9/17 FREE Intro to Yoga

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds Are you curious about Yoga? Have you wanted to give it a try but felt too shy or maybe "not flexible enough" to go to a studio? Then this workshop is for you! Join our Be The Change Teachers for one or all of these […]

10/1 Free Yoga for Breast Cancer

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Join Linda Trumphfeller Saturday October 1st from 12:30-1:30pm for a Free Yoga for Breast Cancer class. This class is open to students of all levels and will consist of gentle postures, breathwork and guided visualization practices. Gentle, restorative yoga poses to help you relax and restore.  Donations collected for Breast Cancer Resources, a local organization helping […]

10/10 Positive Psychology

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Positive Psychology Course (stand alone classes) The field of positive psychology explores the science of happiness, providing practices to cultivate more sustained joy and increase human flourishing … essentially Yoga of the 21st century backed by evidence-based research. Learn about this medium that has been revitalized to be the bridge between the ivory tower of the […]

$35

10/15 Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Bhavana

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

You are powerful, creative, and unlimited. The only thing that limits you are your thoughts, and the good news is… thoughts can be changed! This Intensive is Open to All Students   Happiness is an inside job. If you want to experience positive change and create a life you truly love, begin with your own thoughts, beliefs, […]

$199

11/14 Positive Psychology

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Positive Psychology Course (stand alone classes) The field of positive psychology explores the science of happiness, providing practices to cultivate more sustained joy and increase human flourishing … essentially Yoga of the 21st century backed by evidence-based research. Learn about this medium that has been revitalized to be the bridge between the ivory tower of the […]

$35

11/19 Yoga Sutras Course – Chapter 2

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Course is Open to All Students The only course of its kind in Orange County!! Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras remains the single most important text on Yoga. Composed over 2,300 years ago, the Sutras present Yoga as a complete system of spiritual psychology. This great work offers profound insights on the nature of the mind, as […]

$115

11/27 Yoga for Health and Wellness Workshop w/ Matt Spencer

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Join Guest Teacher Matt Spencer Yoga for Health and Wellness with Matt Spencer is for everyone. Part of the great wisdom of Yoga, is how its practices can be adapted to suit the needs of the unique individual. We are dynamic, multidimensional, and complex beings, and we all have our own needs, interests and limitations. […]

$25

12/10 Be the Change 3rd Anniversary Party

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Join us to Celebrate Our Third Birthday! 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm All-Levels Yoga Class with Live Music led by Allison and Katie 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Vegetarian Community Potluck   Party Info Open donation yoga class to support our community and musicians Please bring a vegetarian dish to share!    

1/11 3-Week Group Cleanse

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Start the year off right with a 3-week Optimal Health Cleanse! After the holidays, we feel a bit heavier and more lethargic. To put it simply, we eat more of the wrong types of foods and move less. January is a time to set new goals and intentions for the New Year, so what better […]

$375

1/21 Yoga Sutras Course – Chapters 3/4

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Course is Open to All Students The only course of its kind in Orange County!! Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras remains the single most important text on Yoga. Composed over 2,300 years ago, the Sutras present Yoga as a complete system of spiritual psychology. This great work offers profound insights on the nature of the mind, as […]

$115

1/27 Trauma Informed Yoga Training

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Intensive is for Yoga Teachers - 200hr Certification Required Memories of sexually violent experiences can be intrusive, which can create challenges for survivors. These memories can also make it difficult for survivors who are looking to establish connection in their lives and learn how to trust again. The entire experience of practicing yoga, can […]

$400

3/1 Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This classic 15th Century text by Swami Swatmarama outlines, in very specific terms, how the vigorous physical practices of hatha yoga may be employed to bring about a profound spiritual transformation in the life of the practitioner. The effective means involves the arousal and skillful manipulation of internal subtle energies (prana and kundalini) in order […]

$195

3/27 Yoga for Healthy Hands and Wrists

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

How many of us sit at a desk, in front of a computer, or ride in a car for more than a few hours per day?  Repetitive hand and wrist issues, as well as shoulder and neck tension, can become areas of major strain and sources of symptoms for many of us in our modern […]

$30

5/6 OC Yogis Care Project Benefit

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

All Donations Benefit the NAACP 100% of the proceeds for this event benefit the NAACP. Your participation will help our yoga teachers raise money for this legendary civil rights and anti-racist action association. Lauren Dahl will be teaching an All-Levels Vinyasa sequence at this event, followed by a restorative yoga session with Megan McCarver and […]

$25

5/8 Guided Imagery

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

What is Guided Imagery? How is it different from meditation? How can it promote well-being? Guided Imagery is a safe and powerful way to involve the mind, body, and spirit in a process of relaxing, visualizing, and opening insights and resources. Guided imagery brings you into a relaxed but alert and focused state from which you use your […]

$25

5/13 Yoga for Scoliosis

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Yoga is a Healing Art Do you have (or suspect you may have) scoliosis? Scoliosis is a lateral curve of the spine, which may result from structural. This can manifest to different degrees causing back pain and other issues with the body and the breath. Yoga can help. In this workshop we will look at the different kinds […]

$55

6/5 Hypnotherapy: Releasing Self-Limiting Beliefs

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not. If you believe yourself to be limited in some ways, whether or not it is true, it becomes true for you. Beliefs are conditioned perceptions that are built upon old memories of pain and pleasure. By attaching ourselves emotionally to […]

$25

7/17, 7/24, & 7/31 Empowered EFT Series (Emotional Freedom Technique)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Tap into your healing potential! EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a simple and valuable stress-relief technique that quickly reduces and often eliminates the intensity of physical and emotional pain by ‘tapping’ on the end points of the meridians in the body, the same points used in Acupuncture and Acupressure. Often called the emotional, needle-free version […]

$99

8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 Chakra Series

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Energetic Wellbeing Chakras are energy centers of transformation - energy centers through which the cosmic energy flows into the human body. The seven chakras were first described nearly 3,000 years ago in the ancient sacred texts of India. These seven energy centers described so long ago actually have a basis in anatomy as they correspond […]

$125

8/9 Aromatherapy: Essential Oils 101

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

What are essential oils and what’s the point of learning about them? Essential oils are much more than simple room fresheners. These plant essences can actually help bring balance back into the body! Essential oils are the living fluid inside the plant that acts as their immune system. These plant fluids are the regenerating, oxygenating, […]

$25

8/12 Reiki + Vibrational Healing

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Release, Recharge, and Renew Your Energy! This event includes: Reiki energetic healing, vibrational sound healing, balancing of aura and chakra, mantra, and intuitive channel read. A way for yoga and non-yoga practitioners to energetically receive through a healing community. Learn and understand how energetic healing works, hone skills and receive energetic healing. The Reiki Energetic […]

$35

8/13 Gentle Yoga + Live Music with Jim Beckwith

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

  This Special Event is Open to All Students Join us for a very special event! An all-levels gentle flow class led by Jonah Montes accompanied by the talented musician Jim Beckwith. This slow-moving, relaxing Sunday night class will be enhanced by soulful sitar and flute melodies. This class is not to be missed! Space […]

$15

8/18 Positive Psychology

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Positive Psychology Course  The field of positive psychology explores the science of happiness, providing practices to cultivate more sustained joy and increase human flourishing … essentially Yoga of the 21st century backed by evidence-based research. Learn about this medium that has been revitalized to be the bridge between the ivory tower of the science based psychological […]

$35

8/21 Community Acupuncture

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This event is open to students of all backgrounds and health conditions.    Community acupuncture is practiced in a group, rather than one-on-one, setting. Don’t worry! You won’t be baring much skin. Our large studio will be open for this 2-hour window every Monday. Treatment will take about 35 minutes, but participants are welcome to […]

$30

9/8 Positive Psychology

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Positive Psychology Course  The field of positive psychology explores the science of happiness, providing practices to cultivate more sustained joy and increase human flourishing … essentially Yoga of the 21st century backed by evidence-based research. Learn about this medium that has been revitalized to be the bridge between the ivory tower of the science based psychological […]

$35

10/28 Your Brain, Your Body, Your Breath: The Science of Yoga Therapy Film

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Integrative Medicine Join us and Raminderpreet Elisa Dias Sweigart for a viewing of her new documentary. She presents interviews with top scientists and physicians from all over the country, including Harvard, UCLA and Carnegie Mellon. These professionals are proving the physiological and neurological benefits of yoga and meditation. You will hear directly from physicians using […]

$15

Holiday Bingo Challenge

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Get a Head Start on your New Year’s Resolution! Join Our Holiday Bingo Challenge (Nov 1st - Dec 31st)   We know that the holiday season brings with it lots of social engagements. We eat, drink and be merry to the point that we feel bloated and remorseful in January! Well... according to Yoga philosophy, […]

Free

11/4 Bhagavad Gita

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Exploring the Bhagavad Gita, A One-Day Workshop  The Bhagavad Gita, literally ‘song to the beloved’ is universally regarded as one of the world’s greatest literary and spiritual masterpeices. It is one of the most translated writings in history, inspiring such diverse figures as Aldous Huxley, Henry David Thoreau, Albert Einstein, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Carl Jung, […]

$100

11/13 From Hips to Handstands

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

What’s the Secret to Advanced Inversions?  Join Maggie Hsu for an evening of strength and flexibility as she prepares you to take flight in your practice.  This class will provide a sequence of warm-up and cool-down exercises to safely prepare for handstands, foundational tips on improving proprioception (our awareness of where our body is in […]

$20

11/19 Yoga Therapist Training Info Meeting (300hr and 850hr Programs)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Learn about our Advanced Teacher Training Programs! This info meeting offers a great opportunity to learn more about our course offerings to determine if this is the right program for you. Be The Change is the only studio in Orange County offering a 300 hour Teacher Training Program that focuses on adapting yogic practices for […]

Free

12/1 – 12/3 Ma Yoga ® Prenatal Yoga Training

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

  This workshop for Yoga Teachers The Yoga of Pregnancy and Postpartum (Prenatal 1) October 13 - 15th, 2017 Fri 7:30 - 9:30 pm Sat 12:30 - 9:30 pm Sun 12:00 - 9:00 pm Journey through the trimesters: adjusting poses, exploring prenatal themes and sequences, and using Ma Yoga alignment principles to address physical and […]

$399

12/9 Yoga for Bone Strength Class

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This class is open to students of all levels and backgrounds Gain an understanding of bone loss and learn the use of dynamic tension to help increase bone strength. This class will benefit anyone interested in improving bone strength including those with osteopenia and osteoporosis. Refine your yoga poses incorporating dynamic tension to help increase bone strength. […]

$20

Teacher Training Info Meeting (200hr Program)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Learn about our 200hr Teacher Training Program! 7:00-7:45pm Free Yoga Class |   7:45pm Info Meeting + Questions Whether you want to deepen your personal practice or share your love of Yoga with others, this program will undoubtedly enrich your life. Our 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified course will prepare you to teach students of all […]

Free

12/18 Sleep You’ve Only Dreamt Of

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Transform Your Sleep, Transform Your Life Over 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Approximately 10 million people in the U.S. use prescription sleep aids, estimating $15.9 billion is spent in national health care costs.  Since there is no one solution for all sleep issues a holistic approach is recommended through Purna Yoga. Please bring a […]

$30

Yoga Therapist Training Info Meeting (300hr and 850hr Programs)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Learn about our Advanced Teacher Training Programs! This info meeting offers a great opportunity to learn more about our course offerings to determine if this is the right program for you. Be The Change is the only studio in Orange County offering a 300 hour Teacher Training Program that focuses on adapting yogic practices for […]

Free

Teacher Training Info Meeting (200hr Program)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Learn about our 200hr Teacher Training Program! 7:15-8:00pm Free Yoga Class |  8:00pm Info Meeting + Questions Whether you want to deepen your personal practice or share your love of Yoga with others, this program will undoubtedly enrich your life. Our 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified course will prepare you to teach students of all […]

Free

1/20 Presence and Critical Thinking Skills (2)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Presence and Critical Thinking Skills for Working One-on-One (2) For Yoga Teachers: January 20-21st, 2017 This 10-hour Weekend Intensive is led by Yoga Therapist Cheri Dostal Ryba. This class brings together all of the yoga therapy concepts presented thus far in the 300hr / Level 1 Training Course. Led by Yoga Therapist, Cheri Dostal Ryba, […]

$199

1/20 Yoga + Ayurveda for Evolutionary Living Part 1

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

  This workshop is open to all students. Our western world and most particularly urban societies are overcome by “excess” in many aspects of our lifestyle and manner of thinking. The patterns seem to be redundant and as a result the health issues are increasing and damaging the quality of our lives. The ancient yet practical […]

$50

2/12 FREE Intro to Meditation

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

What is Primordial Sound Meditation? Primordial Sound Meditation is derived from an ancient meditation system. Deepak Chopra MD and the late David Simon MD consulted with meditation masters in India and revised an ancient meditation technique to make it more accessible to the busy Western mind. In Primordial Sound Meditation (PSM), people are given a […]

2/14 Valentine’s Day Partner Yoga

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

All Levels Welcome! Yoga is all about relationships, so bring your favorite partner! Spend some playful time breathing, bending, and bonding with a friend, family member, or loved one in this 75-minute practice. You’ll learn how to connect with your breath and each other, deepen poses with partner adjustments, and enjoy a loving kindness meditation […]

$20

2/24 The Art of Dowsing Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds Learn the Art of Dowsing, an ancient method of communicating with your intuition and the energies around you. Cave drawings of dowsers dated back over 8,000 years in the Tassili Caves in the Atlas Mountains of northern Africa with further evidence in Egypt, Greece […]

$49

3/6 Yoga for Bone Strength Class

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This On-Going Class is Open to All Students Gain an understanding of bone loss and learn the use of dynamic tension to help increase bone strength. This class will benefit anyone interested in improving bone strength including those with osteopenia and osteoporosis. Refine your yoga poses incorporating dynamic tension to help increase bone strength. The […]

3/10 Yoga + Ayurveda for Evolutionary Living Part 2

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

  This workshop is open to all students. There is no doubt, the mind is fickle and difficult to manage especially when the pace of life is only getting faster every day. Ancient Vedic wisdom teaches us that the body and its functions are a reflection of the mind, thoughts and our emotional nature. The essence […]

$50

4/8 Ayurveda + Yoga Synthesis: The Supreme Relationship for a Balanced Practice

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

  This workshop is open to all students. The Ayurveda & Yoga systems were born of one great Vedic tradition and their aim was an integral balancing of the body-mind and soul relationship. This practicum and lecture will provide the basis for understanding the Ayurveda body and the yoga mind and explore the main principles and […]

$108

4/9 A Natural Approach To Menopause

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Please join Dr. Reddy for a discussion on natural treatments for common menopause symptoms.  We will discuss everything from bio-identical hormones, soy, herbs, diet, and yoga to help ease the transition into menopause.  Dr. Reddy will present you with the latest research on conventional hormone therapies as well as how and when to use bio-identical […]

$20

4/28 Yoga for Bone Strength Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Workshop is Open to All Students In this workshop we will be discussing; safe movement for someone with osteopenia or osteoporosis, how bones are built, reading a dexa scan and doing the 12 yoga poses that have been used to show that yoga helps build bone density. Learn how to increase the effectiveness of your yoga practice for your bone […]

$40

5/10 Shakti Fest

Joshua Tree Retreat Center 59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA, United States

Join BTC Co-founder, Katie Allen at Shakti Fest! She'll be teaching 3 Yoga classes at this transformative yoga festival. Allison and Katie been attending each year since the festival began and are so excited to join many celebrated teachers of yoga and kirtan for this annual event featuring workshops, intensives, a vendor village, and a healing sanctuary. We […]

5/12 Chair Yoga Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™ is based on the 5000-year-old yoga postures (called asanas) and breathing techniques plus other Eastern and Western movements her students find beneficial. Lakshmi has modified these poses for the chair making the health and fitness benefits accessible to everyone. In […]

$40

6/2 Chair Yoga Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™ is based on the 5000-year-old yoga postures (called asanas) and breathing techniques plus other Eastern and Western movements her students find beneficial. Lakshmi has modified these poses for the chair making the health and fitness benefits accessible to everyone. In […]

$40

6/4 Classical Yoga Nidra Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to all students. Yoga Nidra is the art of conscious deep relaxation that allows you to begin to experience the flow of prana in both the physical and subtle bodies. You can then identify and release blockages to the flow of prana and ultimately, bring healing to the body and mind and expand consciousness. During […]

$20

7/14 Happiness, Intimacy & Authenticity Workshop with Ira Israel

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

We are thrilled to bring Ira Israel to Be The Change Yoga! Ira Israel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Mindful Relationship Coach. He is the author of the New World Library book “How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re and Adult: A Path to Authenticity and […]

$40

7/15 Wellness Services Open House

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Integrative Wellness Services Join us for this special event to learn more about everything we provide! Just like the sign over our door says, we are a center for both Yoga and Wellness! Our Private Services include Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Hypnotherapy, One-On-One Yoga, Reiki Healing, Sound Healing and Yoga Therapy! Come any time between 1:00 - […]

7/28 Yoga for Bone Strength Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Workshop is Open to All Students In this workshop we will be discussing; safe movement for someone with osteopenia or osteoporosis, how bones are built, reading a dexa scan and doing the 12 yoga poses that have been used to show that yoga helps build bone density. Learn how to increase the effectiveness of your yoga practice for your bone […]

$40

7/29 Why Yoga Works – Workshop and Book Signing with Robert Birnberg

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Why Yoga Works and How it Can Work for You Workshop + Book Launch Robert Birnberg has been studying Yoga for over 40 years and is on faculty in our Yoga Therapist Training Program. He will be leading a very special workshop where he will share powerful insights on Yoga's rich history and underlying philosophy, as […]

$30

9/12 Intro to Ayurveda

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

In-Depth Introduction to Ayurveda You have already discovered the myriad benefits of Yoga. Explore what Ayurveda, the sister science of Yoga can do for you. Ayurveda, which translates to "Science of Life and Longevity" is a 6,000 year old complete system of wellness - mind-body-spirit medicine. Ayurveda offers the modern day yogi, customized diet and […]

$40

9/12-9/17 Bhakti Fest

Joshua Tree Retreat Center 59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA, United States

Join Allison and Kate at Bhakti Fest! We'll be teaching 2 Yoga classes at this transformative yoga festival. We've been attending each year since the festival began and are so excited to join many celebrated teachers of yoga and kirtan for this annual event featuring workshops, intensives, a vendor village, and a healing sanctuary. We would love for you […]

9/29 Astrology 101

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds “What is my Purpose? Why am I here? How can I learn to love myself?” Did you know that astrology holds pieces to the puzzle of life that can unlock so many mysteries about our soul’s purpose? Most of us don’t know that we […]

$20

10/27 Yoga for Bone Strength Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Workshop is Open to All Students In this workshop we will be discussing; safe movement for someone with osteopenia or osteoporosis, how bones are built, reading a dexa scan and doing the additional, second set of 12 yoga poses that are being used to show that yoga helps build bone density. Learn how to increase the effectiveness of your yoga practice for […]

$40

10/28 Neurogenic Yoga with Jennica Mills

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to all students. Neurogenic Yoga™ is a revolutionary technique in trauma healing and stress reduction. This practice combines yoga asana and pranayama with the body’s natural, therapeutic shaking response. This shaking response in humans, much the same as the instinctual shaking in animals, is the nervous system’s way of discharging long-held tension and […]

$65

11/18 – 5 Element Theory for a Therapeutic Relationship

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

  This workshop is open to all students. The entire basis for therapeutic healing and spiritual evolution is founded on the five elemental theory or pancha maha bhutas as described in the text Samkhya Karika. The five elements in nature are born from the stars and the 12 signs of the zodiac, both of which influence […]

$108

11/28 Allison’s Baby Shower!!!

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Let's Celebrate The Newest Addition to the Prince Family!!!   We couldn't be happier for Allison and Jason to welcome to newest addition to their family! Our community has so much love for Allison, we thought we'd open up this opportunity to support them along this blessed journey of life.  We'd love for you to […]

12/1 Neurogenic Yoga with Jennica Mills

This workshop is open to all students. Neurogenic Yoga™ is a revolutionary technique in trauma healing and stress reduction. This practice combines yoga asana and pranayama with the body’s natural, therapeutic shaking response. This shaking response in humans, much the same as the instinctual shaking in animals, is the nervous system’s way of discharging long-held tension and […]

$65

12/1 5-Year Anniversary Party

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Be The Change Celebrates 5 Years!! Help Us Celebrate 5 Years! We can't believe how far we've come and we are so grateful for the amazing community that we've all created together! What we've created has surpassed our wildest dreams! Who knew that we'd become Orange County's Center for Yoga Therapy and Higher Education!?! Thank you all for being […]

12/3 Classical Yoga Nidra Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to all students. Yoga Nidra is the art of conscious deep relaxation that allows you to begin to experience the flow of prana in both the physical and subtle bodies. You can then identify and release blockages to the flow of prana and ultimately, bring healing to the body and mind and expand consciousness. During […]

$20

12/9 1-Day Developing a Trauma-Informed Lens for Yoga Therapy

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Memories of sexually violent experiences can be intrusive, which can create challenges for survivors. These memories can also make it difficult for survivors who are looking to establish connection in their lives and learn how to trust again. The entire experience of practicing yoga, can help survivors find union between seemingly disconnected and challenging aspects […]

$250

2/3 Yoga Therapy for Digestion

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

  This workshop is for Yoga Teachers Balanced gut function is the foundation of all health. This training will offer you essential knowledge that will help you maintain a healthy and highly functioning body, heart, and mind. Join integrative medicine practitioner Terra Gold as she shares ancient and modern East/West perspectives on the pivotally important […]

$99

2/15 BTC Community Bhakti Yoga Kirtan – Live Music

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Experience Live Music with the BTC Community Kirtan uses ancient repetitive simple sanskrit mantras that are called, sung, or chanted out by the leader (who is commonly accompanied by musicians) and then repeated back by the participants / audience. Kirtan is described as a "jewel of a spiritual practice" because of its joyful, open-hearted, meditative, […]

2/16 Trauma-Informed Contemplative Practices Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Are mindfulness meditation and yoga safe for those who've experienced trauma? They can be, and you can learn how to practice in a trauma-sensitive way.   This half-day workshop will cover principles of trauma-informed meditation and yoga. Designed for yoga and mindfulness teachers, mental-health professionals, and anyone interested in the topic, the workshop will explore […]

$250

2/16 IAYT Free Community Event

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

    Be The Change is honored to be hosting the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) on Saturday February 16th, 2019 from 6:30 - 8:30pm at our studio in Irvine, CA. We welcome you to join us to meet with the IAYT Board of Directors and Executive Director, Amy Wheeler, to learn more about yoga […]

Free

2/23 Yoga Therapy for Sleep

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Experience Yoga Therapy Over 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Approximately 10 million people in the U.S. use prescription sleep aids, estimating $15.9 billion is spent in national health care costs. Since there is no one solution for all sleep issues a holistic approach is recommended. Yoga Therapists work with students one-on-one to assist […]

$20

3/23 Yoga Therapy for Memory & Focus

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

How Can Yoga Improve Memory and Cognition?  Yoga Therapists work with students one-on-one to assist them in creating positive change in all aspects of life. Whether the student is experiencing a specific health condition such as physical, mental, or emotional discomfort, or is looking to upgrade outdated habits; a Yoga Therapist is equipped to develop […]

$20

4/6 Yoga Therapy for Digestion

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Workshop is Open to All Students  Yoga Therapists work with students one-on-one to assist them in creating positive change in all aspects of life. Whether the student is experiencing a specific health condition such as physical, mental, or emotional discomfort, or is looking to upgrade outdated habits; a Yoga Therapist is equipped to develop […]

$25

5/9 Shakti Fest

Joshua Tree Retreat Center 59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA, United States

We love Shakti Fest! Although we are not teaching this year, we strongly encourage our community to spend time on retreat in this beautiful yoga + music festival. It's an annual event featuring workshops, intensives, a vendor village, and a healing sanctuary. We would love for you to sing, dance and practice Yoga with us […]

6/2 Kirtan with Rob and Melissa

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Special Event is Open to All Students Kirtan (call and response chanting) is the heartbeat of Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion. Rob and Melissa’s kirtan is a fresh take on an ancient practice and their heart-filled songs blend Sanskrit chants with modern, accessible melodies and lush harmonies. Their music has been described as […]

$15

8/10 Yoga Therapy for Addiction

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

  This Course is Open to All Students: August 10th, 2019 Learn about the nature of addiction from a wellness-based perspective rather than a disease-based model. Veteran Yoga Therapist, Robert Birnberg seamlessly interweaves the time-tested wisdom of the Yoga Sutras, along with the evidence-based practices of positive psychology to offer a holistic model for understanding […]

$115

8/11 Coaching Parameters for Yoga Teachers

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

  This Course is Open to Yoga Teachers: August 11th, 2019 Yoga has always been practiced in a one-on-one format, where the teacher / therapist holds space for the student to explore and reflect upon all aspects of their life with the goal of creating positive change that leads to more sustained joy. In this […]

$115

8/16 Dance / Movement Sangha – Spiritual Night Life

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Dance. Movement. Spiritual Nightlife In this exclusive event, join Cheri for a guided adventure within your own body and creativity - an evening of dance, improvisation, and community. Step off your mat, build community, explore creative expression and switch on with this new 'spiritual nightlife' offering at Be The Change. We begin with a brief […]

$15

8/31 Roll + Restore Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Workshop is Open to Students of All Levels and Backgrounds Tune up your tissues by rolling them out. We will be rolling from head to toe, covering areas of the body in which most people carry tension. We all hold tightness in various places in the body and rolling helps to: • Release tension […]

$45

9/9 The Business of Yoga for Teachers

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

You Have a Yoga Business: Learn How to Foster Growth A workshop for yoga teachers and trainees Most of us in the yoga world function as entrepreneurs - meaning, we need to know how to talk about what we offer, and generate opportunities and income. We work hard to get certified, but we don’t always […]

$30

9/18 – 9/22 Neurogenic Yoga + TRE Teacher Training

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Neurogenic Yoga + TRE Training We are excited to announce our 2019 West Coast Neurogenic Yoga & Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises Global Certification Program! You will be expertly guided through two face-to-face training modules facilitated by the Neurogenic Yoga and TRE Trainer, Jennica Mills. Plus, one-on-one online supervisions designed to deepen your experience and provide […]

10/21 Treating Adrenal Fatigue

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Why are we so tired? Please join Dr. Dhurga Reddy for a discussion on Adrenal Fatigue, a condition many of us in our busy, fast-paced world suffer from.  Adrenal Fatigue not only causes a general feeling of tiredness, but it can also affect hormone balance, weight management, and mood.  In our workshop, we will talk […]

$25

11/23 The Yoga Sutras and You

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Course is Open to All Students Composed over 2,300 years ago, the Sutras present Yoga as a complete system of spiritual psychology and philosophy. This wisdom offers profound insights on the nature of the mind, as well as a wealth of resources for reducing suffering and cultivating more sustained joy. Familiarity with the Sutras […]

$30

1/5 Meditation for Non-Meditators

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

    This Workshop is Open to Students of All Levels and Backgrounds We all want happiness. The causes of happiness lives within our minds, deep within our hearts. The methods for achieving happiness presented in this 2-part workshop can be applied at any time, any place and anywhere.Practicing meditation will increase positive development in […]

$40

1/27 Mothers Circle

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Course is Open to All Students “Holding Mom” is a 10 month journey designed for mothers and care-givers to experience more nourishment and a deeper sense of belonging. This is an opportunity to unite through our diverse experiences of daughterhood and motherhood, to bear witness to each other and drink from the well of […]

$200

2/9 Level 1 Reiki Training

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

These courses are intended for those new to Reiki or for individuals who want to take their practice to the next level. By learning and understanding this course material, students will also have the opportunity to heal and grow personally in order to better serve others. You will learn about Reiki, a universal energy that […]

$249

2/22 Business of Yoga – Part 1

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

A special 2-part workshop for Yoga Teachers looking to gain the entrepreneurial skills to develop a thriving yoga career. Led by Katie Allen and Cheri Dostal Ryba, with guest lecturer Krystal Thomas of the UC Berkeley School of Business. Topics Covered What does it really take to be an entrepreneur? Building business confidence Secrets/keys to […]

$99

2/23 Level 3 Reiki Training

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

These courses are intended for those new to Reiki or for individuals who want to take their practice to the next level. By learning and understanding this course material, students will also have the opportunity to heal and grow personally in order to better serve others. You will learn about Reiki, a universal energy that […]

$249

2/29 Business of Yoga – Part 2

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

A special 2-part workshop for Yoga Teachers looking to gain the entrepreneurial skills to develop a thriving yoga career. Led by Katie Allen and Cheri Dostal Ryba, with guest lecturer Krystal Thomas of the UC Berkeley School of Business. Topics Covered What does it really take to be an entrepreneur? Building business confidence Secrets/keys to […]

$99

3/16 Business Mentorship Series for Yoga Teachers

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Series is Open to Yoga Teachers Sit in sangha and accelerate your growth with a monthly, virtual mentorship focused on building a sustainable business as a Yoga entrepreneur. Each month, we'll assess 3 key areas: our personal wellbeing, our business goals and growth, and how to best support clients by sharing case studies. Special […]

$229

5/3 Level 2 Reiki Training

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

These courses are intended for those new to Reiki or for individuals who want to take their practice to the next level. By learning and understanding this course material, students will also have the opportunity to heal and grow personally in order to better serve others. You will learn about Reiki, a universal energy that […]

$249

5/9 Self Care for Moms

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds Life is challenging, even without other humans needing our attention and time.  While we juggle the needs and demands of life from home, it is even more important to prioritize our own self-care. Yoga offers us fabulous tools to manage these challenges. Whether you […]

$25

5/27 Expressive Arts for Healing

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Healing Through Expression Movement and Creativity are important tools we can all use to develop and strengthen the social-emotional skills we need to move through our day. Join Eve for an hour of guided visualization, embodiment, and artistic practices. Participants will be invited to express themselves using color, texture, and shape. We will delve into […]

$20

10/16 Yoga Nidra + The 5 Senses

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to all students. Engage in a beautiful sensory experience! In order for our systems to heal and reset, we require deep, peaceful rest. This workshop will include guided meditation, aromatherapy, self massage, and restorative yoga. Yoga Nidra restores our energy and brings balance to the body, the spirit, and the mind. Suggestions […]

$40

10/30 Yoga Nidra + Sound Healing

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to all students. Settle in and soothe your system. As you rest in comforting postures, enjoy gentle sounds blended together to create a healing, peaceful environment. This workshop will include guided meditation, sound therapy, and restorative yoga. Yoga Nidra helps us to enter a slow, rhythmic brain wave frequency which restores our […]

$40

11/7 Āyurveda and Viruses (Zoom)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Workshop is Open to Students of All Levels and Backgrounds In the Caraka Samhita Āyurveda text, Janapada Uddhvāsana can be translated as the appearance and spread of a pandemic. In this discussion style workshop, we will look at some of the ways Āyurveda has viewed epidemics and pandemics historically. We will then look at […]

$25

12/16 Roll & Restore: Self Massage Workshop

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds Have you been missing your massage therapist? Feeling tense? Work out your knots with gentle and effective self-executed myofascial release, tapping, and movement with Cheri Dostal Ryba! No experience necessary. Most of this workshop will entail laying down and resting, drooling optional. 😉 If […]

$35

Yoga, Nutrition, and Accountability Course

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Start the Year off Right! This series is all about learning to customize your unique goals and aspirations for the mind and body you want. This program is a valuable and innovate approach towards exploring science based tools to untangle, discern and learn the complex world of diet and nutrition. Together with the mindful aspects […]

$499

2/21 Yoga Sutras Course

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This Course is Open to All Students The only course of its kind in Orange County! Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras remains the single most important text on Yoga. Composed over 2,300 years ago, the Sutras present Yoga as a complete system of spiritual psychology. This great work offers profound insights on the nature of the mind, […]

$115

2/27 Yoga Therapy: Ayurveda & Your Immune System (Zoom)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

This workshop is open to all students. Strengthen your immune system & your relationship with your health through the practice of Ayurveda. Translating to “knowledge of life”, Ayurveda is a nature-based system of medicine and lifestyle practices to optimize health & promote life-long vitality. Practiced for thousands of years, Ayurveda has provided support for strong immune […]

$35

5/22 Being The Change 5.0

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

BEING THE CHANGE 5.0 WORKSHOP Who Am I Choosing To Be As A Daily Experience?​Join us for a very special community workshop on Saturday, May 22nd 1:00 PM PST with Share Necessities Founder, Arjuna O'Neal and BTC Co-Founder, Katie Allen. A donation-based workshop with all proceeds going to Share Necessities. A deeper dive into what […]

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7/10 Sanskrit: Correct Pronunciation and Meaning

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Workshop OverviewTo pay homage to the language of Yoga and it's origins in India, it's important for serious students and especially yoga teachers and yoga therapists to correctly understand the meaning behind the language they teach, as well as correct pronunciation for a wide variety of reasons. This ancient language in engineered to strike very […]

$50

7/31 Yoga Sutras Chanting, Pronunciation, and Meaning Course (Class 1)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Course Overview The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is the source text of Classical Yoga. The Yoga Sutras are believed to be compiled around 500 BCE - 400 CE , they comprise the framework, tools and methodology for a transformative yoga practice. If you've taken any of our teacher training programs, you've become familiar with the […]

$50

8/7 Yoga Sutras Chanting, Pronunciation, and Meaning Course (Class 2)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Course OverviewThe Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is the source text of Classical Yoga. The Yoga Sutras are believed to be compiled around 500 BCE - 400 CE , they comprise the framework, tools and methodology for a transformative yoga practice. If you've taken any of our teacher training programs, you've become familiar with the sutras […]

$50

8/8, 4-Week Asana Course: Exploring effortless effort in Yogasana with Rishi Nagori

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Course OverviewPatanjali Yoga Sutras 2.47 describes perfection of an asana as: “prayatna saithilya ananta samapattibhyam” which means Perfection in an Asana is achieved when the effort to perform it becomes effortless and the infinite self within is reached.   Join us for a 4-week asana course to explore your favorite asanas from a different perspective. […]

$30

8/21 Yoga Sutras Chanting, Pronunciation, and Meaning Course (Class 3)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Course OverviewThe Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is the source text of Classical Yoga. The Yoga Sutras are believed to be compiled around 500 BCE - 400 CE , they comprise the framework, tools and methodology for a transformative yoga practice. If you've taken any of our teacher training programs, you've become familiar with the sutras […]

$50

9/18 Yoga Sutras Chanting, Pronunciation, and Meaning Course (Class 4)

Be The Change Yoga 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, United States

Course OverviewThe Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is the source text of Classical Yoga. The Yoga Sutras are believed to be compiled around 500 BCE - 400 CE , they comprise the framework, tools and methodology for a transformative yoga practice. If you've taken any of our teacher training programs, you've become familiar with the sutras […]

$50