Be The Change Yoga

10/14 Yoga Sutras Course
2026-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Be The Change Yoga, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Course Overview

Yoga Sutras for Daily Life & Yoga Therapy

What if the Yoga Sutras weren’t just a philosophical text — but a practical guide to upgrading every aspect of your life?
This 12-month course is designed to bring the teachings of Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras into lived experience; supporting transformation across the body, breath, mind, relationships, and daily patterns.
Together, we will explore the Sutras through a yoga therapy and human flourishing lens, translating these timeless teachings into practical tools you can apply immediately in your personal life, your teachings, and your work with clients.
Each monthly session offers a focused deep dive into the nature of the mind, the causes of suffering, and the pathways toward greater clarity, resilience, and sustained joy. You will learn how to observe patterns, shift habitual tendencies, and apply yogic tools in a way that is both accessible and deeply therapeutic.
Rooted in the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya, this course emphasizes application over theory. You will develop the ability to:
• Understand the mind through the lens of the Yoga Sutras• Identify patterns that contribute to stress, imbalance, and suffering• Apply practical tools to regulate the body, breath, and mind• Integrate yogic wisdom into relationships and daily decision-making• Translate these teachings into effective yoga therapy practices for clients
This is not just a study of a text.It is a return to the source of yoga as a system of transformation.
Studying the Sutras in a consistent, community-based setting allows the teachings to unfold over time, deepening insight, strengthening practice, and creating meaningful shifts in how you live, relate, and serve.

Course Details

The Format:
This accessible once a month format will discuss the different levels of meaning in each sutra and the various applications which follow from each interpretation. This course is open to the public, for those who would like to learn more about Yoga philosophy and how to integrate it into daily life.
This course is also included in our 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Yoga Teachers can complete all four chapters and apply the 12 hours to their certification.
Classes meet in the Be The Change Yoga Tea House with Zoom option.

Course Tuition:

A la carte – $28 drop in per class
Yoga Sutras course: $250
Included in 300hr auto-pay
12 Contact Hours

Course Dates:

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
Wednesday, December 9th, 2026
Wednesday, January 13th, 2027
Wednesday, February 10th, 2027
Wednesday, March 10th, 2027
Wednesday, April 7th, 2027
Wednesday, May 5th, 2027
Wednesday, June 9th, 2027
Wednesday, July 14th, 2027
Wednesday, August 11th, 2027
Wednesday, September 1st, 2027

Next Course Begins 10/14/2026!

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Katie Allen, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Katie Allen, MPH, is a public health professional, yoga therapist, and educator dedicated to advancing integrative and lifestyle medicine approaches to chronic disease prevention. She earned her Master’s in Public Health from Tulane University, where her thesis explored yoga’s role in preventing and treating chronic disease, and began her studies in yoga therapy at Loyola Marymount University with Dr. Larry Payne. Katie co-founded Be The Change Yoga Studio and Wellness Center in Irvine, California in 2013 and is the founding director of AlcheMē Yoga Therapy, Orange County’s first IAYT-accredited yoga therapist training program.

Throughout her career, she has developed yoga therapy and health education programs for healthcare systems, community clinics, and behavioral health organizations, including collaborations with Hoag Health, UCI Health’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, and community health centers serving underserved populations. Passionate about translating the wisdom of yoga into practical tools for modern health challenges, Katie works to train the next generation of integrative health providers while building community-based programs that empower individuals and communities to live healthier, more resilient lives.

10/17 Reiki Training: Level 2
2026-10-17 12:30 - 17:30
Training Overview

Reiki Level 2 is an invitation to deepen your relationship with energy healing and step more fully into your intuitive and healing potential. Designed for those ready to expand beyond the foundations of Reiki Level 1, this training supports both personal transformation and the development of confident, skilled practitioners. As your understanding of Reiki grows, so does your ability to support healing in yourself and others across emotional, physical, and energetic layers.
In this immersive training, you will explore Reiki as a universal life force energy that has been used worldwide to bring balance, clarity, and restoration. Through a dynamic blend of lecture, guided discussion, live demonstration, and hands-on practice, you will refine your technique and strengthen your intuitive awareness. Each student will have ample opportunity to both give and receive Reiki treatments, deepen their understanding of hand placements, and experience the profound effects of this work firsthand.

Level 2 Training
This one-day Level 2 training expands your relationship with Reiki and marks a quantum leap in your ability to access and direct Reiki energy. In this course, you will learn how to perform Reiki at a distance, as well as how to work with Reiki to support the release of unwanted habits and the manifestation of meaningful goals.
Second Degree Reiki places greater emphasis on the emotional and mental energy bodies, in contrast to Level 1’s primary focus on the physical body. You will be introduced to the Reiki symbols and learn how to draw, activate, and apply them in healing sessions. Their practical uses, energetic effects, and deeper meanings will be explored in depth.
You will also learn how to incorporate a Reiki pendulum into a healing session. Ample practice time is provided so students can experientially understand how each symbol feels, how it works, and the results it produces.
Completion of Reiki Level 1 is a prerequisite for this course.

