Guess what?! It’s the last month of January – we are 1/12 of the way through 2012! We hope that the new year has started off well for you, and if it hasn’t, that’s ok too – there’s plenty of time to turn things around! You can start by checking out our weekend picks for some great yoga events happening across the country. Wherever you may be this lovely weekend, 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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Boston, MA

Friday, January 27th – Sunday, January 29th

Root, Rise, and Fly with Brock and Krista Cahill at South Boston Yoga this weekend!

Root to Rise | 1/27 | 6p – 8pm: This workshop begins with plentiful amount of core work to warm the body by igniting the fire within and awakening the inner warrior. Brock & Krista will then go over proven secrets to make arm balances and inversions effortless! The workshop will conclude with a few creative “arm balance medleys” created by Brock & Krista that sequence these challenging postures together in a fun & melodic flow.

Get Grounded | 1/28 | 1pm – 3pm: Powered by the ebb and flow of rhythm and spirit, fueled by the seductive tunes of rock „n roll, and focused by the fluidity and grace of moving meditation. Move quietly into a space of poetic stillness and use the breath to create a mantra of healing and rejuvenation.

Monkey Business | 1/28 | 3:30pm – 5:30pm: This practice is hanuman training. We will take a trip down the rabbit hole to the monkeys den, and practice hanuman style. Of course this will include his namesake pose, and great news! We will be on our hands quite a bit, and riding the wind. Jai hanuman!

One Giant Leap | 1/29 | 1pm – 3pm: This workshop is geared toward giving you the tools you need to resist landing. This is a fantastic way to practice honing your leaping skills, building confidence, so that when a leap appears out in life, you are ready to rock.

Flight Club | 1/29 | 3:30pm – 5:30pm: Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We’d like to thank you for joining us as we fly the friendly skies. En route this evening we will be crossing over many points of interests, including the grand handstand, oceans of navasana, mountainous arm balancing postures, and rivers of vinyasa.

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Chicago, IL

Friday, January 27th – Sunday, January 29th

Get ready for a weekend of Forrest Yoga w/ Allison English at the Chicago School of Hot Yoga!

New Year, New Yoga: Introduction to Forrest Yoga | 1/27 | 6pm – 8pm: Start the New Year off by exploring a different style of yoga or deepening your knowledge of a favorite path. This Introduction to Forrest Yoga will take you on a journey into the simple yet transformative four pillars of this amazing practice – Breath, Strength, Integrity and Spirit. Open to all levels of practitioners.

Forrest Yoga: Opening Your Heart to the Unknown | 1/28 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm: Inherent in each new moment, period or year is the opportunity for the unknown to become the experienced. In this Forrest Yoga workshop learn to safely and therapeutically explore backbends into the unknown pockets of energy and strength within your body, mind and Spirit.

Changing Perspectives: Moving from your Wiser Self | 1/29 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm: The practice of Forrest Yoga is grounded in the direct use of Spirit to guide decision making from a powerful space of personal wisdom. Interweaving inversions and arm balances into an exciting adventure, this workshop will help you connect to and use your Spirit to change your perspective on decisions or resolutions you are making in your New Year. Open to all levels of practitioners.

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Denver, CO

Friday, January 27th – Sunday, January 29th

Don’t miss Les Leventhal this weekend at Bliss Yoga in Denver, CO!

Hips & Twists: Liberate Your Hips, Free Your Spine: In this workshop, we will open our hips by stretching our hamstrings and relaxing and strengthening our quads and thighs, while cultivating awareness of the challenges that we hold deep in our hip and pelvic regions. We will also free our spine with twists, which can release enormous amounts of tension and can tone and rejuvenate the abdominal and pelvic regions.

Art of Backbends: Backbends are some of yoga’s most invigorating postures and sometimes some of the most challenging. In this workshop we will explore the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of backbends. While  balancing effort and surrender, we will open the  entire front body, with emphasis on the heart center.

Arm Balancing & Inversions: Arm Balances and Inversions are some of yoga’s most fun and exhilarating poses to practice. In this workshop you will learn to safely defy gravity, strengthen your core, build upper body strength, and begin cultivating awareness of your body being upside down and moving through space.

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Boulder, CO

Saturday, January 28th

Join Nancy Kate Williams at Om Time Yoga in Boulder for an ‘Honoring the Transitions’ workshop!

The transitions we embark upon in life are powerful opportunities for growth and personal evolution.  Honor and embody the spaces between breath and posture to allow the practice of weaving them to become a broadened current of time to savor, reflect, and deeply feel.  Learn to embody fluid connection with ease through fun transitions on and off the mat to bring yourself more deeply into the call of each moment.

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Philadelphia, PA

Saturday, January 28th – Sunday, January 29th

Don’t miss out on this awesome weekend of liquid flow yoga with Simon Park at Dhyana Yoga in Philadelphia!

Jai Hanuman! Inversions & Arm Balances | 1/28 | 2pm – 4:30pm: Handstands and inversions are empowering mudras that embody the best qualities of Hanuman, the archetypal heroic monkey: courage, fearless flying, pranic body of power, agility and light. Learn a pathway of flows within a powerful Vinyasa Flow workshop so that you can evolve to enjoying handstand in the center of the room with creative energy and empowered vitality.

Chakra Vinyasa – Focus on Backbends | 1/29 | 2pm – 4:30pm: Practice 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. Experience a full spectrum practice dedicated to the elements and chakras, and how backbends such as Naturajasana, King Pigeon, and Scorpion are the perfect way to ignite the Chakras.

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Del Mar, CA

Sunday, January 29th

Take your practice upside down with Aubrey Hackman at Bindu Yoga in Del Mar this Sunday in ‘Demystifying Upside-Down Poses’!

Stop missing out on the most integral part of your yoga practice! Discover the ease and benefits of going upside down in this physically available inversion session. Explore headstand, shoulderstand, hand stand and all of the possible modifications as we breakdown any fear or hesitation that may be related with the most potent of yoga asanas (poses). Come flip your world upside down in this Jivamukti style workshop!

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New York, NY

Saturday, January 28th

Join Alanna Kaivalya at Land Yoga for her Myths of the Asanas Workshop!

Alanna’s first book, Myths of the Asanas, was released in Spring 2010 to great praise by yogis and non-yogis alike.  Join us for this very special lecture/workshop based around Alanna’s book and learn the Beautiful Stories behind your Yoga poses.  Your practice will be transformed!

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Wichita, KS

Friday, January 27th – Saturday, January 28th

Join Dave Romanelli at Siva Yoga in Wichita for 3 beautiful, funny, delicious workshops!

Yoga & Wine | 1/27: Unleash the mind with a little….

Yoga & Chocolate | 1/28: How exotic chocolate  makes you look and feel awesome!

Yoga for Foodies | 1/28: The rich taste of slow food from Tanya’s soup kitchen!

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Wishing you a fun & fabulous weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

Gina will be teaching a weekend of adjustments workshops at the Lotus House of Yoga in Omaha March 2nd – 4th. In addition, Gina will also be teaching 2 master classes throughout the weekend. More information below:

Hands On Adjustments & Enhancements for Yoga Teachers w Gina Caputo

March 2nd – 4th | Omaha, NE

This amazing weekend workshop event is open to all those who wish to deepen their practice. It may be used towards contact hours for our 200, 300 and 500 Hour Teacher Training Programs at Lotus House of Yoga. Entire Weekend, including Master Classes, is $250. Includes a manual and counts as 15.5 Credit Hours.

Master Classes

~ Saturday, March 3rd | 9am – 11am ~

~ Sunday, March 4th | 9am – 11am ~

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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!

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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

Woohoo!!! Happy Weekend my Friends! We hope that you all had a wonderful week and are having your best holiday season ever! We know that the holidays can mean a lot of…. everything – family, friends, parties, eating, drinking, traveling, etc., so it’s more important that ever to take some time for yourself and practice yoga during this crazy time of year. We have selected some of our favorite events going down all across the nation this weekend, so check ‘em out, and 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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New York, NY

Sunday, December 18th

Join Dana Slamp at Pure Yoga NYC for a Winter Solstice Restorative Workshop!

Feel relief from the stress of the holiday season in a soothing restorative workshop with Dana. Make space in the mind & body for true healing, and ready yourself for a good night’s rest with pressure-point massage, loving assists, and centering meditation.

*A gift of Dana’s special yogic massage lotion will be provided for all who pre-register.

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Haverhill, MA

Saturday, December 17th

Join Ame Wren for a Breath & Bandhas Workshop at the Yoga Tree Studio in Haverhill on Saturday afternoon!

In this workshop, Ame will explore the uses of pranayama and bandha engagement to create deeper strength and connection within asana practice. Through a sequence tailored to cultivate understanding of the 3 bandhas- mula, uddiyana, and jalandhara, you will learn how to integrate them into your normal practice and subsequently transform your asana experience. From twists to arm balances to hip openers and backbends, breath and bandha integration will help you to stabilize and support yourself from the inside out.

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Washington D.C.

Saturday, December 17th – Sunday, December 18th

Join Simon Park for a weekend of workshops at Flow Yoga in D.C.!

Jai Hanuman! Inversions & Arm Balances | 12/17 | 11:30am – 1pm: Handstands and inversions are empowering mudras that embody the best qualities of Hanuman, the archetypal heroic monkey: courage, fearless flying, pranic body of power, agility and light. Learn a pathway of flows within a powerful Vinyasa Flow workshop so that you can evolve to enjoying handstand in the center of the room with creative energy and empowered vitality.

Chakra Vinyasa | 12/17 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm: Practice 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. Experience a full spectrum practice dedicated to the elements and chakras, and how backbends such as Naturajasana, King Pigeon, and Scorpion are the perfect way to ignite the Chakras.

Liquid Flow Yoga | 12/18 | 5pm – 7pm: Enjoy a slowly developing flowing sequence of postures that are restorative in nature, yet heart-opening as well. Practice in a way that creates space in the joints and spine, and calms the nervous system. The movements aresimilar to the way tai-chi is practiced; slow, methodical and meditative.

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Chicago, IL

Saturday, December 17th

Head on over to Moksha Yoga Riverwest for an Acrobatic Play Party with Joe Yonek, Kat Evans, and Angelique Nelson this Saturday! This special holiday event is FREE to all!

Come and join us for an evening of fun and play with a group of people who want to enjoy your company and share a unique experience of yoga and play. Whether you’re a beginner or if you have years of experience, you will find a supportive community to help you learn and explore the practice. Joe, Angelique and Kat are hosting the evening and will be delighted to welcome you into the circle.

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Sunday, December 18th

Head on over to Red Pearl Yoga for Sunday Revival featuring Will Duprey, Sapopez, and other local musicians!

Music, satsang, meditation, yoga nidra and a vegetarian meal after each class. An all levels class will be led by Will Duprey, Music by Sapopaz (Russell Mamorsky), and other guest teachers and musicians.

Sunday Revival is a conscious event that supports the historic Bates Center, and the Park, while bringing you deeper into yoga, sound, food and community.  This is a carry in/carry out event so please bring your own bowl, utensils, yoga mat, towel and water.

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Wishing you a fun & fabulous weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

The Lotus House of Yoga in Omaha, NE is starting their 5 -week, 200-hr teacher training intensive on January 30th! More information below from the event website:

200-Hr Teacher Training Intensive

January 30th – March 2nd | Monday – Friday: 9am – 3pm

A Transformational, Yoga Alliance Registered 200-Hour Training Program for Committed Yoga Practitioners, New & Current Yoga Teachers. When you complete this program, you will be eligible to apply as a Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level.

Five Week Study Program Teacher Training Certification Program. 200- Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Training Program.

Requirements

~ 20 classes with Carole Westerman, Mary Clare Sweet, and/or Lora Haase.

~ 6 classes assisting with Carole Westerman and/or Mary Clare Sweet, in order to safely learn to hands-on assist in the flow of a class.

~ 8 class observations, that will involve using our LHOY Observation Sheet.

~ 6 offerings of free “Kula Classes” to the community.

~ there will also be additional opportunities for Practice Teaching and Assisting in classes with Carole and Mary Clare, as well as several homework and reading assignments.

Pricing:

$2,200 Early-bird Price before January 15th

$2,300 regular Price after January 15th

Testimonials

“My teacher training experience was so wonderful. It was a great mini-journey in the bigger yoga journey of my life. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend a 6 week intensive class where we were so immersed in yoga that my mind, body, and soul went through huge transformations. The Lotus family (Kula) was so welcoming and supportive.

The others in my class will be friends for life.

