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features
celebrate
good times ( 66 )
Part yoga workshop, part yoga party, yoga
festivals are just the place to enjoy practice,
community, and fun. by Neal Pollack
aim high ( 62 )
Seek balance and happiness each day
this year as you set your sights on yogas
four aims of life. by Hillari Dowdle
inner light ( 72 )
Yoga offers a radically different approach to
weight loss, one that begins with connecting
to yourself. by Linda Sparrowe
yoga of champions ( 34 )
Yoga gives athletes competing in the 2010 Winter
Olympics a strategic edge. by Diane Anderson,
Charity Ferreira, and Andrea Ferretti
on the cover
Renew your practice,
renew your Self:
The power of prana (55)
10 poses to tone
your core (59)
Perfect your posture
with one simple
pose (46)
Live in balance by
honoring your lifes
purpose (62)
Your ideal weight: Find
it with better body
awareness & powerful
poses (72)
How yoga changed
my relationship to
food (39)
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Cover credits
Stephanie Snyder in
Reverse Warrior Pose;
stylist: Lyn Heineken;
hair/makeup: France
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bottoms: Elisabetta
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EDITORS LETTER ( 12 )
CONTRIBUTORS ( 14 )
LETTERS ( 16 )
AD FINDER ( 181 )
YOGA PAGES ( 182 )
LIVING WELL ( 185 )
CLASSIFIEDS ( 186 )
practice
basics ( 46 )
Garland Pose Improve your posture, stretch
your back, and elasticize your knees and
ankles with Malasana. by Marla Apt
home practice with
john schumacher ( 59 )
Core values Take a playful approach to
building strength and exibility in your torso.
master class with
barbara benagh ( 81 )
Turn up the torque Rev up your Parivrtta
Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle) by keeping
your pelvis neutral and turning your trunk.
inspiration
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Bringing your practice to life Breathe a
sense of adventure into every moment; boost
your immunity with soup; poses to help
seasonal affective disorder; home spa treats.
philosophy ( 55 )
Positively prana Why does yoga
make you feel so good? by Rod Stryker
media ( 93 )
Reviews of the latest books, CDs, and
DVDs, including titles by Joel Kramer and
Diana Alstad, Eknath Easwaran, Desire
Rumbaugh, Deva Premal, and more.
the yj interview ( 188 )
Yogas grande dame After nearly 50
years of practice, Lilias Folans warmth and
wisdom continue to be accessible to all.
by Diane Anderson
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sweet harmony
Is your yoga a practice or a party? How do you
balance your inner life with worldly life?
One weekend last summer, my friend Ann and I packed mats, kids, and
babysitter and headed to the Wanderlust yoga and music festival in Lake Tahoe,
California. We are both serious students of yoga; we study asana, chanting,
philosophy. But for a couple of glorious days, we let our practice be a party. We
let our Warrior Poses pulse to
the hip-hop beat of MC Yogi
( see Pay It Forward, page 22).
We joined a chorus line in Utt -
itha Hasta Padangusthasana,
supporting each others out-
stretched legs as we arched
back toward the mountains be -
hind us. We giggled and joked
and even tickled each other
in class. Then we collected our
kids and kicked back with some great music and yoga buddies. We had a blast!
Its one of the great luxuries of this modern era of American yogayou can
dive deep into the teachings, and you can also indulge in free-spirited yoga fun.
Amazingly, both of these experiences are on offer at many yoga community
gatheringsjust read Neal Pollacks Celebrate Good Times ( page 66). To join
in the fun, check out our 2010 yoga trip planner, A Year of Yoga ( page 70).
I do hear criticism that a yoga party is a distraction from the true aim of
practicea quiet, steady mind capable of resting in peace. And I wont argue
that rocking out on your mat has much in common with a contemplative prac-
tice, but I think a satisfying life is possible when we balance our desires for fun
and for the fruits of discipline. This kind of harmony has been celebrated for
centuries in India through the purusharthas, or four aims of life, which suggest
that a well-lived life balances the pursuits of pleasure (kama), duty (dharma),
wealth (artha), and liberation (moksha). In Aim High (see page 62), writer
Hillari Dowdle shows us the benets of focusing energy on each of these four areas
in the new year. It looks like a great model for a happy and purposeful life.
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a few friends working on Wild Thing at Wanderlust.
editors letter Kai tl i n Qui stgaard
Yoga Journal has been inspiring peoples practice for 35 years!
In coming issues, we will take a peek back in time to see how the
magazine has evolved with the yoga community, and well also
look ahead as the evolution continues. Wed love to hear about
your evolution, too. Write to us at letters@yogajournal.com.
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stephanie snyder
Photographer Ryan Donnells photojournalism
background leads him to always seek out the
story behind the picture, a trait he brings even
to his portraiture. (See Pay It Forward, page 22,
and Yogas Grande Dame, page 188.) He re -
searches his subjects before meeting them, and
then takes time to develop a rapport before
he begins to shoot. The session is built around
what he discovers. Everything is very environ-
mental with me, he says. This tells as much
for me as the persons face does. His work has
been published in Essence, Outside, and Runners
World magazines. He and wife Catherine Lucey,
a political reporter, live in Philadelphia.
Before giving birth to her son, Wolfgang (now two
years old), cover model Stephanie Snyder practiced
yoga for three hours daily. It was very luxurious.
And then everything shifted, says the San Francisco
vinyasa yoga teacher. Now motherhood is my pri-
mary yoga practice. Today, Snyder, who collaborated
with Yoga Journal on the Yoga for Strength and Toning
DVD, leads teacher trainings; tours with her
husbands punk band, Rancid; and still nds time
to practice daily. Punk is about taking your circum-
stances and making the best of it. Its hard-core,
she says. Like yoga, it regards realizing the truth
as the ultimate road to freedom.
In his early 20s, John Schumacher realized health
would be a major factor for his future well-being.
That understanding opened the door to yoga for
me, he says. Schumacher, who created this months
Home Practice sequence ( see Core Values, page 59),
embarked on a journey that led him to study with
B. K. S. Iyengar in India and to become a certied
senior Iyengar Yoga teacher. He is also the founder
and director of Unity Woods Yoga Center in Washing-
ton, DC. Forty years later, he still believes that the
renement of consciousness that yoga can bring will
help us achieve our potential as human beings.
And that, he says, is why I keep on practicing.
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For those of us who came to yoga after
age 50, Octobers The Art of Staying
Young, by Diane Anderson, and Tree
of Life, by Len Brady, brought smiles of
joy. Whether you have been a lifelong
yogi or are a more recent devotee, the
beauty and happiness seen on the faces
in these articles are inspirational.
Genevieve Rohan Tollhouse, California
Masterful Teachers
Thank you for featuring the Mohans in
Memories of a Master (Nov. 09). Ive
studied with them on several occasions,
and theyre truly amazing. Their clarity,
humor, and good nature are captivat-
ing. Their logical approach to yoga is far
reaching in its ability to bring yoga to
the individual, regardless of ones back-
ground. They are the most knowledgeable
yogis I have ever met.
Emily Iverson Seattle, Washington
Get Back
I need to praise Roger Coles Round
Control (Sept. 09). To teach introspec-
tion with anatomy, thats yoga! I used to
be of the straight-back school. When I
tried the technique Roger Cole describes,
what a difference! Coming out of Paschi-
mottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) felt
like emerging from a really good Savasana.
Monika Dietel Berlin, Germany
Diversity
Kudos for putting a woman of color on
your September 2009 cover. And with
such a simple, striking pose! Keep head-
ing in this direction.
J. M. Daley Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
EDITORS NOTE The coconut oatmeal
porridge recipe featured in Breakfast of Yogis
(Oct. 09) incorrectly called for cup of rolled
oats. The correct measurement is cup of
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At 24,000 feet on an icy slope in the
Nepal Himalayas, you can see the curva-
ture of Earth. The temperature hovers at
20 degrees below zero, and time seems to
hang still. My breath freezes to my beard.
I struggle to stay warm, struggle to think
straight, and struggle to keep moving. I
methodically place one foot in front of the
other, breathing one breath at a time. Up
here, the simplest action takes all of my
focus and determination.
My life and livelihood revolve around
adventure. Not just adventure in the
classic sense of scaling
high mountains in remote
regions of the world, but
also adventure in the
mindful sense of infus-
ing each day, each project, and each relationship
with intention, focus, and humor.
At its core, adventure is the willingness to com-
mit to an uncertain outcome with an open heart
and an open mind. It is the ability to take a leap into
the unknown with mindfulness and grace. Framed
this way, opportunities for adventure present them-
selves to us every day: walking a new route to yoga
class, having lunch away from your desk with a
To live life to the
fullest, bring a
sense of adventure
into every moment.
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co-worker, organizing a volunteer proj-
ect, taking the kids out to dinner and
giving your partner the night off.
Adventure isnt something thats
reserved for the extreme athlete or the
daredevil. It is an expression of your
hearts intention and passion for life.
Its the ability to think big about who
you are, how you live, and what you
can do in the world, whether youre
climbing mountains, practicing Sun
Salutations, or listening to a friend. It
is the willingness to embrace challenge
and move toward success. It is the ac-
knowledgment that total commitment
does not mean blind faith or brazen
disregard, but condence and belief in
the face of challenge.
By denition, adventure has an un -
known outcome. If something has a
predetermined outcome, its not an ad-
venture but a packaged experience or
an amusement ride. Life is uncertain!
Being adventurous means seeing that
uncertainty as the gift of possibility.
My practice of mindful adventure
is not unlike my yoga and meditation
practices. It takes work, but the payoff
is well worth the commitment. When
you approach everything with the spirit
of adventure, you infuse your life with
vitality and radiance. You nd a level of
engagement and awareness with every-
thing around you that is deeply satisfy-
ing and joyous. Your summits await.
Matt Walker is an adventure consultant
with Inner Passage in Tucson, Arizona.
Visit him at innerpassage.net.
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Its easy to see some endeavors as adventurous: climbing a
mountain, mastering an arm balance, traveling the world. But
adventure is about being courageous and passionate in all
aspects of your life, work, and relationships. This new year,
breathe a sense of adventure into everything you do by mak-
ing small changes in your routine. Embrace the uncertainty
this brings, and observe how even such small shifts in per-
ception can invite you to see the magic in the mundane.
everyday
adventures
try cooking
a vegetable
youve never
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go the long
way to work
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Sanskrit mantras and the leg-
ends of Hindu deities might
seem unlikely fodder for a
rap album, but when vinyasa
yoga teacher and hip-hop artist Nicholas Giacomini
(aka MC Yogi) set lyrics like Hanuman G, theres no-
body is greater/but sometimes, homie, you have weird
behavior to a funky beat on his album, Elephant Power
(which samples Krishna Das and Jai Uttal, among other
kirtan [chanting] wallahs), he made a sensation in the
yoga community. These days, MC Yogi spends his time
teaching at Yoga Toes, the studio he owns with his wife,
Amanda, in Point Reyes Station, California; touring
internationally; and working on a new album for 2010.
how did you rst come to yoga? I was in a group-
home program in high school. I was not interested in the
curriculum at all and got involved with drugs and trou-
bled kids. When I was 18, I graduated from that program
and started doing yoga. My dad had been practicing
Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga, and he had built this small
room in the back of his store in Point Reyes, where he
practiced with a tiny group. One day, he invited me.
It was really hard at rst; I was really struggling. But
when my feet landed on the mat, I had this coming-
home experience.
and what about hip-hop? I grew up in the hip-hop
generation, so I was listening to hip-hop when I was six
and seven years old. The rst two records I had were
the Beastie Boys Licensed to Ill and Run-DMCs Raising
Hell. That was the soundtrack of my youth.
so, how did the two come together for you?
There was a converted factory in the town of Sonoma,
California, and the owner sectioned off a portion of it
and turned it into a teen center called The Shop. When
I was in my early 20s, I knew this group of young graf-
ti artists, break dancers, DJs, poets, and musicians,
and we started putting together drug-, alcohol-, and
violence-free events for high school kids at The Shop.
We put on shows that were positive, conscious hip-hop.
pay it
forward
It was the rst place I started to experiment with bringing
yogic wisdom and ancient myths into the hip-hop format.
you reference a lot of Indian gods in your music, like
Shiva and Ganesh. where did you learn about them?
I grew up reading a lot of comic books, and at some point,
I got hold of some Indian comic books, and there was some-
thing about the Indian myths that was so much fun and so
colorful and so profound.
who are the teachers who have inuenced you most?
I took my rst trip to India in 2001 and studied with Pat-
tabhi Jois in Mysore. Also, Larry Schultz, who used to go on
tour with the Grateful Dead; Tim Miller; and Richard Free-
man. When I was just getting started with yoga, I was in my
late teens, early 20s, and I came from a reform school, so
Ashtanga worked really well for me. It gave me the discipline
I needed. More recently I hooked up with [Jivamukti Yoga
founders] Sharon Gannon and David Life. Sharon has been
such an amazing fairy godmother to me.
whats the main message you want to put out to the
world in your music? Peace. Joy. Living from inside your
heart instead of inside your head. Its the same teachings as
yogaits just coming in a different way, through the music.
Yoga totally transformed me, and I just want to pay it forward
and speak to the youth in a way they are going to under-
stand. KAREN MACKLI N
MC Yogi pairs yoga
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Ghanaian proverb. Whats more, experts
say it drives ills away. Sitting down to
a steaming bowl of soup on a winter day
is a custom as ancient as it is universal, and it may be your strongest
culinary defense this cold-and-u season.
To boost immunity, says Rebecca Katz, chef, nutritionist, and author of
The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen, we should eat a varied diet, and a pot of soup
is one of the best ways to do that. Soup has the potential to be nutrient
dense on every level, she explains, because the stock itself contains so
many amazing antioxidants and phytochemicals.
Stock is the foundation of any good soup. Katz suggests preparing it
in advance and freezing it in four-cup portions (or if youre short on time,
diluting organic store-bought stock). Then, simply add fresh, immunity-
boosting ingredients in whatever variety and quantity you have on hand,
and simmer until theyre tender. Which ingredients are your best bets for
staying well? Topping the charts is garlic, for its potential antiviral, anti-
bacterial, and antifungal properties. Next, vegetables rich in beta carotene
(think colorful carrots, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes) are vital immune
boosters, providing vitamin A and protecting the thymus, the major gland
of our immune system. Not surprisingly, broccoli also makes the cut. Stud-
ies show that this vitamin C powerhouse contains sulforaphane, which
triggers antioxidant genes and enzymes in certain immune cells. And dont
forget dark leafy greens. Kale is a detoxier, bursting with B and C, beta
carotene, iron, and zinc. With all the different antioxidants, nutrients, and
minerals, says Katz, eating a bowl of soup is like giving your body an
internal spa treatment. LAVI NI A SPALDI NG
Makes 4 to 6 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus
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2 yellow onions, chopped
Sea salt
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2 to 3 tablespoons chopped
fresh sage leaves
1 bunch kale
1 bunch green chard
8 cloves garlic, peeled
3 cups vegetable broth
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh lemon juice
1 Heat olive oil in a medium pot over
medium-low heat. Add the onions
and a pinch of salt and stir frequently
until the onions are soft and golden
brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, place the sweet pota-
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water, teaspoon salt, and the sage.
Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and
simmer, covered, about 10 minutes.
3 Wash the kale and chard, trim away
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vegetable broth. Cover and simmer
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Salamba Viparita Karani
(Supported Legs-up-
the-Wall Pose)
Salamba Savasana
(Supported Corpse Pose)
Supta Baddha Konasana
(Reclining Bound Angle Pose)
Bo Forbes says the breathwork in these
restorative postures makes all the dif-
ference in their effect on the nervous system. If youre
feeling anxious and restless in your mind and body, as is
typical of SAD during the fall and early spring, exhale for
twice the count of your inhalation as you practice these
poses. (If youre still feeling agitated after that, take a
supported Childs Pose.) If youre feeling lethargic in your
mind and body, make your exhalations and inhalations
of equal length. Hold each pose for 5 to 20 minutes.
For years, winter brought seri-
ous mood changes for Natalie
Engler. She craved carbohy-
drates, struggled with lethargy,
and hated to get out of bed in
the morning. The feelings lasted through April, when
her mood brightened and her energy returned.
This cyclic form of depression, known as seasonal
affective disorder, or SAD, is thought to be triggered
by a lack of sunlight during the winter. SAD is often
treated with light therapy, which gave Engler, now
a restorative yoga teacher, little relief. I just gured
that winter blues was something Id have to live
with, she recalls. But during teacher training with
Gray skies got you
down? Try restorative
postures to rebalance
your nervous system.
clinical psychologist and Integrative Yoga therapist Bo Forbes,
Engler developed a practice to combat her winter depression.
It included pranayama (breathwork) and meditation in front
of her light box; vinyasa yoga; and at least 20 minutes a day of
restorative yoga, which she describes as the single most pow-
erful part of the practice.
Restorative yoga may look passive from the outside, but
its very active internally on both subtle and dramatic levels,
says Forbes, who is the founder and director of the Center for
Integrative Yoga Therapeutics in Boston. Our nervous systems
are designed to respond to minute uctuations in our environ-
ments. Restorative yoga, combined with breathwork, is a potent
tool to recalibrate the nervous system.
Restorative yoga and breathwork form the heart of the ther-
apeutic yoga practice Forbes developed for emotional balance.
Many people dont realize that SAD has three distinct phases,
she says. In the dead of winter [December through February],
it looks like depression, with symptoms such as lethargy and
carbohydrate craving. But in the fall and early spring, it is often
characterized by hypomania, where people tend to have physi-
cal agitation, racing thoughts, and a decreased need for sleep
and food. At these times, your practice should address that
increased anxiety and activation.
Forbes advises people who are struggling with SAD, or think
they might be, to rst notice whether the body feels energized
or tired, and whether the mind is agitated or lethargic. Then,
practice the following sequence, choosing the breathwork
thats appropriate for you. It may help to do some active pos-
tures rst, particularly if youre feeling restless and anxious.
Its important to learn to practice to your nervous system and
ride the waves of emotional uctuations, not just when things
get really bad, Forbes says, but all year long, to strengthen
and support your emotional health. CAROL KRUCOFF
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Yoga teacher Donna Belk plants her feet on the hard earth
and spreads her toes, allowing herself to feel the larger
ground that connects us all. As she stands in Tadasana, she
is a mountain, knowing herself from the ground up while
at the same time locating herself in the sky. Belk is not leading an outdoor
yoga practice; shes graveside, about to ofciate at a funeral.
As one of more than 400 life-cycle celebrants nationwide, Belk creates
ceremonies that acknowledge transitions
and rites of passage, including births, adop-
tions, funerals, commitments, divorces,
and animal tributes. Founded in Australia
30 years ago and now an emerging trend
in the United States, celebrancy offers
people, particularly those who are not con-
nected with a religious tradition, meaning-
ful options for observing lifes milestones.
Guy Walton, owner of Johnson-Walton
Funeral Home in Milford, New Jersey,
says, I direct my clients who have no ties
to a church or clergy to a funeral celebrant,
because I know their loved one will be
memorialized in a signicant way.
Each ceremony is individually tailored
to the participants needs. When planning
a funeral, for example, a celebrant works
closely with the family of the deceased to
choose readings, music, and words that will
honor their loved ones life and nourish all
who gather to pay tribute.
In her role as a celebrant, Belk draws
heavily on lessons of consciousness learned
both on and off the mat.When I create a
ceremony, I am in a state of relaxed focus, says Belk. Its the
same as when I teach a yoga class: I am creating a container
where people feel safe and can open up to their feelings.
Anywhere a family chooses to hold a ceremony, whether its a
funeral home, park, beach, or gravesite, can become a sacred
space. Joyce Otto Prapuolenis held her dads memorial at a
restaurant in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Having a life-cycle
celebrant perform the service for my father was personal and
healing for all of us, she recalls. We had more laughs than
tears, just as my father would have wanted it. DORRY BLESS
Lifes milestones are infused
with conscious awareness through
the practice of celebrancy.
OBSERVE WITH
CEREMONY
Celebrancy can help com-
memorate many of lifes less
traditional transitions and
milestones, including com-
ing of age, career transition,
moving into a new home,
recovery from illness, and
new parenthood. Visit the
Celebrant Foundation & Insti-
tute (celebrantinstitute
.org) for more information.
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To prep for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, which begin Febru-
ary 12, a number of elite athletes are practicing asana, pranayama, and
meditation as a means to prepare body, breath, and mind for medal-
worthy performances. U.S. Olympic team members Sasha Cohen
(gure skater), Emily Cook (freestyle skier), and Katherine Reutter
(speed skater) are among the many whove turned to yoga to help with the physical and
psychological demands of competing.
From vigorous Ashtanga to gentle restorative and Yin Yoga
practices, many athletes say that doing asanas gives them not
only looser hamstrings but increased body awareness and men-
tal focus. Some have found that pranayama practice has taught
them to be better breathers during race time and has been an
effective tool for calming prerace jitters. Meditation is touted
by many as an antidote to the fear and nervousness inherent in
doing fast-paced and dangerous sports.
To learn more, we talked to cross-country skier Chandra
Crawford, alpine skier Emily Brydon, and freestyle skier Shan-
non Deanne Bahrke about yogas role in their performance.
IN 2004, CANADIAN yoga
teachers Eoin Finn, Insiya
Rasiwala-Finn, and Tracey
Delfs teamed up with the
Vancouver-based apparel
company Lululemon Athletica to offer
yoga, pranayama, and meditation classes
to more than 60 elite athletes. Five of
those practices are now available on The
Pursuit of Happy Hips, a DVD with athletes
such as freestyle skier Shannon Deanne
Bahrke demonstrating the poses. Find it in
Lululemon Athletica stores and online from
retailers like Amazon.com.
From prerace jitters to
nish-line focus, yoga is a
training tool of choice for
athletes competing in the
2010 Vancouver Olympics.
by Diane Anderson, Charity Ferreira,
and Andrea Ferretti
Olympic gold
medalist Chandra
Crawford preps
for another victory.
How did you become an Olympic skier? I started
racing when I was six years old and never looked
back. The thing I love the most about what I do is
when Im on top of the mountain, alone, looking
around at the beautiful scenery and getting ready
to charge out of the gate.
Why did you start doing yoga? In 2001 I was in
Alberta doing rehab for a knee injury, and I started
practicing. Its a great addition to training. When
you are coming back from an injury, you can really
heal. I did basic Ashtanga. Ive also done restorative
yoga during big, heavy, physical blocks of training.
Whats your practice like today? Sometimes
I work out two or three times a day. I run out of
steam. So thats when I do restorative. Its hard to do
Ashtanga or Bikram when you are training so hard.
Ill do those on the weekend, when Im not spending
hours in the gym. But the breathing is always there.
Emily Brydon, Canadian Alpine Ski Team
Emily Brydon is a two-time Olympic contender who
has seven World Cup medals to her credit. In the 2010
Winter Olympics, shell compete in downhill, Super-G,
and combined skiing events.
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your mind and body. I just see more
of a conscious awareness of what
my mind or breath is doing. And it
helps me bring it back.
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Chandra Crawford won a gold medal in the 2006
Olympics in the individual sprint freestyle event,
and two World Cup gold medals in 2008. In the 2010
Winter Olympics, shell compete in the individiual
sprint classic and the team sprint freestyle.
When did you fall in love
with cross-country skiing?
My parents put me on skis at
oneas soon as I could walk.
Tell us about your yoga
practice. I started doing
Ash tanga when I was 16,
but for the past five years
I have gravitated more to-
ward Yin and a ow practice.
As an athlete Im pushing, striving, and going
beyond my limits on a daily basis, but in yoga Im
able to let go. Yoga has taught me balance and accep-
tance. It helps me recuperate. And every mindful
moment of yoga class is enjoyable, including that
feeling of total peace at the end.
How has yoga affected you in your races? The
biggest thing Ive been able to translate into racing
is the focus. Cross-country skiing takes a lot of con-
centration, and when I was younger it was so tough.
When I started yoga, it was initially so hard for me
to keep my single point of focus throughout a whole
class. So learning that has really been awesome.
Do you meditate or do any breathwork? My mom
has been a transcendental meditator, so thats how
I got the name ChandraI was born on a full moon.
She taught me pranayama at a very young age. Now
I mostly do the breathwork in class, and I nd any
kind of focus on breathing amazingly benecial.
How did it feel to win the gold? Crazy. When I
saw that red line in the snow and I realized I was
going to cross it rst, I remember smiling and think-
ing, Id better put my hands up. I was overwhelmed.
But that presence of mind to get to that point came
from my yogalike focus on every moment, every
stride, making it my best. I was totally immersed in
the process. It really speaks to taking your practice
into every aspect of life.
I am absolutely so grateful to my
yoga practice for bringing me that
awareness of breath. When the nerves
are running high, the things Ive
learned in yoga help to ground me
and bring me clarity in the moment.
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U.S. Freestyle Ski Team
Shannon Deanne Bahrke won a silver medal in the 2002
Olympics in the moguls event. Other trophies include
a 2003 World Championship bronze medal and a 2007
World Championship silver medal. In the 2010 Winter
Olympics, shell compete in the freestyle moguls event.
How did you become an Olympic skier? I was just a
kid that went skiing with my family and friends on the
weekends. When I was 12 years old, the head coach of
the Squaw Valley freestyle ski team, Ray deVre, saw how
crazy I was and that I was in need of a little direction,
so he asked me to join the team. Mogul skiing looked
absolutely awful, but when I went out that rst day with
the team, I was instantly hooked. I loved the people, the
atmosphere, the competitiveness. But most important, I
was drawn to the fun.
Who got you into yoga? About five or six years ago,
my friend, who is also an athlete
and was into Bikram Yoga, said,
Youve just got to do it. I hate
stretching, and this is something
thats kind of replaced that for
me. And I was like, Well, I hate
stretching, too! I really dont think
of yoga as stretching when Im
doing it; its more about moving
in your own body and being cen-
tered, and also about feeling strong
trying to hold the pose. That was
something that really captured me, because I wasnt
just sitting there holding a stretchI was moving
my body, trying to hold a pose.
Whats your practice like? Ive been doing a lot
of at-home videos. Its what I have time to do. I
warm up with a little bit of breathing, and then do a
stretching Power Yoga video. Its perfect: its short;
its sweet; its everything that I need to stretchand
then it ends with a little bit of Savasana.
What has yoga taught you about being an ath-
lete? To hold some of the poses that we do in yoga
takes so much strength, but its not just strength
gained from lifting weights in the gym. Yoga has
opened my eyes to this whole other world of being
strong and calm and a different kind of athlete that
I never really knew was out there.
Whats surprised you most about yoga? I love it in
class when theres a supergood vibe, and everybodys
energy is working as one. Maybe you came in with a
bad attitude or had a tough day, but now everyones
energy lifts you up. That doesnt happen very much
on the mogul course, where youre ghting amongst
yourselves, trying to give yourself your own energy.
But when youre in class, all those people can lift you.
Thats just incredible.
How does yoga prepare you for races? With
skiing, theres a lot of fear and nerves involved. I
do a lot of breathing practices before I go to the
starting gate. Its a big part of my prerace plan. Its
my meditative ritual. I try to clear my mind before
competing. And I use my breath to get to that point.
I do a breathing meditation before, and then bring
it back to my normal breath before I go. But in that
process I try to clear my mind and calm my nerves,
and the breath really helpsit helps me get over any
fear. Day to day, I do minimeditations. I have a goal
of three times a day: when I wake up, during the day,
and when I go to bed.
Does your practice affect your daily life? Im a
really busy person. I like being busy. Yoga helps me
slow down. It has taught me a lot of mind control. I
was born in the wilderness, in a log house built by my
parents. It wasnt the exercise of yoga, but rather the
mentality of yoga. When I come to a busy city, yoga
gives me a little getaway to calmness that should be
more prevalent in my life. It gives me a chance to
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A woman applies the concept
of truthfulness to her
relationship with food.
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an honest
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eating wisely by Jessi ca Berger Gross
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Back in the second grade, a boy in my class
dubbed me Bubble Berger. It was a terrible nick-
name, but it fit an overweight little girl like me.
Life was hectic for my parents, and it took a toll on
our diets. Mealtimes were about lling up quickly
on whatever was most convenientusually junk
food and greasy takeout. Beneath the surface, home
wasnt a happy place, and for me, eating was an anes-
thetic. I never made the connection between what
was going on in our family, my eating habits, and my
expanding waistline. I just ate.
My rst glimpse of salvation came when I
was in high school, attending a summer theater pro-
gram. One day Tara, the programs dance teacher,
VEGETARIAN
CHILI (RECIPE
ON PAGE 44)
YO G AJ O U R N AL . C O M 3 9
to a related yogic idealbrahmacharya
(moderation). According to Patanjalis
Yoga Sutra II.38, a balanced life is char-
acterized by moderation in all things.
The rst time I came across this concept
as it applied to eating habits was in Ram
Dasss 1970s handbook for a spiritual life,
Remember, Be Here Now. He discussed
mitahara (moderate diet), advising read-
ers to eat light, healthy, unadulterated
foods. He said that after a meal your stom-
ach should be 50 percent full with food,
25 percent full with water, and 25 percent
empty with room for air. What a revela-
tion! As a child, Id been taught to clean
my plate whether I was hungry or not.
With Ram Dasss advice, I began to
consistently eat less of everythingnot
by starving myself but by becoming aware
of that moment in a meal when Ive had
just enough, but not too much.
Practicing mitahara and satya kept me
honest about how much food I needed
in order to feel satised, and also about
what I was putting on my plate. I listened
to nutritionists recommendations and
gave up packaged foods. Instead, I ate
lots of vegetables and fruits, made sweet
and tangy pineapple my new favorite
snack, and began cooking with beans and
lentils. Who knew that nutty, aromatic
brown rice could be so comforting and
satisfying? Or that a rainbow of roasted
or skewered and grilled vegetables could
be as fun to make as it was to eat? Out
went simple carbs and in came new- to-me
whole grain dishes like quinoa salads and
spelt tortillas stuffed with beans and
whatever vegetables I had on hand. I also
added daily one-hour walks and twice-
weekly visits to the gym.
One of my biggest revelations came
when I found a simple recipe for vegetar-
ian chili in an old cookbook (see page 44).
The chili, made with salsa, tomatoes, and
black beans and spiced with cumin and
coriander, taught me a lesson about how
changing eating habits and losing weight
start in the mind. For months, my boy-
friend (now husband), Neil, and I ate the
chili all the time, as often as three or four
times a week. When we rst started eating
it, Neil would dish up the bowls and serve
them with toasted whole wheat bread and
demonstrated a Sun Salutation. Usually
I felt awkward in her class, but moving
through the poses that day, I felt weight-
less, as though I were ying, yet connected
to something beyond the constraints of
my overweight body and tempestuous
life at home.
In my mid-20s, I began practicing
yoga regularly. Yoga classes were safe
spaces where my fellow yogis and I could
open up to each other about our strug-
gles with food and body image. But more
important, unsure of myself as I was in the
rest of the worldat work, at parties, on
datesthe yoga room was the one place
where I felt beautiful, where I put aside
my self-doubt and the extra weight I car-
ried. Still, I continued my unhealthful eat-
ing habits. At the Jivamukti Yoga Center
in New York, my teacher, Ruth, would
open each class with discussions of yoga
philosophy. Often, shed speak about the
yogic idea of satya, the practice of hon-
esty. How could we become more real
more genuine, honest, and sincerewith
ourselves and those around us?
MOMENT OF TRUTH
The more I heard Ruth talk about satya,
the more I realized my eating habits were
all about a lack of truthfulness. Id pre-
tend that a dinner without vegetables
was a sensible meal. Or that the roll I ate
with my soup at lunch every day didnt
count because it came free of charge. I
told myself that going to yoga class meant
I could eat whatever I wanted and that
being overweight was my genetic destiny.
As I learned more about satya and how
to apply it to my life, something began to
click: I realized that to eat more truth-
fully, Id have to get real with myself about
my food choices, portion sizes, and the
subconscious meaning that food held
for me. I started to ask myself some hard
questions: Was I eating to fuel my body
or to placate my emotional demons? Why
did I seem to eat more (and less health-
fully) when I was tired, sad, or stressed
out? Why did I eat until I was stuffed?
LESS IS MORE
Studying satya and trying to be honest
about what I was eating and why led me
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a generous sprinkling of cheese. Wed
scoop the toast into the chili, making min-
iature black bean sandwiches. It was so
delicious we often had seconds. Then one
day, we were out of bread. We were beside
ourselves: chili without toast? Horrors! To
our surprise, the chili was just as satisfying
on its own. A few weeks later, Neil forgot
to buy cheese. Again, we realized that the
chili tasted just as good without it. I found
that if I was honest with myself, I was per-
fectly content without the bread, cheese,
and second helpings. Slowly but surely,
my appetite adjusted, and in nine months,
I lost 40 pounds. That was almost eight
years ago, and with the exception of my
pregnancy, my weight has stayed about
the same ever since.
LIGHT ON LIFE
Today, I have a greater appreciation for
the foods that nourish me. Most nights,
Neil and I make a stir-fry with chewy
brown rice, tofu, and whatever seasonal
vegetables we have in the fridge. Other
nights, we make a simple meal of freshly
cooked beans with spinach, a soothing
split pea soup, or spicy guacamole served
with a few crispy tortilla chips. These
foods give me energy and a sense of light-
ness rather than weighing me down.
Eating in moderation has become sec-
ond nature, too. I no longer like, much
less desire, that too-full feeling. When
I want to enjoy foods beyond my daily
staples of veggies, fruits, legumes, and
whole grains, I do enjoy them, and with
pleasure: a fresh egg omelet, pasta from a
homey restaurant in Paris, sh tacos eaten
off the dock near our home in Vancouver.
I dont stress out about weight and my
diet as I used to; its stopped being such a
struggle. When the occasional junk-food
craving strikes, I take it as a sign that what
I really need is rest and a little more self-
care. When I have a bad day or week, I
dont turn to unhealthful food for comfort
as I used to. I eat to live and feel alive
nourished nutritionally and spiritually.
Jessica Berger Grosss book is enLIGHTened:
How I Lost 40 Pounds with a Yoga Mat,
Fresh Pineapples, and a Beagle Pointer
( Skyhorse Publishing, 2009).
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eating wisely reci pes
1 cup red salsa
2 bell peppers, any color, chopped
3 cups cooked black beans
3 cups blanched, peeled tomatoes
2 cups corn kernels
Salt to taste
Hot pepper sauce to taste
1
4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
1 In a soup pot, cook the onions and
garlic in the water over a high heat,
stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
Add the cumin and coriander and stir
over a high heat for a minute. Stir in the
salsa and bell peppers, lower the heat,
cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes,
stirring occasionally.
2 Add the black beans and tomatoes;
simmer for 10 minutes. Use a wooden
spoon to break up the tomatoes. Add
the corn and continue to cook for 10
more minutes. Add salt and hot sauce
to taste. Stir in the cilantro, if desired.
Recipe printed with permission from
Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat
Favorites, by The Moosewood Collective
(Clarkson Potter, 1996).
1
2 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
Cayenne or chili powder to taste
1 jalapeo, stemmed, seeded, and nely
chopped (optional)
1 Place the avocado esh in a bowl and
mash with a fork until fairly smooth.
Add the lemon juice, salt, tamari or soy
sauce, and garlic, and mix well.
2 Stir in the tomatoes, green onion,
olives, cayenne or chili powder, and jala-
peo. Spoon into a serving bowl.
Reprinted with permission from Extra-
VeganZa: Original Recipes from Phoenix
Organic Farm by Laura Matthias (New
Society Publishers, 2006).
Vegetarian Chili
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVI NGS
This simple dish is easy and tasty
enough to be a weeknight staple.
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1
2 cup water
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
Roasted Vegetable Medley
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVI NGS
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1
1
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
1
1
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1
2 teaspoon sea salt
1
4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garnet yams, peeled and cut into
1-inch chunks
2 acorn, banana, butternut, Hubbard,
kabocha, or delicata squash, peeled
and cut into
1
2-inch-thick chunks
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch
chunks
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 small turnip, peeled and cut
into 1-inch wedges
1 Preheat oven to 400. Lightly oil a
heavy, rimmed baking sheet.
2 Whisk together the oil, garlic, rose-
mary, marjoram, thyme, salt, and pepper
in a large bowl. Add yams, squash, car-
rots, onion, and turnip, and mix well.
3 Spread the vegetables evenly over
the prepared baking sheet. Roast for
45 minutes, or until the vegetables are
tender and beginning to brown, stirring
every 15 minutes. Transfer the roasted
vegetables to a platter and serve.
Printed with permission from The Real
Food Daily Cookbook, by Ann Gentry
(Ten Speed Press, 2005).
Chunky Guacamole
MAKES 4 SERVI NGS
This guacamole is loaded with cherry
tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeos.
2 large ripe avocados, pits and
skins removed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
3
4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green onion, thinly sliced
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malasana
mala = garland
asana = posture
garland pose
MOVE SACRUM
TOWARD FLOOR
PRESS INNER HEELS
DOWN EVENLY AND
STRETCH TOES FORWARD
PULL TOPS OF THIGHS
AND HIPS BACK
by Marl a Apt
RELEASE NECK AND
SOFTEN THROAT
REACH SPINE FORWARD
Im always amazed when I visit India and see
people working for hours in a squat on the ground.
Unlike sitting in a chair while hunched over a
desk, squatting in a pose like Malasana (Garland
Pose) can actually improve your posture, stretch
your back, elasticize your knees and ankles, and
help improve your digestive function.
Malasana is also a forward bendthe back soft-
ens and releases from head to tail as the ankles,
knees, and hips ex. The heels root the hips back,
and the spine lengthens as it rounds. In addi-
tion to strengthening and stretching the feet and
ankles and increasing mobility in the hips, the
pose allows the back muscles to broaden.
As with all yoga poses, theres a rhythm to
Malasana and all its actions. Legendary teacher
B. K. S. Iyengar says that asanas become rhythmic
when the actions lead to an uninterrupted ow of
awareness throughout your entire system. When
youre able to coordinate the actions so that no
individual area of your body is overworkingor
being neglectedyou can experience an inner
DONT lift the heels from the oor.
DO press the heels into a rolled mat
or blanket if they dont reach the oor.
F E B R UA RY 2 0 1 0 YO G AJ O U R N AL . C O M 47
basi cs
knees will have to bend.) Just be sure to
use a blanket behind both knees (even if
you feel pressure on only one) so that your
weight isnt skewed to one side, putting
extra pressure on your other knee.
GET A HOLD ON
In this variation ( see gure 1), hold on to
something rm, like a table, to help you
nd stability while you learn to press your
heels down and lengthen your spine. The
variation will also help you stretch your
calves and ankles so that you can reach
your heels to the floor. The object you
hold on to should be fixed, secure, and
pose benets
Strengthens and brings
exibility to ankles
Increases mobility in the hips
Stretches back muscles
Soothes some causes
of backache
Strengthens abdomen
contraindications
Knee injury
Pregnancy
rhythm and a sense of wholeness in the
pose, as if each part of your body is ex -
pressing itself equally.
This includes your heels. Your heels,
which press evenly into the oor, act as a
counterpoint to your head, keeping you
grounded as you extend. If you are tight
in your hips, groins, calves, and Achilles
tendons, your heels may not reach the
oor. So well begin with some variations
to loosen those regions. If your knees
ache in the pose, place a blanket behind
them, between your calves and thighs,
to help decrease the amount of exion.
(The thicker the blanket, the less your
high enough so that your arms can reach
upward in the squat. If you dont have a
table at the correct height, a doorknob
may work, or you can open the door and
hold on to the doorknobs on either side.
Wall ropes, a countertop, a bed frame, or
a banister may also work.
Begin by standing with your feet to -
gether. Now hold on to the table or sup-
port and step back a couple of feet. Exhale
and squat so that your knees are in front
of your ankles and your heels under your
buttocks. If your buttocks are almost
touching the oor, you need to step your
feet a little farther back, away from the
table. If you moved so far back that your
heels are no longer touching the floor,
try walking your feet a little closer to the
table until you can just barely reach your
heels to the oor. This alignment will help
you stay balanced when you are no longer
using the table for support.
Keep your feet together, press the inner
edges of your heels into the floor, and
Hold on to
a table to
lengthen your
spine and
press your
heels down.
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stretch your calf muscles down toward
your heels. Lengthen your toes forward
on the oor and pull your heels back as
if the bottom of your foot were becom-
ing longer. Pull on the table, inhale, and
lift the sides of your rib cage and waist.
As your torso rises, move your hips and
buttocks down. Look up toward your
hands and hold this Malasana variation
for 20 seconds. To come out of the pose,
inhale and pull on the table to stand up
and straighten your legs.
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In this variation ( see gure 2), a wall sup-
ports your buttocks, which will help shift
some of your weight into your heels while
you reach forward. To begin, stand with
your feet approximately six inches away
from a wall, and your sacrum against it.
Bend your knees and slide your buttocks
down the wall until youre squatting. If
your heels dont reach the oor, step your
feet a little farther away from the wall.
If you nd that your buttocks touch the
oor, come a little closer to the wall. As
your outer thighs forward and up toward
your knees. Lift the front of your shins
while you lengthen the back of your calves
down. Playing on the edge of sitting and
extending, explore the rhythm of balanc-
ing the forward stretch of your torso with
the rooting of your thighs into your hip
sockets as you ground your heels. Simi-
larly, see if you can balance the effort in
your inner and outer thighs and the front
and back of your lower legs so that youre
not working one area more than another.
You can stay here for 30 to 60 seconds
before coming out. When youre ready,
take your hands to the wall, keep your
head down as you lift your hips up toward
the ceiling, and straighten your legs to
come into Uttanasana (Standing Forward
Bend). Stay there for a few breaths.
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Start in Uttanasana with your feet to -
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inches in front of your feet; then bend
your knees into a squat. If your heels dont
in the previous variation of the pose,
your heels should just barely touch the
oor so that you can balance the forward
extension of your torso and toes with the
backward and downward stretch of your
heels. Keeping the feet together, spread
your knees apart, press your heels down,
and stretch them back toward the wall.
With the bottom of your sacrum rest-
ing against the wall, extend your arms,
side ribs, and waist between your legs and
away from the wall. Reach forward from
the bottom of your waist to your hands,
and extend your arms and chest parallel to
the oor. Notice that the more you reach
forward with your torso, the more you
have to ground your heels back and down.
Keep your inner heels down so that the
weight doesnt fall onto the outside edge
of your foot. For this variation, look down
at the oor.
Your knees, of course, separate in a
squat, but dont spread your legs so wide
that they lose contact with your torso.
Move your inner thighs back and down
toward your hip sockets while you bring
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reach the oor, place a rolled blanket un -
derneath them so they have something
to press into.
With your feet touching and your
heels down, spread your knees apart as
you reach forward between your legs
with your arms. Bring your chest par-
allel to the floor. Push your inner heels
down, lengthen the sides of your waist
away from your hips, and pull your chest
forward. Move your inner thigh muscles
back toward your pelvis. Now see if you
can relax the very top inner thighs at your
groin to give you the freedom to pull your
torso away from your legs. As your hips
and inner thighs move back, theyll act as
a counterbalance to your torso.
Exhale and bend your elbows with your
arms still between your legs and place
your palms on the oor. Reach your hands
if they are being pulled out of your hips.
Take a few smooth breaths to work on the
rhythmic balance of rooting and extend-
ing, spreading and lengthening. Soften
your throat and allow the entire back of
your bodyfrom tailbone to headto
release into this full forward bend.
To come out of the pose, release your
ankles, place your hands on the oor in
front of your toes, inhale, and straighten
your legs into Uttanasana. Extend the
backs of your legs as you release your
head and neck down. If you practice the
compact and soothing forward bend of
Malasana regularly, youll learn the art
of squatting with ease. Its a skill that
youll nd useful throughout your life
whether you are trying to improve your
posture, getting close to a heavy object to
lift it safely without straining your back,
or creating your own restful seat when
there are no chairs available.
Marla Apt (visit yoganga.com) is a certi fied
Iyengar Yoga teacher. She teaches and leads
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around the outside edges of your ankles
and catch hold of your heels. As you do
this, dont let the sides of your waist
shrink or retract. In this position, with
your shoulders underneath your knees,
you can see how the pose got its name:
The arms are said to resemble a garland
hanging around the neck. Now pull on
your heels and exhale to take your head
toward the oor.
Observe your feet. Is one foot tilt-
ing toward its outer edge? Are your feet
moving away from each other? Press both
inner heels down evenly and stretch your
toes forward. Pull the tops of your thighs
and hips back, and if your buttocks lift
slightly, consciously take your buttocks
down as you bring your head a little closer
to the oor. If you can, place your fore-
head on the oor near your toes. If that
isnt possible for you, just allow the back
of your neck to release down without
tightening your throat.
Even though you are drawn into a
compact ball in this pose, continue to
lengthen your waist and ribs forward as
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There are a dizzying number of
styles and approaches to yoga these
days. Some involve resting in simple
supported postures in quiet, candlelit
rooms. Others push students to the
edge of their physical capacity or are
done to the beat of loud, rhythmic music.
Some fo cus on physical alignment, while
others offer a heart-centered ap proach.
There is so much variety that describing
them all is impossible.
Different in tone and substance as
the various styles might be, they share
one quality that inspires people to prac-
tice them: They work. Put simply, you
feel better when you walk out of class
than when you walked in. The question
is, why? Better yet, how does yoga work?
As youve probably heard, one reason
asana leaves you feeling so good is
that it activates your parasympathetic nervous system, thanks to
two elements that almost all asana practices have in common
the lengthening and strengthening of musculature and calm, even
breathing. The parasympathetic is the part of your nervous system
that slows you downits responsible for telling your muscles to
relax, improving your digestion and assimilation, boosting immu-
nity, and helping you sleep better. It also normalizes your blood
pressure and lowers your heart rate. The parasympathetic nervous
system counteracts many stress-related symptoms and the negative
by-products of our modern, fast-paced, high-output lives.
But the truth is that much of the yoga being practiced these days
doesnt do as much for the parasympathetic nervous system as you
might think. To build your parasympathetic nervous system, you
need to do poses that encourage deep relaxation, such as forward
bends and hip openers; do fewer standing poses; and do more sit-
ting, supine, and prone postures as well as inversions. You also need
to hold poses longer, as you would in restor-
ative yoga, and dedicate longer periods of time
to developing slow and complete breathing.
Vigorous vinyasa, backbends, handstands, and
arm balances are powerful and benecial, but
they dont stimulate your parasympathetic ner-
vous system as much as the practices listed pre-
viously. So if the positive changes you gain from
yoga cant be entirely credited to its impact on
your nervous system, what is helping you feel
and live better? The answer is life force. Almost
all styles of hatha yoga increase the flow of
prana, or life force, in your body.
Yoga, like the science of acupuncture, or
tai chi and qi gong, is based on prana (referred
to as chi in the Chinese arts and sciences). These
essence of yoga by Rod Stryker
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positively prana
disciplines see prana as the essential force
that sustains everything. Yogis went a step
further, prescribing the intelligent use of
prana as the key to facilitating spiritual
awakening. Having known the origin. . .
and the physical existence of prana, one
achieves immortality, says the Prasna
Upanishad. In other words, the aim of
life (and practice) is realized through the
skillful use of prana.
THE ULTIMATE STRENGTH
Prana has always played a vital role in
hatha yoga. Ancient Tantric texts, like
the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda
Samhita, list various techniques to help
build, channel, and regulate life force. In
these writings, asana is described as the
foundation for hathas deeper practices
because it is so accessible and helps to free
life force: The process of holding a pose
while breathing through itdissolves
pranic blockages. Different postures
unlock prana in different ways. Forward
bends, for example, increase the types
of prana that calm, soothe, and ground;
backbends unblock pranic forces that are
more expansive and revitalizing.
A key reason you feel better after class
is that the practice has helped move your
life force in a way that is more balanced,
complete, or suited to your particular
mental and physical needs. The principles
of how different asanas affect life force
are explained in both the hatha tradition
and Ayurveda. The more we learn and
practice these teachings, the more we
know about which poses will help at any
particular time. You may notice a particu-
lar practice (or style) that used to make
you feel great is doing so less and less; that
may be a sign that it is time for a change.
The more you control and build your
storehouse of life force, the more you can
achieve through practice. The control
of prana is the ultimate strength, says
the Srimad Bhagavatam, one of Indias
revered scriptures. The more you learn to
skillfully utilize the power of prana that
begins with asana, the closer you come
to realizing yogas limitless potential.
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yoga and meditation for more than 25 years.
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Take a playful approach to building
strength and exibility in your torso.
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Set an intention Sit
in Virasana (Hero Pose) and
become clear about your
intention. This is a challeng-
ing practice, but resolve to
be more interested in learn-
ing about yourself than in
getting the pose. Keep a
playful nature in mind and
enjoy yourself.
to nish
Unfold Practice
Adho Mukha Svanasana
( Down ward-Facing Dog Pose)
and a few simple backbends
to balance the spine. Lie in
Supta Baddha Konasana
(Reclining Bound Angle Pose)
to soften the groin and abdo-
men. Then stretch your legs
into Savasana (Corpse Pose).
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home practice wi th John Schumacher
Arm balances require more than Popeyes
strength. Just ask senior Iyengar teacher John
Schumacher. Hardly anyone can muscle their
way into arm balances, he says. Schumacher
describes some of his students as men who
are strong enough to do 100 Sun Salutations
but who cant do an arm balance
because they lack the exibil-
ity to get their arms and legs
into position. He also teaches
a lot of exible people who
need to develop more strength.
Schumacher came up with
the se quence on the follow-
ing pages to help you increase
both strength and exibility.
The sequence will definitely work your
abdominal muscles and build core strength,
even in your spinal muscles. Once youve toned
your core, youll put it to the test in the arm
balances. Youll need to use your strength and
exibility for a key action youll do in the last
four poses: tucking your abdominals up and
in toward your spine. Yoga students are often
instructed to lengthen the spine, but here
Schumacher wants you to move your sacrum
away from your lumbar spine and tuck inward
as you round or curl. Visualize wrapping your-
self around a beachball, he advises.
Even when practicing taxing po ses, Schum-
acher encourages having a playful, adventur-
ous attitude. Kids will try to stand on their
heads, laugh, and have funnot get madand
try again, he says. Infuse your practice with
this spirit of playfulness and realize that you
might not get a pose right away. But try to learn
about yourself as you play, Schumacher says.
See if you can maintain equanimity as you dis-
cover what your response is to a difcult situa-
tion. DI ANE ANDERSON
home practice wi th John Schumacher
1 Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
Stand with the inner edges of your feet touching
each other. Spread the balls of your feet, press
your heels rmly into the oor, and lengthen
your inner ankles upward. Draw your tailbone
down and forward into the pelvis and move your
groins back. Reach toward the oor with your
arms. Stay for 1 minute.
2 Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
From Tadasana, lift your arms overhead. Bend your knees
so your thighs are as nearly parallel to the oor as possible.
Keep your heels heavy and continue to move your tailbone
down and forward. Lift your abdomen and chest away from
the inner groins and reach up through your arms. Stay for
30 seconds to a minute.
3 Urdhva Prasarita Padasana (Leg Lifts)
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the
oor. Stretch your arms overhead and place the backs of
your hands on the oor. Raise your knees to your chest
and stretch your legs up perpendicular to the ceiling (90
degrees). Press the sides of your waist toward the oor.
Lower your legs halfway to the oor (45 degrees) while
moving your tailbone away from your lower back and press-
ing your low back into the oor. Hold for 3 breaths then
raise your legs back to 90 degrees. Keep the sides of
the waist down to avoid back strain. Repeat 3 to 10 times.
As you get stronger, you can lower the legs from 45 degrees
all the way to just above the oor.
4 Jathara Parivartanasana
(Revolved Abdomen Pose)
Lying on your back, stretch your arms out to your sides with
your palms up. Bend your knees and lift them to your chest.
Keep both shoulder blades on the oor and your knees
together. Tilt your knees to the right. When you feel your
left waist begin to lift, revolve your abdomen back to the left
and lower your left waist toward the oor. Go as far to the
right as you can, continuing to revolve the abdomen and to
lower the left waist. Stay for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Come to
center and change sides. Repeat 3 times.
5 Supta Padangusthasana
(Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose)
Lie on your back. Keep your left leg on the oor and raise
your right leg. With your right hand, catch your big toe, or
place a strap around the ball of your foot, and stretch the leg
straight up to the sky. Place your left hand on your left thigh.
Pull your straight right leg toward your head. Slide your left
hand down your left thigh toward your knee and lift your
chest and head toward your right leg. Stay for 1 to 2 minutes.
Come down and change sides.
6 Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)
Sit in Dandasana (Staff Pose), with your hands on the oor by
your hips. Stretch your legs straight on the oor. Lean back
and raise your straight legs until your feet are at eye level.
Balance just behind your sitting bones and raise your arms to
shoulder level, with your palms facing each other. Lift your
chest and hold for as long as you can (up to 1 minute).
7 Ardha Navasana (Half Boat Pose)
Sit in Dandasana and interlock your ngers behind your
head. Tilt your pelvis back, lower your sacrum halfway to the
oor, and move your tailbone toward your heels. Lift your
side ribs and move your sternum toward your feet. Your spine
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Sit in Dandasana with hands pressed to the oor. Lift your
buttocks, bend your right knee, and sit on your right foot.
Lean back, lift your right knee, bend your left knee, and
tuck your left calf under your right shin with your feet as
close together as possible and your toes pointed back.
Lean forward and lift the side of your waist toward the
ceiling. Press your palms down, stretch your arms, and lift
your legs up from the oor toward your chest. Engage
your core by lifting your navel to your spine. Hold as long
as you can and repeat a few times.
9 Malasana (Garland Pose)
Stand in Tadasana. Bend your knees and squat, keeping
your feet together but separating your knees. Lean for-
ward and lower your waist between your thighs. Wrap your
arms around your shins, press your upper shins into your
armpits, and grasp your ankles. Pull your head toward
your feet and roll your tailbone toward your heels. Hold for
30 seconds to 1 minute.
10 Bakasana (Crane Pose)
Come into a squat. Lift your heels, lean forward, and bring
the backs of your armpits onto your shins near your knees.
Place your palms shoulder-width apart, lean farther for-
ward, and lift your feet up off the oor. Pull your heels
toward your buttocks and roll your tailbone toward your
heels. Lift your upper back toward the ceiling and stretch
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Seek balance and happiness each
day this year as you set your sights
on yogas four aims of life.
BY HI LLARI DOWDLE
us to a successful, satisfying,
balanced existence in the world.
Working with them can help
you create a satisfyingly balanced
life at the deepest and most holis-
tic level. (See Fine-Tune Your Life,
on page 64.)
We all have a desire for a
meaningful life. The purusharthas
are the means that can help us
achieve it, says ParaYoga founder
Rod Stryker, who is working on
a book about the purusharthas
thats called The Four Desires.
They are, in a larger sense, what
practice is really all about, he
says, adding that the purusharthas
offer a yogic perspective on how
to engage skillfully in the world.
COSMIC CLUES
The purusharthas are elaborated
upon extensively in the Mahab-
harata, the epic Indian poem
that contains the Bhagavad Gita,
and are interwoven with yogic
philosophy at the deepest levels.
But they have their roots in the
Rig Veda, the most ancient and
revered of Hindu scriptures.
What the Rig Veda suggests is
that the purusharthas are the
inherent values of the universe,
explains Douglas Brooks, a
Tantric scholar and professor of
religious studies at the University
of Rochester. The cosmos is
considered a living being, and the
issues of law, prosperity, desire,
and freedom belong to it. These
are not just human concerns or
psychological concepts. When we
engage them as human beings, we
are aligning the microcosm with
the macrocosm. The cosmos is all
laid out for you; your job is to get
with the program.
To fully grasp the purushar-
thas, Stryker says, it pays to parse
the meaning of the word itself.
The new year is the tradi-
tional time to stop and ask yourself
an important question: Am I lead-
ing a well-balanced life?
Its easy to get bogged down
in the details, in setting goals
that relate to how you think you
want to look, or act, or be in this
world. But consider bypassing
all the particularsthe numbers
on the scale, the bank account
balance, the starting or stopping
of habitsin favor of a deeper
approach that can reshape your
whole life in a positive way.
The yoga tradition offers
a paradigm for such deep self-
examination: the purusharthas, or
four aims of life. They are dharma
(duty, ethics), artha (prosperity,
wealth), kama (pleasure, sensual
gratication), and moksha (the
pursuit of liberation). The purush-
arthas are the blueprint for human
fulllment, signposts that point
i l l ust rat i ons by
AI MEE SI CURO
Purusha means, roughly, soul
the essential Self that is unchang-
ing, that isnt born and doesnt
die, but belongs to the universe.
Artha means the ability or for
the purpose of. Taken together,
Stryker explains, purushartha
means for the purpose of the
soul, and the very concept asks
that you take the broadest view
of your life. Are you managing
the day-to-day in such a way as
to support your inner work?
Each one of the purusharthas
has many scriptures dedicated to
it (the Kama Sutra, the Dharma
Shastras, and the Artha Shastras,
among others). To truly under-
stand all four would require a
lifetime of study. Still, learning the
fundamentals is useful, especially
to the contemporary practitioner
whos simply looking to nd more
joy and meaning in life.
Here, we provide a guide for
working with the four aims
dharma, artha, kama, and moksha.
Once you have an understanding
of the individual components of
each of the purusharthas, you can
assess the role they play in your
life by contemplating the ques-
tions related to each one. You can
then begin to analyze how well
balanced they are in your life.
The purusharthas are a sophis-
ticated way of living in balance,
says spiritual teacher and Yoga
Journal columnist Sally Kempton.
But they demand reection. You
have to constantly ask yourself,
Heres how:
Find 30 minutes in which you
can be alone and undisturbed.
Create a cozy space, and settle
into it with a journal, a pen, a
candle, and a comfortable seat (a
meditation cushion or a chair).
Light the candle to signify
that you are in a sacred space.
A candle symbolizes the ame
of the inner witness, Kempton
says. Breathe deeply, close your
eyes, and relax for a few minutes.
Begin to think back over your
activities of the preceding week.
Consider all of the things you did
related to your DHARMA. How
did you serve your family, your
community, and yourself? What
were your obligations? Did you
meet them with ease? What ethi-
cal tests did you face, and how
did you deal with them? Record
the answers in your journal.
When youve exhausted your
thoughts about dharma, con-
sider ARTHA. What did you do
this week for the sake of your
livelihood? What did you do to
maintain your health? What did
you need to support yourself?
Did you get it? Write the answers
in your journal; note your con-
cerns and anxieties.
Next, think deeply about
KAMA. What actions did you
take solely for the purpose of
creating more joy in your life and
in the world? What were your
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your life
{ practice }
The four aims are the pillars of a fullling life. In
the following self-inquiry practice by Sally Kemp-
ton, youll consider where your current priorities
lie and how you need to shift them to create a
deeply satisfying life. Dont worry about getting
your whole life in order at oncedo the exercise
each week, and youll become more in tune with
yourself, more present with the world around you.
Which of these areas am
I emphasizing too much?
Am I having a good time
but not being as ethi-
cal as I could be? Am I a
great yogi but havent yet
gured out how to make a living?
Am I incredibly ethical but still at
the mercy of every passing feeling
or thought? Am I so rigid in my
practice that if I cant do 90 min-
utes, my day is ruined? Anything
you dont deal with will come back
to bite you later.
Put simply, the purusharthas
can offer a way for evaluating
your life, making good decisions,
and contemplating pragmatic
dilemmaslike whether to spend
time with your young child, or
go back to work to save for her
college educationin a way that
honors the highest ideals of life.
At the end of your life, you will
ask yourself, Did I live this life
well? Kempton suggests. And in
my view, you will feel good about
it to the degree that you balanced
the purusharthas.
1)
DHARMA I duty
Lets just say it up front: dharma is
a big word. Its translated to mean
duty, ethics, righteousness,
work, law, truth, responsi-
bility, and even the spiritual
teachings related to all the above
(as in the Buddha dharma or the
Hindu dharma). The meaning of
the word is synonymous with your
very purpose in lifewith having
the strength to get up each day
and do what needs to be done.
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greatest pleasures? What were
your strongest desires? Were
you able to realize them? Write
down your thoughts.
Then, record the activities
you engaged in for the sake of
MOKSHA. These might include
yoga, meditation, prayer, chant-
ing, spiritual reading, or self-
inquiry. Did you nd a feeling
of freedom? Which areas of
your life feel constricted or
burdened? What do you need
to do to liberate yourself?
Write down the answers.
When youve gone through
each purushartha individually,
analyze the balance between
them. Looking at what youve
written, see where your empha-
sis was in the past week. Which
parts of your life were unat-
tended to? Are you working too
hard in one area? Not hard
enough? What are the conse-
quences of your priorities? For-
mulate a simple statement about
the way the purusharthas mani-
fested themselves in your life,
something like, This week, I
worked hard to meet my obliga-
tions, but I felt burdened. I took
the most pleasure from my
friendships. I didnt nd time to
work toward liberation.
Finally, formulate an intention
for the coming week. You might
set an intention related to each
of the purusharthas, or you
could focus on one or two that
need more of your attention.
Record the intention in your
journal. Then say it to yourself
rst out loud, then inwardly.
Close your journal, blow out the
candle, and ease back into your
day with a new understanding of
your souls priorities.

Taking time each week to think
about the purusharthas will
enable you to see how your lifes
priorities are constantly shifting
and let you do some trouble-
shooting whenever unease and
unhappiness arise. Yoga is one
of the great tools humans have
for recognizing meaning, and
the purusharthas let you see
whether you are living a good
life, Kempton says. If you are
not nding joy in your practice,
there is something wrong with
your practice. If you arent able
to operate ethically, youll know
that changes are needed.
to a yoga festival this year, and
you might nd yourself trying to hold a wobbly
Tree Pose on a slackline strung between two
trees. Maybe youll cross paths with clowns on
stilts, juggling torches. You might go for a rig-
orous morning Ashtanga practice followed by
a soothing vipassana meditation, or run from
a rock n roll vinyasa ow to a meditative Yin
Yoga sessionall before lunch. A Trance Dance
could be in the ofng, or your postyoga glow
could be enhanced by an outdoor concert. You
might nd yourself swaying and chanting kirtan
in the desert, taking a ski gondola 8,000 feet up
a mountain to do asana with the best view ever,
or locking arms with a stranger for support in
an eyes-closed balancing pose. No matter where
you live or where youre planning to travel, a
sweet yoga circus is probably nearby. The era
of the yoga festival has arrived.
Across the country, in venues small and large,
people are gathering to practice. The festivals
are as varied as the styles of yoga practiced, but
they collectively cement yogas reputation as
a permanent American cultural force. Yoga
festivals are really great for people who are
Part workshop, part yoga party,
a yoga festival is just the place to
enjoy practice, community, and fun.
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THE PHOTOS ON PAGES 6671 WERE TAKEN
AT A VARIETY OF FESTIVALS, INCLUDING
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There were types of
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you live in California,
you get your hatha and
your Bikram, but you
dont get other creative
forms from people who
are energizing the yoga
culture. She found
herself inspired by San
Francisco teacher Rusty
Wells. Even though he
did ridiculous chanting, I was like, All right, Im
for it. I chanted, and I dont chant. If you can
do yoga to Led Zeppelin, then Im for you.
The inner quiet of daily practice is replaced
at festivals with a community buzz. You know
how, after a yoga class, you feel that yoga high,
that yoga bliss? Well, you spend a whole week-
end feeling that way, says 26-year-old Ashley
Lowe, whos been
going to the Ojai
Yoga Crib festival
for several years.
At festivals, yoga
practice becomes a
social experience,
with limitless pos-
sibilities for good
conversation and
fun. Everyones
energy resonates.
Its easier to connect
with people, adds
Lowe. You dont feel
anxiety. You just feel
newer to yoga or who want to try different kinds
of styles, says Jenny Sauer-Klein, co-founder
of AcroYoga (who is pictured ying upside down
in Baddha Konasana on page 69).
Yoga, for the most part, is a serious, personal,
introspective activity, a centering oasis of san-
ity amid the chaos of life. But, says Sauer-Klein,
Festivals give you more of a chance to play
outdoors in the sunshineand celebrate and
enjoy and have a more ecstatic experience.
Theres more freedom and spontaneity.
Festivals allow you to put aside your reective
practice for a few days and enjoy your yoga like
a party. You hang out with like-minded people,
listen to music, make new friends, and share
dinner and laughter after a day of hard-core
asana. Often youre learning something new in
a low-stress atmosphere, and sometimes youre
giggling on your matamazed by the communal
vibe, the rocking music, the great instructors,
and an awesome view.
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with friends after it was all over. We got a
burrito, and things were just funny.
Yoga festivals are popping up all over the
country. For a sampling of the fun, read on.
SING OUT LOUD: BHAKTI FEST
The deserts of California echoed with
kirtan for 58 consecutive hours during the
rst Bhakti Fest, held in September 2009
on the grounds of the Joshua Tree Retreat
Center in Joshua Tree National Park. The
main organizer, Sridhar Silberfein (who
says he arranged for Swami Satchidananda
to give the invocation at Woodstock),
booked dozens of kirtan musicians such as
Wade Morissette, Dave Stringer and Jai
Uttal as well as yoga teachers like Sara
Ivanhoe, Saul David Raye, Shiva Rea, and
more. Neither in 100-degree noontime heat,
nor at 3 a.m., did the chanting stop for a
moment. Yoga classes, in a variety of styles,
went on from dawn to dusk in a separate tent.
The inaugral Bhakti Fest
drew 2,500 people, most of
whom camped in the desert.
The festival offered inexpen-
sive packages starting at $100
for the whole weekend, and
then donated half the proceeds
to charities such as Embracing
the World, Oxfam, the Seva
Foundation, and the Love
Serve Remember Foundation
(run by Ram Dass). The driving
force of the festival is dedication,
service, and helping people out,
Silberfein says. Certainly not
money. Thats way down the list.
These festivals are really
introducing people to that cre-
ative conscious energy that we
try to home in on when we teach
yoga classes, says Kasey Luber,
director of yogamates.com and
teacher of Kundalini Yoga classes
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Great practice opportunities
to put on your calendar.
Jan. 23
YOGA DAY USA
DETAILS Free or nearly free yoga
workshops and events held at many
studios around the country.
yogaalliance.org or yogadayusa.org
Jan. 28Feb. 1
YOGA JOURNAL SAN FRANCISCO
CONFERENCE
San Francisco, California
DETAILS From vinyasa yoga to Tantric
meditation, more than 100 classes
with 40 world-class teachers such
as Seane Corn, Angela Farmer, Ana
Forrest, and David Life. Plus music
from Donna De Lory and DJ Dragony.
yjevents.com
Apr. 611
YOGA JOURNAL BOSTON
CONFERENCE
Boston, Massachusetts
DETAILS Six-day conference with
daylong intensives as well as regular
classes on asana, pranayama, medita-
tion, philosophy, and more. Plus an
evening with Deepak Chopra. The
teacher lineup includes Richard
Freeman, Julie Gudmestad, Desire
Rumbaugh, Rodney Yee, and many
others. yjevents.com
June 36
MIDWEST YOGA
CONFERENCE
Bloomingdale, Illinois
DETAILS Instruction from top teach-
ers and a laid-back Midwest vibe.
Presenters include Annie Carpenter,
Seane Corn, Janet Stone, and Mark
Whitwell, with musical guests Rara
Avis and Shamans Dream. This years
theme is Sacred Activism.
midwestyoga.com
June 1826
SUMMER SOLSTICE
SADHANA CELEBRATION
Espaola, New Mexico
DETAILS This White Tantric Yoga
event offers more than 60 classes
featuring Kundalini Yoga, meditation,
and lifestyle teachings as taught by
Yogi Bhajan. Tent, car, and cabin camp-
ing with limited RV space availability
(no hookups). 3ho.org
June 21
SOLSTICE IN TIMES SQUARE
New York City
DETAILS A yogic takeover of the Big
Apple, as the intersection of Broadway
and 7th Avenue closes between 43rd
and 44th streets from dawn to dusk.
Free yoga talks and classes offered all
day by local teachers. Last year the
rst 1,500 participants received free
yoga mats and gift bags.
timessquarenyc.org/about_us/events_
solstice.html
July 811
TELLURIDE YOGA FESTIVAL
Telluride, Colorado
DETAILS A weekend of yoga in a
picturesque mountain town. Teachers
include Scott Blossom, Richard
Freeman, Aadil Palkhivala, and many
others. Guests take a complimentary
gondola to and from workshops.
Some 25 percent of net proceeds go
toward local environmental causes.
tellurideyogafestival.com
July 30Aug. 1
FLAGSTAFF YOGA FESTIVAL
Flagstaff, Arizona
DETAILS Nearly 100 workshops,
classes, and special events, plus body-
work and a wellness marketplace in a
gorgeous mountain setting. All guests
who visit the yoga gear swap receive
a free Lululemon Athletica tote bag.
agstaffyogafestival.com
July 2325
WANDERLUST
Lake Tahoe, California
DETAILS Three days of high-energy
yoga, meditation, and wellness events,
plus an indie-rock festival, held at the
gorgeous Squaw Valley resort. Last
years lineup included John Friend and
Shiva Rea, music by Sharon Jones,
and more. wanderlustfestival.com
Aug. 2729
YOGA ROCKS MOUNTAIN FEST
Lyons, Colorado
DETAILS A weekend celebration full of
live music, yoga, and camping riverside
under the stars. Last years festival
featured 15 musical acts, including
Dave Stringer and Donna De Lory
as well as yoga with instructors such
as Seane Corn, Simon Park, and Darren
Rhodes. yogarocks.info
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Sept. 36
EVOLVE FESTIVAL
Hidden Valley Club
Vernon, New Jersey
DETAILS Four-day celebration during
National Yoga Month (which is Sep-
tember). Celebration includes more
than 70 local jam bands, asana from
local teachers, art, education, and
more. Friendly, communal, low-key
vibe. evolvefest.org
Oct. 2124
WORLD PEACE & YOGA JUBILEE
Loveland, Ohio
DETAILS Yoga classes, lectures, and
activist organizing sessions, dedicated
to bringing about world peace. The
best idea of the millennium, said
David Life of Jivamukti Yoga before
the conferences rst year in 2009.
worldpeaceyogaconference.com
Aug. 2022
BEING YOGA
CONFERENCE RETREAT
Rhinebeck, New York
DETAILS A late-summer weekend
at the serene grounds of the Omega
Institute with teachers such as Beryl
Bender Birch, Sharon Gannon and
David Life, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, and
Vinnie Marino. Communal vegetarian
meals, a marketplace, and bodywork.
eomega.org/omega/beingyoga
Aug. 2022
2nd ANNUAL PENDLETON
YOGA ROUND UP
Pendleton, Oregon
DETAILS A festival integrating the
culture and spirit of the nearby
Umatilla Indian Reservation, including
drum circles and coyote stories. The
yoga practices are centered on the
presence of Amrit Desai, founder of
the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health.
pendletonyogaroundup.com
Nov. 1114
YOGA JOURNAL FLORIDA
CONFERENCE
Hollywood, Florida
DETAILS Yoga and meditation classes
in a beach setting. Combine asana with
indulgences like a soak in the innity
pool, a massage, or lazing on the
beach. yjevents.com
Oct. 1117
THE SACRED THREAD OF YOGA
San Francisco, California
DETAILS A seven-day festival with a
ve-day Iyengar intensive and present-
ers including T. K. V. Desikachar, Nicki
Doane, David Life, and Eddie Modestini.
Organized by senior Iyengar Yoga
teacher Ko Busia. sacredthread.net
Oct. 2224
OJAI YOGA CRIB
Ojai, California
DETAILS A sweet, small festival with
yoga, meditations, and kirtan. Organiz-
ers pick each attendees schedule.
Teachers have included Jason Cran-
dell, Sarah Powers, and Erich Schiff-
mann. lulubandhas.com/ojaiyogacrib
Sept. 912
BHAKTI FEST
Joshua Tree, California
DETAILS 24-hour kirtan, plus yoga
instruction. Last years performers
included Sean Johnson and the Wild
Lotus Band, Jai Uttal, Wah!, and MC
Yogi. bhaktifest.com
Sept. 18th or 19th
GLOBAL MALA YOGA FOR PEACE
Various locations TBA
DETAILS An event that takes place
at studios around the world, founded
by Shiva Rea to celebrate UN Interna-
tional Peace Day and to raise money
for various charities. Many studios hold
classes of 108 Sun Salutations. For
listings of participating studios, see
website. globalmala.org
Sept. 1926
YOGA JOURNAL COLORADO
CONFERENCE
Estes Park, Colorado
DETAILS Early in the week, an Anu-
sara Grand Gathering with classes by
John Friend and key Anusara teachers.
Later in the week, classes in asana,
pranayama, meditation, and philosophy
offered by masters of many yoga tradi-
tions. Hiking, rock climbing, and elk
watching are part of the fun at this
Rocky Mountain location. yjevents.com
Sept. TBA
VERMONT YOGA FESTIVAL
Montpelier, Vermont
DETAILS Three days of yoga in a
walkable, bikeable town festival atmo-
sphere. Designed to serve the local
community but open to everyone.
vermontyogafestival.com
Dec. 1925
WINTER SOLSTICE
SADHANA CELEBRATION
Lake Wales, Florida
DETAILS Kundalini Yoga and medita-
tion as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Tent,
car, and cabin camping. 3ho.org
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Gina Kornrumpf had struggled with her weight all her life. The results of her
on-again, off-again dieting were discouraging, and only served to fuel her pre -
occupation with the numbers on her scale. She led an active lifetraveling, bike
riding, and exercisingbut that didnt seem to help her shed the extra pounds
or get her higher-than-normal blood pressure under control. By the time she
topped 207 pounds in 2008, she realized she needed a new plan. A friend of mine
is passionate about yoga, and
encouraged me to at least con-
sider trying it, Kornrumpf says.
So she registered at the Kripalu
Center for Yoga & Healths In -
tegrative Weight Loss program,
photography by Chris Andre
Yoga helped Meghan Bowen, a vinyasa
yoga teacher in Santa Monica, Califor-
nia (pictured modeling the following
sequence), lose 20 pounds over
the course of two years, something
she says she was able to do once she
learned to read her bodys subtle
cues about what it really needed. I
had been trying to tell my body what
it needed, instead of letting my body
tell me, she says. Yoga taught me
to tune in to my body and my sensory
experience, and to start trusting the
intelligence inside of me.
For a radically different
approach to WEIGHT LOSS,
start not with diet and
exercise, but with
connecting to yourself.
Once she stopped trying to lose
weight, Bowen says, it was no
longer a struggle. The biggest
shift was realizing that it had
to be a moment-to-moment
approach, rather than looking
three months out and having a
goal, she says. Yoga teaches
moving away from a desired
outcome, and moving toward
tuning in to whats going to
serve my bodywhats going to
feed my body in a healthy way
in this moment.
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a residential immersion program that incorpo-
rates multiple aspects of healthy living in an inte-
grative approach to weight management.
The program includes twice-daily yoga classes,
pranayama instruction, nutritional counseling
and cooking demonstrations, life coaching, shar-
ing circles, and mindful-eating exercises, with
yogic philosophy as a foundation for assimilating
the information. Within 18 months of completing
the weeklong workshop, Kornrumpf had lost 47
pounds. Her blood pressure dropped from 140/90
to a healthy 120/70, and her cholesterol settled
within normal ranges. Today, she says, I feel t; I
feel healthy, lighter, happier, and more open.
Yoga may not be the first thing that comes to
mind when youre formulating a weight loss plan,
but recent studies linking yoga with mindful eat-
ing and weight loss suggest that maybe it should
be. The combined effects of the self-acceptance,
increased body awareness, and inward reflection
that are natural byproducts of a regular yoga practice
can increase your ability to achieve and maintain
a healthy weight, and can have a positive impact,
whether youre signicantly overweight, just want-
ing to lose a few pounds, or struggling with a body-
image problem despite being at a healthy weight.
Yoga may not be a glamorous, quick x to weight
loss, but it creates fundamental shifts that lead to
lasting change, says Ashley Turner, a yoga teacher
and psychotherapist in Los Angeles and New York
and the creator of the Element DVD Yoga for
Weight Loss. Turner says that yogas emphasis on
self- acceptance is the key to creating such transfor-
mation. Unlike traditional methods such as diets
and exercise boot camps, yoga philosophy teaches
This owing sequence is designed to build physical
strength and to tone and engage your core and leg mus-
cles. As you move through the poses, notice your inner
dialogue and the language you use to describe your
body. If you start to scold yourself, see if you can soften
your gaze, smile, and let go of those judgments.
Throughout your practice, focus on your breath when dif-
cult emotions or agitated thoughts arise. Even something
as simple as noticing how the quality of your breathing
changes when you feel anxious or stressed can be illumi-
nating. Where do you feel tension in your body? When you
soften and release that area of the body, does the quality
of your breath change? The more you tune in to sensation
both on and off the matthe more you can tell if something
enhances you or depletes you, whether its getting an
extra hour of sleep or having an extra helping at dinner.
To begin
Stand tall at the front of your mat in Tadasana (Mountain
Pose), with your palms pressed together in Anjali Mudra
(Salutation Seal), your eyes closed, and your head bowing
to your heart. Silently acknowledge your efforts for show-
ing up. Begin with three to ve Sun Salutations to warm
up your entire body. Focus on the quality of your breath
and try to distribute it evenly throughout your whole body.
During the sequence, concentrate on transitioning mind-
fully between poses, without holding your breath.

Before you begin any new exercise or dietary
program, always check with your doctor.
get in the
students to approach the body with compassion,
understanding, and friendship.
Yoga teaches us that what is in this moment is
perfect, says Turner. And its possible to maintain
that nonjudgment and compassion, even as we strive
for self-improvement. With this mind-set, her cli-
ents can get on the mat and enjoy the experience
of being physical. On an emotional level, practic-
ing self-acceptance makes it easier for you to truly
observe your habits and get to the root of what has
caused the weight gain. Such an internal process
might take longer to see the physical results, but it
is a much more effective and sustainable course in
the long run, says Turner. She adds that this slow,
FLOW
asana sequence by Ashley Turner
From Adho Mukha Svana-
sana (Downward-Facing
Dog Pose), step your right
foot forward between your
hands and bring your left
heel to the ground at a
45-degree angle. See that
your right knee is directly
over your foot, and dis-
tribute your weight evenly
across both feet. Inhale and
rise up into Warrior Pose II,
with yours arms reaching
out to the sides. Exhale,
pause, and straighten
your front leg. Check your
stance by looking down
to see that your ankles are
under your wrists. Then
exhale and bend your right
knee again and come into
Utthita Parsvakonasana
(Extended Side Angle
Pose), placing your right
ngertips to the outside
of your right foot (or on
a block) and extending your
left arm over your left ear.
On an inhalation, draw your
navel in and engage your
core as you rise back up to
Warrior II. Repeat 2 to 4
more times on the right
side to build strength and
heat. Switch sides by turn-
ing your right foot in and
your left foot out. Repeat 3
to 5 times on the left side.
Flow between Warrior
Pose II and Extended
Side Angle Pose
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steady, consistent approach is, in fact, crucial for
keeping the weight off. The Yoga Sutra of Patan-
jali outlines how lasting change is only possible
from focused, inner work, she says.
begin with the
FIRST STEP
Turner, whose approach combines asana with
nutritional and psychological counseling, notices
that her clients and students are bombarded with
media messages about what a beautiful body looks
like, messages that tell us to look outside ourselves
for validation and acceptance. But trying to live up
to an ideal that is unrealistic and often unhealthy
is likely to backre, Turner says, especially when
used as a motivator for weight loss. John Bagnulo,
PhD, nutritionist for Kripalus weight loss pro-
gram agrees, adding that people often develop a
false sense of what their body should look like, and
yoga can help them work through that. Western
Flow between Goddess Pose
diets encourage people to ask the should ques-
tions. How long should I work out? How many calo-
ries should I eat every day? he says. Yoga, on the
other hand, suggests kinder and ultimately more
transformative questions like, How do I feel in my
body right now? What choices can I make that are
healthier for my whole being?
Liz Dunn, a massage therapist in Cheshire, Con-
necticut, lost 125 pounds over a year and a half and
says that the self-acceptance she learned through
yoga was a crucial part of her weight loss journey.
When youre that size, your thoughts are domi-
nated by things like I cant sit in that chair, and
I cant do this or that. But yoga taught me that
Im OK where I am today. Yoga was like a warm,
welcoming embrace saying, Lets nd you and take
time to just be here, now. This, Dunn says, is what
enabled her to get past the plateaus that invari-
ably accompany signicant weight loss over a long
period of time. I never set weight loss goals; I just
integrated yoga into my view of how I was physi-
cally in the world, she says. That made it OK when
I hit those plateaus and wouldnt lose any weight
for weeks, which is when a lot of people give up.
Turner nds that self-acceptance gives students
the courage to inquire within about what is at the
root of their struggle with weight, and identify the
underlying thoughts or emotional stirrings that
cause them discomfort and contribute to actions
that arent serving their weight loss goals.
When you feel the urge to overeat, Turner sug-
gets asking yourself questions like What am I
really hungry for? and What is truly causing me
stress, and what do I really need in this moment?
Maybe its a walk around the block, or a phone
call with a friend. The ability to observe your feel-
ings without judgment becomes a tool that helps
you figure out what you need from moment to
moment, says Turner. Then, instead of automati-
cally reacting to a stressful situation with estab-
lished patterns like reaching for comfort food, you
can learn to recognize the moment of choice. We
can simply notice that we can choose to eat more
or not. Either way, there is no judgment, she says.
Wendy Althoff, an actuary in New York City
who had been overweight all her life, expected
to feel out of place when she took her rst yoga
class in 2005. Sure enough, I was the largest
From Warrior II on the left
side, exhale and straighten
your left leg. Bring your hands
to your hips and turn both
feet out 45 degrees (stepping
the feet a little closer to
each other if needed). Roll
your weight to the outside
edges of your feet and engage
your core. On an exhalation,
lower your hips until your
knees are bent as close to a
90-degree angle as possible,
and directly over your ankles.
Draw your tailbone down
toward your heels, and draw
your hip points up. Inhale
and reach your arms out to
the sides. Exhale and bring
your left forearm to your left
thigh or, if you are able, your
left ngertips to the oor.
Inhale deeply and come back
up to center, using your core.
Exhale and bring your right
forearm to the right thigh,
or your right ngertips to the
oor. Repeat 2 to 3 more
times on each side, breathing
deeply. When youre nished,
straighten your legs, turn
your feet forward, and bring
your hands to your hips.
Come to a seated position
on your mat.
and Temple Pose
person there, she says. In fact,
you probably could have added
the two people on the mats next to
me together, and I still would have
weighed more. After she went to
class regularly for several months,
Althoff s focus subtly shifted from
the other students in the class to her own experi-
ence. I didnt realize this was happening until
one day after class a student told me I had a
lovely practice, she says. I was shocked to real-
ize that I couldnt return the compliment. I had
absolutely no idea what her practice looked like,
because I may as well have been in that room by
myself. It had become my own practice.
Althoff, who today teaches yoga at her ofce
and is enrolled in the Integrated Science of
Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda (ISHTA) teacher
training program in New York City, says this shift
was a turning point in the way she felt about her
weight. In class, when you stop worrying about
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Sit with your legs in front of you, knees bent, feet parallel and hip-width apart.
Place your hands behind you, shoulder-distance apart, with your ngers pointed
in toward yourself. (If that creates too much strain in your shoulders, point your
hands away from yourself.) Roll your shoulder blades down your back and lift up through your
chest. Push through your hands and feet equally and, on an inhalation, lift your hips and come into
Table Pose. Look down and see that your inner thighs are parallel. As you inhale, press through
all four corners of your feet and lift your hips a little higher, moving your tailbone toward your
knees. If its comfortable for your neck, slowly let your head release back. Feel free to stay for
2 to 3 breaths if you have the strength. On an exhalation, slowly release into sitting position.
Bring your ngertips to the back of your legs. On an inhalation, lift your chest and sternum.
On an exhalation, relax your shoulders and lean back onto the top of your sitting bones. On an
inhalation, lift your feet off the oor, knees bent, so that the thighs are angled about 45 degrees
relative to the oor. Reach your arms forward, and, if you can, straighten your legs. Inhale and lift
your chest and thighs a little higher, drawing your navel in toward your spine. Release your feet
to the oor as you exhale. Repeat moving from Table Pose to Boat Pose 3 to 4 more times.
Flow between Table Pose
and Boat Pose
Lie down on your back. Extend both legs up at a 90-degree angle (or, for an easier variation,
bend the knees), feet hip-width apart. Rest your arms by your sides, palms facing the oor. Press
through the balls of your feet, spreading your toes. On an inhalation, draw your navel toward
your spine (there will be a natural curve in your lower back). On an exhalation, slowly lower your
right foot until it hovers 6 inches above the oor. Inhale and pause, bringing the navel to the
spine. Exhale and lift your right leg as your left leg descends. Inhale and pause, exing your feet
and spreading your toes. Repeat 3 to 5 more times. On an exhalation, bring both knees to your
chest. Close your eyes, wrap your arms around your knees, and breathe into your lower back.
Single Leg Raises
Take a simple twist to
each side. Start by draw-
ing your knees into your
chest. Then drop both
knees over to the right,
keeping the spine aligned.
Keep your left knee
di rectly over your right
knee. Place your right
hand on the left knee
to keep the legs down.
Extend your left arm out
to the left and look over
your left shoulder. Hold for
3 to 5 breaths, feeling
the breath sweep up and
down the spine. Bring your
legs back to the midline
and twist to the other side.
Come into Savasana
(Corpse Pose). Relax for
5 to 15 minutes. Slowly
return to a simple cross-
legged position. Sit tall
with your hands in Anjali
Mudra. Close your eyes
and bow inward, acknowl-
edging your efforts.
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Every time you walk
across a room, reach into
the back seat of your car,
or pass a dish at dinner,
you rotate your spine. You
probably take such movements for granted
most of the time, but imagine being unable
to do them. If youve ever had back spasms
or a crick in your neck, you know how debil-
itating it is when you cant turn sideways.
Without access to the full range of mo tion
in your spine, your life becomes very limited,
but when your spine is strong and supple,
you radiate well-being. Twisting poses
whether seated, supine, or invertedcan
maintain and even enhance your ability
to rotate your spine. When you do twists,
the muscles on the left and right sides of the
torso work together to produce enough
torque to turn the spine. This tones the
muscles of the torso, restoring mobility and
balance on both sides of your spine, which
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Rev up your Revolved Triangle
Pose by keeping your pelvis
neutral and turning your trunk.
1 Simple Reclining Twist
Beginning this sequence on your back
will make it easy to isolate and explore
the mechanics of spinal rotation. Lie
down and drop your knees to the oor
at hip level. In this twist, your shoul-
ders stay xed and your hips and legs
rotate around your spine like a cork-
screw. Notice the areas along your
back and shoulders where you feel
tension, and use your breath to help
release those areas.
2 Supta Parivrtta
Garudasana (Reclining
Revolved Eagle Pose)
This pose provides an opportunity to
feel the strong muscular resistance that
often comes up in spinal twists. Intertwin-
ing your legs xes the pelvis, which will
likely help bring the twist into your upper
back. Approach the pose with curiosity
and internal awareness by breathing
consciously, with your mouth closed and
with similar length and tone in both
inhalation and exhalation. Keeping your
top knee on the oor or on your block,
deepen the twist by reaching out
strongly to the sides.
3 Janu Sirsasana
(Head-of-the-Knee
Pose), variation
In this seated position, you keep your
pelvis relatively xed again. Use
this pose to create an imprint of this
action; it will inform your Parivrtta
Trikonasana. Hold your extended-
leg foot with your hand or a strap.
Actively reach your other arm behind
you to initiate strong rotation in
the upper spine. Notice if any tension
releases in the upper back as you
come out of this pose. Delicious!
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4 Parivrtta Utthita
Hasta Padasana
(Revolved Extended Hand
and Foot Pose)
This pose introduces the challenge of
keeping your pelvis stable and your
feet grounded while you twist the spine.
Stand with your feet wide apart and par-
allel. Lift your arms to shoulder height.
Keep your hips level as you twist your
torso to the right. Reach your arms away
from each other to spread the chest
and be sure to keep your pelvis square.
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( benets )
Improves balance
Strengthens the feet and legs
Increases hip mobility
and stability
Squeezes spinal joints
to promote nourishment
of tissues
Massages and tones
the internal organs
Restores and maintains
spinal exibility
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contraindications
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Herniated spinal disk
Positional vertigo
Injured hamstrings
5 Parivrtta Trikonasana
(Revolved Triangle Pose)
Maintaining a well-grounded pose is
key to discovering the joy of this
standing twist. Avoid turning your
back foot in too much, and keep
it rmly grounded. Throughout this
sequence you have felt how keep-
ing the pelvis stable enhances the
twist in the upper spine; stay true
to this now. With the hips fairly level
and the head aligned over the front
foot, spread your arms like wings,
allowing the upper body to blos-
som. From your stable base you
can, over time, turn the screw
of the upper spine more deeply,
releasing stress and bringing nour-
ishment to the upper back.
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may improve your gait and boost the
power of your limbs when performing
everyday tasks that involve pushing, pull-
ing, or turning.
When you twist, you also compress and
squeeze the spinal disks, which improves
circulation and nourishes tissues that are
critical to having a supple spine. Clearly,
twisting poses play a key role in gaining
and maintaining spinal health, but the
most gratifying benet may be the simple
sigh of relief they can evoke after coaxing
tension from your back muscles.
When you deconstruct the architec-
ture of spinal twists, you can see that they
typically come in two varieties: You either
keep your shoulders xed while the pelvis
rotates the spine, or vice versayou keep
the pelvis xed and use your shoulders to
help you turn the spine.
In Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Tri-
angle Pose), your pelvis stays neutral while
your shoulders rotate. But the effort it
takes to rotate the spine often uproots the
back leg, which can throw you off balance
and create anxiety about exploring the
pose. The key to feeling grounded is to
root strongly through your feet. Keeping
your pelvis stable and square toward the
oor (with the hip bones horizontally and
vertically even) will help you do this.
Keeping the pelvis stable is not easy,
and its a detail that is often passed over
in Revolved Triangle. You may have
learned to initiate the twist from the pel-
vis by dropping your back hip toward the
ground. When you do the pose this way,
you may feel as though youre getting a
deeper twist, because it enables you to
turn the torso more. But turning the torso
further doesnt mean that you are rotating
each individual vertebra more.
Even if youre accustomed to drop-
ping your back hip, try keeping your
pelvis xed and observe the difference in
the way your body feels. You might nd
that a stable pelvis gives you more lever-
age and actually increases the degree of
rotation in your spine. Ive noticed that
keeping my pelvis square has reduced the
sacroiliac strain I used to feel after doing
Revolved Triangle.
Though Revolved Triangle is typically
practiced as part of a standing sequence,
coming to it from a series of gradually
deepening twists will help imprint muscle
memory of the two varieties of rotation,
which will help you demystify this asana.
After warming up with a few Sun Saluta-
tions, lie down and begin your exploration
with two supine poses.
SIMPLE RECLINING TWIST
Take a minute or two
to recl ine on your
back, relaxing your
muscles, your breath,
and your mind. Dont
underestimate the power of moments
like these to create an atmosphere of
openness, curiosity, and exibility. Move
into constructive rest by bending your
knees and placing your feet flat on the
oor. Relax your arms along the oor at
shoulder level. Keeping your shoulders
on the mat, exhale and let your knees fall
to your right. Allow your knees to drop
loosely, taking your hips and lower torso
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with them into a simple spinal twist.
Notice how your shoulders stay on the
floor while the movement of your hips
and legs rotates the spine, much like turn-
ing a corkscrew. Stay for a minute to feel
and observe your back muscles. Are they
tight? Do your shoulders rest comfortably
on the mat? Try to consciously release any
stiffness you feel in your back muscles by
allowing your spine to settle into the oor.
Next, bring your attention to your
breath. Twists squeeze the diaphragm,
which can make your breath feel strained.
To help release tension, use each inhala-
tion to create space in your abdomen and
each exhalation to coax your muscles to
adapt to the twist.
When the spine rotates in more chal-
lenging twists such as Supta Parivrtta
Garudasana (Reclining Revolved Eagle
Pose), your muscles will resist and rebel.
Take the time now, when the pose is sim-
ple, to use it as a primer for exploring how
to adjust to the muscular resistance. Stay
for another minute, then bring your legs
back to center and switch sides.
SUPTA PARIVRTTA GARUDASANA
(Reclining Revolved Eagle Pose)
The basic shape of
this pose is similar
to Simple Reclining
Twist, but the way
you enter the twist
makes it different. In Simple Reclining
Twist, your shoulders stay xed as your
pelvis rotates around the spine. In this
pose, its just the opposite: The left knee
on the oor keeps the pelvis xed while
your left arm reaches toward the left to
create spinal rotation.
Begin again in constructive rest. Shift
your hips a few inches to the left before
crossing your legs as in Eagle Pose, left
thigh over right. If you can hook your
foot behind your right leg, do so, but
dont worry if you cant. Draw your knees
toward your chest and, exhaling, turn onto
your right side, pinning your left knee to
the oor. If this creates pain in your knees
or lower back, modify your position by
unhooking the left foot and elevating the
left knee on a block or blanket.
With your left knee on the oor or on a
block, reach toward the ceiling with your
left arm. Exhale as you slowly lower your
left arm to the oor, placing your hand in
line with your shoulder. Keep your pelvis
xed, and this time feel how the shoulders
create the torque, like a corkscrew.
Your body may twist easily, letting you
bring your shoulder to the mat, or you
may barely turn. Take your time and keep
your left arm active, even if its hovering
above the floor. Be curious and patient
with the process. If your knee moves up,
away from the floor or block, or your
breathing becomes labored, it means
that youre rushing the pose and inviting
strain. Whether you get your shoulder to
the oor is unimportant; this is a strong
twist regardless.
Once your upper back is at its maxi-
mum, turn your head toward the left, but
be mindful. The neck, or cervical spine, is
the most exible part of the spine. If your
upper back is tight, you might try to over-
compensate for it by turning your neck
more extremely. Thats why its important
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to wait until your thoracic rotation is at
its maximum before turning your head.
With your pelvis stabilized in this pose,
you may feel much more of the turn com-
ing from your upper back. Thats because
keeping your pelvis fixed limits the ro -
tation in your lower spine. If you tend to
be a exible person, this is a good thing.
Its relatively easy for exible people to
overdo it and stretch the lumbar joints be -
yond their natural capacity without even
knowing it, which can eventually strain
the lower back.
Stay in the pose for about a minute. If
you feel as though your body naturally
wants to go deeper, exhale and move your
left shoulder toward the oor. Notice how
this action turns your chest while leaving
the lumbar region undisturbed. A more
subtle way to do this is to visualize each
thoracic vertebra spinning, like a bead on
a string, into the rotation.
Stay in the twist for another minute,
then change the cross of your legs and
twist to the other side.
JANU SIRSASANA
(Head-of-the-Knee Pose), variation
When you practice
Janu Sir sasana as
a twist rather than
a forward bend, it
can further educate
you about the mechanics of rotation. Sit
with the soles of your feet together and
your knees apart in Baddha Konasana
(Bound Angle Pose). If you nd it difcult
to sit with an upright pelvis and straight
back, sit on a folded blanket. Keep your
left knee in place and extend your right
leg, centering your weight on the back of
the heel. Hold the outer edge of your right
leg or foot with your left hand, and place
your right hand on the back of your right
hip. Keep your gaze on your right foot,
and with an exhalation, lift your ribs and
shift your lower abdomen to the right to
align the midline, or axis, of your torso
with the right leg. You may already feel a
twist; now turn it up a notch by broaden-
ing your chest and pulling your right col-
larbone and shoulder back. As in Supta
Parivrtta Garudasana, keep your hips
xed and strongly turn your upper spine.
If your breath is unrestrained and you
feel as though you can deepen the twist
further, exhale and stretch your right arm
straight back, rotating your skull to gaze
over your right shoulder at your hand. But
remember, if your upper back is tight and
feels stuck, you may be tempted to initiate
the twist from your head and compress
your neck. You may also unconsciously
swing your upper body laterally, moving
your head and shoulders to the outside
of your leg. Sidebending like this creates
poor alignment and can make the twist
unsafe. Avoid these common mistakes by
keeping your gaze on your right foot until
the last breath or two in the pose, then
gently turn your head to look over your
right shoulder. Keeping an image of the
spine spinning on its axis will also help.
Open your chest by actively expanding
its core to create a dynamic sense of space
that both deepens the twist and wrings
out tension from the upper back. Hold for
about ve breaths, then exhale to release
the twist. Fold forward into the classic
forward-bend version of Janu Sirsanana
for a minute before switching sides.
PARIVRTTA UTTHITA
HASTA PADASANA
(Revolved Extended Hand and Foot Pose)
Stand with your
arms outstretched
at shoulder level.
Adjust your stance
so your feet are par-
allel and directly
underneath your
wrists, or closer if your legs are strained. All
standing poses need to be grounded, espe-
cially twists. Take a moment to balance the
weight between your feet, rmly ground-
ing them evenly across the ball and heel of
each foot. Pull your inner thighs toward
your hips and steady your abdomen.
Stand tall as you exhale, and turn your
upper body to the right to begin a spi-
nal twist. Did your hips come along for
the ride? That is not necessarily a bad
thing. In fact, the stretch probably feels
good, so enjoy it for a few breaths. But
then, try it with your pelvis xed and see
if your spinal rotation becomes deeper.
