Join Nancy Kate Williams & DJ Hyfi at the Yoga Pod in Boulder on Friday, April 20th! More information below from the studio website:

Friday Night Yoga Club w/ Nancy Kate Williams & DJ Hyfi

Friday, April 20th | 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Friday Night Yoga Club (FNYC), is an annual winter series which gathers Colorado’s Boulder & Denver yoga communities each Friday 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at various yoga studios and venues around the most innovative and inspiringyoga instructors and musicians in the area.

YOGA ~ CHANT ~ DANCE ~ WELLNESS ~ FOOD ~ DRINK

It is an evening of heart-opening yoga practice and soul-felt chanting, live percussion, kirtan and djs all created to help you discover your deepest, truest Self – the sacred, joyful identity we all share!

10% of net revenue raised supports the Wellness Initiative, who’s mission is to improve the physical health, social and emotional development, and academic performance of low-income youth through yoga-based wellness programs.

About Nancy Kate Williams

Nancy Kate’s enchantment for the practice shines in her ability to hold space for students to go inside and create personal transformation in a fun, loving & supportive environment. Her classes focus on integrity of alignment and intention in every moment with sequencing that is thoughtful, deliberate, balanced and challenging. She trusts that it is through this precise way of practicing that we create the awareness to learn about our bodies, our selves and how we relate to the world…deepening all the connections in our lives.

About DJ Hyfi

HyFi is a Philly based DJ who has taken his art into the yoga studio to create a deep fusion of sound and movement. He spends most of his time on the road spinning for workshops, festivals and conferences around the nation, striving to create a fresh experience for people who love yoga. Finding inspiration from life on the road and the interesting collection of characters along the way, he shares his perspective on yoga through his turntables. Ian’s DJ mixes are infused with a wide range of soulful electronic music, from deep ambient tunes to ecstatic rhythms of Jungle/DnB.

Click here to learn more about the Friday Night Yoga Club

Click here to register today!

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

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

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

Choose from 1 of the 2 below, or join in for the whole time! See the flyers below for more information:

Yoga & Surf Retreat w/ Elizabeth Rossa & DJ Hyfi | February 25th – March 3rd

Yoga & Surf Retreat w/ Jessica Lazar & DJ Hyfi | March 3rd – 10th

The weekend is upon us and it’s time to have some FUN! We have had busy and beautiful week over here at YOGANONYMOUS headquarters, and hopefully you have to wherever you are! Check out our weekend picks for some great yoga events happening across the country this glorious August 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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Sheldon, VT

Thursday, August 18th – Sunday, August 21st

The 4th Annual Liberate Music & Yoga Festival is going down this weekend in beautiful Sheldon, VT! We will be there along with some of our favorite yogis including Simon Park, DJ Hyfi, and Dan Wilf.

With Conspirator set to headline Saturday night of the festival with strong support form Everyone Orchestra featuring Michael Kang of String Cheese Incident, Rubblebucket, and many more, 2011 promises to be the festival’s biggest and best year yet. Liberate has become a summer tradition for Vermont residents and fans from coast to coast. The festival grounds belong to the family of the festival producers, Jane and Ben Lanza, beautiful Vermont land that is the perfect backdrop for this upbeat and eclectic, distinctly Vermont music and yoga festival.

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Southampton, NY

Friday, August 19th – Sunday, August 21st

August 19th – 21st, Kay Kay Clivio will be heading to Southampton to teach daily classes, with a percentage of the proceeds benefitting the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

The primary mission of Yoga Gives is to be of service to both the non-profit and the yoga communities by creating a dynamic, inclusive and mutually rewarding partnership between the two, partnerships that grow, expand and deepen through the years, bringing health and well-being to all.

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New York, NY

Thursday, August 18th

Don’t miss Dave Romanelli’s Yoga & Chocolate workshop on Thursday, August 18th at Pure Yoga NYC!

Savor the moment and escape the worries of tomorrow in this enjoyable 2 hour workshop. Join Dave in 90 minutes of vinyasa flow set to great tunes from Ziggy to Zeppelin followed by a tasting of exotic Vosges Haut-Chocolat.

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Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, August 31st

Join Dhyana Yoga’s Dhyana Vitarelli for a Sunday night Kirtan from 6pm – 7pm (Rittenhouse location)!

Come chant longer versions of the many beautiful and meaningful mantras we begin class with, and perhaps learn a few new ones as well! Please feel free to bring some of your own instruments to join in with the harmonium. Mantra sheets will be provided. Come on, chant, and Be Happy!

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Salt Lake City, UT

Saturday, August 20th

Don’t miss Sarah Tomson Beyer’s Flowmotion® master class at Prana Yoga from 12pm – 2pm on Saturday afternoon!

Rock out to a signature Flowmotion class and liberate the rhythm within you! Feel empowered as you color outside of the lines… combining strength and coordination. We will deeply explore warm-ups and sun salutes in the style of Flowmotion then shift into rhythmically fluid sequencing. As the intensity and pace of the sequence builds, tune into your rhythm and express your flow! Set to a unique soundtrack, you will leave feeling a sense of empowerment, liberation and accomplishment through creative movement.

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Wishing you a fun & fabulous weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

How would you like to attend this Sunday’s Yoga Rocks the Park Event for FREE? That’s what we thought – so we’re here to help! We’re giving away 2 tickets right here, right now. More info below:

On Sunday, August 7th, join Simon Park, DJ Hyfi, and Jim Beckwith (Hanuman Das) for a psychedelic yoga & music experience! The event begins at 10am and goes until 12pm at Denver’s beautiful City Park!

How to Enter

To enter to win 2 FREE tickets to Yoga Rocks the Park, simply comment below and tell us in 3 sentences or less what the most rockin’ moment of your summer has been. The contest begins TODAY, August 1st, and ends on Friday, August 5th at 5pm EST. Good Luck!

About The Presenters

Simon Park

Simon Park began his Yoga journey 15 years ago with Shiva Rea in the World Arts and Cultures Department at UCLA. Fast forward to the present where he was chosen by Yoga Journal as ” one of the most influential and gifted… next generation of Yoga teachers”.  He weaves inspiration and in-depth experience from many styles into his teaching; Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Thai Massage.  His core teachers; Shiva Rea, Maty Ezraty, Joan White and Dharma Mittra, are master teachers in their respective fields. Based in Philadelphia, Simon travels worldwide to share Prana Flow Yoga; the amazing Vinyasa style of Shiva Rea.

Ian Hyman (DJ Hyfi)

DJ Hyfi is a Philly based DJ who has taken his art into the yoga studio to create a deep fusion of sound and movement. He spends most of his time on the road spinning for workshops, festivals and conferences around the nation, striving to create a fresh experience for people who love yoga. Finding inspiration from life on the road and the interesting collection of characters along the way, he shares his perspective on yoga through his turntables. Ian’s DJ mixes are infused with a wide range of soulful electronic music, from deep ambient tunes to ecstatic rhythms of Jungle/DnB.

Jim Beckwith

Jim Beckwith, a.k.a. Hanuman Das, plays live music for yoga across the nation, has played at several Yoga Journal Conferences and accompanied kirtan artists such as Jai Uttal, Bhagavan Das and David Newman. Interpreting yoga classes and events with an array of exotic instruments including sitar, flutes, and various exotic percussion and striking vocals orchestrated in the moment…

Never distracting, a sonic tapestry is created with the help of modern technology to support the movement of yoga, from quiet sitar to rockin’ percussion – composing for the class to fit each moment and each instructor’s style,  resulting in a bonus of inspiration and joy for all!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Liberate Music and Yoga Festival is going down August 18th – 21st in beautiful Sheldon, VT – and we have got you hooked up my friends! We’re giving away 2 FREE 3-day passes which give you access to all music, yoga, and so much more (a $190 value)!

How to Enter

To enter to win a pair of passes to this year’s Liberate Festival, simply comment below or email us at contests@yoganonymous.org and tell us in 3 sentences or less what is liberating you this summer. The most creative response will receive a free pair of tickets to this summer’s Liberate Music & Yoga Festival in VT! The contest ends Friday, July 29th at 5pm EST. So enter today for your free chance to win! Winner will be notified via email.

About Liberate

The Liberate Music & Yoga Festival is a 3-day, outdoor camping event held annually in the beautiful foothills of Sheldon, VT.  The 4th Annual Liberate takes place August 18-21, 2011.

Liberate is an eco-friendly, intimate family festival celebrating, music, yoga, consciousness, and community.  With diverse, mindful and eclectic music from both local and national touring artists Liberate features non-stop music, no overlapping sets, and over 15 yoga workshops throughout the weekend.

Music

~Conspirator featuring Chris Michetti of RAQ

~Everyone Orchestra featuring Michael Kang of String Cheese Incident, Jamie Masefield, Marc Brownstein, Aron Magner, Gordon Stone, Chris Michetti, members of Rubblebucket, and many more

~Rubblebucket

~Surprise Me Mr. Davis

~Ott. (Twisted Records)

~Marco Benevento

~ and MUCH more!

Yoga

~Simon Park

~Prem Prakash

~Shyamdas

~Jane Yoga

~Dave Russell

~Jovinna Chan

~John de Kadt

~DJ HyFi

~Dan Wilf

~ And MUCH More!

Check out this fabulous video to get a feel for what the Liberate experience is all about:

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Click here to visit the event website and learn more!

Join us for a weekend of dancing, yoga, and laughter – more details below from the event website:

About Liberate

lib·er·ate/ˈlibəˌrāt/Verb

1. To set (someone) free.

2. To free (a mind, body, spirit, country, city, or people) from control, restraint or oppression

Vermont’s Liberate Music & Yoga Festival officially announces its 2011 event: Thursday – Friday, August 18-21 in Sheldon, VT. With Conspirator set to headline Saturday night of the festival with strong support form Everyone Orchestra featuring Michael Kang of String Cheese Incident, Rubblebucket, and many more, 2011 promises to be the festival’s biggest and best year yet. Get ready for a full weekend of music, camping, yoga, art, and family in serene VT wilderness.

In addition to these headlining acts, there will be over 20 other bands and 15 yoga workshops throughout the weekend from nationally acclaimed teachers such as Simon Park, Shyamdas, John de Kadt, Prem Prakash, Jovinna Chan, Dave Russell, Coby Kozlowski, and more!

Liberate has become a summer tradition for Vermont residents and fans from coast to coast. The festival grounds belong to the family of the festival producers, Jane and Ben Lanza, beautiful Vermont land that is the perfect backdrop for this upbeat and eclectic, distinctly Vermont music and yoga festival.

The Liberate Music and Yoga Festival is conveniently located approximately 1hr north of Burlington, 1.5hrs south of Montreal, 4hrs North of Boston, and just over 6hrs from New York City.

Music Line-Up

~Conspirator featuring Chris Michetti of RAQ

~Everyone Orchestra featuring Michael Kang of String Cheese Incident, Jamie Masefield, Marc Brownstein, Aron Magner, Gordon Stone, Chris Michetti, members of Rubblebucket, and many more

~Rubblebucket

~Surprise Me Mr. Davis

~Ott. (Twisted Records)

~Marco Benevento

~Kung Fu

~Lynx

~Future Simple Project

~Dead Sessions and Friends

~Twiddle

~Lucid

~Primate Fiasco

~Liquid DnB Lounge with DJ HyFi

~Nathan Moore

~And more!

Yoga Line-Up

~Simon Park

~Prem Prakash

~Shyamdas

~Jane Yoga

~Dave Russell

~Jovinna Chan

~John de Kadt

~DJ HyFi

~Dan Wilf

~Coby Kozlowski

~And More!

