> i'm going through, so she could talk about her background, how she came up with the cleanse, and why it's one of the better designed cleanses on the market today. or at least that's my opinion, which is why i'm doing it in the first place.
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i also invited michelle lindner, the co-founder of the <a href="http://www.santamonicapier.org/roga" target="_blank">run + yoga = roga series on the santa monica pier</a>, and caru das, the temple priest of the krishna temple in spanish fork, utah and the producer of <a href="http://www.festivalofcolorsusa.com/" target="_blank">festival of colors USA</a>. you can listen to their interviews on the podcast here:
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<a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-06T00_07_54-08_00" target="_blank">yoga chat episode 142 - pushing the reset button</a>
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note that nykki offered a $50 discount on the cost of her cleanse to show listeners, so take advantage of it if the specifics of the cleanse speak to you. the code to use is JONI. yup, that's me!<br />
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the show went swimmingly well, except for a predicted, but unavoidable, phone battery problem that only the live listeners knew about. i edited it out of the podcast, so if there are small transitional changes that are noticeable, you know why.
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anyway, since i usually spend most of the morning before the show researching the interviews and the music and all the little details that go into the making of the show, not only did i skip breakfast, but i also missed my first liver tonic dose. tsk tsk. i did drink half of a bottle of kombucha on my way to the studio, so i essentially took my end of the day serving of probiotic at the start of my day. and i lived to tell about it :)<br />
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after the show, i stopped at a mediterranean place near the killradio studio, hoping that they had at least one item on the menu that was vegan and not fried -- which meant no falafel. drats. as far as i know, stuffed grape leaves are usually vegan, so after they had proven to me that there was no animal product in it, i bought a side order with some hummus and proceeded to eat it with gusto after first downing the liver tonic dose i'd missed.<br />
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there i go again, doing things at the wrong time.<br />
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finally, after an interview i had to do for an article i'm writing for <a href="http://layoga.com/" target="_blank">LA yoga magazine</a> plus a yoga class, i was on my way home. and HUNGRY. i began mulling about my dinner choices while i drove. the co-op, again? veggie grill, again? whole paycheck, again? what i needed was an inexpensive place that sold vegan food. indian food would work, wouldn't it? i considered <a href="http://harekrishnala.com/govindasla/" target="_blank">govinda's</a>, the restaurant at the culver city krishna temple, but they'd be closed by the time i got there. i ended up at <a href="http://www.indiasweetspices.com/" target="_blank">india's sweets and spices</a> around the corner from the temple, and they had exactly what i was craving: baingan bharta (eggplant), squash, brown rice, and a couple of papadums (which they swore was just lentils and no flour). it was hard to pass on the samosas and pakoras, but knowing that there's just a little over a week to go made the pain a little more tolerable.<br />
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by the time i finished editing and uploading today's podcast, i was all caught up with my meals, my tonics, and my supplements. not in the correct order, mind you, but at least i got them in.<br />
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<b>today's yoga class:</b> a power yoga class with liz espersen at <a href="http://hollywoodpoweryoga.com/" target="_blank">hollywood power yoga</a><br />
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<b><a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/03/day-4-happy-mardi-maigre.html" target="_blank">click here for yesterday's post</a></b>jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-30868251291044773722014-03-04T18:51:00.001-08:002014-03-05T11:05:22.077-08:00day 4 - happy mardi maigre!today's fat tuesday, the day before ash wednesday, otherwise known as <a href="http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/" target="_blank">mardi gras</a> in new orleans and anywhere else people need an excuse to party and overeat.<br />
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of course, being a quarter of the way through my cleanse means that i can't derail the effort i've put into getting this far. which means no king cake. no seafood gumbo. no jambalaya. no crawfish etouffee. no po-boys. no beignets. no fun.<br />
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and did i mention that it's also <a href="http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/pancake-day-details.html" target="_blank">national pancake day at IHOP</a>? which is on my way home from work? and i can't have those pancakes, even if they're FREE??<br />
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welcome to my mardi maigre (lean tuesday) celebration.<br />
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any gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan version of any of the above still won't work on the <a href="http://www.resetself.com/" target="_blank">reset self cleanse</a> i'm on, only because they'll probably still have sugar, tofu, and/or salt. or some hidden ingredient from which i'm supposed to be abstaining.<br />
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but instead of dwelling on what i CAN'T eat, i made myself focus on what i CAN eat: fruits and vegetables in all forms (fresh, dried, juiced, pickled, cooked, and raw), herbal teas, kombucha, and to a lesser extent, beans, seeds, and whole grains.<br />
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i started with an apple (again) for breakfast, then a green salad (again) for lunch. by late afternoon, i was climbing the walls with a major munchie craving. my boss reminded me that i could have some trail mix as long as it was just fruit and nut, so i walked to the whole paycheck up the street and splurged on an half pound assortment of superberries (goji, golden, maqui, and mulberry), raw cashews, sprouted almonds, and sprouted walnuts. i threw them all together in a bag and commenced munching. of course, the need to snack had pretty much passed by then, so i ate less than a handful of the mix and stashed it away for the next time a mid-day craving hits at work.<br />
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i also was given a coupon for $1 off a bottle of <a href="http://www.sujajuice.com/" target="_blank">suja juice</a> by a sales rep when i walked in the store, so i treated myself to a bottle of their fiji blend, made of cold-pressed fuji apple, cucumber, celery, kale, spinach, collard greens, lemon, and ginger juices. note to self: this brand is way too pricey to become a regular habit. unless, of course, it goes on sale. like half off, preferably.<br />
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speaking of drinks, the liver tonic has this way of making me want to pee constantly (i know, TMI, but this IS a cleanse, after all). does this mean i've been retaining all this water? or does this mean all the food i've been eating is primarily water? or both?<br />
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anyway, right before i started the cleanse, nikki instructed me to weigh and measure myself, then wait until after the cleanse was over before doing it again for a comparison. while i still haven't measured myself (although i can tell that my clothes are already fitting differently), i have been weighing myself on a daily basis. but i'm not saying if my weight's changed or not because i'm not supposed to know :)<br />
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<b>today's yoga class:</b> a gentle warrior flow (per my request - thanks, adam!) with adam schomer at <a href="http://sattvayogala.com/" target="_blank">sattva yoga</a>. and yes, i went to yoga class instead of going to the local IHOP. woohoo!!<br />
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<a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/03/day-3-brownbagging-it.html" target="_blank"><b>click here for yesterday's post</b></a>jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-89219036697222154912014-03-03T22:59:00.000-08:002014-03-05T11:04:40.396-08:00day 3 - brownbagging iti've never been much for brownbagging a lunch to work, partly because i like to my meals to be somewhat spontaneous. and partly because i'm always rushing out the door in the morning and don't have time to search for and pack the various items that go into said brown bag.<br />
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i usually put off deciding on what to eat until right around lunchtime. so what will it be, chinese or thai? a sandwich or pizza? or something that involves walking to a nearby food truck or coffeehouse? should i get something light or something that'll leave me in a food coma all afternoon?<br />
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not knowing what i'll eat until i actually scout out and purchase it makes my lunch routine somewhat more adventurous. unless, of course, when i'm on a set schedule of raw veggies for lunch and already have a fridge full of those veggies at home.<br />
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plus i had to remember bring along the cleanse tonic so i could take the prescribed doses when i needed to.<br />
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so right before i ran out the door this morning, i grabbed a vegetable juice, apple, and multivitamin for breakfast, the liver tonic, and the salad and chlorella tablets for lunch. then dashed out the door.<br />
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it was only when i arrived at work that i realized i'd forgotten the salad dressing that went with the salad. argh.<br />
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after mentally running up and down the street, trying to figure out where i could get a fat-free, sugar-free, salt-free, dairy-free, preservative-free serving of dressing from the restaurants around me, i ended up calling one of the acupuncturists whose shift started later that afternoon. luckily, her fridge is stocked with that exact kind of dressing, so she said that she'd gladly bring a bottle when she came in. problem solved.<br />
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one o'clock rolled around and my belly reminded me that it wanted lunch. but the dressing wasn't coming in until two hours later. what now?<br />
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i ended up running to the mediterranean place down the block to get a half order of hummus and ate it with half of my salad, intending to eat the other half when the dressing showed up.<br />
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normally, i'd relish the warm pita bread that comes with the hummus. but because i'm not allowed to eat anything bread-like, i had to give it away; sadly, no one wanted it. it pained me to have to throw away perfectly good food, but at least i'll know to have them hold it until i'm off the cleanse. two weeks, i keep telling myself.<br />
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by the way, as a follow up to yesterday, i did take my liver tonic when i was supposed to - a couple of hours before lunch, and a couple after. at least i got it right this time!<br />
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while on this vegan cleanse, it seemed appropriate that i ended my evening with a <a href="http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/event/is-factory-farming-destroying-rural-america/" target="_blank">zocalo public square talk on factory farming</a>. not only were we told how the companies that monopolize the chicken, pork, and cattle business financially control and abuse the smaller farmers who raise the livestock, but we were also told about the inhumane conditions the animals have to live in to make the whole meat business profitable. disgusting. another reminder why i shouldn't be eating meat...<br />
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<b>today's yoga class:</b> went to the zocalo talk instead :)<br />
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<a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/03/day-2-its-all-in-timing.html" target="_blank"><b>click here for yesterday's post</b></a>jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-19124778552288899262014-03-02T21:45:00.000-08:002014-03-05T11:04:05.448-08:00day 2 - it's all in the timingit takes time for something to become a habit. according to <a href="http://www.today.com/health/think-itll-take-21-days-make-your-resolution-habit-try-2D11826051" target="_blank">this article from the today show</a>, it takes 66 days, or a little over two months.<br />
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so i'm cutting myself some slack for totally forgetting when i was supposed to take the herbal tonics which are the key components of the <a href="http://www.resetself.com/" target="_blank">reset self cleanse</a> i started the other day. after all, today is the first day i was supposed to take those tonics: one to cleanse the liver, the other to cleanse the colon.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nykkihardin.com/" target="_blank">nykki</a> gave me a meal and supplement schedule that i was supposed to follow. not to the letter, i hope, because i failed miserably on this first official day of the cleanse portion of the program.<br />
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it didn't help that i woke up after i was supposed to eat breakfast. i'm not an early riser; what can i say.<br />
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and i really didn't have time to eat that delayed breakfast because right after i woke up, i felt compelled to take a yoga class... and because i remembered that i had still some class credits from a package i'd bought at <a href="http://www.mahayoga.com/" target="_blank">maha yoga</a> late last year (see what happens when you cut sugar out of your diet? your memory comes back!), there was a class that i could catch if i jumped in the shower at that very moment and hopped on my bike for the 2 mile ride to the studio.<br />
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as i was about to head out the door, i realized that not only would i be skipping breakfast, but i'd also be skipping my first dose of the liver tonic. and my vitamin/mineral supplement. argh. i turned back around and headed to the kitchen to gulp both down, then ran out. or rather, biked out.<br />
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once back home, my planned breakfast (an orange) and lunch (a salad) were combined with the scheduled chlorella supplement. finally caught up. whew.<br />
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a quick shower, then some time spent in front of the computer... and next thing i knew, i had to drop what i was doing and head to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/585109651565828/" target="_blank">typhoon haiyan fundraiser</a> i was supposed to be at in an hour. and as we know, when rain is thrown into the forecast here in LA, anything can happen, traffic-wise. it was only when i was sitting at a standstill on the 10 freeway that i'd realized i'd left my liver tonic at home (my next dose was due during the fundraiser). although i did bring along the probiotic (as in kombucha) i was supposed to drink after dinner. i'm sure you know where this is going.<br />
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anyway, long story short, there was food at the fundraiser. filipino food. which contained sugar, sugar, and more sugar. and there were chocolate peanut butter cups, too. CHOCOLATE!!!<br />
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self control. i prayed for self control.<br />
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i deserve an award for eating nothing but fresh fruit and the crudites. and pretending that i didn't see the chocolate. yay me!<br />
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now it's time to catch up on the liver tonic, dinner, the colon tonic, and my evening probiotic. oh wait. i already drank that.<br />
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there's a chance i might finally get the hang of this just in time for the cleanse to be over.<br />
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<b>today's yoga class:</b> level 2/3 with tom morley at <a href="http://www.mahayoga.com/" target="_blank">maha yoga</a>, prana flow with natalie macam and amy valdez at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/585109651565828/" target="_blank">typhoon haiyan fundraiser</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/03/day-1-changing-up-my-food-vocabulary.html" target="_blank"><b>click here for yesterday's post</b></a>jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-81378219496788135092014-03-01T18:16:00.002-08:002014-03-05T11:03:06.735-08:00day 1 - changing up my food vocabulary for the next two weekswhile shopping for food staples for my upcoming <a href="http://www.resetself.com/" target="_blank">reset self cleanse</a> at the local farmers market, i had to laugh when i realized that i'd be switching up my go-to comfort food of cookies, cheese, and chocolate for another set of c's: carrots, cucumbers, and cauliflower. or if i could base it on initial consonant sound, it'd be the three items i'd always thought would make for a great diet fad: kale, quinoa, and kombucha :)<br />
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it used to be that every time i'd stop by the <a href="http://www.smgov.net/Portals/Farmers_Market/Market_Days/Saturdays(Arizona_Ave)/Saturday_Downtown.aspx" target="_blank">saturday santa monica farmers market</a> on arizona, i'd make a beeline for the <a href="http://www.valerieconfections.com/" target="_blank">valerie confections</a> booth at the eastern end. i'd drool over their assortment of hand pies, tarts, cookies, and danish. i'd limit myself to just buying just one (two if i felt especially bad), and gobble it up with delight as soon as i got home. i'd also stop by the <a href="http://www.smgov.net/portals/farmersmarket/vendors.aspx?id=18440" target="_blank">spring hill cheese</a> booth and treat myself to either a pack of cheese curds or a block of cheddar cheese to munch on while watching reruns of big bang theory. and just so i could say i'd bought something "healthy", i'd stop by the fruit booths and buy some apples, strawberries, oranges, and stone fruit. i like food that can conveniently eaten with my hands; it must be the filipino in me, the kamayan-style way of eating.<br />
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this time, knowing that i had to give up the pastries and the cheese (sigh), i headed straight for the <a href="http://www.smgov.net/portals/farmersmarket/vendors.aspx?id=20575" target="_blank">maggie's farm</a> booth to splurge on mixed salad greens. i filled a bag with leaves of various shapes, colors, and tastes and was pleased to find out that it cost less than the hand pie i'd get at the other end of the market. and it had far fewer calories, too!<br />
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i stopped at <a href="http://www.harrysberries.com/" target="_blank">harry's berries</a>, and instead of buying strawberries (which are allowed, but i was on a veggie quest), i picked up a basket of sweetheart grape tomatoes that were so sweet, i felt like i was cheating. woohoo!! i moved on to the <a href="http://www.jimenezfamilyfarm.com/" target="_blank">jimenez family farm</a> booth and picked up a bunch of small carrots, perfect for throwing into the gigantic salad i was mentally assembling. i would've wanted to pick up a few more items, but my bike pannier was already overflowing and i still had to stop by <a href="http://www.coopportunity.com/" target="_blank">co-opportunity</a> to pick up some supplements i forgot to get when i went all crazy the night before loading up on kombucha that was on sale.<br />
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since i had a late start and dashed to the farmers market shortly before noon without having breakfast (i know, shame on me), <a href="http://www.nykkihardin.com/" target="_blank">nykki</a> suggested that i treat today as another pre-cleanse day and start the program tomorrow instead.<br />
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i agreed, although knowing that i had to hold off on the chocolate for one more day was killing me. so when the craving hit, i popped a stick of sugarless gum in my mouth instead. now i know what nicotine addicts and alcoholics have to deal with :(<br />
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postscript: while at the maha shivaratri celebration at <a href="http://bhaktiyogashala.com/" target="_blank">bhakti yoga shala</a> later that evening, they passed around the prasad: chocolate hershey's kisses. i took one and ate it, knowing that shiva would be disappointed if i didn't. om namah shivaya! :)<br />
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<b>today's yoga class:</b> a gentle flow with neil martin at <a href="http://bhaktiyogashala.com/" target="_blank">bhakti yoga shala</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2014/02/purging-and-starting-anew.html" target="_blank"><b>click here for yesterday's post</b></a>jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-43123990290588011922014-02-28T23:58:00.001-08:002014-03-02T22:06:18.588-08:00purging and starting anewthe past twelve months have been an insane series of emotional highs and lows, to say the least.<br />
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the honor of being selected to join a group of notables in an <a href="http://www.itsallyogababy.com/announcing-yoga-body-image-the-book/" target="_blank">upcoming anthology on yoga and body image</a>, the shock of being told that my ailing mother had passed away, the frustration that made me consider quitting my job over and over again, the joy of having both of my daughters spend christmas here in LA with me, the excitement of being gifted with a trip to washington DC to visit a much-anticipated <a href="http://www.asia.si.edu/explore/yoga/" target="_blank">yoga art exhibit</a>, the grief after being told that my father had suddenly passed away less than a year after my mother...<br />
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and if that weren't enough, there were financial, relationship, and health issues continuing to simmer under the surface.<br />
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i looked in the mirror one morning and realized i no longer recognized the person staring back at me. she looked tired and unsure of where her life was headed. and she looked like she'd put on a few pounds, too. this was no way to start the new year, that's for sure.<br />
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what to do?<br />
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it finally came to me one day: i needed to find a way to purge out all that was toxic, all that was slowing me down, all that was keeping me from being the person i'm supposed to be. get rid of the brain fog. get rid of the stress. get rid of the extra weight.<br />
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and as if my subconscious had sent out an SOS to the universe, i somehow found myself running into a friend i rarely see, <a href="http://www.nykkihardin.com/" target="_blank">nykki hardin</a>, at an event i'd decided to attend at the last-minute when my other plans fell through.<br />
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we chatted about her cleanse program, <a href="http://www.resetself.com/" target="_blank">reset self</a>, and the more i talked with her about it, the more i realized it was just what i needed.<br />
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it didn't require me to subsist on just juices or shakes for days on end.<br />
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or raw food.<br />
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or prepackaged meals that would cost me an arm and a leg.<br />
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it did require that i abstain from eating meat, which i pretty much do, anyway (being a pescetarian, i'd have to give up fish and seafood, but it'd only be while i was on the cleanse.)<br />
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it also required me to abstain from caffeine and alcohol, which i'd already given up since the first of the year. and soda, which i gave up years ago. and nicotine, which i never had to give up because i'd never smoked. ever.<br />
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but i'd have to give up bread and pasta. and milk, eggs, and sugar. as well as cakes, cookies, crackers, cheese, and CHOCOLATE. ohmygodohmygodohmygod.<br />
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but i only have to go without for fourteen days. two weeks. half a month. i was recently in the philippines for longer than that and time just flew right past. so it shouldn't be too painful, right? right???<br />
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before i had a chance to change my mind, i jumped right in, paid nykki for the cleansing tonics and program details, and headed right into the pre-cleanse portion of the journey.<br />
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so far today, i've had a cold-pressed vegetable juice from <a href="http://www.pressedjuicery.com/" target="_blank">pressed juicery</a> (bought with a 2-for-1 coupon), a salad from the food court at a nearby office complex, roasted veggies on quinoa from <a href="http://veggiegrill.com/" target="_blank">veggie grill</a> (discounted thanks to a rainy day special), and a pumpkin sticky-rice dduk and kombucha-like enzyme tea i'd picked up at <a href="http://www.meedoddukcafe.com/" target="_blank">meedodduk</a> in koreatown two days before.<br />
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oh, and a handful of <a href="http://www.worldofsnacks.com/1/post/2013/06/king-choc-nut-peanut-milk-chocolate.html" target="_blank">choc nut</a> pieces that i'd brought back from manila. eek. i haven't even started the cleanse and i'm cheating already.<br />
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i can already tell that this is going to be quite the adventure.<br />
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<b>today's yoga class:</b> a level 2/3 with riayn shumacher at <a href="http://www.santamonicayoga.com/" target="_blank">santa monica yoga</a><br />
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<br />jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-31481766537410328192013-10-15T01:00:00.001-07:002013-10-15T01:00:38.695-07:00it's been forever, i know...it's been so long since my last post that i was actually worried that i wouldn't remember how to log into my blogger account to post something new!<br />
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so consider this a test blog post. if you see it (or more importantly, if i see it), then there's a good chance more posts will be forthcoming...jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-65316700566159149112012-07-02T23:27:00.000-07:002012-07-04T06:39:46.415-07:00go fourth and yogifyit 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...<br />
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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?<br />
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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: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/accidental.yogist" target="_blank">the accidental yogist on facebook</a>.<br />
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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: <a href="http://yogachatshow.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">yoga chat with the accidental yogist</a>.<br />
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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 :)<br />
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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).<br />
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<b>beach yoga with brad, santa monica</b><br />
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July 4th Beach Yoga: this Wednesday morning, 10:30-12. The inner fireworks of joyfulness can start in the morning!<br />
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!<br />
COST: Donation. Suggested minimum: $10<br />
BRING: Large towel, or mat. Sunscreen! Your great spirit! A sense of adventure and beauty!<br />
PARKING: There is free parking on Hampton (2nd St.) and 3rd and 4th. Leave time to circle around to find free parking.<br />
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<b>beach yoga with claudia, redondo beach</b><br />
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Wednesday, 4th of July 2012 9 am - 10.15 am<br />
Location: close to the water between Ave G/Esplanade at the beach<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
Bring large beach towel, sun screen and water.<br />
Love donation appreciated.<br />
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<b>118 winston, los angeles</b><br />
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Wednesday the 4th of July - closed for the day.<br />
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<b>5 point yoga, malibu</b><br />
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4th of july schedule:<br />
vinyasa flow<br />
w/ brigitte @cross creek<br />
w/ ted @ point dume<br />
9:00am<br />
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<b>awareness center yoga, pasadena</b><br />
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We are CLOSED for regular classes July 2, 3 and 4 for studio painting.<br />
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.<br />
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<b>back for yoga, el segundo</b><br />
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In observance of Independence Day holiday week at 'Back for Yoga,' please enjoy the following class schedules:<br />
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Monday, July 02, 2012<br />
Beginner Hatha 5:30 - 6:45 PM Andy<br />
Gentle Yoga - All Levels 7:00 - 8:15 PM Janet<br />
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Tuesday, July 03, 2012<br />
Forrest Yoga - All Levels 5:30 - 6:45 PM Theresa<br />
Vinyasa Flow - Level I-II 7:00 - 8:15 PM Maureen<br />
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 04, 2012 (INDEPENDENCE DAY)<br />
***STUDIO IS CLOSED***<br />
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Thursday, July 05, 2012<br />
***REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE***<br />
Forrest Yoga - All Levels 5:30 - 6:45 PM Theresa<br />
Gentle Yoga - All Levels 7:00 - 8:15 PM Janet<br />
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<b>bhakti yoga shala, santa monica</b><br />
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WEDNESDAY - July 4th<br />
7am ........ Gurujas - Kundalini<br />
9am ........ Courtney - Saraswati Flow<br />
11am ...... Andres Salcedo - All Levels<br />
1:00pm ... Emily - All Levels<br />
All classes after 1pm cancelled<br />
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<b>black dog yoga, sherman oaks</b><br />
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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. <br />
Here's the holiday schedule:<br />
7 a.m. Mixed Level Flow Shawn Bracha<br />
8:30 a.m. Intermediate Flow Natalie Bennett<br />
9 a.m. Strong Flow Ella Cojocaru<br />
9:15 a.m. Mindful Body Sculpt Chappell Westlake<br />
9:35 a.m. Basic Flow Sigrid Matthews<br />
10:30 a.m. Intermediate Maria Cristina Jimenez<br />
11 a.m. Deep Stretch/Yin Heidi Kaufman<br />
12:15 p.m. Feel Great for $8 Rachel Pinsker<br />
* Kundalini class is cancelled for the holiday.<br />
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<b>black market yoga, hollywood</b><br />
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There will be no 7pm Black Market Yoga class on the 4th of July.<br />
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<b>bryan kest's power yoga east, santa monica</b><br />
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Yes, yes, yes! Bryan is teaching the 4thz of July morning at 10:45am. A nice little routine called " simple and strong "<br />
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<b>dharma yoga, los angeles</b><br />
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This Wednesday, 4th of July there will be one class only for all levels at 9:30am taught by Sonya. Bound to be special.<br />
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<b>exhale, santa monica</b><br />
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From July 2-6 we will be running a modified holiday schedule. For class times and teacher listings
<a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=3361" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
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<b>exhale center for sacred movement, venice</b><br />
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Whimsical Wednesday, July 4th, 2012<br />
7:30 - Brian Campbell - Forrest 2/3<br />
9 - Hala Khouri - 2<br />
9:15 - Keri-Anne Telford - 1<br />
10:30 - Annie Carpenter - 2/3<br />
10:45 - Matthew Cohen - 1/2<br />
12:30 - Kyra Anastasia - All Levels<br />
12:45 - Jamie Elmer - 2<br />
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<b>free spirit yoga, long beach</b><br />
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Fourth of July Class Schedule:<br />
8:30 Intermediate Yoga with Jenny Ahn<br />
10:00 Beginner Basics with Jenny Ahn<br />
No Kundalini or Evening Classes<br />
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<b>goda yoga, culver city</b><br />
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We'll be having one fantastic class tomorrow from 10-11:30 a.m to get your energy flowing for the holiday!<br />
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<b>golden bridge yoga, hollywood</b><br />
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Wednesday, July 4th 10:00 am<br />
4th of July, 2012 - Serpent Energy of Light with Gurmukh<br />
Cost: $20 (No Keytags)<br />
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The power of the 4th of July, 2012 is the power of the serpent energy of light - the Kundalini.<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
Enjoy delicious watermelon after class!<br />
This will be the only class offered on July 4th All other classes cancelled.<br />
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<b>greenleaf yoga, whittier</b><br />
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Open 4th Of July for 2 Classes Only<br />
7:00Am To 8:00Am Yoga Core w/ Sarandeep<br />
9:00Am To 10:30Am Vinyasa w/ Paviter<br />
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<b>the green yogi, manhattan beach</b><br />
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Wednesday July 4th (only two classes)<br />
9:30am with Amy Beausang<br />
12:00pm with Matt Rothert<br />
Evening: CLOSED<br />
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<b>hot 8 yoga, santa monica</b><br />
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Wednesday July 4th only!<br />
9:00am-10:30am Hot Yoga with Melissa <br />
9:15am-10:15am Hot Power Fusion with Dene<br />
10:30am-11:30am Yoga Barre with Nancy<br />
11am-12pm Yoga Sculpt with Natasha <br />
11:45am-1pm Power Yoga with Marlize <br />
All other classes Wednesday are cancelled.<br />
Regular Schedule the rest of the week.<br />
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<b>the hub, west los angeles</b><br />
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We will be closed on the 4th of July.<br />
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<b>inner harmony yoga, san pedro</b><br />
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We will be closed the first week of July. No classes will be held July 2nd through the 7th.<br />
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<b>inner power yoga, woodland hills</b><br />
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Inner Power will be open on the 4th of July!! Our holiday schedule is as follows:<br />
8:00-9:00 Hour of Power (Jamie)<br />
9:00-10:30 Power Yoga (Lydia)<br />
9:30-11:00 Ashtanga Yoga (Zach)<br />
10:45-12:00 Anusara Inspired Yoga (Georgina)<br />
Please note that Ania's 7:00 a.m. class is now cancelled.<br />
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<b>inyoga center, valley village</b><br />
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4th of July Class Schedule<br />
Freedom to Play: Partner Yoga @ 9-10:45am with Clio and Janice<br />
Freedom to Move: Restorative Yoga @11am-12:30pm with Trisha<br />
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<b>iyengar institute, los angeles</b><br />
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Wednesday July 4, there is a special schedule:<br />
9:00-10:30 pm Level 1 with Vladimir Jandov<br />
10:30 am-12:00 pm Level 2-3 with Paul Cabanis<br />
All other classes are cancelled.<br />
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<b>jade apple, north hollywood</b><br />
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Schedule for Wednesday!<br />
7:00 - 8:15 AM Rise to Shine - Nathan<br />
8:30 - 10:00 AM Essentials of Grace- Jen <br />
10:30 - 12:00 PM Kind and Gentle - Bethany<br />
**ALL OTHER CLASSES CANCELLED FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY!**<br />
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<b>liberation yoga, los angeles</b><br />
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Open as usual EXCEPT for Wednesday July 4th!<br />
SPECIAL SCHEDULE BELOW~<br />
10:00am - FLOW 2 - Bianca McClellan- Inside Studio<br />
10:15am - ALL LEVELS - Janice Cadwell - Garden<br />
11:30am - LEVEL 1 - Sarah Hemphill - Inside Studio<br />
12pm - All Levels Flow - Carrie Janell - Garden Studio<br />
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<b>liveyoga wellness, westchester</b><br />
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LiveYoga Wellness Center will be closed Wednesday, July 4th. See you at the studio Thurday, July 5th.<br />
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<b>maha yoga, brentwood</b><br />
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Wednesday, July 4 - THREE Great Classes!<br />
7:30-9:00am - All Levels with David Ezekiel (only $10!!)<br />
9:15-10:45am - All Levels with Ish Moran<br />
11:00am-12:30pm - Level 2&3 with Tom Morley<br />
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<b>mind in body, burbank</b><br />
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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 <a href="http://www.beopenyoga.com/" target="_blank">our website</a> for details.<br />
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<b>mission street yoga, south pasadena</b><br />
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NO classes tomorrow, the studio is closed.<br />
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<b>naam yoga LA, santa monica</b><br />
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NAAM YOGA LA will be closed for 4th of July, Independence Day. We wish you a happy and blessed holiday.<br />
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<b>ocean mist yoga, west los angeles</b><br />
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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.<br />
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<b>purple yoga, long beach</b>
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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.<br />
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Long Beach:<br />
7:30AM - Red<br />
9AM - Blue<br />
10:30AM - Red<br />
12PM - Blue 2.0<br />
2PM - Red<br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/longbeach_july_4th_2012" target="_blank">Reserve your spot</a><br />
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<b>rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks</b><br />
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JULY 4TH YOGA SCHEDULE:<br />
9am Level 1 with Nina<br />
10:45am Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Daniel<br />
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<b>sacred energy arts, santa monica</b><br />
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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.<br />
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<b>santa monica yoga, santa monica</b><br />
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Studio Closed Wednesday July 4<br />
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<b>siesta yoga, los feliz</b><br />
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4th of July REMINDER: SPECIAL 10-11:15am FREE Vinyasa Flow with Marja Lankinen
All regular classes cancelled<br />
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<b>silver lake yoga, silverlake</b><br />
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Wednesday, July 4th Schedule:<br />
8 am Meditation / Terry<br />
9:15 am-10:30 am Beginners II / Jonathan<br />
10:45 am - noon Flow / Susan<br />
All other classes this day are canceled.<br />
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<b>studio surya yoga, venice</b><br />
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We're open for one class 9am mixed level vinyasa with Ling.<br />
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<b>swerve studio, los angeles</b><br />
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9:30am Six Pack Abs with Gillian, 10:00am Booty Kickin Sculpt with Gillian, 11:15am Yoga Booty Ballet with Luisa<br />
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<b>trilogy yoga, long beach</b><br />
<br />
4th of July Class Schedule<br />
930am : JohnAnanda : Surf's Up Yoga<br />
11am : Elizabeth : Hatha Yoga (all levels)<br />
**EVENING CLASSES ARE CANCELED**<br />
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<b>U studio yoga, los angeles</b><br />
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Join Andrea at 10:30am Wednesday July 4th for Fireworks Flow! Sign up in advance <a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=7592" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
We're closed the remainder of the 4th. The rest of our schedule is unchanged for the week<br />
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<b>yoga at the raven, silverlake</b><br />
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Please note the following schedule changes in observance of the 4th of July:<br />
9am- Level 1/2<br />
10:30am- Advanced Practice<br />
All other classes are cancelled for the holiday.<br />
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<b>yoga at the village, glendale</b><br />
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On Wednesday, July 4th we will be open for the 9am and 10:30am classes only.<br />
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<b>yoga blend, burbank</b><br />
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In observance of Independence Day, we will have a modified schedule:<br />
6:30am $5 Flow - Cancelled<br />
9:30am Basics Plus with Sommer<br />
10:00am Mommy & Me with Rose<br />
11:30am Gentle with Sommer<br />
12pm Mixed with Keric<br />
1pm Yoga Stretch with Jo<br />
The studio will close at 2pm after Yoga Stretch.<br />
We will re-open Thursday July 5 with 9am Vinyasa All Levels. $5 Flow is cancelled on July 5th.<br />
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<b>yoga circle downtown, los angeles</b><br />
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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.<br />
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<b>yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena</b><br />
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Weds., July 4th Holiday Schedule:<br />
One Class Only: 9:30am with Naader<br />
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<b>yogala, echo park</b><br />
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4th of July! @ Yogala!<br />
9-10:15am ~ Sweet and Deep ~ Ana Maria<br />
10:30-11:45am ~ Power Yoga by Donation ~ Pedro<br />
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<b>yoga loft, manhattan beach</b><br />
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July 4th Schedule:<br />
8:40am Level 2/3 w/Suzy<br />
10:15am Level 1/2 w/Suzy<br />
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<b>the yoga loft, woodland hills</b><br />
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Enjoy your celebrations on the 4th. The studio will be closed.<br />
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<b>yoga vibe, los feliz</b><br />
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Wednesday July 4 9:30-11:00am Strong Flow with Carrie Janell<br />
All other classes canceled Wednesday only<br />
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<b>yogavidala, los feliz</b><br />
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JULY 4, Holiday Schedule:<br />
Sara's class will take place<br />
Stella, Julie and Chrissie's classes will be on vacation.<br />
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<b>yoga vista, playa vista</b><br />
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We will be closed on the 4th of July and reopen Thursday morning bright and early for our regularly scheduled classes!<br />
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<b>yoga west, los angeles</b><br />
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Join Guru Singh for a Special Class<br />
True Freedom is the Liberty of Liberation<br />
When: July 4 9-11am<br />
Where: Yoga West<br />
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.<br />
How much: $20. Bring an orange.<br />
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<b>the yogi tree, toluca lake</b><br />
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WE WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th IN OBSERVATION OF 4th OF JULY.<br />
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<b>yogis anonymous, santa monica</b><br />
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Ally Hamilton teaches a 915am mixed level, Calvin Corzine a 11am Basic Flow, and then Courtney Harms teaches Happy Hour Yoga at 1pm.jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-91443020312794412392012-02-09T22:45:00.000-08:002012-02-10T08:40:51.810-08:00partner up!valentine's day is one of those hallmark card days when couples bend over backwards trying to find new and inventive ways to spend quality time with each other -- at home, in a restaurant, or maybe even in the great outdoors.<br /><br />of course, there's no reason why that bending over backwards can't be done in a yoga studio, which is why more and more of these studios offer partner yoga classes as a date option for valentine's day.<br /><br />i've been scouring emails and facebook pages for partner yoga workshops coming up this week. while it might be more fun to get all touchy-feely with someone you already feel comfortable with, most classes just ask that you be open and willing to pair up with someone you may have never seen before -- and seriously, how bad can a fellow yogi be?<br /><br />here's the list i've come up with so far. not all of them will be held on valentine's day; in fact, most of them are this weekend. so scan through this list, reserve your spot to make sure you don't get closed out, and have fun!<div><br /></div><div>btw, if you aren't familiar with the yoga studios listed, i'll be adding in links to their websites later today... i have to meet a bike buddy for a nice ride along the beach this morning. gotta love the summer weather here in LA!<br /><br /><br /><b>Love to Last a Lifetime with Siri Marka Singh and Dharam Dev Kaur, LMFT<br />Friday, February 10th 7:00pm - 9:00pm<br />Yoga West, Los Angeles<br />How Much: Regular Keytag Class</b><br /><br />What: Special 2 Hour Workshop includes Yoga, Meditation & Lecture<br />Why: Build Caliber, Commitment, and Continuity in Relationships<br />Take the Tips - Avoid the Slips<br />Have the Love, Hold the Love, and Nurture the Love<br /><br /><br /><b>Valentines Day Partner Yoga & Thai Massage Workshop with Karen Kazanci<br />Friday, February 10th 7:30-9:30pm<br />Rachel Zeskind’s Total Body Center, Sherman Oaks<br />$25 per person in advance/$30 day of</b><br /><br />Join us for a night of yoga, stretching, massage, and chocolate! Bring a loved one, your yoga mat, a towel, a playful spirit, and an open heart! In the first hour we will focus on utilizing your partner to stretch deeper and in the second hour we will focus on Thai yoga massage techniques to stretch your body, relax, and connect to your loved one. After a lovely savasana, we will have yummy vegan chocolates and beverages. You will leave class with a smile and a nice tingling sensation in your body! The best way to spend your Valentine's Day weekend! Singles welcome!!!!!<br /><br /><br /><b>Breathwork with Linda Casto<br />Friday, February 10th 8:00pm-9:00pm<br />The Hub, West Los Angeles</b><br /><br />Valentine’s Day Preparation: Come Breathe Self-Love and Romance Yourself!<br />This time of year we are all bombarded with images and reminders that on February 14th we celebrate that ONE BIG LOVE. What if our one big love affair was with our Spirit? What if the single most important love, and our biggest love, is our SELF-LOVE? How much more might we bring to any relationship we are in, if we LOVE OURSELVES MORE?<br />Whether you are partnered or single at the moment, I bet you rarely romance yourself the way you romance a partner. So let’s start.<br />Please join me this Friday, February 10th at 8pm for an hour of breathing that may lead to February 14, 2012 being your best Valentine’s Day ever.<br /><br /><br /><b>Valentine Partner Yoga class with Rymenmy Yoga<br />Saturday, February 11th 8:00 AM<br />Trump National Golf Club, One Ocean Trails Drive, Palos Verdes, CA</b><br /><br />Bring a Friend, your Love, family member or by yourself i will partner you with another yogi =)<br />Partner Yoga is a way to reconnect with the childlike joy and innocence of our creativity. It is a way to play together - inventing new and fascinating ways to connect with form and energy. There is no right way to do Partner Yoga - only guidelines and principles that inspire and guide our practice. As we internalize insights gained in postures, we can see all our relationships as forms of Partner Yoga- conscious and creative exchanges of energy.<br />This class is by donation and everyone is welcome!!!<br /><br /><br /><b>Alchemy of Love Relationships with Chris Merrill<br />Saturday, February 11th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM<br />Naam Yoga, Santa Monica<br />Price: Members: included with membership; Non-Members: $19</b><br /><br />This workshop will reveal sacred truths about love relationships that increase your radiance, and increase the radiance of your spirit and soul. Working with the material in this course will allow you to better attract a healthy love mate, or bring heavenly bliss and joy to your present union. You will be able to make your life and that of your partner sweeter. You will learn spiritual tools to care for your love life, so that it may flourish like a beautiful garden, while you simultaneously awaken the internal healing, protective, spiritual faculties of which you have never been aware. Many people have taught about love relationships or tantric sex, but none have dealt with the spiritual principles that govern relationships in such an enlightening way. Take this opportunity to learn about the unseen forces that guide and affect all relationships. Perfect for singles, friends and love partners.<br /><br /><br /><b>Happy Balance-tines Day Workshop with Jake and Meaghan<br />Saturday, February 11th 1:00-3:00 pm<br />Up Dog Yoga + Cycling, West Hollywood<br />$40, Bring a friend - $30 each</b><br /><br />In this workshop we will be focusing on arm balances and heart openers. Spend 2 hours with Jake and Meaghan as they take you through a series of poses that will be sure to open your heart and turn you upside down.<br /><br /><br /><b>Partner Yoga<br />Saturday, February 11th 3:00-4:30pm<br />Dharma Mittra Yoga LA, Los Angeles<br />Single class rates apply, Partner Pair: 2 people $20</b><br /><br />Bring a partner or we will match you!<br />Working with another person’s body weight deepens the stretches, increases traction, and creates another level of strength and support. We will experiment with beginning through advanced partnering and acro yoga combinations.<br />All levels welcome, including kids who can be mature.<br />Our theme is Ahimsa, wear red, pink or green for the heart chakra.<br /><br /><br /><b>Valentine's Day Partner Workshop with Scott & Andrea<br />Saturday, February 11th 6:15pm - 8:15pm<br />Urth Yoga, Silverlake<br />Cost: $40 per couple or $50 at the door</b><br /><br />During this class you will work together with your partner, supporting one another, and communicating in a way that will cultivate trust and deepen your connection.<br />This class is extremely playful, with great instruction, so you will be sure to have heaps of fun and walk away feeling great in your body. And, even though this is a Valentine’s Day class, it is absolutely suitable for friends who want to have fun and explore yoga in a different way.<br />This class is an all-levels class and for couples of all ages. The only pre-requisite is the ability to giggle and have fun.<br /><br /><br /><b>A Partner Yoga Workshop with Angela Kukhahn and Aimee Donahue<br />Saturday, February 11th 6:00PM - 8:00PM<br />Yogis Anonymous, Santa Monica<br />$20 per person in advance, $25 per person on the day of the even</b>t<br /><br />Come alone or bring a friend, doesn't really matter as there will be a lot of mixing - you'll get a chance to work with lots of different people! (and don't worry, this won't be a sweaty class, just a great way to deepen your poses and your connection to others)<br /><br /><br /><b>FULL SACRED BREATHING CIRCLE: Calling in the Beloved - Heart-Opening Venus Kriyas for Singles and Couples with Wahe Guru Kaur and Guru Darshan<br />Saturday, February 11th 7:00–9:30 pm<br />Awareness Center Yoga, Pasadena<br />$35 by 2/6, $40 thereafter, $60 per couple – SPECIAL DISCOUNT!</b><br /><br />This magical evening will include a short Kundalini yoga warm-up, Venus Kriyas and exercises for enhancing intimacy and love AND a guided journey using the Healing Breath. Whether you bring a partner or come to make new friends, you will feel comfortable in the playful, spirit-infused environment.<br />Venus Kriyas combine masculine and feminine polarities with asanas, mudras, mantras, pranayam and meditation to generate strong psycho-magnetic fields. Divine energy is drawn in during these exercises and is positively directed toward cleansing, release and the raising of awareness through the chakras to unite both partners with their highest consciousness.<br />The Sacred Breathing Circle is a journey into the Self. It allows you to identify and release mental, emotional and physical blocks and bring light to areas that need healing. Experience Kundalini Yoga and an ancient pranic technique called the Healing Breath which promotes healing and regeneration on all levels.<br />Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move in.<br /><br /><br /><b>Partner Workshop with Jodi Fisher and Iman Alami<br />CorePower Yoga, Sherman Oaks<br />Saturday, February 11th 7:00-9:00pm</b><br /><br />Feel the love!<br /><br /><br /><b>An Evening of Awakening, Tantra Puja Ritual with Charu Morgan<br />Saturday, February 11th 7pm-11pm<br />The Hub, West Los Angeles<br />$100 if pre-registered by 2 weeks before the event. $150 thereafter</b><br /><br />This evening is informed by an ancient Tantra Puja Ritual. This ritual is a prayer. In Tantra, our prayer is recognizing the divine in every human being, our temple is the body. In a Puja ritual each man will have the opportunity to partner with each woman for a simple exercise or meditation. The Tantric meditations use breath, movement, sound, and guided meditation to enrich each meeting throughout the ceremony. Attending Couples may choose to work solely with each other.<br />To register and for more information contact Embody Tantra: www.EveningOfAwakening.com or 310.729.1501<br /><br /><br /><b>DATE NIGHT YOGA – VALENTINE SWEETIE SPECIAL NIGHT!!<br />Saturday, February 11th 7:00 – 8:30pm<br />Jade Apple Yoga, North Hollywood<br />$20 / couple</b><br /><br />Join Nathan & Jenn for a very special Date Night yoga. It's the perfect thing for you and your sweetie to do in celebration of your union and your love.<br /><br /><br /><b>Valentine Partner Yoga Class with Rymenmy Yoga<br />Sunday, February 12th 10:00 AM<br />Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA<br />We will be at Terranea Cove (on the sand below Marcel Restaurant)</b><br /><br />Bring a Friend, your Love, family member or by yourself i will partner you with another yogi =)<br />Partner Yoga is a way to reconnect with the childlike joy and innocence of our creativity. It is a way to play together - inventing new and fascinating ways to connect with form and energy. There is no right way to do Partner Yoga - only guidelines and principles that inspire and guide our practice. As we internalize insights gained in postures, we can see all our relationships as forms of Partner Yoga- conscious and creative exchanges of energy.<br />This class is by donation and everyone is welcome!!!<br /><br /><br /><b>‘The Energy of Love’ – A Psychic Meditation and Yoga Workshop with Liz and Kris Cahill<br />Sunday, February 12th 12:30 – 3:30pm<br />Brazilian Yoga and Pilates, Atwater Village<br />Cost: $35.00 in advance / $40.00 at the door<br />Register with Kris: 213-448-0503 ~ kris@kriscahill.com</b><br /><br />Love is a healing and happy energy to have in your life. When you have the power of love in your life, everything else seems to be much easier.<br />Join Kris Cahill and Liz McDonald for a workshop dedicated to creating love. Whether you want to create a loving relationship, or to have more love for yourself, or all of the above…<br />This class combines gentle yoga along with psychic meditation. No previous experience required. Please wear comfortable clothing you can stretch in, and bring your yoga mat if you have one.<br /><br /><br /><b>Valentine’s Day Partner Yoga with Aimee Donahue<br />Sunday, February 12th 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM<br />YogaWorks South Bay<br />Early $35, Day of $40</b><br /><br />Partner Yoga is a playful, fun and relaxed way to expand our understanding of trust, communication, and connection while building strength and flexibility in deeper and more effective ways than we can alone. This workshop is appropriate for those who would like to explore yoga in new ways and for those who are completely new to yoga.<br /><br /><br /><b>Couples Workshop: An Interactive Workshop using Thai Yoga Massage Techniques with Deon de Wet<br />Sunday, February 12th 2:00p-5:00p<br />Black Dog Yoga, Sherman Oaks<br />$35 for one, $70 for two</b><br /><br />Learn how to deepen the experience of intimacy with your partner, as you are guided through a sensual journey, combining assisted yoga, moving meditation and traditional Thai Massage. Find out how to enhance the loving energy of a close relationship by using the art of nurturing touch as your foundation for intimate communion.<br />Experience the double joy of both giving and receiving this fun, safe and therapeutic style of yoga as you harmonize and balance the flows of energy throughout your bodies. Enjoy a profound sense of release and contentment as you and your partner help each other to deeply integrate mind, body and soul. The practice is performed comfortably clothed, on a special arrangement of mats on the floor.<br />All of the moves can be performed by anyone with just a medium level of fitness and flexibility, as long as a kneeling position can be maintained for a few minutes at a time.<br />No prior experience with either yoga or massage is required.<br />Workshop is geared towards couples. We’ll do our best to partner up singles.<br /><br /><br /><b>Partner Yoga Class with Sarah & Ryan<br />Sunday, February 12th 6:15pm - 8:15pm.<br />Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary, Pasadena<br />Early sign-up fee of $35/couple; otherwise $45/couple the day of</b><br /><br />12 couples with limited space! Reserve your spot now by registering early.<br /><br /><br /><b>Valentine's Day-Friends are FREE at Yoga Loft, Manhattan Beach<br />Tuesday, February 14th<br />Bring a Friend to Yoga For FREE (New Students Only)</b><br /><br /><br /><b>Share the Love and Bring a Friend to YogaWorks this Valentine’s Day<br />YogaWorks Main St. & YogaWorks Montana, Santa Monica</b><br /><br />Steer clear of the crowded restaurants and overpriced menus and come feel the love at YogaWorks with a friend and a cocktail. This Valentine’s Day, YogaWorks’ members are encouraged to bring friends to enjoy a free yoga class, with snacks and wine served at happy hour.<br />Whether it be a sister, boyfriend or co-worker, what better way to give them the love they deserve than with a relaxing, restorative day of yoga.<br />Members can bring a friend for free to all regular scheduled classes on Tuesday, February 14th.<br />Snacks and beverages will be served from 4pm – 7pm<br /><br /><br /><b>Valentine's Day Bring a Date Special<br />Tuesday, February 14th 9:00am until 7:30pm<br />Siesta Yoga, Los Feliz</b><br /><br />Bring a friend, loved one, mate, or interested party along with you on Valentine's Day and receive a free class for them. Your friend will have the opportunity to purchase a series for 10% off and everyone will receive 10% off any merchandise purchase on Valentine's Day only! Make it a date; Make it an adventure; Make it an excuse to get that person to step on the mat! If you do not currently have a series, you can buy a class or series and your friend will take the class you came to for free. If you do have a series, you're ready to go.<br /><br /><br /><b>Valentine's Day Partner Yoga with Anthony and Rebecca Benenati<br />Tuesday, February 14th 6:00 - 8:00 pm<br />City Yoga, West Hollywood<br />$50 per couple or $45 if you register before Feb 7</b><br /><br />This Valentine's be a part of a tradition at City Yoga. Anthony and Rebecca have been teaching this wildly popular workshop for many years.<br />Come do yoga with your partner and really connect. Celebrate your relationship by bending, balancing and breathing with them.<br />Rebecca and Anthony will lead this very fun, loving, and playful practice that includes asana, restorative poses, massage techniques, meditation and Valentine's treats to eat.<br />It’s a great way to start the night!<br />All couples are welcome.<br /><br /><br /><b>Power of Love: Valentine's Day Celebration with Gurmukh<br />Tuesday, February 14th 7:00 - 9:00 pm<br />Golden Bridge Yoga, Hollywood<br />Cost: $20/adv or $25/day of</b><br /><br />The Heart center is the strongest of all centers. The heart center effects 108 trillion times more effectively than the head. Heart has the power of a 108 suns. Whenever you pray with your head, it will take a long time -- you have to go through intellect, thought, circumstances, environment, space, and time. Whenever you sing or pray from heart, it will be timeless, spaceless and absolutely effective. It works.<br />Let your heart become the Temple of Gold.<br />Please join us for a bountiful, beautiful and blissful heart-felt Kundalini Yoga and Meditation evening. This incredible class will be dedicated to the Infinite Power of the heart. Yummy treats will be served after class.<br /><br /><br /><b>Kids Valentine’s Play Date with Diana, Gabrielle & Karen<br />Saturday February 18th 1:00pm - 4:00pm<br />Brazilian Yoga and Pilates, Atwater Village<br />$35 for each child / $25 siblings<br />Pre-Registration Required before 2/1</b>5<br /><br />Drop your kid off for an afternoon of Yoga, Capoeria and Valentines crafts with BYP certified kids Yoga instructors, Gabrielle & Karen and Kids Capoeria instructor Diana. Healthy snacks will be provided. (More Info) Ages 5-10.<br />Contact: yogagabrielle@gmail.com or call 424-242-2007<br /><br /><br /><b>A VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL ~ THAI YOGA MASSAGE or Yoga For Lazy People with Elyse Briggs, ERYT-500, NCTMB<br />Saturday, February 18th 1:00 - 4:00pm<br />Yoga at the Village, Glendale<br />Workshop Fee: $35 per person</b><br /><br />Bring your Sweetie or a Good Pal!<br />YOU WILL LEARN A ONE-HOUR ROUTINE THAT YOU CAN PRACTICE WITH ANYONE IN NEED OR JUST BECAUSE IT’S FUN! BOTH GIVER AND RECEIVER GET A GREAT WORKOUT.<br />NUAD BO-RARN, the Traditional Massage of Thailand, is an ancient form of therapeutic bodywork first practiced over 2500 years ago in Thailand and combines acupressure, yoga, compression and deep stretching techniques utilizing the practitioner's palms, thumbs, elbows, soles of the feet and knees to release muscles and free joints. Performed on a floor mat, both practitioner and client move through four traditional positions; front, back, side and seated. Practiced in meditative and dance-like movements, Thai Massage oxygenates the blood, improves circulation, increases joint flexibility, massages internal organs, reduces stress, increases energy and facilitates mind/body/spirit balance.<br />Wear loose comfortable clothing.<br /><br /><br /><b>Heart Chakra Meditation<br />Saturday, February 18th 1:00-3:00pm<br />Yoga Loft, Manhattan Beach<br />$25 Pre Sale, $35 On the Day</b><br /><br />The perfect Valentine's gift to yourself... Nourish your whole being in the first of our Chakra Series with Reiki Master & yogini, Seda Gungor Aksut.<br />Join us for a 2 hour yoga & meditation workshop that will open the chakras and leave you suffused with love. Very special Kundalini yoga exercises will open the practice, followed by a guided heart chakra meditation. This transformational journey will conclude with an energizing (11 minute) guided "big white ball of light" meditation empowering and aligning all of the chakras and Sivasana with healing hands...<br />The heart is the center for "real" happiness. When the heart chakra is healthy and open, our life force steadily flows through our body. This is where we neutralize anger and hurt. People with an open and balanced heart chakra have natural warmth, they open up other people's hearts, they attract other people like honey to bees. Their emotions don't jump all over, they are more easily able to stay away from doubt and conflict. When this chakra isn't healthy, people are dependent on "other people" for love. They are sensitive and easily hurt. They want to give love but they are afraid of being rejected or hurt.<br /><br /><br /><b>Valentine’s Partner Yoga with Matthew Cohen<br />Saturday, February 18th 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM<br />Sunday, February 19th 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM<br />Exhale Center for Sacred Movement, Venice<br />Cost: $30 per day OR $50 for both</b><br /><br />In this 2 day workshop we will extend our solo experience and share it with another. Consciously working with another person translates into useful life skills. Partner Yoga deepens our sensitivity, awareness and compassion. The mutual support and connection to others strengthens the sense of community. We will focus on breath, postural alignment & placement. Ultimately, working with partners allows us to learn more about ourselves. This is a potent, enlightening and joyful workshop. Partner Yoga is a creative way to revisit your practice using touch as communication while enjoying the benefits of moving deeper into one's practice with a little help from a friend! Class will include backbends, forward bends, balance, twists and more...<br /><br /><br /><b>Celebrate Valentine's Day: Partner Yoga with Kyra Anastasia<br />Saturday February 18th 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM<br />Naam Yoga, Santa Monica<br />Price: $25 per person; $40 for two. No partner needed.<br />Please note: Advance Registration & Payment Required. In order to purchase the $40 package for two you must call the front desk at (310) 751-7550</b><br /><br />Working with a partner is a great way to discover the benefits of yoga, not only for health, but for the vitality of your relationship. During the practice, you will act as an assistant to your partner as well as learn to support your partner’s postures. Together we will practice basic seated and standing poses as well as some inversions. Both partners will have the opportunity to support & be supported. And most importantly, it’s fun! Light snacks and chocolate to follow!<br /><br /><br /><b>Partner Yoga & Thai Massage Workshop with Karen<br />Sunday, February 19th 1:00pm - 3:30pm<br />Brazilian Yoga and Pilates, Atwater Village<br />$30 per couple / $20 per person</b><br /><br />Join us for a night of stretching, massage, and chocolate! Bring a loved one, your yoga mat, a towel, a playful spirit, and an open heart! In the first hour we will focus on utilizing your partner to stretch deeper and in the second hour we will focus on Thai yoga massage techniques to stretch your body, relax, and connect to your loved one. After a lovely savasana, we will have yummy vegan chocolates and beverages. You will leave class with a smile and a nice tingling sensation in your body! The best way to spend your Valentine’s Day weekend!<br />Singles welcome!<br /><br /><br /><b>Special Valentine's Day Partner Yoga Workshop with Chaz<br />Sunday, February 19th, 2-4 PM or 5-7 PM<br />YogaWorks Tarzana<br />Price: $50/couple early, $60/couple day of<br />SIGN UP: (818) 457-6900</b><br /><br />A warm room. A special chance to become closer, to play and embrace, relax and rekindle, massage and support each other with partner yoga poses.Chaz will teach simple massage techniques from the ancient art of Thai massage. Lasso the moon for an evening and hang onto your love for a lifetime.<br />MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!<br />No yoga experience needed. :)</div>jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-19584807927912709872011-12-29T10:22:00.000-08:002011-12-31T14:18:09.962-08:00yogic partying on new year's dayi seriously thought i'd had all this weekend's new year's happenings taken care of when i posted the christmas / new year's day class schedules last week. little did i know that almost everyone would come up with last-minute yoga celebrations/classes/whatever!<br /><br />so here's a compilation of what i've found so far. i'm sure more updates will be posted between now and saturday morning (aka the morning of new year's eve, aka the very-very-last-minute). so stay tuned, as always.<br /><br />and if your favorite event didn't make it to this list, feel free to share it with everyone by posting it on <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/accidental.yogist">the accidental yogist facebook page</a></b>. thanks!<br /><br />on a side note -- yes, the rose parade in pasadena is traditionally held on january 1st, but exceptions are made when that date falls on a sunday:<br /><br /><i>"The Tournament of Roses is a tradition full of traditions, one of which is our "Never on Sunday" policy. In 1893, officials decided to move the parade to Monday, January 2 to avoid frightening horses tethered outside local churches and thus interfering with worship services. As a result of this reverent gesture, speculation abounds as to the rare instances of rainfall on New Year's Day (only ten times in Rose Parade history), prompting some to ask the Tournament about its special pact with a "friend upstairs."</i> ~ pasadena tournament of roses website<br /><br />which means that if you plan to go anywhere near pasadena on <b>MONDAY january 2nd</b>, steer clear of the parade route as well as all access routes to it from the nearby freeways. just to show you how chaotic it's expected to get, <a href="http://www.yogahouse.com">yoga house</a> has announced that they'll be closed the morning of jan 2nd. a wise move, if you ask me.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.5pointyoga.com/">5 point yoga, malibu</a></b><br /><br />2011 New Year’s Weekend Schedule<br /><br />Malibu Country Mart Schedule<br />Saturday December 31, 2011<br />9am – Ted McDonald – level 2/3<br />10:45am – Ted McDonald - all levels<br />Sunday January 1, 2012<br />10am – Ted McDonald – all levels — start your year off right!!!<br /><br />Point Dume Schedule<br />Saturday December 31, 2011<br />9am – Debbie Pommer-Seigel – all levels<br />Sunday January 1, 2012<br />10am – Heather Carter – all levels — start your year off right!!!<br />All other classes on these days will be cancelled. All other days and classes will be regularly scheduled!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.anandala.org/">ananda los angeles, hancock park</a></b><br /><br />New Year’s Eve Service<br />Location: Ananda Ashram House<br />Who It’s For: Everyone<br />Date: Saturday, December 31<br />Time: 10:30 pm – 12:00 am<br />Recommended Donation: Free<br /><br />May this New Year be your best ever! Get a spiritual head start: join us for a meditation on Dec 31. We’ll draw from the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, as we chant, pray, and meditate during this inspirational service. Begin the New Year by going deep into Spirit!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.awarenesscenteryoga.com/">the awareness center, pasadena</a></b><br /><br />We are CLOSED for regular classes New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year's Day and New Year's Day observed (Jan. 1 & 2).<br /><br />We are OPEN for a New Year's Eve event (December 25, 5-8 pm) and Sadhana (4:15-6:30 am) on New Year's Day (January 1, 2012).<br /><br />Our regular schedule resumes Tuesday, January 3, 2011.<br /><br />NEW YEAR'S EVE SHAMANIC TRANCE JOURNEY<br />Bringing in the Aquarian Age with Wahe Guru Kaur and friends<br />Saturday, December 31 5:00 – 8:00 pm<br />$40<br /><br />A joyfully cathartic spiritual experience that will leave you feeling deeply peaceful and whole.<br />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 you are, how you are a part of sacred community and how you make a difference on the planet.<br />Complete and release all that you have carried with you from 2011 and set your intentions to create a fresh slate for the New Year! As we embark on the Aquarian Age, we must gather together in ceremony and celebration – to remember who we are and why we came here!<br />Wahe Guru Kaur and Healer Training graduates will be there to support you in your transformative healing experience.<br />Please bring a cushion, blanket and any healing tools you wish to use on your journey. Light snacks provided.<br /><br />Remember to use the Sierra Madre Villa exit from the 210 and take Foothill Boulevard to the center. San Gabriel Boulevard is closed for the Rose Parade.<br /><br /><br /><b>beach yoga with brad keimach, santa monica</b><br /><br />What a way to breathe out 2011 and breathe in 2012! Beach Yoga on Saturday, New Year's Eve day, and Sunday, New Year's Day! The weather is going to be, frankly, ridiculous: no chance of rain, sunny skies, and in the 70s by noontime! This is why we live here, of course. I'm especially looking forward to sharing this special time with all of you. Both days can be full of meaning, for each person in their own way. Bring your way, and let us combine our energies in this celebration of old and new.<br /><br />Here are the details:<br /><br />WHEN: Saturday and Sunday mornings, 10:30-12, all year long! And especially, THIS Saturday, Dec. 31, and New Year's Day, Sunday, January 1, 2012<br />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! (If you're not sure where this is, mapquest 3400 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA)<br />COST: Donation. (Suggested donation: $10)<br />BRING: Large towel or mat. Sunscreen. A sense of adventure and beauty. Your smile.<br />PARKING: There is free parking on Hampton (2nd St.) and 3rd and 4th. Leave time to circle around to find free parking.<br />FRIENDS: They're all invited!<br />Looking forward to seeing you on the beach this weekend, in the splendor of bright sunshine, the freshest air, and maybe dolphins!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.bhaktiyogashala.com/">bhakti yoga shala, santa monica</a></b><br /><br />NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY SCHEDULE<br />Saturday Dec 31st<br />8am Molly<br />10am Govindas<br />12noon Andres<br />4pm Pri<br />6pm Lisa<br /><br />Sunday Jan 1st<br />8:30am New Year's Puja w Govindacharya<br />10am 108 Sun Salutations w Govindas and Radha<br />4pm Lisa<br /><br />Monday all classes back to regular schedule.<br /><br />New Years Day 108 SUN SALUTATIONS & Kirtan Ritual with Govindas & Radha<br />SUNDAY JANUARY 1, 2012 10am - noon<br />Suggested Donation $20<br /><br />New Year's DAY 2012 is a sacred day to set intentions and purify anything within ourselves that doesn't serve our highest truth and love. In India, 108 is revered and celebrated as a number connected to divine auspiciousness. A Yoga Mala is any yoga practice intentionally repeated 108 times. Like adding flowers to a garland, Govindas and Radha will sensitively yet courageously lead us through the purifying and transformative ritual of 108 Sun Salutations - the full body yogic prayer to the Sun- metaphorically described as the divine light that shines at the core of our Being.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.blackdogyoga.net/">black dog yoga, sherman oaks</a></b><br /><br />We will be implementing shortened schedules for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:<br />Saturday, December 31st - New Year's Eve<br />Sunday, January 1st - New Year's Day<br />Click here for a printable version of the schedules for the days above.<br />http://www.blackdogyoga.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Holiday-Schedule-End-of-Year-2011.pdf<br /><br />Soulful Flow with Tyler Pagan with Live Drumming by Ossie Mair and friends<br /><br />This monthly event grooves to the sound of the didgereedoo, flute, and ethnic percussion plus Tyler's earthy style of flow yoga.<br />Friday, December 30 6:30p - 8:00p<br />ONLY $10!!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.earthspoweryoga.com/">earth's power yoga, los angeles</a></b><br /><br />Holiday Schedule: Tueday the 27th to the Sunday Jan 1st<br /><br />Holiday classes added this week. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 6 pm this week.<br />Plus all of the 10:30 am classes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.exhalespa.com/Locations/CAVenice/default.aspx?LID=122755">exhale center for sacred movement, venice</a></b><br /><br />Day 1, 2012: Sunday 1/1/12<br />10:30-12:00 Level 2/3 Smartflow w/ Annie Carpenter<br />11:00-12:30 Level 1/2 w/ Ashley Albrand<br />12:30-2:00 Level 2/3 w/ Brad Keimach<br />5:00-6:45 Level 2/3 w/ Saul David Raye<br /><br />Resolve to Evolve~! 2012 with Annie Carpenter <br />Sun 1/1/2012 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cost: $40<br /><br />Sankalpa is a determination or resolution. It is the act of creating an intention for living that is a true expression of your being. It is also the act of expecting nothing in return!!<br />Our work as 2011 turns to 2012 is to release the past, uncover our authentic urges and evolve them into clear, grounded intentions. With a full and open heart we offer our intentions to the world!<br />Come together with your Yoga Sangha on the first day of the New Year: BREATHE. . . MOVE. . . MEDITATE. . . . EVOLVE<br /><br />New Years Celebration~ Puja + Ananda Kirtan with Saul David Raye<br />Sun 1/1/2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: $25; $30 day of<br /><br />Welcome in the New Year of 2012 with Saul David Raye, Tantrika/ Scholar Laura Amazzone and special guest musicians.<br />This special evening will be a ritual celebration to honor the sacred connection and oneness of life and welcome in auspicious energy for this new year. The evening will include a beautiful authentic, tantrik ritual honoring Divine Mother and welcoming the energies of material abundance, spiritual grace, wisdom and strength, ecstatic Ananda Kirtan with Saul and the band, moments of mediation, laughter and beautiful community ! PLease join us ! Happy New Year Jai Ma ...<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.freespirityoga.com/">free spirit yoga, long beach</a></b><br /><br />Happy New Year to You and Happy 10 Year Anniversary to us! 2012 will be a great year for FSY, with new owners and new energy. The 10 Year celebration will be on Saturday January 7th from 3-6pm. We will have live music by DVine1, yummy appetizers made with love, drawings for series, champagne and sparkling cider toast to ring in the new year and the new owners, as well as 15% off all series all day long. Please RSVP by replying to this email or on Facebook event invite.<br /><br />Here's the schedule for Dec. 30-Jan 1<br /><br />December 30th<br />7:45am Pilates...Cancelled<br />(Pat is having a special Saturday class 12/31 at 7am)<br />9:00am CardioCore...Cancelled<br />(new 9:30am All Levels Yoga with Andrea M. for Jan.)<br />12:00noon All levels with Cassandra<br />3:15pm Beginner Basics with Sally<br />(will become 4pm in Jan.)<br />5:15pm Beginner/Intermediate with Sally<br />(will become 5:30pm for Jan)<br /><br />December 31st New Year's Eve<br />7:00am Pilates w/ Pat (just for today)<br />8:30am Flow with Andrea M.<br />10:00am Beginner Basics with Laura<br />11:30am Prenatal with Laura<br /><br />January 1st Happy New Year!!<br />10:00am All Levels with Andrea Morgan<br />All other classes are cancelled for the day. Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.glendaleyoga.com/">glendale yoga, glendale</a></b><br /><br />Yoga fiends: there will be only one class tomorrow, Saturday at 9:30 AM, and the studio will be closed on 1/1, with the reschedule returning to normal on Monday 1/2.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://la.goldenbridgeyoga.com/">golden bridge yoga, hollywood</a></b><br /><br />Sunday, December 31st 9:00 pm - 12:00 am<br />New Year's Eve Celebration: Age of Aquarius with Gurmukh, Tej, Harijiwan and Gurushabd<br />Cost: $65 until 12/28; $84 after (kids under 12 free!)<br /><br />The Heavenly Zodiac Has Moved!<br />Great change on global and individual levels is revealing unprecedented opportunities for accelerated positive growth and expansion NOW! This is a very exciting and energized year. A renewed sense of spirit with which to sail the seas of life's grand adventure!<br />Let us come together on New Year's Eve to harness the electrical flow of the Universe, purifying and elevating the spirit in a new dimension of reality. The Age of Aquarius is a revelation of truth and the expansion of consciousness. In this rare season of time, group consciousness is one of the most powerful ways to draw on Infinite sums of energy and power.<br />This bountiful, blissful and beautiful evening will be a celebration of yoga, music, dance and enhanced meditation.<br />Leave limitations behind and embrace the wonders of the New Age! A celebration ending with Indian cuisine served at midnight.<br />Limited tickets available!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.harmonyyoga.com/">harmony yoga, redondo beach</a></b><br /><br />Holiday Schedule!!<br />Saturday Dec 31st<br />9:00am All Levels w/Najla & 11:00am Level 1 w/Simone<br />All other Classes will be Cancelled<br /><br />Sunday Jan 1st<br />All Classes will be Cancelled<br />HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.healoneworld.org/">heal one world, los angeles</a></b><br /><br />Start the New Year off w/ Yoga!<br />Monday Jan 2 8:00pm until 11:00pm<br /><br />Beginner to Intermediate class with the awesome Nitai!<br />Come out Monday at 8pm and there will be regular classes starting January 7th! Check out our calendar for more info!<br />This is the time to start off the New Year in healthy, mindful way!<br />No mat needed, we have them just bring yourself and wear comfortable clothes! Share with any friends you think would benefit!<br />And as always, by donation only..yes if you can't pay that is OK!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.hot8yoga.com/">hot 8 yoga, santa monica</a></b><br /><br />Saturday December 31st<br />7:45am-12:30pm Regular Schedule<br />**Added 12:30-1:45pm Hot Yin Class with Janice Craig<br />4pm Hot Yoga and 5:45pm Yoga Sculpt Cancelled Sat Only<br /><br />Sunday January 1st<br />7:45am-6:15pm Regular Schedule<br /><br />Sunday January 1st New Year's Day Workshop with Greg Dinkin<br />Tools, Techniques and Inspiration to Manifest Your Dreams!<br />2:00pm-3:30pm<br />$20 Preregistration by Dec. 29th<br />$25 Registration Dec. 30th and after<br />Walk-ins welcome!<br />Sign up online: www.hot8yoga.com<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.thehub-la.com/">the hub, west los angeles</a></b><br /><br />Join us for a FULL-ON New Year's Dance Celebration with Cass Phelps, Lauri Ashworth, Kara Masters & Scott Ishihara<br />Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 - Sunday, Jan 1, 2012 9 pm - 2 am @ The Hub in West LA*<br />We'll dance 2011 down... We'll dance 2012 up...<br />In sacred space, community resonance and collective collaborative inspiration, we'll celebrate Life, YOU and WE... opening the way for the Best Year Ever!<br /><br />All Tickets are Pre-Sale only. This is a private engagement.<br />No tickets will be sold at the door.<br />$45 by Tuesday, December 27 - $65 by Friday, December 30<br /><br />Amazing Global Dance Music - special live mix with DJ Ish & DJ Seven<br />Sound Bath - gongs, crystal bowls, toning, flutes, shruti, percussion, didjeridu & more...<br />with Aaron Goldberg, Nyei Murez, Scott Ishihara, Kara Masters & Cass Phelps...<br />Dance, Meditate, Move, Play, Talk, Transform, Transfigure & Renew!<br />This Event is held at The Hub in West LA with a main dance floor, chill room,<br />rocking sound system, delicious grooves, conscious moves, like~minded peeps, elixir bar, herbal teas, hand-made essential-oil infused rawenchant chocolateTM truffles to toast midnight...<br />Whatever you're excited to create in your life will have the rocket fuel of this celebration launching it into 2012!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.inyogacenter.com/">inyoga center, valley village</a></b><br /><br />We are stoked for Joe Kara's classes this weekend. Special, 2-hour classes on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Out with the Old! Goodbye 2011 and In with the New! Hello 2012.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.iyila.org/">iyengar yoga institute, los angeles</a></b><br /><br />Due to the holidays, there is a special schedule through 1/1:<br /><br />Asana:<br />Thursday 12/29 --<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Vladimir Jandov<br />6:00 - 7:30 pm All Levels with Allen Mulch<br />Friday 12/30 --<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Lisa Walford<br />Saturday 12/31 --<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Chris Stein<br />Sunday 1/1 --<br />11:30 am - 1:00 pm All Levels with Marla Apt<br /><br />All other classes are cancelled through 1/1. The normal class schedule will resume 1/2. Note that Teens, Kids, Prenatal and Restorative classes are cancelled through Sunday 1/1.<br /><br />"Love, Labor & Laugh": A PARTY in Celebration of the 60th Birthday of Manouso Manos<br />Saturday January 21 6 pm at IYILA<br />Live Entertainment<br />Food & Beverages<br />$20 Suggested Donation<br />Join us for an evening in celebration of the 60th Birthday of Manouso Manos. Mark this auspicious occasion in the company of our joyful community. Attendance at the Manouso Manos workshop is not required. All are invited.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.jadeappleyoga.com/">jade apple yoga, north hollywood</a></b><br /><br />OPEN YOUR HEART to 2012<br />Celebrate the New Year with Jenn!<br />SUNDAY Jan 1st 12 – 2pm<br /><br />This special class is a mixed level heart-based theme class and is open to ALL students! Regular Class Rate<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.ksyogaremedy.com/">karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks</a></b> -- is now Rachel Zeskind's Total Body Center!<br /><br />Releasing 2011 & Setting Your Intentions for 2012<br />New Year's Class co-taught by Rachel Zeskind and Karen Shuman<br />$20<br />Saturday December 31st from 10:30am-12:30pm<br />Join us for this 2 hour event to start the New Year off in a centered and balanced state of mind. Out with the old and in with the new!<br /><br />The studio will be closed January 1st and will reopen on Monday January 2nd with an entirely new look! Check out the brand new website, new classes and new teachers at:<br />www.rztotalbodycenter.com<br /><br />We hope to see you on your yoga mats soon!!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.liberationyoga.com/">liberation yoga, los angeles</a></b><br /><br />NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND SCHEDULE~<br /><br />Schedule for Friday through Sunday~<br />FRIDAY December 30th is as usual EXCEPT no 8:30am class with Steven Freedman (he resumes Monday the 2nd)<br /><br />SATURDAY December 31st:<br />10am-12pm Flow 2-3 With Noelle<br />9am - 9:45am Toddler (18months to 4yrs) with Beth<br />12pm-1:30pm Level 1 with Lynn<br />2pm-3:30pm Gentle with Yvonne<br /><br />SUNDAY January 1st:<br />12pm-1:30pm level 1 with Carrie Janell<br />2pm-3:30pm Mixed level Flow with Emilie Perz<br /><br />New Year's Eve Workshop/Celebration With Christine Burke ~ December 31st 10pm to midnight!<br />No regrets, no hangover - just light and refreshed vision!!<br />Why debate over what to do do on New Year's? "DO" yoga! If something works for you do it as often as possible and especially at auspicious times! We will bring in the new year of the DRAGON with a guaranteed smile on our faces...refreshed, alive and glowing from asana,meditation, visualization and surprise treats!<br />to answer the question: What level yoga do I need to practice to participate? You can be any level and with any amount of experience if you are willing to be careful and truthful with yourself and come with an open heart and mind! We will flow vinyasa style but it's a moderate pace and there are modifications given. If you would like to address any specific concerns please email inside@liberationyoga.com and speak with Christine:)<br />The cost is $45.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.liveyogawellness.com/">liveyoga wellness, westchester</a></b><br /><br />Enjoy New Year's Eve SATURDAY morning Yoga <br />9:30-10:45 am REGENERATION YOGA with Sonia Roveri Stiefel<br />11:00 am-12:30 pm MIXED LEVEL FLOW with Sonia Roveri Stiefel<br /><br />NEW Yoga students: $5 off first class. Happy New Year to All!<br />Closed January 1st.....Open January 2nd and regular schedule all week.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.mahayoga.com/">maha yoga, brentwood</a></b><br /><br />Start off 2012 right by treating yourself with the gift of yoga<br />YOGA WITH ISH Sunday, January 1 at 10:30am<br />Join us at Maha Yoga as we offer one GREAT yoga class<br />All Levels yoga with Ish Moran<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.hotvinyasayoga.com/">malibu sun yoga, malibu</a></b><br /><br />9:15 AM today, Dec 31st!!! ~ Closed new years day ~<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.naamyoga.com/">naam yoga, santa monica</a></b><br /><br />2012 And the Dawn of the Golden Age: Advanced Universal Kabbalah Intensive with Dr. Joseph Michael Levry<br />Fri 12/30/2011 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM<br /><br />This course is designed for all those who want to heal themselves, serve others and uplift the planet. As we move quickly toward a time when the veil of illusion cloaking the world will be lifted, drastic changes are taking place in everyone's life. Such changes can produce great fear and anxiety. What you do and how you work with Universal Kabbalah and the laws of nature will affect the direction those changes take you, for years to come. Divine Providence watches over you as long as you follow Its laws, and fulfill the Will of God. It is our responsibility to learn this wisdom, raise the light around us with our powerful and heavenly teachings, and awaken the light of spirit and soul in others. We must lessen the distance between the head and the heart so that we are able to feel comfortable in this Age. This intensive, given for the first time, will offer the rare gift of the most applicable and effective principles of Universal Kabbalah. It will reveal time-proven formulas for protection, prosperity and self-healing. Join us for this very special and unprecedented event designed to open your heart so that your fears and doubts may progressively melt away into a healing flow of divine love that quietly radiates from your being, making you bright and beautiful like the Sun. It will reveal the cosmic blueprint that shows you how to turn to the Sun of Providence so that the floodgates of universal blessings may fly open and shower you with health, grace and opportunity.<br />Price: $100 by 12/21; $125 by 12/29; $150 day of at the door.<br />Please note: There are no refunds for this event.<br /><br />New Year's Eve Celebration and Naam Meditation with Dr. Joseph Michael Levry<br />Sat 12/31/2011 11:00 PM - 12:30 AM<br /><br />Join us for this most auspicious New Years Evening celebration, with world renowned yogi, mystic and Universal Kabbalah Master, Dr. Joseph Michael Levry. This unprecedented event is the first of its kind in our new, 7000 square foot oasis in beautiful Santa Monica. This celebration marks another significant opportunity to synchronize our energy with the heavens so that we may gracefully face this celestial realignment, this down pouring of Divine energy in the cosmic shift that began on June 2004 and will complete its cycle on December 21st, 2012. Come and join us at this most auspicious time, let your New Year's resolutions become a reality and experience your own Divinity! All attendees receive a free 'love gift' and there will be a reception directly following.<br />Price: Pre-registration through December 30: $115; Day of $125<br />Please note: There are no refunds for this event.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.purpleyogastudio.com/">purple yoga, long beach</a></b><br /><br />Free New Year's Eve Class with Live Sitar & Drums w/Bonnie, Cindy, Simon, Flo, Devine1 and more.<br />Date: December 31, 11:00PM - 1:00AM<br />Cost: FREE<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.risinglotusyoga.com/">rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks</a></b><br /><br />New Years Celebration- Intentional Yoga Class with Nicole Woodard & Micki Duran<br />Saturday December 31, 2010 7:00-9:00 PM<br /><br />Come set the tone for your New Year with sweat, yogi tears and Rock n' Roll. We will bid 2011 adieu with a bang of community practice aligning ourselves as one in joyous flow and welcome 2012 in with grounding rituals that cultivate clarity for envisioning the path ahead, collectively and individually.<br />This New Years celebration class will close with a nice long restorative practice and a meditation<br />$20 in adv $25 day off reg<br /><br />Holiday Class Schedule<br />New Years Eve:<br />Level 1-2 with Claire Hartley 9:00 AM<br />Easy Does It with Karen Rosales 9:30 AM<br />Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley 10:35 AM<br />Level 2-3 Advanced with Noelle Beaugureau 1:45 PM<br />Intentional New Years Eve Flow All Levels with Micki & Nicole 7:00-9:00PM<br /><br />New Year's Day:<br />Level 1 with Terry Littlefield 10:30 AM<br />Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Daniel Stewart 12:15 PM<br />Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Micki Duran 4:00 PM<br />Relax Deeply with Micki Duran 5:30 PM<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.rosetemple.org/">rose temple, venice</a></b><br /><br />COME JOIN US: ON NEW YEAR DAY FOR A LOVE FEAST DINNER CLUB ~ ROSE GARDEN ~ exotic food & Truly Vegan's Take-Out Menu ~ Soon we'll be posting our full Menu<br /><br />There are many reasons to support The Rose Temple - won't you give today?<br />Why not do it in person? Come see our Dinner Club~Yoga Lunch - now extended!!! Friday December 30 and New Year's Eve!!!<br />Our New Year's Eve includes tasty savory and sweet delectables provided by our KITCHEN - JOIN US!!!<br /><br />OPEN HOURS: ~ 12:00 to 3:00 pm<br />Radha Govinda Temple<br />305 Rose Avenue, Venice, CA 90291<br />http://www.purebhakti.com/<br />$5~7 Donation from the Heart buffet<br />Detox: Mind, Body & Soul W/Prasadam<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.santamonicayoga.com/">santa monica yoga, santa monica</a></b><br /><br />This Sunday at SMY: New Year's class with Allison at 11 am...and it's FREE! (Studio is closed the rest of the day)<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.studiosuryayoga.com/">studio surya yoga, venice</a></b><br /><br />Happy New Year yogis! Saturday we are offering Vinyasa Flow classes at 10am and 12pm. Sunday we will be sweating out the old and setting intentions for the new year at both 12pm and 5pm! Hope to see you on your mat!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.truyogala.com/">truyoga, santa monica</a></b><br /><br />The evening classes on Monday, January 2nd will be canceled due to the holiday. (ed. note: truyoga is normally closed on saturdays and sundays)<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.ustudioyoga.com/">U studio yoga, los angeles</a></b><br /><br />Join us this week to ring in the new year!!<br />New Year's Eve Day - 10:30am with Andrea<br />New Year's Day - 10:30am with Andrea<br /><br />As many of you know, Lululemon has made me an ambassador for their Beverly Hills store. U Studio is Studio of the Month for January, which means your U teachers will be teaching free in-store classes every Sunday morning!<br />Please join me at 9am New Year's Day for a free instore class! ~ Andrea<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.urthyoga.com/">urth yoga, silverlake</a></b><br /><br />NEW YEAR'S DAY CLASS with Gabe<br />Sunday, January 1st 12:30p - 3:30p<br /><br />Focusing on our New Years Resolutions, our intentions, what we want, or need in our life is a great way to start the New Year. But, how do we actually manifest these things?<br />One way is to make room for a yoga practice that sets the stage to make profound changes and remove obstacles in our life. Bring your intentions and good cheer and come celebrate the New Year with this three hour Yoga Class.<br />This class is for everyone. Those newer to yoga will feel challenged, but<br />extremely comfortable and supported, and the Advanced yoga Practitioner<br />will feel equally satisfied and challenged. The class will include Asana, Meditation and Restorative Poses.<br />Class is $25 or 2 classes from your class card. Unlimited (Monthly, 6 Monthly and Yearly Membership) = FREE<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yoganette.com/">yoganette yoga studio, west covina</a></b><br /><br />Reminder: Yoganette Yoga Studio will be closed on both New Year's Eve (December 31st) and New Year's Day (January 1st). Yogis need to party too!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yogablend.com/">yoga blend, burbank</a></b><br /><br />Start the New Year off with a Yoga Blend tradition -- Yogi Bekah's 2-Hour New Year’s Day Restorative Class<br />Sunday, January 1, 2012 10am – 12pm<br />$25 by December 25th / $30 after<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.theyogacollective.com/">the yoga collective, santa monica</a></b><br /><br />New Year's Day at The Yoga Collective<br />Celebrate the New Year ~ Sunday January 1, 2012<br /><br />11:30am - 1pm with Gigi Yogini<br />Primal Core Activation with MOTHER MEDICINE & Live Drums<br />Powerful Breath, Core Strengthening, Dance Party & Drum Circle<br />Ancient Science for Modern Evolution<br />Suggested Donation $10<br />gigiyogini.com<br /><br />2:30 - 5pm Sean Gray<br />Expanded Class including Meditation, Strong Asana & Deep Relaxation.<br />Create awareness within the breath, movement & stillness.<br />Suggested Donation $20<br />facebook.com/seangrayyoga<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yogadesa.com/">yoga desa, topanga</a></b><br /><br />New Year's Weekend Class Schedule for Sat. Dec. 31 and Sun. Jan 1, 2012:<br />Sat. Dec. 31<br />10:30-12:00pm Vinyasa Flow 2/3 with Ashley Albrand<br />12:30-1:45pm Hawaiian Kahuna Healing with Master Sio<br />All other classes cancelled<br /><br />Sun. Jan. 1<br />10:30-12:30pm Special New Year's Day All Levels Class with Vivica Schwartz<br />Cost: $20<br />Please reserve your space by emailing Vivica@vivicaschwartz.com<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yogahouse.com/">yoga house, pasadena</a></b><br /><br />New Year's Day at Yoga House - Two Special Classes January 1<br /><br />Start the New Year on the right foot (and on the left)! We've scheduled two special classes January 1: a Level 1 at 4:00 PM with Hanna Gilan and a Level 1-2 at 4:30 PM with Susan Priver. We can't think of a better way to greet 2012 than with a great yoga class. Happy New Year from Yoga House!<br /><br />Scheduling note: The Rose Parade takes place on January 2nd this year. Because it is impossible to navigate the streets in Pasadena during the parade, Yoga House will be closed Monday morning, January 2. We will reopen for classes at 4:00 PM.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yogakingdom.com/">yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena</a></b><br /><br />New Year's Eve Celebration at YKS...<br />Saturday, December 31st from 7pm - midnight. Free event.<br />Start 2012 by setting your intentions and deepening your practice.<br />7:00pm Light refreshments and snacks<br />9:00pm Esctatic Dance (the joy of movement inspired by music)<br />11:00pm Meditation<br />Please join us for the whole evening or stop by anytime. Feel free to bring a dish or dessert to share in the occasion. We look forward to seeing you.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yogalaechopark.com/">yogala, echo park</a></b><br /><br />Yoga before the big night! Classes all morning and at 1pm join Yogi Brent for a special New Years Eve class (Kundalini, Meditation & Gong) ~ Open your channels for the divine energy of 2012 to start flowing through you, and supercharge your resolutions. Then ring in the New Year with a long gong relaxation! Happy New Year!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yogaloftmb.com/">yoga loft, manhattan beach</a></b><br /><br />HAPPY NEW YEAR, YOGIS!<br />We will be CLOSED for painting and will reopen on Monday, January 2nd!<br /><br />New Year's Mala Monday<br />Classes on 1/2/12 will have a mini-mala theme - Hit the mat with your resolutions & fire up your intentions for the new year!<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yogaloftla.com/">yoga loft, woodland hills</a></b><br /><br />108 Salutations to the Sun<br />When: New Year's Day 10:30-11:30am<br />Where: The Yoga Loft<br />21228 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills 91364<br />Greet the New Year with us!<br />Presented by Bobbi Boston and The Yoga Loft<br />$10<br />Contact: Bobbi Boston 310-867-0894<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yogaattheraven.com/">yoga at the raven, silverlake</a></b><br /><br />New Year's Day Class with Tony Giuliano<br />Sunday Jan 1 12:00pm until 2:00pm<br /><br />Tony and musician Yehoshua Brill welcome in 2012 with a New Year's Day class. Come and ride this class into the New Year with the lush and beautiful soundscapes Yehoshua creates. $15 drop in rate, class cards welcomed.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yogashelter.net/index2.php?place=SC">yoga shelter, studio city</a></b><br /><br />RESOLVE- New Years Day class with Lisa<br />Sunday Jan 1 10:30am until 12:00pm<br /><br />Come get your sweat on with Lisa in this 90 minute dynamic flow class that will start your year off right! The class is a $10 donation to the Yoga Shelter For Everyone fund. Just call to reserve your spot and donate over the phone. Hope to see you all there! Namaste :)<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.theyogitree.com">the yogi tree, toluca lake</a></b><br /><br />11:15 Am - New Years Day Class by Donation<br />Sunday Jan 1 11:00am until 2:00pm<br /><br />Please join The Yogi Tree and our lovely Martha Chaput for an uplifting and inspiring Hatha Flow Yoga class New Year's Day Morning. This is a donation class and in the true spirit of the holiday season, all proceeds will be donated to Yoga for Youth.<br />We hope you will join us for a heart opening and spirit awakening class. Happy New Year!<br />COST: $10 Suggested Donation<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.yogavidala.com/">yogavidala, los feliz</a></b><br /><br />Saturday December 31, New Year’s Eve Day:<br />Patty Pierce will be teaching her 9am class<br /><br />Saturday December 31, New Year’s Eve Day:<br />Janell Cox has something special planned ~<br />New Year's Eve Special Class: “Release and Celebrate”<br />12:15pm - 2:30pm<br />Let go of 2011 with style and grace, and make space for 2012 in this all-levels detoxifying, enriching, reflective, meditative and high energy vinyasa flow yoga fusion class. Come to release anything you are holding on to or that has been holding you back, as our body/mind cycles into a new year. With renunciation and understanding, we are free to celebrate- our bodies and our lives!<br /><br /><br /><b>yoga works south bay, el segundo</b><br /><br />New Year's Yoga Mala with Genevieve Pujalet and Shelley Williams<br /><br />Join Genevieve Pujalet and Shelley Williams at Yoga Works South Bay on January 7th, 2:00~5:00pm, for an afternoon of 108 Surya Namaskar A, intention-setting, groovy tunes, and meditation. All levels are welcome. Please bring a towel, water, journal/pen, and mala beads if you have them. To register, please call Yoga Works in El Segundo Plaza at 310.322.6500.<br /><br /><br />and if you happen to be in or near san diego on new year's eve:<br /><br />NEW YEAR'S EVE ASCENSION 2012<br />Saturday, December 31st (7PM-2AM)<br />WorldBeat Cultural Center<br />2100 Park Blvd. (Balboa Park)<br />San Diego, Ca. 92103<br />(619) 230-1190<br />www.worldbeatcenter.org<br /><br />San Diego's WorldBeat Cultural Center is hosting a spectacular New Year's Eve Celebration with a stelar showcase of World Sacred Music and Shamanic performances. Featured will be BREATH OF LIFE TRIBE, ENA VIE, AZTEC DANCERS, Lamine Thiam African Drum & Dance, World Djs, Community Drum Circle, Midnight Ceremony, Meditation, Healing Arts, World Tribe Vendors, Yoga Demonstrations, Multi Media Visonary Art and Light Displays, Chai, Elixar & Tonic Bar, Vegetarian Cuisine provided by World Famous Prophet Restaurant.<br /><br />ADMISSION IS BY VOLUNTARY DONATION<br />"Your Generosity is Gratefully Appreciated"<br /><br />The evening will be a benefit for Positive Hope, a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization which provides education and training to the community in alternative energies and sustainable living.jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-63849428122340393342011-12-21T22:53:00.000-08:002011-12-23T09:36:57.246-08:00finding the perfect holiday yoga classtonight's the winter solstice, and as i write this, i realize that 2011 will soon be another year of memorable events that live on in our facebook photos and twitter tweets. but before that happens, we have to get through the christmas and new year holidays -- which includes finding the perfect holiday class that's buried within the hundreds of special class schedules the yoga studios have posted on their websites, in their email newsletters, or in their social media blasts. hence, this guide.<br /><br />while this list seems unusually long, it's probably because the LA yoga scene continues to grow by leaps and bounds, with a new studio opening up somewhere in town every week (or so it seems, at least to me). just know that if your favorite yoga source didn't make it to this list, it's only because there's no way i can keep track of all of them without giving up my day job... and a yogini has to continue earning a living to pay for her yoga habit :)<br /><br />i hope you all have a happy holiday... and an invigorating yoga practice to go with it!<br /><br />this is a work in progress, so please keep checking back.<br /><br /><br />118 winston, downtown los angeles<br /><br />All classes except for Monday night's meditation class with Sensei are on hold until after the new year.<br />We return in 2012 with a banging new program packed with amazing new teachers, classes, workshops, artists, and activists all focused on nurturing the conscious revolution. Expect us!<br /><br /><br />the 5th chakra, east hollywood<br /><br />!!! Chakra 5 yoga holiday schedule: no classes Sun 12/25 thru Sun 1/1. Classes resume Mon 1/2. !!!<br /><br /><br />5 point yoga, malibu<br /><br />Christmas Day we will be closed all day & New Year's Day we will have 1 class at each studio to start your year off right!<br /><br />Malibu Country Mart Schedule:<br /><br />Saturday December 24, 2011<br />9am - Ted McDonald - level 2/3<br />10:45am - Ted McDonald - all levels<br />12:45pm - Valentina Izyumova - aerial yoga - all levels<br /><br />Sunday December 25, 2011<br />We are closed. Merry Christmas!!!<br /><br />Saturday December 31, 2011<br />9am - Ted McDonald - level 2/3<br />10:45am - Alex Westmore - all levels<br />12:45pm - Valentina Izyumova - aerial yoga - all levels<br /><br />Sunday January 1, 2012<br />10am - Ted McDonald - all levels -- start your year off right!!!<br /><br />Point Dume Schedule:<br /><br />Saturday December 24, 2011<br />9am - Debbie Pommer-Seigel - all levels<br /><br />Sunday December 25, 2011<br />We are closed. Merry Christmas!!!<br /><br />Saturday December 31, 2011<br />9am - Debbie Pommer-Seigel - all levels<br /><br />Sunday January 1, 2012<br />10am - Heather Carter - all levels -- start your year off right!!!<br /><br />All other classes on these days will be cancelled. All other days and classes will be regularly scheduled!<br /><br /><br />the awareness center, pasadena<br /><br />We will be OPEN for a New Year's Eve event (December 25, 5-8 pm) and Sadhana (4:15-6:30 am) on New Year's Day (January 1, 2012).<br /><br />Our regular schedule resumes Tuesday, January 3, 2011.<br /><br /><br />back for yoga, el segundo<br /><br />Friday, December 23, 2011<br />6:00-7:15 AM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Jessi<br />6:30-7:45 PM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Sonia<br /><br />Saturday, December 24, 2011 (Christmas Eve) <br />***STUDIO CLOSED***<br /><br />Sunday, December 25, 2011 (Christmas Day) <br />***STUDIO CLOSED***<br /><br />Monday, December 26, 2011 <br />***STUDIO CLOSED***<br /><br />Tuesday, December 27, 2011 <br />***REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE RESUMES***<br />5:30-6:45 PM Yin Yoga-All Levels Via<br />7:00-8:15 PM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Maureen<br /><br />Wednesday, December 28, 2011 <br />6:00-7:15 AM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Betty<br />5:30-6:45 PM Hatha Basics-All Levels Andy<br />7:00-8:15 PM Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls-All Levels Via<br /> <br />Thursday, December 29, 2011<br />5:30-6:45 PM Forrest Yoga-All Levels Theresa <br />7:00-8:15 PM Gentle Yoga-All Levels Linda<br /><br />Friday, December 30, 2011<br />6:00-7:15 AM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Betty <br />6:30-7:45 PM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Sonia<br /><br />Saturday, December 31, 2011 (New Year's Eve) <br />***STUDIO CLOSED***<br /><br />Sunday, January 01, 2012 (New Year's Day) <br />***STUDIO CLOSED***<br /><br />Monday, January 02, 2012<br />***REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE RESUMES***<br />5:30-6:45 PM Hatha Basics-Beginner Level Andy<br />7:00:8:15 PM Gentle Yoga-All Levels Linda<br /><br /><br />bam bu lah yoga, marina del rey<br /><br />Christmas Eve: Shortened schedule; see website<br />Christmas Day: Closed<br />Monday, Dec 26: Shortened schedule; see website<br />New Year's Eve: Shortened schedule; see website<br />New Year's Day: Closed<br /><br /><br />bhakti yoga shala, santa monica<br /><br />SAT DEC 24:<br />8am Molly<br />10am Clay<br />12pm Andres<br />4pm Mona<br /><br />SUNDAY CHRISTMAS DAY DEC 25:<br />10am Carla Cummings<br /><br />MON DEC 26:<br />ALL CLASSES BACK TO REGULAR SCHEDULE<br /><br />2012 NEW YEAR'S EVE ~ 12-HOUR MAHA KIRTAN RITUAL<br />8pm-8am Sat., Dec. 31st thru Sun., Jan. 1 2012<br />Suggested Donation $15<br /><br />Come join us at Bhakti Yoga Shala to usher in the sacred and transformative year of 2012 with 12 hours of countinuous heart opening Kirtan. This will be auspicious ritual to join together in community, plant deeply our sweetest intentions for 2012 in the garden of our hearts, and sing, dance, meditate and celebrate together as ONE! Drop in for a few chants or even better stay for the whole 12 HOURS! JAI GANESH!!!<br /><br />New Years Day 108 SUN SALUTATIONS & Kirtan Ritual ~<br />with Om Namah Shivaya Kirtan with Govindas and Radha<br />SUNDAY, JANUARY 1st at 10am<br />Suggested Donation $20<br /><br />New Year's DAY 2012 is a sacred day to set intentions and purify anything within ourselves that doesn't serve our highest truth and love. In India, 108 is revered and celebrated as a number connected to divine auspiciousness. A Yoga Mala is any yoga practice intentionally repeated 108 times. Like adding flowers to a garland, Govindas and Radha will sensitively yet courageously lead us through the purifying and transformative ritual of 108 Sun Salutations - the full body yogic prayer to the Sun- metaphorically described as the divine light that shines at the core of our Being.<br /><br /><br />bikram's yoga college of india, west los angeles<br /><br />Saturday 24th December: 10 AM only.<br />Sunday 25th December: CLOSED<br />Monday 26th December: 10 AM only.<br /><br />Saturday 31st December: 10 AM only<br />Sunday 1st January: CLOSED<br />Monday 2nd January: 10 AM only<br /><br /><br />black dog yoga, sherman oaks<br /><br />Christmas Eve Saturday December 24th<br />8:15a – 9:15a Core Yoga Flow Tracy <br />9:00a – 10:25a Gentle Yoga Lauri <br />9:30a – 11:00a Intermediate Flow Sigrid <br />10:15a – 12:15p Advanced Practice Class Ella <br />10:35a – 12:05p Intermediate Anusara Chutney<br />11:15a – 12:45p Basic Flow Hanna<br /><br />Christmas Day Sunday December 25th<br />9:00a – 10:25a Gentle Yoga Lauri <br />10:00a – 11:25a Intermediate Flow Hanna <br />10:35a – 12:05p Strong Anusara Jenny <br /><br />Friday, December 30 6:30p - 8:00p ONLY $10!!<br />Soulful Flow with Tyler Pagan with Live Drumming by Ossie Mair and friends<br />This monthly event grooves to the sound of the didgereedoo, flute, and ethnic percussion plus Tyler's earthy style of flow yoga.<br /><br />New Year’s Eve Saturday December 31st<br />8:15a – 9:15a Core Yoga Flow Tracy <br />9:00a – 10:25a Gentle Yoga Lauri <br />9:15a – 10:15a Mindful Body Sculpt Chappell <br />9:30a – 11:00a Intermediate Flow Sigrid <br />10:15a – 12:15p Advanced Practice Class Ella <br />10:35a – 12:05p Intermediate Anusara Tiffany<br />11:15a – 12:45p Basic Flow Hanna<br /><br />New Year’s Day Sunday January 1st<br />10:00a – 11:25a Basic Flow Hanna<br />10:30a – 12:00p Intermediate Anusara Jenny<br />11:30a – 1:00p Strong Flow Dice<br />1:30p – 3:00p Restorative Melissa<br /><br /><br />brazilian yoga and pilates, atwater village<br /><br />Yoga classes will be on hiatus from Dec.23 - Jan.1.<br />All classes resume Monday, Jan. 2.<br /><br /><br />city yoga, west hollywood<br /><br />Fri December 23<br />6:30 AM The Practice - Anthony Benenati<br />8:30 AM Basics - Anthony Benenati<br />9:00 AM Yoga Hour - Maud Nadler<br />10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Rebecca Benenati<br /><br />Sat December 24<br />7:00 AM 11th Step - Anonymous Teacher<br />8:30 AM Basics - Anthony Benenati<br />9:00 AM Mixed - Rebecca Benenati<br />10:30 AM Mixed - Miki Anzai<br /><br />Sun December 25<br />9:00 AM Mixed - Alain Benatar<br />10:30 AM Mixed - Miki Anzai<br /><br />Mon December 26<br />8:30 AM Basics - Anthony Benenati<br />9:00 AM Yoga Hour - Maud Nadler<br />10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Rebecca Benenati<br />7:45 PM HIV+ - Danny Gray<br /><br />Tue December 27<br />8:30 AM Basics - Stephen Schilling<br />9:00 AM Yoga Hour - Grant Mattos<br />10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Anthony Benenati<br />10:15 AM Pre/Postnatal - April Ritchey<br />12:30 PM Community - Alain Benatar<br /><br />Wed December 28<br />8:30 AM Basics - Stephen Schilling<br />9:00 AM Yoga Hour - Maud Nadler<br />10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Alain Benatar<br />12:30 PM Community - Patricia Hernandez<br /><br />Thu December 29<br />8:30 AM Basics - Stephen Schilling<br />9:00 AM Yoga Hour - Grant Mattos<br />10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Stephen Schilling<br />10:15 AM Pre/Postnatal - April Ritchey<br />12:30 PM Community - Alain Benatar<br />7:45 PM 11th Step - Anonymous Teacher<br /><br />Fri December 30<br />8:30 AM Basics - Linda Eifer<br />10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Stefanos Kafatos<br /><br />Sat December 31<br />7:00 AM 11th Step - Anonymous Teacher<br />8:30 AM Basics - Anthony Benenati<br />9:00 AM Mixed - Rebecca Benenati<br />10:30 AM Mixed - Anna Fitzwater<br /><br />Sun January 01, 2012<br />10:30 AM Mixed - Miki Anzai<br />11:00 AM Basics - Linda Eifer<br /><br /><br />crenshaw yoga and dance, los angeles<br /><br />We will be closed December 24 - 25 for Christmas and resume regular schedule on December 26, 2011.<br /><br /><br />dharma mittra yoga, los angeles<br /><br />Dharma Yoga LA’s schedule is modified Sunday, December 25th through Sunday, January 1st 2012. If you are around for any of that week, we want you to keep up your practice. Please see below for the changes (also printed at the base of our December schedule): <br />Sunday, December 25th- Christmas Day studio closed <br /><br />Monday, December 26th- 7:30am and 9:15am classes cancelled, Dharma 1 at 6:30 pm taught by Sonya <br /><br />Tuesday, December 27th - 9:15am Dharma 2 taught by Nino, 6:00pm Dharma 1-2 taught by Joan, 730pm Dharma 4 cancelled <br /><br />Wednesday, December 28th-7:30am Dharma 1 taught by Era, 9:15am Dharma 2 taught by Era, 6:30pm Dharma 2 taught by Era <br /><br />Thursday, December 29th – 9:15am Dharma 4 cancelled, 6:00pm Dharma 1 taught by Joan, 7:30pm Meditation cancelled <br />Friday, December 30th- 9:15am Dharma 2 taught by Joan, 12:00pm Master Class taught by Nino, 6:30pm Dharma 2 taught by Era <br /><br />Saturday, December 31st- 9:15am Dharma 1 taught by Ali, Prenatal/Postnatal cancelled, Youth Yoga cancelled, 12:00pm-1:30pm Dharma 3 (special add) taught by Ali <br /><br />Sunday, January 1st 2012!1 class only at 11am- Dharma 1 taught by Era<br /><br /><br />free spirit yoga, long beach<br /><br />Christmas Eve Classes are normal:<br />8:30am with Cassandra, 10am with Laura, and 11:30 prenatal with Laura.<br /><br />We will be CLOSED on Christmas Day<br /><br />New Year's Eve classes are normal times.<br /><br />New Year's Day TBA<br /><br /><br />golden bridge yoga, hollywood<br /><br />Sunday, December 25th 10:00 am<br />The Beaming Power of Thunder Love! with Gurmukh<br />Cost: $20 (No Keytags)<br /><br />Let us gather for a morning of Kundalini Yoga and meditation. Join Gurmukh and Gurushabd in a fusion of power, grace, energy and celebration!<br />We each have within ourselves the powerful energy of Creation. Your radiant connection to the depth of your soul is a gift already established. You have only to remember. When we do not, we are highly insecure and highly exploited.<br />Every person has the capacity to find security within. Leaning on outside environments and relationships to find security only leads to weakness and downfall. The one who walks in nobility, finding their strength with their connection to the Divine, cannot be diverted from their own Grace and Power. Once established firmly, you have the ability to beam your radiant body on any situation, uplifting and healing yourself and others. Break through to the new year 2012!<br />Bring your friends - all levels welcome.<br />Holiday cookies and yogi tea will be served after class.<br />This will be the only class offered on this day!<br /><br />Sunday, December 31st 9:00 pm - 12:00 am<br />New Year's Eve Celebration: Age of Aquarius with Gurmukh, Tej, Harijiwan and Gurushabd<br />Cost: $65 until 12/28; $84 after (kids under 12 free!)<br /><br />The Heavenly Zodiac Has Moved!<br />Great change on global and individual levels is revealing unprecedented opportunities for accelerated positive growth and expansion NOW! This is a very exciting and energized year. A renewed sense of spirit with which to sail the seas of life's grand adventure!<br />Let us come together on New Year's Eve to harness the electrical flow of the Universe, purifying and elevating the spirit in a new dimension of reality. The Age of Aquarius is a revelation of truth and the expansion of consciousness. In this rare season of time, group consciousness is one of the most powerful ways to draw on Infinite sums of energy and power.<br />This bountiful, blissful and beautiful evening will be a celebration of yoga, music, dance and enhanced meditation.<br />Leave limitations behind and embrace the wonders of the New Age! A celebration ending with Indian cuisine served at midnight.<br />Limited tickets available!<br /><br /><br />the green yogi, manhattan beach<br /><br />Sunday December 25th - CLOSED<br />Sunday January 1st - CLOSED<br /><br /><br />hot 8 yoga, santa monica<br /><br />Saturday December 24th<br />Regular Schedule 7:45AM to 12pm<br />~4pm Hot Yoga and 5:45pm Sculpt Cancelled<br /><br />Sunday December 25th Studio is closed<br /><br />Monday December 26th Regular Schedule<br /><br /><br />the hub, west los angeles<br /><br />Our Holiday Schedule is as follows:<br />Closed on Sunday December 25th<br />Closed on Sunday January 1st<br />Otherwise we are open for business!<br /><br />Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 - Sunday, Jan 1, 2012<br />9 pm – 2 am<br /><br />Amazing Global Dance Music - special live mix with DJ Ish & DJ Seven<br />Sound Bath - gongs, crystal bowls, toning, flutes, shruti, percussion, didjeridu & more with Aaron Goldberg, Nyei Murez, Scott Ishihara, Kara Masters & Cass Phelps…<br /><br />Dance, Meditate, Move, Play, Talk, Transform, Transfigure & Renew!<br /><br />This Event is held at The Hub in West LA with a main dance floor, chill room,<br />rocking sound system, delicious grooves, conscious moves, like~minded peeps…<br />Whatever you're excited to create in your life will have the rocket fuel of this celebration launching it into 2012!<br />All Tickets are Pre-Sale only. This is a private engagement. No tickets will be sold at the door. $45 by Tuesday, December 27 - $65 by Friday, December 30<br /><br /><br />iyengar yoga institute, los angeles<br /><br />Due to the holidays, there will be a special schedule 12/23-1/1:<br /><br />Friday 12/23<br />no classes due to maintenance<br /><br />Saturday 12/24<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Chris Stein<br /><br />Sunday 12/25<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Vladimir Jandov<br /><br />Monday 12/26<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Marla Apt<br />6:00 - 7:30 pm All Levels with Scott Hobbs<br /><br />Tuesday 12/27<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Vladimir Jandov<br />6:00 - 7:30 pm All Levels with Herb Sandoval<br /><br />Wednesday 12/28<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Aida Amirkhanian<br />6:00 - 7:30 pm All Levels with Scott Hobbs<br /><br />Thursday 12/29<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Vladimir Jandov<br />6:00 - 7:30 pm All Levels with Allen Mulch<br /><br />Friday 12/30<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Lisa Walford<br /><br />Saturday 12/30<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Chris Stein<br /><br />Sunday 1/1<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Marla Apt<br /><br />All other classes are cancelled during 12/23-1/1. The normal class schedule will resume 1/2. Note that Teens, Kids, Prenatal and Restorative classes are cancelled between Thursday 12/22 and Sunday 1/1.<br /><br /><br />the jade apple, north hollywood<br /><br />SATURDAY DEC 24th<br />9:00 – 10:15a Yoga BASICS - Bethany<br />10:30 – 12:00p Vibrant Flow - Arielle<br /><br />SUNDAY DEC 25th - STUDIO CLOSED<br /><br />MONDAY DEC 26th<br />10:30 – 12:00p Gentle Flow - Jenn<br />6:30 – 8:00p Vibrant Flow - Denise<br /><br />TUESDAY DEC 27th<br />11:30 – 1:00p Kind & Gentle - Bow<br />7:00 – 8:15p Vibrant Flow- Bow<br />8:30 – 10:00p 11th Step Yoga & AA Meeting (OPEN) - Donation Only<br /><br />WEDNESDAY DEC 28th<br />7:00 – 8:15a Rise To Shine - Nathan<br />10:30 – 12:00p Intro to Gyrokinesis - Tamra-henna<br />6:30 – 8:00p Restoration - Jenn<br /><br />THURSDAY DEC 29th<br />11:30 – 1:00p Gentle Flow - Karen R.<br />7:00 – 8:30p Vibrant Flow - Bow<br /><br />FRIDAY DEC 30th<br />10:30 – 12:00p Kind & Gentle - Bow<br />5:00 – 6:15p Yoga BASICS - Lara<br /><br />SATURDAY DEC 31st<br />9:00 – 10:15a Yoga BASICS - Lara<br />10:30 – 12:00p Vibrant Flow - Arielle<br /><br />SUNDAY JAN 1st<br />12:00 – 2:00p OPEN YOUR HEART to 2012! - Special All-Levels Yoga Class with Jenn<br /><br /><br />karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks<br /><br />The studio will be closed from December 16th-30th for remodeling!!<br /><br />****Mark your Calenders for Saturday December 31st from 10:30-12:30pm!!!! The new owner and myself will be co-teaching a class to ring in the new year. We are putting together an amazing class for you to release 2011 and all that was not serving your highest good, set new intentions for 2012 and align you with this wave of positive energy. This is also a great opportunity for everyone to meet this mystery woman who will be revealed shortly!<br /><br />The studio will be closed January 1st and will reopen with some brand new teachers and schedule on Monday January 2nd!<br /><br /><br />liberation yoga, los angeles<br /><br />Saturday December 24th - Christmas Eve!<br />10am-12Noon - Christine Burke takes back her old flow class for one morning! Join her for a mixed level, pre holiday feast, toning of mind body and spirit!<br />12Noon to 1:30pm - Join Lynn at her usual time for her usual beautifully inspirational class! Level 1<br />2:00pm-3:30pm - Yvonne Papnek will share her unique and wondrous gifts in a calming and rejuvenating gentle class<br /><br />The schedule will be as usual from Monday December 26th through Friday December 30th with the following exceptions: STEVEN FREEDMAN'S 8:30am classes on Monday/Wednesday/Friday will be CANCELLED during this week and resume thereafter<br /><br />New year's Eve:<br />10am - Noon - ELLA! Such a Bella!! Flow 2-3<br />12pm-1:30pm LYNN! Again! for Level 1!<br />2pm-3:30pm - Gentle with YVONNE!<br />10pm-Midnight - New Year's Eve Yoga Celebration! All Levels Welcome!<br />Join us for Liberation Yoga's annual New Year's Eve Yoga Celebration from 10-Midnight and beyond! Glow right into 2012 with this all levels flow practice set in an atmosphere of meaningful, celebratory magic. The class includes meditation, pranayama and visualization woven into a dreamy, fun flow. The stroke of midnight brings revelry and surprises. No hangover, no regrets, just healthy joy and fresh beginnings. Space is limited and it always sells out so don't wait!<br /><br />NEW YEAR'S DAY! There will be a flow class at 2pm with the delightful Emilie Perz and a Level 1 class at 12pm with a teacher to be announced! STAY TUNED!<br /><br /><br />maha yoga, brentwood<br /><br />Saturday, December 24<br />9:00am Level 2&3 with Stephanie Phelan<br />10:30am Level 2&3 with Tom Morley<br /><br />Sunday, December 25<br />10:30am DONATION Class with Gabriel<br />Join us for the only class of the day. Please open your hearts and donate generously to the Downtown Womens Center in Skid Row. Help enrich the lives of homeless and struggling women on this special day. For more information on the Downtown Womens Center, please visit http://www.dwcweb.org<br /><br />Saturday, December 31<br />9:00am Level 2&3 with Stephanie Phelan<br />10:30am Level 2&3 with Tom Morley<br /><br />Sunday, January 1<br />10:30am All Levels with Ish Moran<br /><br /><br />mission street yoga, south pasadena<br /><br />Wednesday, November 23 - closed at 1:30pm<br /><br />Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24:<br />9:00am-11:00am ~ Donation-based class with Stuart<br />All other classes cancelled<br /><br />Saturday, December 24<br />9:00am-10:30am - Mixed Level<br />10:45am-12:15pm - Basics<br />All other classes cancelled<br /><br />Sunday, December 25 - closed<br /><br />Saturday, December 31 - Closed at 2:15pm<br /><br />Sunday, January 1, 2012<br />12:00pm-2:00pm - donation-based community class<br />All other classes cancelled<br /><br />Monday, December 19 - Sunday, January 8<br />Yoga for Kids cancelled for winter break<br /><br /><br />ocean mist yoga, west los angeles<br /><br />Our studio will be closed in observance of the holiday on Dec 25th, Jan 1st and 2nd.<br /><br /><br />raksa, culver city<br /><br />RakSa will be closed Saturday, December 24th, Sunday, December 25th, Saturday, December 31st, & Sunday, January 1st.<br /><br /><br />rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks<br /><br />Christmas Eve<br />9:00 AM Level 1-2 with Claire Hartley<br />9:30 AM Easy Does It with Karen Rosales<br />10:35 AM Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley<br /><br />Christmas Day<br />10:30 AM Level 1 with Terry Littlefield <br />12:15 PM Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Nicole Woodward<br /><br />Dec 26th<br />Regular Schedule EXCEPT FOR THESE CANCELED CLASSES:<br />7am Rise and Stretch<br />4:30pm Iyengar<br />8:05pm Qigong<br /><br />New Years Eve<br />9:00 AM Level 1-2 with Claire Hartley <br />9:30 AM Easy Does It with Karen Rosales <br />10:35 AM Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley <br />1:45 PM Level 2-3 Advanced with Noelle Beaugureau<br /><br />7:00-9:00PM Intentional New Years Eve Flow: All Levels with Micki & Nicole<br />Come set the tone for your New Year with sweat, yogi tears and Rock n' Roll. We will bid 2011 adieu with a bang of community practice aligning ourselves as one in joyous flow and welcome 2012 in with grounding rituals that cultivate clarity for envisioning the path ahead, collectively and individually.<br />This New Years celebration class will close with a nice long restorative practice and a meditation. $20 in adv $25 day off reg<br /><br />New Years Day<br />10:30 AM Level 1 with Terry Littlefield<br />12:15 PM Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Daniel Stewart<br />4:00 PM Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Micki Duran <br />5:30 PM Relax Deeply with Micki Duran <br /><br /><br />santa monica yoga, santa monica<br /><br />Regular Schedule through Friday December 23<br /><br />Saturday December 24<br />8:00-9:15 AM Level 1-2 w/Meditation Nathalie Canessa<br />9:00-10:30 AM All Levels Julian Walker<br />9:30-11:00 AM Level 1-2 Jane Zingale<br />10:45-12:15 PM All Levels Flow Daniel Stewart<br /><br />Sunday December 25 – CLOSED<br /><br />Monday December 26<br />8:30-9:30 AM Level 1-2 Jane Zingale<br />9:00-10:30 AM All Levels Flow Nancy Goodstein<br />10:00-11:30 AM Level 1 Joyce Dvoren<br />12:30-2:00 PM All Levels Flow (Community) Allison McCready<br />5:00-6:20 PM Level 2-3 Riayn Shumacher<br />6:00-7:30 PM Level 1-2 Kyra Haglund<br />6:30-8:00 PM All Levels Julian Walker<br /><br />Tuesday December 27<br />7:30-8:30 AM Level 1-2 Indira Shekerjian<br />9:00-10:30 AM Level 1-2 Nathalie Canessa<br />9:15-10:15 AM Pilates Level 2-3 Laura Gideon<br />10:45-12:15 PM All Levels Luke Ketterhagen<br />12:15-1:15 PM Slow Deep Stretch Indira Shekerjian<br />6:00-7:30 PM Level 1-2 Luke Ketterhagen<br />6:00-7:15 PM Prenatal & Postnatal Shayna Reid<br />6:30-8:00 PM All Levels Flow Daniel Stewart<br /><br />Wednesday December 28<br />7:00-8:15 AM Level 1-2 Jane Zingale<br />8:30-8:30 AM Pilates Level 1 Laura Gideon<br />9:00-10:30 AM All Levels Flow Nancy Godstein<br />10:00-11:30 AM Level 1 Leslie Bogart<br />3:30-4:30 PM Level 1 (Community) Mike Pottenger<br />5:00-6:30 PM Level 2-3 Riayn Shumacher<br />6:30-8:15 PM All Levels Kyra Haglund<br /><br />Thursday December 29<br />7:30-8:30 AM Level 1-2 Indira Shekerjian<br />9:00-10:30 AM Level 1-2 Nathalie Canessa<br />9:15-10:15 AM Pilates Level 2-3 Laura Gideon<br />10:45-12:15 PM All Levels Luke Ketterhagen<br />12:15-1:15 PM Slow Deep Stretch Indira Shekerjian<br />6:00-7:30 PM Level 1-2 Luke Ketterhagen<br />6:30-8:00 PM All Levels Flow Allison McCready<br /><br />Friday December 30<br />8:30-9:30 AM Level 1-2 Jane Zingale<br />9:00-10:30 AM All Levels Contemplative Indira Shekerjian<br />10:00-11:30 AM Level 1 Jane Zingale<br />12:30-2:00 PM All Levels Flow (Community) Allison McCready<br />5:00-6:20 PM Level 2-3 Riayn Shumacher<br />6:00-7:30 PM Level 1 Mike Pottenger<br />6:30-8:00 PM All Levels/Trance Dance Julian Walker<br /><br />Saturday December 31<br />8:00-9:15 AM Level 1-2 w/Meditation Nathalie Canessa<br />9:00-10:30 AM All Levels Julian Walker<br />9:30-11:00 AM Level 1-2 Jane Zingale<br />10:45-12:15 PM All Levels Flow Indira Shekerjian<br /><br />Sunday January 1 – Join us for a FREE class!<br />All Levels at 11:00 am with Allison McCready (CLOSED rest of the day)<br /><br />Monday January 2 – Regular Schedule Resumes<br /><br /><br />truyoga, santa monica<br /><br />TruYoga will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday December 26th. Check our holiday schedule for next week to make sure you know the class schedule. Happy Holidays!<br /><br /><br />U studio yoga, los angeles<br /><br />Saturday Dec 24 - 10:30am with Mary<br />Sunday Dec 25 - CLOSED<br />Monday Dec 26 - 5:30pm with Mary<br />Tuesday Dec 27 - 10:15 with Mary / 5:30pm with Andrea<br />Wednesday Dec 28 - 5:30pm with Andrea / 7:00pm with Jessica ($10)<br />Thursday Dec 29 - 10:15am with Andrea / 5:30pm with Andrea<br />Friday Dec 30 - 5:30pm with Andrea<br />Saturday Dec 31 - 10:30am with Andrea<br />Sunday Jan 1 - 10:30am with Andrea<br /><br /><br />yoga at the raven, silverlake<br /><br />During the holidays, our normal schedule will shift slightly.<br /><br />As of Tuesday, December 20, our Tues/Thurs 9am classes will be on hiatus until further notice.<br /><br />Saturday, Dec. 24: Leigh's 9am is cancelled. Jeff will teach Mixed Levels at 10:30am.<br /><br />Sunday, Dec 25: We will be closed for Christmas.<br /><br />Saturday, Dec 31: Leigh's 9am is cancelled. Tony will teach Mixed levels at 10:30am.<br /><br />Sunday, January 1: Steffany's 9am class is cancelled. Tony will be partnering with musician Yehoshua Brill to bring you a special New Year's Day class from 12pm-2pm. Ride into the New Year with beautiful soundscapes that Yehoshua creates. Sign up online!<br /><br /><br />yoga at the village, glendale<br /><br />We are CLOSED ONLY on CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARS' Days.<br />OPEN for the Rest of the Holidays!<br /><br /><br />yoga blend, burbank<br /><br />Friday December 23rd: $5 Flow - Canceled<br /><br />Saturday December 24th: 4pm Gentle - Canceled<br /><br />Sunday December 25th: Closed<br /><br />Saturday December 31st: 4pm Gentle - Canceled<br /><br />Sunday January 1st: Regular Classes Canceled<br />10am - 12pm Restorative Workshop with Bekah - A 2 Hour New Year's Day Restorative Class!<br /><br /><br />yoga circle downtown, los angeles<br /><br />Over the extended Holiday week we will have an altered schedule. Please mark your calendars to get the most out of your holiday practice.<br /><br />All classes over the Holidays are mixed level and open to all:<br />Thursday Dec 22, 12noon and 6:05pm<br />Friday Dec 23, 12noon and 6:05pm<br />Christmas Eve, 10:30am Chakra Cleanse - Maureen will head up this beautiful class designed to set you up perfectly for the Holidays. This will be the only class of the day and is free, our gift to you.<br />Christmas Day, Closed<br />Monday Dec 26, 12noon and 6:05pm<br />Tuesday Dec 27, Wednesday Dec 28, Regular Schedule<br />Thursday Dec 29, 12noon and 6:05pm<br />Friday Dec 30, 12noon and 6:05pm<br />New Years Eve, 10:30am<br />New Years Day, Closed<br />Monday Jan 2, 12noon and 6:05pm<br />Tuesday Jan 3, Return to Regular Schedule<br /><br /><br />yoga desa, topanga<br /><br />Yoga Desa will be closed on Sun. Dec. 25th, Christmas Day and Sun. Jan. 1 New Years Day.<br /><br />On Tues. Dec. 27 the 8:00pm, 5 Rythms Dance with Kate Shela will be cancelled. Please join Kate for her Special Winter Solstice 5 Rythms Class on Thurs, Dec. 22 at 8:00pm.<br /><br /><br />yogahop, pasadena<br /><br />Friday, December 23, 2011<br />8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters - <br />10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters - <br /><br />Saturday, December 24, 2011<br />8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Mary King - <br />9:30AM - 10:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Marko King - <br /><br />Sunday, December 25, 2011<br />All classes are Cancelled<br /><br />Monday, December 26, 2011<br />10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Jeeda Gabriel - <br />5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Jeeda Gabriel - <br />6:15PM - 7:15PM All Levels/2-3 - Molly Ryan - <br />6:45PM - 7:45PM Candlelight - Jeeda Gabriel - <br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight - Molly Ryan - <br /><br />Tuesday, December 27, 2011<br />8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford - <br />10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford - <br />5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Mary King -<br />6:15PM - 7:15PM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters - <br />6:45PM - 7:45PM Candlelight - Mary King -<br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight - Jonathan Watters - <br /><br />Wednesday, December 28, 2011<br />8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Marko King - <br />10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Marko King - <br />5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Jeeda Gabriel - <br />6:45PM - 7:45PM Candlelight - Jeeda Gabriel - <br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight - Molly Ryan - <br /><br />Thursday, December 29, 2011<br />8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Molly Ryan - <br />5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Mary King - <br />6:15PM - 7:15PM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters - <br />6:45PM - 7:45PM Candlelight - Mary King - <br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight - Jonathan Watters -<br /><br />Friday, December 30, 2011<br />8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters - <br />10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters - <br />5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford -<br /><br />Saturday, December 31, 2011<br />8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Mary King - <br />9:30AM - 10:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Marko King -<br /><br />Sunday, January 1, 2012<br />All classes are Cancelled<br /><br /><br />yogahop, santa monica<br /><br />Friday, December 23, 2011<br />9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore - <br />1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore - <br />4:30PM - 5:45PM Level 2/3 - Jeeda Gabriel - <br />6:00PM - 7:30PM Level 2/3+ - Kourtney Kaas - <br /><br />Saturday, December 24, 2011<br />7:00AM - 8:00AM Cancelled - Cancelled -<br />8:15AM - 9:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes - <br />9:45AM - 11:00AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes - <br /><br />Sunday, December 25, 2011<br />8:15AM - 9:15AM Summit 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore - <br />9:30AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes - <br /><br />Monday, December 26, 2011<br />9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3 - Katie Winkelman - <br />1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore - <br />6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes - <br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight 2/3 - Matthew Reyes - <br /><br />Tuesday, December 27, 2011<br />7:00AM - 8:00AM All Levels - Katie Winkelman -<br />9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes - <br />10:45AM - 11:45AM Level 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes - <br />4:30PM - 5:45PM Level 2/3 - Kourtney Kaas - <br />6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3 - Jennifer Moore - <br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight 2/3 - Marko King - <br /><br />Wednesday, December 28, 2011<br />9:15AM - 10:30AM Level 2/3 - Jennifer Moore - <br />10:45AM - 11:45AM Level 2/3+ - Katie Winkelman - <br />1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore - <br />4:30PM - 5:45PM Level 2/3 - Katie Winkelman - <br />6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes - <br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight 2/3 - Matthew Reyes - <br /><br />Thursday, December 29, 2011<br />7:00AM - 8:00AM All Levels - Katie Winkelman<br />9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes - <br />10:45AM - 11:45AM Level 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes - <br />6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3 - Katie Winkelman - <br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight 2/3 - Katie Winkelman -<br /><br />Friday, December 30, 2011<br />9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore - <br />1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore -<br />4:30PM - 5:45PM Level 2/3 - Jeeda Gabriel -<br />6:00PM - 7:30PM Level 2/3+ - Kourtney Kaas -<br /><br />Saturday, December 31, 2011<br />7:00AM - 8:00AM All Levels - Katie Winkelman - <br />8:15AM - 9:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes - <br />9:45AM - 11:00AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes<br /><br />Sunday, January 01, 2012<br />8:15AM - 9:15AM Summit 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore - <br />9:30AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes - <br />4:00PM - 5:30PM Summit 2/3 - Kourtney Kaas -<br /><br /><br />yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena<br /><br />Sat, Dec 24: 8:00am with Naader & 9:45am with Art<br /><br />Sun, Dec 25: CLOSED<br /><br />Sat, Dec 31: 8:00am with Naader & 9:45am with Art<br /><br />Sun, Jan 1: 9:30am with Naader<br /><br />Dec 31: 7pm - 12am New Year's Party (Ecstatic Dance 9pm, Meditation 11pm)<br />FREE EVENT<br /><br /><br />yoga loft, manhattan beach<br /><br />12/23/11 - 1/1/12 - Reduced Holiday Schedule Online<br />https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=2842<br /><br />Sunday 12/25 - STUDIO CLOSED FOR XMAS<br /><br />Friday 12/30 - Sunday 1/1/12 ~ We will be cleaning up our act<br />STUDIO CLOSED FOR PAINTING<br /><br />See you on the mat bright and early, for a fresh start to a beautiful new year,<br />Monday, January 2nd!<br /><br /><br />yoga loft, woodland hills<br /><br />Friday & Saturday 12/23-24/2011 regular schedule<br />Sunday December 25, 2011 studio is closed<br /><br />Friday & Saturday 12/30-31/2011 regular schedule<br />Sunday 1/1/2012 9:00 & 11:00 am cancelled<br /><br /><br />yoga shelter, studio city<br /><br />Saturday December 24th – morning classes only<br />9:15 am Slow Flow<br />10:30 am X-flowsion<br /><br />Sunday December 25th - studio closed – no classes<br /><br />Monday December 26th – Normal Class beginning at 8:30 am<br /><br />Saturday January 31st – morning classes only<br />9:15 am Slow Flow<br />10:30am X-Flowsion<br /><br />Sunday January 1 –<br />Community Class 10:30 am w/ Lisa Paskel<br />(no other classes this day)<br /><br /><br />yoga vibe, los feliz (formerly yummy yoga)<br /><br />Friday, December 23<br />7:30AM ~ Power Hour ~ Elizabeth<br />4:30PM ~ All Levels ~ Fay<br />NO 6:10PM CLASS<br /><br />Saturday, December 24<br />10:00AM ~ All Levels ~ Carolanne<br /><br />CLOSED DECEMBER 25<br /><br />Mon, December 26, Tues 27 and Weds 28<br />Regular schedule applies for all Power Hour, Lunchtime Flow and 4:30PM classes.<br />There will be one evening class only at 7pm<br /><br />Monday 26 ~ 7pm ~ All Levels ~ Caroline<br /><br />Tuesday 27 ~ 7pm ~ All Levels ~ Amy<br /><br />Wednesday 28 ~ 7pm ~ All Levels ~ Larry<br /><br />New Year's Day Class!<br />Welcome in the new year with a juicy mixed levels vinyasa flow class!<br />Sunday January 1: 10:00-11:30am with Larry<br />Come help us christen the new studio!<br /><br /><br />yogavidala, los feliz<br /><br />The studio will be closed:<br />Christmas Eve Day, Saturday Dec. 24<br />Christmas Day, Sunday Dec. 25<br />New Years Day, Sunday Jan.1, 2012<br /><br />Cancelled classes:<br />Mommy n' Me - Thursday Dec. 22 & 29<br /><br />Limited Schedule on New Year’s Eve Day, Sat. Dec. 31:<br />Patty Pierce will be teaching her 9am class<br /><br />Janell Cox’s New Year's Eve Special Class:<br />“Release and Celebrate” from 12:30 to 2:30pm<br /><br /><br />yoga west, los angeles<br /><br />Yoga West will be closed:<br /><br />12.24 for all classes<br />12.25 for all classes<br />12.31 for all daytime classes to prepare for special event with Guru Singh that evening<br />1.1 for all classes<br /><br />New Year's Eve Class with Guru Singh<br />When: 6:15 sharp to 8:30 pm, Saturday 12.31.11<br />How much: $35<br />Details: Doors open at 5:00 pm. Students must arrive by 5:45 pm. After 6:15 no late arrivals will be seated. Due to limited seating, this event will sell out. No tickets will be sold the day of.<br />All are invited to enjoy light refreshments before class.<br /><br /><br /><br />yoga works south bay, el segundo<br /><br />New Year's Yoga Mala with Genevieve Pujalet and Shelley Williams<br />Join Genevieve and the wonderful Shelley Williams at Yoga Works South Bay on January 7th, 2:00~5:00pm, for an afternoon of 108 Surya Namaskar A, intention-setting, groovy tunes, and meditation. All levels are welcome. Please bring a towel, water, journal/pen, and mala beads if you have them. $40pp. To register, please call Yoga Works in El Segundo Plaza at 310.322.6500. Flyers are available @ Yoga Works. You need not be a YW member to attend!<br /><br /><br />yogis anonymous, santa monica<br /><br />SATURDAY DECEMBER 24:<br />10:00-11:30am - Charlie Samos<br /><br />SUNDAY DECEMBER 25:<br />10:00-11:30am - Ally Hamilton<br /><br />SATURDAY DECEMBER 31:<br />10:00-11:30am - Charlie Samos<br />12:00-1:30pm - Kourtney Kaas<br /><br />SUNDAY JANUARY 1, 2012 (WOOHOOO!!!!):<br />10:00-11:30am - Krista Cahill<br />11:45-1:15pm - Ally Hamiltonjonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-68445181744975485702011-11-23T17:17:00.000-08:002011-11-23T18:17:58.253-08:00my thanksgiving holiday traditionfor most of us here in the united states, thanksgiving is the time we celebrate all our blessings with family and/or close friends. in my case, it means not only that but that i also need to compile and publish the annual thanksgiving holiday class listing for the local yoga studios. and while it often is a thankless task that i voluntarily take upon myself to do, i know that someone out there is grateful for all the work that i've put into it... and is just too embarrassed to reach out and thank me :)<br /><br />if you've reached this through a link from <a href="http://www.layogamagazine.com">LA yoga magazine</a> or my <a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com">yoga chat podcast</a>, welcome! and just know that while everyone will soon be busy getting their holiday shopping done, i'll likewise be busy compiling the christmas/new year class listing. ho ho ho!!<br /><br />and as always, i'll keep adding whatever else i find between now and the weekend...<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.anandala.org/">ananda los angeles, hancock park</a><br /><br />Thursday, November 24th<br />11:00 am Gratitude Service<br />12:30 pm Thanksgiving meal, Plus a P.G. Wodehouse Play!<br />Reservations: http://www.anandala.org/calendar/thanksgiving-service-meal-at-ananda-ashram/<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.awarenesscenteryoga.com/">awareness center, pasadena</a><br /><br />We are CLOSED Thursday for Thanksgiving.<br />We are OPEN Friday for the 9:30, 10:00 & 11:00 am classes.<br />Our regular schedule resumes Saturday.<br />The morning sadhana program continues every day (enter through back door).<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bambulah.com/">bam bu lah yoga, marina del rey</a><br /><br />Bam Bu Lah will be closed on Thanksgiving and will have a modified class schedule the day before and the day after.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bhaktiyogashala.com/">bhakti yoga shala, santa monica</a><br /><br />Special Thanksgiving-Eve Gratitude Practice with Govindas and Psalm Isadora<br />Wednesday, November 23rd at 6:30pm<br />Suggested Donation $15<br /><br />Let's come together and share our lives, hearts, sweat, laughter, tears and gratitude with each other on the eve of Thanksgiving. It has been a strong year of shift and transformation, and through all the challenges, there has a greater opening to Grace. I am more and more grateful for the kula, the community that practices together. I look forward to opening the ritual of Giving Thanks with you...<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blackdogyoga.net/">black dog yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />Thursday, Nov 24:<br />9:00a - 10:30a Basics Mischa Allen<br />9:30a - 11:00a Intermediate Flow Peter Barnett<br />10:45a - 12:15p Anusara Jenny Brill<br />11:15a - 12:30p Mixed Level Donation Class* Casey Stroud<br /><br />* to benefit the Downtown Women's Center. 100% of all donations will go to the center. We will be taking cash donations OR you can bring an item from their Holiday Wish List!<br /><br />Items they have listed are:<br />Backpack / Messenger Bag<br />Flashlights with Batteries<br />Reading Classes (in assorted strengths)<br />Towel Sets (bath, hand and washcloth)<br />$5 Gift Cards to local grocery and drugstores or Amazon.com<br />Please bring your chosen donation the day of class. We will be collecting at the desk.<br />For more information about the Downtown Women's Center go to www.dwcweb.org<br /><br />Friday, Nov 25, Please note:<br />7:00a - 8:00a Mixed Level Flow Community Class CANCELED<br /><br />There will be a regular schedule for the rest of the day....<br />6:30p - 8:00p Soulful Flow with Live Music HAPPENING!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.brazilianyogapilates.com/">brazilian yoga and pilates, atwater village</a><br /><br />Closed Wed. 11/23 - Sun. 11/27<br />Classes resume on Monday 11/28<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cityyoga.com/">city yoga, west hollywood</a><br /><br />THANKSGIVING DAY, Thursday 11/24<br />8:30-10:00am Basics with Steffany Vance<br />9:00-10:00am Yoga Hour with Grant Mattos<br />7:45-9:15pm 11th Step<br />All other classes canceled<br /><br />FRIDAY 11/25<br />8:30-10:00am Basics with Anthony Benenati<br />10:15-11:45pm Mixed with Rebecca Benenati<br />All other classes are canceled<br /><br />SATURDAY 11/26<br />7:00-8:30am 11th Step<br />8:30-10:00am Basics with Anthony Benenati<br />9:00-10:30am Mixed Rebecca Benenati<br />10:30-12:00pm Mixed with Emily Burton<br /><br />SUNDAY 11/27<br />back to our regular schedule!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.corepoweryoga.com/">corepower yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />CorePower Yoga Cares: Donation Classes - Thursday, November 24th<br />Sherman Oaks Studio - 9:00am Yoga Sculpt<br />Wilshire Studio - 10:30am Hot Power Fusion<br />Torrance Studio - 9:15am C2<br />$25 minimum donation<br />All proceeds benefit One Love San Diego.<br />Contact Kat for more information.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dmyla.com/">dharma mittra yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />Thursday November 24th, Thanksgiving Day: One class only<br />9:30am-11:00am, All levels taught by Sonya<br /><br />Friday, November 25th<br />12:00pm-2:00pm Master class, taught by Nino<br />6:00pm-7:30pm Dharma 2, taught by Era<br /><br />Saturday, November 26th<br />9:15am Dharma 1-2 Sonya<br />11:15 -12:30 Prenatal / Postnatal Yoga taught by Sri<br />1:00pm-2:00pm Youth Yoga taught by Sonya<br />3:00-4:30pm Partner Yoga taught by Sonya and John<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.earthspoweryoga.com/">earth's power yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />Thu November 24, 2011<br />8:45 AM Basics with Alignment Fundamentals - Caitlin Talbot<br />10:30 AM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Liz Olesky<br /><br />Fri November 25, 2011<br />10:30 AM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Laura Schneider<br />6:00 PM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Liz Olesky<br /><br />Sat November 26, 2011<br />10:30 AM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Steven Earth Metz<br />4:00 PM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Liz Olesky<br /><br />Sun November 27, 2011<br />10:30 AM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Steven Earth Metz<br />12:15 PM Basics with Alignment Fundamentals - Liz Olesky<br />6:00 PM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Liz Olesky<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.exhalespa.com/Locations/CAVenice/default.aspx?LID=122714">exhale center for sacred movement, venice</a><br /><br />8:30am - 10:15am: Saul David Raye - Level 2/3<br />9:15am - 10:40am: Cristi Christensen - Level 1/2<br />10:30am - 12:00pm: Micheline Berry ~ Live Music Class featuring Red Musette - Level 2/3<br />10:45am - 12:15pm: Jo Tastula – Level ½<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.freespirityoga.com/">free spirit yoga, long beach</a><br /><br />The Class Schedule for Thanksgiving Day will be 9:00am Flow Yoga w/ Andrea Morgan & 10:30am Beginner Basics with Cassandra. All other classes for Thursday are canceled. We return to our regular schedule on Friday for the rest of the weekend.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://la.goldenbridgeyoga.com/">golden bridge yoga, hollywood</a><br /><br />Thursday, November 24th 9:30 - 11:30 am<br />Golden Bridge Thanksgiving Day Celebration with Gurmukh<br />Cost: $25<br /><br />Unveil the joy of gratitude in your heart!<br />Let the day of thanksgiving begin with playful, prayerful and powerful Kundalini Yoga, meditation, double gong and a bit of Thanksgiving dance!<br />Feast on our famous sourdough waffle breakfast and all the trimmings along with delicious yogi tea! Give thanks and blessings for the gift of your life.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thegreenyogi.com/">the green yogi, manhattan beach</a><br /><br />THANKSGIVING DAY CLASSES:<br />7:00am | Power Vinyasa with Heather Archer<br />9:30am | Power Vinyasa with Julie Rader<br />No Evening Classes<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.healandsoul.com/">heal and soul, encino</a><br /><br />*Closed Thanksgiving Day* Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.hot8yoga.com/">hot 8 yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Thanksgiving Day Schedule Thurs Nov. 24th:<br />9am Hot Yoga Elyce<br />9:15am Yoga Sculpt Natasha<br />10:30am Yoga Barre Natasha<br />12:00pm Power Marlize<br />12:30pm Hot Power Fusion Jessika<br /><br />The rest of Thursday is cancelled.<br /><br />Regular schedule Fri, Sat & Sun.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.inyogacenter.com/">inyoga center, valley village</a><br /><br />All classes not listed below are cancelled. Regular schedule will resume on Monday, November 28.<br /><br />Wednesday, November 23<br />7:00-8:00am Community Flow<br />9:00-10:30am Yoga Flow 2-3<br />10:30-12:00pm Yoga Flow 1-2<br /><br />Thursday, November 24<br />9:00-10:30am Turkey Twister with Clio Manuelian<br />*Fun mixed level class. Make room in your shoulders, hips and belly; create space in your spine; and open your hearts to gratitude on Thanksgiving Day. Everyone welcome!<br /><br />Friday, November 25<br />9:00-10:30am Turkey Twister with Clio Manuelian<br />*Fun mixed level class. Release tension in your body, work your core and twist out toxins the morning after Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone welcome!<br />10:30-12:00pm Gentle Yoga with Sharon Kay<br /><br />Saturday, November 26<br />9:00-10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2<br />10:30-12:00pm Basics Flow/Level 1<br />12:00-1:30pm Yoga Flow 2-3<br />1:30-3:00pm Beginning Yoga<br /><br />Sunday, November 27<br />8:00-9:00am Pranayama & Meditation<br />9:00-10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2<br />10:30-12:00pm Yoga Flow 2-3<br />12:00-1:30pm Gentle Yoga<br />5:30-7:00pm Candlelight Restorative<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.iyila.org/">iyengar yoga institute, los angeles</a><br /><br />November 24<br />A special Thanksgiving Day class: 9:30-11:30 am All Levels with Chris Stein<br />All other classes are cancelled.<br /><br />The normal class schedule will resume on Friday, November 25.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jadeappleyoga.com/">the jade apple, north hollywood</a><br /><br />Thursday, November 24th:<br />10am – 12pm Turkey Day Flow with Trevor<br />ALL LEVELS WELCOME<br /><br />Friday, November 25th:<br />9:30am Kind and Gentle with Bow<br />5pm Yoga Basics with Jenn<br /><br />Regular Schedule resumes for the weekend!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ksyogaremedy.com/">karen shuman’s yoga remedy, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />Yoga Remedy will be open till November 30th with a shortened schedule. The online schedule will always reflect the current classes.<br /><br />Wednesday November 23rd<br />7:15-8:45am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Santosh Kaur<br />11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange<br />5:30-7:00pm Yoga for Your Body w/ Karen Shuman<br /><br />Thursday November 24th CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING<br /><br />Friday November 25th<br />9:00-10:30am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Alice Fulks<br />11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange<br /><br />Saturday and Sunday will be normal schedule.<br /><br />Monday November 28th<br />7:15-8:45am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Santosh Kaur<br />11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange<br />5:30-7:00pm Yoga for Your Body w/ Karen Shuman<br /><br />Tuesday November 29th<br />10:30-12:00pm Ropes and Props w/ Karen Shuman<br />5:30-7:00pm Hatha 1-2 w/ Avalon Solange<br />7:30-9:00pm Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Alana Gentry<br /><br />Wednesday November 30th<br />7:15-8:45am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Santosh Kaur<br />11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange<br />5:30-7:00pm Yoga for Your Body w/ Karen Shuman<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.liberationyoga.com/">liberation yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />We will have a regular schedule ALL weekend EXCEPT on Thanksgiving Day as follows:<br />10:00am-11:30am - Mixed Level Flow with Steven Espinosa<br />11:30am -1:00pm Level 1 with jessie Diaz-Perez<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mahayoga.com/">maha yoga, brentwood</a><br /><br />Maha Yoga Thanksgiving Day Class Schedule:<br />7:30am - All Levels with Amy Rose (cash/check donation)<br />9:15am - Level 2 with Bre<span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span>nt Laffoon<br />11:00am - Level 2&3 with Steve Ross<br /><br />Regular full class schedule resumes on Friday, November 25 (except for no class on Fri 11/25 at 7:00am with Ed Rumann)<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mokshayogala.com/">moksha yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />Thu November 24, 2011<br />9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Moksha - Joe K<br />12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Moksha Flow **Music - Matt<br /><br />Fri November 25, 2011<br />9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Yang/Yin **Music - Ezmy S<br />12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Moksha - Joe K<br />4:30 PM - 5:45 PM Moksha Flow - Ezmy S<br /><br />Sat November 26, 2011<br />9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Moksha - Joe K<br />12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Moksha Flow - Matt<br /><br />Sun November 27, 2011<br />9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Moksha Flow **Music - Ezmy S<br />12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Moksha - Joe K<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.naamyoga.com/">naam yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />NAAM YOGA LA will be closed on the following dates for the Thanksgiving Holiday:<br />November 23rd-26th<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.purpleyogastudio.com/">purple yoga, long beach</a><br /><br />Thanksgiving schedule:<br />9:00AM Red Series<br />12:00PM Red Series<br /><br />Regular Long Beach Schedule Resumes Friday, Nov. 25th, 6AM<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.risinglotusyoga.com/">rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />9am Level 1 Sarah Sol<br />10.35 Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) Daniel Stewart<br />12.15 Lunch Flow (2-3) Micki Duran<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.santamonicayoga.com/">santa monica yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Thursday November 24:<br />Thanksgiving Day Yoga: Fundraiser for Westside Food Bank<br />10:00-11:30 am All Levels with Kyra Haglund - Suggested donation $20, cash or check made out to Westside Food Bank<br />Studio Closed rest of the day<br /><br />Friday November 25:<br />6:30 pm All Levels Flow/Trance Dance with Julian Walker<br />Studio Closed rest of the day<br /><br />Regular schedule resumes Saturday November 26<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.swervestudio.com/">swerve studio, los angeles</a><br /><br />Thanksgiving Schedule- Thursday 10/24:<br />9:30 am World Beat Workout with Kim Blank<br />10:15 am Circuit Training with Amanda Baumann<br />10:30 am Power Yoga with Tasha Rein<br />11:30 Yoga Booty Ballet with Conisha Wade<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.trilogyyoga.com/">trilogy yoga, long beach</a><br /><br />Thursday- All classes cancelled<br />Friday- 4am Sadhana cancelled, 8pm Entrance Yoga Dance cancelled<br />Sunday - 8:30am Sweet Morning Flow cancelled<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ustudioyoga.com/">u studio yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />THANKSGIVING DAY - 9:15AM with Andrea<br />"BLACK FRIDAY" 11/25 - 10:30AM with Andrea<br />SATURDAY 11/26 - 10:30AM with Andrea<br /><br />there will be no 7pm classes Tues 11/22-Thurs 11/24--but they are back the next week<br /><br />Back to our regular schedule Sunday 11/27<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.updogfitness.com/">up dog yoga + cycling, west hollywood</a><br /><br />Thanksgiving Schedule:<br />Cycling<br />7:00 – 7:45am cycling with Charlene<br />8:15 – 9:15am cycling with Tevia<br />9:30 – 10:15 cycling with Graham<br />11:30 – 12:15pm cycling with Colin<br /><br />Yoga<br />9:00 – 10:15am yoga with Ben<br />10:30 – 11:45 yoga with Marc<br /><br />Day after Thanksgiving:<br />Cycling<br />8:15 – 9:00 am cycling with Laura<br />9:30 – 10:30 cycling with Sandra<br />12:15 – 1:00pm cycling with Mac<br /><br />Yoga<br />9:00 – 10:15am yoga with Michelle N<br />11:00 - 12:45am killer calorie with Kris<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urthyoga.com/">urth yoga, silverlake</a><br /><br />Thursday, November 24th<br />8:00a - 9:00a Yoga Hour Flow with Gabe (all levels welcome)<br />9:30a - 9:45a Meditation with Stephen (free class)<br />9:45a - 11:15a Mixed Levels with Stephen<br /><br />Friday, November 25th<br />10:30a - 12:00p Mixed Levels with Claudia<br />12:30p - 2:00p $5 Yoga Hour with Rachel<br /><br />Saturday, November 26th<br />8:30a - 10:00a Basics with Gabe<br />10:30a - 12:00p Mixed Levels with Rachel<br /><br />Sunday, November 27th - back to the regular schedule<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogacircledowntown.com/">yoga circle downtown, los angeles</a><br /><br />Wednesday Nov 23, 7am, 8:30am, 12noon and 6:05 pm<br />Thanksgiving Day Closed<br />Friday Nov 25, 12noon and 6:05pm<br />Saturday Nov 26, 10:30am and 12noon<br />Sunday Nov 27, 10:30am<br />Monday Nov 28, Return to Regular Schedule<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://yogakingdomsanctuary.com/">yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena</a><br /><br />Thursday, November 24th<br />9:30am Classical Hatha<br /><br />Friday, November 25th<br />9:30am Curative Yoga<br />5:30pm Classical Hatha<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaloftmb.com/">yoga loft, manhattan beach</a><br /><br />11/24 Thursday - Pre-Turkey Sweat<br />8:40am-10:05am Level 2/3<br />10:15am-11:40am Level 1/2<br /><br />11/25 Friday - Post Pie Detox<br />8:40am-10:05am Level 2/3<br />10:15am-11:40am Level 1/2<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaloftla.com/">yoga loft, woodland hills</a><br /><br />Thanksgiving Day<br />10:00am with Pamela & Diego. They will combine their special talents as they guide you through some breathing exercises, asana flow and guided meditation to help you set your intention for giving and receiving.<br />This is a donation class, with 100% of proceeds to be given to Haven Hills, a non-profit organization for battered women and children. Please bring a new wrapped toy or $10 cash for the class.<br /><br />Friday - the day after<br />12:15pm mixed class with Pamela & Paula.<br />5:30pm gentle Yoga & meditation with Radha<br /><br />Saturday & Sunday, regular schedule<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yiogamadre.com/">yoga madre, arcadia</a><br /><br />Please join us for a free class on Thanksgiving Day:<br />9:00 a.m. with René<br />All levels are welcome to our practice of thankfulness.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaattheraven.com/">yoga at the raven, silverlake</a><br /><br />Thursday (Thanksgiving): No classes<br /><br />Friday 10:30am-12pm: "Burn the Bird" with Elizabeth Myers.<br />Elizabeth will lead a 90 minute class focused<br />on core work and asana. Come work off the<br />holiday treats and have fun while you do it!<br /><br />Friday 6:30-8pm: AcroYoga All Levels<br /><br />Saturday and Sunday: Regular class schedule!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogashelterla.com/">yoga shelter, studio city</a><br /><br />Thursday, November 24, 2011 - Tofurkey Day Community Class!!<br /><br />Start your Thanksgiving by shaking your tail feathers, let the turkeys keep theirs!<br />Join Eric Paskel at 9:45 November 24th, 2011 for our annual Yoga Rocks Tofurkey Day Community Class!<br />Suggested donation of $10 going to our Yoga Shelter for Everyone Fund – which provides yoga classes and scholarships to our Life and Teacher Training programs to those who otherwise can not afford it.<br />Sign up early! Space is limited!<br /><br />No evening classes<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogavidala.com/">yogavidala, los feliz</a><br /><br />Special Holiday Class with Stefanie Manger!<br />Friday, November 25 12:30pm<br />Cost: $15 suggested, $10 minimum.<br /><br />Let's sweat out that gravy and apple pie! This class will increase metabolism, aid in digestion, and stimulate elimination with a special detox sequence including core work and deep twists bringing us into a deep, replenishing relaxation.<br />Warm up and sweat out toxins with vigorous, flowing sun salutations A & B, then surrender and replenish with passive restorative poses using blocks, blankets, & eye pillows!<br />All Levels.1/2 Vinyasa Flow class +1/2 Restorative Yoga class = AAAaaahhh!!<br /><br />YOGA FOR DIGESTION with Becca Gordon<br />Saturday, November 26 2:00-4:00pm<br />Cost:$25 (Cash or Check payable to Becca Gordon)<br />To register, contact Becca at 901-219-1262 or email:beccafgordon@gmail.com.<br /><br />A post-Thanksgiving class for those who overindulged in the festival of food or just those that want to indulge in a bit of holiday yoga. This workshop is open to new beginners as well as seasoned yoga practitioners. Learn postures that support good digestion and how to incorporate them into your life. This workshop will include active postures as well as restorative asana.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaatthevillage.com/">yoga at the village, glendale</a><br /><br />Free Thanksgiving Yoga Thursday 9AM<br />Closed for the Rest of Thanksgiving Day<br />OPEN AS USUAL FOR THE REST OF THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogavistastudio.com/">yoga vista, playa vista</a><br /><br />We will be closed on Thursday Nov. 23rd for the Thanksgiving Holiday.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theyogitree.com/">the yogi tree, toluca lake</a><br /><br />Please join us this Thursday for a special Thanksgiving Day Practice at 9am:<br />Explore Gratitude as a Pathway to Abundance in a Heart-Warming Vinyasa Flow incorporating twists, backbends, inversions, and meditation.<br />Join our very own D.M. Osborne for an inspiring and connecting Thanksgiving morning practice and community breakfast gathering.<br />Class by Donation - Oatmeal, Tea, and Community to Follow<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogisanonymous.com/">yogis anonymous, santa monica</a><br /><br />Thursday November 24:<br />9:15AM - 10:45AM: Dice Iida-Klein "Roll With Dice!"<br />11:15AM - 12:45PM: Ally Hamilton - "Ally's Class", finishing with special guided gratitude meditation<br />All other classes on Thanksgiving Day are cancelled.<br /><br />Friday November 25:<br />8:00AM class cancelled.<br />All others as regularly scheduled.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yourneighborhoodstudio.com/">your neighborhood studio, culver city</a><br /><br />In observance of the holiday, YNS is closed on Thursday, November 24th. YNS will resume its regular hours Friday, November 25th and the rest of the weekend.jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-40179597233296866522011-10-07T23:49:00.000-07:002011-10-08T03:07:59.356-07:00ram ram ram dass dass dasduring one of my first kundalini yoga classes, way back in the early days of my yogic journey, i found myself chanting the <span style="font-style: italic;">guru ram das</span> mantra (it probably was <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZZAAxmAb5A">snatam kaur's version</a>, although with my spotty memory, it could have been anyone's):<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">guru guru wahe guru guru ram das guru</span> - great is the guru that flows through the one that serves the infinite<br /><br />not knowing much about the sikh faith, i just figured that they were chanting the name of someone they revered - most likely someone named guru ram das. since i wasn't a big kundalini yoga practitioner, i never bothered to learn who this guru ram das was; it may have been their pet name for yogi bhajan, for all i knew.<br /><br />fast forward to just a few years ago when i got more involved in kirtans and the bhakti yoga crowd here in LA. the soon-to-be-familiar photos of neem karoli baba were on positions of honor on altars everywhere. and wherever maharajji's devotees were gathered, the name "ram das" was inevitably uttered. hmmmm... could it be that the "ram das" chanted in kundalini mantras and the "ram das" followed by the bhakti yogis were one and the same? i doubted it, but then again, yogis are yogis.<br /><br />fast forward a bit more to maybe a year ago, when i finally found out who the bhakti "ram das" was -- he's actually ram dass (with that extra "s"), formerly known as richard alpert, a harvard professor who, in the name of research, dropped acid with his fellow professor timothy leary back in the 60's; both of them were subsequently fired by the university after they published their controversial books on the effects of LSD. alpert later made his way to india where he met his guru, neem karoli baba, and took on the name given to him: ram dass, which means "servant of god". he is also the author of the seminal book <span style="font-style: italic;">be here now</span>, the bible of hippies and aspiring yogis everywhere. ram dass eventually returned to the US, where he has become a spiritual leader to many, including many of those i spend time with on a regular basis at kirtans around town. you can find out more about ram dass from his website: <a href="http://www.ramdass.org/">Ram Dass Love Serve Remember</a><br /><br />so when i heard about the "be love now" celebration last september 16th at the <a href="http://www.agapelive.com/">agape center</a> in culver city featuring both reverend michael beckwith and a live feed of ram dass from maui, i made sure i was one of the hundreds who scored a ticket to the event. after listening to music by the agape choir, donna de lory, and jai uttal, then watching a video on ram dass' life, we anxiously waited for the satellite feed to come in. and when it did, i was actually surprised that the ram dass everyone spoke so highly of didn't look like the holy man i'd expected; he actually reminded me of a grandfather living the good life in hawaii. he did have some pearls of wisdom to share, so the evening ended up being somewhat enlightening, and definitely entertaining.<br /><br />i now knew for sure that ram dass was NOT the same as ram das because there was no way all the white-garbed yogis in kundalini class could have been chanting about him. the him in hawaii, that is.<br /><br />it didn't help things any when i received a newly-released CD from spirit voyage records: "the alchemist's prayer" by ram dass. luckily, this THIRD ram dass was easy to figure out, thanks to the liner notes; he's ram dass khalsa, a classically-trained musician from berkeley who started out as a roadie for snatam kaur and ended up performing with her as well as krishna das, jai uttal, deva premal, and many more. by the way, i've played one of ram dass khalsa's songs on my yoga chat radio show -- <a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-15T01_00_26-07_00">episode 19, dated september 14th</a>. here's his website which features a video about the making of his new album: <a href="http://www.ramdassmusic.com/">Ram Dass Khalsa</a><br /><br />just this week, while compiling the list of the goings-on for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/accidental.yogist">the accidental yogist facebook page</a>, i noticed that all the kundalini yoga studios were celebrating guru ram das's birthday this sunday. i knew that it was about time i found out who THIS ram das was all about... and eventually found the website of the guru ram das ashram here in LA which gave me the information i was looking for:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru of the Sikhs, was Yogi Bhajan's spiritual guide and protector... Known as the Lord of Miracles, the 11 days leading up to his birthday is said to be a powerful time for the fulfillment of prayers and blessings. We celebrate his birthday in the Amrit Vela (3 - 6 a.m.) on October 9th each year, with a special Sadhana (daily spiritual practice) of Japji, yoga, and 2.5 hours of reciting Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru, the shabad praising Guru Ram Das.</span><br /><br />and that's exactly what they'll be doing at kundalini gatherings all over town this coming sunday, october 9th. so if you're in need of a miracle or two (and who isn't these days?), you might want to check out one or more of these celebrations:<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.gururamdasashram.org/">guru ram das ashram, west LA</a><br /><br />Amrit Vela Program:<br />3:00 am - Japji Sahib<br />3:30 am - 2 1/2 hrs continuous Kirtan of Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur Shabad<br />6:30 am - Breakfast Langar<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogawestla.com/">yoga west, west LA</a><br /><br />Come to Gurudhan's Weekend Workout Class - 10:00-11:30am<br />Proceeds Benefit Y.O.G.A. for Youth<br />Y.O.G.A. for Youth's mission is to provide urban youth with the ancient yogic tools of self-discovery that foster hope, discipline and respect, for oneself and community.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://la.goldenbridgeyoga.com/">golden bridge yoga, hollywood</a><br /><br />Guru Ram Das Birthday Celebration: A Day Of Miracles!<br />Sadhana- 3:30 am- Japji<br />3:50 am - Yoga<br />4:30 - 7:00 am - Chanting<br />Cozy breakfast to follow!<br />Yoga for Miracles with Gurmukh ($20 or keytags for classes)<br />9:30 am & 5:30 pm<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theyogitree.com/">the yogi tree, toluca lake</a><br /><br />We will celebrate with a special Sadhana (daily spiritual practice) in the Amrit Vela (4– 7 a.m.) for 2.5 hours by chanting Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru. In many communities it is our tradition to have a Gurdwara service on Guru Ram Das’ birthday and bring your “wish-and-a-dish” to share with the community. Yogi Bhajan has described this occasion as a unique time of year to have our prayers and wishes fulfilled. Please join us afterwards for hot oatmeal and yogi tea.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.awarenesscenteryoga.org/">the awareness center, pasadena</a><br /><br />SPECIAL SADHANA FOR GURU RAM DAS'S BIRTHDAY!<br />4:15-6:30 am - Come celebrate with Jap Ji, a yoga set, and 62 minutes of chanting to Guru Ram Das to live music. Bring a musical instrument if you have one and a vegetarian dish to the post-sadhana potluck. Yogi Bhajan set up this tradition years ago and he called it "Bring a Dish, Make a Wish;" the concept being that if you bring a dish to Guru Ram Das's birthday party, He will grant your wish!jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-53556354664055413932011-09-01T17:18:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:29:55.719-07:00taking it easythe labor day weekend officially starts friday afternoon; it's when most desk-bound workers will quietly sneak out of the office after lunch to get a head start on their weekend plans... even if those plans merely involve staying home, firing up the barbecue, and grilling leftover veggieburger patties from their 4th of july holiday picnics.<br /><br />if you're one of those whose holiday weekend plans revolve around a relaxing staycation, how about finding the time to take a yoga class near you? thanks to many teachers who will be "laboring" to make sure that yogis like you and me get our yoga fix, a number of yoga studios will be open for business. so stop by!<br /><br />anyway, in observance of the labor-free theme, i've intentionally tried to labor as little as possible to compile this list (in other words, if i didn't get the studio schedule update by email nor spotted it on facebook, chances are that you won't see it here).<br /><br />sometimes lazy is good, especially on holiday weekends :)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">~~ outdoor yoga classes ~~</span><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beach-Yoga-with-Brad/260250541402">beach yoga with brad keimach</a><br /><br />Here are the details for the 3-Day Beach Yoga Weekend:<br /><br />WHEN: Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Labor Day) mornings, 10:30-12. ***and for at least this week, Wednesday, 12:30-2!!!!<br /><br />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!<br /><br />COST: Donation.<br /><br />BRING: Large towel, or mat. Sunscreen! Your great spirit! A sense of adventure and beauty!<br /><br />PARKING: There is free parking on Hampton (2nd St.) and 3rd and 4th. Leave time to circle around to find free parking.<br /><br />Questions? Contact me directly! (bradkeimach@gmail.com)<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.kiisfm.com/pages/yoga.html?_show">KIIS FM presents: Yoga on The Beach with Lori Rischer</a><br />This Summer on the beachfront at Gladstones, where Sunset Blvd. meets PCH<br /><br />Saturday, September 3rd 9AM SHARP<br /><br />Yoga on the beach is bigger and better than ever! Reservations ARE required to ensure a spot.<br /><br />We begin accepting reservations the TUESDAY prior to each class, at 10AM. Please e-mail your full name and the best contact number to reach you to marketing@clearchannel.com in order to reserve your spot! After we receive your e-mail, we will hit you back to confirm your reservation (in the order received).<br /><br />Continental breakfast at Gladstones will be available immediately following for all participants.<br />All yoga participants must be 18 or older.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.naamyoga.com/">naam yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Friday Beach Weekend Yoga is on unless there are drops of rain falling: free-of-charge at Palisades Park today (4:30-5:30PM) and Saturday and Sunday (10:30-11:30AM)! Find out why everyone is all about Naam Yoga, energy, vitality self-healing yoga, meditation and panoramic ocean views!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Runyon-Canyon-YOGA/128176273877039">runyon canyon yoga, hollywood</a><br /><br />Daniel Overberger will be teaching his 10:30am class on Monday, Sept 5th (and there's a chance the other teachers will be teaching their usual classes, too).<br /><br /><br />~~ indoor classes ~~<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.awarenesscenteryoga.org/">awareness center, pasadena</a><br /><br />Monday, September 5 - LABOR DAY, CLOSED FOR REGULAR CLASSES<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blackdogyoga.net/">black dog yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />We will be open on Labor Day, September 5th with the following shortened schedule:<br />9:00a Strong Flow with Briohny<br />9:30a Basic flow with Sigrid<br />10:35a Strong Anusara with Jenny<br />11:00a Deep Stretch/Yin Yoga with Heidi<br />12:15a Come Alive for $5 with Cassie<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.brazilianyogapilates.com/">brazilian yoga and pilates, atwater village</a><br /><br />Labor Day Schedule:<br /><br />Sat. 9/03<br />11:00 am Capoeria w Dianna<br />12:00 pm Kids Capoeria w Dianna<br />4:20 Remedy Yoga w Stefani<br /><br />Sun. 9/04<br />9:15am Zumba w Nadine<br />4:20 Remedy Yoga w Stefani<br /><br />Mon. 9/05<br />10:00 am Vinyasa Flow w Stefani - $10!<br />11:45am Samba Cardio w Nadine - $10!<br />6:30pm Kundalini Yoga w Gabrielle<br />8:00pm Capoeria w Dianna<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cityyoga.com/">city yoga, west hollywood</a><br /><br />Saturday 9/3 and Sunday 9/4<br />All classes are as scheduled!<br /><br />Labor Day Monday 9/5<br />8:30 Basics with Anthony Benenati<br />9:00 Yoga Hour with Maud Nadler<br />10:15 Mixed with Rebecca Benenati<br />All other classes on Monday are canceled<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.creativechakra.com/">creative chakra spa, marina del rey</a><br /><br />We are open for Labor Day (yes, everyone will be coming to the beach).<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.crenshawyogaanddance.org/">crenshaw yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />HOLIDAY SCHEDULE<br />Our studio will be closed Sunday and Monday in honor of Labor Day.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dreamyogahollywood.com/">dream yoga, hollywood</a><br /><br />Schedule for Saturday September 3rd:<br />12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Vinyasa with Boyan Deam (All levels)<br />2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Kundalini with Boyan Deam (All levels)<br />4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Yoga 101 with Deborah S. Craig (Beginner)<br /><br />Dream Yoga will be closed on Sunday September 4th and Monday September 5th for Labor Day weekend. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday September 6th.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.exhalespa.com/Locations/CAVenice/default.aspx?LID=122334#">exhale center for sacred movement, venice</a><br /><br />Labor Day Schedule:<br />7:30am Nianna Bray 2/3<br />9:00am Hala Khouri 2<br />9:15am Keri-Anne Telford 1<br />10:30am Annie Carpenter 2/3<br />12:30pm Tiffany Russo 1/2<br />12:45pm Brad Keimach 2/3<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.freespirityoga.com/">free spirit yoga, long beach</a><br /><br />Labor Day Monday 9/5 yoga class at 9:30am All Levels with Laura Tree.<br />All other classes are canceled.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://la.goldenbridgeyoga.com/">golden bridge yoga, hollywood</a><br /><br />Join us on Monday, September 5th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm<br />Labor Day Class: Expanding into Your Excellence with Tej<br />Cost: $25<br />We all have a destiny we have been given to grow towards, and we all have an inner calling that reflects a bright and beautiful ray of light of the Infinite. That inner connection can become so bright & peaceful that you can wake up another person just with your glow. When your own Vastness is awakened in you, your presence will speak. As the consciousness is elevated, we are given the courage, organization and one pointedness to find our direction. With the help of Kundalini Yoga and Deep Meditation, we can decide how the next chapter of our lives will look, and move towards our own Greatness.<br />Join us as we awaken the psyche towards the next great adventure of our own unfolding.<br />Enjoy delicious watermelon after class!<br /><br />Please note this will be the only class that day, we will be closed after. Sat Nam.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.greenleafyoga.com/">greenleaf yoga studio, whittier</a><br /><br />OPEN Full Schedule For LABOR DAY<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thegreenyogi.com/">the green yogi, manhattan beach</a><br /><br />LABOR DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE:<br /><br />Saturday Sept. 3rd<br />8:00AM with Jamie Horgan<br />9:30AM with Mary Strong<br /><br />Sunday Sept. 4th<br />8:00AM with Dani Dumani<br />9:30AM with Christine Kane<br /><br />Monday Sept. 5th<br />9:30AM with Amy Beausang<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.healandsoul.com/">heal and soul, encino</a><br /><br />In observance of Labor Day, Heal and Soul will be offering 2 classes on Monday, September 5th:<br />9:30-11:00 AM Iyengar Yoga w/ Marcella Mee<br />12:00-1:15 PM Hatha Yoga w/ Leah Kalish<br />All other weekend classes will follow our regular schedule.....<br />EXCEPT NO RESTORATIVE YOGA this Sunday 5-6:30PM<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.hot8yoga.com/">hot 8 yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Class Schedule for Monday September 5th:<br />9:00am-10:30am Hot Yoga with Dakota<br />9:15am-10:15am Hot Power Fusion with Layna<br />10:30am-11:30am Yoga Barre with Natasha<br />12:00pm-1:00pm Power Yoga with Bianca<br />12:30pm-1:30pm Sculpt with Natasha<br /><br />***Sat/Sun Sept 3rd and 4th Regular Schedule***<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thehub-la.com/">the hub, west los angeles</a><br /><br />the Hub is fully open this Monday, so we invite you to take the time out to fully open yourself within the comfort of your second home!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.inyogacenter.com/">inyoga center, valley village</a><br /><br />Labor Day Weekend Schedule:<br /><br />Saturday<br />9 - 10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2 - Joe Kara<br />10:30 - 12pm Yoga Basics/Level 1 - Lara Hermanson<br />12 - 1:30pm Yoga Flow 2-3 - Nino Mendes<br />1:30 - 3pm Beginning Yoga - Rose Ghavami<br />3:30 - 5pm Yoga Flow 1-2 - Rosanna Tavarez<br /><br />Sunday<br />8 - 8:55am Pranayama & Meditation - Joe Kara<br />9 - 10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2 - Joe Kara<br />10:30 - 12pm Gentle Yoga - Sharon Kay<br />5:30 - 7pm Candlelight Restorative - Sharon Kay<br /><br />Monday<br />9 - 10:30am Gentle Yoga - Sharon Kay<br />10:30 - 12pm Labor Day Mixed-Level Class - Nino Mendes<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.iyila.org/">iyengar yoga institute, los angeles</a><br /><br />Labor Day Monday September 5, there will be a special schedule:<br />10:30 am - 12:00 noon -- All levels with Marla Apt.<br /><br />All other classes are canceled on September 5. Please note that there will be a normal schedule on Saturday September 3 and Sunday September 4.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jadeappleyoga.com/">jade apple yoga, north hollywood</a><br /><br />SPECIAL LABOR DAY CLASS<br />Monday, September 5th 10am – 12pm LABOR DAY YOGA WITH BOW<br />ALL LEVELS WELCOME<br />Join Bow for this special 2-hour holiday yoga class and join us afterwards for a POT LUCK lunch on the back patio. Bring your favorite dish to share with everybody (or just bring yourself and enjoy the nosh!<br />Regular class rate<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ksyogaremedy.com/">karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />The following schedule reflects Friday September 2nd-Monday September 5th.<br />Classes will resume to the normal schedule on Tuesday.<br /><br />Friday Sept 2nd<br />9:00-10:30am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Alice Fulks<br />11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange<br />**No Tai Chi at 5:45pm**<br /><br />Saturday Sept 3rd<br />9:00-10:30am Yoga for Your Body 1-2 w/ Karen Shuman<br />11:00-12:30pm Hatha Flow 1-2 w/ Avalon Solange<br />1:00-2:30pm Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Alice Fulks<br /><br />Sunday Sept 4th<br />8:30-10:00am Iyengar Yoga w/ Andrea Isco<br />10:30-12:00pm Hatha Flow 1-2 w/ Avalon Solange<br />12:15-1:45pm Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Alana Gentry<br />***We will be closed the rest of the day** no 5pm class<br /><br />Monday Sept 5th<br />7:15-8:45am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Santosh Kaur<br />9:00-10:30am Yoga for Your Body w/ Karen Shuman<br />11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange<br />***We will be closed the rest of the day***<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.liberationyoga.com/">liberation yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />Labor Day Schedule!!<br />We have a regular schedule all weekend except Labor Day will be a shortened day as follows:<br />8:30am - 10:00am - Level 2 Steven Freedman<br />10:15am-11:45am - Vinyasa Flow Mixed levels - Janice Cadwell<br />11:30am-1:00pm - Level 1 - Quinn<br />1:00pm-2:30pm - Flow level 2-3 - Ella<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.liveyogawellness.com/">liveyoga wellness, westchester</a><br /><br />Labor Day Weekend: Saturday Morning Classes<br />9:30-10:45am YOGA REGENERATION with Jennifer Kelly<br />11:00am-12:30pm MIXED LEVEL FLOW with Tiffany Reason<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.lotuskitty.com/">lotus kitty yoga, studio city</a><br /><br />LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:<br />8am VANESSA POWERCYCLING<br />9am VANESSA POWERCYCLING/YOGA<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.lyfeyogacenter.com/">lyfe yoga center, hermosa beach</a><br /><br />SUNDAY 9/4:<br />9:30am - 10:45 Vinyasa Flow Level 1-2 - Josie<br />11:00am - 12:30pm Hatha Blend Level 1-2 - Kari<br />4:30pm - 5:55pm Vinyasa Flow Level 1-2 - Hiromi (Canceled)<br />6:00pm - 7:25pm Iyengar Restorative All Levels - Michael (Canceled)<br />7:45pm - 9:00pm Yoga Philosphy Discussion 2 - Michael (Canceled)<br /><br />Monday 9/5 Labor Day:<br />10:00am - 11:30am A Holiday Practice All Levels - Michael<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mahayoga.com/">maha yoga, brentwood</a><br /><br />Labor Day schedule Mon 9/5:<br />7:00a-8:30a All Levels with Ed Rumann<br />9:15a-10:45a Level 2/3 with Gabriel<br />11:00a-12:30p Level 2/3 with Steve Ross<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.markblanchardsyoga.com/">mark blanchard's power yoga, studio city</a><br /><br />Just a reminder we are open Monday-Labor Day for the first 2 classes 9:30 core flow with Elizabeth and 12 pm with John- the rest of the classes will be cancelled for the day!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.oceanmistyoga.com/">ocean mist yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, our studio will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2011.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.purpleyogastudio.com/">purple yoga, long beach</a><br /><br />Regular weekend schedule<br /><br />Labor Day Schedule:<br />6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM, 12PM, 2PM, 3:30PM<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.raksasala.com/">raksa, culver city</a><br /><br />LABOR DAY SCHEDULE CHANGE - 9/4:<br />Please note RakSa will be closing at 12pm on Sunday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day, we apologize for any inconvenience. Have a Happy Holiday!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.revolutionfitness.net/">revolution fitness, santa monica and venice</a><br /><br />We are open! Monday, 9/5<br /><br />Santa Monica Class Schedule<br />8:00am Spinning® with Sean (1-hour)<br />9:15am Spinning® with Stephanie<br />9:15am Strength with Tracy<br />9:15am Core Barre with Shawnte<br />10:15am Core Barre with Shawnte<br />10:15am Spinning® with Chris<br />No evening classes*<br /><br />Venice Class Schedule<br />8:15am Spinning® with Leigh<br />8:15am Core Barre with Katie<br />9:15am Core Barre with Katie<br />9:15am Spinning® with Noel<br />10:15am Spinning® with Dana<br />11:15am REV 30/30 with Dana<br />*No evening classes*<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.risinglotusyoga.com/"><br />rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />Labor Day Schedule - Monday Sept 5th 2011<br /><br />9:00am-10:30am Level 1- Jerry Bianchini<br />10:35am-12:05pm Rising Lotus Flow 2/3 - Claire Hartley<br />12:15pm-1:15pm Lunch Flow - Micki Duran<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.poweryoga.com/">santa monica power yoga east & west, santa monica</a><br /><br />LABOR DAY SCHEDULE CHANGES:<br />All classes will be held EXCEPT for the following:<br />East Studio: Sun @ 2:15pm, Mon @ 7:00am, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.santamonicayoga.com/">santa monica yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Closed Monday September 5 - Labor Day<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/57034048929/">shanti shala, silverlake</a><br /><br />We are closed on Monday.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.silverlakeyoga.com/">silver lake yoga, silverlake</a><br /><br />~ studio one ~<br /><br />Sunday, September 4:<br />9:00am - Beginners with Sam<br />11:00am - Flow with Dana<br />2:00pm - Free intro Class<br />5:00pm - Evening Flow with Marti Jo<br /><br />Monday, September 5:<br />8:00am - Meditation with Terry<br />9:15am - Beginners II with Jonathan<br />10:45am - Ashtanga Vinyasa with Stella<br /><br />~ studio two ~<br /><br />Sunday, September 4:<br />10:00am - Parent and Me with Liz Vaco<br />11:30am - Prenatal with Leah<br /><br />Monday, September 5:<br />10:45am - Pre/postnatal with Leah (babies welcome)<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.swervestudio.com/">swerve, los angeles</a><br /><br />Labor Day Schedule - Morning Classes Only:<br />8:30 Pilates Body w/ Lauren<br />9:30 6 Pack Abs w/ Lauren<br />10:00 YBB w/ Lauren<br />11:15 Triple A w/ Krista<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.truyogala.com/">truyoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Remember, NO yoga classes this Saturday or Monday due to Labor Day weekend.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ustudioyoga.com/">U studio yoga, miracle mile</a><br /><br />Our Labor Day Weekend Schedule:<br />Friday Sept 2---5:30 Jessica<br />Saturday Sept 3--10:30am Mary<br />Sunday Sept 4--10:30am Mary<br />Monday Sept 5--10:30 Emilie<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urbanlilyyoga.com/">urban lily yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />Urban Lily Yoga is<br />• • • CLOSED • • •<br />Labor Day September 5, 2011<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urthyoga.com/">urth yoga, silverlake</a><br /><br />Monday, September 5th:<br />9:00am - Mixed Levels with Keric<br />11:00am - $5 Yoga Hour with Mackie<br />All other classes are cancelled.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yoga-bindu.com/">yoga bindu, san pedro</a><br /><br />The following classes WILL BE HELD this Labor Day weekend:<br />Saturday 10:15 with Adam<br />Sunday 8:30 with Sam<br />We are CLOSED for the Sunday 10:15 and all day Monday.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogablend.com/">yoga blend, burbank</a><br /><br />Monday, September 5th<br />9:30am-11am Basics Plus w/ Kellie<br />11:30am-12:45pm Gentle w/ Bekah<br />12pm-1:30pm Mixed Level w/ Keric<br />1:00pm-2:00pm Stretch w/ Priscilla<br />We are CLOSED the rest of the day and we will re-open Tuesday at 6:30am!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogacircledowntown.com/">yoga circle downtown, los angeles</a><br /><br />We will have a few changes to our regular schedule over the long weekend. Our schedule will be as follows:<br />Saturday Sept 3, 10:30am and 12noon<br />Sunday Sept 4, 10:30am and 4:30pm<br />Monday Labor Day, 12noon only<br />Tuesday Sept 6, Return to Regular Schedule<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://theyogacollective.com/">the yoga collective, santa monica</a><br /><br />Hey guys, don't forget Labor Day Monday the last class is the 11:15 am class.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogadesa.com/">yoga desa, topanga</a><br /><br />Please note the following weekend changes:<br />- The Friday, September 2 - 10:45-12:15pm Iyengar Class with Anna, will be cancelled. Next class will be held on Friday, September 9.<br />- Kirtan - will not be held on Saturday, September 3. We will see you at our next gathering on Saturday, October 1. Happy Holiday Weekend.<br />- Yoga Desa is closed on Monday, September 5 - Labor Day.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://yogakingdomsanctuary.com/">yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena</a><br /><br />We will be open Saturday and Sunday with our normal class schedule.<br /><br />On Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5th, we will have ONE MORNING CLASS ONLY<br />9:30am Classical Hatha with Art<br />NO EVENING CLASSES<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaloftmb.com/">yoga loft, manhattan beach</a><br /><br />LABOR DAY CLASSES:<br />840am Level 2/3 w/Jamie Horgan<br />1015am Level 1/2 w/Wendy Garafalo<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaattheraven.com/">yoga at the raven, silver lake</a><br /><br />9-10:15am: Level 1/2 with Steffany Vance<br />10:30-12pm: Mixed Levels with Tony Giuliano<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogashelter.com/index2.php?place=SC">yoga shelter, studio city</a><br /><br />Labor Day Rocks with Lisa Paskel:<br />Monday / September 5 / 9:45 – 11:00 am<br />$5 donation<br /><br />Join Lisa on Labor Monday for a special Yoga Rocks class and get your holiday Monday off to the right start with a little bit of work and a whole lot of fun! Stick around for refreshments provided by our sponsors Vitacoco and Whole Foods market! Your $5 donation gets you entered into the raffle for some great prizes, additional tickets can be purchased for $5 each.<br />Register Now ~ Space is limited<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaatthevillage.com/">yoga at the village, glendale</a><br /><br />Open as usual for Labor Day Weekend<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogavistastudio.com/"><br />yoga vista, playa vista</a><br /><br />We will be open Labor Day, Monday Sept. 5th with the following adjusted schedule:<br />9:30a Vinyasa Flow - Bethany<br />4:30p Vinyasa Flow - Bethany<br />6:00p Vinyasa Flow - Kelly<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogawestla.com/">yoga west, los angeles</a><br /><br />Yoga West will be closed Monday, September 5th for Labor Day<br />We will be open for regular classes on Tuesday, September 6th!<br />*Morning sadhana is still scheduled on Labor Day<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yourneighborhoodstudio.com/">your neighborhood studio, culver city</a><br /><br />What are you doing for Labor Day weekend? Come dance with YNS - we are open both Saturday and Sunday for regular classes!! MONDAY, September 5th we are CLOSED!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yummyoga.com/">yummy yoga, los feliz</a><br /><br />Monday, September 5th<br />9:00AM *All Levels* Carolanne teaches a fun filled Labor Day flow!<br /><br />All other classes canceled Monday. Have a safe and happy holiday!jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-87807060988374687412011-08-27T15:03:00.000-07:002011-08-27T18:10:33.489-07:00whoa oh oh, on the radiohow time flies.
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<br />it's been over three months since i added a new occupation to my facebook profile:
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">executive producer and host of yoga chat with the accidental yogist</span>
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<br />and i've been so busy birthing and nursing this new baby that i'd forgotten to send out the birth announcement. oops.
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<br />as with everything else that seems to happen in my life, i got into it quite by accident. nick richert, the host of <span style="font-style: italic;">bike talk</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">teacher talk</span> on killradio.org was google searching for jodi blumstein, a yoga instructor, and was led to my <span style="font-style: italic;">accidental yogist</span> blogsite (due to google thinking, perhaps, that "joni" was an alternate spelling of "jodi"?). since it also just so happened that the killradio DJ collective was looking to fill empty time slots on their internet broadcast schedule, nick reached out to me and asked me if i wanted to host my own show. or at least consider being a guest on one.
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<br />long story short, after realizing that i had nothing to lose (except for the monthly membership dues and the possibility of sounding completely ridiculous on the air), i opted to broadcast my first show on may 11th, which also happened to be the birthday of my first-born daughter.
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<br />since then, i've hosted sixteen episodes, each one revolving around a different topic. i've had friends and friends of friends call in to share their expertise on whatever it is that they do -- from the unusual yoga classes that they teach to the unusual lives they lead when they're not teaching. from the enormous yoga festivals that cater to yogis with time and money on their hands to intimate fundraisers to raise money for those who need a helping hand. and in each episode, i've woven in music that i enjoy listening to, hoping that it'll introduce my listeners to all the talented musicians whose albums fill my fully-stocked "kirtan music" CD shelf.
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<br />felicia tomasko, editor of <a href="http://www.layogamagazine.com/">LA yoga magazine</a>, has stopped by the station a number of times to act as my sidekick and food purveyor. she's also been the first to drop some change into the yoga chat tip jar. thanks to her, my journey into the unknown has actually been quite fun. thanks, felicia!
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<br />i try to put a lot of thought and effort into producing each episode, so if you haven't yet listened to a single one, i invite you to click on one of more of the links below to join me and all the interesting yogis who've graced my show. and please feel free to post comments and/or rate each podcast -- it's the only way i'll know if what we're chatting about is of any interest to you!
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<br />by the way, if you'd like to be interviewed on the show or, better yet, feed the tip jar and score a mention, you can contact me via email at chat [at] accidentalyogist [dot] com.
