BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Be The Change Yoga - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T111500 DTSTAMP:20260609T203348 CREATED:20250303T213503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T230231Z UID:10000821-1757500200-1757502900@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/10 Yoga Sutras Class with Katie DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n 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? \nIf 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. \nGrab 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. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n \n \n \n \n \n Dates:\n\nClasses meet one Wednesday per month from 10:30-11:15 AM\n9/10\, 10/8\, 11/5\, 12/10\n\n\nDonation:\n\n$20 suggested donation to our non-profit\, the AlcheMe Natural Health Institute.\nPre-registration is not necessary\, you can just show up in the studio.\nClass is in the Tea House\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 Click to Register\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 Katie Allen\, MPH\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\n 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. \nSince 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. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/4-23-yoga-sutras-class-with-katie/ 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/2024/11/Akashic-Records_11.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T131500 DTSTAMP:20260609T203348 CREATED:20250616T172522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T195440Z UID:10000833-1757506500-1757510100@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/10 Community Acupuncture DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Healing in Harmony. \nThis 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. \nCommunity-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. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Details\n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Pricing:\n\n$55 Early Bird\n$65 Day Of\n\nWorkshop Dates and Details:\n\nWednesday\, September 10th\n12:15 – 1:15 PM PT\nIn-Studio\nSpace Limited to 10 participants\n\nFuture Dates:\n\n9/17\, 9/24\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 Register for 9/10 Community Acupuncture (12:15PM)\n \n Register for 9/24 Community Acupuncture (12:15PM)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for 9/17 Community Acupuncture (6:00PM)\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Crystal Anderson\, LAc\, NCCAOM\n 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. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/9-10-community-acupuncture/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Acupuncture,LMM Wellness,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203348 CREATED:20241027T194638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T215339Z UID:10000263-1757766600-1757871000@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/13 & 9/14 The Yoga of Relationships (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n ​Transform your relationships through the wisdom of yoga. \nJoin Veteran Yoga Therapist Robert Birnberg (zooming in from Australia!) for a powerful weekend intensive that will leave you with practical tools to create more joy\, connection\, and meaning in your relationships — both personally and professionally. \nThis training is part of our 300-hour Yoga Therapy Teacher Training and is open to all yoga teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of yogic philosophy as it applies to human connection. \nWhether in friendships\, romantic partnerships\, family dynamics\, or client interactions\, relationships are one of the greatest opportunities for growth. With insight\, compassion\, and clear communication\, they can become a vehicle for personal and collective transformation. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nA deep dive into the Yamas\, the ethical foundation of yoga\, and their real-life application in relationships\nHow to assess relationship dynamics\, ask clarifying questions\, and recognize imbalances\nTools to cultivate sattvic (balanced and harmonious) relationships\nPractical frameworks for communication that empower you and uplift others\nHow personal growth within can ripple outward and positively impact every connection in your life\n\nLet your relationships become a source of support\, growth\, and joy — rooted in the timeless wisdom of yoga. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Tuition:\n\n$250\nIncluded in 300hr auto-pay\n10 contact hours\n\nCourse Dates:\n\nSaturday\, September 13th\, 12:30 – 5:30 PM PDT\nSunday\, September 14th 12:30 – 5:30 PM PDT\nZoom Virtual Classroom\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 Click To Register\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 Robert Birnberg\, C-IAYT\n For several decades I studied with TKV Desikachar and his senior students\, receiving an in-depth education on the techniques and underlying principles of Yoga Therapy. Noticing the parallels between Yoga and Positive Psychology\, I became a Certified P.P. Coach working to integrate proven Positive Psychology interventions with the time tested tools of classical Yoga Therapy. For over 25 years\, as clinical director of the Breathing Space in Los Angeles\, I offered ongoing Sutras Studies\, Yoga Teacher trainings\, and workshops on Bhavana\, Relationships\, Addiction and Positive Psychology\, I’ve facilitated private Yoga Coaching sessions with hundreds of individuals and couples looking to manifest deeply meaningful lives and satisfying relationships. My first book\, ‘Why Yoga Works\, and How It Can Work For You’ is currently being used as a teacher training manual by Yoga studios worldwide. \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 The Yoga of Relationships\nOpen to all students\, learn how to apply yogic practices to improve relationships and cultivate more joy! URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/yoga-of-relationships-300-2/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:300hr Teacher Training,Independent Study,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Event-Image-Yoga-of-Relationships.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T113000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203348 CREATED:20210318T225543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T215058Z UID:10000259-1757838600-1757849400@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/14 Mantras\, Mudras\, and Nyasa for Yoga Therapy DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Refine your skills in subtle healing modalities for therapeutic sessions. \nExplore the power of subtle body tools to support deep healing and transformation. In this 3-hour training\, yoga teachers and therapists will receive a comprehensive introduction to the use of mantras\, mudras\, nyasa\, guided meditations\, and affirmations as tools within the therapeutic context. \nLed by Yoga Therapist\, Laura Paulsell\, this workshop will guide you in understanding when and how to introduce subtle body practices based on each client’s unique needs and energetic presentation. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nThe therapeutic value of mantras\, mudras\, affirmations\, guided meditation\, and nyasa\nHow to assess a client’s readiness and determine the appropriate tool\nThe energetic and psychological benefits of each practice\nHow to create goal-oriented\, personalized practices to support healing and balance\nPractical applications of subtle tools in both private sessions and group settings\n\nThis course is a valuable addition to our 300-hour Yoga Therapy Training and is open to yoga teachers seeking to expand their toolkit with subtle\, yet profoundly effective practices. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n \n \n \n \n \n Class Tuition:\n\n$65\nIncluded in 300hr auto-pay\n3 contact hours\n\nCourse Dates:\n\nSunday\, September 14th\n8:30 – 11:30 AM PDT\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 Click To Register\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 Laura Paulsell\, C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n Laura Paulsell (C-IAYT\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP) is passionate about guiding others on their journey to wellness through the transformative power of yoga. Her path of teaching began at the Kula Kamala Ashram in Reading\, PA\, under the guidance of Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati\, where she completed 500 hours of training. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in yoga studies at Loyola Marymount University\, Laura specializes in Yoga Therapy. She developed an 8-week evidence-based yoga therapy program specifically designed for the caregivers of individuals in hospice care. Laura is planning to expand this program into a book for her graduate thesis. As she continues to acquire hours toward certification with the International Association of Yoga Therapists\, Laura is dedicated to integrating wellness yoga practices into diverse settings\, including studios\, hospitals\, and integrative health centers. With a unique approach that often includes live music and chanting\, Laura creates a peaceful\, supportive environment where students can find strength and balance on and off their mats. Om Shanti\, Shanti\, Shanti. Peace\, peace\, peace. \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 Mantras\, Mudras\, and Meditation for Yoga Therapy\nFor Yoga Teachers\, this class will provide an introduction to subtle body tools to be used in a therapeutic session URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/mantras-mudras-and-meditation-for-yoga-therapy/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:300hr Teacher Training,Independent Study,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Event-Image-Mantras-Mudras-Nyasa-Yoga-Therapy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T113000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203348 CREATED:20250706T233506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T211329Z UID:10000849-1757844000-1757849400@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/14 Chai\, Wisdom\, and Self-Care with Mas Vidal DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Join Mas Vidal in our cozy Tea House for a nourishing Sunday morning experience. Sip on a warm Ayurvedic chai blend while soaking in timeless wisdom teachings that will help you to align your self-care practices with the natural rhythms of the daily and seasonal cycles. Leave feeling more grounded\, energized\, and inspired to bring balance into your daily life.\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 Workshop Details\n \n \n \n \n \n Dates:\n\n\nSoulful Sundays with Mas Vidal in the Tea House\n\n\n10:00 – 11:30 AM  PT\n\n\nJuly 20th\, August 24th\, September 14th\n\nSpace Limited\n\nPricing:\n\n$20 Early Bird\n$25 Day of\nFree for LMM Members\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 Register for Workshop\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 Mas Vidal\n Yogi\, mystic\, and practitioner of Ayurveda\, Mas has become an influential teacher\, speaker\, and author of Ayurveda\, Yoga\, and Vedantic philosophy. His diverse background includes athletics\, therapeutics\, science\, ecology\, all of which he integrates into a dynamic synthesis that has lead him to become an innovative voice in the field of integral yoga and Ayurveda. \nHe offers unique certification and educational programs internationally and maintains an active counseling practice that embraces Vedanta\, Ayurveda\, and Vedic astrology. His approach is influenced by the lineages of Paramahansa Yogananda of the Self Realization Fellowship and Swami Jyotirmayananda the last direct disciple of Swami Sivananda\, and in 2014 he appeared in the triumphant film Awake\, The Life Of Yogananda. In 2017 his innovative work in the field was published\, Sun\, Moon & Earth: The Sacred Relationship of Yoga & Ayurveda is now available in over 15 countries and translated into several languages and he continues to inspire many to live an evolutionary life. His latest literary work “The Evolution Revolution” releases late in 2021. He is the director and founder of Dancing Shiva\, an educational organization based in San Diego\, Calif and Miami\, Florida that promotes health and wellness\, and societal reform by means of embracing universal spirituality\, individuality\, and a natural approach to lifestyle. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/9-14-soulful-sundays-with-mas-vidal/ LOCATION:Be The Change Yoga\, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave\, Studio 5\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Ayurveda,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethechangeyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mas-Vidal-BTC-Event-Image-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T203348 CREATED:20250822T205617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T184333Z UID:10000855-1757869200-1757874600@bethechangeyoga.com SUMMARY:9/14 Restorative Yoga with Aromatherapy and Therapeutic Touch DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of deep relaxation and rejuvenation with “Restorative Yoga with Aromatherapy and Therapeutic Touch\,” led by Samantha Saldivar (E-RYT® 500\, YACEP®). In this 90-minute session\, you’ll be guided through calming\, supported postures enhanced by soothing aromatherapy and gentle\, therapeutic touch to help release tension and restore balance to your mind and body. Samantha brings over 1\,000 hours of yoga education and specialized training in Restorative Yoga through Relax and Renew® Level 1 and 2 with Judith Hanson Lasater. Teaching since 2016\, she draws from introspective yoga lineages to create a compassionate\, nurturing space for rest and renewal. Passionate about advocating for Sacred Rest in a culture that often overlooks it\, Samantha’s work is rooted in helping students reconnect to stillness\, healing\, and joy. Beyond the mat\, she’s an aspiring homesteader\, animal lover\, and creative spirit who delights in finding beauty in everyday life \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Details\n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Pricing:\n\n$44 Early Bird\n$55 Day Of\n\nWorkshop Dates and Details:\n\nSunday\, September 14th\n5:00 – 6:30 PM\nIn-Studio\nSpace Limited\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 Click to Register\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 Samantha Saldivar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samantha Saldivar E-RYT® 500\, YACEP®\n 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. URL:https://bethechangeyoga.com/event/9-14-restorative-yoga-with-aromatherapy-and-therapeutic-touch/ 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/2025/08/Rest-and-Restore.png ORGANIZER;CN="Be The Change Yoga Staff":MAILTO:hello@bethechangeyoga.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR