11/27 Yoga for Health and Wellness Workshop w/ Matt Spencer
2016-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Be The Change Yoga, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, 92618, 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. Come and learn the ultimate holistic approach to health and wellness, by incorporating and adapting the tools of Yoga to support the various aspects of your life. See how an integrated Yoga practice can serve you in your path to realizing your highest potential.

Workshop Info

Students of all levels welcome
$20 pre-register
$25 day of event
Please call studio to pre-register (714) 417-9834

Matt Spencer is a long time professional Musial and multi instrumentalist. He brings the experience of musicianship and the consciousness of yoga together, to create a unique and refined soulful experience.

11/19 Yoga Sutras Course - Chapter 2
2016-11-19 12:30 - 18:30
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 well as a pharmacopeia of suggestions for reducing suffering and cultivating More Sustained Joy. Familiarity with the Sutras is essential for the most effective practice of Yoga as well as a deeper understanding of Yoga psychology. Studying these timeless truths with a qualified teacher (one with whom you resonate) is a journey deep into the human heart and mind.

The Format
This in-depth course will complete all four Chapters of the Yoga Sutras and will discuss the different levels of meaning in each sutra and the various applications which follow from each interpretation. This course is open to the public, for those who would like to learn more about Yoga philosophy and how to integrate it into daily life. This course is also included in our 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Yoga Teachers can complete all four chapters and apply the 30 hours to their certification.
Students are welcome to start with Chapter 1 or Chapter 2 – the order does not matter. However the student must have completed both Chapters 1/2 before going on to Chapters 3/4. The course meets five Saturday’s per year from 12:30-6:30pm.

Chapter 1
Samadhi Pada, the first chapter of Yoga’s foundation text offers a rich overview of the many tools and strategies on which Patanjali elaborates throughout the entire work. In this profound introduction, he defines Yoga, discusses it’s benefits. Here, he offers a variety of short-term solutions to the many obstacles that may arise on the path to the Goal. In the chapter, Patanjali describes the various functions of the mind elaborates on experiential nature of Yoga practice stresses need for a relationship with a teacher.

Chapter 2
Of the Sutra’s four chapters, the second chapter, Sadhana Pada, is certainly the most practical. Here, Patanjali expounds on the nature and psychological causes of suffering (the klesas), and offers a complete, holistic system for transforming the human being, the eight limbs, or Astanga Yoga. He explores the first five limbs, which include Yoga’s timeless guidelines for relationships and lifestyle, as well as instructions on the correct practice of Asana and Pranayama.

Chapter 3
The third chapter, Vibuthi Pada, completes the 8-limb path with the last three limbs Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (absorption, or flow). The process of these tree is called samyama and Patanjali then gives many examples of meditative practice, but also warns of being sidetracked by any powers gained along the way.

Chapter 4
The fourth and final chapter, Kaivalya Pada, explains that powers can be gained in various ways, the only reliable path is through the Astanga (8-limb) path to Samadhi. It is someone who has taken this route that is the most reliable teacher. Patanjali then picks up earlier themes and concludes with the term kaivalya, a concept of increasing freedom from suffering which requires a clear mind created through the practice of Yoga.

The Teacher

Robert Birnberg has been a student of the Yoga Sutras for over four decades. For the past twenty years, he has studied this brilliant work with teachers in the lineage of T.Krishnamacharya, the father of modern Yoga. He is one of a handful of people personally certified by Krishnamacharya’s son, T.K.V. Desikachar to train teachers. Robert is dedicated to mining the Sutra’s timeless truths for common sense life-skills, leading to increased optimism, better health, more satisfying relationships, and measurably enhanced wellbeing. He teaches private, therapeutic Yoga, trains teachers in the U.S and abroad and is on the faculty of the Loyola Marymount Yoga Therapy Program. Robert is also a certified Positive Psychology Coach, allowing him to effectively combine Yoga’s tools with proven Positive Psychology interventions.
We will be using ‘The Heart of Yoga’ by TKY Desikachar or ‘Reflections on the Yoga Sutras’, by TKV Desikachar, available at www.kym.org, (please note that this book has been taken off the KYM website, we are contacting the KYM to place a bulk order from India) or ‘Liberating Isolation’, by Frans Moors, available at www.sky-yoga.net, (allow three to four weeks for delivery).

