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May 11, 2012  Houston
Box of Chocolate Flow with Bodywork and a Dessert Jam. Join Melissa Smith as she partners with DJ Sukha, from Dallas, for this special Box of Chocolate 60 minute yoga class. After a delicious 60 minute yoga experience complete with our live DJ, join us for bodywork (thai massage) wine, and chocolate.  Donations for the DJ are welcome.  Melissa will be leaving for her next great adventure as she moves to Malaysia, so come wish her well, and enjoy a fun evening. Time: 5:30-9:30  Location: YogaOne Studios  3030 Travis St, Houston  77006  For more info click here

May 11, 2012 Houston
The Art of Relaxation - A Yoga Nidra Workshop with Pam Johnson.  Yoga Nidra is a guided deep relaxation technique that redirects the constant movement of the brain to reduce tension in minute crooks and crannies of our bodies.  The result can de-program the overactive nervous system, decrese anxiety and improve your nightly sleep patterns.  Time: 7:15pm  Location:   Heights School of Yoga.  For more info click here. 

May  11 & 18, 2012 Houston
Meditations for a Happy & Meaningful Life - Foundation Program.  The Foundation Program (FP) is for those who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Buddhism through the systematic study and practice of six texts. This unique program was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, and helps us solve our daily problems and develop happy and peaceful states of mind. On FP, students receive teachings, meditate and discuss the text thoroughly. Time: 6:30pm - 9pm  Location:  First Unitarian Universalist Church.  For more info click here.

May 12, 2012 Houston
Breakfast Yoga Club Houston. Our mission is to unite the yoga community by offering yoga classes for free/donations with featured yoga studios/venues and yoga teachers... and LIVE MUSIC!  We may also feature out of town guests.  Each month we will feature a local charity to build awareness and community support for great organizations in our area. The BYC is yoga without boundaries!  Join Sharon Mariani from Awakened Yoga, and other top Houston yoga teachers as DJ Sukha, from Dallas, provides the live music, bringing a new flow to your practice.Time: 9-11am Location:   Eastside Farmers Market  3000 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77098 For more info click here

May 12, 2012 Sugar Land
Family Yoga with Melissa Smith.  Want to bring your kids to yoga?  This class is great for school-aged children, moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, etc. Come and enjoy a lively fun class where family can connect with each other through the beauty of yoga. Explore stories, games, and partner poses. This class is child centered and built for FUN!  Presented by Melissa Smith of Grace Yoga & Pilates. Time:  1:30-2:30pm.  Location:  Awakened Yoga Studio.  For more info click here.

May 12, 2012 Sugar Land
Thai & Fly Partner Yoga with Melissa Smith.  Learn the fundamentals of therapeutic flying and partner yoga in this healing, relaxing and transformative team practice in a safe and supportive community environment. We’ll also give & receive a thai massage sequence. All will have an opportunity to base and fly! No prior yoga experience or pratner required. Come play and have fun! Time: 3pm-5:30-m.  Location:  Awakened Yoga Studio.  For more info click here.

May 12 - 13, 2012 Houston
Weekend Talk: The oral transmission of the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud with Geshe Chaphur Lhundup.  The Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud is one of the major texts of Dzogchen and has never been hidden. To practice this effectively, it is essential to pass on the Oral transmission without break. He will also explain certain passages and instruct how to practice. We will also do meditations together at intervals during these days. Location:  Ligmincha Texas.  For more info click here. 

May 12 & 19, 2012 Houston
Modern Buddhism: Buddha's Guide to a Joyful Life with Gen Kelsang Ingchug.  In these classes we'll discuss the book, Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, a prolific author and teacher.   Investigate through looking at the outer, inner and secret aspects of Kadampa Buddhism. Understanding these and beginning to integrate them into your daily life will enable you to become the complete modern day urban spiritual warrior.  Time: 10am - 11:30am  Location:  Leisure Learning.  For more info click here.

May 13, 2012 Houston
Wicked Warrior Workshop with Harry McMahan.  Come explore the ancient history, health and benefits of Virabhadrasana in your yoga asana practice.  We'll adjust, practice and play with one of the fundamental pieces of today's yoga.  A weight bearing wickedly challenging posture that can bring new life to your practice once unraveled! Time: 2-3:30pm  Location:  Heights School of Yoga .  For more info click here.  

May 13 & 20, 2012 Houston
Silent Meditation Program with Jean-Marie.  (Sundays) The Silent Meditation Program has been developed over many years out of necessity for a continual support for practicing meditators. It closes the gap between learning and practicing by offering a safe environment in an ongoing program where meditators can experience group meditation, share that experience, ask questions and be inspired by gaining a greater understanding of their practice.  Time: 6pm-8pm  Location:  NiaMoves.  For more info click here.

May 18, 2012 Houston
Matthew Schoening: Solo Electic Cello Live Concert + Yoga.  Matthew is incredibly talented and his music will truly move your soul.  Please come and experience him for yourself!  This unique talent is a true gift to our community.  We will start with a yoga practice: Dana will lead the class and Matthew will accompany the class and then Matthew will perform!  Time: 6-9pm  Location:  YogaOne Studio.  For more info click here. 

May 18, 2012 Houston
Connecting to Openheartedness through Tibetan Meditation with Alejandro Chaoul.  Practices include awareness of breath, visualization, concentration of the mind, and the awareness of sound as embodied energy. The growing sense of completeness one develops through these practices can then become integrated into your life and relationships outside of meditation.  Time: 6-8:30pm  Location:  Jung Center.  For more info click here. 

May 19, 2012 Richmond
YOGAPALOOZA !  Enjoy a day of Yoga, Massage, Acupuncture, Facials and Energy Healing.  Vendors will be there with healing products & services.  Yoga by Love Donation all day!!  Time: 10am - 6pm.  Location:  Yoga on the Brazos.  For more info click here. 

May 19-20, 2012 Houston
Birth of a Warrior with Joanne Trubitt. This second weekend program in the Way of Shambhala I series deepens our practice of meditation and teaches us to recognize our habitual patterns and begin to discover fearlessness.  Location:  Shambhala Meditation Center.  For more info click here. 

May 19-June 9, 2012 Houston
Expedition Balance:  Self Care Series for Veterans with Rhia Robinson.  Join us for four separate sessions (every other Saturday) covering a range of self-care topics designed specifically for veterans and their family members.  Self-care is one of the primary keys to establishing and maintaining good overall health.  This four-part workshop will cover several modalities and topics related to creating a healthy and balanced lifestyle, as well as share tips and experiential exercises that participants can use to begin taking care of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  May 19: Introduction to Yoga, June 2: Manage Stress w/ Meditation + Breathing Practices, June 16: Nutrition 101: Eat Healthy For Life, and June 30: Sleep Well: Techniques to Help You Sleep Better. Time:  1:30-3pm   Location: Houston Yoga Collective. For more info click here

May 24, 2012 Houston
Blindsided by God: Unexpected Lessons of Faith with Radhanath Swami & Dr. Jim Bankston.  Join us for an evening of surprising and transformational spiritual lessons. Radhanath Swami is an author of The Journey Home, a memoir of his search for spiritual truth. Dr. Bankston is senior minister of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.  Time: 7-9pm  Location:  Rothko Chapel.  For more info click here. 

May 26, 2012 Houston
Day of Mindfulness with Micki Fine.  Our Day of Mindfulness is a period of extended mindfulness practice and silence which can help you deepen and strengthen your practice. We will experience Noble Silence, mindfulness sitting, walking, and loving-kindness meditations, as well as mindful yoga.  Time: 10am - 4pm  Location:  Living Mindfully.  For more info click here. 

May 28, 2012  Houston
Slow Flow and Thai Massage Workshop with Melissa Smith.  Join us for a workshop that will balance controlled movements to increase your range of motion with static dynamic poses which will build strength and stability and that will finish with static relaxing poses to promote greater flexibility and relaxation. Our final resting pose will have assisted Thai Yoga Massage to reap the benefits of a complete yoga practice.  All proceeds from the workshop will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association in the name of Melissa's Nana, Marcee Wallace. Time: 2-3:30pm Location: Blue Tree Yoga For more info click here

June 2, 2012  Sugar Land
A Forrest Yoga Intensive: Free your Hips, Neck, and Shoulders, with Charmaine van Niekerk. Learn to safely release these habitually tight spots through intensely focused breath work and asana (including inversions, standing poses, and vinyasa). Strengthen and lengthen the muscles around these joints, creating space in these areas. This Forrest Yoga class teaches us to honor and celebrate ourselves exactly as we are in our lives, body, and practice, and helps us walk through life with grace & freedom. Location: Stillness in Action Yoga, Sugar Land. For more info click here

June 2, 2012 Sugar Land
Introduction to Ayurveda & Yoga for Your Dosha – a workshop, with Charmaine van Niekerk. Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences of ancient India, together forming a complete approach for optimal health, vitality and higher awareness. Our dosha (body type) is affected by diet, environment, lifestyle and exercise. In this workshop we will introduce you to the basic principles of Ayurveda. You will learn how to determine your dosha, know how it feels when out of balance, and learn how to balance your energies. The first half of the workshop is Yoga asana sequenced for each of the three doshas, followed by a lecture on Ayurveda, and time for questions. Tea and snacks will be served. Location: Stillness in Action Yoga, Sugar Land. For more info click here

June 3, 2012 Houston
Partner Yoga Workshop with Candice Quinn.  Join Candice Quinn for a workshop that expands the traditional yoga practice into the realm of relationships. We'll utilize the forms and principles of individual yoga postures to assist each other in moving further into poses and opening more deeply while exploring postures in an entirely different way.  Partner Yoga awakens the capacity to be fully present by integrating universal principles such as compassion, trust, balance and creativity.  No experience is required!  Don’t have a partner? Invite a friend (like the one who is always telling you they want to try yoga!) or family member, or come alone and we’ll match you up!  This is not acro-yoga.   Time: 1-4pm  Location: Houston Yoga Collective. For more info click here.

June 9, 2012 Houston
2nd Annual VegFest Houston by the Vegan Society of Peace.  VegFest will feature vendors, musicians, Vegan Cuisine, Kids Zone, Product Samples, Workshops, nonprofits, guest speakers and much much more!  For more info click here. 

Jun 9, 2012 Houston
Feed Your Chakras - Fuel Your Life with Christy Love.  In this interactive workshop, you'll be taken on a journey through your body where you'll discover the power of "eating for pleasure", how your understand your body's cravings and the messages it is sending you, and how to intuitively choose which foods best nourish your unique body type. In addition to learning about the top healing foods for your body, you'll also discover how various foods nourish your body's chakras and how feeding your energy centers will help you to feel super energized, peaceful, whole and balanced.   Time: 2-5pm  Location:  Houston Yoga Collective.  For more info click here.  

June 9-10, 2012 Houston
The Eyes of the Vedas - Level 1 Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) with Renu Namjoshi.  This course will teach all the essential principles of Vedic Astrology without going into the difficult techniques of horoscope interpretation.  During the workshop, you will receive a copy of your own personal birth chart to work with during the worshop.  Location:  Blue Tree Yoga.  For more info click here. 

June 11-15, 2012 Houston
Camp Rasa, Summer Camp Ages 5-9.  Children will engage in activities related to Yoga that help develop skills in focus & concentration, as well as academic enrichment. Camp Rasa includes physical, mental & intellectually stimulating exercises using movement, music, art & global awareness. Location:  Yoga Rasa.  For more info click here. 

June 23, 2012 Sugar land
Celebrate Connecting to Your Core – a Forrest Yoga Intensive, with Charmaine van Niekerk.   Take an exhilarating physical & mental journey into the core of your being. Create a heightened sense of awareness through breath & asanas, and open to the fires of passion & pleasure that live inside your core. Challenging & moving core energy into those areas it hasn’t been brings healing & inspiration into your personal practice. Come celebrate, sweat, breathe deeply, and enter the incredible mystery of your core. You will leave feeling cleansed, refreshed and alive. Location: Stillness in Action Yoga, Sugar Land. For more info click here

June 23, 2012 Sugar Land
Introduction to Ayurveda & Yoga for Your Dosha – a workshop, with Charmaine van Niekerk. Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences of ancient India, together forming a complete approach for optimal health, vitality and higher awareness. Our dosha (body type) is affected by diet, environment, lifestyle and exercise. In this workshop we will introduce you to the basic principles of Ayurveda. You will learn how to determine your dosha, know how it feels when out of balance, and learn how to balance your energies. The first half of the workshop is Yoga asana sequenced for each of the three doshas, followed by a lecture on Ayurveda, and time for questions. Tea and snacks will be served. Location: Stillness in Action Yoga, Sugar Land. For more info click here

June 23, 2012 Houston
Mindfulness: Moving from Doing Mode to Being Mode with Micki Fine.   What do we do during our relished downtime? We want to relax and rejuvenate ourselves, but what often happens is that we are just as driven as during work hours. Explore mindfulness techniques that can allow you to truly rest.  Time: 10am -4pm  Location: Jung Center.  For more info click here.

June 24, 2012 Sugar Land
Experience Deep Relaxation – A Yoga Nidra Workshop, with Charmaine van Niekerk. The practice of yoga relaxation has been found to reduce tension and anxiety. Yoga Nidra is a state of mind between wakefulness and dream that opens deep phases of the mind. The practice will take you through includes eight stages: Internalization, Sankalpa, Rotation of Consciousness, Breath Awareness, Manifestation of Opposites, Creative Visualization, Sankalpa and Externalization. We start with centering, followed by some gentle yoga, and then come into Savasana for about 40-50 minutes while I guide you through the practice of Yoga Nidra. Location: Stillness in Action Yoga, Sugar Land. For more info click here

June 25-29, 2011 Houston
Camp Rasa, Summer Camp Ages 10-12.  Children will engage in activities related to Yoga that help develop skills in focus & concentration, as well as academic enrichment. Camp Rasa includes physical, mental & intellectually stimulating exercises using movement, music, art & global awareness. Location:  Yoga Rasa.  For more info click here. 

July 7-8, 2012 Houston
Further Study of Planets - Level 2 Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) with Renu Namjoshi.  Includes, Planets & Elements, Chakras, Numerology, Remedies and more.  Location:  Blue Tree Yoga.  For more info click here. 

July 11-12, 2012 Houston
Ayurveda: Cultivating Vitality and Wisdom.  In this workshop, you will learn qualities & development of the three vital essences, types & uses of the variety of ayurvedic healing modalities, application of ayurveda in your sphere of influence, and self-insight for evolving personal health & happiness.  This workshop is part of our BUDDHI/Mastering Mind-Body Dynamics series, focusing on increasing personal power through use of discrimination in health and awareness. Times: 12 -4pm  Location:  Yoga Rasa    For more info click here

July 14, 2012 Houston
Mindfulness Meditation Course with Micki Fine. (8-Saturdays). In addition to practicing mindfulness meditation, the class provides support for the participants in fostering a daily meditation practice, and discussion about how to integrate mindfulness into various aspects of every-day life.  Time: 1:00pm - 1:30pm  Location:  Mindful Living.  For more info click here. 

July 18-20, 2012 Houston
8th Annual Oncology Training Conference for Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists & Yoga Teachers.   This conference is part of the Univ. of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Integrative Medicine Program.  This course will provide an overview of evidence-based practice in cancer care.  Conference includes lectures, Q & A sessions, panel discussions and demonstrations on recent research findings, treating common side-effects, ethics, safety and case presentations.  Location:  Univ. of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dan L. Duncan Building Floor 8.    For more info click here 

July 21, 2012  Houston
The Physics of Thought - Introduction to Conscious Manifestation. This is a workshop for you if you are interested in gaining insight into the current state of your life & the dynamics of making lasting changes. In this workshop, you will see how the familiar laws of the physical world apply to the workings of the mind, understand the interdependence between our thoughts and our lives, uncover current limitations that are holding you back, receive an introduction to the levels of consciousness and the laws that operate in each, and learn about the paradigm shifts necessary to effect change individually and globally. Times: 12 - 2pm  Location: Yoga Rasa  For more info click here.  

July 27-29, 2012 Friendswood
The Yoga of Practice, Prayer, and Praise - An Anusara Weekend Intensive with Christina Sell.  Join Christina Sell for a weekend intensive designed to give you practical tools for accessing your spiritual light and for stepping deeper into your authentic spiritual expression. Expect Sanskrit chanting, puja (prayer) ceremonies, asana practice, journal writing, visualization and small group discussion. This is a perfect way to explore your own intentions, beliefs and inner life.  Location:  Sundance Yoga Studio.  For more info click here. 

July 28-29, 2012  Houston
Ayurveda: Holistic Living - Understanding Yourself for Maximum Health.  In this workshop with Liz, you will decode the mystery of health using this ancient philosophy, learn diet & lifestyle practices to optimize your health, discover your unique body/mind type, deepen your self-understanding on all levels, understand specific methods for reducing stress, gain insight into loved ones, coworkers, and friends, update and expand your definition of health, develop confidence in your ability to look and feel fantastic! This workshop is part of our RASA/Introduction to Mind/Body Dynamics series, focusing on generating awareness of the basic universal principles of mental & physical health.Time: 12 -4pm  Location: Yoga Rasa  For more info click here. 

August 18, 2012 Houston
Day of Mindfulness with Micki Fine.  Come renew your sense of stillness, clarity, and connection. Our Day of Mindfulness is a period of extended mindfulness practice and silence which can help you deepen and strengthen your practice. We will experience Noble Silence, mindfulness sitting, walking, and loving-kindness meditations, as well as mindful yoga. The meditations will have enough guidance to allow people of all levels of meditation practice to attend.  Time: 10am - 4pm.  Location:  Mindful Living.  For more info click here. 

Sept. 15-16, 2012 Houston
Weekend with Ricky Tran.  Location:  YogaOne.  More info to come.

Nov. 30, 2012 Houston
Day of Mindfulness with Micki Fine.  Come renew your sense of stillness, clarity, and connection. Our Day of Mindfulness is a period of extended mindfulness practice and silence which can help you deepen and strengthen your practice. We will experience Noble Silence, mindfulness sitting, walking, and loving-kindness meditations, as well as mindful yoga. The meditations will have enough guidance to allow people of all levels of meditation practice to attend.  Time: 10am - 4pm.  Location:  The Jung Center.   For more info click here. 

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Austin Area Events   

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May 12, 19 & 26, 2012 Austin
Above + Beyond Your Regular Asana Practice - a Special Class Series with Mandy Eubanks. (Saturdays) Includes Standing Poses, Beyond Yrdhva Dhanurasana, Hand Balances and Hip Openers. Time: 3-5:15pm.  Location:  Castle Hill Fitness.  For more info click here.   

May  12, & 19,  2012  Austin 
Yoga Beginner Series with Dara and Steven.  Begin your journey into yoga, learn the basics, and develop an understanding with experienced teachers.  Time: 2pm - 4pm. Location: East Side Yoga Studio.  For more info click here.

May 12, 2012 Austin
Anusara Weekend with Jessica Goulding.  Join Jess for a weekend exploring the unique principles, language and approach of Anusara yoga. The highest intention of practicing Anusara yoga is to align with the Divine through the Universal Principles of Alignment.  Location:  Yoga Yoga.  For more info click here 

May 12-13, 2012 Austin
Pranayama, Asana and Philosophy with Paul Dallaghan.  Deepen your yoga practice with a weekend of Pranayama, Asana, and Philosophy with certified senior Pranayama and certified ashtanga instructor, Paul Dallaghan. Appropriate for all levels, this weekend is a great way to begin a pranayama practice or to learn and practice refining an ongoing practice. Location:  Castle Hill Fitness.  For more info click here.  

May 13, 2012 Austin
Indian Bamboo Flute (Bansuri) Concert with Surmani Rajendra Teredesai.  RAJENDRA TEREDESAI is one of the foremost disciples of the most celebrated and internationally acclaimed flute maestro of our times - PADMA VIBHUSHAN PANDIT HARIPRASAD CHAURASIA.   Time: 1:30-4pm  Location:  Radha Madhav Dham.  For more info click here.  

May 19, 2012 Austin
OVERCOMING ANXIETY WITH YOGA THERAPY: A HOLISTIC & NATURAL APPROACH.  This clinic is designed for people that suffer from anxiety; GAD, Panic Disorder, PTSD.  Learn breathwork, meditation and gentle movement techniques that help to break the psychological, biochemical, and physical cycles that keep anxiety in your life. The combination of the methods that we explore are very powerful. Yoga Therapy is a blend of traditional Yoga practices, Ayurveda, Alternative Medicine, and modern medical science.  Time: 10am - 12:30pm  Location:  Sundara Yoga Therapy.  For more info click here. 

May 26, 2012  Austin
Sacred Body, Sacred Space Workshop with Craig Williams.  Explore how each of the sacred sciences of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Jyotish view the human body and how we can utilize these paradigms to heal and transform.  Time: 2pm -  6pm.  Location: East Side Yoga Studio.  For more info click here. 

June 2, 2012 Austin
OVERCOMING ANXIETY WITH YOGA THERAPY: A HOLISTIC & NATURAL APPROACH.  This clinic is designed for people that suffer from anxiety; GAD, Panic Disorder, PTSD.  Learn breathwork, meditation and gentle movement techniques that help to break the psychological, biochemical, and physical cycles that keep anxiety in your life. The combination of the methods that we explore are very powerful. Yoga Therapy is a blend of traditional Yoga practices, Ayurveda, Alternative Medicine, and modern medical science.  Time: 10am - 12:30pm  Location:  Sundara Yoga Therapy.  For more info click here.  

June 8-10, 2012 Austin
Yoga & Ayurveda with Felicia Tomasko. This weekend is dedicated to the teachings of Ayurveda and taking these teachings into our daily lives and yoga practice.  Location:  Yoga Yoga.  For more info click here. 

June 22-24, 2012 Austin
Yoga of Heart with Mark Whitwell.  Mark focuses on developing an authentic yoga practice for the individual, based on the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya.  Location:  Yoga Yoga.  For more info click here.  

July 11-15, 2012 Austin
Prenatal and Postnatal Training with Leslie Lytle.  This prenatal/postnatal training will provide you with a rich framework and effective tools.  This training is open to yoga teachers and pregnancy health professionals with a committed yoga practice.  Location:  YogaYoga.  For more info click here. 

August 18 -25, 2012  Austin
Unfolding the Lotus:  A Yoga Immersion with Gioconda Parker and guests.  Practice. Philosophy, Mudra, Mantra. Creative expression, Dynamic sequencing, Spiritual Development. Life Enhancement.  Let your practice and teaching unfold to a new realm. Open the lotus of your heart. Join us for an eight-day immersion into all aspects of yoga.  Guest teachers include Zoe Mantarakis, Sarah Luna, Maricarmen Wilson and Liz Belile. Time: 10am-5pm Location:  B Free Yoga, Austin, Texas.  For more info click here

Sept. 12-16, 2012 Austin
Moving from the Organs & Theory and Practice of Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater.  Join Judith Lasater- yoga teacher, physical therapist, author and one of America's great contributors to the evolution of Yoga in the west- for two special trainings.  Location:  YogaYoga.  For more info click here. 

September 21- 23, 2012  Austin
Embodying The Flow -  Vinyasa Flow Workshop created by Shiva Rea taught by Adri Kyser.  Learn the art to intelligent and dynamic Vinyasa Flow sequencing as created by Shiva Rea.  During this workshop you will learn about vinyasa, Prana Flow, Shiva Rea's Wave Sequencing, multiple namaskars, movements of prana, vinyasa krama and more. Whether you are interested in learning more about yoga to enhance your personal practice, looking to start a teacher training program, or as a teacher, you are ready to add another level to your teaching skills, this is the training for you! Open to the public. For more info about this style of Vinyasa, click here.  http://www.shivarea.com.    Location:  South Austin Yoga. For more info click here

September 21-23, 2012 Austin
Prana Flow Master Classes with Adri Kyser.  Come and join me during these great classes where we will practice to great music and amazing flow. Come and see what Prana Flow is all about and leave feeling refreshed, renewed and energized. Location:  South Austin Yoga. For more info click here

Sept. 28-30, 2012 Austin
Relax, Renew and Rejuvenate - Yoga and Thai Massage Retreat with Adri Kyser. This fall you can immerse yourself in a Relaxing, Renewing and Rejuvenating Yoga and Thai Massage Retreat. Enjoying this eco-friendly retreat center located on Lake Travis - Austin Texas. For more info click here. 

Oct. 7-12, 2012 Austin
Integrative Restoration iRest Yoga Nidra Training with Richard Miller.  Integrative Restoration, or iRest, is a profoundly transformative practice derived from the ancient meditation approach of Yoga Nidra that leads to lasting psychological, physical and spiritual healing. iRest enables you to experience unshakeable peace, during even your most difficult times.  Location: Yoga Yoga.  For more info click here. 

Oct. 24-28, 2012 Austin
Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training with Sadie Nardini.  Sadie presents cutting-edge anatomy, alignment and sequencing information to help you teach every asana holistically, and from center.  Open to teachers and students with at least 1 year of Vinyasa Yoga experience, this training will explore a deeper understanding of core anatomy, the common misalignments teachers make, the art of sequencing and your core voice.  Location:  YogaYoga.  For more info click here. 

Nov. 16-18, 2012 Austin
LifeForce Yoga to Manage your Mood with Amy Weintraub.  In this inspiring weekend, you will learn and practice breathing exercises, easy postures, guided meditations, and other experiential yogic tools for managing your mood that are not often taught in regular yoga classes. Location:  YogaYoga.  For more info click here. 

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Dallas Area Events

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May 11, 2011 Dallas
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra & Manipura Chakra with Blair Lewis.  It is a time for change. The signs are all around us. Do you feel it? How can we as individuals and in our yoga communities catalyze shift in Global Consciousness?  There is a way. Come join Pandit Blair Lewis for an insightful evening filled with practical techniques and ancient practices. Time; 7:30 - 9pm  Location: Tsada Yoga.  For more info click here. 

May 11, 2012  Dallas
Prenatal  Series with Stephanie Read.  (Fridays) So many changes take place in your body during pregnancy.  Prenatal yoga is a time to slow down and connect with the baby growing inside you. Strengthen  the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve digestion and circulation, while keeping the spine strong.  Time:  2pm - 3:15pm.  Location: Divine Center of Yoga Studio.  For more info click here

May 11 -13, 2012 Coppell
Anusara Yoga Weekend Workshop with Ross Rayburn.  Join Ross for classes that are known for their clarity in the principles of Anusura yoga woven into a challenging class that seeks to connect all levels of students to their highest potential.  Location: Surya Center for Yoga.  For more information click here

May 18-20, 2012 Dallas
Weekend Workshop with John Salisbury.  Weekend includes:  Foundation to Flying; Detox Vinyasa Flow; Form Force to Freedom; Alter Your Ego.  Location:  Uptown Yoga.  For more info click here.

May 18-20, 2012 Dallas
The Art of Assisting with Angela Wagner.  This 20 hour program is an effective training for new or experienced teachers, aspiring teaching assistants or those who would simply like to deepen their knowledge of the Power Vinyasa Yoga practice. This program will allow you to engage in the method and practice of teaching Power Flow Yoga from an entirely different perspective. A good assist in class will guide students deeper into their practice, creating an awareness that may have taken years to cultivate.  Location:  YogaSport  For more info click here. 

May 20, 2012 Red Oak
Acro + Aerial / Partner Yoga in the Park.  Join us at Red Oak City Park for a day of fun under the beautiful trees! Come ready to base and fly, partner stretching and a few surprises as well. Lisa and Richard Ware host with Bruce Shoemaker assisting. Bring a friend or come solo or with a friend for some high flying fun! Time: 1:30 -3:30 PM Location: Red Oak City Park.  For more information click here

May 26, 2012 Red Oak
Yoginos: Yoga for Youth -  Family Connection Yoga Playtime.   Kids will have a blast and grown-ups will find their "inner child" as Jessica leads us through an hour long class that will include a traditional yoga poses, songs, games and partner poses. Time: 11:00- 11:45 am Location: Dynamic Yoga and Fitness Studio by Yoga 4 Love 558 Bluebird Lane Red Oak TX 75154 For more information click here

May 26, 2012 Ovilla
Outdoor Yoga by the Waterfall + COMmunity Yogi Brunch.  Enjoy a wonderful vinyasa yoga by the waterfall with Lisa Ware followed by a guided meditation in nature. After the class bring a dish to share for our yogi community champagne brunch on the patio. Time: 10:30 - 11:45 AM Location: Rocky FallsFor more info email here

May 26, Red Oak
Family Connection Yoga Playtime.  Turn off your cell phone, unplug your wii, pause your DVD player, and bring your body, your breath and your favorite young yogi to a playful and joyful class with instructor Jessica Cunningham. Kids will have a blast and grown-ups will find their "inner child" as Jessica leads us through an hour-long class that willinclude a traditional yoga poses, songs, games and partner poses. Time: 11:00- 11:45 am Location: Dynamic Yoga and Fitness Studio by Yoga 4 Love For more info click here 

May 26, 2012 Allen
Sanskrit Workshop with Varsha Jahagirdar.  In our practice of yoga pronouncing the name of the yoga pose in Sanskrit enhances our understanding and experience of the pose. Please join us in deepening our understanding of Sanskrit pronunciation and practice with renowned Yoga instructor Varsha. Time: 2-4pm  Location:  Allen Yoga Center.  For more info click here. 

June 1-3, 2012 Carrollton
Hatha Yoga Weekend with Ganga Puri & Dhyananda.  The basic structure of  workshops is two hours of Asana, Pranayama practice in the early morning followed by 'Satsang' question and answer.  In the afternoon two hours of a meditative lecture "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali".  Location:  Krama Yoga Center.  For more info click here. 

June 9-10, 2012 Denton
Sadhana Satsang Weekend with Paul Muller-Orgega.  Embark upon a journey with renowned scholar and beloved teacher Paul Muller-Ortega for a weekend Sadhana Satsang where we will deepen our understanding of Tantric Sadhana, or spiritual practice, and learn powerful, elegant, yet accessible practices for the revelation of the Light of Consciousness. Paul will be guiding students in the experience of the Release Practice, Japa (recitation of mantras), Meditation, and other beautiful and potent practices.  Location:  Denton Yoga Center.  For more info click here. 

June 15-17, 2012 Allen
Weekend Workshop with Pedro Franco.  Pedro's wisdom of yoga text and yoga traditions combine with his deep understanding of the human body to make his workshops immensely beneficial to the new and seasoned practitioner alike! Location:  Allen Yoga Center.  For more info click here. 

June 16-17, 2012 Aledo
The Art of Zen Thai Yoga.   This program is designed to meet your needs as a massage therapist, yoga teacher, caregiver or maybe you just want to learn it to share with your family.  After a single weekend you will be able to offer a one hour Thai session - or simply use Thai techniques to enhance any body-mind modality you are currently practice.  For more info click here

June 29, 2012 Aledo
Kirtan with The Bhakti House Band. Time: 7:30pm Location:  Aledo Yoga.  For more info click here.

June 30, 2012   Dallas
Introduction To Prana Flow - An Energetic Vinyasa Class with Adri Kyser.  If you never had tried a Prana Flow class, this is the perfect time to do it. Come and experience how Adri can help you relax and release tension, strengthen your body, conect with your breath and much more. We will explore how the movements of Prana can help deepen your practice, how to find freedom and ease within each movement and reconnect with your energetic body.  This class is open to all levels but some yoga experience is recommended. Time 10 am-12pm. Location: Yoga Synergy Spa.  For more info click here

July 27, 2012 Aledo
Kirtan with The Bhakti House Band. Time: 7:30pm Location:  Aledo Yoga.  For more info click here.

Aug. 31, 2012 Aledo
Kirtan with The Bhakti House Band. Time: 7:30pm Location:  Aledo Yoga.  For more info click here.

Sept. 14-16, 2012 Aledo
Yoginos Module 4: Yoga In Schools: Mindfulness and Movement Across the Curriculum.  ~You do not need to already be a yoga teacher.~Trainings are beneficial for parents, educators, yoga and fitness instructors, and anyone who works with kids and families.~Yoginos: Yoga for Youth trainings can be counted toward Yoga Alliance's requirements for Continuing Education.   Location:  Aledo Yoga.  For more info click here.

Oct. 12-14, 2012 Highland Village
Weekend workshop with Kathryn Budig!  As one of the youngest and most widely recognized faces in yoga, Kathryn Budig's appetite for yoga is infectious. Kathryn's playful mixture of challenging classes with her lovable personality is the recipe for a truly inspiring class. As an avid food lover, she is also passionate about sharing healthy, organic and eco-friendly recipes.  Location:  Inspire Yoga Studio.  For more info click here.  

Sept. 28, 2012 Aledo
Kirtan with The Bhakti House Band. Time: 7:30pm Location:  Aledo Yoga.  For more info click here. 

Nov. 26-30, 2012 Dallas
Vinyasa Teacher Training with Seane Corn.  This is the first time that Seane Corn will provide this training in Dallas. A 5-day intensive that will take your practice to a new level, both physically and mentally.  Location: Uptown Yoga.  For more info click here.

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Retreats

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May 10-13, 2012 Mineral Wells, TX
Finding the Stillness Within Buddhist Retreat with Gen Kelsang Jampa.  This retreat is a perfect opportunity to gain some experience of meditation. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of previous experience.  During this retreat, Gen Jampa will explain special instructions given by Buddha on how to strengthen our mindfulness and enjoy the stillness within our own mind.  Location:  The Four Rivers Ranch.  For more info click here. 

May 11-13, 2012 Chappell Hill, TX.
Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Charles MacInerney.  This Mother's Day Weekend Raja Yoga retreat is set at the Margaret Austin Retreat Center, between Austin and Houston, Texas. The retreat is a combination of hatha yoga classes, meditation and workshops on a variety of topics. All levels welcome.  Location:  Margaret Austin Center.  For more info click here.

May 17-20, 2012 Belton, TX 
Yoga & Writing Retreat with Charles MacInerney.  At the heart of this retreat is the combination of Hatha Yoga, Meditation, and Creative Writing.  Join Charles and Patricia Lewis for a weekend that will serve to energize participants and create a sense of physical well-being, while bringing them back to their body and their senses.  Location: Cedarbrake Renewal Center.  For more info click here 

May 18-20, 2012 Mineola, TX.
Yoga Nurture Retreat.  A Yoga Nurture Retreat is an opportunity to deepen your practice or even begin your practice in an intimate and nurturing environment. You'll be surrounded by like minded women and you'll enjoy all of the comforts and amenities that you love. The yoga is for all levels, with modifications given for newer practitioners and options for those who would like more of a challenge.  Location:  Retreat In The Pines.  For more info click here.

May 20-25, 2012 Taos, New Mexico
5-Day Yoga Retreat with Advanced Studies with Sacred Art Yoga.  We will be offering two yoga classes daily, dharma talks, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, time to explore and/or relax.  Location:  The San Geronimo Lodge.  For more info click here. 

June 7-21, 2012 Mt. Kailash, Tibet
Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage-Ashtapad Spiritual Pilgrimage with Acharya Shree Yogeesh.  You will receive daily classes and guidance from Acharya Shree.  This is an opportunity of a lifetime to be in his presence daily for such a rare and extended period of time.  Includes ~$1000 of bonus materials.  For more info click here. 

June 8-10, 2012 Mineola, TX.
Yoga Nurture Retreat.  A Yoga Nurture Retreat is an opportunity to deepen your practice or even begin your practice in an intimate and nurturing environment. You'll be surrounded by like minded women and you'll enjoy all of the comforts and amenities that you love. The yoga is for all levels, with modifications given for newer practitioners and options for those who would like more of a challenge.  Location:  Retreat In The Pines.  For more info click here.

June 8-19, 2012 Chiang Mai, Thailand
Bliss-filled Retreat with Grace Yoga Retreats & The Wild Rose Yoga Studio.  Thai massage, and the beauty of the Thai culture come together in this bliss-filled retreat in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Let Melissa lead you on a journey of the heart in a place she reveres. Whether you are an experienced yogi looking to deepen your practice and unlock the energy of devotion that emerges on a retreat, or a newer practitioner seeking to explore the foundations of this ancient blending of body and breath.  Fore more info click here.  

June 14-21, 2013 Bali
Bali Yoga Retreat with Adri Kyser.   I will embarking to one of the most beautiful and exotic  places in the world - Bali. Are you ready to live and experience an once in a life time trip with like minded people? Then join me as we  practice Yoga in a magical place. The retreat center is a luxurious facility that includes a breath taking yoga pavilion, top of the line spa, fitness center and much more. For more info click here

June 16-23, 2012 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Rasa Vidya Master's Path Intensive Retreat. During this time together, Tracie will lead you in intense practices to cultivate the vital essences of Prana, Tejas, and Ojas. Awaken the spectrum of rasas and bhavas within to develop the courage to be authentically who you are. Bring the light to all aspects of being human - this is what allows you to be the light for others, developing into a wise guide. Give birth to the seed of greatness through devoting yourself body, mind, and soul to this transformative process.  Location:  Prana Del Mar.  For more info click here. 

July 6-8, 2012 Mineola, TX.
Yoga Nurture Retreat.  A Yoga Nurture Retreat is an opportunity to deepen your practice or even begin your practice in an intimate and nurturing environment. You'll be surrounded by like minded women and you'll enjoy all of the comforts and amenities that you love. The yoga is for all levels, with modifications given for newer practitioners and options for those who would like more of a challenge.  Location:  Retreat In The Pines.  For more info click here.

July 29 - Aug 4 2012 Andalucia, Spain
Yin/Yang Yoga Retreat in Southern Spain with Sara Turk. Join Sara for a wonderful 1 or 2 week (Sunday-Saturday) retreat at Yoga Del Sol, located in the beautiful white village of Montecorto, nestled in the mountains - halfway between Malaga & Sevilla - in sunny Andalucia, Spain. We'll explore the best of both worlds - Yin and Yang yoga practice. Building heat in a morning Ashtanga (Led Primary) class before lunch, spend the afternoons hiking, swimming, or perusing the local market & towns, then relax in the evenings with a cooling Yin/Restorative practice before dinner. Each yoga session is 100% optional - come for Ashtanga, Yin, both, or neither. All levels welcome - Group size is limited to a maximum of 11 people per week. For more information, click here

Aug 5 - Aug 11 2012 Andalucia, Spain
Yin/Yang Yoga Retreat in Southern Spain with Sara Turk. Join Sara for a wonderful 1 or 2 week (Sunday-Saturday) retreat at Yoga Del Sol, located in the beautiful white village of Montecorto, nestled in the mountains - halfway between Malaga & Sevilla - in sunny Andalucia, Spain. We'll explore the best of both worlds - Yin and Yang yoga practice. Building heat in a morning Ashtanga (Led Primary) class before lunch, spend the afternoons hiking, swimming, or perusing the local market & towns, then relax in the evenings with a cooling Yin/Restorative practice before dinner. Each yoga session is 100% optional - come for Ashtanga, Yin, both, or neither. All levels welcome - Group size is limited to a maximum of 11 people per week. For more information, click here

Aug. 31 - Sept. 3, 2012 Boerne, TX.
Grace & Gratitude: Reclaiming the Light of the Feminine Women's Retreat with Yoga Rasa.  During this weekend together, Tracie will serve as your guide, sister and friend on a profound and insightful journey back home to yourself. Through yoga, directed intention of gratitude and heart-opening activities we will create a space that is enlivened with joy so vibrant we will go back into the world like a light that is renewed, refreshed and ready to BE what we as women are truly meant to be.  Location:  Namaste Retreat Center, Boerne, TX.  For more info click here. 

Aug 31 - Sept. 3, 2012 Chappell Hill, TX.
Modern Buddhism: Wisdom & Compassion Retreat.  Take a meaningful timeout & discover the peace within. Step away from the busyness of everyday life, immerse yourself in beauty, & enjoy Buddha's teachings and meditations in the company of spiritually minded friends. Location:  Margaret Austin Center.  For more info click here.  

Sept. 1-3, 2012 Temple, TX.
Retreat with Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj!  Welcome to the weekend of spiritual rejuvenation and frolicking fun. Spiritual time for the whole family. Spend quality time nourishing the body, mind, and soul in the inspiring company of Swamiji. Location:  Hilton Garden Inn.  For more info click here. 

Sept 14-16, 2012 Mineola, TX.
Yoga Nurture Retreat.  A Yoga Nurture Retreat is an opportunity to deepen your practice or even begin your practice in an intimate and nurturing environment. You'll be surrounded by like minded women and you'll enjoy all of the comforts and amenities that you love. The yoga is for all levels, with modifications given for newer practitioners and options for those who would like more of a challenge.  Location:  Retreat In The Pines.  For more info click here.

Sept 18-23, 2012 Houston, TX.
Loving Kindness Retreat with Micki Fine.  Practicing for an extended period, along with support of a group, encourages insight, compassion, and awareness. Mindfulness and loving-kindness are nurtured through alternate periods of sitting and walking meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and mindful yoga. Location:  The Ruah Center at the Villa de Matel.  For more info click here. 

Sept 21-23, 2012 Mineola, TX.
Fall Equinox Retreat with Debbie Simon & BJ Neubauer.  Enjoy Yoga and Meditation practices designed to transition you from the blistering heat of summer to the replenishing coolness of fall.  Location:  Retreat In The Pines.  For more info click here. 

Oct. 5-7, 2012 Mineola, TX.
Yoga Nurture Retreat.  A Yoga Nurture Retreat is an opportunity to deepen your practice or even begin your practice in an intimate and nurturing environment. You'll be surrounded by like minded women and you'll enjoy all of the comforts and amenities that you love. The yoga is for all levels, with modifications given for newer practitioners and options for those who would like more of a challenge.  Location:  Retreat In The Pines.  For more info click here.

Oct. 12-14, 2012 Chappell Hill, TX
Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Elizabete Gomes.  Location:  Margaret Austin Center.  For more info click here. 

Oct. 26-28, 2012 Mineola, TX.
Recharging from Head to Toe - A 3-Day Electrifying Experience in Healing! Join Lola and Kevin of Yoga Lola Studios for a journey into the deeper realms of the body, mind, and spirit. In this deeply profound weekend we explore: Chakras and their role in wellness; Life-affirming and vitalizing yoga sets and meditations; Transforming weakened sexual energy into powerful healing energy in the body; Food and herbs; Sound, mantra, drumming, humming, and toning; observing auras and re-energizing our electromagnetic fields and enhancing our intuition; Sensing energy; and Many different energy systems used for healing.  All parts of this workshop are appropriate for both beginners and advanced students.  Location: Retreat in the Pines.  For more info click here. 

Dec. 7-14, 2012 Costa Rica
Living Passionately: The Divine Party, Prayer & Practice.  Location:  Blue Osa.  For more info click here.

Kumbha Mela 2013 INDIA
Join the Himalayan Institute for this adventure of many lifetimes!  The Kumbha Mela is a nexus of cosmic energy that converges every 12 years.  "The Kumbha Mela is a significant step toward changing the world, first within us and then around us." ~ Pandit Rajmani Tigunait

Dec. 26, 2013 - Jan. 10,  2014 India
Sacred Warrior Journey. For more info click here.  

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