I look forward to attending more training in the future as I work towards my 500 hour certification but I know deep down that my experience at Lotus will always be the best. I was excited to see Lotus now offers a 6 month training so those who don’t have 6 weeks free can still have the same experience.”

- 2011 Lotus House of Yoga TT Graduate

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We hope that you had a fantastic week wherever you are, and are ready for a relaxing and revitalizing weekend! We can’t believe how quickly 2011 has passed, only a few more weeks until we welcome the new year. Let’s all be sure to savor the last precious moments of 2011 by taking some time to practice yoga! Check out our weekend picks below, and have a wonderful weekend!

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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Laguna Beach, CA

Saturday, December 10th

Liberate Love with Ashley Turner this Saturday at the beautiful Spa Montage in Laguna Beach, CA!

Tis the season to celebrate love. The love we receive is a direct reflection of the love we give ourselves. Before the holiday rush, take time to celebrate your 2011 successes.

Give Love | 9am – 11am: Give love to your body, mind and soul in this all-levels power yoga class. A comprehensive practice leaves every corner of body and soul refreshed, supercharged and alive.

Receive Love | 3pm – 5pm: Avoid feeling depleted, resentful and irritable this holiday season. Replenish with this rich, restorative practice to slow down, open up and receive the love all around you.

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Venice, CA

Saturday, December 10th

Rock the Love with Micheline Berry & Red Mussette at Exhale on Saturday night!

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Boulder, CO

Saturday, December 10th – Sunday, December 11th

Join Nancy Kate Williams for a weekend of workshops at Om Time Yoga in Boulder!

The Willingness to Truly Look at Ourselves: An Exploration of Shoulderstand | 12/10 | 3pm – 5:30pm: Sarvangasana is the only inversion where you can truly look at yourself while upside down. Saturday, we will engage an exploration of this asana and her many variations, utilizing empowering props to create sustainability and embrance the call to truly see ourselves as we are.

Connecting to that Which we Cannot See: An Exploration of Headstand | 12/11 | 9am – 11am: From our willingness to look we will evolve into the actions required to stand on our heads, Sirsanana, to feel our perspective turned upside down and connect to that which we can no longer see.

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New York, NY

Saturday, December 10th

Join Sri Dharma Mittra for ‘Deep Yogic Healing’ on Saturday morning at Dharma West!

Relaxation is the best antidote for impurities, disease, and illness. This class is accessible to all levels, including those no experience. Restore and rejuvenate the body and mind to serenity through a blissful guided deep relaxation, meditation, and lectures by Sri Dharma Mittra. Each session includes different special practices and lectures

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Chicago, IL

Saturday, December 10th

Head on over to Moksha Yoga Riverwest for a winter solstice celebration – ‘Moving Into Stillness’ w/ Carolyn Dale.

Begin the celebration of Winter Solstice by preparing your body, mind and spirit for this wonderful time of rebirth. Solstice is the longest night of the year, the darkest day, and signifies a shift towards the return of light. The practice will focus on detoxifying organs, strengthening and lengthening muscles, and pranayama (breathing) practices for calming and cleansing the body and leading the mind inward to stillness. Pranayama will be interwoven with asana movement and meditation to balance the nervous system and calm the mind creating a deep connection to the truth and essence of light within us. We each have exclusive access to our inner knowing. To tap into this knowledge, we must first root down in the present moment and breath. The breath is our vehicle to our inner guidance. All we need to do is be patient, listen, receive and follow the stillness of the breath. Align with nature and feel innate balance.

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Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, December 11th

Join Alex Holmes & DJ Hyfi for a benefit class at Dhyana Yoga for a Lease on Life USA on Sunday afternoon!

New Leash on Life USA is a next generation prison-dog-training program that improves the life of both dogs and inmates by bringing them together to learn new skills, experience positive reinforcement, prepare them for society, and grow from caring partnerships they create together.

Alex Holmes will guide you through a fun sweaty practice as DJ HyFi takes you on a journey of lush atmospherics and groovin’ beats.  Hang out for a few minutes afterwards and enjoy cookies, cider, and the raffle drawing! Raffle prizes include :: a Month Unlimited Membership from Dhyana Yoga, 60-minute massage with Bija Wellness, a $25 gift card to Juju Salon & Organics, a full-sized yoga mat from Lululemon, free month membership to Sweat Fitness, Fleather earrings by Linda Smyth, and much more!

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Miami Beach, FL

Friday, December 9th

Join Will Duprey at the Standard Miami for H2OM on Friday Night!

Strengthen the body, mind, spirit relationship with will duprey. using a phenomenally energetic and breath variety of classical hatha yoga this practice will not only take you deeper into the your own practice but it will keep you there! enhance the living experience, get your inner aum on and explore a deeper understanding of the physical body and the energy it is composed of.

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Wishing You a Fun & Fabulous Weekend,

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

Happy weekend to all! With the holidays approaching quickly, it is becoming more and more important to take some time out for yourself. Think of your yoga practice as your secret holiday survival kit, or not-so-secret, whatever you prefer. Either way, we’ve got a great line-up of workshops and events to help you unwind on this beautiful November weekend. So check ‘em out, hit ‘em up, and have a fantastic weekend!

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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Santa Monica, CA

Saturday, November 19th

Join Jennifer Pastiloff and Alissa Finerman for their first ‘Manifesting your Top 1%’ workshop at the Yoga Collective in Santa Monica on Saturday afternoon!

It will be an inspiring and empowering day perfect for entrepreneurs, business owners, moms, career changers and anyone looking to raise the level of their game. The day will be filled with tremendous opportunities for redefining success, designing meaningful goals, and creating actionable steps to move forward.

We will start the workshop with a 15-minute meditation, followed by a 1 hour and 45 minute interactive coaching workshop, and complete our time together with a one-hour powerful yoga class led by Jennifer Pastiloff, a Lululemon Ambassador, for a second year in a row. We hope you will join us for this top 1% day! Are you ready?

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Omaha, NE

Friday, November 18th – Sunday, November 20th

Join Brock and Krista Cahill November 18th – 20th for a series of workshops at the Lotus House of Yoga this weekend!

Master Class – Flying Flow | 11/18 | 7pm – 9pm: Master a pose and master your focus… this is what yoga is all about. Tapping into the immense power of our minds, our bodies, and of course, our spirits – to release the endless possibilities of progress and transformation in our lives. We typically are not aware of our potential, both physically and mentally.

Root to Rise: Foundations of Flight | 11/19 | 9am – 12pm: Learn to use the core to it’s fullest potential in each asana and transition. Our third chakra ‘Manipura’ or the belly is our center of confidence, self-esteem and ego. All of which are important aspects of our inversion and armbalancing practices. thus by building our core strength and foundations we break away from self-doubt and rise like Phoenix. Learn how to use your roots to rise…

One Giant Leap: Jumps & Transitions | 11/19 | 2pm – 5pm: One small step for man, one giant leap for your practice. We will investigate the jumps in this workshop. Jump throughs and jump backs, jumps to handstand, jumps into arm balances, jumps into standing poses… Take a leap, and the landing will appear… if you want it to.

Buoyancy Control | 11/20 | 10am – 1pm: Arm balances, inversions, & core, core, core… Oh and a little laughter too, might as well have a good time and sometimes the best core work is a good laugh! Brock & Krista will take the principals of basic arm balancing techniques, and refine them using cultivation of bandhas (energetic locks). You will learn how to tap into the subtle energy in the body and explore how the blending of physical strength and energetic power can create a state of weightlessness.

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New York, NY

Saturday, November 19th

Join Sri Dharma Mittra on Saturday evening for his Maha Sadhana at the Dharma Yoga Center (West) in NYC!

This amazing session begins with spiritual Purification discourses conveying the ancient teaching into our modern lives. “Each Posture is designed to bring a special state of conscious,” says Dharma, a backbend and inversion expert and creator of many of the popular postures you will learn, which will mystify you in this physically and mentally challenging invaluable practice. You will be shown how to establish proper placement, alignment and the spiritual intention of each pose. He will ignite one-pointedness of mind and steady determination that will have you doing poses you never thought you could. It continues with in-depth, long and challenging Dharma III-IV Shiva Namaskara practice, including healing deep relaxation and a reflective meditation practice. Included is a joyous Devotional Dharma Asana Satsang Jam. Personal attention and helpful hints are given throughout the session as well as direction toward the real true goal of Yoga.

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New York, NY

Saturday, November 19th

Get your dance on at Yoga Vida NYC on Saturday night!

Get Your Dance On is a high vibe dance party that welcomes absolutely everyone. Born in NYC, we are festival, street fair, house party, tea lounge, and temple. Come for the yoga, stay for the beats, the community, and the super sweaty dance floor. Plus complimentary treats like raw chocolate, kombucha, and coconut water will be served all night to keep you going!

8pm -9:15pm: YOGA SOUNDSCAPE with Aarona Pichinson + Dana Flynn, featuring a kaleidoscope of beats from percussionist Mathias Kunzli
9:15pm: 3 rooms open up for the masses, with Da’Riddim INya Drum Ensemble, Didge Project Chill Space, House of Waters, Artist Ashram and live art from Craig Anthony Miller.

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New York, NY

Friday, November 18th

Don’t miss the 10-year anniversary of Sonic Yoga in NYC this Friday night!

Join us in celebration of 10 years of expansion in the Flow! Woohoo! We will provide the food and the vibration and a raffle to win 1 free year of yoga! The evening will include music by Sita and The Hanumen featuring kirtan singer and Musician Gaura Vani, world percussionist and spoken word artist John de Kadt, and Kirtan singer and violinist Jahnavi harrison. It is sure to be an uplifting ecstatic night of kirtan song and poetry. The festivities will conclude with a dance party led by DJ Jake B from the YOGANONYMOUS Team. BYOB.

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Wishing You a fun & fabulous weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

Allison will be teaching 3 workshops at the Chicago School of Hot Yoga, January 27th – 29th. More information below from the studio website:

New Year, New Yoga: Introduction to Forrest Yoga

Friday, January 27th | 6pm – 8pm

Start the New Year off by exploring a different style of yoga or deepening your knowledge of a favorite path. This Introduction to Forrest Yoga will take you on a journey into the simple yet transformative four pillars of this amazing practice – Breath, Strength, Integrity and Spirit. Open to all levels of practitioners. The room will be heated.

Forrest Yoga: Opening Your Heart to the Unknown

Saturday, January 28th | 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Inherent in each new moment, period or year is the opportunity for the unknown to become the experienced. In this Forrest Yoga workshop learn to safely and therapeutically explore backbends into the unknown pockets of energy and strength within your body, mind and Spirit. Ride the deep opening in your heart physically and energetically so that the unknown becomes a space of brightness and brilliance rather than fear. Open to all levels of practitioners. The room will be heated.

Changing Perspectives: Moving from your Wiser Self

Sunday, January 29th | 1:30pm – 3:30pm

The practice of Forrest Yoga is grounded in the direct use of Spirit to guide decision making from a powerful space of personal wisdom. Interweaving inversions and arm balances into an exciting adventure, this workshop will help you connect to and use your Spirit to change your perspective on decisions or resolutions you are making in your New Year. Open to all levels of practitioners. The room will be heated.

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We hope that you had a beautiful and productive week wherever you are, and you are ready to rock all weekend long! Guess what today is? Yep, 11/11/11, pretty auspicious if you ask us. We have selected a few of our favorite yoga events going down across the nation on this November weekend, so if the cold weather has you down, get ready fly with one of our weekend picks below!

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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Seattle, WA

Friday, November 11th – Saturday, November 12th

Don’t miss out on Flowmotion® Workshops with Sarah Tomson Beyer this weekend at Be Luminous in Seattle, WA!

What’s Your Flow? | 11/11/11 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm: Kickstart your weekend with this creatively challenging class! Feel empowered as you color outside of the lines in an authentic Flowmotion experience Deeply explore warm-ups and sun salutations then shift into rhythmically fluid sequencing.

Find Your Rhythm | 11/12/11 | 9:45am – 11:45am: Rock out to a signature Flowmotion class and liberate the rhythm within you! Check into your groove with warm-ups and sun salutes before diving into rhythmically fluid sequencing. Set to a unique soundtrack, this class will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.

Trust Your Flow | 11/12/11 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm: Trust that you are right where you need to be. Pace yourself in life and in your practice…patience primes us for flowering into our full potential when the time is right. We will explore more advanced poses and inversions allowing ourselves the space to explore without self-judgment.