11/14 Positive Psychology
2016-11-14 19:00 - 21:00
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 science based psychological world and the streets where the common man exists. In this course you will personally experience the transformation that comes with increasing your positivity ratio as you practice wellness and happiness boosting exercises as well as develop reflection activities. These practices will then be put in the framework of coaching as the last portion of this course is focused on how to improve your interactions in all relationships and how to become a better coach, teacher, partner, boss and instructor to those who are in your life.

Course Dates

November 14th, 2016
December 12th, 2016
January 9th, 2017
February 13th, 2017

Schedule and Cost

Class meets one Monday night per month from 7:00-9:00pm for 12 months.
These are stand alone classes, trainees can begin this module at any time.
$35 for individual class or $400 for 12-month course

Staff
Dana Conley, M.A., C.Ht., is a yoga and meditation teacher, life transformation coach, and motivational speaker that educates and empowers individuals to live their lives with greater peace, purpose, and passion!
Dana is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Hypnocoach, and Infinite Possibilities Trainer, a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500, ERYT-200) and Holistic Health Practitioner, and a former Guidance Counselor with 15 years experience working with teens at the middle school and high school levels. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling, and a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology. She credits her ability to sit quietly, listen inwardly, and follow the guidance of her heart to her on-going yoga and meditation practices, as well as her life-long interest in personal and spiritual development. All were instrumental in assisting her in creating and living a life she absolutely loves. It is her desire to teach you to do the same! Please visit www.createpositivechange.com for more information. For your complimentary consultation, email info@createpositivechange.com

Mary Vicario – with 15 years experience in corporate management Mary has recently layered on a certification in positive psychology under New York Times Best Selling Author and Harvard Professor Tal Ben Shahar. Additionally Mary is a certified Yoga Instructor with specialized training in Yoga Therapy and Holistic Healing.

10/15 Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Bhavana
2016-10-15 12:30 - 2016-10-16 17:30
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, perceptions, actions, and habits.
Your power is in your choices.
Each day you get to choose what you think, say, and do. Choosing to align your thoughts, words, and actions empowers you to create and sustain the positive changes you desire.
Choose to educate and empower yourSelf to transform your life in positive ways – the yogic way!

Infinite Possibilities is a modern day program based on ancient yogic philosophy. Yoga is a path of Self-transformation, and that transformation begins in the mind. It begins with a focus, and relies on our ability to sustain that focus, without distraction.
Yoga philosophy states that our mind is both the source of our suffering and the solution to our suffering.
Infinite Possibilities beautifully encompasses the practice of pratipaksha bhavanam as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras over 2300 years ago. Essentially, when we are distracted or disturbed by our negative or troublesome thoughts, we suffer. The solution is to reflect on them and then choose to cultivate positive or opposite thoughts, resulting in better attitudes and actions.
Creating and sustaining change is much more than just positive thinking. We must take action!
Infinite Possibilities outlines a step-by-step process for positive change that anyone can learn and master. This course is a very lively, up-beat class that balances light-hearted fun, with deep discussion, and experiential activities to keep participants engaged and taking action.

In this workshop, you will:

learn and practice techniques to clarify your vision and make new, empowering choices
understand how thoughts become things & why you don’t have to believe everything you think
clear any perceived blocks and barriers to creating and living a life you absolutely love
experience the transformative power of intention, visualization, and emotion
identify and take inspired actions that move you in the direction of your goals and dreams

Experience the self-transformational tools and techniques you need to succeed!
This workshop is based on the book “Infinite Possibilities ~ The Art of Living Your Dreams” by Mike Dooley. You will receive instruction, experiential activities, guided inner journeys, empowering exercises, and a workbook to support this amazing, life-enhancing journey.

Saturday 10/15/16 – 12:30-5:30pm
Sunday 10/16/16 – 12:00-5:00pm
$199 preregistration – $250 after 10/1/16

Dana Conley, M.A., C.Ht., is a yoga and meditation teacher, life transformation coach, and motivational speaker that educates and empowers individuals to live their lives with greater peace, purpose, and passion!
Dana is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Hypnocoach, and Infinite Possibilities Trainer, a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500, ERYT-200) and Holistic Health Practitioner, a Reiki Master, Reconnective Healing and Holoenergetic Healing Practitioner, and a former Guidance Counselor at the middle school and high school levels. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling, and a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology. She credits her ability to sit quietly, listen inwardly, and follow the guidance of her heart to her on-going yoga and meditation practices, as well as her life-long interest in personal and spiritual development. All were instrumental in assisting her in creating and living a life she absolutely loves. It is her desire to teach you to do the same! For more information on current classes and offerings, please visit www.AccessYourTruth.com. You’ll be glad you did!

10/10 Positive Psychology
2016-10-10 19:00 - 21:00
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 science based psychological world and the streets where the common man exists. In this course you will personally experience the transformation that comes with increasing your positivity ratio as you practice wellness and happiness boosting exercises as well as develop reflection activities. These practices will then be put in the framework of coaching as the last portion of this course is focused on how to improve your interactions in all relationships and how to become a better coach, teacher, partner, boss and instructor to those who are in your life.

Course Dates

October 10th, 2016
November 14th, 2016
December 12th, 2016
January 9th, 2017
February 13th, 2017

Schedule and Cost

Class meets one Monday night per month from 7:00-9:00pm for 12 months.
These are stand alone classes, trainees can begin this module at any time.
$35 for individual class or $400 for 12-month course

Staff
Dana Conley, M.A., C.Ht., is a yoga and meditation teacher, life transformation coach, and motivational speaker that educates and empowers individuals to live their lives with greater peace, purpose, and passion!
Dana is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Hypnocoach, and Infinite Possibilities Trainer, a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500, ERYT-200) and Holistic Health Practitioner, and a former Guidance Counselor with 15 years experience working with teens at the middle school and high school levels. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling, and a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology. She credits her ability to sit quietly, listen inwardly, and follow the guidance of her heart to her on-going yoga and meditation practices, as well as her life-long interest in personal and spiritual development. All were instrumental in assisting her in creating and living a life she absolutely loves. It is her desire to teach you to do the same! Please visit www.createpositivechange.com for more information. For your complimentary consultation, email info@createpositivechange.com

Mary Vicario – with 15 years experience in corporate management Mary has recently layered on a certification in positive psychology under New York Times Best Selling Author and Harvard Professor Tal Ben Shahar. Additionally Mary is a certified Yoga Instructor with specialized training in Yoga Therapy and Holistic Healing.

10/1 Free Yoga for Breast Cancer
2016-10-01 12:30 - 13:30
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 women with breast cancer.
Please call the studio (714) 417-9834 to pre-register or just show up!

9/17 FREE Intro to Yoga
2016-09-17 12:30 - 14:00
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 sessions where they will discuss various aspects of Yoga, answer your questions, and lead you through a short, gentle Yoga practice. Wear comfortable, “work out type” clothing. Yoga mats are provided. Bring a friend – the more people practicing Yoga, the better!

Topics Covered:

Benefits of Yoga and meditation
Overview of a typical beginners Yoga class
Brief history of Yoga and use of Sanskrit (the language of Yoga)
Yoga studio etiquette
Donation-based model
Basic Yoga poses: safe alignment, options and modifications
Class levels and what they mean.

Saturday’s 12:30-2:00pm

9/10, 9/17, 10/22, 11/5, 11/12
