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February 18–April 1, 2010 Houston, TX.
Embracing Zen Forms with Isshin Glen Snyder.This class is open to beginning and intermediate practitioners, as well as long-time HZC members
who would like to refresh their knowledge of the devotional forms carried out in the Soto Zen tradition. The six-week
class will provide hands-on experience in Zen forms as well as weekly discussion, and suggested activities during
the week.Time: 6 Thursdays No class Mar. 18 6:30–8:30pm. Location: Houston Zen Center. For more info click here.
Feb. 27 - Mar. 20, 2010 Austin, TX
Overcoming Anxiety Clinic, Yoga Therapy, and Acupuncture with Genevieve Yellin and Rebecca Rowbatham. (Saturdays) Explore Yoga Therapy methods that are effective and profoundly
liberating when combatting the debilitaing effects of anxiety. Learn breathwork, meditation, and gentle movement
techniques that help to break the psychological, biomedical, and physical cycles that keep anxiety in your life.
Location: Sundara Yoga Therapy. For more info click here
Feb. 28 - Mar 15, 2010 Houston, TX.
Mindfulness for Everyone with Claire
Villarreal. (Mondays). This course will introduce beginners to the basics of meditation,
including what to do during a session as well as how to make meditation a part of daily life. This course will
be perfectly suitable for adolescents and teens that are interested. Time: 6:30-8pm. Location: Dawn Mountain. For
more info click here.
March 6-7, 2010 Houston, TX.
Tibetan Doctor Choeying Phuntsok will
be offering 45min consultations on Tibetan Medicine. Since arriving in America, Dr. Phuntsok was appointed a senior
associate at the Institute of East West Medicine and became a member of the Meridian Medical Group in New York
City where he bases his practice. He is also currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Tibetan
Medical Association. He is an expert in botanical pharmacology and has worked on plans to cultivate Tibetan medicinal
herbs in the United States. Location: Acupuncture Medical Consultants, 716 Chelsea Boulevard 77006. For appointments
email here.
March 7, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Arm balances Workshop with Lisa Coyle.
Come learn the mechanics of arm balances including crow, firefly, running man and
others while you explore your own process of taking flight. We’ll also spend time exploring headstand and handstand
for practitioners who would like to include these poses in their personal practice. Location: The Mat Yoga Studio.
Time: Noon-2pm For more info click here.
March 7, 2010 Kerrville, TX.
Yoga For a Healthy Back & Yoga Therapy for Arthritis with Mark Uridel. Mark is a member of the International Association
of Yoga Therapists. He integrates his Physical Therapy expertise into his Yoga classes to provide an educational,
healing and transforming experience. His mission is to provide high quality educational courses that unite the
Ancient Art of Yoga with Medical Health Science and empower students with practical ways to heal themselves. Location:
The Yoga Space, Kerrville. For more info click here.
Mar 10, 2010 Houston, TX.
AN EVENING WITH DAVID GRUBIN, DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER AND PRODUCER OF
"THE BUDDHA"! David Grubin with Anne C. Klein, Founding Director of Dawn
Mountain and Jerry Ruhl, Executive Director of The Jung Center, will screen excerpts from Davod's two-hour documentary
followed by a panel discussion and a question and answer period. Free. Location: Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Time:
7pm. RSVP Required...call the Asia Society at 713-439-0051. For more info click here.
March 11, 2010 Houston, TX.
The Shiva Shakti Book Club will be reading "Ganesha Goes to Lunch" by Kamla Kapur Ganesha Goes to Lunch collects some of the most
vivid stories from early Indian folklore and spiritual texts. These stories feature the gods of India in their
celestial and earthly abodes, hapless humans struggling with life's many problems, and humans interacting. It is
an entertaining and humorous book with insight into the dieties' personas. Fun to share with your students. Location:
Lululemon Athletica, Highland Village. Time: 6:15pm. For more info click here.
March 11-14, 2010 Austin, TX.
Ashtanga Yoga for Life
with David Williams. David was the first Westerner
to be taught the complete Ashtanga Yoga system of asanas and pranayama directly from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. David's
intention for these classes is to inspire students to establish a yoga practice that will carry them through the
rest of their lives! Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here.
March 13, 2010 Houston, TX.
Shanti, a Journey of Peace by
SEVA. Come join in a unique and groundbreaking creation in the history of World
music. This acclaimed choral multi-media theater production will be performed for the first time in the Houston
area. A 90 member Indian community choir with singers from the Greater Houston community will sing along with the
United Nations Association International Choir in this historical concert. Accompanying the singers will be a 30
member chamber orchestra, an Indian instrumental ensemble and multi-genre classical dances. Location: Cullen Performance
Hall, University of Houston. Time: 5-8:30pm For more info click here.
March 13, 2010 Houston, TX.
East/West Improvisational Music by The Language of Peace Classical Indian vocalist Nanda Banerjee, cellist Max Dyer, and keyboardist/composer
John Hardesty form The Language of Peace. Together they create a profoundly beautiful East/West improvisational
music. Location: The Rothko Chapel. Time: 11am. For more info click here.
March 13, 2010 Kingwood, TX.
Meditation Workshop with Venkata K. Ponnaganti,
Ph.D. In this workshop you will learn the phychology and methodology of meditation,
the healing power of your breath and how to optimize the function of the mind. Vankata was the director of the
Institute for Yoga and Consciousness at Andhra University in India and has done research in meditation and psychology.
Location: Kingwood Yoga & Wellness Center. Time 2-4pm. For more info call 281-441-9642.
March 13-14, 2010 Woodlands, TX.
Embodying the Path of Yoga with Alexis
Britton. Saturday afternoon will include
therapy, adjustments and plenty of fun yoga to practice new techniques, letting go of restrictions that inhibit
our flow. Ending Sunday morning will be a full practice
including Pranayama and meditation. Sunday afternoon will include the exploration of
hip openers, twists and forward bends. Location: Woodlands Yoga Studio. For more
info click here.
March 16, 2010 Houston, TX.
Mindfulness Meditation Course with Micki
Fine (8 Tuesdays). In addition to practicing mindfulness meditation, the class
provides support for the participants in fostering a daily meditation practice, and discussion about how to integrate
mindfulness into various aspects of every-day life. There is a day-long silent retreat in the sixth week of the
class to help participants deepen their meditation practice. Location: Mindful Living. Time: 6-8:30pm For more
info click here
March 17, 2010 Houston, TX.
Spiritual Discourse with Amma Sri Karunamayi. Revered
by many as the embodiment
of wisdom, peace and unconditional love, Amma Sri Karunamayi will be giving discourses on the fundamental truths
that support all faiths as part of her sixteenth World Tour in 2010. All are invited to hear her inspiring message,
join with her in singing devotional songs, and receive the blessings of her divine knowledge and love.
She will also be offering Saraswati Mantra Diksha (initiation to students ages 4-24).
Location: Unity Church Pyramid. This is a Free event. Time: 10am. For more info click
here.
March 18-20, 2010 Houston, TX.
One Day Meditation Retreats with Sri Karunamayi. The
retreats will provide an
invaluable opportunity to deepen your meditation practice and to listen to the
inspirational wisdom of Amma's divine discourses. This year, Amma wants to focus on
a healthy lifestyle through Ayurvedic medicine, Yoga and Meditation through the three
retreats. All meditators, from beginners to those with an established practice, will
benefit from the special retreat atmosphere. All will be spiritually nourished by
Amma's serene presence, silent meditations, discourses and spiritual chanting.
Location: Unity Church of Christianity. Time 8am-6pm. For more info click here.
March 19-21, 2010 Southlake, TX.
Lifeforce Yoga to Manage Your Mood with
Amy Weintraub, author of Yoga For Depression. LifeForce Yoga® interweaves the
power of an ancient discipline with current scientific findings to help you release what’s no longer serving you.
Empower yourself to be the agent of your own healing by creating a practice that specifically addresses your needs.
Appropriate for all levels. Location: Divine Center of Yoga, 3280 W. Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX. 76092. For
more info click here.
March 20, 2010 Houston, TX.
The Treasury of the True Darma Eye - Teachings of Zen Master Dogen.
This is a Dharma Talk open to the public. Location: Houston Zen Center. Time: 9:45
am. For more info click here.
March 20, 2010 Houston, TX.
Compassion & Awareness: Two wings of the Bird with Micki Fine. Loving-kindness and
compassion meditations, which are a component of mindfulness practice, help us to bring compassion to ourselves
and the world. This workshop offers a day of instruction, practice, and discussion, in which we will foster the
practice of mindfulness and loving-kindness meditations. Location: The Jung Center. Time: 10am-4pm. For more info
click here.
March 20-21 Houston, TX
The Art of Being Human with Iris Ramos.
People of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular
spiritual path are welcome. The workshop is recommended for new and experienced meditators, as well as for those
looking to enrich their existing spiritual tradition. Location: Houston Shambhala Meditation Center. For more info
click here.
March 21, 2010 Houston, TX.
Experience Homa with Sri Karunamayi. The
Homa, or Sacred Vedic Fire Ceremony, is
for the material and spiritual well-being of those who attend, as well as the entire
world, and it is a tremendous blessing to witness or sponsor such a noble activity. To
learn more about the Sacred Fire Ceremonies and their spiritual significance click here.
Location: Texas Orchards, 42823 Old Houston Hwy., Waller, TX 77484. This is a free event. Time: 9am. For more info
click here.
March 21, 2010 Houston, TX.
Holistic & Wellness Expo with Unity. Experience
different therapies and become aware of the wonderful choices available today to enhance your wellbeing! Don’t
miss this opportunity to Relax, Rejuvenate & Reconnect with yourself, your friends and your Spirit!Some of
the modalities and products include, Chair massage, Aromatherapy, Acupuncture, Yoga, Reiki, Chiropractic, Natural
skincare products, supplements, healthy foods, and much more.Location: Unity Church of Christianity (in the Sanctuary's
Courtyard) Time: 9am-1:30pm. For more info click here.
March 22, 2010 Houston, TX
Nataraja Yoga Flow with Padma Shakti. Nataraja Yoga Flow is a powerful combination
of Asana, Vinyasa, Pratyahara, Pranayama, Meditation and an eclectic flow of dance with dynamic musical forms from
around the globe. The merging of Yoga and dance take us back into our bodies. Yoga merges breath with the body
and dance awakens our creativity and intuition. The blending of yoga and dance offers an energized, transformative
and meditative workout. Time: 7–9pm Location: Yoga Rasa For more info click here.
March 25, 2010 Houston, TX.
In the Sufi Tradition: Poetry and Music Celebrating A Face That Does
Not Bear the Footprints of the World with Usha Akella,
Poet and Steve Gorn on flute. Location: Rothko Chapel. Time: 7pm For more info click here.
March 25-28, 2010 Austin, TX.
Yoga and Tantric Dance with Amrita Choudhury.
Amrita Choudhury will bring ancient Indian Philosophy to life in this spiritually
inspiring and soulfully uplifting weekend. Learn and practice various mudras (hand positions), body positions,
feet positions and eye movements to experience their powerful therapeutic benefits. These movements will begin
to flow together in an exploration of the aspects of Shiva and Shakti. Experience the healing nature of the sacred
postures and dance, inspired by 3000-year-old practices of Sacred Dance and Yoga. Each day will end with a graceful
flowing meditation using mudras and movement. Location: Yoga Yoga 360. For more info click here.
March 25-28, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Ashtanga Yoga for the Rest of Your Life
with David Williams. This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to study Yoga with
the man who brought Ashtanga out of India. This is a very full workshop open to all levels. Location: Dallas Yoga
Center. For more info click here.
Mar. 26, 2010 Houston, TX.
Connecting Heart Expanding Wisdom: Partner Yoga
with Lama Christie McNally. Lectures based on verses from Master Shantideva's "A
Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life," and a beautiful yoga series help us explore the boundaries between
"you" and "me". Master Shantideva presents the fine art of seeing ourselves and others as equal,
exchanging ourselves with them, and finally realizing that they are us. Through this practice we plant powerful
seeds for peace by breaking down the physical barriers that separate us from others. We use the healing power of
human contact, poses specifically designed for two people, and follow a guided meditation that allows the heart
to open. Time: 6:30-9:30pm Location: Pralaya Yoga Studios, 2303 Dunlavy. For more info click here. Or contact Becky: clearlightbliss@gmail.com
March 26-28, 2010 Houston, TX.
Toward Enlightenment with Dr. Vijai Shankar.
Please join us for a weekend of Self Enquiry with Dr.Vijai Shankar who explains
why the sages are right. Dr.Shankar explains that the world man finds himself in is an optical and auditory illusion,
manifested by light and sound, in the timeless and the thoughtless 'now' and the nameless 'here', which is life,
he shares a deep understanding of why man and mind are illusory and why man cannot be the speaker thinker nor doer.
This understanding is enlightenment. Time: Fri:8pm, Sat:11am & 8pm, Sun:11am. For more info click here.
March 26, 2010 Galveston, TX.
Yoga Waves with Courtney Walker. Explore the body's natural fluidity by riding the wave between breath and movement of the spine.
Experience in standing poses and inversions required. Location: The Yoga Haven. Time: 6-8pm For more info click
here.
March 26, 2010 Austin, TX
Self-Care & De-stress Retreat with
Renee Trudeau. Give yourself the gift of self-nurturance and enliven your emotional,
physical, and spiritual well-being, with nationally recognized life balance expert/author Renee Trudeau. Location:
The
Crossings. For more info click here.
March 26-27, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Yogapalooza Workshop with Julie Jade Boyd. Includes: ~YOGAPALOOZA MASTER
CLASS ~ CANDLELIGHT MOON SALUTATION FLOW CLASS ~DETOX FLOW CLASS ~SUN SALUTATION DISCO FLOW ~LOVE YOUR LIGHT FLOW.
Location:
Good Body Yoga. For more info click here.
March 26-27, 2010 Corpus Christi, TX.
Iyengar Workshop with Peggy Kelly. Peggy appreciates and teaches the precise approach and therapeutic benefits of the Iyengar method.
Her teaching is enhanced with the influence of other teachers with whom she has studied (Swami Sivananda Radha,
Sri Pattabhi Jois, & others). Location: Crossroads Yoga. For more info click here.
March 26-28, 2010 Austin, TX.
Foundations In Action with Baron Baptiste.
This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the basics of teaching Baptiste
Yoga, to re-connect with your practice and to strengthen the foundation of your teaching. Location: Renaissance
Hotel, Austin. For more info click here.
March 26 & April 16, 2010 Houston, TX.
Tibetan Meditation: A Healing for Body, Energy and Mind with Alejandro Chaoul. In this course, participants will learn
meditative techniques based on bringing together the mind and the breath, supported by specific body movements.
Participants will be encouraged to make this meditative routine a part of their lives to allow them to subdue their
“monkey mind”. Location: Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice University. Time: 2-5pm. For more info click
here.
March 27, 2010 Sugar Land TX.
Yoga for your Dosha: Intro to Ayurveda, practice and discussion with Charmaine van Niekerk and Dr. Sunita Tarkunde. Yoga and Ayurveda
are sister sciences of ancient India, together forming a complete approach for optimal health, vitality and higher
awareness. Our dosha (body type) is affected by diet, environment, lifestyle and exercise. In this workshop we
will introduce you to the basic principles of Ayurveda. You will learn how to determine your dosha, know how it
feels when out of balance, and learn how balance your energies. The first half of the workshop is Yoga asana sequenced
for each of the three doshas, followed by discussion about Ayurveda. Location: Stillness in Action Yoga, Sugar
Land; Time: 9:30 – 12:00. More info here
March 27, 2010 Houston, TX.
Hot Piyolet Workshop with Roslyn Bazzelle, creator of Piyolet. PIYOLET is PI-Pilates, Yo-Yoga, and LET-Ballet fused together in an amazing,
fun, and invigorating workout for the entire body. The room is heated to ~100 degrees. It is a low impact fitness
regimen for all ages, designed to diversify and keep the mind, body and soul refreshed and fit. Location: YogaOne
Studios. Time: 2-3:30pm For more info click here.
March 27, 2010 Houston, TX.
Moving Through Life Gracefuly with Christine
Lidvall. This workshop will help participants foster greater ease and awareness
through the synergistic approaches of the Alexander Technique and mindfulness meditation, with a focus on how each
practice can enhance the other. The Alexander Technique is a unique psychophysical approach to learning about ourselves
through movement. Location: The Jung Center. Time: 10-4pm. For more info click here.
Mar. 27-28, 2010 Austin, TX
Yoga & Ayurveda with Kirshan Shah.
Location: Castle Hill Yoga Time: Saturday 12:30-3:30pm; 4-7pm & Sunday 12-5pm
. For more info click here.
March 29, 2010 Houston, TX.
Full Moon Healing Ring with Ann Adam. A healing ring meditation offers a way of healing while creating a sense of community and sharing.
The period of the full moon is a special time for healing and an opportune time for releasing what no longer serves
us. Come join us for this special evening of meditation for healing yourself and others. Dress comfortably. Monthly
event every full moon. Time: 7:30-8:30pm. Location: Yoga Central, 1123 Jackson Blvd. 77006. For more info, click
here.
April 2-3, 2010 Houston, TX.
JIVAMUKTI YOGA WEEKEND with DeAnna Anderson.
Jivan mukti means liberated
being. DeAnna, the most senior Jivamukti certified instructor in Texas, will be at
YogaOne to lead a full weekend of this graceful and profound style of yoga. Come get
liberated! Location: YogaOne Studios. For more info click here.
April 2-4, 2010 Houston, TX
The Enlightenment of the Body and the Wisdom of Jigme Lingpa with Lama Tenzin Samphel. This retreat is suitable for all. Location:
Dawn Mountain Tibetan Buddhist Temple. For more info click here.
April 3-4, 2010 Coppell, TX.
Free Yoga Nidra Workshop. Tired at
work? Can't get to sleep at night? Stay asleep at
night? Wake up exhausted? COME TO OUR FREE YOGA NIDRA WORKSHOP AND LEARN
HOW TO SLEEP BETTER. Location: Surya Center for Yoga. For more info click here.
April 4 - May 2, 2010 Anderson, TX.
Yoga & Wildflower Retreats with Kay
Westcott (5 Sundays during wildflower season). Every Spring the Texas wildflowers
come naturally, blanketing the hillsides of Scenic View Retreat Center with Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrushes and
a variety of others. Enjoy a two hour yoga and meditation class followed by a delicious vegetarian brunch. During
free time retreaters can commune with nature, snap photos or take in the "scenic view" from our front
porch. Location: Scenic View Retreat Center. Time: 10am-2pm. For more info click here.
April 5, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Sacred Song & Kirtan with Krishna Das and Deva Premal & Miten. Time: 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm). Location Unity Church of Dallas,
6525 Forest Lane 75230. For more info click here.
April. 7, 2010 Houston, TX.
Twelve Moments of Spirituality and Healing Zoroastrian Meditation Guided by Kaemerz Dotiwala. Location: The Rothko Chapel Time: 12
Noon. For more info click
here.
April 9-12, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Jam Session Weekend with David Romanelli. David Romanelli brings his Yoga-Burger with
Chocolate back with an all new-spin on his lighthearted brand of inspiration. For more info click here.
April 10, 2010 Friendswood, TX.
Yoga philosophy and Bhakti Yoga Workshop
with Allan Astin. Join Sundance Yoga Studio for an enlightening day. A Yoga philosophy
and Bhakti Yoga workshop with a night of chanting with Allan Astin. For more info click here.
April 10, 2010 Houston, TX.
Optimize Your mental & Emotional Life with Kundalini Yoga with Sat Kartar Khalsa. Explore how Kundalini Yoga can improve
mental and emotional life. Kundalini yoga practice can address declining memory and mild depression, and we may
discover that it also increases our ability to focus and our experience of creativity and joy. Location: The Jung
Center. Time: 1-4pm For more info click here.
April 10, 2010 Friendswood, TX.
Yoga philosophy and Bhakti Yoga workshop
with Allan Astin. A Yoga philosophy and Bhakti Yoga workshop with a night of chanting.
Location: Sundance Yoga Studio. For more info click here.
April 10-15, 2010 Austin, TX.
Functional Yoga Therapy Teacher Training with
Maria KaliMa. Maria will guide participants in teachings pertaining to advanced
postural assessment, range of motion, muscle strength & flexibility testing and practical ayurvedic concepts
related to the assessment and treatment process. Specific tools will be taught; from the use of a goniometer, specialized
balls for release, sound healing, & Marma point concepts, to the understanding of the client's emotional anatomy
and training in practitioner sensitivity & awareness. Most importantly, each participant will gain a deeper
understanding of themselves in their own journey of enlightenment. Location: Sundara Yoga Therapy. For more info
click here.
April 14-18, 2010 Houston, TX.
DCAC Fitness Education Conference. Learn
from yoga presenters such as...Beth Shaw, Robert Sherman, Misha Laird, Suzie Celantano, Jane Vaganek, Becky Martin
and more! Location: JW Marriott Hotel Houston 77056. For more info click here.
April 16-18, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Living Tantra Series Part 1: Tantric Tradition and Techniques with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D., the spiritual head of the Himalayan
Institute. Lecturing and teaching worldwide for more than a quarter of a century, he is the author of fourteen
books, including his autobiography Touched by Fire, the best-selling At the Eleventh Hour: The biography of Swami
Rama and a regular contributor to Yoga + Joyful Living magazine. More info forthcoming. For more info click here.
April 16-19, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Women's Cleanse & Rejuvenate Retreat with
Yoga Yoga. This weekend will be devoted to healing, yoga and the cleansing of body,
mind and soul. Learn yogic techniques to boost your metabolism in the morning and deepen your sleep at night. Location:
The Margaret Austin Center. For more info click here.
April 16-19, 2010 Austin, TX.
Teaching Yoga to Children with Shakta Kaur
Khalsa. In this course you will learn the guidelines for teaching yoga classes
to children of all ages including yoga exercises, meditations, yoga songs and games, yoga in motion movements (including
games and dances). Special need children issues will also be addressed, including autism, ADD, and SPD. Location:
Yoga Yoga Northwest. For more info click here.
April 17, 2010 Houston, TX.
Hot Piyolet Workshop with Roslyn Bazzelle, creator of Piyolet. PIYOLET is PI-Pilates, Yo-Yoga, and LET-Ballet fused together in an amazing,
fun, and invigorating workout for the entire body. The room is heated to ~100 degrees. It is a low impact fitness
regimen for all ages, designed to diversify and keep the mind, body and soul refreshed and fit. Location: YogaOne
Studios. Time: 2-3:30pm For more info click here.
April 17-18, 2010 Woodlands, TX.
Theory and Practice of Ayurveda and Yoga
with Maria KaliMa. Maria maintains a private yoga therapy and Ayurvedic consultation
practice, and holds faculty positions with many yoga studios. Location: Woodlands Yoga Studio. For more info click
here.
April 21-24, 2010 Houston, TX.
Celebrate Your Practice with Ana Forrest in Houston! In Ana's workshops "you’ll notice benefits that go beyond the physical. You’ll feel strong,
steady, centered, and ready to deal with life’s challenges. You’ll have less anxiety, clearer thinking, and more
energy. You’ll feel calm and centered.” Ana will be teaching a series of 5 workshops at Unity Church. Time: April
21-23: 6-8:30pm each day. April 24: 9:30-noon & 2:30-5pm. To listen to an interview with Ana Forrest click
here. For more info click here.
April 22-25, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Insight Meditation Houston Retreat with
Howie Cohn. Howard Cohn has practiced meditation since 1972. He has lead vipassana
retreats since 1985 and leads an ongoing class in San Francisco. He has studied with many Asian and western teachers
of several traditions, including Theravada, Zen, Dzogchen and Advaita Vedanta. He has been strongly influenced
by contact with the Indian master H.W.L. Poonja. He has done postgraduate work in East/West Psychology and has
a private counseling practice. Open to the public. Location: Margaret Austin Center. For more info click here.
April 23-25, 2010 Austin, TX
Reflect, Reclaim, Re-Balance: A Woman's Self Re-Newewal Retreat with Renee
Trudeau. Renee has the amazing ability to create a nurturing, sacred space which
honors and celebrates each woman. Location: The Crossings. For more info click here.
April 23-25, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Andrew Eppler.
Location: The Dallas Yoga Center. For more info click here.
April 24, 2010 Woodlands, TX.
World Tai Chi Day. Tens
of thousands of people will come together across racial, ethnic, religious, and geopolitical boundaries for the
sole purpose of advancing personal and global health & healing. Location: Town Green Park, Woodlands. Time:
9am - 11am. For more info click here.
April 24, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Inversions and Arm Balances Workshop with
Janie Montague and Ashlie Brookhart McGill. Join Janie and Ashlie for an all-levels
workshop as they guide you through some of yoga’s most exhilarating poses. Learn how to safely navigate your way
into, through, and out of a variety of arm balances and inversion postures, including headstand, handstand, crow,
and forearm balance. Each pose will be broken into stages so that you can gain a better understanding of how to
approach it mindfully and to what degree. This fun and playful workshop serves as a great refresher or a comprehensive
introduction, and is highly recommended. Location: Yogasport Time: Noon-2pm For more info click here.
April 28, 2010 Houston, TX.
Full Moon Healing Ring with Ann Adam. A healing ring meditation offers a way of healing while creating a sense of community and sharing.
The period of the full moon is a special time for healing and an opportune time for releasing what no longer serves
us. Come join us for this special evening of meditation for healing yourself and others. Dress comfortably. Monthly
event every full moon. Time: 7:30-8:30pm. Location: Yoga Central, 1123 Jackson Blvd. 77006. For more info, click
here.
April 29 - May 2, 2010 Burnet, TX.
Yoga Retreat at Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary in the Texas Hill Country with Katalin
Axmann & Joaquin Santamaria. The weekend will be filled with asana practice,
meditation, delicious homemade organic meals and plenty of time to relax in the hot tub or decompress with a therapeutic
massage. Location: Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary. For more info click here.
April 29 - May 2, 2010 Santa Fe, New Mexico
Pathways of Transformation Retreat with
Balance Your Body Yoga. Yoga sessions, of course, every day in the morning and
evening of each day, by three masters at each session: Robert Boustany, Julie Byrd, and Amy Garratt. Between yoga
sessions, there are delicious meals, the opportunity to shop and explore, be pampered in the spa, or just relax.
Location: The Bishop's Lodge 1297 Bishops Lodge Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87506. For more info click here.
April 30 - May 2, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
“The Avalon Experience” - Blessings Within, Women’s Retreat. “Seeing
through the mists.” This retreat is based upon the book by Marion Zimmer Bradley,
“The Mists of Avalon.” Activities include: *Working with nature to see the interconnectedness of it all around
you *Needlework, Harp, Hair Wreaths, Ribbon Hair Braiding *Yoga, Meditation, Journaling and much much more. Location:
Margaret Austin Center. For more info email here.
April 30 - May 2, 2010 San Antonio, TX.
Yoga Therapy Workshop with Beryl Bender
Birch. Experience yoga in a way you never have before. Her down to earth and grounded
attitude is unlike any other. She has a good time and wants you to have one too. The weekend workshop is open to
all students. Location: Nydia's Yoga Therapy. For more info click here.
April 30- May 2, 2010 Friendswood, TX.
The Ultimate Yoga Workshop with Doug Swenson. Doug
is a master yoga practitioner, philosopher, poet and dedicated health advocate. The weekend long workshop will
include: *Cross Training Yoga-Balancing Stength and Softness*Ashtanga with extra Spice*Hatha Yoga-Soft Style Practice*Fluid
Power. Location: Sundance Yoga, Friendswood. For more info click here.
May 1, 2010 Houston, TX.
Tibetan Art - Mirror of the Self with artist
Ang Tsherin Sherpa & Anne Klein. Ang Tsherin Sherpa will open the ancient world
for us, discussing his own evolution as a traditionally-trained Tibetan artist now working in the West and producing
contemporary works alongside traditional ones. Scholar Anne Klein will respond by reflecting on the spiritual significance
of Tibetan art for the West. Location: Dawn Mountain. Time: 10am-Noon. For more info click here.
May 2, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Urban Detox - "The Mind" with
with Kendall Inman and Blair Lewis. This class is specifically designed to offer
each participant information, inspiration and insight on how to cleanse the mind and emotions, through asana and
pranayama, meditation and contemplative techniques. This class will teach you how to condense, concentrate and
ignite the subtle fires of the mind that bring brilliance, creativity and joy. Location: The Mat Yoga Studio. Time:
12:30-3:30pm For more info click here.
May 2, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Intro To Arm Balances with Ricky Tran.
Learn what it takes to achieve lift off in your yogasana practice while exploring
some preparatory and foundational poses. Workshop is for intermediate beginners and beyond. Location: Super Yoga
Palace. Time: 1-4pm. For more info click here.
May 2, 2010 Houston, TX.
Meditation & Meaning with Ang Tsherin
Sherpa and Anne Klein. Tsherin will reflect on how art infuses meditation and Anne
will offer a simple yet profound guided meditation showing how this works in practice. This class is followed by
a reception and art show. Location: Dawn Mountain. Time: 11am-2pm. For more info click here.
May 2-4 & 9-11, 2010 Houston,TX
Sufi Workshops with Adnan Sarhan. Includes: Exercises, meditation,drumming, movement, chanting, dancing, and whirling are used to
develop the higher intelligence of the heart with Adnan Sarhan. Location: Bamboo Bodyworks. For more info click
here.
May 3, 2010 Houston, TX
Nataraja Yoga Flow with Padma Shakti. Nataraja Yoga Flow is a powerful combination of Asana, Vinyasa, Pratyahara, Pranayama, Meditation
and an eclectic flow of dance with dynamic musical forms from around the globe. The merging of Yoga and dance take
us back into our bodies. Yoga merges breath with the body and dance awakens our creativity and intuition. The blending
of yoga and dance offers an energized, transformative and meditative workout. Time: 7–9pm Location: Yoga Rasa For
more info click here.
May 5, 2010 Houston, TX.
Twelve Moments of Spirituality & Healing
with The Rothko Chapel. This
month is Jain Preksha Meditation by Jain Nuns Samani Akshay Pragya and
Samani Vinay Pragya. Time: 12 noon Location: The Rothko Chapel. For
more info click here.
May 6-9, 2010 Brunet, TX.
Yoga Weekend Retreat with Katalin Axmann.
Recharge your mental and physical batteries and reconnect with yourself while doing
yoga at sunrise with a beautiful view of Lake Buchanan, going on a walking meditation to the mysterious Canyon
of the Eagles. Goal coaching and nutrition seminars are hosted on medicine rocks described as “the most energetically
supportive place on earth”. Location: The Rainbow Heart Sanctuary in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. For more
info click here.
May 7-9, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Yoga and Sound with Ramand Patel and Mukesh
Deai. Sound and music are powerful tools for transformation. In adding them to
a practice, not only do poses that have been difficult to hold blossom, but also deep-seated blockages of the mind
release, emotions and prana flow freely and past limitations are transcended. Students will find this workshop
extraordinarily helpful as it not only deepens one’s practice but also enriches one’s life. Location: Dallas Yoga
Center. For more info click here.
May 7-9, 2010 Austin, TX.
A weekend with Dr. Robert Svoboda. You
are invited to spend a weekend with Dr. Robert Svoboda, one of the world's foremost Western experts on Yoga, Ayurveda,
and the ancient knowledge sciences of India. Learn about Yoga and the Vedic Sciences; How to create Sacred Spaces
in your Home; Increase your understanding of Karma and the Cosmic Cycles; Learn the secrets of Rasayana, the "path
of juice" that leads to rejuvenation, youthfulness, and longevity. Location: Yoga Yoga 360. For more info
click here.
May 7-9, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Mother's Day Raja Yoga Retreat with Charles
MacInerney. This is also a wonderful opportunity for daughters to attend with their
mothers. Please note that this retreat is open not just to mothers, but to anyone who wishes to celebrate motherhood
with yoga, meditation, and community. The retreat explores yoga as a lifestyle rather than just an exercise routine.
Although Charles is best known as a Hatha Yoga instructor, his favorite yoga and his path of choice is Raja Yoga.
"Raja" means "king." Raja Yoga is called the Royal Path. It consists of eight separate areas
of practice that penetrate and encompass all aspects of life. Location: The Margaret Austin Center. For more info
click here.
May 14, 2010 Houston, TX.
Inversion in Yoga Workshop. Understanding the benefits and risks of inverted poses is essential in the safe use of inversions.
This class will offer the safe and proper techniques to use in inverted poses from simple to advanced levels. Time:
6-8pm. Location: Balance Your Body Yoga. For more info click here.
May 20, 2010 Houston, TX.
Inner Fire Yoga Followed by Kirtan with
David Newman & Mira. Enjoy the sacred journey of yoga practice followed by
a heartfelt evening of ecstatic call and response chanting, devotional music and sacred song with Kirtan Chant
Artist David Newman (Durga Das). David’sdistinctive approach to Kirtan embodies a heartfelt devotional mysticism
with an adventurous musicality and poetic intimacy. His Kirtans are a joyous and spiritually uplifting journey
into bliss! David will be joined by his wife Mira, a gifted vocalist and percussionist. Time: 5:30-9pm. Location:
Yoga Rasa. For more info click here.
May 20-23, 2010 Belton, TX.
Yoga & Writing Retreat with Charles
MacInerney. Yoga serves to energize participants and creates a sense of physical
well-being, while bringing them back to their body and their senses. Each Yoga class ends with a deep guided relaxation
which calms the mind and relaxes students into a creative Alpha brainwave pattern. After we write, often flow of
consciousness, with out editing or filtering, we gather in small, intimate groups and anyone who wishes to, reads
what they have written. Location: The Cedarbrake Renewal Center. For more info click here.
May 21, 2010 Houston, TX.
Inversion in Yoga with Amy Garratt. Inversions is a seminar that focuses on yoga inversion techniques. An inversion is any pose that
brings the heart below the level of the head. Understanding the benefits and risks of inverted poses is essential
in the safe use of inversions. This class will offer the safe and proper techniques to use in inverted poses from
simple to advanced. Time: 6-8pm. Location: Balance Your Body Yoga. For more info click here.
May 21-23, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Rising Hearts Yoga Weekend Retreat with
Hanif Hekima. Our weekend will have a wonderful flow to it. We will have morning
and evening yoga and meditation sessions, plenty of time to relax and reconnect with nature from the center's beautiful
six acres of landscaped grounds and enjoy delicious health conscience meals from one of the best retreat cooks
in the country! We will be the only group in residence at the Center that weekend! Students of all levels are welcomed
to join this retreat! Location: Margaret Austin Center. For more info click here.
May 21-26, 2010 Austin, TX.
Viniyoga Workshop with Gary Kraftsow. Learn the principles of viniyoga therapy. Then expand your knowledge of the philosophy, science
and technology of Yoga. Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here.
May 27, 2010 Houston, TX.
Full Moon Healing Ring with Ann Adam. A healing ring meditation offers a way of healing while creating a sense of community and sharing.
The period of the full moon is a special time for healing and an opportune time for releasing what no longer serves
us. Come join us for this special evening of meditation for healing yourself and others. Dress comfortably. Monthly
event every full moon. Time: 7:30-8:30pm. Location: Yoga Central, 1123 Jackson Blvd. 77006. For more info, click
here.
June 2, 2010 Houston, TX.
Twelve Moments of Spirituality and Healing Jewish Meditation Guided by Rabbi Shira Lander. Location: The Rothko Chapel. Time:
12 Noon For more info click here.
June 10-11, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Yoga Love with Kelly Haas. Thursday night's class focuses on alignment principles,
poses, and partner work to unlock the energy of the hips and pelvis.Friday night's class focuses on the relationship
of Shiva and Shakti in our poses. How do we balance the contrary, complementary energies within to build strength,
power, sun energy and soft, receptive moon energy in every asana? Location: Tsada Yoga. For more info click here.
June 13-18, 2010 New Mexico
Altered States and the Mystery of Monasticism - An Advanced Yoga Studies
Course with Dr. Richard Seager, Lex Gillan, Ed Gabrielsen, John Leinenweber, John Preston
and Carl Roberts. Over the six days of this course our classes will be both experiential
and academic. The Faculty of Six Instructors will examine the meaning of Altered States through dharma talks, sitting
and walking meditations, chanting, hatha yoga, story telling, hiking (as we allow the mountain to become our teacher)
and Noble Silence each evening. Location: The Vallecitos Mountain Refuge in New Mexico. For more info click here.
June 18, 2010 Houston, TX.
Yoga For The Core Workshop with
Amy Garrett. This dynamic workshop
will focus on the development of the perfect balance of core strength and flexibility, suppleness, relaxation and
awareness. Increased challenge will be offered for advanced levels and recuperative techniques will be discussed
for those who suffer from neck and back issues. Special emphasis will be focused on strengthening abdominal muscles
while releasing tension in the neck. Time: 6-8pm. Location: Balance Your Body Yoga. For more info click here.
June 25-27, 2010 Austin, TX.
Texas Yoga Retreat.There is something
for everyone at the Texas Yoga Retreat Weekend! The retreat features teachers from across Texas who represent many
distinct styles of Yoga. Some classes are gentle and restorative; others are rigorous and will push you to your
edges, and some are that delicate balance between. Classes are suitable for all levels. Retreat is held at the
beautiful Barsana Dham Ashram. For more info click here.
June 25-27, 2010 Austin, TX.
The Three Realms of Consciousness with
Seane Corn. In this Vinyasa flow workshop, we will explore the Three Realms of
Consciousness: the physical/mental, the energetic/emotional and the psychic/symbolic. These three realms create
a holistic pathway for Self-investigation: the key for personal transcendence. In these three realms: asana, chakra
exploration, meditation, reflection and prayer create a ritualistic journey initiating the mystical into to the
practical--bonding body, mind and Spirit. Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here.
June 28 - July 2, 2010 Austin, TX.
Vinyasa Flow Training with Seane Corn.
In this special training, you will learn the fundamental principals of Vinyasa
Flow Yoga (linking movement with breath) and how to teach this popular form of yoga in a responsible, creative
and heart-centered way. This training is designed for teachers and serious students who are open to the journey
of yoga beyond the body. Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here.
July 9-11, 2010 Austin, TX.
Yoga Anatomy and the Breathing Body with
Leslie Kaminoff. Students and teachers of all levels are invited to take advantage
of this unique opportunity to study with Leslie. His classes will provide practical grounding in the essentials
of the anatomy and physiology of yoga practice with a particular emphasis on the relationship between breathing
and healthy spinal function. Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here.
July 9-11, 2010 Telluride, CO.
Yelluride Yoga Festival. For more info
click here.
August 7 - 8, 2010 Houston, TX.
The Art of Alignment with Becky and Raye
Lynn of Sacred Art Yoga. Learn physical adjustments, therapeutic applications and
modifications. For advanced level students, aspiring teachers and teachers. Location: Yoga Institute, Houston.
More info to come.
August 20, 2010 Houston, TX.
Sun Salutations Vinyasa Workshop - Consciousness in Motion with Amy Garrett. These poses linked together in a series can lengthen
and strengthen, flex and extend many of the main muscles of the body. The techniques for each different version
will be taught with emphasis on the breath and proper alignment. Location: City Dance Studio in Rice Village Time:
6-8pm For more info click
here.
Aug. 27-29, 2010 Friendswood, TX.
Anusara Weekend Workshop with Christina
Sell. Location: Sundance Yoga Studio. For more info click here.
Sept. 3-5, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with DaeJa
Napier. Teacher DaeJa Napier will lead this silent residential retreat which is
open to new and experienced practitioners of Insight Meditation/Vipassana. Retreat will include sitting and walking
meditation, Dharma talks and opportunity for personal inquiry with the teacher. Location: Margaret Austin Center.
For more info click here.
Sept. 17, 2010 Dallas, TX.
The Energetics of Sequencing with Rod Stryker.
Detail TBA. Location: Sammons Center for the Arts. For more info click here.
Sept, 17-22, 2010 Austin, TX.
Asana Clinic & Intensive with Donna
Farhi. We will be learning how to safely mobilize inherently stable structures
in the body such as the upper back, while strengthening vulnerable structures such as the lower back and neck to
prevent injury. We will learn how to work systematically to relax, lengthen and then strengthen muscles so they
can support maximal spacing and integrity within the joints. This intensive is an essential investment for yoga
teachers wanting to either heal or prevent hyper-mobility which can be a common cause of chronic pain and injury.
Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here.
Sept. 19-26, 2010 Estes Park, CO.
Yoga Journal Conference. 35+ Master
Teachers, 100+ Class for yogis of all levels. The Conference a unique experience that will deepen your practice
with instruction from the master teachers you’ve read about in Yoga Journal. Now experience them live! The conference
includes panel discussions between renowned yogis, keynote speeches by well-known authors and experts, benefit
events, yoga demos, live music, a community connection gathering and the yoga marketplace – your one-stop shop
for everything yoga. For more info click here.
Sept. 24-29th 2010 San Antonio, TX.
Beryl Bender Birch Weekend workshop and Teacher training workshop. Experience yoga in a way you never have before. Beryl
has been teaching POWER YOGA, classical Astanga Yoga and training yoga teachers to become "spiritual revolutionaries"
for over 30 years. Her down to earth and grounded attitude is unlike any other. She has a good time and wants you
to have one too. The weekend workshop is open to all students. Location: Nydia's Yoga Therapy For more info click
here.
Sept. 30- Oct. 3, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Insight Meditation Retreat with Rodney
Smith. This retreat will focus on
developing mindfulness and compasion, so that the joys and sorrows of
life can be experienced with ever-increasing sensitivity, stability and love.
This retreat will be held in silence, and is appropriate for both beginning
and experienced meditators. Location: Margaret Austin Center. For more
info click here.
Oct. 1-3, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Yoga For Scoliosis Workshop with Elise
Miller. Location: The Dallas Yoga Center. For more info click here.
Oct. 1-3, 2010 Austin, TX.
Ashtanga Yoga Weekend with David Swenson.
Explore the building blocks of Ashtanga, flow with the led Primary Series, deepen
your connection with the bandhas and the breath, explore vinyasa and arm balances, experience ashtanga in its purest
form-Mysore. Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here.
Oct. 8-10, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Hatha & Raja Yoga Retreat with Hanif
Hekima. T weekend will have a wonderful flow to it. We will have morning and evening
yoga and meditation sessions, plenty of time to relax and reconnect with nature from the center's beautiful six
acres of landscaped grounds and enjoy delicious health conscience meals from one of the best retreat cooks in the
country! We will be the only group in residence at the Center that weekend! Students of all levels are welcomed
to join this retreat! Location: Margaret Austin Center. For more info click here.
Nov. 6-7, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Yoga Intensive Workshop with Francois Raoult.
Location: The Dallas Yoga Center. For more info click here.
Nov. 7-12, 2010 Marble Falls, TX.
Advanced iRest Training with Richard Miller. iRest Level II training is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of the principles
underlying the theory, practice and delivery of iRest Yoga Nidra so that you can hone your delivery of iRest to
groups and individuals in public and professional settings. Pre-requisite: IRest Level I Training. Location: The
Retreat at Balcones Springs. For more info click here.
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