the accidental yogist

yogic partying on new year's day

2011-12-29T10:22:00.000-08:00

i 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!

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.

and if your favorite event didn't make it to this list, feel free to share it with everyone by posting it on the accidental yogist facebook page. thanks!

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:

"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." ~ pasadena tournament of roses website

which means that if you plan to go anywhere near pasadena on MONDAY january 2nd, 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, yoga house has announced that they'll be closed the morning of jan 2nd. a wise move, if you ask me.

5 point yoga, malibu

2011 New Year’s Weekend Schedule

Malibu Country Mart Schedule
Saturday December 31, 2011
9am – Ted McDonald – level 2/3
10:45am – Ted McDonald - all levels
Sunday January 1, 2012
10am – Ted McDonald – all levels — start your year off right!!!

Point Dume Schedule
Saturday December 31, 2011
9am – Debbie Pommer-Seigel – all levels
Sunday January 1, 2012
10am – Heather Carter – all levels — start your year off right!!!
All other classes on these days will be cancelled. All other days and classes will be regularly scheduled!

ananda los angeles, hancock park

New Year’s Eve Service
Location: Ananda Ashram House
Who It’s For: Everyone
Date: Saturday, December 31
Time: 10:30 pm – 12:00 am
Recommended Donation: Free

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!

the awareness center, pasadena

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).

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).

Our regular schedule resumes Tuesday, January 3, 2011.

NEW YEAR'S EVE SHAMANIC TRANCE JOURNEY
Bringing in the Aquarian Age with Wahe Guru Kaur and friends
Saturday, December 31 5:00 – 8:00 pm
$40

A joyfully cathartic spiritual experience that will leave you feeling deeply peaceful and whole.
Through the use of the Healing Breath and other shamanic healing techniques, you will be taken on a journey of clearing, release and healing. You will move toward a space of clarity about your next right steps on your spiritual path. It will be an exploration into the profoundly authentic individual you are, how you are a part of sacred community and how you make a difference on the planet.
Complete and release all that you have carried with you from 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!
Wahe Guru Kaur and Healer Training graduates will be there to support you in your transformative healing experience.
Please bring a cushion, blanket and any healing tools you wish to use on your journey. Light snacks provided.

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.

beach yoga with brad keimach, santa monica

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.

Here are the details:

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
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)
COST: Donation. (Suggested donation: $10)
BRING: Large towel or mat. Sunscreen. A sense of adventure and beauty. Your smile.
PARKING: There is free parking on Hampton (2nd St.) and 3rd and 4th. Leave time to circle around to find free parking.
FRIENDS: They're all invited!
Looking forward to seeing you on the beach this weekend, in the splendor of bright sunshine, the freshest air, and maybe dolphins!

bhakti yoga shala, santa monica

NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Saturday Dec 31st
8am Molly
10am Govindas
12noon Andres
4pm Pri
6pm Lisa

Sunday Jan 1st
8:30am New Year's Puja w Govindacharya
10am 108 Sun Salutations w Govindas and Radha
4pm Lisa

Monday all classes back to regular schedule.

New Years Day 108 SUN SALUTATIONS & Kirtan Ritual with Govindas & Radha
SUNDAY JANUARY 1, 2012 10am - noon
Suggested Donation $20

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.

black dog yoga, sherman oaks

We will be implementing shortened schedules for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
Saturday, December 31st - New Year's Eve
Sunday, January 1st - New Year's Day
Click here for a printable version of the schedules for the days above.
http://www.blackdogyoga.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Holiday-Schedule-End-of-Year-2011.pdf

Soulful Flow with Tyler Pagan with Live Drumming by Ossie Mair and friends

This monthly event grooves to the sound of the didgereedoo, flute, and ethnic percussion plus Tyler's earthy style of flow yoga.
Friday, December 30 6:30p - 8:00p
ONLY $10!!

earth's power yoga, los angeles

Holiday Schedule: Tueday the 27th to the Sunday Jan 1st

Holiday classes added this week. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 6 pm this week.
Plus all of the 10:30 am classes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

exhale center for sacred movement, venice

Day 1, 2012: Sunday 1/1/12
10:30-12:00 Level 2/3 Smartflow w/ Annie Carpenter
11:00-12:30 Level 1/2 w/ Ashley Albrand
12:30-2:00 Level 2/3 w/ Brad Keimach
5:00-6:45 Level 2/3 w/ Saul David Raye

Resolve to Evolve~! 2012 with Annie Carpenter
Sun 1/1/2012 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cost: $40

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!!
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!
Come together with your Yoga Sangha on the first day of the New Year: BREATHE. . . MOVE. . . MEDITATE. . . . EVOLVE

New Years Celebration~ Puja + Ananda Kirtan with Saul David Raye
Sun 1/1/2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: $25; $30 day of

Welcome in the New Year of 2012 with Saul David Raye, Tantrika/ Scholar Laura Amazzone and special guest musicians.
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 ...

free spirit yoga, long beach

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.

Here's the schedule for Dec. 30-Jan 1

December 30th
7:45am Pilates...Cancelled
(Pat is having a special Saturday class 12/31 at 7am)
9:00am CardioCore...Cancelled
(new 9:30am All Levels Yoga with Andrea M. for Jan.)
12:00noon All levels with Cassandra
3:15pm Beginner Basics with Sally
(will become 4pm in Jan.)
5:15pm Beginner/Intermediate with Sally
(will become 5:30pm for Jan)

December 31st New Year's Eve
7:00am Pilates w/ Pat (just for today)
8:30am Flow with Andrea M.
10:00am Beginner Basics with Laura
11:30am Prenatal with Laura

January 1st Happy New Year!!
10:00am All Levels with Andrea Morgan
All other classes are cancelled for the day. Enjoy!

glendale yoga, glendale

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.

golden bridge yoga, hollywood

Sunday, December 31st 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
New Year's Eve Celebration: Age of Aquarius with Gurmukh, Tej, Harijiwan and Gurushabd
Cost: $65 until 12/28; $84 after (kids under 12 free!)

The Heavenly Zodiac Has Moved!
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!
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.
This bountiful, blissful and beautiful evening will be a celebration of yoga, music, dance and enhanced meditation.
Leave limitations behind and embrace the wonders of the New Age! A celebration ending with Indian cuisine served at midnight.
Limited tickets available!

harmony yoga, redondo beach

Holiday Schedule!!
Saturday Dec 31st
9:00am All Levels w/Najla & 11:00am Level 1 w/Simone
All other Classes will be Cancelled

Sunday Jan 1st
All Classes will be Cancelled
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

heal one world, los angeles

Start the New Year off w/ Yoga!
Monday Jan 2 8:00pm until 11:00pm

Beginner to Intermediate class with the awesome Nitai!
Come out Monday at 8pm and there will be regular classes starting January 7th! Check out our calendar for more info!
This is the time to start off the New Year in healthy, mindful way!
No mat needed, we have them just bring yourself and wear comfortable clothes! Share with any friends you think would benefit!
And as always, by donation only..yes if you can't pay that is OK!

hot 8 yoga, santa monica

Saturday December 31st
7:45am-12:30pm Regular Schedule
**Added 12:30-1:45pm Hot Yin Class with Janice Craig
4pm Hot Yoga and 5:45pm Yoga Sculpt Cancelled Sat Only

Sunday January 1st
7:45am-6:15pm Regular Schedule

Sunday January 1st New Year's Day Workshop with Greg Dinkin
Tools, Techniques and Inspiration to Manifest Your Dreams!
2:00pm-3:30pm
$20 Preregistration by Dec. 29th
$25 Registration Dec. 30th and after
Walk-ins welcome!
Sign up online: www.hot8yoga.com

the hub, west los angeles

Join us for a FULL-ON New Year's Dance Celebration with Cass Phelps, Lauri Ashworth, Kara Masters & Scott Ishihara
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 - Sunday, Jan 1, 2012 9 pm - 2 am @ The Hub in West LA*
We'll dance 2011 down... We'll dance 2012 up...
In sacred space, community resonance and collective collaborative inspiration, we'll celebrate Life, YOU and WE... opening the way for the Best Year Ever!

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

Amazing Global Dance Music - special live mix with DJ Ish & DJ Seven
Sound Bath - gongs, crystal bowls, toning, flutes, shruti, percussion, didjeridu & more...
with Aaron Goldberg, Nyei Murez, Scott Ishihara, Kara Masters & Cass Phelps...
Dance, Meditate, Move, Play, Talk, Transform, Transfigure & Renew!
This Event is held at The Hub in West LA with a main dance floor, chill room,
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...
Whatever you're excited to create in your life will have the rocket fuel of this celebration launching it into 2012!

inyoga center, valley village

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.

iyengar yoga institute, los angeles

Due to the holidays, there is a special schedule through 1/1:

Asana:
Thursday 12/29 --
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Vladimir Jandov
6:00 - 7:30 pm All Levels with Allen Mulch
Friday 12/30 --
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Lisa Walford
Saturday 12/31 --
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Chris Stein
Sunday 1/1 --
11:30 am - 1:00 pm All Levels with Marla Apt

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.

"Love, Labor & Laugh": A PARTY in Celebration of the 60th Birthday of Manouso Manos
Saturday January 21 6 pm at IYILA
Live Entertainment
Food & Beverages
$20 Suggested Donation
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.

jade apple yoga, north hollywood

OPEN YOUR HEART to 2012
Celebrate the New Year with Jenn!
SUNDAY Jan 1st 12 – 2pm

This special class is a mixed level heart-based theme class and is open to ALL students! Regular Class Rate

karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks -- is now Rachel Zeskind's Total Body Center!

Releasing 2011 & Setting Your Intentions for 2012
New Year's Class co-taught by Rachel Zeskind and Karen Shuman
$20
Saturday December 31st from 10:30am-12:30pm
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!

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:
www.rztotalbodycenter.com

We hope to see you on your yoga mats soon!!

liberation yoga, los angeles

NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND SCHEDULE~

Schedule for Friday through Sunday~
FRIDAY December 30th is as usual EXCEPT no 8:30am class with Steven Freedman (he resumes Monday the 2nd)

SATURDAY December 31st:
10am-12pm Flow 2-3 With Noelle
9am - 9:45am Toddler (18months to 4yrs) with Beth
12pm-1:30pm Level 1 with Lynn
2pm-3:30pm Gentle with Yvonne

SUNDAY January 1st:
12pm-1:30pm level 1 with Carrie Janell
2pm-3:30pm Mixed level Flow with Emilie Perz

New Year's Eve Workshop/Celebration With Christine Burke ~ December 31st 10pm to midnight!
No regrets, no hangover - just light and refreshed vision!!
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!
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:)
The cost is $45.

liveyoga wellness, westchester

Enjoy New Year's Eve SATURDAY morning Yoga
9:30-10:45 am REGENERATION YOGA with Sonia Roveri Stiefel
11:00 am-12:30 pm MIXED LEVEL FLOW with Sonia Roveri Stiefel

NEW Yoga students: $5 off first class. Happy New Year to All!
Closed January 1st.....Open January 2nd and regular schedule all week.

maha yoga, brentwood

Start off 2012 right by treating yourself with the gift of yoga
YOGA WITH ISH Sunday, January 1 at 10:30am
Join us at Maha Yoga as we offer one GREAT yoga class
All Levels yoga with Ish Moran

malibu sun yoga, malibu

9:15 AM today, Dec 31st!!! ~ Closed new years day ~

naam yoga, santa monica

2012 And the Dawn of the Golden Age: Advanced Universal Kabbalah Intensive with Dr. Joseph Michael Levry
Fri 12/30/2011 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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.
Price: $100 by 12/21; $125 by 12/29; $150 day of at the door.
Please note: There are no refunds for this event.

New Year's Eve Celebration and Naam Meditation with Dr. Joseph Michael Levry
Sat 12/31/2011 11:00 PM - 12:30 AM

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.
Price: Pre-registration through December 30: $115; Day of $125
Please note: There are no refunds for this event.

purple yoga, long beach

Free New Year's Eve Class with Live Sitar & Drums w/Bonnie, Cindy, Simon, Flo, Devine1 and more.
Date: December 31, 11:00PM - 1:00AM
Cost: FREE

rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks

New Years Celebration- Intentional Yoga Class with Nicole Woodard & Micki Duran
Saturday December 31, 2010 7:00-9:00 PM

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.
This New Years celebration class will close with a nice long restorative practice and a meditation
$20 in adv $25 day off reg

Holiday Class Schedule
New Years Eve:
Level 1-2 with Claire Hartley 9:00 AM
Easy Does It with Karen Rosales 9:30 AM
Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley 10:35 AM
Level 2-3 Advanced with Noelle Beaugureau 1:45 PM
Intentional New Years Eve Flow All Levels with Micki & Nicole 7:00-9:00PM

New Year's Day:
Level 1 with Terry Littlefield 10:30 AM
Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Daniel Stewart 12:15 PM
Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Micki Duran 4:00 PM
Relax Deeply with Micki Duran 5:30 PM

rose temple, venice

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

There are many reasons to support The Rose Temple - won't you give today?
Why not do it in person? Come see our Dinner Club~Yoga Lunch - now extended!!! Friday December 30 and New Year's Eve!!!
Our New Year's Eve includes tasty savory and sweet delectables provided by our KITCHEN - JOIN US!!!

OPEN HOURS: ~ 12:00 to 3:00 pm
Radha Govinda Temple
305 Rose Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
http://www.purebhakti.com/
$5~7 Donation from the Heart buffet
Detox: Mind, Body & Soul W/Prasadam

santa monica yoga, santa monica

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)

studio surya yoga, venice

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!

truyoga, santa monica

The evening classes on Monday, January 2nd will be canceled due to the holiday. (ed. note: truyoga is normally closed on saturdays and sundays)

U studio yoga, los angeles

Join us this week to ring in the new year!!
New Year's Eve Day - 10:30am with Andrea
New Year's Day - 10:30am with Andrea

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!
Please join me at 9am New Year's Day for a free instore class! ~ Andrea

urth yoga, silverlake

NEW YEAR'S DAY CLASS with Gabe
Sunday, January 1st 12:30p - 3:30p

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?
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.
This class is for everyone. Those newer to yoga will feel challenged, but
extremely comfortable and supported, and the Advanced yoga Practitioner
will feel equally satisfied and challenged. The class will include Asana, Meditation and Restorative Poses.
Class is $25 or 2 classes from your class card. Unlimited (Monthly, 6 Monthly and Yearly Membership) = FREE

yoganette yoga studio, west covina

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!

yoga blend, burbank

Start the New Year off with a Yoga Blend tradition -- Yogi Bekah's 2-Hour New Year’s Day Restorative Class
Sunday, January 1, 2012 10am – 12pm
$25 by December 25th / $30 after

the yoga collective, santa monica

New Year's Day at The Yoga Collective
Celebrate the New Year ~ Sunday January 1, 2012

11:30am - 1pm with Gigi Yogini
Primal Core Activation with MOTHER MEDICINE & Live Drums
Powerful Breath, Core Strengthening, Dance Party & Drum Circle
Ancient Science for Modern Evolution
Suggested Donation $10
gigiyogini.com

2:30 - 5pm Sean Gray
Expanded Class including Meditation, Strong Asana & Deep Relaxation.
Create awareness within the breath, movement & stillness.
Suggested Donation $20
facebook.com/seangrayyoga

yoga desa, topanga

New Year's Weekend Class Schedule for Sat. Dec. 31 and Sun. Jan 1, 2012:
Sat. Dec. 31
10:30-12:00pm Vinyasa Flow 2/3 with Ashley Albrand
12:30-1:45pm Hawaiian Kahuna Healing with Master Sio
All other classes cancelled

Sun. Jan. 1
10:30-12:30pm Special New Year's Day All Levels Class with Vivica Schwartz
Cost: $20
Please reserve your space by emailing Vivica@vivicaschwartz.com

yoga house, pasadena

New Year's Day at Yoga House - Two Special Classes January 1

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!

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.

yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena

New Year's Eve Celebration at YKS...
Saturday, December 31st from 7pm - midnight. Free event.
Start 2012 by setting your intentions and deepening your practice.
7:00pm Light refreshments and snacks
9:00pm Esctatic Dance (the joy of movement inspired by music)
11:00pm Meditation
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.

yogala, echo park

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!

yoga loft, manhattan beach

HAPPY NEW YEAR, YOGIS!
We will be CLOSED for painting and will reopen on Monday, January 2nd!

New Year's Mala Monday
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!

yoga loft, woodland hills

108 Salutations to the Sun
When: New Year's Day 10:30-11:30am
Where: The Yoga Loft
21228 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills 91364
Greet the New Year with us!
Presented by Bobbi Boston and The Yoga Loft
$10
Contact: Bobbi Boston 310-867-0894

yoga at the raven, silverlake

New Year's Day Class with Tony Giuliano
Sunday Jan 1 12:00pm until 2:00pm

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.

yoga shelter, studio city

RESOLVE- New Years Day class with Lisa
Sunday Jan 1 10:30am until 12:00pm

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 :)

the yogi tree, toluca lake

11:15 Am - New Years Day Class by Donation
Sunday Jan 1 11:00am until 2:00pm

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.
We hope you will join us for a heart opening and spirit awakening class. Happy New Year!
COST: $10 Suggested Donation

yogavidala, los feliz

Saturday December 31, New Year’s Eve Day:
Patty Pierce will be teaching her 9am class

Saturday December 31, New Year’s Eve Day:
Janell Cox has something special planned ~
New Year's Eve Special Class: “Release and Celebrate”
12:15pm - 2:30pm
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!

yoga works south bay, el segundo

New Year's Yoga Mala with Genevieve Pujalet and Shelley Williams

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.

and if you happen to be in or near san diego on new year's eve:

NEW YEAR'S EVE ASCENSION 2012
Saturday, December 31st (7PM-2AM)
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd. (Balboa Park)
San Diego, Ca. 92103
(619) 230-1190
www.worldbeatcenter.org

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.

ADMISSION IS BY VOLUNTARY DONATION
"Your Generosity is Gratefully Appreciated"

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.

finding the perfect holiday yoga class

2011-12-21T22:53:00.000-08:00

tonight'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.

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 :)

i hope you all have a happy holiday... and an invigorating yoga practice to go with it!

this is a work in progress, so please keep checking back.

118 winston, downtown los angeles

All classes except for Monday night's meditation class with Sensei are on hold until after the new year.
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!

the 5th chakra, east hollywood

‎!!! Chakra 5 yoga holiday schedule: no classes Sun 12/25 thru Sun 1/1. Classes resume Mon 1/2. !!!

5 point yoga, malibu

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!

Malibu Country Mart Schedule:

Saturday December 24, 2011
9am - Ted McDonald - level 2/3
10:45am - Ted McDonald - all levels
12:45pm - Valentina Izyumova - aerial yoga - all levels

Sunday December 25, 2011
We are closed. Merry Christmas!!!

Saturday December 31, 2011
9am - Ted McDonald - level 2/3
10:45am - Alex Westmore - all levels
12:45pm - Valentina Izyumova - aerial yoga - all levels

Sunday January 1, 2012
10am - Ted McDonald - all levels -- start your year off right!!!

Point Dume Schedule:

Saturday December 24, 2011
9am - Debbie Pommer-Seigel - all levels

Sunday December 25, 2011
We are closed. Merry Christmas!!!

Saturday December 31, 2011
9am - Debbie Pommer-Seigel - all levels

Sunday January 1, 2012
10am - Heather Carter - all levels -- start your year off right!!!

All other classes on these days will be cancelled. All other days and classes will be regularly scheduled!

the awareness center, pasadena

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).

Our regular schedule resumes Tuesday, January 3, 2011.

back for yoga, el segundo

Friday, December 23, 2011
6:00-7:15 AM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Jessi
6:30-7:45 PM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Sonia

Saturday, December 24, 2011 (Christmas Eve)
***STUDIO CLOSED***

Sunday, December 25, 2011 (Christmas Day)
***STUDIO CLOSED***

Monday, December 26, 2011
***STUDIO CLOSED***

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
***REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE RESUMES***
5:30-6:45 PM Yin Yoga-All Levels Via
7:00-8:15 PM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Maureen

Wednesday, December 28, 2011
6:00-7:15 AM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Betty
5:30-6:45 PM Hatha Basics-All Levels Andy
7:00-8:15 PM Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls-All Levels Via

Thursday, December 29, 2011
5:30-6:45 PM Forrest Yoga-All Levels Theresa
7:00-8:15 PM Gentle Yoga-All Levels Linda

Friday, December 30, 2011
6:00-7:15 AM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Betty
6:30-7:45 PM Vinyasa Flow-All Levels Sonia

Saturday, December 31, 2011 (New Year's Eve)
***STUDIO CLOSED***

Sunday, January 01, 2012 (New Year's Day)
***STUDIO CLOSED***

Monday, January 02, 2012
***REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE RESUMES***
5:30-6:45 PM Hatha Basics-Beginner Level Andy
7:00:8:15 PM Gentle Yoga-All Levels Linda

bam bu lah yoga, marina del rey

Christmas Eve: Shortened schedule; see website
Christmas Day: Closed
Monday, Dec 26: Shortened schedule; see website
New Year's Eve: Shortened schedule; see website
New Year's Day: Closed

bhakti yoga shala, santa monica

SAT DEC 24:
8am Molly
10am Clay
12pm Andres
4pm Mona

SUNDAY CHRISTMAS DAY DEC 25:
10am Carla Cummings

MON DEC 26:
ALL CLASSES BACK TO REGULAR SCHEDULE

2012 NEW YEAR'S EVE ~ 12-HOUR MAHA KIRTAN RITUAL
8pm-8am Sat., Dec. 31st thru Sun., Jan. 1 2012
Suggested Donation $15

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!!!

New Years Day 108 SUN SALUTATIONS & Kirtan Ritual ~
with Om Namah Shivaya Kirtan with Govindas and Radha
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1st at 10am
Suggested Donation $20

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.

bikram's yoga college of india, west los angeles

Saturday 24th December: 10 AM only.
Sunday 25th December: CLOSED
Monday 26th December: 10 AM only.

Saturday 31st December: 10 AM only
Sunday 1st January: CLOSED
Monday 2nd January: 10 AM only

black dog yoga, sherman oaks

Christmas Eve Saturday December 24th
8:15a – 9:15a Core Yoga Flow Tracy
9:00a – 10:25a Gentle Yoga Lauri
9:30a – 11:00a Intermediate Flow Sigrid
10:15a – 12:15p Advanced Practice Class Ella
10:35a – 12:05p Intermediate Anusara Chutney
11:15a – 12:45p Basic Flow Hanna

Christmas Day Sunday December 25th
9:00a – 10:25a Gentle Yoga Lauri
10:00a – 11:25a Intermediate Flow Hanna
10:35a – 12:05p Strong Anusara Jenny

Friday, December 30 6:30p - 8:00p ONLY $10!!
Soulful Flow with Tyler Pagan with Live Drumming by Ossie Mair and friends
This monthly event grooves to the sound of the didgereedoo, flute, and ethnic percussion plus Tyler's earthy style of flow yoga.

New Year’s Eve Saturday December 31st
8:15a – 9:15a Core Yoga Flow Tracy
9:00a – 10:25a Gentle Yoga Lauri
9:15a – 10:15a Mindful Body Sculpt Chappell
9:30a – 11:00a Intermediate Flow Sigrid
10:15a – 12:15p Advanced Practice Class Ella
10:35a – 12:05p Intermediate Anusara Tiffany
11:15a – 12:45p Basic Flow Hanna

New Year’s Day Sunday January 1st
10:00a – 11:25a Basic Flow Hanna
10:30a – 12:00p Intermediate Anusara Jenny
11:30a – 1:00p Strong Flow Dice
1:30p – 3:00p Restorative Melissa

brazilian yoga and pilates, atwater village

Yoga classes will be on hiatus from Dec.23 - Jan.1.
All classes resume Monday, Jan. 2.

city yoga, west hollywood

Fri December 23
6:30 AM The Practice - Anthony Benenati
8:30 AM Basics - Anthony Benenati
9:00 AM Yoga Hour - Maud Nadler
10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Rebecca Benenati

Sat December 24
7:00 AM 11th Step - Anonymous Teacher
8:30 AM Basics - Anthony Benenati
9:00 AM Mixed - Rebecca Benenati
10:30 AM Mixed - Miki Anzai

Sun December 25
9:00 AM Mixed - Alain Benatar
10:30 AM Mixed - Miki Anzai

Mon December 26
8:30 AM Basics - Anthony Benenati
9:00 AM Yoga Hour - Maud Nadler
10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Rebecca Benenati
7:45 PM HIV+ - Danny Gray

Tue December 27
8:30 AM Basics - Stephen Schilling
9:00 AM Yoga Hour - Grant Mattos
10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Anthony Benenati
10:15 AM Pre/Postnatal - April Ritchey
12:30 PM Community - Alain Benatar

Wed December 28
8:30 AM Basics - Stephen Schilling
9:00 AM Yoga Hour - Maud Nadler
10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Alain Benatar
12:30 PM Community - Patricia Hernandez

Thu December 29
8:30 AM Basics - Stephen Schilling
9:00 AM Yoga Hour - Grant Mattos
10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Stephen Schilling
10:15 AM Pre/Postnatal - April Ritchey
12:30 PM Community - Alain Benatar
7:45 PM 11th Step - Anonymous Teacher

Fri December 30
8:30 AM Basics - Linda Eifer
10:15 AM Mixed/Advanced - Stefanos Kafatos

Sat December 31
7:00 AM 11th Step - Anonymous Teacher
8:30 AM Basics - Anthony Benenati
9:00 AM Mixed - Rebecca Benenati
10:30 AM Mixed - Anna Fitzwater

Sun January 01, 2012
10:30 AM Mixed - Miki Anzai
11:00 AM Basics - Linda Eifer

crenshaw yoga and dance, los angeles

We will be closed December 24 - 25 for Christmas and resume regular schedule on December 26, 2011.

dharma mittra yoga, los angeles

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):
Sunday, December 25th- Christmas Day studio closed

Monday, December 26th- 7:30am and 9:15am classes cancelled, Dharma 1 at 6:30 pm taught by Sonya

Tuesday, December 27th - 9:15am Dharma 2 taught by Nino, 6:00pm Dharma 1-2 taught by Joan, 730pm Dharma 4 cancelled

Wednesday, December 28th-7:30am Dharma 1 taught by Era, 9:15am Dharma 2 taught by Era, 6:30pm Dharma 2 taught by Era

Thursday, December 29th – 9:15am Dharma 4 cancelled, 6:00pm Dharma 1 taught by Joan, 7:30pm Meditation cancelled
Friday, December 30th- 9:15am Dharma 2 taught by Joan, 12:00pm Master Class taught by Nino, 6:30pm Dharma 2 taught by Era

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

Sunday, January 1st 2012!1 class only at 11am- Dharma 1 taught by Era

free spirit yoga, long beach

Christmas Eve Classes are normal:
8:30am with Cassandra, 10am with Laura, and 11:30 prenatal with Laura.

We will be CLOSED on Christmas Day

New Year's Eve classes are normal times.

New Year's Day TBA

golden bridge yoga, hollywood

Sunday, December 25th 10:00 am
The Beaming Power of Thunder Love! with Gurmukh
Cost: $20 (No Keytags)

Let us gather for a morning of Kundalini Yoga and meditation. Join Gurmukh and Gurushabd in a fusion of power, grace, energy and celebration!
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.
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!
Bring your friends - all levels welcome.
Holiday cookies and yogi tea will be served after class.
This will be the only class offered on this day!

Sunday, December 31st 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
New Year's Eve Celebration: Age of Aquarius with Gurmukh, Tej, Harijiwan and Gurushabd
Cost: $65 until 12/28; $84 after (kids under 12 free!)

The Heavenly Zodiac Has Moved!
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!
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.
This bountiful, blissful and beautiful evening will be a celebration of yoga, music, dance and enhanced meditation.
Leave limitations behind and embrace the wonders of the New Age! A celebration ending with Indian cuisine served at midnight.
Limited tickets available!

the green yogi, manhattan beach

Sunday December 25th - CLOSED
Sunday January 1st - CLOSED

hot 8 yoga, santa monica

Saturday December 24th
Regular Schedule 7:45AM to 12pm
~4pm Hot Yoga and 5:45pm Sculpt Cancelled

Sunday December 25th Studio is closed

Monday December 26th Regular Schedule

the hub, west los angeles

Our Holiday Schedule is as follows:
Closed on Sunday December 25th
Closed on Sunday January 1st
Otherwise we are open for business!

Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 - Sunday, Jan 1, 2012
9 pm – 2 am

Amazing Global Dance Music - special live mix with DJ Ish & DJ Seven
Sound Bath - gongs, crystal bowls, toning, flutes, shruti, percussion, didjeridu & more with Aaron Goldberg, Nyei Murez, Scott Ishihara, Kara Masters & Cass Phelps…

Dance, Meditate, Move, Play, Talk, Transform, Transfigure & Renew!

This Event is held at The Hub in West LA with a main dance floor, chill room,
rocking sound system, delicious grooves, conscious moves, like~minded peeps…
Whatever you're excited to create in your life will have the rocket fuel of this celebration launching it into 2012!
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

iyengar yoga institute, los angeles

Due to the holidays, there will be a special schedule 12/23-1/1:

Friday 12/23
no classes due to maintenance

Saturday 12/24
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Chris Stein

Sunday 12/25
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Vladimir Jandov

Monday 12/26
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Marla Apt
6:00 - 7:30 pm All Levels with Scott Hobbs

Tuesday 12/27
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Vladimir Jandov
6:00 - 7:30 pm All Levels with Herb Sandoval

Wednesday 12/28
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Aida Amirkhanian
6:00 - 7:30 pm All Levels with Scott Hobbs

Thursday 12/29
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Vladimir Jandov
6:00 - 7:30 pm All Levels with Allen Mulch

Friday 12/30
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Lisa Walford

Saturday 12/30
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Chris Stein

Sunday 1/1
10:45 am - 12:15 pm All Levels with Marla Apt

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.

the jade apple, north hollywood

SATURDAY DEC 24th
9:00 – 10:15a Yoga BASICS - Bethany
10:30 – 12:00p Vibrant Flow - Arielle

SUNDAY DEC 25th - STUDIO CLOSED

MONDAY DEC 26th
10:30 – 12:00p Gentle Flow - Jenn
6:30 – 8:00p Vibrant Flow - Denise

TUESDAY DEC 27th
11:30 – 1:00p Kind & Gentle - Bow
7:00 – 8:15p Vibrant Flow- Bow
8:30 – 10:00p 11th Step Yoga & AA Meeting (OPEN) - Donation Only

WEDNESDAY DEC 28th
7:00 – 8:15a Rise To Shine - Nathan
10:30 – 12:00p Intro to Gyrokinesis - Tamra-henna
6:30 – 8:00p Restoration - Jenn

THURSDAY DEC 29th
11:30 – 1:00p Gentle Flow - Karen R.
7:00 – 8:30p Vibrant Flow - Bow

FRIDAY DEC 30th
10:30 – 12:00p Kind & Gentle - Bow
5:00 – 6:15p Yoga BASICS - Lara

SATURDAY DEC 31st
9:00 – 10:15a Yoga BASICS - Lara
10:30 – 12:00p Vibrant Flow - Arielle

SUNDAY JAN 1st
12:00 – 2:00p OPEN YOUR HEART to 2012! - Special All-Levels Yoga Class with Jenn

karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks

The studio will be closed from December 16th-30th for remodeling!!

****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!

The studio will be closed January 1st and will reopen with some brand new teachers and schedule on Monday January 2nd!

liberation yoga, los angeles

Saturday December 24th - Christmas Eve!
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!
12Noon to 1:30pm - Join Lynn at her usual time for her usual beautifully inspirational class! Level 1
2:00pm-3:30pm - Yvonne Papnek will share her unique and wondrous gifts in a calming and rejuvenating gentle class

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

New year's Eve:
10am - Noon - ELLA! Such a Bella!! Flow 2-3
12pm-1:30pm LYNN! Again! for Level 1!
2pm-3:30pm - Gentle with YVONNE!
10pm-Midnight - New Year's Eve Yoga Celebration! All Levels Welcome!
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!

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!

maha yoga, brentwood

Saturday, December 24
9:00am Level 2&3 with Stephanie Phelan
10:30am Level 2&3 with Tom Morley

Sunday, December 25
10:30am DONATION Class with Gabriel
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

Saturday, December 31
9:00am Level 2&3 with Stephanie Phelan
10:30am Level 2&3 with Tom Morley

Sunday, January 1
10:30am All Levels with Ish Moran

mission street yoga, south pasadena

Wednesday, November 23 - closed at 1:30pm

Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24:
9:00am-11:00am ~ Donation-based class with Stuart
All other classes cancelled

Saturday, December 24
9:00am-10:30am - Mixed Level
10:45am-12:15pm - Basics
All other classes cancelled

Sunday, December 25 - closed

Saturday, December 31 - Closed at 2:15pm

Sunday, January 1, 2012
12:00pm-2:00pm - donation-based community class
All other classes cancelled

Monday, December 19 - Sunday, January 8
Yoga for Kids cancelled for winter break

ocean mist yoga, west los angeles

Our studio will be closed in observance of the holiday on Dec 25th, Jan 1st and 2nd.

raksa, culver city

RakSa will be closed Saturday, December 24th, Sunday, December 25th, Saturday, December 31st, & Sunday, January 1st.

rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks

Christmas Eve
9:00 AM Level 1-2 with Claire Hartley
9:30 AM Easy Does It with Karen Rosales
10:35 AM Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley

Christmas Day
10:30 AM Level 1 with Terry Littlefield
12:15 PM Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Nicole Woodward

Dec 26th
Regular Schedule EXCEPT FOR THESE CANCELED CLASSES:
7am Rise and Stretch
4:30pm Iyengar
8:05pm Qigong

New Years Eve
9:00 AM Level 1-2 with Claire Hartley
9:30 AM Easy Does It with Karen Rosales
10:35 AM Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley
1:45 PM Level 2-3 Advanced with Noelle Beaugureau

7:00-9:00PM Intentional New Years Eve Flow: All Levels with Micki & Nicole
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.
This New Years celebration class will close with a nice long restorative practice and a meditation. $20 in adv $25 day off reg

New Years Day
10:30 AM Level 1 with Terry Littlefield
12:15 PM Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Daniel Stewart
4:00 PM Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Micki Duran
5:30 PM Relax Deeply with Micki Duran

santa monica yoga, santa monica

Regular Schedule through Friday December 23

Saturday December 24
8:00-9:15 AM Level 1-2 w/Meditation Nathalie Canessa
9:00-10:30 AM All Levels Julian Walker
9:30-11:00 AM Level 1-2 Jane Zingale
10:45-12:15 PM All Levels Flow Daniel Stewart

Sunday December 25 – CLOSED

Monday December 26
8:30-9:30 AM Level 1-2 Jane Zingale
9:00-10:30 AM All Levels Flow Nancy Goodstein
10:00-11:30 AM Level 1 Joyce Dvoren
12:30-2:00 PM All Levels Flow (Community) Allison McCready
5:00-6:20 PM Level 2-3 Riayn Shumacher
6:00-7:30 PM Level 1-2 Kyra Haglund
6:30-8:00 PM All Levels Julian Walker

Tuesday December 27
7:30-8:30 AM Level 1-2 Indira Shekerjian
9:00-10:30 AM Level 1-2 Nathalie Canessa
9:15-10:15 AM Pilates Level 2-3 Laura Gideon
10:45-12:15 PM All Levels Luke Ketterhagen
12:15-1:15 PM Slow Deep Stretch Indira Shekerjian
6:00-7:30 PM Level 1-2 Luke Ketterhagen
6:00-7:15 PM Prenatal & Postnatal Shayna Reid
6:30-8:00 PM All Levels Flow Daniel Stewart

Wednesday December 28
7:00-8:15 AM Level 1-2 Jane Zingale
8:30-8:30 AM Pilates Level 1 Laura Gideon
9:00-10:30 AM All Levels Flow Nancy Godstein
10:00-11:30 AM Level 1 Leslie Bogart
3:30-4:30 PM Level 1 (Community) Mike Pottenger
5:00-6:30 PM Level 2-3 Riayn Shumacher
6:30-8:15 PM All Levels Kyra Haglund

Thursday December 29
7:30-8:30 AM Level 1-2 Indira Shekerjian
9:00-10:30 AM Level 1-2 Nathalie Canessa
9:15-10:15 AM Pilates Level 2-3 Laura Gideon
10:45-12:15 PM All Levels Luke Ketterhagen
12:15-1:15 PM Slow Deep Stretch Indira Shekerjian
6:00-7:30 PM Level 1-2 Luke Ketterhagen
6:30-8:00 PM All Levels Flow Allison McCready

Friday December 30
8:30-9:30 AM Level 1-2 Jane Zingale
9:00-10:30 AM All Levels Contemplative Indira Shekerjian
10:00-11:30 AM Level 1 Jane Zingale
12:30-2:00 PM All Levels Flow (Community) Allison McCready
5:00-6:20 PM Level 2-3 Riayn Shumacher
6:00-7:30 PM Level 1 Mike Pottenger
6:30-8:00 PM All Levels/Trance Dance Julian Walker

Saturday December 31
8:00-9:15 AM Level 1-2 w/Meditation Nathalie Canessa
9:00-10:30 AM All Levels Julian Walker
9:30-11:00 AM Level 1-2 Jane Zingale
10:45-12:15 PM All Levels Flow Indira Shekerjian

Sunday January 1 – Join us for a FREE class!
All Levels at 11:00 am with Allison McCready (CLOSED rest of the day)

Monday January 2 – Regular Schedule Resumes

truyoga, santa monica

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!

U studio yoga, los angeles

Saturday Dec 24 - 10:30am with Mary
Sunday Dec 25 - CLOSED
Monday Dec 26 - 5:30pm with Mary
Tuesday Dec 27 - 10:15 with Mary / 5:30pm with Andrea
Wednesday Dec 28 - 5:30pm with Andrea / 7:00pm with Jessica ($10)
Thursday Dec 29 - 10:15am with Andrea / 5:30pm with Andrea
Friday Dec 30 - 5:30pm with Andrea
Saturday Dec 31 - 10:30am with Andrea
Sunday Jan 1 - 10:30am with Andrea

yoga at the raven, silverlake

During the holidays, our normal schedule will shift slightly.

As of Tuesday, December 20, our Tues/Thurs 9am classes will be on hiatus until further notice.

Saturday, Dec. 24: Leigh's 9am is cancelled. Jeff will teach Mixed Levels at 10:30am.

Sunday, Dec 25: We will be closed for Christmas.

Saturday, Dec 31: Leigh's 9am is cancelled. Tony will teach Mixed levels at 10:30am.

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!

yoga at the village, glendale

We are CLOSED ONLY on CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARS' Days.
OPEN for the Rest of the Holidays!

yoga blend, burbank

Friday December 23rd: $5 Flow - Canceled

Saturday December 24th: 4pm Gentle - Canceled

Sunday December 25th: Closed

Saturday December 31st: 4pm Gentle - Canceled

Sunday January 1st: Regular Classes Canceled
10am - 12pm Restorative Workshop with Bekah - A 2 Hour New Year's Day Restorative Class!

yoga circle downtown, los angeles

Over the extended Holiday week we will have an altered schedule. Please mark your calendars to get the most out of your holiday practice.

All classes over the Holidays are mixed level and open to all:
Thursday Dec 22, 12noon and 6:05pm
Friday Dec 23, 12noon and 6:05pm
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.
Christmas Day, Closed
Monday Dec 26, 12noon and 6:05pm
Tuesday Dec 27, Wednesday Dec 28, Regular Schedule
Thursday Dec 29, 12noon and 6:05pm
Friday Dec 30, 12noon and 6:05pm
New Years Eve, 10:30am
New Years Day, Closed
Monday Jan 2, 12noon and 6:05pm
Tuesday Jan 3, Return to Regular Schedule

yoga desa, topanga

Yoga Desa will be closed on Sun. Dec. 25th, Christmas Day and Sun. Jan. 1 New Years Day.

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.

yogahop, pasadena

Friday, December 23, 2011
8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters -
10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters -

Saturday, December 24, 2011
8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Mary King -
9:30AM - 10:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Marko King -

Sunday, December 25, 2011
All classes are Cancelled

Monday, December 26, 2011
10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Jeeda Gabriel -
5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Jeeda Gabriel -
6:15PM - 7:15PM All Levels/2-3 - Molly Ryan -
6:45PM - 7:45PM Candlelight - Jeeda Gabriel -
8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight - Molly Ryan -

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford -
10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford -
5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Mary King -
6:15PM - 7:15PM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters -
6:45PM - 7:45PM Candlelight - Mary King -
8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight - Jonathan Watters -

Wednesday, December 28, 2011
8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Marko King -
10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Marko King -
5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Jeeda Gabriel -
6:45PM - 7:45PM Candlelight - Jeeda Gabriel -
8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight - Molly Ryan -

Thursday, December 29, 2011
8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Molly Ryan -
5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Mary King -
6:15PM - 7:15PM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters -
6:45PM - 7:45PM Candlelight - Mary King -
8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight - Jonathan Watters -

Friday, December 30, 2011
8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters -
10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters -
5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford -

Saturday, December 31, 2011
8:45AM - 9:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Mary King -
9:30AM - 10:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Marko King -

Sunday, January 1, 2012
All classes are Cancelled

yogahop, santa monica

Friday, December 23, 2011
9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore -
1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore -
4:30PM - 5:45PM Level 2/3 - Jeeda Gabriel -
6:00PM - 7:30PM Level 2/3+ - Kourtney Kaas -

Saturday, December 24, 2011
7:00AM - 8:00AM Cancelled - Cancelled -
8:15AM - 9:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes -
9:45AM - 11:00AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes -

Sunday, December 25, 2011
8:15AM - 9:15AM Summit 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore -
9:30AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes -

Monday, December 26, 2011
9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3 - Katie Winkelman -
1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore -
6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes -
8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight 2/3 - Matthew Reyes -

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
7:00AM - 8:00AM All Levels - Katie Winkelman -
9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes -
10:45AM - 11:45AM Level 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes -
4:30PM - 5:45PM Level 2/3 - Kourtney Kaas -
6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3 - Jennifer Moore -
8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight 2/3 - Marko King -

Wednesday, December 28, 2011
9:15AM - 10:30AM Level 2/3 - Jennifer Moore -
10:45AM - 11:45AM Level 2/3+ - Katie Winkelman -
1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore -
4:30PM - 5:45PM Level 2/3 - Katie Winkelman -
6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes -
8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight 2/3 - Matthew Reyes -

Thursday, December 29, 2011
7:00AM - 8:00AM All Levels - Katie Winkelman
9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes -
10:45AM - 11:45AM Level 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes -
6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3 - Katie Winkelman -
8:00PM - 9:00PM Candlelight 2/3 - Katie Winkelman -

Friday, December 30, 2011
9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore -
1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore -
4:30PM - 5:45PM Level 2/3 - Jeeda Gabriel -
6:00PM - 7:30PM Level 2/3+ - Kourtney Kaas -

Saturday, December 31, 2011
7:00AM - 8:00AM All Levels - Katie Winkelman -
8:15AM - 9:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes -
9:45AM - 11:00AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes

Sunday, January 01, 2012
8:15AM - 9:15AM Summit 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore -
9:30AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes -
4:00PM - 5:30PM Summit 2/3 - Kourtney Kaas -

yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena

Sat, Dec 24: 8:00am with Naader & 9:45am with Art

Sun, Dec 25: CLOSED

Sat, Dec 31: 8:00am with Naader & 9:45am with Art

Sun, Jan 1: 9:30am with Naader

Dec 31: 7pm - 12am New Year's Party (Ecstatic Dance 9pm, Meditation 11pm)
FREE EVENT

yoga loft, manhattan beach

12/23/11 - 1/1/12 - Reduced Holiday Schedule Online
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=2842

Sunday 12/25 - STUDIO CLOSED FOR XMAS

Friday 12/30 - Sunday 1/1/12 ~ We will be cleaning up our act
STUDIO CLOSED FOR PAINTING

See you on the mat bright and early, for a fresh start to a beautiful new year,
Monday, January 2nd!

yoga loft, woodland hills

Friday & Saturday 12/23-24/2011 regular schedule
Sunday December 25, 2011 studio is closed

Friday & Saturday 12/30-31/2011 regular schedule
Sunday 1/1/2012 9:00 & 11:00 am cancelled

yoga shelter, studio city

Saturday December 24th – morning classes only
9:15 am Slow Flow
10:30 am X-flowsion

Sunday December 25th - studio closed – no classes

Monday December 26th – Normal Class beginning at 8:30 am

Saturday January 31st – morning classes only
9:15 am Slow Flow
10:30am X-Flowsion

Sunday January 1 –
Community Class 10:30 am w/ Lisa Paskel
(no other classes this day)

yoga vibe, los feliz (formerly yummy yoga)

Friday, December 23
7:30AM ~ Power Hour ~ Elizabeth
4:30PM ~ All Levels ~ Fay
NO 6:10PM CLASS

Saturday, December 24
10:00AM ~ All Levels ~ Carolanne

CLOSED DECEMBER 25

Mon, December 26, Tues 27 and Weds 28
Regular schedule applies for all Power Hour, Lunchtime Flow and 4:30PM classes.
There will be one evening class only at 7pm

Monday 26 ~ 7pm ~ All Levels ~ Caroline

Tuesday 27 ~ 7pm ~ All Levels ~ Amy

Wednesday 28 ~ 7pm ~ All Levels ~ Larry

New Year's Day Class!
Welcome in the new year with a juicy mixed levels vinyasa flow class!
Sunday January 1: 10:00-11:30am with Larry
Come help us christen the new studio!

yogavidala, los feliz

The studio will be closed:
Christmas Eve Day, Saturday Dec. 24
Christmas Day, Sunday Dec. 25
New Years Day, Sunday Jan.1, 2012

Cancelled classes:
Mommy n' Me - Thursday Dec. 22 & 29

Limited Schedule on New Year’s Eve Day, Sat. Dec. 31:
Patty Pierce will be teaching her 9am class

Janell Cox’s New Year's Eve Special Class:
“Release and Celebrate” from 12:30 to 2:30pm

yoga west, los angeles

Yoga West will be closed:

12.24 for all classes
12.25 for all classes
12.31 for all daytime classes to prepare for special event with Guru Singh that evening
1.1 for all classes

New Year's Eve Class with Guru Singh
When: 6:15 sharp to 8:30 pm, Saturday 12.31.11
How much: $35
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.
All are invited to enjoy light refreshments before class.

yoga works south bay, el segundo

New Year's Yoga Mala with Genevieve Pujalet and Shelley Williams
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!

yogis anonymous, santa monica

SATURDAY DECEMBER 24:
10:00-11:30am - Charlie Samos

SUNDAY DECEMBER 25:
10:00-11:30am - Ally Hamilton

SATURDAY DECEMBER 31:
10:00-11:30am - Charlie Samos
12:00-1:30pm - Kourtney Kaas

SUNDAY JANUARY 1, 2012 (WOOHOOO!!!!):
10:00-11:30am - Krista Cahill
11:45-1:15pm - Ally Hamilton

my thanksgiving holiday tradition

2011-11-23T17:17:00.000-08:00

for 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 :)

if you've reached this through a link from LA yoga magazine or my yoga chat podcast, 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!!

and as always, i'll keep adding whatever else i find between now and the weekend...

ananda los angeles, hancock park

Thursday, November 24th
11:00 am Gratitude Service
12:30 pm Thanksgiving meal, Plus a P.G. Wodehouse Play!
Reservations: http://www.anandala.org/calendar/thanksgiving-service-meal-at-ananda-ashram/

awareness center, pasadena

We are CLOSED Thursday for Thanksgiving.
We are OPEN Friday for the 9:30, 10:00 & 11:00 am classes.
Our regular schedule resumes Saturday.
The morning sadhana program continues every day (enter through back door).

bam bu lah yoga, marina del rey

Bam Bu Lah will be closed on Thanksgiving and will have a modified class schedule the day before and the day after.

bhakti yoga shala, santa monica

Special Thanksgiving-Eve Gratitude Practice with Govindas and Psalm Isadora
Wednesday, November 23rd at 6:30pm
Suggested Donation $15

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...

black dog yoga, sherman oaks

Thursday, Nov 24:
9:00a - 10:30a Basics Mischa Allen
9:30a - 11:00a Intermediate Flow Peter Barnett
10:45a - 12:15p Anusara Jenny Brill
11:15a - 12:30p Mixed Level Donation Class* Casey Stroud

* 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!

Items they have listed are:
Backpack / Messenger Bag
Flashlights with Batteries
Reading Classes (in assorted strengths)
Towel Sets (bath, hand and washcloth)
$5 Gift Cards to local grocery and drugstores or Amazon.com
Please bring your chosen donation the day of class. We will be collecting at the desk.
For more information about the Downtown Women's Center go to www.dwcweb.org

Friday, Nov 25, Please note:
7:00a - 8:00a Mixed Level Flow Community Class CANCELED

There will be a regular schedule for the rest of the day....
6:30p - 8:00p Soulful Flow with Live Music HAPPENING!

brazilian yoga and pilates, atwater village

Closed Wed. 11/23 - Sun. 11/27
Classes resume on Monday 11/28

city yoga, west hollywood

THANKSGIVING DAY, Thursday 11/24
8:30-10:00am Basics with Steffany Vance
9:00-10:00am Yoga Hour with Grant Mattos
7:45-9:15pm 11th Step
All other classes canceled

FRIDAY 11/25
8:30-10:00am Basics with Anthony Benenati
10:15-11:45pm Mixed with Rebecca Benenati
All other classes are canceled

SATURDAY 11/26
7:00-8:30am 11th Step
8:30-10:00am Basics with Anthony Benenati
9:00-10:30am Mixed Rebecca Benenati
10:30-12:00pm Mixed with Emily Burton

SUNDAY 11/27
back to our regular schedule!

corepower yoga, los angeles

CorePower Yoga Cares: Donation Classes - Thursday, November 24th
Sherman Oaks Studio - 9:00am Yoga Sculpt
Wilshire Studio - 10:30am Hot Power Fusion
Torrance Studio - 9:15am C2
$25 minimum donation
All proceeds benefit One Love San Diego.
Contact Kat for more information.

dharma mittra yoga, los angeles

Thursday November 24th, Thanksgiving Day: One class only
9:30am-11:00am, All levels taught by Sonya

Friday, November 25th
12:00pm-2:00pm Master class, taught by Nino
6:00pm-7:30pm Dharma 2, taught by Era

Saturday, November 26th
9:15am Dharma 1-2 Sonya
11:15 -12:30 Prenatal / Postnatal Yoga taught by Sri
1:00pm-2:00pm Youth Yoga taught by Sonya
3:00-4:30pm Partner Yoga taught by Sonya and John

earth's power yoga, los angeles

Thu November 24, 2011
8:45 AM Basics with Alignment Fundamentals - Caitlin Talbot
10:30 AM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Liz Olesky

Fri November 25, 2011
10:30 AM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Laura Schneider
6:00 PM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Liz Olesky

Sat November 26, 2011
10:30 AM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Steven Earth Metz
4:00 PM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Liz Olesky

Sun November 27, 2011
10:30 AM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Steven Earth Metz
12:15 PM Basics with Alignment Fundamentals - Liz Olesky
6:00 PM Earth's Power Yoga Mixed Level - Liz Olesky

exhale center for sacred movement, venice

8:30am - 10:15am: Saul David Raye - Level 2/3
9:15am - 10:40am: Cristi Christensen - Level 1/2
10:30am - 12:00pm: Micheline Berry ~ Live Music Class featuring Red Musette - Level 2/3
10:45am - 12:15pm: Jo Tastula – Level ½

free spirit yoga, long beach

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.

golden bridge yoga, hollywood

Thursday, November 24th 9:30 - 11:30 am
Golden Bridge Thanksgiving Day Celebration with Gurmukh
Cost: $25

Unveil the joy of gratitude in your heart!
Let the day of thanksgiving begin with playful, prayerful and powerful Kundalini Yoga, meditation, double gong and a bit of Thanksgiving dance!
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.

the green yogi, manhattan beach

THANKSGIVING DAY CLASSES:
7:00am | Power Vinyasa with Heather Archer
9:30am | Power Vinyasa with Julie Rader
No Evening Classes

heal and soul, encino

*Closed Thanksgiving Day* Happy Thanksgiving!

hot 8 yoga, santa monica

Thanksgiving Day Schedule Thurs Nov. 24th:
9am Hot Yoga Elyce
9:15am Yoga Sculpt Natasha
10:30am Yoga Barre Natasha
12:00pm Power Marlize
12:30pm Hot Power Fusion Jessika

The rest of Thursday is cancelled.

Regular schedule Fri, Sat & Sun.

inyoga center, valley village

All classes not listed below are cancelled. Regular schedule will resume on Monday, November 28.

Wednesday, November 23
7:00-8:00am Community Flow
9:00-10:30am Yoga Flow 2-3
10:30-12:00pm Yoga Flow 1-2

Thursday, November 24
9:00-10:30am Turkey Twister with Clio Manuelian
*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!

Friday, November 25
9:00-10:30am Turkey Twister with Clio Manuelian
*Fun mixed level class. Release tension in your body, work your core and twist out toxins the morning after Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone welcome!
10:30-12:00pm Gentle Yoga with Sharon Kay

Saturday, November 26
9:00-10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2
10:30-12:00pm Basics Flow/Level 1
12:00-1:30pm Yoga Flow 2-3
1:30-3:00pm Beginning Yoga

Sunday, November 27
8:00-9:00am Pranayama & Meditation
9:00-10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2
10:30-12:00pm Yoga Flow 2-3
12:00-1:30pm Gentle Yoga
5:30-7:00pm Candlelight Restorative

iyengar yoga institute, los angeles

November 24
A special Thanksgiving Day class: 9:30-11:30 am All Levels with Chris Stein
All other classes are cancelled.

The normal class schedule will resume on Friday, November 25.

the jade apple, north hollywood

Thursday, November 24th:
10am – 12pm Turkey Day Flow with Trevor
ALL LEVELS WELCOME

Friday, November 25th:
9:30am Kind and Gentle with Bow
5pm Yoga Basics with Jenn

Regular Schedule resumes for the weekend!

karen shuman’s yoga remedy, sherman oaks

Yoga Remedy will be open till November 30th with a shortened schedule. The online schedule will always reflect the current classes.

Wednesday November 23rd
7:15-8:45am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Santosh Kaur
11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange
5:30-7:00pm Yoga for Your Body w/ Karen Shuman

Thursday November 24th CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

Friday November 25th
9:00-10:30am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Alice Fulks
11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange

Saturday and Sunday will be normal schedule.

Monday November 28th
7:15-8:45am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Santosh Kaur
11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange
5:30-7:00pm Yoga for Your Body w/ Karen Shuman

Tuesday November 29th
10:30-12:00pm Ropes and Props w/ Karen Shuman
5:30-7:00pm Hatha 1-2 w/ Avalon Solange
7:30-9:00pm Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Alana Gentry

Wednesday November 30th
7:15-8:45am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Santosh Kaur
11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange
5:30-7:00pm Yoga for Your Body w/ Karen Shuman

liberation yoga, los angeles

We will have a regular schedule ALL weekend EXCEPT on Thanksgiving Day as follows:
10:00am-11:30am - Mixed Level Flow with Steven Espinosa
11:30am -1:00pm Level 1 with jessie Diaz-Perez

maha yoga, brentwood

Maha Yoga Thanksgiving Day Class Schedule:
7:30am - All Levels with Amy Rose (cash/check donation)
9:15am - Level 2 with Brent Laffoon
11:00am - Level 2&3 with Steve Ross

Regular full class schedule resumes on Friday, November 25 (except for no class on Fri 11/25 at 7:00am with Ed Rumann)

moksha yoga, los angeles

Thu November 24, 2011
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Moksha - Joe K
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Moksha Flow **Music - Matt

Fri November 25, 2011
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Yang/Yin **Music - Ezmy S
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Moksha - Joe K
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM Moksha Flow - Ezmy S

Sat November 26, 2011
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Moksha - Joe K
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Moksha Flow - Matt

Sun November 27, 2011
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Moksha Flow **Music - Ezmy S
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Moksha - Joe K

naam yoga, santa monica

NAAM YOGA LA will be closed on the following dates for the Thanksgiving Holiday:
November 23rd-26th

purple yoga, long beach

Thanksgiving schedule:
9:00AM Red Series
12:00PM Red Series

Regular Long Beach Schedule Resumes Friday, Nov. 25th, 6AM

rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks

9am Level 1 Sarah Sol
10.35 Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) Daniel Stewart
12.15 Lunch Flow (2-3) Micki Duran

santa monica yoga, santa monica

Thursday November 24:
Thanksgiving Day Yoga: Fundraiser for Westside Food Bank
10:00-11:30 am All Levels with Kyra Haglund - Suggested donation $20, cash or check made out to Westside Food Bank
Studio Closed rest of the day

Friday November 25:
6:30 pm All Levels Flow/Trance Dance with Julian Walker
Studio Closed rest of the day

Regular schedule resumes Saturday November 26

swerve studio, los angeles

Thanksgiving Schedule- Thursday 10/24:
9:30 am World Beat Workout with Kim Blank
10:15 am Circuit Training with Amanda Baumann
10:30 am Power Yoga with Tasha Rein
11:30 Yoga Booty Ballet with Conisha Wade

trilogy yoga, long beach

Thursday- All classes cancelled
Friday- 4am Sadhana cancelled, 8pm Entrance Yoga Dance cancelled
Sunday - 8:30am Sweet Morning Flow cancelled

u studio yoga, los angeles

THANKSGIVING DAY - 9:15AM with Andrea
"BLACK FRIDAY" 11/25 - 10:30AM with Andrea
SATURDAY 11/26 - 10:30AM with Andrea

there will be no 7pm classes Tues 11/22-Thurs 11/24--but they are back the next week

Back to our regular schedule Sunday 11/27

up dog yoga + cycling, west hollywood

Thanksgiving Schedule:
Cycling
7:00 – 7:45am cycling with Charlene
8:15 – 9:15am cycling with Tevia
9:30 – 10:15 cycling with Graham
11:30 – 12:15pm cycling with Colin

Yoga
9:00 – 10:15am yoga with Ben
10:30 – 11:45 yoga with Marc

Day after Thanksgiving:
Cycling
8:15 – 9:00 am cycling with Laura
9:30 – 10:30 cycling with Sandra
12:15 – 1:00pm cycling with Mac

Yoga
9:00 – 10:15am yoga with Michelle N
11:00 - 12:45am killer calorie with Kris

urth yoga, silverlake

Thursday, November 24th
8:00a - 9:00a Yoga Hour Flow with Gabe (all levels welcome)
9:30a - 9:45a Meditation with Stephen (free class)
9:45a - 11:15a Mixed Levels with Stephen

Friday, November 25th
10:30a - 12:00p Mixed Levels with Claudia
12:30p - 2:00p $5 Yoga Hour with Rachel

Saturday, November 26th
8:30a - 10:00a Basics with Gabe
10:30a - 12:00p Mixed Levels with Rachel

Sunday, November 27th - back to the regular schedule

yoga circle downtown, los angeles

Wednesday Nov 23, 7am, 8:30am, 12noon and 6:05 pm
Thanksgiving Day Closed
Friday Nov 25, 12noon and 6:05pm
Saturday Nov 26, 10:30am and 12noon
Sunday Nov 27, 10:30am
Monday Nov 28, Return to Regular Schedule

yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena

Thursday, November 24th
9:30am Classical Hatha

Friday, November 25th
9:30am Curative Yoga
5:30pm Classical Hatha

yoga loft, manhattan beach

11/24 Thursday - Pre-Turkey Sweat
8:40am-10:05am Level 2/3
10:15am-11:40am Level 1/2

11/25 Friday - Post Pie Detox
8:40am-10:05am Level 2/3
10:15am-11:40am Level 1/2

yoga loft, woodland hills

Thanksgiving Day
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.
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.

Friday - the day after
12:15pm mixed class with Pamela & Paula.
5:30pm gentle Yoga & meditation with Radha

Saturday & Sunday, regular schedule

yoga madre, arcadia

Please join us for a free class on Thanksgiving Day:
9:00 a.m. with René
All levels are welcome to our practice of thankfulness.

yoga at the raven, silverlake

Thursday (Thanksgiving): No classes

Friday 10:30am-12pm: "Burn the Bird" with Elizabeth Myers.
Elizabeth will lead a 90 minute class focused
on core work and asana. Come work off the
holiday treats and have fun while you do it!

Friday 6:30-8pm: AcroYoga All Levels

Saturday and Sunday: Regular class schedule!

yoga shelter, studio city

Thursday, November 24, 2011 - Tofurkey Day Community Class!!

Start your Thanksgiving by shaking your tail feathers, let the turkeys keep theirs!
Join Eric Paskel at 9:45 November 24th, 2011 for our annual Yoga Rocks Tofurkey Day Community Class!
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.
Sign up early! Space is limited!

No evening classes

yogavidala, los feliz

Special Holiday Class with Stefanie Manger!
Friday, November 25 12:30pm
Cost: $15 suggested, $10 minimum.

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.
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!
All Levels.1/2 Vinyasa Flow class +1/2 Restorative Yoga class = AAAaaahhh!!

YOGA FOR DIGESTION with Becca Gordon
Saturday, November 26 2:00-4:00pm
Cost:$25 (Cash or Check payable to Becca Gordon)
To register, contact Becca at 901-219-1262 or email:beccafgordon@gmail.com.

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.

yoga at the village, glendale

Free Thanksgiving Yoga Thursday 9AM
Closed for the Rest of Thanksgiving Day
OPEN AS USUAL FOR THE REST OF THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND

yoga vista, playa vista

We will be closed on Thursday Nov. 23rd for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

the yogi tree, toluca lake

Please join us this Thursday for a special Thanksgiving Day Practice at 9am:
Explore Gratitude as a Pathway to Abundance in a Heart-Warming Vinyasa Flow incorporating twists, backbends, inversions, and meditation.
Join our very own D.M. Osborne for an inspiring and connecting Thanksgiving morning practice and community breakfast gathering.
Class by Donation - Oatmeal, Tea, and Community to Follow

yogis anonymous, santa monica

Thursday November 24:
9:15AM - 10:45AM: Dice Iida-Klein "Roll With Dice!"
11:15AM - 12:45PM: Ally Hamilton - "Ally's Class", finishing with special guided gratitude meditation
All other classes on Thanksgiving Day are cancelled.

Friday November 25:
8:00AM class cancelled.
All others as regularly scheduled.

your neighborhood studio, culver city

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.

ram ram ram dass dass das

2011-10-07T23:49:00.000-07:00

during one of my first kundalini yoga classes, way back in the early days of my yogic journey, i found myself chanting the guru ram das mantra (it probably was snatam kaur's version, although with my spotty memory, it could have been anyone's):

guru guru wahe guru guru ram das guru - great is the guru that flows through the one that serves the infinite

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.

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.

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 be here now, 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: Ram Dass Love Serve Remember

so when i heard about the "be love now" celebration last september 16th at the agape center 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.

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.

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 -- episode 19, dated september 14th. here's his website which features a video about the making of his new album: Ram Dass Khalsa

just this week, while compiling the list of the goings-on for the accidental yogist facebook page, 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:

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.

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:

guru ram das ashram, west LA

Amrit Vela Program:
3:00 am - Japji Sahib
3:30 am - 2 1/2 hrs continuous Kirtan of Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur Shabad
6:30 am - Breakfast Langar

yoga west, west LA

Come to Gurudhan's Weekend Workout Class - 10:00-11:30am
Proceeds Benefit Y.O.G.A. for Youth
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.

golden bridge yoga, hollywood

Guru Ram Das Birthday Celebration: A Day Of Miracles!
Sadhana- 3:30 am- Japji
3:50 am - Yoga
4:30 - 7:00 am - Chanting
Cozy breakfast to follow!
Yoga for Miracles with Gurmukh ($20 or keytags for classes)
9:30 am & 5:30 pm

the yogi tree, toluca lake

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.

the awareness center, pasadena

SPECIAL SADHANA FOR GURU RAM DAS'S BIRTHDAY!
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!

taking it easy

2011-09-01T17:18:00.000-07:00

the 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.

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!

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).

sometimes lazy is good, especially on holiday weekends :)

~~ outdoor yoga classes ~~

beach yoga with brad keimach

Here are the details for the 3-Day Beach Yoga Weekend:

WHEN: Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Labor Day) mornings, 10:30-12. ***and for at least this week, Wednesday, 12:30-2!!!!

WHERE: Santa Monica Beach. Walk up Marine Street (which becomes Barnard Way), all the way to the water's edge, by Lifeguard Station #29. I'll be there to welcome you!

COST: Donation.

BRING: Large towel, or mat. Sunscreen! Your great spirit! A sense of adventure and beauty!

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

Questions? Contact me directly! (bradkeimach@gmail.com)

KIIS FM presents: Yoga on The Beach with Lori Rischer
This Summer on the beachfront at Gladstones, where Sunset Blvd. meets PCH

Saturday, September 3rd 9AM SHARP

Yoga on the beach is bigger and better than ever! Reservations ARE required to ensure a spot.

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).

Continental breakfast at Gladstones will be available immediately following for all participants.
All yoga participants must be 18 or older.

naam yoga, santa monica

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!

runyon canyon yoga, hollywood

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).

~~ indoor classes ~~

awareness center, pasadena

Monday, September 5 - LABOR DAY, CLOSED FOR REGULAR CLASSES

black dog yoga, sherman oaks

We will be open on Labor Day, September 5th with the following shortened schedule:
9:00a Strong Flow with Briohny
9:30a Basic flow with Sigrid
10:35a Strong Anusara with Jenny
11:00a Deep Stretch/Yin Yoga with Heidi
12:15a Come Alive for $5 with Cassie

brazilian yoga and pilates, atwater village

Labor Day Schedule:

Sat. 9/03
11:00 am Capoeria w Dianna
12:00 pm Kids Capoeria w Dianna
4:20 Remedy Yoga w Stefani

Sun. 9/04
9:15am Zumba w Nadine
4:20 Remedy Yoga w Stefani

Mon. 9/05
10:00 am Vinyasa Flow w Stefani - $10!
11:45am Samba Cardio w Nadine - $10!
6:30pm Kundalini Yoga w Gabrielle
8:00pm Capoeria w Dianna

city yoga, west hollywood

Saturday 9/3 and Sunday 9/4
All classes are as scheduled!

Labor Day Monday 9/5
8:30 Basics with Anthony Benenati
9:00 Yoga Hour with Maud Nadler
10:15 Mixed with Rebecca Benenati
All other classes on Monday are canceled

creative chakra spa, marina del rey

We are open for Labor Day (yes, everyone will be coming to the beach).

crenshaw yoga, los angeles

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Our studio will be closed Sunday and Monday in honor of Labor Day.

dream yoga, hollywood

Schedule for Saturday September 3rd:
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Vinyasa with Boyan Deam (All levels)
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Kundalini with Boyan Deam (All levels)
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Yoga 101 with Deborah S. Craig (Beginner)

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.

exhale center for sacred movement, venice

Labor Day Schedule:
7:30am Nianna Bray 2/3
9:00am Hala Khouri 2
9:15am Keri-Anne Telford 1
10:30am Annie Carpenter 2/3
12:30pm Tiffany Russo 1/2
12:45pm Brad Keimach 2/3

free spirit yoga, long beach

Labor Day Monday 9/5 yoga class at 9:30am All Levels with Laura Tree.
All other classes are canceled.

golden bridge yoga, hollywood

Join us on Monday, September 5th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Labor Day Class: Expanding into Your Excellence with Tej
Cost: $25
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.
Join us as we awaken the psyche towards the next great adventure of our own unfolding.
Enjoy delicious watermelon after class!

Please note this will be the only class that day, we will be closed after. Sat Nam.

greenleaf yoga studio, whittier

OPEN Full Schedule For LABOR DAY

the green yogi, manhattan beach

LABOR DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Saturday Sept. 3rd
8:00AM with Jamie Horgan
9:30AM with Mary Strong

Sunday Sept. 4th
8:00AM with Dani Dumani
9:30AM with Christine Kane

Monday Sept. 5th
9:30AM with Amy Beausang

heal and soul, encino

In observance of Labor Day, Heal and Soul will be offering 2 classes on Monday, September 5th:
9:30-11:00 AM Iyengar Yoga w/ Marcella Mee
12:00-1:15 PM Hatha Yoga w/ Leah Kalish
All other weekend classes will follow our regular schedule.....
EXCEPT NO RESTORATIVE YOGA this Sunday 5-6:30PM

hot 8 yoga, santa monica

Class Schedule for Monday September 5th:
9:00am-10:30am Hot Yoga with Dakota
9:15am-10:15am Hot Power Fusion with Layna
10:30am-11:30am Yoga Barre with Natasha
12:00pm-1:00pm Power Yoga with Bianca
12:30pm-1:30pm Sculpt with Natasha

***Sat/Sun Sept 3rd and 4th Regular Schedule***

the hub, west los angeles

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!

inyoga center, valley village

Labor Day Weekend Schedule:

Saturday
9 - 10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2 - Joe Kara
10:30 - 12pm Yoga Basics/Level 1 - Lara Hermanson
12 - 1:30pm Yoga Flow 2-3 - Nino Mendes
1:30 - 3pm Beginning Yoga - Rose Ghavami
3:30 - 5pm Yoga Flow 1-2 - Rosanna Tavarez

Sunday
8 - 8:55am Pranayama & Meditation - Joe Kara
9 - 10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2 - Joe Kara
10:30 - 12pm Gentle Yoga - Sharon Kay
5:30 - 7pm Candlelight Restorative - Sharon Kay

Monday
9 - 10:30am Gentle Yoga - Sharon Kay
10:30 - 12pm Labor Day Mixed-Level Class - Nino Mendes

iyengar yoga institute, los angeles

Labor Day Monday September 5, there will be a special schedule:
10:30 am - 12:00 noon -- All levels with Marla Apt.

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.

jade apple yoga, north hollywood

SPECIAL LABOR DAY CLASS
Monday, September 5th 10am – 12pm LABOR DAY YOGA WITH BOW
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
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!
Regular class rate

karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks

The following schedule reflects Friday September 2nd-Monday September 5th.
Classes will resume to the normal schedule on Tuesday.

Friday Sept 2nd
9:00-10:30am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Alice Fulks
11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange
**No Tai Chi at 5:45pm**

Saturday Sept 3rd
9:00-10:30am Yoga for Your Body 1-2 w/ Karen Shuman
11:00-12:30pm Hatha Flow 1-2 w/ Avalon Solange
1:00-2:30pm Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Alice Fulks

Sunday Sept 4th
8:30-10:00am Iyengar Yoga w/ Andrea Isco
10:30-12:00pm Hatha Flow 1-2 w/ Avalon Solange
12:15-1:45pm Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Alana Gentry
***We will be closed the rest of the day** no 5pm class

Monday Sept 5th
7:15-8:45am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Santosh Kaur
9:00-10:30am Yoga for Your Body w/ Karen Shuman
11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange
***We will be closed the rest of the day***

liberation yoga, los angeles

Labor Day Schedule!!
We have a regular schedule all weekend except Labor Day will be a shortened day as follows:
8:30am - 10:00am - Level 2 Steven Freedman
10:15am-11:45am - Vinyasa Flow Mixed levels - Janice Cadwell
11:30am-1:00pm - Level 1 - Quinn
1:00pm-2:30pm - Flow level 2-3 - Ella

liveyoga wellness, westchester

Labor Day Weekend: Saturday Morning Classes
9:30-10:45am YOGA REGENERATION with Jennifer Kelly
11:00am-12:30pm MIXED LEVEL FLOW with Tiffany Reason

lotus kitty yoga, studio city

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE:
8am VANESSA POWERCYCLING
9am VANESSA POWERCYCLING/YOGA

lyfe yoga center, hermosa beach

SUNDAY 9/4:
9:30am - 10:45 Vinyasa Flow Level 1-2 - Josie
11:00am - 12:30pm Hatha Blend Level 1-2 - Kari
4:30pm - 5:55pm Vinyasa Flow Level 1-2 - Hiromi (Canceled)
6:00pm - 7:25pm Iyengar Restorative All Levels - Michael (Canceled)
7:45pm - 9:00pm Yoga Philosphy Discussion 2 - Michael (Canceled)

Monday 9/5 Labor Day:
10:00am - 11:30am A Holiday Practice All Levels - Michael

maha yoga, brentwood

Labor Day schedule Mon 9/5:
7:00a-8:30a All Levels with Ed Rumann
9:15a-10:45a Level 2/3 with Gabriel
11:00a-12:30p Level 2/3 with Steve Ross

mark blanchard's power yoga, studio city

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!

ocean mist yoga, los angeles

In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, our studio will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2011.

purple yoga, long beach

Regular weekend schedule

Labor Day Schedule:
6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM, 12PM, 2PM, 3:30PM

raksa, culver city

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE CHANGE - 9/4:
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!

revolution fitness, santa monica and venice

We are open! Monday, 9/5

Santa Monica Class Schedule
8:00am Spinning® with Sean (1-hour)
9:15am Spinning® with Stephanie
9:15am Strength with Tracy
9:15am Core Barre with Shawnte
10:15am Core Barre with Shawnte
10:15am Spinning® with Chris
No evening classes*

Venice Class Schedule
8:15am Spinning® with Leigh
8:15am Core Barre with Katie
9:15am Core Barre with Katie
9:15am Spinning® with Noel
10:15am Spinning® with Dana
11:15am REV 30/30 with Dana
*No evening classes*

rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks

Labor Day Schedule - Monday Sept 5th 2011

9:00am-10:30am Level 1- Jerry Bianchini
10:35am-12:05pm Rising Lotus Flow 2/3 - Claire Hartley
12:15pm-1:15pm Lunch Flow - Micki Duran

santa monica power yoga east & west, santa monica

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE CHANGES:
All classes will be held EXCEPT for the following:
East Studio: Sun @ 2:15pm, Mon @ 7:00am, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm

santa monica yoga, santa monica

Closed Monday September 5 - Labor Day

shanti shala, silverlake

We are closed on Monday.

silver lake yoga, silverlake

~ studio one ~

Sunday, September 4:
9:00am - Beginners with Sam
11:00am - Flow with Dana
2:00pm - Free intro Class
5:00pm - Evening Flow with Marti Jo

Monday, September 5:
8:00am - Meditation with Terry
9:15am - Beginners II with Jonathan
10:45am - Ashtanga Vinyasa with Stella

~ studio two ~

Sunday, September 4:
10:00am - Parent and Me with Liz Vaco
11:30am - Prenatal with Leah

Monday, September 5:
10:45am - Pre/postnatal with Leah (babies welcome)

swerve, los angeles

Labor Day Schedule - Morning Classes Only:
8:30 Pilates Body w/ Lauren
9:30 6 Pack Abs w/ Lauren
10:00 YBB w/ Lauren
11:15 Triple A w/ Krista

truyoga, santa monica

Remember, NO yoga classes this Saturday or Monday due to Labor Day weekend.

