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Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

NamasDAY: Nation-wide yoga party with Exhale and Marie Claire. Free evening yoga at all Los Angeles Exhale locations: Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Venice. Live music, mini spa therapies, and special promotions.

Awareness Film, Art & Music Festival. September 11 – 21. Across multiple venues over ten days, the mission of the Awareness  Festival is to open eyes to some of our world’s pressing issues. Filmmaker Q&As, Informative Panels, as well as conscious art, healing and music.????? Various locations in Los Angeles.

11:00 A.M. Vermont Yogathon. September 18 – 19. The Travel Yogi and Yoga Reaches Out (YRO) unite yogis dedicated to yoga and Seva (selfless service). 100% of profits go to YRO to help children in need. Starts at $60. Mountain Top Inn. 195 Mountain Top Rd., Chittenden, VT.

5:30 P.M. YogaWorks Los Feliz Grand Opening Party. Enjoy healthy fare, meet your teachers, tour the studio, and learn more about the YogaWorks Los Feliz Community. Free. 5531 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles.

7:00 The Secret of the Yoga Sutra. Deepen Your Connection to the Heart of Yoga! Join Us for a Lecture, Q&A, Guided Practice with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD., Spiritual Head, Himalayan Institute. Hosted by Yoga Madre. $35. Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church. 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Women’s Wellness Conference. September 19 – 21. Keynote speakers: Bruce Lipton, Marianne Williamson, and Lissa Rankin. $247. Orange County Hilton. 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

12:00 P.M. Yoga Anatomy Training with Leslie Kaminoff. September 19 – 22. Join acclaimed teacher and co-author of the best-selling book Yoga Anatomy for 25 hours of anatomy training. $649. You and the Mat. 23811 Aliso Creek Rd. Suite 100, Laguna Niguel.

6:00 P.M. UPLIFT Yoga Bash. Yoga, dancing, music, and community. Om Circle led by Heather Peterson. Includes tank or hat, Om bracelet, and snacks. Proceeds benefit UPLIFT Teen Yoga. Starts at $64. Segerstrom Center for the Arts. 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa.

6:45 P.M. The Legacy of Yoga: Past and Future keynote address by Sara Ivanhoe. Free with RSVP. Awareness Film Festival. Historic Bay Club. 1210 Fourth St., Santa Monica.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

7:30 A.M. Agape Yoga Day. Kundalini and hatha yoga, capoeira, yoga trance dance, balance tai chi gong, kirtan, meditation, vendors, and children’s space. By donation. Agape International Spiritual Center. 5700 Buckingham Pkwy., Culver City.

8:00 A.M. Saturday mornings until October 11. Roga with Cristi Christensen. Warm-up and run on the beach (walkers welcome) followed by yoga overlooking the ocean. Free. 200 Santa Monica Pier Suite A, Santa Monica.

10:00 A.M. Yoga with Felicia Tomasko at the Awareness Festival. 75-minute inspiring, gentle yoga class. By donation. Historic Bay Club. 1210 Fourth St., Santa Monica.

10:00 A.M. Yoga Day at Loyola Marymount University. Yoga, meditation, lectures, music, and Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program information session. Free. 1 Loyola Marymount University Dr., Los Angeles.

1:00 P.M. Pranayama with Surendra Mehta, MBA, YTRx-500c. Learn methods of practicing eight of the most important Pranayamas, increase the immunity of the body, and strengthen organs. $95. LiveYoga Wellness. 6700 W. 83rd St., Los Angeles.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

1:00 P.M. Iyengar Workshop with Marla Apt. $50. LYFE Yoga Center. 1310 PCH at Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach.

2:30 P.M. Ayurveda Fall Cleanse Workshop. Gentle, food-based cleanse led by Lois Leonhardi. Cooking demo/sample included. Member $20/Non-Member $30. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center. 13325 Beach Ave., Marina del Rey.

4:30 P.M. Terranea Resort Seaside Yoga Gathering. Yoga on the oceanfront Palos Verdes Meadows, wellness marketplace, meetings with fitness experts, lululemon trunk show, TOMS eyewear and footwear, goodie bags, fruit smoothies, and snacks. Free. 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes.

