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Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

Yoga for Healing and Recovery from Stress, Trauma, and PTSD. October 2 – November 20. Weekly Kundalini yoga program with techniques to release stored trauma and activate self- healing for a sense of security and purpose. $235. Santa Barbara Yoga Center. 32 E. Micheltorena St., Santa Barbara.

Hot 8 Yoga Retreat: Tulum, Mexico. October 2 – 7. Enjoy a five day, four night yoga retreat filled with daily practice, meditation, gourmet meals and an exploration of the locale.

7:00 P.M. Navatratri Celebration. The archetype of the goddess represents releasing negativity and inviting prosperity and wisdom. Celebrate through chanting, meditation, community, and more. The Art of Living Center. 948 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

Total Matness: the First-Ever Manduka Sample Sale. October 3 – 4. Mats, towels, bags, and props available for 50% or more off retail prices. $1 from each item sold goes to local charities. Food trucks, raffle, giveaways, and more. 345 S. Douglas St., El Segundo.

Yoga and Council: A Path of Practice at The Ojai Foundation. October 3 – 5. Yoga and council are practices of deep listening and transformative presence. Join two ashtangis and council trainers on a pilgrimage into the heart of listening. $500-$650 (sliding scale) includes meals and accommodations. The Ojai Foundation. 9739 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd., Ojai.

8:30 P.M. Naad Yoga: A Night of Kirtan, Vedic Chanting, and Indian Classical Music. Suggested donation $20. Bhakti Yoga Shala. 207 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

11:30 A.M. Philosophy II with Chirayu Thakkar. Philosophy II with Chirayu Thakkar. Register by Oct 3rd. Delve into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Ashtanga Philosophy. $30. Hot 8 Yoga Santa Monica. 1422 2nd St., Santa Monica.

4:00 P.M. Vijayadasami Celebration (Hindu festival). On The Path: Mantra Meditation & Healing class with Sarah Garney. Music by Sarod featuring Stephen Day. Suggested donation $15. Bhakti Yoga Shala. 207 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

9:00 A.M. CicLAVia, The Heart of LA. Selected streets close to automobiles allowing people to walk and pedal through Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Filiopinotown, and Boyle Heights. Special events, music, food, and more. Free. Eastside of Los Angeles.

11:30 A.M. Ayurveda Workshop with Chirayu Thakkar. Learn Ayurvedic principles, history, body constitution, body composition, origin of disease, body-mind-spirit in relation to health and disease. Hot 8 Yoga Santa Monica. 1422 2nd St., Santa Monica.

12:00 P.M. NURTURE: A Celebration of Pregnancy, Birth, The 4th Trimester and Beyond. Featuring panels and workshops with doctors, birth professionals, and celebrity speakers. Kirtan, jazz and music, kids area with face painting, drinks and vegan buffet. Free. GraceFull Birth Center and Cowboys & Turbans. 2815 Sunset Blvd., Silverlake.

4:00 P.M. Geoff Jowett & the Temple Bhajan Band. Yoga, chakra alignment, affirmations with Geoff Jowett, music, and delicious Indian food. Urban Yoga Center. 458 South Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

7:00 P.M. Life in Balance. This 6 week class offers easy to implement ideas for creating greater harmony in all areas of life.  Food, relationships, habits and routines, and natural medicines and cosmetics are discussed from a holistic perspective. $200 includes 60-page full color course notes. $200. Stella Luna Yoga. 9191 Valley View St., Cypress.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

11:00 A.M. Wello YogAppreciation Webinar. We are hosting a webinar to educate yoga instructors on how to set up their online business and reach clients through Wello. Free.

5:00 P.M. Acupuncture. Acupuncture treats neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, insomnia, PMS, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, irregular digestion and many other common health imbalances. Sign up for a one-hour session with licensed acupuncturist, Denise Estrada of HealingSound Acupuncture. By donation. Call 310.613.0800 for more information. Stella Luna Yoga. 9191 Valley View St., Cypress.

6:30 P.M. An Introduction to Ayurveda. October 7 – 14. Want to improve your health and relationships? Lois Leonhardi, certified ayurveda practitioner and author of “Eat Well, Be Well: Ayurveda Cooking for Healthy Living”, will explain in this class. $59. Santa Monica College, Bundy Campus, Room 236. 3171 S. Bundy Dr.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

7:00 P.M. Cuban Nights: Yoga + Food. All-level 75 minute yoga class taught by Reegan Sarah Lessie followed by Cuban food, drinks, and Salsa dancing and performance by Kassaundra Stephens. $35 online $40 at the door. Yoga 80. 6120 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad.

9:00 P.M. GlobeSonic Luminous Movement Party. Global music touching upon every electronic genre from Sufi Electronica and Jamaican House to Asian Massive and Shamanic Downtempo. $10. Zanzibar. 1301 5th St., Santa Monica.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

10x-Young Leaders Vision Summit. October 10 – 12. The 10x summit will afford our young leaders the opportunity to participate in think tank coalitions with global leaders and non-governmental organizations from 10 social movements. Single event tickets and full weekend packages available. Los Angeles Airport Hilton. 5711 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles.

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

SmartFLOW Yoga: Anatomy of Healing / Therapeutics Foundations Training with Leslie Kazadi. October 10 – 12. Identify common injuries and obstacles that hinder students’ practice and learn modifications and adjustments to promote healing. Open to teachers and students. $500. You and the Mat. 23811 Alison Creek Rd. Suite 100, Laguna Niguel.

6:00 P.M. Growing into Grace Book Launch Party. Mastin Kipp will share with you stories that will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. This event will be upbeat and like no other book release party. Quixote Studios.1011 N Fuller Ave, West Hollywood.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

10x-Young Leaders Vision Summit. October 10 – 12. The 10x summit will afford our young leaders the opportunity to participate in think tank coalitions with global leaders and non-governmental organizations from 10 social movements. Single event tickets and full weekend packages available. Los Angeles Airport Hilton. 5711 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles.

Green Tree Teacher Training. Nine weeks of an all levels, all bodies teacher training. Emphasis on mindfulness, personal practice, and the art of teaching. $500 with Work Trade $1500 without. Green Tree Yoga Meditation. 8227 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles.

1:00 P.M. LYFE Wellness Integrative Program. Six Saturdays of guided Body/Mind Integrating exercises starting. Yoga, Meditation and Breath Work lead by Dr. Marjorie Rand, a pioneer in the field of somatic psychology. $300. LYFE Yoga Center. 1310 PCH at Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach.

1:30 P.M. Yoga for Women Workshop. Learn Ancient yogic beauty tips and recipes to enhance your divine feminine. Discover meditations and postures specific to improving symptoms of monthly cycles, peri-menopause, and menopause. $30 on the day $25 Pre sign-up. Gurus Gate Yoga. 815 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach.

3:00 P.M. Yoga and Informational Session for YogaWorks Teacher Training. Sample a teacher training to see if its for you.  Experience yoga, philosophy and posture labs to see what a day in the life of a training might be like. Free. YogaWorks Studio City. 12265 Ventura Blvd #104, Studio City.

6:00 P.M. Growing into Grace Workshop. This workshop is not about fixing you or changing you, this is an evening where Mastin Kipp of The Daily Love will peel back the layers and stories that hold back your true nature to come forward. Your core is perfection. It is the stories and beliefs that you cling to that hold you back. $45 – $65. Quixote Studio. 1011 North Fuller Ave., Los Angeles.

7:30 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. Buti Glo and Chakra Exploration with Bizzie Gold. Bizzie Gold will guide participants through a general overview of the chakra system and what each chakra represents followed by a Buti Yoga class held under black lights. Get tickets now. Power Yoga East. 522 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

10x-Young Leaders Vision Summit. October 10 – 12. The 10x summit will afford our young leaders the opportunity to participate in think tank coalitions with global leaders and non-governmental organizations from 10 social movements. Single event tickets and full weekend packages available. Los Angeles Airport Hilton. 5711 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles.

On The Horizon

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.

October 23 – 29. The Noble Adventure: Living Your Wholeness. Six-day Retreat with Richard Miller. Practices of breath and body-sensing yoga, meditation, concentration, mindfulness, and self inquiry to support the realization of the fundamental truth of who we are in our authentic response to life as it is. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

November 1. Rock It 2 The Core. Outdoor yoga flow, socially-conscious concert, and party to benefit Unlikely Heroes in the fight to end human trafficking. Yoga instruction from Bryan Kest, Dawn Stillo, and Drorit Rudin. Live music from Aloe Blacc, 7Lions, and The Cold Start. Early bird $25. Calabasas High School. 22855 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas.

Total Matness: The First-Ever Manduka Sample Sale

On October 3 and 4, Manduka hosts their first-ever warehouse sample sale. Mats, towels, bags, and props are available for 50% or more off retail prices, and $1 from each item sold goes to local charities such as CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP), Friends of the Los Angeles River, and Y.O.G.A. For Youth.

They are extending early access (10:00 A.M. on October 3) to those who join theFacebook invite. There will also be food trucks, raffle and giveaways, and body art.

Meet your new soul mat, sweat heart, and more!

LA YOGA 2015 Yoga Teacher Training Guide: Submission Form

The LA YOGA team is currently compiling our 2015 Teacher Training Guide, and we’d like you to be included! Please complete the questions here by October 22 to be considered for LA YOGA Magazine’s Teacher Training Guide in the December/January 2015 issue. Preference is given to programs within California that take place from January 1 – May 31, 2015. If you have programs at multiple locations, or a variety of programs that you offer, you can fill out a form for each program.

Advertising opportunities are available for the teacher training guide as well. Please contact your advertising sales manager for more questions, or email us.

If you have any other questions, feel free to email!

Melon – The More Bitter, The Better

We enjoy the nutritious benefits of most members of the gourd family – watermelon, cantaloupe, and cucumber – yet few of us are familiar with the most bitter, and thereby the most beneficial, gourd of all: bitter melon.

Bitter melon resembles a cucumber with bumpy skin. According to The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, a cup of bitter melon contains 23 calories; it is also an excellent source of vitamins B, C, and E, folic acid, zinc, fiber, magnesium, and contains twice the potassium of a banana. Studies have shown that it lowers blood sugar, combats in vitro viral activity (HIV infections and herpes), and helps fight cancer, especially leukemia.

Sautéing and scrambling it with eggs or stir-frying it with pork and bean sprouts works well or even marinating it in rice vinegar and sesame oil and serving cold. If you shy away from bitter foods, balance the taste with the gourd’s sweeter cousins, cucumber and watermelon, and follow the seasonal eating guideline of “things that grow together go well together.”

For more recipe ideas and tips, visit LAYOGA.COM

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Theatrical Release

Awake: The Life of Yogananda is a documentary about Swami Paramahansa Yogananda, the iconic Indian saint and teacher known for Autobiography of a Yogi. Through first-person narrative,  archival footage, a soundtrack by Michael Mollura and Vivek Maddala, chants by Krishna Das, and narration by Bollywood star Anupam Kher, Awake reveals this remarkable life.

Co-directors Paola di Floria and Lisa Leeman and producer Peter Rader distill complex spiritual concepts into easily digestible teachings with commentary from authorities in the fields of yoga history, meditation, and neuroscience.

The inspirational journey of Awake is bound to awaken your own path; don’t miss the opportunity to see this epic and timeless film on the big screen. The LA theatrical release is October 17.

Join us on October 21 for LA YOGA Night at the Movies with special guests and gift bags.

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.

The book will be released October 21.
Pre-order this book now.

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 retreatconnects 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.

This Week’s Giveaway:
Free Ticket to Buti Yoga Glo Class

Buti Yoga  is a Shakti-awakening practice that integrates tribal dance, cardio, plyometrics, and Kundalini breathwork, all while moving through a power yoga flow.

Join Buti Yoga’s founder Bizzie Gold for a Chakra Exploration Workshop and Buti Glo class at Power Yoga East on Saturday, October 11th. A “Buti Glo” class is much like Buti Yoga class but it’s held under black light.

LA Yoga is excited to give away 1 FREE pass to this exciting Buti Yoga event.

To win, email us and let us know why you’d love to attend this event. For event details or to purchase a ticket on Eventbrite, visit Buti Yoga-Chakra Glo.

The 10X Summit of Visionary Leaders:
Uniting for Social Change!

Bringing visionary leaders together to affect change on a global scale, the 10x Summitwill afford our young leaders the opportunity to participate in think tank coalitions with global leaders and non-governmental organizations.

Participants join one of 10 social movements, each tasked with creating detailed action plans for change. Attendees also participate in transformational leadership workshops, energetic experiences, panel discussions, networking, and more, all focused on creating change on a global scale.

The 10x Summit takes place from October 10 – 12 at the Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Airport. Single event tickets and full weekend packages are available. Buy tickets here.

Thank You Mother India!

The Yoga Gives Back (YGB) annual flagship event for global campaign “Thank You Mother India” was a huge success! A sold out event, 200 guests attended, including LA yoga teachers, students, sponsors, and more. This was the most successful of the three Malibu Fundraiser Events.

The party included a live performance by Sheela Bringi and Pranidhi Varshney, in addition to Cello/Oud/Woodwind original ensemble. Guests enjoyed drinks, appetizers, raffle, and silent auction. The sit-down dinner featured wine, a brief YGB film presentation on a big screen, and an amazing Gift Bag (worth over $200) for everyone.
This global campaign raises the majority of YGB’s funding for the programs in India. To plan your own event, register here. Read about Yoga Gives Back’s success stories on LAYOGA.COM

Thank you to everyone who supported Yoga Gives Back at Conscious Cocktails on September 30.

To support Yoga Gives Back during the Thank You Mother India campaign click here.

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.

Animals in Need: Meet Annie

Annie is a classic female with an active personality.  She has a classic GSD personality and will thrive in a home that understands her.  She likes to learn new things and will excel in training.   Pleasing her people is one of her main goals in life. Cats and small dogs are not on Annie’s list of favorite things.  But walking, car rides and being with her people are right at the top of the list! An active home with older children, or teenagers will be best for her. All dogs are neutered/spayed, microchipped and up to date on shots.

Visit here if interested in Annie.

German Shepherd Rescue of OC is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming purebred German Shepherd dogs that are facing hardship.

Dogs come to the rescue when their owners are no longer able—or no longer want–to care for them, and we know we are their last resort.  Often, the dogs arrive in horrific condition, with injuries from collisions with cars or from downright abuse and the rescue invests heavily to return them to good health. The rescue survives entirely on donations.

Between September 29 and October 30, 2014, German Shepard Rescue of OC is embarking on a major fundraising campaign to help us raise funds for veterinary care.  To offer a tax-deductible donation in any amount, please click here.

Vedic Astrology: Move from Hope to Commitment

Feelings of hope and determination are noticeable with the Moon in Sagittarius aspected by Saturn. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of hope. Yet Saturn’s determined nature pressures us to commit to that which inspires us, not to just feel hopeful about it. Get real about your inspirations and manifest something tangible from them.

For more on October 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.

A Podcast for Yogis

Yoga Chat with the Accidental Yogist, sponsored by LA Yoga magazine, features world music plus interviews with an eclectic group of guests: teachers, musicians, authors, filmmakers, chefs, health professionals, and many more. Live your yoga. Enlighten yourself and those around you. Make a difference.

Listen to the episode that features Prem Joshua’s East-meets-West music, Pan Nalin’s film about the Kumbh Mela, and Pandit Rajmani Tigunait’s book about the Yoga Sutras:

*Yoga as Practiced in India*

Last week’s episode catches up with musicians on tour: Edo & Jo, Harnam Singh, and the Gypsy All Stars:

*Traveling Gypsies*

Visit yogachatshow.com for more past episodes. Live broadcast Wednesdays at 1pm Pacific onkillradio.org

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