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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 - […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

    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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Workshop OverviewIn this workshop we will be practicing all of the Dr. Loren Fishman poses (36) in his protocol using yoga for bone strength.   On 6/15 we will be practicing the first series and half of the second series poses. On 6/22 we will do the remaining second series as well as the third […]

Workshop OverviewIn this workshop we will be practicing all of the Dr. Loren Fishman poses (36) in his protocol using yoga for bone strength.   On 6/15 we will be practicing the first series and half of the second series poses. On 6/22 we will do the remaining second series as well as the third […]

Workshop OverviewIf your shoulders ever crackle, pop, or just occasionally get sore, this workshop is designed to teach you how to intelligently realign your movements to be fully mobile and pain free. We will stabilize, strengthen, and open the body’s most mobile joints as you dive deep into shoulder self-care. This workshop is open to […]

Workshop OverviewMas Vidal in an influential teacher, speaker, and author of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedantic philosophy worldwide. Learn how the ancient wisdom tradition of Ayurveda provides practical principles for health and wellness based on natural laws. These commonsense practices can be transformational if one understands what is best for their mind-body type and include the […]

Workshop OverviewFind comfort, grounding and security in yourself by slowing down with a practice designed to enhance self-compassion, pelvic awareness, and nourishment on all levels. Come as you are to explore the anatomy of the pelvic bowl, and put this newfound appreciation into practice with a delicious, fortifying sequence and a meditation to savor. Bring […]