BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Be The Change Yoga - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Be The Change Yoga REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T173000 DTSTAMP:20260524T175130 CREATED:20241027T194638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T215339Z UID:10000263-1757766600-1757871000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/13 & 9/14 The Yoga of Relationships (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n ​Transform your relationships through the wisdom of yoga. \nJoin Veteran Yoga Therapist Robert Birnberg (zooming in from Australia!) for a powerful weekend intensive that will leave you with practical tools to create more joy\, connection\, and meaning in your relationships — both personally and professionally. \nThis training is part of our 300-hour Yoga Therapy Teacher Training and is open to all yoga teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of yogic philosophy as it applies to human connection. \nWhether in friendships\, romantic partnerships\, family dynamics\, or client interactions\, relationships are one of the greatest opportunities for growth. With insight\, compassion\, and clear communication\, they can become a vehicle for personal and collective transformation. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nA deep dive into the Yamas\, the ethical foundation of yoga\, and their real-life application in relationships\nHow to assess relationship dynamics\, ask clarifying questions\, and recognize imbalances\nTools to cultivate sattvic (balanced and harmonious) relationships\nPractical frameworks for communication that empower you and uplift others\nHow personal growth within can ripple outward and positively impact every connection in your life\n\nLet your relationships become a source of support\, growth\, and joy — rooted in the timeless wisdom of yoga. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Tuition:\n\n$250\nIncluded in 300hr auto-pay\n10 contact hours\n\nCourse Dates:\n\nSaturday\, September 13th\, 12:30 – 5:30 PM PDT\nSunday\, September 14th 12:30 – 5:30 PM PDT\nZoom Virtual Classroom\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click To Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Birnberg\, C-IAYT\n For several decades I studied with TKV Desikachar and his senior students\, receiving an in-depth education on the techniques and underlying principles of Yoga Therapy. Noticing the parallels between Yoga and Positive Psychology\, I became a Certified P.P. Coach working to integrate proven Positive Psychology interventions with the time tested tools of classical Yoga Therapy. For over 25 years\, as clinical director of the Breathing Space in Los Angeles\, I offered ongoing Sutras Studies\, Yoga Teacher trainings\, and workshops on Bhavana\, Relationships\, Addiction and Positive Psychology\, I’ve facilitated private Yoga Coaching sessions with hundreds of individuals and couples looking to manifest deeply meaningful lives and satisfying relationships. My first book\, ‘Why Yoga Works\, and How It Can Work For You’ is currently being used as a teacher training manual by Yoga studios worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Yoga of Relationships\nOpen to all students\, learn how to apply yogic practices to improve relationships and cultivate more joy! URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/yoga-of-relationships-300-2/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:300hr Teacher Training,Independent Study,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Event-Image-Yoga-of-Relationships.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T175131 CREATED:20210318T225543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T215058Z UID:10000259-1757838600-1757849400@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/14 Mantras\, Mudras\, and Nyasa for Yoga Therapy DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Refine your skills in subtle healing modalities for therapeutic sessions. \nExplore the power of subtle body tools to support deep healing and transformation. In this 3-hour training\, yoga teachers and therapists will receive a comprehensive introduction to the use of mantras\, mudras\, nyasa\, guided meditations\, and affirmations as tools within the therapeutic context. \nLed by Yoga Therapist\, Laura Paulsell\, this workshop will guide you in understanding when and how to introduce subtle body practices based on each client’s unique needs and energetic presentation. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nThe therapeutic value of mantras\, mudras\, affirmations\, guided meditation\, and nyasa\nHow to assess a client’s readiness and determine the appropriate tool\nThe energetic and psychological benefits of each practice\nHow to create goal-oriented\, personalized practices to support healing and balance\nPractical applications of subtle tools in both private sessions and group settings\n\nThis course is a valuable addition to our 300-hour Yoga Therapy Training and is open to yoga teachers seeking to expand their toolkit with subtle\, yet profoundly effective practices. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n \n \n \n \n \n Class Tuition:\n\n$65\nIncluded in 300hr auto-pay\n3 contact hours\n\nCourse Dates:\n\nSunday\, September 14th\n8:30 – 11:30 AM PDT\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click To Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laura Paulsell\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n Laura Paulsell (C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP) is passionate about guiding others on their journey to wellness through the transformative power of yoga. Her path of teaching began at the Kula Kamala Ashram in Reading\, PA\, under the guidance of Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati\, where she completed 500 hours of training. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in yoga studies at Loyola Marymount University\, Laura specializes in Yoga Therapy. She developed an 8-week evidence-based yoga therapy program specifically designed for the caregivers of individuals in hospice care. Laura is planning to expand this program into a book for her graduate thesis. As she continues to acquire hours toward certification with the International Association of Yoga Therapists\, Laura is dedicated to integrating wellness yoga practices into diverse settings\, including studios\, hospitals\, and integrative health centers. With a unique approach that often includes live music and chanting\, Laura creates a peaceful\, supportive environment where students can find strength and balance on and off their mats. Om Shanti\, Shanti\, Shanti. Peace\, peace\, peace. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mantras\, Mudras\, and Meditation for Yoga Therapy\nFor Yoga Teachers\, this class will provide an introduction to subtle body tools to be used in a therapeutic session URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/mantras-mudras-and-meditation-for-yoga-therapy/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:300hr Teacher Training,Independent Study,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Event-Image-Mantras-Mudras-Nyasa-Yoga-Therapy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T183000 DTSTAMP:20260524T175131 CREATED:20250407T135407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T224731Z UID:10000512-1758976200-1759084200@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/27 and 9/28 Principles of Meditation for Yoga Therapy DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n For Yoga Teachers\, explore the different types of meditation practices and how to teach them to groups or individual students.\nThis 11-hour Weekend Intensive is led by Yoga Therapist Megan McCarver and provides the foundation for understanding different types of meditation practices and how to teach them to groups or individual students. This intensive will explore the nature of the mind and dive into different types of mental patterns and how to remedy them with specific meditation practices. \nThis intensive will focus on assessing and understanding various mental states which include: mudha (stupefied/dull)\, kshipta (disturbed)\, vikshipta (alternating between distraction and focus)\, ekagrata (one-pointed)\, nirodha (focus enveloped/ held/ restrained)\, vaishvanara (waking)\, taijasa (dream)\, prajña (deep sleep)\, turiya (beyond) and how to correctly apply meditation practices to pacify various states according to the needs of the individual student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Tuition:\n\n$250\nIncluded in 300hr auto-pay\n11 contact hours\n\nCourse Dates:\n\nSaturday\, September 27th 12:30 – 6:30 PM PT\nSunday\, September 28th 12:30 – 5:30 PM PT\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click To Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Megan McCarver\, MA\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\n Megan received her Master of Arts Degree – M.F.C.C in 1990 and completed her first 200-hour Hatha Yoga Instruction Certification shortly after at the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara. She next completed a 200-hour Kundalini Training from Santa Monica Yoga. As a Massage Therapist for 12 years\, she co-founded Santa Monica Yoga and Bodywork Studio in 1993; which is still providing yoga classes to this day. She then completed another 500-hour Hatha Yoga Training with YogaWorks and become YogaWorks certified. She received her Yoga Therapy Rx Certificate from Loyola Marymount University\, plus assisted Yoga Therapy at Venice Family Clinic for one year with Dr. Lori Fazzio.  Megan worked as a Yoga Therapist at Orange County Pain and Wellness Center from 2010-2015. She has lead numerous weekend workshops and retreats to northern California and has visited India twice\, home land of yoga. She currently teaches yoga and meditation in clinical settings\, at Yoga Works and Be The Change Yoga. \nTo learn more visit www.meganmccarver.com and www.yogaeverywhere.com URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/foundations-of-meditation-for-yoga-therapy-300-2/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:300hr Teacher Training,Independent Study,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Event-Image-Foundation-Of-Meditation-Yoga-Therapy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR