BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Be The Change Yoga - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Be The Change Yoga 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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071642 CREATED:20240315T212947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T002356Z UID:10000501-1714759200-1714764600@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:5/3 Empowering Women Through Hormonal Awareness: Thyroid Health DESCRIPTION:Empowering Women Through Hormonal Awareness\nThyroid Health: Igniting Your Metabolic Fire\n \nJoin Dr. Nadia Mistry ND and Yoga Therapist\, Allison Prince for a transformative 3-part series focusing on specific aspects of women’s health.\n \nThis second workshop will focus on Thyroid Health. You can take these workshops a la carte.\n \n\nIt’s estimated that 60 million Americans\, both men and women\, grapple with thyroid issues\, often undiagnosed. Doctors rely on “normal” reference ranges\, but symptoms may not align with numbers.\nThyroid hormone regulates metabolism\, energy levels\, and weight.\n \nImbalances can cause sluggishness\, menstrual changes\, high cholesterol\, weight changes\, digestive issues\, and temperature fluctuations. In this talk\, we’ll uncover root cause of thyroid imbalance\,\nexplore naturopathic remedies to alleviate symptoms\, and discover practical ways to integrate these practices into daily life. Let’s embark\non a journey to thyroid wellness together.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Details\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nFriday\, May 3rd\n6:00 – 7:30PM\nSpace is limited.\n$55 Register in advance for $10 off (use code PREREG10)\n$65 Day of\n\n \nThis workshop is appropriate for students of all levels and backgrounds.\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Nadia Mistry\, ND\n Dr. Nadia Mistry\, ND\, is a California licensed naturopathic doctor\, specializing in women’s health and evidence-based natural interventions for hormonal optimization and balance. Dr. Mistry adopts a tailored approach\, utilizing a combination of functional medicine testing\, individualized nutrition plans\, mindset work\, herbal remedies\, supplements\, and lifestyle modifications to bring harmony to gut health and hormones. Her mission is to create a space where women feel truly heard and seen – a place where empowerment through knowledge becomes the catalyst for transformative change. \nGraduating with a doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle\, Dr. Mistry furthered her expertise in homeopathy at the New England School of Homeopathy. She has pursued advanced coursework in hormones and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy through the American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine and the Institute of Women’s Health. \nDiscover more about Dr. Mistry’s holistic approach to wellness at www.mistrywellness.com\, and stay connected with her on Instagram @drnadiamistry for valuable insights into hormone health and balance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Allison Martin Prince C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, CMT\n This course is led by Allison Prince. She co-founded Be The Change Yoga and is the School Director for the 200-hour Teacher Training Program. She has been teaching yoga for over 15 years and has taught more than 10\,000 hours. \nShe received her yoga therapist training from AlcheMe Yoga Therapy and specializes in women’s health and fertility. She is passionate about weaving the subtle body practices into her yoga classes\, including mantras\, mudras\, and meditation kriyas. She has also trained in Kundalini Yoga and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Functional Medicine. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/thyroid/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Yoga Therapy Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Womens-Health_2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T164500 DTSTAMP:20260408T071642 CREATED:20240430T194038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T194043Z UID:10000756-1716219000-1716223500@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:5/20 Cultivating Mental Wellbeing: 6-Week Course DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n This 6-week program will offer you tools and practices to spark a more balanced mind. If you are experiencing tendencies such as anxiety\, depression or insomnia\, this Yoga Therapy series will help you self-discover your steps to self-awareness\, self-regulation\, and resilience. \nLearn how to inner and outer resources when feeling misaligned with your mental well-being. Cultivating Mental Well-being with Megan will undoubtedly change your life\, maintaining meaning and mindfulness streaming a stable\, joyful mind.  \n \n \n \n \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 Pricing:\n\n$225 Early Bird \n$250 Day of course\n\nDate:\n\nMondays\, 3:30-4:45PM\nMay 20th – June 24th\nIn-studio\nSpace Limited\n\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\, M.A.\, C-IAYT\, IYA\n Megan McCarver\, M.A.\, C-IAYT\, IYA\, specializes in wholesome lifestyle plans (Yoga Therapy) to increase mindfulness which reduces stress\, especially with clients addressing mental health\, neurological imbalances\, and bolstering healthy aging (including fall prevention and coping mechanisms during major life transitions). She is honored to serve as Practicum Director and lead Faculty at AlcheMe Yoga Therapy\, BTC Yoga in Irvine\, California. She has her master’s degree in Marriage\, Family\, and Child Studies and over 1\,308 hours of formal yoga and meditation training. Megan teaches yoga and sees private clients online or in their houses. She leads an annual weekend Redwood Yoga Retreat every Fall. During her earlier career\, she had a “Megassage” business for 12 years\, co-founded Santa Monica Yoga\, created iVillage Print-and-Go-Yoga\, and co-led two yoga retreats in Southern India. Megan’s faith in the greater good\, how to benefit others\, and loving-kindness is palpable and contagious. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/5-20-cultivating-mental-wellbeing-6-week-course-3/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Yoga Therapy Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mental-Wellbeing.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071642 CREATED:20240426T231907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T202659Z UID:10000750-1716462000-1716469200@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:5/23 Intro to Yoga Therapy for Bone Health DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In this 2 hour workshop you will gain a greater understanding of how bones are built\, how to understand a DEXA scan\, and learn safe range of motion for someone with Osteoporosis. We will also be practicing the 12 yoga poses that Dr. Fishman has been studying to increase bone density.\n \nYoga challenges our balance\, builds strength in the body\, increases proprioception which aids in fall prevention. Yoga helps to reduce stress. All of these things are important when you have bone loss.\n \nCome empower yourself! This is an all levels class and is most beneficial for someone new to the benefits of yoga for bone health but can also be a refresher workshop if you have taken a bone workshop from Susan in the past.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Pricing:\n\n$45 Early Bird | $55 Day of\nor\n$85 Early Bird | $100 Day of for both sessions (5/23 and 5/30)\n\nDate:\n\nThursday\, May 23rd\n11:00 – 1:00 pm PDT\nIn-studio\nSpace Limited\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susan Kjesbo\, C-IAYT\n Susan’s teaching is centered around therapeutics\, restorative\, yoga for seniors\, meditation and hatha yoga. Teaching allows here to share what she has come to love and has made a part of her life. Trained at the Ananda School for Yoga and Meditation\, she has an alignment base style but also one that encompasses the whole individual meeting him/her where they are in the moment. She is a certified yoga therapist\, C-IAYT. Her meditation techniques are from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susan has participated in an international yoga study that is indicating that yoga can improve bone strength for someone who has osteoporosis or osteopenia. This is an area of interest for her and she has lead workshops and classes on bone health and yoga in southern California. Information on Loren Fishman’s Osteoporosis study can be found at Sciatica.org. If you are interested in participating in the current bone strength study being conducted by Dr. Loren Fishman go to http://www.sciatica.org or contact Susan Kjesbo for more information. You can also view her website dedicated to yoga and bone strength at http://www.yogaforbones.com \nSusan is a member of Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapy. She has been trained in hatha\, meditation\, restoratives\, yoga for seniors\, in the Fishman method yoga for osteoporosis\, chair yoga\, and yoga tune-up ball. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/5-23-intro-to-yoga-therapy-for-bone-health/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Yoga Therapy Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Introduction-to-Yoga-Therapy-for-Bone-Health.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071642 CREATED:20240429T204815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T194952Z UID:10000752-1717005600-1717009200@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:5/29 Yoga Nidra (4-week series) DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n \nYoga Nidra\n\nJoin Lisa Espinosa (BTC Yoga Teacher Training Graduate) for a 4-week series where you will learn about the practice of Yoga Nidra. The practice is like a very long savasana\, where you rest in a comfortable position and listen to a guided meditation that rotates your consciousness throughout the body. Yoga Nidra can be defined as: sleep with trace awareness or conscious deep relaxation. Yoga Nidra is a conscious state that occurs between waking consciousness and dreaming consciousness\, also known as “sleepless sleep.” \n\n \n \nWhat are the benefits of yoga nidra?\nThe many benefits of a consistent yoga nidra practice include:\n \n*Decrease in release of stress hormones\n*Decrease in blood pressure levels\n*Decrease in blood glucose levels\n*Pain reduction\n*Improved mood\n*Increased sense of wellness and ease\n*Reduction in anxiety\n*Release of negative samskaras (deeply held impressions in the unconscious mind)\n*Conscious realization of suppressed desires\, emotions\, etc.\n*Experience of profound spiritual insights\n\n \n \n\nWhat do I need to bring?\nYou will be reclined on your yoga mat for about half an hour\, so choose any props that will allow you to remain comfortable. We have blocks\, bolsters\, blankets\, and mats in the studio\, but you are welcome to bring your own. Some like to use a lightweight eye\npillow during their yoga nidra practice. Dress in loose\, comfortable clothes.\n\n \n \n \n \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 Come join us for a four-week Yoga Nidra experience! \n\nLed by Lisa Espinosa.\nWednesdays\, starting May 29th\n6:00 – 7:00 PM PST\n$100 – early bird\n$125 – day of event\nSpace is limited.\n\nThis workshop is appropriate for students of all levels and backgrounds.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lisa Espinoza\, RYT-200\n Lisa Espinoza completed her 200-hour YTT here at Be the Change and holds additional certifications in restorative yoga and yoga nidra. Lisa’s passion for bringing the healing power of yoga to individuals\, particularly those experiencing grief and loss\, is born of \nher own profound loss and the practice of yoga that was a lifeline through those deep waters. Lisa is currently enrolled in Be The Change Yoga’s Advanced 300hr Yoga Teacher Training program. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/5-29-yoga-nidra-4-week-series/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Yoga Therapy Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/300hr-YTT-Images-2024_13.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T071642 CREATED:20240426T232133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T144633Z UID:10000751-1717066800-1717074000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:5/30 Yoga Therapy for Bone Strength DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n In this 2 hour workshop we will be diving into the poses Dr. Fishman is studying to increase bone strength. We will be practicing the poses in ways to help bring awareness to the muscles and alignment for each pose. We will be exploring some of the poses in the first\, second and third series.\n \nCome clear up questions you might have about the poses\, learn variations of the pose that work best for your body\, and leave the workshop with the tools for a more effective practice. This workshop is suitable for all levels but a familiarity with the poses will be helpful.\n \n \n \n \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 Pricing:\n\n$45 Early Bird | $55 Day of\nor\n$85 Early Bird | $100 Day of for both sessions (5/23 and 5/30)\n\nDate:\n\nThursday\, May 30th\n11:00 – 1:00 pm PDT\nIn-studio\nSpace Limited\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susan Kjesbo\, C-IAYT\n Susan’s teaching is centered around therapeutics\, restorative\, yoga for seniors\, meditation and hatha yoga. Teaching allows here to share what she has come to love and has made a part of her life. Trained at the Ananda School for Yoga and Meditation\, she has an alignment base style but also one that encompasses the whole individual meeting him/her where they are in the moment. She is a certified yoga therapist\, C-IAYT. Her meditation techniques are from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susan has participated in an international yoga study that is indicating that yoga can improve bone strength for someone who has osteoporosis or osteopenia. This is an area of interest for her and she has lead workshops and classes on bone health and yoga in southern California. Information on Loren Fishman’s Osteoporosis study can be found at Sciatica.org. If you are interested in participating in the current bone strength study being conducted by Dr. Loren Fishman go to http://www.sciatica.org or contact Susan Kjesbo for more information. You can also view her website dedicated to yoga and bone strength at http://www.yogaforbones.com \nSusan is a member of Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapy. She has been trained in hatha\, meditation\, restoratives\, yoga for seniors\, in the Fishman method yoga for osteoporosis\, chair yoga\, and yoga tune-up ball. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/5-30-yoga-therapy-for-bone-strength/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Yoga Therapy Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Yoga-Therapy-for-Bone-Strength.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR