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BOOK REVIEWS
Inside the Yoga Sutras
Reverend Jaganath Carrera

Touching the Earth:
Intimate Conversations with the Buddha
By Thich Nhat Hanh

Radical Acceptance:
Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha

By Tara Brach

Reviews by K. Vera Brink, Felicia M. Tomasko & Katie Datko


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Plus film reviews, Yogi Food, Workshop Reports, Op Ed, Letters to the Editor, Ayurveda Pages, Practice Pages and more.

COLUMNS
EDITOR’S NOTE
By JULIE DEIFE

COMING UP IN THE
MAY 2006 ISSUE

Ecology: Discussed will be the underlying concepts of why yoga and Ayurveda are by their very natures sciences of ecology. Also presented are outstanding examples of ecologically responsible businesses….and a few things to watch out for.

Sitting Down With: John Friend. John is the founder of Anusara Yoga. A new style of yoga has not taken off like this since Mr. Iyengar brought his system to the United States. John discusses where Anusara Yoga is today.

 

 :: March/April 2006 Volume 5/Number 2

When to Yoga
A Calendar of Upcoming Events

To advertise here email: listings@layogamagazine.com
or call 310-601-7914

MARCH
1 - 31 ACI-LA Presents: March teachings by Venerable Brian Smith on the Westside (see article inside)”Teachings of the Future Buddha”, “Dharma Essentials - Developing a Good Heart”, “Buddhism and the Yoga Sutras”, Ongoing Guided Meditations; ACI.LAInfo@gmail.com

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

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

4 - 5 Earth Verses, The Prthivi Sukta with Chris Chapple, Ph.D. 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

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

10 Kirtan with Krishna Das in Santa Barbara. $25 ($30 at the door). For tickets and location: Santa Barbara Yoga Center (805) 965-6045; info@santabarbarayogacenter.com; www.SantaBarbaraYogaCenter.com

10 The Flow of Pregnancy: Teaching Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga with Vinyasa with Shiva Rea at Exhale Center for Sacred Movement in Venice, CA;
(310) 450-7676; www.sacredmovement.com

10 - 12 Yogini: Living Shakti for Women through Yoga with Sreedevi Bringi and Shiva Rea. This experiential intensive connects modern-day yoginis with the ancient yoga traditions that honor the shakti within all of creation. Exhale Center for Sacred Movement in Venice, CA. (310) 450-7676; www.sacredmovement.com

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

11 ‘God Squad’ debut & Geoffrey’s 40th. 7:30 P.M. Potluck. Donation $10. Guest artists: GIRISH, Phillipo Franchini, Kolasa, Nada.. Urban Yoga Center. 750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. (760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

12 Life Lessons Workshop with Harry Paul. Sunday 7:30-9:30 P.M. $20. (310) 899-0047; www.mahayoga.com

12 & 19 Intro to Yoga. A special 2-Day course. Sunday 1:30-3:30 P.M.$50. Liberation Yoga, 124 S. LA Brea Ave, LA, CA 90036 (323) 964-5222; www.liberationyoga.com

13 - 16 Ayurveda and Yoga, with the A.G. Mohan family. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

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

16 - 23 Riding the Vinyasa Wave: Yoga and Surf Retreat in Costa Rica with Shiva Rea and James Bailey. Join us for a spring yoga and surfing healing adventure to one of the world’s great surf pilgrimages: Nosara, Costa Rica
(877) 874-7922; www.milagroretreats.com

17 - 19 Yoga Essentials & Tibetan Heart Yoga Workshop with Lama Brian Smith & Erica Giovinazzo. Santa Barabara, CA. (805) 569-2505; www.yogastudiesinstitute.org; www.sourceyogastudio.net

18 Spring Equinox Kirtan/Dance w/Larisa Stow & Gathering Guru in Joshua Tree. 7:30 P.M. $16- adv. reg.,
(909) 800-1711; conchustimes@yahoo.com; www.integratron.com

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

18 Doshas and Dharmas: Intro to Ayurveda. 1:00-3:00 P.M. w/Guy Gabriel; Yoga At The Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. (818) 265-9833; www.yogaatthevillage.com

19 Intro to Kundalini workshop. $20. 2-4 P.M. Email us for a flyer. FreeSpirit Yoga, Long Beach; www.freespirityoga.com

19 Spring Equinox Celebration . Mari Mendoza. 6:30 P.M. $10. DAP $5. Urban Yoga Center.750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. (760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

22 Peacewalk in Encino. 2:00 P.M.
www.yoga-losangeles.com/peaceiseverystep.html

22 Explore Wisdom of Traditional Kundalini Science with head of Indian lineage in Santa Monica PKYC seminar; general_mail33@yahoo.com;
www.kundalinicare.com

23 Extension. Free. Orientation: Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine. Comehear a general introduction and explanation of Ayurveda and learn howusing simple natural methods provide the body with the proper environment so it can heal itself. Lecture given by Rob Talbert, agraduate of the California College of Ayurveda and a Clinical AyurvedicSpecialist in local practice. 6-7:30 P.M., Rooms 101-102, UniversityExtension Building A, UCI Campus. Free. Please RSVP to unexarts@uci.eduor call (949) 824 - 6335.

25 The Learning Light Foundation Presents Feng Shui Festival w/Steven Post 9:00A.M.-6:00P.M. 1212 E. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805.
(714) 533-2311. Yoga and Qi Gong classes will be available.

25 ‘Amritakripa’ Amma’s kirtan. 7:30 P.M. $15/$20 DAP $5. Urban Yoga Center.750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. (760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org; www.amritakripa.com

MARCH/APRIL
14 - April 4 Buddhism and the Yoga Sutra, with Brian Smith, Ph.D. Loyola Marymount University.
(310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

25 - April 2 Dzogchen Center. Annual Spring Meditation Retreat with Lama Surya Das, Lama John Makransky and Lama Palmo in Joshua Tree, CA. (617) 628-1702; www.dzogchen.org/retreats

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 Photos by Victoria Davis. Saturday, 6 P.M. Davis is the creator of the book Shakti: the feminine power of yoga. Venice gallery location to be announced. www.victoriadavis.com. A portion of the proceeds is being donated to I Have a Dream Foundation, http://ihadla.org

1
East Meets West: Hormone Balancing and Healthcare.1:00-3:00 P.M. w/ Karen Hentoff, L.Ac., D.H.M.; Yoga At The Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. (818) 265-9833; www.yogaatthevillage.com

1 Krishna Kaur presents FREE YOGA WORKSHOP Introduction to Kundalini Teacher Training Vineyard Recreation Center 2 - 5 pm 2942 Vineyard Ave (Jefferson @ Farmdale) Los Angeles 323-938-8397 krishna108@comcast.net

1 Dharmasetu. Krishna Spring Fire Ceremony. 7:30 P.M. $15/$20 DAP $10. Urban Yoga Center.750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. (760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

1 - 2  Eco-Yoga: The Work of Henryk Skolimowsky, with Laura Cornell. 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 with Chris Chapple, Ph.D. Loyola Marymount University. Loyola Marymount University.
(310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

4 - 25 Upanishads with Ramakrishna Narayanaswami. Loyola Marymount University. (310) 338-2358; yoga@lmu.edu; extension.lmu.edu/yoga

5 Extension. Ayurveda: The Art of Living (10 meetings). This hands-on course provides an overview of the basic principles of Ayurveda, an ancient system of healing that focuses on the complete person. 6-9 P.M., Rooms 172-173, University Extension Building H, UCI Campus. $350; includes $50 material fee. For more information, please call
(949) 824-5414 or visit http://unex.uci.edu/courses/sectionDetail.asp

7 - 9 Yoga Retreat to Zen Mountain Center. $360. Email us for a flyer. FreeSpirit Yoga, Long Beach; www.freespirityoga.com

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

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

10 St. Jude’s Hospital “All Day Fundraiser’. Urban Yoga Center.750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
(760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

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

15 & 16 Sri Karunamayi Programs: Saturday: Neighorhood Unitarian Church of Pasadena. Sunday: 20505 Regal Oak Drive Yorba Linda; www.karunamayi.org

18 Extension. Legacy of the Veda (7 meetings). Examine the legacy of yoga -considered to have its source in the ancient oral and traditions ofIndia - through Vedic hymns, stories from the Upanisads, myths of Purana, and the epic poems of this 4,000-year-old tradition. 5:30-8:30P.M., Rooms 101-102, University Extension Building A, UCI Campus. $225.For more information, please call (949) 824 - 5414 or visit
http://unex.uci.edu/courses/sectionDetail.asp

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

22 Extension. Meditative Practice: Introduction to Zen Buddhism (7meetings). This is an active, hands-on introduction to the ancientawareness practice of Zen Buddhism and meditation. 10 - 11:30A.M., Rooms 162-163, University Extension Building H, UCI Campus. $180. For moreinformation, please call (949) 824 - 5414 or visit http://unex.uci.edu/courses/sectionDetail.asp

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

23 Life After Birth. 1:00-4:00 P.M. w/Cheri Masek, CD and Diane West, L.M.; Yoga At The Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. (818) 265-9833; www.yogaatthevillage.com

29 Peacewalk in Redondo Beach. 2:00 P.M.
www.yoga-losangeles.com/peaceiseverystep.htm

MAY
5 David Newman (Durga Das) Kirtan. 7:30 P.M. $17/$22 DAP $10. Urban Yoga Center. 750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. (760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

12 - 16 Joel Kramer: Consciousness and Yoga of the Mind. We will explore the practice of Jnana yoga, playing with turning thought upon itself to observe its own nature and processes. Workshop is made up of four talks and one freestyle Hatha yoga practice. Lulu Bandha’s, Ojai, CA. 
(805) 640-7868; www.lulubandhas.com

13 Yoga/Vipassana Retreat with Dr. Victor Byrd of Long Beach Meditation. Saturday, 9-5 P.M. in Palos Verdes. Visit www.longbeachmeditation.com for information and registration.

20 & 21 Katerina Wen Yoga Workshop. Sat/Sun.. Urban Yoga Center.750 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
(760) 320-7702; www.urbanyoga.org

26 - 28 David Swenson Workshop. Toronto. www.ashtanga.net

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

JUNE
1 - 4 Women’s Yoga, Drumming and Dance Retreat with Hala Khouri, Tessa Hicks and Marla Leigh. Haramara Retreat Center, Sayulita Mexico. (661) 645-0724; www.marlaleigh.com

9 National City. 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Starts Friday June 9th, then every other weekend through October. Tranquil setting Hospital Wellness Center. Early registration discounts. Helen McGill, RYT. Start Your Voyage. (619) 913-0441; youryogavoyage.com/teacher 

17 - 23 Riding the Wave of Inspiration and Change. Summer Rejuvenation Retreat with Shiva Rea and James Bailey in Santorini, Greece; (888) 254-9642 or (310) 459-2370; www.yogadventures.com or www.shivarea.com

JULY
1 - 7 David Swenson Teacher Training. Burlington, Vermont. www.ashtanga.net

17 - 30 Learn the Real Meaning of Yoga. Continuing Education/Teacher Training Retreat. Swami Veda Bharati. Dr. David Frawley. Petaluma, California. Contact (612) 379-2386; info@themeditationcenter.org; Details: http://www.bindu.org/ttp.html

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