U studio yoga, miracle mile

Our Labor Day Weekend Schedule:
Friday Sept 2---5:30 Jessica
Saturday Sept 3--10:30am Mary
Sunday Sept 4--10:30am Mary
Monday Sept 5--10:30 Emilie

urban lily yoga, sherman oaks

Urban Lily Yoga is
• • • CLOSED • • •
Labor Day September 5, 2011

urth yoga, silverlake

Monday, September 5th:
9:00am - Mixed Levels with Keric
11:00am - $5 Yoga Hour with Mackie
All other classes are cancelled.

yoga bindu, san pedro

The following classes WILL BE HELD this Labor Day weekend:
Saturday 10:15 with Adam
Sunday 8:30 with Sam
We are CLOSED for the Sunday 10:15 and all day Monday.

yoga blend, burbank

Monday, September 5th
9:30am-11am Basics Plus w/ Kellie
11:30am-12:45pm Gentle w/ Bekah
12pm-1:30pm Mixed Level w/ Keric
1:00pm-2:00pm Stretch w/ Priscilla
We are CLOSED the rest of the day and we will re-open Tuesday at 6:30am!

yoga circle downtown, los angeles

We will have a few changes to our regular schedule over the long weekend. Our schedule will be as follows:
Saturday Sept 3, 10:30am and 12noon
Sunday Sept 4, 10:30am and 4:30pm
Monday Labor Day, 12noon only
Tuesday Sept 6, Return to Regular Schedule

the yoga collective, santa monica

Hey guys, don't forget Labor Day Monday the last class is the 11:15 am class.

yoga desa, topanga

Please note the following weekend changes:
- The Friday, September 2 - 10:45-12:15pm Iyengar Class with Anna, will be cancelled. Next class will be held on Friday, September 9.
- Kirtan - will not be held on Saturday, September 3. We will see you at our next gathering on Saturday, October 1. Happy Holiday Weekend.
- Yoga Desa is closed on Monday, September 5 - Labor Day.

yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena

We will be open Saturday and Sunday with our normal class schedule.

On Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5th, we will have ONE MORNING CLASS ONLY
9:30am Classical Hatha with Art
NO EVENING CLASSES

yoga loft, manhattan beach

LABOR DAY CLASSES:
840am Level 2/3 w/Jamie Horgan
1015am Level 1/2 w/Wendy Garafalo

yoga at the raven, silver lake

9-10:15am: Level 1/2 with Steffany Vance
10:30-12pm: Mixed Levels with Tony Giuliano

yoga shelter, studio city

Labor Day Rocks with Lisa Paskel:
Monday / September 5 / 9:45 – 11:00 am
$5 donation

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.
Register Now ~ Space is limited

yoga at the village, glendale

Open as usual for Labor Day Weekend

yoga vista, playa vista

We will be open Labor Day, Monday Sept. 5th with the following adjusted schedule:
9:30a Vinyasa Flow - Bethany
4:30p Vinyasa Flow - Bethany
6:00p Vinyasa Flow - Kelly

yoga west, los angeles

Yoga West will be closed Monday, September 5th for Labor Day
We will be open for regular classes on Tuesday, September 6th!
*Morning sadhana is still scheduled on Labor Day

your neighborhood studio, culver city

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!

yummy yoga, los feliz

Monday, September 5th
9:00AM *All Levels* Carolanne teaches a fun filled Labor Day flow!

All other classes canceled Monday. Have a safe and happy holiday!

whoa oh oh, on the radio

2011-08-27T15:03:00.000-07:00

how time flies.

it's been over three months since i added a new occupation to my facebook profile:

executive producer and host of yoga chat with the accidental yogist

and i've been so busy birthing and nursing this new baby that i'd forgotten to send out the birth announcement. oops.

as with everything else that seems to happen in my life, i got into it quite by accident. nick richert, the host of bike talk and teacher talk on killradio.org was google searching for jodi blumstein, a yoga instructor, and was led to my accidental yogist 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.

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.

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.

felicia tomasko, editor of LA yoga magazine, 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!

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!

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.

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 :)

live internet broadcast is every wednesday at 1pm pacific on killradio.org (click on the listen link to start livestreaming the show)

show archives can be found at ayogist.podomatic.com

downloadable podcasts are available for FREE on itunes at yoga chat with the accidental yogist

past episodes:

May 11, 2011: Your First Time
May 18, 2011: Gratitude
May 25, 2011: Now that the world DIDN'T end last weekend...
June 1, 2011: Yoga + Music Festivals
June 8, 2011: Yogi's Choice
June 15, 2011: One!
June 22, 2011: Yoga Music Goes Contemporary
June 29, 2011: Doing it Outdoors!
July 6, 2011: More Outdoor Yoga!
July 13, 2011: CARmageddon!
July 20, 2011: The Secret Lives of Yoga Teachers
July 27, 2011: Yoga and the Deep Blue Sea
August 3, 2011: What Happens at Wanderlust...
August 10, 2011: A Moksha Festival Preview
August 17, 2011: Yoga Fashion Tips
August 24, 2011: Yoga for Runners and Walkers

my amazing guests so far:

Laura Amazzone, yoga philosophy instructor at Loyola Marymount University - August 10, 2011
Michael Baker, therapist at The Breath Center - July 13, 2011
Yonnus Becker, owner of Studio Surya Yoga - June 1, 2011
Jodi Blea, producer of Wanderlust Festival - June 29, 2011
Sherry Brourman, yoga instructor at Exhale Center for Sacred Movement and Tensegrity Center for Yoga Therapy - August 24, 2011
Julie Buckner, yoga instructor and owner of InYoga Center - August 3, 2011
Arvind Chittumalla, producer of Moksha Festival - June 1, 2011
Melissa Costello, yoga instructor and chef/owner of Karma Chow - August 24, 2011
Cristi Christensen, yoga instructor and manager of Exhale Center for Sacred Movement - July 27, 2011
Karthik Dhandapani, Sivananda yoga teacher at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center - July 20, 2011
Nicole Doherty, yoga instructor at Hiking Yoga - July 6, 2011
Mary Fanto, Power yoga teacher at U Studio Yoga - July 20, 2011
Daniel Farahirad, yoga instructor at The Yoga Ride - June 29, 2011
Cecelia Fuentes, creator of Kali Klub - June 1, 2011
Chef Gage, head chef at Dr. Bronner's All One Kitchen - August 3, 2011
Hemalayaa, yoga and sacred dance instructor - June 15, 2011
Todd Jensen, author of "On Gratitude" - May 18, 2011
Leslie Kazadi, yoga instructor at Bam Bu Lah and Tensegrity Center - June 8, 2011
Mari Larangeira, Bikram yoga instructor and owner of Bikram Yoga Santa Barbara - August 17, 2011
Kelly Layne, marketing director at Whole Foods Market Venice - July 13, 2011
Bill Levacy, vedic astrologer at vedicsky.com - August 10, 2011
Scott Lewicki, Anusara yoga teacher at Still Yoga - July 20, 2011
Zack Lodmer, Vinyasa flow yoga teacher at The Yoga Collective - July 20, 2011
Kasey Luber, video blogger at BigHappyDay.com - June 1, 2011
Lauren Maher, yoga instructor at Chakra 5 - May 25, 2011
Stefani Manger, yoga instructor at Yoga at the Meadow - June 29, 2011
Sue May, producer of Bodhifest - June 15, 2011
Liz McDonald, yoga instructor and owner of Brazilian Yoga and Pilates - July 27, 2011
Kia Miller, Kundalini and flow yoga instructor at YogaWorks - August 17, 2011
Kayoko Mitsumatsu, co-founder of Yoga Gives Back - May 18, 2011
Narayan, host of Narayan Mandir - June 15, 2011
Susan Nichols, founder of Yogitoes - July 6, 2011
Dian Oved, yoga instructor at Dream Yoga - June 22, 2011
Daniel Overberger, yoga instructor and musician with Dharma Gypsys - May 18, 2011
Koren Paalman, Iyengar yoga instructor at Iyengar Yoga Institute and YogaWorks - August 17, 2011
Janet Paquette, social media director at Santa Monica Yoga - May 25, 2011
Jennifer Pastiloff, yoga instructor and founder of Games and Miracles Everyday - May 25, 2011
Neal Pollack, author of "Stretch" - July 13, 2011
Matthew Reyes, yoga instructor at Yogahop - June 22, 2011
Lori Rischer, yoga instructor at Yoga on the Beach - July 6, 2011
McKenna Rowe, yoga instructor and founder of Chakra 5 - May 25, 2011
Kira Ryder, owner of Lulu Bandha's and co-host of Ojai Yoga Crib - June 1, 2011
Charlie Samos, yoga instructor at Yogis Anonymous - July 6, 2011
Daniel Scott, media monster at Fearless Chocolate - August 3, 2011
Beth Sobel, yoga instructor at Yogaqua - July 27, 2011
Suzanne Sterling, musician and co-founder of Off the Mat Into the World - August 3, 2011
Angie Stewart-Goka, yoga instructor and personal trainer at Runner's Yoga 90210 and Angie Stewart Fitness - August 24, 2011
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
Ashley Wynn, yoga instructor at Beach Yoga Summer Camp - June 29, 2011
Jaimal Yogis, author of "Saltwater Buddha - A Surfer's Quest to Find Zen on the Sea" - July 27, 2011

and the talented musicians whose music i've featured:

Cascade, Jeremy Arndt - July 13, 2011
Longtime Sunshine, Aykanna - June 1, 2011
Amazing Grace, Will Blunderfield - August 24, 2011
Genius, The B.O.L.T. - July 20, 2011
A Hundred Blessings, Mirabai Ceiba - May 11, 2011
Gobinday (Drumspyder remix), Mirabai Ceiba - July 13, 2011
Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Dave Dale & Nadaji - June 22, 2011
Om Shanti Om, Dave Dale and Nadaji - July 20, 2011
Devakinandan Gopala, Krishna Das - June 8, 2011
In the Sun (Desert Dwellers remix), Donna de Lory - July 20, 2011
Jai Ma, Donna de Lory - June 8, 2011
Govinda, Dharma Gypsys (with live interview with Daniel Overberger) - May 18, 2011
Jahta Dance, DJ Drez (with live interview) - May 11, 2011
Saturn Movement, DJ Drez and Trae Sevn - May 25, 2011
Traveling, DJ Drez - August 3, 2011
A Little Bit of Riddim, Michael Franti & Spearhead feat. Cherine Anderson - August 3, 2011
I Know I'm Not Alone, Michael Franti & Spearhead - June 1, 2011
Hanuman, Girish - June 15, 2011
Om Namah Shivaya, Girish - August 3, 2011
Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo, Globesonic DJ Alsultany feat. Sukhdev Jackson - July 13, 2011
Spirit I Am, Steve Gold (with live interview) - June 29, 2011
There is So Much Magnificence, Steve Gold - July 27, 2011
Memories, David Guetta - June 22, 2011
Devakinandana Gopala, Prema Hara - May 11, 2011
Om Namah Shivaya Ram, Jai Jagdeesh - August 24, 2011
White Knuckle Ride, Jamiroquai - June 22, 2011
Meera, Prem Joshua & Band - August 17, 2011
Turnpike, Karsh Kale - May 25, 2011
Jai Tegang (Ran Salman's Radio Mix), Nirinjan Kaur - August 17, 2011
Wah Yantee, Simrit Kaur - August 10, 2011
Aap Sahaa-ee Ho-aa, Snatam Kaur - July 13, 2011
Mul Mantra, Snatam Kaur - August 17, 2011
Lawlaka (Without You), Momo Loudiyi - August 10, 2011
Soul Play, Luminaries - June 29, 2011
Hare Krishna, Cooper Madison - August 10, 2011
All Roads, Tina Malia - May 18, 2011
Shores of Avalon, Tina Malia - July 27, 2011
Shiva Shiva, Mayapuris - May 25, 2011
Nataraj, Mukti - June 15, 2011
Radhe Suite III: The Union, David Newman - June 8, 2011
Kali Ma, Groovananda/Wynne Paris - August 17, 2011
Jai Ho, A.R. Rahman - July 6, 2011
Om Guruve Namaha, Steve Ross - July 20, 2011
Qalanderi, Cheb I Sabbah - July 6, 2011
Jai Hanuman (Faith), Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band - May 25, 2011
Sea Dreamer, Anoushka Shankar and Karsh Kale feat. Sting - July 27, 2011
Purnamadah, Shantala - June 15, 2011
Jai Ma (Freedom Song), Suzanne Sterling - August 3, 2011
Shiva Shankara, Daniel Stewart (audio from live performance) - August 10, 2011
Whatcha Gonna Do, Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe - June 29, 2011
Gunghata, Dave Stringer - May 18, 2011
Jay Ambe, Dave Stringer - August 24, 2011
This City, Patrick Stump feat. Lupe Fiasco (preview) - July 6, 2011
Loka Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu, Temple Bhajan Band - July 6, 2011
Lanka Burning (Sita Ram), Jai Uttal - July 6, 2011
Ocean of Milk (He Natha Narayana), Jai Uttal - July 27, 2011
Om Shanti, Jai Uttal - June 1, 2011
Earth Prayer, Ena Vie (with live interview) - May 11, 2011
Hanuman, Wah! - June 8, 2011
Parashakti, Wah! - June 15, 2011
Radio Gaga Chalisa, Marti Walker (with live interview) - June 22, 2011
Durge, Punnu Wasu - May 18, 2011
Hari Bol, Punnu Wasu - August 24, 2011
Good Karma, MC Yogi - June 29, 2011
Rock On Hanuman, MC Yogi - June 1, 2011

yoga on the 4th!

2011-07-02T14:07:00.000-07:00

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!

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?

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...

wishing you all a safe and sane 4th of july!

awareness center, pasadena

Happy Independence Day!
Sunday, July 3 classes will leave you feeling liberated!
CLOSED Monday, July 4
Regular hours will resume Tuesday, July 5th

back for yoga, el segundo

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

Friday, July 01, 2011
Vinyasa Flow - All Levels 6:00 - 7:15 AM Betty
Vinyasa Flow - All Levels 6:30 - 7:45 PM Sonia

Saturday, July 02, 2011
Hatha Basics - All Levels 9:30 - 10:45 AM Andy
Tai Chi - All Levels 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Ara (class packages and samplers do not apply to Tai Chi class)
Vinyasa Flow - All Levels 5:30 - 6:45 PM Maureen

Sunday, July 03, 2011
Hatha Basics - All Levels 8:00 - 9:15 AM Cathy
Restorative Yoga - All Levels 4:00 - 5:15 PM Sonia
Hatha Basics - All Levels 5:30 -6:45 PM Andy

MONDAY, JULY 04, 2011
***STUDIO IS CLOSED***

Tuesday, July 05, 2011
***REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE***
Yin Yoga - All Levels 5:30 - 6:45 PM Via
Vinyasa Flow - All Levels 7:00 - 8:15 PM Maureen

bhakti yoga shala, santa monica

July 4th Weekend Schedule:
Monday July 4th
9am Ashley (All Levels)
11am Andres (All Levels)
1:30pm Lisa ( All Levels)
All other classes thru the weekend will be as scheduled.

black dog yoga, sherman oaks

Independence Day Schedule:
7:00a - 8:25a - Canceled for today
9:00a - 10:25a Strong Flow - Briohny Smyth
9:15a - 10:15a Mindful Body Sculpt - Chappell Westlake
9:30a - 11:00a Basic Flow - Sigrid Matthews
10:35a - 12:05p Strong Anusara - Jenny Brill
11:00a - 12:30p Deep Stretch - Heidi Kaufman
12:15p - 1:15p Come Alive for $5 - Rachel Pinsker
The studio will close at 1:30p. Have a Happy July 4th!

brazilian yoga & pilates, atwater village

We will be closed on Sat., Sun. & Mon. Join us on Tues July 5th for classes!

city yoga, west hollywood

Saturday July 2nd - Full Schedule
Sunday July 3rd - Full Schedule
Monday July 4th
8:30-10:00 basics with Anthony
9:00-10:00 yoga hour with Maud
10:15-11:45 mixed with Rebecca
NO OTHER CLASSES - ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!

dharma yoga, los angeles

Monday, July 4th:
9:30am-11:00am - All Levels
In observance of the 4th of July holiday, only one class

exhale center for sacred movement, venice

7:30 - 9:00 AM Level 2/3 Nianna Bray
9:00 - 10:25 AM Level 2 Hala Khouri
9:15 - 10:40 AM Level 1 Keri-Anne Telford
10:30 - 12:00 PM Level 2/3 Micheline Berry ***Live music with DJ Drez!
10:45 - 12:15 PM Level 1/2 Matthew Cohen
12:45 - 2:15 PM Level 2/3 - Community Brad Keimach
All other classes are cancelled

free spirit yoga, long beach

July 4th there will be one class at 9:30am - All Levels with Laura Tree
(all others are canceled for the day. Enjoy your time with friends & family)

garden of yoga, woodland hills

We will be closed on Monday, July 4th.

golden bridge yoga, hollywood

Please join us for our annual 4th of July class: Serpent Energy of Light with Gurmukh on Monday, July 4th 10:00 am!

the green yogi, manhattan beach

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.

heal and soul, encino

In observance of July 4th, Heal and Soul will be closed on Monday only.....
All other weekend classes will follow our regular schedule.
Thank you and Happy 4th!!

hot 8 yoga, santa monica

Join us Monday July 4th:
9am-10:30am Hot Yoga with Dakota
9:15am-10:15am Hot Power Fusion with Layna
10:30am-11:30am Yoga Barre with Nancy
11am-12pm Yoga Sculpt Natasha
All other classes are canceled on July 4th

the hub, west los angeles

*The Hub will be closed on the 4th of July!
**No Breathwork on Sunday July 3rd

ila yoga and ayurveda, pasadena

Sunday's Yoga schedule for the holiday weekend:
9:30-11am - Ayurvedic Flow- all levels...there will be no 6:30pm class

inyoga center, valley village

Special 4th of July Weekend Schedule:

Saturday:
9-10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2
10:30-12pm Basics Flow
12-1:30pm Yoga Flow 2-3
1:30-3pm Beginning Yoga

Sunday:
9-10:30am Yoga Flow 1-2
10:30-12pm Gentle Yoga
12-1:30pm Yoga Flow 2-3
5:30-7pm Candlelight Restorative

Monday:
9-10:30am Gentle Yoga with Sharon Kay
10:30-12pm Independence Day Mixed Level with Nino Mendes

iyengar yoga institute, los angeles

July 4th Holiday Schedule:
Friday July 1 - Sunday July 3 -- Normal Class Schedule
Monday July 4 -- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm All Levels With Marla Apt
All other classes are cancelled on July 4.

the jade apple yoga, north hollywood

Fourth of July Yoga!
Special 2 hour yoga class with Danny on Monday 10a - 2p, followed by a potluck on the patio!

karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks

The schedule for Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 1st, 2nd and 3rd will remain the same. (please check website for subs)

The schedule for Monday July 4th will be:
9:00-10:30am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation w/ Santosh Kaur
11:00-12:30am Gentle Therapeutic Yoga w/ Avalon Solange

liberation yoga, los angeles

4th Of July!
9:30-11:00am - All Levels Flow! Janice Cadwell.
11:00am-12:30pm - Level 1 - Quinn
12:30pm-2:00pm - Flow 2-3 - Ella

maha yoga, brentwood

July 4th Class Schedule:
7:30a All Levels - Ed Rumann
9:15a Level 2/3 - Gabriel
11:00a Level 2/3 - Steve Ross

mark blanchard's power yoga, studio city

We are OPEN on Monday - 9:30 core flow and 12 p.m
all other classes cancelled due to the holiday.

purple yoga, long beach

Long Beach Schedule, reserve now.
7:30AM Red Series
9:00AM Blue Series
12:00PM Blue Series, $9
2:00PM Red Series

raksa, culver city

Please note RakSa will be closed on Sunday, July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July.

revolution fitness, venice

4th of July Holiday Schedule:
8:15 - 9:05 AM Spin - Leigh Golden
9:15 - 10:05 AM Spin- Nicolette Roux
9:15 - 10:05 AM REV - Dana McCaw
11:15 - 12:15 PM REV 30/30 - Dana McCaw
All other classes are canceled

rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks

4th of July Schedule:
8:30 AM Level 1-2 with Darby Orr
9:00 AM Level 1 with Jerry Bianchini
10:35 Rising Lotus Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley
12:15 PM Lunchtime Flow with Micki Duran

santa monica yoga, santa monica

Studio Closed Monday July 4 - Happy Independence Day!

santosha space, atwater village

As you might expect, we'll be closed July 4. Hug a veteran, and celebrate our country's independence!

silver lake yoga, silverlake

4th of July Schedule:
8 am - 9 am Meditation - Terry studio 1
9:15 am - 10:30 am Mixed Level Flow - Myla studio 1
10:45 am - 12:00 pm Prenatal & Parent & me - Leah studio 2
10:45 am - 12:15 pm Ashtanga Vinyasa - Stella studio 1
All other classes on July 4th will be canceled.

still yoga, silverlake

We are OPEN all weekend and on Monday, July 4th for one special class with the lovely Hagar Harpak 9-11 am!!

swerve studio, west hollywood

*Monday, July 4th*
8:30am "Pilates Body" with Lauren Haze
9:30am "6-Pack Abs" with Lauren Haze
10:00am "Yoga Booty Ballet" with Lauren Haze
11:15am "Triple A" with Krista McDevitt
12:15pm "Circuit Training" with Holly Sidell (Minimum 5 registered in advance)
12:30pm "Life Care Meditation" with Myke Zykoff (Minimum 5 registered in advance)

truyoga, santa monica

Reminder that ALL yoga classes will be canceled Monday, July 4th!

u studio yoga, miracle mile

Saturday:
9am - Jessica Erler
10:30a - Mary Fanto

Sunday:
10:30a - mary
4p is CANCELLED

No Classes on Monday - Happy 4th!!
Andrea Marcum Pietrangelo is back in 'Da House' starting on Tuesday!!

urban lily yoga, sherman oaks

4th of July Special Class Schedule:
9:00am-10:30am Yoga Blend & Flow Level 1-2
10:30am-12:00pm Vinyasa Flow Level 2-3
Both With: Elinore

urth yoga, silverlake

Monday, July 4th - Class Schedule:
9:00a - Mixed Levels with Keric
10:45a - Basics with Katie
12:30p - $5 Yoga Hour with Mackie
All other classes are cancelled.

yoga at the raven, silverlake

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.

yoga at the village, glendale

We Are Open on Monday, the 4th
except No 6:00pm and 7:30pm Classes
Last class that day is 4:30pm that day.

yoga blend, burbank

Join us Monday July 4th:
9am-10:30am Hot Yoga with Dakota
9:15am-10:15am Hot Power Fusion with Layna
10:30am-11:30am Yoga Barre with Nancy
11am-12pm Yoga Sculpt Natasha
All other classes are canceled on July 4th

yoga circle downtown, los angeles

July 4th Weekend Schedule:
Saturday July 2, 10:30am and 12noon
Sunday July 3, 10:30am and 2pm
Monday July 4, 12noon
Tuesday July 5, Return to Regular Schedule

yoga collective, santa monica

Half Day Monday, 4th of July Yoga with Gigi Yogini at 11am. Chad Christopher Moline at 9:15am and Emily Hoda at 7:30am.

yoga desa, topanga

Yoga Desa will be CLOSED on 4th of July.

yogahop, pasadena

Sunday, July 03, 2011
9:30AM - 10:45AM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters
11:00AM - 12:00PM All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters
4:00PM - 5:00PM All Levels/2-3 - Molly Ryan
5:15PM - 6:15PM Cancelled

Monday, July 04, 2011
10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford
All other classes cancelled

yogahop, santa monica

Sunday, July 03, 2011
8:15AM - 9:15AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes
9:30AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes
4:00PM - 5:30PM Summit 2/3 - Kourtney Kaas
5:45PM - 6:45PM Cancelled

Monday, July 04, 2011
9:15AM - 10:40AM Summit 2/3 - Kourtney Kaas
1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore
4:30PM - 6:00PM Level 2/3 - Kourtney Kaas
6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes
8:00PM - 9:00PM Cancelled

yoga kingdom sanctuary, pasadena

Holiday Schedule for 4th of July
Monday 7/4...One Class Only!
9:30 - 11:00 AM Classical Hatha Yoga (All Level) with Art Grigorian

Note: Fri. 7/1, Sat. 7/2 & Sun. 7/3 regular schedule.

yoga loft, manhattan beach

Celebrate Independence Day at Yoga Loft!
We are OPEN for 2 classes on July 4th:
8:30am-9:55am Level 2/3 w/Suzy
10am-11:25am Level 1/2 w/Suzy

yoga shelter, studio city

COMMUNITY CLASS with Eric and Lisa Paskel
Monday / July 4th / 9:45 – 11:00am / By Donation
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!
*please note all other classes are canceled on 7.4.11

yoga vista, playa vista

We will be closed Monday July 4th... and re-open Tuesday morning at 6:15am!

yogis anonymous, santa monica

Happy 4th YA schedule: 9:15 Charlie Samos, 11am Ally Hamilton, 1pm Briohny Kate Smyth, 2:30pm Brent Laffoon

yummy yoga, los feliz

Monday, July 4th:
9:00AM *All Levels* Carolanne teaches an energetic 4th of July flow
All other classes canceled today. Have a safe and happy holiday!

daily yoga deals

2011-06-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

KCRW just released their new fringe benefits 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.

