BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Be The Change Yoga - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Be The Change Yoga X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Be The Change Yoga REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181209T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181209T174500 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20170308T082532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181003T200628Z UID:10000246-1544356800-1544377500@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:12/9 1-Day Developing a Trauma-Informed Lens for Yoga Therapy DESCRIPTION:Memories of sexually violent experiences can be intrusive\, which can create challenges for survivors. These memories can also make it difficult for survivors who are looking to establish connection in their lives and learn how to trust again. The entire experience of practicing yoga\, can help survivors find union between seemingly disconnected and challenging aspects of the self; allowing participants to slowly build the pieces into an integrated whole. \nThis 1 day training will provide yoga teachers\, mental health professionals\, victim advocates\, social workers\, or anyone who is interested in learning more about trauma-informed yoga frameworks with all of the necessary tools to create a safe environment for survivors of sexual violence. \n  \n \n\nCourse Topics Include:\n\nA thorough overview of trauma-informed teaching dynamics and core concepts based on a successful model from the University of California\, Irvine.\nAn explanation of the unique experiences of sexual assault survivors and benefits of holistic healing\nIntroduction to trauma-informed practices and language\nComprehensive considerations for teaching trauma-sensitive yoga\, including:\n– Empowerment-based Language\n– Integration of Choices\n– Supportive Presence\n– The Art of Assisting\n– Safety and Space\n– Invitation of Postures\n– Breath and Trauma\n– Themes and Philosophy Integration\nTips for starting a yoga program for survivors of sexual violence including:– *How to create buy-in from a university/agency*\n–  The power of collaborations\n–  Working with mental health professionals\n–  Identifying your audience\n– Building a curriculum\n– Group structure\n– Marketing\n– Assessment and liability\nIntroduction to additional holistic healing methodologies to complement the yoga practice including art\, meditation\, and drumming\nResource guide with all relevant materials to implement a comprehensive\, holistic\, integrated\, and sustainable program\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSunday\, December 9th 12:00 – 5:45pm\n$250\, Included in 300 HR Autopay\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout Zabie\nHaving the opportunity to transform her own trauma through the practice of yoga\, Zabie Yamasaki\, truly believes in the healing power of asana practice. For years\, Zabie’s unwavering support for survivors of sexual trauma has manifested itself in many forms. She has ultimately made it her life’s goal to help empower survivors of assault to regain their strength and self-worth. She is extremely passionate about yoga and its ability to help individuals connect to their emotions\, be present on the mat\, develop peace of mind\, and take the necessary steps to become their most true\, authentic self. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZabie received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Social Behavior and Education at the University of California\, Irvine. She completed her graduate work in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs at The George Washington University. Zabie received her 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate through Core Power Yoga and attended a 40-hour workshop on trauma-sensitive yoga instruction through the Justice Resource Institute at the Kriplau Center for Yoga and Health.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring her graduate career\, Zabie engaged in numerous efforts to help prevent sexual assault through her campus role as the Coordinator of Sexual Violence Prevention. Zabie was previously the Assistant Director of UC Irvine Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE) where she developed an 8-week therapeutic yoga program for survivors of sexual assault. She is now working as the Assistant CARE Director at UCLA where she manages the on-campus programs related to sexual assault\, dating and domestic violence\, and stalking\, including the Yoga as Healing program for survivors. She is a founding individual practitioner of The Breathe Network\, an organization that connects survivors of sexual violence to holistic healing arts practitioners that offer all services on a sliding scale. She is the Founder of Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga\, an organization with the mission of empowering survivors to heal through the practice of yoga. Her organization offers group and private trauma-informed yoga classes for survivors\, trauma-informed yoga training’s\, consultation for colleges and agencies interested in implementing yoga therapy programs\, survivor yoga retreats\, and mentoring for yoga instructors. \nZabie consistently advocates for the rights of survivors and works tirelessly to help these individuals find healing. She is widely recognized for her hard work and dedication to her field. She has created a model therapeutic yoga program and curriculum which is now being implemented at Stanford University\, UCLA\, UC Irvine\, University of Southern California (USC)\, Long Beach State\, East Los Angeles Women’s Center\, Center for Pacific Asian Families\, and Community Service Programs (CSP) Rape Crisis Center. She was recently awarded the Victim Service Award in Orange County for the impact of her yoga program on survivors in the sexual assault and human trafficking unit. Her work has been highlighted in the Huffington Post\, OC Register\, Pinterest\, Elephant Journal\, Breathe OC\, UC Irvine Magazine\, and in a variety of online publications. \n\n\n\n\nIt has been her dream to fuse her worlds together\, creating a space where survivors can heal by flowing breath to movement through trauma-informed practice.By focusing on a holistic approach\, Zabie is helping to change the way our world responds to trauma and provides support to survivors at various stages in their healing. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/trauma-informed-yoga/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:300hr Teacher Training,800hr Teacher Training,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/image4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181203T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20161025T022245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T155340Z UID:10000287-1543863600-1543870800@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:12/3 Classical Yoga Nidra Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to all students. \nYoga 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 this course\, students will experience Yoga Nidra. Topics covered include a summary of Yoga Nidra history\, physiology\, science\, and practice of Yoga Nidra.\n\nThe workshop will include: \n\nThe history\, physiology\, and science of Yoga Nidra\nGuided Yoga Nidra\nExperiential process discussion\n\n\n\nCome in comfortable clothes. Please bring a pillow or two for your comfort. Mats and blankets provided.\nNo yoga experience is required.\n  \nWorkshop Info\n\nMonday\, December 3rd\n7:00 – 9:00pm\n$20 pre-registration / $25 day of event\nProceeds go to The HeartWay\n\n \n \n \n\nAbout Andrea\nAndrea is the passionate founder of The HeartWay. Using wisdom gathered from decades of guiding the living and dying; physically\, spiritually\, and psychologically\, Andrea has provided loving care and healing for those on the journey of conscious living and dying. Her primary work and teaching focuses on issues related to wellness\, yogic healing\, death and dying\, as well as compassionate care\, grief and loss. She has her Doctorate degree in mythology with an emphasis in depth psychology\, and comparative religions\, death\, dying\, and beyond. Dr Deerheart is a RYT-500 yoga teacher and a Certified Yoga Nidra Instructor. She is a sought-after consultant\, writer\, inspirational speaker\, and poet. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/yoga-nidra-3/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_0290.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20181030T224312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T195652Z UID:10000283-1543687200-1543698000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:12/1 5-Year Anniversary Party DESCRIPTION:Be The Change Celebrates 5 Years!!\n \n \n\nHelp Us Celebrate 5 Years!\n \nWe can’t believe how far we’ve come and we are so grateful for the amazing community that we’ve all created together!\n \nWhat we’ve created has surpassed our wildest dreams! Who knew that we’d become Orange County’s Center for Yoga Therapy and Higher Education!?!\n \nThank you all for being part of our community. For practicing with us\, for believing in us and making Be The Change your home.\n \nWe’d love to celebrate with you!\n \nPlease mark your calendars to party with us on Saturday\, December 1st. Allison and Katie will be offering an all-levels free Yoga class from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.\n \nWe’ll be gathering for a community potluck and party after! Please feel free to bring drinks\, appetizers or a vegetarian dish for sharing.\n\n \nEvent Info\n\nSaturday\, December 1st\n6:00 – 7:00pm – Free All-levels Yoga class led by Allison and Katie\n7:00 – Vegetarian Community Pot Luck URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/5-year-anniversary-party/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180919T235827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T144759Z UID:10000360-1543669200-1543680000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:12/1 Neurogenic Yoga with Jennica Mills DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to all students.\n\nNeurogenic Yoga™ is a revolutionary technique in trauma healing and stress reduction. \nThis practice combines yoga asana and pranayama with the body’s natural\, therapeutic shaking response. This shaking response in humans\, much the same as the instinctual shaking in animals\, is the nervous system’s way of discharging long-held tension and trauma\, or unconscious muscle contraction in order to restore the body to wholeness. When the nervous system identifies threat\, vibration or shaking in the body is designed to occur automatically. However\, negative social constructs and beliefs around what it means to allow ourselves to shake\, tremor\, or show vulnerability\, condition us out of this innate release mechanism at a very early age. Neurogenic Yoga reawakens our body’s intrinsic release mechanism for optimal health. \nNeurogenic Yoga is a simple\, gentle and profound practice that facilities the lengthening and relaxation of the psoas muscle and the release of physical and emotional stress and tension. During a Neurogenic Yoga™ practice\, we safely self induce therapeutic vibration using yoga postures and breath. Often vibration begins in the legs and may spread throughout the entire body. This method is based on Dr. David Berceli’s technique of Trauma Releasing Exercises® (TRE®). \nBenefits May Include: \n\n\nRelease of chronic tension and increase of energy and stamina\nDischarge of buried emotional and physical trauma\nFreedom from symptoms of sciatica and fibromyalgia\nDecrease of aches and pains\nImproved sleep\nImproved circulation\nImproved mood\nImproved sense of feeling grounded and focused\nImproved flexibility\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSaturday\, December 1st\n1:00 – 4:00 pm\n$65 pre-registration / $75 day of event\n\n \n \n  \n \nAbout Jennica\n\n\n\nJennica Mills\, MSW\, E-RYT has extensive experience in facilitation of body-based therapies\, trauma recovery\, and sexual wellness. Her techniques give way to a unique perspective on how we can experience physical\, emotional\, and mental freedom. \nGuided by the premise that we already contain the power to heal\, be inspired\, and experience connectedness\, Jennica’s approach is designed to tap into the body’s innate intelligence to release stress and tension patterns that inhibit us from experiencing our fullness. \nShe holds a Masters in Social Work and is the co-founder of Neurogenic Yoga. She is an experienced Yoga Teacher\, Sexual Wellness Coach\, TRE Global Provider\, and Tantra teacher. Jennica travels the globe leading certification trainings in Neurogenic Yoga and facilitates workshops in sexual wellness and trauma recovery. She maintains a private practice working with individuals and couples in Southern California. \nJennica is known for creating an easeful and safe environment for deep and powerful work while providing innovative tools and methods for transformation. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/neurogenic-yoga-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20181113T202545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T192517Z UID:10000286-1543410000-1543417200@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:11/28 Allison's Baby Shower!!! DESCRIPTION:Let’s Celebrate The Newest Addition to the Prince Family!!!\n  \nWe couldn’t be happier for Allison and Jason to welcome to newest addition to their family! Our community has so much love for Allison\, we thought we’d open up this opportunity to support them along this blessed journey of life.  \nWe’d love for you to join us on Wednesday\, November 28th from 1:00-3:00pm for Allison’s baby shower! \nWe’ll have catered wraps and appetizers from La Sirena Grill but we’ll open it up to a Community Pot Luck if you have a special dish\, drink or desert that you’d like to share with Allison. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Allison’s number one request for gifts is a donation toward her postpartum meal service. This gift is incredible for new moms\, as it’s more important than ever to nourish their healing bodies! \n \nThe service is called PostPartum Bites\, and they will hand make and hand deliver all meals and snacks for $65 per day. You can send money through PayPal\, and they will send a code to Allison to use when she orders. PayPal is dani@postpartumbites.com. For more info contact Dani at that email\, or call or text (949) 705-7700 and tell her you’d like to purchase for Allison Prince. (Her website is under construction\, so it’s best to contact her directly.)\n \n\n\nIf you have a color printer and want something to physically hand Allison\, feel free to print out the image on the right and fill in the dollar amount you’d like to offer. \n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Allison is registered at Amazon.com if you’d like to offer a baby shower gift.\n \n \n  \n  URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/11-28-allisons-baby-shower/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181118T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20171221T015816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T170049Z UID:10000342-1542542400-1542564000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:11/18 - 5 Element Theory for a Therapeutic Relationship DESCRIPTION:  \nThis workshop is open to all students.\n\nThe 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 are mind\, emotions\, anatomy and physiology. Such a profound foundation is crucial to establishing a therapeutic healing lifestyle and yoga practice. Meditation becomes the culmination of the five elements into the expanded and more subtle field of consciousness\, also known as mahaprana. Let us explore together. \n\n\nThe workshop will include a Therapeutic Yoga Practice combined with the wisdom of Ayurveda \n\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSunday\, November 18th\n12:00 – 5:45pm\n$108\, included in 300 HR Autopay\n\n \n \n  \n \n  \n  \nMas Vidal \nFounder\, Dancing Shiva Yoga Ayurveda\n\n\n\n Yogi\, mystic\, and practitioner of Ayurveda\, Mas has become one of the most influential yoga and Ayurveda teachers in the world and offers unique certification training programs throughout the USA\, Asia\, and India. Mas enjoys teaching integral yoga classes\, offering health and wellness lectures and giving workshops that embrace core Ayurvedic principles. His work is primarily influenced by the lineage-based traditions of India\, with prominence to the teachings of Yogananda and Sivananda. In 2014 he appeared in the triumphant film “Awake\, The Life Of Yogananda” and as an Ayurvedic practitioner\, he maintains an active international counseling practice that includes yoga and Vedic astrology. He is the founder/director of Dancing Shiva Yoga Ayurveda\, an international non-profit educational organization and center based in Southern California.\n\n\nUnder Mas Vidal’s direction DSYA has been recognized internationally for developing a strong balance between the mind-body relationship and the spiritual principles emphasized in both yoga and ayurveda. Mas Vidal strongly encourages education in a practical sense and as a way of life in his dynamic yoga classes (see schedule). The center is aligned with various notable institutions of health and wellness\, spirituality and higher learning throughout the United States\, Europe and India and maintains interaction in the areas of consulting\, research and providing educational materials. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/1118-5-element-theory-for-a-therapeutic-relationship/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSA-105.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181028T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180726T224228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T144852Z UID:10000358-1540731600-1540742400@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:10/28 Neurogenic Yoga with Jennica Mills DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to all students.\n\nNeurogenic Yoga™ is a revolutionary technique in trauma healing and stress reduction. \nThis practice combines yoga asana and pranayama with the body’s natural\, therapeutic shaking response. This shaking response in humans\, much the same as the instinctual shaking in animals\, is the nervous system’s way of discharging long-held tension and trauma\, or unconscious muscle contraction in order to restore the body to wholeness. When the nervous system identifies threat\, vibration or shaking in the body is designed to occur automatically. However\, negative social constructs and beliefs around what it means to allow ourselves to shake\, tremor\, or show vulnerability\, condition us out of this innate release mechanism at a very early age. Neurogenic Yoga reawakens our body’s intrinsic release mechanism for optimal health. \nNeurogenic Yoga is a simple\, gentle and profound practice that facilities the lengthening and relaxation of the psoas muscle and the release of physical and emotional stress and tension. During a Neurogenic Yoga™ practice\, we safely self induce therapeutic vibration using yoga postures and breath. Often vibration begins in the legs and may spread throughout the entire body. This method is based on Dr. David Berceli’s technique of Trauma Releasing Exercises® (TRE®). \nBenefits May Include: \n\n\nRelease of chronic tension and increase of energy and stamina\nDischarge of buried emotional and physical trauma\nFreedom from symptoms of sciatica and fibromyalgia\nDecrease of aches and pains\nImproved sleep\nImproved circulation\nImproved mood\nImproved sense of feeling grounded and focused\nImproved flexibility\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSunday\, October 28th\n1:00 – 4:00 pm\n$65 pre-registration / $75 day of event\n\n \n \n  \n \nAbout Jennica\n\n\n\nJennica Mills\, MSW\, E-RYT has extensive experience in facilitation of body-based therapies\, trauma recovery\, and sexual wellness. Her techniques give way to a unique perspective on how we can experience physical\, emotional\, and mental freedom. \nGuided by the premise that we already contain the power to heal\, be inspired\, and experience connectedness\, Jennica’s approach is designed to tap into the body’s innate intelligence to release stress and tension patterns that inhibit us from experiencing our fullness. \nShe holds a Masters in Social Work and is the co-founder of Neurogenic Yoga. She is an experienced Yoga Teacher\, Sexual Wellness Coach\, TRE Global Provider\, and Tantra teacher. Jennica travels the globe leading certification trainings in Neurogenic Yoga and facilitates workshops in sexual wellness and trauma recovery. She maintains a private practice working with individuals and couples in Southern California. \nJennica is known for creating an easeful and safe environment for deep and powerful work while providing innovative tools and methods for transformation. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/neurogenic-yoga/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181027T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181027T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180131T153753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T234720Z UID:10000347-1540645200-1540652400@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:10/27 Yoga for Bone Strength Workshop DESCRIPTION:This Workshop is Open to All Students\nIn 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 your bone health. It is a super informative and fun workshop that will leave you feeling empowered. This workshop is suitable for anyone with osteoporosis\, osteopenia or someone looking to be proactive. No yoga experience is necessary.\n \n\nGain an understanding of bone loss and learn the use of dynamic tension to help increase bone strength. This workshop will benefit anyone interested in improving bone strength including those with osteopenia and osteoporosis.\n \nThe workshop will include:\n\nSafe ranges of motion for someone with bone loss\nThe physiology of bone building\nUnderstanding a DEXA scan reading\nLearning the additional\, second set of 12 yoga poses that have been shown in the Yoga vs. Osteoporosis study to help increase bone strength\n\n\nNo yoga experience is required however a general familiarity is helpful.\n \n\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSaturday\, October 27th\n1:00 – 3:00 pm\n$40 pre-registration/$50 day of\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Susan\n\nSusan Kjesbo is a Therapeutic yoga teacher focusing on the healing aspects of yoga\, she works to help her students connect the mind\, body and spirit by creating a compassionate environment during class. Yoga for bone strength and reducing stress are two of her specialities.  She has trained with Loren Fishman and is currently participating in the International Study\, Yoga vs. Osteoporosis being conducted by Loren Fishman.  www.susankjesbo.com URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/yoga-for-bone-strength-3/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Bone-Strength-e1490029663763.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180929T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180904T235137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T191647Z UID:10000359-1538226000-1538233200@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/29 Astrology 101 DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds\n\n\n“What is my Purpose? Why am I here? How can I learn to love myself?”\n\nDid 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 have more than one sign or how the moment we were born determined the complexities of our personalities and the gifts we came here to share with the world! Join Sarah Carmona\, psychotherapist and RYT 200\, for a two-hour workshop where you will experience: \n\n3 ways to read and interpret your personal astrological natal chart\nA deep dive into the attributes of all 12 signs of the zodiac\nYour Moon sign and your Rising Sign\, and how these interact with your Sun Sign\nThe 4 Elements and how to balance them for optimal wellbeing\nHow to apply astrology to everyday life!\n\n  \nUpon registration\, please email the following to sarahcarmonamsw@gmail.com so she can\ncreate your most accurate birth chart for reference during the workshop: \n  \n\nYour EXACT birth time (ex: 1:04pm)\nYour full birthday\, Month/Day/Year\nYour birth city\, state\, and country\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSaturday\, September 29th\n1:00 – 3:00 pm\n$20 pre-registration by September 28th/$25 day of workshop\n\n  \n \n \nAbout Sarah\nSarah Carmona\, MSW has been a clinical therapist since 2009. She became a certified yoga teacher in 2016 and currently works with individuals that are recovering from addiction and dual diagnosis. Sarah incorporates yoga and clinical astrology into her therapy practice to assist her clients with heightened self-awareness and improvement of self-esteem. She lives in RSM with her family. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/astrology-101/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Astrology-1077.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180913T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180917T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20170311T012022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T135844Z UID:10000249-1536825600-1537221600@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/12-9/17 Bhakti Fest DESCRIPTION:Join Allison and Kate at Bhakti Fest! We’ll be teaching 2 Yoga classes at this transformative yoga festival. We’ve been attending each year since the festival began and are so excited to join many celebrated teachers of yoga and kirtan for this annual event featuring workshops\, intensives\, a vendor village\, and a healing sanctuary. We would love for you to sing\, dance and practice Yoga with us for 3-days in Joshua Tree! \nWe have a few discounted tickets\, please email Katie: katie@bethechangeyoga.com \nBhakti Fest celebrates the devotional paths of yoga\, Kirtan (sacred music)\, and meditation. Their festival is a drug and alcohol free vehicle for evolution of human consciousness through a heart-centered revolution. Bring your yoga mats this May to the idyllic Joshua Tree Retreat Center\, located in the beautiful region east of Los Angeles. Practice with the best yoga teachers in the world\, dance to sacred music by world-renown Kirtan artists\, and take workshops with leaders in the field of personal growth. Camp out beneath the stars or stay at one of our many accommodations on and offsite; enjoy the swimming pool and free filtered drinking water; stop in at The Bhakti Family Village and expose your children to other enlightened youth and families; enjoy the best vegetarian food at any festival. \nDetails and schedule on the website. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/bhakti-fest/ LOCATION:Joshua Tree Retreat Center\, 59700 29 Palms Hwy\, Joshua Tree\, CA\, 92252\, United States CATEGORIES:Yoga Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Screen-Shot-2018-07-24-at-11.49.50-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20160920T000548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T213159Z UID:10000278-1536775200-1536786000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/12 Intro to Ayurveda DESCRIPTION:In-Depth Introduction to Ayurveda\n\nYou 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 lifestyle practices to complement the physical asana practice\, to create ‘perfect’ health\, vitality and radiant well-being.\n\nCome to this workshop to understand what Ayurveda is and take home simple yet effective practices that can help you thrive with vibrance\n \n\nTopics that will be covered:\n\nAyurveda – A brief history\nAyurveda & Yoga – Pathway to Perfect Health\nDoshas – Discover Your Unique constitution\nAyurveda’s Principle of Healing\nDigestion – Cornerstone of Health and Immunity\nPractices to create and maintain optimal Digestion\n \n\nWorkshop Info\n\n\nWednesday\, September 12th\n6:00 – 9:00 pm\n$40 pre-registration/ $45 day of event\nspace limited\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nAbout Sandhiya\n\nSandhiya Ramaswamy\, CAS\, MBA is an Ayurveda practitioner\, educator\, and chef. Her Ayurveda practice\, Green Lotus Wellness (www.greenlotuswellness.com)\, is located in Dana Point\, California. She is one of the master teachers at the California College of Ayurveda. Originally trained as a chef\, she switched gears\, got her MBA\, and detoured into the world of finance in corporate America for 15 years. After trying different modalities\, it was Ayurveda that helped her to effectively manage her health issues\, especially asthma. She now uses her education\, knowledge and personal experience with this great medical science to help co-create and manifest her patients’ vision of ‘perfect health’ of mind\, body and spirit. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/intro-to-ayurveda/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Image-1-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180910T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20170804T001741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T173051Z UID:10000313-1536606000-1536613200@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/10 Kirtan Soul Revival Live Music + Yoga DESCRIPTION:This Special Event is Open to All Students\n\nWe’re so excited to welcome Kirtan Soul Revival back to Be The Change! We will be hosting them for a pre-Bhakti Fest event on Monday September 10th! Join us for an awesome devotional live music event from 7:00 – 9:00 pm!\nKirtan Soul Revival (KSR) is New York City’s funkiest devotional mantra music experience. Since 2011 they have been fusing traditional Sanskrit mantras\, original music\, and music from around the world to create a unique\, dynamic sound that merges guitar-driven funk\, rock\, gospel\, rhythm and blues\, world grooves\, and chants. \nSoul-stirring vocals and three part harmony add fullness and depth to their sound. Calia Marshall\, Helen Styring Tocci\, and Todd Keller with drummer Terrence Pompey\, are all longtime yoga practitioners and musicians. They have created a singular sound in the growing genre of mantra music. KSR brings the connecting power of harmony and a fusion of Eastern and Western sounds to a public craving more positivity\, love and community in its music and life. Brian Shaheen will lead an All-Levels flow class. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nEvent Info\n\nMonday\, September 10th\n7:00 – 9:00 pm\, 7:00 pm Live Music + Yoga\, 8:00 pm Kirtan\n$20 pre-registration / $30 after September 3rd\, 2018\n\n  \n\n\nAbout Brian\n \nBrian Shaheen\, ERYT-500\, will lead an all-levels flow class for the first hour of this event! Brian studied under Leeza Villagomez for 6 years. After finishing his training\, he was asked to be a trainer in her international teacher training. Brian has had the pleasure of studying with Saul David Raye\, Janet Stone\, and Shiva Rea. Brian was first attracted to physical benefits of the yoga practice\, but now appreciates the complete mind-body connection that yoga provides. Brian loves to play Kirtan Soul Revival’s music in his classes\, so he is very excited to have them playing live and in person!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/kirtan-soul-revival/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180729T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180729T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20170630T030153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T180445Z UID:10000309-1532865600-1532872800@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:7/29 Why Yoga Works - Workshop and Book Signing with Robert Birnberg DESCRIPTION:Why Yoga Works and How it Can Work for You Workshop + Book Launch\nRobert Birnberg has been studying Yoga for over 40 years and is on faculty in our Yoga Therapist Training Program.\n\nHe will be leading a very special workshop where he will share powerful insights on Yoga’s rich history and underlying philosophy\, as well as effective guidelines for practicing this timeless healing art\, as outlined in his first book.\n\nThis workshop is appropriate for students of all levels. Specialty book pricing for students who also attend workshop led by Author Robert Birnberg.\nPart One of the text explores Yoga’s holistic models which are based on the connection between the body\, breath\, mind and spirit. It discusses Yoga’s roots in these ancient wisdom teachings and explains the time-tested strategies for reducing suffering\, creating optimal health and cultivating satisfying relationships. \nPart Two delves into the science of sequencing\, conscious breathing as well as the purposes\, techniques and benefits of meditation. It also offers practices with step-by-step instructions utilizing a wide range of Yoga’s transformational tools. \nThis content of this book is appropriate for beginners\, seasoned practitioners\, Yoga teachers and students in teacher training programs. Join Author Robert Birnberg to lear how to integrate this wisdom\, and receive a signed copy of the book! \n\n \n\nWorkshop Info\n\nRegister on or before 7/28: $30\nSunday\, July 29th\n12:00 – 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nAbout Robert\nRobert 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. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/why-yoga-works/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Image-1-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180728T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180728T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180131T153111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T153831Z UID:10000346-1532782800-1532790000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:7/28 Yoga for Bone Strength Workshop DESCRIPTION:This Workshop is Open to All Students\nIn 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 health. It is a super informative and fun workshop that will leave you feeling empowered. This workshop is suitable for anyone with osteoporosis\, osteopenia or someone looking to be proactive. No yoga experience is necessary.\n \n\nGain an understanding of bone loss and learn the use of dynamic tension to help increase bone strength. This workshop will benefit anyone interested in improving bone strength including those with osteopenia and osteoporosis.\n \nThe workshop will include:\n\nSafe ranges of motion for someone with bone loss\nThe physiology of bone building\nUnderstanding a DEXA scan reading\nLearning 12 yoga poses that have been shown in the Yoga vs. Osteoporosis study to help increase bone strength\n\n\nNo yoga experience is required however a general familiarity is helpful.\n \n\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSaturday\, July 28th\n1:00 – 3:00 pm\n$40 pre-registration/$50 day of\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Susan\n\nSusan Kjesbo is a Therapeutic yoga teacher focusing on the healing aspects of yoga\, she works to help her students connect the mind\, body and spirit by creating a compassionate environment during class. Yoga for bone strength and reducing stress are two of her specialities.  She has trained with Loren Fishman and is currently participating in the International Study\, Yoga vs. Osteoporosis being conducted by Loren Fishman.  www.susankjesbo.com URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/yoga-for-bone-strength-2/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Bone-Strength-e1490029663763.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180715T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180702T165554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T165656Z UID:10000357-1531659600-1531670400@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:7/15 Wellness Services Open House DESCRIPTION:Integrative Wellness Services\n\nJoin 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 – 4:00 pm to discuss\, learn about\, and experience a sample of these services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\nSunday\, July 15th\n1:00 – 4:00pm\nFREE Event!\n\n  \n \n\nAcupuncture\n \n  \n  \n  \nKacie Putman \nAyurveda\n \nSandhiya Ramaswamy \nReiki \n\nKaren Duganier\n\n\nAlex Boggio\n\n\nJordyn Levier\n\n\nSound Healing\n \nJonah Montes \n\n\nYoga Therapy\n \nCheri Dostal Ryba \n \nMegan McCarver URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/wellness-services-open-house/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSA-109.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180410T210959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T162645Z UID:10000355-1531573200-1531580400@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:7/14 Happiness\, Intimacy & Authenticity Workshop with Ira Israel DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to bring Ira Israel to Be The Change Yoga!\n\nIra Israel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Mindful Relationship Coach. He is the author of the New World Library book “How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re and Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening” and creator of the best-selling “Beginner’s Guide to Happiness\,” “Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness Meditation\,” “Mindfulness for Anxiety\,” and “Mindfulness for Depression” videos and DVDs.\n\n\n \n\nWorkshop Info\nHappiness\, Intimacy & Authenticity : The number one thing that correlates with happiness is the quality of our intimate connections; true intimacy depends on our ability to be authentic and authentically connect with others. In this workshop we will dive into how we can be more authentic\, intimately connect with others\, and keep ourselves at the higher ends of our happiness spectrums. \n\nSaturday\, July 14th\n1:00 – 3:00pm\n$40 pre-registration / $50 day of event\n\n \n \n  \n \n\nAbout Ira Israel\n\n\nIra Israel is the author of “How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re and Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening” and creator of the best-selling “A Beginner’s Guide to Happiness\,” “A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness Meditation\,” “Mindfulness for Anxiety\,” and “Mindfulness for Depression” video series. Ira is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, and Mindful Relationship Coach. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and has graduate degrees in Psychology\, Philosophy\, and Religious Studies. For more information please visit  http://www.IraIsrael.com URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/ira-israel/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180604T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180409T213212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180601T212744Z UID:10000354-1528138800-1528146000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:6/4 Classical Yoga Nidra Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to all students. \nYoga 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 this course\, students will experience Yoga Nidra. Topics covered include a summary of Yoga Nidra history\, physiology\, science\, and practice of Yoga Nidra.\n\nThe workshop will include: \n\nThe history\, physiology\, and science of Yoga Nidra\nGuided Yoga Nidra\nExperiential process discussion\n\n\n\nCome in comfortable clothes. Please bring a pillow or two for your comfort. Mats and blankets provided.\nNo yoga experience is required.\n  \nWorkshop Info\n\nMonday\, June 4th\n7:00 – 9:00pm\n$20 pre-registration / $25 day of event\nProceeds go to The HeartWay\n\n \n \n \n\nAbout Andrea\nAndrea is the passionate founder of The HeartWay. Using wisdom gathered from decades of guiding the living and dying; physically\, spiritually\, and psychologically\, Andrea has provided loving care and healing for those on the journey of conscious living and dying. Her primary work and teaching focuses on issues related to wellness\, yogic healing\, death and dying\, as well as compassionate care\, grief and loss. She has her Doctorate degree in mythology with an emphasis in depth psychology\, and comparative religions\, death\, dying\, and beyond. Dr Deerheart is a RYT-500 yoga teacher and a Certified Yoga Nidra Instructor. She is a sought-after consultant\, writer\, inspirational speaker\, and poet. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/yoga-nidra/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_0290.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180602T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180602T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180301T054058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T220754Z UID:10000349-1527946200-1527953400@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:6/2 Chair Yoga Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds\n\nLakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™ is based on the 5000-year-old yoga postures (called asanas) and breathing techniques plus other Eastern and Western movements her students find beneficial. Lakshmi has modified these poses for the chair making the health and fitness benefits accessible to everyone. \nIn addition to adapting the poses for use on a chair\, she has modified them to take into account the fact that everyone has a different level of flexibility (or range of motion). Therefore\, Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™ is presented in low\, moderate and high posture levels so you can learn how to adapt them to your personal needs. She has even accounted for varying degrees of flexibility in your upper and lower body as well as your right and left sides. This innovative fitness approach makes her chair yoga programs suitable for all ages and all fitness levels. \nYour level of flexibility may vary from day-to-day; so\, vary your posture levels to ones that are comfortable for you while practicing chair yoga. Remember\, that no matter the level of flexibility you achieve on any given day\, you are receiving all the health benefits of Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™. \n\n$40 pre-registration/ $50 day of event\nSaturday\, June 2nd\n1:30 – 3:30 pm\n\n  \n \n \nAbout Lakshmi\nLakshmi Voelker-Binder\, YT\, E-RYT 500\, KYTA\, YA\, IAYT is a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor\, a member of the Yoga Alliance and International Association of Yoga Therapists\, and holder of other certifications. She has dedicated her life to creating accessible paths to wellness. By creating chair yoga\, she was able bring adaptive fitness and exercise programs to those who could not benefit from traditional methods of physical activity due to age or limiting physical condition. \nShe created Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™ in 1982 when one of her thirty-something students was stricken with arthritis and could no longer get down on the floor to practice Yoga. In 1999\, she authored and produced her widely acclaimed “Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga: The Sitting Mountain Series” CD/cassette. She has studied\, practiced\, and taught Yoga and other Eastern disciplines since 1969. From her early years\, she integrated these disciplines with Western health concepts. Her focus has always been to improve her students’ health and wellness by making the integration of these disciplines accessible to the broadest audience possible. \n  URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/6-2-chair-yoga-workshop/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180512T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180512T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180301T055338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T205318Z UID:10000350-1526130000-1526137200@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:5/12 Chair Yoga Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds\n\nLakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™ is based on the 5000-year-old yoga postures (called asanas) and breathing techniques plus other Eastern and Western movements her students find beneficial. Lakshmi has modified these poses for the chair making the health and fitness benefits accessible to everyone. \nIn addition to adapting the poses for use on a chair\, she has modified them to take into account the fact that everyone has a different level of flexibility (or range of motion). Therefore\, Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™ is presented in low\, moderate and high posture levels so you can learn how to adapt them to your personal needs. She has even accounted for varying degrees of flexibility in your upper and lower body as well as your right and left sides. This innovative fitness approach makes her chair yoga programs suitable for all ages and all fitness levels. \nYour level of flexibility may vary from day-to-day; so\, vary your posture levels to ones that are comfortable for you while practicing chair yoga. Remember\, that no matter the level of flexibility you achieve on any given day\, you are receiving all the health benefits of Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™. \n\n$40 pre-registration/ $50 day of event\nSaturday\, May 12th\n1:00 – 3:00 pm\n\n  \n \n \nAbout Lakshmi\nLakshmi Voelker-Binder\, YT\, E-RYT 500\, KYTA\, YA\, IAYT is a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor\, a member of the Yoga Alliance and International Association of Yoga Therapists\, and holder of other certifications. She has dedicated her life to creating accessible paths to wellness. By creating chair yoga\, she was able bring adaptive fitness and exercise programs to those who could not benefit from traditional methods of physical activity due to age or limiting physical condition. \nShe created Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™ in 1982 when one of her thirty-something students was stricken with arthritis and could no longer get down on the floor to practice Yoga. In 1999\, she authored and produced her widely acclaimed “Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga: The Sitting Mountain Series” CD/cassette. She has studied\, practiced\, and taught Yoga and other Eastern disciplines since 1969. From her early years\, she integrated these disciplines with Western health concepts. Her focus has always been to improve her students’ health and wellness by making the integration of these disciplines accessible to the broadest audience possible. \n  URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/5-12-chair-yoga-workshop/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180510T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180514T000000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180403T221526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T222401Z UID:10000352-1525910400-1526256000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:5/10 Shakti Fest DESCRIPTION:Join BTC Co-founder\, Katie Allen at Shakti Fest! She’ll be teaching 3 Yoga classes at this transformative yoga festival. Allison and Katie been attending each year since the festival began and are so excited to join many celebrated teachers of yoga and kirtan for this annual event featuring workshops\, intensives\, a vendor village\, and a healing sanctuary. We would love for you to sing\, dance and practice Yoga with us for 3-days in Joshua Tree! \nWe have a few discounted tickets\, please email Katie: katie@bethechangeyoga.com \nShakti Fest celebrates the devotional paths of yoga\, Kirtan (sacred music)\, and meditation and places a special emphasis on the Divine Feminine. Our festival is a drug and alcohol-free vehicle for evolution of human consciousness through a heart-centered revolution. Bring your yoga mats this coming May to the idyllic Joshua Tree Retreat Center\, located in the beautiful region 2 hours east of Los Angeles. Practice with the best yoga teachers in the world\, dance to sacred music by world-renown Kirtan artists\, and take workshops with leaders in the field of personal growth. Camp out beneath the stars or stay at one of our many accommodations on and offsite; enjoy the swimming pool and free filtered drinking water; stop in at “Conscious Kids Land” and expose your children to other enlightened families; enjoy the best vegetarian food at any festival. We offer student\, senior\, and local resident discounts. We’re building sacred community—join us! \nDetails and schedule on the website. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/5-10-shakti-fest/ LOCATION:Joshua Tree Retreat Center\, 59700 29 Palms Hwy\, Joshua Tree\, CA\, 92252\, United States CATEGORIES:Yoga Festivals ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180428T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20170129T015518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T152632Z UID:10000306-1524920400-1524927600@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:4/28 Yoga for Bone Strength Workshop DESCRIPTION:This Workshop is Open to All Students\nIn 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 health. It is a super informative and fun workshop that will leave you feeling empowered. This workshop is suitable for anyone with osteoporosis\, osteopenia or someone looking to be proactive. No yoga experience is necessary.\n \n\nGain an understanding of bone loss and learn the use of dynamic tension to help increase bone strength. This workshop will benefit anyone interested in improving bone strength including those with osteopenia and osteoporosis.\n \nThe workshop will include:\n\nSafe ranges of motion for someone with bone loss\nThe physiology of bone building\nUnderstanding a DEXA scan reading\nLearning 12 yoga poses that have been shown in the Yoga vs. Osteoporosis study to help increase bone strength\n\n\nNo yoga experience is required however a general familiarity is helpful.\n \n\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSaturday\, April 28th\n1:00 – 3:00 pm\n$40 pre-registration/$50 day of\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Susan\n\nSusan Kjesbo is a Therapeutic yoga teacher focusing on the healing aspects of yoga\, she works to help her students connect the mind\, body and spirit by creating a compassionate environment during class. Yoga for bone strength and reducing stress are two of her specialities.  She has trained with Loren Fishman and is currently participating in the International Study\, Yoga vs. Osteoporosis being conducted by Loren Fishman.  www.susankjesbo.com URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/bone-strength-workshop/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Bone-Strength-e1490029663763.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180409T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20170107T042244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180402T205027Z UID:10000303-1523300400-1523307600@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:4/9 A Natural Approach To Menopause DESCRIPTION: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 hormones safely.  Please bring your questions!  We look forward to seeing you. \n\n$20 pre-registration\n$25 day of event\nMonday 4/9\n7:00 – 9:00 pm\n\n  \n \n \nDr. Dhurga Reddy is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Costa Mesa\, CA.  She sees patients of all ages\, with a particular focus on hormone balancing and pediatrics.  She is passionate about educating and empowering her patients to live mindfully in order to help them achieve their highest level of health. \n  URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/natural-approach-to-menopause/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Menopause-e1522702424205.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180408T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20171219T051852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180402T200235Z UID:10000339-1523188800-1523206800@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:4/8 Ayurveda + Yoga Synthesis: The Supreme Relationship for a Balanced Practice DESCRIPTION:  \nThis workshop is open to all students.\n\nThe 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 tools as per the Raja yoga teachings. \nAlso included:\n~ Breathing techniques\n~ Meditation and visualization techniques\n~ Healing power of affirmations and mantras\n~ Herbs for the mind\n~ Q & A for those interested in taking the Ayurvedic Wellness Program \n\n\nThe workshop will include a Therapeutic Yoga Practice combined with the wisdom of Ayurveda \n\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSaturday\, April 8th\n12:15 – 5:15pm\n$108 pre-registration / $125 day of event\n\n \n \n  \n \n  \n  \nMas Vidal \nFounder\, Dancing Shiva Yoga Ayurveda\n\n\n\n Yogi\, mystic\, and practitioner of Ayurveda\, Mas has become one of the most influential yoga and Ayurveda teachers in the world and offers unique certification training programs throughout the USA\, Asia\, and India. Mas enjoys teaching integral yoga classes\, offering health and wellness lectures and giving workshops that embrace core Ayurvedic principles. His work is primarily influenced by the lineage-based traditions of India\, with prominence to the teachings of Yogananda and Sivananda. In 2014 he appeared in the triumphant film “Awake\, The Life Of Yogananda” and as an Ayurvedic practitioner\, he maintains an active international counseling practice that includes yoga and Vedic astrology. He is the founder/director of Dancing Shiva Yoga Ayurveda\, an international non-profit educational organization and center based in Southern California.\n\n\nUnder Mas Vidal’s direction DSYA has been recognized internationally for developing a strong balance between the mind-body relationship and the spiritual principles emphasized in both yoga and ayurveda. Mas Vidal strongly encourages education in a practical sense and as a way of life in his dynamic yoga classes (see schedule). The center is aligned with various notable institutions of health and wellness\, spirituality and higher learning throughout the United States\, Europe and India and maintains interaction in the areas of consulting\, research and providing educational materials. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/ayurveda-yoga-synthesis/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSA-106.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180310T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180310T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20171219T044951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T074429Z UID:10000337-1520686800-1520695800@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:3/10 Yoga + Ayurveda for Evolutionary Living Part 2 DESCRIPTION:  \nThis workshop is open to all students.\n\nThere 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 of Vedic healing proclaims that wellness begins with proper management of the senses\, discipline over the conditions of the mind and continuity of effort. Attaining true health and wellness is rooted in sound mind-body-synergy and by understanding the root causes of disease and\nmental disharmony to attain victory over our bad habits. Let us explore what both yoga and ayurveda provide us with to make this monkey madness a powerful transformative tool for promoting health happiness and feeling love for all. \nAlso included:\n~ Breathing techniques\n~ Meditation and visualization techniques\n~ Healing power of affirmations and mantras\n~ Herbs for the mind\n~ Q & A for those interested in taking the Ayurvedic Wellness\nProgram \n\n\nThe workshop will include a Therapeutic Yoga Practice combined with the wisdom of Ayurveda \n\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSaturday\, March 10th\n1:00 – 3:30pm\n$50 pre-registration / $60 day of event\n\n \n \n  \n \n  \n  \nMas Vidal \nFounder\, Dancing Shiva Yoga Ayurveda\n\n\n\n Yogi\, mystic\, and practitioner of Ayurveda\, Mas has become one of the most influential yoga and Ayurveda teachers in the world and offers unique certification training programs throughout the USA\, Asia\, and India. Mas enjoys teaching integral yoga classes\, offering health and wellness lectures and giving workshops that embrace core Ayurvedic principles. His work is primarily influenced by the lineage-based traditions of India\, with prominence to the teachings of Yogananda and Sivananda. In 2014 he appeared in the triumphant film “Awake\, The Life Of Yogananda” and as an Ayurvedic practitioner\, he maintains an active international counseling practice that includes yoga and Vedic astrology. He is the founder/director of Dancing Shiva Yoga Ayurveda\, an international non-profit educational organization and center based in Southern California.\n\n\nUnder Mas Vidal’s direction DSYA has been recognized internationally for developing a strong balance between the mind-body relationship and the spiritual principles emphasized in both yoga and ayurveda. Mas Vidal strongly encourages education in a practical sense and as a way of life in his dynamic yoga classes (see schedule). The center is aligned with various notable institutions of health and wellness\, spirituality and higher learning throughout the United States\, Europe and India and maintains interaction in the areas of consulting\, research and providing educational materials. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/310-ayurveda-yoga-for-evolutionary-living-part-2/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSA-107.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180306T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180306T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20180302T045451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T045847Z UID:10000351-1520339400-1520343000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:3/6 Yoga for Bone Strength Class DESCRIPTION:This On-Going Class is Open to All Students\n\nGain 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 class will cover the 12 poses used in the Yoga vs. Osteoporosis study to help increase bone strength. If you have taken the prior Bone Strength workshop this class will be a great refresher of the poses and the use of dynamic tension. \nThis class is suitable for those with osteopenia and osteoporosis. No yoga experience is required however a general familiarity is helpful. It is open and suitable to all levels. \n\n\n \n\n\nOn-going Class\n\nTuesdays starting March 6th\n12:30 – 1:30 pm\nDonation rage $15-$25 or included in Membership\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Susan\n\nSusan Kjesbo is a Therapeutic yoga teacher focusing on the healing aspects of yoga\, she works to help her students connect the mind\, body and spirit by creating a compassionate environment during class. Yoga for bone strength and reducing stress are two of her specialities.  She has trained with Loren Fishman and is currently participating in the International Study\, Yoga vs. Osteoporosis being conducted by Loren Fishman.  www.susankjesbo.com URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/3-6-yoga-for-bone-strength-class/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Bone-Strength-e1490029663763.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180224T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121553 CREATED:20170806T005315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T023051Z UID:10000314-1519477200-1519488000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:2/24 The Art of Dowsing Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to students of all levels and backgrounds\nLearn the Art of Dowsing\, an ancient method of communicating with your intuition and\nthe energies around you. Cave drawings of dowsers dated back over 8\,000 years in the\nTassili Caves in the Atlas Mountains of northern Africa with further evidence in Egypt\,\nGreece (think Oracle!) and China. Even the Old Testament refers to Deviners\, those\nwho use wooden rods to find answers for the Pharaohs. Dowsing has been used to\nfind lost items\, locate minerals\, and the best homes to buy. During WWII the US Army\nused dowsers to find water in North Africa\, and the best routes to move the troops.\n\nYou will receive your own crystal pendulum\, handouts and charts.\n\nThe workshop will include:\n\n\nHow to use a pendulum\n\n\nCreate your own Dowsing Dictionary\n\n\nUnderstand the different ways to ask your questions to receive clear answers\n\n\nThe energy fields of the aura and the chakras\n\n\nThe flow of the meridians\n\n\nHow to open any blockages in the energy fields of the body\n\n\n  \nWorkshop Info\n\nSaturday\, February 24th\n1:00 – 4:00pm\n$49 pre-registration\, $59 day of workshop\n\n  \n \n\n \n  \n\n\n\nLinda Trumpfheller teaches Prenatal Yoga at Be The Change\, and is currently enrolled in our Yoga Therapist Training. In addition to teaching yoga since 1996\, Linda is a second generation dowser. Growing up her mom\, Sue Trumpfheller\, an American Society of Dowsers Trustee\, taught her to dowse for allsorts of things\, from veggies to the best house to buy! She also learned to find lost items\, choose the best route\, and even check the energy levels of friends and family.\n\n\n  URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/the-art-of-dowsing/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Image-1-7.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180214T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180214T204500 DTSTAMP:20260406T121554 CREATED:20180207T034220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T034220Z UID:10000348-1518636600-1518641100@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:2/14 Valentine’s Day Partner Yoga DESCRIPTION:All Levels Welcome!\nYoga 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 at the end! Free for members\, $20 for non-members! \nIf Your Relationships are Improving\, Your Practice is Working\nRelationships can serve as a primary source of joy. Infuse a little play and connection into yours! This practice will also include a Loving Kindness Meditation\, which helps us to send love to ourselves and others. As we improve communication\, we are empowered to experience positive change! \n \nClass Information\n\nWednesday\, February 14th\n7:30 – 9:45 pm\nFREE for members\, $20 for nonmembers\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\nAshley Arroliga\, RYT-500\, teaches Aromatherapy + Yoga\, Beginner\, and Kids Yoga classes at BTC! Ashley views yoga as a healing art. She completed her 200 and 300 HR trainings at Be the Change Yoga in Irvine\, CA and is currently enrolled in our Yoga Therapist Training program. Ashley has a great love of holistic healing methods. She has a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University\, and loves combining this background with the Yoga Sutras in practice. \n\n\n\n\nAurea Victoria\, RYT-500\, teaches Level 1 Be Uplifted classes at BTC. Aurea is a long-time spin instructor and brings that same energy and playfulness into teaching yoga. She completed her 200 HR training at Ra Yoga\, her 300 HR at Be the Change\, and is currently enrolled in our Yoga Therapist Training program. Aurea specializes in Yoga for Relationships. \n  URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/valentine-partner-yoga/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Image-1-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180212T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121554 CREATED:20180123T021007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T021138Z UID:10000343-1518462000-1518469200@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:2/12 FREE Intro to Meditation DESCRIPTION:What is Primordial Sound Meditation?\nPrimordial 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 specific sound or mantra to silently repeat during their meditation. The mantra chosen is fundamental to their human makeup. When we allow this sound to resonate in our awareness\, we move beyond the noisy thought chatter in our minds and experience a deeper realm of stillness and silence. Accessing this field of silence in meditation on a regular basis leads to making choices that enhance our health\, wellbeing\, relationships and happiness. \nPSM is easily learned\, even for people with no prior meditation experience. Mind-wandering happens to everyone in meditation and is not a barrier to meditation. \n\n\n  \n\nWorkshop Info\n\nClass 1 – Monday 2/12/18 at 7:00 pm or Friday 2/23/18 at 7:00 pm (you choose which class to attend)\n7:00-9:00 pm\nFREE Intro Class\n\nMeditation Training\n\nClass 2 – Saturday 2/24/18 private appointments scheduled from 12:30 pm on\nClass 3 – Sunday 2/25/18 at 12:00 – 2:00pm\nClass 4 – Sunday 3/11/18 at 12:00 – 2:00pm\n$199 early bird (2 weeks before 2/24/18)\n$250 day of Class 2 (2/24/18)\n\n  \n \nAbout Michael\nMichael Farley\, MD is a retired physician who enjoys teaching meditation to people who want to become healthier and happier. In 1970\, Farley took a leave of absence from college to study Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi for 6 months in Europe. After medical school\, Farley completed residency training in two fields: pediatrics and ophthalmology. In 2003\, Farley was forced to retire from ophthalmology practice after developing visual complications from arthritis medications. \nOnce a new arthritis medication helped him starting walking and driving again\, Farley went to the Chopra Center for Wellbeing to study meditation and Ayurveda with Deepak Chopra MD and the late David Simon MD. As Farley began to heal\, he became a certified instructor in Primordial Sound Meditation (PSM) and in Perfect Health and a certified Ayurvedic Consultant. Farley helped at the Chopra Center to train new teachers in PSM and the Perfect Health program for 7 years. In 2009\, Farley also began teaching weekly meditation and wellness classes at the Friendship Shelter in Laguna Beach. Because of this experience with homeless clients\, Farley became a trained teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion\, so he could share this knowledge with those facing difficult circumstances. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/psm-meditation/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSA-106.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180120T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180120T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121554 CREATED:20170906T064313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171219T044332Z UID:10000318-1516453200-1516462200@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:1/20 Yoga + Ayurveda for Evolutionary Living Part 1 DESCRIPTION:  \nThis workshop is open to all students.\n\nOur western world and most particularly urban societies are overcome by “excess” in many aspects of our lifestyle and manner of thinking. The patterns seem to be redundant and as a result the health issues are increasing and damaging the quality of our lives. The ancient yet practical wisdom of Ayurveda teaches us how to manage our physical energies accordingly\, as per the level and maturity of our body type and awareness\, known as mind-body-\nsynergy. Learn the indicators of excess in health and wellness and the key principles to managing your weight through diet\, herbs\, yoga and lifestyle practices. Ayurvedic dietary wisdom principles provide a framework in which to adapt our diet to the cycles of life\, for healing and for spiritual evolution. \nThis workshop will explore the concepts of health and wellness\, not measured merely from a physical or aesthetic\nperspective but from one of awareness\, consciousness and ultimately in the relationship one shares with nature. \nAlso included:\n~ Addressing the concept of balanced weight or “loss” according to Ayurvedic tri-dosha.\n~ Ayurvedic remedies applied according to the dosha type.\n~ Applying yogic techniques to enhance the balance of the digestive system.\n~ Q & A for those interested in taking the Ayurvedic Wellness Program \n\n\nThe workshop will include a Therapeutic Yoga Practice combined with the wisdom of Ayurveda \n\n\nWorkshop Info\n\nSaturday\, January 20th\n1:00 – 3:30pm\n$50 pre-registration / $60 day of event\n\n \n \n  \n \n  \n  \nMas Vidal \nFounder\, Dancing Shiva Yoga Ayurveda\n\n\n\n Yogi\, mystic\, and practitioner of Ayurveda\, Mas has become one of the most influential yoga and Ayurveda teachers in the world and offers unique certification training programs throughout the USA\, Asia\, and India. Mas enjoys teaching integral yoga classes\, offering health and wellness lectures and giving workshops that embrace core Ayurvedic principles. His work is primarily influenced by the lineage-based traditions of India\, with prominence to the teachings of Yogananda and Sivananda. In 2014 he appeared in the triumphant film “Awake\, The Life Of Yogananda” and as an Ayurvedic practitioner\, he maintains an active international counseling practice that includes yoga and Vedic astrology. He is the founder/director of Dancing Shiva Yoga Ayurveda\, an international non-profit educational organization and center based in Southern California.\n\n\nUnder Mas Vidal’s direction DSYA has been recognized internationally for developing a strong balance between the mind-body relationship and the spiritual principles emphasized in both yoga and ayurveda. Mas Vidal strongly encourages education in a practical sense and as a way of life in his dynamic yoga classes (see schedule). The center is aligned with various notable institutions of health and wellness\, spirituality and higher learning throughout the United States\, Europe and India and maintains interaction in the areas of consulting\, research and providing educational materials. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/1021-mas-vidal-workshop/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180120T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180121T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121554 CREATED:20170706T050910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171013T121611Z UID:10000310-1516449600-1516555800@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:1/20 Presence and Critical Thinking Skills (2) DESCRIPTION:Presence and Critical Thinking Skills for Working One-on-One (2)\nFor Yoga Teachers: January 20-21st\, 2017 \nThis 10-hour Weekend Intensive is led by Yoga Therapist Cheri Dostal Ryba. This class brings together all of the yoga therapy concepts presented thus far in the 300hr / Level 1 Training Course. Led by Yoga Therapist\, Cheri Dostal Ryba\, she will present various yoga therapy case studies and invite the students to assess client imbalances and offer appropriate tools. The goal is to assist the students in developing critical thinking skills as well as the presence to become a yoga therapist. \nPart 2 is a more advanced version of Part 1 and the student analysis will serve as a measure of student learning to progress on to Level 2 of our Yoga Therapist Training. *Part 1 is a pre-requisite to attend Part 2 \nPlease call the studio to pre-register (714) 417-9834. If trainees are enrolling in the entire 300hr Yoga Teacher Training Program\, they will receive pre-registration pricing. We ask that trainees pre-register at least 3 days before the course to ensure we have enough trainees to run each course. \n  \n \n  \n \n\n  \n  \n  \nAbout Cheri\nCheri Dostal Ryba is Co-Director of our Yoga Therapist Training. She is a Yoga Therapist Specializing in Musculoskeletal Ailments\, and a Franklin Method Movement Educator. Cheri has been teaching movement and embodiment for 15 years. \n\n\nAnatomy is often at the core of her lessons\, giving students what Cheri playfully calls ‘x-ray vision’. She blends yoga\, dance\, developmental movement patterns\, The Franklin Method\, restorative yoga and fitness education. As a Movement and Yoga Therapist\, she’s helped people with chronic pain\, sacroiliac joint and pelvic\, neck and back injuries\, mental health/anxiety and to improve digestive health. Cheri’s contagious enthusiasm inspires you to reconnect with the joy of movement. \n\n\nCheri offers one on one private sessions to adults. As a yoga therapist\, she’s helped people with chronic pain\, sacroiliac joint and back injuries\, stroke survivor\, mental health/anxiety\, TMJ and neck issues\, digestive health\, pelvic pain and incontinence. \n  URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/presence-and-critical-thinking-skills-2/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:300hr Teacher Training ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR