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