Keeping your upper body rotated to the
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right and your arms outstretched, slowly
start to turn your hips back to the left,
toward their original position. Pause and
notice where you feel your back resisting
the turn. Rather than bracing yourself
against the resistance, sweet-talk tension
away from the muscles, and you will grad-
ually be able to return your hips to the
original, even alignment you had before
you twisted.
You may notice that keeping your pel-
vis square forfeits some of the turn of your
upper body, but now that you understand
the anatomy of twists, you know that
keeping one point xed is essential. Stay
in the pose for a minute, then rest your
arms before repeating to the left. Fully
explore the relationship between keep-
ing the pelvis stable and the spine mobile,
since it is very similar to the alignment in
Revolved Triangle Pose.
After youve completed your second
side, take a counter pose such as Prasarita
Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Standing
Forward Bend), Uttanasana (Standing
Forward Bend), or Parsvottanasana (In -
tense Side Stretch) to allow the spinal
muscles to return to neutral before prac-
ticing Revolved Triangle Pose.
PARIVRTTA TRIKONASANA
(Revolved Triangle Pose)
Start again with a wide
stance, rotating your
right foot out 90 degrees
and your left foot in
about 40 degrees. Turn
your hips toward your
front foot. The aim is to
have the hips turned all the way to the
right so the midline of the torso is aligned
with the right leg, as it was in Janu Sirsa-
sana. Expect some resistance from your
left hip and leg.
The fastest way to turn your hips fully
to the right is to turn your left foot in
more and shorten your stance. However,
I dont think thats the most skillful way.
Instead, recruit the deep abdominal mus-
cles to do the job by shifting your lower
belly to the right and pulling your right
hip back. That not only keeps your left
leg solid, but it also taps support from
your core, which establishes the stability
that benets standing poses and twists.
If your left hip still hangs back, then turn
your left foot in slightly. Dont sacrice
your roots; distribute the weight across
the ball of your foot and keep that left
heel rmly down.
Place your right hand on your right
hip and extend your left arm up along-
side your ear. Breathing in, shift your hips
toward the rear of your mat and exhale
to hinge forward over your leg, pausing
halfway. Gaze at your right foot as you
shift your lower abdomen and then your
ribs to the right to align the midline of
your torso with your right leg.
Bring your left ngertips to the oor
outside your right toes, keeping the left
shoulder in line with the leg. If thats
not possible, take the left fingertips to
the oor or to a block on the inside of the
right foot, keeping your left shoulder in
line with your left hand. Continue to look
down, keeping your head and gaze in line
with your foot to help align the axis of the
torso over the right leg.
Pause at this point to train your focus
on the base of the pose. Keep your back
leg grounded with the heel down. The
pelvis is level, the belly is stable, and
the breath is steady. Initiate the twist by
pressing into your left hand and lifting
your chest. Pull your right shoulder up
and back to rotate the thoracic spine. Feel
how the rotation here is exactly the same
mechanical process as in the previous two
twists; the pelvis is level and stable, and
the shoulders act as the top of the cork-
screw that turns the spine.
As the twist winds up, the hips, back
leg, and heel must stay grounded to resist
being pulled into the turn. Go slowly,
allowing for a little give in the hips; take
your time and be careful not to force
the twist. Let yourself be guided by the
somatic memory and actions of the ear-
lier poses. When the pose is steady and
you can enjoy the sensations free from
the distractions of your back leg, Parivrtta
Trikonasana will become a pose you look
forward to doing.
Power up the twist by extending your
right arm up. Make sure your left shoulder
stays aligned over your leg or hand, rotate
your head, and gaze at your right hand. If
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or if turning your head causes you to lose
balance, gaze at the floor and focus on
grounding your feet and steadying your
belly. Over time, revisit turning the head.
Once your chest is free and youve estab-
lished a strong base, you will be able to
rotate your neck and gaze comfortably at
your right hand. Keep both arms active
to give the upper body a strong surge of
energy that may rotate the spine even
more. Hold the pose for several steady
breaths, keeping the body active and alert.
When you feel as though the twist is
at its maximum, make a small counterac-
tion in the back leg: Exhale, surrender-
ing your upper back into the twist while
slightly turning your left thigh out. You
may nd that this small move realigns the
pelvis and makes it level, afrms a nicely
grounded left heel, and lets the twist give
the spine a nal hug.
Once your body has adjusted to the
instruction and principles of the pose,
let your focus turn away from the form;
accept the pose as it is. Stay aware of it,
but use it as a vehicle to turn your atten-
tion inward. If you can, create a sense
of expansion by letting your awareness
drench the pose with space and fullness.
Dwell in the sensations; inhabit the
form. Stay as long as you have clarity and
steadiness, then exhale fully to release the
twist. Breathe in as you stand up, then
root your legs into the earth with a solid
exhalation. Turn your feet parallel again
for a few breaths to reestablish stability
before practicing the pose to the left.
Twists do not come easily to many of
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they can seem more stuck than liberated.
However, with patience you will fall in
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appreciate that less is often more. You will
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nal sweet gift that comes as you unwind
the spine, sigh deeply, and feel your whole
body radiate lightness and well-being.
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The latest release from Deva
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them famous in concert halls
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melodically based mantras
backed by crystal-clear gui-
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an accompanying DVD fea-
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This anthology of essays
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power, mystery, and beauty of
kundalini, the potent energy
that yoga can awaken. When
roused, kundalini generates
a transformation in the con-
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the state of union with the
Divine heralded by Patanjali,
Rumi, and other seers. With
informative, evocative, and,
at times, even lyrical essays
by scholars and teachers such
as Lawrence Edwards, Gopi
Krishna, and Sat Bir Singh
Khalsa, Kundalini Rising
offers insight into the raptur-
ous state of consciousness
generated through awakened
kundalini and its effect on
health and well-being. For
readers interested in the
ecstatic dimensions of spiri-
tual sadhana (practice), this
book will be a delight, rich
with nectar. JEREMY LEHRER
DVD YOGA TO THE RESCUE
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Anusara Yoga teacher Desi-
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DVD designed to target tight
and aching necks and shoul-
ders. She starts with a tutorial
that breaks down a dozen
or so asana-based exercises.
With excellent modeling and
precise instruction, Rum-
baugh gives viewers an
opportunity to experience
each pose individually and
understand its nuts and bolts
before putting it into play.
Because of the steady pace
of the sequences that follow
the tutorial, beginners should
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use ful. Since this is a rescue
for neck and shoulders, there
are lots of backbends and
chest openers. This is a highly
accessible practice that
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BOOK THE ABCS OF YOGA
FOR KIDS, by Teresa Anne
Power; illustrations by Kathleen
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Lots of kids are fascinated by
yogaprobably because they
see their parents doing it. The
ABCs of Yoga for Kids appeals
to childrens fun-loving imag-
inations. Neither too simple
nor too complex, the book
includes more than 50 color-
fully illustrated poses, with
instructions in the form of
short poems. The pose names
used are playful, and the illus-
trations invite children to
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purna Navasana), cobra (Bhu-
jangasana), buttery (Purna
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horse (Dhanurasana).
The author has found a
way to make yoga accessible
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BOOK THE PURE HEART OF YOGA:
Ten Essential Steps for Personal
Transformation, by Robert Butera.
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Whether you are new
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worn out a few mats, in
The Pure Heart of Yoga
Robert Butera deliv-
ers valuable in struc-
tion to keep more than
just your asana prac-
tice fresh. Butera, the
founder and director of YogaLife Insti-
tute in Wayne, Pennsylvania, dives into
the psychological and spiritual aspects
of yoga. Along the way, he guides you
through self-reection exercises and 10
detailed steps to gain knowledge, joy, and
balance in everyday life.
Starting with uplifting methods to
develop intention and attitude that
align with yogic principles, Butera illus-
trates how to use postures, pranayama
(breathwork), chakras, sense withdrawal
and concentration, bandhas (locks), and
mudras (sealing gestures), together with
archetypes, to release psychological
blocks and ultimately create the opening
for personal transformation to occur. He
draws upon traditional texts, including
the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, as well as his
own teaching experience. That hes able
to instruct and inspire with a warm heart
and skillful direction, without judgment
or prejudice about the style of your
yoga of choice, is good reason to believe
this book will bring life to your practice.
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BOOK THE PASSIONATE MIND
REVISITED: Expanding Personal
and Social Awareness, by Joel Kramer
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First released in 1974,
The Passionate Mind
explored the functions
of the mind and how
to divorce per cep tion
from cultural condi-
tioning, memory, and
secondhand knowl-
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cally present in the world. It was, in
short, a revolutionary manifesto for
self-exploration and personal thinking.
This revised version reads like a survival
guide for the new world ordera manual
on how to live consciously and well in a
world that seems to be collapsing around
us. Economies, ecologies, policies, au -
thorities, establishmentsall these
Kramer and Alstad use to help us en -
hance self-inquiry (or, in yogic terms, the
practice of svadhyaya). The authors urge
us to ask ourselves lifes most important
questions. But this book is not just a call
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exploration of the human condition.
Kramer and Alstad show us that the truth
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Toronto yoga teacher
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thought-provoking
exploration of how
the ve yamas, yogas
ethical teachings, of -
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toward mitigating suffering in our lives.
Many writers have traveled a similar road,
but Stone is unusually passionate and
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The Katha Upanishad,
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hes supposed to have fallen from heaven
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many people together for yoga, then
were doing good. It was really amazing
to have that many people chanting and
doing yoga. People were up all night; it
was beautiful, she says.
YOGA ROCKS: EVOLVE
Yoga festivals can happen anywhere and
dont need to be pegged to rock star in -
struction. Inspired by a small yoga class
that hed taken in the early-morning mud
at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Ten-
nessee, Dave Bryson, a yoga teacher in
New Jersey, started the Evolve Music &
Yoga Festival in 2007, with the goal of
raising $5,000 for a local rural organiza-
tion called Kids Camp, which provides
environmental education and free health
screening for low-income kids. The rst
Evolve event featured 30 bands from
the Northeast jam-band and bar circuit.
Bryson also scheduled a few yoga classes,
but much to his surprise, nearly a thou-
sand people showed up who were just as
interested in doing asana as rocking out.
A full-on yoga festival broke out.
People were doing partner yoga out in
the elds, he says. There were people
meditating and doing yoga on the docks.
In 2009, the festivals third year, Bryson
said the music and the yoga were equally
important. He booked 70 bands and 16
yoga instructors, and says it all worked
together brilliantly. The festivals focus
is on self-improvement and health, as
opposed to other music festivals, where
the focus is on partying and getting
wasted, he says. But I also had some
good hard-rockin bands, with a real focus
on bringing music thats danceable. I want
to encourage yoga people to come out and
lighten up and loosen up and dance.
CRADLE OF LOVE: THE CRIB
Kira Ryder, who runs a yoga studio in
Ojai, California, was several years ahead
of the spinal curve. In 2003 she started
a festival called the Ojai Yoga Crib, and
seven years later, its still running. When
your livelihood is yoga, she says, it be -
comes a really neat practice to invite a
few hundred of your best friends to come
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were unexplainably compelled to do.
Ryder had been to several yoga confer-
ences and had always had a good time, but
she sometimes felt as though they were
an impersonal grab bag of experiences.
She had the crazy idea to start a more
intimate alternative. Rather than have
attendees choose classes from a menu,
Ryder asked them to trust Yoga Crib to
put their personal schedules together for
them. I said to my husband, This is going
to be a lot of work. And he said, Well,
what else are we going to do?
Her festival, she decided, would be
based on trust and love. It would be called
something comfortable and soothing,
hence the name Yoga Crib. And it would
feature her main teacher, Erich Schiff-
mann (the author of Yoga: the Spirit and
Practice of Moving into Stillness), whom
she describes as a great big Chewbacca
of love. The aim would be to encourage
a deep personal self-investigation of love.
Ryder charges $400 for her Ojai festi-
val, excluding food and lodging, and in
2009, for the rst time, she let people
pay for their tickets on a layaway plan.
Some people stay at the spa, she says,
some camp, some work out payment
plans, some work on the crew, some be -
come guests because its their year to be
there for free. In yoga land, she says,
everything has a way of aligning.
The first year, I didnt know if any-
body was having a good time, because
I was worrying if we were out of toilet
paper, Ryder says. But you develop real
experience. You really start to see that
everything handles itself.
HIGH LIFE: TELLURIDE
Starting a yoga festival can be a logistical
nightmare, but it actually follows a fairly
simple formula: Take a place of stunning
natural beauty and add a strong, overarch-
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teacher around who can peg your event
and draw other popular teachers.
Aubrey Hackman of Telluride, Colo-
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2007 Hackman returned home from her
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Last June, Telluride resident Lorrie
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a serious wrist injury that curtailed her
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founder John Friend. Its trickyask a
Tantric philosopher whether a specific
action is dharmic, and the answer is al -
ways Well, it depends. I like to think
of it this way: Given all of the variables,
what is it that best serves both you and the
greater good? Dharma is ultimately about
enhancing life.
And it generally involves honoring
your ethicsdoing right by yourself, your
family, your community, the world. For
Westerners, dharma is the ethical basis on
which you live your life, Kempton says.
Its your bottom line. I like to translate
it as the path of the good.
Your dharma should govern your every
action and decision in life, Kempton says.
To understand your own dharma, and to
measure how well youre living up to your
ideal, she suggests that you ask yourself a
few key questions:
What is my role in the world?
What are my obligations? Which
ones feel right?
When I am serving the highest
good, what am I doing?
Am I on a path for the good?
How can I best serve the world
around me?
What would Martin Luther King do?
(This is Kemptons personal favorite
though you could substitute your
grandmother, Gandhi, Mother Teresa,
or anyone else you consider a paragon
of dharmic living.)
2)
ARTHA I prosperity
For the purposes of this article, it makes
sense to dene the word dharma rstin
some ways, all of the other purusharthas
should be viewed through the lens of
dharma. Certainly, this is true of artha,
which is dened as material prosperity,
wealth, abundance, and success.
Artha is the material comfort you need
to live in the world with ease. Moreover,
artha is the stuffthe capital, the com-
puter, the business suityou need to get
your dharma done. Artha is, simply put,
that which supports your lifes mission.
Many philosophers would put artha
first on their list of purusharthas, for a
The easiest way to define dharma is
to look at the verbal root, which really
means to make rm, to establish, or to
create structure, Brooks explains. Its
about that which gives life orderabout
stepping up to your own responsibilities,
about working within the structure to
serve yourself and society.
There is a universal dharma, known
as sanatana dharma, which is thought to
underlie the very structure of existence.
It is the source of the fundamental ideas
of right and wrong that are deeply embed-
ded in human consciousness. But along
with that universal order, we each have
our own unique, individual dharma, or
svadharma, the result of our birth cir-
cumstances, karma, and talents, and the
choices we make in life as it unfolds for us.
Dharma [refers to] the actions that
you are engaged in, in this life, and there
are many different levels, says Gary
Kraftsow, Viniyoga founder and the
author of the book Yoga for Transforma-
tion. As a father, my dharma is to raise
up my son. As a yoga teacher, my dharma
is to show up to class, to give interviews,
and to transmit these teachings. As an
American, part of my dharma is to pay
my taxes. Whatever you are doing, your
dharma is to do it well, to serve yourself
and serve life in the present moment, to
keep moving forward toward a sense of
personal fulllment.
For some, our dharmas reect a clear
calling: farmer, teacher, activist, parent,
poet, president. For others, not so much.
But you dont need to have a calling to have
dharma, Kraftsow says. Dharma means
sustaining your life, meeting your family
obligations, participating in societyand
sometimes even a low-level McJob can
enable you to do all that. If you hate your
job so much that its sucking the life out
of you, it may not be dharmic for you, he
says. But realizing your dharma some-
times means accepting where you are.
Still, dharma can be a moving target,
especially here in the West, wherein
our ideal world, at leastwere not bound
by caste, family, gender, or racial roles
(those, too, are forms of dharma). Dharma
is a relative concept, says Anusara Yoga
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it requires that you ask yourself: What
do I see as truly valuable?
Brooks asserts that we are not human
without artha; Kempton agrees. Artha
is the skills we develop to live a successful
worldly life, she says. Ive found that if
human beings dont get artha together in
one way or another, they feel bad about
themselves. Artha is one of the basic hu -
man dignitiesto have enough money to
live on, to care for your family.
To learn to work skillfully with artha
in your own life, try asking yourself the
following questions:
Knowing my dharma, what do I
need to play my role in the world?
Where do I place value?
Do I have enough?
Are my things making me happy,
or are they stealing my joy?
Am I afraid of having more?
Am I afraid of not having more?
What does wealth mean to me
besides money?
3)
KAMA I pleasure
According to Rod Stryker, kama, or the
desire for pleasure, is what makes the world
go round. Desire for pleasure is what
drives all human behavior, he says. Kama
relates to pleasure, and that can be sensu-
ality, he says. But its also art, beauty,
intimacy, fellowship, and kindness
its what brings a sense of de light to our
lives. And there can be pleasure even
in sacrifice.
Kama gets some bad press, Stryker
notes, possibly because its the purush-
artha most likely to run amok. Excessive
kama can lead to overindulgence, addic-
tion, sloth, greed, and a whole host of
other deadly sins. But it is good, and
indeed necessary, when it exists to support
dharma. If we set kama in the context of
dharma, we understand it to be a part of
the richness of life, Stryker says. Every
accomplishment has been sought for the
pleasure that it provides. We live in service
to a higher purpose, but along that path
there is the pleasure we take from family
and friends, art, love, and harmony in the
world around us. Brooks agrees, saying
simple reason: If you dont have enough
food to eat, you dont have a place to eat,
or you dont feel safe, forget the other
three, Friend says. Artha sets a basic
level of material comfort and resources
so that you can facilitate all of your
intentions in life.
Artha refers to things your apart-
ment, your car, your pots and pans. For
a writer, the essential artha is pen and
paper; for a yoga practitioner, artha is
time and space for uninterrupted prac-
tice. It can also mean the knowledge,
un derstanding, or education you need to
get along in the worldsomething you
certainly need to pursue the dharma of a
doctor, for instance. It also means good
health. And, of course, it means money.
Like dharma, artha can be a moving
targetespecially here in the West, where
lifestyles vary from ascetic to excessive.
When I used to teach the purusharthas,
artha meant food, clothing, and shel-
ter, Kraftsow says. Now it means food,
clothing, shelter, a cell phone, and Inter-
net access.
Thats a little joke, of course, but it also
points to a fundamental truth: What you
need depends on who you are. What ar -
tha means for a beggar is the begging
bowl; what it means for a business execu-
tive in Los Angeles is driving a Lexus,
Kraftsow explains. If youre doing a busi-
ness deal, it means looking the partyou
might need a nice suit or a good watch to
look professional. The yoga community
shouldnt get the message that you cant
have a nice car or a watch. You might need
those things to play your role.
Just dont get carried away by the no -
tion that artha is everything, or that
more is always bettereasy traps to fall
into in a culture like ours, which tends
to measure success in terms of material
gain only. Brooks says that a perceptual
shift may be needed to deal skillfully
with artha. Wealth is not a bad thing
and there is no zero-sum game, he says.
What artha asks us to do is learn to
live skillfully in a world of material
objects that exist for our benet. Its not
about rejecting the world, but about g-
uring out how to be content with the
things you own, borrow, or steward. And
that, whether we deal with it skillfully or
not, there is no life without kama.
Shining the light of awareness on your
desires can help you focus on the ones that
honor the true essence of life. The con-
scious pursuit of kama is a profound yogic
practice, Kempton says. To practice
kama yogically means to practice being
fully present with whatever youre experi-
encing. There are many levels of pleasure,
from eating a pizza to nding a meditation
practice that allows your heart to expand.
As a yogi, you learn to distinguish. You
know which pleasures are saturated with
god consciousness and are drenched in the
ecstasies of the soul, and which ones leave
you depleted or lying to yourself about
what is really going on.
Brooks notes that focusing on the right
kinds of pleasure can lead you toward your
dharmaand help you fulll it with pas-
sion. Passion is never the problem, he
says. Passion is the solution. Find your
own solution by inquiring deeply about
your own pursuit of pleasure. Ask yourself
these key questions:
What am I passionate about?
What brings me pleasure?
Am I enjoying my life?
Am I happy?
What do I care about?
What do I most desire?
Am I hooked on anything?
Are my pleasures leading
me toward or away from my
lifes purpose?
4)
MOKSHA I freedom
Moksha, or liberation, is widely consid-
ered to be the pinnacle of the purushar-
thas. The whole game is that you want
to be free, explains John Friend. You
want freedom from and freedom to.
Freedom from suffering and from that
which is blocking you from realizing your
own power and connection to life. And
you want freedom to express your own
creativity as fully as possible, freedom
to live fully and be happy.
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Moksha is about getting off the wheel
of samsara [the cycle of suffering caused
by birth, death, and rebirth], Kempton
explains. You can be a good person who
is living a dharmic life, taking care of
yourself and your family, enjoying your
family life and your career, but all of that
will be ultimately unsatisfying unless you
are also doing the practices that can lead
to moksha.
But moksha doesnt have to be some
other place and time or some exalted
state to be reached, irrevocably, only
once and to the exclusion of the human
experience. The question with moksha
is whether it is a goal, or whether it is your
nature, Brooks says. In other words, do
you be come free, or are you born free?
One view is that moksha is a kind of
otherworld linessthat its the opposite
of dharma. The other argument is that
freedom is your nature, that its here and
now. Every time you look into your babys
eyes, you get a hit of moksha. You dont
feel confined by that responsibility of
being a parent; you feel that it offers you
the deepest sense of your own freedom
and choice.
Simply taking time to remember your
own inherent freedom, in other words,
gives meaning to your dharmaand
everything you do in life. Practicing yoga,
in a very real sense, is practicing moksha.
You are as free as you experience your-
self to be, Brooks notes. Consider the
idea that it is because you are so free that
you have to bind yourself. What do you
choose to commit to? And that is a ques-
tion of dharma.
Here are some questions to ask your-
self when assessing the role moksha is
playing in your life:
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from activities and perceptions
that make me unhappy?
How can I not get caught in
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Can I be free from blaming myself
and others?
How can I make my mind free?
BALANCING ACT
The key to working with the purusharthas
paradigm is to constantly examine not
only the essential concepts and their role
in your life, but also how well balanced
they are. Are you working so hard to put
your kids through school that your life
feels like an endless grind? (Thats too
much dharma, not enough kama.) Are you
so trapped in pleasure that youre neglect-
ing your duty to your friends and family?
(Too much kama, not enough dharma.)
Have you become so focused on making
money that you have no time to meditate?
(Too much artha, not enough moksha.)
Are you spending so much time getting
blissed out at the yoga studio that you
cant swing this months rent? (Too much
moksha, not enough artha.)
The balance between them will con-
stantly shiftby stage of life, by month,
by week, even by the minute. A young
mother, for instance, will naturally empha-
size the dharma of raising her children,
and her artha will be about providing for
it. An elderly man facing the end of life will
turn toward moksha, ready to leave artha
and dharma behind. A business executive
entering contract negotiations will focus
on artha and dharma; a college student on
summer break will indulge in more kama.
All that is as it should be. The work of bal-
ance isnt literalits an effort to face the
world with all of your pieces intact, to live
in a conscious way that leaves no part of
your Self behind.
That work, of course, starts on the yoga
mat. Yoga is virtuosity in being human,
Brooks concludes. The purusharthas tell
us that we must meditate on our roles in
the world, our values, relationships, and
passions. These are not concerns to cure,
extinguish, or transcend. They are simply
part of being human, and embracing them
is loving life. D
Hillari Dowdle, a former Yoga Journal editor,
lives and writes in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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what you cant do, you appreciate where
you are now, she says. Yoga taught me
to give myself a break. I no longer think
things like Ill be happy when I weigh
150. Im slowly shedding the weight Ive
been carrying for so long.
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Physically, a dynamic yoga practice burns
calories and can increase strength, stam-
ina, and metabolism. A 2009 pilot study
at the University of Pittsburgh demon-
strated that a 12-week yoga program suc-
cessfully helped participants lose weight,
decrease their blood sugar and triglycer-
ide levels, and lower their blood pressure.
But the benets of putting in time on the
mat go even further: An asana practice is
another way to build much-needed body
awareness. When I first started doing
yoga, I couldnt feel my body, says Dunn.
It felt like my head was completely dis-
connected from the rest of my body,
which was how I managed to get to that
weight in the rst place. Though in the
beginning the poses were difcult for her,
Dunn says their effect on her was immedi-
ate. Yoga created an awarenessof my
ngers, my toes, my breathing. It was a
complete awakening for me.
In a recent study by researchers at Fred
Hutchinson Cancer Research Center,
people who practiced yoga were found
to be more likely to eat mindfullythat
is, to be aware of why they ate and to stop
eating when full. They were also found to
weigh less than those who ate when they
werent hungry, or in response to anxiety
or depression. The researchers concluded
that the increased body awareness (spe-
cically a sensitivity to hunger and sati-
ety) learned through yoga had a greater
effect on participants weight than did
the exercise aspect of the practice.
This suggests that yoga leads to a
greater sensitivity to how the body re -
sponds to food, and therefore naturally
leads to better food choices. Its all about
listening to your body, says Kripalus Bag-
nulo. In Kripalus weight loss program,
conscious-eating exercises aim at creat-
ing a deeper awareness of the connec-
tion between the body and the food that
goes into it, and teaching participants to
become more in tune with the bodys sig-
nals and messages.
Yoga put me in my body, so that I
have a ve-sensory experience of what it
feels like to feel good, says Cheryl Kain,
who completed the Kripalu program in
2006. I can make a decision about what
to eat from a full-body wisdom, rather
than just from my head.
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to discover what kind of yoga can best
facilitate their weight loss. For example,
someone who has trouble handling stress
might choose a restorative approach,
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want to lose weight that their physical
yoga practice should be well rounded and
comfortably challenging. She adds that
how challenging a practice is for each
individual will depend on their experi-
ence with yoga and their tness level to
begin with. She recommends practicing
a minimum of three times a week if your
goal is to lose weight, and working at a
level that feels like a healthy challenge.
Sweating and increased heart rate are
indications of that, she says.
For the greatest weight loss benefit,
Turner says, your practice should have
variety. If you do the same thing all the
time, your muscles will adapt, she says. In
the sequence on pages 74 to 79, for exam-
ple, she suggests practicing it one day
as a flow, and another day holding each
pose for 30 seconds to a minute. When
that starts to feel comfortable, she says,
you might try adding a Sun Salutation
between each pair of poses. Turner also
advises trying different styles of yoga and
different teachers, and mixing in other
physical activities like walking, hiking, or
swimming as ways of moving out of your
bodys comfort zone and toward enjoying
what it feels like to really challenge your
body in a healthy, sustainable way.
For people who feel less than comfort-
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Althoff suggests that practicing poses
with a DVD (particularly one that modi-
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learn to move your body safely) or a pri-
vate instructor can help you become more
comfortable, as can getting a like-minded
friend to go to class with you at rst.
Five years after losing 125 pounds, Liz
Dunn says she never worries about gain-
ing back the weight she lost. She practices
asana and meditation daily, Because life
goes on, she says. Its truly the unity of
settling into oneself and the physicality of
yoga that is so transformative.
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welcome to the 2010 Yoga Directory
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is for you?
Yoga, by denition, is one thing: union. But the
methods used to achieve that union are many.
By some counts, there are hundreds of styles.
To help you understand whats on offer, weve
created this guide to prominent yoga styles.
Anusara Yoga
What to expect Anusara offers a playful,
uplifting approach to an alignment-
focused practice, including storytelling,
chanting, and the life-afrming values
of Tantric philosophy. Every class has
a theme, which is used as a metaphor
to reect on while youre doing poses.
Opening your heart is an important
aim of the practice, often emphasized
in the many backbends youll do.
What its about Anusara means ow-
ing with grace. In class, students
apply the Universal Principles of Align-
ment, which are techniques generally
consistent with those taught in Iyengar
Yoga. Theres an emphasis on under-
standing both the physical actions and
the energetic channels you are attempt-
ing to connect with in each pose.
Teachers and centers John Friend
founded Anusara Yoga in 1997 after
many years of practicing and teaching
Iyengar Yoga. His experience with the
Siddha Yoga lineage and Gurumayi
Chidvilasananda sparked the creation
of Anusaras rst principle, Open to
Grace, which suggests that every pose
originates internally from a deeply
creative and devotional feeling before
taking its outward, physical form.
Find out more anusara.com
Ashtanga Yoga
What to expect The inspiration
for many vinyasa-style yoga classes,
Ashtanga Yoga is an athletic and
demanding practice. Traditionally,
Ashtanga is taught Mysore style: Stu-
dents learn a series of poses and practice
at their own pace while a teacher moves
around the room giving adjustments and
personalized suggestions.
What its about The practice is smooth
and uninterrupted, so the practitioner
learns to observe whatever arises with-
out holding on to it or rejecting it. With
continued practice, this skill of atten-
tive nonattachment spills over into all
aspects of life. This is one important
meaning of K. Pattabhi Joiss famous
saying, Practice, and all is coming.
Teachers and centers Founded by K.
Pattabhi Jois (19152009), this system
is taught around the world. Joiss grand-
son R. Sharath now leads the Shri K.
Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute
in Mysore, India. There are teachers
everywhere around the globe.
Find out more kpjayi.org; ashtanga.com
Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga
What to expect This is a physically
challenging, owing practice that will
get your heart pumping while also
encouraging you to nd your authentic
personal power in life. Classes feature
a vigorous 90-minute sequence, per-
formed in a heated room and designed
to condition the whole body.
What its about The aim of Baptiste
Yoga is to create freedom, peace of mind,
and the ability to live more powerfully
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cally challenging practice is a training
ground for facing emotional and philo-
sophical challenges that arise in your life.
Teachers and centers Baron Baptiste,
son of yoga pioneers Walt and Magaa
Baptiste (who opened San Franciscos
rst yoga center in 1955), began practic-
ing as a child and studied with many
Indian yoga masters. The Baptiste
Power Yoga Institute is headquartered
in Cambridge, Massachusetts. There
are more than 40 afliated studios.
Find out more baronbaptiste.com
Bikram Yoga
What to expect Rooms are heated to
105 degrees, and classes consist of 45
minutes of standing poses and 45 min-
utes of oor postures. You do the same
series of two breathing exercises and
26 poses in each class.
What its about This practice is
designed to work your body and requires
full mental concentration. The overall
objective is to create a t body and mind,
allowing the physical self to unify with
the spiritual self.
Teachers and centers Bikram Choud-
hury was born in Calcutta and intro-
duced his system in the United States
in 1971. His main teacher was Bishnu
Ghosh (19031970). The Bikram Yoga
College of India in Los Angeles serves
as headquarters. There are now more
than 5,000 certied Bikram teachers
throughout the United States.
Find out more bikramyoga.com
Forrest Yoga
What to expect A strong, hot practice
designed to help you release physical
and emotional tension and pain, and
celebrate the strength of your own body.
What its about Working with the
premise that clearing stored emotions
makes room for your spirit to come
home, the practice combines physically
challenging sequences with deep emo-
tional exploration.
Teachers and centers Ana Forrest
began teaching Forrest Yoga in 1982. She
studied various systems of yoga, healing,
and native ceremony but credits her
own pain and suffering, her students,
the elements, and the great mysterious
as her primary teachers.
Find out more forrestyoga.com
Integral Yoga
What to expect A gentle practice based
on chanting, postures, deep relaxation,
breathing practices, and meditation.
What its about Integral Yoga focuses
on returning us to our natural con-
dition, which includes health and
strength, a clear and calm mind, a heart
full of love, a strong yet pliable will,
and a life lled with supreme joy.
Teachers and centers Founded by
Swami Satchidananda (19142002), a
student of Swami Sivananda, Integral
Yoga is taught at the Satchidananda
Ashram (Yogaville) in Virginia and the
Integral Yoga Institute in Manhattan as
well as at smaller centers and in studios.
Find out more iyiny.org; yogaville.org;
iyta.org
Ishta Yoga
What to expect Classes include
alignment-based vinyasa sequences,
with meditation, pranayama (breath-
work), and kriyas (cleansing techniques)
to create specic energectic effects.
What its about ISHTA stands for the
Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra, and
Ayurveda, and its aim is to balance the
human organism to create a strong and
stable platform for spiritual growth.
Teachers and centers Alan Finger laid
the foundations for Ishta Yoga with
his father, Kavi Yogiraj Mani Finger (a
disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and
Swami Venkatesananda) in South Africa
in the 1960s. The Ishta Yoga School in
Manhattan was opened in 2008.
Find out more ishtayoga.com
Iyengar Yoga
What to expect Often, youll do only
a few poses while exploring the subtle
actions required to master proper align-
ment. Poses can be modied with props,
making the practice accessible to all.
What its about For beginners, the
primary objective is to understand
the alignment and basic structure of
the poses, and to gain greater physical
awareness, strength, and exibility.
Teachers and centers B. K. S. Iyengar
(a student of T. Krishnamacharya)
founded the style. His children Gita and
Prashant Iyengar teach in Pune, India,
and around the world. There are four
Iyengar institutes in the United States:
in New York, Los Angeles, San Fran-
cisco, and Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.
Find out more bksiyengar.com; iynaus.org
Jivamukti Yoga
What to expect A physically vigorous
and intellectually stimulating practice
with a focus on spiritual development.
Expect to encounter owing asana
sequences along with Sanskrit chanting,
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references to scriptural texts, eclectic
music (from the Beatles to Moby), yogic
breathing practices, and meditation.
What its about One of the predomi-
nant principles of Jivamukti Yoga is
ahimsa (nonharming), and classes often
explore the link between yoga and ani-
mal rights, veganism, and activism.
Teachers and centers Jivamukti means
liberation while living. Sharon Gan-
non and David Life founded Jivamukti
Yoga in 1984, choosing the name as
a reminder that the ultimate aim is
enlightenment. Find centers in New
York, Toronto, Munich, London, and
Charleston, South Carolina.
Find out more jivamuktiyoga.com
Kripalu Yoga
What to expect Through asana,
pranayama, meditation, and relaxation
techniques, youll learn to observe the
sensations in the body and mind, and
thereby discover how well a pose, or a
life decision, is serving you. Classes
can be physically demanding or
extremely gentle, such as chair yoga.
What its about The primary objective
is to awaken the ow of pranathe
natural life force that will enable you
to thrive in all aspects of life.
Teachers and centers Swami Kripalu
(19131981) was a Kundalini Yoga master
who taught that all the worlds wisdom
traditions stem from a single universal
truth, which each of us can experience
directly. The main center is the Kripalu
Center for Yoga & Health in Stock-
bridge, Massachusetts.
Find out more kripalu.org
Kundalini Yoga
What to expect A 90-minute class typi-
cally begins with chanting and ends with
singing, and in between features asana,
pranayama, and meditation designed
to create a specic outcome. Expect to
encounter challenging breathing exer-
cises, including the rapid pranayama
known as Breath of Fire, minimedita-
tions, mantras, mudras (sealing gestures),
and vigorous movement-oriented pos-
tures, often repeated for minutes, that
will push you to your limitand beyond.
yoga decoder
HATHA YOGA Hatha
is a Sanskrit word that
literally means sun
(ha) and moon (tha),
broadly referring to the
physical practices of
yoga, including active
and relaxing poses. Tech-
nically, all posture-based
yoga can be labeled as
hatha, but generic hatha
yoga classes are often
patterned loosely on
Iyengar Yoga.
HOT YOGA Classes are
held in a heated room
designed to warm the
body from the outside in,
just as the asanas warm
the body from the inside
out. Typically, hot yoga
classes are strenuous,
and the heat can make it
easier to go deeper in
some poses. Hot yoga
classes may be loosely
based on Bikram Yoga.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Devoted to deep rest,
these classes typically
include four to six oor
poses held passively
with the help of bolsters,
blankets, sandbags,
straps, eye pillows, and
blocks. Expect a long
Savasana at the end,
with about 20 minutes
devoted to sinking into
the earth to help the
body and mind experi-
ence true rest.
VINYASA OR FLOW
YOGA Poses ow one
into another, synchro-
nized by the breath.
Expect to encounter lots
of Sun Salutations. If a
teacher tells the class to
take a vinyasa, shes
using the word as short-
hand, probably referring
to a miniversion that
includes Plank, Chatu-
ranga Dandasana,
Upward-Facing Dog, and
Downward-Facing Dog.
YIN YOGA A physically
passive practice of
seated, supine, or prone
poses held for a few min-
utes each to maintain
mobility in the connec-
tive tissue. Most of the
poses focus on the lower
back and hips, because
the dense connective
tissue in those joints
requires extra care and
attention. Yin poses
are thought to mobilize
the ow of prana, freeing
energetic blockages.
Not all classes follow the teachings of a
specic school. Here are some common terms
that can help you decode a studio schedule.
What its about Kundalini Yoga is some-
times called the Yoga of Awareness.
The primary goal is to awaken kundalini
energy, the psychoenergetic force that
leads to spiritual elevation, and kick-
start the process of transformation.
Teachers and centers Kundalini Yoga
was founded in the United States in 1969
by Yogi Bhajan. There are more than
5,000 certied Kundalini Yoga teachers
in the United States.
Find out more kriteachings.org; 3ho.org;
yogibhajan.com; kundaliniyoga.com
OM Yoga
What to expect Medium-paced vinyasa
sequences combined with alignment
instruction and Tibetan Buddhist con-
cepts like mindfulness and compassion.
What its about The aim is to cultivate
strength, stability, and clarity and inte-
grate mindfulness and compassion into
your whole life.
Teachers and centers OM founder
Cyndi Lee has practiced yoga since 1971
and Tibetan Buddhism since 1987. The
OM Yoga Center is in New York City.
Find out more omyoga.com
ParaYoga
What to expect Combining Tantric
philosophy with dynamic practice,
classes include challenging asanas
with an emphasis on the practices of
pranayama, meditation, mudras,
and bandhas (locks).
What its about Rooted in ancient texts
and modern life, this practice reveals
how asana affects and transforms energy.
Its aim is to manifest spiritual and
worldly success through increased Self-
awareness and the renement of prana.
Teachers and centers Rod Stryker, a
student of Kavi Yogiraj Mani Finger
and Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, founded
ParaYoga in 1995.
Find out more parayoga.com
Prana Flow Yoga
What to expect Challenging and
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this active, uid form of vinyasa yoga.
After the opening Om, the class is an
exercise in near-continuous motion.
Sequences are creative, often incorpo-
rating elements of dance and moving
meditation, and accompanied by music.
What its about The practice is a vehicle
to connect with prana.
Teachers and centers With a back-
ground in dance, yoga, Ayurveda, and
Indian martial arts, Shiva Rea founded
Prana Flow Yoga in 2005.
Find out more shivarea.com
Purna Yoga
What to expect Classes are asana
focused, with adherence to the align-
ment principles of Iyengar Yoga and
incorporation of yogic philosophy. Short
meditations begin and end class to
connect students with the heart center.
What its about The emphasis is on
uniting the body and mind with the
spirit. There are four limbs to Purna
Yoga: meditation, asana and pranayama,
applied philosophy, and nutrition and
lifestyle.
Teachers and centers Inspired by the
work of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother,
Purna Yoga was ofcially founded by
Aadil and Mirra Palkhivala in 2003. The
main center is in Bellevue, Washington.
Find out more yogacenters.com;
aadilandmirra.com
Sivananda Yoga
What to expect Based on the teachings
of Swami Sivananda, this yoga style is
more spiritual practice than exercise.
Each 90-minute class focuses on 12 core
poses and Sanskrit chanting, pranayama
practices, meditation, and relaxation.
What its about Designed to transform
and elevate human consciousness, Siva-
nanda Yoga focuses on ve fundamental
points of yoga: proper exercise, proper
breathing, proper relaxation (Corpse
Pose), proper diet (vegetarianism),
and positive thinking and meditation.
Teachers and centers Sivananda Yoga
was founded in 1957 by Swami Vishnu-
devananda (19271993), a primary stu-
dent of Swami Sivananda (18871963).
Large teaching centers can be found in
New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Montreal, and Toronto.
Find out more sivananda.org
Svaroopa Yoga
What to expect Classes include a lot
of oor work with ample propping and
hands-on adjustments. Classes begin
and end in Savasana (Corpse Pose) and
focus on releasing tension.
What its about Svaroopa means the
bliss of your own Being. It refers to
the Tantric view of the body as a form
of consciousness. The goal is to cre-
ate core opening to remove energetic
impediments to inner transformation.
Teachers and centers Svaroopa was
founded in 1992 by Swami Nirmalan-
anda Saraswati, a longtime student of
Swami Muktananda (19081982), who
has been ordained into the order of
Saraswati monks. Svaroopas headquar-
ters, the Master Yoga Foundation, is
located in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Find out more svaroopayoga.org
TriYoga
What to expect A owing asana prac-
tice, pranayama, mudras, dharana (con-
centration) practice, and meditation.
What its about The wavelike spinal
movements and synchronized breathing
are designed to awaken prana.
Teachers and centers TriYoga was cre-
ated by yogini Kali Ray, in 1980. Ray
had experienced a kundalini awakening
and created the practice in the manner
of kundalini-inspired hatha yoga. The
main TriYoga Center is located in Los
Angeles; other centers are in Santa Cruz,
California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania,
Iowa, and around the world.
Find out more triyoga.com
Viniyoga
What to expect Tailored to individual
needs, classes vary greatly and may
include asana, pranayama, chanting,
meditation, prayer, and ritual. All classes
emphasize mobilizing the spine and
coordinating movement with breath.
What its about Viniyoga is a useful
therapeutic tool for the body, but it
also aims to develop the breath, voice,
memory, intellect, character, and heart.
The practice views yoga as a means to
cultivate the positive, reduce the nega-
tive, and help each practitioner achieve
discriminative awarenessthe key
to any process of self-transformation.
Teachers and centers Gary Kraftsow
founded the American Viniyoga Insti-
tute in 1999. His main teacher was
T. K. V. Desikachar. Gary Kraftsow and
Mirka Scalco Kraftsow are the senior
Viniyoga teachers.
Find out more viniyoga.com
Yoga in the Tradition
of Krishnamacharya
What to expect Classes are taught
one-on-one or in very small groups,
with a great deal of individualization. In
the asana practice, each movement is
coordinated with a particular breath (an
inhalation, an exhalation, or a hold),
and the effects are often felt in the body
and breath, but also in the emotions.
What its about Students like to say they
practice not to be better yogis for the
hour that they are on their mat, but to
live more fully and with more ease the
other 23 hours of the day.
Teachers and centers Sri T. Krishnam-
acharya (18881989) is known as the
father of modern yoga. At the Krish-
namacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai,
India, his son, T. K. V. Desikachar, and
grandson, Kausthub Desikachar, con-
tinue his tradition of making ancient
teachings relevant for the modern world.
Find out more kym.org; khyf.net
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S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N alabamacalifornia Yoga Teachers & Studios
alabama
FAI R HOPE
YOGA BI RDS
Melanie Buffett RYT, 458 B North Section St.,
Fair Hope, AL, 36532
P (251) 990-3447
melanie@yogabirds.com
yogabirds.com
Fun, alignment-based vinyasa yoga. RYT-200.
Insured. 12 year practice. Consistent class
schedule. Unveiling divine greatness through
attitude, alignment, action. Creating kula in
lower Alabama. YogaBirds.com
alaska
ANCHORAGE
LAUGHI NG LOTUS YOGA
OF ANCHORAGE, LLC
Svia Rothstein, Kimberly Greeff, 620 E. 57th Pl.,
Unit A2, Anchorage, AK, 99518
P (907) 243-9642
LaughingLotusAnchorage.com
Laughing Lotus Yoga of Anchorage offers a
variety of inspiring classes to accommodate
the diverse interests, schedules and ability
levels for those within or visiting our Alaskan
community.
arizona
GI LBERT
GI LBERT YOGA
Nischala/Cassandra, Heather Janesky,
Robin Anowich,6 E. Palo Verde St., Ste. 13,
Gilbert, AZ, 85296
P (480) 225-1881
info@gilbertyoga.com
gilbertyoga.com
Experience Yoga for you, beginner to
advanced. Meditation, Gentle, Restorative,
Yin, Vinyasa, Prenatal, Kids, Heated,
Kundalini, Nithya Yoga, Kirtans, &
Workshops. BE in Bliss. OM
GLENDALE
BLI SSFUL YOGA
Rosa Rendon, Amber Samplin, Tracy Trapnell,
19420 N. 59th Ave., H-800, Glendale, AZ, 85308
P (623) 977-9642
info@blissfulyoga.net
blissfulyoga.net
Blissful Yoga Studio is where youll nd the
best yoga experience in the valley. Its time to
feel good!
GLENDALE
PHOENI X METAPHYSI CAL
I NSTI TUTE
Durga Ma, Yogacharya, Metaphysical Theology,
Dr. Terry Preston, Ph.D. Metaphysical
Psychology, 4601 West Golden Lane,
Glendale, AZ, 85302
P (623) 271-9380
DurgaMa@gmail.com
DurgaMa.com
Shaktipat Kundalini Yoga Meditation
Spontaneous meditation that awakens
Kundalini naturally. Authentic and uncommon
yogic teachings with Durga Ma.
SCOTTSDALE
SUMI TS YOGA
Sumit Banerjee, Patty Callahan, Dayna Henig,
14676 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.,
Ste. 127, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
P (480) 767-9642 F (480) 502-4827
info@sumitsyoga.com
sumitsyoga.com
Arizonas premier hot yoga studio, offering
classes seven days weekly in a sequence
designed for beginners through advanced
students. Classes ow to music in a heated
practice room. Visit sumitsyoga.com for
locations. New students: $20 for two weeks.
We welcome everyone to this balancing and
energizing practice.
AT ONE YOGA
Ian Lopatin, Vanessa Lee, David Romanelli,
10050 N. Scottsdale Rd., No. 115
Scottsdale, AZ, 85253
P (480) 556-6045 F (480) 556-6047
info@atoneyoga.com
atoneyoga.com
At One Yoga in Arizona integrates fashion,
music and technology to present a modern
approach to the 5,000 year old practice of yoga.
We offer over 100 classes per week, teacher
training, workshops with internationally
recognized yoga instructors, and a dynamic
shopping experience in our one-of-a-kind yoga
boutique.
TEMPE
BI KRAM YOGA TEMPE
Elaina Zorensky, Ben Zorensky, 1825 E.
Guadalupe Rd., No. 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283
P (480) 777-0939
elaina@bikramyogatempe.com
bikramyogatempe.com
Bikram Yoga Tempe is Tempes original (and
certied) hot yoga! State-of-the-art heating,
humidication and air purication. First-timer
two-week intro: $25.
TUCSON
LYRI C YOGA AND WELLNESS
Sharon Discorfano, 6342 N. Oracle Rd.,
Ste. B-403, Tucson, AZ, 85704
P (520) 219-2691
info@lyricyoga.com
lyricyoga.com
Yoga for the whole family! Adult hatha, ow
yoga, prenatal yoga, partner yoga, Yin Yoga,
Baby & Me, yoga for kids, corporate yoga
programs.
LI TTLE ROCK
BAREFOOT STUDI O
Breezy Osborne, 3515 Old Cantrell Rd.,
Little Rock, AR, 72202
P (501) 661-8005
barefootstudio.com
Barefoot Studio offers dynamic hatha yoga
classes seven days a week for all levels. A six-
week introductory course is offered several
times a year.
california
ARROYO GRANDE
YOGA VI LLAGE
Connie Murphy, April Thyrring,
Moonyeen Park, 132 W. Branch Street,
Arroyo Grande,
CA, 93420
P (805) 474-9884
ArroyoGrandeYoga@aol.com
ArroyoGrandeYoga.com
Beautiful Eco-friendly studio. Classes: Hatha,
Vinyasa, Therapeutic, SportsYoga, Seniors,
Kids, Family, Meditation, Somatic, Pilates.
All levels/ages. 200/500-hour Yoga Alliance
teacher training. Workshops. Boutique.
Massage therapy.
AUBURN
CANYON SPI RI T YOGA CENTER
Susan Whitaker, 538 Russell Rd.,
Auburn, CA, 95603
P (530) 885-6407
susan@canyonspirityoga.com
canyonspirityoga.com
Well-established studio with over 20 weekly
classes. Hatha, prenatal, vinyasa, yoga therapy,
Yin, restorative. Private sessions, weekend
workshops. Serene and beautiful. Certied,
skillful teachers.
teachers & studios
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BERKELEY
BERKELEY YOGA CENTER
Cybele Tomlinson, Melanie Green,
1250 Addison St., Ste. 209, Berkeley, CA, 94702
P (510) 843-8784
cybeleb@hotmail.com
berkeleyyoga.com
Classes/workshops in Ashtanga, Mysore,
Iyengar-style, vinyasa ow, pre-/postnatal, Yin/
Yang and more, in two beautiful, light-lled
studios. Beginners and advanced students
welcome.