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<br />as i tell all my guests -- this is all about having fun... there are no right nor wrong answers. if anyone does end up saying something stupid, it's probably going to be me... because that's what i do best :)
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">live internet broadcast is every wednesday at 1pm pacific on </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.killradio.org/">killradio.org</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> (click on the </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://killradio.org/listen_popup.html">listen</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> link to start livestreaming the show)</span>
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">show archives can be found at </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/">ayogist.podomatic.com</a>
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">downloadable podcasts are available for FREE on itunes at </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-chat-accidental-yogist/id437777362">yoga chat with the accidental yogist</a>
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">past episodes:</span>
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<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-05-11T23_10_14-07_00">May 11, 2011: Your First Time</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-05-20T16_51_59-07_00">May 18, 2011: Gratitude</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-05-25T23_42_03-07_00">May 25, 2011: Now that the world DIDN'T end last weekend...</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-06-02T09_19_09-07_00">June 1, 2011: Yoga + Music Festivals</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-06-08T23_05_47-07_00">June 8, 2011: Yogi's Choice</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-06-16T09_38_06-07_00">June 15, 2011: One!</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-06-23T04_35_20-07_00">June 22, 2011: Yoga Music Goes Contemporary</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-06-30T09_42_17-07_00">June 29, 2011: Doing it Outdoors!</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-07-07T00_38_19-07_00">July 6, 2011: More Outdoor Yoga!</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-07-13T19_48_30-07_00">July 13, 2011: CARmageddon!</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-07-20T23_50_05-07_00">July 20, 2011: The Secret Lives of Yoga Teachers</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-07-27T16_24_49-07_00">July 27, 2011: Yoga and the Deep Blue Sea</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-08-03T18_46_56-07_00">August 3, 2011: What Happens at Wanderlust...</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-08-10T23_17_18-07_00">August 10, 2011: A Moksha Festival Preview</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-08-17T23_08_25-07_00">August 17, 2011: Yoga Fashion Tips</a>
<br /><a href="http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2011-08-24T23_53_53-07_00">August 24, 2011: Yoga for Runners and Walkers</a>
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">my amazing guests so far:</span>
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<br />Laura Amazzone, yoga philosophy instructor at Loyola Marymount University - August 10, 2011
<br />Michael Baker, therapist at The Breath Center - July 13, 2011
<br />Yonnus Becker, owner of Studio Surya Yoga - June 1, 2011
<br />Jodi Blea, producer of Wanderlust Festival - June 29, 2011
<br />Sherry Brourman, yoga instructor at Exhale Center for Sacred Movement and Tensegrity Center for Yoga Therapy - August 24, 2011
<br />Julie Buckner, yoga instructor and owner of InYoga Center - August 3, 2011
<br />Arvind Chittumalla, producer of Moksha Festival - June 1, 2011
<br />Melissa Costello, yoga instructor and chef/owner of Karma Chow - August 24, 2011
<br />Cristi Christensen, yoga instructor and manager of Exhale Center for Sacred Movement - July 27, 2011
<br />Karthik Dhandapani, Sivananda yoga teacher at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center - July 20, 2011
<br />Nicole Doherty, yoga instructor at Hiking Yoga - July 6, 2011
<br />Mary Fanto, Power yoga teacher at U Studio Yoga - July 20, 2011
<br />Daniel Farahirad, yoga instructor at The Yoga Ride - June 29, 2011
<br />Cecelia Fuentes, creator of Kali Klub - June 1, 2011
<br />Chef Gage, head chef at Dr. Bronner's All One Kitchen - August 3, 2011
<br />Hemalayaa, yoga and sacred dance instructor - June 15, 2011
<br />Todd Jensen, author of "On Gratitude" - May 18, 2011
<br />Leslie Kazadi, yoga instructor at Bam Bu Lah and Tensegrity Center - June 8, 2011
<br />Mari Larangeira, Bikram yoga instructor and owner of Bikram Yoga Santa Barbara - August 17, 2011
<br />Kelly Layne, marketing director at Whole Foods Market Venice - July 13, 2011
<br />Bill Levacy, vedic astrologer at vedicsky.com - August 10, 2011
<br />Scott Lewicki, Anusara yoga teacher at Still Yoga - July 20, 2011
<br />Zack Lodmer, Vinyasa flow yoga teacher at The Yoga Collective - July 20, 2011
<br />Kasey Luber, video blogger at BigHappyDay.com - June 1, 2011
<br />Lauren Maher, yoga instructor at Chakra 5 - May 25, 2011
<br />Stefani Manger, yoga instructor at Yoga at the Meadow - June 29, 2011
<br />Sue May, producer of Bodhifest - June 15, 2011
<br />Liz McDonald, yoga instructor and owner of Brazilian Yoga and Pilates - July 27, 2011
<br />Kia Miller, Kundalini and flow yoga instructor at YogaWorks - August 17, 2011
<br />Kayoko Mitsumatsu, co-founder of Yoga Gives Back - May 18, 2011
<br />Narayan, host of Narayan Mandir - June 15, 2011
<br />Susan Nichols, founder of Yogitoes - July 6, 2011
<br />Dian Oved, yoga instructor at Dream Yoga - June 22, 2011
<br />Daniel Overberger, yoga instructor and musician with Dharma Gypsys - May 18, 2011
<br />Koren Paalman, Iyengar yoga instructor at Iyengar Yoga Institute and YogaWorks - August 17, 2011
<br />Janet Paquette, social media director at Santa Monica Yoga - May 25, 2011
<br />Jennifer Pastiloff, yoga instructor and founder of Games and Miracles Everyday - May 25, 2011
<br />Neal Pollack, author of "Stretch" - July 13, 2011
<br />Matthew Reyes, yoga instructor at Yogahop - June 22, 2011
<br />Lori Rischer, yoga instructor at Yoga on the Beach - July 6, 2011
<br />McKenna Rowe, yoga instructor and founder of Chakra 5 - May 25, 2011
<br />Kira Ryder, owner of Lulu Bandha's and co-host of Ojai Yoga Crib - June 1, 2011
<br />Charlie Samos, yoga instructor at Yogis Anonymous - July 6, 2011
<br />Daniel Scott, media monster at Fearless Chocolate - August 3, 2011
<br />Beth Sobel, yoga instructor at Yogaqua - July 27, 2011
<br />Suzanne Sterling, musician and co-founder of Off the Mat Into the World - August 3, 2011
<br />Angie Stewart-Goka, yoga instructor and personal trainer at Runner's Yoga 90210 and Angie Stewart Fitness - August 24, 2011
<br />Felicia Tomasko, yoga instructor, ayurvedic practitioner, and editor of LA Yoga Magazine - May 11, 2011, May 18, 2011, June 8, 2011, July 13, 2011, August 10, 2011
<br />Ashley Wynn, yoga instructor at Beach Yoga Summer Camp - June 29, 2011
<br />Jaimal Yogis, author of "Saltwater Buddha - A Surfer's Quest to Find Zen on the Sea" - July 27, 2011
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">and the talented musicians whose music i've featured:</span>
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Cascade</span>, Jeremy Arndt - July 13, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Longtime Sunshine</span>, Aykanna - June 1, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Amazing Grace</span>, Will Blunderfield - August 24, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Genius</span>, The B.O.L.T. - July 20, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">A Hundred Blessings</span>, Mirabai Ceiba - May 11, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Gobinday (Drumspyder remix)</span>, Mirabai Ceiba - July 13, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Hare Rama Hare Krishna</span>, Dave Dale & Nadaji - June 22, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Om Shanti Om</span>, Dave Dale and Nadaji - July 20, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Devakinandan Gopala</span>, Krishna Das - June 8, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">In the Sun (Desert Dwellers remix)</span>, Donna de Lory - July 20, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jai Ma</span>, Donna de Lory - June 8, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Govinda</span>, Dharma Gypsys (with live interview with Daniel Overberger) - May 18, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jahta Dance</span>, DJ Drez (with live interview) - May 11, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Saturn Movement</span>, DJ Drez and Trae Sevn - May 25, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Traveling</span>, DJ Drez - August 3, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">A Little Bit of Riddim</span>, Michael Franti & Spearhead feat. Cherine Anderson - August 3, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I Know I'm Not Alone</span>, Michael Franti & Spearhead - June 1, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Hanuman</span>, Girish - June 15, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Om Namah Shivaya</span>, Girish - August 3, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo</span>, Globesonic DJ Alsultany feat. Sukhdev Jackson - July 13, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Spirit I Am</span>, Steve Gold (with live interview) - June 29, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">There is So Much Magnificence</span>, Steve Gold - July 27, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Memories</span>, David Guetta - June 22, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Devakinandana Gopala</span>, Prema Hara - May 11, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Om Namah Shivaya Ram</span>, Jai Jagdeesh - August 24, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">White Knuckle Ride</span>, Jamiroquai - June 22, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Meera</span>, Prem Joshua & Band - August 17, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Turnpike</span>, Karsh Kale - May 25, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jai Tegang (Ran Salman's Radio Mix)</span>, Nirinjan Kaur - August 17, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wah Yantee</span>, Simrit Kaur - August 10, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Aap Sahaa-ee Ho-aa</span>, Snatam Kaur - July 13, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Mul Mantra</span>, Snatam Kaur - August 17, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Lawlaka (Without You)</span>, Momo Loudiyi - August 10, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Soul Play</span>, Luminaries - June 29, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Hare Krishna</span>, Cooper Madison - August 10, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">All Roads</span>, Tina Malia - May 18, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Shores of Avalon</span>, Tina Malia - July 27, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Shiva Shiva</span>, Mayapuris - May 25, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Nataraj</span>, Mukti - June 15, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Radhe Suite III: The Union</span>, David Newman - June 8, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Kali Ma</span>, Groovananda/Wynne Paris - August 17, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jai Ho</span>, A.R. Rahman - July 6, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Om Guruve Namaha</span>, Steve Ross - July 20, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Qalanderi</span>, Cheb I Sabbah - July 6, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jai Hanuman (Faith)</span>, Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band - May 25, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Sea Dreamer</span>, Anoushka Shankar and Karsh Kale feat. Sting - July 27, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Purnamadah</span>, Shantala - June 15, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jai Ma (Freedom Song)</span>, Suzanne Sterling - August 3, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Shiva Shankara</span>, Daniel Stewart (audio from live performance) - August 10, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Whatcha Gonna Do</span>, Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe - June 29, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Gunghata</span>, Dave Stringer - May 18, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jay Ambe</span>, Dave Stringer - August 24, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This City</span>, Patrick Stump feat. Lupe Fiasco (preview) - July 6, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Loka Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu</span>, Temple Bhajan Band - July 6, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Lanka Burning (Sita Ram)</span>, Jai Uttal - July 6, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ocean of Milk (He Natha Narayana)</span>, Jai Uttal - July 27, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Om Shanti</span>, Jai Uttal - June 1, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Earth Prayer</span>, Ena Vie (with live interview) - May 11, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Hanuman</span>, Wah! - June 8, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Parashakti</span>, Wah! - June 15, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Radio Gaga Chalisa</span>, Marti Walker (with live interview) - June 22, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Durge</span>, Punnu Wasu - May 18, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Hari Bol</span>, Punnu Wasu - August 24, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Good Karma</span>, MC Yogi - June 29, 2011
<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Rock On Hanuman</span>, MC Yogi - June 1, 2011
<br />jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-51681347533252140492011-07-02T14:07:00.000-07:002011-07-03T23:51:36.991-07:00yoga on the 4th!after what's seemed to be months and months of rain-soaked spring days and "when will this june gloom ever end" summer days, we finally have our first heat wave of the summer! bring on the sunscreen!<br /><br />while many yoga studios will be closed on monday, the 4th, many others will be open with abbreviated schedules throughout the weekend. so you should have no trouble trying to squeeze in a calorie-burning class before or after your holiday party of choice... and thereby allowing yourself the luxury of one more slice of all-american pie. and what could be more patriotic than that?<br /><br />i've gathered the following class lists from emails, websites, and facebook updates. as always, if your favorite yoga studio didn't make the list, feel free to send me their info so i can add it here...<br /><br />wishing you all a safe and sane 4th of july!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.awarenesscenteryoga.com/">awareness center, pasadena</a><br /><br />Happy Independence Day!<br />Sunday, July 3 classes will leave you feeling liberated!<br />CLOSED Monday, July 4<br />Regular hours will resume Tuesday, July 5th<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.backforyoga.com/">back for yoga, el segundo</a><br /><br />In observance of Independence Day holiday weekend at 'Back for Yoga,' please enjoy the following class schedules:<br /><br />Friday, July 01, 2011<br />Vinyasa Flow - All Levels 6:00 - 7:15 AM Betty<br />Vinyasa Flow - All Levels 6:30 - 7:45 PM Sonia<br /><br />Saturday, July 02, 2011<br />Hatha Basics - All Levels 9:30 - 10:45 AM Andy<br />Tai Chi - All Levels 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Ara (class packages and samplers do not apply to Tai Chi class)<br />Vinyasa Flow - All Levels 5:30 - 6:45 PM Maureen<br /><br />Sunday, July 03, 2011<br />Hatha Basics - All Levels 8:00 - 9:15 AM Cathy<br />Restorative Yoga - All Levels 4:00 - 5:15 PM Sonia<br />Hatha Basics - All Levels 5:30 -6:45 PM Andy<br /><br />MONDAY, JULY 04, 2011<br />***STUDIO IS CLOSED***<br /><br />Tuesday, July 05, 2011<br />***REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE***<br />Yin Yoga - All Levels 5:30 - 6:45 PM Via<br />Vinyasa Flow - All Levels 7:00 - 8:15 PM Maureen<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bhaktiyogashala.com/">bhakti yoga shala, santa monica</a><br /><br />July 4th Weekend Schedule:<br />Monday July 4th<br />9am Ashley (All Levels)<br />11am Andres (All Levels)<br />1:30pm Lisa ( All Levels)<br />All other classes thru the weekend will be as scheduled.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blackdogyoga.net/">black dog yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />Independence Day Schedule:<br />7:00a - 8:25a - Canceled for today<br />9:00a - 10:25a Strong Flow - Briohny Smyth<br />9:15a - 10:15a Mindful Body Sculpt - Chappell Westlake<br />9:30a - 11:00a Basic Flow - Sigrid Matthews<br />10:35a - 12:05p Strong Anusara - Jenny Brill<br />11:00a - 12:30p Deep Stretch - Heidi Kaufman<br />12:15p - 1:15p Come Alive for $5 - Rachel Pinsker<br />The studio will close at 1:30p. Have a Happy July 4th!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.brazilianyogapilates.com/">brazilian yoga & pilates, atwater village</a><br /><br />We will be closed on Sat., Sun. & Mon. Join us on Tues July 5th for classes!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cityyoga.com/"><br />city yoga, west hollywood</a><br /><br />Saturday July 2nd - Full Schedule<br />Sunday July 3rd - Full Schedule<br />Monday July 4th<br />8:30-10:00 basics with Anthony<br />9:00-10:00 yoga hour with Maud<br />10:15-11:45 mixed with Rebecca<br />NO OTHER CLASSES - ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dmyla.com/">dharma yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />Monday, July 4th:<br />9:30am-11:00am - All Levels<br />In observance of the 4th of July holiday, only one class<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.exhalespa.com/Locations/CAVenice/default.aspx?LID=122334#">exhale center for sacred movement, venice</a><br /><br />7:30 - 9:00 AM Level 2/3 Nianna Bray<br />9:00 - 10:25 AM Level 2 Hala Khouri<br />9:15 - 10:40 AM Level 1 Keri-Anne Telford<br />10:30 - 12:00 PM Level 2/3 Micheline Berry ***Live music with DJ Drez!<br />10:45 - 12:15 PM Level 1/2 Matthew Cohen<br />12:45 - 2:15 PM Level 2/3 - Community Brad Keimach<br />All other classes are cancelled<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.freespirityoga.com/">free spirit yoga, long beach</a><br /><br />July 4th there will be one class at 9:30am - All Levels with Laura Tree<br />(all others are canceled for the day. Enjoy your time with friends & family)<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.gardenofyoga.com/">garden of yoga, woodland hills</a><br /><br />We will be closed on Monday, July 4th.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://la.goldenbridgeyoga.com">golden bridge yoga, hollywood</a><br /><br />Please join us for our annual 4th of July class: Serpent Energy of Light with Gurmukh on Monday, July 4th 10:00 am!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thegreenyogi.com/">the green yogi, manhattan beach</a><br /><br />Join us on the mat this Monday, July 4, at 9:30AM to detox ... then maybe head back out and retox :) All evening classes will be canceled on Monday.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.healandsoul.com/">heal and soul, encino</a><br /><br />In observance of July 4th, Heal and Soul will be closed on Monday only.....<br />All other weekend classes will follow our regular schedule.<br />Thank you and Happy 4th!!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.hot8yoga.com/">hot 8 yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Join us Monday July 4th:<br />9am-10:30am Hot Yoga with Dakota<br />9:15am-10:15am Hot Power Fusion with Layna<br />10:30am-11:30am Yoga Barre with Nancy<br />11am-12pm Yoga Sculpt Natasha<br />All other classes are canceled on July 4th<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thehub-la.com/">the hub, west los angeles</a><br /><br />*The Hub will be closed on the 4th of July!<br />**No Breathwork on Sunday July 3rd<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ellouisehairsalon.com/Yoga___Ayurveda.html">ila yoga and ayurveda, pasadena</a><br /><br />Sunday's Yoga schedule for the holiday weekend:<br />9:30-11am - Ayurvedic Flow- all levels...there will be no 6:30pm class<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.inyogacenter.com/">inyoga center, valley village</a><br /><br />Special 4th of July Weekend Schedule:<br /><br />Saturday:<br />9-10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2<br />10:30-12pm Basics Flow<br />12-1:30pm Yoga Flow 2-3<br />1:30-3pm Beginning Yoga<br /><br />Sunday:<br />9-10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2<br />10:30-12pm Gentle Yoga<br />12-1:30pm Yoga Flow 2-3<br />5:30-7pm Candlelight Restorative<br /><br />Monday:<br />9-10:30am Gentle Yoga with Sharon Kay<br />10:30-12pm Independence Day Mixed Level with Nino Mendes<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.iyila.org/">iyengar yoga institute, los angeles</a><br /><br />July 4th Holiday Schedule:<br />Friday July 1 - Sunday July 3 -- Normal Class Schedule<br />Monday July 4 -- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm All Levels With Marla Apt<br />All other classes are cancelled on July 4.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jadeappleyoga.com/">the jade apple yoga, north hollywood</a><br /><br />Fourth of July Yoga!<br />Special 2 hour yoga class with Danny on Monday 10a - 2p, followed by a potluck on the patio!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ksyogaremedy.com/"><br />karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />The schedule for Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 1st, 2nd and 3rd will remain the same. (please check website for subs)<br /><br />The schedule for Monday July 4th will be:<br />9:00-10:30am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Santosh Kaur<br />11:00-12:30am Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.liberationyoga.com/">liberation yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />4th Of July!<br />9:30-11:00am - All Levels Flow! Janice Cadwell.<br />11:00am-12:30pm - Level 1 - Quinn<br />12:30pm-2:00pm - Flow 2-3 - Ella<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mahayoga.com/">maha yoga, brentwood</a><br /><br />July 4th Class Schedule:<br />7:30a All Levels - Ed Rumann<br />9:15a Level 2/3 - Gabriel<br />11:00a Level 2/3 - Steve Ross<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.markblanchardsyoga.com/">mark blanchard's power yoga, studio city</a><br /><br />We are OPEN on Monday - 9:30 core flow and 12 p.m<br />all other classes cancelled due to the holiday.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.purpleyogastudio.com/">purple yoga, long beach</a><br /><br />Long Beach Schedule, reserve now.<br />7:30AM Red Series<br />9:00AM Blue Series<br />12:00PM Blue Series, $9<br />2:00PM Red Series<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.raksasala.com/">raksa, culver city</a><br /><br />Please note RakSa will be closed on Sunday, July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.revolutionfitness.net/">revolution fitness, venice</a><br /><br />4th of July Holiday Schedule:<br />8:15 - 9:05 AM Spin - Leigh Golden<br />9:15 - 10:05 AM Spin- Nicolette Roux<br />9:15 - 10:05 AM REV - Dana McCaw<br />11:15 - 12:15 PM REV 30/30 - Dana McCaw<br />All other classes are canceled<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.risinglotusyoga.com/">rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />4th of July Schedule:<br />8:30 AM Level 1-2 with Darby Orr<br />9:00 AM Level 1 with Jerry Bianchini<br />10:35 Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley<br />12:15 PM Lunchtime Flow with Micki Duran<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.santamonicayoga.com/">santa monica yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Studio Closed Monday July 4 - Happy Independence Day!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.santoshaspace.com/">santosha space, atwater village</a><br /><br />As you might expect, we'll be closed July 4. Hug a veteran, and celebrate our country's independence!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.silverlakeyoga.com/">silver lake yoga, silverlake</a><br /><br />4th of July Schedule:<br />8 am - 9 am Meditation - Terry studio 1<br />9:15 am - 10:30 am Mixed Level Flow - Myla studio 1<br />10:45 am - 12:00 pm Prenatal & Parent & me - Leah studio 2<br />10:45 am - 12:15 pm Ashtanga Vinyasa - Stella studio 1<br />All other classes on July 4th will be canceled.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allstill.com/">still yoga, silverlake</a><br /><br />We are OPEN all weekend and on Monday, July 4th for one special class with the lovely Hagar Harpak 9-11 am!!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.swervestudio.com/">swerve studio, west hollywood</a><br /><br />*Monday, July 4th*<br />8:30am "Pilates Body" with Lauren Haze<br />9:30am "6-Pack Abs" with Lauren Haze<br />10:00am "Yoga Booty Ballet" with Lauren Haze<br />11:15am "Triple A" with Krista McDevitt<br />12:15pm "Circuit Training" with Holly Sidell (Minimum 5 registered in advance)<br />12:30pm "Life Care Meditation" with Myke Zykoff (Minimum 5 registered in advance)<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.truyogala.com/">truyoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Reminder that ALL yoga classes will be canceled Monday, July 4th!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ustudioyoga.com/">u studio yoga, miracle mile</a><br /><br />Saturday:<br />9am - Jessica Erler<br />10:30a - Mary Fanto<br /><br />Sunday:<br />10:30a - mary<br />4p is CANCELLED<br /><br />No Classes on Monday - Happy 4th!!<br />Andrea Marcum Pietrangelo is back in 'Da House' starting on Tuesday!!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urbanlilyyoga.com/">urban lily yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />4th of July Special Class Schedule:<br />9:00am-10:30am Yoga Blend & Flow Level 1-2<br />10:30am-12:00pm Vinyasa Flow Level 2-3<br />Both With: Elinore<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urthyoga.com/">urth yoga, silverlake</a><br /><br />Monday, July 4th - Class Schedule:<br />9:00a - Mixed Levels with Keric<br />10:45a - Basics with Katie<br />12:30p - $5 Yoga Hour with Mackie<br />All other classes are cancelled.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaattheraven.com/">yoga at the raven, silverlake</a><br /><br />Get your inner fireworks going with some yoga on Monday the 4th of July! We are offering 2 morning classes; 9am with Gianna Mia and 10:30am with Tony Giuliano.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaatthevillage.com/">yoga at the village, glendale</a><br /><br />We Are Open on Monday, the 4th<br />except No 6:00pm and 7:30pm Classes<br />Last class that day is 4:30pm that day.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogablend.com/">yoga blend, burbank</a><br /><br />Join us Monday July 4th:<br />9am-10:30am Hot Yoga with Dakota<br />9:15am-10:15am Hot Power Fusion with Layna<br />10:30am-11:30am Yoga Barre with Nancy<br />11am-12pm Yoga Sculpt Natasha<br />All other classes are canceled on July 4th<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogacircledowntown.com/">yoga circle downtown, los angeles</a><br /><br />July 4th Weekend Schedule:<br />Saturday July 2, 10:30am and 12noon<br />Sunday July 3, 10:30am and 2pm<br />Monday July 4, 12noon<br />Tuesday July 5, Return to Regular Schedule<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theyogacollective.com/">yoga collective, santa monica</a><br /><br />Half Day Monday, 4th of July Yoga with Gigi Yogini at 11am. Chad Christopher Moline at 9:15am and Emily Hoda at 7:30am.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogadesa.com/">yoga desa, topanga</a><br /><br />Yoga Desa will be CLOSED on 4th of July.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogahop.com/pas/"><br />yogahop, pasadena</a><br /><br />Sunday, July 03, 2011<br />9:30AM - 10:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters<br />11:00AM - 12:00PM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters<br />4:00PM - 5:00PM All Levels/2-3 - Molly Ryan<br />5:15PM - 6:15PM Cancelled<br /><br />Monday, July 04, 2011<br />10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford<br />All other classes cancelled<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogahop.com/sm"><br />yogahop, santa monica</a><br /><br />Sunday, July 03, 2011<br />8:15AM - 9:15AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes<br />9:30AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes<br />4:00PM - 5:30PM Summit 2/3 - Kourtney Kaas<br />5:45PM - 6:45PM Cancelled<br /><br />Monday, July 04, 2011<br />9:15AM - 10:40AM Summit 2/3 - Kourtney Kaas<br />1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore<br />4:30PM - 6:00PM Level 2/3 - Kourtney Kaas<br />6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes<br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Cancelled<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogakingdom.com/"><br />yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena</a><br /><br />Holiday Schedule for 4th of July<br />Monday 7/4...One Class Only!<br />9:30 - 11:00 AM Classical Hatha Yoga (All Level) with Art Grigorian<br /><br />Note: Fri. 7/1, Sat. 7/2 & Sun. 7/3 regular schedule.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaloftmb.com/">yoga loft, manhattan beach</a><br /><br />Celebrate Independence Day at Yoga Loft!<br />We are OPEN for 2 classes on July 4th:<br />8:30am-9:55am Level 2/3 w/Suzy<br />10am-11:25am Level 1/2 w/Suzy<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogashelter.com/index2.php?place=SC">yoga shelter, studio city</a><br /><br />COMMUNITY CLASS with Eric and Lisa Paskel<br />Monday / July 4th / 9:45 – 11:00am / By Donation<br />Celebrate your independence with us this July 4th! Join Eric and Lisa and the Yoga Shelter crew for a community class followed by a raffle - all funds benefit the Yoga Shelter for Everyone fund. Raffle tickets are $5 each, prizes include a yoga starter kit from lululemon athletica Glendale, a haircut, blowout and conditioning from Eddy James Salon, gift certificates from SunCafe, Kind Kreme, and Nail Boutique!! Sign up now - space is limited!<br />*please note all other classes are canceled on 7.4.11<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogavistastudio.com/">yoga vista, playa vista</a><br /><br />We will be closed Monday July 4th... and re-open Tuesday morning at 6:15am!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogisanonymous.com/">yogis anonymous, santa monica</a><br /><br />Happy 4th YA schedule: 9:15 Charlie Samos, 11am Ally Hamilton, 1pm Briohny Kate Smyth, 2:30pm Brent Laffoon<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yummyoga.com/">yummy yoga, los feliz</a><br /><br />Monday, July 4th:<br />9:00AM *All Levels* Carolanne teaches an energetic 4th of July flow<br />All other classes canceled today. Have a safe and happy holiday!jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-55545009873629866202011-06-03T23:00:00.000-07:002011-06-04T01:27:11.623-07:00daily yoga deals<a href="http://www.kcrw.com/">KCRW</a> just released their new <a href="http://www.kcrw.com/benefits">fringe benefits</a> provider directory for 2011-2012. included in it is a long list of yoga studios scattered around LA county, from the san fernando valley in the north to long beach in the south; from santa monica in the west to monrovia in the east.<br /><br />for those KCRW listeners who've subscribed at the appropriate level, their membership cards entitle them to discounts at these yoga studios as well as many, many other businesses, including some located in neighboring orange county and others located on the internet.<br /><br />the one thing that surprised me is that with new yoga studios continuing to sprout like weeds, the total number of locations offering discounts to KCRW members somehow seems to be declining. which is pretty sad, when you think about it, because instead of studios offering standing discounts to all students who flash their fringe benefits card when registering for class, many of them now seem to be offering infrequent deals through coupon websites such as <a href="http://www.groupon.com/los-angeles/">groupon</a>, <a href="http://livingsocial.com/">livingsocial</a>, and <a href="http://www.bloomspot.com/los-angeles/">bloomspot</a> (which, by the way, i <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ayogist">tweet on twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/accidental.yogist">post on my facebook page</a> whenever i come across them).<br /><br />so to all the studios who are on this year's fringe benefits list, i send my deepest gratitude as well as my business. and to those who aren't, i have but one question: WHY NOT???<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">CULVER CITY</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.godayoga.com/">Goda Yoga</a><br />15% off Hatha Yoga classes & series; excludes intro offer<br />9711 Washington Blvd, Culver City<br />(310) 287-1255<br /><br /><a href="http://www.raksasala.com/">RakSa</a><br />15% off skincare & body services, yoga classes & cafe<br />10846 Washington Blvd, Culver City<br />(310) 710-2746<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yourneighborhoodstudio.com/">Your Neighbhorhood Studio</a><br />15% off single dance classes; excludes series<br />3625 Hayden Ave, Culver City<br />(310) 876-3498<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.krystalspa.com/">Krystal Spa</a><br />20% off massage services & yoga classes; excludes spa events<br />1111 S Grand Ave #406, Los Angeles<br />(213) 747-KSPA<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theyogaplacela.com/">The YOGA Place - Downtown L.A.</a><br />15% off single classes; 10% off class packages<br />110 E 9th St, California Market Ctr, 9th Fl, Ste B-971, Los Angeles<br />(213) 290-1897<br /><br /><a href="http://www.go2yas.com/">YAS - Downtown L.A.</a><br />15% off single spinning & yoga classes; 10% off class packages; excludes unlimited packages<br />831 S Hope St, Los Angeles<br />(213) 430-9053<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GLENDALE & BURBANK</span><br /><a href="http://www.yogablend.com/"><br />Yoga Blend</a><br />15% off classes & class series packages for all levels<br />1921 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank<br />(818) 954-9642<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">HOLLYWOOD</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.goldenbridgeyoga.com/">Golden Bridge Yoga</a><br />15% off individual classes, 5-class passes & workshops; excludes cafe & wellness center & spa<br />6322 De Longpre Ave, Los Angeles<br />(323) 936-4172<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LAX & MARINA DEL REY</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.beyond-pt.com/">Beyond Physical Therapy</a><br />15% off yoga & Pilates individual sessions & packages; 15% off massage services; excludes acupuncture & physical therapy<br />2903 W Washington Blvd, Marina del Rey<br />(310) 578-5960<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creativechakra.com/">Creative Chakra Spa</a><br />15% off oceanside spa services, yoga & Pilates; 10% off custom aromatherapy; 10% off tea & elixirs; discount also valid online, use code CCSPA<br />3401 Pacific Ave, Ste 2A & 2B, Marina Del Rey<br />(310) 823-9378<br /><br /><a href="http://www.liveyogawellness.com/">LiveYoga Wellness</a><br />15% off individual classes; excludes workshops<br />6700 W 83rd St, Westchester<br />(310) 835-6700<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LONG BEACH</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.purpleyogastudio.com/">Purple Yoga</a><br />20% off individual classes, excludes series; 10% off retail, excludes beverages<br />6535 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach<br />(526) 596-5700<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MALIBU & PACIFIC PALISADES</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.5pointyoga.com/">5 Point Yoga</a><br />15% off yoga classes<br />23410 Civic Center Wy, Ste E-3, Malibu<br />(310) 455-6681<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pointdumeyoga.com/">Point Dume Yoga</a><br />15% off classes<br />29169 Heathercliff Rd, Ste 201, Malibu<br />(310) 455-6681<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yogaworks.com/">Yoga Works - Pacific Palisades</a><br />20% off individual classes; excludes series<br />15327 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades<br />(310) 454-7000<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PARK LA BREA & MIRACLE MILE</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dancingshiva.com/">Dancing Shiva Yoga & Ayurveda</a><br />15% off individual classes; 10% off 12 class series; 10% off Ayurvedic body work<br />7466 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles<br />(323) 934-VEDA<br /><br /><a href="http://www.liberationyoga.com/">Liberation Yoga</a><br />20% off individual classes & series<br />124 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles<br />(323) 964-5222<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yogaworks.com/">Yoga Works - Center for Yoga</a><br />20% off individual classes; excludes series<br />230 1/2 Larchmont Blvd, Larchmont<br />(323) 464-1276<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PASADENA & SAN GABRIEL VALLEY</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kateyoga.com/">kate | yoga</a><br />15% off private yoga classes & private yoga therapy; discount also valid online, use code KCRW<br />146 E Colorado Blvd, Monrovia<br />(626) 599-YOGA<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SAN FERNANDO VALLEY</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bikramvalley.com/">Bikram Yoga Studio City</a><br />15% off single classes; excludes series<br />11239 Ventura Blvd, Studio City<br />(818) 752-4325<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackdogyoga.net/">Black Dog Yoga</a><br />20% off individual classes, excludes series<br />4454 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks<br />(818) 380-0331<br /><br /><a href="http://www.inyogacenter.com/">InYoga Center</a><br />15% off single classes, class packages & workshops; excludes unlimited packages; 15% off women's & men's apparel, accessories & gifts; excludes jewelry<br />5142 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village<br />(818) 508-8040<br /><br /><a href="http://www.risinglotusyoga.com/">Rising Lotus Yoga</a><br />15% off single classes; excludes series<br />13557 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks<br />(818) 990-0282<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbanlilyyoga.com/">Urban Lily Yoga</a><br />20% off single classes; 15% off class packages<br />14843 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys<br />(818) 782-6144<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SANTA MONICA</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.exhalespa.com/">Exhale</a><br />15% off individual classes & class series packages<br />1422 2nd St, Santa Monica<br />(310) 899-6222<br /><br /><a href="http://www.infocuswellnessinstitute.com/">In Focus Wellness</a><br />15% off single classes<br />717 Broadway Ave, Santa Monica<br />(310) 576-2008<br /><br /><a href="http://www.insightla.org/">InsightLA</a><br />15% off meditation classes & events; excludes events & retreats priced on a sliding scale; discount also valid online, use code FBDIS<br />1430 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica<br />(310) 774-3325<br /><br /><a href="http://www.santamonicayoga.com/">Santa Monica Yoga</a><br />$2 off single class price; 10% off passes for 5, 10, 15 or 20 classes<br />1640 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica<br />(310) 396-4040<br /><br /><a href="http://www.truyogala.com/">TruYoga LA</a><br />15% off individual classes & packages; 15% off massages; 10% off retail<br />2425 Colorado Ave, Yahoo Ctr, Santa Monica<br />(310) 829-2420<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yogaworks.com/">Yoga Works - Main St</a><br />20% off individual classes; excludes series<br />2215 Main St, Santa Monica<br />(310) 581-2952<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yogaworks.com/">Yoga Works - Montana Ave</a><br />20% off individual classes; excludes series<br />1426 Montana Ave, Santa Monica<br />(310) 393-5150<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SILVER LAKE & ECHO PARK</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.heartbeathouse.com/">Heartbeat House</a><br />20% off single classes; 20% off 4-class packages<br />3141 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles<br />(323) 669-2821<br /><br /><a href="http://www.allstill.com/">Still Yoga</a><br />20% off individual classes; excludes series<br />2395 Glendale Blvd, Unit D, Los Angeles<br />(323) 906-8960<br /><br /><a href="http://www.go2yas.com/">YAS - Silverlake</a><br />15% off single spinning & yoga classes; 10% off class packages; excludes unlimited packages<br />1932 Hyperion Ave, Silverlake<br />(323) 665-6011<br /><a href="http://www.yummyoga.com/"><br />Yummy Yoga</a><br />15% off single, 5 & 10 class packages<br />1717 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles<br />(323) 953-8449<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SOUTH BAY & LONG BEACH</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lyfeyogacenter.com/">LYFE Yoga Center</a><br />15% off single class, 5, 10 or 20 class series, clothing, accessories & eco-friendly products<br />1310 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach<br />(310) 374-5933<br /><br /><a href="http://theyogacenter.com/">The Yoga Center</a><br />20% off individual classes; 15% off series of 3 private sessions<br />1820 S Elena Ave, Redondo Beach<br />(310) 375-6722<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yogaworldstudio.com/">Yoga World Studio</a><br />15% off single classes & class packages; excludes unlimited packages; 15% off retail<br />250 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach<br />(562) 804-5525<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">VENICE</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.exhalespa.com/">Exhale Center for Sacred Movement</a><br />15% off individual classes & class series packages<br />245 S Main St, Venice<br />(310) 450-7676<br /><br /><a href="http://www.studiosuryayoga.com/">Studio Surya Yoga</a><br />20% off individual classes<br />1501 Main St, #106, Venice<br />(310) 910-4740<br /><br /><a href="http://www.go2yas.com/">YAS - Venice</a><br />20% off single spinning & yoga classes; 10% off class packages; excludes unlimited packages<br />1101 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice<br />(310) 396-6993<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yogaposer.com/">YogaPoser</a><br />20% off individual classes; 10% off series packages & retail; discount also valid online, use code KCRW<br />8 Brooks Ave, Venice<br />(310) 584-7250<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WEST HOLLYWOOD</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cityyoga.com/">City Yoga</a><br />15% off individual classes, excludes series<br />1067 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles<br />(323) 654-2125<br /><br /><a href="http://www.updogfitness.com/">Up Dog Yoga & Cycling</a><br />15% off yoga & indoor cycling single classes only; discount valid online, use code KCRW<br />8599 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood<br />(310) 360-7200<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WEST LOS ANGELES</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mahayoga.com/">Maha Yoga</a><br />15% off individual classes; 10% off series of five classes; excludes other series<br />13050 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles<br />(310) 899-0047<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thehub-la.com/">The Hub</a><br />15% off yoga, breathwork & meditation sessions<br />2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, Los Angeles<br />(310) 575-4200<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yogaworks.com/">Yoga Works - Westwood</a><br />20% off individual classes; excludes series<br />1256 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles<br />(310) 234-1200<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ONLINE </span><br /><br /><a href="http://itrain.com/">iTrain.com</a><br />20% off MP3 downloadable Hollywood trainers with music; excludes Monthly Motivator; use code KCRWFB<br />(310) 285-9201<br /><br /><a href="http://yogitoes.com/">yogitoes.com</a><br />20% off yoga accessories; use code kcrw2011<br />(310) 399-1780jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-55536493305981483462011-05-26T23:16:00.000-07:002011-05-30T08:03:07.405-07:00summer's here!so will the rainy winter weather please stop sneaking up on us and ruining our weekend plans??<br /><br />yes, memorial day is the traditional start of the summer season. and here in LA that means more lazy days on the beach, more picnics at the hollywood bowl, more walks along the hiking trails, and more bike rides to yoga class!<br /><br />speaking of yoga class, some studios will be closed for memorial day while others will be open with limited schedules. here's what i've found:<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beach-Yoga-with-Brad/260250541402">beach yoga with brad, santa monica</a><br /><br />I am happy to announce that during the holiday weekend, I'll be having Beach Yoga at 10:30 all 3 mornings: Saturday, Sunday AND Monday! Take advantage of the time, the weather, and the glorious beach, and join us!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bhaktiyogashala.com/">bhakti yoga shala, santa monica</a><br /><br />We have our regular full schedule of classes this Memorial Day: 7am, Sarah Nehamen, 9am Ashley Wynn, 11am Andres Salcedo, 1:30pm Lisa Florine, 4:30pm Govindas - all levels, 6:30pm, Govindas - Slow Gentle Flow, 8:30pm Andres Salcedo<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blackdogyoga.com/">black dog yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />we will be having a shortened schedule on MEMORIAL DAY, Monday, May 30th:<br />7:00a - 8:25a .......Intermediate Flow is CANCELED this day.<br />9:00a - 10:25a .....Strong Flow ................Briohny Smyth<br />9:15a - 10:15a .....Mindful Body Sculpt ...Chappell Westlake<br />9:30a - 11:00a .....Basic Flow ..................Cassie Crespo<br />10:35a - 12:05p ...Strong Anusara ..........Jenny Brill<br />11:00a - 12:30p ...Deep Stretch ..............Heidi Kaufman<br />12:15p - 1:15p ....Come Alive for $5 .......Cassie Crespo<br /><br />We will be closing at 1:30pm.<br />All afternoon and evening classes on this day are CANCELED<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.brazilianyogapilates.com/">brazilian yoga and pilates, atwater village</a><br /><br />BYP will be closed during the Memorial Day Weekend:<br />All classes on Saturday, Sunday & Monday are cancelled.<br />Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday 5/ 31.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cityyoga.com/">city yoga, west hollywood</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Weekend Modified Schedule<br /><br />Saturday 5/28:<br />8:30 Basics with Anthony Benenati<br />9:00 Mixed with Rebecca Benenati<br />10:30 Mixed with Emily Burton<br /><br />Sunday 5/29:<br />9:00 Mixed with Tom Jermain<br />10:30 Mixed with Emily Burton<br /><br />Monday 5/30:<br />8:30 Basics with Heather Foster<br />10:15 Mixed with Emily Burton<br /><br />All other classes are canceled<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.exhalespa.com/Locations/CAVenice/">exhale center for sacred movement, venice</a><br /><br />Happy Memorial Day! May 30, 2011:<br />7:30 Nianna Bray: 2/3<br />9:00 Hala Khouri: 2<br />9;15 KeriAnne Telford: 1<br />10;30 Annie Carpenter: 2/3<br />10;45 Matthew Cohen: 1/2<br />12:45 Brad Keimach: 2/3 *Half price Class<br /><br />All other classes are cancelled for the day!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.freespirityoga.com/">free spirit yoga, long beach</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Class:<br />9:30am All Levels with Cassandra. Please sign up at the desk or give us a call.<br />All other classes Memorial Day are canceled.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.gardenofyoga.com/">garden of yoga, woodland hills</a><br /><br />We will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://la.goldenbridgeyoga.com/">golden bridge yoga, hollywood</a><br /><br />Monday, May 30th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm<br />Platinum Meditation: A Special Memorial Day Class with Tej<br />Cost: $25<br /><br />In our life we have a destiny. It is our birthright to inherit our own destiny. And there is no substitute to victory towards this goal.<br />This rarely taught Platinum Meditation will open you up cosmically and imprint a victory pattern on your energy system. Your chakra system will awaken and you will experience the gift of your own inherent power. This meditation is profoundly transforming.<br />After this luminous meditation relax to the Sacred Gong, and awaken refreshed to enter the new season of Summer, bright and radiant. Victorious!<br />Enjoy delicious watermelon after class!<br /><br />After the 7 am class this will be the only class of the day!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thegreenyogi.com/">the green yogi, manhattan beach</a><br /><br />The only class on Memorial Day (Monday) will be Amy Beausang's 9:30AM class<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.harmonyyoga.com/">harmony yoga, redondo beach</a><br /><br />THIS MEMORIAL DAY: We are holding ONE class at 9:15 am, an all levels music flow with Chappy! Come by and start your memorial day in harmony :)<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.healandsoul.com/">heal and soul, encino</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Schedule for Monday, May 30 (All Classes Are All Levels):<br />9:30-11:00 am Iyengar Yoga w/Marcy Mee<br />2:00-3:30 pm Therapeutic Yoga w/Ann Braden<br />5:30-7:00 pm Anusara-i Yoga w/ Shari Goodhartz<br /><br />There will be NO Qigong Class 7-8 pm and NO Hatha Yoga Class 7:30-9 pm<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.hot8yoga.com/">hot 8 yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Memorial Day schedule - Monday, May 30th:<br />Check online: 9am-2pm classes only<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.inyogacenter.com/">inyoga center, valley village</a><br /><br />Monday May 30:<br />9:00 - 10:30 AM Gentle Yoga - Sharon Kay<br />10:30 - 12:00 PM The Balls Out Bonanza! - Ariel Kiley and Clio Manuelian<br />All other classes are cancelled<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.iyila.org/">iyengar yoga institute, los angeles</a><br /><br />Friday 5/27 IYILA is Closed for maintenance. All classes are cancelled on 5/27.<br /><br />Saturday 5/28 Normal class schedule<br />Sunday 5/29 Normal class schedule<br /><br />Memorial Day 5/30 Special Schedule:<br />10:30 am — 12:00 pm All Levels with Marla Apt<br />All other classes are cancelled on 5/30.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jadeappleyoga.com/">the jade apple, north hollywood</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Yoga!<br />Special 2 hour yoga class with Karen (All levels are welcome!)<br />Monday May 30th 10am - 12pm followed by a potluck on the patio!<br />(Regular class rate, No other classes on Monday)<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ksyogaremedy.com/">karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />The schedule over the weekend will remain the same, the only change will be on:<br /><br />Monday May 30th:<br />7:15-8:45am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Santosh Kaur<br />9:00-10:30am Yoga for Your Body Karen Shuman<br />11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga Avalon Solange<br /><br />We will be closed for the rest of the day. The schedule will return back to normal on Tuesday May 31st!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.liberationyoga.com/">liberation yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />Libertarians! We'll have our normal schedule for Memorial Day.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.liveyogawellness.com/">liveyoga wellness, westchester</a><br /><br />LiveYoga Wellness is holding regularly scheduled classes Memorial Day Weekend!!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.lyfeyogacenter.com/">lyfe yoga center, hermosa beach</a><br /><br />Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day Weekend!<br /><br />Saturday, May 28:<br />8:00am Vinyasa Flow<br />9:35am Iyengar w/ Michael<br />11:30am Strong & Calm w/ Christopher<br /><br />Sunday, May 29:<br />9:30am Vinyasa Flow w/ Josie<br />11:00am Hatha Blend w/ Kari<br />6:00pm Iyengar Restorative w/Michael<br /><br />Monday, May 30 -- Memorial Day:<br />10:00am All Levels w/ Michael<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mahayoga.com/">maha yoga, brentwood</a><br /><br />Mon 5/30 - THREE classes<br />7:15a all levels with Ed Rumann<br />9:15a L2/3 with Gabriel<br />11:00a L2/3 with Steve Ross<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.hotmalibuyoga.com/">malibu sun yoga, malibu</a><br /><br />Enjoy your holiday weekend with a hot yoga class on Memorial Day! Regular weekend schedule and Monday classes at 9:15am, 4pm, and 5:30pm<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.markblanchardsyoga.com/">mark blanchard's power yoga, studio city</a><br /><br />Reminding all of our Powerful Yogis of our Memorial Day Schedule:<br />9:30 Core Flow with Elizabeth Blanchard and 12:00 with John Mackow.<br />all other classes canceled.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.naamyoga.com/LA/">naam yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Start this weekend surrounded by Spring energy at free Beach Yoga, Palisades Park Friday (Ocean & Idaho Ave, Santa Monica, 4:30PM) also on Sat/Sun 10:30AM! Spring is the best time of the year to collect energy and work on health, so our focus is strengthening the nervous system + harmonizing energy to create balance and healing for the mind, body and soul. Join us, take in the view and take home our unmatched spiritual technology!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.purpleyogastudio.com/">purple yoga, long beach</a><br /><br />No schedule changes for the weekend and holiday.<br />We anticipate busy classes, reservations are recommended.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.risinglotusyoga.com/">rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Holiday Schedule, Monday 5/30:<br />9:00 AM Mixed Level Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley<br />9:35 AM Easy Does It with Karen Rosales<br />10:35 AM Level 1 with Jerry Bianchini<br />12:15 PM Lunchtime Flow with Jennifer Black<br /><br />All other classes are canceled.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.poweryoga.com/">santa monica power yoga east and west, santa monica</a><br /><br />MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CLASS CANCELLATIONS<br />West Studio: Sat 5.28 @ 8:00pm<br />East Studio: Sat 5.28 @ 7:15am & Sun 5.29 @ 2:15pm<br />All classes will be held at both studios on Mon 5.30.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.santamonicayoga.com/"><br />santa monica yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Closed for Memorial Day, Monday May 30<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.santoshaspace.com/">santosha space, atwater village</a><br /><br />Class with Cat this monday morning: 10:30 - 12pm. After Cat's class, the studio will take Memorial Day off. Say thanks to a veteran, and we'll see you on Tuesday for Mixed Flow with Cat at 10:30!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.silverlakeyoga.com/">silver lake yoga, silverlake</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Schedule:<br />8:00 am - Meditation with Terry<br />9:15 am - Beginners II with Jonathan<br />10:45 am - Flow with Stella in Studio 1<br />10:45 am - Combined Parent & Me and Prenatal class with Leah in Studio 2<br /><br />All other classes that day canceled!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allstill.com/">still yoga, silverlake</a><br /><br />We are open Monday, Memorial Day for 2 classes. 9am with Gina Zimmerman and 12:30 with Emily Burton<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.studiosuryayoga.com/">studio surya yoga, venice</a><br /><br />MEMORIAL DAY:<br />11am MIXED LEVEL VINYASA COURTNEY<br />7:30pm MIXED LEVEL VINYASA MARY BETH<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.swervestudio.com/">swerve studio, los angeles</a><br /><br />SPECIAL "MEMORIAL" DAY Schedule:<br />8:30am: Barre Body and More with Bianca Arvin<br />9:30am: 6 pack abs with Lauren Haze<br />10:00am: YBB with Lauren Haze<br />11:15am: Triple A with Krista McDevit<br />12:15: Circuit Training with Holly Sidell<br />12:30: Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Molly Roemer<br />2:00: Life Care Meditation with Myke Zykoff<br /><br />*All weekend classes as regularly scheduled.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.truyogala.com/">truyoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Yoga Schedule - Yoga Lunch Flow with Sean at 1pm-2pm<br />All other day and evening classes canceled.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ustudioyoga.com/">U studio yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Schedule - Our schedule will remain the same all weekend<br /><br />Monday May 30th: 10:30am with Andrea<br />we will be closed the rest of the day<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.updogfitness.com/">up dog yoga + cycling, west hollywood</a><br /><br />Monday, May 30, 2011 - Yoga<br />8:00 - 9:15 am: yoga for everybody with Ben<br />10:30 - 12:00 pm: full blast with Meaghan<br /><br />Regular classes Saturday and Sunday<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urbanlilyyoga.com/">urban lily yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />Memorial Day “SPECIAL SCHEDULE”<br />9:00am-10:30am Yoga Blend & Flow Level 1/2<br />10:30am-12:00pm Vinyasa Flow Level 2/3<br />Both With: Elinore Cohen<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urthyoga.com/"><br />urth yoga, silverlake</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Schedule - Monday, May 30th:<br />9:00am Mixed Levels with Keric<br /><br />All other classes are cancelled<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://yogaattheraven.com/"><br />yoga at the raven, silverlake</a><br /><br />Start Memorial Day off at 10am with a special class co-taught by Tony Giuliano & special guest Kelly Haas (who is just coming back from teaching in Japan). Then you can go grill feeling groovy....<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaatthevillage.com/">yoga at the village, glendale</a><br /><br />OPEN AS USUAL FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogablend.com/">yoga blend, burbank</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Schedule - Monday, May 30th:<br />9:30am Basics Plus with Kellie<br />11:30am Gentle with Bekah<br />12:00pm Mixed Level with Keric<br />1:00pm Yoga Stretch with Priscilla<br /><br />We are closed the rest of the day & we will re-open with Bekah's $5 Flow, Tuesday May 31st at 6:30am.<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.theyogacollective.com/">the yoga collective, santa monica</a><br /><br />We will be closed all day on Memorial Day- Monday the 30th<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://yogahop.com/pas/">yogahop, pasadena</a><br /><br />Monday, May 30, 2011<br />10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford<br />5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Jeeda Gabriel<br />6:15PM - 7:15PM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford<br />6:45PM - 7:45PM Cancelled<br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Cancelled<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://yogahop.com/sm/">yogahop, santa monica</a><br /><br />Monday, May 30, 2011:<br />9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes<br />1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore<br />4:30PM - 6:00PM Cancelled<br />6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes<br />8:00PM - 9:00PM Cancelled<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogashelter.com/index2.php?place=SC">yoga shelter, studio city</a><br /><br />Memorial Day Schedule:<br />8:30am Fusion with Adam Schomer followed by 9:45am Yoga Rocks with Lisa Paskel<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogavistastudio.com/">yoga vista, playa vista</a><br /><br />We will be open Memorial Day for the 9:30a and 6:00pm classes only!! Wendy Garafalo will be teaching both classes so come on by!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogawestla.com/">yoga west, los angeles</a><br /><br />Yoga West will be closed Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day<br />We will be open for regular classes on Tuesday, May 31st!<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaworks.com/Locations/California%20-%20South/Los%20Angeles/LarchmontVillage-CFY.aspx">yoga works center for yoga, larchmont</a><br /><br />Monday May 30:<br />8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Billy Gill 2/3 Yoga Blend (2/3)<br />9:30 AM - 10:55 AM Fred Miller 1 Gentle Yoga (1)<br />10:00 AM - 11:25 AM Joan Hyman 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3)<br />11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Jodi Blumstein 2 Ashtanga/Mysore (2)<br />11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Amy Lafond 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2)<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaworks.com/Locations/California%20-%20South/Los%20Angeles/Santa-Monica-Main.aspx">yoga works main street, santa monica</a><br /><br />Monday May 30:<br />7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Malachi Melville 2/3 YW Flow (2/3)<br />9:15 AM - 10:45 AM Chad Hamrin 2/3 Yoga Blend (2/3)<br />11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Carolina Goldberg 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3)<br />12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Anne Van Valkenburg 2 YW Flow (2)<br />2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Kia Miller 1/2 Community Kundalini (1/2) ♫<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaworks.com/Locations/California%20-%20South/Los%20Angeles/SantaMonicaMontana.aspx">yoga works montana avenue, santa monica</a><br /><br />Monday May 30:<br />6:30 AM - 8:55 AM Maria Villella 2 Ashtanga/Mysore (2)<br />7:15 AM - 8:45 AM Kathryn Budig 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3)<br />9:00 AM - 10:35 AM Scott Hobbs 2/3 Iyengar Yoga (2/3)<br />9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Tiffany Reason 1/2 Yoga Blend (1/2)<br />10:45 AM - 12:10 PM Jesse Schein 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3)<br />10:45 AM - 12:10 PM Birgitte Kristen 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2)<br />12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Michelle Bickley 1 Prenatal Yoga (1)<br />12:45 PM - 1:55 PM Heather Seiniger 2 YW Flow (2)<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaworks.com/Locations/California%20-%20South/Los%20Angeles/PacificPalisades.aspx">yoga works, pacific palisades</a><br /><br />Monday May 30:<br />6:30 AM - 7:25 AM Al Tavera 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2)<br />9:00 AM - 10:25 AM Patti Quintero-Asad 2/3 YW Flow (2/3) ♫<br />10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Olivia Barry 1 Yoga Blend (1)<br />1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Scott Hobbs 1 Gentle Yoga (1)<br />5:45 PM - 6:55 PM Amy Rose Stabley 1 Yoga Blend (1)<br />7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Larry Heliker 1/2 Iyengar Yoga (1/2)<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaworks.com/Locations/California%20-%20South/Los%20Angeles/South-Bay.aspx">yoga works south bay, el segundo</a><br /><br />Monday May 30:<br />6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Natale Ferreira 2/3 Ashtanga/Led (2/3)<br />6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Greville Henwood 2 Vinyasa Flow (2)<br />7:45 AM - 9:00 AM Doug Binzak 1 Yoga Blend (1) ♫<br />8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Monica Schuller 1/2 Contemporary Pilates Mat (1/2) ♫<br />8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Marla Wedge 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3) ♫<br />9:00 AM - 9:55 AM Brandon Anthony Prather 1 DanceWorks (1)<br />9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Jorge Luna 2 Yoga Blend (2)<br />9:50 AM - 11:20 AM Jennifer Edwards 1/2 Iyengar Yoga (1/2)<br />10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Monica Schuller 1/2 BarWorks (1/2) ♫<br />11:00 AM - 12:25 PM Aimée Donahue 1 Yoga Blend (1)<br />11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Jorge Luna 1/2 SculptWorks (1/2) ♫<br />12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Angela Kukhahn 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3) ♫<br />12:30 PM - 1:50 PM TBD TBD 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2)<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaworks.com/Locations/California%20-%20South/Los%20Angeles/Tarzana.aspx">yoga works, tarzana</a><br /><br />Monday May 30:<br />6:00 AM - 7:00 AM Chrissy Canning 2 Vinyasa Flow (2)<br />8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Colleen Garrity 1 Yoga Blend (1)<br />9:00 AM - 9:55 AM Alex McLean 1/2 SculptWorks (1/2)<br />9:15 AM - 10:05 AM Petra Polinkova 1 YW-X (1)<br />9:30 AM - 11:00 AM David Lynch 2/3 YW Flow (2/3) ♫<br />10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Dani Ibarra 1 Therapeutics / Back<br />12:00 PM - 12:55 PM Chappell Westlake 1/2 BarWorks (1/2) ♫<br />12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Dani Ibarra 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2) ♫<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaworks.com/Locations/California%20-%20South/Los%20Angeles/Westwood.aspx">yoga works, westwood</a><br /><br />Monday May 30:<br />6:15 AM - 7:30 AM Carmen Fitzgibbon 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2) ♫<br />9:15 AM - 10:40 AM Thomas Taubman 2/3 YW Flow (2/3)<br />9:30 AM - 10:55 AM Garth McLean 1/2 Iyengar Yoga (1/2)<br />11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Kim Fisch 1 Yoga Blend (1)<br />12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Gigi Snyder 2 Vinyasa Flow (2) ♫<br />2:15 PM - 3:45 PM Samantha Demer 1/2 Yoga Blend (1/2) ★<br />4:30 PM - 5:55 PM Kara Price 2 Power Yoga (2)<br />5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Kiki D. Amanno 2 Contemporary Pilates Mat (2)<br /><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yummyoga.com/">yummy yoga, los feliz</a><br /><br />Memorial Day: Monday, May 30th:<br />7:30AM ~ Power Hour ~ Carolanne teaches as scheduled<br />12:00PM ~ Lunch Flow ~ Carolanne is teaching<br /><br />All other classes are canceled in honor of Memorial Day.jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-19687912715803118892011-05-06T23:56:00.000-07:002011-05-08T10:51:32.900-07:00a celebration of mother and childthis weekend, many yoga studios are offering two-for-one yoga class deals (or other similar mother's day specials). so if you never got around to getting your mother a gift, this is a great last-minute option!<br /><br />check these out:<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.5pointyoga.com/">5 point yoga, malibu</a><br /><br />Do something new! Give your mom the gift of yoga! Take her to a yoga class at 5 Point Yoga on Saturday May 7th or Sunday May 8th and one of you takes the class for free! If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, take your mom to an aerial yoga class on Saturday, May 7th, and the same rule will apply.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.awarenesscenteryoga.com/">awareness center, pasadena</a><br /><br />SERENITY YOGA SPA: Celebrating the Divine Feminine with Dev Avtar/Helen and Haridass/Basia<br />Saturday, May 7<br />6:00 - 9:00 pm<br />$30 by 5/4, $35 thereafter - SPECIAL PRICE: Bring a friend and pay only $25 each!<br /><br />Delight in being cared for and enjoy an enchanting experience...<br /><br />The Serenity Yoga Spa is an opportunity for you to receive compassion and nurturing in an environment that celebrates the divine feminine. Dev Avtar and Haridass will provide soothing and healing treatments, rejuvenating yoga and a safe haven for your expansion, creativity and emerging peace.<br /><br />This gathering will also include a Sacred Feminine Ceremony creating a space for you to:<br />- Release what no longer serves you: rebirth a new you<br />- Be anointed with the heavenly scent of essential oils<br />- Experience the sacred dance of new life<br />- Visualize and chant for your personal transformation<br />- Experience a celebration with an extended gong meditation, drums and singing bowls<br />- Participate in a mindful tea ceremony and receive farewell gifts<br /><br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.inyogacenter.com/">inyoga center, valley village</a><br /><br />This Sunday, bring your mom to yoga - and her class is free!<br />Need a last minute gift for mom? Buy any yoga package & something from the boutique for your mom - receive 10% off your entire purchase.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ksyogaremedy.com/">karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />MOTHER'S DAY SCHEDULE - SUNDAY MAY 8TH<br /><br />8:30-10:00am Iyengar Yoga Andrea Isco<br />10:30-12:00pm Hatha 1-2 Avalon Solange<br />12:15-1:45pm Kundalini Yoga Alice Fulks<br /><br />We will be closed for the rest of the day and will return to the regular schedule Monday May 9th.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.liberationyoga.com/">liberation yoga, los angeles</a><br /><br />Honor the mother this coming Sunday May 8th by bringing your mom for FREE! Also we have gift certificates to shower your mom with the healing love that is yoga! remember all she has done for you!:)<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.santamonicayoga.com/">santa monica yoga, santa monica</a><br /><br />Bring your Mom to class with you on Mother's Day! Your mom's class is FREE with your paid class! Sunday May 8th, 2011. Use your pass or pay for a single class ($18 for regular class, $10 for community class), and your mom's entrance to the same class is free!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.silverlakeyoga.com/">silver lake yoga, silverlake</a><br /><br />Special Mother's Day Class: For Moms and Moms-To-Be, No Kids Allowed!<br />Sunday, May 8, 10-11:30 AM<br /><br />Indulge Yourself on Mother's Day! Ask your baby daddy, friend, relative or partner to watch the kids so that you can come take a special Mommy class at Silver Lake Yoga with Leah Miller. This fun class (appropriate for pre and post-natal students) will include invigorating vinyasa, deep stretching, as well as some well-deserved restorative poses. A perfect primer for Mother's Day brunch or any other celebrations anyone is planning for you (hint hint)!<br /><br />MOTHER'S DAY SCHEDULE CHANGES:<br />The Parent & Me class on Sunday in studio 2 will be combined with a Prenatal class, BOTH at 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The 11:30 am prenatal class will be eliminated for Mother's Day.<br /><br />All other classes remain the same!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.updogfitness.com/">updog yoga and cycling, west hollywood</a><br /><br />Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8, 2011. In honor of all those special mom's out there our bring your mom or bring your kids for free to any of our afternoon classes.<br />4:30 - 5:45 Full Blast (Calvin Corzine)<br />5:00 - 5:45 Cycling (Sandra Harrison)<br />6:00 - 7:15 Yin Yoga (Patrick Carroll)<br />7:30 - 9:30 Shamanic Breathing (Harry Paul)<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.urbanlilyyoga.com/">urban lily yoga, sherman oaks</a><br /><br />Mother's Day Free Event!<br /><br />Special Schedule for May 8, 2011:<br />9:00am-10:30am Yoga Blend & Flow Level 1/2<br />10:30am-12:00pm Vinyasa Flow Level 2/3<br />Both With: Elinore Cohen<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaatthevillage.com"><br />yoga at the village, glendale</a><br /><br />In honor of all Mothers, Yoga at the Village is offering FREE classes all day to Mothers. Give her the gift of Yoga. Bring your Mom and tell her it's on you!!!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.yogaworks.com/">yogaworks, all locations</a><br /><br />In honor of Mother's Day, we want to encourage you to share your practice with the people closest to you. That's why we're offering great deals on duet sessions ~ One Yoga Duet Session for $99.jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983833.post-88629956743525755162011-05-02T20:58:00.000-07:002011-05-03T11:52:21.599-07:00songs for our soulsthe first time i heard <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tinamalia">tina malia</a> perform live was back in 2007. i'd never heard of her before; she just happened to be the headliner at the <a href="http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2007/01/coming-full-circle.html">grand opening party of truyoga</a>, a yoga studio near where i lived.<br /><br />from the moment she began to strum her guitar and sing the verses of her opening song to the time she thanked the audience after ending her last song, i sat, mesmerized. her music was beautiful. she was beautiful. when i approached her afterwards and asked her to autograph the <span style="font-style: italic;">jaya bhagavan</span> CD i'd bought that day, she smiled and happily obliged. now every time i play that CD to listen to her chant the gayatri mantra or the title track (with <a href="http://www.jaiuttal.com/">jai uttal</a> accompanying her on dotar and vocals), i get to relive that beautiful experience.<br /><br />i recently found out that tina malia is working on a new album with <a href="http://www.guruganesha.com/">guruganesha singh</a> (who often performs with <a href="http://www.snatamkaur.com/">snatam kaur</a>; both were in concert at the wilshire ebell just last march). to promote their forthcoming album, <span style="font-style: italic;">song of the soul</span>, they've embarked on a world tour and will be stopping in the LA area this coming friday, may 6th. it's going to be an exciting blend of their different styles of music -- her sanskrit mantras, his gurmukhi chants, and both of their singer/songwriter compositions; you know you want to be there!<br /><br />here's the show info for this coming friday:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">song of the soul world tour</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">featuring tina malia and guruganesha singh</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">friday, may 6th 2011</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">first christian church, 4390 colfax ave, studio city</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.omcreations.com/">open mind creations</a> is currently running a promotional giveaway that ends TODAY -- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlQnOBDpzNQ">view this video for the contest rules</a> and you could find yourself and your guests making your way to the valley for a magical evening of music!<br /><br />i've also worked out a ticket discount for you -- <a href="http://www.showclix.com/event/31744/">click here to purchase your tickets online</a> and make sure to enter code AYOGIST to get $10 off the ticket price... but do that NOW because the code expires when the online ticketing ends at noon on the 6th!!<br /><br />by the way, this would make a great mother's day gift for your mother, grandmother, stepmother, even surrogate mother... it's sure to win you bonus points towards favored child status :)<br /><br /><br />here's the tour press release:<br /><br />SINGER/SONGWRITER TINA MALIA AND VISIONARY/ROCKER GURUGANESHA CO-HEADLINE FOR FIRST TIME AS “SONG OF THE SOUL” WORLD TOUR KICKS OFF APRIL 15<br /><br />LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2011) – Co-headlined by singer/songwriter/producer/instrumentalist Tina Malia and world devotional visionary/guitarist GuruGanesha Singh, the first leg of the “Song of the Soul” World Tour kicks off April 15, 2011, in Sacramento, CA. Performing a diverse collection of music that spans the globe -- from Kirtan to pop and raga to rock, the soulful evening promises to offer something for everyone. For ticket information and up-to-the-minute tour details, visit www.SongOfTheSoulTour.com.<br /><br />Tina Malia’s magical voice and profound gifts as a music maker have enabled her to span a multitude of musical genres, from devotional mantras to pop to electronic. Malia’s vast body of work includes her own exquisite albums, as well as performances with artists such as Jai Uttal, Carlos Santana, India.Arie, Kenny Loggins, and Bassnectar. GuruGanesha, perhaps best known for his supple, crystalline guitar work with bhakti superstar Snatam Kaur, is the founder of Spirit Voyage Records and a solo artist with a beguiling back catalog of albums and a new CD slated for May.<br /><br />“For two hours we have no labels or boundaries; we're simply a community of souls gathered in a safe oasis of love and humanity," said Malia. "Right now in this world we all could use a little hope. But, for us it’s not enough to just remind people about hope; we want to create an environment in which people can hear it, see it and experience it from the inside out whether it’s through one show, one song or one note. “Song of the Soul” is about reigniting hope.”<br /><br />“There’s an incredible alchemy at work here that you can’t question, you just have to experience it,” said GuruGanesha. “Musically, we’ll be going places where artists in this genre don’t usually go, which makes it so accessible to anyone – great music becomes the connector.”<br /><br />Acting as catalysts for the divine chemistry of Malia and GuruGanesha are multi-instrumentalist Hans Christian (Rasa, Krishna Das, Robbie Robertson, Jai Uttal, Vas), percussionist/remix master Craig Kohland (Shaman’s Dream, Down Temple Dub, Donna DeLory) and fast rising young bassist Jared May. Given the virtuosity and rich musical history of each band member, this will be a world devotional music super group.<br /><br />“There’s a whole side of Tina Malia that people haven’t heard and this tour that brings out,” says GuruGanesha.<br /><br />“When he starts playing his electric guitar the entire place becomes electrified,” adds Malia. “People are going to dance during this show, we promise you that!”jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681655534830666415noreply@blogger.com6