Be The Change Yoga

11/19 Community Acupuncture
2025-11-19 12:15 - 13:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Be The Change Yoga, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Event Overview

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

Workshop Details

Workshop Pricing:

$55 Early Bird
$65 Day Of

Workshop Dates and Details:

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

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

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

Workshop Details

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

This class appropriate for students of all levels and abilities.

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Jonah Montes, Yoga Teacher
I started teaching Yoga in 2015 because I realized there is so much more to the practice than just the physical benefits: there is healing and growth. As a teacher, I hope to share the healing aspect of yoga to anyone who is in need of it. I love teaching Yoga because I not only get to contribute to a student’s yoga journey as a guide but also as a witness to the growth and progression they experience through their practice.

My teaching style is gentle Yin-inspired Restorative Yoga with elements of Viniyoga.

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

Workshop Details

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

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

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Karen Duganier, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher
Certified in the Usui Reiki Tradition 12 years ago I am both a Reiki Master and Karuna Reiki Master. Teaching a Gentle class with Reiki is the perfect centering practice and classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I also offer private Reiki sessions on the days that I teach and conduct Reiki training workshops. In the event you want a healing session on another day, please reach out to the studio and we can arrange a time that works best. Join me and come hOMe to you!

Jonah Montes, Yoga Teacher
I started teaching Yoga in 2015 because I realized there is so much more to the practice than just the physical benefits: there is healing and growth. As a teacher, I hope to share the healing aspect of yoga to anyone who is in need of it. I love teaching Yoga because I not only get to contribute to a student’s yoga journey as a guide but also as a witness to the growth and progression they experience through their practice.

My teaching style is gentle Yin-inspired Restorative Yoga with elements of Viniyoga.

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

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

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

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

Course Details

Course Tuition:

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

Course Dates:

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

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

12/9 300hr YTT Info Meeting
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00
Info Meeting Overview

We are so glad that you are interested in our 300hr Yoga Teacher Training Program!
We’d love for you to join us in our up-coming Info Meeting where you can meet the Program Directors, Allison and Katie to learn more about the program and decide if this is right for you.
In this training you will add a therapeutic lens to your professional offerings. You’ll learn to safely teach students of all backgrounds in a group class setting, while integrating subtle body tools and self-care practices to be used off the mat. In addition, you’ll learn the basic principles of a therapeutic relationship to start working one-on-one with your clients. This is the future of integrative medicine! We’d love to have you join us!
Whether you want to deepen your personal practice or share your love of Yoga with others, this program will undoubtedly enrich your life.
Our 300 hour Yoga Alliance certified course will prepare you to teach students of all levels and backgrounds in a group class or private setting, as well as provide the tools to develop a thriving Yoga career.
Feel free to email: Katie@bethechangeyoga.com directly with questions

VIRTUAL OR IN-STUDIO TRAINING OPTION

Next 300-hour Advanced Yoga Training Begins April 18, 2026
This program is for Yoga Teachers who have completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified Teacher Training who seek to advance their knowledge in Yogic Studies and understand the totality of yogic practices as a therapeutic modality.
You’ll learn to safely teach students of all backgrounds in a group class setting while integrating subtle body tools and self-care practices to be used off the mat. In addition, you’ll learn the basic principles of a therapeutic relationship to start working one-on-one with your clients. This 11-month program also comprises Level 1 of our IAYT-accredited Yoga Therapist Training Program | Foundations of AlcheMe Yoga Therapy.
Join our next Info Meeting!

Tuesday, January 20th | 12:00–1:00 PM PT (Zoom)
Tuesday, February 10th | 12:00–1:00 PM PT (Zoom)
Wednesday, March 11th | 12:00–1:00 PM PT (Zoom + In-Studio)

🗓️ Zoom Virtual Classroom

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

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

Course Details

Dates:

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

Donation:

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

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

12/10 200hr YTT Info Meeting
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00
Info Meeting Overview

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

VIRTUAL OR IN-STUDIO TRAINING OPTION

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

Wednesday, January 21st | 12:00–1:00 PM PT (In-Studio + Zoom)
Wednesday, February 11th | 12:00–1:00 PM PT (In-Studio + Zoom)

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

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

Workshop Details

Pricing:

$25

Date:

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

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

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Samantha Saldivar

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

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

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

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Workshop Details

Pricing:

$55 for event
$100 for 2 people

Date:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Course Details

Course Tuition:

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

Course Dates:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Course Details

Course Tuition:

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

Course Date:

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

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

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

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