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AYURVEDA Q&A:
By Dr. Jay Apte

Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. only about 25 years, yet it is the 5000 year old Indian system of medicine and yoga's sister science.

LA ASTROLOGY PAGES
LA-HEAVEN TO EARTH JYOTISH FORECAST By BETHEYLA

LA PRACTICE PAGES
Eight Limbs of Yoga:
Yamas & Niyamas
By Sydney & Kevin Light

BOOK REVIEWS
What the bleep
do we know!?

BY William Arntz, Betsy Chasse & Mark Vicente
with Jack Forem & Ellen Erwin

Chakra Yoga

By Alan Finger

Yoga Pretzels
50 Fun Yoga Activities for Kids & Grownups

BY Baron Baptiste

Lilias! Yoga Gets Better with Age

BY Lilias Folan

Reviews by Julie Deife, K. Vera Brink & Felicia M. Tomasko

COLUMNS
EDITOR’S NOTE
By JULIE DEIFE

COMING UP IN THE
MARCH/APRIL 2006 ISSUE

Yoga and Buddhism - a look at how these two areas work together.

Sitting Down With: Interview with Joel Cramer, one of the first generation of American yogis. Cramer shares a radical viewpoint of how to change ourselves and the world.

 :: January/February 2006 Volume 5/Number 1

When to Yoga

JANUARY
1 Maha Yoga New Year’s Day Puja and Chant. Sunday, 7:00 P.M. $20. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

6 Yoga Groove-A Yoga/Dance Fusion 7:30-8:30 P.M. 8 Week Session; Yoga At The Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. (818) 265-9833; http://www.yogaatthevillage.com

6 - 8 Intro to Yoga with Deborah Anderson. Fri: 7:00-8:30 P.M. Sat & Sun: 2:00-4:00 P.M. $40. Free mat with purchase of a series. (805) 683-6100; www.bluestarrising.com

8 Free Yoga Class for Beginners & Newcomers. Sunday at 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. Liberation Yoga, 124 S. La Brea Avenue, LA, CA. 90036. (323) 964-5222; www.liberationyoga.com

7 - 28 Yoga Rahasya of Nathamuni, taught by Srivatsa Ramaswami, Saturdays 9:30 A.M.-noon, Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

8 Free Yoga For Beginners & Newcomers 2:00-4:00 P.M. Liberation Yoga, 124 S. La Brea Ave, LA, CA 90036.
(323) 964-5222; www.liberationyoga.com

8 Sondra Ray. 2:30-5:30. 'Abundance & Ho'oponopono'. Urban Yoga Center. 750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. (760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

8 Thai Yoga Massage Workshop. 1 - 5 P.M. $75. Yoganic Studio. For info: (619) 497- 1759; www.yoganic.net

8 Spiritual Nutrition: Foundations for Liberation with Gabriel Cousens, MD Workshop. Shaktipat. Book signing. Rudra Yoga Center. 2038 E. 4th St. Long Beach, CA (562) 433-9777. 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. $25 in advance/$30 door.

14 The Energy Anatomy with Darren Main. 1:30-4:30 P.M. $40. Liberation Yoga, 124 S. La Brea Ave, LA, CA 90036. (323) 964-5222; www.liberationyoga.com

14 Season Opening Party & Kirtan. Saturday 7:30. Girish "Shiva Machine", Teens Yoga Demo, Open Kids Yoga, Food, Raffles, Kirtan. Urban Yoga Center. 750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. (760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

14 Kirtan with Rigpa Das. 7:30 P.M. By donation. Yoganic Studio. For info: (619) 497- 1759; www.yoganic.net

14 - 15 "The Six Perfections" with Dzogchen master Rahob Rinpoche. Blue Star Rising Yoga Studio. Goleta, CA.
(805) 683-6100; www.bluestarrising.com

15 Rebirthing: A Breath Awakening with Darren Main. 3:30-5:30 P.M. $20 adv/$30 door. Liberation Yoga, 124 S. La Brea Ave, LA, CA 90036. (323) 964-5222; www.liberationyoga.com

15 Life Lessons Workshop. Sunday 7:30-9:30 P.M. $20. Shaman Harry Paul presents simple steps to bring joy to all areas of our lives. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

15 Nutrition and Herbs Workshop. 2 - 5 P.M. by donation. Yoganic Studio. For info: (619) 497- 1759; www.yoganic.net

15 & 22 Intro To Yoga (Includes 1 week of Free Classes). 1:30-3:30 P.M. $50. Liberation Yoga, 124 S. La Brea Ave, LA, CA 90036. (323) 964-5222; www.liberationyoga.com

17 Girish in Concert at Maha Yoga. Saturday 8:30 P.M. $20.  (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

18 – 22 International Ayurveda Conference. Where Science meets Consciousness. Speakers include: Deepak Chopra, Dr. Robert Svoboda, Dr. Hari Sharma. Participate in Ayurveda treatment demonstrations, spoken Sanskrit classes, ayogashala, and Dhanvantari Homan. Organized by Punarnava Ayurveda. Mahabalipuram, Chennai, India. To register visit www.ayurvedaconference.com

19 - 22 Yoga Retreat with Hala Khouri at Ojai Eco-Sanctuary. Call in the New Year with a grounding and centering experience of community, yoga, dance, ritual, sacred nourishment, rest and play. (310) 663-4644; www.halakhouri.com

21 TM & Restless Mind  Dr. Alarik. Urban Yoga Center. 750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
(760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

21 Principles of Anusara 12:45-3:45 P.M. w/Shari Goodhartz; Yoga At The Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. (818) 265-9833;http://www.yogaatthevillage.com

21 & 22 Primordial Sound Meditation Workshop. 2 - 5 P.M. $200 if purchased with any class series or $225. $60 by January 14 reserves space. Yoganic Studio. For info:
(619) 497- 1759; www.yoganic.net

21 - 27 David Swenson Teacher Training. Washington, DC. www.ashtanga.net

22 Demonstrate Peace! "Peace in Oneself; Peace in the World". Join us for a Peace Walk sponsored by Peace Is Every Step, LA YOGA Ayurveda and Health magazine, Americans for the Department of Peace and others. We will embody the spirit of Peace in a silent, signless walking meditation in the mindfulness tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.  Gather at 2 P.M. at Reed Park, Wilshire and Lincoln,Santa Monica for a walk through the streets down to the Pier and the Arlington West memorial on the beach, for the Iraq war dead.

27 - 29 Paul Grilley: Yin Yoga, Chakras and Meridians. Friday thru Sunday. LuluBandha's, Ojai, CA.
(805) 640-7868; www.lulubandhas.com

28 Arm Balance & Headstand Workshop with Meaghan Townsend. Saturday 2 - 4 P.M. $20. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

28 Sacred Tantric Rave. 7:30 P.M. Urban Yoga Center. 750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
(760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

28 Yoga Day USA. See www.yogaalliance.org for details.

28 - 29 Sacred Sound Sleepover: Tibetan bowls, planetary gong, mantras, and morning yoga. 9 P.M. –  9 A.M. $40/person, $70/couple if reserved by January 22; $50/$80 thereafter. Yoganic Studio. For info:
(619) 497- 1759; www.yoganic.net

JANUARY/FEBRUARY
9 - February 1 Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga, taught by Srivatsa Ramaswami, Mon, Wed, Thurs. 7:15-9:15 P.M. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu

9 - February 3  Vinyasa Krama Yoga with Srivatsa Ramaswami, weekdays 7:30-10:30 A.M. Sign up for four-week certificate program or take individual weeks or classes with this 30-year student of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, "the father of modern yoga." Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

15 & February 19 The Bhakti Tradition w/ Nikhileshwari Devi. 6:30-8:00 P.M. Dancing Shiva, 7466 Beverly Blvd., 2nd floor. (323) 934-VEDA.

22 - March 22 Resting the Mind: Peace in an Agitated World. Wednesdays 7:15-9:15 P.M. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

23 - February 13 History of Yoga. Mondays 7:15-9:45 P.M. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

27 - March 20 The Bhagavad Gita. Mondays 7:15-9:45 P.M. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358. yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

FEBRUARY
2 - 5 Mountain Taoist Yoga & Breathing Meditation Retreat with SunDo Master Hyunmoon Kim. Glen Ivy, CA. $375, includes room & meals. www.LifegateInstitute.org.
1-888-441-0489, ext. 4

2 - 12 Synergy Yoga Center/The Yoga Room. Synergy Yoga Renowned Ten Day Intensive. (760) 753-1828; www.synergy-yoga.com
 
3 Over 200 hour 6-month Teacher Training Course. $1250. Fridays 7-9 P.M., Saturdays & Sundays 12-5 P.M.  Philosophy, Anatomy, Student Teaching. Call for details. Yoga Bindu (310) 521-9555; binduyogatoday@yahoo.com; www.yoga-bindu.com.

3 – 5 Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training with Felicia Tomasko. Santa Barbara Yoga Center (805) 965-6045; teachertraining@santabarbarayogacenter.com; www.SantaBarbaraYogaCenter.com

4 & 18 Ecstatic Chanting with Steve Ross. Maha Yoga. Saturdays 8 P.M. Donation. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

10 - 12 David Swenson Workshop. San Antonio, TX. www.ashtanga.net

11 Partner Yoga Workshop with Tom Morley. Saturday 2-4 P.M. $20. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com  

11 Larisa Stow & Gathering Guru. 7:30. Ecstatic Love Kirtan. Urban Yoga Center. 750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. (760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org 

11 Kirtan: An Evening With Dave Stringer 7:00-9:00 P.M. Yoga At The Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale.
(818) 265-9833; http://www.yogaatthevillage.com

11 Rasa Concert. Acclaimed musicians, instrumentalists, recording artist Kim Waters and Hans Christian, RASA, bring en'chanting' world music to Inland Empire at Yoga Within & Healing Arts Center, #203, 3280 Vine St. Riverside, CA 92507. For ticket/payment info: phone (951) 787-6210; www.healthyyoga.net. Hear RASA at www.rasa-music.com

12 Partner Yoga Workshop with Christine Burke. Bring a friend or Valentine. 3:00-5:30 P.M. $35 per pair adv/$40 per pair at door. Liberation Yoga, 124 S. La Brea Ave, LA, CA 90036. (323) 964-5222; www.liberationyoga.com

12 Life Lessons Workshop. Sunday 7:30-9:30 P.M. $20. Shaman Harry Paul presents simple steps to bring joy to all areas of our lives. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

18 – 24 David Swenson Teacher Training. Austin, TX. www.ashtanga.net

19 Partner Yoga "A Valentine's Gift." Lisa Harris. 2:00-4:30. Urban Yoga Center. 750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. (760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org 

25 Chanting with Steve Ross at Golden Bridge. Saturday, 8:00 P.M. Call (323) 936-4172 for details.

25 Essential Breath w/ Ren. 2:00-4:00. Urban Yoga Center. 750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. (760) 320-7702;  www.urbanyoga.org 

MARCH
3 - 12 Teacher Training Intensive with Erich Schiffmann. Santa Barbara Yoga Center (805) 965-6045; teachertraining@santabarbarayogacenter.com; www.SantaBarbaraYogaCenter.com

4 - 5 Earth Verses, The Prthivi Sukta. One weekend. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358. yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

4 - 5 2006. Swami Vishwananda Public Events. For information contact (877) SWAMIJI or www.vishwananda.us

4 &11 Ecstatic Chanting with Steve Ross. Maha Yoga. Saturdays 8 P.M. Donation. Join us for beautiful evenings of chanting! (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

10 – 11 Yoga & the Emotional Body: Healing Anger, Fear & Grief with Jay Kumar. 3/10 - 7:30-9:00 P.M. - $20 adv/$25 door; 3/11 - 1:30-4:30 P.M. - $35 adv/$40 door. Both days $50 adv/$60 door. Liberation Yoga, 124 S. La Brea Ave, LA, CA 90036. (323) 964-5222; www.liberationyoga.com

10 - 13 Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level 1 Training. Los Angeles. Integrating yoga with principles of body-mind psychology. www.pryt.com. (800) 288-9642. Info/Private Sessions: Phyllis Solomon, (323) 661-2165; purpleturtleheal@aol.com; www.pryt.com/purpleturtlehealing

12 Life Lessons Workshop. Sunday 7:30-9:30 P.M. $20. Shaman Harry Paul presents simple steps to bring joy to all areas of our lives. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

13 - 16 Ayurveda and Yoga, taught by A.G. Mohan family. 7:15-9:45 P.M. Loyola Marymount University.
(310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

13 - 17 Yoga Sutra in Theory and Practice, taught by A.G. Mohan family, 8-10 A.M. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358;yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

18 Partner Yoga Workshop with Tom Morley. Saturday 2-4 P.M. $20. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

24 - 26 David Swenson Workshop. Bologna, Italy. www.ashtanga.net

MARCH/APRIL
30 – April 2 Scott Blossom: Yoga and Ayurveda: Your Personal Path of Alchemy. Lulu Bandha's, Ojai, CA.
(805) 640-7868; www.lulubandhas.com

14 - April 4 Buddhism and the Yoga Sutras. Tuesdays 7:15-9:45 P.M. Loyola Marymount University.
(310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

31 – April 2 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Janice Clarfield. Santa Barbara Yoga Center. (805) 965-6045. teachertraining@santabarbarayogacenter.com; www.SantaBarbaraYogaCenter.com

APRIL
1 - 2 Eco-Yoga: The Work of Henryk Skolimowski. One weekend. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

1 - 15 David Swenson Retreat. Goa, India. www.ashtanga.net

3 - 24 Samkhya Karika. Mondays 7:15-9:45 P.M. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

4 - 25 Upanishads. Tuesdays 7:15-9:45 P.M. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

8 - 9 Psychology of Yoga: Integrating Theory and Practice. One weekend. Loyola Marymount University.
(310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

8, 15 & 22 Ecstatic Chanting with Steve Ross. Maha Yoga. Saturdays 8 P.M. Donation. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

13 - 16 The Edward Espe Brown Experience.  Thursday thru Sunday. Lulu Bandha's, Ojai, CA. (805) 640-7868; www.lulubandhas.com

21 - 23 & 28 - 30 Anatomy of Yoga & East-West Physiology with Paul Grilley and Scott Blossom. Santa Barbara Yoga Center (805) 965-6045; teachertraining@santabarbarayogacenter.com; www.SantaBarbaraYogaCenter.com

22 - 28 David Swenson Teacher Training. Eindhoven, The Netherlands. www.ashtanga.net

28 - 39 David Swenson Workshop. Eindhoven, The Netherlands. www.ashtanga.net

MAY
6 - 13 Urban Yoga Retreat. City Yoga Berlin. info@cityyogaberlin.com; www.cityyogaberlin.com

6 & 20 Ecstatic Chanting with Steve Ross. Maha Yoga. Saturdays 8 P.M. Donation. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

12 - 14 Yoga of the Mind with Joel Kramer. Friday thru Sunday. Lulu Bandha's, Ojai, CA. (805) 640-7868; www.lulubandhas.com

26 - 28 Iyengar Yoga Basics for Teachers with Lisa Walford. Santa Barbara Yoga Center (805) 965-6045; teachertraining@santabarbarayogacenter.com; www.SantaBarbaraYogaCenter.com

 

 


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