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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

Where to Yoga

HOLLYWOOD / WEST HOLLYWOOD
B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Institute of Los Angeles
First Class Free. All teachers Iyengar-certified. Offering daily classes, Pre/Postnatal, Workshops and Teacher Training. 8233 West Third Street, LA. (323) 653-0357; www.iyogala.org

Celia Anne Brown, RYT
Classical, Jivamukti and Tantric styles of Hatha Yoga integrated in a creative vinyasa flow. Group and private classes from downtown to Malibu. celiaanne@layogamagazine.com

City Yoga
1067 N. Fairfax Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90046.
(323) 654-2125; westhollywood@cityyoga.com; www.cityyoga.com

Dancing Shiva Yoga and Ayurveda
7466 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. (323) 934-VEDA; www.dancingshiva.com

Liberation Yoga
First Class Free.  All Styles Offered.  All Levels Welcome. 124 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036.
(323) 964-5222; www.liberationyoga.com

Self-Realization Fellowship Hollywood Temple
4860 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 661-8006.

Yoga Works' Center for Yoga
230 ½ North Larchmont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004. (323) 464-1276; www.centerforyoga.com; centerforyoga@yogaworks.com

LOS ANGELES
Blessings Center with Gurutej
Kundalini Yoga & Prenatal/Post Natal Yoga. 1310 Carmona Ave. (323) 930-2803; www.theblessingscenter.com 

Crenshaw Yoga and Dance
Adults, kids & seniors welcome. 5426 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043. (323) 294-7148; www.CrenshawYogaandDance.com; info@CrenshawYogaandDance.com

Yoga and Beyond
The Thinking Body - The Feeling Mind TMSM Linda Lack, Ph.D. (abd). Group and private - classes, lectures, intensives, teacher training. (310) 273-4797; www.lindalack.com

SILVER LAKE / LOS FELIZ / EAGLE ROCK / ATWATER VILLAGE
Bikram Yoga Silverlake
3223 Glendale Blvd., in Atwater. (323) 668-2500; www.bikramyogasilverlake.com

Karuna Yoga
Kundalini Yoga, Hatha, Hatha Flow, Ashtanga, Restorative, Beginner's Yoga, Meditation, Itsy Bitsy Yoga, Prenatal, Children's Yoga. 1939 1/2 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz. 
(323) 665-6242; www.karunayoga.net

Love the Belly
A comfortable oasis offering various classes and series for your pre-natal, natal & post-natal needs. 2400 Hyperion Avenue, 90027. (323) 662-4200; www.lovethebelly.com

Silver Lake Yoga
A friendly, neighborhood studio offering a wide variety of classes. 2810 1/2 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039. (323) 953-0496; www.silverlakeyoga.com

Yoga East
2815 Sunset Blvd 90026 just east of Silver Lake Blvd. Offering morning Mysore Ashtanga with authorized AYRI teachers by monthly enrollment. A growing list of other classes available that are suitable for beginners or intermediates. First class free for new students. For latest schedule: (213) 483-0400; www.yogaeast.us

DOWNTOWN
Yoga Circle Downtown
400 S Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. (213) 620-1040; www.yogacircledowntown.com

VENICE / CULVER CITY / MARINA DEL REY
Creative Chakra Spa
Yoga, Pilates. 3401 Pacific Avenue, Ste 2A & 2B. Marina Del Rey, CA  90292. (310) 823-9378; www.creativechakra.com

GODA Yoga (Garden of Deep Awareness)
A yoga sanctuary devoted to personal transformation, spiritual renewal, and conscious living. 9711 Washington Blvd., Culver City. (310) 287-1255; godayoga@sbcglobal.net; www.godayoga.com

GODA Yoga Spanish Classes
Community Class with Natalie Stawsky on Saturdays at 11:00 A.M.; $8. For more info: (213) 417-8880; www.godayoga.com; www.natiyoga.com

Yoga Philosophy Program, LMU Extension, Loyola Marymount University. Spring Courses include Yoga Sutras; Global Ecology, Spirituality and Yoga; Sanskrit Chanting; Yoga & Buddhism; Sanskrit; Six Bardos; Yoga of Sound; 1 LMU Dr., Suite 1840, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
(310) 338-2799; http://extension.lmu.edu/yoga

Sacred Movement Center
245 S. Main St., Venice. (310) 450-7676; www.sacredmovement.com

SmART Space Creative Arts Enrichment Center
Together Time Yoga Boogie for Mommies and Babies and many more unique classes. 12958 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles; (310) 827-2458;www.smartspaceLA.com

Yogatime/Pilates Studio
Private Classes & group; 621 Palms Blvd., Venice, CA. Call for appointment. (310) 827-5144

SANTA MONICA / BRENTWOOD / WESTWOOD
Bea Ammidown RYT 500
YogAbility for Special Needs - children to seniors. Spanish speaking. Adapted viniyoga. (310) 358-3338; beayoga888@verizon.net; www.yogability.org

Exhale
1422 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
(310) 899-6222. info@exhalespa.com; www.exhalespa.com

Maha Yoga
13050 San Vicente Blvd., 2nd Floor, Brentwood.
(310) 899-0047; mahayoga.com.

Mini Yogis Yoga for Kids
Teaching classes throughout Los Angeles County.
(310) 478-2266; www.miniyogis.com; shana@miniyogis.com

Santa Monica Yoga
A friendly, neighborhood yoga studio with some of the best instructors in the city, and a full schedule of classes: Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, eclectic. Beginners welcome. 1640 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405.
(310) 396-4040; www.santamonicayoga.com

Yoga Works Main Street
2215 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
(310) 664-6470; www.yogaworks.com; mainSM@yogaworks.com

Yoga Works Montana
1426 Montana Avenue, 2nd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90403. (310) 393-5150; www.yogaworks.com; montana@yogaworks.com

Yoga Works Westwood
1256 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024. (310) 234-1200; www.yogaworks.com; westwood@yogaworks.com

MALIBU / PACIFIC PALISADES / TOPANGA CANYON
Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
17190 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA. (310) 454-4114

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Angel City Yoga
12408 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604.1-800-500-YOGA (9642); www.angelcityyoga.com

Annie's Yoga Studio
Prenatal, Therapeutic, Kids Yoga, Flow Yoga, Iyengar & Tai Chi. 4521-A Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks.
(818) 788-5960; info@anniesyoga.com; www.anniesyoga.com

City Yoga
3808 Riverside Dr. Toluca Lake, CA 91505.
(818) 566-1166; tolucalake@cityyoga.com; www.cityyoga.com

Garden of Yoga
22284 Buenaventura St., Woodland Hills, CA.
(818) 932-9849; www.gardenofyoga.com

Mark Blanchard’s Power Yoga
Vinyasa Flow. No Levels, Props or Music. 4344 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, CA 91604. (818) 769-6427; yogabooty1@aol.com; www.MarksYoga.com

Pranayoga
San Fernando Valley. Private, Semi-Private, Group & Partner Yoga Classes. (818) 345-YOGA (9642); www.Pranayoga-LA.com

The Yoga Loft
Peaceful environment with classes to meet your needs. 21228 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 710-9057; www.yogaloftla.com

BURBANK / GLENDALE / PASADENA / LA CRESCENTA / CLAREMONT

Insight Yoga
Old Town Pasadena. Practice Yoga and Meditation in the most beautiful studio in L.A. Hatha, Flow, Iyengar and Yoga Therapy classes are offered, and we specialize in beginners. Take advantage of our New Year special to get your body and mind in shape in 2006-- Unlimited Classes in January, February and March for only $225. Please visit our website or call (626) 796-1102; www.insightyoga.com

Self-Realization Fellowship Pasadena Temple
150 N. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. (626) 683-3983.