Eclectic Music Productions

Since forming EMP in 2006, Ben and Jane have created and produced the Burlington Yoga Conference and EMP’s crown event, the Liberate Music & Yoga Festival. EMP thanks Sage Plakosh, Alison Hans, Jennifer Jarecki, and Frank and Nancy Lanza for incredible support.

Liberate Your World!

Check out this awesome video to get you even more stoked…

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Click here for more information and to register today!

Ian Hyman (DJ Hyfi) is a Philly based DJ who has taken his art into the yoga studio to create a deep fusion of sound and movement. He spends most of his time on the road spinning for yoga classes, workshops, festivals and conferences around the nation, striving to create a fresh experience for people who love yoga and the movement arts.

In his own words: “I see yoga as a platform to bring people together for the exploration of consciousness, interactive artistry and the evolution of the global community.”

Get the Yoga Playlist – DJ Hyfi Summer 2011

“After a busy start to the year, I had some time off the road to hang in Philly, my new home base. I think this mix catches some of that laid back summer vibe, something to chill to, and recharge your battery. It peaks around the middle with some more upbeat tunes for those who are tearing it up on the mat. You’ll find some Pretty Lights, Bonobo, Jon Kennedy, Bluetech, Deadbeats and many other electronic artists. Hope to see you all this summer!” -DJ Hyfi

Click here to download DJ Hyfi’s Summer 2011 Playlist for FREE!

Summer Tour Dates

DJ HyFi’s summer tour will include many stops across the US, and the following festivals:

Hanuman Festival
June 16th – 19th | Boulder, CO
4 Sessions w/ Simon Park

Wanderlust Festival
July 28th – 31st | Lake Tahoe, CA
Session w/ Simon Park and Twee Merrigan
Session w/ Anne Marie Kramer

Liberate Festival
August 18th – 21st | Sheldon, VT
Session w/ Simon Park
Session w/ Dan Wilf
DnB DJ set

Stay in the flow with DJ HyFi at www.yogadjhyfi.com

Click here to check out the other YOGANONYMIXes – free downloadable yoga playlists

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

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

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Burlington, VT

Friday, April 29th

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

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

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Boulder + Denver, CO

Saturday, April 30th – Monday, May 2nd

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

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

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

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

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Scottsdale, AZ

Friday, April 29th – Sunday, May 1st

Join Les Leventhal at the Scottsdale Yoga Festival!

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

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Houston, TX

Friday, April 29th – Sunday, May 1st

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

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

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Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, April 30th

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

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

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Margate, NJ

Friday, April 29th

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

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

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Wishing You a Fun-Filled and Fabulous Weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

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Happy Weekend my friends! We hope that you all had a fun-filled and productive week, and are looking forward to an even more incredibly awesome weekend! We have selected below some of our very favorite yoga events happening all around the country – have 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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Joshua Tree, CA

Friday, April 15th – Sunday, April 17th

Get ready for the Bhakti Fest Spring OMmersion! A weekend of yoga and kirtan in beautiful Joshua Tree, CA!

Bhakti Fest is a 4 day music festival celebrating devotion through chanting, yoga, meditation, and community. All of our presenters embody the spirit of Bhakti – deep devotion. We gather on 450 acres of inspiring desert land to express our love and devotion as one community through an enchanting array of activities.

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New Orleans, LA

Saturday, April 16th – Sunday, April 17th

Check out Simon Park and DJ Hyfi at Wild Lotus Yoga in New Orleans for Vinyasa Yoga & Live Music!

Saturday 2:15pm – 4:30pm | Surfing the Vinyasa Wave: Experience the latest evolution of Prana Flow Yoga, the unique Vinyasa style of Shiva Rea. Dynamic asana, creative flows, and integrated pranayama as a moving meditation that will tune and tone you from the inside out while giving you the tools for navigating life’s changes with grace, power, and confidence.

Saturday 5pm – 7:30pm | Body Enlightening: Begin with fun, playful Partner Yoga to warm up the body and raise group vibrations. Then an introduction to Thai Massage; a system of massaging energy lines and pressure points while being assisted into simple yoga postures.

Sunday 12pm – 2:15pm | Chakra Vinyasa: 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. Also we will explore the effectiveness of sound and mantra to tune into these amazing energy center in our energy bodies.

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Yakima, WA

Friday, April 15th – Saturday, April 16th

Join NYC-based yoga teacher Dana Slamp for 3 weekend workshops at Yakima Yoga in Yakima, WA April 15th – 16th.

Friday 6pm – 8:30pm | Yin Yang: Join Dana for a body-heating and heart-warming Vinyasa flow to help balance energy and melt away tension and stress.  A perfect time for Spring-cleaning, this challenging, yet accessible workshop incorporates detoxifying twists to wring out the winter.

Saturday 9:30am – 12pm | Pure Prema: The four chambers of the heart are love, compassion, truth, and courage.  Pure Prema takes you deep into a courageous, heart-opening flow, then moves into the deeper realms of the heart using meditation and group chanting.  This is a class for the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.  Prema = Love.

Saturday 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Arm Balances and Inversions: The journey of 1,000 miles begins with one…chattaranga? No matter how daunting the pose, the seed for it is being planted in your practice right now. This playful, informative workshop drops you into the “why” of the early poses, then uses momentum to swing you past where you’ve gone before. Whatever your dream arm balance or inversion, part of you is already in it!

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Toronto, Canada

Friday, April 15th – Sunday, April 17th

The Toronto Yoga Conference & Show is taking place the weekend of April 14th – 17th, and so many amazing teachers will be presenting! Below you will find info on one of our personal faves, Maria Garre.

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New York, NY

Saturday, April 16th

Join Dan Wilf for a very special Master Class at Yoga Vida NYC! Class is from 2pm – 3:30pm on Saturday.

In this 90 Minute Flow Class anything goes! OMs, pranayama (breath work), chanting (feel the vibration), and dharma talks (spiritual teachings). For safety, this class is intended for intermediate to advanced practitioners only.

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….Also in NYC

Saturday, April 16th

Join Zobha’s Circle of Grace members Kay Kay Clivio and Jon Witt to develop a deeper understanding of how arm balancing works and help raise money to bring yoga into schools serving at-risk youth in NYC.

Headstand is an innovative non-profit organization that brings stress-reduction techniques to youth in economically disadvantaged K-12 schools. Headstand brings higher levels of academic achievement, lower stress levels, and physical and mental fitness to students through yoga, breathing, and meditation techniques. Arm balances are an empowering part of our practice that teach us not only about our inner strength but about our innate playfulness, courage, fearlessness, agility and ability to create light and space. Empower your own practice and give back to your community.

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And 1 More for the NYC…

Sunday, April 17th

Twee Merrigan’s Butterfly Effect tour is stopping off at Sonic Yoga on Sunday evening from 6pm – 8pm.

Join twee and sonic’s teacher friends and musicians*, as they leads us through 108 minutes of an open level prana flow® asana practice followed by a full moon restorative class, ending with a healing circle savasana, and rippling a wind of change from sonic yoga towards the other side of the planet….it’s called the butterfly effect…become a change agent too.

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Wishing you a fun-filled and FABULOUS Weekend!

With LOVE,

YOGANONYMOUS

Rock out with Simon Park, Dan Wilf, and DJ HyFi at their hip- hoppin’, high energy workshops.

Musical artists include Disco Biscuits’ Marc & Aron with their duo project, Conspirator, as well as popular Liberate veterans, Rubblebucket.

Stay tuned as more bands will be announced in the next few weeks.

Early bird tickets are on sale now for only $70… get them before they sell out!

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About Liberate

At Liberate we honor the fact that being human is hard work.  At our festival you can balance your weekend with healing arts to help you clear your mind, and find your flow.  This is not your average music festival.   You will leave this weekend feeling alive and full of good vibrations! Healing Arts are open to everyone, but space is limited in some of the classes to keep the quality high.  Please bring your own mat or towel, water, and sense of adventure.

Click here for more info and to purchase tickets