Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

6:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. 18 Days of Beauty.
Beautify will host its next 18 DAYS of BEAUTY beginning Nov 5 giving locals the opportunity to book their favorite beauty or fitness appointments at participating salons and studios. Kick-off event November 5th.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

November 6 – 9. Celebrate Your Life. Keynote speakers Marianne Williamson, Iyanla Vanzant, and a tribute to Dr. Wayne Dyer join teachers Gregg Braden, Neale Donald Walsch, Colette Baron, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, and more for a transformational weekend. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Phoenix.

7:00 P.M. Heart of a Dog. Laurie Anderson will be in attendance to host the Q and A sessions.Nuart Theatre in West LA. 11272 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.

7:00 P.M. – 8:45 P.M. Introduction to Yoga Course. This course provides a strong foundation in the practice of yoga. Emphasis is given to the synchonization of breath and movement, and to the understanding of the basic yoga postures: their effect and correct alignment. $50 or 2 for $65. Santa Barbara Yoga Center. Santa Barbara.

7:00 P.M. Holistic Yoga Flow Book Release Party. Celebrate the release of Lauren Eckstrom and Travis Elliot’s practice and teaching manual Holistic Yoga Flow: The Path of Practice. Unplug Meditation. 12401 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. Shanti Prana Vinyasa. Live Music with Sheela Bringi. A Prana Flow Class taught by world renowned Yogi Shiva Rea with Live Drumming and Self Massage. Exhale Venice. 245 South Main St., Venice.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

November 6 – 9. Celebrate Your Life. Keynote speakers Marianne Williamson, Iyanla Vanzant, and a tribute to Dr. Wayne Dyer join teachers Gregg Braden, Neale Donald Walsch, Colette Baron, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, and more for a transformational weekend. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Phoenix.

November 7 – 8. Veda MeLA. Veda MeLA is a celebration of yoga and the Vedic arts with educational, and inspirational opportunities for the Yogis and Vedic enthusiasts to explore, learn, and grow with globally-celebrated speakers, authors, practitioners, musicians, and social change activists. The REEF. 1933 S. Broadway., Los Angeles.

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Financially Fit Foundation. Explore financial fitness, which include topics of abundance, financial literacy and financial manifestation with lawyer, TV Personality, and financial superstar Chelsea Galicia. Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Benjamin W. Decker will be facilitating meditation exercises throughout the workshop to integrate new perspectives, set intentions, and solidify plans. Life Coach and Author Ora Nadrich will workshop and transform your negative thoughts about money. $25. Full Circle. Venice.

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.  Introduction to Yoga Course. This course provides a strong foundation in the practice of yoga. Emphasis is given to the synchonization of breath and movement, and to the understanding of the basic yoga postures: their effect and correct alignment. $50 or 2 for $65. Santa Barbara Yoga Center. Santa Barbara.

2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Living with Your Spine with Lisa Walford. In this workshop we’ll review several different kinds of back pain and their symptoms, learn how to appease and avoid pain, and how to regain strength and health while we practice to prepare for sage backbends. What works for one kind of back pain or body type may be counter-indicated for another. Be a wise yoga student! $65. InYoga Center, Inc. 5142 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Valley Village.

6:00 – 7:30 P.M. Metta Mindfulness Music Free Release. Master musician Yuval Ron composed music to harmonize the energies of the doshas of Ayurvedic Medicine using brain entrainment methods and composition techniques informed by neuroscience. Rising Lotus Yoga co-owner Claire Harley will teach a practice as part of the this free therapeutic practice and musical event. Rising Lotus Yoga. 14148 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks.

7:00 P.M. Heart of a Dog. Laurie Anderson will be in attendance to host the Q and A sessions after the 7pm screening. Nuart Theatre in West LA. 11272 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.

7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Michael Oneill on Yoga. The Architecture of Peace. Taschen Gallery. 8070 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

November 6 – 9. Celebrate Your Life. Keynote speakers Marianne Williamson, Iyanla Vanzant, and a tribute to Dr. Wayne Dyer join teachers Gregg Braden, Neale Donald Walsch, Colette Baron, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, and more for a transformational weekend. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Phoenix.

November 7 – 8. Veda MeLA. Veda MeLA is a celebration of yoga and the Vedic arts with educational, and inspirational opportunities for the Yogis and Vedic enthusiasts to explore, learn, and grow with globally-celebrated speakers, authors, practitioners, musicians, and social change activists. The REEF. 1933 S. Broadway., Los Angeles.

9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. FREE Yoga Class for Teens & Tweens. This totally free, totally fun yoga class is for kids ages 11-16. Parents are welcome to join in! (Part of mini yogis teen/tween teacher training…the class will be observed). mini yogis @ International Shotokan Karate Federation. 1218 5th St., Santa Monica.

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.  Introduction to Yoga Course. This course provides a strong foundation in the practice of yoga. Emphasis is given to the synchonization of breath and movement, and to the understanding of the basic yoga postures: their effect and correct alignment. $50 or 2 for $65. Santa Barbara Yoga Center. Santa Barbara.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

4:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. Vira Prana Vinyasa with Live Drummers. Through sequencing of powerful asanas, hand mudras, mantra and meditation the yogi/yogini harnesses the energetic body, fortifies the mind and opens the heart to radiate the loving courage of the Shanti hero. Exhale Venice. 245 South Main St., Venice.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

4:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. Sringara Prana Vinyasa with Shiva Rea. Live Sitar with Joel Divine One. Exhale Venice. 245 South Main St., Venice.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

9:00 A.M. – 10:25 A.M. Shanti Prana Vinyasa with Shiva Rea. Live Sitar with Joel Divine One. Exhale Venice. 245 South Main St., Venice.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

7:30 P.M. -9:30 P.M. Diwali Yoga Trance Dance. Live music with DJ Fabian Alsultany, C.C. White & Donna de Lory & Tribal markings with Amir Magal. Exhale Venice. 245 South Main St., Venice.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Pranams – 108 Movement Meditation for Peace and Creative Power. Live Kirtan with Sheela Bringi & C.C. White and guest teachers Saul David Raye, Hala Khouri, and Sianna Sherman. Exhale Venice. 245 South Main St., Venice.
We’re honored to be the sponsor of Yoga Chat with the Accidental Yogist on killradio.org every Tuesday from 5-7pm Pacific.

New Releases from the Sangha. Interviews with musicians Joss Jaffe, Sruti Ram and Ishwari. Featured music: “Kalike” by Joss Jaffe featuring Karnamrita Dasi, “Jai Radhe/Murali Krishna” by Sri Kirtan, and “Nityanandam Brahmanandam” by Sudama Mark Kennedy. Listen here:http://ayogist.podomatic.com/entry/2015-11-03T23_21_54-08_00

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

Enter to Win Tickets: Select Screenings of Heart of a Dog

Performance artist and filmmaker Laurie Anderson shares a powerful sonic and visual collage in her new feature film, Heart of a Dog. This work serves as an homage — almost a biopic — for Lolabelle, Anderson’s beloved rat terrier whom she trained (with a trainer) to paint, create sculptures, and even play piano after going blind. The death of Lola is woven with reflections on the death of Anderson’s mother, as well as the afterlife. Quoting the Tibetan Book of the Dead, she contemplates, “The purpose of death is the release of love.” Read the rest of Karen Henry’s review in LA YOGA here:http://layoga.com/entertainment/film-inspiration/heart-of-a-dog-film-review/

You can enter to win a pair of tickets to a screening at the Nuart between Monday, November 9 and Thursday, November 12. Write us at:news@layoga.com and tell us why you want to win.

Laurie Anderson will be in attendance to host the Q and A sessions after the 7pm screenings Friday November 6 and Saturday November 7 at the Nuart Theatre in West LA:http://www.landmarktheatres.com/los-angeles/nuart-theatre/film-info/heart-of-a-dog

For more information about the film and to see the trailer, visit: http://www.heartofadogfilm.com/

Yantras: Power Tools for Transformation
Veda MeLA , DT LA – November 8, 10:30am – 11:45am

Yantras are powerful tools that have been utilized since ancient times to balance energy in our environment, and used as prescriptive measures to help heal planetary karmas. This session with Mick and Pamela will offer secrets of yantra, mantra and tantra that will include practical ways to work with yantra and integrate them into your living and work spaces, yoga practice, or meditation sessions for powerful personal transformation and healing.

www.vedamela.com
www.yantramandala.com

Join Deborah King for The Hara Connection: Mastering Higher Realms, a 3-Day Live Event in Los Angeles!

Discover your Hara Center, the foundational portal of healing energy and divine connection, during a 3-day transformative event in Los Angeles with New York Times Bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and leading authority on Energy Healing, Deborah King. Apply the newest in energy healing techniques while working in an intimate setting. Plus, special guest appearance by Maggie Garbarini, world-renowned psychic and master of tarot cards and live Kirtan music to ignite an experiential weekend. Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15, 2015. Register here

Shiva Rea’s Final Public Classes at Exhale

Empowering Change – Shiva’s Last Public Classes at Exhale, Venice November 6, 2015 (Fri) – November 15, 2015  (Sun)

10-days of Rasa Prana Vinyasa – Essence * Juice * Transformation

Shiva Rea is grateful to announce her final public offerings at Exhale in Venice beginning this Friday, November 6. She will be joined by musician friends, YOU, and some sacred movement teacher friends on the last day Sunday, November 14.

Friday Nov 6th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Shanti Prana Vinyasa

Live Music with Sheela Bringi

Tuesday Nov 10th, 4:00 – 5:45pm Vira Prana Vinyasa
with Live Drummers

Thursday Nov 12th, 4:00 – 5:45pm Sringara Prana Vinyasa
Live Sitar with Joel Divine One

Friday Nov 13th, 9:00 – 10:25am Shanti Prana Vinyasa

Saturday Nov 14th, Diwali Yoga Trance Dance 7:30 – 9:30pm
Live music with DJ Fabian Alsultany, C.C. White & Donna de Lory & Tribal markings with Amir Magal

Sunday Nov 15th, 3:30 – 5:30pm
Pranams – 108 Movement Meditation for Peace and Creative Power. Live Kirtan with Sheela Bringi & C.C. White and guest teachers Saul David Raye, Hala Khouri, and Sianna Sherman.

With our teacher training group, we will have about 40 spaces reserved for each class. If you would like to sign up in advance please go to www.exhalespa.com for the Venice classes or call 310-450-7676 or drop by for a hug.13 Reasons to attend Veda Mela LA this weekend!

1.       A rare visit by noted teacher Mother Maya Tiwari to give           a keynote on living with compassion.

2.       Saturday night Benefit for Yoga Gives Back with tunes             by DJ Drez.

3.       Kombucha Dog hosted LA Dog Adoption.

4.       World Peace Mandala led by Mother Maya Tiwari.

5.       Study the Yoga of Mantra & Sacred Singing with Sheela           Bringi.

6.       Hear about Teaching Yoga Abroad with Rebecca                       Gonzalez.

7.       Learn Kitchen Wisdom with Chef and Mindfulness Teacher Meredith Klein.

8.       Listen to Lissa Coffey speaking on how to improve your relationships through understanding               the Ayurvedic doshas.

9.       Explore the history of how Vedic Wisdom influenced LA with Philip Goldberg.

10.     Practice with Shiva Rea accompanied by live music by Sheela Bringi.

11.     Dive into the Roll Model Method with Jill Miller.

12.     View how Yantras are power tools for transformation with Pamela and Mike McDonough.

13.     Discover the latest products and services to support your practice in the marketplace.

View the schedule and pick up your tickets at: vedamela.com
Gallery Opening for Michael O’Neill’s On Yoga

Simply turning the pages of photographer and yogi Michael O’Neill’s gorgeous new coffee table book On Yoga is a spiritual experience. Divided into sections represented by the elements: water, earth, fire, air, and spirit, the sumptuous photos showcased in the oversized tome are captivating. Some of these we’ve seen before, in a Vanity Fair feature story that highlighted a selection of notable teachers. This expanded version shares those few and many, many more, offering us a glimpse into the famous and the anonymous and the depth of their practice. One of my favorite parts of the book was the photographer’s own story of how his own yoga practice helped regenerate nerves in an arm paralyzed after a surgery. Yoga became indispensable, he said. We know that feeling. This book pays homage for all of us.

Meet Michael and attend the book’s opening reception Saturday, November 7, from 7-9pm at the Taschen Gallery, 8070 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles. RSVP to: LA-Gallery@Taschen.com or call 323-852-9098.

Heart of a Dog Film Opens in LA

As America’s best-known experimental performance artist, Laurie Anderson has made her mark in many forms of media: multimedia stage performances, seven books, multiple studio albums and soundtracks, visual art museum installations. And, yes, filmmaking. Laurie’s meditative nonfiction film,Heart of a Dog, is an impressionistic musing on love, life, and death reinforced by evocative music. The film especially speaks to everyone who has loved their dog. Read more of Karen Henry’s review here.http://layoga.com/entertainment/film-inspiration/heart-of-a-dog-film-review/

Laurie Anderson will be in attendance to host the Q and A sessions after the 7pm screenings Friday and Saturday evenings at the Nuart Theatre in West LA:http://www.landmarktheatres.com/los-angeles/nuart-theatre/film-info/heart-of-a-dog

For more information about the film and to see the trailer, visit: http://www.heartofadogfilm.com/

Dragonfruit hits Superfood Status

Julie Morris shares with us why she likes including dragonfruit in recipes, “Dragonfruit (also known as pitaya) is a relative newcomer on the superfood scene, but is quickly gaining a major following. Believe it or not, dragon fruit is the fruit of a cactus. There are two types that are most often sold for edible use: one with a white interior and one with a fuchsia interior. Choose the white and you’ll be disappointed with a weak, watery flavor, but it does have a unique white and black-spotted inner aesthetic. But choose the pinkish-purple variety and prepare to enjoy a whirlwind of tastes, ranging from sweet and tangy to floral and nutty.

Dragonfruit is a balanced snack, high in fiber and full of abundant micronutrients including Vitamin C in its sweet flesh and some protein and healthy Omega 3 fats in its crunchy edible black seeds. In addition, the pink variety is especially high in antioxidants, including heart-healthy lycopene. Use frozen dragonfruit packs in smoothies, or munch on dried dragon fruit slices (sold at natural food stores) and toss them into salads, desserts, sushi wraps, and morning breakfast bowls.” Read more about dragonfruit and Julie’s recipes here:http://layoga.com/food-home/recipes/5-potent-superfoods-to-power-up-your-kitchen/

Photo by Oliver Barth: zariastudios.com

The provocative film India’s Daughter Opens in LA

This is the story of an exceptional and inspiring young woman – 23 year old medical student, Jyoti Singh (publicly known as “India’s daughter”); of her short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012.  One of the most extraordinary and unprecedented aspects of the film is a confession in custody by one of the perpetrators interviewed by the film maker in Tihar jail. This gives crucial insight into the mindset of the men who committed the rape, and presents a wider in-depth exploration of the patriarchal society and culture which seeds and encourages violence against women.

Read more here

Sedona Vedic Astrology Conference

November 19-23, 2015

Come join us in Mystical Sedona, Arizona to learn and explore Ancient Vedic Wisdom for the Modern Western World. The Sedona Vedic Astrology Conference schedule includes Vedic astrology of India, Yoga, Ayurveda, and many other Vedic traditions. Our renowned faculty will teach the ancient system of predictive astrology and its practical application for all levels. Classes are offered for introductory, intermediate and advanced levels of students and professional astrologers.

Vedic Astrology is a powerful tool for understanding the nature of one’s “essence”. It provides profound information regarding life purpose and destiny. It reflects the soul’s intention for this incarnation. The Sedona Vedic Astrology Conference offers a unique opportunity to explore this ancient system.

ONLY 30 TICKETS LEFT! REGISTER TODAYVedic Astrology with Sam Geppi

November 2 – 5

Venus and Mars are in a planetary war in Virgo. The tune “Love is a Battlefield” could be the theme song for this placement. Actually, this energy will persist throughout the entire month, but these few days could mark flash points of change in our relationships.

Read more:http://layoga.com/life-and-style/astrology/vedic-astrology-november-2015/

Sam Geppi will be teaching at the Sedona Vedic Astrology Conference Nov 19-23. For more information, visit: http://sedonavedicastrology.com

Read LA YOGA via APP on your Mobile Device

We are excited to announce the LA Yoga app is now available for Apple and Android devices.

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Read the entire yoga teacher training guide through our interactive app platform with enhanced social media sharing and live links to programs and websites. Read stories on your mobile device or tablet and take LA YOGA with you anywhere for your research and inspiration.

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