Yoga at the Village
Movement classes for adults, seniors, kids, teens, athletes, computer geeks, the yoga challenged and the skeptical. 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale, CA. (818) 265-9833; www.yogaatthevillage.com

Yoga Blend
A blend of yoga styles for all levels. 2918 1/2 Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA. (818) 943-3880; info@yogablend.com; www.yogablend.com

Yoga for HIV / AIDS
Free for people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families and caregivers. Every Wednesday 2:00-3:15pm. Yoga House, 11 West State St., Pasadena, CA, 91105.
(626) 403-3961; www.yogahouse.com

Yoga Grounds/Yogis on the Run
Unique center.  Kundalini, Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Anusara, Intro, Gentle, Teen Spirit, children's, pregnancy classes, personalized running programs. 3857 Foothill Blvd., #1, La Crescenta, CA. (818) 359-0606; www.yogagrounds.com

Yoga House
11 West State Street, Pasadena. For more information and current class schedule: (626) 403-3961; www.yogahouse.com

Yoga Madre
Classes, Structural Yoga Therapy and Structural Integration.  300 E. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia, CA  91006. (626) 303-1004; www.yogamadre.com

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Yoga Darsana,
Yoga in the Iyengar Tradition; English, Spanish and Chinese. 11 North Fourth Street, Alhambra, CA 91801. (626) 287-0039; www.yogadarsanastudio.com

SOUTH BAY
FreeSpirit Yoga
New students can try 2 weeks for $20. 35 classes per week, beginners to vinyasa flow, prenatal, kids, mommy & me and more. 3910 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807. (562) 989-9959; www.freespirityoga.com

Harmony Yoga
901 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. (310) 379-6905; www.harmonyyoga.com

Planet Yoga
Hatha Yoga classes. All styles, every day. Certified Teacher Training Program. 518 Pier Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. (310) 376-5354; www.planetyoga.com

The Yoga Center of Viniyoga
1848 S. Elena Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
(310) 375-6722; www.theyogacenter.com

Yoga World Studio
Over 40 classes per week. All styles and Thai Yoga Therapy.
6511 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90803.
(562) 804-5525; www.yogaworldstudio.com

ORANGE COUNTY
Aha Yoga & Fitness
Hot Yoga, Ashtanga, Hatha, Pilates Mat, Body Sculpting. Inez Shedd, Owner/Director. 204 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672. (949) 492-0110; www.ahayogafitness.com

The Birth Connection
Prenatal and Itsy Bitsy Yoga. Saturday mornings at downtown Fullerton. Call (714) 525-9900 for more info or visit www.thebirthconnection.com

Huntington Beach Hot Yoga
8853 Adams Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.
(714) 968-9642; www.huntingtonbeachhotyoga.com

Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala
24901 Dana Point Harbor Dr. Suite 130, Dana Point, CA 92629. (949) 246-7315; diana@pacificashtanga.com; www.pacificashtanga.com

Self-Realization Fellowship Fullerton Temple
142 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton (714) 525-1291.

Yoga Shakti Huntington Beach
19142 Beach Blvd Suite FF, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. (714) 968-9093; www.yogashaktistudio.com

Yoga Shakti Laguna Beach
1100 S. Coast Hwy. Suite 108, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
(949) 497-2022; www.yogashaktistudio.com

Yoga Works Costa Mesa
1835 Newport Boulevard, Suite A-208, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. (949) 642-7400; (888) 258-4694; www.yogaworks.com; costamesa@yogaworks.com

Yoga Works Huntington Beach
301 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
(714) 960-9740; (888) 258-4694; www.yogaworks.com; huntingtonbeach@yogaworks.com

Yoga Works Laguna Beach
30818 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. (949) 415-0955; (888) 258-4694; www.yogaworks.com; lagunabeach@yogaworks.com

Yoga Works Mission Viejo
27001 La Paz Road, Suite 206, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. (949) 380-9642; (888) 258-4694; www.yogaworks.com; missionviejo@yogaworks.com

Yoga Works Newport Beach
230 Newport Center Drive, Suite 230, Newport Beach, CA 92660. (949) 640-9642; www.yogaworks.com; newportbeach@yogaworks.com

INLAND EMPIRE
Yoga Within & Healing Arts Center
Serene yoga sanctuary for personal transformation and safe, progressive Yoga Within courses for all ages and conditions - Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall sessions. Monthly Women's Restoratives; Meditation; Belly Dance; workshops; events. E-RYT teacher, 40 years; Student of Krishnamacharya, Iyengar, Indra Devi. Physician referrals - Individual Therapeutic Yoga/Breath Therapy: injury; surgery; fibromyalgia; CF; cancer; immune systems; asthma; allergies. #203, 3280 Vine St. Riverside, CA 92507. (951)787-6210. yogalynn@earthlink.net; www.healthyyoga.net

OJAI / SANTA BARBARA / VENTURA COUNTY
Blue Star Rising
Beautiful, peaceful environment offering classes, workshops, and retreats that nurture the mind and body through yoga, Pilates, dance and meditation. Ayurveda consults and Reiki by appointment. 5880 Calle Real, Goleta, 93117. (805) 683-6100; www.bluestarrising.com

BodySattva Studio
Beginner Hatha/Therapeutic yoga classes and meditation. 1414 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 211, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. (805) 497-0300; www.bodysattvacenter.com

Golden Tree Yoga
Designed for yoga. Built for you. Experience serenity and elegance at the largest yoga facility on the South Coast. Three new studios, great teachers and a full class schedule welcome you. Classes $10.00. Come enjoy yoga in downtown Santa Barbara. 608 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. (805) 568-5309; www.goldentreeyoga.com

Lulu Bandha’s
Daily classes emphasizing strength, suppleness and serenity. 306 East Matilija St., CA 93023. (805) 640-7868; www.lulubandhas.com

Santa Barbara Yoga Center
For 14 years, the premier place for yoga in Santa Barbara, among the best in the U.S., offering 100+ classes a week, remarkable studios and the highest quality of instruction. Extensive Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Studies Program (RYA), including Weekend Workshops & 10-day Intensives with renowned instructors such as Erich Schiffmann, Sarah Powers, Paul Grilley. 32 East Micheltorena St., Santa Barbara, Ca 93101.
(805) 965-6045; info@santabarbarayogacenter.com; www.SantaBarbaraYogaCenter.com

True Yoga
Teacher Training, Vinyasa Flow, Level I and II, Prenatal, Restorative, Kid's Classes, clothing, props, accessories, books, CD's and much more. 2873 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. (805) 449-4225; www.trueyoga.com

Westlake Yoga Studio
2277 Townsgate Rd., Suite 208, Westlake Village, CA 91361. (805) 496-5780; info@westlakeyoga.com; www.westlakeyoga.com

Yoga Jones
Ventura's Loveliest Yoga Center, heart of Downtown Ventura (Corner of Oak & Santa Clara Streets) Quality teaching in a variety of styles. (805) 643-JONZ (5669); yogajones.com

SAN DIEGO COUNTY
A Gentle Way Yoga Center
Specializing in beginners to intermediate, plus size and health challenged. Teacher training and retreats. 5316 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942. (619) 698-1170; www.agentleway.com

Bikram's Yoga College of India Oceanside & Encinitas
701 Seagaze Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054. (760) 754-6803; www.bikramencinitas.com; info@bikramencinitas.com

Bikram Yoga Mira Mesa
9375 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego. 92126. Call for specials. (858) 549-6964; www.miramesabikramyoga.com

BKS Iyengar Yoga Center of La Mesa
8119 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91941;
(619) 469-YOGA (9642); www.iyengaryogaclm.com

Body Awareness Yoga Center
9939 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040.  Nancy Sanks, RYT, PRYT, Kripalu Yoga, Gentle, Moderate, and Vigorous classes, Mon. thru Sat.  (619) 548-0849; www.bodyawarenessyoga.com

Bodywise Yoga Studio
2244 Fourth, San Diego 92101.  Daily classes - Iyengar tradition.  Workshops benefitting hurricane victims. Passionate, experienced teachers. (619) 238-1878; www.bodywiseyogastudio.com

The Chopra Center at La Costa Resort and Spa
Yoga Teacher Training in "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga." 200 Hour Registered Yoga Alliance. Yoga classes daily. 2013 Costa del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009.
(888) 424-6772; yoga@chopra.com; www.chopra.com

Equilibrium Therapeutics
Integrative Physical Therapy and Yoga Therapeutics. Specializing in chronic back pain and disc injuries.
(619) 261-6049; www.equilibriumtherapeutics.com

Inner Strength Yoga
Hatha, Vinyasa, Prenatal, Meditation, Cancer Rehab, Energy Healing, Live Flute Classes. 2124 El Camino Real, #202, Oceanside, CA 92054. (760) 822-1348; www.isyoga.com

Sattva Fitness Yoga Center
Levels 1-3 Beginners, Intermediate, Experienced (heated to 99). Power yoga, Ashtanga 1st series. Escondido; www.sattvafitness.com

Synergy Yoga Center/The Yoga Room
Synergy Yoga. Meditative yet dynamic hatha yoga flow preparing body and mind for higher aspects of yoga in the tradition of Paramahansa Yogananda. Ten Day Intensive and Teacher Trainings. (760) 753-1828.

Yoganic Studio
The only ‘Green Yoga Studio’ in San Diego. Beginning, intermediate, & advanced hatha, restorative, and kundalini classes. Yoga for seniors, plus sizes, prenatal, and kids.  Sunday Workshops, and dance jams first Sunday of every month. (619) 497-1759; www.yoganic.net

PALM SPRINGS / PALM DESERT / DESERT HOT SPRINGS / OTHER DESERT COMMUNITIES
Go With The Flow Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga, Pilates Mat and a full apparatus Pilates Studio. 73241 Hwy 111, Suite 2a, Palm Desert, CA 92260. (760) 862-9889; www.GoWithTheFlowYoga.com

Urban Yoga Center
750 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262.
(760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Mount Madonna Center
Conference and Retreat Center in Monterey Bay, CA.
445 Summit Road Watsonville, CA 95076.
(408) 847-0406; www.mountmadonna.org

Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
14651 Ballantree Lane, Grass Valley, CA  95949.
(530) 272-9322 ; www.sivananda.org/farm

Tridosha Healing Center
Yoga, Ayurveda, integrative body therapies and café in downtown San Luis Obispo. 385 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. (805) 459-7574; www.tridoshahealingcenter.com

NEVADA
Bikram Yoga Las Vegas
Director - Lisa Johnson. 6787 W. Tropicana, #102, Las Vegas, NV 89103. (702) 804-8171; Bikramyogalv@aol.com; www.bikramyogalasvegas.com

BKS Iyengar Yoga Association of Southern Nevada
6298 Churchfield Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89103.
(702) 222-YOGA (9642), yogamum@aol.com; www.iyasn.org

Yoga Sanctuary
Las Vegas' Premier Place for Yoga. Two locations. Beautiful environment. All levels. (702) 240-7666; contact@lasvegasyoga.com; www.lasvegasyoga.com


GERMANY
City Yoga GmbH
Brings Anusara Yoga to Germany in two locations: Prenzlauer Berg fon: +49 / 30 / 44 04 59 00; Mitte fon: +49 / 30 / 44 04 59 00; info@cityyogaberlin.com; www.cityyogaberlin.com

 

 

 


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