We hope that you all had a wonderful week, and are finding your flow in 2012! As we begin the new year, it’s so important to remember to keep your yoga practice at the top of your priority list. We are here to help with our selection of yoga and wellness events happening all across the country. Check ‘em out below, and get out there and get your asana on!

Don’t see events listed in your city? Want to submit an event of your own? Email us at Submissions@yoganonymous.org and let us know the deal!

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San Francisco, CA

Thursday, January 12th – Monday, January 16th

Ring in the new year with an unrivaled lineup of your favorite yoga teachers, musicians, and brands from all around the country at this January’s 9th annual Yoga Journal Conference in San Francisco.

Recognized as the “go-to” winter yoga event for the past nine years running, this year’s conference offers a stacked yoga lineup with classes led by Baron Baptiste, Elena Brower, Jason Crandell, Ana Forrest, Dharma Mittra, Shiva Rea, Rodney Yee, and MC Yogi to name a few; special all-day intensives like ‘The Yoga of Leadership’ with Seane Corn; a Friday night Kirtan with Krishna Das; the Yoga Journal Conference marketplace, and much more!

Click here for the Full Scoop!

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Salt Lake City, UT

Friday, January 13th – Sunday, January 15th

Join Simon Park and DJ Hyfi for a weekend of workshops at Prana Power Yoga in Salt Lake City!

Chakra Vinyasa | 1/13 | 6pm – 8pm: Experience an accessible and universal approach to the chakra system within vinyasa that accesses the essential truths of our energetic body to live in greater alignment with our authentic flow. We will practice unique salutations and a full spectrum practice dedicated to the elements and chakras.

Surfing the Vinyasa Wave | 1/14 | 2pm – 4:30pm: In this workshop, you will explore several waves of multi-dimensional sequences- fluid sun salutations, backbends, arm balances and hip opening to understand the underlying flow of Prana.

Fluid Power | 1/15 | 12pm – 2:30pm: The physicists and the sages have agreed that life is in dynamic motion ( spanda-shakti ). From the water with which our fluid bodies are comprised, to the sub-atomic quantum field, wave motion is the expression of life. Explore the three part approach within Prana Flow to thawing asanas and awakening the natural, healing power of wave motion in a dynamic, rhythmic flow that intelligently challenges all levels of yogic surfers.

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Chicago, IL

Friday, January 13th

Head on over to Moksha Yoga Riverwest for Detox Vinyasa with Amber Cook, Morgan Lee, and special guest DJ Magpie.

Prepare yourself for an evening of vigorous vinyasa to purify, cleanse and renew your body and mind in 2012′s first detox hosted by Amber and Morgan. To kick things off, Amber and Morgan will explain the application of organic sesame seed oil, an ancient Ayurvedic detox technique meant to pull stagnant toxins from the skin. Then sweat out those impurities with a challenging and uplifting practice created to cultivate a deeper awareness of your body. All the while, tune into the sweet vibrations of DJ Magpie, celebrated Chicago DJ and a yoga practitioner herself. As we’ll be oily and sweaty, don’t forget your mat-sized towel. Stick around after class to nibble on fresh fruit and sip dandelion tea.

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Omaha, NE

Saturday, January 14th – Sunday, January 15th

Join Carole Westerman at the Lotus House of  Yoga in Omaha for the Art of Class Theming, a teachers workshop/playground on Saturday afternoon!

We will spend Saturday exploring the variety of ways to theme and create a yoga class, from the aspects of ; “Peak Pose” , “Heart Centered”, “Bhava”, and much more. Including elements of sequencing, cueing, alignment, mat arrangement, music selection, and more. “Om~work” assignment will be to create a class to teach the group the next day. Sunday we will each share our “favorite” or “go-to” assist with the group, in the spirit of sharing and learning from each other. We will each lead the group in the class we created the day before, and then discuss each teacher’s offering, in a positive and constructive way, so that we may all learn and grow as teachers on the path of Yoga.

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New York, NY

Saturday, January 13th

Join Ari Halbert and Garth Stevenson for a very special live music vinyasa class at Katonah Yoga in NYC on Saturday evening!

Don’t miss out on this very special event at NYC’s hottest new yoga studio! Ari Halbert will lead you through a relaxing vinyasa flow class while Garth serenades you will his fabulous musical skills.

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Laguna Beach, CA

Saturday January 14th – Sunday, January 15th

Join Ashley Turner at the beautiful Spa Montage in Laguna Beach and Resolve to Evolve! You will receive full access to the spa with registration.

Inner Power | 1/14 | 9am – 11am: Strong, fiery vinyasa to build inner heat (tapas), core work and twists to wring out old, stagnant energy, detoxify after holiday excess and create space for fresh ideas and inspiration. Turning inward, truth rises.

Slow Flow Yoga + Meditation | 1/15 | 9am – 11am: Tap your intuition, hear your authentic, inner voice and patiently listen within for the answers. Rich, restorative yoga accompanied by journaling, self-inquiry and delicious, deep meditation to launch 2012 in a powerful trajectory.

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Temecula, CA

Friday, January 13th

Join Ansley Carper to learn about Leeann Carey’s Yaapana Yoga on Friday evening at Yoga for Life in Temecula!

Yaapana™ (yah-paw-nah), an Ancient Sanskrit Word Meaning the Support and Extension of Life. Yaapana yoga practice is an innovative blend of vinyasa flow to warm and prepare the body for poses that are held dynamically…

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Have a fun & fabulous weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

Photo Credit: Yoga Journal Conferences, Nancy Dionne

Ring in 2012 in style with Yoga Journal and a cast of some of our favorite yoga teachers including Seane Corn, Baron Baptiste, Elena Brower, Dharma Mittra, Shiva Rea, Ana Forrest, MC Yogi, and more! Let’s not forget to mention the “Grateful Dead Yoga Hour” with our main man David Romanelli, some high-flying fun with AcroYoga founders Jason &  Jenny, a special free yoga and hooping event with the beautiful Shakti Sunfire, a keynote lecture led by Rodney Yee, and a Friday night concert with none other than Krishan Das. Sounds pretty amazing if you ask us.

Check out some more information on the Main Conference, all of the amazing presenters, the Friday and Monday Intensive Programs, and all of the other Special Events in store for the SF conference!

Photo Credit: Yoga Journal Conferences, Becca Sogge

GET HOOKED UP!

Our friends at Yoga Journal have hooked up the YOGANONYMOUS crew with an exclusive discount! Enter promo code “SF53” when purchasing your tickets and receive an additional $50 off of your main conference pass. Click here for more information and to purchase your early-bird tickets today!

See you on the mat!

Enter Promo Code EP23 and receive $50 off of your main conference pass! Click here to purchase your discounted tickets!

Imbibe the bliss as you breathe in Rocky Mountain air, rejuvenate your practice with master teachers and innovative classes, and simply deepen your yoga experience with other yogis.

Conference Highlights

Baron Baptiste:

Baptiste will be leading a 3-Day Power Flow Immersion alongside eleven Senior Baptiste Instructors. The Immersion features a daily Master Class and a diverse selection of twenty-four other courses.

Seane Corn:

Seane will be teaching five classes (including Everyday Miracles and Yoga for a Broken Heart) at the conference and will be a featured panelist for the Yoga of Relationship discussion.

Richard Freeman:

Richard Freeman has practiced yoga and meditation since 1968 and has extensively studied the Ashtanga vinyasa yoga of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. He is founding director of the Yoga Workshop in Boulder, CO. Richard will be teaching 4 workshops throughout the weekend.

Shiva Rea:

Shiva will be teaching 6 workshops at the conference, including a very special Yoga Energy Activism project on Saturday afternoon. Join in the fun at her ‘Movers & Shakers class! Come for a shaking meditation journey to soul-stirring world music with hundreds of shaker eggs. These seeds of change awaken the mover and the shaker in each one of us and the power of collective entrainment.

Team Yoga Slackers:

The Team Yoga Slackers puts a unique spin on yoga in their Yoga & Rock Climbing Intensive, which will help you push beyond your boundaries and explore the world at the edge of gravity as you experience the beautiful realm of “vertical yoga.”  The team will also be leading a Slackline Series class, a unique practice that redefines your sense of balance and mental focus. Great for yogis, climbers, and athletes of all kinds, the technique teaches complete body awareness.

**Be sure to add the special events (including a kirtan concert with Snatam Kaur) into your day’s itinerary to bring different perspective, insight, and fun into your conference experience!

Register now at www.yjevents.com/ep and use discount code EP23 to save $50 off the Main Conference Pass.

Senior Prana Flow teachers Simon Park and Twee Merrigan teamed up with DJ HyFi for an energetic Vinyasa class at eight in the morning. It was supremely cool to see DJ HyFi (Ian Hyman) rock the biggest Wanderlust stage just a few short days after I taught Spanda Flow with him at the beloved Yoga Union in Portland, Oregon. Simon Park is known for his up-tempo, intense classes and his daredevil arm balancing skills. Vibing with early start by beginning class slowly and comfortably, he asked us to work in pairs, teaming up for leisurely companion stretches. Soon, however, Simon threw down creative sequencing and his trademark high flying arm balances while DJ HyFi re-mixed thick down tempo electronica with dub reggae and liquid drum n’ bass to create a wickedly lush sound. This pulsating sonic stew awaked our prana before the seven month pregnant Twee Merrigan wound down class in her elegant and heartfelt style.

Next on the agenda was advanced back bending with Anusara’s John Friend. Class began with a brief introduction to Anusara’s methodology of cultivating depth in these poses by opening the “four corners” of the body, the shoulders and hips. John then jumped headlong into a sequence that can only be described as killer. Moving with passion and flair from handstand and forearm stand to a series of long holds and transitions in various forms of Urdhva Dhanurasana, the class built in intensity toward standing drop backs, Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana 1 and Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana. There was simply nowhere to go but further into the heart as the Shakti poured fourth inside the Anusara Pavilion. When John asked two of his most senior teachers Noah Maze and Sianna Sherman to demo, a palpable spark of intensity coursed through our veins. Yogis released enthusiastic howls throughout class as the mid-morning heat pounded students not shaded under the Pringles potato chip shaped tent.

After a light lunch I spent part of my afternoon at the absolutely stunning High Camp, 8,200 feet up. Possibly the greatest environment ever, High Camp is the ultimate chill zone, an enchanted play land that mixes a gorgeous swimming pool and hot tub, bar and grill, yoga space and epic views of snow capped peaks. While yogis practiced with the sweet Kathryn Budig in a converted ice skating rink from the 1960 Winter Olympics, live DJs played the sultry psychedelic dub and down tempo. Sipping on a pina colada with good friends and going for a swim after 12 hours of yoga in a day and a half felt like heaven on earth.

The only thing that could have drawn me away from High Camp was the magnificent blessing of interviewing John Friend for YOGANONYMOUS. John and I explored his thoughts on the similarities between yoga and music, how technology shapes the expansion of consciousness and the purpose of practicing hatha yoga. I cannot wait to share this special interview as speaking with John was truly a magical moment for me. Anusara Yoga has radically transformed my life and to speak with its founder and guiding force was downright radical. If you are interested in reading more about how Anusara blew open my heart, mind, and body click here.

Early in the evening popular Vinyasa flow teacher and longtime activist Sean Corne lead a gathering in the Gaiam tent that highlighted her Off the Mat into the World non-profit organization (www.offthematintotheworld.org). Sean gave a stirring, impassioned speech about the power of yoga to inspire our community to participate in grass roots social change. Founded in 2007 with Hala Khouri and Suzanne Sterling, Off the Mat into the World has raised over two million dollars to help impoverished and underserved populations in Uganda, Cambodia, Haiti, and the United States.  Michael Franti played a short set accompanying a brief asana sequence before a dance party broke out and the celebratory vibe could not be contained.

MC Yogi and the Sacred Sound Society ignited Wanderlust’s main stage early on Friday by showcasing their mix of hip-hop and yoga philosophy that is anchored by conscious lyrics overflowing with inspiration and love. With a three-piece horn section in tow and his wife Amanda Giacomini Shakti-fying beats from a laptop, night two jumped off. With hands waving in the air thousands of yogis began to bump and grind their sore bodies to the infectious rhymes. Calling upon each of us to “give love, give your love away”, MC Yogi enchantingly brought us deeper into our one true heart.

Set break was a sight to behold. First Shakti Sunfire (www.shaktisunfire) captivated the audience with a hula hoop/dance/yoga thrill ride set to a remixed version of Jimi Hendrix’s “Standing Next to a Mountain”. If there were a roof to the joint, Shakti would have torn it off as she moved like a graceful inferno. Then, Marni Scarloff and another woman (sorry, I don’t know your name!) took the stage for a hybrid of belly and fire dancing that stopped everyone with a beating heart dead in their tracks. Suffice it to say, set break was hot.

Michael Franti and Spearhead closed out night two with their patented and popular anthemic mix of blistering rock, reggae, and mindful pop. The crowd was amped, dancing to every single rhythm and singing back every chanted vocal. Franti, a dedicated yogi himself, spends his life pouring love into the world and Wanderlust gave it all back on Friday night as the main stage entertainment wound down. With late night dance parties and teahouse conversations to follow, all the blissful yogis surged into the night.

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Get ready for the yoga and music event of the year, Wanderlust CA is going down July 28th – 31st in beautiful Squaw Valley, CA! More information from the event website:

Yoga. Music. Nature.

Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world’s best yoga and wellness teachers and top musical acts and DJs, all in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty.

We’re talking about fun in the sun and dancing under the stars. Getting’ your down dog on at the top of the mountain and sipping poolside cocktails with your crew. Early morning meditations and all-night chakra spinning musical performances. The epic Lake Tahoe Valley in all of its picturesque glory. A place to root down and rise up, to get centered on your yoga mat and get funky on the dancefloor – lux rooms, fresh healthy food, and good people. Yoga, music, nature, and a whole lot more. This is Wanderlust California.

Yoga Classes

We’re so excited to join some of the nation’s top yoga teachers and experts for a full schedule of exciting classes and creative workshops around the clock at a choice selection of beautiful on-site venues. From classic presenters like John Friend, Seane Corn, and Shiva Rea, to exciting new faces like Maty Ezraty and Noah Maze – we left no mat unturned to bring you the best that yoga has to offer.

Not to Miss Classes!

Thursday
8:00am – Morning Meditation Hike with Garth Stevenson
10:30am – Creating Potent Themes with John Friend
1:00pm – Tending the Sacred Fire for Teachers with Shiva Rea
3:30pm – Radiant Body w/ Live Music taught by Kia Miller & Tommy Rosen
7:30pm – Shaman’s Side of The Moon with Rara Avis and Crag Kohland taught by Anne Marie Kramer

Friday
8:00am – High Voltage Vinyasa with Music by DJ Hyfi taught by Twee Merrigan and Simon Park
11:00am – Play. Love. Serve. with Hala Khouri, Suzanne Sterling, and Kerri Kelly
2:00pm – Shakti Flow with Seane Corn
4:00pm – Anti Gravity and Backbends with AcroYogi’s Jason & Jenny
5:30pm – Yoga Aid Challenge with Seane Corn and Michael Franti!
8:00pm – Yoga Twister MC’ed by our girl Kasey Luber

Saturday
9:45am – Yoga Activism with Shiva Rea
11:00am – Yoga and Recovery From Addiction with Tommy Rosen
12:00pm – Dancing with The Divine: Intro to Anusara with John Friend
2:00pm – From Adequate to Awesome with Schuyler Grant
4:00pm – Prana Flow, Movement and Music Meltdown – Sunset Sessions With Shiva Rea and DJ Random Rab

Sunday
8:00am – Heart in Flight with Sianna Sherman + Jason & Jenny
10:00am – Detox Flow with Jonny Kest
12:00pm – John Friend leads a Meditation (don’t miss!)
2:00pm – The Yoga of Fulfillment and The Science of Destiny with Rod Stryker
2:00pm – Grand Finale Fun with Sianna Sherman + More!

Click here to check out the full yoga lineup.

Meditation & Lectures

Looking to find your center at the top of the mountain? You’ve come to the right place. For those interested in deepening your inner exploration, Wanderlust has some of the best meditation teachers — yogis and Swamis — and inspirational wellness experts from around the globe poised to offer workshops, lectures, and demonstrations all weekend long, to our yoga + music ticketholders.

Check out the online scheduler to sign up today.

Music

Set against an epic Squaw Valley backdrop, the Wanderlust main stage will feature stunning views of Squaw Vallley’s KT-22 and Granite Chief peaks. As the centerpiece of the Wanderlust music experience, the globetrotter stage will host the positive vibrations of Michael Franti and Spearhead, the electronic danceparty mashups of Girl Talk, the ecstatic chants of Jai Uttal, and much, much more. There will also be plenty of food and beverage vendors, art instillations, ambient performances, and chill out lounges.

Not To Miss Music!
Thursday

7:30-8:30pm – Jai Uttal at the Globetrotter Main Stage
9:00-10:30pm – The Wailers at the Globetrotter Main Stage

Friday
1:00-2:00pm – Todd Boston at the Casbah Stage
2:30-3:30pm – Steve Gold at the Casbah Stage
2:00-6:00pm – Shaman’s Dream & Friends at High Camp
7:30-8:30pm – MC Yogi at the Globetrotter Main Stage
8:30-9:00pm – Shakti Sunfire at the Globetrotter Main Stage
9:30-11:00pm – Michael Franti and Spearhead at the Globetrotter Main Stage
11:30-1:30am – Random Rab at Bar One

Saturday
1:00-2:00pm – Cornflower at the Casbah Stage
2:30-3:30pm – Steve Gold at the Casbah Stage
4:30-7:00pm – Hot Club Wanderlust at Rue Boheme
7:30-8:20pm – Marchfourth Marching Band at the Globetrotter Main Stage
8:30-9:15pm – Phoenix Fire Dancers at Globetrotter Main Stage
9:30-11:00pm – Girl Talk at the Globetrotter Main Stage
11:30-1:30pm – DJ Leif at Olympic Plaza Bar

Sunday
11:30-12:30pm – Todd Boston & Ramesh Kannan
2:00-6:00pm – Shaman’s Dream & Friends
4:30-6:00pm – The Makepeace Brothers

Click here to check out the full music lineup.

What You Need to Know

1. Tickets and Housing

If you have not already purchased your tickets, now is your chance – what are you waiting for? Choose from 4-day Sage or 3-day Seeker yoga + music tickets, one day yoga + music Pilgrim tickets, or Daytripper music only tickets. More information here.

Still need a place to crash? Housing is filling up fast, click here to check out all of your options including hotels, private house rentals, camping, and more. Looking for a roommate? Check out the Wanderlust Facebook Discussions Tab to connect with other Wanderlusters.

2. Scheduling

Don’t get caught in savasana, use the online scheduler to sign up for your favorite Wanderlust happenings today! The scheduler allows you to add and remove classes from your unique schedule, view class and teacher descriptions, print your schedule, and sign up for additional activities like hikes, speakeasy sessions and more. Click here to visit out on-line scheduler. The scheduler will close July 26th, so get those classes in!

3. Special Activites

In addition to all of our great yoga classes, there are some great special activities going down like Shaman’s Side of the Moon, Yoga-Twister, Sacred Awakenings, daily meditations, and more that will not count against your 3-class a day maximum. Click here for descriptions on the above and more information.

4. Don’t Plan too Much!

A large part of the Wanderlust experience is just that – to wander aimlessly through our one-of-a-kind natural venue, beautiful Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe. Take the gondola up to High Camp for a breathtaking view, inspiring yoga class, some great music, or to just kick it by the pool. Stroll through the vendor village, hang out in Village Anusara, discover eclectic art installations and performances, and much more. This is what Wanderlust is all about.

Click here for more tips on making the most out of your Wanderlust adventure – see ya on the mat!

Check out these fantastic video recaps via Kasey Luber of BigHappyDay.com to see what went down!

Friday, July 8th

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Sunday, July 10th

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July is here and it’s time to salute that sun with your fellow yogis! Join Yoga Journal and express your inner yogi openly at our Midwest Conference in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, July 7-11. Whether you’re looking to find your state of grace or just get your yoga on, we’ve got you covered.

Seek and find answers as you vinyasa your way to discovering Everyday Miracles with Seane Corn or personify the elements in Cynidi Lee and David Nichtern’s class Flowing River, Cloudless Sky: An OM Yoga & Meditation Intensive.

Special events include breaking down the mystery behind Hindu and Buddhist deities and finding their relevance in today’s society with Manoj Chalam, plain ole breakin’ it down with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band, meditations, and more.

To enter for your free chance to win, simply email contests@yoganonymous.org with “Free YJ Conference Pass” in the subject line. We will pick our winner at random and they will be notified via email by 12pm noon (EST) on Thursday, July 7th. Be sure to check your inboxes!

There’s still time to register! Use discount code MID81 and save $100 off the Main Conference Pass!

Can’t make it to the Midwest? We’ll be in Colorado, San Francisco, New York, and San Diego! Check it all out a www.yjevents.com.

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Bhakti Fest is going down in beautiful Joshua Tree, CA September 8th – 11th – and you don’t want to miss out on this incredible weekend! More information below from the event website:

About Bhakti Fest

Bhakti Fest is a four day music festival celebrating devotion through chanting, yoga, meditation and community. All of our presenters embody the spirit of Bhakti – deep devotion.  We gather on 450 acres of inspiring desert land to express our love and devotion as one community through an enchanting array of activities, including:

Constant Kirtan Concerts

Yoga Classes

Private and Group Meditation

Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw Vegan Cuisine

Fire Ceremonies (pujas)

Hanuman Chalisas

Eco-friendly Vendor Village

Camping, Cottage, and Cabin Accomodations

Wellness Sanctuary: with massage, reiki, channeling, and other unique healing sessions.

In addition, a substantial portion of the festival’s proceeds are donated to charitable organizations

This year’s festival will host some of the most celebrated kirtan leaders in the world–including Krishna Das, Deva Premal, Bhagavan Das, Jai Uttal, Dave Stringer, Wah!, and MC Yogi. Daily yoga classes will be taught in the style of Vinyasa-flow, Iyengar, Kundalini, Anusara, and Bhakti yoga, by such world-famous instructors as Shiva Rea, Saul David Raye, Annie Carpenter, Duncan Wong, and Mark Whitwell. The festival also has an impressive roster of lectures and seminars.

…And Many More!

Click here for a full list of yoga teachers

…And Many More!

Click here for a full list of kirtan artists

Check out this video from the Bhakti Fest’s Spring OMmersion in April - in case you weren’t excited enough already!

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Click here for more information an to register today!

This weekend we are crossing over to a new month – very exciting indeed! We hope that you had a magnificent April, and are gearing up to make May 2011 the best one yet! Below you will find some of our favorite yoga events happening around the country on this lovely spring weekend – now get out there and have some FUN!

Don’t see events listed in your city? Want to submit an event of your own? Email us at Submissions@yoganonymous.org and let us know the deal!

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Burlington, VT

Friday, April 29th

This weekend marks the Burlington Yoga Conference in beautiful Burlington, VT! This is going to be a fun-filled and fabulous weekend, so of course it must start off with a bang! Get ready to kick some asana and celebrate the opening night of the Burlington Yoga Conference  with Dan Wilf, Jane Jarecki Lanza andDJ HyFi at Laughing River Yoga!

This special 2-hour Rock-star Yin/Yang Yoga Practice will help you find balance and channel the feeling of being in “the zone”.  As we crank up the music and flow, ignite the rock-star within!

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Boulder + Denver, CO

Saturday, April 30th – Monday, May 2nd

Join Alanna Kaivalya at Core Power Yoga in Colorado! Deepen your practice as you find out the truth about yoga myths, explore the seven chakras, and learn the art of assisting. Alanna will be hosting three incredible workshops at Core Power Yoga in both Denver and Boulder Saturday, April 30- Monday, May 2.

Myths of the Asanas | Saturday, April 30th | South Boulder 2pm – 4pm: Who is the Warrior behind Virabhadrasana I, II and III? Why does Hanuman have three poses in his honor? What makes King Dancer pose so regal? The myths of yoga’s spiritual tradition have the power to change old patterns of behavior, providing us with enlightened insight that brings us closer to who we really are.

The Essence of the Chakras | Sunday, May 1^st | Cherry Hills  9-11am: Each of the seven chakras are sacred energy centers that give us information about where we need to direct our yoga practice – like a road map on the highway to liberation. Through the use of yoga asana and mantra, we’ll delve deeply into the energetic patterns held within our bodies to discover the blockages and resistance preventing us from experiencing a constant state of happiness.

The Art of Adjustments | Monday, May 2^nd | Cherry Hills 6-8pm: Yoga practitioners derive tremendous benefit from effective adjustments. This workshop will explore the principles behind save and transformative hands-on assists. All types of adjustments will be covered, and an understanding of how to “see” the body and optimize students’ freedom in asanas will be explored.

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Scottsdale, AZ

Friday, April 29th – Sunday, May 1st

Join Les Leventhal at the Scottsdale Yoga Festival!

Yoga with Les is a vinyasa/flow yoga practice. Les is one of San Francisco’s most popular and sought after teachers around the world. Les’ classes and podcasts are filled with all the basic technique and alignment cues you will need to get your yoga practice started. They are also filled with lots of variations and occasional longer sequences to challenge the more seasoned practitioner. The prana (life force) comes from within. So be prepared to sweat and let the rasa (the sap and the juice) flow freely.

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Houston, TX

Friday, April 29th – Sunday, May 1st

Head on over to CuraYoga in Houston for Rainbow Kids and Family Yoga Training Weekend Certification!

Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive, intensive and practical Kids and Family yoga certification course, created by Gopala Amir Yaffe. Immerse yourself in the magical world of yoga and kids, be prepared to practice and learn yoga like a child, while laughing, dancing, playing and singing! Alternating experiential kids’ yoga classes with practical theory and discussion makes the Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher Training well-rounded, in-depth and TONS OF FUN.

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Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, April 30th

Join the lovely and amazing Jennifer Pastiloff for her 7th Manifestation Workshop (following SOLD OUT workshops at Pure Yoga in NYC and Dhyana Yoga in New Jersey), at the Yoga Collective in Santa Monica!

Focus in a world of distraction with this all-levels workshop designed to help you concentrate on the energy you want to be manifesting. Experiment with handstands and other inversions, arm balances, deep twisting, and back bending. Move through guided meditations and optional journaling to reach your goal of positive manifestation. Expect sweat and laughter, and a chance to enjoy wine and a raw vegan treat by Sophie Jaffe and Dani Larson of Zuddha after class.

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Margate, NJ

Friday, April 29th

Change your perspective at the Zen Den in Margate with Simon Park and Nancy Kate Williams!

Inversions ask us to be fully present while turning our world upside down. We must root down into the earth in order to rise into the sky and pull to the center of ourself in order to feel balanced and confident to offer our gifts to those around us. They teach us to view our experience from a new perspective and connect that which we cannot see. Inversions are healing, nurturing, exciting, rejuvenating and strengthening! Join us as we explore inverted asanas, learning key actions through a conscious flow to help you boldly fly with grace and help you conquer your fears of going upside down.

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Wishing You a Fun-Filled and Fabulous Weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

]]> http://www.yoganonymous.com/yoga-events-weekend-picks-workshop-retreat/feed/ 0 http://www.yoganonymous.com/yogawoman-never-underestimate-the-power-of-inner-peace-movie-trailer-inside/ http://www.yoganonymous.com/yogawoman-never-underestimate-the-power-of-inner-peace-movie-trailer-inside/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:20:40 +0000 Michaela Best http://yoganonymous.org/?p=12337 It’s hard to believe that Yoga used to be practiced ONLY by men…

Today, in the West, we tend to think of it as a female dominated practice (although that is changing!), but up until recently women weren’t even allowed to practice. The ‘new’ yoga that has emerged is being transformed by female teachers across the globe, and the new movie, Yogawoman, teaches you how and why this change has occurred.

From the website:

Yoga was brought to the west from India by a lineage of male teachers. Now there’s a generation of women who are leading the way. They’re strong they’re inspiring and they’re radically changing peoples lives. From the busy streets of Manhattan to the dusty slums of Kenya YOGAWOMANuncovering a global phenomenon that has changed the face of yoga forever.

A quiet revolution brews in yoga studios, hospitals, and living rooms around the globe: In record numbers, women are discovering their own strength, vitality, peace, and power through yoga. Reclaiming this ancient spiritual path from its traditionally male form, the result is a radical transformation of modern yoga, as we know it.

Led by a new generation of dynamic female teachers, this “new” yoga replaces the male-centered, rigid style with a distinctly feminine practice that honors intuition, family, flow, connection, community, activism, and the cyclical nature of women’s lives.

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Check out the Movie Trailer Here:

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