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Upcoming Events

FRIDAY,  JUNE 27

Heal Your Destiny Retreat with Siberian Shaman Ladamira. June 27 – 29. Work on energy of protection and learn spiritual principles of healing.

10:30 A.M. – 6:30 A.M. Experiential Anatomy. June 27 – 29 This course will cover these topics related to the study of Anatomy and Physiology viewed through the lens of our yoga practice and teaching. Counts for 20 hours of CE credits or towards our 200-hr certification. Santa Barbara Yoga Center. 32 E. Micheltorena St., Santa Barbara.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Shakti Dance Foundation Course. June 28 – July 26. Shakti Dance™ develops an understanding of energy through movement focusing on breath, motion, and mindfulness. The Yogi Tree, 4475 Vineland Ave, Toluca Lake.

8:00 A.M. Run + Yoga: Roga. Meet under the iconic Pier sign at the top of the ramp at Colorado and Ocean for a morning run or walk around the beach and Pier areas. Two and Five mile courses available. For yoga, meet at the far west end of the Pier. Bring your mat and be restored by Santa Monica’s top instructors.

8:15 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. Bridechilla Yoga. Complimentary signature BrideChilla yoga class followed by sweets and treats from the best Westside wedding vendors. Reserve your spot. lululemon Brentwood. 11920 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles.

11:00 A.M. Information Session: Yoga and the Healing Sciences Teacher Training Program. Join the co-founders of the program Eden Goldman, D.C. and Terra Gold, L.Ac. to hear about the program in-depth and have your questioned answered. University Hall, 1863 1 LMU Dr., Los Angeles.

12:00 P.M. – 1:15 P.M. Free classes at The Dailey Method. All classes are free this weekend at The Dailey Method, including Aria’s Prenatal/Postnatal/Baby and Me class. 1327 1/2 B Abbot Kinney St., Venice.

12:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. Sample a Teacher Training at YogaWorks. Join YogaWorks Trainer Lesley Fightmaster and Jennie Jalalat for a free event. Sample a mini teacher training to help decide if a teacher training is for you. YogaWorks Costa Mesa Studio.

1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Sample a Teacher Training at YogaWorks. Join YogaWorks Trainer Carmen Fitzgibbon for a free event. Sample a mini teacher training to help decide if a teacher training is for you. YogaWorks Larchmont Studio.

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Sample a Teacher Training at YogaWorks. Join YogaWorks Trainer Mia Togo and Birgitte Kristen for a free event. Sample a mini teacher training to help decide if a teacher training is for you. YogaWorks Montana Studio.

2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Rope Wall Workshop with Vladimir Nektasov. Learn innovative ways to use yoga ropes to enhance your practice, release joint strain, decompress the spine, and increase range of motion. $35 Earlybird. Yoga Daya. 8985 Venice Blvd #F, Los Angeles.

7:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. Soulfusion Partner Yoga. Soul Fusion is an experience of one’s individual yoga practice becomes enhanced by another human being. During this workshop, Kristina and Joerael will lead you through partner yoga poses, group dialogues, massage, and meditation. Evoke Yoga. 212 W 7Th St., Los Angeles.

7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. Sonic Sanctuary with Masood Ali Khan. Gabriel Braun is joined by Masood Ali Khan’s enchanting hang drum. The evening begins with movement and concludes with a 70-minute sound bath. $30 at door. Yoga Desa, 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga.

TUESDAY, JULY 1

6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Helipad Yoga Series. Soak in sweeping views and enjoy warm Summer nights as you practice yoga on a rooftop helipad. Noah Cristensen leads the weekly classes. Every Tues. through August 26. $10 plus $7 parking. InterContinental Hotel, Century City.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

8:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Monthly Ayurveda Circle. On the first Wednesday of every month, Aparna Khanolkar will present ancient wisdom that has practical relevance to our well-being and health, including stress management, food as medicine and emotional healing. Santa Barbara Yoga Center. 32 E. Micheltorena St., Santa Barbara.

FRIDAY, JULY 4

Yoga Therapist Professional Training. July 4 – August 1. Integrated Health Yoga Therapy (IHYT) features an international faculty of diverse professionals. Hamilton, Ontario.

SATURDAY, JULY 5

8:00 A.M. Run + Yoga: Roga. Meet under the iconic Pier sign at the top of the ramp at Colorado and Ocean for a morning run or walk around the beach and Pier areas. Two and Five mile courses available. For yoga, meet at the far west end of the Pier. Bring your mat and be restored by Santa Monica’s top instructors.

8:00 P.M. Krishna Das Concert. Sing your heart out with Krishna Das sharing the call-and-response experience of kirtan. $45. Wilshire Ebell Theatre. 4401 W. 8th St., Los Angeles.

SUNDAY, JULY 6

3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Heart of Devotion with Krishna Das. Explore the challenges we face on the spiritual path. $55 Earlybird/$65 at door. Yoga Works: Larchmont Studio. 230 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles.

On The Horizon

July 10 – 14. Yoga Journal Live! San Diego. Deepen your yoga practice in choosing from 100+ offerings, stop by for a single free special event, or enjoy an evening with Deepak Chopra. Master instructors include: Kathryn Budig, Seane Corn, Jason Crandell, Dharma Mittra, Shiva Rea, Tara Stiles, and more. Enter promo code LAYOGA and receive $50 off a 6-class pass or the full 4-day event.

July 17 – 20. Wanderlust Tahoe. Wanderlust Festivals are all-out, ecstatic celebrations. We bring together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts, renowned speakers, exquisite chefs, and thrilling performers, weaving together an experience that surprises and delights. North Lake Tahoe, CA.

August 22 – 24. Big Bear Yoga Festival. Yoga and live music outside, in nature, and under the sun and moon. YMCA Camp Oakes at 47400 Monte Vista Drive, Big Bear.

Yoga Journal LIVE: San Diego July 10-14, 2014

Expand your practice beyond the studio while saluting the sun in San Diego!

Yoga Journal LIVE is heading to Southern California this summer to bring yoga practitioners of all levels a full-circle offering of classes, discussions, performances and more. Deepen your yoga practice in choosing from 100+ offerings, stop by for a single free special event, or enjoy an evening with Deepak Chopra, all while charting your very own yoga course amidst the beautiful San Diego city skyline, bay and marina.

Master instructors include: Kathryn Budig, Seane Corn, Jason Crandell, Dharma Mittra, Shiva Rea, Tara Stiles, and more.

Not to be missed special class offerings include: all-day intensives, stand-up-paddle board yoga, barre, and yoga and hiking. Free and paid, open to the public special events are not to be missed as well as the open to the public yoga marketplace with 50+ event sponsors and vendors.

Enter promo code LAYOGA when you register and receive $50 off your weekend pass or for the full 4-day event. Register Now.

Best Practices for Summer From Shiva Rea

This is the best time of the year for Sringara Rasa, practices to nourish the water element to balance excess heat as well as to tend the fires of love and appreciation.

This is the best season for flexibility and ease of range of motion, which can be enjoyed in fluid backbends, namaskars to increase flow and agility, and Sringara Rasa circular movements for increasing the love flow.

Here are some best practices for the summer season:

• Enjoy stimulating cooling practices at this time: sitali (hissing breath), slow and deep ujjayi pranayama, and nadi shodhana.

• Asanas that remove excess heat from the body, such as forward bends and mild backbends, are most suitable.

• Enjoy solar mantras at sunrise such as the Gayatri mantra or the simple Om Suraye Namaha to align with solar energy.

For more summer solstice celebration secrets from Shiva Rea, visit LAYOGA.COM

Recipe: Easy Juicing for Beginners

Did you know that June is National Fruit and Veggie Month? If you have ever thought about incorporation juicing into your diet, now is a great time to start and turn your health around to celebrate summer.

Juice it Up! has been in the juicing business for nearly a decade. They answer some frequently asked questions about juicing to help get you started.

LA Yoga: Juicing and juice blends are great ways to get a lot of nutrition on the go, but how can frequent juicers avoid getting too much sugar, even natural sugar, in their diet from juicing?

Juice It Up: Avoid saturating your juice blend with too much fruits and starchy veggies, such as carrots and beets. Also, use a low carbohydrate base such as cucumber.

Here is an easy recipe you can try today:

This blend has the sweetness of carrots with the zesty tang of oranges for a delicious twist on a classic morning drink:

·         2 oranges peeled

·         4 carrots

·         ½ inch piece of ginger

For the entire interview, additional easy recipe, and directions on how to juice these ingredients, visit LAYOGA.COM

This Week’s Giveaway: Juice It Up! Gift Card

June is National Fresh Fruit and Veggie Month! 

Juice It Up! is committed to delivering nutrient-rich options to fuel active, healthy lifestyles. Its line of raw juices and Raw Fusion juice blend were designed with the many benefits of consuming fresh ingredients in mind.

Juice It Up! and LA Yoga are giving away gifts cards to enjoy at Juice it Up!

To win, email us and let us know why juicing is important to you!

Animals in Need: Meet Kaleb

Kaleb is an adorable and loving little pup who will roll over every time you say hi.  He loves his belly rubs and to be with people. Kaleb walks nicely on leash and is learning his commands. He is good with kids, cats, and other dogs. Kaleb is two years old, neutered, and up to date on shots.

Email The Dawg Squad to learn more about how you can meet Kaleb.

The Dawg Squad is a non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation established according to California laws for public benefit.  This all-volunteer organization is dedicated to improving the welfare of canines, with an emphasis on the homeless, abandoned,  abused and special needs dogs of the City of Los Angeles, California. Email for more information.

CD Review: A Thousand Suns

GuruGanesha Band

Spirit Voyage

Yogi Bhajan said that inside each human being is a light that is brighter than a thousand suns. His lectures inspired many songs and his messages set the vibration for this powerful, intuitive series of mantras.

GuruGanesha’s previous albums have primarily featured words from the Sikh tradition. It is a beautiful change to hear him lend his talents to the famous Hindu mantra “Sri Ram” in this most recent album, A Thousand Suns. Paloma Devi’s vocals on this track are particularly sensual, strong, and sacred.

Read the entire review by Krishna Khalsa on LAYOGA.COM

Salif Keïta at Bhakti Fest West

Just after adding Matisyahu to the Bhakti Fest West line up this September, Bhakti Fest announced that the “Golden Voice of Africa”, Salif Keïta, will be performing at Bhakti Fest West as well! Who else will be joining these conscious world music leaders at the sixth annual Bhakti Fest from September 4 – 7? MC Yogi, Dharma Mittra, Deva Premal and Miten,
Shiva Rea, and DJ Drez, just to name a few.

Four day Bhakti Fest West tickets are available at a discounted rate of $275. Receive an additional $50 off by entering promo code ‘layoga’. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Bhakti Fest.

Vedic Astrology: Embrace the Time of Childlike Curiosity

A new cycle of communication, curiosity, and flexibility begins with the New Moon in Gemini. In this case, Gemini is the sign where our childlike curiosity compels us to learn, gather information, and then adapt based on increased intelligence.

This New Moon happens in the Nakshatra of Ardra, ruled by Lord Shiva, the destructive/transformative aspect of God. Now is the time to shatter old paradigms and be willing to adjust your life accordingly. Make sure the causes you defend are worthy.

For more of your June forecast, visit LAYOGA.COM

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