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Jan 4-31, 2009 Dallas, TX.
A New Year's Cleanse & Detox Program with Betty Murray, Nutritionist, Health Counselor and Alice Brown, registered Dietician & Wellness Coordinator and Joan Clay, who will share her detox success story. Jump start healthy eating this year with our New Year's Detox Program. We love this detox because it's realistic, and the best part....it's real food. You'll receive a "shopping list" of foods, not supplements, that you'll eat for 21 days. One of the best things about this detox is that it teaches you how to eat for good health, eliminates sugar and processed food cravings, and enhances your taste buds for more of the right foods for good health. for Market Street Grocery located in Coppell, has teamed up with us to support you through your detox. The cleanse is 3 weeks, professionally supervised and not severe; and will help you move forward on your health goals. Learn proven methods for detox, how to prepare for a detox, how to safely detox, and what to avoid during a detox. The cleanse will consist of 3 separate sessions to provide support at the beginning, the middle, and the end of the cleanse. You will also be able to get a free metabolic assessment at the beginning and end of the cleanse. Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm. For more info click here.


January 5-26, 2009 Houston, TX.
Meditate Like a Zen Monk with Alan Davidson. (4 Mondays) Explore the Big Mind Integral and Insight meditation forms along with chanting, sense and centering. Big Mind is a simple, powerful and fast way to help you change your perspective to wisdom, self-realization and actualization. Big Mind was developed by an American Aen Master, Dennis Genpo Merzel Roshi. January is Big Mind/Big Heart month!
~Jan 5th--Big Mind/Big Heart ~Jan 12th--Big Mind Self Facilitation ~Jan 19th--The Five Levels of Enlightenment ~Jan 26th--Self Mastery: Integrating the Stressed Self and Your Enlightened Self. Time: 7:30-9:30pm Location: 1712 Fairview, Houston 77006. For more info click here.

Jan. 6, 2009 Houston, TX.
Watch Jennifer Buergermeister of Jennyoga appear on Great Day Houston with Debra Duncan at 9 a.m. CST on KHOU Channel 11.


Jan. 7, 2009 Houston, TX.
Drum Circle with Dr. Patrick Price & his Staff. All of you and your friends are invited! Bring something to make noise, it can be anything, even something that you make yourself. Some people even like to dance at these events....just be yourself or if you have multiple personalities, be someone else....just a joke. This is a FREE event. Time: 7:45pm Location Jennyoga Yoga Studio, 3641 Westheimer, 77027 For more info call 713-839-9642



Jan. 8 thru Feb. 5 Houston, TX.
INTRODUCTION TO ZEN MEDITATION with Gaelyn Godwin, Sensei and Mike Keller. (5 Thursdays) For people new to meditation, this class series will provide an introduction to Zen meditation. Each class will include a brief period of meditation, beginning with 10 minutes and working up to 30 minutes at the end of the series. The course is designed to provide a basis of practice and to de-mystify meditation. Each class will include a presentation on basic Zen philosophy and a discussion of how to practice Zen in daily life, while walking, working, vacationing, shopping — that is,
how to practice mindfully anytime, anywhere. Time: 7-8:15pm Location: Houston Zen Center. For more info click here.




January 8 - 29, 2009 Austin, TX.
Yoga and the Vedic Tradition: The Bhagavad Gita with Craig Williams. (Thursdays) The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered and cherished texts of all of Indian Literature and has influenced the Western mind perhaps more than any other Eastern text. Unfortunately, the Gita has not been explored by the Western Yoga community as much as other texts such as the Yoga Sutras. The Bhagavad Gita is the main text that all six schools of Vedic philosophy look to as their foundation. Therefore, to truly grasp any strain of Yogic thought, one should examine the Gita in detail. In this series, we examine the Bhagavad Gita as a precious jewel, appreciating its many facets and explore how a deeper understanding of the Gita can allow the reader to prepare the mind and heart for deeper Yogic teachings. We will also examine how the eternal message of the Gita is of utmost importance to the Western world in this time of ecological, psychological, and spiritual crisis and how it can inspire and transform not just one's Yoga practice but one's entire Heart. Time: 7:30-9pm Location: Yoga Yoga Studio South. For more info click here.

Jan. 9-11, 2009 Lewisville, TX.
Healing Power of Women Workshop with Shakta Khalsa. Empower yourself to be Relaxed, Happy and Radiant Inside and Out! The FIRST 12 People to sign up receive Shakta's New Yoga for Women DVD. Women are natural healers, of themselves and others. Our nurturing instinct and ability to understand the Unknown comes from an instinctive source deep within us. In this course, we will experience powerful Kundalini-style yoga to harness women's natural healing abilities. We'll meditate a circle of healing energy to nurture ourselves, our families, and our world. Time: see link Location: Blue Anjou Studio, Lewisville, TX. Just North of Dallas. For more info click here.


January 11- 16, 2009 Austin, TX.
6 Days of Ashtanga Mysore Practice with Russell Case. The Mysore class runs as a self-practice tutorial. You are receiving one on one instruction simultaneously with other practitioners. You are literally learning to practice on your own. The instructor's role in a Mysore Ashtanga class is to facilitate trust and to make sure that the student has the qualities of "stiram sukham asanam" before continuing to the next level. This means "sturdy sweetness in the posture." This is the exact method that has been taught traditionally for generations. It stems directly from the Togden Tibetan Yogi austerities taught to Krishnamacharya and then taught to Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois. This is a great opportunity for extended study with a teacher who has spent much time and training in the classical Mysore Ashtanga environment. Ashtanga students of all levels are invited to participate as many of these morning Mysore-style classes as you are can! Time: 6:30am - 8:30am Location: Yoga Yoga North For more info click here.

Jan. 13, 2009 Corpus Christi, TX.
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION. It can be challenging for some who find it difficult to relax, clear their mind and reduce the physical stress they may be experiencing. Join us and learn the myths and realities of successful meditating with correct yoga breathing (Pranayama) and how to still the mind and absorb into the object of meditation. We will have delicious snacks following our meditation practice and provide handouts to continue to support your meditation practice. Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Location: Pathways To Wellness, 617 Everhart Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411. For more info click here.


Jan. 14 - Feb. 18, 2009 Houston, TX.
ZEN AND THE HEART OF PSYCHOTHERAPY (5 Wednesdays) with Louise Dreyfus, LPC, LMFT and Lynn Murphy, LCSW. This series of classes will use a book with the same title by Robert Rosenbaum who practices at the Berkeley Zen Center. Copies of the book are available for purchase at Houston Zen Center as well as on-line at major book sites. The class will explore the application of Zen to the process of Western psychotherapy. Both fields of thought attempt to study the way the mind works and its powerful effect on our emotional well-being, as well as our ability to see clearly. Buddhism and Eastern philosophy powerfully influence both early pioneers of modern psychological theory as well as many therapists working in the field today. Western practitioners of therapy and all interested students of Zen are welcome to attend this series. Time 6:30-8:30pm. Location: Houston Zen Center. For more info click here.

Jan. 16-17, 2009 Houston, TX.
“Swami Vivekananda: The Messenger of His Master” with Swami Ishtananda Minister, Vedanta Center of St. Petersburg, Florida. Time: 7:30-9pm. Location: Houston Vedanta Society, 5906 Cypress, Houston 77074. For more info click here.



January 16-18, 2008 Houston, TX.
Core Awakening with Sean Tebor. During this weekend yoga intensive, we'll look at the fundamental relationship between antatomy and breath relative to core alignment in a variety of postures appropriate for beginning and advanced students. Learn to find the elegant balance between stability and comfort throughout your asana practice on and off the mat. Sean Tebor draws from classical yoga systems and his passion for core structural anatomy to inspire students to experience true form within their personal experience. His progressive approach and ability to simplify complex concepts lead the beginning and advanced student to common ground, where yoga is realized as a method of structural integration on multiple levels. Sean infuses yoga with the passionate understanding that life is comprised of simple relationships between pairs of opposites that yearn to be in balance. Location: Heights School of Yoga. For more info click here.

January 16th-18th, 2009 Houston, Tx.
Overnight Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Micky Fine. Commit to treating yourself with loving-kindness and finding the peace within by marking your calendar ahead of time. Time: Friday 9 a.m. - Sunday 9a.m. For more info click here.


January 17, 2009 Houston, TX.
Tibetan Yoga Workshop with Alejandro Chaoul PhD. Exploring and Experincing the Subtle Body: Teachings from the ancient Bon Mother Tantra. Time: 12-6pm. Location Jennyoga Yoga Studio, 3641 Westheimer, Houston, 77027. For more info click here.


January 17-18, 2009 Houston, TX.
Life Bliss Weekend Intensive of Seven Transformational Meditation Techniques designed by living enlightened master Paramahansa Nithyananda. The intensive is facilitated by Sri Nithya Medhananda, Vice president of the International Vedic Hindu University in Orlando, FL. Life Bliss Program is a This course gives knowledge as to how the major energy centers of become blocked and gives specific meditations to balance each center. The course is 2 full days; food will be provided. What does the Life Bliss Program do? It brings awareness about negative emotions that block the key Energy Centers (Chakras) in the human body, it eliminates deep-rooted negativity and Engraved Memories (Samskaras) to enhance the quality of life, it awakens the body intelligence to heal and rejuvenate, it empowers us, with knowledge and techniques, to unleash the vast and latent potentiality of an individual and it reduces stress improves productivity and interpersonal relationships. Time 8am-9pm. Location: Keshav Smruthi, 4018 Westhollow Parkway, Houston, TX 77082. For flyer click here. Please send you're RSVP here and click here to register online.




January 18, 2009 Houston, TX.
Companions on the Journey with Reverend Mark W. Christian. Humans have long imagined life as a journey. Whether we believe there is a destination or not, I have discovered that who we travel with makes all the difference. As your ministerial settlement consultant I hope to help you consider where you (and your church) have been, are now and who might travel with you on the next stretch of your odyssey. Join me as we lay some ground work for the future and ponder ‘Companions on the Journey’. The Reverend Mark W. Christian is in his 8th year as lead minister at First Unitarian in Oklahoma City. He is a lifelong Unitarian, serves the church in which he was raised, and is one of the regional Ministerial Settlement Representatives who assist congregations in their search for ministers. Time: 10:30am Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77004 For more info click here.


Jan. 20, 2009 The Woodlands, TX.
Beginning Meditation with Allen Astin. Learn techniques that will help you rejuvenate, relax, and be more effective in your life. Meditation is an ancient and powerful practice which research now shows has tremendous health benefits.This class will teach you how to start your own meditation practice, relieve stress, and improve your overall wellbeing. Time: 7-9pm Location: The Woodlands Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive 77381. For more info click here.


Jan. 21-24, 2009 Dallas, TX.
YOGA THERAPEUTICS THEORY AND PRACTICE with Judith Lasater. Learning to apply the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of Yoga as a modality of healing is a highly specialized and difficult art. It includes the judicious application of scientific knowledge, intuition, psychological understanding and solid experience. We can teach the intellectual aspects of Yoga therapy, but the intuitive aspects come from one’s own consistent practice. This teacher training course will introduce the basic concepts of Yoga Therapy, address “therapeutics” in the widest sense, and introduce such
concepts as taking a history from the student, suggesting asana for specific problems and evaluating outcome, as well as learning to be present with the whole person asking for help. The course format will be based on asana practice, discussion, observation of others working as well as on hands-on application by each participant. Limited discussion with the most time spent utilizing hands-on application. Teacher Training Intensive and Certification is for all interested students, and is designed to enrich dedicated practitioners, aspiring teachers, or those already teaching. Time:
10-4pm. Location: Sammons Center for the Arts, Dallas, TX. . For more info click here.



January 21-25, 2009 Dallas, TX.
Yoga Therapeutics Teacher Training + Master Class with Judith Lasater. Learning to apply the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of Yoga as a modality of healing is a highly specialized and difficult art. It includes the judicious application of scientific knowledge, intuition, psychological understanding and solid experience. We can teach the intellectual aspects of Yoga therapy, but the intuitive aspects come from one’s own consistent practice. This teacher training course will introduce the basic concepts of Yoga Therapy, address “therapeutics” in the widest sense, and introduce such concepts as taking a history from the student, suggesting asana for specific problems and evaluating outcome, as well as learning to be present with the whole person asking for help. The course format will be based on asana practice, discussion, observation of others working as well as on hands-on application by each participant. Limited discussion with the most time spent utilizing hands-on application. Teacher Training Intensive and Certification is for all interested students, and is designed to enrich dedicated practitioners, aspiring teachers, or those already teaching. Location: Living Yoga, Dallas. For more info click here

Jan. 23-25, 2009 Pasadena, TX.
Rasa Asana Immersion Workshop I with Tracie Brace. Workshop will cover: *Awakening the spine * Cultivation of core strength * Linking breath and movement * Fundamentals and anatomy of power poses * Linear, circular, and organic principles of movement * Accessing advanced poses through vinyasa krama or sequencing * Evolving your practice through the koshas or levels of awareness * In-depth technique of poses, including arm balances and inversions * Using asana practice to transcend the klesas or obstacles to happiness. For all students interested in deeper study and practice of Yoga. Time: Friday, 6:30-8:30pm Saturday, 7am-2pm Sunday, 8am-3pm. Location: Yoga Rasa Studio. For more info click here.

Jan. 23-25, 2009 Houston, TX.
Lecture & Retreat: Sleep, Dream, and Clear Light: A Tibetan Mini-Retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Renowned Tibetan Lama Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche returns to Houston for this annual retreat, sponsored with Ligmincha Texas. Join us for another engaging, practical and thought-provoking retreat with the Tibetan master Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, sponsored for the sixth year by The Jung Center and Ligmincha Texas Institute. We spend nearly a third of our lives asleep. We associate sleeping with being unaware; we say "wake up!" when we want others to return from daydreams or runaway thoughts to the present moment. But the Tibetan Bon tradition teaches that one can remain aware during those sleeping hours, with significant benefits for our emotional lives and physical well-being. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from one of the most popular English-speaking Tibetan masters, known for his clarity, humor, and ability to apply the ancient practices to the modern mind. Lecture: Fri 23rd Time: 7:30pm Location: Jung Center. Retreat: Sat & Sun 24th-25th. Time 10am-6pm. Location: Jung Center. For more info click here


Jan. 23-25 & Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2009 Houston, TX.
Drum Concert & Sufi Workshops with Adnan Sarhan. Drumming on both Jan 23 and Jan 30. Workshops on both Jan 24-25 and Jan 31-Feb 1 Meditative Drumming and Healing Rhythm ~ with Adnan Sarhan. No reservations needed, wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket/towel. Time: 7-9pm. Sufi Workshop ~ Exercises, meditation, drumming, movement, chanting, dancing and whirling are used to develop the higher intelligence of the heart with Adnan Sarhan. No reservations needed, wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket/towel to exercise on. Time: 7-9:30pm Location: NiaMoves, 508 Pecore, Houston, TX. For more info click here.


January 24, Sugar Land, TX
2-hour Forrest Yoga Intensive for ATHLETES: Cross Training for Athletes – Balancing strength and flexibility with Charmaine van Niekerk. Forrest Yoga teaches us to honor and celebrate ourselves exactly as we are in our lives, body, and practice. In this class you learn to create freedom and strength in the hips, neck and shoulders. You will learn to safely unlock these habitual tension spots through intensely focused breath work and asana (including inversions, standing poses, and vinyasa). Strengthen and lengthen the muscles around these joints, and create space in these areas. This work helps you walk through life with grace and freedom. Time: 9:30-11:30 am LOCATION: Stillness in Action Yoga, Sugar Land, TX. Space is limited, so register now. For more info click here and to register email.


Jan 24, 2009 Houston, TX.
Practice and the Art of Sequencing with Pauline Schloesser. We can help you to design a sequence whether you have 10 minutes or 2 hours to practce. Learn a few simple guidelines to create asana sessions that will give you the most benefit. Time: 2-4pm. Location: Heights School of Yoga. For more info click here.




Jan 24, 2009 Houston, TX.
Compassionate Self-Care: Finding Emotional Well-Being with Nellie P. Grose, M.D.. * Do you have frequent conflicts within? * Are you often working under pressure, pain or pretense? * Are you struggling in your relationships? * Does fear, guilt, shame or anger block you from authentic living? * Do you want to find peace and joy in your heart? * Are you yearning to change? If you answer “yes” to any of the above questions, this workshop is for you. This is not a theoretical, philosophical or religious seminar. It is an experiential workshop intended for you to learn how to find compassion for yourself and for others and to learn how to communicate with clarity and honesty. Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Location: 1712 Fairview (rear building)
Houston, TX 77006 (between Dunlavy & Waugh). For more info click here.


Jan 24, 2009 Texas
Yoga Day USA! The official National Day to celebrate Yoga !! Visit here for the Top 10 reasons to try Yoga For Life. Click here to find participating yoga studios near you.

Jan. 24, 2009 Sugarland, TX.
Houston Yogathon and HealthFair is Houston's first comprehensive health extravaganza that incorporates the area's yoga and meditation groups into a marathon of yoga, as well as showcasing other events such as yoga workshops, naturopathy, breathing, meditation, a 5k walk and other exercises that promote a healthy and happy life. The Yogathon is a continuous Sun Salutation marathon (suryanamaskar marathon). This event is one of the largest holistic health fairs in Houston, attracting all Houstonians interested in yoga and meditation. The Yogathon and Health Fair is hosted by Sewa USA, a Non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization of volunteers dedicated to working together to Serve to Humanity. Registration is free. Benefits of the event will go towards helping the victims of Hurricane Ike. Time: 9am-3pm Location: Eldridge Park, 2511 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478. For more info click here.


Jan 25, 2009, Dallas, TX.
Yoga Therapy Master Class with Judith Lasater. Freedom from the Hip Joint: Master class offering asana practice and discussion. The hip joint is our key joint for standing and walking. It is also the key joint for most yoga poses. In this class we will discuss the basic anatomy of the joint, its normal range of motion, how individual differences shape our yoga practice, which poses are useful for stretching it, and what makes “opening the hip” difficult. Using movement principals, therapeutics and applied asana practice all students and teachers will begin to learn to approach personal practice and teaching with more knowledge and compassion. Bring all your questions. This class will be geared more for advanced practitioners and teachers and those wanting to deepen their yoga practice and knowledge. Participants should have a minimum of one year active yoga practice. Judith H. Lasater, Ph.D., Physical Therapist and internationally known yoga teacher has taught yoga since 1971. She holds a doctorate in East-West psychology and is a physical therapist. Judith is president of the California Yoga Teachers Association, and serves on the advisory boards of Yoga Journal and the Yoga Research and Education Center. Time: 9am-12pm. Location: Sammons Center for the Arts, Dallas, TX. . For more info click here.


January 26, 2009 Houston, TX.
Capturing the Energy of the New Moon for Fruitful New Beginnings Love Offering Class with Daljeet Kaur. Come join us on this special evening as we join together in echoing ancient sacred mantras that create a state of calm and bliss necessary for attracting joy and harmony to ourselves, to those we hold dear, and to the community and universe(s) of which we are a part. This is also an opportunity to create a sacred space for considering or reinforcing that which we will chose to claim in our lives in the weeks, months and years ahead. We will be doing a short yoga set as a meditation facilitator so please do not eat at least two hours before class. Bring a comfortable cushion and a light shawl or blanket. Yogi tea and snacks will be served prior to our mantra meditation. This event is being offered on a love offering basis. Proceeds will benefit new beginnings for the children of the DePelchin Children's Center. Please dress to practice yoga and arrive 10 minutes early. Time: 8:30pm-9:30pm Location: Yoga West Yoga Studio, 2430 N. Fry Road, Houston. For more info here.




Jan. 27, 2009 Corpus Christi, TX.
HEALING THROUGH FORGIVENESS. Many physical imbalances in the body start with deep seated anger and resentments that mushroom into full blown chronic ailments such as asthma, arthritis, cancer, depression, addictions and many other so called incurable diseases. Learning forgiveness is one of the secrets to combating AND curing health problems. Forgiveness work sheets will be provided as we go through a step-by-step process to become empowered through learning forgiveness principles. Amazing positive results will culminate from the experience. Time: 6-8pm. Location: Pathways To Wellness, 617 Everhart Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411. For more info click here.

Jan 29 - Feb. 2, 2009 Houston, TX.
Nithya Yoga Wellness Workshops with Ma Nithya Maneeshananda and Ma Nithyananda Gnaneshwari Mayi. You won't want to miss these wonderful and
inspiring yoga wellness workshops. Experience yoga in a whole new dimension!
These workshops include:
~Weight Management (For Us All)
~Ayurveda & Sattvic Cooking
(Learn about doshas, types of food, recipes & Hatha yoga)
~Stress Management
~Blissful Relationships (partner yoga, partner pranayama & Partner meditation)
~De-Addiction (IE. food, exercise, relationships)
Ma Meneesha has practiced yoga for 35yr and was trained by Sri Desikachar and is was directly initiated into the Science of Nithya Yoga by Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Ma Gnaneshwari Mayi is certified in Bikram Yoga, studied with Yoga Master Pattabhi Jois and was also initiated into the Science of Nithya Yoga. Time: TBA Location: TBA



January 30th, 2009 Austin, TX.
Chakra Theory and Meditation with Paul Grilley. Chi (prana) is the energy that animates the body, Meridians are the channels in which Chi flows, and Chakras are spiritual centers in the brain and spine that control the flow of Chi. The fundamental premise of Hatha Yoga, Tantra Yoga and Taoism is that these energies need to be brought under the Yogi's control if the mind is to be calmed and the Self revealed. This class will explore some practices from Paul's DVD "Chakra Theory and Meditation". Time: 1:00 - 4:00 Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate, Austin. For more info click here.


January 30 - February 1, 2009 Austin, TX.
Yin Yoga with Paul Grilley. Most forms of Yoga practiced today are Yang, emphasizing repetitions of movements that require strength and balance. Yin Yoga, a relaxed practice of floor postures held for three to five minutes at a time is the ideal complement to the more muscular Yang Yoga. A Yin practice emphasizes the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine preparing the body and the mind for longer meditation practices. By drawing the student's awareness away from the muscles and deeper into the bones a deep level of relaxed focus is achieved. Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here.

Jan. 31, 2009 Houston, TX.
A Conversation with Dr. Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature and as a remarkable Renaissance woman. A renowned poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil rights activist, producer and director, Dr. Angelou travels the world spreading her legendary wisdom. A mesmerizing vision of grace, swaying and stirring when she moves and talks, Dr. Angelou lyrically captivates her audiences with her unique brand of vigor, fire and perception. She has the uncommon ability to shatter the opaque prisms of race and class in a broad range of literary venues, both spoken and unspoken. Dr. Angelou's numerous books of poetry, non-fiction and fiction, as well as her autobiographical works and audio-visual presentations, are indicative of her extraordinary vision and unquestionable significance on the national and international scenes. Time: 7:30pm Location: Hobby Center, Sarofim Hall. For more info click here.


Jan 31, 2009 Woodlands, TX.
YOKING MINDFUL MOVEMENT THROUGH VINYASA KRAMA YOGA with Pam Johnson of Heights School of Yoga. By using the breath as a harness, Vinyasa Krama yoga integrates body and mind, achieving an elevated level of mental peace and relaxation. People who practice these prescribed vinyasas with controlled breathing can often bring their breath rate down to four and even two breaths per minute during an hour of practice. In this workshop we will look deeply into the nature and value of the breath. Pam will lead us through asana discussion with some asanas (poses) and will be assisted by Michele Duffy of The Yoga Studio of the Woodlands. Time: 8-10am. Location: Lululemon Athletica-Market Street, The Woodlands, TX. For more info click here.


Jan. 31, 2009 Houston, TX.
Pralaya Yoga a Revolutionary Approach to Athletic Training with Robert Boustany. · Learn how to train prior to competitions · Secrets of minimal exertion and MAXIMAL gains · Maximum Functional Strength · Maximum Functional Flexibility · Responsive concentration · Signs preceding injury…when to stop · Quicker recovery from exertion & injuries · Focused relaxation. Time: 2-4pm Location: Rice Univ. Rec Cntr. For more info click here.

Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, 2009 Houston, TX.
Energetic Awareness in Asana and Pranayama with Debbie Mills. Discover the ways that yoga can enrich your meditation practice in this workshop by Debbie Mills. Develop an effortless meditation practice in this weekend yoga workshop. Cultivating an awareness of the flow of Prana (subtle energy) in yoga practice can be easy, but it requires letting go in the mind. One needs to release the desire to control or negate the outcome of the Asana (posture) and the Pranayama (length and regulation of the breath), and ease into them. By allowing space to explore the nuances of the holding
patterns, one finds that the flow of Prana increases, the body becomes more supple, the mind less rigid and the breath deeper and more resonant, resulting in a calm mind prepared to focus and meditate.This weekend workshop will integrate the use of Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara (sensory withdrawal) and Dhyana (meditation), so the practitioner can experience the cumulative, effortless approach to meditation practice, as espoused by Patanjali in The Yoga Sutras. Debbie Mills has been a devoted student of Yoga and Ayurveda since 1993, and she is a senior student of Sri Srivatsa
Ramaswami. She has been a registered massage therapist in Texas for the last 15 years and a practicing yoga therapist for 13 years. She began her studies with Dr. Robert Svoboda and Sri Srivatsa Ramaswami nearly a decade ago. She currently leads a nomadic lifestyle - teaching yoga and eastern philosophy, healing using massage, ayurveda and energetic principles, and leading yoga treks in the Himalayas of India and Nepal. Time: 10am-4:30pm Location: The Jung Center. For more info click here.


February 1, 2009 Houston, TX.
Forrest Yoga Workshop with Ann Hyde. Forrest Yoga is an invigorating and healing practice that will teach you how to skillfully breathe, sharpen your focus, release tension from you body. Come join us for this invigorating and healing Forrest Yoga practice. You’ll leave feeling cleansed and alive! Time: 1-3:30pm Location: Yoga One Studio. For more info click here.

February 4, 2009, Pasadena, TX.
Nataraja Yoga Flow with Tracie Brace. Celebrate the first glimpses of spring. Clear your body & mind. Awaken your spirit. 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 pm Location: Yoga Rasa Studio. For more info click here.


February 5, 2009 Pasadena, TX.
Author, Reverend Michael Dowd discusses how the war between religion and science is over. Just as scientific theories evolve and expand over timewith new discoveries and new information, Dowd proposes that divine revelation is not limited to the Bible, but continues to be discovered through science. Time: 6:30pm. Location: Yoga Rasa Studio. For more info click here.


Feb. 6-8, 2009 Pasadena, TX.
Rasa Asana Immersion Workshop II with Tracie Brace. Workshop will cover: *Awakening the spine * Cultivation of core strength * Linking breath and movement * Fundamentals and anatomy of power poses * Linear, circular, and organic principles of movement * Accessing advanced poses through vinyasa krama or sequencing * Evolving your practice through the koshas or levels of awareness * In-depth technique of poses, including arm balances and inversions * Using asana practice to transcend the klesas or obstacles to happiness. For all students interested in deeper study and practice of Yoga. Time: Friday, 6:30-8:30pm Saturday, 7am-2pm Sunday, 8am-3pm. Location: Yoga Rasa Studio. For more info click here.



February 6 - 8, 2008 Austin, TX.
The Aquarian Age: Kundalini Yoga and Human Evolution with Ek Ong Kaar Kaur Khalsa. The Aquarian Age begins in 2012 and with it comes a tidal wave of change in human consciousness and experience. The new Aquarian Age is ruled by awareness, experience, and energy. As change accelerates and the old ways of living and being fall by the wayside, human beings need the technology of yoga to stay focused, healthy and sane. In this weekend event at Yoga Yoga Westgate you will learn about the challenges this new age of consciousness is bringing and how we can meet it effectively and gracefully through the practice of yoga. Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate Austin. For more info click here.

Feb. 7, 2009 Houston, TX.
Yoga Gently with Misha Laird. Come experience a practice that will redefine your understanding of relaxation. Through simple movements, close-to-the-floor yoga postures, and a variety of body-based mindfulness techniques, you will discover how deeply the body can unwind and release. Great for those new to yoga but also a deliciously mindful practice for experienced yogis. Time: 2-4pm. Location: JennyYoga. For more info click here.


Feb 10, 2009 League City, TX.
Couples Yoga Class: Loving Me, Loving You, Loving Us with Lola & Kevin Scarborough. Yoga poses taught are designed to bring couples to a higher level of love, intimacy, and trust for/with each other. In addition to the yoga, two very powerful love-filled meditations will be shared that benefit you, your relationship, and the world. Time: 10-12pm Location: Yoga Lola Studio, 1701 Highway 3 South,League City, TX. For more info click here.



Feb. 10 - Mar. 24, 2009 Houston, Tx.
Henry David Thoreau's WALDEN (6 Tuesdays) with Mike Keller. This is a study course in Henry David Thoreau's Walden. The text will be available for purchase before the first class meeting. Walden is arguably America's foremost spiritual literary work. It can be challenging to read, but its language and imagery comprise a powerful and memorable means of conveying essential truths bearing on how to lead a spiritually fulfilling life. Thoreau's life at Walden Pond was an experiment in inward transformation, involving a radical simplification of practical life, living in the present, self-observation, contemplation, and belief in the capacity in himself and every person for spiritual rebirth. Thoreau's perceptions and advice are similar to Zen teaching and practice at many points. Please talk to the instructor if you would like to take class without having taken Introduction to Zen. Time: 6:30-8:30 Location: Houston Zen Center. For more info click here.

February 12, 2009 Katy, TX.
Master Class with Bryan Kest. Bryan Kest has been practicing yoga for more than 26 years. He has studied Ashtanga Yoga (also known as Power Yoga) with both K. Pattabhi Jois and David Williams. Bryan teaches a system of exercise that fully integrates the body, mind, and spirit. You can register for the workshop here . On each page of the website you will notice on the upper left side is the Pay Now button. Be sure to register early for a reduced rate. For more info call Rhonda at 281-579-9605 or email here. Time: 6-9pm Location: Katy YMCA, Katy, TX 77450. For more info click here.

Feb 14, 2009 League City, TX.
Loving Food That Loves Me Back with Mary Anne and Douglas Casey. They will discuss and then demonstrate how to prepare delicious & nutritious meals based on the work of Dr. Joel Fuhrman. This class will include information about the nutrient density of foods and demonstrate some of the best tasting foods that we love to eat and that are good for our bodies. Mary Anne and Douglas are working to support other couples in living a long, disease free, and happy life. They believe the secret lies in the nutrient density of the foods you eat. Best of all, once the chefs finish the demonstration, you get to enjoy eating the meal! YUM! Time: Noon-2pm Location: Yoga Lola Studio, 1701 Highway 3 South, League City, TX. For more info click here.



Feb. 17 - April 7, 2009 Houston, TX.
Recovering the Sacred: From Materialism to Mystery with John McGee (8 Tuesdays). The hearts of modern men have been killed by rationalism and science, according to German economist and sociologist Max Weber. He analyzed the modern condition as one of scientific analysis and intellectual rationalization that has removed the possibility of metaphysical and spiritual explanations of the world. Existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre spoke of a “God-shaped hole” in human consciousness where God had always been. Further, recent books on atheism have become phenomenal best sellers. Join theologian John McGee as he explores the origins and motives of the “God-as-delusion” movement, the extent to which its critics may be
legitimate and the extent to which the movement distorts the dialogue with faith. As McGee states, “Rather than simply blaming the messenger, religious faith must confront the challenge of theism in a profoundly changed cultural context. Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Rice Univ. For more info click here.

Feb. 19 - Mar. 26, 2009 Austin, TX.
Ayurveda and Yoga Psychology ~ A six-week special series with Craig Williams. Ayurveda and Yoga are two closely related sister sciences rooted in the Vedic tradition of India. From an Eastern perspective, Ayurveda is the science of healing the body and mind while Yoga is the science of Self-realization. The definition of health (or svastha) in Ayurveda is not solely the absence of disease. Ayurveda encompasses all aspects of a person's life: body, mind, and spirit. Unfortunately, the Western perception of ayurveda is often very narrow and misunderstood, much like the perception that
Yoga is merely physical exercise. Both Ayurveda and Yoga envision the human being as a multi-layered expression of consciousness and seek to heal or restore balance at levels much deeper than just the physical. In this series, we will examine how Ayurveda and Yoga view health, and explore therapies of both systems which target the root of all disease - the Mind and Consciousness. We will explore ways to harmonize our daily lives with the rhythm of the Universe, and explore ways to heal our bodies and minds to prepare ourselves for deeper spiritual practices. Time: 7:30-9pm. Location: Yoga Yoga South, Austin. For more info click here.




Feb. 20-22, 2009 Pasadena, TX.
Rasa Asana Immersion Workshop III with Tracie Brace. Workshop will cover: *Awakening the spine * Cultivation of core strength * Linking breath and movement * Fundamentals and anatomy of power poses * Linear, circular, and organic principles of movement * Accessing advanced poses through vinyasa krama or sequencing * Evolving your practice through the koshas or levels of awareness * In-depth technique of poses, including arm balances and inversions * Using asana practice to transcend the klesas or obstacles to happiness. For all students interested in deeper study and practice of Yoga. Time: Friday, 6:30-8:30pm Saturday, 7am-2pm Sunday, 8am-3pm. Location: Yoga Rasa Studio. For more info click here.


Feb. 20-23, 2009 South Padre Island, TX.
Namaste Yoga Weekend ~All Levels~ with Kate Potter. Kate Potter has passionately devoted herself to Yoga for most of her life, starting at the very
young age of ten years old. Today that unwavering commitment and focus have earned her an extensive and growing reputation as an innovative and inspirational Hatha Yoga teacher; indeed, many in the Vancouver Yoga community regard her as a teacher’s teacher. Her extensive training includes studies in India with renowned Vedantic scholar Swami Chinmayananda and with the faculty of Yogic Studies at the University of Mysore. She has done Advanced Studies with prominent American teachers Rodney Yee, Richard Miller, Georg Feuerstein, Kali Ray and Mukunda Stiles, and is a certified Yoga teacher and Yoga Therapist. Her current teacher and main influence is Norman Fischer, Zen priest, and founder of the Everyday Zen Foundation.
Hatha vinyasa flows designed by Kate Potter, creator of the televised Namaste series aired on FitTV. Learn total integration of breath and body together in a cadenced rhythmical flow of postures. Included will be Ayurveda and asanas where Kate will teach her sequences for the doshas. Location: La Quinta Inn, South Padre Island, 7000 Padre Blvd. For more info click here.


Feb. 21, 2009 Austin, TX.
White Tantric: A One Day Meditation Workshop. Our minds release 1000 thoughts per wink of an eye. Some of these thoughts get lost in the unconscious, and some get stuck in the subconscious and affect the conscious mind. These thoughts become feelings, emotions, desires, multi-realities or fantasies. Instead of mastering our mind, often our mind and thoughts direct us, which can cause impulsive decisions, poor communication and self-imposed stress. White Tantric Yoga enables you to break through these subconscious blocks, so you can have a more enjoyable life. In the shortest time, you can experience release from a lot of the burden you carry in your mind. When you see and act on each moment with clarity, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your life can change. Your mind, body, and soul can act together as one. This is the path to personal freedom and awareness, and will bring more success to every area of your life. White Tantric Yoga is done in pairs as a
group meditation. You sit facing a partner and follow instructions for meditation given on videotape by the Mahan Tantric, Yogi Bhajan. A representative of the Mahan Tantric will be present to facilitate White Tantric Yoga. Each workshop consists of between six and eight kriyas. A KRIYA is a meditation incorporating. Time: 8am-6:30pm Location: Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin Town Lake, 111 Cesar Chavez at Congress, Austin, Texas 78701. For more info click here.




February 21-22, 2009 Austin, TX.
Classical Ashtanga Yoga Weekend with Manju Jois. You don't have to be an Ashtanga Master to practice with one! Ashtanga students of varied levels are all encouraged to study with Manju. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the practice taught by the master of Ashtanga Yoga Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Manju's father. Manju's teaching style is spiritual, intensive, inspiring and humorous. He is renowned for his ability to assist students to go deeper into postures. He honors the ancient Ashtanga Yoga tradition and teaches his students with clarity and enthusiasm. Yoga Yoga invites you to learn from a genuine Indian Master of Yoga. Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate, Austin. For more info click here.

Feb 24 - Mar. 1, 2009 Magnolia, TX.
5-Day Retreat: THE MIND OF NO ABODE, THE SOURCE OF BODHISATTVA ACTION with TENSHIN REB ANDERSON, ROSHI, Senior Dharma Teacher of the San Francisco Zen Center. There will be periods of sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks and discussion, and private meetings with the teacher as time allows. Being upright, present, clearly aware -- right here -- this is the sphere of the Bodhisattva's work. In this retreat we will look deeply into the Mind that Abides Nowhere, and is at home everywhere. There are comfortable shared sleeping quarters at Lotus Lake Zen Center, where the retreat will be held; please bring your own linens, towels and toiletries. See Jan. 27th on this calendar for the Weekend Retreat. Contact the Ino, Tim Schorre, here if you have questions. Time: Tuesday 6:30 pm – Sunday 3 pm. Location: Lotus Lake Zen Center, 9550 Carraway Lane, Magnolia, TX 77354. For more info click here.


Feb. 26 - Mar. 1, 2009 San Marcos, TX.
A Voice For Change....the 2009 Awakening Conference. The Awakening Conference is designed to revitalize, nourish and rejuvenate our community mentally and spiritually. We live in interesting times and we have an opportunity to see things differently. The Conference is featuring some of the most powerful voices bringing change to our world today; Marianne Williamson, Dr. Joe Vitale, Dr. Jean Houston, Don Miguel Ruiz, Dr. Patch Adams, Dan Millman, Rhonda Brittenand more ! Location: Embassy Suites Hotel, San Marcos, Texas. For more info click here.

Feb. 27 - Mar 1, 2009 Magnolia, TX.
Weekend Retreat: THE MIND OF NO ABODE, THE SOURCE OF BODHISATTVA ACTION with TENSHIN REB ANDERSON, ROSHI, Senior Dharma Teacher of the San Francisco Zen Center. There will be periods of sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks and discussion, and private meetings with the teacher as time allows. Being upright, present, clearly aware -- right here -- this is the sphere of the Bodhisattva's work. In this retreat we will look deeply into the Mind that Abides Nowhere, and is at home everywhere. There are comfortable shared sleeping quarters at Lotus Lake Zen Center, where the retreat will be held; please bring your own linens, towels and toiletries. Contact the Ino, Tim Schorre, here if you have questions. Time: Friday 6:00 pm – Sunday 3 pm Location: Lotus Lake Zen Center, 9550 Carraway Lane, Magnolia, TX 77354. For more info click here.


Feb. 27th - Mar. 1, 2009 South Padre Island, TX.
Namaste Yoga Weekend ~Advanced Level~ with Kate Potter. Learn total integration of breath and body together in a cadenced rhythmical flow of postures using mudras, chakras and the 5 elemnet theory. Included will be anatomy of the shoulder, where you learn prevention and Yoga Therapy for injured shoulders. Location: La Quinta Inn, South Padre Island, 7000 Padre Blvd. For more info click here.


Feb 27 - Mar 01, 2009 Austin, TX.
Bikram Yoga Intensive workshop with Rajashree Choudhury. This workshop is for students of all levels and styles of practice who would like to experience the Bikram method of Hatha Yoga and its benefits, as well as for those who want a more comprehensive understanding of the principles and philosophy underlying the method. Location: The Crossings in Austin. For more info click here.

Feb. 28, 2009 Spring, TX.
Vinyasa Krama Yoga: Classical Yoga For Modern Times with Pam Johnson. In this workshop we will look deeply into the nature of the breath. Pam will lead you through vinyasas speci cally sequenced with the slow ujjai breath. We will look at bandhas, Pranayama ratio’s, mantra and meditation. Through this subtle, energetic body work you will begin to keenly observe your thoughts, moods and re actions, as they surface through the practice. Time: 11am-3pm Location: Yoga Studio of the Woodlands, 26603 Oak Ridge Dr., Spring 77380. For more info click here.




March 2-6, 2009 Austin, TX.
Relax and Renew with Judith Lasater. In this 20 hour training we will learn the art and skill of teaching Restorative Yoga. All aspects of the subject will be covered, including the physiology of relaxation, as well as the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the subject, including special poses for menstruation, pregnancy and menopause, and how to sequence and teach a class in Restorative Yoga. At this time, more than 1200 teachers have been trained in Restorative Yoga in the United States, Japan, Canada and England. The training is open to all teachers and serious students Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate, Austin. For more info click here.


March 6-8, 2009 Chappell Hill, TX.
Raja Yoga Retreat with Charles MacInerney. 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. This Raja Yoga retreat is set at the Margaret Austin Retreat Center, between Austin and Houston, Texas. The retreat is a combination of Hatha yoga classes, meditation and workshops on a variety of topics. All levels welcome. Location: Margaret Austin Center. For more info click here.

Mar 6-9, 2009 Austin, TX.
Love Has Forgotten No One with Gary Renard. You can learn to dissolve the illusions of time and space and return to reality which is perfect love. This is not love the way the world commonly thinks of it. It's an all-encompassing kind of love that is perfect spirit: innocent, unflawed, immortal, invulnerable and forever fearless. Location: The Crossings, Austin. For more info click here.

March 13-15, 2009 Dallas, TX.
Yogasutra Chapter 1, Chanted & Clarified with Chase Bossart of Healing Yoga Foundation. The real power of yoga lies not in the strength/vitality it gives the physical body, but rather in the profoundly positive ways it changes our human system: refining the mind, clearing negative emotions, creating positive habits/behaviors, improving our relationships, and bringing forth profound spiritual experiences. The wisdom of the Yogasutra illuminates the path of Yoga. We will go word by word through the 1st chapter of Patanjali?s Yogasutra emphasizing the practical application of the Yogasutra in our daily lives. Each day will include an asana practice, chanting of the Yogasutra, as well as lecture and discussion. All levels are
welcome. The beginner will find the material as accessible and easy to understand as the experienced will find it rich and informative. Chase Bossart, M.A., E-RYT is a long-time student of Mr. TKV Desikachar and a Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation certified Yoga Teacher Trainer (www.khyf.net). He lived in India, studying yoga for 4 years. Currently residing in San Francisco, he is a Senior Teacher at the non-for-profit Healing Yoga Foundation (www.HealingYoga.org). Location: A Breathe of Yoga, 1101 S. Broadway Street Carrollton, TX. For more info click here.


March 20-22, 2009 Austin, TX.
A Weekend with Gurucharan Singh Khalsa. Gurucharan is a widely recognized expert and pioneer in the application of Kundalini Yoga and meditation for individual excellence. In this weekend of special events, you will use yogic tools to tap into your creativity, develop your self-awareness and cultivate your powers of self-healing.
~Expanding Your Aura: The Sound of the Gong
Friday, March 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Enjoy an expansive and high experience of Kundalini Yoga with the sound of the Gong in this fun and relaxing class with master yoga teacher Gurucharan Singh Khalsa! The aura, or the body's natural electro-magnetic field, keeps us healthy, radiant, and happy. When it is brightened, enlightened, and expanded, we experience a great sense of relaxation and well-being.
~Deepening Your Meditation: Practical Techniques to Develop the Meditative Mind.
Saturday, March 21, 9:00am -11:30am
You will learn about the different stages of meditation and how to best develop your own meditative capacity. Meditation allows us to experience the reality of our true nature, as well as to cultivate our intuition.
~Spring into Health: Kundalini Yoga for Radiant Well-Being
Saturday, March 21 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Gurucharan Singh Khalsa leads us through an afternoon of high-energy yoga to create abundant vitality. We will learn yoga techniques, including breath, movement, sound and meditation that will increase our energy level, activate our innate healing abilities, and clear away the physical and emotional toxins of the winter months as we move into the season of rebirth.
~The World's Greatest Yogi: The Story of Baba Siri Chand
Sunday, March 22, 9:00am -11:30am.
In this workshop, Gurucharan shares with us the history of this great yogi and his relationship to the legacy of Kundalini Yoga. We will practice some of the mantras he gave for protection, prosperity and developing subtle yogic powers. Come hear this fascinating story and experience the flow of the energy of the "golden chain" of teachers that comes when we practice Kundalini yoga.
~Kundalini Yoga for Emotional Well-Being
Sunday, March 22, 12:30pm - 5:30p.
In this practical application workshop, you will learn how to empower yourself and others to create emotional well-being through the techniques of Kundalini Yoga. Learn how depression, anxiety, addictive behavior, and other debilitating emotional states have been overcome through the practice of Kundalini Yoga in this fascinating and helpful workshop with a master psychotherapist and yogi!
For more info about the special weekend click here.

March 24, 2009 The Woodlands, TX.
Beginning Meditation with Allen Astin. Learn techniques that will help you rejuvenate, relax, and be more effective in your life. Meditation is an ancient and powerful practice which research now shows has tremendous health benefits.This class will teach you how to start your own meditation practice, relieve stress, and improve your overall wellbeing. Time: 7-9pm Location: The Woodlands Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive 77381. For more info click here.


March 27-29, 2009 Houston, TX.
Anusara Workshop with Alexis Britton. We practice Anusara Yoga using principles of alignment. These principles guide us and offer us assistance as we are on our journey. They connect us to the Divine Shakti that resides within each of us. In Sanskrit Nyaya means principles, a way to study and to assist us to a deeper way of understanding. This workshop will help you to understand and learn, expand and connect with the Divine Shakti as we flow with grace. Location: Yoga Institute. For more info click here.



March 28-29, 2009 Pasadena, TX.
Meditation Intensive with Tracie Brace. Dharana ~ Focus your mind and change your life ~ Develop the mental edge in this effective weekend workshop. Join Tracie to: DISCOVER . . . The simple, pleasant process of coherent thinking. LEARN . . . To remain alert & observe yet calm & collected. IDENTIFY . . . Clouded perceptions preventing you from enjoying clear awareness. ENJOY . . . The fun, gentle & exhilarating results of meditation! Time: 12:30-4:30 pm Location: Yoga Rasa Studio. For more info click here.


April 7 - May 12, 2009 Austin, TX.
Yoga and the Vedic Tradition ~ A six-week special series with Craig Williams. The emergence of Yoga in the West is a relatively recent phenomena. Various schools or branches of Yoga abound each touting a unique method, viewpoint or goal. Far from being a relaxation technique or exercise fad, the original Yoga tradition developed out of a larger multi-dimensional Indic heritage: the Vedic Tradition. Unfortunately in the West few Yoga teachers or practitioners are aware of the Vedic roots of the Yoga tradition or the Dharmic cultural milieu from which Yoga blossomed. In this 6 part
series, we will examine the original Vedic Yoga and its various branches or Vedic sciences: Yoga, Ayurveda, Jyotish, and Vedanta. We will examine Vedic source texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads and explore the deeper practices of Yoga: Pratyahara, Dhyana, Mantra and Atma-Vichara. Far from being just a dry and academic series, we will reconnect Yoga to its Vedic heritage and experience the soul and spirit of the Indic culture. Time: 7:30-9:30pm Location: Yoga Yoga, Austin. For more info click here.




April 18 – April 25, 2009 Yucatan Mexico (Retreat)
YOGA ON THE MAYAN RIVIERA with Raye Lynn Rath and Becky Jordan of the Yoga Institute. Awaken the Body …Expand the Mind … Touch the Soul at the Maya Tulum Resort, Yucatan, Mexico. Join us for a wonderful week in paradise! Nestled between the emerald green tropical forests and the pristine blue sea, this wellness retreat center offers the ideal setting to awaken your body, expand your mind and touch your soul. Daily practices of yoga and meditation will be offered with a schedule that allows time for “being there.” Whether taking a refreshing dip in the ocean after yoga, lying in a hammock under the palm trees, spending time in the spa, snorkeling or exploring, this is truly a yoga vacation not to be missed! For more information, contact Becky Jordan 512-663-4278. For more information about the resort click here. www.mayatulum.com here.

April 23–26, 2009 Chappell Hill, TX.
Insight Meditation Retreat with Howie Cohn. Insight meditation, which has been practiced in Asia for 2,500 years, develops concentration and awareness through focusing the attention on the breath, thoughts, and emotions. It allows one to see the conditioning of the mind and live more fully in the present moment. Retreats are held in silence with alternating periods of sitting meditation and walking meditation. Each day starts with easy yoga and includes instruction in meditation, a dharma talk, a work period (vegetable chopping, floor sweeping, etc.), and a rest period. Group or individual interviews with the instructor are held during the course of the weekend. Though based in Buddhist teachings, the retreat is non-sectarian and complements any spiritual or religious practice. Location: Margaret Austin Center. For more info email here.

April 24 - May 1, 2009 Houston, TX.
Tibetan Meditation with Healing Sounds with Alejandro Chaoul. Scholar and popular teacher Alejandro Chaoul introduces participants to the timeless wisdom of the Tibetan Bon meditation tradition. Explore the intimate connection between healing and the sounds of particular syllables, as expressed in ancient Tibetan texts. Tibetan meditative sounds can affect us on all levels -- physical, mental, and spiritual. In this two part workshop, participants will learn how to meditate using these ancient Tibetan sacred sounds and apply that state of mind in everyday life.Meditation methods will include awareness of breath, visualization and concentration. While producing the sounds, participants will focus on the meaning associated with each sound and visualize its corresponding color of light and location in the body (chakra). Working with particular circumstances from everyday life, this practice can help cleanse and release inner obstacles, connect with a sense of completeness and, if needed, retrieve a positive quality (e.g., love, joy, or peace of mind). That quality and sense of completeness are then brought to manifest and integrate into daily life, and to be shared with others. All are welcome. No previous experience with meditation is required for this unique workshop. This practice can be done sitting on a chair or cushion, whatever is most comfortable for the practitioner. Time: 2-5pm. Location: Jung Center. For more info click here.


April 25, 2009 Houston, TX.
Tibetan Meditation: A Healing for Body, Energy and Mind with Alejandro Chaoul. Learn to meditate in the Tibetan tradition, focusing on techniques that bring together the mind and the breath, supported by specific body movements. Well being in the Tibetan tradition is a holistic sense of wellness that encompasses body, energy and mind. In this course, participants will learn meditative techniques based on bringing together the mind and the breath, supported by specific body movements. The body movements (tsa lung) work with different energetic centers (chakras) to provide a sense of embodied meditation, allowing you to connect to your inner wisdom and potential to achieve a relaxed yet aware state of mind and a healthier lifestyle. Participants will be encouraged to make this meditative routine a part of their lives to allow them to subdue their “monkey mind,” as Tibetan texts call the human tendency to run from thought to thought, emotion to emotion and place to place in search of happiness. Time: 9am-4pm. Location: Rice Univ. For more info click here.




May 8-10, 2009 Chappell Hill, TX.
Raja Yoga - Mother's Day Retreat with Charles MacInerney. Husbands often give this weekend as a gift cerrtificate to stressed out moms. It is also a wonderful opportunity for daughters to attend with their mothers. We have even had a daughter, mother and grandmother 3-some attend last years retreat. 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 starts at 7:00 p.m. Friday and runs through 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Charles has led this Raja Yoga Retreat over 24 times and continues to fine-tune the schedule each year to maintain a pleasant balance of physical exercise, meditation, workshops, discussions, communal meals, and free time. 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. The first workshop will provide an overview of Raja Yoga as a way of life. Each subsequent workshop will cover one or more of the eight limbs. These workshops are highly experiential which is essential for participants to be able to absorb and integrate the information and exercises into their lives.Location: Margaret Austin Center, Chappell Hill, TX. For more info click here.


May 14-17, 2009 Austin, TX.
Pancha Karma & Kundalini Yoga Retreat with Guru Ravi Kaur and Sarab Shakti Kaur. Take your health to a new level while you enjoy a cleansing, rejuvenating 4 day retreat of Pancha Karma, 5 pleasurable massage treatments of Ayurveda. Ayurvedic Medicine recommends receiving Pancha Karma (PK) twice yearly, spring and fall. These treatments bring all the energies into balance and literally reverse the disease process. Owing to the subtle nature of it?s process PK penetrates deeply into the nervous system, releasing deep seated stress that leads to aging and poor health. Following the Pancha Karma Treatments you not only feel fabulous, you look fabulous! Receive the healing of Pancha Karma in the serenity of this Sanctuary. Location: The Crossings in Austin. For more info click here.


May 19, 2009 The Woodlands, TX.
Beginning Meditation with Allen Astin. Learn techniques that will help you rejuvenate, relax, and be more effective in your life. Meditation is an ancient and powerful practice which research now shows has tremendous health benefits.This class will teach you how to start your own meditation practice, relieve stress, and improve your overall wellbeing. Time: 7-9pm Location: The Woodlands Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive 77381. For more info click here.


May 26 - June 3, 2009 Italy
Mindfulness Retreat in the Italian countryside with Micki Fine. Imagine yourself in the Italian countryside, in a place where you can renew the connection to yourself, to nature, and to life through silence and mindful attention. The location is Sant' Andrea Casa della Pace in Umbria, Italy. This retreat is designed for both beginning and experienced meditators. Space at this retreat is limited. Please reserve your spot by 1/31/09 by registering and remitting your deposit. For more info click here.


May 28-31, 2009 Belton, TX.
Yoga & Writing Retreat with Charles MacInerney. At the heart of this retreat is the combination of Hatha Yoga, Meditation, and Creative Writing. Patricia, Charles and their numerous students have found this combination to be very powerful. The 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. Beginning and experienced writers alike will find a supportive, encouraging context in which to write from their deepest selves. The most important aspect of the schedule is that all yoga, writing workshops, and even meals are optional and should be considered free time. We often have a writer who chooses not to participate in the yoga, or a yoga student who chooses not to participate in the writing component. This retreat is for the participants to customize in order to fulfill their needs and expectations. Location: Cedarbrake Renewal Center - Belton, TX.(mid-way between Austin & Waco). For more info click here.




May 29-31, 2009 Chappell Hill, TX.
Rising Hearts Yoga Studio 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.

August 21 - 23, 2009 Houston, TX.
Gentle Yoga to Nourish the Soul with Dolores Clark. This weekend retreat will enable you to refresh your relationship with yourself and to discover an awareness of your body, mind, and spirit. Simple yoga exercises and breathing techniques, proven to quiet the judging mind and release tension, will be practiced. As your mind and body relax, your natural creativity will surface creating a space of joy. We will complement our yoga practice with meditation, movement and art. Ample time will be available for rest, reflection, and journaling. Mas­sage will be available for an additional fee. Includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals. Time: 7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday. Location: The Cenacle. For more info click here.

Oct 2-4, 2009 Chappell Hill, TX.
Rising Hearts Yoga Studio 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.


October 11-24, 2009 Peru
SACRED WARRIOR RETREAT~ Journey to Machu Picchu with Tracie Brace. Join Tracie and the Yoga Rasa Kula as they set out on a pilgrimage to become our most conscious Self. Embracing our Inner Sacred Warrior we are empowered to live courageously & profoundly, affecting our destiny by making choices from a place of strength, stability, focus and power ... the home of The Sacred Warrior resides in you!! For more info click here.




November 7-9, 2009 Austin, TX.
2009 Fall Texas Yoga Retreat! A weekend retreat in Austin, Texas at Barsana Dham Ashram. Open to yoga students of all levels, yoga teachers, and aspiring yoga teachers alike. Immerse yourself in a fun, relaxing weekend of yoga and ashram living with yoga enthusiasts from across Texas. Discover a community of like-minded students and teachers who wish to strengthen their connection with one another and share ideas, information and inspiration from all styles and schools of yoga. Join us in celebrating the rich diversity of yoga in our state as we lay the foundations for creating a strong and vibrant yoga community throughout Texas and across the globe. The retreat is held at Barsana Dham, a beautiful ashram and retreat facility located in the Austin Hill Country. The retreat features teachers from all across Texas who represent many distinct styles of Yoga. Classes are suitable for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced / teacher / aspiring teachers. Classes begin Friday afternoon, and continue through Sunday afternoon. In addition to classes, you will enjoy quality vegetarian food, discussions, friendships, beauty, massage, accupuncture, kindred spirits, hiking, laughter, music, healing, and peacocks. Location: Barsana Dham Ashram, Austin, Tx. For more info click here.

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