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Santa Monica, CA

Friday, November 11th

You don’t want to miss the 11.11.11 Maha Kirtan Ritual & Celebration at the Bhakti Yoga Shala on Friday night!

11.11.11 is a doorway into a new dimension of spirituality awakened consciousness. Leading up to the great transformational year of 2012, 11.11.11 is a day to deeply ground in our intentions, get clear with our most joyful, peaceful, and abundant for ourselves and the planet, and align with our highest vibrational frequency. As well, Hanuman is the 11th incarnation of Lord Shiva and the number 11 is always association with Hanuman- the great divine monkey and symbol of devotion, love, and service. Come join and jam with us at the Shala, with kirtan, dancing, and meditation.

Led by: Govindas and Radha, Travis Eliot, Shiva Baum, The LoveFeast Band, Kalidas, Ashley Wynn and Lisa Florine, Neem Karoli Baba Westside Satsang,

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Laguna Beach, CA

Saturday, November 12th

Head down to the beautiful Spa Montage in Laguna Beach, CA on Saturday November 12th for ‘Gratitude & Grace’ with Ashley Turner!

Grit: 9am – 11am – Transforming the grit, difficulty and challenge in our lives into the fuel that propels us forward is the aim of yoga. Identify your biggest roadblocks and learn practical tools to transform dense, heavy, sticky emotions into lightness and freedom. A full-body practice to invigorate and rebalance.

Gratitude: 3pm – 5pm – Move through the holiday season with more ease, grace and joy. Open the heart through an artfully designed backbending sequence floating into deep relaxation. Gratitude is the elixir of the heart.

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New York, NY

Saturday, November 12th

We’re teaming up with our friends at Flavorpill + Naked Juice to bring you Art of Yoga – a series of yoga classes taking place in museums across the country!

The NYC edition is happening at the New Museum on Saturday, November 12th, from 8am – 9:15am and 9:45am – 11am, and we want you to join us there. RSVP now for your spot at the event, which features instructors Elena Brower + Dana Flynn, music from DJ Drez, and free Naked® Pure Coconut Water.

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New York, NY

Saturday, November 12th

Join Will Duprey for a Pranayama workshop at the Yoga Collective on Saturday evening!

Pranayama is the practice of directing your energy or life giving forces (prana) by controlling your breath and vital energy. Pranayama is practiced to generate positive feelings, calm, heal, cleanse and vitalize the nerves, lungs and bloodstream. This workshop provides both theory and practice to teach you how to set up an invigorating and healing breathing routine.

this workshop will explore more deeply the pranashakti theories including the vayus and bandhas. The workshop is a continuation of pranayama aimed toward one with a steady pranayama practice.

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Philadelphia, PA

Friday, November 11th – Saturday, November 12th

Don’t miss the lovely and amazing Gina Caputo at HotBox Yoga in Philly this Friday and Saturday!

Roots Run Deep Master Class | 11/11 | 6pm – 8pm: This lunar energy, rejuvenating practice dives deep into the Earth and Water elements within us and their associated chakras, Muladhara and Svadhistana, via extraordinary hip openers of all sorts – tranquil, dynamic and everything in between!

Yogi Airlines: Flight 1008 | 11/12 | 11am – 1:30pm: In this workshop we’ll invoke strength and courage as we connect with our core center and Manipura chakra to shift our perspective on what we’re capable of, both on the mat and in the world!  Core cultivation will fortify us for flight in an array of supremely fun arm balances!  Be ready for breakthroughs and “a-ha!” moments.

Intelligent & Evolution Sequencing | 11/12 | 3pm – 5pm: This session is dedicated to expanding your understanding of energetic vinyasa – how to intuitively create an organic, transformative, multi-dimensional yoga class with roots in authenticity, inspiration and mindfulness.

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Anchorage, AK

Friday, November 11th – Sunday, November 13th

Join Nicki Doane for a weekend of workshops at Laughing Lotus in Anchorage, AK!

A Sustainable Practice & A Sustainable Life | 11/11 | 6pm – 8pm: In the world as it stands today, it is becoming increasingly obvious that sustainability is no longer an option but a much needed reality. The Maya Yoga approach is intent on serving the Individual student. It encourages students to discover their true self and let the practice be the teacher, showing you the tools to learn for yourself what is right for you at any given moment.

Philosophy & Yoga: Merging of Mind & Body | 11/12 | 9:30am – 12pm & 1:30pm – 4pm: In this intensive, not only will Nicki weave the philosophy, as taught in the Yoga Sutras, into the actual asana practices, but you will also study and discuss the Yoga sutras as they relate to your practice and everyday life. What is Practice really, other than preparation for the real work that happens on a day-to-day, hour-to-hour basis, off the mat and in our own lives?

Maya Yoga Hip Openers | 11/13 | 9:30am – 12:30pm: Cultivate your seat of awareness and learn to sit comfortably for the rest of your life. Since yoga is all about creating and sustaining balance in our lives, this class is the perfect complement to a strong vinyasa yoga practice.

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Chicago, IL

Friday, November 11th – Sunday, November 13th

Join Leeann Carey for Slow Flow & Dynamic Prop Usage at Moksha Yoga!

Yaapana Practice | 11/11 | 6pm – 9pm: This unique style of practice utilizes yoga props so you can explore the poses dynamically and passively with support, and includes a minimum 15 minute Savasana. You will discover how to strategically place props to meet your individual needs, whether it is to quiet overworked areas or awaken dull ones.

Belly to Throat Connection | 11/12 | 9am – 12pm: Learn how to tap into your core by using LCY’s Method of Key Positioning Skills. Understand the relationship between your feet, belly and throat for accessing and strengthening your core power. Key Positioning Skills offer a way to access developmental skills that you were born with.

Workshop: Introduction to the Stretch | 11/12 | 2pm – 6pm: Drawing from decades of experience from working with professional athletes, physically challenged or injured individuals, Leeann Carey designed The Stretch as part of a training program to help take yoga teachers’ yoga teaching to a new level. The workshop is an introduction to the purpose, format and experiential practice of The Stretch. You will learn how to safely stretch your students in assisted yoga poses, learn creative and safe hands- on adjustments that offer students an entirely pain-free yoga experience; leaving them feeling open, relaxed and joyful.

Meet Your Feet | 11/13 | 10am – 1pm: The feet are a masterpiece of the anatomy. One quarter of our bodies bones are in the feet. Each foot, composed of some of the smallest bones in the body and 20 muscles, work together to support the entire weight of the body and to move it through space.

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Wishing you a fun & fabulous weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

Join Brock and Krista Cahill November 18th – 20th for a series of workshops at the Lotus House of Yoga! More information below:

Master Class Flying Flow

Friday, November 18th | 7pm – 9pm

Master a pose and master your focus… this is what yoga is all about. Tapping into the immense power of our minds, our bodies, and of course, our spirits – to release the endless possibilities of progress and transformation in our lives. We typically are not aware of our potential, both physically and mentally.

Yoga is a wonderful way for us to begin to awaken our gifts and to begin using them as a part of our life and service to others. Come on in, unfold the unique layers of your talent and passion for life through yoga and a deeper self-awareness. Overcoming challenging transitions and sequences will give you the confidence to overcome and rise above the challenging events and transitions in your life. This yoga practice is sun and full of possibilities that keep our attention and our passion for yoga burning bright. Expect us to turn you upside-down, as we work the core you just might discover your funny bone; humor is a wonderful way to traverse those hard transitions in life!

Root to Rise: Foundation of Flight

Saturday, November 19th | 9am – 12pm

Learn to use the core to it’s fullest potential in each asana and transition. Our third chakra ‘Manipura’ or the belly is our center of confidence, self-esteem and ego. All of which are important aspects of our inversion and armbalancing practices. thus by building our core strength and foundations we break away from self-doubt and rise like Phoenix. Learn how to use your roots to rise…

One Giant Leap: Jump & Transition

Saturday, November 19th | 2pm – 5pm

One small step for man, one giant leap for your practice. We will investigate the jumps in this workshop. Jump throughs and jump backs, jumps to handstand, jumps into arm balances, jumps into standing poses… Take a leap, and the landing will appear… if you want it to.

This workshop is geared toward giving you the tools you need to resist landing. This is a fantastic way to practice honing your leaping skills, building confidence, so that when a leap appears out in life, you are ready to rock.

Buoyancy Control

Sunday, November 20th | 10am – 1pm

Arm balances, inversions, & core, core, core… Oh and a little laughter too, might as well have a good time and sometimes the best core work is a good laugh! Brock & Krista will take the principals of basic arm balancing techniques, and refine them using cultivation of bandhas (energetic locks). You will learn how to tap into the subtle energy in the body and explore how the blending of physical strength and energetic power can create a state of weightlessness. The good news is the majority of this workshop will be spent in a state of buoyancy, floating effortlessly from one posture to the next.

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Halloween is always a great time to find your inner playfulness, no matter what your age may be! Whether you are celebrating with costumes, candy, or none of the above, be sure to make some time for your yoga practice! We have selected some of our favorite yoga events happening all across the country this Halloween weekend – check ‘em out below, and 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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Houston, TX

Saturday, october 29th

Get ready for the 2011 Breathecure Conference at Rice University in Houston, TX this Saturday! Breathecure is an organization dedicated to bringing awareness to the public about the benefits of breathing techniques, meditation, and yoga, and it was founded by our friend Jennifer Buergermeister!

BTC Conference supports the illness-to-wellness community using a platform of educational lectures and classes for professionals and the general public to use as a means of enrichment. Our nonprofit Breathe the Cure is dedicated teaching that proper breathing is a complementary treatment to disease and a tool to transform mindbody.

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Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, October 29th – Sunday, October 30th

Green Festival, the nation’s largest, most trusted green living event comes to Los Angeles October 29-30.

Where else can you rub elbows with eco-celebs like actor and green activist Ed Begley Jr., Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5 and CSI: NY’s Hill Harper? Meet and hear renowned authors and visionaries. Participate in DIY workshops. Enjoy films, fun kid’s activities, organic vegan & vegetarian cuisine, local beer & wine, music & art and a diverse marketplace of green businesses & organizations. This weekend-long festival is brought to you by Green America and Global Exchange and kicking off the event will be an Opening Ceremony with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and a special performance by the Morning Star Foundation.

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Del Mar, CA

Saturday, October 29th

Don’t miss Simon Park at Bindu Yoga in Del Mar! Simon will be teaching his ‘Surfing the Vinyasa Wave’ workshop from 2pm – 4:30pm on Saturday afternoon.

A shaktified dynamic interplay between Simon Park, an electrifying asana soundtrack, and you! Explore new and empowering dimensions in your practice, as you journey through radical, fluid asana infused with Bhakti Devotion. This alchemical fusion incorporates energetically-aligned spiraling and circular movements, creative namaskars, arm-balancing, deep hip opening, and liquid backbends to pranify your soul.

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Chicago, IL

Saturday, October 29th

Join Allison English for a very special Breast Cancer Awareness class at Equinox Lincoln Park on Saturday, October 29th.

Do your Poses in Support of Pink with Allison English! Come to this special event and down dog, chest open and breathe in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This donation-only class will generate funds for the non-profit organization Be Bright Pink and is co-sponsored by Zobha. Suggested donation is $15. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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Philadelphia, PA

Saturday, October 28th – Sunday, October 29th

Join Anusara yoga teacher, Zhenja la Rosa at Dhyana Yoga in Philadelphia for a weekend of workshops!

The gift of life offers a double boon to the yogi: the invitation to receive and love ourselves just as we are; and the challenge to imagine a self that is more than just the self that was given. Yoga invites us to seize upon the particular opportunity of what it means to be YOU and then create the self of your imagination. You become the person you practice being, and so at any moment you can step into the self you want to become. Put that self into practice!

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Wishing you a very Happy Halloween Weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

We hope that you had an amazing and productive week, and are ready to spend the next few days unwinding. What better way is there to relax and renew than by doing yoga?! We have selected our favorite yoga and wellness events happening all across the country this weekend. Check out our picks below, and have a beautiful weekend my friends!

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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Iowa City, IA

Friday, October 7th – Sunday, October 9th

Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Iowa City Yoga Festival this weekend in Iowa City!

It’s not too late to purchase your tickets to this incredible yoga and wellness event. Choose from over 42 different workshop experiences with renowned teachers such as Sadie Nardini, Duncan Wong, Ashleigh Altman, Hemalayaa Behl, Leslie Kaminoff and more! Enjoy 3 full days of classes and events designed to keep you on the cutting edge of your yoga practice, advanced yoga demonstrations to inspire, keynote presentations, intensives, and so much more.

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San Francisco, CA

Saturday, October 8th

Don’t miss out on Favorpill and Naked Juice’s ‘Art of Yoga’ event at the SF MOMA on Saturday, October 8th from 8:30am – 9:45am!

If you’re like us, you relish the opportunity to stay in shape without having to follow some sort of boring routine. All yoga is great, for sure, but we think that yoga in a unique and beautiful setting is even better. That’s why we’re so stoked to be involved in Flavorpill’s Art of Yoga series, sponsored by Naked Juice, that will be taking place at major museums around the country this fall.

The kick off event is this weekend at the stunningSFMOMA and features some of our favorite SF instructors like Les Leventhal and Giselle Mari. Throughout the event, there will be music from local sensation Dr. Toast and free Naked Pure Coconut Water for all to enjoy. Hydration is key.

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Richmond, CA

Friday, October 7th – Monday, October 10th

Join AcroYogis from around the world for four days in Richmond, CA at the Craneway Pavilion for a celebration of Divine Play through music, acrobatics, yoga, circus, thai massage and more!

The focus of the festival will be the daytime workshops offered by an international faculty including master teachers in the respective fields of yoga, acrobatics and Thai massage, as well as over sixty certified AcroYoga teachers and live entertainment each evening with artists such as MC Yogi & Jai Uttal!

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Omaha, NE

Friday October 7th – Saturday, October 8th

Join Jason Bowman at the Lotus House of Yoga in Omaha for a weekend of workshops!

The Yoga Sutras & Seated Meditation | 10/7 | 7pm – 8:30pm: This workshop is designed to facilitate a grounded understanding of some of the key philosophical concepts of classical yoga. We will apply the teachings to contemporary existence and then employ them by sitting together. Simple but potent meditation techniques will be offered for exploration in a group setting.

Arm Balancing w/ Alignment | 10/8 | 9am – 11am: Build the ability to playfully defy gravity by exploring simple yet potent alignment techniques. This intermediate level workshop will work to forge an understanding of the key actions which lay the foundation for success in inversions. These sometimes daunting poses become much more manageable with an awareness of some uncomplicated structural systems in the body.

Structural Integrity in Asana | 10/8 | 2pm – 4pm: In this all levels alignment intensive asana workshop we shine a light on the dynamics of physical action in the body. Using the hatha and vinyasa yoga systems we will explore how engaging the body in opposition allows for an intuitive sense of rooted growth and grounded expression. Just as how in erecting a structure there must be dynamic tension and support, so the body thrives on an intelligent intermingling of expansion and contraction.

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Miami, FL

Saturday, October 8th

Join Will Duprey at Rina Yoga in Miami for the final installment of a 3-part mater series entitled: ‘The Power of Yoga: Nadi Chakra Bandha Theory’ on Saturday afternoon!

This Master Series will explore the energetic system that underlie the whole human experience. This system referred to as the subtle body can easily be accessed by the practice of yoga. The subtle body is composed of a chief theory that we often eliminate from our physical practices. These practices are composed of nadis, chakras and bandhas. Nadis are similar to meridians used in acupuncture and are often described as tubes or lines that stretch out in a sheath beneath the body. Chakras are plexuses within the body where these lines meet. Bandha is a methodology of directing the energy pooled in the chakra. Hatha Yoga, comprised of a series of texts and based on a classical theory called shadanga, places a chief emphasis on mastery of the body. By mastery of this science, which includes flexibility, strength, and access to more postures, the body is made light, healthy and steady and able to achieve the first stage of yoga.

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New York, NY

Friday, October 7th – Sunday, October 9th

Don’t miss a fun-filled weekend of workshops with Jason Crandell at Pure Yoga NYC! Jason will be teaching 4 workshops throughout the weekend.

Jason Crandell was recently named one of the U.S.’ “next generation of yoga teachers” (Yoga Journal), for his skillful, unique approach to vinyasa yoga. Jason is the creator of Yoga Journal’s newest dvds: Yoga for Wellbeing; Yoga for Morning, Noon, and Night; and, The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Yoga. He is a contributing editor for Yoga Journal and has authored over 20 articles, many of which have been translated in international editions.

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Philadelphia, PA

Friday, October 7th

Get ready for a Yoga Party with Alex Holmes and DJ Hyfi at Dhyana Yoga in Old City from 5:30pm – 7:30pm on Friday night!

Alex Holmes will guide you through a creative dynamic flow focusing on twists and backbends, as DY HyFi takes us on a journey across a sonic landscape of groovin’ beats and lush atmospherics. In his mixes, DY HyFi focuses on creating soundscapes that infuse the yoga practice with a dose of ecstatic bliss and carry practitioners to a deeper place.

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Have a wonderful & relaxing weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

Join Allison English for a very special Breast Cancer Awareness class at Equinox Lincoln Park on Saturday, October 29th. More info below:

Pose for Pink w/ Allison English

Saturday, October 29th | 1pm – 2:30pm

Do your Poses in Support of Pink with Allison English! Come to this special event and down dog, chest open and breathe in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This donation-only class will generate funds for the non-profit organization Be Bright Pink and is co-sponsored by Zobha. Suggested donation is $15. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Don’t miss Jason Bowman at the Lotus House of Yoga in Omaha, NE October 7th – 8th! More information below from the studio website:

The Yoga Sutras & Seated Meditation

Friday, October 7th | 7pm – 8:30pm

Somewhere around 2,000 years ago the mythical sage Patanjali compiled a penetrating treatise on the art of yoga. His gift to the world has rippled through the evolution of the practice as we know it today. This workshop is designed to facilitate a grounded understanding of some of the key philosophical concepts of classical yoga. We will apply the teachings to contemporary existence and then employ them by sitting together. Simple but potent meditation techniques will be offered for exploration in a group setting. Whether you’ve never meditated before or you’re a seasoned practitioner this workshop strives to inspire a deeply seeded appreciation of the power of yoga.

Arm Balancing w/ Alignment

Saturday, October 8th | 9am – 11am

Build the ability to playfully defy gravity by exploring simple yet potent alignment techniques. This intermediate level workshop will work to forge an understanding of the key actions which lay the foundation for success in inversions. These sometimes daunting poses become much more manageable with an awareness of some uncomplicated structural systems in the body. We begin by connecting with simple mechanical understanding, then embody what we learn and dive into a fun-filled exploration of arm balances and inversions. Come with a sense of adventure and the ability to pretend you’re seven years old.

Structural Integrity In Asana

Saturday, October 8th | 2pm – 4pm

In this all levels alignment intensive asana workshop we shine a light on the dynamics of physical action in the body. Using the hatha and vinyasa yoga systems we will explore how engaging the body in opposition allows for an intuitive sense of rooted growth and grounded expression. Just as how in erecting a structure there must be dynamic tension and support, so the body thrives on an intelligent intermingling of expansion and contraction. Through an inspired sequence of asana the body becomes its own masterpiece of architecture and the frame of reference for practice is inspired with newness. Come learn simple and universal alignment principles and see the magic of how they infuse asana with a sense of fluid sustainability.

About Jason

Jason’s adoration for the art of yoga budded at around the onset of adulthood. Since then the inertia of perpetual study and practice has paved the way for a continuously renewing appreciation and enchantment. Having lili-padded around the pond of tradition and lineage for some time, his passion has blossomed in recent years through the practice and study of Astanga Yoga with Richard Freeman and Vipassana Meditation through the teachings of SN Goenka. In addition to teaching asana classes regularly, leading teacher trainings for CorePower Yoga has been an overwhelmingly rich avenue to share my love for Hindu Philosophy, Eastern Mysticism as well as the Human body.  It is his goal to be a clear mirror so that his students may focus their inquiry and tap into the vast ocean of wisdom that lies in direct experience. He believes the human mind/body system is an all-encompassing map mirroring the infinitude of the universe. By dropping into an awareness of this map, he trusts that the territory flows with a sense of direction, purpose and ease.

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TGIF is right! What a week it has been, we are feeling the full swing of fall over here, and we bet you all are too. The energy in the air is tangible, and we want to help you burn it off in the best way possible! Check out our weekend picks below, and enjoy this beautiful fall weekend wherever you may be!

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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Naples, FL

Friday, September 16th – Sunday, September 18th

Hey all you Floridian yogis! Don’t miss this fabulous weekend of workshops with Alanna Kaivalya at Love Yoga Center in Naples Friday through Sunday!

Sita, Ram, Hanuman | Saturday 9/17 | 1pm – 4:30pm: As one of yoga’s most beloved texts, the Ramayana is the epic tale, of a king, his lady and his best friend as they fight through darkness to rediscover love and light. We’ll honor the highlights of this tale and embody its lessons through specific postures and uplifting chanting.

Introduction to Kirtan | Saturday 9/17 | 6pm – 8pm: Music is an essential component of yoga, and kirtan is the beloved practice of call-and-response chanting where the audience becomes part of the band. As an accomplished musician and recording artist, Alanna leads a jubilant kirtan including sacred Sanskrit mantras as well as uplifting English chants that help to integrate the audience, and offer an experience of down-home bliss.

Art of Adjustments | Sunday 9/18 | 1pm – 4:30pm: Yoga practitioners derive tremendous benefit from effective adjustments. This workshop will explore the principles behind safe 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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Indianapolis, IN

Friday, September 16th

Mark your calendars for September 16th, Brock and Krista Cahill are heading to town! The gravity cowboys will be teaching on Friday evening from 6pm – 8:30pm at Cityoga in Indianapolis!

This workshop begins with plentiful amounts of corework to warm the body by igniting the fire within and awakeng the inner warrior. Brock and Krista will the go over proven secrets to make arm balances and inversions effortless! The workshop will conclude with a few creative “armbalance medleys” created by Brock & Krista that sequence these challenging postures together in a fun melodic flow. This workshop is great for a group of fledging flyers who are just gaining their wings: and of course the frequent flyers are welcome to join in as well and brush up on the basic techniques of these masterful postures!

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Houston, TX

Friday, September 16th – Sunday, September 18th

San Francisco-based yoga teacher, Les Leventhal is teaching a weekend of workshops at CuraYoga in Houston! Les will be teaching 4 workshops throughout the weekend, there’s sure to be something for everyone!

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. His 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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Nashville, TN

Friday, September 16th – Sunday, September 18th

Even though Hurricane Irene kept David Regelin from teaching at Sanctuary in Nashville in late August, he is ready to rock this weekend with 4 awesome Vesica/Multi-Intenso workshops!

The Vesica Practice is an evolutionary thread of postures supported by technique-oriented instruction. A typical class begins with Surya Namaskar variations. What follows is an innovative sequence of postures that includes foot standing, hand standing, and seated asanas. The pace of the class ranges from fluid and dynamic, to still, measured, and organic.

The Vesica Practice combines techniques from multiple Vinyasa styles and movement modalities with Kundalini and Nevine Michaan yoga. Students learn to be skillful and efficient in movement, and well adjusted in postures. The Vesica Practice employs archetypal alignment principles that reveal the proportion, balance, integration, pattern, and structure inherent within each posture. The goal of the Vesica Practice is to offer a sustainable method of yoga that turns students into teachers, by developing their ability to self adjust, uplift, ground, gain clarity, insight, and become powerful and graceful practitioners.

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New York, NY

Sunday, September 18th

Sunday, September 18th will mark the inaugural Dharma Yoga in the City event on Governor’s Island.

The day will open with sun salutations, and will offer various free classes, demos, lectures, kirtans, and meditations throughout the afternoon and early evening. There will also be classes and activities for kids, and free vegetarian, vegan, and raw food. Governor’s Island, with it’s amazing views of The Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan sky-line, provides a beautiful natural venue to help us make Dharma Yoga history yet again in NYC.

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Brooklyn, NY

Saturday, September 17th

The Wanderlust crew is gearing up for Wanderlust at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday night with Elena Brower, Schuyler Grant, and Forro!

Wanderlust is teaming up with two of NYC’s renowned yoga instructors and a breadth of diverse musicians at one of Brooklyn’s most celebrated music venues, the Music Hall of Williamsburg (map). The yoga program features Anusara veteran Elena Brower and Williamsburger Schuyler Grant, founder of Kula Yoga Project. Sonic architect Garth Stevenson will accompany Elena & Schuyler for a joint 2-hour class. After savasana, the party will kick into high gear with an opening set by dub master Karsh Kale and Brazilian-infused headliners Forro in The Dark. Click here for more info from the website.

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Wishing you a fun & fabulous weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS