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September 2015 | ISSUE 279

September 2015
On the cover: Chelsea Rashoff is wearing a cowl neck jacket by Be Up
Amanda Leggins by Balini Sports
Bracelet by Fierce Forward
Photo by David Young-Wolff

From the Editor

Standing on the outfield at Dodgers Stadium with 800 other people, practicing down dog. Yoga Day at the Dodgers is one of my favorite Summer moments. If you missed the first day in May, fortunately the popularity of the event means that this weekend (September 20), there is another opportunity to combine two of America’s passions: baseball and yoga for Yoga Day at Dodgers Stadium.

This weekend also marks the Autumn Equinox, one of the days of the year when we experience a day and night of equal length. It is one of the turning points of the seasonal cycle and a time to reflect on how we take care of and nurture ourselves. Master of ritual and fire-keeper Shiva Rea offers a number of suggestions on how we can connect to our inner rhythms, and incorporate intention and the art of dedicating our practice to balance and to peace. Her Fall Equinox article can be read here.

Throughout the year, every day is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the balancing ritual of our practice, to quality time on the mat and in community, and to our focus on daily balance that becomes lifelong balance.

Stay Grounded
Felicia Marie Tomasko

Felicia Marie Tomasko, RN
LA Yoga Magazine, Editor in Chief

Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

September 10 – September 20. Awareness Film Festival. This festival features films exploring ecological, social, environmental, well-being and spiritual topics. L.A. Live Regal Theatre, 1000 W Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

September 18 – September 20. The Remembering: Love. Pray. Eat. Retreat will give you the space and tools necessary to quiet the mind to connect with your inner voice. Tap into this quiet wisdom found in your heart to find clarity in your life, passion in your relationships or rediscover your individual genius. 410 Matilija Canyon Rd., Ojai.

September 18 – September 24. Radicalized. This film opens an intimate window into this emerging consciousness in the gritty incubator of the collective’s apartment, where 10 people deconstruct the present to create a better future. All have given up a lot to participate in the movement; personal space, jobs, education, family and “old-world” friends. $12. The Arena Cinema. 1625 N Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood.

6:00 P.M. – 6:45 P.M. Free Info Session for Fall-Winter 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training & Deeper Studies Program. Want to teach yoga or advance your practice? Attend the Info Session and take our 4:30pm Flow Class for FREE. Sign up that day to receive a $250 discount! Yoga Daya. 8985 Venice Blvd., Culver City.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Rock Your Kundalini. Come and get your Yoga ON and Rock some Kundalini with me… at the same time you can check out the art work of 108 Rock Star Guitars that is currently hanging in the store. RonRobinson. 1327 Fifth St., Santa Monica.

11:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M. Healing Circle. These popular & valuable group healing circles are extremely potent and can bring forth very transformative shifts in your vitality and well-being on many levels. Temple of Light. 11 Goddard. Irvine.

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Living in Your Yes & Finding Your Inner Joy. Kimberly Braun, meditation teacher & author will be conducting a special meditation, chant and booksigning for “Love Calls: Inspirations From a Former Nun. Aum & Garden. 13363 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks.

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Yoga + Essential Oil Workshop. $30 Advance $40 At the DoorExperience power of nature through Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® Oils in the studio with Natalie Macam. This collection of oils will help to cultivate strong physical and emotional foundation to promote grounding creativity and inner strength. Inner Power Yoga. 21928 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills.

2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Healing Circle. These popular & valuable group healing circles are extremely potent and can bring forth very transformative shifts in your vitality and well-being on many levels. Visions & Dreams. 2482 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.

7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Up Flying Yoga presents #LiveitUP. Join us at UP Flying Yoga for an amazing evening of aerial stunts up in the air. This show is filled with aerial dance, aerial yoga flow, hand balancing, and aerial bartending in an interactive story embracing the golden age of Hollywood. Tickets available online at UpFlyingYoga.com. $25. Up Flying Yoga. 11101 Ventura Blvd., Studio City.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

9:30 A.M. – 10:30 P.M. FREE mini yogis yoga class for kids! As part of the mini yogis teacher training program, we will be offering a FREE yoga class for kids ages 4-8. RSVP recommended, friends invited, and parents welcome to join in! Free. ISKF. 1218 5th St., Santa Monica.

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Essential Oil Bar. Join us to Explore our new and exciting 100% organic products! Taste and Sample our essential oils! Enter our Drawing for FREE Prizes! This is a free event and everyone is welcome! Sybaris Rejuvenation Lounge. Hotel Shangri La. 1301 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica

12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Intro to Ashtanga Workshop. In this workshop you will expand your understanding of the power of vinyasa experience a 90 minute practice (approx) learn how to use the breath to calm your mind, produce body heat, tone your body and build focus. $45. HNYPT. 212 W. 12th St., Los Angeles.

12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Balance Workshop with Tulsi Laher. Learn to experience harmony within while practicing balancing poses! Develop better reflexes & awareness of postural strengths & weaknesses + strengthen muscles to adjust both on and off the mat! Yoga Daya. 8985 Venice Blvd., Culver City.

1:10 P.M. Yoga Day at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are offering special ticket packages for the game against the Pirates. Up to a 1000 fans will get a free yoga mat and the opportunity to practice yoga on the field after the game led by YogaWorks teachers. Game starts at 1:10pm and the yoga class begins immediately following the game. Dodger Stadium.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

8:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Let It Go! Introducing 6 unique essential oil blends that help balance and brighten your changing moods. Let go of the burdens that have weighed you down too long, find comfort and encouragement in times of sadness and grief, or motivate and inspire you to dream with passion again. Sybaris Rejuvenation Lounge. Hotel Shangri La. 1301 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

7:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M. 5D EVENT. 5 days of celebration and life transformation of likeminded crowd of attendees with over 50 keynote speakers giving over 100 amazing Lectures, Panels, Workshops & Exhibits in a wide variety of subjects such as: Consciousness, Science, Cutting edge Technologies, Latest Health discoveries, Energy Healing, Longevity, Free Energy, Spirituality, Path of Enlightenment, Conscious Leadership, Conscious Commerce, Business Networking, Self-Development, Empowerment, Personal Growth. $189. LOS ANGELES AIRPORT HOLIDAY INN. 9901 South La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles.

9:00 P.M. Luminous Movement. Accompanied by the sounds of today’s most revered festival touring DJs and musicians, we also offer live painting, vendors, massage zone, and kombucha at the bar! Ignite your soul, connect with the tribe, and just like the ceremonies around the fire get open to the sounds of the drum. Luminous Movement. 1301 5th St., Santa Monica.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

September 25 – September 27. Green Festival Los Angeles 2015. America’s largest and longest-running sustainability and green living event is returning for a 5th year to Los Angeles.This unique marketplace of more than 250 green businesses offers everything from all-natural body care products and organic clothing to Fair Trade gifts, solar energy for your home, and a wide selection of vegan, vegetarian, non-GMO, organic and artisanal food and beverage products. Green Festival Los Angeles attendees will enjoy free cooking demos, yoga, activities for kids, inspirational speakers and live music and entertainment. Los Angeles Convention Center. 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

9:30 A.M. – 1:45 P.M. TBFM® Sat. Intensive. Technique Class; Teacher Forum. $65. Two-Snake Studios. 1637 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles.

10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. 4th Annual ALL DAY MAHA KIRTAN. Join us to begin the All Day Kirtan at 10 AM with GAYATRI MANTRA by Sevapranaji and Mahayoganandaji. Accompanied by Jeffrey Ainis (Keyboards) of Art of Living, we will offer our Bhakti-filled call-response chanting with several kirtan groups and singers from around town. Indian Vegetarian Prasad Lunch will be served at 12 PM. Refreshments as well as Tara Donlan’s Special Chai will be served all day. Vedanta Temple. 1946 Vedanta Pl., Hollywood.

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Bikram Yoga Encino Gives Back. “Benefit yoga class with Kristie An.
Suggested Donation $35. Bikram Yoga Encino. 17200 Ventura Blvd., Encino.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

10:30 A.M. – 2:45 P.M. TBFM® Sun. Intensive. Technique Class; Knee Clinic. $65. Two-Snake Studios. 1637 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. We’re honored to be the sponsor of Yoga Chat with the Accidental Yogist on killradio.org every Tuesday from 5-7pm Pacific.

This week marks the start of two festivals of interest to the yoga and conscious community: the Awareness Film Festival in Downtown Los Angeles and the Bhakti Fest Yoga & Sacred Music Festival in Joshua Tree. The latest podcast features Awareness Festival filmmakers (Greg Reitman of “Rooted in Peace”, Matt Duhamel of “The Forgiveness Journey”, and Adam Shell and Nicholas Kraft of “Pursuing Happiness”) as well as Bhakti Fest musicians (Lila Kirtan, Shivani, David Newman, and the Kirtaniyas): Serving up Awareness with a Side of Bhakti

Yoga Chat features world music plus interviews with an eclectic group of guests: teachers, musicians, authors, filmmakers, chefs, health professionals, and many more.

Archived podcasts are available on iTunes and at yogachatshow.com.

Yoga Day at LMU Sept. 19

Celebrate Yoga! Join LMU for our annual Yoga Day, a celebration of the Yoga tradition, experience, and its many expressions, past, present, and future. Offerings include workshops, lectures, and practice throughout the day, at various locations on campus. The night will end with an exciting multi-media concert presentation of the Beatles’ 1968 spiritual journey to India, featuring Phil Goldberg and Joey Lugassy.

Food trucks will be on site for sustenance. Bring a mat for your practice.

This event is free and open to the public. Visit our FB page for more information!

Yoga Day at Dodger Stadium Sept. 20

On Sunday, September 20th join us for our 2nd Yoga Day at Dodger Stadium. This ticket pack will include your ticket to the game, a Dodger Yoga mat and post-game yoga session on Dodger Stadium’s Field instructed by certified teachers from Yogaworks.

Reserve your mat on the field.

Jebecah Pret-a-Sport Athleisure Wear

Jebecah Pret-a-Sport is a brand of luxe Athleisure wear for women. It is influenced by European sportswear and inspired by Southern California resort living. Jebecah is designed and operated by a mother and daughter team in Rancho Mirage, CA. Owners Hedy and Catherine Bentel are from Switzerland and live in the Southern California Desert. They noticed women in last few years wearing more Sportswear all over, for any occasion, and saw a niche in the market for sportswear that could be more sophisticated but still sporty. Hedy is a professional Couturier and Catherine an entrepreneur. The duo designed and made the samples in the den of their home before setting out to LA for production. Jebecah Pret-a-Sport prides itself on quality, function, and style. Most styles are interchangeable in design and color. All styles are sewn with attention to detail and using quality fabric made in the USA.

Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method Trainings
Learn to bridge the gap between asana and the science of the body with Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method Trainings. These trainings combine yoga, self-myofascial release, pain management and embodied anatomy. Join Jill Miller and her expert teaching team for the following trainings:

Yoga Tune Up® Level 1 Teacher Training with Jill Miller, October 8-15, YogaWorks Tarzana
The Roll Model® Method: Science of Rolling, October 25, YogaWorks Newport Beach
Yoga Tune Up® Shoulders Immersion with Jill Miller, November 13-15, YogaWorks Tarzana
Yoga Tune Up® Level 1 Teacher Training with Jill Miller, January 28-February 4, YogaWorks Tarzana

Jala Clothing

Jala Clothing, a SoCal yoga inspired apparel brand, offers the hottest trends in the active apparel and athleisure categories. Jala’s revolutionary SUP Yoga Collection is the perfect hybrid of swim and activewear. The eco-friendly, quick dry, non-see through, UPF50+ rash guards, bras, bodysuits and bottoms transition seamlessly from the gym, yoga mat or board onto the street. Shop the collection JalaClothing.com Enjoy 25% off your next order. Use code LAYOGA25

YOGAMAZÉ ANATOMY 101 ONLINE COURSE LAUNCHES OCTOBER 13

Study from the comfort of your own home! Go beneath the skin to bones, joints, primary muscle groups and movement to understand the way the human body is built. Taught by Dr. Paula Gelbart, this 8-session online course introduces and explores eight main regions of the body. Live sessions begin October 13 and meet weekly. Live participation is not required – all sessions are recorded and you can watch them as many times as you like. The human body is a complex and wonderful structure. Having quality information about how it works will deepen your own practice and positively influence others you are teaching. Join us!

Celebrate the Fall Equinox

According the Shiva Rea, in the Fall Equinox, no matter if we’re in a country or urban setting, the sun is rising and setting differently, the plant world is peaking and drying, the colors are changing, our activities are shifting, and the world at large is also at a turning point.

Fall is the time to balance and nourish ourselves.
One of the 5 anchors for balance in the fall is:
Slow down: try not to eat on the run or multitask. Stay present and move mindfully and consciously.

Read more of the five anchors and other practices here.

Shiva Rea is offering two weekend practices to support the Fall Equinox.
Learn more about the Sept 19 practice here.

Learn more about the Sept 20 practice here.

Yoga Gives Back: Thank You Mother India Malibu Gala Sept 26

Almost Sold Out!

On September 26, Yoga Gives Back rolls out the red carpet for a dinner event to raise funds for the nonprofit’s humanitarian initiatives. The annual global campaign, Thank You Mother India, spans September 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. Classes and events around the world contribute to the campaign, including what has become one of the organization’s signature events, the Thank You Mother India Malibu Fundraiser. The Malibu event includes dinner, silent and live auctions, community, and the presentation of The Namaste Award. Read the story online here: http://layoga.com/community/cause-activism/yoga-gives-back-the-namaste-award-to-mallika-chopra/

For more information about Yoga Gives Back, the Thank You Mother India campaign, The Namaste Award, to buy tickets for the Malibu event, host a fundraiser, or become a member or ambassador, visit: yogagivesback.org.

Rooted in Peace Closes the Awareness Film Festival

The documentary Rooted in Peace asks this question: What will it take for people to create a world rooted in peace rather than one rooted in war and conflict. Award-winning filmmaker and activist Greg Reitman’s worthy pursuit of peace took him on an unexpected turn: inward. Read the rest of the film review here.

The Los Angeles premiere of Rooted in Peace takes place on Sunday, September 20 as the closing night film for the Awareness Festival at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles. Michael and Jahna Perricone will be leading a Tibetan Bowl meditation at the screening. Tickets are available atawarenessfilmfestival2015.sched.org.He explores how an individual can learn to make the necessary changes to enjoy a better life — and in so doing inspire others to want to improve their own lives. This process has a powerful ripple effect on society as a whole.

Powerwalk with Dress for Success Sept 26

Join LA Yoga for Dress for Success Worldwide-West Media Power Walk at Griffith Park on 9/26! The Power Walk is a ‘walking testament’ to the need for women to become healthy in all aspects of their lives! Come join forces with celebrity fitness pioneer, Tracy Anderson and bring the whole family as you dress as your favorite superhero and enjoy a breakfast bar, health fair, photobooth and lots of giveaways! @DFSWest #HealthDFS dfspowerwalk.org/losangeles

Seaweed in Salad

Soaking the salty seaweed in sweet carrot juice was a tip I picked up from a seaweed harvester once. That was a great gift! This has been a favorite for many people over the years.

http://layoga.com/food-home/recipes/yogi-food-vegan-green-recipes/

Visionary Convergence Comes to LA Sept 25-27

Visionary plants including ayahuasca, psilocybin mushrooms, iboga, peyote, cannabis, San Pedro cactus, and other sacred medicines will enjoy center stage at Visionary Convergence in Los Angeles in September, where visionaries, doctors, researchers, spiritual teachers, healers, therapists, filmmakers, and artists will set a brisk pace for the brilliant currents of mind that will freely flow for three days. It’s a go-big-or-go-home proposition, with the full force of dozens of talented presenters unfettered and free in a place without cognitive borders. The mission of Visionary Convergence 2015 is to cultivate Entheogenic Awareness. Like an EpiPen to the third eye, Visionary Convergence is guaranteed to stimulate the brilliance for which psychedelics, or entheogens if you prefer, are so well known, loved and revered.

For more information on Visionary Convergence in LA September 25 – 27 and to punchase tickets, visit: plantteachers.com

Read more of Chris Kilham’s story here http://layoga.com/editorial/ayahuasca/
Become Conscious of Your Power to Re-Make the World

5D Event Comes to LA Sept 23-27

The New Humanity Movement presents five days supporting the global shift in consciousness through science, technology, health, and spirituality with topics including: Energy Healing, Longevity, Free Energy, Alchemy, Spirituality, Peace, Freedom, Human Rights, Agenda 21, Chemtrail Phenomenon, Nanoparticles, Nano Technology, Space-Time Tunneling, Teleportation, The Montauk Chair, Alternate Reality, Personal Growth, Soul Cleansing, Karma cleaning, Self-Confidence, Vitality, Conscious Dating, Life Satisfaction, Evolution, Thriving, Awakening, Mastery, Meditation, Music, and building a better future.

Speakers include:

Professor Mehran Keshe, Princess Kaoru Nakamaru, John Anthony West, Dr. Nick Delgado, Michael Tellinger, Laura Eisenhower, Dr, Mark Roland, Dr. Garland Landrith, Dr. Alfred Lambremont Webre, Dr. Doug Lehrer, Dr. Susan Shumsky, Dr. J. Andy Ilias, Dr. Rey Hernandez, Dan Winter, Sean David Morton, Saeed David Farman, and many more.

The event will be held at the Holiday Inn at LAX. For more information, visit: http://5devents.com
See Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet on the Big Screen

One of literature’s most beloved works (it has sold more than 100 million copies in 40 languages), Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, has now been made into an animated feature film. The Prophet was an official selection at Cannes and premiered in North America at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2014.

Written and directed by The Lion King’s Roger Allers, the all-star cast includes Salma Hayek-Pinault, Liam Neeson, Alfred Molina, John Rhys-Davies, Quvenzhane Wallis, and Frank Langella. Yo-Yo Ma, Damien Rice, and Glen Hansard contributed music to the lush score that is combined with Gibran’s gorgeous poetry. Hayek, and the team’s, passion for the film is revealed in every frame. Acclaimed animators from around the world created an unparalleled dreamscape to illustrate an inspirational tale.

For more on The Prophet, click here.

For theaters and ticket sales in Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Encino, visit the film’s website Gibran’s Prophet Movie.

Santa Monica Yoga Teacher Training & In-Depth Study begins September 18

The Santa Monica Yoga Teacher Training offers:

Convenient schedule – evenings and weekends
6-month format – allows a deeper understanding of the material
Affordable – payments are spread over the length of the training
Three experienced instructors – Nancy, Kyra and Luke each offer their perspectives

A personalized approach – develop your own style and voice as a teacher

Trainee teaching opportunities – if you want to teach, we offer opportunities to teach public classes

For more information, visit santamonicayoga.com/teacher-training

Vedic Astrology with Sam Geppi

September 14 – 20
The Moon is joined or hemmed between the difficult planets Rahu and Saturn. This monthly transit has been occurring since last November; during this time we may feel personal pressure, relationship stress, worry, and confusion. In particular, be vigilant September 19 and 20, when the Moon (joined with Saturn) is in Scorpio (where it is debilitated). This could be a toxic mix, but there is also enormous energy to transform toxic emotions into devotion.

http://layoga.com/life-and-style/astrology/vedic-astrology-september-2015/

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