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.

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 groupon, livingsocial, and bloomspot (which, by the way, i tweet on twitter and post on my facebook page whenever i come across them).

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???

CULVER CITY

Goda Yoga
15% off Hatha Yoga classes & series; excludes intro offer
9711 Washington Blvd, Culver City
(310) 287-1255

RakSa
15% off skincare & body services, yoga classes & cafe
10846 Washington Blvd, Culver City
(310) 710-2746

Your Neighbhorhood Studio
15% off single dance classes; excludes series
3625 Hayden Ave, Culver City
(310) 876-3498

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

Krystal Spa
20% off massage services & yoga classes; excludes spa events
1111 S Grand Ave #406, Los Angeles
(213) 747-KSPA

The YOGA Place - Downtown L.A.
15% off single classes; 10% off class packages
110 E 9th St, California Market Ctr, 9th Fl, Ste B-971, Los Angeles
(213) 290-1897

YAS - Downtown L.A.
15% off single spinning & yoga classes; 10% off class packages; excludes unlimited packages
831 S Hope St, Los Angeles
(213) 430-9053

GLENDALE & BURBANK

Yoga Blend
15% off classes & class series packages for all levels
1921 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank
(818) 954-9642

HOLLYWOOD

Golden Bridge Yoga
15% off individual classes, 5-class passes & workshops; excludes cafe & wellness center & spa
6322 De Longpre Ave, Los Angeles
(323) 936-4172

LAX & MARINA DEL REY

Beyond Physical Therapy
15% off yoga & Pilates individual sessions & packages; 15% off massage services; excludes acupuncture & physical therapy
2903 W Washington Blvd, Marina del Rey
(310) 578-5960

Creative Chakra Spa
15% off oceanside spa services, yoga & Pilates; 10% off custom aromatherapy; 10% off tea & elixirs; discount also valid online, use code CCSPA
3401 Pacific Ave, Ste 2A & 2B, Marina Del Rey
(310) 823-9378

LiveYoga Wellness
15% off individual classes; excludes workshops
6700 W 83rd St, Westchester
(310) 835-6700

LONG BEACH

Purple Yoga
20% off individual classes, excludes series; 10% off retail, excludes beverages
6535 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach
(526) 596-5700

MALIBU & PACIFIC PALISADES

5 Point Yoga
15% off yoga classes
23410 Civic Center Wy, Ste E-3, Malibu
(310) 455-6681

Point Dume Yoga
15% off classes
29169 Heathercliff Rd, Ste 201, Malibu
(310) 455-6681

Yoga Works - Pacific Palisades
20% off individual classes; excludes series
15327 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades
(310) 454-7000

PARK LA BREA & MIRACLE MILE

Dancing Shiva Yoga & Ayurveda
15% off individual classes; 10% off 12 class series; 10% off Ayurvedic body work
7466 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles
(323) 934-VEDA

Liberation Yoga
20% off individual classes & series
124 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
(323) 964-5222

Yoga Works - Center for Yoga
20% off individual classes; excludes series
230 1/2 Larchmont Blvd, Larchmont
(323) 464-1276

PASADENA & SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

kate | yoga
15% off private yoga classes & private yoga therapy; discount also valid online, use code KCRW
146 E Colorado Blvd, Monrovia
(626) 599-YOGA

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Bikram Yoga Studio City
15% off single classes; excludes series
11239 Ventura Blvd, Studio City
(818) 752-4325

Black Dog Yoga
20% off individual classes, excludes series
4454 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks
(818) 380-0331

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5142 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village
(818) 508-8040

Rising Lotus Yoga
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13557 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks
(818) 990-0282

Urban Lily Yoga
20% off single classes; 15% off class packages
14843 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys
(818) 782-6144

SANTA MONICA

Exhale
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1422 2nd St, Santa Monica
(310) 899-6222

In Focus Wellness
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717 Broadway Ave, Santa Monica
(310) 576-2008

InsightLA
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1430 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
(310) 774-3325

Santa Monica Yoga
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1640 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica
(310) 396-4040

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2425 Colorado Ave, Yahoo Ctr, Santa Monica
(310) 829-2420

Yoga Works - Main St
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2215 Main St, Santa Monica
(310) 581-2952

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1426 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
(310) 393-5150

SILVER LAKE & ECHO PARK

Heartbeat House
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3141 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles
(323) 669-2821

Still Yoga
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2395 Glendale Blvd, Unit D, Los Angeles
(323) 906-8960

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1820 S Elena Ave, Redondo Beach
(310) 375-6722

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250 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach
(562) 804-5525

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(310) 450-7676

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1101 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice
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1067 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles
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Up Dog Yoga & Cycling
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8599 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood
(310) 360-7200

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Maha Yoga
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13050 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles
(310) 899-0047

The Hub
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2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, Los Angeles
(310) 575-4200

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1256 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles
(310) 234-1200

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summer's here!

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so will the rainy winter weather please stop sneaking up on us and ruining our weekend plans??

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!

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:

beach yoga with brad, santa monica

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!

bhakti yoga shala, santa monica

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

black dog yoga, sherman oaks

we will be having a shortened schedule on MEMORIAL DAY, Monday, May 30th:
7:00a - 8:25a .......Intermediate Flow is CANCELED this day.
9:00a - 10:25a .....Strong Flow ................Briohny Smyth
9:15a - 10:15a .....Mindful Body Sculpt ...Chappell Westlake
9:30a - 11:00a .....Basic Flow ..................Cassie Crespo
10:35a - 12:05p ...Strong Anusara ..........Jenny Brill
11:00a - 12:30p ...Deep Stretch ..............Heidi Kaufman
12:15p - 1:15p ....Come Alive for $5 .......Cassie Crespo

We will be closing at 1:30pm.
All afternoon and evening classes on this day are CANCELED

brazilian yoga and pilates, atwater village

BYP will be closed during the Memorial Day Weekend:
All classes on Saturday, Sunday & Monday are cancelled.
Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday 5/ 31.

city yoga, west hollywood

Memorial Day Weekend Modified Schedule

Saturday 5/28:
8:30 Basics with Anthony Benenati
9:00 Mixed with Rebecca Benenati
10:30 Mixed with Emily Burton

Sunday 5/29:
9:00 Mixed with Tom Jermain
10:30 Mixed with Emily Burton

Monday 5/30:
8:30 Basics with Heather Foster
10:15 Mixed with Emily Burton

All other classes are canceled

exhale center for sacred movement, venice

Happy Memorial Day! May 30, 2011:
7:30 Nianna Bray: 2/3
9:00 Hala Khouri: 2
9;15 KeriAnne Telford: 1
10;30 Annie Carpenter: 2/3
10;45 Matthew Cohen: 1/2
12:45 Brad Keimach: 2/3 *Half price Class

All other classes are cancelled for the day!

free spirit yoga, long beach

Memorial Day Class:
9:30am All Levels with Cassandra. Please sign up at the desk or give us a call.
All other classes Memorial Day are canceled.

garden of yoga, woodland hills

We will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th.

golden bridge yoga, hollywood

Monday, May 30th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Platinum Meditation: A Special Memorial Day Class with Tej
Cost: $25

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.
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.
After this luminous meditation relax to the Sacred Gong, and awaken refreshed to enter the new season of Summer, bright and radiant. Victorious!
Enjoy delicious watermelon after class!

After the 7 am class this will be the only class of the day!

the green yogi, manhattan beach

The only class on Memorial Day (Monday) will be Amy Beausang's 9:30AM class

harmony yoga, redondo beach

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 :)

heal and soul, encino

Memorial Day Schedule for Monday, May 30 (All Classes Are All Levels):
9:30-11:00 am Iyengar Yoga w/Marcy Mee
2:00-3:30 pm Therapeutic Yoga w/Ann Braden
5:30-7:00 pm Anusara-i Yoga w/ Shari Goodhartz

There will be NO Qigong Class 7-8 pm and NO Hatha Yoga Class 7:30-9 pm

hot 8 yoga, santa monica

Memorial Day schedule - Monday, May 30th:
Check online: 9am-2pm classes only

inyoga center, valley village

Monday May 30:
9:00 - 10:30 AM Gentle Yoga - Sharon Kay
10:30 - 12:00 PM The Balls Out Bonanza! - Ariel Kiley and Clio Manuelian
All other classes are cancelled

iyengar yoga institute, los angeles

Friday 5/27 IYILA is Closed for maintenance. All classes are cancelled on 5/27.

Saturday 5/28 Normal class schedule
Sunday 5/29 Normal class schedule

Memorial Day 5/30 Special Schedule:
10:30 am — 12:00 pm All Levels with Marla Apt
All other classes are cancelled on 5/30.

the jade apple, north hollywood

Memorial Day Yoga!
Special 2 hour yoga class with Karen (All levels are welcome!)
Monday May 30th 10am - 12pm followed by a potluck on the patio!
(Regular class rate, No other classes on Monday)

karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks

The schedule over the weekend will remain the same, the only change will be on:

Monday May 30th:
7:15-8:45am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Santosh Kaur
9:00-10:30am Yoga for Your Body Karen Shuman
11:00-12:30pm Gentle Therapeutic Yoga Avalon Solange

We will be closed for the rest of the day. The schedule will return back to normal on Tuesday May 31st!

liberation yoga, los angeles

Libertarians! We'll have our normal schedule for Memorial Day.

liveyoga wellness, westchester

LiveYoga Wellness is holding regularly scheduled classes Memorial Day Weekend!!

lyfe yoga center, hermosa beach

Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day Weekend!

Saturday, May 28:
8:00am Vinyasa Flow
9:35am Iyengar w/ Michael
11:30am Strong & Calm w/ Christopher

Sunday, May 29:
9:30am Vinyasa Flow w/ Josie
11:00am Hatha Blend w/ Kari
6:00pm Iyengar Restorative w/Michael

Monday, May 30 -- Memorial Day:
10:00am All Levels w/ Michael

maha yoga, brentwood

Mon 5/30 - THREE classes
7:15a all levels with Ed Rumann
9:15a L2/3 with Gabriel
11:00a L2/3 with Steve Ross

malibu sun yoga, malibu

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

mark blanchard's power yoga, studio city

Reminding all of our Powerful Yogis of our Memorial Day Schedule:
9:30 Core Flow with Elizabeth Blanchard and 12:00 with John Mackow.
all other classes canceled.

naam yoga, santa monica

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!

purple yoga, long beach

No schedule changes for the weekend and holiday.
We anticipate busy classes, reservations are recommended.

rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks

Memorial Day Holiday Schedule, Monday 5/30:
9:00 AM Mixed Level Flow (2-3) with Claire Hartley
9:35 AM Easy Does It with Karen Rosales
10:35 AM Level 1 with Jerry Bianchini
12:15 PM Lunchtime Flow with Jennifer Black

All other classes are canceled.

santa monica power yoga east and west, santa monica

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CLASS CANCELLATIONS
West Studio: Sat 5.28 @ 8:00pm
East Studio: Sat 5.28 @ 7:15am & Sun 5.29 @ 2:15pm
All classes will be held at both studios on Mon 5.30.

santa monica yoga, santa monica

Closed for Memorial Day, Monday May 30

santosha space, atwater village

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!

silver lake yoga, silverlake

Memorial Day Schedule:
8:00 am - Meditation with Terry
9:15 am - Beginners II with Jonathan
10:45 am - Flow with Stella in Studio 1
10:45 am - Combined Parent & Me and Prenatal class with Leah in Studio 2

All other classes that day canceled!

still yoga, silverlake

We are open Monday, Memorial Day for 2 classes. 9am with Gina Zimmerman and 12:30 with Emily Burton

studio surya yoga, venice

MEMORIAL DAY:
11am MIXED LEVEL VINYASA COURTNEY
7:30pm MIXED LEVEL VINYASA MARY BETH

swerve studio, los angeles

SPECIAL "MEMORIAL" DAY Schedule:
8:30am: Barre Body and More with Bianca Arvin
9:30am: 6 pack abs with Lauren Haze
10:00am: YBB with Lauren Haze
11:15am: Triple A with Krista McDevit
12:15: Circuit Training with Holly Sidell
12:30: Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Molly Roemer
2:00: Life Care Meditation with Myke Zykoff

*All weekend classes as regularly scheduled.

truyoga, santa monica

Memorial Day Yoga Schedule - Yoga Lunch Flow with Sean at 1pm-2pm
All other day and evening classes canceled.

U studio yoga, los angeles

Memorial Day Schedule - Our schedule will remain the same all weekend

Monday May 30th: 10:30am with Andrea
we will be closed the rest of the day

up dog yoga + cycling, west hollywood

Monday, May 30, 2011 - Yoga
8:00 - 9:15 am: yoga for everybody with Ben
10:30 - 12:00 pm: full blast with Meaghan

Regular classes Saturday and Sunday

urban lily yoga, sherman oaks

Memorial Day “SPECIAL SCHEDULE”
9:00am-10:30am Yoga Blend & Flow Level 1/2
10:30am-12:00pm Vinyasa Flow Level 2/3
Both With: Elinore Cohen

urth yoga, silverlake

Memorial Day Schedule - Monday, May 30th:
9:00am Mixed Levels with Keric

All other classes are cancelled

yoga at the raven, silverlake

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....

yoga at the village, glendale

OPEN AS USUAL FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

yoga blend, burbank

Memorial Day Schedule - Monday, May 30th:
9:30am Basics Plus with Kellie
11:30am Gentle with Bekah
12:00pm Mixed Level with Keric
1:00pm Yoga Stretch with Priscilla

We are closed the rest of the day & we will re-open with Bekah's $5 Flow, Tuesday May 31st at 6:30am.

the yoga collective, santa monica

We will be closed all day on Memorial Day- Monday the 30th

yogahop, pasadena

Monday, May 30, 2011
10:00AM - 11:00AM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford
5:30PM - 6:30PM All Levels/2-3 - Jeeda Gabriel
6:15PM - 7:15PM All Levels/2-3 - Sarah Swafford
6:45PM - 7:45PM Cancelled
8:00PM - 9:00PM Cancelled

yogahop, santa monica

Monday, May 30, 2011:
9:15AM - 10:30AM Summit 2/3 - Matthew Reyes
1:00PM - 2:00PM Level 2/3+ - Jennifer Moore
4:30PM - 6:00PM Cancelled
6:30PM - 7:45PM Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes
8:00PM - 9:00PM Cancelled

yoga shelter, studio city

Memorial Day Schedule:
8:30am Fusion with Adam Schomer followed by 9:45am Yoga Rocks with Lisa Paskel

yoga vista, playa vista

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!

yoga west, los angeles

Yoga West will be closed Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day
We will be open for regular classes on Tuesday, May 31st!

yoga works center for yoga, larchmont

Monday May 30:
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Billy Gill 2/3 Yoga Blend (2/3)
9:30 AM - 10:55 AM Fred Miller 1 Gentle Yoga (1)
10:00 AM - 11:25 AM Joan Hyman 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Jodi Blumstein 2 Ashtanga/Mysore (2)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Amy Lafond 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2)

yoga works main street, santa monica

Monday May 30:
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Malachi Melville 2/3 YW Flow (2/3)
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM Chad Hamrin 2/3 Yoga Blend (2/3)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Carolina Goldberg 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Anne Van Valkenburg 2 YW Flow (2)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Kia Miller 1/2 Community Kundalini (1/2) ♫

yoga works montana avenue, santa monica

Monday May 30:
6:30 AM - 8:55 AM Maria Villella 2 Ashtanga/Mysore (2)
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM Kathryn Budig 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3)
9:00 AM - 10:35 AM Scott Hobbs 2/3 Iyengar Yoga (2/3)
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Tiffany Reason 1/2 Yoga Blend (1/2)
10:45 AM - 12:10 PM Jesse Schein 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3)
10:45 AM - 12:10 PM Birgitte Kristen 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Michelle Bickley 1 Prenatal Yoga (1)
12:45 PM - 1:55 PM Heather Seiniger 2 YW Flow (2)

yoga works, pacific palisades

Monday May 30:
6:30 AM - 7:25 AM Al Tavera 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2)
9:00 AM - 10:25 AM Patti Quintero-Asad 2/3 YW Flow (2/3) ♫
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Olivia Barry 1 Yoga Blend (1)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Scott Hobbs 1 Gentle Yoga (1)
5:45 PM - 6:55 PM Amy Rose Stabley 1 Yoga Blend (1)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Larry Heliker 1/2 Iyengar Yoga (1/2)

yoga works south bay, el segundo

Monday May 30:
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Natale Ferreira 2/3 Ashtanga/Led (2/3)
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Greville Henwood 2 Vinyasa Flow (2)
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM Doug Binzak 1 Yoga Blend (1) ♫
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Monica Schuller 1/2 Contemporary Pilates Mat (1/2) ♫
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Marla Wedge 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3) ♫
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM Brandon Anthony Prather 1 DanceWorks (1)
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Jorge Luna 2 Yoga Blend (2)
9:50 AM - 11:20 AM Jennifer Edwards 1/2 Iyengar Yoga (1/2)
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Monica Schuller 1/2 BarWorks (1/2) ♫
11:00 AM - 12:25 PM Aimée Donahue 1 Yoga Blend (1)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Jorge Luna 1/2 SculptWorks (1/2) ♫
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Angela Kukhahn 2/3 Vinyasa Flow (2/3) ♫
12:30 PM - 1:50 PM TBD TBD 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2)

yoga works, tarzana

Monday May 30:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM Chrissy Canning 2 Vinyasa Flow (2)
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Colleen Garrity 1 Yoga Blend (1)
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM Alex McLean 1/2 SculptWorks (1/2)
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM Petra Polinkova 1 YW-X (1)
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM David Lynch 2/3 YW Flow (2/3) ♫
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Dani Ibarra 1 Therapeutics / Back
12:00 PM - 12:55 PM Chappell Westlake 1/2 BarWorks (1/2) ♫
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Dani Ibarra 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2) ♫

yoga works, westwood

Monday May 30:
6:15 AM - 7:30 AM Carmen Fitzgibbon 1/2 YogaWorks (1/2) ♫
9:15 AM - 10:40 AM Thomas Taubman 2/3 YW Flow (2/3)
9:30 AM - 10:55 AM Garth McLean 1/2 Iyengar Yoga (1/2)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Kim Fisch 1 Yoga Blend (1)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Gigi Snyder 2 Vinyasa Flow (2) ♫
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM Samantha Demer 1/2 Yoga Blend (1/2) ★
4:30 PM - 5:55 PM Kara Price 2 Power Yoga (2)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Kiki D. Amanno 2 Contemporary Pilates Mat (2)

yummy yoga, los feliz

Memorial Day: Monday, May 30th:
7:30AM ~ Power Hour ~ Carolanne teaches as scheduled
12:00PM ~ Lunch Flow ~ Carolanne is teaching

All other classes are canceled in honor of Memorial Day.

a celebration of mother and child

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this 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!

check these out:

5 point yoga, malibu

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.

awareness center, pasadena

SERENITY YOGA SPA: Celebrating the Divine Feminine with Dev Avtar/Helen and Haridass/Basia
Saturday, May 7
6:00 - 9:00 pm
$30 by 5/4, $35 thereafter - SPECIAL PRICE: Bring a friend and pay only $25 each!

Delight in being cared for and enjoy an enchanting experience...

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.

This gathering will also include a Sacred Feminine Ceremony creating a space for you to:
- Release what no longer serves you: rebirth a new you
- Be anointed with the heavenly scent of essential oils
- Experience the sacred dance of new life
- Visualize and chant for your personal transformation
- Experience a celebration with an extended gong meditation, drums and singing bowls
- Participate in a mindful tea ceremony and receive farewell gifts

inyoga center, valley village

This Sunday, bring your mom to yoga - and her class is free!
Need a last minute gift for mom? Buy any yoga package & something from the boutique for your mom - receive 10% off your entire purchase.

karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks

MOTHER'S DAY SCHEDULE - SUNDAY MAY 8TH

8:30-10:00am Iyengar Yoga Andrea Isco
10:30-12:00pm Hatha 1-2 Avalon Solange
12:15-1:45pm Kundalini Yoga Alice Fulks

We will be closed for the rest of the day and will return to the regular schedule Monday May 9th.

liberation yoga, los angeles

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!:)

santa monica yoga, santa monica

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!

silver lake yoga, silverlake

Special Mother's Day Class: For Moms and Moms-To-Be, No Kids Allowed!
Sunday, May 8, 10-11:30 AM

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)!

MOTHER'S DAY SCHEDULE CHANGES:
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.

All other classes remain the same!

updog yoga and cycling, west hollywood

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.
4:30 - 5:45 Full Blast (Calvin Corzine)
5:00 - 5:45 Cycling (Sandra Harrison)
6:00 - 7:15 Yin Yoga (Patrick Carroll)
7:30 - 9:30 Shamanic Breathing (Harry Paul)

urban lily yoga, sherman oaks

Mother's Day Free Event!

Special Schedule for May 8, 2011:
9:00am-10:30am Yoga Blend & Flow Level 1/2
10:30am-12:00pm Vinyasa Flow Level 2/3
Both With: Elinore Cohen

yoga at the village, glendale

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!!!

yogaworks, all locations

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.

songs for our souls

2011-05-02T20:58:00.000-07:00

the first time i heard tina malia perform live was back in 2007. i'd never heard of her before; she just happened to be the headliner at the grand opening party of truyoga, a yoga studio near where i lived.

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 jaya bhagavan 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 jai uttal accompanying her on dotar and vocals), i get to relive that beautiful experience.

i recently found out that tina malia is working on a new album with guruganesha singh (who often performs with snatam kaur; both were in concert at the wilshire ebell just last march). to promote their forthcoming album, song of the soul, 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!

here's the show info for this coming friday:

song of the soul world tour
featuring tina malia and guruganesha singh
friday, may 6th 2011
first christian church, 4390 colfax ave, studio city

open mind creations is currently running a promotional giveaway that ends TODAY -- view this video for the contest rules and you could find yourself and your guests making your way to the valley for a magical evening of music!

i've also worked out a ticket discount for you -- click here to purchase your tickets online 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!!

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 :)

here's the tour press release:

SINGER/SONGWRITER TINA MALIA AND VISIONARY/ROCKER GURUGANESHA CO-HEADLINE FOR FIRST TIME AS “SONG OF THE SOUL” WORLD TOUR KICKS OFF APRIL 15

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.

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.

“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.”

“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.”

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.

“There’s a whole side of Tina Malia that people haven’t heard and this tour that brings out,” says GuruGanesha.

“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!”

an abundance of easter yoga!

2011-04-22T17:37:00.000-07:00

i don't know where the time goes, but easter sunday is this weekend... which means that if you decided to give up something for lent, you only have two more days to try to make good on that promise!

i've been checking the published yoga schedules, and it seems like, with a few exceptions, most studios will be open for business as usual. so you'll be able to hunt down some easter candy, have a spectacular easter brunch, and still have time to get in some easter yoga to burn off everything you just ate!

here's what i've found so far (and if your favorite studio isn't listed, it could be because it's business as usual):

Awareness Center Yoga, Pasadena

CLOSED FOR EASTER - APRIL 24TH

Back for Yoga, El Segundo

REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE - EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2011

Great news!!! Not only do you have a weekend of good food and enjoyable company awaiting you, but also an amazing opportunity to enjoy your yoga practice this upcoming Easter Sunday.

All three regularly scheduled classes will be held in order to accommodate those of you that would like a morning practice before the celebrations have started and two early evening classes for those of you needing a relaxing release after the festivities have ceased.

Please join our amazing instructors:

8:00 - 9:15 AM Hatha Basics All Levels - Cathy
4:00 - 5:15 PM Restorative Yoga All Level - Sonia
5:30 - 6:45 PM Hatha Basics All Levels - Andy

Brazilian Yoga and Pilates, Atwater Village

Easter Egg Hunt! Win a 5 Class Pack!

Join us on Saturday 4/23 and Sunday 4/24 for "The 4:20 Remedy Yoga" Class with Liz and Stefani for our Easter Egg Hunt! After class, search for hidden eggs filled with goodies, surprises and a chance to win a FREE 5 CLASS PACK- an $80 value!

City Yoga, West Hollywood

We are open for classes on Easter!

Sun April 24, 2011
9:00 - 10:30 AM Mixed - Tom Jermain
10:30 - 12:00 PM Mixed - Stella Choe
11:00 - 12:30 PM Basics 101 - Linda Eifer
4:30 - 5:30 PM Yoga Hour - Tom Jermain
5:30 - 7:00 PM Mixed Community - Miki Anzai
6:00 - 7:30 PM Restorative - Tim Healey

Dharma Mittra Yoga, Los Angeles

Sunday, April 24 ~ Easter - Studio Closed

Heal and Soul, Encino

No classes will be held on Easter Sunday, April 24.
Only the Intro To Yoga Workshop will be meeting on Easter Sunday at its usual time of 1-2:30.

Hot 8 Yoga, Santa Monica

Regular schedule Sat/Sun April 24th/25th except for the following is cancelled:

Hot Yoga 11:15am-12:45pm
Saturday April 24th
Sunday April 25th

*class will resume the following weekend April 30th.

Ila Yoga and Ayurveda, Pasadena

Easter Sunday Ayurvedic Flow with Carrie Janell, all levels 9:30-11am... and Ayurvedic Restorative Yoga with Carrie Janell, all levels 6:30-8pm

Iyengar Yoga Institute, Los Angeles

Free Class to Celebrate Our Community
IYILA invites our students to a free class to show our appreciation for your continued support and patience this year.
Saturday, April 23: 12:30-2pm with Lisa Walford
All levels welcome

Liberation Yoga, Los Angeles

We will be open as usual all weekend with one exception: NO FAMILY YOGA this Sunday. There will be an all studio Easter Egg Hunt going on Saturday and Sunday so keep your eyes open for Eggs containing yummy surprises!

Live Yoga Wellness, Westchester

Easter Sunday - Regular schedule of classes today at 3:00 and 5:30.

Maha Yoga, Brentwood

Full and fabulous regular schedule all day Easter Sunday at Maha Yoga in beautiful Brentwood!

Mission Street Yoga, South Pasadena

Schedule for 4/24 - This Sunday all classes are canceled except for:
9:00am Basics with Megan McCord
9:30am Pilates Sculpt with Fiona Eddy
10:30am Mixed Level subbed by Natacha Sagalovsky

Naam Yoga, Santa Monica

Easter Beach Weekend Naam Yoga overlooking Santa Monica's oceanfront at Palisades Park (Ocean and Idaho Ave) at 10:30AM with Emily.

Santa Monica Yoga, Santa Monica

Open Sunday April 24 - Easter Sunday

Santa Monica Yoga will be open with a regular class schedule on Sunday April 24, Easter Sunday.
Julian Walker will be back from out of town and teaching at 9:00 am. Indira Shekerjian, Kyra Haglund and the rest of our teaching staff will also be here.

Studio Surya Yoga, Venice

Regular schedule at Studio Surya Yoga ♥

The Green Yogi, Manhattan Beach

Easter Schedule: No 8AM class, but we are holding Christine's regular 9:30AM class and Matt's blissful Yin Relaxation class at 6PM.

The Yoga Place, Downtown Los Angeles

Sunday YOGA is cancelled to celebrate Easter! Have a beautiful day with your loved ones and see you nice and early 8:15a Monday morning!

Trilogy Yoga and Wellness, Long Beach

Easter Sunday Class Schedule:
Marlene 8.30am
Goyo 10.30am***CANCELLED
Kyriakos 3pm
Jessie Fresh 4.30pm
Jen Orona 6pm

April 22nd - Earth Nite @ Yankee Doodles
4100 E Ocean 90803
Join us for an Earth Day celebration with vendors, exhibits and a screening of 2012: A Time For Change with Daniel Pinchbeck
Doors open at 7pm, $7 at the door.

U Studio Yoga, Miracle Mile

Here is our schedule for April 21-25:

Thurs April 21 - 10:15 Andrea / 5:30 Mary / 7pm Mary
Fri. April 22 - 5:30 Mary / 7pm Jessica
Sat April 23 - 9am Jessica / 10:30 Mary / 4pm Michelle
Sunday April 24 - CLOSED

Andrea will return to her regular schedule Mon, April 25th at 5:30

Urban Lily Yoga, Sherman Oaks

Easter Sunday “SPECIAL SCHEDULE” for April 24, 2011
9:00am-10:30am Yoga Blend & Flow Level 1/2
10:30am-12:00pm Vinyasa Flow Level 2/3
Both With: Elinore

Yoga Blend, Burbank

Class Cancellations for Easter Sunday, April 24th
11:45am-12:55pm Kundalini
1:00pm-2:30pm Intermediate
5:45pm-7:00pm Basics

Plenty of classes to choose from....
9:30am Basics w/ Dana (her last class)
10:00am Gentle w/ Susan
11:30am Mixed w/ Darby
2:45pm Core Yoga w/ David
4:00pm Mixed w/ David
5:00pm Restorative w/ Bekah
6:45pm Yoga & Meditation w/ Bekah

Our regular schedule resumes Monday morning April 25th!

Yoga Hop, Pasadena

Sunday, April 24, 2011
9:30-10:45AM - All Levels/2-3 - Jonathan Watters
11:00-12:00PM - Cancelled
4:0005:00PM - All Levels/2-3 - Molly Rya
5:15-6:15PM - Cancelled

Yoga Hop, Santa Monica

Sunday, April 24, 2011
8:15-9:15AM - Cancelled
9:30-10:30AM - Summit 2/3+ - Matthew Reyes
4:00-5:30PM - Summit 2/3 - Katie Winkelman
5:45-6:45PM - Cancelled

Yoga Loft, Manhattan Beach

Yoga Loft will be closed Easter Sunday, April 24th

Yoga Shelter, Studio City

Come spend Easter Sunday with us! 9:15am Slow Flow and 10:30 Yoga Rocks with Lisa Paskel, noon Yoga Rocks with Jenna Stephens, 4pm Fusion with Adam Schomer and Vedanta Study Group at 5:30pm with Joseph Emmett.

Yoga Vista, Playa Vista

Burn away that Easter chocolate all weekend long! Classes Saturday at 8:00a with Chelsea and 9:30a with Linda! Sunday we are open for both Wendy's "Vinyasa Flow" at 9:00am and Katie's "Flow and Restore" at 4:15p!!!

Yoga West, Los Angeles

Open 10a class and 5:00p class.

Yogis Anonymous, Santa Monica

Regular schedule at YA :)

Yummy Yoga, Los Feliz

Easter Sunday, April 24
10:00AM ~ All Levels ~ Ducky teaches a hopping class for Larry!

~All other classes canceled today~

prayers for love and gratitude to water

2011-03-31T08:04:00.000-07:00

if you're on facebook (and who isn't these days?), you've probably received an invite for a global event that will be held today at noon. yes, that's at noon, in your time zone.

just in case you didn't, here it is:

Water Ceremony with Dr. Masaru Emoto (click on the link for the facebook event invite) is a worldwide prayer circle to help heal the water that's been contaminated by the fukushima nuclear reactor leak brought about by the recent earthquake and tsunami in japan. it's based on an appeal that was sent out by dr. masaru emoto at his emoto peace project website: http://emotopeaceproject.blogspot.com/

dr. emoto wrote:

To All People Around the World

Please send your prayers of love and gratitude to water at the nuclear plants in Fukushima, Japan!

By the massive earthquakes of Magnitude 9 and surreal massive tsunamis, more than 10,000 people are still missing…even now… It has been 16 days already since the disaster happened. What makes it worse is that water at the reactors of Fukushima Nuclear Plants started to leak, and it’s contaminating the ocean, air and water molecule of surrounding areas.

Human wisdom has not been able to do much to solve the problem, but we are only trying to cool down the anger of radioactive materials in the reactors by discharging water to them.

Is there really nothing else to do?

I think there is. During over twenty year research of hado measuring and water crystal photographic technology, I have been witnessing that water can turn positive when it receives pure vibration of human prayer no matter how far away it is.
Energy formula of Albert Einstein, E=MC2 really means that Energy = number of people and the square of people’s consciousness.

Now is the time to understand the true meaning. Let us all join the prayer ceremony as fellow citizens of the planet earth. I would like to ask all people, not just in Japan, but all around the world to please help us to find a way out the crisis of this planet!!
The prayer procedure is as follows.

Name of ceremony:
“Let’s send our thoughts of love and gratitude to all water in the nuclear plants in Fukushima”

Day and Time:
March 31st, 2011 (Thursday)
12:00 noon in each time zone

Please say the following phrase:
“The water of Fukushima Nuclear Plant, we are sorry to make you suffer.
Please forgive us. We thank you, and we love you.”

Please say it aloud or in your mind. Repeat it three times as you put your hands together in a prayer position. Please offer your sincere prayer.

Thank you very much from my heart.

With love and gratitude,
Masaru Emoto
Messenger of Water

speaking of healing water, i recently wrote an article for the april issue of LA yoga magazine about singer/songwriter ena vie's latest release, earth prayer. it seems appropriate to share that piece with you right now, especially since the lyrics of her earth prayer echo dr. emoto's wish for healing.

while you're reading it, click here to listen to the earth prayer...

The Earth Prayer Project

It was almost exactly a year ago today, in April 2010, that an explosion rocked the oil drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, resulting in the release of over 200 million gallons of oil from an underwater well at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. It wasn't until three months later that efforts to cap the well finally succeeded. By then, extensive damage had been caused to marine life, as well as to the fishing and tourism industry of Louisiana, a state that was still recovering from the disastrous effects of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

It was because of this ecological disaster that singer/songwriter Ena Vie decided that something had to be done. How could she, in her own small way, contribute to the clean-up efforts in the Gulf? Through her research, she came upon the studies of Dr. Masaru Emoto which showed that when positive thoughts were directed towards water, the quality of the water improved markedly. If everyone sent healing thoughts to the Gulf, we all could potentially heal the damage the oil spill had caused. We could also undo all other environmental transgressions caused by man. And thus, the Earth Prayer Project was born.

... The time is now to go beyond what has been
What is to come cannot be known...

In the Hawaiian culture, Ho'oponopono is the practice of "making things right" through confession, repentance, and forgiveness. This Ho'oponopono prayer is believed to have great healing powers:

I'm sorry
Forgive me
I love you
Thank you

It is this simple mantra that Ena Vie has woven into Earth Prayer. It is her hope that by chanting this prayer, we will heal not just the oceans but also ourselves, the people with whom we interact, and eventually, the earth itself.

... We have a choice to walk in a good way
Make new decisions, pray for peace...

Together with Howard Lipp, who co-created, produced, and arranged Earth Prayer, Ena Vie launched the Earth Prayer Project at the It's About Water benefit for the 1000 Hummingbirds Council in Santa Cruz. The song was performed again at the Maha Kirtan Pre-Bhaktifest Party in Los Angeles. I was fortunate enough to have been at the LA event, and like everyone else around me, was mesmerized and moved by the song's powerful message.

... We have a thousand songs to sing
These ancient sounds, they lift us out of suffering...

The mission of the Earth Prayer Project is to create music to support our healing while simultaneously supporting non-profit organizations who are working toward the betterment of the earth, through clean and sustainable water projects and environmental activism. With the sale of each Earth Prayer song, whether it be on CD or through iTunes downloads, 50% of the net proceeds will go to support socially and environmentally-conscious non-profit organizations, with the other 50% going towards creating music that assists others.

The Earth Prayer Project currently supports Water For People, which helps people in developing countries improve their quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education programs.

make your yoga practice count!

2011-03-16T11:21:00.000-07:00

many of us here in los angeles are blessed with what may seem to most as the perfect life. we wake up, still snuggled in our warm bed, go about our errands in picture-perfect weather, grab lunch while checking email at the corner cafe, get through a productive day at work, stop at a nearby yoga studio for a stimulating class with our favorite teacher, then head back home to relax and unwind before having dinner and heading back to bed.

everyone should be as lucky as we are.

but sadly, there are many in the world who go without.

thanks to the many conscientious yogis in town, we are constantly being made aware of those less fortunate and are being given chances to help out where we can.

here are some upcoming fundraisers. please find time in your busy day to join them and make your yoga practice help bring some good into the world!

The South Bay Rocks Operation Shanti!
Saturday, March 19th 4:00-8:00pm
Hermosa Beach Community Center, Clark Building, 861 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach
Cost: Suggested donation is $35, all proceeds go to Operation Shanti www.operation-shanti.org

WE ARE BUILDING AN ORPHANAGE!

Operation Shanti is a local organization raising money through yoga fund raising events to build an orphanage in Mysore, India.

Join us for a FUN donation YOGA CLASS, then an after party with DJ, food, wine, and raffle to follow!

With these amazing teachers:
GENEVIEVE FISCHER, GREVILLE HENWOOD, GARTH HEWITT, ANGELA KUKHAHN , SUZY NECE, JULIE RADER, JO TASTULA, MARLA WEDGE

Level 2-3 Flow with Kyra Haglund for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami relief
Sunday, March 20th 10:45am-12:15pm
Santa Monica Yoga, 1640 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica
Cost: Regular class pass (value of class will be donated to Operation USA)

Operation USA helps communities alleviate the effects of disasters, disease and endemic poverty throughout the world by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction and development aid. We provide material and financial assistance to grassroots organizations that promote sustainable development, leadership and capacity building, income generating activities, provide education and health services, and advocate on behalf of vulnerable people.

OM Chant for Japan: a benefit for the relief effort in Japan with Allison McCready
Sunday, March 20th 6:00-7:15pm
Santa Monica Yoga, 1640 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica
Suggested donation: $10 - please give more if you can

**100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO OPERATION USA's RELIEF EFFORTS IN JAPAN.**

OM has been described as the primordial sound; a sacred mantra representing the absolute oneness of the Universe. By chanting OM we use this sacred mantra to enter into a dialogue with the divine. Chanting helps us clear illusion from our mind and tune our inner being to the frequency of Love. The sweetness of chanting stills the mind, dissolves worries, and opens the heart. In addition to profoundly affecting the individual, chanting OM reverberates through the body of mankind, helping to heal a violent world.

For this OM Chant we will set a collective intention of love, compassion and hope for the victims of Japan's recent and ongoing tragedy. Come join in the loving vibration of this simple and powerful prayer and help bring healing to the people of Japan.

Helpful notes:
• No yoga experience is required – all are welcome
• Arrive a few minutes early
• Avoid eating at least 1 hour before chanting
• Leave your cell phone in your car

Core Strength Workshop with Krista Cahill
Friday, March 25th 1:00-3:00pm
Yogis Anonymous, 1221 2nd St, Santa Monica
Cost: By donation

Donations to Habitat for Humanity (for Japan earthquake/tsunami relief efforts) will be collected. We'll be live-streaming this event! Come in person or via internet and let's strengthen the core of our community by thinking and acting globally.

Donation Yoga Class with Stephanie Phelan for Japan Children's Emergency Fund
Friday, March 25th 7:30-8:30pm
Maha Yoga, 13050 San Vicente Blvd #202, Los Angeles
Cost: $15 Suggested donation; check or cash only, please

Please join us for a donation flow yoga class led by Stephanie Phelan with live music by Masood Ali Khan, Sheela Bringi, and Eric Vaughan.
100% of donations will be given to Japan Children's Emergency Fund.
Please open your heart and help the children of Japan during this devastating time of need.

For Tsunami relief in Japan: Donation-based yoga flow with Chaz Russ and Holli Rabishaw
Saturday, March 26th 10:15-11:30am
Yogaworks Tarzana, 18700 Ventura Blvd, 2nd Flr, Tarzana
Cost: By donation

On Saturday, March 26th at 10:15AM, join Chaz Russ and Holli Rabishaw as they host a donation-based Yoga Flow to support relief efforts for Japan through the Red Cross. Any level of donation is accepted. We unite to raise the roof for healing.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Elevate. Celebrate. Liberate. An Inversions & Hip Opening Workshop with Ashley Albrand and Liz Arch
Saturday, March 26th 1:00-4:00pm
The Yoga Collective (formerly YOGAco), 1408 3rd St. Promenade, 3rd Flr, Santa Monica
Cost: $35 pre-registration. $40 at the door

Join Ashley Albrand and Liz Arch for a special inversions and hip opening workshop to benefit women and children who have been victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.

In this 3-hour exploration, we will demystify the art of inverting and floating, breaking down advanced postures into simple steps for beginning and intermediate students, while giving advanced yogis the room to spread their wings and fly. Learn to conquer fears, while building tremendous physical and emotional strength in a safe and playful environment.

100% of the proceeds will go directly to A Window Between Worlds (www.awbw.org) - a non-profit organization based out of Venice, CA, dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence, and GEMS – Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (www.gems-girls.org) – an organization based out of NY, dedicated to empowering girls and young women, who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking to exit the industry and develop their full potential.

All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win raffle prizes generously donated by lululemon santa monica.

Japan Tsunami Relief Class
Saturday, March 26th, 2:00-4:15pm
YogaWorks Center for Yoga, 230 N. Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles
Cost: Regular class price

Please join Sarah Ezrin, Kim Fisch, Jeanne Heileman, Pete Lee, Hazel Patterson, Anne Van Valkenburg, and Maria Zavala for a special class with live music from Rich Fergeson & Jaime Black. Proceeds to benefit tsunami victims.

Rising Lotus Yoga Seva Project Fundraiser
Saturday, March 26th 5:00-10:00pm
Rising Lotus Yoga, 13557 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks
Cost: $20 for class or kirtan, $30 for all events, $10 if only attending auction Click here to register

Join us for the Launch for our first fundraiser! Yoga, Kirtan, Silent Auction, Food and Fun! In partnership with House of Ruth, assisting families victimized by domestic violence and CAST LA - The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Human Trafficking.

5pm Yoga Class
8pm Kirtan
6-8pm Silent Auction

Rising Lotus Seva Project is a not profit organization providing weekly pro-bono yoga classes taught by our volunteer instructors for various organizations of people in need, to outreach in aiding in the healing of the environment, to hosting fundraisers to garner awareness and support for the organizations we work with.The Rising Lotus Seva Project moves forward with the deep intention of bringing consciousness, freedom and the open-heart practice we cultivate on the mat out into our world.

Ecstatic Chanting with Steve Ross ~ Red Cross' Japan Relief Effort
Saturday, March 26th 8:00-11:00pm
Maha Yoga, 13050 San Vicente Boulevard, Second Flr, Los Angeles
Cost: By donation

Open your heart and discover a deep feeling of bliss.
Join us for a beautiful evening of chanting with Steve Ross.
Donations in cash or check for Red Cross' Japan Relief Effort
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a cushion to sit on.

Sahaja Flow + Yoga Trance Dance Benefit with Shiva Rea
Saturday, March 26th 8:00-10:00pm
Exhale Center for Sacred Movement, 245 South Main St,Venice
Cost: $20

In this moving meditation, we will dive into the power of free-form movement for liberation, communion, and collective resurrection as spring brings the creative power into our bodies and into our lives.

All proceeds from this evening will go to the Japanese Red Cross in support and global unity.

108 Sun Salutations with Live Mantra Chanting ~ A Fundraiser for Victims of the Recent Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
Sunday, April 3rd 3:00-5:00pm
Sivananda Vedanta Yoga Center, 13325 Beach Ave, Marina del Rey
Cost: $20 Minimum donation

This special event includes:
- Preparation for the practice
- 108 rounds (one round is 12 poses) of Sun Salutations
- Deep, full relaxation and short meditation

Even if you are not going to participate physically in the practice, you are welcome to come and meditate or chant with us. Be part of the energy and support the event.

Yoga Gives Back Night with Chaz Russ and The Cosmic Kirtan Connection!
Friday, April 29th 7:00-10:00pm
YogaWorks Tarzana, 18700 Ventura Blvd, 2nd Flr, Tarzana
Cost: $15 for yoga or kirtan ($25 for both)

Join us as we raise our voices and open our hearts and pockets in support of Yoga Gives Back.org and the empowerment of women in India!

7:00-8:15 PM Yoga with Chaz (all levels, fun flow)
8:30-10:00 PM Kirtan with The Cosmic Kirtan Connection
Yummy food compliments of Whole Foods Tarzana

Step out of your mind and into your heart with the Cosmic Kirtan Collective! Featuring:
Stella Davis (lead vocals)
Marty Alan (sitar)
Arielle Silver (vocals and harmonium)
Darby Orr (bass)
Greg Klimuck (tabla and percussion)
Jeffrey Harris (guitar)

it's mesheeky monday!!

2011-03-07T11:40:00.000-08:00

i spend most of my days -- as well as some of my nights -- in yoga pants.

they work perfectly for what i need to do, be it riding my bike to yoga class, to lunch, or to run errands around town. and of course, i wear them while practicing yoga, which, as you know, i do quite often :)

it also happens to be acceptable attire for my job at the LA county bicycle coalition in downtown LA; since most everyone bikes in to work, we're all usually dressed in something comfortably bike-y (even if i usually take the bus instead because of the time and distance involved).

the problem is there are times where i don't necessarily want to walk around looking like i'm headed to yoga class. while it's pretty acceptable on the westside where almost everyone is carrying around a yoga mat anyway, i tend to get odd looks from motorists and pedestrians making their way around downtown. so what to do? should i carry around a change of clothes just so i don't look out of place? there has to be an easier solution...

and there is, thanks to my new mesheeky skirt! all i have to do is pull it over my yoga pants, and voila... i'm dressed in a hip-looking top and skirt with capris or leggings underneath! and when i get to yoga class, all i have to do is pull the skirt off and i'm back to looking like all the other yogis in the room. magic!

and even more magical is that i managed to score a discount code for all of us to use for ONE WEEK ONLY so we can all stock up on this awesome find! by the way, they also sell yoga tanks and pants, so you can be dressed from top to bottom in total mesheekiness!

visit http://www.mesheeky.com/, shop like crazy and fill up your shopping cart, then enter the code AYOGISHEEKY20 to get 20% off everything you buy! and when asked how you heard about mesheeky, i'd love it if you could click on "friend" then specify "accidental yogist" just so they know i sent you :)

fyi -- the code is only valid from monday, march 7th thru monday, march 14th so shop NOW!!

let the shivaratri celebration begin!

2011-03-02T07:54:00.000-08:00

all over the world, the coming new moon will usher in shivaratri, the great night of shiva.

for those who are unfamiliar with this annual celebration, i thought this was the perfect explanation, courtesy of the astroved.com website:

Maha Shivaratri means "The Great Night of Siva". The night of Shiva falls on the eve of the New Moon. The night is symbolic of a condition prior to creation and refers to the chaos that existed before light. But this chaotic darkness is not a negative condition. It is pure consciousness without the pollution of knowledge. In the Buddha's terminology it is the Emptiness of Nirvana.

Every year during The Great Night of Shiva, Lord Shiva incarnates in the form of the Shiva Lingam. Maha Shivaratri is the prime time for every soul to get into the primordial consciousness of non-existence or Nirvana. One is required to keep vigil during the night in order to receive Shiva's grace and assistance.

As you keep vigil this night, you become aware of your life and karma. It is a great opportunity to connect with the divine formless form of Lord Shiva, the Lingam, who symbolizes 'all-auspiciousness', and to invite these energies in your life. In essence, Maha Shivaratri signifies the transition from the darkness of gloom and ignorance to the dawn of divine joy and knowledge.

here in LA, there will be many events that will focus on shivaratri itself. and because anything that gets the yoga community together is a celebration in and of itself, i'm going to go ahead and list those, too:

Wednesday, March 2nd 7:30pm
Maha Shivaratri, a Celebration of Oneness
Art of Living Los Angeles Center
948 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles
Cost: FREE!

Join us for an evening of Kirtan, Meditation and Knowledge, delicious food and celebration!
Everyone is welcome to be a part of this very special night.

Wednesday, March 2nd 7:30pm
Snatam Kaur & Guruganesha Live!!
Wilshire Ebell Theater
4401 W 8th St, Los Angeles
Cost: $35-$55 (Click here to buy tickets online - enter code AYOGIST5OFF to get $5 off!)

Concert, chantfest, musical group meditation, a yoga class in melody . . . how best to describe a live performance by Snatam Kaur and her band? It’s all of these things and more. Crystalline and radiant, Snatam’s voice is redolent of the simple yet powerful truth of the heart.

Snatam’s divinely melodic songs based on traditional Sikh mantras are augmented by simple, heartfelt English verses that express the meanings these sacred syllables hold and help the audience forge their own emotional connection. Snatam is ably supported by devotional music stalwart GuruGanesha Singh, who handles the guitar with effortless grace, slipping easily between chordal rhythms and mellifluous leads.

Thursday, March 3rd 7:00pm
SPRING ALIVE with Spring Groove
Santa Monica Playhouse & Group Theatre
1211 4th St, Santa Monica
Cost: $10

TOURING THE HEART AND MIND

Show begins 8:00pm
Pre-Reception 7:00pm

With:
Dave Allen
Joni Allen
Mark Gorman
Jason Paige
Michelle Pereira
Deepak Ramapriyan
Eddie Young

(Due to an overwhelming response we are currently overbooked for the SPRING ALIVE show THURSDAY MARCH 3rd. We would like to strongly encourage you come to our pre-reception at 7pm since we will be forced to distribute tickets on a first come first serve basis. Also we are shooting to have an invited run thru rehearsal of the show Weds. March 2nd at 4pm. If this time/date would also work for you as another option kindly let us know asap. and we will contact you. This might help better facilitate an opportunity for all who want to attend.)

Thursday, March 3rd 9:00pm
Mahasivaratri Festival
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center
13325 Beach Ave, Marina del Rey
Cost: FREE

All are invited to celebrate Sivaratri, the Night of Siva, one of the most auspicious events of the year in the Hindu calendar.

It is said that Lord Siva protects the world throughout the year but this is his one night to rest. It is our duty to watch over the world for him. This all night vigil with continuous chanting of the names of Siva, Lord of Yogis, will tune your mind to the highest spiritual vibrations.

Festivities and Chanting starts at 9:00pm. Stay for the first puja (devotional worship), which begins at 10:00pm or all through the night.

Offerings of fruits, sweets and flowers are welcome. The festival of Sivaratri will end with a feast at dawn.

Friday, March 4th 8:00-10:00pm
Ananda Kirtan + Maha Shivaratri Celebration with Saul David Raye
Exhale Center for Sacred Movement
245 S Main St, Venice
Cost: $15 in advance; $20 day of

Come together as one and join in celebration during this auspicious time.

With Saul David Raye and special guest musicians: Deepak Ramapriyan, David Watts, Christo Pellani, Marla Leigh, Frank Fitzpatrick and Marti Walker

We live in a powerful time in our earths history. Ancient wisdom teachings have long recognized that life is a circle, inter-conneted, that all of life is sacred. Each one of us, is an important center point within this circle, as we awaken and raise our consciousness we reflect that energy back to the whole. This high energy, ecstatic evening will be a joining of the sacred circle through the power of sacred music, chanting, meditation and heart wisdom teachings. Singing and Dancing have long been sacred healing practices to awaken the life force, connect us to Spirit and embody an ecstatic connection to the Divine force that sustains all life. Join us for this wonderful celebration of life.

Friday, March 4th 8:15-11:30pm
Group Howl at the Moon! ~ SHIVARATRI
Aanand Saagar
606 Venice Blvd #H, Venice
Cost: By donation

ॐ Shiva, the transformative force of the Universe, powers the dance of creation. ॐ

ॐ Come out and celebrate Shivaratri... lead a chant (to Shiva or to anyone you wish), play an instrument, or just kick back and soak up the vibe... everyone is welcome to participate ॐ

ॐ hot chai, great sound system, free parking, no donations or money exchanged. The only currency is what you bring to the Table... ॐ

Saturday, March 5th 6:00-11:30pm
Maha Shivaratri Pre-Bhakti Fest Party
Art of Living Center
948 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles
Cost: $20 pre-sale, $25 at door (Pre-sale tickets available at http://www.prebhaktifest.com/)

Sacred mantras in a sacred space. Immerse yourself in the joy of kirtan in a majestic santuary filled with the shakti of 100 years of prayer and chanting.

FEATURED RECORDING ARTISTS: DONNA DE LORY, JOEY LUGASSY, AND BREATH OF LIFE TRIBE

Saturday, March 5th 7:00-9:00pm
Art of Living Kirtan & Meditation
Yoga Desa
120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga
Cost: By donation

Art of Living teachers Michele Krolik and Andrew Behla offer a monthly kirtan. Singing traditional sanskrit mantras have a profound effect on the environment and consciousness, helping to quiet the mind and open the heart. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to participate with a beginner’s mind.

Saturday, March 5th 8:30-11:30pm
Maha Shiva Ratri Kirtan Celebration with Govindas & Radha and Special Guests
Bhakti Yoga Shala
207 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica
Cost: By donation

With:
Govindas and Radha
Andres Salcedo
Sita Devi
Ashley Wynn & Lisa Florine
Kalidas
+ other Special Guests

Shiva Ratri is the night dedicated to honoring Lord Shiva, commonly described as "Lord of the Yogis". All over the world Shiva Ratri is celebrated with much of zeal and enthusiasm. Shiva Ratri literally means ' the night consecrated to Shiva'. On this auspicious nite, we will only chant mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva ...
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA!

wild and wacky weather

2011-02-27T08:39:00.000-08:00

it started out as just another insanely-planned day for me.

the night before, i had spent a rockingly sweaty evening at exhale in venice with shiva rea and c.c. white. not in a yoga class, mind you, but in what was dubbed a soul kirtan birthday experience. and what an experience it was, with the packed room chanting and celebrating shiva rea's birthday! c.c. was joined on stage by some of the most amazing kirtan musicians in town -- matt pszonak, cooper madison, richard hardy, bob wisdom, arjuna o'neal, denise kaufman, with sirgun kaur, terra gold, and melanie hersch on vocals -- and, of course, the birthday celebrant herself.

in her own unique gospel way, c.c. chanted the names of the deities -- and even convinced shiva to sing along with her! it was such a lovefest in the room with everyone singing and dancing that even passersby had to stop and peer in the steamed-up windows to see what was going on! we could have gone on all night, if it weren't for the 10pm curfew mandated by the tenants who live upstairs :(

by the time i left exhale, the westside was in the midst of another cold and windy rainstorm. it continued to rain all throughout the night, and all i wanted to do was sleep in and stay wrapped up in warm blankets. but when the sun finally came out later that morning, i knew it was time for me to get out of bed and figure out how to salvage the rest of my day.

as usual, i ended up with a to-do list that could only be achieved through the use of a time machine:

1:30pm - a bike maintenance workshop taught by bikerowave at the santa monica museum of art

5:00pm - a gentle yoga class taught by jenn lucene at the jade apple in north hollywood

7:30pm - a birthday kirtan with daniel stewart and friends at yoga blend in burbank

8:30pm - a CD release party with ena vie at bhakti yoga shala in santa monica

of course, the hardest part was trying to be in burbank AND santa monica at around the same time to catch both kirtans... especially since they're around 25 miles apart!

i left home on my bike for a quick ride to bergamot station for the bike workshop. the sun was out and the roads were dry. the workshop was more of a demonstration session; we were shown how to fix a flat, lube a chain, and do minor brake adjustment. it wasn't anything that i hadn't learned before, and turned out to be a good refresher course. plus a good reason to schmooze with bikey people from bikerowave, C.I.C.L.E., and SMMOA.

once back home to trade in my two-wheeler bike for my four-wheeler car, i did a quick facebook check and found out that the lululemon store in pasadena was going to have a new yoga studio launch party that afternoon, too. another thing to add to my to-do list for the day? perhaps... i was going to be in nearby burbank anyway...

so instead of taking the shorter route through the valley to burbank, i decided to re-route myself through downtown towards pasadena. besides, with rumors that a possible cold front could dust the top of the HOLLYWOOD sign with snow, there was that chance of a rare sighting off the santa monica freeway. but while there ended up being no sign at all of any of the white stuff on the hollywood hills, i was still treated to a glorious view -- clear blue skies, puffy white clouds, lots of snow on the top of the san gabriel mountains, and a freshly-scrubbed downtown skyline.

everyone else must've decided to go for a ride that saturday afternoon because i managed to get stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic as i approached the downtown freeway interchange. i checked the clock. i had lost so much time barely moving that i had to scratch the pasadena stop just to make it to class on time. darn. so i transitioned to the golden state freeway and headed towards north hollywood.

by then, the clouds had turned dark and ominous. as i continued to travel north, it got darker and darker. as i veered west on the ventura freeway, it started to rain. and since i couldn't quite remember which exit to take, i exited at buena vista. and right after i did, the rain had turned into tiny ice pellets.

as i sat through a red light at the corner of buena vista and magnolia, the ice pellets started coming down in earnest. the ground had turned white, i had a layer of white slushy stuff on my windshield wipers, and my tires were losing traction. oh my god. it was snowing in burbank!

fearing that this was an accident waiting to happen (after all, how often do LA motorists have to drive in snow?), i immediately turned onto a side street and pulled over. by then, people had come running out with umbrellas to check out what was going on. while they romped around in the streets and on their front lawns, i took handfuls of the slushy stuff that had accumulated on my windshield and had more than enough to make a mini-snowman on the hood of my car. so maybe i missed out on the lulu party, but this was way more fun!

after the squall passed and the sun came back out, i waited for the snow to melt before continuing on to my yoga class a mere mile away in north hollywood. needless to say, since i had arrived half an hour after the class started, it was too late for me to join in. so i ended up driving to porto's in burbank to while away the time. a warm cuban potato sandwich, a guava turnover, and an iced coffee turned out to be even better than any yoga class could ever be (wait, did i just say that?!??!).

strangely enough, there were still icy piles of slush along magnolia boulevard as i made my way to yoga blend for my first of two kirtans for the evening. by then, the sun had set and temperatures started to drop. there were still patches of white on the grass and on ground in the blend's parking lot. i had to keep reminding myself that i was down in the VALLEY, not up in the mountains!

i arrived at yoga blend just as daniel stewart and his band were going through their sound check. by now, everyone was a familiar face to me; besides daniel on harmonium, there was greg klimuck on drums, greg critchley on cajon, cooper madison on tabla, deepak ramapriyan on violin, john tague on bass, jeff harris on guitar, and emily kerns, arielle silver, and shannon baker on vocals.

while daniel and his friends usually perform at their home base at rising lotus yoga in sherman oaks, they were at the blend to help christy and jason marsden celebrate the sixth anniversary of their yoga studio... and the first birthday of their son, clark.

and when the doors opened to the crowd gathered outside, a flood of kirtan enthusiasts streamed in to fill the room... some were regulars from the blend, some from the lotus, and others, like me, had traveled long distances to share in the bhakti bliss.

from the opening 'hare krishna' to the closing 'hare krishna' (is there such a thing as chanting the the maha mantra one too many times? i think not!), daniel and his crew kept the room on its feet! i recorded a small snippet of a chant to sita and ram... click here to experience the energy that rocked the blend that night!

knowing that i still had another kirtan to catch back in santa monica, i made a quick getaway as soon as the band finished its last song... and had to drive through the slush that was still on the ground almost five hours later!

on the other hand, by the time i reached the westside half an hour later, the ground was perfectly dry. i parked my car and ran to bhakti yoga shala to catch what i could of ena vie's new album, "heart of devotion". and as i walked into the room, i managed to catch ena say "... for our last song, i'd like to sing...". since most concerts tend to start and end late at bhakti, i had hoped that this would be no different. but it was not to be that night.

so i sang along with ena and her band and as she led us through "twa meva", an offering to the divine mother. after my wild and wacky day, it seemed like the perfect lullaby to send me gently into the night...

living life virtually in your PJs

2011-02-06T21:01:00.000-08:00

the beauty of being able to work from home is that i can get up in the morning, fire up my computer, and voila! i'm productive.

i don't have to get dressed.

i don't have to sit in traffic. or wait for the bus. or risk the wrath of an annoyed motorist who thinks my bike happens to be in his way.

and i don't have to worry about my boss coming up from behind and catching me red-handed as i check my personal email and social networking sites on company time. oops.

honestly, i've gotten so spoiled with this lifestyle that i laugh about how i spend my days clad in either yoga clothes (when i leave home) or pajamas (when i don't). so when i found out that i can now attend a yoga conference without leaving home, i immediately thought -- where do i sign up?

the 2011 Virtual World Yoga and Meditation Conference will be held from february 8th thru the 12th. and yes, that's THIS WEEK. but since i don't have to fly anywhere to attend, i won't have to worry about paying the exorbitant last-minute rates for an airline ticket or a hotel. all i'll need is an internet connection and a phone. and if the session is scheduled for a time that is inconvenient for me, no worries; i can access the archived version and listen to it up to two weeks later at my convenience! yay!

i've gone through the event schedule and have already highlighted a number of lectures that i want to attend. check this out:

~ Andrea Albright: Yoga For Weight Loss
~ Krisha Kaur: Practicing Forgiveness and Finding Meaning in Your Life
~ Nischala Joy Devi: Opposites Attract – The Perfect Yogic Balance of Head and Heart
~ Paul Fowler: Therapeutic Self Massage
~ Gary Kraftsow: Yoga Therapy: Ancient Insights for Modern Healing – Part 1 and Part 2
~ Wade Morissette: The Power of Mantra
~ Bradford Teasdale: Herbal First Aid – Nutrition and Herbs for Structural Health
~ Laura Cornell: Green Yoga: Harnessing Yoga to Address Contemporary Eco-Crisis
~ Robin Rothenberg: Befriending the Body: Yoga for Chronic Pain and Illness – Part 1 and Part 2
~ Priti Robyn Ross: Exploring the Basic Principles of Alignment
~ Felicia Marie Tomasko: Ingest, Digest, Rest – Ayurvedic Tips for Healthy Digestion
~ Ishwari Jay: Anusara Yoga: Freedom from Inside Out

here's a download copy of the program guide:
Virtual World Yoga Conference - Yoga, Meditation, and the Philosopher's Stone

there'll be raffle prizes, including books, DVDs, and CDs, and as is the case at yoga conferences, there'll be discounted shopping, too! i could do some major damage to my credit card if i'm not careful...

if this sounds like something you'd like to like to join me at (maybe we can even sit at a coffee shop with free wi-fi and take a session together!), you can click here to register for the 2011 Virtual World Yoga Conference. in addition, if you enter the code AYO219, you can get $50 off your registration fee!

this conference starts this TUESDAY, so act now! and let me know which sessions you're taking so i can look for you... virtually, of course :)

one plus one equals ooooohh!

2011-02-01T07:19:00.000-08:00

i recently submitted a piece on february partner yoga workshops for the upcoming issue of LA yoga magazine. since then, many more workshops have been announced, so i'm posting an updated version here...

valentine's day (or single awareness day, depending on which side of the relationship fence you're on) is upon us once again. and as is the tradition, yoga studios around town are offering workshops for twosomes eager to adjust, stretch, and massage each other. so check out the list below and plan to spend a fun time with someone you love, someone you like, or someone you'd like to get to know!

Valentine's Partner Yoga Workshop with Aimee Donahue & Marla Wedge
Friday, February 11th 7:00-9:00pm
Yoga Loft, 1112 Ocean Ave, Suite 103, Manhattan Beach
$50 per couple, $30 per person

both aimee and marla have backgrounds in yoga therapy, so if you have issues -- and who in LA doesn't? -- this should be a deliciously therapeutic session for you and your partner, even if you've never met each other before!

Heart-to-Heart Partner Yoga with Gina Riva
Friday, February 11th 7:00-9:00pm
Brazilian Yoga and Pilates, 3191 Casitas Ave, Atwater Village
$18 per person, $30 per couple

for valentine's day, tell your favorite person that you're taking him/her to BRAZIL... ian yoga and pilates (bringing your voice down to a whisper after the first two syllables) to catch some music and have a great time. ok, so maybe a partner yoga class in atwater village isn't quite the same as lazing on the beach in rio, but at least the wine and vegan cupcakes after class might make up for it! :)

Partner Yoga with Koren Paalman
Saturday, February 12th 10:00am-noon
A.D. 2013 Steampunk clothing store, 2539 Lincoln Blvd, Venice
$25 per person

if you've ever taken an iyengar yoga class, you've probably used all kinds of props in class: blankets, blocks, straps, bolsters, even chairs. after taking koren's class, it looks like you'll be able to add another prop to you repertoire -- your partner!

Partner Stretching with Shelley Williams
Saturday, February 12th 2:00-4:00pm
Yogaworks South Bay, 740 Allied Way, El Segundo
$30 per person pre-registration, $40 day of

shelley's workshop description includes the phrases "thai yoga massage", "assisted passive stretching and gentle hands-on adjustments", "ambient music and deep relaxation", "bring a yoga mat and a pillow". so you know what that means -- heaven!

Partner Yoga with Billy Asad and Joan Hyman
Friday, February 12th 2:00-4:30pm
Yogaworks Center for Yoga, 230 N. Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles
$35 per person pre-registration, $45 day of

billy and joan are two amazing teachers with many years of experience under their belts; they also happen to be friends who make any class they teach loads of fun. so expect excellent instruction, lots of laughs, and two and a half hours of perfect bliss.

Partner Yoga with Jon Burras
Saturday, February 12th 2:00-5:00pm
Yogaworks Tarzana, 18700 Ventura Blvd, Suite 210, Tarzana
$45 per person pre-registration, $55 day of

THREE hours of yoga sounds a bit intimidating, especially for the yoga newbie, but when you're partnering with someone you'd like to spend time with, i'm pretty sure you'll be craving more when jon's class is over.

Partner Yoga with Matthew Cohen
Saturday and Sunday, February 12th-13th 2:00-4:00pm
Exhale Center for Sacred Movement, 245 S. Main St, Venice
$30 per person per day, $50 for both days

what a luxury it would be to have TWO days of partner yoga with matthew (although you also have the option of doing just one)! his class will include the energetic flow of martial arts and the healing touch of yoga. expect lots of core work -- but it'll be SO worth it!

Valentine’s Venus Kriyas for Singles and Couples with Wahe Guru Kaur & Guru Darshan Singh
Saturday, February 12th 5:00-7:00pm
Awareness Center Yoga, 2801 E. Foothill Blvd, Pasadena
$25 per person, $40 per couple

"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 and is positively directed toward cleansing, release and the raising of awareness through the chakras to unite both partners with their highest consciousness." i couldn't say it better myself.

Sublime Connection: A Workshop for Couples with Lara Catone and Sarah Vosen
Saturday, February 12th 6:00-8:30pm
The Hub, 2001 S. Barrington Ave, Suite 150, Los Angeles
$50 per couple

lara and sarah are acroyoga goddesses; you've probably seen them demonstrating their cirque du soleil-ish moves at hip events around town. but don't let that intimidate you. the only requirement for this class is that you come with someone you love, and in return, both of you will be treated to an evening of yoga, thai massage, music, and candlelight.

Partner Yoga with Scott and Andrea Lewicki
Saturday, February 12th 6:30-8:30pm
Urth Yoga, 2809 W. Sunset Blvd, Silverlake
$40 per couple in advance, $50 at the door

scott is a certified anusara instructor and andrea is his lovely wife. together, they will guide you through alignment-focused partner poses that are appropriate for students of all levels. note that the per-couple rate means that you'll need to find a partner to bring to class. and don't worry about mismatched yoga abilities; you'll do just fine.

Date Night Yoga with Danny Gray and Jenn Lucene
Saturday, February 12th 6:30-8:30pm
The Jade Apple, 10502 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood
$20 per couple

danny and jenn will be teaching a partner yoga class for couples of all persuasions. you don't have to be romantically linked, although it helps if you at least like each other :) and if it goes really well, you can join them for date night yoga at the apple every second saturday of the month!

Valentines Partner Class with Dana Marcoux
Sunday, February 13th 10:30am-1:00pm
Silver Lake Yoga, 2810 1/2 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles
$25 per person

in dana's class, you'll be working hard and playing hard. you'll sweat, you'll climb all over your partner (in a G-rated way, of course), and you'll have a great time doing it, even if it's with someone you've never met before. this could get interesting... :)

Partner Yoga Workshop with Ally Hamilton & Caleb Asch
Sunday, February 13th Noon-1:30pm
Yogis Anonymous, 1221 2nd St, Santa Monica
$20 per person in advance, $25 at the door

when two seasoned power yoga teachers such as ally and caleb get together to teach a partner yoga class, watch out! asana junkies will revel in the strength poses, the hip openers, and the backbends. and when it's all over, there'll be V-day treats for everyone!

Yoga for Partners with Diane Magnette
Sunday, February 13th 1:00-2:30pm
YAS Venice, 1101 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice
$25 per person in advance, $35 at the door - 20% off for couples signing up together

since YAS is the home of yoga for athletes, could it be that diane's workshop will be yoga for athletic partners? i guess you'll need to show up to find out :)

Couple's Valentine's Day Workshop with Christy and Jason Marsden
Sunday, February 13th 1:30-4:30pm
Yoga Blend, 1921 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank
$60 per couple by 2/6, $70 after

christy and jason are the perfect example of what a fun and loving relationship is all about. one can't help but feel happy when they're around, so imagine what three hours with them would be like! bring your significant other and be prepared for an afternoon of partner yoga, thai massage, and open discussion.

Partner Yoga with Karen Shuman
Sunday, February 13th 2:00-4:30pm
Karen Shumans Yoga Remedy, 4521- A Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks
$50 per couple in advance/$60 day of

from the studio's name alone, you can tell that karen's class is going to be a healing session for you and your partner. expect a mix of energizing kundalini kriyas, strengthening hatha asanas, and soothing yoga therapy. it's all good.

Partner Yoga Workshop with Dana Marcoux and Shannon Baker
Sunday, February 13th 2:30-5:00pm
Santa Monica Yoga, 1640 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica
$35 per person or $65 per couple by 2/6, $45 per person or $85 per couple after

yes, it's dana again (see his earlier workshop at silver lake yoga), but this time he'll be pairing up with shannon. this could get even more interesting! :) :)

Yoga-Atsu Workshop with Stella Cheung
Sunday, February 13th 2:30-5:30pm
Shakti Box, 4640 Franklin Ave, Los Feliz
$100 per couple before 2/11, $110 after / RSVP Stella: (213) 321-8218 or Stella@YogaGals.com

all you need to know about stella's class is that it's three hours of gentle yoga and shiatsu pressure point massage, followed by champagne, strawberries, and other goodies. sounds like the perfectly decadent gift for your valentine, doesn't it?

Ecstatic Connections with Ryan Patterson & Nianna Bray
Sunday, February 13th 2:30-5:30pm
5 Point Yoga, 23410 Civic Center Way, Suite E-3, Malibu
$88 per couple

according to the workshop description: "join us for an enlightening time of intimacy building through the science and practice of tantra yoga.. after you indulge in each other, organic wine and raw chocolate will be provided for you to further indulge in bliss." and maybe some sir richard's condoms, too? :)

Partner Yoga with Sarah Canfield
Sunday, February 13th 6:30-8:30pm
Hot 8 Yoga, 1422 2nd St, Santa Monica
$30 per couple before 2/12, $35 after

bring a lover or a friend for some shared yoga fun with sarah. by the way, there isn't any mention about them turning up the heat for the class, but if you do end up sweating up a storm, there are showers at the studio so you can clean up nicely before dinner on the promenade (which is an easy stroll away).

Valentine's Partner Workshop with Erin Fukuda and Andrew Gavigan
Sunday, February 13th 7:30-9:30pm
The Yoga Collective (formerly YogaCo), 1408 3rd St Promenade, 3rd Flr, Santa Monica
$50 per couple by 2/5, $65 after

you can't plan it any better than this: an early dinner at any one of the many cafes on the promenade, partner yoga with erin and andrew at the newly-relaunched collective (it's tucked away on the third floor above the lush store), then if you're still up to it, maybe a late-night movie... without needing to move your car or your bike!

Partner Yoga with Rebecca and Anthony Benenati
Monday, February 14th 5:30-7:30pm
City Yoga, 1067 N. Fairfax, Los Angeles
$45 per couple before 2/7, $50 after

looking for a class that emphasizes alignment and core strength? look no further; anthony and rebecca will see to it that you and your loved one get your fill of bending, balancing, breathing, and bonding. if you've never done a partner yoga class before, not to worry; you'll be in great hands.

Couples Yoga For Friends, Lovers, and Family with Todd Jensen & Jennifer Kelly
Monday, February 14th 6:00-8:00pm
The Yogi Tree, 4475 Vineland Ave, Toluca Lake
$15 per person or $25 per couple

"on gratitude" author todd and his wife jenn will lead you through a kundalini yoga session of meditation, breathwork, and venus partner kriyas. you'll also be chanting and moving along to one of todd's amazingly eclectic playlists. when it's all over, you'll be grateful you decided to spend quality time on yourself and with a loved one.

Valentine's Ahimsa Flow with Partnering with Sonya Enchill
Monday, February 14th 6:30-8:00pm
Dharma Yoga LA, 5376 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles
By Donation

if you're on a tight budget, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to experience partner yoga, too! while many of sonya's classes usually cost $12 each (which is still a steal here in LA!), this class is by donation. so please remember to give from the heart and share the happiness that you feel when the class is over.

Valentine's Day Celebration with Gurmukh and Tej
Monday, February 14th 7:00-9:00pm
Golden Bridge Yoga, 1357 N Highland Ave, Hollywood ** note: NEW LOCATION!
$20 per person before 2/14, $25 after

kundalini yoga at golden bridge. gurmukh. tej. vegetarian treats from the nite moon cafe. i know; you've probably already signed up for this energetic, yet blissful, heart-centered evening. sat nam!

Three Special Classes on Valentine's Day at Yogaworks South Bay
Monday, February 14th 7:35-10:00pm
Yogaworks South Bay, 740 Allied Way, El Segundo
FREE!

you'll have three different classes to choose from (but since they're all held simultaneously, you can only pick one unless you've mastered the art of being in two places at the same time): a gentle partner class with casey coda, a singles celebration candlelight flow with john neidlinger, and a YW level 1 class with rachael simmons. and when you're done, you'll be treated to wine and cheese provided by whole foods!

Partner Yoga Workshop with Adam and Samantha
Sunday, February 20th noon-2:00pm
Yoga Bindu, 718 S. Weymouth Ave, San Pedro
$20 per person (pre-payment by 2/16 appreciated)

the beauty of adam and samantha's workshop is that it's a full week AFTER valentine's day. so you can have your dinner date on one weekend, then your yoga date the next. or if you're a partner yoga addict, this is your chance to do back-to-back weekends. and you can even show up solo and they'll match you up. yay!

yogis [heart] KCRW!

2011-01-28T12:37:00.000-08:00

the KCRW winter pledge drive started yesterday, thursday january 27th (and yes, i've already put in a shift last night as a phone bank volunteer!) and will be running through next friday february 4th.

if you become a member of KCRW at the $50 level or higher, you get the fringe benefits card which gives you incredible discounts at businesses around town -- restaurants, stores, and yes, even yoga studios!

so here's the latest list of yoga studios that offer discounts to fringe benefits card holders. note that i've excluded non-yoga locations (pilates, spinning, gyms) that don't offer daily drop-in yoga classes as well as yoga studios outside LA county.

you can save anywhere from 10% to 20% on yoga classes -- and as you know, every little bit helps!

5 Point Yoga - 23410 Civic Center Wy, Ste E-3, Malibu (310) 455-6681
15% off yoga classes
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Bikram Yoga Studio City - 11239 Ventura Blvd, Studio City (818) 752-4325
15% off single classes; excludes series
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Black Dog Yoga - 4454 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks (818) 380-0331
20% off individual classes, excludes series
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City Yoga - 1067 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles (323) 654-2125
15% off individual classes, excludes series
Website

Creative Chakra Spa - 3401 Pacific Ave, Ste 2A & 2B, Marina Del Rey (310) 823-9378
15% off oceanside spa services, yoga & Pilates; 10% off custom aromatherapy; 10% off tea & elixirs; discount also valid online, use code CCSPA
Website

Dancing Shiva Yoga & Ayurveda - 7466 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles (323) 934-VEDA
15% off individual classes; 10% off 5, 10 & 15 class series; 10% off Ayurvedic body work
Website

Exhale Center for Sacred Movement - 245 S Main St, Venice (310) 450-7676
(also at 1422 2nd St, Santa Monica (310) 899-6222)
15% off individual classes & class series packages
Website

Goda Yoga - 9711 Washington Blvd, Culver City (310) 287-1255
15% off Hatha Yoga classes & series; excludes intro offer
Website

Golden Bridge Yoga - 6322 De Longpre Ave, Los Angeles (323) 936-4172
15% off individual classes, 5-class passes & workshops; excludes cafe & wellness center & spa
Website

Heartbeat House - 3141 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles (323) 669-2821
20% off single classes; 20% off 4-class packages
Website

Hot Yoga Valencia - 25330 Diamond Pl, Ste 110, Agua Dulce (661) 257-9955
25% off individual classes, 10% off series
Website

In Focus Wellness - 717 Broadway Ave, Santa Monica (310) 576-2008
15% off single classes
Website

InsightLA - 1430 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica (310) 774-3325
15% off meditation classes & events; excludes events & retreats priced on a sliding scale; discount also valid online, use code FBDIS
Website

InYoga Center - 5142 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village (818) 508-8040
15% off single classes, class packages & workshops; excludes unlimited packages; 15% off women's & men's apparel, accessories & gifts; excludes jewelry
Website

kate yoga - 146 E Colorado Blvd, Monrovia (626) 599-YOGA
15% off private yoga classes & private yoga therapy; discount also valid online, use code KCRW
Website

Liberation Yoga - 124 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles (323) 964-5222
20% off individual classes & series
Website

LiveYoga Wellness - 6700 W 83rd St, Westchester (310) 835-6700
15% off individual classes; excludes workshops
Website

LYFE Yoga Center - 1310 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach (310) 374-5933
15% off single class, 5, 10 or 20 class series, clothing, accessories & eco-friendly products
Website

Maha Yoga - 13050 San Vicente Blvd, Brentwood (310) 899-0047
15% off individual classes; 10% off series of five classes; excludes other series
Website

Point Dume Yoga - 29169 Heathercliff Rd, Ste 201, Malibu (310) 455-6681
15% off yoga & fitness classes
Website

Purple Yoga - 6535 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach (526) 596-5700
20% off individual classes, excludes series; 10% off retail, excludes beverages
Website

RakSa - 10846 Washington Blvd, Culver City (310) 710-2746
15% off skincare & body services, yoga classes & cafe
Website

Rising Lotus Yoga - 13557 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks (818) 990-0282
15% off single classes; excludes series
Website

Santa Monica Yoga - 1640 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica (310) 396-4040
$2 off single class price; 10% off passes for 5, 10, 15 or 20 classes
Website

Still Yoga - 2395 Glendale Blvd, Unit D, Los Angeles (323) 906-8960
20% off individual classes; excludes series
Website

Studio Surya Yoga - 1501 Main St, #106, Venice (310) 910-4740
20% off individual classes
Website

The Hub - 2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, Los Angeles (310) 575-4200
15% off yoga, breathwork & meditation sessions
Website

The Yoga Center - 1820 S Elena Ave, Redondo Beach (310) 375-6722
20% off individual classes; 15% off series of 3 private sessions
Website

TruYoga LA - 2425 Colorado Ave, Yahoo Ctr, Santa Monica (310) 829-2420
15% off individual classes & packages; 15% off massages; 10% off retail
Website

Up Dog Yoga & Cycling - 8599 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood (310) 360-7200
15% off yoga & indoor cycling single classes, packages & membership; discount valid online, use code KCRW
Website

Urban Lily Yoga - 14843 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys (818) 782-6144
20% off single classes; 15% off class packages
Website

YAS Silverlake - 1932 Hyperion Ave, Silverlake (323) 913-1991
15% off single spinning & yoga classes; 10% off class packages; excludes unlimited packages
Website

YAS Venice - 1101 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice (310) 396-6993
20% off single spinning & yoga classes; 10% off class packages; excludes unlimited packages
Website

Yoga Blend - 1921 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank (818) 954-9642
15% off classes & class series packages for all levels
Website

Yoga Works - 230 1/2 Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles (323) 464-1276
(also at:
15327 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades (310) 454-7000
1426 Montana Ave, Santa Monica (310) 393-5150
2215 Main St, Santa Monica (310) 581-2952
1256 Westwood Blvd, Westwood (310) 234-1200)
20% off individual classes; excludes series
Website

Yoga World Studios - 250 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach (562) 804-5525
15% off single classes & class packages; excludes unlimited packages; 15% off retail
Website

YogaPoser - 8 Brooks Ave, Venice (310) 584-7250
20% off individual classes; 10% off series packages & retail; discount also valid online, use code KCRW
Website

Your Neighborhood Studio - 3625 Hayden Ave, Culver City (310) 876-3498
15% off single dance classes; excludes series
Website

Yummy Yoga - 1717 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles (323) 953-8449
15% off single, 5 & 10 class packages
Website

getting back on track

2011-01-14T10:33:00.000-08:00

there was a time when i used to write. a lot. at my peak, i averaged about two blog posts a week. now i'm lucky if i can post two a month.

i blame it all on facebook. and twitter.

i'm sure many of you are nodding your heads right now, totally agreeing with me.

instead of writing about all the crazy things i've been getting myself into, i've been spending my time reading about the crazy things my friends have been getting themselves into. and while that's amusing to me, my blog has fallen somewhat by the wayside.

as i look around the room where i sit, i find myself surrounded by books, CDs, DVDs, yoga props, nutritional supplements, and all kinds of sample products that vendors have sent me to try out and possibly review. and you can probably guess where i stand with that :(

to all - mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa!

so for my new year's resolution, even if we're already two weeks into the new year, i'm going to set aside some time each day to try out a product, whether it be to listen to a kirtan CD, watch a yoga video, use a yoga prop during a class, or just sit and savor a food product that's been calling my name. and write.

life's too short to be spending hours of it in front of a computer or on a smartphone checking to see what my friends are up to... but then again, how else am i supposed to find out which yoga events i need to invite myself to? :)

or maybe that should be my new year's resolution instead -- to find balance in everything that i do!

by the way, if you're just as addicted to facebook and twitter as i am, you can follow me:
~ on facebook - www.facebook.com/accidental.yogist
~ on twitter - www.twitter.com/ayogist

here's to succeeding in our new year's resolutions!!

january is Y.O.G.A for youth month

2011-01-11T22:44:00.000-08:00

i recently received an email update from Y.O.G.A. for youth, a non-profit that brings yoga classes to youth in after-school programs and juvenile detention centers, as well as to pregnant teens. during the month of january, many teachers and yoga studios will be donating the proceeds from their classes to Y.O.G.A. for youth.

take a look at the list below and see if there's a class that fits into your schedule (my apologies for posting this after some of the classes were held; i had family in town for the holidays... and you know how that goes):

note: raksa in culver city will be donating 5% of ALL january class proceeds; click here for their class schedule

Saturday, January 1

10:00am-11:30am
Vicky Rose
The Yogi Tree
4475 Vineland Ave. #31, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
818-760-0112
http://www.theyogitree.com/

Wednesday, January 5

6:30pm-8:00pm
Joseph Parra
Greenleaf Yoga
7654 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, CA 90602
562-696-0502
http://www.greenleafyoga.com/

Friday, January 7

6:30pm-8:00pm
Dharamjeet Kaur (aka Eva Michel) - Kundalini Yoga Detox, DeStress & Deeply Relax
Yoga Rays
3007 Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
310.365.6911
http://www.yogarays.com/

Sunday, January 9

9:30am-11:00am
Mina Izad
Soul Body Yoga
6591 Collins Dr. Suite E-9, Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 517-1330
http://www.soulbodyyoga.com/

Tuesday, January 11

10:00am-11:30am
Siridyal Kaur
Yoga Rays
3007 Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
310.365.6911
http://www.yogarays.com/

5:30pm-6:45pm
Dharamjeet Kaur (aka Eva Michel) - Kundalini Yoga Prenatal
Yoga Rays
3007 Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
310.365.6911
http://www.yogarays.com/

Friday, January 14

9:00am-10:30pm
Hala Khouri
EXHALE
245 S. Main St., Venice, CA 90291
http://www.exhalespa.com/

Saturday, January 15

11:00am-12:30pm
Sandy West
Creative Chakra Spa
3401 Pacific Ave., Marina del Rey, CA 90292
http://www.creativechakra.com/

Sunday, January 16

10:00am-11:30am
Govindas and Radha
Bhakti Yoga Shala
207 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.bhaktiyogashala.com/

5:00pm-6:30pm
Amrit Khalsa
Yoga West
1535 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
310-552-4647
http://www.yogawestla.com/

Monday, January 17

6:00pm-7:30pm
Grant Gottfurcht
YogaCo
1408 3rd St. 3rd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-0600
http://www.yogaco.com/

7:00pm - 9:30pm
Guru Singh
Yoga West
1535 S. Roberston Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035
http://www.yogawestla.com/

Tuesday, January 18

7:45am-8:45am
Deb DePuy
St. Johns Well-Child and Family Clinic - Magnolia Place
1910 Magnolia Place @Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
debdepuy@sbcglobal.net

5:30pm-6:45pm
Dharamjeet Kaur (aka Eva Michel) - Kundalini Yoga Prenatal
Yoga Rays
3007 Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
310.365.6911
http://www.yogarays.com/

8:00pm-9:30pm
Amrit Khalsa
Yoga West
1535 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035
310-552-4647
http://www.yogawestla.com/

Wednesday, January 19

7:45am-8:45am
Deb DePuy
esperansalud @ mercado la paloma
3665 S. Grand @ 37th St., Los Angeles, CA
debdepuy@sbcglobal.net

6:30pm-8:00pm
Joseph Parra
Greenleaf Yoga
7654 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, CA 90602
562-696-0502
http://www.greenleafyoga.com/

Thursday, January 20

12:00pm-1:30pm
Tara Thomas, RYT
THE ROSEWOOD CENTER
447 N. Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90004
323.871.8900
http://www.therosewoodcenter.org/

Friday, January 21

6:30pm-8:00pm
Dharamjeet Kaur (aka Eva Michel) - Kundalini Yoga Detox, DeStress & Deeply Relax
Yoga Rays
3007 Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
310.365.6911
http://www.yogarays.com/

Wednesday, January 26

6:00pm-7:30pm
Gurmukh
Golden Bridge Yoga
6322 De Longpre Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.936.4172
http://www.goldenbridgeyoga.com/

7:00pm-8:30pm
Camilla Granåsen
Yoga Rays
3007 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310.365.6911
http://www.yogarays.com/

7:30pm-8:45pm
Jewel Love - An All Men's Class
Crenshaw Yoga and Dance
5426 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043
212-249-0607 or 917-657-0369
Jewl.Love2@gmail.com

8:00pm-9:15pm
Kiyomi Takahashi
Vinyasa Lounge
125 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
http://www.vinyasalounge.com/

Saturday, February 5

1:00pm-3:00pm
Phresh Kids Yoga-Breakin' Classes
RakSa
1:00-2:00pm Social Hour w/complimentary RakSa juice, snacks & Presh Kids Mat
2:00-3:00pm 20 min yoga-breakin' classes
10846 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
(parking in back)
310-559-7200
http://www.raksasala.com/

STEP ONE: TELL all of your friends that you will attend one of the yoga classes. Ask them to donate any amount they can afford to give - no amount too small or too large. COLLECT the donations.

STEP TWO: ATTEND your chosen benefit yoga class and BRING the collected monies and donate it to Y.O.G.A. for Youth through the studio.

STEP THREE: PARTICPATE in the wonderful yoga class, feel the bliss and know that you are great and have contributed to your community with love and service.

Thank you,
Y.O.G.A. for Youth

it's christmas time again!

2010-12-17T23:09:00.000-08:00

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

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

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

happy winter break to all!!

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

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

5 point yoga, malibu

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

awareness center, pasadena

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

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

back for yoga, el segundo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

beach yoga with brad keimach

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

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

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

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

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

Questions? Contact me directly: bradkeimach@gmail.com

See you on the beach!

bhakti yoga shala, santa monica

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

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

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

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

Sunday Jan 2nd - all classes as regularly scheduled

black dog yoga, sherman oaks

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

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

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

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

brazilian yoga and pilates, atwater village

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

city yoga, west hollywood

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

dancing shiva and ayurveda, los angeles

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

dharma mittra yoga, los angeles

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

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

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

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

earth's power yoga, los angeles

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

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

exhale center for sacred movement, venice

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

Sat Dec 25: Closed
Sun Dec 26: Closed

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

free spirit yoga, long beach

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

We will be closed on Christmas Day.

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

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

golden bridge yoga, hollywood

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

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

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

greenleaf yoga, whittier

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

the green yogi, manhattan beach

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

December 25th - Closed

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

January 1st - Closed

hot 8 yoga, santa monica

Regular schedule through Thursday, December 23.

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

December 25: CLOSED

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

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

the hub, west los angeles

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

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

the infinite, long beach

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

inner harmony yoga, san pedro

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

inyoga center, valley village

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

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

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

Saturday, December 25
CLOSED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, January 2
Regular class schedule resumes

iyengar yoga institute, los angeles

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

Fri December 24: All classes cancelled

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the jade apple, north hollywood

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

karen shuman's yoga remedy, sherman oaks

Friday, Dec. 24th: Regular Schedule

Saturday, Dec. 25th: Closed all day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

le posh yoga, hollywood

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

liberation yoga, los angeles

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

We are closed Christmas Day!

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

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

maha yoga, brentwood

Sat 12/25 - ONE CLASS:

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

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

Sun 12/26 - Regular schedule

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

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

Sun 1/2 - Regular schedule

mark blanchard's power yoga, studio city

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

Dec 25th: Closed - Enjoy!

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

Jan 1st: Closed - Happy 2011!

All other times as scheduled.

point dume yoga, malibu

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

purple yoga, long beach

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

December 25th
12:00PM Red Series

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

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

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

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

rising lotus yoga, sherman oaks

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

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

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

santa monica power yoga - east, santa monica

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

santa monica power yoga - west, santa monica

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

santa monica yoga, santa monica

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

shakti box, los feliz

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

silver lake yoga, silverlake

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

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

Saturday, December 25
All classes canceled

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

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

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

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

sivananda yoga vedanta center, marina del rey

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

studio surya yoga, venice

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

swerve studio, los angeles

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

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

Saturday 12/25
CLOSED

Sunday 12/26
CLOSED

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 1/1
CLOSED

trilogy yoga and wellness, long beach

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

December 25th - No Classes

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

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

truyoga, santa monica

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

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

All other days in December will follow the regular schedule.

u studio yoga, los angeles

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

up dog fitness, west hollywood

The schedule is as follows:

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

Saturday New Years Day:
10:30 yoga with Meaghan

urban lily yoga, sherman oaks

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

urth yoga, silverlake

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

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

Saturday, December 25th
-no classes today-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YAS fitness, all locations

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

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

yoga blend, burbank

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

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

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

yogaco, santa monica

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

yoga desa, topanga

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

yogaglo, santa monica

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

yogahop, santa monica

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

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

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

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

Monday, Dec 27-30: Regular Schedule

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

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

yoga house, pasadena

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

the yoga loft, woodland hills

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

yoga shelter, studio city

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

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

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

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

yoga at the village, glendale

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

yoga west, los angeles

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

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

yoga works center for yoga, larchmont

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

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works main street, santa monica

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

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works montana, santa monica

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

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works, pacific palisades

Friday 12/24 - All classes canceled

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works south bay, el segundo

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

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works, tarzana

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

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works, valencia

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

Saturday 12/25 - All classes canceled

yoga works, westwood

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

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

yoga works, all california locations

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

Saturday 1/1/2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the yogi tree, toluca lake

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

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

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

yogis anonymous, santa monica

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

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

All other classes are ON!

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

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

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

your neighborhood studio, culver city

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

yummy yoga, los feliz

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

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

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

YUMMY YOGA IS CLOSED DECEMBER 25

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

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

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

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

what will YOU be doing when the clock strikes midnight?

2010-12-14T23:41:00.000-08:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LA Yoga Presents: A New Year's Eve Extravaganza Benefiting YOGA For Youth
Friday, Dec 31st 2:00pm - Saturday, Jan 1st 3:00am
4144 Glencoe Ave, Marina del Rey, CA
Cost: Pre-Sale tickets from Oct 26th - Dec 1st are only $35 ($50 at the door)
For advanced tickets go online now to: http://www.layoganewyears.com/
Pre-sale tickets also available for pick up Nov. 1st at:
Euphoria Loves Rawvolution - 2301 Main St, Santa Monica
Kathmandu Boutique - 1844 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica

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

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

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

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

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

NEW YEARS EVE SHAMANIC TRANCE JOURNEY
Personal and Planetary Intention Setting for 2011 with Wahe Guru Kaur and friends
Friday, Dec 31st 5:00-8:00pm
Awareness Center, Pasadena
Cost: $25 by 12/23, $40 thereafter

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

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

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

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

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

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

Light refreshments will be served prior to class.

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

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

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

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

NEW WAVE PUNK ROCK YOGA with Rob Woollard
Friday, Dec 31st 7:15-8:30pm
Yoga Shelter, Studio City
Cost: $10 suggested donation, proceeds go towards Yoga for Everyone Fund

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Year's Eve Class and Party
Friday, Dec 31st 9:00pm-? (9:00pm Class, 11:00PM Party)
Yogis Anonymous, Santa Monica
Cost: $20. Please register early to guarantee space!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Year's Eve Awakening! with Charu Morgan
Friday, Dec 31st 9 pm-1 am
The Hub, West Los Angeles
Cost: $75 per person; $50 early registration (2 weeks before event)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Space is limited so sign up soon!

New Years Day Yoga with Annmarie Solo
Saturday, Jan 1st 10:00am-12:00pm
Yoga Desa, Topanga
Cost: $20

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

A New Years Day Practice with Michael Ruccolo
Saturday, Jan 1st 10:00am
Lyfe Yoga Center, Hermosa Beach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pause, Go Inside, Visualize clearly...with Annie Carpenter
Saturday, Jan 1st 2:00-5:00pm
Exhale Center for Sacred Movement, Venice
Cost: $40

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

santa monica loses another yoga studio

2010-12-05T23:08:00.000-08:00

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

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

Hello all,

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

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

I look forward to seeing you at the Venice center.

Namaste
Arvind

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

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

eight days of yoga gift-giving

2010-12-01T20:43:00.001-08:00

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

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

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

day 1 - thursday, dec 2nd:

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

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

day 2 - friday, dec 3rd:

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

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

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

day 3 - saturday, dec 4th:

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

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

day 4 - sunday, dec 5th:

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

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

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

day 5 - monday, dec 6th:

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

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

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

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

day 6 - tuesday, dec 7th:

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

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

day 7 - wednesday, dec 8th:

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

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

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

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

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

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

day 8 - thursday, dec 9th:

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

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

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

click here to watch candlelight by the maccabeats

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

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

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

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

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

have a very happy hanukkah, everyone!