Course Details

Date:

Saturday, October 17th 2026
12:30 – 5:30 pm PT (in-studio)
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$295 Early Bird Registration (Up to 1 week before class date)
$325 Regular Price

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About Karen

A yogi practitioner for 30 years and a teacher for 10, Karen Duganier believes we all contain an innate ability to heal. Pursuing her passion in energy work and as a natural complement to her yoga practice, Karen became a Certified Reiki Master trained in the Usui tradition with an additional Karuna® Reiki Master Certification. Using an intuitive approach ushering the client’s energy toward its own natural state of healing and ease, Karen often blends the use stones and essential oils into her healing sessions. Holding space for each individual, Karen approaches every session with compassion and strives toward making her on table technique unique and meaningful for your life that day, guiding the body toward balance and peace.

Level 2 Reiki Training
Learn about how to balance the energetic body through the healing art and science of Reiki Healing.

10/20 Lifestyle Medicine: Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda & Public Health Course
2026-10-20 12:00 - 13:30
Course Overview

This course is for yoga teachers and dedicated yoga students to stay connected to the wisdom, their teacher, and sangha/community.
This new accessible weekly format is designed to anchor you into your spiritual self-care practices, carving out just one hour per week on your lunch break to put everything else down and dip into the wisdom of Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda, to be applied to your life right now.
This course is also a sustainable reminder of how to best share these timeless teachings with your group class students, private yoga therapy clients, or family and friends.
I couldn’t be more excited about this course! A free-flowing forum to stitch together the most potent teaching of Yoga Therapy, Public Health, Ayurveda, and Positive Psychology.
I look forward to rich community discussions and increased connection points to elevate each other and the field of yoga therapy.
This course meets one Tuesday per month from 12:00-1:30 PM PT on Zoom.

Course Details

Course Tuition:

A la carte – $350
Included in 300hr auto-pay
A la carte – $28 drop in per class

Course Dates:

12:00 – 1:30 PM PT
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Tuesday, November 18th, 2026
Tuesday, December 16th, 2026
Tuesday, January 19th, 2027
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2027
Tuesday, March 16th, 2027
Tuesday, April 13th, 2027
Tuesday, May 11th, 2027
Tuesday, June 15th, 2027
Tuesday, July 20th, 2027
Tuesday, August 17th, 2027
Tuesday, September 1st, 2027

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Katie Allen, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Katie Allen, MPH, is a public health professional, yoga therapist, and educator dedicated to advancing integrative and lifestyle medicine approaches to chronic disease prevention. She earned her Master’s in Public Health from Tulane University, where her thesis explored yoga’s role in preventing and treating chronic disease, and began her studies in yoga therapy at Loyola Marymount University with Dr. Larry Payne. Katie co-founded Be The Change Yoga Studio and Wellness Center in Irvine, California in 2013 and is the founding director of AlcheMē Yoga Therapy, Orange County’s first IAYT-accredited yoga therapist training program.

Throughout her career, she has developed yoga therapy and health education programs for healthcare systems, community clinics, and behavioral health organizations, including collaborations with Hoag Health, UCI Health’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, and community health centers serving underserved populations. Passionate about translating the wisdom of yoga into practical tools for modern health challenges, Katie works to train the next generation of integrative health providers while building community-based programs that empower individuals and communities to live healthier, more resilient lives.

11/14 Reiki Training: Level 3
2026-11-14 12:30 - 17:30
Workshop Overview

This training is designed for those who feel curious about Reiki as well as for practitioners ready to deepen their existing practice. Whether you are just beginning your Reiki journey or seeking to refine and expand your skills, this course offers a supportive and experiential environment for both personal healing and professional growth.
Reiki is a universal life force energy that has been used across cultures to support emotional balance, physical well-being, and energetic harmony. As you engage with the teachings and practices in this training, you will not only learn how to work skillfully with Reiki, but also experience its transformative effects in your own life, allowing you to serve others with greater clarity, presence, and confidence.
Classes are thoughtfully structured to include a balance of lecture, group discussion, live demonstration, and hands-on practice. Each student will have the opportunity to both give and receive Reiki treatments, explore the hand placement system, and gain embodied experience with the healing process.

Level 3 Training

Level 3 deepens your Reiki practice through the introduction of additional symbols, enriching your understanding and experience of this powerful healing modality. This level serves as an important stepping stone toward Reiki Master training in Level 4.
In this course, you will receive the Reiki Master symbol, expanding your awareness of universal life force energy and opening you more fully to its continuous flow. This attunement supports a deeper connection to Reiki and a more refined ability to channel healing energy.
You will also learn how to work with Reiki to support the healing of past wounds, allowing the practice to extend beyond the present moment and into deeper layers of personal transformation.
Completion of Reiki Levels 1 and 2 is required prior to enrollment.

Course Details

Date:

November 14th, 2026
12:30 – 5:30 pm PT
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$295 Early Bird Registration (Up to 1 week before class date)
$325 Regular Price

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About Karen

A yogi practitioner for 30 years and a teacher for 10, Karen Duganier believes we all contain an innate ability to heal. Pursuing her passion in energy work and as a natural complement to her yoga practice, Karen became a Certified Reiki Master trained in the Usui tradition with an additional Karuna® Reiki Master Certification. Using an intuitive approach ushering the client’s energy toward its own natural state of healing and ease, Karen often blends the use stones and essential oils into her healing sessions. Holding space for each individual, Karen approaches every session with compassion and strives toward making her on table technique unique and meaningful for your life that day, guiding the body toward balance and peace.

Level 3 Reiki Training
Learn about how to balance the energetic body through the healing art and science of Reiki Healing.

11/28 Reiki, Yoga Nidra, and Soundbath Experience
2026-11-28 18:00 - 19:30
Workshop Overview

Breathe. Rest. Restore.

Step into an evening of deep relaxation and energetic renewal. This 90-minute candlelit experience weaves together the healing practices of Reiki, Yoga Nidra, and sound healing to gently guide your nervous system into a state of profound rest.
You will be led through a guided Yoga Nidra meditation, often described as “yogic sleep,” designed to quiet the mind, soften the body, and access deep layers of healing and awareness. As you rest comfortably, hands-on Reiki energy healing and chakra-balancing sound vibrations surround you, supporting release, integration, and restoration on every level.
Join Karen and Jonah for this nourishing community gathering, open to all levels of experience. Whether you are feeling stressed, depleted, or simply craving stillness, this workshop offers a sanctuary for reflection, relaxation, and renewal.
Space is limited.
This workshop is appropriate for students of all levels, backgrounds, and bodies.

Course Details

Date:

Saturday, November 28th, 2026
6:00 – 7:30 pm PT
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$45 Early Bird Registration
$55 Day of Event

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Karen Duganier, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher
Certified in the Usui Reiki Tradition 12 years ago I am both a Reiki Master and Karuna Reiki Master. Teaching a Gentle class with Reiki is the perfect centering practice and classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I also offer private Reiki sessions on the days that I teach and conduct Reiki training workshops. In the event you want a healing session on another day, please reach out to the studio and we can arrange a time that works best. Join me and come hOMe to you!

Jonah Montes, Yoga Teacher
I started teaching Yoga in 2015 because I realized there is so much more to the practice than just the physical benefits: there is healing and growth. As a teacher, I hope to share the healing aspect of yoga to anyone who is in need of it. I love teaching Yoga because I not only get to contribute to a student’s yoga journey as a guide but also as a witness to the growth and progression they experience through their practice.

My teaching style is gentle Yin-inspired Restorative Yoga with elements of Viniyoga.

12/12 Reiki Training: Level 4
2026-12-12 12:30 - 17:30
Training Overview

Level 4 Training

Reiki Level 4 represents the culmination of the Reiki training path and the highest level of energetic mastery. Through this advanced attunement, your capacity to access and channel Reiki energy is amplified to its fullest potential, allowing you to work with clarity, confidence, and depth.
In this training, you will learn how to perform Reiki attunements for others, empowering future practitioners to access Reiki for their own healing and growth. This level is designed for those who feel called to practice Reiki at the highest level, step into leadership within the lineage, and embody the role of Reiki Master.
Completion of Reiki Levels I, II, and and III is required prior to enrollment.

Course Details

Date:

Saturday, December 12th, 2026
12:30 – 5:30 pm PT
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$295 Early Bird Registration (Up to 1 week before class date)
$325 Regular Price

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About Karen

A yogi practitioner for 30 years and a teacher for 10, Karen Duganier believes we all contain an innate ability to heal. Pursuing her passion in energy work and as a natural complement to her yoga practice, Karen became a Certified Reiki Master trained in the Usui tradition with an additional Karuna® Reiki Master Certification. Using an intuitive approach ushering the client’s energy toward its own natural state of healing and ease, Karen often blends the use stones and essential oils into her healing sessions. Holding space for each individual, Karen approaches every session with compassion and strives toward making her on table technique unique and meaningful for your life that day, guiding the body toward balance and peace.

Level 4 Reiki Training
Learn about how to balance the energetic body through the healing art and science of Reiki Healing.
