Mastery of Learning Who You Are: Kundalini Yoga Immersion

Instructor: Vanessa Kudrat Weinberg

Dates: Four first Sundays: Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6

Time: 2:00 - 4:30 PM

Cost: $120/series or $45/each

Through kriyas (movement & meditation), mantras (spoken or sung prayers), an pranayam (breathing techniques), learn to clear ancestral karmas, cleanse & strengthen your organs, aua, and blood, to activate your ability to self-heal. Clear obstacles from both body and mind that keep you from living in your highest good. Increase your capacity for joy, explore cultivating a daily Yoga practice, and learn to love the truth that you are.

Vanessa Weinberg was introducted to yoga as a child via synchronistic events that continued through her life, calling her into the world of natural healing. She has spent fortunate time studying with many masterful teachers including Yogi Bhajan. Vanessa enjoys guiding people through seasonal changes, sharing the healling properties of movement, and finding and sharing the keys to growing stronger and healthier both mentally and physically as we age. She has provided wellness workshops and classes to individuals and corporations since 1998 in the US and abroad. After 15 yearx of living in New York City, and six years based in Princeton, NJ, she recently made the journey West back to California, where she is from. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER!

Concert: Songs of the Beloved

Performers: Sat Nishan Kaur & Vaikko Allen

Date: Saturday, Feb 11

Time: 7 - 9 PM

Cost: $10 by Feb 4/ $15 thereafter

Sat Nishan Kaur & Vaikko share healing song & chant to inspire the flow of Divine Presence within us all. Often combining Gurmukhi and Sanskrit Mantra with English affirmations, they create healing sounds to awaken us to the Unconditional Love within our hearts. Their performances are invitations to co-create within the sacred sound current by opening to the voice of our own soul and singing and chanting along.

Sat Nishan Kaur, also known as Amy Sunshine Therrien, is a singer/songwriter who writes songs from the soul as a way to heal, grow, and connect to the Divine. She is a Kundalini Yoga instructor and this powerful spiritual practice has inspired her new release, “Surrender” produced by Thomas Barquee (producer of internationally known Sacred Chant artist, Snatam Kaur). “She is a breath of glowing light, warmth, and the sweetness of Spirit! Her love, compassion and caring comes through her, and captures your heart! I love this beautiful woman and all that she radiates...she is truly a blessing to all who hear her!" Marilyn Salas (Ojai Healing Events) Learn More at www.satnishankaur.com

Vaikko Allen accompanies Sat Nishan on djembe, harmony vocals, and guitar. They are life partners and have been married since 1993. He is an environmental scientist and works as an advocate for progressive water policy. As a practicing yogi, lover of music, nature and life, his presence reminds us how much power there is in Peace.

Classic 'YogaWorks' Style Class

Instructor: Hazel Patterson

Date: Saturday, Feb 25

Time: 2 - 4:30 PM

Cost: $30

We will open our shoulders and hip flexors in an asana sequence which will help practitioners access the strength and suppleness needed to move into inverted poses such as Pincha Mayurasana (Tail of the Peacock) and back extensions such as Urdhva Danurasana (Wheel Pose) with confidence and freedom. Many modifications and alternatives will be offered to accommodate a range of abilities and experience.

Hazel Patterson began teaching public yoga classes fourteen years ago and believes that yoga can be adapted for every person, from the most rigorous physical practice, to the most modified and gentle. She has worked extensively with clients rehabilitating serious injuries and has consistently observed how dramatic relief can be brought about by working through the physical body with even very simple yogic movement, breath-work and compassionate attention. With a practice that has spanned 20 years studying with such yoga luminaries as Lisa Walford, Manuso Manos, Shandor Remete and Annie Carpenter, Hazel currently leads teacher trainings in the YogaWorks method and is also working with Rodney Yee in presenting Urban Zen Integrative Therapy trainings on the west coast.

Yoga Over 50! Intro Series

Instructor: Crhis Roberts

Dates: 8 classes / Tues & Thurs / Feb 28 to Mar 22

Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Cost: $100/series or $15/each

This restorative series is about flexibility, balance & improved joint movement. Students will learn to integrate breathing and relaxation with exertion and movement. Constant attention is given to self-awareness, self-care & safety.

Besides 20 years of yoga practice, Chris Roberts' background includes modern dance and competitive athletics. He is interested in maximizing the fitness of seniors & people with back or joint injuries. He has 8 years of teaching and coaching experience.

Limit of 10 students. Reserve a space by calling the studio: 643-5669. Questions? Call Chris: 644-9697

World Oneness chant Night

Performers: Stella Davies & Jack Lee

Date: Saturday, March 3

Time: 7 PM

Cost: $15

Inspired by chants and sacred music from all around the world, Jack and Stella bring their unique musical talents together to share an evening of devotional chants and mantras to open the heart, quiet the mind and create an evening of joyful community where everyone is in the band! The duo share chants from many different spiritual traditions to encourage a sense of oneness and unity, and all are welcome.

Stella - lead vocals and drums: Originally trained in theatre and drama therapy, Stella became one of Chloe Goodchild's 'Naked Voice' facilitators in 2000 and trained with the British Association for Sound Therapy in 2005. She has recorded several albums of her own material including her latest release, The Love You Are. She has shared her healing sound practices widely in the UK, across Europe and now in the US. Her mission is to inspire people through the healing power of sound, song and creativity.

Jack - Acoustic Guitar/Hawaiian Slide Guitar/Hammered Dulcimer> Jack Lee has performed and recorded his meditation music with Mary Manin Morrissey, Lynn Andrews, Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson and many other teachers and authors and spiritual leaders. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, guitar, bass and the chromatic hammered dulcimer. He has recorded five CDs of his original music. A veteran performer, Jack has played Carnegie Hall twice as well as hundreds of top venues across the country. He is currently co-musical director at Unity Church of Ventura and works as a composer, & producer in Los Angeles.