6:00 P.M. Dinner Gala Honoring David Lynch and Jim Carrey. A catered, locally sourced dinner and drinks to support Heal One World with live music and dancing.  Meet fellow philanthropists making a difference in the world today. VIP gift bags given to each guest. $125. Santa Monica Bay Club. 1210 4th St., Santa Monica.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

10:00 A.M. Longevity Yoga and Meditation with David Wolfe. Guided meditation, yoga, Q&A, and book signing. $62. Orange County Hilton. 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

5:00 P.M. YogaWorks Teacher Training Center Opening Party. For media and YogaWorks teacher trainers. Includes ribbon cutting by CEO Phil Swain, meditation by Birgitte Kristen, yoga with trainers Mia Togo and Patti Quintero, and music by DJ Shayn Almeida. Snacks provided by Rawvolution. Free. 2301 Main St. Suite A, Santa Monica.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

9:00 A.M. Yoga in the Park. Supports the mission of Dress for Success. Adults $15. Water and snacks provided with RSVP. Veteran’s Park. 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City.

11:00 A.M. Philosophy II with Chirayu Thakkar. Register by September 26. Delve into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Ashtanga Philosophy. Covers common obstacles, the Triguna theory, and living and balancing the 3 Gunas. $30. Hot 8 Yoga. 8383 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 75, Beverly Hills.

1:00 P.M. Anatomy Workshop with Russ Pfeiffer. September 27 – 28. Explores how anatomy is affected by psychology, anthropology, and philosophy, going beyond static identification of bones and muscles. $120 until September 20. $150 thereafter. Hot 8 Yoga. 8383 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 75, Beverly Hills.

1:30 P.M. GR8 CORE workout to strengthen your power practice, revitalize the lower back, and firm the abdominals. 75-minute class by Cornelius Jones. $35 before September 27. $40 day of. Hot 8 Yoga. 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.

5:00 P.M. Teen Meditation Workshop: Making Headway. Explores common obstacles and experiences in meditation. By donation. Mahasukha Center. 6512 Arizona Ave., Los Angeles.

6:00 P.M. Grand Opening: The Yoga Salon. Drinks, snacks, bargains, psychic readings, music, community, and more. Free. 4866 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles.

8:00 P.M. Teen Arts Night: Tuning the Strings. Supportive teen group for creative passions. By donation. Mahasukha Center. 6512 Arizona Ave., Los Angeles.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

8:00 P.M. RUN10FEED10: Women’s Health Fun Run. 10K run to provide meals for hungry children in your city. Includes: ten meals donated, FEED bag, and FEED bracelet $35. TOP TO TOP. 2621 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

11:00 A.M. Philosophy III with Chirayu Thakkar. Register by September 27. Introduction to The Bhagavad Gita. Lecture will introduce Panchakosha, sanskrit language, and mantra for one to find balance. $30. Hot 8 Yoga. 8383 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 75, Beverly Hills.

2:30 P.M. Ayurveda Fall Cleanse. Class led by Lois Leonhardi, certified Ayurveda wellness practitioner and author of Eat Well, Be Well: Ayurveda Cooking for Healthy Living. Includes cooking demo and sample. $30. Omkar108 Yoga. 11154 Washington Blvd., Culver City.

6:30 P.M. The School for The Work with Byron Katie. September 28 – October 7. Lose fear-based stories and discover your truth. Starts at $4,488. Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. 905 Country Club Rd., Ojai.

On The Horizon

October 9 – 12. Be A Diva Retreat. Reset and restore with yoga, workouts, surfing, biking, beach volleyball, DJs, dance parties, nutrition seminars, photo shoots, and swag bags. Huntington Beach.

October 10 – 16. Bali Goddess Retreat. All female getaway combining yoga, Balinese culture, and spa time. Goddess Sanctuary. Bali.

October 23 – 26. Ojai Yoga Crib. Festival breakout sessions at historically and spiritually significant locations in Ojai Valley region. Challenging yoga classes and lecture-based studies of Christian Yoga, Shiatsu, and kirtan. Caters to both physically active yogis and those who prefer to forego asana. John Hickey, Dana Flynn, Dr. Ravi Ravindra, and Sean Johnson attending.

Yoga Gives Back Malibu Fundraiser

September 20th is the Yoga Gives Back (YGB)annual flagship event for global campaign “Thank You Mother India” held at a private Malibu home. More than 100 fundraising classes and events take place all over the world during this campaign season, raising majority of funding for YGB’s programs in India.

The party starts at 6:00 P.M with live performance by Sheela Bringi and Pranidhi Varshney, in addition to Cello/Oud/Woodwind original ensemble. Guests will also enjoy welcome drinks, appetizers, raffle, and silent auction. The sit-down dinner features wine, a brief YGB film presentation on a big screen, and mingling with special guests and an amazing Gift Bag (worth over $200) for everyone. Space is limited.

Buy tickets now.

PUMP Theatrical Release

Narrated by Jason Bateman and from the Director of the Sundance award-winner, FUEL, PUMP is an inspiring, eye-opening documentary that tells the story of America’s addiction to oil, from its corporate conspiracy beginnings to its current monopoly today, and explains clearly and simply how we can end it – and finally win choice at the pump.

PUMP entertains the viewer by presenting exciting and affordable options for fuel sources, while also exploring the devastating economic ramifications that an oil monopoly has on the global economy.

PUMP will be playing at the Laemmle Royal and The Crest in Los Angeles and Laemmle Playhouse 7 in Pasadena on select dates from September 19 – 28.

See the schedule here.

This Week’s Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to the Women’s Wellness Conference

Join Keynote speakers Bruce Lipton, Marianne Williamson, and Lissa Rankin at the Women’s Wellness Conference Sept 19 – 21 at the Orange County Hilton. The conference offers the latest cutting-edge women’s health information to longevity enthusiasts and practitioners from around the globe. Attendees quickly learn how to easily and comprehensively upgrade their wellness program, no matter where they are in their personal journey.

The Women’s Wellness Conference is giving away two pairs of tickets to the 3-day conference.

To win, email us and let us know why you are interested in attending.

Faith Connections

Filmmaker Pan Nalin travels to the Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s most extraordinary religious events. He encounters remarkable men of mind and meditation, some facing an inextricable dilemma: to embrace the world or to renounce it.Faith Connections explores diverse and deeply moving stories, such as those of a young runaway kid, a mother desperately looking for her lost son, a yogi who is raising an abandoned baby, and an ascetic who keeps his calm by smoking cannabis.

The film plays at 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, and 9:55 P.M. daily at Laemmle Music Hall until Thursday September 18. Special guests Mas Vidal and Amita Stark will join on September 18 for invocation and post-screening Q&A.

Mention LA Yoga at the box office to receive $6 tickets or buy tickets here.

Starry Night 2014: The 3rd Annual UPLIFT Yoga Bash

Join distinguished yogis including Jaysea DeVoe, Anthony Chavez, and Lacey Calvert for an evening of yoga dance flow under the stars presented by Beyond Yoga and Uplift Teen Yoga.

Event highlights include custom body art, a special musical performance by East Forest, giveaways from Beyond Yoga, healthy bites from Whole Foods, a special acro yoga performance by Acrovision, luxe yoga swag bags, and an OM circle with all 700 yogi guests after the yoga practice.

Ticket prices start at $64. All proceeds from this event will benefit the non-profit organization, Keep Friendship Alive, and UPLIFT Teen Yoga, benefitting teens at the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach. Find out more and get your tickets. Use promo code LAYOGA fo 10% off your ticket.

The Business of Yoga Conference

Turn your passion into your profession at Yoga Alliance’s upcoming Business of Yoga Conference August 6-9, 2015, designed to apply the principles of intention, compassion, and consciousness from your yoga practice to your business as a yoga teacher, studio owner, or school director.

Whether you’re currently working in your yoga dream job or aspire to do so, sign up here.

Hay House Pasadena: I Can Do It!

Join thought-provoking authors at Hay House’s I Can Do It! 3-day retreat in Pasadena. The retreat connects inspiring authors with those who aspire to unearth their authentic selves and dig deeper to create radical change. I Can Do It! offers pre-conference activities, a Friday evening keynote speech by Dr. Wayne Dyer, and an inspiring line-up of speakers including Dr. Christiane Northrup, Kris Carr, Brian L. Weiss, M.D., and many more. For those who cannot attend in person, live online streaming is available.

The retreat takes place at The Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Convention Center. Buy tickets to the Friday evening keynote, the conference, and the pre-conference online.

Book Review: Recovery 2.0 by Tommy Rosen

Tommy Rosen’s new book, Recovery 2.0: Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade Your Life, shares the uncovered, core elements of recovery and healing. Building off the framework of the 12-Step program, Tommy Rosen shares powerful, tested tools for breaking free from obstacles that stand in the way of a holistic and lasting recovery as well as his own challenges with addiction.

Recovery 2.0 aims to help readers not only release addictions but also thrive in recovery.

Although the book will be released October 21, we are excited to feature the review in honor of National Recovery Month.

Pre-order this book now.

Ahimsa Yoga and Music Festival

Yoga, music and autumn colors come together this fall at the Ahimsa Yoga and Music Festival, a two day event October 4 and 5 in the heart of the Catskill mountains at Windham Mountain Resort.

This year Ahimsa is featuring over 39 professional yoga teachers offering over 55 classes, along with 10 musical guests including David Newman(Durga Das), Brenda McMorrow with John de Kadt , Gaura Vani, and Adam Bauer. Guest Yoga Teachers include Sadie Nardini, Peter Sterios, Sondra Loring, Meghan Currie and more.

Get your tickets here.

Recipe: Rockstar Health with Laurel Berman
Tijuana Tacos with Homemade Roasted Salsa

In our current issue, Lori Rischer interviews Laurel Berman ofBlack Halo (pictured right). One of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets, Black Halo’s clothes are designed to make you look five pounds thinner and two inches taller with expert cuts and high-end material.

Her favorite workout is yoga; she also rollerblades for four hours every other Saturday. When she travels, she visits her favorite yoga spots in each city and sometimes sends her rollerblades on ahead to her hotel so she can cruise through Central Park or Golden Gate Park and enjoy the outdoors.

Laurel’s favorite vegetarian recipe:

4 corn tortillas
2 goat cheese slices halved or 1 cup grated cashew nut cheese
1 whole organic avocado quartered
2 cups shredded organic cabbage
12 organic cherry tomatoes

For recipe directions and salsa recipe, visit LAYOGA.COM

Rainbow Kids Yoga

Rainbow Kids Yoga is an international yoga teacher training company, specializing in 3-day kids and family yoga teacher trainings. Rainbow Kids Yoga supplies teachers with everything they need to know to teach yoga to kids in a fun and safe environment.

The next training is in San Diego from Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 with an early-bird rate available before Oct. 10. Learn more here.

Play The Compassion Games September 11 – 21

The Compassion Games are designed to make our communities safer, kinder, more just, and better places to live.

No matter where you are you can perform a Random Act of Kindness or become a Secret Agent of Compassion and receive a secret mission for each of the eleven days.

People and teams from around the world are participating in this “coopetition” that combines the power of compassion and cooperation with the fun of competition. No one can lose the Compassion Games. When we serve with compassion, we all win!

The Games remind us to act with compassion. Join into play and post your results on the Compassion Map.Here is how you can join in.

Animals in Need: Jimbo

Jimbo is a 1 year-old terrier mix who was rescued from a high kill shelter. He is very smart, loves to cuddle, and would love to sleep in bed with his person. He also loves people he knows, children, and is good with all dogs. He knows the sit, stay, and wait commands and is super on leash skills. He is perfectly house-trained.

Visit here if interested in Jimbo.

Dogs Without Borders is a non-profit 501-c-3 rescue organization that rescues stray and abandoned dogs from local shelters as far away as Taiwan and Mexico. Dogs Without Borders does not have a facility and relies solely on foster volunteers to house and care for their rescue dogs until they are adopted. DWB is proud to have found homes for over 2,500 dogs since its inception, and will continue to rescue thousands more with the support of generous donations, fosters, and volunteers. Find out more.

Vedic Astrology: Time to Teach

Inspired teaching and devotion are important with the Moon joined Jupiter in Cancer. Now is a time of creativity, love, and connection as well as it being a great time to both teach and learn what inspires you the most.

Be on the lookout for an important new life lesson or inspiring message at this time. Look for elephants; Lord Ganesh might be important.

For more on September astrology, visit LAYOGA.COM

New LA Yoga App On Your Phone and Tablet

We are very excited announce the LA Yoga app is now available for Apple and Android devices. The app is a free download, and each issue is only $.99 or the entire year for $9.99.

Some benefits you will enjoy with your new state of the art LA Yoga app include:

-Higher resolution for crisper and brighter images

-Easier zoom in and zoom

-Clip small parts of any image and send them to your friends by text, email or social media sharing

-Use Stream to see what others are clipping and sharing

-Receive inspiration push notifications and updates between issues

Find Bliss, sister publication to LA Yoga, is also available as an app with FREE downloads of issues.

Get your LA Yoga app now.

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