APRIL
4 -10 Amma Sri Karunamayi. Receive the Divine Mother’s Blessings. People of all faiths are invited. All programs are free, except retreat. (310) 335 - 2744; www.karunamayi.org.
6 - 8 & 20 - 22 Anatomy of Yoga & East-West Physiology with Paul Grilley and Scott Blossom. Santa Barbara Yoga Center; (805) 965 - 6045; www.SantaBarbaraYogaCenter.com
7 Saturday The Divine Code: Kundalini-Naam Yoga and Universal Kabbalah with Siddhi Ellinghoven. Practical application of Universal prayer. 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way, Santa Barbara, CA. (805) 965 - 8811; www.yogasoup.com
7 Peacewalk 1:00 P.M., Peace Is Every Step, Organic Garden Sangha and Your Neighborhood Studio invite you to practice “Peace in Oneself; Peace in the World” with a public walking mediation in Culver City. Your Neighborhood Yoga Studio, 11154 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 90232. For more info: (818) 569 - 3009; www.PeaceIsEveryStepLA.org
11 - 16 World Renowned Yogi, Sadhguru, Offering an Ancient Kriya in West Hollywood. Visit www.ishayoga.org for details or call Yasmina at
(805) 570 - 0051. www.Sadhguru.org; www.ishafoundation.org; www.dhyanalinga.org
13 Friday 7 - 9 P.M. Pranic Breathing/Advanced Breathwork For The Modern Yogi with Darren Main. Price: $20. Liberation Yoga, 124 S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036. (323) 964 - 5222; www.liberationyoga.com
14 Saturday 10:00 A.M. “The Human Evolutionary Blueprint.” Workshop at Oneness Sanctuary. 1716 Main St. (off Windward Circle), Venice, CA 90291. (310) 581 - 5125; info@onenesssanctuary.org; http://onenesssanctuary.org
14 Saturday 1 - 4 P.M. Pratyahara: Taking Your Practice Within with Darren Main. Price: $35/$40 day of workshop. Liberation Yoga, 124 S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036. (323) 964 - 5222; www.liberationyoga.com
13 - 15 Ukranian yoga master Andrey Lappa will conduct a weekend workshop at TruYoga in Santa Monica. He will teach the principles of Universal Yoga and the ancient tradition of Shiva Nata (Dance Of Shiva), suitable for all levels. For more info, visit www.truyogaLA.com.
14 Thai/Yoga Massage Intro 12:30 - 3:30 P.M., w/Elyse Briggs; Yoga At The Village, 1306 Sonora Ave., Glendale. (818) 265 - 9833; http://www.yogaatthevillage.com
14 - 15 Yoga Anatomy Training with Russ Pfeiffer: 9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M. in Venice. A comprehensive 2-day workshop of western anatomy applied to yoga asana. (310) 892 - 0737; russ@russpfeiffer.com
15 Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. Yin Yoga Workshop with Steve Ross - $20 per person. Maha Yoga
(310) 899 - 0047; www.mahayoga.com
15 Yogi Incubator: Empowering Yoga Teachers with Marketing and Business Skills. 6 week program at the Hill Street Center. (310) 592 - 3474; www.yogiincubator.com
18 - 22 Sedona Women’s Retreat “Reconnecting With the Power of the Sacred Feminine.” 5 days at the extraordinary Angel Valley Retreat Center. Ancient yogic and Native American women’s power teachings, plus much more. Bring your mother, sister or best friend. Or come by yourself and discover a whole new circle of friends.
(310) 967 - 1336, Allyson Rice; www.TheTotalHuman.com
20 Earth Day Party at Home Simply Yoga. Speakers, music and refreshments create a festive and green evening. 1547 6th Str., Santa Monica, CA (310) 899 - 1930
21 Saturday 8:00 -10:00 P.M. Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe Kirtan & Concert. Awareness Center Grand Re-Opening Celebration. $15 in advance, $20 after 4/19. (626) 796 - 1567; www.awarenesscenteryoga.org
21 Saturday 8:00 P.M. Chanting with Steve Ross. Donation (for our musicians). Maha Yoga
(310) 899 - 0047; www.mahayoga.com
21 Saturday Sri Vast teachings on ecology, practical spirituality, holistic education and a sustainable future. Free. 6pm, Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way, Santa Barbara, CA. (805) 965 - 8811; www.yogasoup.com
21 Saturday 8:00 P.M. Come and Experience the “Healing Voice of Lisbeth Scott,” combining traditional chants with her original music. Greenleaf Yoga, 7654 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, CA 90602. (562) 696 - 0502
21 - 22 Conscious Living Fair, Pasadena Center. 180 exhibitors, 5 rooms of dynamic speakers & workshops plus exciting interactive events. $10 admission. (805) 462 - 9700; www.americanartfestivals.com
21 - 22 Official Earth day. www.earthday.net provides listings for the free public events in cities around the world.
22 Yoga Nidra/Vision Walk with Brandt Morgan and Bhava Ram. An experiential workshop exploring answers to inner questions and sealing commitment. 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. Ginseng Yoga Studio, 2985 Beech Street, San Diego, CA.
(619) 338 - YOGA; www.ginsengyoga.com
28 - 29 YogaROCKS Joshua Tree. Weekend trip of yoga and rock climbing, experienced instructors. For details, contact Audrey at Camarillo Yoga. www.camarilloyoga.com/rocks.htm (805) 484 - 8810. audreyyoga@adelphia.net.
APRIL/AUGUST
5 - August. We can bring the events of the last several months into clearer perspective and tie all loose ends. Jupiter goes retrograde through August 6. New developments happen after that time.
MAY
3 - 6 Join us at a beautiful and spiritual location in the San Jacinto Mountains, The Zen Mountain Center. Enjoy the weekend with Yoga classes, Pranayama, and Meditation lead by Zen Monks. We will have delicious vegetarian meals, hiking, and a massage therapist joining our group. $100 will reserve your space. $425 prior to March 31st, $465 after. 3910 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807. (562) 989 - 9959; www.freespirityoga.com
5 Saturday 8 P.M. Chanting with Steve Ross Donation (for our musicians). Maha Yoga
(310) 899 - 0047; www.mahayoga.com
5 Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe. Spring Kirtan Concert. Urban Yoga Center Palm Springs.
(760) 320 - 7702; www.urbanyoga.org
6 Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe. Mantra and Yoga Playshop. Urban Yoga Center Palm Springs.
(760) 320 - 7702; www.urbanyoga.org
14 - 21 Kundalini Yoga and Meditation on beautiful tropical island of Borneo 8 days for only $1600.00. Clear azure waters, white sandy beaches, breath-taking sunsets and tropical wildlife. Borneo is a truly magical destination and the perfect retreat for your romantic getaway. You can either relax or swim, snorkel or explore the island, twice daily Happy Yogi Classes with Ms. Nelly Coneway, certified yoga teacher by K.R.I. (310) 270 - 7470; www.HappyYogi.net
18 - 20 Workshops and yoga and ecology classes with leading scholars and teachers. The Second International Green Yoga Conference. Mount Madonna Center, Watsonville, CA. www.greenyoga.org/events
23 - 30 Baja Yoga & Chant Retreat Girish & Kristin. Urban Yoga Center Palm Springs.
(760) 320 - 7702; www.urbanyoga.org; www.theartoflivingyoga.com
25 - 27 Iyengar Yoga Basics for Teachers with Lisa Walford. Santa Barbara Yoga Center;
(805) 965 - 6045; www.SantaBarbaraYogaCenter.com
JUNE
2 Saturday 8 P.M. Chanting with Steve Ross Donation (for our musicians). Maha Yoga
(310) 899 - 0047; www.mahayoga.com
23-30 Off the Mat and Off the Map, selfless community service and yoga in action in this retreat on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Contact Karma Krew, www.karmakrew.com.
JULY
14 & 15 Judith Hanson Lasater “Living Your Yoga” Santa Barbara Yoga Center;
(805) 965 - 6045; www.SantaBarbaraYogaCenter.com.
20 - 22 Ojai Yoga Retreat with Steve Ross & Eddie Ellner. $500.00 to $695.00 per person depending on accommodation. Contact Suzy at info@mahayoga.com for more information.
