Be The Change Yoga

9/10 Yoga Sutras Class with Katie
2025-09-10 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Be The Change Yoga, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Course Overview

Are you ready to go beyond the postures? Would you like to learn about how to improve your relationships, self-care and upgrade every aspect of your life?
If you’d like to learn more but are not ready to commit to an entire teacher training program, we invite you to join our monthly Yoga Sutras class in the Tea House with Be The Change Yoga, Co-Founder, Katie Allen MPH, C-IAYT.
Grab a cup of tea after class and join us as we dive into the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras for short 30-minute sessions to stay connected to the wisdom amidst daily life.

Course Details

Dates:

Classes meet one Wednesday per month from 10:30-11:15 AM
9/10, 10/8, 11/5, 12/10

Donation:

$20 suggested donation to our non-profit, the AlcheMe Natural Health Institute.
Pre-registration is not necessary, you can just show up in the studio.
Class is in the Tea House

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Katie Allen, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
This course is led by Katie Allen. She co-founded Be The Change Yoga and is the School Director for the 300-hour Teacher Training Program and 850-hour Yoga Therapist Training. She received her Master’s degree in Public Health from Tulane University and wrote her thesis on Yoga’s Ability to Prevent and Treat Chronic Diseases.
Since then, her mission is to use her public health lens as a means of advancing the field of Yoga Therapy. She develops yoga therapy program for hospitals, health systems and founded AlcheMe Yoga Therapy, a professional yoga therapy organization consisting of education, research, program implementation and job creation.

9/10 Community Acupuncture
2025-09-10 12:15 - 13:15
Event Overview

Healing in Harmony.
This 50-minute group acupuncture session welcomes up to 10 participants to relax in a serene, shared space. Each person will lie comfortably on a yoga mat and receive gentle acupuncture focused on front-body points, primarily on the hands, feet, arms, legs, and ears.
Community-style acupuncture makes high-quality care more accessible and encourages consistency by offering treatment in a peaceful group environment. The collective energy enhances individual healing, and sessions are open to all—whether you’re seeking relief from stress, pain, fatigue, or simply looking to support your overall well-being. No prior acupuncture experience is needed.

Workshop Details

Workshop Pricing:

$55 Early Bird
$65 Day Of

Workshop Dates and Details:

Wednesday, September 10th
12:15 – 1:15 PM PT
In-Studio
Space Limited to 10 participants

Future Dates:

9/17, 9/24

Register for 9/10 Community Acupuncture (12:15PM)

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Crystal Anderson, LAc, NCCAOM
Crystal Anderson, LAc, NCCAOM, is a visionary entrepreneur and mother of four dedicated to helping others achieve their healthiest lives. With degrees in Biological Sciences and a Master’s from Five Branches University, she began her career specializing in fertility and pregnancy acupuncture. Her experience in stroke rehabilitation inspired her to found California Mobile Acupuncture, offering in-home holistic healthcare. Crystal is a passionate advocate for natural wellness and women entrepreneurs, championing goal-setting, focus, and giving back.

9/13 & 9/14 The Yoga of Relationships (Zoom)
2025-09-13 12:30 - 2025-09-14 17:30
Course Overview

​Transform your relationships through the wisdom of yoga.
Join Veteran Yoga Therapist Robert Birnberg (zooming in from Australia!) for a powerful weekend intensive that will leave you with practical tools to create more joy, connection, and meaning in your relationships — both personally and professionally.
This training is part of our 300-hour Yoga Therapy Teacher Training and is open to all yoga teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of yogic philosophy as it applies to human connection.
Whether in friendships, romantic partnerships, family dynamics, or client interactions, relationships are one of the greatest opportunities for growth. With insight, compassion, and clear communication, they can become a vehicle for personal and collective transformation.
What You’ll Learn:

A deep dive into the Yamas, the ethical foundation of yoga, and their real-life application in relationships
How to assess relationship dynamics, ask clarifying questions, and recognize imbalances
Tools to cultivate sattvic (balanced and harmonious) relationships
Practical frameworks for communication that empower you and uplift others
How personal growth within can ripple outward and positively impact every connection in your life

Let your relationships become a source of support, growth, and joy — rooted in the timeless wisdom of yoga.

Course Details

Course Tuition:

$250
Included in 300hr auto-pay
10 contact hours

Course Dates:

Saturday, September 13th, 12:30 – 5:30 PM PDT
Sunday, September 14th 12:30 – 5:30 PM PDT
Zoom Virtual Classroom

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Robert Birnberg, C-IAYT
For several decades I studied with TKV Desikachar and his senior students, receiving an in-depth education on the techniques and underlying principles of Yoga Therapy. Noticing the parallels between Yoga and Positive Psychology, I became a Certified P.P. Coach working to integrate proven Positive Psychology interventions with the time tested tools of classical Yoga Therapy. For over 25 years, as clinical director of the Breathing Space in Los Angeles, I offered ongoing Sutras Studies, Yoga Teacher trainings, and workshops on Bhavana, Relationships, Addiction and Positive Psychology, I’ve facilitated private Yoga Coaching sessions with hundreds of individuals and couples looking to manifest deeply meaningful lives and satisfying relationships. My first book, ‘Why Yoga Works, and How It Can Work For You’ is currently being used as a teacher training manual by Yoga studios worldwide.

The Yoga of Relationships
Open to all students, learn how to apply yogic practices to improve relationships and cultivate more joy!

9/14 Mantras, Mudras, and Nyasa for Yoga Therapy
2025-09-14 08:30 - 11:30
Course Overview

Refine your skills in subtle healing modalities for therapeutic sessions.
Explore the power of subtle body tools to support deep healing and transformation. In this 3-hour training, yoga teachers and therapists will receive a comprehensive introduction to the use of mantras, mudras, nyasa, guided meditations, and affirmations as tools within the therapeutic context.
Led by Yoga Therapist, Laura Paulsell, this workshop will guide you in understanding when and how to introduce subtle body practices based on each client’s unique needs and energetic presentation.
What You’ll Learn:

The therapeutic value of mantras, mudras, affirmations, guided meditation, and nyasa
How to assess a client’s readiness and determine the appropriate tool
The energetic and psychological benefits of each practice
How to create goal-oriented, personalized practices to support healing and balance
Practical applications of subtle tools in both private sessions and group settings

This course is a valuable addition to our 300-hour Yoga Therapy Training and is open to yoga teachers seeking to expand their toolkit with subtle, yet profoundly effective practices.

Course Details

Class Tuition:

$65
Included in 300hr auto-pay
3 contact hours

Course Dates:

Sunday, September 14th
8:30 – 11:30 AM PDT

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Laura Paulsell, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Laura Paulsell (C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP) is passionate about guiding others on their journey to wellness through the transformative power of yoga. Her path of teaching began at the Kula Kamala Ashram in Reading, PA, under the guidance of Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati, where she completed 500 hours of training. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in yoga studies at Loyola Marymount University, Laura specializes in Yoga Therapy. She developed an 8-week evidence-based yoga therapy program specifically designed for the caregivers of individuals in hospice care. Laura is planning to expand this program into a book for her graduate thesis. As she continues to acquire hours toward certification with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, Laura is dedicated to integrating wellness yoga practices into diverse settings, including studios, hospitals, and integrative health centers. With a unique approach that often includes live music and chanting, Laura creates a peaceful, supportive environment where students can find strength and balance on and off their mats. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti. Peace, peace, peace.

Mantras, Mudras, and Meditation for Yoga Therapy
For Yoga Teachers, this class will provide an introduction to subtle body tools to be used in a therapeutic session

9/14 Chai, Wisdom, and Self-Care with Mas Vidal
2025-09-14 10:00 - 11:30
Workshop Overview

Join Mas Vidal in our cozy Tea House for a nourishing Sunday morning experience. Sip on a warm Ayurvedic chai blend while soaking in timeless wisdom teachings that will help you to align your self-care practices with the natural rhythms of the daily and seasonal cycles. Leave feeling more grounded, energized, and inspired to bring balance into your daily life.

Workshop Details

Dates:

Soulful Sundays with Mas Vidal in the Tea House

10:00 – 11:30 AM PT

July 20th, August 24th, September 14th

Space Limited

Pricing:

$20 Early Bird
$25 Day of
Free for LMM Members

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Mas Vidal
Yogi, mystic, and practitioner of Ayurveda, Mas has become an influential teacher, speaker, and author of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedantic philosophy. His diverse background includes athletics, therapeutics, science, ecology, all of which he integrates into a dynamic synthesis that has lead him to become an innovative voice in the field of integral yoga and Ayurveda.
He offers unique certification and educational programs internationally and maintains an active counseling practice that embraces Vedanta, Ayurveda, and Vedic astrology. His approach is influenced by the lineages of Paramahansa Yogananda of the Self Realization Fellowship and Swami Jyotirmayananda the last direct disciple of Swami Sivananda, and in 2014 he appeared in the triumphant film Awake, The Life Of Yogananda. In 2017 his innovative work in the field was published, Sun, Moon & Earth: The Sacred Relationship of Yoga & Ayurveda is now available in over 15 countries and translated into several languages and he continues to inspire many to live an evolutionary life. His latest literary work “The Evolution Revolution” releases late in 2021. He is the director and founder of Dancing Shiva, an educational organization based in San Diego, Calif and Miami, Florida that promotes health and wellness, and societal reform by means of embracing universal spirituality, individuality, and a natural approach to lifestyle.

9/14 Restorative Yoga with Aromatherapy and Therapeutic Touch
2025-09-14 17:00 - 18:30
Event Overview

Join us for an evening of deep relaxation and rejuvenation with “Restorative Yoga with Aromatherapy and Therapeutic Touch,” led by Samantha Saldivar (E-RYT® 500, YACEP®). In this 90-minute session, you’ll be guided through calming, supported postures enhanced by soothing aromatherapy and gentle, therapeutic touch to help release tension and restore balance to your mind and body. Samantha brings over 1,000 hours of yoga education and specialized training in Restorative Yoga through Relax and Renew® Level 1 and 2 with Judith Hanson Lasater. Teaching since 2016, she draws from introspective yoga lineages to create a compassionate, nurturing space for rest and renewal. Passionate about advocating for Sacred Rest in a culture that often overlooks it, Samantha’s work is rooted in helping students reconnect to stillness, healing, and joy. Beyond the mat, she’s an aspiring homesteader, animal lover, and creative spirit who delights in finding beauty in everyday life

Workshop Details

Workshop Pricing:

$44 Early Bird
$55 Day Of

Workshop Dates and Details:

Sunday, September 14th
5:00 – 6:30 PM
In-Studio
Space Limited

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Samantha Saldivar

Samantha Saldivar E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Samantha (E-RYT® 500, YACEP®) has been teaching Yoga since 2016, she has over 1,000 hours of Yoga education, including, Relax and Renew® Level 1 and 2 Certifications with Judith Hanson Lasater. With her background in the relaxing and introspective Yoga lineages, Samantha teaches from a place of deep empathy. She believes the greatest gift we can give our students is our radical presence and compassion. In addition to teaching Restorative and Yin Yoga, Samantha is a Sacred Rest Advocate and Educator. She believes as a society we are exhausted, sleepwalking through life, and in desperate need of a reconnection to deep Sacred Rest. Her work is rooted in releasing our conditioned beliefs of rest as laziness, so we can embrace rest as our connection to divinity, source, love, compassion, healing, and happiness. Samantha believes we are so much more than what we do for a living, which is why she wants to share with you she is an aspiring homesteader, animal lover, amateur chef, born spiritualist, creator and manifestor, nap queen, voracious reader, and budding textile artist. She loves working with her hands and finding beauty in everyday life.

9/16 Yoga Therapy Training (YTMA) Info Meeting
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00
Info Meeting Overview

Ready to Elevate Your Journey from Yoga Teacher to Yoga Therapist?
Welcome — you’re in the right place!As Orange County’s first and only Yoga Therapist Training program, we’ve been leading Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2010 and Yoga Therapy Trainings since 2016.
We are deeply passionate about making the transformative teachings of Yoga Therapy accessible and inclusive. That’s why we offer both In-Studio and Virtual Training options to support your unique learning style and schedule.
Curious About the Next Step?
Join us for an upcoming Info Meeting to meet Program Director Katie Allen, learn more about the curriculum, and see if our Yoga Therapist Training is the right fit for you.
Let’s co-create a new model of care — one rooted in ancient wisdom, human connection, and lasting transformation.
Questions?Reach out directly to Katie at katie@bethechangeyoga.com

REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT INFO MEETING:

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Course #2 Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal Ailments (120 hours)
Course Begins October 25th, 2025

In this course, you will learn to work effectively with clients with specific musculoskeletal issues such as: herniated discs, sciatica, strained low back muscles, spinal stenosis, arthritis as well as hip, shoulder and general joint issues. Trainees will learn to conduct client intake and physical assessments for common musculoskeletal ailments. In addition, trainees will learn clinical documentation, ethics, yoga therapy scope of practice, and professional practices.
Classes meets from October and continues through April. Rolling admissions, start at any time with any of the classes.

JOIN US FOR THIS COURSE!

If you are a yoga teacher who is looking to add a therapeutic lens to your offerings, you can start the yoga therapy journey without committing to the whole training. Our goal is to make this life-changing wisdom accessible to more Yoga Teachers.

Course meets one weekend per month for 8 months
100% Virtual with In-Studio Hybrid option
One full weekend per month + one mid-month 2-hour review class
Monthly auto-pay program ($325/mo for 8 months)
One-time $400 Registration Fee
Total Tuition: $3000
Total Hours: 120 hours

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Registration Fee

9/17 Community Acupuncture
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00
Event Overview

Healing in Harmony.
This 50-minute group acupuncture session welcomes up to 10 participants to relax in a serene, shared space. Each person will lie comfortably on a yoga mat and receive gentle acupuncture focused on front-body points, primarily on the hands, feet, arms, legs, and ears.
Community-style acupuncture makes high-quality care more accessible and encourages consistency by offering treatment in a peaceful group environment. The collective energy enhances individual healing, and sessions are open to all—whether you’re seeking relief from stress, pain, fatigue, or simply looking to support your overall well-being. No prior acupuncture experience is needed.

Workshop Details

Workshop Pricing:

$55 Early Bird
$65 Day Of

Workshop Dates and Details:

Wednesday, September 17th
6:00 – 7:00 PM PT
In-Studio
Space Limited to 10 participants

Future Dates:

9/24

Register for 9/17 Community Acupuncture (6:00PM)

Register for 9/24 Community Acupuncture (12:15PM)

Crystal Anderson, LAc, NCCAOM
Crystal Anderson, LAc, NCCAOM, is a visionary entrepreneur and mother of four dedicated to helping others achieve their healthiest lives. With degrees in Biological Sciences and a Master’s from Five Branches University, she began her career specializing in fertility and pregnancy acupuncture. Her experience in stroke rehabilitation inspired her to found California Mobile Acupuncture, offering in-home holistic healthcare. Crystal is a passionate advocate for natural wellness and women entrepreneurs, championing goal-setting, focus, and giving back.

9/24 Community Acupuncture
2025-09-24 12:15 - 13:15
Event Overview

Healing in Harmony.
This 50-minute group acupuncture session welcomes up to 10 participants to relax in a serene, shared space. Each person will lie comfortably on a yoga mat and receive gentle acupuncture focused on front-body points, primarily on the hands, feet, arms, legs, and ears.
Community-style acupuncture makes high-quality care more accessible and encourages consistency by offering treatment in a peaceful group environment. The collective energy enhances individual healing, and sessions are open to all—whether you’re seeking relief from stress, pain, fatigue, or simply looking to support your overall well-being. No prior acupuncture experience is needed.

Workshop Details

Workshop Pricing:

$55 Early Bird
$65 Day Of

Workshop Dates and Details:

Wednesday, September 24th
12:15 – 1:15 PM PT
In-Studio
Space Limited to 10 participants

Future Dates:

Wednesdays in October

Register for 9/24 Community Acupuncture (12:15PM)

Crystal Anderson, LAc, NCCAOM
Crystal Anderson, LAc, NCCAOM, is a visionary entrepreneur and mother of four dedicated to helping others achieve their healthiest lives. With degrees in Biological Sciences and a Master’s from Five Branches University, she began her career specializing in fertility and pregnancy acupuncture. Her experience in stroke rehabilitation inspired her to found California Mobile Acupuncture, offering in-home holistic healthcare. Crystal is a passionate advocate for natural wellness and women entrepreneurs, championing goal-setting, focus, and giving back.

10/7 Yoga Therapy Training (YTMA) Info Meeting
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
Info Meeting Overview

Ready to Elevate Your Journey from Yoga Teacher to Yoga Therapist?
Welcome — you’re in the right place!As Orange County’s first and only Yoga Therapist Training program, we’ve been leading Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2010 and Yoga Therapy Trainings since 2016.
We are deeply passionate about making the transformative teachings of Yoga Therapy accessible and inclusive. That’s why we offer both In-Studio and Virtual Training options to support your unique learning style and schedule.
Curious About the Next Step?
Join us for an upcoming Info Meeting to meet Program Director Katie Allen, learn more about the curriculum, and see if our Yoga Therapist Training is the right fit for you.
Let’s co-create a new model of care — one rooted in ancient wisdom, human connection, and lasting transformation.
Questions?Reach out directly to Katie at katie@bethechangeyoga.com

REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT INFO MEETING:

Click To Register for 10/7 Info Meeting (Zoom)

Course #2 Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal Ailments (120 hours)
Course Begins October 25th, 2025

In this course, you will learn to work effectively with clients with specific musculoskeletal issues such as: herniated discs, sciatica, strained low back muscles, spinal stenosis, arthritis as well as hip, shoulder and general joint issues. Trainees will learn to conduct client intake and physical assessments for common musculoskeletal ailments. In addition, trainees will learn clinical documentation, ethics, yoga therapy scope of practice, and professional practices.
Classes meets from October and continues through April. Rolling admissions, start at any time with any of the classes.

JOIN US FOR THIS COURSE!

If you are a yoga teacher who is looking to add a therapeutic lens to your offerings, you can start the yoga therapy journey without committing to the whole training. Our goal is to make this life-changing wisdom accessible to more Yoga Teachers.

Course meets one weekend per month for 8 months
100% Virtual with In-Studio Hybrid option
One full weekend per month + one mid-month 2-hour review class
Monthly auto-pay program ($325/mo for 8 months)
One-time $400 Registration Fee
Total Tuition: $3000
Total Hours: 120 hours

View Syllabus

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Registration Fee

10/8 Yoga Sutras Class with Katie
2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:15
Course Overview

Are you ready to go beyond the postures? Would you like to learn about how to improve your relationships, self-care and upgrade every aspect of your life?
If you’d like to learn more but are not ready to commit to an entire teacher training program, we invite you to join our monthly Yoga Sutras class in the Tea House with Be The Change Yoga, Co-Founder, Katie Allen MPH, C-IAYT.
Grab a cup of tea after class and join us as we dive into the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras for short 30-minute sessions to stay connected to the wisdom amidst daily life.

Course Details

Dates:

Classes meet one Wednesday per month from 10:30-11:15AM
10/8, 11/5, 12/10

Donation:

$20 suggested donation to our non-profit, the AlcheMe Natural Health Institute.
Pre-registration is not necessary, you can just show up in the studio.
Class is in the Tea House

Click to Register

Katie Allen, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
This course is led by Katie Allen. She co-founded Be The Change Yoga and is the School Director for the 300-hour Teacher Training Program and 850-hour Yoga Therapist Training. She received her Master’s degree in Public Health from Tulane University and wrote her thesis on Yoga’s Ability to Prevent and Treat Chronic Diseases.
Since then, her mission is to use her public health lens as a means of advancing the field of Yoga Therapy. She develops yoga therapy program for hospitals, health systems and founded AlcheMe Yoga Therapy, a professional yoga therapy organization consisting of education, research, program implementation and job creation.

10/9 Yoga Therapy for Bone Health: 4-Week Workshop Series
2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00
Workshop Overview

Join Susan Kjesbo for a very special Yoga for Bone Strength 4-week series!

In this 4-week series, you will gain a greater understanding of your bones and the pillars to bone health. Each week, we will also be practicing the yoga poses that Dr. Fishman has been studying to increase bone density.

This offering is perfect if you’re living with osteoporosis, osteopenia, or want to support healthy aging. Caring for your bones is about more than just strength—it’s about feeling safe, confident, and knowledgeable.

This workshop is designed to give you practical tools, gentle guidance, and a deeper understanding of how yoga therapy can help you move with ease and protect and strengthen your bones for years to come. Each week, we’ll explore simple, evidence-based practices and information you can immediately bring into your daily life. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, or you simply want to support healthy aging, you’ll find this series encouraging, empowering, and accessible.

Sign up for all four for a comprehensive overview on your bones or a la-carte for a few of the weeks.

In-person and Virtual options available.

Course Details

Pricing:

$100 Early Bird / $120 Day of
Drop-In Sessions: $25 Early Bird / $30 Day of

Date:

Thursdays, October 9th – October 30th
11:00 – 12:00 pm PT
In-Studio + Zoom
Space Limited

By the end of our 4 weeks together, you’ll leave with more confidence in how you move, clarity about your bone health, and a personalized toolkit of practices you can continue at home.

Each Week, We’ll Focus On:

Week One:

Moving within a safe range of motion
Understanding your DEXA scan score
Pillars to an effective yoga practice

Week Two:

Yoga therapy tools to support bone health

Week Three:

Practical strategies to prevent falls and fractures
Strengthening stability and balance

Week Four:

How hormones influence bone health throughout life

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Susan Kjesbo, C-IAYT
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.

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
Susan 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.

10/12 Understanding the Bhagavad Gita
2025-10-12 12:30 - 18:30
Course Overview

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
The Bhagavad Gita is a timeless guide for navigating the complexities of life with clarity, purpose, and grace. While the Yoga Sutras offer tools for inner transformation and self-realization, the Gita expands the conversation into the realm of relationships, purpose (dharma), and sacred action (karma).
In this immersive one-day workshop, we’ll explore how the core teachings of the Gita apply to the challenges and opportunities of modern life.
Through lecture, discussion, and reflection, we’ll dive into powerful yogic concepts such as:

Dharma (life purpose)
Karma (right action)
Bhakti (devotion)
Jnana (knowledge)
Meditation and detachment
And how to integrate these into daily life for deeper fulfillment

This workshop will illuminate the most practical and universal lessons of this sacred text — making it relevant not just for spiritual seekers, but for anyone committed to living a conscious, purpose-driven life.

Course Details

Course Tuition:

$150
Included in 300hr auto-pay
6 contact hours

Date:

Saturday, October 12th
12:30 – 6:30 PM PDT

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Kelsey Delane, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Kelsey is a Yoga Mentor & Reiki Master who guides fellow Yogis & Yoga Teachers toward more sustained joy using time-tested, practical tools. She is especially enthusiastic about teaching the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through one on one mentorship, online platforms, and in-person workshops. Kelsey also shares her love of Yoga by training upcoming teachers throughout Orange County, working with teen girls through UPLIFT Yoga Foundation, and working with pre and postnatal students.

Kelsey has over 1000 hours of formal training ranging from power yoga to trauma informed yoga which equip her with a wide range of tools for meeting her students where they are in the journey. She believes that the key to optimal health is balance, and strives to live this out in the way she cares for her body, mind and relationships. When she is not teaching or practicing Yoga, you’ll find Kelsey curled up with a book alongside her husband, daughters, and sweet pup, Cooper.

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10/20 Family Constellation Workshop
2025-10-20 12:00 - 13:30
Workshop Overview

Join Helena Gorka for a transformative Family Constellation Workshop!

Some of our greatest difficulties (addictions, depression, finances, illness) can be taken on as we unconsciously carry the burdens of the past. Hidden love and loyalty towards someone in our family lineage often going back several generations. Through the constellation process, hidden dynamics are revealed and used as tools to bring balance back into the family system.
By honoring each member’s fate without judgment, the orders of love are restored, allowing love and strength to flow, nourish, and heal.
Much of Constellation work is about releasing inherited trauma and gaining the support and strength of the ancestors where our lives came from. As we work through these issues we often experience personal growth and find that energy is released to be able to live our own lives fully, cleared from the traumas and loyalties of the past.
The work is usually done in a group setting where an individual chooses to work on a specific issue in his or her life. Representatives are chosen from the group to represent certain family members who are then set up intuitively in what is called a “constellation.” The representatives simply remain present to their experiences. As they are placed, a “knowing field” is formed as the representatives begin to receive actual feelings of the person they are representing. It is not role-playing and there is no acting out. The representatives report their feelings to the facilitator when asked, or movements are made with the facilitator’s guidance by the representatives from a deep soul experience.
From the information obtained through this process, family members who may have been lost or excluded in some way in the past are brought into the space.
Through simple yet powerful sentences and soul movements directed by the facilitator, we move towards resolution, becoming more able to enter strongly into own lives and hold our rightful place in our current family. Balance is brought to ourselves, our work, and our community. We are freed of burdens not our own, and are able to step into our future with strength and support from our ancestors.
This process was developed by renowned German therapist, Bert Hellinger.
Our facilitator, Helena Gorka has practiced and studied this work for almost 30 years with Hellinger and other teachers.
The process itself gives us profound insight and understanding into humanity as well as giving a philosophy of living, developed by Bert Hellinger.
To know more you can go to Helena’s website – HelenaGorka.com

Workshop Details

Pricing:

$35 Early Bird
$45 Day of

Date:

Monday, October 20th
12:00 – 1:30 pm PT
In-Studio | Space Limited

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Helena Gorka, E-RYT
​Helena began her journey of healing and teaching in London, England, by learning yoga at a small store and wellness centre called Gandalf’s Garden in the late 1960’s. It was there that she also discovered and studied various spiritual disciplines.
She spent a year in Quebec, Canada, training as a yoga instructor with Swami Vishnudevanada of Sivananda Yoga, and then returned to London to assist in opening the first Sivananda Yoga Centre in Britain.

When she moved to the US in the late 1970s she continued her study and teaching of yoga, and discovered the profound healing effects of Bach Flower Essences and Family (Systemic) Constellation Work. Most recently she trained in the healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu.
“I realize the importance of Self Care and am especially excited about using Yoga, Bach Flower Essences and the self help holds of Jin Shin Jyutsu’s healing touch. With these tools we can move into greater health and well-being.”
“One of the greatest joys in life is when I get to spend time with my two grandchildren, who live in England, so whenever I get a chance I talk on Skype and go to visit them. Here’s a photo of my granddaughter doing her version of a Jin Shin Jyutsu hold on her brother to stop his hiccups!”

11/5 Yoga Sutras Class with Katie
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:15
Course Overview

Are you ready to go beyond the postures? Would you like to learn about how to improve your relationships, self-care and upgrade every aspect of your life?
If you’d like to learn more but are not ready to commit to an entire teacher training program, we invite you to join our monthly Yoga Sutras class in the Tea House with Be The Change Yoga, Co-Founder, Katie Allen MPH, C-IAYT.
Grab a cup of tea after class and join us as we dive into the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras for short 30-minute sessions to stay connected to the wisdom amidst daily life.

Course Details

Dates:

Classes meet one Wednesday per month from 10:30-11:15AM
11/5, 12/10

Donation:

$20 suggested donation to our non-profit, the AlcheMe Natural Health Institute.
Pre-registration is not necessary, you can just show up in the studio.
Class is in the Tea House

Click to Register

Katie Allen, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
This course is led by Katie Allen. She co-founded Be The Change Yoga and is the School Director for the 300-hour Teacher Training Program and 850-hour Yoga Therapist Training. She received her Master’s degree in Public Health from Tulane University and wrote her thesis on Yoga’s Ability to Prevent and Treat Chronic Diseases.
Since then, her mission is to use her public health lens as a means of advancing the field of Yoga Therapy. She develops yoga therapy program for hospitals, health systems and founded AlcheMe Yoga Therapy, a professional yoga therapy organization consisting of education, research, program implementation and job creation.

11/8 Community Celebration!
2025-11-08 09:00 - 20:00
Event Overview

Celebrate, Connect, and Create Joy Together!
Mark your calendars! Be The Change Yoga is hosting an all-day Community Celebration on Saturday, November 8th — a day full of movement, music, and meaningful connection to celebrate Small Businesses and our amazing Community! Bring your friends, your favorite dish, and your community spirit. This is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

Registration Links

Register: 12:00PM Restorative Yoga + Group Acupuncture Class

Register: 1:30 PM Pottery Wheel Class. Use code: BTC10OFF to receive $10 off

Register: 3:00 PM Fluid Art Class. Use code: BTC10OFF to receive $10 off

Register: 4:30 PM Golden Era Yoga + Live Music

Register: 6:30 PM Kirtan with Govind Das & Jacqueline

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Registration Notes:
Olomana Studios: Click Here to Book

Class Title: Pottery Wheel Group Class
Description: Make a vase, bowl, cup, or mug on the pottery wheel, no experience necessary! In this class, the instructors will teach you how to work with clay on a pottery wheel and guide you through each step of making your own unique piece
Time: 1:30pm-2:45pm on 11/8
Market Price: $58 per person

Special discounted price for BTC students: $48 (coupon code: BTC10OFF)

Location: 14988 Sand Canyon Ave., Studio 6

Shot of Art: Click Here to Book

Class Title: Fluid Art Group Class
Description: Bring your family or crew together for a one-of-a-kind creative escape! Dive into the relaxing world of fluid art—a meditative paint-pouring technique that transforms your canvas into a stunning marble-effect masterpiece. The results? Always unexpectedly beautiful and sure to wow everyone involved.
Time: 3:00-3:45 PM on 11/8
Market Price: $49 per person

Special discounted price for BTC students: $39 (coupon code: BTC10OFF)

Registration: choose date & time for November 8th at 3:00PM from calendar view

Enter in number of tickets and personal information check appropriate boxes and click continue

Additional offer for Be The Change Community 15% off any Weekday bookings in November
Location: 14988 Sand Canyon Ave., Studio 3

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11/8 Group Acupuncture + Restorative Yoga
2025-11-08 12:00 - 13:00
Workshop Overview

​Join us for a very special afternoon of group acupuncture and restorative yoga! Class size is limited to 10 students. Allison will guide you through breathwork, meditation, and restorative yoga postures that are held for longer periods of time and supported by blankets and blocks.
While holding the postures, our resident acupuncturist Pam Kaur, will offer acupuncture treatments where the thin needles are placed primarily on the front of the body and mainly on distal points (legs, arms, hands, feet, ears, etc.).
This workshop is open to students of all ages, abilities, and health conditions.

Workshop Details

Pricing:

$55 early bird
$65 day of event

Date:

Saturday, November 8th 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST
In-Studio | Space Limited

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Crystal Anderson, LAc, NCCAOM
Crystal Anderson, LAc, NCCAOM, is a visionary entrepreneur and mother of four dedicated to helping others achieve their healthiest lives. With degrees in Biological Sciences and a Master’s from Five Branches University, she began her career specializing in fertility and pregnancy acupuncture. Her experience in stroke rehabilitation inspired her to found California Mobile Acupuncture, offering in-home holistic healthcare. Crystal is a passionate advocate for natural wellness and women entrepreneurs, championing goal-setting, focus, and giving back.

Allison Martin Prince C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, CMT
This workshop 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.
She 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.

11/8 Kirtan + Pot Luck
2025-11-08 18:30 - 20:00
Kirtan with Govind Das and Jacquenline
Join world renowned Yoga Teacher and Kirtan Wallah Govind Das and Jacqueline from the Bhakti Yoga Shala for a night of community connection and kirtan. We’ll start the evening with a community potluck in the Tea House from 5:45 – 6:30PM. Please bring a vegetarian dish or beverage for sharing.

The community event will be followed by a kirtan; which is a live music experience of call and response chanting. It’s a bhakti yoga practice designed to focus the mind, open the heart, and elevate your spirits. It is a joyful practice open to students of all backgrounds and religions. The sounds / mantras are often in the language of Sanskrit; which is a vibrational language.

If you have not yet experienced the practice of kirtan, we can’t recommend it more highly. It invites us to transcend our egos, to become playful, join our voices and sing from the heart tapping into the mystical power of mantras that have been recited for thousands of years.

Workshop Details

Led by Govind Das and Jacqueline
Saturday, November 8th
5:30 – 6:30 PM Community Potluck
6:30 – 8:00PM Kirtan
Early bird $30 / Day of $35
Children are welcome

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Govind Das, Yoga Teacher & Kirtan Wallah
Govind Das and Jacqueline Michelle (formerly known as Radha) are California-based Bhakti yogis and Kirtan singers. They are a husband and wife team with great love and devotion for the Divine, the dharmic path, and the gift of life itself. This is the essence that is reflected and transmitted through their music and teachings.
Through the sacred practice of Kirtan and the practices and philosophy of the Bhakti Yoga culture, they will guide you on a yogic adventure deep into the essence of Bhakti – the yoga of the Heart, the yoga of Love.
Govind Das & Radha live on the coast of Los Angeles with their 2 children: Malakai and Ruby. They lead Kirtan concerts, Bhakti yoga workshops, and transformative retreats throughout the world.

11/19 Community Acupuncture
2025-11-19 12:15 - 13:15
Event Overview

Healing in Harmony.
This 50-minute group acupuncture session welcomes up to 10 participants to relax in a serene, shared space. Each person will lie comfortably on a yoga mat and receive gentle acupuncture focused on front-body points, primarily on the hands, feet, arms, legs, and ears.
Community-style acupuncture makes high-quality care more accessible and encourages consistency by offering treatment in a peaceful group environment. The collective energy enhances individual healing, and sessions are open to all—whether you’re seeking relief from stress, pain, fatigue, or simply looking to support your overall well-being. No prior acupuncture experience is needed.

Workshop Details

Workshop Pricing:

$55 Early Bird
$65 Day Of

Workshop Dates and Details:

Wednesday, November 19th
12:15 – 1:15 PM PT
In-Studio
Space Limited to 10 participants

Register for 11/19 Community Acupuncture

Crystal Anderson, LAc, NCCAOM
Crystal Anderson, LAc, NCCAOM, is a visionary entrepreneur and mother of four dedicated to helping others achieve their healthiest lives. With degrees in Biological Sciences and a Master’s from Five Branches University, she began her career specializing in fertility and pregnancy acupuncture. Her experience in stroke rehabilitation inspired her to found California Mobile Acupuncture, offering in-home holistic healthcare. Crystal is a passionate advocate for natural wellness and women entrepreneurs, championing goal-setting, focus, and giving back.

11/23 Yoga + Brunch at Knowlwoods
2025-11-24 08:30 - 09:30
Celebrate Knowlwoods New Ownership!
Join us for a refreshing all-levels yoga class led by Jonah Montes on the beautiful outdoor deck of Knowlwood’s Restaurant in Old Town Irvine. Breathe in the fresh morning air, move mindfully under the open sky, and start your day feeling grounded, energized, and centered.
Jonah’s accessible and inspiring teaching style welcomes all practitioners — whether you’re brand new to yoga or deepening an existing practice. Expect a balanced blend of movement, breathwork, and relaxation that will leave you feeling renewed and ready for the day ahead.

Workshop Details

Sunday, November 23
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Knowlwoods Outdoor Deck
$10 Class

This class appropriate for students of all levels and abilities.

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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.

11/29 Sound, Sleep, and Soothe your Soul
2025-11-29 18:00 - 19:30
Sound Bath + Reiki Healing
Sound, Sleep and Soothe your Soul
Drop into deep relaxation as the body settles into calming non-sleep, deep rest (NSDR) theta frequency Reiki and sound healing music. NSDR has been proven to help quiet an overactive mind, reduce stress and improve sleep. In this exclusive event, enjoy a 90 minute journey of soothing candlelight gentle yoga, balancing breath work, and a guided Yoga Nidra while bathing in chakra balancing sound healing and receiving Reiki healing. Join Karen and Jonah in this community workshop that is open to all levels of practice for a night of relaxation, reflection and restoration.
Space is limited.
This workshop is appropriate for students of all levels and backgrounds.

Workshop Details

Saturday, November 29th
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Space is limited.
$45 Early Bird | $55 Day of

This workshop is appropriate for students of all levels and backgrounds.

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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.

12/7 Ayurveda Intensive with Arun Deva (Zoom)
2025-12-07 08:30 - 18:30
Course Overview

Ayurveda & Yoga: A Personalized Approach to Health and Healing
True health is not one-size-fits-all.Join us for a 9-hour immersive workshop exploring the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, the sister science of Yoga, and discover how this nature-based healing system can bring vitality, balance, and resilience to your daily life.
Whether you’re a curious student or a yoga teacher, this workshop will introduce the Ayurvedic perspective of Tri-Dosha theory (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), helping you understand your unique constitution (prakruti) and how modern life can create imbalance (vikruti). You’ll gain tools to personalize your yoga practice and daily habits for greater harmony across body, mind, and spirit.
Through lecture, discussion, and guided self-inquiry, we’ll explore:
The Roots of Āyurveda

The Āyurveda-Yoga Connection through Sāmkhya
Tri-Dosha Theory: Turning Philosophy into Personalized Medicine
Cikitsa: How to Assess and Restore Balance
Dinacharya: Daily Routines for Vitality
Āhāra & Pāthya: Food as Medicine
Mānasika Cikitsa: Ayurvedic & Yogic Psychology
Yoga Therapy through the Eyes of Ayurveda

Ayurveda teaches us that health is the result of conscious, consistent practice aligned with nature. Learn how to assess imbalances and create individualized plans for self-care and healing using yoga, nutrition, lifestyle, and seasonal rituals.

Course Details

Course Tuition:

$199
Included in 300hr auto-pay
9 contact hours

Course Dates:

Sunday December 7th – 8:30 – 11:30 AM PST
Sunday December 7th – 12:30 – 6:30 PM PST
Zoom Virtual Classroom

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Arun Deva, DASc, AYT, E-RYT(500), C-IAYT, YTRx
Arun Deva, DASc, AYT, E-RYT(500), C-IAYT, YTRx is a graduate of the American Institute Of Ayurveda; Ayurvedic Practitioner (NAMA), Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist (NAMA), Yoga Therapist (IAYT) and a Vinyasa Krama certified yoga teacher (E-RYT500). The founder of Arunachala Yoga & Ayurveda, Arun has the pleasure of serving both the National & State Ayurvedic Associations: NAMA & CAAM for over 15 years. Currently he heads NAMA’s Committee for Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. Arun teaches internationally, lectures at Conferences, writes articles for different publications, has been featured on both radio and television and has a clinic for consultations and various treatments including pancakarma and yoga therapy in Los Angeles/West Hollywood. He also teaches the Ayurveda and Yoga modules for many Teacher Training Programs around the world and is Director of Ayurveda at LMU’s YTRX Program. Arun has often presented at both the NAMA and SYTAR Conferences. Born in India, where he began his studies as a child, Arun has made his home in Los Angeles since 1977.

12/10 Yoga Sutras Class with Katie
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:15
Course Overview

Are you ready to go beyond the postures? Would you like to learn about how to improve your relationships, self-care and upgrade every aspect of your life?
If you’d like to learn more but are not ready to commit to an entire teacher training program, we invite you to join our monthly Yoga Sutras class in the Tea House with Be The Change Yoga, Co-Founder, Katie Allen MPH, C-IAYT.
Grab a cup of tea after class and join us as we dive into the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras for short 30-minute sessions to stay connected to the wisdom amidst daily life.

Course Details

Dates:

Classes meet one Wednesday per month from 10:30-11:15AM
12/10

Donation:

$20 suggested donation to our non-profit, the AlcheMe Natural Health Institute.
Pre-registration is not necessary, you can just show up in the studio.
Class is in the Tea House

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Katie Allen, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
This course is led by Katie Allen. She co-founded Be The Change Yoga and is the School Director for the 300-hour Teacher Training Program and 850-hour Yoga Therapist Training. She received her Master’s degree in Public Health from Tulane University and wrote her thesis on Yoga’s Ability to Prevent and Treat Chronic Diseases.
Since then, her mission is to use her public health lens as a means of advancing the field of Yoga Therapy. She develops yoga therapy program for hospitals, health systems and founded AlcheMe Yoga Therapy, a professional yoga therapy organization consisting of education, research, program implementation and job creation.

12/10 Rest & Reclaim Pop-Up Class and Info Session
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00
Workshop Overview

This is the time of year to slow down and nourish yourself…
As we move from the busyness of Thanksgiving into the intensity of the holiday season, giving yourself space to rest becomes more essential than ever. In a world that rarely slows down, true rest isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline.
That’s why we’re so excited to invite you to a special experience
This 75-minute class, led by Samantha Saldivar, offers a sanctuary of stillness designed to soothe your nervous system, release tension, and help you come home to yourself. It’s the perfect reset before the holidays — a moment to breathe, soften, and reconnect with your inner peace.
After class, Samantha will share a brief overview of her upcoming Rest & Reclaim Teacher Training for anyone feeling called to go deeper. There’s no pressure to join — this pop-up is truly for everyone, whether you’re simply craving restorative rest or exploring the next step in your yoga journey.
If you’ve been longing for quiet, healing, and deep relaxation, this class is the perfect place to begin.
This event is perfect for dedicated students, existing yoga teachers, and anyone who feels called to share the profound healing benefits of rest with their community.

Workshop Details

Pricing:

$25

Date:

Wednesday, December 10th 6:00 – 7:00 pm PST
In-Studio | Space Limited

Part 1: Rest & Reclaim Pop-Up Class (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM) Experience a full hour of supported, deep relaxation that will guide your nervous system into the parasympathetic “rest and digest” state.
This class will feature the generous use of props and a focus on the key elements of a truly restorative environment: still, quiet, dark, and warm.
Part 2: Rest & Reclaim Info Session (7:00 PM – 7:30 PM) Immediately following the class, those interested in learning more about the teacher training are invited to stay for a casual Q&A session.
Special Offer: If you enroll in the Rest & Reclaim Teacher Training on the day of the event, your $25 class fee will be credited toward your full tuition!

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Samantha Saldivar

Samantha Saldivar E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Samantha (E-RYT® 500, YACEP®) has been teaching Yoga since 2016, she has over 1,000 hours of Yoga education, including, Relax and Renew® Level 1 and 2 Certifications with Judith Hanson Lasater. With her background in the relaxing and introspective Yoga lineages, Samantha teaches from a place of deep empathy. She believes the greatest gift we can give our students is our radical presence and compassion. In addition to teaching Restorative and Yin Yoga, Samantha is a Sacred Rest Advocate and Educator. She believes as a society we are exhausted, sleepwalking through life, and in desperate need of a reconnection to deep Sacred Rest. Her work is rooted in releasing our conditioned beliefs of rest as laziness, so we can embrace rest as our connection to divinity, source, love, compassion, healing, and happiness. Samantha believes we are so much more than what we do for a living, which is why she wants to share with you she is an aspiring homesteader, animal lover, amateur chef, born spiritualist, creator and manifestor, nap queen, voracious reader, and budding textile artist. She loves working with her hands and finding beauty in everyday life.

12/13 Kyle Lam Sound Healing: Becoming Mindful
2025-12-13 18:00 - 19:30
Workshop Overview

We are honored to be able to grace your community with a powerful meditation experience that harnesses the elements of music to guide you into a transformative relaxation experience.
Kyle Lam Sound Healing will create a chamber of harmonies and melodies specifically put together to strengthen the connection between your heart and mind, inducing various emotional and physiological responses that help you achieve greater clarity and awareness of yourself.
Most of us are consciously aware of only 5% of our minds while the remaining 95% resides in the subconscious. What if we were able to discover the inner depths of our behaviors, the root cause of our patterns and habits, and the connection between our internal environment and that of our external environment? How much more confidence could we have with our decisions then that truly benefit our well-being? What type of changes or shifts in your life could occur if we removed any blockages preventing us from becoming the best version of ourselves?
Through this guided sound meditation, you’ll have the opportunity to embark on an inward journey to help achieve this level of mindfulness. Regardless of your meditation experience, our sound meditations are powerful enough to place even the most anxious minds into a meditative state.
Our evening includes an introduction to meditation and mindfulness, a 45 minute guided sound bath meditation, and a closing ceremony to integrate your journey.
doTERRA essential oils are available free of charge to enhance your meditation experience with aromatherapy.
Our meditations are open to anyone with a willingness to create change in their lives and those looking to live a more fulfilled life that comes from their hearts.

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Workshop Details

Pricing:

$55 for event
$100 for 2 people

Date:

Sunday, December 13th
6:00 – 7:30pm PT
In-studio
Space Limited

Kyle Lam
Kyle Lam is a wellness practitioner dedicated to serving the emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of the community with sound bath meditation and holistic healing events all throughout Southern California. His background in music and expertise in working with a variety of musical instruments allows him to curate sound experiences that guide participants into a meditative state, enlightening their awareness and strengthening their connection with mind, body, and spirit. His goal is for the community to develop a more intimate connection to their hearts while inspiring new dedications towards the betterment of their well-being.

1/24 Rest and Reclaim Training
2025-12-20 08:00 - 17:00

1/21 200hr YTT Info Meeting
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00
Info Meeting Overview

We are so glad that you are interested in our 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Program!
We’d love for you to join us in our up-coming Info Meeting where you can meet the Program Directors, Allison and Katie to learn more about the program and decide if this is right for you.
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 levels and backgrounds in a group class or private setting, as well as provide the tools to develop a thriving Yoga career.
In our 200 hour training, you will gain a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, teaching techniques, yoga philosophy and the ability to adapt yogic practices to specific groups.

VIRTUAL OR IN-STUDIO TRAINING OPTION

​Next Training Begins March 7th, 2026
Our Yoga Therapist Training is one of only 45 IAYT-accredited programs in the US, and it all starts here.
This 200hr training provides the foundations of yoga therapy, where you will learn to think critically and carefully adapt practices to meet the needs of individual students.
Click to View 200hr YTT Syllabus
Join our last Info Meeting!

Wednesday, February 11th | 12:00–1:00 PM PT (In-Studio + Zoom)

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1/24 Yoga Rehab: Tools and Techniques for Injuries
2026-01-24 12:30 - 18:30
Course Overview

Support Students with Confidence, Compassion & SkillA 9-Hour Weekend Intensive for Yoga Teachers + Therapists
Gain the tools, knowledge, and confidence to support students with injuries — safely, skillfully, and therapeutically. This weekend training is ideal for yoga teachers and yoga therapists looking to expand their ability to meet students where they are, especially those navigating pain, injury, or physical limitations.
You’ll learn how to assess, modify, and adapt practices to support healing while honoring each student’s unique needs, using a combination of yoga therapy, pranayama, and functional movement principles.
In this workshop, you’ll explore:

Yoga therapy + pranayama practices for injury recovery
Common injuries seen in yoga classes — and how to respond
Pain, stress + the autonomic nervous system
Assessment tools: Pancha Maya Kosha model, the Gunas + active listening
Modifications for lower body injuries: feet, ankles, knees, hips
Modifications for upper body injuries: shoulders, neck, elbows, wrists
Approaches for spinal injuries: contraindications + alternatives
Techniques to balance stabilization, strength + safety

This intensive bridges yoga and rehabilitation, offering evidence-informed practices to integrate into both group and private settings. You’ll walk away empowered to work with injury-prone students with compassion, clarity, and skill.

9-Hour Weekend Intensive
Open to Yoga Teachers + Yoga Therapy Trainees
Qualifies for 9 CE hours with Yoga Alliance

Course Details

Course Tuition:

$199
Included in 300hr auto-pay
9 contact hours

Course Dates:

Saturday January 24th – 8:30 – 11:30 AM PST
Saturday January 24th – 12:30 – 6:30 PM PST

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Megan McCarver, MA, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Megan McCarver’s advance trainings are comprised of a Master’s Degree in Marriage Family Counseling, Completion of Yoga Therapy Rx, a Certification from YogaWorks, E-RYT-500 Yoga Alliance, and over 1008 hours of Formal Yoga Teacher Trainings and Self Care.
Her advanced yoga education and experience in teaching Wellness and Yoga for Pain Management offers her talents to customize a program for the patients individualized goals. Megan co-founded Santa Monica Yoga in California in 1993 and is currently teaching here at Be the Change and at YogaWorks in Mission Viejo, CA. In addition, she is the Wellness Consultant at Orange County Pain and Wellness as well as seeing patients privately at the Ayurvedic Garage in San Juan Capistrano.
See more at: www.meganmccarver.com

Tools and Techniques for Teaching Students with Injuries
For Yoga Teachers, a deeper understanding for teachers on the yoga therapy path supporting and instructing students with an injury.

1/24 Rest and Reclaim Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
2026-01-24 12:30 - 18:30
Course Overview

Rooted in the foundational principles of Restorative Yoga, as guided by Judith Hanson Lasater’s lineage, this immersive program offers a unique focus on the collective reclaiming of our right to rest, to heal, and to thrive in a world that often demands otherwise. This training delves deeper, exploring rest as a sacred practice, a form of resistance, and a pathway to profound personal and collective transformation.
This training is more than just learning poses; it’s an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.
Students will emerge not only as a certified Restorative Yoga teacher, but as an advocate for rest, equipped to guide others towards a more peaceful, just, and thriving existence.
Join us in reclaiming our birthright to rest and creating a ripple effect of healing in the world.
​

Course Details

Pricing:

Full price $650
Early bird $550 before January 11th, 2026
Staff gets 20% off both early bird and full price

Dates:

Saturday, January 24th, 31st; February 7th, 21st, 28th
12:30-6:30pm with 1 hour lunch break
In-Studio | Space Limited

Program Info

Through this training, you will:

Learn to create deeply supportive & healing Restorative Yoga sequences
Understand rest as a tool for personal empowerment & social change
Learn to regulate the nervous system with somatic exercises
Explore rest’s spiritual dimensions for inner wisdom & self-compassion
Gain skills for inclusive & transformative Restorative Yoga experiences
Understand the connection between rest, social justice, & community healing
Become a catalyst for rest & empowerment through “Rest & Reclaim”

Details:

Participants will receive a comprehensive Restorative Yoga manual and certificate upon completion
Qualifies for Yoga Alliance 25H CEU (optional)
Limited space—pre-registration required
Non-refundable
Student can make up to 5 missed hours (or one full day) via alternate coursework, reading, and makeup assignments, as determined by course teacher
Rest and Reclaim is recognized by Judith Hanson Lasater as a Level 1 Restorative Course. Graduates will be eligible to attend Judith Hanson Lasater’s Relax & Renew® Restorative Yoga Training Level 2

Required Materials:

Restore and Rebalance: Yoga for Deep Relaxation, Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT.
Eye pillow
Bolster Pillow

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Samantha Saldivar

Samantha Saldivar E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Samantha (E-RYT® 500, YACEP®) has been dedicated to sharing the transformative power of Yoga since 2016, following her 200-hour Teacher Training with Content Souls Yoga School. Driven by a passion for continued learning, she has cultivated over 1,000 hours of Yoga education, encompassing a 500-hour YogaWorks Certification, a 50-hour Yin Yoga Certification, and Relax and Renew® Level 1 & 2 Certifications with Judith Hanson Lasater.
Beyond her teaching expertise, Samantha possesses an intimate understanding of the Yoga industry, gained through managing Yoga studios for over a decade. In her training and mentorship programs, she empowers aspiring teachers with the practical tools and strategic insights needed to thrive. Her goal is to provide you with a competitive edge in the dynamic landscape of Yoga instruction.
Rooted in her extensive background in Restorative and introspective Yoga lineages, Samantha teaches from a foundation of deep empathy. She believes that radical presence and compassion are the most profound gifts a teacher can offer.
Learn more at radiaterest.com

1/25 Developing a Trauma Informed Lens
2026-01-25 12:30 - 18:30
Course Overview

Create Safer, More Supportive Spaces for HealingA 1-Day Training for Yoga Teachers, Therapists, and Healing Professionals
Understanding trauma is essential for any practitioner working in wellness, therapy, or education. This powerful one-day training is designed to equip yoga teachers, mental health professionals, social workers, victim advocates, and healing practitioners with the tools needed to create trauma-informed environments.
Led by experienced facilitators, this course explores how trauma impacts the body, mind, and relationships — and how to use the tools of yoga therapy with sensitivity, respect, and awareness.
You’ll learn how to recognize trauma responses, assess students compassionately, and adapt practices including asana, pranayama, and meditation to support nervous system regulation and healing.
Topics Covered:

The impact of trauma on physical, emotional, and relational health
A trauma-informed framework for working with individuals + groups
Conducting safe, compassionate client intakes
Adaptations of asana, breath, and meditation for trauma survivors
Understanding triggers, boundaries, and nervous system safety
Cultivating resilience and empowerment through practice

This training is a foundational step in becoming a more conscious and inclusive teacher or therapist. Whether you’re guiding group classes or working one-on-one, this course will give you the confidence and clarity to lead with compassion.

1-Day Intensive
CEUs available
In-Studio + Zoom
Open to yoga teachers, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in trauma-informed care

Course Details

Course Tuition:

$120
Included in 300hr auto-pay
6 contact hours

Course Date:

Sunday, January 25th
12:30 – 6:30 PM PST

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Kelsey Delane, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Kelsey Delane, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is a Yoga Mentor & Reiki Master who guides fellow Yogis & Yoga Teachers toward more sustained joy using time-tested, practical tools. She is especially enthusiastic about teaching the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through one on one mentorship, online platforms, and in-person workshops. Kelsey also shares her love of Yoga by training upcoming teachers throughout Orange County, working with teen girls through UPLIFT Yoga Foundation, and working with pre and postnatal students.

Kelsey has over 1000 hours of formal training ranging from power yoga to trauma informed yoga which equip her with a wide range of tools for meeting her students where they are in the journey. She believes that the key to optimal health is balance, and strives to live this out in the way she cares for her body, mind and relationships. When she is not teaching or practicing Yoga, you’ll find Kelsey curled up with a book alongside her husband, daughters, and sweet pup, Cooper.

Developing a Trauma Informed Lens for Yoga Therapy
For Yoga Teachers, understanding of how trauma impacts physical/mental/emotional wellbeing and relationships.