TONI MAR, M. S.
Berkeley, CA, 94720
P (510) 409-8345
tonimar@berkeley.edu
pe.berkeley.edu/instructors_toni_mar.shtml
Ashtanga vinyasa-based yoga with an exercise
and sport science foundation tailored for all
populations and age groups, including Varsity
Yoga for NCAA Division I athletes.
BURBANK
YOGA BLEND
Christy Marsden, 1921 W. Magnolia Blvd.,
Burbank, CA, 91506
P (818) 954-9642
info@yogablend.com
yogablend.com
A blend of yoga styles for all levels in a friendly,
community environment. Classes, workshops,
retreats, trainings and more. Great teachers,
great students, great vibe!
CHI CO
BLUE LOTUS YOGA & WELLNESS
Lisa Marie Gorman, R.N., E-RYT, 973 East Ave.,
Ste. F, Chico, CA, 95926
P (530) 895-9642
bluelotusyoga@gmail.com
yogabluelotus.com
Chicos premiere yoga studio! Voted Best of
Chico 2008. Classes for all levels and abilities.
Specializing in yoga therapy. Embrace a healthy
lifestyle for life at Blue Lotus!
CORONA
YOGA DEN HEALTH SPA
Leeza Villagomez, 1035 Montecito Dr., Corona,
CA, 92879
P (951) 279-9642 F 951 279-9642
yogadenhealthspa@sbcglobal.net
yogadenhealthspa.com
Twenty-ve years of yoga experience.
Inuences range from Iyengar and Ashtanga to
Anusara and hatha ow. Meditation practice,
workshops, cleanse retreats, teacher trainings
available.
COSTA MESA
YOGAWORKS COSTA MESA
Adam Calig, 1835 Newport Blvd., Ste. A-208,
Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
P (949) 642-7400 F (949) 642-2579
costamesa@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven
days a week. Explore beginners programs,
Pilates, private yoga, yoga advisors, workshops,
retreats and teacher training.
EL SEGUNDO
YOGAWORKS SOUTH BAY
Jennifer Alonzo, 740 E. Allied Way
El Segundo, CA, 90245
P (310) 322-6500 F (310) 322-2179
southbay@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher
training. Locker rooms and showers available.
FRESNO
FI G GARDEN YOGA STUDI O
Audrey Tan, E-RYT 500, Nancy Tan, LCSW,
E-RYT 500, Elizabeth Karsh, RYT 200,6045 N.
Palm Ave., Ste. A, Fresno, CA, 93704
P (559) 222-5100
info@ggardenyogastudio.com
FigGardenYogaStudio.com
Certied Iyengar Yoga in a safe, supportive
environment. Yoga Alliance-registered
teachers, personalized instruction, friendly
atmosphere. Local and international retreats,
teacher training, workshops, wellness
programs.
GLENDALE
MI ND I N BODY
Molly Hagan RYT, at Wellness Works
540 W. Broadway, Glendale, CA, 91204
P (818) 694-3507
info@mindinbody.net
mindinbody.net
Teaching The Thinking BodyThe Feeling
Mind (created by Linda Lack, PhD). A
movement technique that can help reduce pain
and/or minimize movement limitations.
HUNTI NGTON BEACH
YOGAWORKS
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Jessica Keeler, 301 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
P (714) 960-9740 F (714) 960-9741
huntingtonbeach@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training.
LA JOLLA
LA JOLLA YOGA CENTER
Jeanie Carlstead, E-RYT 500, Lisa Fischer,
7741 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA, 92037
P (858) 456-2412 F (858) 456-2457
lajollayogacenter@yahoo.com
lajollayogacenter.com
San Diegos premier yoga center, located in
beautiful seaside La Jolla. Features 90+ classes
per week, 40+ highly experienced and inspiring
teachers, 22+ styles, workshops, teacher
training, retreats year-round. Check website
often for updates on internationally recognized
visiting master teachers. This inviting oasis
of peace and community caters to all ages and
abilities.
PRANA YOGA CENTER
Gerhard Gessner, Amanda McCarroll,
Nan Comstock, 1041 Silverado St.,
La Jolla, CA, 92037
P (858) 456-2806 F (858) 964-4532
info@prana-yoga.com
prana-yoga.com
La Jollas premier vinyasa ow yoga studio.
30+ classes, all levels. Vinyasa ow, hatha,
Anusara-inspired ow, prenatal, Kundalini,
Yin, meditation. Vinyasa yoga teacher training,
workshops.
LAGUNA BEACH
THE LAUGHTER YOGA I NSTI TUTE
Jeffrey Briar, CLYT, CLL, Director, Ruthe B.
Gluckson, CLYT, Kathryn S. Burns, CLYT,790
Manzanita Dr., Laguna Beach, CA, 92651-1962
P (949) 376-1939 F (949) 376-1939
info@LYInstitute.org
LYInstitute.org
Certied Laughter Yoga leader trainings as
authorized by Dr. Madan Kataria. Daily classes.
Program development, business seminars,
retreats. Introductory, customized and
synergistic workshops.
YOGAWORKS LAGUNA BEACH
Jean Connelly, 30818 Pacic Coast Hwy.,
Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
P (949) 415-0955 F (949) 415-0925
lagunabeach@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
Pilates, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and
teacher training. Childrens yoga available.
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LARKSPUR
STRESS MANAGEMENT CENTER
OF MARI N
Robin Gueth, Angela Farmer, Lynn Weinberger,
1165 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA, 94939
P (415) 461-2288
robin@SMCmarin.com
SMCmarin.com
SMC means yoga therapy! Classes and private
yoga for healthy backs, heart health, pain
management, stretching, pre-/postnatal,
kids. Angela Farmer-style, Viniyoga, Ananda,
Iyengar, Svaroopa.
YOGAWORKS LARKSPUR
June Katzen, 2207 Larkspur Landing Cir.,
Larkspur, CA, 94939
P (415) 925-2440 F (415) 925-9868
infolarkspur@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training. Locker rooms and showers.
LONG BEACH
PURPLE YOGA
Joseph Vogt, 6535 E. Pacic Coast Hwy. H-1,
Long Beach, CA, 90803
P (714) 525-5363
email@purpleyogastudio.com
purpleyogastudio.com
Opening January, 2010. Long Beachs premier
yoga destination. Varied classes, workshops,
teacher training and retreats. Two yoga rooms,
locker rooms with showers, lounge and
boutique.
LOS ANGELES
I DA UNGER, MED, CERTI FI ED
I YENGAR YOGA TEACHER
Los Angeles, CA, 91042
P (818) 353-8050
iunger@yogagardenstudios.com
kosheryoga.net
Yoga and Jewish mysticism. Teaching
nationally since 1999, at universities,
conferences, retreats. Kosheryoga.net. Privates
in greater LA area. Therapeutic yoga for pain,
illness, disease. yogagardenstudios.com
THI NKI NG BODY-FEELI NG MI ND
Linda Lack, PhD, Hagan, Kreiger and Naughton,
1637 S. La Cienega Blvd.,
P (310) 273-4797 F (323) 932-1441
lindalack@earthlink.net
lindalack.com
The Thinking BodyThe Feeling Mind is
a technique based on hatha yoga, movement
therapy and kinesiology principles. Lacks
method is a psycho-physical-spiritual approach
to tness, well-being, and resolution of
physical injury and stress. Beginning through
advanced classes. Group and private sessions
available. Teacher training, monthly intensives,
workshops and lectures.
YOGAWORKS LARCHMONT
Jacqueline Kozak, 230 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd.,
P (323) 464-1276 F (323) 463-7666
centerforyoga@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training.
YOGAWORKS WESTWOOD
Emily Wynns, 1256 Westwood Blvd.
P (310) 234-1200 F (310) 234-9264
westwood@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
Pilates, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats
and teacher training. Changing rooms with
showers.
MI LL VALLEY
RED DRAGON YOGA
Stephanie Schreiber, 438 Miller Ave.,
Mill Valley, CA, 94941
P (415) 381-3724
info@reddragonyoga.com
reddragonyoga.com
Mill Valleys Red Dragon Yoga offers a unique
combination of Bikram and Power Yoga
programs, dedicated parking, hot showers and
an equally hot retail boutique.
YOGAWORKS MI LL VALLEY
Laurel Haslam, 650 E. Blithedale Ave.,
Mill Valley, CA, 94941
P (415) 318-7650 F (415) 389-6576
infomillvalley@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training. Locker rooms and showers.
MI SSI ON VI EJO
YOGAWORKS MI SSI ON VI EJO
Victoria Riach, 27001 La Paz Rd., Ste. 206,
Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
P (949) 380-9642 F (949) 380-9225
missionviejo@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training.
MOUNTAI N VI EW
CALI FORNI A YOGA CENTER
Ann Merlo, Elise Miller, Ruth Owen, Lisa
Robinson,San Antonio Center, 570 Showers Dr.,
Mountain View, CA, 94040
P (650) 947-9642
info@californiayoga.com
californiayoga.com
Established 1980. Now in two locations
(Mountain View and Palo Alto), California
Yoga Center offers daily classes and weekend
workshops in the Iyengar tradition.
CENTER OF BALANCE
Tom McCook, 1220 Pear Ave., Ste. I,
Mountain View, CA, 94043
P (650) 967-6414
karen@centerofbalance.com
centerofbalance.com
Since 1997. We specialize in Pilates, Yoga, and
are a teacher certication center. Voted Best
Pilates studio in the Bay Area by San Francisco
magazine.
NEWPORT BEACH
YOGAWORKS NEWPORT BEACH
Sundya Ramachandran, 230 Newport Center
Dr., Ste. 230, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
P (949) 640-9642 F (949) 640-9632
newportbeach@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
Pilates, private yoga, yoga advisors, workshops,
retreats and teacher training.
A 1 0 Y O G A J O U R N A L . C O M F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 0
OAKLAND
LAURA CORNELL, PHD
568 58th St., Unit B, Oakland, CA, 94609
P (510) 418-3386
LauraCornell.com
Experienced, empathic teacher. Offering
Kripalu Yoga classes, yoga philosophy
workshops, womens wisdom circles, Yoga for
the Planet, and individualized yoga therapy
sessions.
MONKEY YOGA SHALA
Tim Thompson, Laura Camp, Cynthea Denise,
3215 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CA, 94610
P (510) 595-1330
monkeyyoga@hotmail.com
MonkeyYoga.com
Swing on in to Monkey Yoga Shala Best
Yoga Studio in the Bay Area, 2008! We have
great teachers and great prices. Enjoy your rst
two weeks for only $20.00! Series classes for
$10.00! We specialize in Isometric Monkey
Yoga, vinyasa, postnatal and Itsy Bitsy. Visit
our fun website. See you soon!
PI EDMONT YOGA STUDI O
Richard Rosen, 3966 Piedmont Ave.,
Oakland, CA, 94611
P (510) 652-3336
info@piedmontyoga.com
piedmontyoga.com
Since 1987. Twenty-eight experienced teachers;
heated bamboo oors. Hatha/Iyengar, Living
With Cancer, Ashtanga Flow, back care,
restorative, Pilates, prenatal, seniors, teens,
disabilities, tai chi, introductory, workshops.
ORANGE
YOGA I N THE HI LLS
Linda Lane Paulson, M.A., MFT, 7444 E.
Chapman Ave., Ste. C, Orange, CA, 92869
P (714) 289-2248 F (714) 734-7763
yogainthehills.com
A quiet place, a deep surrender. Yoga,
meditation, Yoga for Dancers, restorative
yoga, seniors yoga, prenatal yoga, workshops,
retreats and transpersonal counseling. New
students, rst week free!
ORI NDA
JEANNE DOWELL S
FI TNESS PROGRAMS
Jeanne Dowell, E-RYT 500, 72 Scenic Dr.,
Orinda, CA, 94563
P (925) 254-0193 F (925) 254-0193
jeannedowell@yahoo.com
YogaWithJeanne.com
Iyengar/Anusara-inuenced. Studied with
B.K.S. Iyengar. Former instructor, U.S.
Olympic Committee. Private/public classes in
Orinda, Moraga, Mills College. Unique yoga/
spa days. greenbuddha.com
OXNARD
THE YOGA CHANNEL
Maribeth Hammond, E-RYT 500, Jeneth
McClure, E-RYT 500, Don Steensma, RYT 200,
2520 Roosevelt Blvd., Oxnard, CA, 93035
P (805) 984-2520
maribethhammond@aol.com
theyogachannel.net
Voted Best Studio and Best Instructor
2008, 2009, 2010, VC Reporter. Variety of
classes seven days a week. Yoga Alliance-
registered school and instructors. Teacher
training programs.
PACI FI C PALI SADES
YOGAWORKS
PACI FI C PALI SADES
Blake Nord, 15327 Sunset Blvd.
Pacic Palisades, CA, 90272
P (310) 454-7000 F (310) 454-7181
pacicpalisades@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
private yoga, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats
and teacher training.
PALO ALTO
CALI FORNI A YOGA CENTER
Ann Merlo, Elise Miller, Ruth Owen, Lisa
Robinson,541 Cowper St., Palo Alto, CA, 94301
P (650) 947-9642
info@californiayoga.com
californiayoga.com
Established 1980. Now in two locations
(Mountain View and Palo Alto), California
Yoga Center offers daily classes and weekend
workshops in the Iyengar tradition.
DARSHANA YOGA
Catherine De Los Santos, 654 High St.,
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
P (650) 325-9642
info@darshanayoga.com
darshanayoga.com
Voted Best Yoga in Palo Alto 2009 by Palo
Alto Weekly! Great teachers, beautiful studio!
Owner Catherine De Los Santos in Palo Alto
30 years!
ELI SE BROWNI NG MI LLER
Elise Browning Miller, 1081 Moreno Ave.,
Palo Alto, CA, 94303
P (650) 493-1254 F (650) 857-0925
elise@ebmyoga.com
ebmyoga.com
R.Y.T., Senior Iyengar-certied. Owner/
teacher at California Yoga Center, specializing
in back care and scoliosis. Private instruction,
workshops, retreats.
ANNE NACEY MAGGI ONCALDA,
PHD
Anne Maggioncalda, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
P (650) 575-4843
yogapaloalto@gmail.com
Dr. Maggioncalda, a retired Stanford
University medical school lecturer, uses yoga
therapy to help individuals with injury or
chronic illness heal their bodies, minds and
spirits.
PASADENA
YOGA HOUSE
Farzaneh Noori, Bruce Schwartz,
11 West State St., Pasadena, CA, 91105
P (626) 403-3961
info@yogahouse.com
yogahouse.com
Large, eclectic, friendly community yoga center
with over 30 instructors and three beautiful
studios. Over 70 classes weekly, beginning to
advanced. General hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga,
Yin, restorative, gentle, prenatal, yoga for kids.
Beginners orientation: Yoga 101. Workshops
featuring internationally recognized
instructors. Wide selection of props, books,
DVDs, clothing and accessories.
SACRAMENTO
ZUDA YOGA CENTER
Anne Marie Kramer, Bill Prysock, Diana
Vitantonio,1515 19th St., Ste. 104,
Sacramento, CA, 95811
P (916) 441-1267 F (916) 441-1267
info@zudayoga.com
zudayoga.com
Live a powerful, happy life! This is our
commitment to you. Offering Midtown and
Folsom a challenging, fun and transformative
vinyasa practice, teaching training and
workshops.
SAN DI EGO
I NFI NI TE YOGA
Dana Rae Par, RYT 500, Trevor Monk, 2400
Kettner Blvd., Studio 115, San Diego, CA, 92101
P (619) 269-7043
yoga@inniteyoga.com
inniteyoga.com
From complete beginner to aspiring yoga
teacher, our sanctuary in downtown San
Diego brings quality instruction and inspiring
Ashtanga-based classes. Explore. Evolve.
Innite possibilities.
F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 0 Y O G A J O U R N A L . C O M A 1 1
SAN DI EGO (LA MESA)
A GENTLE WAY YOGA & JOYFUL
MOVEMENT CENTER
Lanita Varshell, Anna Noah, Marguerite
Tyrell,5316 Baltimore Dr.,
San Diego (La Mesa), CA, 91942
P (619) 698-1170
agentleway@sbcglobal.net
agentleway.com
Specializing in gentle, restorative, and safe,
joyful yoga. A warm, caring studio welcoming
the beginner, senior, inexible, and large-
bodied. Classes, teacher training, retreats,
workshops.
SAN FRANCI SCO
I NTERNATI ONAL ORANGE SPA
YOGA LOUNGE
Jennifer Lewis, 2044 Fillmore St., 2nd Fl.,
San Francisco, CA, 94115
P (415) 563-5000 F (415) 563-5500
info@internationalorange.com
internationalorange.com
International Orange offers 39 classes per
week in its beautiful, sunlit studio. IOs
knowledgeable instructors teach primarily in
the vinyasa style of hatha yoga.
JANET MACLEOD
Janet MacLeod, 2404 27th Ave.,
P (415) 244-3678
janet@jmacleodyoga.com
jmacleodyoga.com
Iyengar-certied yoga instructor since 1983.
Ongoing classes at two San Francisco locations.
Teacher training; workshops; and retreats at
exotic destinations worldwide.
LAUGHI NG LOTUS YOGA CENTER
Jasmine Tarkeshi, Dana Flynn, 3271 16th St., (at
Dolores), San Francisco, CA, 94103
P (415) 355-1600
asklotus@laughinglotus.com
laughinglotus.com
Welcome to the cosmic playground, where
your yoga practice is a creative celebration of
life. All of our ecstatic vinyasa yoga classes,
inspired workshops, cosmic kirtans and our
celebrated 200-hour teacher training are
designed to liberate the spirit and awaken the
heart to its true loving nature.
THE MI NDFUL BODY
Roy Bergmann, founder/owner,
Hillary Bergmann, manager/owner
Maile Sivert, yoga manager,
2876 California St.,San Francisco, CA, 94115
P (415) 931-2639 F (415) 931-8023
info@themindfulbody.com
themindfulbody.com
We provide high-quality instruction and
resources for self-responsible, holistic health
in a supportive community with acceptance,
care, and laughter. Yoga, workshops, massage,
and more!
YOGA TREE SAN FRANCI SCO
Tim and Tara Dale, 1234 Valencia St.,
(at 23rd St.), San Francisco, CA, 94110
P (415) 647-9707
info@yogatreesf.com
yogatreesf.com
At Yoga Tree, we bring you the best teachers
in San Francisco and from around the world.
We believe yoga is for everybody and have a
variety of styles to offer in our ve studios. Visit
yogatreesf.com for a full listing of yoga classes,
workshops, teacher trainings and retreats.
YOGAWORKS SAN FRANCI SCO
Babs Caramico, 1823 Divisadero St.
P (415) 292-5600 F (415) 292-5610
infosf@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training. Changing rooms and showers.
SAN MATEO
NANDI YOGA
Wendy Klein, 309 8th Ave.
San Mateo, CA, 94401
P (650) 343-9642 F (650) 344-6646
info@nandiyoga.com
nandiyoga.com
One of the greenest yoga studios in the
country, with classes for students of all ages and
abilities, including adults, kids, families, seniors
and prenatal.
SANTA BARBARA
SANTA BARBARA YOGA CENTER
32 E. Micheltorena St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
P (805) 965-6045 F (805) 965-5774
info@santabarbarayogacenter.com
santabarbarayogacenter.com
For 18 years, Santa Barbaras premier yoga
studio, among the best in the U.S. Over 100
classes a week, beautiful studios, highest-
quality instruction, Yoga Alliance-registered
200- and 500-hour teacher training and
advanced studies program, specialty workshops
and intensives with internationally renowned
instructors, kirtan. Also boutique, bookstore
and healing arts.
SANTA CRUZ
ROLF GATES VI NYASA YOGA
Rolf Gates, Mariam Gates, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
P 617-271-7106
mariam@rolfgates.com
rolfgates.com
That which we heal in ourselves, we heal
in the world. And that which we heal in the
world, we heal in ourselves. Rolf Gates, author
of the acclaimed book on yogic philosophy
Meditations from the Mat, conducts
workshops, one-on-one yoga life coaching
sessions, 200-/500-hour teacher trainings and
vinyasa/kirtan retreats worldwide.
SANTA MONI CA
EXHALE AT THE FAI RMONT
MI RAMAR HOTEL AND
BUNGALOWS
Jenifer Newman, 101 Wilshire Blvd.,
Santa Monica, CA, 90401
P (310) 319-3193
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
Exhales Core Fusion , Core Fusion Sport
and Core Energy Flow classes integrate
breath, movement, inner/outer alignment,
strength and exibility for rejuvenating,
balancing, results-oriented effects.
YOGACO
Grant Gottfurcht, Kelsey Oldershaw,
Tamal Dodge, 1408 3rd. St. Promenade,
3rd Fl., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
P (310) 395-0600
yogakels@yahoo.com
yogaco.com
YogaCo is the newest, cleanest, greenest and
largest donation-based studio in Santa Monica,
on the 3rd St. Promenade! 25 classes a day. All
styles! All levels!
YOGAWORKS MAI N STREET
Chris Buehrer, 2215 Main St.
P (310) 664-6470 F (310) 664-6479
santamonicamain@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training. Changing rooms and showers
available.
YOGAWORKS MONTANA AVENUE
Jessica Smith, 1426 Montana Ave.,
P (301) 393-5150 F (310) 656-5892
santamonicamontana@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training. Childrens yoga available.
SEBASTOPOL
DEVI YOGA CENTER
Kashi Ananda, 7151 Wilton Ave., Ste. 103,
Sebastopol, CA, 95472
P (707) 318-6538
deviyogacenter@gmail.com
deviyogacenter.com
Classes, workshops, retreats, teacher training
in the method of Kali Ray TriYoga and other
styles of yoga, Pilates, dance, kirtan. Certied
TriYoga teachers. Green studio.
SHERMAN OAKS
RI SI NG LOTUS YOGA
Claire Hartley, Daniel Stewart, 13557 Ventura
Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423
P (818) 990-0282 F (818) 990-0240
info@risinglotusyoga.com
risinglotusyoga.com
A Zen neighborhood studio offering dynamic
vinyasa ow, Iyengar and therapeutic for all
levels. Warm, knowledgeable teachers. 14 days
of yoga for $30. Let joy rise!
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
DOUG SWENSON/
SADHANA YOGA CHI
Doug Swenson E-RYT-500, P.O. Box 17724,
South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96151
P (530) 573-8400 F (218) 655-5535
dougswen002@yahoo.com
dougswenson.net
Doug Swenson/Author- E-RYT-500- Highest
quality professional: TT, Workshops
& Retreats. With balanced approach-
Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Power, Restorative.
Enlightened Progressive Evolution.
TARZANA
AMBER WI LLI AMSON
18607 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 310,
Tarzana, CA, 91356
P (818) 618-4326
yogalynx@lafn.org
amberwilliamson.com
Amber Williamson has taught yoga since 1994.
She is also a certied hypnotherapist helping
clients and students to nd freedom in body,
mind and spirit.
YOGAWORKS TARZANA
Coming Winter 2010, 18700 Ventura Blvd.,
Tarzana, CA, 91356
P (310) 664-6470
yogaworks.com
training. Locker rooms with showers and tea
lounge.
THOUSAND OAKS
BODYSATTVA STUDI O
Shana Berger, Chandra Gero, Bobbi Rudin,
1414 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 211,
Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
P (805) 497-0300
info@bodysattvacenter.com
bodysattvacenter.com/
Bodysattvas intimate and warm studio offers
beginners, hatha, Patanjali and kids yoga, as
well as other movement-centered practices.
Adjoining Healing Arts Center offers
chiropractic, massage and more.
TI BURON
YOGA 1 ON 1 AND AYURVEDA
Pamela R. Schuyler-Cowens, 1150 Tiburon
Blvd., Ste. 5 BUP, Tiburon, CA, 94920
P (415) 435-9642
yoga1on1@earthlink.net
yoga1on1.org
In the hatha yoga tradition, working with
small groups and individual students to create
a personal, integrative yoga practice that lasts
a lifetime.
VALENCI A
YOGAWORKS VALENCI A
Marina Aghakhanian, 23951 Newhall Ranch Rd.,
Valencia, CA, 91355
P (661) 799-2645
infoval@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
YogaWorks offers classes for all levels and
styles. Explore beginners programs, yoga
advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher
training. Locker rooms with showers, child
care, tea lounge.
VENI CE
EXHALE CENTER
FOR SACRED MOVEMENT
Cristi Christensen, 245 S. Main St.,
Venice, CA, 90291
P (310) 450-7676 F (310) 450-7879
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
exhales yoga classes integrate breath,
movement, inner and outer alignment, strength
and exibility for rejuvenating, balancing,
results-oriented effects.
WALNUT CREEK
YOGAWORKS WALNUT CREEK
Rachelle Abreu, 1500 Botelho Dr., 2nd Fl.,
Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
P (888) 687-9642
infowc@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
teacher training. Locker rooms, showers and
tea lounge.
WESTLAKE VI LLAGE
YOGAWORKS WESTLAKE VI LLAGE
Alison Bristow, 2475 Townsgate Rd.
Westlake Village, CA, 91361
P (805) 371-3030 F (805) 496-1392
infowlv@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
YogaWorks offers classes for all levels and
styles. Explore beginners programs, Pilates,
training. Locker rooms with showers, child
care, tea lounge.
WHI TTI ER
COMMUNI TY YOGA SERVI CES
Maya Devi, E-RYT 500, Whittier, CA, 90605-2846
P (562) 698-8690
mdyoga4life@yahoo.com
Traditional yoga for everyone. Programs for
physically challenged people and National
Multiple Sclerosis Society. Credentials and
certications. Members of I.A.Y.T. and Yoga
Alliance.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N californiaconnecticut Yoga Teachers & Studios
WOODLAND HI LLS
DI ANA LANGLI FEWORKS
YOGA & MEDI TATI ON
Diana Lang, Woodland Hills, CA, 91364
P (818) 888-7319
LifeWorks@aol.com
DianaLang.com
Author of Opening to Meditation. Heart-
centered group and private yoga, meditation
and spiritual counseling in an uplifting, sup-
portive and inspired atmosphere. Since 1980.
colorado
BRECKENRI DGE
SHI VAYA YOGA
Megan Vallender, 118 S. Ridge St., No. 5,
Breckenridge, CO, 80424
P (970) 453-2015
shivayayoga@hotmail.com
Shivaya Yoga: May all beings everywhere be
happy and free! Offering skiier and boarder
yoga! Half off your rst workshop! Come on in!
Downtown Breckenridge.
DENVER
RI SHI S CROSSI NG YOGA STUDI O
Mary Ann Plocher, Karen Quinn, 2730 S.
Wadsworth, Denver, CO, 80227
P (303) 984-8444
info@rcyoga.com
rcyoga.com
Warm, friendly, supportive environment.
Knowledgeable and caring instructors. Classes
for all levels. Students are encouraged to honor
their bodies and abilities. Registered teacher
training program.
SAMADHI CENTER FOR YOGA
Annie Freedom, 639 E. 19th Ave.
Denver, CO, 80203
P (303) 860-9642
SamadhiYoga.net
Experience true yoga and meditation in our
sacred space with brilliant and passionate
teachers. Create profound change with our
extraordinary and award-winning yoga teacher
training.
VI TAL YOGA
Micah Springer, Desi Springer, Patrick
Harrington, 4342 Tennyson St.
Denver, CO, 80212
P (303) 477-8545
communicate@vitalyoga.org
vitalyoga.org
Vital Yoga is Denvers premier community-
minded and donation-based studio with
exceptional Anusara, Vital Roots, Forrest, and
vinyasa instruction. 200-hour teacher trainings
offered in the spring and fall.
DURANGO
YOGADURANGO
Michele Lawrence, Sheryl McGourty, Katie
Walsh,1485 Florida Rd., Bldg. C, Ste. 201,
Durango, CO, 81301
P (970) 403-1133
info@yogadurango.com
yogadurango.com
Durangos community yoga center. Offering
classes seven days a week, including vinyasa,
hatha, beginner, Anusara, Kundalini and more.
Workshops, kirtan, special events, visiting
instructors.
STEAMBOAT SPRI NGS
YOGA WI TH LI BBI E
Libbie Mathes, 2759 Burgess Creek Rd.,
Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487
P (970) 879-8428
libbiem@comcast.net
Asana and pranayama in the Krishnamacharya/
Iyengar lineage with dedicated fellow students.
All levels. Small classes and privates. The
Buddhist Center of Steamboat Springs.
TELLURI DE
TELLURI DE YOGA CENTER
Sharon Caplan, 201 W. Colorado Ave., Ste. 200,
P.O. Box 2552, Telluride, CO, 81435
P (970) 729-1673 F (970) 728-8938
info@tellurideyoga.com
tellurideyoga.com
Our beautiful mountain town has a community
of advanced teachers offering several styles
of yoga for all levels. Visiting teachers offer
workshops year-round.
connecticut
AVON
KULA YOGA
Julie Miller, 136 Simsbury Rd., Ste. 4D,
Avon, CT, 06001
P (860) 676-8800
julie@kulayogacenter.com
kulayogacenter.com
Kula Yoga provides a warm, inviting
atmosphere for the exploration of yoga. Classes
offered include Anusara, vinyasa ow, kids
yoga, gentle, yoga-Pilates fusion and more.
CROMWELL
FACI LI TATED HEALI NG CENTER
Laurie Sabourin, 211 Shunpike Rd.,
Cromwell, CT, 06416
P (860) 635-0509
info@cromwellyogastudio.com
cromwellyogastudio.com
Located in central Connecticut, we offer yoga
classes for beginners, experienced, prenatal,
Mommy and Me, therapeutic, meditation,
belly dance, massage, foot reexology and
craniosacral therapies.
EAST HAMPTON
YOGA FOR HEALTH, LLC
Marcie Loffredo, RYT, Lauren Olshesky, 76
Spellman Point Rd., East Hampton, CT, 06424
P (860) 267-8279 F (860) 267-7219
marcialoffredo@sbcglobal.net
yoga-4-health.com
Colchester, Cromwell, East Hampton,
Portland, CT. Ashtanga, Soft Ashtanga,
Stretch and Tone, hot, back care, Yogalates,
yoga for weight loss, Zen. Details on website.
Yoga Alliance RYT.
FAI RFI ELD
YOGA FOR EVERYBODY
Janis Bowersox, Carolyn Fahey, Michelle
Brunet, 27 Unquowa Rd., Faireld, CT, 06824
P (203) 254-9642
info@yoga4everybody.net
yoga4everybody.net
Kripalu-afliated, 15 teachers. Anusara-
inspired, hatha, Viniyoga. Downtown Faireld
between the Community Theatre and the
train station. Classes include introductory,
gentle, vinyasa, restorative, pre-/postnatal, core
yoga, and yoga at Peneld Beach! Additional
programs: Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction, yoga teacher training. Clean, quiet,
well-equipped studio; voted best in Faireld
County 2005-09.
GOSHEN
DANCI NG STAR CENTER
FOR STRESS REDUCTI ON
DeAnne C. Gauya, M.S., HFS, CPT, LMT, RYT,
141 North St., Goshen, CT, 06756
P (860) 491-9065
dscsr2@yahoo.com
All services are offered by DeAnne C.
Gauya, MS, RYT, HFS, CPT, LMT. She is
exceptionally well-qualied, both academically
and experientially. DeAnne has been helping
people develop healthier lifestyles and actualize
their bodys capacity for health and well-being
for over 20 years. Heal yourself, heal the world.
GREENWI CH
GREENWI CH YOGA
Stan Woodman, Gina Norman,
328 Pemberwick Rd., Greenwich, CT, 06831
P (203) 532-0660 F (203) 532-0661
info@greenwichyoga.com
greenwichyoga.com
Greenwich Yoga offers quality yoga from
superb teachers in Ashtanga, vinyasa, precision
hatha, Kripalu and specialty classes. Experience
peace, purity and commitment!
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N connecticutdistrict of columbia Yoga Teachers & Studios
HAMDEN
YOUR COMMUNI TY YOGA CENTER
Jennifer Brosious, Sue Neufeld, Bill Banick,
39 Putnam Ave., Hamden, CT, 06517
P (203) 287-2277
info@yourcommunityyoga.com
yourcommunityyoga.com
Classes and workshops in ParaYoga, Kundalini,
meditation, Kripalu, Anusara, vinyasa, Tantric
hatha, gentle/restorative, seniors, kids, tai chi.
Beginner/advanced teacher trainings. Yoga
books, DVDs, supplies.
LAKEVI LLE
YOGA AT SPACE
Sarah Getz, 228 Sharon Road/Route 41, P.O.
Box 582, Lakeville, CT, 06039
P (860) 435-9046
yogaatspace@yahoo.com
yogaatspace.com
Beautiful studio in the northwest corner
of Connecticut offers daily yoga classes in
a variety of different traditions and levels.
Certied and registered yoga instructors.
MI DDLETOWN
YOGA I N MI DDLETOWN
Sandra Kopell, E-RYT, Madeleine Hexter,
Iyengar Certication Track,438 Main St.,
Middletown, CT, 06457
P (860) 347-9642
info@yogainmiddletown.com
yogainmiddletown.com
Explore optimal alignment and breath. All
levels, back care, gentle, prenatal, Iyengar
workshops. Centrally located, fully equipped,
YA CEUs. Individual attention given. Since
1991.
NEW HAVEN
FRESH YOGA
Heidi Sormaz, PhD, Peg Oliveira, PhD, Nancy
Melillo,319 Peck St., New Haven, CT, 06513
P (203) 776-9642
info@freshyoga.com
freshyoga.com
New! Second location: 49 Orange St.,
downtown New Haven. Daily yoga classes.
Voted best studio in CT, 2009. Specializing
in Forrest, Power, vinyasa. Certied teachers.
Beautiful space!
NORWALK
YOGI BRI AN S
Brian Buturla, E-RYT 500, 8 Parkhill Ave.,
Norwalk, CT, 06851
P (203) 838-9644
Brian@YogiBrian.com
YogiBrian.com
A stronger mental, physical and spiritual
connection. Regain mobility and create an
inner peace that will last a lifetime! Kripalu and
Dharma Yoga 500-hour certied.
REDDI NG
DAVI D SCHOENBERG AT THE
REDDI NG MEDI TATI ON CENTER
David Schoenberg, IYNAUS, 9 Picketts Ridge
Rd., Redding, CT, 06896
P (203) 544-1090
davidschoenberg@sbcglobal.net
Mountain-Therapeutics.com
Iyengar Yoga since 1990. Class every Tuesday
morning from 9:30am-10:45am at Redding
Meditation Center. Once a month, restorative
asanas. Beginners always welcome! See you
there-namaste.
SHERMAN
LOTUS GARDENS YOGA SCHOOL
Lara Azzarito Ward, E-RYT 500, Sheila Huard,
Marianne Vince Adamo,26 Spring Lake Rd.,
Sherman, CT, 06784
P (860) 354-6241
laraward@lotusgardensyoga.com
lotusgardensyoga.com
Lotus Gardens Yoga School offers dynamic
teacher trainings and advanced level workshops
throughout CT and NY, as well as corporate
wellness programs and yoga classes.
WEST HARTFORD
WEST HARTFORD YOGA
Barbara Ruzansky, Shankara Newton
Nykki Poole,32 Jansen Court
West Hartford, CT, 06110
P (860) 953-9642
info@westhartfordyoga.com
westhartfordyoga.com
West Hartford Yoga (WHY), one of the
largest studios in New England, offers 60
classes/week: WHY Power, hot, gentle,
Kripalu, prenatal, restorative. Hosting national
teachers, including Sharon Salzberg, Tias Little,
Sarah Powers, Seane Corn, Bryan Kest, Judith
Lasater. Workshops and teacher trainings.
Two beautiful, spacious studios. Large yoga
boutique. Teacher trainings.
delaware
WI LMI NGTON
PURE YOGA PI LATES STUDI O
Meredith McFadden, RYT, M.A., ADTR, LPCMH,
14A Trolley Sq., Wilmington, DE, 19806
P (302) 225-9642
info@pureyogapilatesstudio.com
pureyogapilatesstudio.com
A mind-body studio offering non-heated hatha
and vinyasa-style yoga, gentle yoga classes,
Pilates mat work and yoga/Pilates fusion
classes. One-on-one instruction also available.
YOGA U
Weese Wagner, 2900 Concord Pike/Rte. 202,
Brandywine Sq., Wilmington, DE, 19803
P (302) 225-5349
yogau@yogau.org
yogau.org
Great class! Our very experienced teachers
hear that every day. Welcoming studio, great
energy and our total dedication to you. Vinyasa,
ow, meditation, restorative, more.
district of columbia
WASHI NGTON
CI RCLE YOGA
Annie Mahon, Linda Feldman, Anne
Kennedy,3838 Northampton St., N.W.,
Washington, DC, 20015
P (202) 686-1104 F (202) 686-9293
info@circleyoga.com
circleyoga.com
Mindful yoga for people of every age and
type, offering classes and workshops on yoga,
meditation, Pilates, and more, in a joyfully calm
urban setting.
FLOW YOGA CENTER
Debra Perlson Mishalove, 1450 P St., NW,
P (202) 462-3569
owyogacenter@gmail.com
owyogacenter.com
Find your ow! Awaken the essence of who you
are. Soulful, nurturing environment and eco-
friendly haven. City Paper voted Flow Best
Yoga Studio in DC!
TRANQUI L SPACE
Kimberly Wilson, 1632 17th St., N.W.,
P (202) 328-9642
info@tranquilspace.com
tranquilspace.com
Named among the top 25 yoga studios in the
world by Travel and Leisure, Tranquil Space
is an urban oasis. Our lifestyle-focused studio
has inspiring classes, workshops and teacher
trainings. Shop our boutique, sip tea, or book
a massage. Visit us in Washington, DC;
Bethesda, MD; and Arlington VA.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N district of columbiaorida Yoga Teachers & Studios
UNI TY WOODS YOGA CENTER
John Schumacher, director, 2639 Connecticut
Ave., N.W., Ste. C-102, Washington, DC, 20008
P (202) 232-9642 F (301) 656-7792
uwyc@unitywoods.com
unitywoods.com
Dedicated to providing uncompromising,
quality yoga instruction in the Iyengar
tradition. Four locations: Woodley Park and
Tenleytown, DC; Arlington, VA; Bethesda,
MD.
orida
AMELI A I SLAND
GO YOGA AMELI A I SLAND
JP and Cassie McClellan, 708 S. 8th St.,
Amelia Island, FL, 32034
P (904) 335-0539
info@goyogainc.com
goyogainc.com
Located on enchanting Amelia Island, our eco-
friendly green studio offers whole-life practices
that are rigorously dynamic and personally
transforming. Baptiste-certied/afliate.
Workshops and retreats.
BOCA RATON
LESLI E GLI CKMAN, E-RYT 500
Leslie Glickman, Boca Raton, FL, 33486
P (561) 306-3626
leslie@yogajourney.com
yogajourney.com
Leslies style is intelligent and organic.
Foundation and alignment, combined with
a spiritual and emotional journey, create the
perfect balance for your practice to grow.
DEERFI ELD BEACH
AMERI CAN YOGA
Monica Schmidt, RYT 500, Kathy Evans,
RYT 200, Kimberly Davitt,1645 S.E. 3rd Ct.,
Ste. 100, The Cove Shopping Center,
Deereld Beach, FL, 33441
P (954) 420-5595 F (954) 946-1990
americanyoga.net
info@americanyoga.net
A Vinyasa-/Ashtanga-based studio. 200-hour
Y.A.-registered teacher training starting every
September and February. Specialty massage,
workshops and elite guest teachers. A fun,
active, peaceful space!
THE YOGA CENTER
OF DEERFI ELD BEACH
Dotty Zevin, JoAnn Evans, Louise Goldberg,
827 S.E. 9th St., Deereld Beach, FL, 33441
P (954) 427-2353
yogacenterdb@yahoo.com
yogacenterdb.com
Established 1968. Hatha, beginner,
intermediate, advanced, Vinyasa, stress
reduction, restorative. Teacher training starts
every September. Daily classes and privates.
Large healing space at hourly rental.
DELRAY BEACH
YOGA SOL
Stephanie Streff, Colleen Gallagher, 215 N.E.
22nd St., Delray Beach, FL, 33444
P (561) 272-8699
info@yogasol.com
yogasol.com
Our certied teachers offer a safe, systematic
technique for all levels. Props used in
developing strength, stamina, concentration
and body alignment; poses adjusted for
individual needs.
YOGAFOX STUDI OS
Keith Fox, E-RYT 500, Kelly Brookbank,
E-RYT 500, Genevieve Rivera, RYT 200,
525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL, 33483
P (561) 703-1236
keith@yogafox.com
yogafox.com
YogaFox has two studio locations: the historic,
green Colony Hotel, and our Buddha Lounge,
located at 1405 N. Federal Hwy. 38+ weekly
classesVinyasa, Kripalu, Yin, kids, more.
Yoga with live music Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. 200-/500-hour TTs. Retreat to
our location in Delray Beach, FL, or come to
Colorado, Costa Rica, Greece, Mexico.
FT. MYERS
HEALTH & HARMONY CENTER
Kandy Taylor Love, 15951 McGregor Blvd.,
Ft. Myers, FL, 33908
P (239) 433-5995 F (239) 433-4996
healthandharmonyonline.com
Thirteen weekly classes, Iyengar-style, with
Kandy, Susan, Sondra, Joann, Suzanne, Lisa and
Maggie. Also enjoy therapeutic massage, large
retail store and quaint red-brick schoolhouse
setting.
HOLLYWOOD
YOGA ONE
Dr. Steve Feinzig, Darlene Feinzig,
613 N. 21st Ave., Hollywood, FL, 33020
P (954) 929-9642
yogaoneinc@bellsouth.net
yoga1.net
Yoga One is a shakti-lled studio with classes
for everyone, from beginners to advanced
studentsplus Anusara Yoga workshops, Itsy
Bitsy Yoga and kids yoga.
LAKELAND
SATYA LI FE YOGA, LLC
Frankie Hart, E-RYT 500, MFA, Gregory Hicks,
LMT, CPT, Laura Pallos, RYT,112 E. Pine St.,
Lakeland, FL, 33801
P (863) 802-9642 F (863) 802-9641
satyalife@tampabay.rr.com
satyalife.com
Satya Life offers classes for everyone in a
welcoming environment. Yoga for family,
Iyengar-based, core power, seniors,
therapeutic, hot, prenatal, tai chi, qi gong,
workshops, private sessions.
LEESBURG
JEWELED LOTUS YOGA
Kellie Adkins, MS, ERYT 200, RYT 500,
110 S. 3rd Street, Leesburg, FL, 34748
P (352) 874-3272
jeweledlotusyoga@gmail.com
jeweledlotusyoga.com
Vinyasa Flow/Power Yoga, Yoga Therapy,
Kids yoga, Mandala Yoga, Bollywood Dance,
Thai Yoga, Meditation classes, Massage, Yoga
Teacher Training. Holistic health services
available by appointment.
MI AMI
DHARMA STUDI O
Loree Shrager, Natalie Morales, 3170
Commodore Plz., Miami, FL, 33133
P (305) 461-1777
dharmastudiomiami@gmail.com
Every day Dharma Studio brings you authentic
yoga with some of Miamis nest teachers.
Enjoy one of our varied classes in the heart of
Coconut Grove.
EXHALE AT EPI C HOTEL
AND RESI DENCES
Kimberly Welby, 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way,
Miami, FL, 33131
P (305) 423-3900
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
Exhales yoga, Core Fusion , Core Fusion
Sport and Core Energy Flow classes integrate
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N orida Yoga Teachers & Studios
MI AMI BEACH
MI AMI LI FE CENTER
Kino MacGregor, Tim Feldmann, Greg Nardi,
736 Sixth St., Miami Beach, FL, 33139
P (305) 534-8988
info@miamilifecenter.com
miamilifecenter.com
Miami Life Center, Best Yoga Studio of
Miami, is an urban retreat space for yoga,
holistic health and consciousness. We make
traditional yoga accessible to all. Join our
community for workshops, trainings, daily
classes, life coaching, nutritional counseling,
energy healing, free seminars and much more!
Change your life: Start Now!
MI AMI YOGA
Fred Busch, Mark Giubarelli, 210A 23rd St.,
Miami Beach, FL, 33139
P (305) 974-0746
namaste@miamiyoga.com
miamiyoga.com
World-famous teacher trainings. Yoga
Alliance-registered. Power Yoga, vinyasa,
core yoga, Kundalini, Sanskrit, beginners
yoga, meditation. Across from beach! Best of
Miami. Also in London and Lima.
NAPLES
BALA VI NYASA YOGA
Kiersten Mooney, Michelle Ploog,
6326 Trail Blvd. N., Naples, FL, 34108
P (239) 598-1938 F (239) 598-0932
info@bvyoga.com
bvyoga.com
Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga afliate, offering
daily classes, monthly workshops, private
sessions, massage and yoga boutique. Our
mission: empowerment of mind, body & spirit.
NORTH PALM BEACH
SPORTS YOGA M
2
Rishi Infanti, Mark Maldonado, Mary McCabe,
524B Northlake Blvd.,
North Palm Beach, FL, 33408
P (561) 252-2225
sportsyogam2@aol.com
yogam2.com
Sports Yoga M
2
intuitive yoga for your
interests and needs. Beginner/intermediate,
vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar, rehab/restorative.
Workshops, privates. 200-/500-hour TT
CEUs. Meditation, drum circles, beach yoga.
ORLANDO
COLLEGE PARK YOGA
Calvin and Theresa Curameng,
706 W. Smith St., Orlando, FL, 32804
P 407-999-7871
collegeparkyoga@aol.com
collegeparkyoga.com
Ashtanga. Power. Vinyasa. Classes everyday.
CPY workshops and teacher training
certication with Beryl Bender Birch. Private
and corporate sessions. Voted best of Orlando
seven times!
YOGA JANE TRAI NI NG
Jane E. Foody, 511 Virginia Dr.,
Orlando, FL, 32803
P (914) 424-2298
yogajane4@gmail.com
YogaJaneTraining.com
200-hour multi-style YTT with therapeutic
emphasis. Learn how to customize yoga for any
client! Free lifetime repeat training. Payment
plans, scholarships, exible schedule. NYC,
Orlando.
YOGAMATRI X STUDI O
Edely Wallace, B.A., CYT, E-RYT 500,
7601 Della Dr., Ste. 5, Orlando, FL, 32819
P (407) 354-0909
info@yogamatrixstudio.com
yogamatrixstudio.com
Peaceful atmosphere close to the Disney area.
25 classes weekly: prenatal, back, vinyasa,
therapeutic, breathing, meditation, chakras,
mudras and philosophy. Multi-level, workshops
PALM BEACH
PARASUTRA
Connie Beaudoin, 340 Royal Poinciana Way,
Palm Beach, FL, 33480
P (561) 835-2006 F (561) 835-2008
info@parasutra.com
parasutra.com
Daily classes, private instruction, workshops
and retreats in a peaceful island setting. Skilled
and caring teachers. Vinyasa ow, hatha, Yin
Yoga, meditation, and kids yoga.
SALT SPRI NGS
AMRI T YOGA I NSTI TUTE
Yogi Amrit Desai, Kamini Desai, John Hiester,
23855 N.E. County Rd. 314, P.O. Box 5340,
Salt Springs, FL, 32134
P (352) 685-3001 F (352) 685-3002
info@amrityoga.org
amrityoga.org
Through meditative awareness and inward
focus, Amrit Yoga and Yoga Nidra add
the spiritual dimension to your practice,
transforming all aspects of life.
TAMPA
EXALTED WARRI OR FOUNDATI ON
Annie Okerlin, P.O. Box 10453,
Tampa, FL, 33679
P (813) 495-9642
annie@exaltedwarrior.com
exaltedwarrior.com
The Exalted Warrior Foundation facilitates
a yoga instruction program that is designed
for wounded soldiers in military and veteran
hospital facilities. Yoga community national
non-prot.
YOGANI STUDI OS
Annie Okerlin, Lisa Wilson,
1112 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL, 33606
P (813) 251-9668
yogani@yogani.com
yogani.com
Vinyasa, Power, Bikram, Ashtanga, restorative,
Yoga 101, prenatal, Mommy & Baby, kids
classes in a serene environment. Private yoga
room, massage, showers, yoga boutique. Check
website for upcoming seminars, workshops,
teacher trainings.
WEST PALM BEACH
BI NDU YOGA STUDI O
Angelina Lucia, 5913 S. Dixie Hwy.,
West Palm Beach, FL, 33405
P (561) 233-9882
binduyoga@comcast.net
bindu-studio.com
200-hour vinyasa ow teacher training
program. Daily classes in vinyasa ow,
Viniyoga, restorative, wall yoga, teacher
training workshops, retreats, private
instruction and more!
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Yoga Teachers & Studios
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ALPHARETTA
MAI NSTREET YOGA
Lynda Gill, Laura Huang, 289 S. Main St.,
Ste. 204, Alpharetta, GA, 30009
P (678) 297-1229
lyndasyoga@hotmail.com
mainyoga.com
Certied Iyengar Yoga classes for all levels
in a fully equipped studio with experienced
teachers. We also offer weekend workshops
with in-depth study in asana, pranayama,
therapeutics and more. Weekend workshop
and teacher training with advanced Iyengar
teacher Joan White in 2010.
ATHENS
SANGHA YOGA STUDI O
Meghan Madhavi Burke, 834 Prince Ave.,
Athens, GA, 30606
P (706) 613-1143
sangha@healingartscentre.net
healingartscentre.net
Housed in the beauty of an old church, this
sacred space is a playground for the soul. 30
classes weekly, including yoga, Pilates, belly
dance and more.
ATLANTA
GEORGI A STATE UNI VERSI TY
WELLNESS PROGRAM
A. Janet Wice, M.Ed., M.A., E-RYT 500,
125 One Park Pl., Ste. 308, Atlanta, GA, 30303
P (678) 457-5454
ajwice@msn.com
gsu.edu
Georgia State University wellness program:
yoga and meditation classes. All levels welcome!
Shamanic yoga and vinyasa ow offered.
Retreats to Pura Vida, U.S.
KASHI ATLANTA
Swami Jaya Devi Bhagavati,
1681 McLendon Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30307
P (404) 687-3353 F (404) 687-3312
info@kashiatlanta.org
kashiatlanta.org
Experience the authentic depth of classical
yoga. Classes for all ages and levels, including
yoga, meditation, pranayama and spiritual
growth. 200-hour teachers training course
January-June.
URBAN BODY STUDI OS
730 Ponce de Leon Pl., Ste. A (back of bldg.),
Atlanta, GA, 30306
P (404) 201-7994
membership@UrbanBodyStudios.com
UrbanBodyStudios.com
Urban Body Studios offers multiple styles and
levels of yoga, including correlation, Ashtanga
and restorative. Yoga and Pilates group classes
and private sessions are available.
CARTERSVI LLE
ETOWAH VALLEY YOGA
Sue Hopkins, E-RYT 500, PYT,
18 S. Erwin St., Cartersville, GA, 30120
P (770) 383-3022
etowahvalleyyoga@aol.com
etowahvalleyyoga.com
Cartersvilles only yoga center. Offering classes
seven days a week for all levels of students.
Etowah Valley Yoga is a registered yoga school,
200/500.
KENNESAW
NEW DAY YOGA: YOGA FROM
A CHRI STI AN PERSPECTI VE
Dayna Gelinas, E-RYT, 2716 Bent Creek Dr.,
Kennesaw, GA, 30152
P (678) 354-1120
dayna@newdayyoga.com
newdayyoga.com
Weekly yoga classes, 200-hour yoga teacher
training registered with Yoga Alliance,
12-hour Christian yoga teacher certication,
workshops, retreats at the Monastery of the
Holy Spirit.
MARI ETTA
MARI ETTA CENTER FOR YOGA
AND WELL BEI NG
Wanda DeVaughn, LCSW, E-RYT 500,
Abbey Brewer, E-RYT, Vicki Knight, E-RYT,
Becky Huff, E-RYT, Vicki Knight, E-RYT,
317 Alexander St., Marietta, GA, 30060
P (770) 425-4488 F (770) 425-8862
yogawan@mindspring.com
mariettayoga.com
A nurturing environment to restore your true
essence. We offer various styles and levels
of yoga, individual sessions, meditation,
massage, workshops, retreats and holistic
psychotherapy.
SAVANNAH
SAVANNAH YOGA CENTER
Kelley Boyd, E-RYT200, 1321 Bull St.,
Savannah, GA, 31401
P (912) 232-2994
savannahyoga@gmail.com
savannahyoga.com
Savannah Yoga Center: Y.A. 200-hour teacher
training: eight-month program. Begins in
October. Extensive and affordable. All levels
welcome. (912) 232-2994; savannahyoga.com
hawaii
EWA BEACH
YOGA4EWA
Tasha Kauihou, 91-440A Pupu St.,
Ewa Beach, HI, 96706
P (808) 689-1020
info@yoga4ewa.com
yoga4ewa.com
Located in beautiful Ewa Beach, Hawaii.
Yoga4Ewa offers classes for all levels Monday-
Saturday. Instructors at Yoga4Ewa are
recognized by the Yoga Alliance.
HANALEI
YOGA HANALEI
Bhavani Maki, Tara Mala, Carol Dumeyer,
P.O. Box 990, Hanalei, HI, 96714
P (808) 826-9642
yogahanalei@hotmail.com
yogahanalei.com
Yoga Alliance teacher trainings. Daily classes:
Ashtanga, Bikram, hatha ow, Iyengar, Nia
Dance, restorative yoga, Patanjalis Yoga Sutra.
Surf, sun, rejuvenation on Kauais pristine
North Shore!
HONOLULU
SI LENT DANCE CENTER
Ae Ja Mobley, Glenn Kawana, Sandi Jordan,
1127 11th Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96816
P (808) 526-9642
sdcyoga@earthlink.net
iYogaHi.com
Iyengar Yoga in Hawaii since 1977. 53 weekly
Iyengar classes for all levels, special workshops,
teacher trainings, seniors classes. 14 Iyengar-
certied teachers. Ann-Marie Brege, Jim
Dillman, Catherine Hage, Chris Havener,
Valerie Hobensack, Nancy Horlacher, Cynthia
Lee, Debra Michels, Alison Mito, Eunice Sakai,
Evelia Pineda Torres, Gretchen Valentin (TT).
Second location: 2535 S. King St.
LAHAI NA
I SLAND SPI RI T YOGA MAUI
Deborah DiPierro, Christy Abelov, Greg
Ruzicka,840 Wainee St., Lahaina Square
Shopping Center, Lahaina, Maui, HI, 96761
P (808) 667-2111
islandspirityoga@msn.com
islandspirityoga.com
A West Maui sanctuary where locals and
visitors can connect in cultivating physical and
spiritual well-being. Also offering adult and
childrens dance classes.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N idahoillinois Yoga Teachers & Studios
idaho
BOI SE
BOI SE YOGA CENTER
Vickie and Jerry Aldridge, James Burton,
Don Gura,3113 Rose Hill, Boise, ID, 83705
P (208) 343-9786
vickie@boiseyogacenter.com
boiseyogacenter.com
Two fully equipped studios, all levels of
students in Boise and Eagle. Certied Iyengar
teachers with the experience and knowledge to
enhance your inner awareness.
DRI GGS
YOGATEJAS
Cate Stillman, Bridget Lyons,
165 Front St., Driggs, ID, 83422
P (208) 354-9642
info@yogatejas.com
yogatejas.com
YogaTejas is an Anusara studio offering 15
weekly classes, private lessons and regular
weekend workshops on the west side of the
Teton Mountain Range.
MOSCOW
MOSCOW YOGA CENTER
Jeri Hudak, Iyengar-Certied, RYT 500, Erika
Greenwell, RYT 200, Marcia Gossard, RYT
200,525 S. Main, Moscow, ID, 83843
P (208) 883-8315
stewartjeri@hotmail.com
moscowyogacenter.com
Certied Iyengar instruction and registered
yoga teachers. Offering daytime and evening
classes, weekend workshops and advanced
studies. Twenty years of experience and
training.
SUN VALLEY
SUN VALLEY ONE-ON-ONE
Katherine Pleasants, P.O. Box 1469,
Sun Valley, ID, 83353
P (208) 720-5824
sv1on1@msn.com
Experience the balance of well-being through
the asanas of restorative yoga. Body/mind in
union allows deep relaxation. All levels taught.
Privates, groups, retreats.
illinois
BLUE I SLAND
YOGA FOR GOOD HEALTH
AND RELAXATI ON
Michael LaRocca, 12254 S. Greenwood Ave.,
Blue Island, IL, 60406
P (708) 388-3397
Teaching classical hatha and raja yoga since
1970, including 18 years at the university
level. Classes in Chicagos south suburbs and
northwest Indiana.
CHI CAGO
CHI CAGO SCHOOL OF HOT YOGA
2442 N. Lincoln Ave., 2nd Fl., Chicago, IL, 60614
P (773) 868-9642 F (773) 871-2354
mark.csohy@gmail.com
chicagoschoolofhotyoga.com
The Chicago School of Hot Yoga, located
in Lincoln Park across from the Biograph
Theater, near DePaul University. A learning
center where experienced and excited
instructors teach a variety of unique classes
in two heated studios. Join us for your health,
strength, meditation and individual practice.
We look forward to your growth.
EXHALE
Nicole Romano, 945 N. State St.,
Chicago, IL, 60610
P (312) 753-6500 F (312) 753-6555
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
Exhales yoga, Core Fusion, Core Fusion
Sport, and Core Energy Flow classes integrate
KUNDALI NI YOGA I N THE LOOP
Shakta Kaur, Hari Dev Singh, 410 S. Michigan
Ave., Ste. 514, Fine Arts Building,
Chicago, IL, 60605
P (312) 922-4699 F (312) 431-1469
info@shaktakaur.com
ShaktaKaur.com
Kundalini Yoga (as taught by Yogi Bhajan)
is a blend of spiritual and physical practices.
We incorporate kriya, movement, pranayama,
mudra, the gong, meditation, and chanting
mantras. Chicagos largest Kundalini Yoga
and meditation studio. Downtown. All teach-
ers are Yoga Alliance-registered. Workshops,
classes, Breathwalk, teacher training, hatha,
trips to India.
YOGA CI RCLE
Gabriel Halpern, 401 W. Ontario, Ste. 210,
Chicago, IL, 60654
P (312) 915-0750
info@yogacircle.com
yogacircle.com
Yoga Circle, celebrating our 24th year of
Iyengar Yoga in Chicago. Classes/workshops.
Introductory classes begin every month.
Gabriel Halpern, director.
HI GHLAND PARK
2HOT YOGA & PI LATES
Desiree Rijos, Randy Anbar, 1500 Old Deereld
Rd., No. 7, Highland Park, IL, 60035
P (847) 831-9642
Desiree@2hotyoga.com
2Hotyoga.com
Enjoy hot yoga on our bamboo oors on our
soon-to-be 1800-square-foot studio. Pilates,
privates, personal training, boxing and large
gym available.
LOCKPORT
VI SI ONS YOGA
Jennifer Millette, Lockport, IL, 60441
P (708) 508-8580
yogajenni@gmail.com
visionsyoga.com
We incorporate yoga into schools, playing
elds, workplaces and homes to address
students specic needs. We also offer Pilates
and personal training.
MT. PROSPECT
NORTHWEST YOGA
Steve and Patricia Nakon, Michal Ann
Warren, Pat, Sandy, 104 S. George St.
Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056
P (847) 590-1221
steve@northwestyoga.org
northwestyoga.org
Classes and workshops: the Chicago Botanic
Garden, Northeld Community Center and
the Dance Building in Des Plaines. Retreats
and vacations on website: northwestyoga.org.
NORTHFI ELD
NORTH SHORE YOGA
Sharyn Galindo, E-RYT 200, 310 Happ Rd.
Ste. 216, Northeld, IL, 60093
P (847) 784-8844 F (847) 784-9911
nsyoga2@aol.com
nsyoga.com
Offering daily classes in vinyasa ow, Ashtanga,
Mysore, prenatal, teens, family, beginners,
restorative, pranayama and meditation.
Ayurvedic consultations available. Plus, a 200-
hour teacher training January-June.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N indianamaryland Yoga Teachers & Studios
indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE
SAGE YOGA & PI LATES
Sonja Gaylor, 221 E. State St.
West Lafayette, IN, 47906
P (765) 269-7447 F (765) 269-7449
sageyogapilates@gmail.com
sageyogapilates.com
Sage Yoga & Pilates is committed to promoting
healthy bodies and spirits in a non-judgmental
environment, rooted in the principles of
traditional yoga and Pilates.
iowa
I OWA CI TY
HOTHOUSE YOGA
Maureen Mondanaro, 224 S. Clinton St.
Iowa City, IA, 52240
P (319) 351-9642
info@hothouseyoga.com
hothouseyoga.com
Classes practiced in a heated room to promote
cellular metabolism, detoxication, suppleness
of the muscular system, health and mental well-
being. Visit us at our two locations!
kentucky
FULTON
THE YOGA STUDI O
AT HAWS MEMORI AL
Jennifer Connell, Jo Ann Roy,
1004 Holiday Ln., Fulton, KY, 42041
P (270) 472-1971 F (270) 472-3775
jennifcnn@bellsouth.net
Beautiful studio located in southwest Kentucky
on the Tennessee line. Weekly hatha yoga
classes include beginners, intermediate, senior
citizens, and restorative/therapeutic. First
class is complimentary.
LEXI NGTON
YOGA AT THE MASSAGE CENTER
Cindy Hutchison, 380 S. Mill St., Dudley Square,
Lexington, KY, 40508-2560
P (859) 231-1782
chutch1214@aol.com
themassagecenter.org
Hot Power yoga withToby Traylor, Anusara
and breath-inspired yoga, Vinyasa Flow,
Kripalu yoga, guest instructors, boutique
offering unique apparel. Classes every day.
louisiana
HOUMA
KUNDALI NI YOGA CENTER
OF HOUMA
Meredith Wright, RYT, IKYTA, Peter George,
RYT, IKYTA, Rocky Smith, RYT, IKYTA,
7863 Park Ave., Houma, LA, 70364
P (985) 872-4081 F (985) 876-4775
satnamhoumayoga@comcast.net
houmayoga.com
Bliss on the bayou! A beautiful Kundalini
studio in a southern mansion! Beginner,
intermediate and advanced students welcome!
Pregnancy yoga. Guest teachers. Veggie
dinners!
NEW ORLEANS
WI LD LOTUS YOGA
Sean Johnson, 4842 Perrier St.
New Orleans, LA, 70115
P (504) 899-0047
teamlotus@wildlotusyoga.com
wildlotusyoga.com
Voted Best Yoga in New Orleans seven years
running! Most extensive class/event schedule
in Gulf South. Home base of Sean Johnson and
Wild Lotus Band.
maine
PORTLAND
PORTLAND YOGA STUDI O
Stephanie Abrams, director, Elaine
McGillicuddy, founder, 616 Congress Street,
3rd Floor, Portland, ME, 04101
P (207) 799-0054
info@portlandyoga.com
portlandyoga.com
4 Iyengar-certied instructors. Beginners
warmly welcome. Free introductory classes
held quarterly. Specialty classes include life-
long, prenatal, gentle/restorative and vinyasa
yoga. Weekend workshops with renowned
teachers.
THE YOGA CENTER
Vickie Labbe, Jennifer Cooper, P.O. Box 1243,
449 Forest Ave. Plz., Portland, ME, 04104
P (207) 774-9642
info@maineyoga.com
maineyoga.com
Quality instruction for over 25 years. 30 weekly
classes: restorative, vinyasa, therapeutic,
prenatal; special teacher workshops. Two
studios. Yoga vacations in Mexico and Maine.
maryland
ANNAPOLI S
DI VI NE LI GHT YOGA, LLC
Denise Lapides, E-RYT 500, IKYTA,
211 Wardour Dr., Annapolis, MD, 21401
P (410) 570-2878
denise@divinelightyoga.com
Divinelightyoga.com
Denise B. Lapides, E-RYT 500, IKYTA.
Compassionate and reective. Privates, groups,
workshops, retreats and corporate. Divine
Light Yoga 200-hour Yoga Alliance hatha
teacher training.
GOLDEN HEART YOGA
Elizabeth Lloyd, 179 Admiral Cochrane Dr.,
No. 120, Annapolis, MD, 21401
P (410) 224-3278
ghy@goldenheartyoga.com
goldenheartyoga.com
Voted Best Yoga in Annapolis. Dedicated
to art and science of yoga. 200-/500-hr. RYT
programs, workshops with leading teachers,
yoga therapy. Anusara, ParaYoga, Kundalini,
hatha.
BETHESDA
John Schumacher, director, 4853 Cordell Ave.,
Suite PH 9, Bethesda, MD, 20814
P (301) 656-8992 F (301) 656-7792
uwyc@unitywoods.com
unitywoods.com
tradition. Four locations: Arlington,
VA; Bethesda, MD; Woodley Park and
Tenleytown, DC.
COLUMBI A
THE YOGA CENTER OF COLUMBI A
Kathy Donnelly, E-RYT 500, 8950 Rte. 108,
Ste. 109, Columbia, MD, 21045
P (410) 720-4340 F (410) 772-9591
info@columbiayoga.com
columbiayoga.com
Voted Best Yoga Center! 90+ classes weekly.
All levels. Gentle, therapeutics, childrens,
teens, advanced, Anusara, Iyengar, Pilates,
qi gong, meditation. Workshops, vacations,
teacher training, Anusara immersion.
GAI THERSBURG
I NNER REACHES YOGA & HEALTH
Dee Gold, M.A., E-RYT 500, 257 Market St., W.,
2nd Fl., Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
P (301) 987-0884
dee@innerreaches.com
innerreaches.com
The nest yoga instruction in Gaithersburg:
Anusara, vinyasa, Iyengar, Ishta, Mommy and
Me and more. Workshops and retreats. Lovely
warm, welcoming studio. Class size limited.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N maryland Yoga Teachers & Studios
GERMANTOWN
FOLLOW YOUR HEART
YOGA CENTER
Kathy Thompson, RYT 500, 13097 Wisteria Dr.,
Ste. 203, Germantown, MD, 20874
P (877) 835-9642 F (301) 972-3787
info@followyourheartyoga.com
followyourheartyoga.com
The rst and only yoga center in Germantown
since 2004. Regular and specialty yoga classes
(prenatal, gentle/special conditions) and
workshops seven days a week.
ROCKVI LLE
THRI VE YOGA CENTER ROCKVI LLE
Susan Bowen, Dave Bowen, Alan Finger,1321-B
Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, 20852
P (301) 294-9642
susan@thriveyoga.com
thriveyoga.com
Spacious, nature-inspired yoga center. Vinyasa,
hatha, restorative, gentle, hot yoga, prenatal,
kids, pranayama, meditation. Eight-week
beginner sessions. Boutique. Workshops.
ISHTA 200- and 300-hour teacher trainings.
SMI THSBURG
FLOWERI NG HEART YOGA
Simone Heurich, E-RYT 500, 13112 Bikle Rd.,
Smithsburg, MD, 21783
P (301) 739-3330
simone@oweringheartyoga.com
oweringheartyoga.com
Certied in Anusara Yoga, Phoenix Rising
Yoga Therapy. Classes, private instruction,
workshops, retreats, inclusive of yogas rich
traditions. Experience your vibrant body,
peaceful mind, joyful heart.
TAKOMA PARK
WI LLOW STREET YOGA CENTER
Suzie Hurley, E-RYT 500, 6930 Carroll Ave.,
Takoma Park, MD, 20912
P 301-270-8038 F 301-270-8045
yoga@willowstreetyoga.com
willowstreetyoga.com
With over 130 weekly classes in two locations,
WSYC is the largest Anusara yoga center in
the country. WSYC is known for excellence
in instruction and a welcoming, vibrant
community. Highly-trained teachers offer
yoga classes for all levels and ages, including
therapeutic yoga, yoga for pregnancy and
yoga for athletes; Yoga Nidra and meditation;
teacher training.
TI MONI UM
SUSQUEHANNA YOGA &
MEDI TATI ON CENTER
Suzy Pennington, E-RYT 500, 12A W. Aylesbury
Rd., Timonium, MD, 21093
P (410) 308-9950
SyogaStudio@gmail.com
syoga.com
Iyengar-certied teachers. Day, weekend
and evening classes; workshops; international
retreats; apprenticeship program. Yoga
Alliance-registered. Syoga is the home of the
Tibetan Meditation Center of Baltimore.
massachusetts
ANDOVER
UNI ONSTUDI O YOGA
Connie Glore, Trish MacNeil,
305 N. Main St., Andover, MA, 01810
P (978) 886-7944
contact@unionstudioyoga.com
unionstudioyoga.com
UnionStudio Yoga aspires to bring together
a variety of class offerings and yoga styles to
support the differing needs and lifestyles of our
students.
BEDFORD
SERENI TY YOGA
& WELLNESS CENTER
Toni Bradley, RYT,18 North Rd.,
Bedford, MA, 01730
P (781) 275-4092
info@serenityyoga.com
serenityyoga.com
Kripalu-afliated studio. Our small, fully
equipped studio allows for individualized
attention. We adapt poses to suit each
individual. All levels/abilities welcome. Private
therapeutic sessions available.
BOSTON
EXHALE
Denise Grifn Crowe, 28 Arlington St.,
Boston, MA, 02116
P (617) 532-7000 F (617) 532-7095
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
Exhales yoga, Core Fusion, Core Fusion
Sport, and Core Energy Flow classes integrate
BRI DGEWATER
MAHA YOGA CENTER
CENTER FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
Diane Lagadec, 992 Bedford Street,
Bridgewater, MA, 02324
P (508) 697-3273 F (508) 697-3592
mahayoga@juno.com
mahayogacenter.com
Hatha, Ashtanga, Kundalini yoga; Meditation;
Massage; Workshops; 200-hour Yoga Teacher
Certication (registered with Yoga Alliance)
Yoga supplies, books.
CAMBRI DGE
ELEMENTAL YOGA
Bo Forbes, PsyD, E-RYT 500, Ceylan Akturk,
James Gotz, Katherine Hartsell, Cassandra
Horii,Cambridge, MA, 02138
P (617) 448-3228
bo@elementalyoga.com
elementalyoga.com
Vinyasa, restorative, therapeutic yoga. This
innovative system of yoga integrates Eastern
and Western thought with psychology and
other mind-body traditions. Center for
Integrative Yoga Therapeutics.
MAJESTI C YOGA STUDI O
Lindsay Gibson, M.S., 223 Concord Ave.,
Cambridge, MA, 02138
P (617) 876-6116
majesticyogastudio.com
Classes are offered for all levels from beginning
to advanced. Emphasis is on core strength and
exibility and on promoting serenity. All ages
are welcome!
CENTERVI LLE
CENTERVI LLE YOGA
Anika Iliadis, 1600 Falmouth Rd., Unit 41,
Centerville, MA, 2632
P (508) 775-1422
centervilleyoga.com
Acupuncture, facials and waxing, hypnotherapy,
infrared sauna, psychotherapy, reexology,
massage therapy, monthly workshops, Reiki,
spiritual medium psychic readings.
EAST DENNI S
CAPE COD YOGA CENTER
Lynnette Walker, Carrie Cooper, PO Box 58,
1604 Rte. 6A, East Dennis, MA, 02641
P (508) 385-8034
info@yogacenterofcapecod.com
yogacenterofcapecod.com
Charming studio on historic Route 6A offering
a variety of classes: gentle, hot, vinyasa and
Ashtanga. Special events and workshops. The
hottest place in town!!
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N marylandmichigan Yoga Teachers & Studios
GREAT BARRI NGTON
YOGA GREAT BARRI NGTON
Deborah Salem, 30 Elm Court, 2nd Fl.,
Great Barrington, MA, 01230
P (413) 528-1181
yogagardens@verizon.net
YogaGB.com
At Yoga Great Barrington students are
invited to build a personal yoga practice, while
discovering yoga as a means of vibrant living
and self-transformation.
MI LTON
RENEW YOURSELF YOGA
Fern Ross Israel, Milton, MA, 02186
P (617) 696-1665
owingchi@comcast.net
heartcenteredhealing.org
Iyengar-inuenced classes in restorative yoga,
mindfulness, qi gong, energy psychology. All
ages/health/ experience welcomed. 30 years
experience and insight. Yoga/hiking in Italy,
July 2010.
NANTUCKET
THE YOGA ROOM
Shannah Green, E-RYT 300, 49 Fairgrounds Rd.,
Nantucket, MA, 02554
P (508) 825-2211
shannahg@comcast.net
nantucketyogaroom.com
Nantuckets exclusive year-round yoga studio.
Vinyasa-based classes incorporating many
styles and traditions. Highly trained teachers
offer the nest yoga instruction. Small group,
semi-private and private sessions available.
NEWTON
PEGGY MCLOUGHLI N, E-RYT 500
Peggy McLoughlin, 60 Clyde St.,
Newton, MA, 2460
P (617) 964-1722
yoganewton.com
Precise attention to alignment, the development
of focus, stamina and a sense of well-being
illuminate the experience of yoga in this
encouraging and supportive environment.
NORTHAMPTON
YOGA SANCTUARY
Sara Rose, 150 Main St., Thornes Marketplace,
3rd Fl., Northampton, MA, 01060
P (413) 585-9642
info@yoga-sanctuary.com
yoga-sanctuary.com
A destination studio. Be enveloped in the
beauty and warmth of our community. Be
uplifted by Anusara Yoga classes, immersions,
teacher trainings, workshops, therapeutics,
bodywork.
READI NG
YOGA MOVES
Mary Ellen Carroll, 274 Main St., 1st Fl.,
Reading, MA, 01867
P (781) 944-9040
info@eyogamoves.com
eyogamoves.com
Offering hot yoga, vinyasa, Power vinyasa,
hot hatha, PranaVayu & Yin styles. Classes
for all tness levels. Teachers certied and
professional. Monthly workshops.
YOGA MOVES
Mary Ellen Carroll, 274 Main St., 1st Fl.,
Reading, MA, 01867
P (781) 944-9040
info@eyogamoves.com
eyogamoves.com
Offering hot yoga, vinyasa, PranaVayu & Yin
styles. Classes for all tness levels. Teachers
certied and professional. Monthly workshops.
SHARON
BREATHE JOY YOGA
Robyn Parets, 3 Tisdale Rd., Sharon, MA, 02067
P (781) 784-4848
robyn@breathejoyyoga.com
breathejoyyoga.com
Spacious studio nestled in the woods! Hatha,
vinyasa, Power, prenatal, restorative, teen
and Pretzel Kids, 200-hour teacher training,
Pretzel Kids certication, workshops and
affordable retreats!
STOCKBRI DGE
KRI PALU CENTER
FOR YOGA & HEALTH
57 Interlaken Rd., P.O. Box 309,
Stockbridge, MA, 01262
P (800) 741-7353
guestservices@kripalu.org
kripalu.org
The nations largest yoga retreat center.
Workshops with master teachers, including
Stephen Cope, Rodney Yee, Shiva Rea, Angela
Farmer, Gary Kraftsow, Ana Forrest, Gurmukh
Kaur Khalsa and many others. Natural-foods
cuisine, woodland trails, sauna and whirlpool,
tness activities, healing arts services and more
in the beautiful Berkshires. Request a catalog!
WELLESLEY
LAUGHI NG DOG YOGA STUDI O
Jennifer Harvey, Marissa Farrell, Kathy
Mongeau,159 Linden St., 2nd Fl., Ste. 1,
Wellesley, MA, 02482
P (781) 235-9642
info@ldyoga.com
ldyoga.com
Variety of classes, all levels, group/private.
Knowledgeable, dedicated teachers. Anusara,
vinyasa, restorative, Yin, prenatal, kids/teens,
Nia, Pilates, Zumba. Yoga therapy, Yoga
philosophy. Specialty workshops, retreats.
WEST ROXBURY
I YENGAR YOGA I N
WEST ROXBURY/BOSTON
Laureen Rueckner, 227 Temple St.,
West Roxbury, MA, 02132
P (617) 323-4289
laureen@yogaclasses.net
yogaclasses.net
Small group classes in beautiful, open studio
space: all levels including gentle, seniors,
intermediate; privates. Certied Iyengar
teacher with many years of experience for safe,
informed, inspiring practice.
WI LMI NGTON
THE YOGA LOFT
Jen Ryan, 3 Lopez Rd., Wilmington, MA, 01887
P (978) 658-5888
jen@yogaloftnorth.com
yogaloftnorth.com
Vinyasa-based classes for all levels from
beginner to advanced. Offering teacher training
at 200-hour RYT, workshops and core classes.
Located right off highway.
michigan
BRI GHTON
YOGA CENTER FOR HEALTHY
LI VI NG, LLC
Lee Ann Louis-Prescott, PhD, E-RYT 500, 4437
Old US 23, Brighton, MI, 48114
P (810) 225-1288 F (810) 225-1290
yogawithleeann@yahoo.com
yogahealth.org
Join us! Hatha, vinyasa, Ashtanga, restorative,
partner, Yoga4Kidz, pre-/postnatal, Yin and
gentle back classes. Meditation. Workshops.
RYS 200/500. Look for our retreats in/outside
U.S.
GROSSE POI NTE WOODS
PRACTI CE YOGA
Christy Wood, 20792 Mack Avenue,
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236
P (313) 881-2874
info@practice-yoga.net
practice-yoga.net
Practice Yoga has created a safe yet friendly
studio atmosphere while maintaining the
integrity of this ancient system of healing.
Achieve the extraordinary!
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N michigannew hampshire Yoga Teachers & Studios
LANSI NG
HI LLTOP YOGA
Hilaire Lockwood, 108 E. Grand River Ave.,
Lansing, MI, 48906
P (517) 290-1961
hilaire@hilltopyoga.com
hilltopyoga.com
Power, vinyasa/Ashtanga, basics, pre-/postnatal.
Comprehensive mind/body/spirit studio
focusing on all eight limbs. Mid-Michigans
best. Y.A.-registered school. Group or one-
on-one trainings taught by yogi with 21 years
experience. Two Lansing-area studios: Old
Town, Haslett. New student specials. Visit
website for teacher training info, schedules,
locations.
ROYAL OAK
NAMAST YOGA
Linda K. Makowski, 309 S. Troy St.,
Royal Oak, MI, 48067
P (248) 399-9642
linmakowski@comcast.net
namaste-yoga.net
Royal Oaks home for yoga! Basic, Anusara,
Yoga for the Emotional Body, Ashtanga,
Mindfulness Yoga, restorative, better back,
prenatal, Yoga at the Wall, Kundalini; TT
RYS 200.
minnesota
MI NNEAPOLI S
YOGA CENTER OF MI NNEAPOLI S
230-HOUR ADVANCED
YOGA STUDY AND
TEACHER TRAI NI NG PROGRAMS
Jennifer Gray, 212 3rd Ave., N., Ste. 205,
Minneapolis, MN, 55401
P (612) 436-4700 F (612) 436-4701
register@yogacentermpls.com
yogacentermpls.com
We host the largest variety of yoga classes in
the Twin Cities: Ashtanga, Anusara, hatha,
vinyasa, Jivamukti, Big A#%!, restorative,
meditation, pre-/postnatal and more! Weekend
workshops, visiting teachers and trainings,
including 230-hour yoga study/teacher training
programs registered with Yoga Alliance.
Qualied, experienced instructors provide
classes for all abilities.
RED WI NG
BLUEWATER YOGA STUDI O
Carolyn S. Hedin, 323-1/2 Main St.,
Red Wing, MN, 55066
P (651) 388-6099
IndigoProperties@hotmail.com
BluewaterYoga.com
Bluewater Yoga Studio is afliated with
the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga
Foundation (KHYF) in Chennai, India.
Private and group classes are available.
SAI NT PAUL
I NSTI TUTE OF
THE HI MALAYAN TRADI TI ON
Swami Jaidev and Ma Devi, Manuraj Speece,
1317 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN, 55105
P (651) 645-1291 F (651) 645-7935
info@ihtyoga.org
ihtyoga.org
Directed by close disciples of Swami Rama of
the Himalayas, the Institute of the Himalayan
Tradition offers classical raja yoga, hatha,
pranayama, meditation and teacher trainings.
STI LLWATER
STI LL WATER YOGA
Amy Hawks, 5898 Omaha Ave. N., Ste. 4,
Stillwater, MN, 55082
P (651) 439-2569
amy@stillwateryoga.com
stillwateryoga.com
St. Croix Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Hatha yoga: classical, vinyasa, gentle,
restorative, prenatal, meditation and yoga
studies in the Himalayan tradition. Open-
heart policy.
WHI TE BEAR LAKE
DRI SHTI YOGA
Lauri Hopple, 2189 Fourth St., No. 2,
White Bear Lake, MN, 55110
P (651) 592-5535
hiphopple@msn.com
drishtiyogaonline.com
Welcome home. Come inside. Arrive more
fully aware, moving toward your true self with
an open heart. Find your focus at Drishti Yoga.
Classes, workshops.
mississippi
RI DGELAND
JOYFLOW YOGA
Debi Lewis, E-RYT 500, 7048 Old Canton Rd.,
2-F, Trace Harbor Village, Ridgeland, MS, 39157
P (601) 613-4317
joyowdeb@bellsouth.net
joyowyoga.com
Playful vinyasa classes with attention to
alignment and breath, beginner-friendly, from
restorative to Power. Pranayama, meditation
emphasized. Registered teacher training.
Phoenix Rising Therapy, Enneagram.
missouri
KANSAS CI TY
HEARTLAND YOGA &
ACUPUNCTURE
Kathleen Coleton, 111 E. Gregory Blvd.,
Kansas City, MO, 64114
P (816) 822-0500 F
coleton@solve.net
kcoletonyoga.com
Iyengar-certied instructor. Introduction to
yoga, beginning, mixed-level, advanced classes.
Privates, therapeutic lessons, workshops,
teacher training. Tai chi/Yang-style class. Call
for additional locations.
ST. LOUI S
STARFI N/
CANDLE RI VER YOGA, LLC
Suzanne Fischer, 8390 Delmar, Ste. 207, St.
Louis, MO, 63124
P (314) 569-5744
starn1@msn.com
starncandleriver.com
Yoga, yoga for pregnancy, Thai massage,
lomilomi, healing touch, meditation. Group
classes or private lessons. Private appointments
designed to meet your specic needs.
montana
BI LLI NGS
PERFECT BALANCE
Rory Rogina, Pam Havig, 712 Carbon St.,
Ste. D, Billings, MT, 59102
P (406) 294-9642
info@perfectbalanceyoga.com
perfectbalanceyoga.com
Warm and friendly environment open to all.
Honoring many styles and traditions of yoga.
Ten Yoga Alliance-certied teachers, with over
35 weekly classes.
new hampshire
CONCORD
LI VI NG YOGA NH
Maureen Miller, E-RYT, 2 Pillsbury St.,
Ste. 302, Concord, NH, 003301
P (603) 226-9642 F (603) 715-5926
mmillernh@comcast.net
livingyoganh.com
Ashtanga-based studio nurturing students of
all levels. Flow yoga, primary series, gentle ow,
Relax & Renew, Anusara-inspired, pre/postna-
tal, teacher training, kids yoga and more!
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N new hampshirenew jersey Yoga Teachers & Studios
DURHAM
MOEBI US YOGA
AT THE PRANA STUDI O, NH
Hannelore Moebius, E-RYT 500,
13 Sunnyside Dr., Durham, NH, 003824
P (603) 868-6753
yoga@moebiusyoga.com
moebiusyoga.com
Moebius Yoga offers classes, private sessions
and workshops for yoga, meditation and Reiki
at The Prana Studio and the Mill Pond Center
in Durham, NH.
HAMPTON
I NSTI TUTE FOR PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT, I NC. , RYS 500
Kenneth Toy (Swami Jayananda),
652 Lafayette Rd., Hampton, NH, 03842
P (603) 929-0303
contact@ipdtransform.com
ipdtransform.com
A kriya yoga ashram (652/725 Lafayette Rd.)
offering classes and personal training in all
eight stages of yoga, transformational astrology,
teacher training. Individual residential
programs.
MERRI MACK
NH POWER YOGA,
BAPTI STE AFFI LI ATE STUDI O
Mary Howard, RYT 500, 704 Rte.
101A (Milford Rd), Merrimack, NH, 03054
P (603) 594-2494
nhpoweryoga@charter.net
nhpoweryoga.com
Specializing in Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga.
The perfect blend of sweat and serenity! All-
level classes, workshops and private instruction.
NHs only Baptiste afliate studio.
new jersey
BELMAR
YOGA ANJALI
Carmel Calcagno, Dina Crosta, Margie Kozub
905 Main St., Belmar, NJ, 07719
P (732) 681-7660
yogaanjali.com
A Studio of Many Offerings. Anusara classes
for every level with qualied teachers and
lots of heart. Private instruction, meditation,
chanting and yoga store.
BOUND BROOK
KAT GRAYTOK
Bound Brook, NJ, 08805
P (732) 208-8185
katint@hotmail.com
katinteriorsgroup.com
Kat Graytok completed the 200-hour
Atmananda yoga sequence program. Her
style is vinyasa ow. Kat also designs yoga and
meditation rooms incorporating the principals
of Sherri Silvermans Vastu: Transcendental
Home Design in Harmony With Nature.
COLLI NGSWOOD
YOGAWOOD
Beth Filla, Lisa Korchma, Zoe Mai,
688 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ, 08108
P (856) 858-9642
info@yogawood.com
yogawood.com
Vinyasa, Ashtanga, prenatal, gentle and Yin
Yoga just outside of Philadelphia. Classes
for families and kids, too! Teacher training;
continuing education; warm, welcoming
community.
COLTS NECK
COLTS NECK YOGA
Ann Yocum, 340 State Hwy. Rte. 34, S.,
Unit 123, Colts Neck, NJ, 07722
P (732) 866-9999
annyocum777@aol.com
coltsneckhotyoga.com
Hot yoga, vinyasa, childrens yoga, ballet
(barre), and privates for prenatal and other
yoga. Great teachers, warm and healing
atmosphere! Celebrating 10 years of yoga!
EAST WI NDSOR
ONE YOGA &
WELLNESS CENTER, LLC
Tracey L. Ulshafer, E-RYT, 405 Rte. 130 N.,
Lower Level, East Windsor, NJ, 08520
P (609) 918-0963
Info@oneyogacenter.net
oneyogacenter.net
All-level yoga classes in gentle, hatha and
vinyasa ow. Kids, prenatal, meditation,
private, partner; 200- and 500-hour teacher
training also available.
FAI RFI ELD
MADMATYOGA
Madelana Ferrara-Mattheis, Debby Catanio,
180 Faireld Rd., Faireld, NJ, 07004
P (973) 900-1990
mad@madmatyoga.com
madmatyoga.com
MadMatYoga, a serene, cozy jewel of a yoga
studio, offers daily yoga classes, teacher training
apprenticeships, bodywork, workshops, and
international retreats with talented, educated
teachers.
FRENCHTOWN
SUPATHA YOGA & PI LATESA
PLACE FOR HEALTH AND HEALI NG
Sri Lakshmi Devi, E-RYT, The Old Kingwood
Municipal Building, 12 Fairview Rd.,
Frenchtown, NJ, 08825
P (908) 996-6428
SupathaYoga.com
Vinyasa, hatha, therapeutic, Pilates, body
sculpting, specialty classes, workshops. All
levels. Lakshmi creates a safe, stable, fun
environment; develop and nurture your
practice at your own pace.
HOBOKEN
DEVOTI ON YOGA STUDI O
Liza Bertini, Jillian Pransky, Carrie Parker
Gastelu,79 Hudson St., Ste. LL103,
Hoboken, NJ, 07030
P (201) 610-9642 F (201) 610-9770
info@devotionyoga.com
devotionyoga.com
Offering 70 classes weekly for all ages and
levels. Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Power, pre-/
postnatal, kids/baby, restorative, workshops,
teacher training, retreats. Second location: 14th
Street, Hoboken.
LEONI A
LAURI E WELCH
PRI VATE I NSTRUCTI ON
Leonia, NJ, 07605
P (201) 482-4670
lwelch@nj.rr.com
Private yoga instruction tailored to your needs
in home or ofce. 25 years experience. Greater
NYC area. Call (201) 482-4670 for more
information.
MADI SON
STUDI O YOGA MADI SON/
CHATHAM
Theresa Rowland, Carol Wipf, Amy Hamilton,2
Green Village Rd., Ste. 217, Madison, NJ, 07940
P (973) 966-5311 F (800) 310-9833
staff@studioyoganj.com
studioyoganj.com
Iyengar classes and more: teacher education,
prenatal, childrens, seniors, anatomy,
pranayama, restorative, meditation, tai chi,
Pilates, belly dance, capoeira, sound healing,
yoga intensives.
MAPLEWOOD
SHAKTI YOGA & LI VI NG ARTS &
SHAKTI MA
Anna Winkler, Gayle Lemke,
1861 Springeld Ave., Maplewood, NJ, 07040
P (973) 763-2288
info@shaktinj.com
shaktinj.com
Classes in a variety of styles for every body.
First class free. The studio has a radiant heat
bamboo oor, high ceilings and plenty of
sunshine.
MONTCLAI R
ASANA HOUSE
Charles Secallus, Deb Williams, 127 Valley Rd.,
Ste. A, Montclair, NJ, 07042
P (973) 744-1500
info@asanahouse.com
asanahouse.com
Asana House combines a juice bar and
Ashtanga Yoga center. Mysore program,
led Ashtanga, meditation and special
events. Eat, Breathe, Do Yoga See
ashtangayogamontclair.com.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N new jerseynew york Yoga Teachers & Studios
MOORESTOWN
THE STUDI O FOR YOGA
Lynda Maguire, E-RYT, 101 E. Main St.,
Moorestown, NJ, 08057
P (856) 430-1116
info@thestudio4u.net
thestudio4u.net
Small class size. Large variety of classes. Lots
of personal attention. Experienced, dedicated
teachers. Beginners thru advanced students
welcome. Specializing in private classes.
NORTH BRUNSWI CK
I NNER LI GHT YOGA CENTER
Tarra J. Madore, DC, RYT 500, 1626 Rt. 130 N.,
Ste. K-3, 2nd Fl., North Brunswick, NJ, 08902
P (732) 951-1100
ilycpeace@verizon.net
ilyc.com
Variety of classes for different levels, certied
instructors, workshops. Private sessions for
individual, group or family. Yoga therapy. Yoga
Alliance-certied teacher training program.
Peaceful.
PRI NCETON
SI MPLYYOGA, LLC, RYS
Joanne Carter-Yount, E-RYT 500, Carol Cook,
E-RYT, David Thurn, E-RYT ,4437 Rte. 27,
(Kingston Mall), Princeton, NJ, 08528
P (609) 924-7751
yogayo1@att.net
simplyyogakingston.com
User-friendly yoga classes. Seven days a week.
18 qualied teachers. Prenatal and kids yoga.
Teacher training. Private instruction available.
Gift certicates. All levels. Drop-ins welcome.
PRI NCETON
PRI NCETON CENTER
FOR YOGA & HEALTH
Deborah Metzger, RYT 500, MSW, PRYT, Robert
Stagon, DC, RYT, Pat Vroom, PhD,Montgomery
Professional Center, 50 Vreeland Dr., Ste. 506,
Princeton, NJ, 08558
P (609) 924-7294
pcyh@mindspring.com
princetonyoga.com
Yoga and holistic center welcoming all
traditions. Yoga, meditation/MBSR, massage,
aromatherapy, chiropractic. Two spacious,
light-lled studios. Kirtan, drumming.
Workshops, teacher trainings, work exchange,
rental space.
RAMSEY
YOGA SYNTHESI S
Raji Thron, Rose Fitzgerald, 225 N. Franklin
Tpke., Ramsey, NJ, 07446
P (201) 818-9642
yogasynthesisnj@yahoo.com
yogasynthesis.com
Full class schedule for all levels. Vinyasa yoga.
Creative integration of styles. Mysore and
guided Ashtanga, Yoga Synthesis DVDs,
teacher trainings, workshops, wellness services.
SADDLE RI VER
SHREE YOGA STUDI OS
Chaya Spencer, Elizabeth Doberneck, Karon
Shovers Goldsmith,3 Barnstable Ct.,
Saddle River, NJ, 07458
P (845) 425-8159
Chaya@ShreeYoga.com
ShreeYoga.com
Our beautiful, sunny studio offers Anusara
Yoga classes for all levels and abilities, aimed
at creating a healthy body, happy mind, and
peaceful heart. Be welcome.
SCOTCH PLAI NS
YOGA AND HEALI NG CENTER
Wendy Gross-Pinto, 1744 E. Second St.,
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076
P (908) 322-0003 F (908) 322-7641
yogaandhealingcenter@yahoo.com
yogaandhealingcenter.com
Voted Best in New Jersey! Unique and
powerful yoga style sculpts your life and body
into its best shape ever. Ashtanga, Bikram,
hot vinyasa, and the innovative Soul Sweat
Yoga (created here); 200-hour accredited yoga
teacher training. Beautiful Zen-like studio,
loving staff and teachers, awesome classes! Let
us help you love living in your body!
TEANECK
STONE CENTER
FOR YOGA & HEALTH
Charlotte Chandler Stone, CYT, E-RYT 500, 1415
Queen Anne Rd., Ste. 204, Teaneck, NJ, 07666
P (201) 833-5955
info@stoneyoga.com
stoneyoga.com
Therapeutic yoga classes, private sessions,
corporate. Yoga for osteoporosis, arthritis,
stress management, wellness. Flow, hatha,
gentle, beginner, all-level. Yoga Alliance-
approved teacher training, coaching.
TOMS RI VER
CENTER FOR HEALTH
AND HEALI NG
Dawn Keen, 111 W. Water St.,
Toms River, NJ, 08753
P (732) 505-8282
sunnydth@aol.com
centerforhealthandhealingNJ.com
Let us transform and inspire you at our large,
beautiful, tranquil yoga studio. Open seven
days a week, offering 50 classes/week, free
parking, massage. Free karma yoga classes twice
a month, facials, acupuncture, Reiki, Y.A.
yoga teacher training twice a year, inspiring
workshops, yoga retreats. Call for details.
VERONA
GRACE YOGA AND DANCE
Donna Scro, 271 Grove Ave., Bldg. C, Ste. 4,
Verona, NJ, 07044
P (973) 433-7491
donna@graceyoganj.com
Grace Yoga and Dance is an Anusara-inspired
studio offering yoga classes for everyone. It
is also the home of the renowned Freespace
Dance company.
WESTWOOD
JULUKA YOGA STUDI O
Mandy Grant, E-RYT 500, 591 Broadway,
Westwood, NJ, 07675
P (201) 638 6828
mandyspilates@optonline.net
julukayoga.com
The heart of Bergen County, full range from
beginner to vinyasa ow. Children, family.
Pilates. Intense eight-month Yoga Alliance
200-hour teacher training.
new york
BEDFORD
BEDFORD YOGA
Cynthia Worby, Judi Friedman
Cathy Eising,Bedford, NY, 10506
P (914) 234-2195
cynthia.worby@gmail.com
Our beautiful studio offers beginning and
mixed-level Iyengar Yoga classes and private
sessions taught by experienced, certied
Iyengar Yoga teachers. Anyone can do yoga!
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N new york Yoga Teachers & Studios
BRI DGEHAMPTON
EXHALE
Anna Carbonell, 2415 Main St.,
Bridgehampton, NY, 11932
P (212) 249-3000
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
BROOKLYN
BEND & BLOOM YOGA
Amy Quinn-Suplina, Beth Donnelly Caban,
Marisa Sako,708 Sackett St.,
Brooklyn, NY, 11217
P (347) 987-3162
info@bendandbloom.com
bendandbloom.com
A serene Park Slope studio where students tune
into their breath, energize their bodies and
align with their truest self through our creative,
owing yoga.
JENNI FER BRI LLI ANT YOGA
Jennifer Brilliant, 732A Carroll Street,
Brooklyn, NY, 11215
P (718) 499-7282
Jennifer@JenniferBrilliant.com
JenniferBrilliant.com
Jennifer Brilliant Yoga: vinyasa classes and
private sessions in a serene, supportive space.
Experienced teachers. Rened, practical
information. Individual attention. All levels
including special needs.
SANGHA YOGA SHALA,
THE YOGA PLAYGROUND
Alana Kessler, 107 N. 3rd St., No. 2H,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
P (718) 384-2097
info@sanghayoganyc.com
sanghayoganyc.com
A transformative space for those new to
yoga, seasoned practitioners and everyone in
between. Mysore Ashtanga, Iyengar, vinyasa,
pre- and postnatal, cooking, nutrition and
more.
CHARLOTTEVI LLE
CHARLOTTE VALLEY YOGA STUDI O
Judy Brick Freedman, 525 County Hwy. 40,
Charlotteville, NY, 12036
P (607) 397-9346 F (607) 397-9479
jbf@arfreedman.com
Certied by and dedicated to promoting the
teachings of Sri B.K.S. Iyengar, Intermediate
Senior 3. NYC # (212) 688-1009
CROTON-ON-HUDSON
HUDSONYOGA@OPTONLI NE. NET
Kate Graham, Chris Glover, Adam Vitolo,5 Old
Post Rd., S., Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10520
P (914) 271-3076
hudsonyoga@optonline.net
hudsonyoga.com
Certied Iyengar and Kripalu teachers. Studio
has been in operation since 1997. Beginner,
intermediate, general, gentle, childrens classes.
Private instruction is available.
ELMSFORD
YOGASPA
Patricia Fischer, Jacqueline Vernon
321 Tarrytown Rd., Elmsford, NY, 10523
P (914) 345-9642
contact@yoga-spa.com
yoga-spa.com
Bikram, Power Yoga, hot vinyasa, live
drumming classes. Beginning vinyasa,
Ashtanga, hot rock massage. Specialties:
private/individual, yoga at work, therapeutic,
workshops, teacher training. Community,
beginners.
I RVI NGTON
YOGAWORKS WESTCHESTER
Maria Edwards, 50 S. Buckhout St.,
Irvington, NY, 10533
P (914) 591-9642 F (914) 591-9672
westchesternyc@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training.
I SLANDI A
YOGA I N I SLANDI A
Grace Ripa Welch, RYT 500
67 Scotch Pine Dr., Islandia, NY, 11749
P (631) 348-7199
grace@gracewelch.com
gracewelch.com
Sivananda Yoga-certied, RYT 500, small
classes, vigorous, restorative, all levels, free Full
Moon/Laughing Meditation, Japanese garden,
intensives, newsletter, private/corporate, kriya,
cardiac, bromyalgia, stress reduction.
MAMARONECK
THE YOGA SANCTUARY
Ellen Patrick, One Depot Plz.,
Mamaroneck, NY, 10543
P (914) 381-9642
info@YogaSanctuary.net
YogaSanctuary.net
The Yoga Sanctuary, an oasis for vitality and
tranquility, offers yoga, Pilates and massage.
Specialty yoga classes include kids, prenatal,
restorative and live music.
MASSAPEQUA
OM TARA YOGA STUDI O
Jacquie DeFlorio-Reid, Debra Monaco, Maria
Yakkey, 577 Broadway, Massapequa, NY, 11758
P (516) 456-0403
greentarayoga1@aol.com
omtarayoga.com
Peaceful sanctuary offering multi-level classes.
Inuences: Iyengar, Kundalini, vinyasa.
Prenatal, YogaKids, private classes, workshops,
Pilates, Freedom Yoga for women with
cancer, qi gong, knitting and yoga.
MONTEBELLO
I NDI AN ROCK YOGA
Pauline Kalish, Cindy McDowell, Laura
Schneider, 18 Indian Rock Plz., Rte. 59,
Montebello, NY, 10901
P (845) 357-0459
info@indianrockyoga.com
indianrockyoga.com
A nurturing environment for yoga practice;
offering a full schedule of classes for students of
all levels. Private instruction and yoga therapy
available.
NEW YORK CI TY
ASHTANGA SADHANA NYC
Lori Brungard, 12 St. Marks Pl., No. 4R
New York City, NY, 10003
P (646) 319-5988
lori@ashtangasadhana.com
ashtangasadhana.com
Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Mysore-style Ashtanga
Yoga with Lori Brungard, authorized by
KPJAYI. Students learn the breath-initiated
sequence individually, according to their needs.
THE ATMA CENTER
OF YOGA AND HEALI NG
Katherine Brewster, RYT, CSYT 500,
890 W. End Ave., Ste. 4E,
P (212) 222-9859
katherine@souls-alive.org
Souls-alive.org
Honor body, mind and spirit. Reconnect with
your souls passion. Release deep muscular
tension. Svaroopa yoga, Phoenix Rising Yoga
Therapy, Embodyment , Reiki.
BEYOND BODY MI ND SPI RI T
Michele Risa, 10 Park Ave.,
P (212) 889-4986
MRisa@BeyondBodyMindSpirit.com
BeyondBodyMindSpirit.com
Too busy? Prefer your own space? Need daily
push? Revolutionary dial-up yoga at home, with
hundreds of others via phone, plus easy-to-
follow video, 365 days a year.
BODY AND MI ND BUI LDERS
78 Reade St., New York City, NY, 10007
P (212) 587-1099 F (212) 587-1990
info@bodyandmindbuilders.com
bodyandmindbuilders.com
Eco-friendly wellness and learning center
catering to adults and children. Yoga, Pilates
mat, meditation, tai chi, qi gong, body
works, supervision of children and academic
enrichment.
CHAI R YOGA WI TH SANDI
Sandi Jacobs, E-RYT 500,
P (212) 249-4856
sandijacobs@hotmail.com
ChairYogaWithSandi.com
The Manhattan-based program Chair Yoga
with Sandi is brought directly to the client.
Chair yoga is benecial for anyone with limited
mobility.
EXHALE
Anna Carbonell, 150 Central Park, S.,
P (212) 249-3000
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
EXHALE
Anna Carbonell, 980 Madison Ave.,
P (212) 249-3000 F (212) 249-8405
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
EXHALE
Anna Carbonell, 68-70 Spring St.,
P (212) 249-3000
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
breath, inner/outer alignment, strength and
exibility for rejuvenating, results-oriented
effects.
EXHALE AT THE GANSEVOORT
NEW YORK
Anna Carbonell, 18 Ninth Ave.,
P (212) 660-6733
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
Exhales Core Fusion , Core Fusion Sport,
Core Energy Flow and music/yoga ow
classes integrate breath, inner/outer alignment,
strength and exibility for rejuvenating, results-
oriented effects.
I NTEGRAL YOGA I NSTI TUTE
Swami Ramananda, Swami Chidananda,
Kali Morse,227 W. 13th St.,
P (212) 929-0586 F (212) 675-3674
info@iyiny.org
iyiny.org
Daily hatha classes for every body, beginner
to advanced, teacher trainings, spiritual study
groups, kirtan and workshops, all in a newly
renovated, traditional yogic setting.
JI VAMUKTI YOGA
SCHOOL
Sharon Gannon, David Life, 841 Broadway,
2nd Fl., New York City, NY, 10003
P (212) 353-0214 F (212) 995-1313
info@jivamuktiyoga.com
jivamuktiyoga.com
The Jivamukti Yoga Schools are places for
spiritual gatherings, offering a vigorous form of
hatha yoga, integrating chanting, asana, music,
meditation, devotion and yoga philosophy
into every class. Emphasizing source teachings
such as the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali and the
Upanishads. Beginner to advanced levels.
Includes cafe and eco-boutique.
JOSCHI YOGA LOUNGE
Joschi Schwarz, 163 W. 23rd St., 5th Fl.,
P (212) 399-6307 F (212) 627-2251
info@joschinyc.com
joschinyc.com
A fun, dynamic and accessible program of
creative, powerful vinyasa yoga and progressive,
forward-thinking Pilates. Classes, private
and semi-private sessions, workshops, Yoga
Alliance teacher training.
LI ZA LAI RD
P (646) 845-9147
liza@lizalaird.com
lizalaird.com
Liza teaches private, group and corporate
classes focused on alignment, balance and
ensuring an energetic cardiovascular workout
that reconnects mind and body.
LAUGHI NG LOTUS YOGA CENTER
Jasmine Tarkeshi, Dana Flynn, 59 W. 19th St.,
3rd Fl., New York City, NY, 10011
P (212) 414-2903
asklotus@laughinglotus.com
laughinglotus.com
Welcome to the cosmic playground, where
your yoga practice is a creative celebration of
life. All of our ecstatic vinyasa yoga classes,
inspired workshops, cosmic kirtans and our
celebrated 200-hour teacher training are
designed to liberate the spirit and awaken the
heart to its true loving nature.
JUDY NAYER
340 E. 80th St., New York City, NY, 10075
P 212 535-3143
judynayer@mac.com
sacredhealingyoga.com
Private yoga teacher specializing in restorative
yoga will help you set up your own practice and
give you the empowering gifts of self-healing
and balance.
OM YOGA CENTER
Cyndi Lee, 826 Broadway, 6th Fl.,
P (212) 254-9642 F (212) 254-7884
info@OMyoga.com
OMyoga.com
Make new friends, get inspired, develop
strength and rm up nicely. Because of our
focus on alignment, you will feel safe. Because
of our focus on vinyasa, youll get sweaty.
Because of our focus on mindfulness youll
develop stability, clarity and curiosity. 120+
classes/week, creative workshops, Buddhist
studies and more.
PI LATES SHOP/YOGA GARAGE
2805 Broadway, New York City, NY, 10025
P (212) 316-9164
info@psygnyc.com
psygnyc.com
We bring yoga to you! Yoga at home/yoga
at work. Hatha yoga tailored to individual
needs with emphasis on breath, alignment and
mindfulness.
PRENATAL YOGA CENTER
Deb Flashenberg, Nikita Maxwell,
Jyothi larson,251 W. 72nd St., Ste. 2F,
P (212) 362-2985 F (212) 362-2986
info@PrenatalYogaCenter.com
PrenatalYogaCenter.com
The Prenatal Yoga Center specializes in pre-/
postnatal yoga, Mommy and Me, music for
babies, infant massage, plus workshops and
events for new and expectant parents.
PURE YOGA
203 E. 86th St., New York City, NY, 10028
P (212) 360-1888
pureyoga.com
Named Best Yoga by New York Magazine,
Pure Yogas two uptown locations bring a new
level of yoga experience to Manhattan: the
citys most sought-after teachers, over 100
classes a week across 27 styles of yoga, master
classes led by world-renowned instructors, and
a community-building series of workshops and
events.
PURE YOGA
204 W. 77th St., New York City, NY, 10024
P (212) 877-2025
pureyoga.com
Named Best Yoga by New York Magazine,
Pure Yogas two uptown locations bring a new
level of yoga experience to Manhattan: the
citys most sought-after teachers, over 100
classes a week across 27 styles of yoga, master
classes led by world-renowned instructors, and
a community-building series of workshops and
events.
ELLEN SALTONSTALL
Ellen Saltonstall, 17 E. 16th St. No. 5,
P (212) 727-7288 F (212) 989-1228
ellen.saltonstall@gmail.com
mohiniyoga.com
Experienced certied Anusara, all levels of
classes, specialty in therapeutics, sensitive
to individual needs. Privates, workshops,
anatomy-therapy and teacher trainings. Kinetic
Awareness therapeutic ball work.
THE SHALA
Kristin Leigh, Barbara Verrochi, 815 Broadway,
2nd Fl., New York City, NY, 10003
P (212) 979-9988
info@theshala.com
theshala.com
Certied teachers focus on intelligent
sequencing in rigorous vinyasa-style format,
blending asana, chanting, meditation. Also
led/Mysore Ashtanga, beginners, by donation,
retreats, kirtan and meditation.
UNNATA AERI AL YOGA
Michelle Dortignac, New York City, NY, 10011
P (646) 205-3210
michelle@aerialyoga.com
AerialYoga.com
Unnata is New York Citys original Aerial
Yoga class. Gravity inspires intense stretches,
deep muscle release, spinal realignment and
relaxation. Aerial, yes, and absolutely yoga.
WORLD YOGA CENTER
Rudrani Brown, 265 W. 72nd St., 2nd Fl.,
P (212) 787-4908
info@worldyogacenter.com
worldyogacenter.com
A beautiful Upper West Side oasis of Anusara
Yoga with a welcoming atmosphere founded
in 1972 offering a variety of classes for all levels:
restorative yoga, basics, therapeutics, fertility,
private training, workshops, Immersions,
meditation classes, kirtans, satsangs, summer
and fall retreats and Yoga Alliance-certied
200-hour teacher certication program.
YOGA UNI ON
Alison West, Deborah Wolk, Robin Thorpe,
32 W. 28th St., 4th Fl., New York City, NY, 10001
P (212) 889-8643
yogaunion@nyc.rr.com
yogaunion.com
Yoga Union offers dynamic, original,
well-informed basic/intermediate/teachers
classes emphasizing breath and alignment and
founded on YU Principles of Practice. Basic
to challenging poses, pranayama, meditation.
Therapeutics: yoga for backcare, scoliosis,
diabetes, asthma, depression, anxiety. Private
instruction, workshops, lectures. Gold
Standard (TONY) 200-/300-hour teacher
trainings. Director: Alison West.
YOGA UNI ON CENTER FOR
BACKCARE & SCOLI OSI S
Alison West, Deborah Wolk, Wendy Baranello,
Eve Holbrook,32 W. 28th St., 4th Fl.,
P (212) 532-1512
yogaunionbackcare.com
The Yoga Union Center for Backcare &
Scoliosis, dedicated to helping you, offers
safe, focused classes by experienced teachers
for students of all ages with back problems,
from disk herniation to scoliosis and full spinal
fusion. Therapeutic classes include backcare,
womens classes, restorative. See website for
details, schedules, testimonials, workshops.
YOGAWORKS DOWNTOWN
Jackie Bruncaj, 138 Fifth Ave., 4th Fl.,
P (212) 647-9642 F (212) 647-9804
downtownnyc@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training. Changing rooms with showers.
YOGAWORKS EASTSI DE
Jackie Bruncaj, 1319 Third Ave., 2nd Fl.,
P (212) 650-9642 F (212) 650-0475
eastsidenyc@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
private yoga, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats
YOGAWORKS MI DTOWN
Brooke Sodowsky, 160 E. 56th Street, 12th Fl.,
P (212) 935-9642 F (212) 421-2017
midtownnyc@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training.
YOGAWORKS SOHO
Liana Sheintal, 459 Broadway, (at Grand St.),
P (646) 442-6207
infosoho@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
training. Locker rooms with showers and tea
lounge.
YOGAWORKS WESTSI DE
Brendan Gibbons, 37 W. 65th St., 4th Fl.,
P (212) 769-9642
westsidenyc@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
teacher training. Locker rooms and showers.
NORTH SALEM
BASI L JONES YOGA
Basil Jones, 2 Keeler Ln., Union Hall,
North Salem, NY, 10560
P (646) 338-9299
info@basilyoga.com
basilyoga.com
Vinyasa :Yoga Philosophy: Workshops.
Northern Westchester, NY. Musically infused,
spiritually driven yoga classes for all levels.
Group classes and private instruction.
NYACK
THE NYACK YOGA CENTER
I N THE NEW AGE CENTER
Paula Renuka Heitzner, E-RYT 500, 1 S.
Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960
P (845) 356-5613
info@yoga4you.com
yoga4you.com
Ongoing classes, mixed levels, Western body/
mind modalities combined with yoga to create
synergy of East and West. 200-/500-hour
teacher training available, Y.A.-approved.
OSSI NI NG
YOGA TEACHERS ASSOCI ATI ON
Lauri Nemetz, M.A., ADTR, E-RYT, LCAT, Sylvia
Samilton-Baker, M.A., RYT, 72 Underhill Rd.,
Ossining, NY, 10562
info@ytayoga.com
ytayoga.com/index.html
Yoga teachers created the Yoga Teachers
Association in 1979. This nonprot
organization is based in Westchester, NY, with
over 200 members. Visit ytayoga.com/index.
html for more information.
PORT WASHI NGTON
OM SWEET OM YOGA
Gail Grossman, RYT, CYKT, Lisa Bondy, RYT,
37 Ave. A, Port Washington, NY, 11050
P (516)944-9642 F (516)944-9644
info@omsweetomyoga.com
omsweetomyoga.com
Beautiful multi-studio center. Over 50 weekly
classes. Ishta, hatha/vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar,
gentle, restorative, YogaKids, Mom & Baby,
pre-/postnatal, parties, workshops, teacher
trainings.
REGO PARK
DI LSHAD KESHWANI
62-82 Saunders St., No. 5D,
Rego Park, NY, 11374
P (646) 675-7351
dilpyar99@yahoo.com
restoreyoga.com
Ishta Yoga 500-hour, therapeutic and
restorative-trained. Teaches at YogaWorks,
etc. Specializes in meditation workshops,
gentle yoga, privates; hosts four retreats in
India per year.
ROCHESTER
OPEN SKY YOGA CENTER
Franois Raoult, 19 Birch Crescent,
Rochester, NY, 14607
P (585) 244-0782
yogawave@rochester.rr.com
OpenSkyYoga.com
Classes and seminars in the creative spirit of
B.K.S. Iyengar. Retreats in Greece, France and
India. 200-hour essential yoga teacher training
in Rochester. See website for details.
ROCKVI LLE CENTRE
MARI ANNE BOCHI LO, RYT 200
Rockville Centre, NY, 11570
P (516) 984-9644
peacefulyogini@me.com
http://web.me.com/peacfulyogini/Site
Womens breast cancer survivor gentle
yoga classes in Malverne, NY. More info at
yogapolarity.com. Other yoga classes available
including group and privates.
SAG HARBOR
RODNEY YEE AND COLLEEN
SAI DMAN YEE
Rodney Yee, Colleen Saidman Yee,
Sag Harbor, NY, 11963
P (510) 844-9500
yeeyogadesk@yeeyoga.com
yeeyoga.com
Rodney and Colleen teach workshops, retreats
and teacher trainings worldwide. They are
key faculty for the Urban Zen Integrative
Therapist and yoga teacher trainings in NYC,
and have created the Gaiam Online Yoga Club
(gaiamyogaclub.com). They teach at Yoga
Shanti (Sag Harbor, NY; yogashanti.com)
and Piedmont Yoga Studio (Oakland, CA;
piedmontyoga.com).
YOGA SHANTI
Colleen Saidman Yee, Ann Fristoe Stewart,
32 Bridge St., P.O. Box 2642,
Sag Harbor, NY, 11963
P (631) 725-6424
info@yogashanti.com
yogashanti.com
Named The Hamptons Yoga Studio by
New York Magazine. Yoga Shanti-style yoga
is an eclectic blend, inuenced by Jivamukti,
Rodney Yee, Iyengar and Ashtanga.
WESTFI ELD
THE STUDI O AT PANTERRA
Dariel Woltz, Michael Woltz,
Westeld, NY, 14787
P (716) 326-3993 F (716) 326-3993
studiopanterra@mac.com
studiopanterra.com
Experienced registered teacher (500), school
(200). 28 years experience. Primarily Iyengar,
Kripalu inuences. Classes for all levels, private
sessions, workshops. Movement therapist.
Secluded, pristine setting.
WOODBURY
ABSOLUTE YOGA STUDI O
Leslie Luft, 1 Guilles Ln., Woodbury, NY, 11797
P (516) 682-9642 F (516) 682-9643
info@absoluteyogastudio.com
absoluteyogastudio.com
Beautiful studio with two practice rooms
offering 50+ classes per week from beginner to
advanced levels. Also offering childrens, pre-/
postnatal, gentle/restorative yoga and Pilates.
MI SSI NG LOGO
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N new yorkoregon Yoga Teachers & Studios
WOODSTOCK
WOODSTOCK YOGA
Barbara Boris, Mountain View Studio,
Woodstock, NY, 12498
P (845) 679-3728
bxboris@yahoo.com
woodstockyoga.net
Alignment-based yoga classes, privates,
workshops, pranayama, restorative, advanced
study groups. Woodstock and Rhinebeck
locations. Studied ve times at Ramamani
Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune, India.
YORKTOWN HEI GHTS
ANN JUSTI
1992 Commerce St., No. 203,
Yorktown Heights, NY, 10598
P (914) 318-6972 F (914) 271-2351
devotedone@optonline.net
Private lessons in hatha, Anusara, Kundalini,
Tantra, and modied (adaptive/rehabilitation)
yoga. Background in nursing and dance. Nine
years of study experience.
north carolina
BURLI NGTON
OM SHANTI YOGA
Susan Hearn, Mary Faucette, 422 Huffman Mill
Rd., Ste. 204, Burlington, NC, 27215
P (336) 584-0301 F (336) 449-9436
susanhearn1@aol.com
omshantiyoga.org
Classes available for students of all levels.
Most are vinyasa-based with an emphasis on
alignment. Primary styles include Ashtanga,
Iyengar and Anusara.
CHAPEL HI LL
TRI ANGLE YOGA
Tracy Bogart, E-RYT 500, 930 Martin Luther King
Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
P (919) 933-9642
info@triangleyoga.com
triangleyoga.com
In our beautifully sunlit studios we offer
Chapel Hills nest yoga teachers, bodywork,
weekend workshops with master teachers and
YogaWorks teacher training intensives every
summer. We provide a wide variety of yoga
styles seven days a week, 365 days a year.
GASTONI A
JUDY BLANKENSHI P, MA,
ERYT500, REI KI MASTER
Judy Blankenship, MA, ERYT500, Reiki master,
1267 Cambridge St., Gastonia, NC, 28054
P (704) 867-7176
hmjb10@bellsouth.net
Certied all levels. Integral yoga. Breathe,
stretch, strengthen, focus, balance, heal.
Group, private, therapeutic, workshops,
meditation, relaxation. Nationally registered
yoga teacher.
GREENSBORO
MI ND| BODY| FI TNESS YOGA
Andrea Dyer, RYT 500, 2949 Battleground Ave.,
Greensboro, NC, 27408
P (336) 392-9224
Andrea@mindbodytnessyoga.com
mindbodytnessyoga.com
Tranquil, eco-friendly studio offering
Ashtanga, vinyasa ow, Anusara, Yin, insight
meditation, restorative practices. All levels.
A.M./P.M. classes. Monthly workshops. Find
yourself at MBFY! Inquire within.
RALEI GH
BLUE LOTUS YOGA
& MOVEMENT ARTS
Jill Sockman, director, E-RYT, 401 N. West
Street, No. 105, Raleigh, NC, 27603
P (919) 831-2583
info@bluelotusnc.com
bluelotusnc.com
Our eco-friendly urban sanctuary offers a full
schedule of classes for all levels: vinyasa, Yin,
restorative, foundations, stretch, meditation &
more. Teacher trainings, workshops.
RALEI GH YOGA CENTER
Christopher A. Moore, R.N., E-RYT 500,
Jane B. Barrett, E-RYT 500, Kirsten Bachmann,
619 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27605
P (919) 856-1390
cam@raleighyoga.com
raleighyoga.com
Raleighs oldest and nest yoga school.
Daytime and evening introductory and
continuing classes in the Iyengar tradition.
Integrated health care: neuromuscular,
acupressure and yoga therapy.
ohio
CANAL WI NCHESTER
FI TNESS FI RM
Colleene Weiser, 19 E. Waterloo St.,
Canal Winchester, OH, 43110
P (614) 834-4027 F (614) 834-5490
colleene@tnessrmcw.com
tnessrmcw.com
Fitness Firm has the yoga that suits your
lifestyle and caters to your skill level. A non-
competitive atmosphere, guided by respected
and qualied yogis.
CI NCI NNATI
WORLD PEACE YOGA
& MOTI ON STUDI O
World Peace Jubilee Event, Anna Ferguson,
268 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45220
P (513) 300-9642
yoga@worldpeaceyoga.com
WorldPeaceYoga.com
200/500-hour Certication, Classes, &
Workshops for all ages, Private Sessions,
Philosophy, World Peace Diet, Spiritual
Activism; Offering Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Yin,
Taoist, Pre/Postnatal & Kids Yoga.
COLUMBUS
YOGA ON HI GH
Marcia Miller, E-RYT 500, Martha Marcom,
E-RYT 500, Linda Oshins, E-RYT 500,
1081 N. High St., Columbus, OH, 43201
P (614) 291-4444
info@yogaonhigh.com
yogaonhigh.com
Seventy classes/week, all levels Ashtanga, hatha,
including prenatal yoga. Teacher training (RYS
200 and 500). Workshops include Tim Miller,
Rodney Yee, Maty Ezraty, David Swenson.
WOODMERE
EVOLUTI ON YOGA STUDI OS
& BOUTI QUE
Sandy Gross, 28601 Chagrin Blvd., (inside The
Boutique Mall at Eton), Woodmere, OH, 44122
P (216) 595-9642
info@evoyoga.com
evoyoga.com
Voted Best Of by Northern Ohio Live. 50
weekly classes, 17 teachers. Vinyasa, OM
Yoga, Anusara, Bikram, restorative, prenatal,
kids, beginners; teacher trainings; boutique;
showers.
oregon
OTI S
BASI C YOGA
M-C Cuthill, 750 N. Echo Mountain Rd.,
P.O. Box 178, Otis, OR, 97368
P (541) 994-6721 F (541) 994-6722
basicyoga@earthlink.net
basicyoga-mc.com
(Iyengar-based) Explore how yoga works, the
biomechanics of body and mind, in magical
sylvan setting. Emphasis on personalized
yoga therapy: individuals, small groups and
workshops.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N oregonrhode island Yoga Teachers & Studios
PORTLAND
GUDMESTAD YOGA STUDI O
Julie Gudmestad, 3903 S.W. Kelly Ave., Ste. 210,
Portland, OR, 97239
P (503) 223-8157 F (503) 248-4730
info@gudmestadyoga.com
gudmestadyoga.com
Julie Gudmestad, P.T., and associate teachers
have integrated decades of physical therapy and
Iyengar Yoga experience to provide a safe and
supportive environment for healing of injuries,
enhancing athletic performance, and expanding
your yoga practice. Weekly classes, workshops
and individual sessions.
HOLI DAY S HEALTH
& FI TNESS YOGA
Holiday Johnson, Director National Teens Yoga
Program, E-RYT, Hawthorne Wellness Center,
3016 N.E. 27th Ave., Portland, OR, 97212
P (503) 224-8611
holiday@holidaysyogacenter.com
holidaysyogacenter.com
Drawing on three decades of teaching
experience, Holiday assists students with
developing personalized yoga practices.
Trained in hatha, Iyengar, vinyasa, Ashtanga,
and more. Weekly classes, workshops, retreats,
and teacher training for all ages and levels.
Holiday is the Director of the National Teen
Yoga Program Standing on Your Own Two
Feet.
YOGA PEARL
Alice Boyd, Jennifer Hayes, 525 N.W. Davis St.,
Portland, OR, 97209
P (503) 525-9642
info@yogapearl.com
yogapearl.com
Vinyasa and Power Vinyasa, led Ashtanga
and Mysore, hatha, Yin, prenatal and Pilates
mat classes from beginner to advanced. We
offer basic and advanced yoga teacher training
programs and ongoing workshops. Visit our
boutique for clothing and props, and our
healing arts center for massage, acupuncture,
craniosacral, Ayurveda and more.
SCAPPOOSE
THE YOGA LOFT
Christine Eisenschmidt, RYT, Gary Domby, D.C.,
D.I.B.A.K., RYT, 52485 S.W. First St.
Scappoose, OR, 97056
P (503) 397-0012
cte@yogaloft.com
yogaloft.com
Eclectic-style hatha yoga. Bright, cheerful
studio with friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Beginners and drop-ins always welcomed.
Occasional workshops. Private lessons
available. Please visit our website.
pennsylvania
I NDI ANA
SUNFLOWER YOGA STUDI O
Jill M. Fiore, 580 Philadelphia St., Ste. 104,
Indiana, PA, 15701
P (724) 388-6327
sunoweryoga@comcast.net
sunoweryogastudio.com
Offering a variety of classes for all levels in a
beautiful, relaxing space. Choose from various
styles of yoga, tai chi, belly dancing and Pilates.
PI TTSBURGH
BYS YOGA, LLC
Kristi S. Rogers, RYT, 1113 E. Carson St.,
3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203
P (412) 481-9642
info@bys-yoga.com
bys-yoga.com
Awareness-Discovery-Realization. Become
Your Self. Welcoming environment in
historic South Side offering multi-level yoga
classes daily, workshops and special events
monthly.
SCHOOLHOUSE YOGA
Leta Koontz, Monique Richards,
2401 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
P (412) 401-4444
info@schoolhouseyoga.com
schoolhouseyoga.com
Four locations: Squirrel Hill, Shadyside,
South Side, Strip District. Classes: Ashtanga,
Kundalini, Yin, Flow, Prenatal, Kids, Mommy
& Me, Gentle, Doga, Plus-size, Ayurvedic
consultations.
SOUTHAMPTON
PRASAD YOGA
Michelle Synnestvedt, 516 2nd Street Pike,
2nd Fl., Southampton, PA, 18966
P (215) 355-3224
info@prasadyoga.com
prasadyoga.com
An Anusara studio serving all levels of students.
We offer daily classes, privates, immersion
programs, teacher trainings, workshops,
therapeutic massage, injury rehab and
homeopathic consultation.
WAYNE
DONNA DEBS
Donna Debs, 570 Barton Ln., Wayne, PA, 19087
P (610) 341-0434 F (610) 341-0508
ddebs@comcast.net
donnadebsyoga.com
Iyengar Yoga with an experienced, certied
teacher in a fully equipped private studio. Small
classes offer one-on-one help in a challenging,
supportive, friendly environment.
YORK
EI GHT STONES YOGA STUDI O
David Lee Horwitz, Tana Martin, 2805 Eastern
Blvd., York, PA, 17402
P (717) 840-4183
info@eightstonesyoga.com
eightstonesyoga.com
Daily hatha yoga classes, workshops, SRF
meditation services, social and musical events.
Various styles taught in a quiet and serene
setting. Certied and Registered teachers.
rhode island
BRI STOL
BRI STOL YOGA STUDI O
580 Wood St., P.O. Box 1219, Bristol, RI, 02809
P (401) 569-0147
bristolyogastudio@gmail.com
bristolyogastudio.com
Bristol Yoga Studio offers many types of
classes: gentle, all-levels and vinyasa; as well as
specialty classes: hot yoga, yoga and Ayurveda,
and prenatal.
NARRAGANSETT
NATURAL FI TNESS YOGA
Gina Raheb, E-RYT 500, 76 Narragansett Ave.,
Narragansett, RI, 02882
P (401) 783-9229
rahebg1@cox.net
naturaltnessyoga.com
Yoga classes daily: basic, advanced and heated.
Personal training: yoga, Pilates, weight training.
Morning yoga everyday on Narragansett Beach,
June through September. Must see website!
PEACE DALE
YOGA SCHOOL OF SOUTH COUNTY
Richard Toohey, E-RYT, Rose Russo, E-RYT,
1058 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale Ofce Building,
Peace Dale, RI, 02879
P (401) 782-9511
ysscdirector@yahoo.com
makeitsoyoga.com
RYS 500. Daily Mysore and basics classes. We
teach well-being through practice, meditation
and walking. Learn enlightened walking.
Atlantic Ocean nearby. Very experienced
teachers.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N rhode islandtexas Yoga Teachers & Studios
PROVI DENCE
EYES OF THE WORLD
YOGA CENTER
Tom Gillette, P.O. Box 2450
Providence, RI, 02906
P (401) 295-5002
info@innerhappiness.com
innerhappiness.com
Warm, transcendent vinyasa yoga. Thoughtful,
balanced, and effective. Interesting topics
by well-trained teachers. An East Coast yoga
destination. Must see website.
south carolina
CHARLESTON
HOLY COW YOGA CENTER
Trace Sahaja Bonner, E-RYT 500, Kat Hendrix,
PhD, E-RYT 200, 10 Windermere Blvd.,
Charleston, SC, 29407
P (843) 769-2269
yogainfo@holycowyoga.com
holycowyoga.com
40 ongoing yoga classes, seven days/week.
Drop-in visitors welcome. Multidiscipline,
vinyasa and gentle/restorative. Also, monthly
workshops, 200-hour teacher training and
advanced studies program.
GREENVI LLE
I T S YOGA! STUDI O I NC.
Kristi Ried Barton, RYT, Tiffany Massey, RYT,
1440 Pelham Rd., Ste. G, Greenville, SC, 29615
P (864) 354-2882
kristi@itsyogastudio.com
itsyogastudio.com
National Yoga Alliance school. Teacher
training/in-depth studies; classes, personal
sessions, corporate, meditation; workshops/
retreats; Ayurveda; life coaching; pre-/
postnatal; therapeutic/recovery; core
strengthening/tness training.
tennessee
KNOXVI LLE
THE GLOWI NG BODY
711 Irwin St., Knoxville, TN, 37917
P (865) 545-4088
info@glowingbody.net
glowingbody.net
The Glowing Body & Bowl is a yoga studio
and high energy cafe located near downtown
Knoxville. Visit our website for class schedules
and menus!
MEMPHI S
BETTER BODI ES YOGA
Karen Moss, 692 W. Brookhaven Cir.,
Memphis, TN, 38117
P (901) 767-YOGA F (901) 685-1933
info@BetterBodiesYoga.com
BetterBodiesYoga.com
Teaching hatha yoga in a beautiful, tranquil
new facility. All levels, open seven days a week.
Instructors are certied at 200 hours and
above.
NASHVI LLE
HOT YOGA NASHVI LLE
PJ Brown, 2214 Elliston Pl., Nashville, TN, 37203
P (615) 321-8828
hotyogapj@comcast.net
hotyoganashville.com
Rated No. 1 by Nashville Scene. Perfect
midtown location. Hatha, hot, Power, vinyasa,
private lessons, teacher training, workshops
and corporate wellness programs. All classes for
all levels.
KALI YUGA YOGA
Leah Lillios, Blair Rowan, 1011 Fatherland St.,
Nashville, TN, 37206
P (615) 260-5361
info@kaliyugayoga.com
kaliyugayoga.com
We believe yoga heals the body from injury,
illness and misuse, and repairs tissues for
optimal health. Specializing in vinyasa, hot yoga
and restorative classes. Welcome!
ONE 2 YOGA
Jan Thrasher, 223 Donelson Pike,
Nashville, TN, 37214
P (615) 884-9021
one2yoga@comcast.net
one2yoga.com
Welcoming atmosphere. Combination of
classical/contemporary styles of hatha yoga.
Classes include gentle, beginners, vinyasa,
prenatal and seniors. Tea bar and yoga store
open daily.
SANCTUARY FOR
YOGA, BODY AND SPI RI T
Tom Larkin, Daphne Larkin,
3902 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN, 37215
P (615) 297-8797
info@sanctuaryforyoga.com
sanctuaryforyoga.com
Nashvilles oasis for the transformative
experience of vinyasa ow yoga. Sanctuary
welcomes all levels of students to begin,
grow, or renew. Classes, workshops, privates,
boutique, teacher training.
texas
ADDI SON (NORTH DALLAS)
DYNAMI C POWER YOGA PLUS!
BY SUZE CURTI S
4951 Airport Pkwy., Ste. 590,
Addison (North Dallas), TX, 75001
P (972) 934-3905
suzecurtis@dynamicpoweryogaplus.com
dynamicpoweryogaplus.com
Practiced in heat, DPYP! (Hot Power Yoga)
is a fun, transformational, muscle-building,
fat-burning, stress-releasing, cardiovascular
practice, balancing the powerful elements of
the asana with the ancient healing science of
vibration. All levels: beginners to seasoned
practitioners. Enjoy feeling and you CAN
heal. Suze
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N texas Yoga Teachers & Studios
AUSTI N
YOGA YOGA
Mehtab Benton, Guru Karam Benton, Rich
(Raghurai) Goldstein,2167 W. Anderson Ln.,
Austin, TX, 78757
P (512) 380-9800
yogayoga.com
Yoga for moms, dads, freaks, geeks, athletes
and amateurs. Over 100 registered teachers
and over 350 weekly classes at ve Austin
locations. Classes in hatha, Kundalini,
Ashtanga, pre-/postnatal, restorative and more.
Also offering specialized workshops, events
with internationally renowned yoga masters,
and Yoga Alliance-registered teacher training
programs.
DALLAS
DALLAS YOGA CENTER
David Sunshine, Carla Rudiger, Jessica
OKeefe,4525 Lemmon Ave., 3rd Fl.,
Dallas, TX, 75219
P (214) 443-9642
info@dallasyogacenter.com
dallasyogacenter.com
With 60 classes weekly, DYC offers a
rich mixture of yoga, yoga philosophy and
meditation. Iyengar, Ashtanga, Shanti,
vinyasa. Workshops, teacher training and yoga
boutique.
EXHALE
Karen Greatti, 5300 E. Mockingbird Ln.,
Dallas, TX, 75206
P (214) 370-5800 F (214) 823-4137
info@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
RANJANA S YOGA & BODYWORKS
Ranjana Pallana, Claude Grimes, Kay Morrison,
Maggie Metzinger, John Watson, Cheryl Osborn,
Jennifer Theis, 13614 Midway Rd., Ste.101,
Dallas, TX, 75244
P (972) 233-4377
yogagani@swbell.net
RanjanasYoga.com
Hatha yoga, emphasis on traditional styles.
Yoga, tai chi, meditation. Other services:
massages, body glow, and shirodhara. 50 years
of teaching experience.
EL PASO
WEST TEXAS YOGA FOR LI FE
Carol Carnes Johnson, 111 Rio Flor St.,
El Paso, TX, 79912
P (915) 490-6013
carol79922@yahoo.com
westtexasyogaforlife.com
Iyengar Yoga for beginners on through
advanced students, offered at our studio
on beautiful wood oors. Join our friendly
community. Eastside El Paso classes, also.
FLOWER MOUND
PROACTI VEWORX YOGA AND
WELLNESS CENTER
Kristi Taylor, Jessica Springeld, 3100 Peters
Colony Rd., Ste. 300, Flower Mound, TX, 75022
P (972) 539-1511
kristi@proactiveworx.com
proactiveworx.com
We are a Baptiste afliate studio, offering
Power Yoga and AcroYoga, located seven
miles north of DFW Airport in Flower Mound,
Texas. Visit us! proactiveworx.com
GARLAND
AWAKEN WI TH YOGA
Carol A. Stall, E-RYT 500, 3109 High Plateau Dr.,
Garland, TX, 75044
P (469) 441-7064
shantishanti@verizon.net
awakenwithyoga.us
Yoga classes and workshops based on the
teachings of Donna Farhi and Vanda Scaravelli.
Yoga Alliance-registered Scaravelli Yoga
teacher training. North Dallas, Richardson,
Plano.
HOUSTON
HATHA YOGA STUDI OS
Robert Boustany, Sam Evers, Aaron
Hartung,3788 Richmond Ave., Central
Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX, 77007
P (713) 292-6559
yogaeeg@aol.com
Byoga.com
All levels, start any time. Hatha yoga: Forrest,
Ashtanga, vinyasa, yoga for athletes and
Pralaya. Friendly, very well-trained instructors.
Teacher training in U.S. and Europe.
JENNYOGA:
LI VE. BREATHE. DO YOGA.
Jennifer Buergermeister, 3641-C Westheimer
Rd., (at Timmons), Houston, TX, 77027
P (713) 839-9642 F (713) 839-9642
jennifer@jennyoga.com
jennyoga.com
Live. Breathe. Do yoga. Jennyoga is a Y.A.-
approved yoga studio and school in the heart
of Houston River Oaks. Premiering the Texas
Yoga Conference February 19 -20, 2010.
JOY YOGA CENTER
Joy Winkler, 4500 Washington Ave., Ste. 900,
Houston, TX, 77007
P (713) 868-9642 F (713) 868-3782
info@JoyYogaCenter.com
JoyYogaCenter.com
Find your joy! Join us for joyful, exhilarating
vinyasa yoga classes at our beautiful facility,
now expanded to include traditional Chinese
medicine and massage therapy.
KI LLEEN
SEVI KA LI NDA WARD,
MBA, CYI , RYT
Sevika Linda Ward, MBA, CYI, RYT,
Killeen, TX, 76548
P (254) 699-6908
sevika@hot.rr.com
Georgetown-Temple-Killeen locations.
Integral Hatha Yoga, all levels. Meditation
& kundalini process guidance. Certied
professional, experienced. 15 yrs. Taught in
India. Provides individual attention. Gently
effective.
LUBBOCK
LUBBOCK YOGA
Stephanie Studler, 3135 34th St.,
Lubbock, TX, 79410
P (806) 771-9539
info@lubbockyoga.com
lubbockyoga.com
Classes, workshops, 200-hour Yoga Alliance
teacher training, eight-week beginners
series. Three Kripalu-certied teachers;
other inuences include Ashtanga, Anusara,
Kundalini, Yin, Baptiste and Sivananda.
SAN ANTONI O
NYDI A S YOGA THERAPY
Nydia Tijerina Darby, MS, PT, 4680 Lockhill
Selma, San Antonio, TX, 78249
P (210) 764-1616 F (210) 764-1726
nydia@nydiasyogatherapy.com
nydiasyogatherapy.com
Where physical therapy meets yoga. Hatha
yoga instruction with modications provided
for beginners, intermediates and advanced.
Group/private/yoga therapy/workshops/
specialized teacher training.
STEPHENVI LLE
JANI E PORTELE
Janie Portele, 10683 CR 132,
Stephenville, TX, 76401
P (254) 968-8917
stephenville.com/yoga
Affordable yoga/meditation retreats,
workshops and classes for living better in your
body, being more present and uniting with your
spirit. Country retreat center also available.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N utahwashington Yoga Teachers & Studios
utah
PARK CI TY
MI CHELLE SKALLY DOI LNEY, RYT
Michelle Skally Doilney, RYT, P.O. Box 4557,
Park City, UT, 84060
P (435) 640-1206 F (435) 615-6568
michelle@practicalenvironments.com
practicalenvironments.com
Michelle Skally Doilney is a certied yoga
instructor, practicing Himalayan Tradition
hatha yoga and meditation since 1997. Contact
for individualized or group instruction and
lectures.
virginia
ALEXANDRI A
PURE PRANA YOGA STUDI O
Natasha Hennessy, M.S., RYT 500, 100 S.
Patrick St., Alexandria, VA, 22314
P (703) 836-7873 F (703) 836-7874
info@pureprana.com
pureprana.com
Pure Prana is dedicated to people interested in
learning, exploring and enjoying authentic and
evolving yoga. Our studios are open, warm and
inviting. Our teachers are outstanding, and our
classes and workshops are truly magnicent.
We also offer 200-/500-hour Yoga Alliance-
registered holistic teacher trainings each year.
ARLI NGTON
SUN AND MOON YOGA STUDI O
Amir Tahami, Rixie Dennison, Alex Levin,
3811 Lee Hwy., Arlington, VA, 22207
P (703) 525-9642
questions@sunandmoonstudio.com
sunandmoonstudio.com
Sun and Moon is a leading school of yoga, home
to an exceptional group of highly educated and
dedicated teachers. We offer an eclectic mix
of hatha yoga and Pilates classes, workshops
and teacher trainings to students of all levels.
First class free. Second location: 9998 Main St.,
Fairfax.
John Schumacher, director, 4001 N. 9th Street,
Suite 105, Arlington, VA, 22203
P (703) 525-8992 F (301) 656-7792
uwyc@unitywoods.com
unitywoods.com
tradition. Four locations: Bethesda, MD;
Woodley Park and Tenleytown, DC;
Arlington, VA.
ASHBURN
BRI DGE TO LEARNI NG
FAMI LY YOGA
Vasanthi Srinivasan, 44110 Ashburn Shopping
Plaza, Ste. 136, Ashburn, VA, 20147
P (703) 726-0077
yoga@bridgetolearning.net
bridgetolearning.net
We inspire and enrich all levels and ages,
building a sense of family and community. We
offer hatha, vinyasa, restorative, kids, family,
therapeutic, Thai Massage.
BRI STOW
DI SCOVER HEALTH
Spencer Sossa, Bristow, VA, 20136
P (703) 365-2322
setyourselffree@gmail.com
setyourselffreeyoga.com
Hatha classes or private sessions at our studio
or your home. Together well nd what inspires
and motivates you. Discover what lies within
set yourself free.
HERNDON
THE HEALTH ADVANTAGE
YOGA CENTER
Susan Van Nuys, 1041 Sterling Rd., Ste. 202,
Herndon, VA, 20170
P (703) 435-1571 F (703) 435-1572
yoga@hayc.net
healthadvantageyoga.com
Hatha yoga in a beautiful, natural-light-lled
center. Daily classes, weekend workshops,
teacher training, adults, kids, teens, prenatal
yoga. All teachers are RYTs.
MANASSAS
THE YOGA CONNECTI ON
Marsha McClellan, 9126 Center St.,
Manassus, VA, 20110
P (703) 330-7799 F (703) 656-4842
theyogaconnection@comcast.net
theyogaconnection.net
Bright, peaceful studio in historic Manassas,
offering hatha yoga using principles of proper
alignment. All levels, all ages. Meditation and
workshops of interest. Certied instructors.
NORTH
YOGA FOR ALL SEASONS
Lu Spotswood, 41 Laughing Gull Loop,
P.O. Box 214, North, VA, 23128
P (804) 815-3309
luspot@gmail.com
Teaches group hatha and gentle yoga classes
at various locations in Gloucester, Mathews,
and Middlesex counties and offers private yoga
therapy sessions in clients home.
POTOMAC FALLS
I NNER POWER YOGA
Ursula Cox, Tanya Zimmerli, 46090 Lake Center
Plz., Potomac Falls, VA, 20165
P (703) 795-8400
ursula_innerpoweryoga@msn.com
inner-power-yoga.com
Vinyasa classes and workshops in the Ashtanga
and Baptiste tradition in a beautiful and serene
studio. All levels are welcome! Strength, grace
and spirit!
RESTON
BELOVEDYOGA
Maryam Ovissi, Odisa Walker, Ladan Judge,
11872 Sunrise Valley Dr., No. 101,
Reston, VA, 20191
P (703) 860-9642
belovedyoga@yahoo.com
belovedyoga.com
Our yoga is inspired by the breath: grounding
strengthening stretching relaxing.
Offering vinyasa, hatha, beginner, Ashtanga,
prenatal, kids. 200-/300-hour teacher training.
Second location: Great Falls.
VI RGI NI A BEACH
ATMA BODHA YOGA STUDI O
Avery Jones and Zoe Ward, 2728 N. Mall Dr.,
Ste. 109, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452
P (757) 233-9644
email@atmabodhayoga.com
atmabodhayoga.com
Spiritually uplifting classes for all levels. All
classes include chanting, breath awareness,
guided relaxation and meditation.
washington
BELLEVUE
BI KRAM YOGA BELLEVUE
Hilarie Larson, 626 120th Ave., N.E., Ste. B101,
Bellevue, WA, 98005
P (425) 637-9642
bikramyogabellevue@yahoo.com
bikramyogabellevue.com
Full-service authorized Bikram center with
100% certied instructors offers therapeutic
hot yoga for beginners through advanced, 49
classes a week, parking and showers onsite.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N washingtonwisconsin Yoga Teachers & Studios
YOGA CENTERS
Aadil Palkhivala, Mirra, 2255 140th Ave., N.E.,
Ste. F, Bellevue, WA, 98005
P (425) 746-7476
yoga@yogacenters.com
yogacenters.com
The home of Purna Yoga, teaching mind,
body, and emotions how to be at home with
the spirit. Voted Best Yoga Studio for yoga,
meditation, teacher training.
BELLI NGHAM
YOGA NORTHWEST
Ingela Abbott, 1440 10th St.,
Bellingham, WA, 98225
P (360) 647-0712
info@yoganorthwest.com
yoganorthwest.com
The B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Studio of Bellingham.
Founded 1987. Voted Best Yoga Center! 35
classes weekly, in our beautiful, peaceful new
studio in historic Fairhaven.
SEATTLE
8 LI MBS YOGA CENTERS
Anne Phyfe Palmer, Melina Meza, Jenny
Hayo,500 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA, 98122
P (206) 325-8221 F (206) 260-3012
info@8limbsyoga.com
8limbsyoga.com
Award-winning hatha yoga in four Seattle
neighborhoods (Capitol Hill, Phinney Ridge,
Wedgwood, West Seattle) since 1996. 200-
/500-hour teacher training, pre-/postnatal, kids
camps, retreats and more!
BE LUMI NOUS YOGA
Michel Eubank Spruance, Scott Francis,
Dawn Jansen, 900 Lenora St., No. 128,
Seattle, WA, 98121
P (206) 682-9642
info@beluminousyoga.com
beluminousyoga.com
You are invited to be part of a vibrant
community at Be Luminous Yoga, whether
you live in Seattle or are just passing through.
Providing a full menu of Baptiste Power
Vinyasa classes, complemented with ne-
tuning, dynamic ow, kids and mens classes,
Be Luminous provides a healthy place to grow.
FORREST YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Ana Forrest, Seattle, WA, 98122
P (888) 453-5252
info@forrestyoga.com
forrestyoga.com
Ana Forrest is recognized worldwide as a
pioneer in yoga and emotional healing. Her
focus in Forrest Yoga is to guide the student
in the sacred exploration of truth, healing, and
the Great Mystery. Her approach is unique,
intense and compassionate. Visit forrestyoga.
com for more information and schedules.
HOME YOGA
AND WELLNESS CENTER
Terri Dyer, Bridgett Silva, Kitty Wittkower,
315 First Ave., W., Seattle, WA, 98119
P (206) 270-9642 F (206) 525-9319
info@homeyogaseattle.com
homeyogaseattle.com
Located in the historic lower Queen Anne
area, we offer a variety of styles for all levels.
Daily classes, including hatha, vinyasa ow and
restorative.
SAMADHI YOGA CENTER
Kathleen Hunt, Steve Davis, 1205 E. Pike St.,
No. 1B, Seattle, WA, 98122
P (206) 329-4070 F (206) 329-4070
jai@samadhi-yoga.com
samadhi-yoga.com
40+ classes/week: dynamic ow to gentle,
restoratives, pranayama, mantra, chanting
meditation, Kundalini, acro-partner yoga,
Aston-Patterning for yoga, free community
class, satsang and workshops, Vedic astrology,
kirtan, sutra study, teacher training. We share
the magic of yoga to help people attain their
essential state: joy, or samadhi.
SHAKTI VI NYASA YOGA
EAST & WEST
Lisa Black Avolio, Peter Avolio,
2238 N.W. Market St., Seattle, WA, 98107
P (206) 297-9642
info@shaktivinyasa.com
shaktivinyasa.com
Voted best Seattle studio! Baptiste Power
Vinyasa Yoga-afliated studio. Master
teachers, introductory series, teacher training,
assisting program, Mexico retreat. Visit our
other location in Bellevue.
WHOLE LI FE YOGA
Tracy Weber, 8551 Greenwood Ave., N., No. 2,
Seattle, WA, 98103
P (206) 784-2882
tracy@wholelifeyoga.com
wholelifeyoga.com
A beautiful studio in the Viniyoga tradition,
featuring Yoga for Real People for all ages
and abilities. Group classes, private instruction,
yoga teacher training available.
THE YOGA TREE
Taffy Frost, Jennifer Cabanero, Kitty
Wittkower,4250 Fremont Ave., N.,
Seattle, WA, 98103
P (206) 545-0316
info@yogatree.com
yogatree.com
Established in 1994, The Yoga Tree is one of
the leading yoga schools in Washington, home
to an extraordinary group of highly educated
and dedicated teachers.
wisconsin
APPLETON
MI DWEST POWER YOGA, LLC
Debbie Williamson, CYT, E-RYT, Robin Hertting,
CYT, E-RYT, 2416 W. Nordale Dr.
Appleton, WI, 54914
P (920) 475-5405 F (920) 208-9082
midwestpoweryoga@aol.com
midwestpoweryoga@aol.com
Baptiste-afliate studios in Appleton and
Mequon. 20+ classes weekly, workshops,
privates, parties, corporate, teacher trainings.
Teaching since 1989. See website for details.
YOGABELLA, LLC
Angie Lucas, CYT, 103 E. College Ave., Ste. 302,
Appleton, WI, 54911
P (920) 540-0622
angie@myyogabella.com
myyogabella.com
Our peaceful downtown studio offers hatha/
vinyasa-style classes for all levels, bringing
strength, exibility, balance and awareness to
the body. Private sessions are also available.
Namaste.
wisconsininternational Yoga Teachers & Studios
BROOKFI ELD
YOGASYLUM
Pamela Bliss, M.A., BSN, R.N., E-RYT, 3815 N.
Brookeld Rd., Ste. 101, Brookeld, WI, 53045
P (262) 781-8102
info@yogasylum.com
yogasylum.com
At YogAsylum our mission is to awaken the
world by being the worlds leading provider of
top-quality yoga instruction.
CEDARBURG
YOGAONE STUDI O
Meg Galarza, E-RYT, W61 N397A Washington
Ave., Cedarburg, WI, 53012
P (262) 376-9642
info@yogaonestudio.com
yogaonestudio.com
20 minutes north of Milwaukee, offering
an atmosphere that cultivates, inspires and
supports the transformational process of yoga.
State-approved 200 RYT teacher training
program.
KOHLER
YOGA ON THE LAKE
Pamela LaBouve, CYT, RYT, Deb Sampson, CYT,
RYT, 725 B Woodlake Rd., Kohler, WI, 53044
P (920) 453-2817 F (920) 451-7658
pamela.labouve@kohler.com
yoga-on-the-lake.com
Yoga on the Lake studio and boutique features
a serene, heated environment overlooking
Wood Lake in Kohler, Wisconsin. All teachers
are certied through Yoga Alliance. Classes
are available on a drop-in basis and private
instruction is by appointment.
MADI SON
I NNER FI RE YOGA CENTER
FOR WELLNESS
Marit Sathrum, 5003 University Ave.,
Madison, WI, 53705
P (608) 661-0167 F (608) 661-0168
info@innerreyoga.com
innerreyoga.com
Wisconsins premier hot yoga studio offering
hot yoga, Power Flow, Inner Fire Flow, Yin
Yoga, massage therapy, workshops and teacher
training. Over 60 classes/week.
international
canada
OTTAWA
RAMA LOTUS YOGA CENTRE
Tara Cartland, 342 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa,
ONT, K2P 0Y8
P (613) 234-7974
info@ottawayoga.com
ottawayoga.com
Over 100 weekly, drop-in classes; 14 styles of
yoga; 34 qualied, nurturing teachers; teacher
training; workshops; full yoga boutique. Serving
the community for over 14 years.
TORONTO
SPYNGA
-THE YOGA
AND CYCLI NG STUDI O
1415 Bathurst St., Ste. 302, Toronto,
ONTARIO, M5R 3H8
P (416) 588-7796 F (416) 588-0435
info@spynga.com
spynga.com
Trademarked Spynga Flow class. Classes
range from detox, Power, vinyasa, outdoor,
Yin, prenatal, kids, and indoor cycling.
Teacher trainings are 200-hour RYT, Yin
Yoga, indoor cycling.
THE YOGA SANCTUARY
Cynthia Funk, Kimberley Sopinka, 95 Danforth
Ave., Ste. 301, Toronto, ONT, M4K 1N2
P (416) 461-6161
danforth@theyogasanctuary.net
theyogasanctuary.net
Two studios. One pass. Both conveniently
located minutes from the subway. Ashtanga,
hatha, prenatal, Mom and Baby, restorative,
vinyasa, Yin/Yang, Pilates, various teacher
trainings.
THE YOGA SANCTUARY
Cynthia Funk, Kimberley Sopinka, 2 College St.,
Ste. 306, Toronto, ONT, M5G 1K2
P (416) 928-3236
info@theyogasanctuary.net
theyogasanctuary.net
Two studios. One pass. Both conveniently
located minutes from the subway. Ashtanga,
hatha, prenatal, Mom and Baby, restorative,
vinyasa, Yin/Yang, Pilates, various teacher
trainings.
costa rica
NOSARA
NOSARA YOGA I NSTI TUTE
Don Stapleton, PhD, Amba Stapleton,
Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206
P (866) 439-4704
info@nosarayoga.com
nosarayoga.com
Founded in 1994, the institute is dedicated to
preparing professional yoga educators. This
Y.A.-registered school offers yoga teacher
trainings at all levels, expertly designed to
balance experiential inquiry, time in natures
classroom and rigorous teacher training.
Founders and directors Amba and Don
Stapleton, PhD, oversee public classes and
institute offerings.
greece
ATHENS
I LLI UM-CENTER OF LI GHT
Jenny Colebourne, Adriana Zahariou, Stavroula
Katsina, Dimocharous 18, Athens, GR 115 21
P 3.02E+11 F 3.02E+11
illiumcenter@yahoo.com
illium.gr
Small groups. Hatha, Ashtanga, Satyananda,
Tibetan yoga, pre- and postnatal yoga, seminars
and teacher training programs. Pilates,
including teacher training. Reiki, fasciatherapy,
reexology, chiropody, craniosacral.
indonesia
BALI
CAT KABI RA
Bali, Indonesia 80571
P +62 813 3895 4253
CatKabira@gmail.com
catkabira.com
Join Cat Kabira, an internationally known yoga
instructor, for classes and workshops in Bali.
Check out her new DVD,A Journey To Your
Core Strength.
ireland
DUBLI N
YOGARANI YOGASPACE
Rani Sheilagh Dunn, 55 S. King St., 3rd Fl.,
Dublin, D2, Ireland
P +353 86 8192377
info@yogarani.net
yogarani.com
yogarani YOGASPACE is Dublins premier
yoga studio right in the heart of the Dublin
city center with experienced, enthusiastic and
passionate teachers. Come join us!
singapore
SI NGAPORE
COMO SHAMBHALA URBAN
ESCAPE
Vivienne Spanopoulos, Jay Budai, Samantha
Lum,583 Orchard Road, #06-05 Forum The
Shopping Mall, Singapore, 238884
P +65 6735 2163 F +65 6413 0670
singapore@comoshambhala.bz
singapore.comoshambhala.bz
Personalized attention provided for Basic to
Intermediate levels: Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyenger,
Kids yoga, Pre/post-natal and Pilates. Private
classes,special workshops/retreats and Teacher
Training Courses also available.
sweden
STOCKHOLM
OMYOGA SCANDI NAVI A
Ulrica Norberg, Sara Granstrm, Sarah Jonsson,
Wallingatan 20-22, Stockholm, Sweden 111 24
P +46 841023990
info@omyoga.se
omyoga.se
Omyoga is an organic, beautiful yoga studio
in the center of Stockholm. We offer many
years of experience and excellence in teacher
training, workshops, body treatments, retreats.
Styles: Ashtanga, hatha, ow, vinyasa, detox
vinyasa, therapeutic yoga, chakra yoga, pre-/
postnatal, yoga for children and elders, Yin
Yoga, restorative, Nia, philosophy and theory.
OM!
taiwan
TAI PEI
SPACE YOGA
Rocita Huang, Ann Lu, 16th Fl., No. 27, An Ho
Road, Section 1, Taipei, C106
P (8862) 2781-6108 F (8862) 2741-8108
teach@withinspace.com
withinspace.com
SPACE is the pause between breaths, Asias
premier yoga studio. Currently with two
locations in Taipei, SPACE offers over 200
vinyasa ow, hot, Anusara, Ashtanga, Yin and
restorative classes each week in ten serene
practice rooms. SPACEs devoted sangha
is committed to inspiring a vibrant yoga
community in Taiwan.
united kingdom
LONDON
JI VAMUKTI YOGA LONDON
Manizeh Rimer, 300 Kensal Rd., Units 136-13,
London, W10 5BE
P +44 208 960 3999
info@jivamuktiyoga.co.uk
jivamuktiyoga.co.uk
Jivamukti Yoga London offers vigorously
physical and intellectually stimulating yoga
classes as well as workshops and performances
by internationally renowned teachers and
artists.
TRI YOGA
Jonathan Sattin, 6 Erskine Rd., Primrose Hill,
London, England NW3 3AJ
P +44 207 483 3344 F +44 207 483 3346
triyoga.co.uk
UKs leading yoga studio offers a combination
of the best teachers, broadest range of classes
and styles of yoga, and beautiful studios in three
locations.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N international Yoga Teachers & Studios
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Associations
california
BELMONT
NAMASTA
Member Services, 2313 Hastings Dr,
Belmont, CA, 94002
P (877) 626-2782 F (530) 482-2311
info@namasta.com
www.namasta.com
If you are a yoga teacher, studio owner or
mind-body professional, NAMASTA helps you
nd abundance, peace of mind, and nurturing
community support. Join now, to access:
affordable liability insurance; a health plan
for yoga teachers, mind-body professionals;
holistic health discounts; free mentoring and
more. Visit www.NAMASTA.com. Call toll-
free: (877) 626-2782.
OAKLAND
NORTHERN CALI FORNI A
SVAROOPA YOGA
Kaya Mindlin, CSYT, RYT 500, Kriyananda Devi,
CSYT, RYT 500, Christine Hernandez, CSYT,
RYT 500,Oakland, CA, 94618
P (415) 847-7084
info@norcalsvaroopa.com
www.norcalsvaroopa.com
Discover a therapeutic system of yoga
approachable for beginners and revolutionary
for experienced yogis! Svaroopa yoga releases
spinal tension through precise angles, props,
and adjustments. As your spine opens, pain
and old patterns dissolve, revealing the bliss of
your being! Visit our website to nd teachers,
classes, workshops, trainings and yoga therapy
near you!
new mexico
ESPANOLA
3HO I NTERNATI ONAL KUNDALI NI
YOGA TEACHERS ASSOCI ATI ON
(I KYTA)
Upma Kaur, 6 Narayan Ct.,
Espanola, NM, 87532
P (505) 629-1708 F (424) 731-8348
ikyta@3ho.org
www.kundaliniyoga.com
3HO IKYTA is a global association of
Kundalini Yoga teachers, as taught by Yogi
Bhajan. See our website to nd teachers around
the world.
oregon
EUGENE
RECYCLE YOUR MAT
Eugene, OR, 97401
P (541) 556-9191
info@recycleyourmat.com
www.recycleyourmat.com
Recycle Your Mat provides yoga mat recycling,
upcycling and donation services for yoga
practitioners and studios. Of mats collected in
2008, more than 50% were upcycled and more
than 30% were donated. Visit our website to
search our studio listings, join our network or
learn more about yoga mat recycling
pennsylvania
LANGHORNE
CHI NMAYA PUBLI CATI ONS
Swami Siddhananda, 560 Bridgetown Pike,
Langhorne, PA, 19053-7240
P (215) 396-0390 F (215) 396-9710
publications@chinmayamission.org
chinmayapublication.com
Swami Chinmayanandas commentary on
Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, meditation
and life, Ashtavakra Gita, self-unfoldment,
Atmabodha, Narada Bhakti Sutra, Bhaja
Govindam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, Mananam,
childrens books, CD/DVD talks, bhajans,
chants.
texas
THE WOODLANDS
ANUSARA
John Friend, 9400 Grogans Mill Rd., Ste. 200,
The Woodlands, TX, 77380
P (888) 398-9642 F (281) 367-2744
oneyoga@anusara.com
www.anusara.com
Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga
is a school of hatha yoga which unies a life-
afrming Tantric philosophy with Universal
Principles of Alignment.
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S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops arizonacalifornia
arizona
GLENDALE
YOGAWORKS
TEACHER TRAI NI NG PROGRAM
in partnership with Blissful Yoga,
19420 N. 59th Ave., H-800, Glendale, AZ, 85308
P (310) 664-6470 x125
jessicas@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
YogaWorks offers the most comprehensive of
teacher training programs for aspiring teachers
and serious students. Our program blends yoga
traditions from East and West, integrating
both into a practical and unique method
that combines vinyasa ow with an emphasis
on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit
yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour,
300-hour and continuing education programs.
PHOENI X
HOLY YOGA
Brooke Boon, Dawn Rutledge, Alisa Keeton,
Christina Mroz,1334 E. Chandler Blvd.,
No. 5/D-18, Phoenix, AZ, 85048
P (866) 737-4659 F (602) 321-1819
brooke@holyyoga.net
holyyoga.net
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Holy Yoga is the nations premier style of
Christian yoga. We offer hundreds of Holy
Yoga classes weekly nationwide. Holy Yoga
also offers workshops, retreats, 200-hour,
1000-hour and 20-hour CYT teacher trainings
multiple times annually. Connect to a Holy
Yoga experience today!
california
CORTE MADERA
I NSI GHT YOGA I NSTI TUTE
Sarah Powers, Paul Grilley, Patricia Sullivan,
Deer Run, Corte Madera, CA, 94925
P (408) 728-7902
insightyoga@gmail.com
insightyogainstitute.com
Location: 35 Deer Run
Using yoga, Buddhism and spiritual psychology
as our vehicles, the Insight Yoga Institute
offers trainings, retreats, and a 700-hour Yoga
Alliance-registered certicate program (levels
one and two) where students can develop a
body/heart/mind path of awareness that creates
a regular vehicle for insights to occur.
COSTA MESA
YOGAWORKS
1835 Newport Blvd., Ste. A-208,
Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
P (949) 631-7447
teachertrainingoc@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
GRASS VALLEY
SI VANANDA ASHRAM YOGA FARM
Swami Sitaramananda, 14651 Ballantree Ln.,
Grass Valley, CA, 95949
P (530) 272-9322 F (530) 477-6054
yogafarm@sivananda.org
sivanandayogafarm.org
Location: Grass Valley, California
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm is an established
spiritual yoga and meditation retreat on 80
acres in beautiful Northern California. The
daily schedule includes meditation, asanas,
workshops and organic vegetarian food.
We offer certied teacher training courses,
meditation intensives, residential work/
study, and Ayurvedic rejuvenation. Visit
sivanandayogafarm.org or call (530) 272-9322.
LA JOLLA
LA JOLLA YOGA CENTER
VI NYASA AND ANUSARA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Jeanie Carlstead, Michael Fukumura, Erich
Schiffmann, Douglas Brooks, Roger Cole,
7741 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA, 92037
P (858) 456-2412 F (858) 456-2457
lajollayogacenter@yahoo.com
lajollayogacenter.com
Location: La Jolla, California
200-hour Y.A. vinyasa TT, certied Anusara
immersions/TT (includes unlimited yoga
classes). Beginning January 2010. Lead teachers:
Jeanie Carlstead, E-RYT 500; Michael
Fukumura, certied Anusara instructor.
Master teachers: Erich Schiffmann, Douglas
Brooks, Roger Cole, more. Check website for
visiting master teachers throughout the year in
this beautiful, peaceful seaside yoga center.
teacher trainings
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S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops california
LOS ANGELES
THI NKI NG BODY-FEELI NG MI ND
Linda Lack, PhD, 1637 S. La Cienega Blvd.,
P (310) 273-4797 F (323) 932-1441
lindalack@earthlink.net
lindalack.com
Hatha yoga, movement and yoga therapy,
advanced technique training and injury
resolution for beginning through advanced
movers. Monthly intensives include workshops,
lectures, teaching and learning seminars.
These are attended by seasoned and would-be
teachers or anyone wanting to rene technique,
extend knowledge or immerse themselves in
The Thinking Body-The Feeling Mind.
YAS TEACHER TRAI NI NG PROGRAM
Kimberly Fowler, 1101 Abbot Kinney Blvd.,
P (310) 396-6993 F (310) 396-6903
teacherstraining@go2yas.com
go2yas.com
Location: Los Angeles
YAS founder Kimberly Fowler has developed a
unique program that combines yoga and indoor
cycling. The YAS teacher training program
provides practical tools that integrate the
essential principles of balance, strength, endur-
ance, power and exibility, producing teachers
with the highest level of skills and expertise.
LOS GATOS
THE YOGASOURCE 200-HOUR
FLOW TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Linda Schlamadinger McGrath,
YogaSource|Los Gatos, 15545C Los Gatos Blvd,
Los Gatos, CA, 95032
P (408) 402-9642
teachertraining@yogasource.com
yogasourcelosgatos.com
Location: Los Gatos, CA
Follow your dreams and change your life! Enroll
for the most comprehensive, interesting,
challenging and practical training specializing
in ow yoga! It covers everything you need
in order to teach an inspiring ow class like
the ones weve perfected here at YogaSource,
Silicon Valleys premier yoga studio. Y.A.-
registered. Rave reviews online!
MANHATTAN BEACH
MUKTI YOGA TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Julie Rader, P.O. Box 967,
Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
P (310) 872-8587
info@juliesyoga.com
juliesyoga.com
Location: Manhattan Beach, CA, and Kona, HI
200-hour and 500-hour Yoga Alliance-
approved teacher trainings. Students customize
the learning experience by choosing from
50-hour and 100-hour modules. The 100-hour
modules include foundation and graduate
studies. The 50-hour modules include advanced
asanas, vinyasa, therapeutics, Tantra/kriya,
chakra vinyasa and the Living Yoga retreat.
juliesyoga.com
NEVADA CI TY
ANANDA YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Gyandev McCord, Maitri Jones,
Diksha McCord,14618 Tyler Foote Rd.,
Nevada City, CA, 95959
P (800) 346-5350
info@expandinglight.org
expandinglight.org/aytt
Location: The Expanding Light Retreat
at Ananda
Ananda YTT is the premier training in teaching
a spiritual approach to yoga. Small classes for
individual attention, the dynamic ashram atmo-
sphere of Ananda Village, the deeper, spiritual
dimensions of yogaall in the renowned tradi-
tion of Paramhansa Yogananda. Registered
with Yoga Alliance at 200 and 500 hours.
YOGA THERAPY
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Nicole DeAvilla, 14618 Tyler Foote Rd.,
Nevada City, CA, 95959
P (800) 346-5350
Nicole@NicoleDeAvillaYOGA.net
NicoleDeAvillaYOGA.net
Location: Expanding Light Retreat Center
and Marin County
Yoga therapy teacher training, Royal Yoga
retreats and workshops, and deluxe personal
retreats, offered by master teacher, Nicole
DeAvilla, RYT. Receive great instruction
and insights from Nicoles more than 25
years of professional experience as a writer,
teacher trainer, workshop leader, personal
yoga instructor, and her background in sports
medicine.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD
STRONG YOGA4FERTI LI TY
Brenda Strong, E-RYT 500, 4821 Lankershim
Blvd., Ste. F, North Hollywood, CA, 91601
P (818) 769-3857 F (818) 769-3857
StrongYoga4Fertility@gmail.com
yoga4fertility.com
Empower women and enhance fertility with
yoga. Become a Strong Yoga4Fertility
teacher. 20-hour CEU teacher training
program taught by Brenda Strong, E-RYT,
creator of Strong Yoga4Fertility, Strong
Fertility Ball Yoga Method2008 and Breathe
to Conceive2008. yoga4fertility.com;
strongyoga4fertility@gmail.com; (818) 769-3857
for a training schedule.
OAKLAND
BAREFOOT MOVEMENT
Leah Gillman, Carrie Adams, 2406 Webster St.,
Oakland, CA, 94612
P (510) 543-3450
Leah.BarefootMovement@gmail.com
FlowYogaTeacherTraining.com
Barefoot Movements Flow Yoga teacher
training is a Yoga Alliance-registered yoga
school. Graduates are eligible for a RYT 200
certication. 200 hours over six months.
20 participants maximum. Evenings and
weekends. Affordable payment options.
Additional teaching opportunities outside of
classroom hours set this program apart. Check
the website for details.
OAKLAND
AMERI CAN VI NI YOGA I NSTI TUTE
Gary Kraftsow, Mirka Scalco Kraftsow,
Oakland, CA, 94618
P (808) 572-1414
info@viniyoga.com
viniyoga.com
Viniyoga: appropriate application of asana,
pranayama, chanting and meditation.
Professional programs: Viniyoga training
(RYS-500 level), Foundation for Yoga
Therapy, yoga therapist training-levels I and
II. American Viniyoga Institute also offers
retreats, workshops and privates. Member
school, Yoga Alliance and International
Association of Yoga Therapists.
POI NT ARENA
I NTERNATI ONAL ORI GI NAL
SYNERGY YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Charles Defay, Ronna Frost,340 Main St.,
Point Arena, CA, 95468
P (707) 882-3176 F (707) 882-2682
surftherapyyoga@hughes.net
synergy-yoga.com
Location: Point Arena, California
Surf Therapy Yoga featuring daily Synergy
Yoga classes on the westernmost point in the
U.S. All levels welcome! Ongoing international
Synergy Yoga teacher training home-study
program. Workshops and retreats. Peri Ness
Defay, founder; Charles Defay, senior mentor
teacher; Ronna Frost, mentor; Pam Mason,
mentor.
SAN DI EGO (LA MESA)
A GENTLE WAY
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Lanita Varshell, E-RYT 500, Diane Ambrozini,
E-RYT 500, Marguerite Tyrell, E-RYT 500,5316
Baltimore Dr., San Diego (La Mesa), CA, 91942
P (619) 698-1170
agentleway@sbcglobal.net
agentleway.com
Location: San Diego (La Mesa), CA
Specialists in teaching: chair, restorative, gentle
and adaptive hatha yoga. We are modication
experts! Known for our effective stress
reduction techniques and our work with larger-
bodied, beginner, health-challenged and aging
populations. Focus: Meditation in Movement
Style gentle, but deep, healing oor yoga.
200- and 500-hour teacher trainings. World
respected guest teachers.
SAN FRANCI SCO
HEALI NG YOGA FOUNDATI ON
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Lizzie Nichols, 3620 Buchanan St., San
Francisco, CA, 94123
P (415) 931-9642
info@healingyoga.org
healingyoga.org
Location: San Francisco, California
Healing Yoga Foundation: accredited 500-
hour yoga teacher training in the tradition
of T. Krishnamacharya as taught by T.K.V.
Desikachar. Starting in San Francisco, January
2010. RYS 500. Call (415) 931-9642 or visit
healingyoga.org.
I NTEGRAL YOGA I NSTI TUTE
OF SAN FRANCI SCO
Swami Vimalananda, Rev. Jivana Heyman,
770 Dolores St., San Francisco, CA, 94110
P (415) 821-1117
training@integralyogasf.org
integralyogasf.org
Integral Yogaa complete system of inward-
focused yoga classes. 200-hour and 500-hour
teacher training certication available. Our
teacher training certication program offers
in-depth instruction in asana, pranayama,
guided relaxation, meditation, yoga philosophy,
anatomy and physiology, and more. Yoga
Alliance-registered. Our goal is to be easeful,
peaceful and useful.
SAN FRANCISCOS
PREMIER
YOGA STUDIOS
yogat r eesf . com
Yoga Tree is the Premier
Destination for Advanced Studies,
offering 200-hour Yoga Alliance
certified Teacher Trainings in
addition to Continuing Education
with Master Teachers Shiva Rea,
Judith Lasater, Sianna Sherman,
Max Strom, Yoga Trees Janet
Stone and Jane Austin, and more.
ALSO FEATURING:
Four Great Locations
Over 150 Classes a Week
Variety of Yoga Styles
Massage and Retreats
Workshops and Intensives
Teacher Training
2008 Yoga Tree San Francisco
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Tim and Tara Dale, 97 Collingwood St.,
(at 18th St.), San Francisco, CA, 94114
P (415) 701-9642
teachertraining@yogatreesf.com
yogatreesf.com
Yoga Tree is the premier destination for
advanced studies, offering 200-hour Yoga
Alliance-certied teacher trainings in
addition to continuing education with master
teachers Shiva Rea, Judith Lasater, Sianna
Sherman, Max Strom and more. Please visit
yogatreesf.com for more information and our
ve studio locations in San Francisco.
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YOGAWORKS
1823 Divisadero St., San Francisco, CA, 94115
P (310) 664-6470 x148
teachertrainingnorcal@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
SAN JOSE
JOY OF YOGA WI TH JENNI FER
PRUGH, 200-/500-HOUR
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Jennifer Prugh, E-RYT-500, 998 S. 8th St.,
San Jose, CA, 95112
P (408) 283-8167
jennifer@jenniferprugh.com
jenniferprugh.com
Integrating the ancient tradition of yoga with
a contemporary understanding of human
wellness, this Y.A.-certied 200- and 500-hour
program provides a foundation in the art and
science of both an integrated dynamic ow and
therapeutically based yoga practice. Jennifer
offers world-wide retreats and works with
clients and organizations.
SAN LUI S OBI SPO
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Yoga Centre,
3422 Miguelito Ct., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
P (310) 664-6470 x125
yogaworks.com
SANTA BARBARA
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Yoga Soup,
28 Parker Way, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
P (805) 965-8811
natalie@yogasoup.com
yogaworks.com
SANTA CRUZ
VI NYASA FLOW TEACHER
TRAI NI NG AND I N-DEPTH STUDI ES
Mark Stephens, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
P (831) 331-3955
mark@markstephensyoga.com
markstephensyoga.com
Location: North America
Yoga Alliance-registered school offering 250-
and 550-hour certications. Comprehensive
and eclectic curriculum covers teaching
methods, techniques, philosophy, anatomy,
sequencing, hands-on adjustments, pre-/
postnatal and more. Extensive practice
teaching and apprenticeship opportunities.
Lead teacher Mark Stephens is author of
Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations &
Techniques (2010). Details and application at
markstephensyoga.com.
SANTA CRUZ
EMPOWERED KI DS YOGA
TEACHER COACHI NG PROGRAM
Mariam Gates, M.Ed., P.O. Box 421,
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
P (617) 271-7106
info@kidpoweryoga.com
empoweredkidsyoga.com
Location: National
Join kids yoga expert Mariam Gates, M.Ed.,
for the Empowered Kids Yoga Coaching
Program. All sessions are done one-on-one
over the phone and will help you to create a
high-impact childrens yoga program or expand
on your existing offerings with these easy-to-
follow class templates and principles.
SANTA MONI CA
YOGAWORKS
2215 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90405
P (310) 664-6470 x114
teachertrainingla@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops californiaorida
SOLANA BEACH
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Haute Yoga, 437 S. Hwy.
101, Ste. 401, Solana Beach, CA, 92075
P (858) 345-1810
info@hauteyoga.com
yogaworks.com
WATSONVI LLE
MOUNT MADONNA CENTER
Jaya Maxon, Brajesh Friedberg, Kamalesh
Hooven, 445 Summit Rd.,
Watsonville, CA, 95076
P (408) 846-4064
programs@mountmadonna.org
mountmadonna.org
Location: Mount Madonna Center
MMC is honored to teach a comprehensive
system of yoga that has endured for thousands
of years, yet retains its vital relevance in todays
world. The program is for those who wish to
be yoga teachers, and students who wish to
deepen their knowledge and practice of yoga.
200-/500-hour trainings.
WOODACRE
MI NDFULNESS YOGA AND
MEDI TATI ON TRAI NI NG PROGRAM
Phillip Moftt, Anne Cushman, Mark Coleman,
Woodacre, CA, 94973
P (415) 488-0164
srmc@spiritrock.org
spiritrock.org
Location: Spirit Rock Meditation Center
An intensive 18-month program for yoga
teachers and experienced practitioners. Three
10-day retreats that weave together yoga,
insight meditation and wisdom teachings of
the Buddha. Retreat 1 (Yucca Valley): May
10-20, 2010. Retreat 2 (Spirit Rock): January
24-February 3, 2011. Retreat 3 (Spirit Rock):
September 12-22, 2011.
colorado
DENVER
VI TAL VI NYASA AND VI TAL ROOTS
Desi Springer, Micah Springer, Patrick
Harrington,4342 Tennyson St.,
Denver, CO, 80212
P (303) 477-8545
events@vitalyoga.org
vitalyoga.org
Vital Yoga provides outstanding teacher
training programs throughout the year,
including vinyasa training in March and the
Vital Roots training in October. These 200-
hour trainings will prepare you to teach either
vinyasa ow or Vital Roots, a comprehensive
set of postures with optimal alignment.
LOUI SVI LLE
YOGA BLOOM200-HOUR
YOGA TEACHER TRAI NI NG AND
ADVANCED STUDI ES
Cora Wen, Jen Ross, Andi Johnson,908 Main
St. (between Boulder and Denver), Ste. 100,
Louisville, CO, 80027
P (720) 988-0064
info@yogaelements.net
yogaelements.net
Location: Yoga Elements
Yoga Bloom is the program that will
enhance your yogic journey! You will receive
comprehensive, hands-on instruction by
experienced teachers that will combine the
safety of alignment, insight into the history of
yoga and access to the creativity of ow. Sign
up now for our 2010 sessions. Plant Your Seed!
connecticut
SHERMAN
LOTUS GARDENS YOGA SCHOOL
Lara Azzarito Ward, E-RYT 500, Sheila Huard,
Marianne Vince Adamo, 26 Spring Lake Rd.,
Sherman, CT, 06784
P (860) 354-6241
laraward@lotusgardensyoga.com
lotusgardensyoga.com
Location: Naugatuck, Southington and
Monroe, Connecticut
At Lotus Gardens Yoga, the rst Yoga Alliance-
approved school in Connecticut, we offer 200-
and 500-hour multidiscipline teacher trainings,
immersion workshops for teachers only, and
certications for seniors and Growing Lotus
kids throughout CT and NY. Students receive
individual attention from faculty with more than
20 years of professional experience.
WEST HARTFORD
WHY POWER TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Barbara Ruzansky, Dr. Peter Meadow,
Shankara Newton, 32 Jansen Court,
West Hartford, CT, 06110
P (860) 953-9642
info@westhartfordyoga.com
westhartfordyoga.com
West Hartford Yogas Power Teacher Training
meets Yoga Alliance 200-hour requirement.
In-depth training: a course in holistic living
with emphasis on whole foods diet, meditation,
and personal growth. We offer a 500 hour
training beginning in October, 2010. Barbara
offers weekend retreats for people with eating
disorders throughout the year.
district of columbia
WASHI NGTON
CI RCLE YOGABUDDI NG YOGI S
TEACHI NG YOGA TO KI DS
CERTI FI CATI ON
Annie Mahon, Linda Feldman, 3838
Northampton St., N.W., Washington, DC, 20015
P (202) 686-1104 F (202) 686-9293
info@buddingyogis.com
buddingyogis.com
Location: Washington, DC
The Budding Yogis three-day, 20-hour teacher
training will impart our unique philosophy of
teaching kids yoga and mindfulness in a way
that stretches their imaginations, offers them
non-competitive opportunities to play, and
teaches kids and teenagers how to relax. Please
call the studio or visit buddingyogis.com for
program dates.
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with quiet mind yoga,
3423 14th St., N.W., Washington, DC, 20010
P (310) 664-6470 x161
heathers@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops oridageorgia
orida
ORLANDO
YOGAMATRI X STUDI O
Edely Wallace, B.A., CYT, E-RYT 500,
7601 Della Dr., Ste.5, Orlando, FL, 32819
P (407) 354-0909
info@yogamatrixstudio.com
yogamatrixstudio.com
Location: Orlando, Florida
Although technique is important, teaching
yoga is not about technique; its about inner
transformation. Yogamatrix offers 200- and
500-hour YTT. Both involve intensive training
in asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation,
mantra, mudras, philosophy, methodology,
practice teaching and anatomy. The 200 hours
are divided into six segments annually: two
weeklongs/four weekends.
BAY HARBOR I SLANDS
GENTLE THERAPEUTI CS YOGA
Allaine Stricklen, Bay Harbor Islands, FL, 33154
P (786) 252-2353
allaine@gentletherapeuticsyoga.com
gentletherapeuticsyoga.com
Location: Miami, FL
Allaine Stricklen is an accredited master yoga
teacher with the Yoga Alliance, offering yoga
workshops and teacher training programs
worldwide. Her unique style, based on the
Iyengar method with the use of props, is tailor-
made for each trainee. Allaine is now available
on webcam for teacher training and classes.
DELRAY BEACH
YOGAFOX TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Keith Fox, E-RYT 500, Kelly Brookbank, E-RYT
500, Marlysa Sullivan, E-RYT,1405 N. Federal
Hwy, Delray Beach, FL, 33483
P (561) 703-1236
keith@yogafox.com
yogafox.com
Location: Delray Beach, Florida
The YogaFox school has Y.A. hatha and vinyasa
200- and 500-hour training. Co-directors Keith
and Kelly bring backgrounds from Ashtanga,
vinyasa and Kripalu for a unique and diverse
training. Programs run year-round. 200-hour
program spread over seven months; includes a
retreat to Costa Rica or Asheville, NC. Payment
plan available.
GAI NESVI LLE
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Sanctuary,
1204 N.W. 10th Ave., Gainesville, FL, 32627
P (352) 336-5656
melissa@yogagainesville.com
yogaworks.com
MI AMI BEACH
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with The Standard Hotel and Spa,
40 Island Ave., Miami Beach, FL, 33139
P (310) 664-6470 x161
heathers@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
SALT SPRI NGS
AMRI T YOGA &
YOGA NI DRA TRAI NI NG
Yogi Amrit Desai, Kamini Desai, John Hiester,
23855 N.E. County Rd. 314, Salt Springs, FL, 32134
P (352) 685-3001 F (352) 685-3002
info@amrityoga.org
amrityoga.org
Location: Amrit Yoga Institute
Amrit Yoga and the Amrit method of Yoga
Nidra transform the philosophy of yogathe
integration of body, mind and spiritinto
experiential reality. Using the body and con-
scious relaxation as entry points, this system
releases long-held blocks, allowing us to tap
into the source of innite potential within.
georgia
GAI NESVI LLE
CHRI ST CENTERED YOGA
Becky Martin, E-RYT 200, 1071 Green Street
Cir., Gainesville, GA, 30501
P (770) 861-8420
becky@christcenteredyoga.com
christcenteredyoga.com
Become a Christ Centered Yoga-trained
instructor. Impact your community. Share
Gods Word with others, allowing His truth to
lay the mental and spiritual foundation for your
physical practice of yoga. Serve others through
donation classes, scholarships and outreach
ministries. Warmly welcome people of all
faiths. CCY: Train. Practice. Serve.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops georgiaillinois
SAVANNAH
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Yoga Co-Op,
2424 Drayton St., Savannah, GA, 31401
P (912) 695-9990
info@yogacoopsavannah.com
yogaworks.com
hawaii
HALEI WA
TRUE UNI ON TEACHER TRAI NI NG
P.O. Box 1163, Haleiwa, HI, 96712
P (808) 638-5372
trueunion.org
Location: North Shore Oahu, Hawaii
Immerse yourself in True Unions 200-hour
teacher training program. This month-
long personal transformation provides an
exploration into the foundations and principals
of hatha yoga. Through physical practice,
philosophy and spiritual expansion, you will be
provided with the necessary tools to become a
condent and effective vinyasa ow teacher.
HONAUNAU
YOGA ADVENTURE
Deborah Koehn, David Blehert, P.O. Box 678,
Honaunau, HI, 96726
P (970) 309-3835
info@yogaadventure.com
yogaadventure.com
Location: Big Island, Hawaii
Oceanfront Big Island teacher training June
11-July 1: Discover your True Nature as a Yoga
Teacher. Tropical paradise. Therapeutic
focus. Also continuing education Hawaii
and overseas therapeutic practicum studies,
Teaching Yoga to the Village People cultural
immersion: Peru/Machu Picchu, Bali, Japan,
India. Ayurveda. Yoga Alliance-registered.
Applications online.
MAUI
MAYA YOGA
Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini,
Maui, HI, 96779
P (808) 268-9426
nancykate@yogaonmaui.com
yogaonmaui.com
Location: Maui, HI
Practice in paradise at Maya Yoga with
Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini. Offering
beginner to advanced teacher trainings and
asana intensives in Maui and California: see
website for details. Upcoming retreat on the
Amal Coast, Italy: June 22-29, 2009. Yoga
Alliance-accredited with 20+ years of teaching
experience.
idaho
MCCALL
SHANTI YOGA SCHOOL, Y. A.
200/500
Debra Murphy, PhD, E-RYT 500, Pamela Blasco,
E-RYT 500, 100 N. 3rd St., McCall, ID, 83638
P (208) 634-9711
deb@shantiyogastudio.org
shantiyogastudio.org
Location: McCall and Boise, Idaho
Our excellent program evolved from hundreds
of hours of research, practical experience and
development. Dedicated to providing the best
education through support and personalized,
exible systems, students acquire condence
to skillfully communicate the practice of yoga
while honoring their own voice, culminating in
a transformational experience on every level.
illinois
CHI CAGO
GLOBAL YOGA CENTER
Rhonda Kantor, Chicago, IL, 60647
P (773) 719-6227
globalyoga@sbcglobal.net
globalyogacenter.com
Location: Chicago, Il
Training One: hatha yoga teacher training,
200-hour Yoga Alliance school, held three
times a year March/July/October. One half-
day per week for nine months. Training Two:
prenatal yoga teacher training, teachers only.
Intensive 10-hour weekend. Held three times
per year. Call or email.
TEMPLE OF KRI YA YOGA
Goswami Kriyananda, 2414 N. Kedzie Blvd.,
Chicago, IL, 60647
P (773) 342-4600 F (773) 342-4608
kriya@yogakriya.org
yogakriya.org
Location: Chicago
The Temple of Kriya offers one of the nations
nest home-study teacher training and cer-
tication programs twice yearly. This course
prepares you to structure and lead classes, pro-
viding a comprehensive understanding of yoga
theory and practice and the skills to communi-
cate effectively as a teacher. Includes retreats
for in-depth hands-on training.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops illinoismassachusetts
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Soulistic Studio and Spa,
805 N. Milwaukee Ave., No. 200,
Chicago, IL, 60642
P (312) 226-7685
naronson@soulistic.com
yogaworks.com
louisiana
NEW ORLEANS
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Life Yoga Studio,
5422 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, 70115
P (310) 435-6098
ncroix@gmail.com
yogaworks.com
maryland
COLUMBI A
THE YOGA CENTER OF COLUMBI A
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
200-HOUR PROGRAM
Kathy Donnelly, E-RYT 500, Cheryl Catranbone,
E-RYT 500, 8950 Rte. 108, Ste. 109,
Columbia, MD, 21045
P (410) 720-4340 F (410) 772-9591
columbiayoga.com
Howard Countys best yoga center offers a
comprehensive 11-month, RYT 200 Yoga
Alliance certication program weekends,
January through November 2010. Student-
centered program includes personal growth,
solid teaching foundation, individual
mentoring by certied Anusara Yoga
instructors. Aligns with the root aspects of
posture, breath, meditation, intention, service.
$3,295. Payment plan and brochure available.
THE YOGA CENTER OF COLUMBIA
ANUSARA YOGA I MMERSI ON
Cheryl Catranbone, E-RYT 500, Lucy Lomax,
RYT 500, 8950 Rte. 108, Ste. 109,
Columbia, MD, 21045
P (410) 720-4340 F (410) 772-9591
columbiayoga.com
Location: The Yoga Center of Columbia
Step onto the path and into the light! Delve
deeper into the essentials of Anusara Yoga
at Howard Countys best yoga studio. January
through November 2010. Three parts, 36 hours
each, total of 108 hours. Register for the entire
immersion, a part or a module. Payment plan
and brochure available.
TAKOMA PARK
WI LLOW STREET YOGA CENTER S
ANUSARA TEACHER TRAI NI NGS
AND I MMERSI ON PROGRAMS
Suzie Hurley, E-RYT 500, Joe Miller,
Moses Brown, 6930 Carroll Ave.,
Takoma Park, MD, 20912
P 301-270-8038 F 301-270-8045
yoga@willowstreetyoga.com
willowstreetyoga.com
Location: Willow Street Yoga Center
Willow Street Yoga, the largest Anusara yoga
center in the world, offers training programs
with certied teachers and renowned guests.
200-hour RYT Anusara teacher training, 108-
hour Anusara immersion, advanced teacher
training modules. Open since 1994, with 2000
students, WSYC is known for its excellent,
rigorously-trained faculty and welcoming,
vibrant community.
TI MONI UM
SUSQUEHANNA YOGA &
MEDI TATI ON CENTER
Suzy Pennington, E-RYT 500,
12A W. Aylesbury Rd., Timonium, MD, 21093
P (410) 308-9950
syogastudio@gmail.com
syoga.com
Iyengar-style teacher training is a Y.A.-
approved 500-hour apprenticeship program
giving one-on-one apprenticeships; emphasizes
observation, adjustments, modications and
sequencing. Reading and essays are assigned
in philosophy, psychology, meditation and
pranayama. Also learn studio management
and marketing and graduate with one year of
teaching experience.
massachusetts
ARLI NGTON
ELEMENTAL YOGA MI ND-BODY
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Bo Forbes, PsyD, E-RYT 500, Nicolai Bachman,
M.A., Edwin Bryant, PhD, Lou Benson, RMT,
Edwin Bryant, PhD, Lou Benson, RMT,
369 Massachusetts Ave.,
The Arlington Center, Arlington, MA, 02474
P (617) 448-3228
bo@elementalyoga.com
elementalyoga.com
Location: Arlington, Massachusetts
The Elemental Yoga method of Integrative
Yoga Therapeutics forms the heart of
this training. Our transformative curriculum
includes Alignment, Anatomy, Integrative
Yoga Therapeutics, Neurobiology of the
Mind-Body Connection, Art of Assisting,
Emotional Body, Psychology of Yoga,
Philosophy, Sanskrit, Sequencing and Self-
Study. Y.A. 200-/500-hour levels. Continuing
education for social workers and psychologists.
BOSTON
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Back Bay Yoga,
364 Boylston St., 2nd Fl., Boston, MA, 02216
P (212) 965-0801
lianas@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops massachusettsnew jersey
CAMBRI DGE
BAPTI STE POWER YOGA I NSI TUTE
Baron Baptiste, P.O. Box 400279,
Cambridge, MA, 02140
P (800) 936-9642 F (617) 441-9891
programs@baronbaptiste.com
baronbaptiste.com
Baptiste Trainings are among the most in-
demand programs offered worldwide. These
total immersions are designed to develop
high-impact and inspirational teachers. Guided
by Baron Baptiste and skilled facilitators, our
programs provide a remarkable opportunity to
not only learn the principles of Baptiste-style
vinyasa yoga but also initiate your personal
transformation.
NORTHAMPTON
PEACEFUL WEI GHT LOSS ONLI NE
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Brandt Passalacqua, Northampton, MA, 01060
P (212) 252-3118
brandt@peacefulweightloss.com
peacefulweightloss.com
Peaceful Weight Loss Teacher Training: This
six-month online yoga therapy course will train
you to work one-on-one with individuals who
are looking to lose weight and bring their physi-
cal, emotional and spiritual selves into greater
alignment. Learn more about the training, work-
shops and book at peacefulweightloss.com.
SOUTH HAMI LTON
YOGASPI RI T TEACHER TRAI NI NG
WI TH KI M VALERI
Kim Valeri, P.O. Box 2337,
South Hamilton, MA, 01982
P (978) 927-0099 F (978) 468-4799
info@yogaspiritstudios.com
yogaspiritstudios.com
Location: New England
200/500 RYS. Compassionate learning environ-
ment, strong ethical spiritual principles. Immer-
sive classical yoga study: Samkhya, Tantric,
Surat Shabda, Ayurveda, hatha. Foundation for
spiritual, personal, professional education. Com-
prehensive teacher certications since 1999.
Preventative Iyengar-based healing approaches,
weekly classes, healing shala, international
retreats, online teleclasses, CEUs, workshops,
private healing and spiritual mentoring.
minnesota
MI NNEAPOLI S
YOGA CENTER OF MI NNEAPOLI S
230-HOUR ADVANCED
YOGA STUDY AND TEACHER
TRAI NI NG PROGRAMS
Jennifer Gray, 212 3rd Ave., N., Ste. 205,
Minneapolis, MN, 55401
P (612) 436-4700 F (612) 436-4701
register@yogacentermpls.com
yogacentermpls.com
Location: Minneapolis
Our Yoga Alliance-registered 230-hour and
advanced trainings help students deepen their
knowledge of yoga and/or teach. Study asana,
philosophy, physical/energetic anatomy,
teaching methodology and much more. Learn
from a variety of experienced teachers from
different backgrounds. Be mentored by a
teacher in the style of your choice.
missouri
KANSAS CI TY
200-HOUR VI NYASA FLOW
TEACHER TRAI NI NG AND I N-DEPTH
STUDI ES PROGRAM
Gina Caputo, E-RYT, 1717 Wyandotte St.,
Kansas City, MO, 64108
P (866) 222-9555
info@moyoga.com
moyoga.com
This teacher training is for those who want
to experience a dynamic and integrative
approach to learning, living and teaching the
diverse elements of the art and science of yoga.
Graduates gain a broad and deep base from
which to live and teach the ow of living yoga
to all.
nevada
LAS VEGAS
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Pilates Plus Yoga,
500 E. Windmill Ln., Las Vegas, NV, 89123
P (702) 604-3134
ow@kimberlypicciano.com
yogaworks.com
new jersey
BUTLER
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Highland Yoga,
1572 Rte. 23, N., Butler, NJ, 07405
P (973) 838-9642
highlandyoga@verizon.net
yogaworks.com
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops new york
HOBOKEN
BRI GHT SPI RI T TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Jillian Pransky, Carrie Parker Gastelu, Liza
Bertini, 79 Hudson St., Ste. LL103,
Hoboken, NJ,7030
P (201) 610-9642 F (201) 610-9770
yogajillian@yahoo.com
devotionyoga.com
Devotion Yogas Bright Spirit Teacher
Training is a nationally recognized, Yoga
Alliance-registered, 200-hour program
graduating teachers since 1999. We are a
non-dogmatic training offering an expansive
overview while encouraging students to
discover their own point of view.
MONTCLAI R
RESTORATI VE YOGA
AND THERAPEUTI CS
Jillian Pransky, Montclair, NJ, 07042
P (201) 377-7010
yogajillian@yahoo.com
yogajillian.com
Location: NYC, LA, Orange County,
Kripalu, Lenox
Deepen your understanding of the nervous
system, subtle body, koshas, working with
special conditions and propping for individual
needs. Develop your ability to see the energy
body and an inner dialogue to help you make
decisions when meeting each unique student.
Great for yoga teachers, body workers, nurses,
physical therapists.
TOMS RI VER
200-HOUR Y. A. -RECOGNI ZED
YOGA TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Dawn Keen, 111 W. Water St.,
Toms River, NJ, 08753
P (732) 505-8282
sunnydth@aol.com
centerforhealthandhealingNJ.com
Our mission: to provide the opportunity for
our students to become above-average yoga
teachers. This well-developed program is
steeped in self-discovery and healing. We will
nurture and encourage each student to awaken
the teacher within. We offer a practical,
empowering, comprehensive and rewarding
program (twice a year.)
new mexico
ALBUQUERQUE
YOGANOW, VITAL YOGA NETWORK
Meta Hirschl, E-RYT 500, Cypresse Emery,
E-RYT 500, 3607 Calle del Sol, N.E.,
Albuquerque, NM, 87110
P (505) 232-4717
info@yoganow.org
yoganow.org
Location: New Mexico and South Florida
Teacher training and personal enrichment in
a welcoming, safe and nurturing environment
to learn and practice yoga. Three Sundays,
one weekend for six months, Albuquerque;
residential: 16 days, South Florida, following
six-month distance learning. Purchase Vital
Yoga: A Sourcebook for Students and Teachers
from yogawoohoo.com to begin your studies.
SANTA CRUZ
KRI AQUARI AN TEACHER LEVEL
ONE I MMERSI ON COURSE
Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, Nirvair Singh Khalsa,
P.O. Box 1819, Santa Cruz, NM, 87567
P (505) 747-7450
teachertraining@kriteachings.org
kriteachings. org
The Aquarian Teacher Level One teacher
training is a community-based immersion
course in the content, culture and
consciousness of Kundalini Yoga as taught by
Yogi Bhajan. Spend 27 days deepening your
experience of Kundalini Yoga and discovering
yourself as you journey toward becoming
a teacher. Pre-registration price: $4,250 +
housing.
SANTA FE
TI AS LI TTLE TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Tias and Surya Little, RYT 200/500, Nicolai
Bachman, Linda Spackman, Elesa Commerse,
Richard Rosen, Santa Fe, NM, 87505
P (505) 988-5248
prajnaofce@gmail.com
prajnayoga.net
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Prajna Yoga program includes in-depth
studies and continuing education: asana, yoga
therapeutics, yoga anatomy, sutras, poetry,
Buddhism, meditation and devotional chanting
to inspire students to practice and teach
with creativity and adaptability. Students are
empowered to tap their greatest potential to
teach yoga with strength, condence, insight
and imagination.
new york
ASTORI A
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with The Yoga Room,
32-32 Steinway St., Astoria, NY, 11103
P (917) 862-9268
zhana@the-yoga-room.com
yogaworks.com
NEW YORK CI TY
URBAN ZEN I NTEGRATI VE
THERAPI ST PROGRAM500 RYT
Rodney Yee, Colleen Saidman Yee, Jamie
Naughright, Urban Zen Foundation, 705
Greenwich St., New York City, NY, 10014
P (212) 414-8520 F (212) 414-8523
uzit@urbanzen.org
urbanzen.org
A 12-month advanced program including
training in yoga therapy, aromatherapy, Reiki,
nutrition and contemplative end-of-life care,
providing broad knowledge and expertise to
practitioners and preparing them to use these
integrative therapies in a variety of healthcare
settings, including private practice. In NYC
in 2010.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops
new york
NEW YORK CI TY
200-HOUR TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Jhon Tamayo, Tatiana Forero Puerta, Dana
Yeminy,324 Lafayette St., 7th Fl.,
P (212) 625-1511
manager@atmananda.com
atmananda.com
Receive free unlimited yoga classes throughout
your training! The 200-hour Atmananda
teacher training program is certied by Yoga
Alliance. Trainees learn a vinyasa style of yoga,
Iyengar alignment, Vedantic philosophy and
other aspects of yoga. For aspiring teachers and
those who wish to deepen their practice. See
website for details/dates.
LI TTLE FLOWER YOGA FOR
CHI LDREN TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Jennifer M. Cohen, New York City, NY, 10003
P (917) 385-2005
info@littleoweryoga.com
littleoweryoga.com
Location: New York City
Designed by an educator and rooted in youth
development principles, LFY trains teachers to
engage and encourage students from the age of
two through their teens. Three comprehensive
training levels, 24-126 hours. Emerge with the
tools and condence to inspire joy and help
children recognize their tremendous capacity
to achieve!
OM YOGA CENTER
Cyndi Lee, David Nichtern, Sarah Trelease, 826
Broadway, 6th Fl., New York City, NY, 10003
P (212) 254-9642 F (212) 254-7884
info@OMyoga.com
OMyoga.com
Since 1996, OM yoga teacher training has
integrated study and yoga practice to grow
an international reputation for excellence in
producing the highest standard of teachers.
Curriculum includes teaching methodology,
yoga philosophy, anatomy, class planning and
sequencing, pranayama, Sanskrit, and Buddhist
studies; intensive, evening, weekend, 200-/500-
hour courses. OMyoga.com
YOGA UNI ON 200/300
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Alison West, Deborah Wolk, Sharon Salzberg,
32 W. 28th St., 4th Fl., New York City, NY, 10001
P (212) 889-8643
yogaunion.com
Yoga Union/Alison West offers Gold
Standard (TONY) 200-/300-hour teacher
trainings for qualied applicants. These
powerful, personal trainings create a strong
foundation for outstanding teaching, allowing
you to discover your direction as a teacher
and as a person. Teaching practice; anatomy;
pranayama; meditation; Yoga Sutra (200);
other texts (300). Yoga Alliance-registered.
YOGAWORKS
160 E. 56th St., 12th Fl.,
P (646) 442-6206
teachertrainingny@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
OYSTER BAY
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Yoga Rocks!,
127 South St., Oyster Bay, NY, 11771
P (516) 624-9642
info@yogarocks.us
yogaworks.com
RHI NEBECK
JI VAMUKTI YOGA
300-HOUR TEACHER TRAI NI NG
CERTI FI CATI ON PROGRAM
Sharon Gannon, David Life, 150 Lake Dr.,
Rhinebeck, NY, 12572
P (212) 353-0214 F (212) 995-1313
info@jivamuktiyoga.com
jivamuktiyoga.com
Jivamukti Yoga taught by Sharon Gannon
and David Life with highly qualied specialists
in Sanskrit, yoga scripture and anatomy. Plus
two-day ecstatic chant immersion experience.
Become a certied Jivamukti Yoga teacher,
one of the most effective and popular forms of
yoga today. Four weeks on the beautiful Omega
Institute campus.
WOODBOURNE
SI VANANDA YOGA TEACHER
TRAI NI NG COURSE
Srinivasan, Swami Sadasivananda, P.O. Box
195, 33 Yoga Ln., Woodbourne, NY, 12788
P (845) 436-6492 F (845) 434-1032
yogaranch@sivananda.org
sivananda.org/ranch
Location: Catskill Mountains, New York
Americas rst classical yoga teacher course;
23,000 trained since 1969. Founded by Swami
Vishnudevananda. Taught by senior disciples.
28-day residential intensive personal practice,
theory and teaching instruction. June 2-30 and
Sept. 10-Oct. 8. Advanced: July 6-Aug. 3. Hatha
yoga asanas, pranayama, kriyas, bandhas, raja
yoga, Vedanta, chanting, anatomy/physiology,
scriptures, karma yoga.
north carolinapennsylvania
north carolina
ASHEVI LLE
ASHEVI LLE YOGA CENTER
Stephanie Keach, E-RYT 500, Rod Stryker,
Tim Miller, Asheville Yoga Center,
239 S. Liberty St., Asheville, NC, 28801
P (828) 254-0380
steph@youryoga.com
youryoga.com
Location: Asheville, NC
Voted best in Asheville, NC, we offer all YA
teacher trainings and certications: 200-hour
(nine-month or 23-day) and 500-hour advanced
trainings. Yin, vinyasa, prenatal, childrens,
ve-day intensives. Over 35 classes a week,
weekend workshops (Bryan Kest, Stephanie
Keach, Scott Blossom, Doug Keller, Rod
Stryker), retreats. Training manuals, DVDs and
videos available.
BOONE
NEI GHBORHOOD YOGA
Valerie Midgett, 129 Shanthi Way,
Boone, NC, 28607
P (828) 265-0377
valerie@neighborhoodyoga.net
neighborhoodyoga.net
Location: Boone
Neighborhood Yoga located in Boone
(western mountains of North Carolina)
offers a nine-month, 220-hour Yoga Alliance-
approved teacher training one weekend a
month, September through May. In addition,
the studio offers 20 yoga classes weekly,
including vinyasa, Anusara, Iyengar, gentle and
prenatal. Contact info: (828) 265-0377, or visit
neighborhoodyoga.net.
CHAPEL HI LL
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Triangle Yoga, 930 Martin
Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
P (919) 933-9642
info@triangleyoga.com
yogaworks.com
DURHAM
DUKE I NTEGRATI VE MEDI CI NE YTT:
TEACHI NG YOGA TO SENI ORS
Carol Krucoff, E-RYT 500, Kimberly Carson,
MPH, E-RYT 200, 3475 Erwin Rd.,
Duke University Center For Living,
Durham, NC, 27705
P (866) 313-0959
carol.krucoff@duke.edu
DukeIntegrativeMedicine.org
Teaching Yoga to Seniors: workshop for yoga
instructors. Learn to teach yoga to older adults
in community, health care and senior home
settings. Earn a certicate of completion in
Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors at an eight-day
workshop offered in both spring and fall. Details
available at DukeIntegrativeMedicine.org.
RALEI GH
9 MONTHS OF TRANSFORMATI ON
AT BLUE LOTUS YOGA &
MOVEMENT ARTS
Jill Sockman, director, E-RYT, 401 N. West
Street, No. 105, Raleigh, NC, 27603
P (919) 831-2853
info@bluelotusnc.com
bluelotusnc.com
September 2009May 2010: 285-hour
immersion and teacher training intensive.
Exceeds Yoga Alliance standards for 200-hour
registration. One weekend/month. Through a
process of inquiry as unique as you, dive deep
into vinyasa yoga and rest in the Yin practices.
Includes philosophy, anatomy, pranayama,
sequencing, alignment, assisting/adjusting and
more.
ohio
CLEVELAND HEI GHTS
SATYANANDA YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Swami Atmarupa (Beverly Singh), ASYT2,
E-RYT 500, CYT, Sannyasi Atmadarshan (Laura
Santoro), ASYT2, E-RYT 500, CYT, 2319 Lee Rd.,
Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118
P (216) 371-9760 F (216) 371-9780
info@atmacenter.com
atmacenter.com
Location: Atma Center
Only center in North America offering
SATYANANDA YOGA yogic studies
and teacher training. Afliate of Bihar School
of Yoga, India. Exceptional academy staff
includes medical professionals, E-RYT 500
teachers. Residential facility available for
intensive coursework followed by home study.
COLUMBUS
YOGA ON HI GH
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Marcia Miller, E-RYT 500, Martha Marcom,
E-RYT 500, Linda Oshins, E-RYT 500,1081 N.
High St., Columbus, OH, 43201
P (614) 291-4444
info@yogaonhigh.com
yogaonhigh.com
Offering two levels of teacher training: yearlong
basic (200) and exible three-year advanced
(500). Yoga Alliance-registered school. Both
programs offer the opportunity to be certied
in either hatha or Ashtanga. Special majors
include prenatal, kids, therapeutic. Guest
faculty includes Rodney Yee, Tim Miller, Maty
Ezraty, David Swenson and Roger Cole.
oregon
BEND
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Bend Yoga, 155 S.W.
Century Dr., Ste. 113, Bend, OR, 97702
P (541) 322-9642
carin@bend-yoga.com
yogaworks.com
pennsylvania
HONESDALE
HI MALAYAN I NSTI TUTE
TEACHERS ASSOCI ATI ON (HI TA)
Sandra Anderson, E-RYT, Rolf Sovik, PsyD, 952
Bethany Tpke., Honesdale, PA, 18431
P (800) 822-4547 x6
HITA@himalayaninstitute.org
HITA.org
200-/500-hour certication programs and
continuing education seminars are held in
Honesdale, Pennsylvania and Allahabad, India.
HITA represents an authentic tradition in the
unbroken spiritual lineage of the Himalayan
masters. Areas of study: asana, advanced
asana, pranayama, mantra meditation, Tantra
Yoga, Sanskrit, Ayurveda, yoga philosophy,
therapeutic yoga, anatomy and physiology.
LOGO MI SSI NG
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rhode island
CRANSTON
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Raffa Yoga, 1145 Reservoir
Ave., Ste. 200, Cranston, RI, 02920
P (310) 664-6470 x125
yogaworks.com
tennessee
MEMPHI S
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Better Bodies Yoga,
692 W. Brookhaven Cir., Memphis, TN, 38117
P (901) 767-9642
info@betterbodiesyoga.com
yogaworks.com
NASHVI LLE
SANCTUARY FOR YOGA S
EVOLUTI ONARY EXPLORATI ON
Daphne Larkin, E-RYT 500, Tom Larkin, E-RYT
500, 3902 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN, 37215
P (615) 297-8797 F (615) 297-6748
teachertrainings@sanctuaryforyoga.com
sanctuaryforyoga.com
Our program is designed to build a solid
foundation rooted in fundamental teaching
skills, integrated alignment, philosophy,
and the great river of vinyasa ow. Bringing
together years of experience in several lineages,
our diverse faculty offer their own perspectives
on the practice of yoga, both on and off the
mat.
texas
AUSTI N
YOGA YOGA TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Mehtab Benton, Guru Karam Benton, 1700 S.
Lamar, Austin, TX, 78704
P (512) 326-2273
training@yogayoga.com
yogayoga.com/training
Yoga Yoga teacher training programs train
dedicated students to be knowledgeable and
capable yoga teachers. 200- and 500-hour Yoga
Alliance-registered hatha program. 200-hour
Yoga Alliance-registered and KRI-certied
Kundalini program. Advanced trainings, CEUs,
specialized workshops for teachers. Study in a
professional studio environment with a strong
yoga community.
HOUSTON
THE YOGA I NSTI TUTE
Lex Gillan, E-RYT, 3830 Villanova St.,
Houston, TX, 77005
P (800) 524-6674
lexgillan@swbell.net
lexgillan.com
200-/500-hour Yoga Alliance-Approved.
One of the oldest yoga studios and National
Teacher Training Courses (nine days) in the
United States; all levels welcome. New or
experienced teachers of all traditions; no
teaching experience required. Specializing in
Hatha and Raja Yoga and Meditation. Refer to
lexgillan.com for dates and location.
LEAGUE CI TY
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Yoga Lola Studios,
1701 Hwy. 3, S., League City, TX, 77573
P (218) 684-3168
lola@yogalola.com
yogaworks.com
RI CHARDSON
NAMASTE USA SCARAVELLI
YOGA TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Carol A. Stall, E-RYT 500, Vicki Johnson, E-RYT
500, Jim Davis, D.O.,336 Ridgeview Drive,
Richardson, TX, 75080
P (469) 441-7064
carol@namasteusa.us
namasteusa.us
We are a Yoga Alliance-registered school
offering 200- and 500-hour certications,
teaching all aspects of yoga. We have been
involved in training teachers in Dallas since
1997. Our graduates are highly regarded by
studios, recreation centers, businesses, and
local college campuses as among the best
prepared yoga teachers available.
virginia
BUCKI NGHAM
SATCHI DANANDA ASHRAM-
YOGAVI LLE
Ram Weiner, Swami Asokananda,
Swami Karunananda, 108 Yogaville Way,
Buckingham, VA, 23921
P (800) 858-9642 F (434) 969-1303
arc@iyiva.org
integralyogaprograms.org
Integral Yoga Teacher Training Certication
Programs. Residential courses provide
total immersion in yogic lifestyle: basic,
intermediate, and advanced hatha yoga;
meditation; cardiac, cancer, and gentle yoga;
stress management; prenatal/postnatal;
childrens yoga; therapeutic yoga; more.
Workshops. Retreats. Childrens camp.
Work/study. Guest stays. Vegetarian meals.
Celebrating 43 years of service, 1966-2010.
CHARLOTTESVI LLE
CHARLOTTESVI LLE YOGA SCHOOL
Jennifer Elliott, Kate Hallahan, Jen Fleisher,1040
Owensville Rd., Charlottesville, VA, 22901
P (434) 531-5441
info@charlottesvilleyogaschool.com
charlottesvilleyogaschool.com
Charlottesville Yoga School. 200- and 500-
hour teacher trainings in the Ashtanga/Iyengar
tradition. Artfully combining the intellectual
with the experiential, this program provides
instruction in asana, pranayama, meditation,
mantra, anatomy, philosophy and other topics
to deepen students practice and increase
their condence in teaching. Yoga Alliance-
approved, CEUs offered, lodging available.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops virginia-wisconsin
RI CHMOND
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Yoga Source,
3122 W. Cary St., No. 220, Richmond, VA, 23221
P (804) 359-9642
info@yogarichmond.com
yogaworks.com
washington
BELLEVUE
THE COLLEGE OF PURNA YOGA
ASANA TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Aadil Palkhivala, Mirra, 2255 140th Ave., N.E.,
Ste. F, Bellevue, WA, 98005
P (425) 746-7476 F (425) 746-3961
yoga@purnayoga.com
purnayoga.com
Washington State-licensed and Yoga Alliance-
registered school. 200-hour, 500-hour and
certicate levels. Directed by renowned yoga
masters Aadil Palkhivala and Mirra. Holistic
curriculum (alignment-based asana, pranayama,
Purna Yoga meditation, therapeutics,
nutrition, yogic living, ethics, energetics,
business) inspires exceptionally well-rounded
and condent teachers—with integrity
and joy. Structure serves local and long-distance
students.
SEATTLE
SAMADHI YOGA CENTER
Kathleen Hunt, Steve Davis, 1205 E. Pike St.,
No. 1B, Seattle, WA, 98122
P (206) 329-4070 F (206) 329-4070
jai@samadhi-yoga.com
samadhi-yoga.com
Since 1998, over 100 teachers have graduated
with a strong foundation in yoga philosophy/
history (Sutra, Vedas, Gita, Pradipika, Upa-
nishads); anatomy/physiology; yogic lifestyle;
teaching methodologies of asana, pranayama,
mantra and meditation; adjustments. Mentor-
ing program for teacher trainees within satsang
community on Capitol Hill, Seattle. 200-hour
Yoga Alliance-registered certication.
WHOLE LI FE YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Tracy Weber, 8551 Greenwood Ave., N.,
No. 2, Seattle, WA, 98103
P (206) 784-2882
tracy@wholelifeyoga.com
wholelifeyoga.com
Location: Seattle, WA
A 10-month yoga teacher training using the
Viniyoga methodology, which caters yoga
movements and breath work to the needs of
each individual student. Class meets one night
a week and one Sunday a month. Certied at
both the 200- and 500-hour levels through
Yoga Alliance. Call for more information!
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with The Yoga Tree, 4250
Fremont Ave., N., Seattle, WA, 98103
P (206) 545-0316
info@yogatree.com
yogaworks.com
wisconsin
APPLETON
YOGA TEACHER, TEACHER
ASSI STANT, LI FE COACH AND
YOGA PERSONAL TRAI NI NG
CERTI FI CATI ONS
Deborah Williamson, E-RYT,
2416 W. Nordale Dr., Appleton, WI, 54914
P (920) 475-5405
info@deborahwilliamson.com
deborahwilliamson.com
Yoga teacher certications offered: CYT YA
200 Certied Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance
200 hours); CTACertied Teacher Assistant
(20 hours); ACTAAdvanced Certied Teach-
er Assistant (20 hours); CYLCCertied Yoga
Life Coach (40 hours); CYPTCertied Yoga
Personal Trainer (40 hours)
wisconsin-international
BROOKFI ELD
YOGASYLUM TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Pamela Bliss, M.A., BSN, R.N., E-RYT, 3815 N.
Brookeld Rd., Ste. 101, Brookeld, WI, 53045
P (262) 781-8102
info@yogasylum.com
yogasylum.com
Location: Brookeld, Wisconsin
At YogAsylum, our mission is to awaken the
world by being the worlds leading provider of
top-quality yoga instruction. Our program is
steeped in the classical teachings to carefully
preserve the history and integrity of the tradi-
tional practice and provide one of the worlds
most comprehensive teacher training programs.
GRAFTON
FYB (FEEL YOUR BEST) YOGA
Debra Hennesy, E-RYT 500, CPT,
P.O. Box 626, Grafton, WI, 53024
P (866) 375-3975 F (262) 241-8797
Info@FeelYourBest.com
FeelYourBest.com
Location: Milwaukee, WI, and national
locations
Yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates, and stress manage-
ment teacher certication training. Interna-
tionally recognized, Yoga Alliance (200- and
500-hour), International Association of Yoga
Therapists-listed. Trademarked philosophy:
The Person, Not The Pose. Programs that
t you, from gentle and therapeutic, to athletic
and dynamic. Advanced standing, scholarships
and payment plans available.
international
HEART OF YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Mark Whitwell, 340 1/2 N. Lucerne Blvd.,
P (323) 646-3858
heartofyoga@yahoo.com
heartofyoga.com
Location: Worldwide
Heart of Yoga is an overarching brand of
yoga education, ensuring yoga is universal
and practical. Founder: Mark Whitwell,
student of source scholars, Krishnamacharya
(1888-1989), U.G. Krishnamurti (1918-2007).
Adapting all styles, making yoga entirely your
own, powerful and safe. Teacher training and
Fiji retreat: heartofyoga.com. Nonprot:
heartofyogapeaceproject.com;
thepromise.com.
200-/500-HOUR NATI ONWI DE
VI NYASA TEACHER TRAI NI NGS
Rolf Gates, P.O. Box 421, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
P (617) 504-6505
rolfgates.com
Location: Worldwide
Rolf Gates, author of the acclaimed book on
yogic philosophy Meditations from the Mat:
Daily Reections on the Path of Yoga, offers
200-/500-hour vinyasa teacher trainings designed
to enable serious students to become inspired
teachers. Challenge yourself and become what
you seek. Locations nationwide, upcoming:
Puerto Rico, California, Boston, Virginia.
SAMUDRA: GLOBAL SCHOOL
FOR LI VI NG YOGA
Shiva Rea, Venice, CA, 90291
P (301) 560-0934
teachertrainings@yogadventures.com
shivarea.com
Location: Retreat 1 (Spirit Rock) 1/24-2/3/11;
Retreat 2 (Spirit Rock) 9/12-9/22/11;
Retreat 3 (Yucca Valley) 5/6-5/16/12
Experience the most comprehensive, innova-
tive program for vinyasa ow yoga in the West.
200-/500-hour YogaAlliance Prana Flow Yoga
teacher studies focus on embodying and living
the ow through energetic, creative, evolution-
ary approaches to vinyasa, integrating Tantra,
Ayurveda, bhakti and the arts of yoga. Four to
10-day teacher trainings offered worldwide.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N international Teacher Trainings & Workshops
GLOBAL FAMI LY YOGA
Mira Binzen, E-RYT, Chicago, IL, 60625
P (312) 324-3119
globalfamilyyoga.org
Location: Chicago and other locations
worldwide
Yoga Alliance-registered, 200-hour teacher
certication program focused on teaching yoga
to children and families. Also offering fun one-
day workshops, topic specic weekend training
sessions, eight-day intensives, customized
trainings and a home study guide. Learn
effective techniques for bringing peace and
wellness to the children in your life.
FROG LOTUS YOGA
I NTERNATI ONAL VI NYASA FLOW
YOGA TEACHER TRAI NI NGS
Jacqueline Heisel, Jennifer Yarro, 189 Beaver
St., Studio 207, North Adams, MA, 01247
P (413) 776-4188
froglotusyoga@gmail.com
froglotusyoga.com
Location: Worldwide
Vinyasa ow yoga teacher training intensive
three-week retreats in exotic locations.
200-hour Y.A.-approved. Established,
comprehensive, well-organized, highly
effective, affordable program. Directed by
master teachers Jacqueline Heisel, E-RYT 500,
and Jennifer Yarro, E-RYT 500. Nine retreats
scheduled in 2010 in Guatemala, Costa Rica,
Bali, Italy, Thailand, India and Massachusetts.
HI MALAYAN YOGA TRADI TI ON
(HYT) TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Swami Veda Bharati, P.O. Box 5120,
Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865
P (888) 964-2887 F (908) 454-3226
info@hyt-ttp.com
hyt-ttp.com
Location: Minnesota
Himalayan Yoga Tradition teacher training
program offers 200- and 600-hour training:
integrated, transformative programs following
the authentic Himalayan Tradition. Yoga
Alliance 200/500 continuing education: India,
March 6-20, 2010; Minnesota, July 24-Aug. 7,
2010; and worldwide. Learn and teach unique
methods of subtle-body hatha and meditative
techniques to connect with the essential Self.
THE HARD & THE SOFT YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG I NSTI TUTE
Beryl Bender Birch, P.O. Box 5009, East
Hampton, NY, 11937
P (631) 324-8409
info@power-yoga.com
power-yoga.com
Location: worldwide
Our training programs provide an
extraordinary opportunity to work on personal
transformation through intense and joyful
immersion in the practice of raja yoga, with
like-minded soulsfrom asana and yoga
therapy to meditation, community service
to sustainable living. Learn the principles
of teaching through practice. Professional
certication and Yoga Alliance RYS.
bahamas
200-HOUR SI VANANDA YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG COURSE,
Swami Swaroopananda, Swami Brahmananda,
Sita Chaitanya, P.O. Box N7550, Paradise Island
P (866) 446-5934 F (242) 363-3783
nassau@sivananda.org,
sivanandabahamas.org
This course is residential and recognized
for Yoga Alliance 200-hour certication.
A profound experience of yoga immersion.
Curriculum: hatha yoga, karma yoga, bhakti
yoga, raja yoga, jnana yoga, meditation,
mantras, anatomy. Additional dates in 2010:
March 4-30, (international); April 4-May 1;
May 5-June 1.
canada
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Sanguine Yoga
2763 Sunridge Way, N.E., No. 105,
Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 7K7
P (403) 532-7888
info@sanguineyoga.com
yogaworks.com
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Shanti Yoga Studio
2-10026 102nd St.,
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0V6
P (780) 421-9444
shantiyoga@mail.com
yogaworks.com
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with the Asana Room
2779 Penrith Ave., Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0
P (250) 336-0223
catherinemunro@mac.com
yogaworks.com
SEMPERVI VA YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Gloria Latham,1985 W. Broadway,
Vancouver, BC V6J 4Y3
P (604) 739-2009
info@semperviva.com
sempervivayogacollege.com
Our intent is to spread our love of yoga to
students of all ages and abilities. We offer
200 and 500-hour Yoga Alliance-registered
programs and advanced studies from master
teachers from around the globe. Begin this life-
transforming journey today. The rst step is
half the journey.Pythagoras
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N international Teacher Trainings & Workshops
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Semperviva,
2608 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G3
P (877) 730-5522
info@semperviva.com
yogaworks.com
YOGA TEACHER
TRAI NI NG PROGRAM
Ida Manly,500 - 3 Fan Tan Alley,
Victoria, BC V8W 3G9
P (250) 385-2105
ida@moksanayoga.com
moksanayoga.com
Location: MokSana Yoga Center
250-hour, Yoga Alliance-registered, eight-week
program. $2,600 + GST (includes three-month
unlimited membership). Our program is
suitable for those interested in teaching yoga
or for those who simply want to deepen their
understanding and knowledge. MokSana Yoga
Center is located in historic Chinatown in
beautiful downtown Victoria on Vancouver
Island.
200/500 SRI SRI YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Yoga Shiromani Krishan Verma, 13 Innity Rd.,
St. Mathieu du Parc, Quebec G0X 1N0,
P (819) 532-3328
artdevivre@artoiving.org
srisriyoga.org
Learn yoga from a living masterYogasara
Upanishad. Discover the depth of Sri Sri Yoga,
inspired by yoga shiromani Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Join 3,000 Sri Sri Yoga teachers globally.
Experience the joy of teaching this holistic
practice: a combination of yoga postures,
breathing techniques, meditation and ancient
wisdom.
china
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with mYoga, Hong Kong
Chinateachertrainingexport@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
costa rica
NOSARA YOGA I NSTI TUTE
Don Stapleton, PhD, Amba Stapleton,
Guanacaste Nosara 50206
P (866) 439-4704
info@nosarayoga.com
nosarayoga.com
Founded in 1994, the Institute is dedicated to
preparing professional yoga educators. This
Y.A.-registered school offers yoga teacher
trainings at all levels, expertly designed to
balance experiential inquiry, time in natures
classroom and rigorous teacher training.
Founders and directors Amba and Don
Stapleton, PhD, oversee public classes and
institute offerings.
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Namaste Ashtanga Yoga
Studio, La Uruca, San Jose, Costa Rica 0-1000
P +506 83 73 18 03
teachertrainingexport@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops international
france
YOGAWORKS
Paris, France
yogaworks.com
greece
YOGAWORKS TEACHER TRAI NI NG
PROGRAM
in partnership with Grafts,
Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece
yogaworks.com
SEMPERVI VA YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
Gloria Latham,
Kythira, Avlemonas, ATTIKI 80100
P (604) 739-2009
info@semperviva.com
sempervivayogacollege.com
Combine your yoga teacher training with a trip
to the unforgettable island of Kythira. Immerse
yourself in the study of yoga in a place rich
in history, ancient worship sites, and rugged
natural beauty. Come discover yourself through
the study of yoga in a place rich with life. Call
toll-free: (877) 730-5522.
indonesia
VI BRANT LI VI NG YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NGS
Bali, Indonesia 80571
P +62 81 337 823 719
ytt@radiantlyalive.com
RadiantlyAlive.com/training.php
Breathe, sweat and transform. Top-quality,
residential, multi-style, 300- and 500-hour
Yoga Alliance-certied intensives. Organic,
living food. Tropical luxury. Master teachers
(Daniel Aaron, Edward Clark, Tim Miller,
Dave Stringer, Rusty Wells, Dena Kingsberg,
Alanna Kaivalya, Simon Borg-Olivier, Paul
Toliuszis, Emil Wendel) in Ashtanga, Iyengar,
Jivamukti and more.
YOGAWORKS
Bali, Indonesia
yogaworks.com
ireland
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with The Yoga Room
262 Merrion Rd., Dublin, Ireland, D4
P +353 1 219 6666
Ciara@yoga.ie
yogaworks.com
japan
YOGAWORKS
yogaworks.com
mexico
GANNON ASHTANGA
VI NYASA YOGA TEACHER
APPRENTI CESHI PS (GAVY)
Michael Gannon, David Keil, Ana Paula
Dominguez, Residence Sian Kaan, Playacar 2,
Playa del Carmen, 77710 Mexico
P +52 1 984 125 9891
michaelgannonyoga@gmail.com
michaelgannonyoga.com
Location: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Yoga can be practiced by everybody. Therefore
we must learn to teach it to anybody! Michael
Gannon. The GAVY 200 has trained over 150
teachers in 30 countries to share traditional
yoga, palatable for the Western beginners
mind. Explode your practice potential,
cultivate fresh teaching skills and inspire real
life transformations.
norway
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Balance Yoga and Pilates
Rosenborggt 9, Oslo 356, Norway
P (310) 664-6470 x126
mail@balancestudio.no
yogaworks.com
YogaWorks offers the most comprehensive
of teacher training programs for aspiring
teachers and serious students. Our program
blends yoga traditions from East and West,
integrating both into a practical and unique
method that combines vinyasa ow with an
emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing.
Visityogaworks.com for information on 200-
hour, 300-hour and continuing education
programs.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Teacher Trainings & Workshops international
philippines
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with Pulse Yoga
23 Florida St., Greenhills, Mandaluyong City,
Philippines
P (632) 721-7900
info@pulse-yoga.com
yogaworks.com
puerto rico
PROGRESSI VE ASHTANGA YOGA
TEACHER TRAI NI NG
David Kyle, Elizabeth Sallaberry,1950 McLeary
Ave., San Juan, 00911 Puerto Rico
P (787) 677-7585
info@itsyogapuertorico.com
itsyogapuertorico.com
Location: Ocean Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico
200-hour Y.A. teacher training in Puerto Rico!
28-day intensive that guarantees the ability to
teach a beginner/intermediate yoga class and
deepen your personal practice. Experience,
feel and be in a training that will create
transformation from the inside out. Relax in
the ocean and cleanse your spirit.
spain
YOGAWORKS
in partnership with YogaYou
C/ Brondo 6, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares,
7001, Spain
P (310) 664-6470 x126
laura@yogaworks.com
yogaworks.com
arizona
SEDONA
SEDONA MAGO RETREAT
3500 E. Bill Gray Rd., Sedona, AZ, 86336
P (928) 301-4706 F (928) 634-9302
info@sedonamagoretreat.org
sedonamagoretreat.org
Location: Sedona, Arizona
Yoga and overnight at a vortex! 160 acres sur-
rounded by dramatic red rocks, 126 rooms and
suites, 10 yoga rooms, meditation lake, water-
falls, vegetarian/sh dining.
SEDONA SPI RI T YOGA & HI KI NG
P.O. Box 278, Sedona, AZ, 86339
P (928) 282-9900
peace@yogalife.net
yogalife.net
Location: Sedona, Arizona
Enjoy yoga and hiking in majestic Sedona. Self-
renewal retreats; daily vortex hikes; teacher
training. Access inner peace through yoga amid
red rock vortexes. Beginners welcome.
california
HAPPY CAMP
KLAMATH RI VER AND
MOUNTAI N RETREAT CENTER
P.O. Box 319, 64634 Hwy. 96,
Happy Camp, CA, 96039
P (530) 493-2207 F (530) 493-2207
rivercountry96@hotmail.com
klamathrafting.com
Location: Happy Camp, California
One- to seven-day yoga and Reiki adventures.
Lightweight, horse-assisted wilderness back-
packing. Whitewater rafting. Practice yoga in
remote natural settings. Combination trips,
gear, instructors, meals provided.
JULI AN
SAN DI EGO HATHA YOGA
Julian, CA, 92036
P (619) 925-7103
sandiegohathayoga@gmail.com
sandiegohathayoga.com
Location: San Diego Hatha Yoga
Located in the beautiful mountains of San
Diego County. Retreats/classes tailored to your
needs. Including onsite corporate/private ses-
sions. Beginner through advanced classes.
GRASS VALLEY
SI VANANDA YOGA FARM
14651 Ballantree Ln., Grass Valley, CA, 95949
P (530) 272-9322 F (530) 477-6054
yogafarm@sivananda.org
sivanandayogafarm.org
Location: Sierra Foothills of California
The Sivananda Yoga Farm is located on 80
secluded acres of rolling hills, ancient oaks
and meadows in the Sierra foothills, and offers
affordable yoga vacations, meditation retreats,
Ayurveda, work/study programs, and a twice-
yearly certied teacher training course. For
more information, visit sivanandayogafarm.org,
or call (530) 272-9322.
MI DDLETOWN
HARBI N HOT SPRI NGS
18424 Harbin Springs Road,
Middletown, CA, 95461
P (707) 987-2477
reception@harbin.org
harbin.org/yj
Location: Harbin Hot Springs
Escape to this beautiful hideaway in the North-
ern California wine region. Daily yoga, natural
spring pools, massage, Watsu, clothing-
optional sunbathing, workshops. Rooms,
camping, day visits.
NEVADA CI TY
THE EXPANDI NG LI GHT RETREAT
14618 Tyler Foote Rd., Nevada City, CA, 95959
P (800) 346-5350 F (530) 478-7519
info@expandinglight.org
expandinglight.org
Location: Nevada City, CA
Enjoy the peaceful beauty of Californias Sierra
Nevada foothills, luscious vegetarian meals,
comfortable accommodations, an ashram envi-
ronment, and classes in yoga, meditation and
spiritual/healthy lifestyle.
SONOMA
780 Stanyan St., (at Waller St.), San Francisco,
CA, 94117
P (415) 387-4707
retreats@yogatreesf.com
yogatreesf.com
Location: Sonoma, California
Yoga Tree hosts ongoing retreats at our local
retreat center, TaraBellaVilla, nestled in the
wine country of Sonoma County, CA. For more
information, visit yogatreesf.com.
colorado
BRECKENRI DGE
BACKCOUNTRY YOGA RETREATS
P.O. Box 8227, 158 Bucyrus Cir.,
Breckenridge, CO, 80424
P (970) 453-4060 F (970) 453-4060
info@babesinthebackcountry.com
babesinthebackcountry.com
Location: Colorado and Lake Tahoe, California
Year-round womens backcountry yoga retreats.
All levels. No backcountry or yoga experience
required. Hut trips: snowshoe, ski/Telemark,
snowboard, cross-country ski, hike and bike.
TELLURI DE
TELLURI DE YOGA FESTI VAL
P.O. Box 1945, Telluride, CO, 81435
P (970) 728-2477 F (970) 728-2477
info@tellurideyogafestival.com
tellurideyogafestival.com
Location: Telluride, Colorado
Dates: July 8-11, 2010
Third annual Telluride Yoga Festival: an
incredible yoga experience in an unforgettable
setting. Aadil Palkhivala, Richard Freeman,
Tias Little, Scott Blossom and many more.
Yoga workshops, panel discussions, kirtan,
meditation. Full childrens program. 25% of net
proceeds donated to environmental preserva-
tion. Dont miss the countrys most inspiring
yoga event!
arizonacalifornia Vacation & Retreats
vacations
& retreats
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N oridanew jersey Vacation & Retreats
orida
PALM BEACH
EXHALE AT THE
OMPHOY OCEAN RESORT
2842 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, FL, 33480
P (561) 585-8116
retreats@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Exhales premier destination retreats offer
guests the opportunity to experience
transformational and rejuvenating mind-
body retreats of various lengths and intensity
throughout the year.
SANI BEL I SLAND
SANI BEL I SLAND, FL VACATI ON
RETREAT WI TH BOBBI GOLDI N
8241 S.W. 124 St., Miami, FL, 33156
P (305) 969-5999 F (305) 661-9943
bobbiji@yogamiami.com
yogamiami.com
Location: Sanibel Island, FL
April 25 to May 2, 2010. A full week of two
Iyengar Yoga classes a day, white-sand beaches,
the Gulf of Mexico, and starlit nights. Join us
for yoga sessions intentionally designed to keep
us in tune with ourselves and in harmony with
the nature around us.
hawaii
HALEI WA
COMPLETE HEALI NG EXPERI ENCE
66-403 Paalaa Rd., P.O. Box 4,
Haleiwa, HI, 96712
P (808) 389-2227
cabspates@yahoo.com
cabspates.com
Location: Oahu, Hawaii
Aloha. Welcome to our community! Bike/hike
to local studios, beaches, farmers markets,
shops/cafes, or eat right from the garden. See
you soon for a custom retreat.
PAHOA
KALANI OCEANSI DE RETREAT
Dennis Dehler,12-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Beach
Rd., Pahoa, HI, 96778
P (800) 800-6886 F (808) 965-0527
kalani@kalani.com
kalani.com
Location: Pahoa, HI
Find yourself... in a peaceful, nurturing envi-
ronment lled with the healing energy of the
Big Island of Hawaii. Kalanis 120-acre retreat
on the lush, tropical coast of the Big Island
celebrates nature, culture, and wellness. We
offer daily yoga, teacher training workshops,
delicious cuisine, adventures, and renowned
massage therapists.
maine
I SLAND FALLS
SEWALL HOUSE YOGA RETREAT
1027 Crystal Rd., Island Falls, ME, 04747
P (888) 235-2395
info@sewallhouse.com
sewallhouse.com
Location: Island Falls, Maine
Historic bed-and-breakfast feeling; three veg-
etarian meals/day. Classes in hatha/Ashtanga,
Kundalini, meditation, kirtan.
Near lakes, hiking. Charming private bed-
rooms. May through October 2010.
montana
BOZEMAN
BI G SKY YOGA RETREATS
Bozeman, MT, 59718
P (406) 587-2390
info@bigskyyogaretreats.com
bigskyyogaretreats.com
Yoga and outdoor tness in Montana s Big Sky
Country. Winter 2010 yoga and skiing retreats;
summer 2010 Cowgirl Yoga retreats blend
yoga, hiking and horseback riding. Gourmet
food and spectacular mountain setting. Dis-
cover the peace that comes from practicing
yoga and being connected to nature. Yeehaw
and namast.
HELENA
FEATHERED PI PE FOUNDATI ON
Rodney Yee, Seane Corn, Angela Farmer,
P.O. Box 1682, Helena, MT, 59624
P (406) 442-8196 F (406) 442-8110
info@featheredpipe.com
featheredpipe.com
Location: Helena, Montana
The Feathered Pipe has been offering the ulti-
mate yoga retreats for over 30 years. Join us at
our ranch in Montana or a retreat in Mexico, or
take your yoga practice and travel around the
world with us. We host small-size workshops,
one at a time, with the nest teachers.
nebraska
OMAHA
HARMONI C STRUCTURES
5324 N. 52nd St., Omaha, NE, 68104
P (402) 291-1122
ijrickman@cox.net
Location: Continental United States
Vastu meditation gardens. Vacation every day
with your own beautifully landscaped harmonic
structure, which uses divine measures to reso-
nate in harmony with you. Student of Sthapatya
Veda.
NI RVANA POI NTE
WELLNESS RETREAT & SPA
Omaha, NE
P (402) 551-0500
bliss@thewellnessconnection.net
thewellnessconnection.net
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
A sacred haven! Exquisite energy and surround-
ings. 30-foot waterfall, pool/spa. Guided or
unstructured retreats. Holistic practices, topics
and certications. Breathtaking escapes! Out-
side OMaha, city of enlightenment!
new jersey
HOBOKEN
ONE HUNDRED SKI ES
YOGA ADVENTURES
79 Hudson St., Suite LL103, Hoboken, NJ, 07030
P (201) 320-3864
info@onehundredskies.com
onehundredskies.com
Location: Domestic and International
Annual Adventures and Yoga Retreat Plan-
ning. Instructors, let us do the work for you!
Customized yoga adventures to beautiful desti-
nations to share with your students.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N new mexico-texas Vacation & Retreats
new mexico
SANTA FE
PRAJNA YOGA RETREATS
11 Toltec Rd., Santa Fe, NM, 87505
P (505) 988-5248
prajnaofce@gmail.com
prajnayoga.net
Tias Littles Prajna Yoga Retreats offer incred-
ible daylong events, weekend workshops,
womens retreats and transformational six-day
intensives in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico.
new york
PHOENI CI A
MENLA MOUNTAI N RETREAT &
CONFERENCE CENTER
375 Pantherkill Rd., Phoenicia, NY, 12464
P (845) 688-6897 x7519 F (845) 688-6895
ofce@menla.org
menla.org
Location: Phoenicia, New York
Breathtaking Catskill Mountains treasure.
First-class accomodations. Nutritious gourmet
vegetarian meals. All yoga styles welcome. Ideal
for retreats and teacher trainings of all sizes.
See why some of the hottest names in yoga have
chosen Menla for their trainings. Let us help
you create the perfect retreat for your students.
SHANDAKEN
COPPERHOOD RETREAT AND SPA
Laurie Heaven,7039 State Rte. 28,
Shandaken, NY, 12480
P (845) 688-2460
info@copperhood.com
copperhood.com
Location: Copperhood Retreat and Spa
Balance your life in our forest preserve retreat
120 miles from NYC. Organic gourmet food,
yoga, hiking, biking, skiing, fantastic indoor
facilities to nurture health and tness.
CATSKI LL MOUNTAI NS
SI VANANDA ASHRAM
YOGA RANCH
P.O. Box 195, 33 Yoga Ln.,
Woodbourne, NY, 12788
P (845) 436-6492
yogaranch@sivananda.org
sivananda.org/ranch
Location: Catskill Mountains, New York
Year-round, daily asana classes, meditation and
vegetarian meals. Classical hatha and raja yoga;
Vedanta philosophy. Teacher training courses.
Work/study. Yoga vacations. Ayurveda, sauna.
Organic garden, permaculture.
oregon
PORTLAND
HEALTH & FI TNESS YOGA
RETREATS
Hawthorne Wellness Center, 3016 N.E. 27th
Ave., Portland, OR, 97212
P (503) 224-8611
holiday@holidaysyogacenter.com
holidaysyogacenter.com
Location: Please check website for details.
Year-round intensives: Oregon Coast, Mount
Hood, Hawaii, and European retreats. Holiday
provides three decades of experience in a vari-
ety of student-based yoga systems.
pennsylvania
HONESDALE
HI MALAYAN I NSTI TUTE
952 Bethany Tpke., Honesdale, PA, 18431
P (800) 822-4547
info@himalayaninstitute.org
himalayaninstitute.org
Location: Northeast Pennsylvania
A leader for 38 years in the elds of yoga,
meditation and holistic health, the Hima-
layan Institute offers seminars, workshops,
health products, self-transformation pro-
grams and 200-/500-hour yoga teacher cer-
tication programs at our peaceful 400-acre
campus in northeastern Pennsylvania and
around the world. Call (800) 822-4547. Visit
HimalayanInstitute.org or HITA.org.
tennessee
HOHENWALD
GRAY BEAR LODGE
RETREAT CENTER
P.O. Box 682, Hohenwald, TN, 38462
P (615) 782-0469
adam@graybear.org
graybear.org
Location: Gray Bear Lodge Retreat Center
Beautiful wilderness setting: log cabins,
waterfalls, serenity. Timeless retreats, teacher
trainings: yoga (all levels) cleansing/juicing,
Thai massage, Watsu. Guest teachers: Patricia
Walden, Rodney Yee, Kausthub, T.K.V. Desi-
kachar.
texas
MI NEOLA
YOGA I N THE PI NES RETREATS
431 County Road 2487, Mineola, TX, 75773
P (469) 867-0766
yogainthepines@aol.com
yogainthepines.net
Location: East Texas
Joyful healing weekend retreat surrounded by
the serenity of nature, two hours from Dallas.
Share yoga, wisdom and laughter. $259 all-
inclusive. All levels welcome.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N international Vacation & Retreats
international
YOGA YOGA VACATI ONS
Austin, TX, 78757
P (512) 707-9642
vacations@yogayoga.com
yogayoga.com
Location: Mexico, Costa Rica, and beyond!
A Yoga Yoga vacation combines the best in
yoga with healthy activities and breathtaking
natural locations to relax and transform you.
BAREFOOT YOGA RETREATS
Honomu, HI, 96728
P (808) 232-1900
info@barefootyogaretreats.com
barefootyogaretreats.com
Location: Hawaii, Micronesia, Fiji, Greece,
Solomon Islands
Travel should be more than an escape; it
should be a life-changing adventure. Barefoot
Yoga Retreats combines invigorating yoga
with outdoor excursions, culture and seva,
fresh island cuisine and luxurious accommoda-
tions. Take your practice out of the studio and
onto the best beaches, jungles and waterfalls of
the world.
SAMUDRA YOGADVENTURES
WI TH SHI VA REA
Venice, CA, 90291
P (301) 560-0934
retreats@yogadventures.com
shivarea.com
Location: Worldwide
Samudra Yogadventures global retreats honor
the many paths that lead to the source and offer
innite inspiration. Transformational vinyasa
ow yoga, healing nature, sacred sanctuaries
and yoga tribe. Our retreats are life-changing
ways to deepen and renew your experience of
living yoga. Offered globally.
THE HARD & THE SOFT
ECO-YOGA RETREATS
PO Box 5009, East Hampton, NY, 11937
P (631) 324-8409
info@power-yoga.com
power-yoga.com
Location: Worldwide
Our eco-yoga vacations/retreats with inter-
nationally renowned spiritual teacher, Beryl
Bender Birch, offer a unique opportunity to
rebuild, recharge and restore your body, mind
and spirit.
VI NYASA + KI RTAN RETREATS
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
P (617) 504-6505
rolfgates.com
Location: Costa Rica, Esalen, Big Sur,
Catskills, Mexico
Rolf Gates, author of the acclaimed book on
yogic philosophy Meditations from the Mat,
offers vinyasa/kirtan retreats with GIRISH in
breathtaking settings. These weeks combine
intensive vinyasa practice, phenomenal kirtan
sessions, rst-rate alignment training, medita-
tion and lots of fun. Flow deeply into the life
you want to create for yourself!
YOGA ADVENTURE WI TH DEBORAH
KOEHN AND DAVI D BLEHERT
P.O. Box 678 , 41 Hookena Beach Rd. ,
Honaunau, HI, 96726
P (970) 309-3835
info@yogaadventure.com
yogaadventure.com
Location: Worldwide
Adventures/Y.A. teacher training programs,
Yoga for the Village People cultural immer-
sion, Bali, Peru/Machu Picchu, Hawaii, India.
See Hawaii Training ad this issue/web listing.
YOGAFOX RETREATS
Genevieve Rivera, RYT 200,525 E. Atlantic Ave.,
Delray Beach, FL, 33483
P (561) 703-1236
keith@yogafox.com
yogafox.com
Location: Colorado, Costa Rica, Greece,
Mexico, and More
YogaFox retreats. Travel to beautiful loca-
tions worldwide, practicing a variety of yoga
styles daily: vinyasa, Kripalu, restorative, nada
yoga with traveling musicians. Enjoy daily
meditation as we explore our surroundings on
adventures. Also visit us at our home studios in
Delray Beach, FL, at 525 E. Atlantic Ave. and
1405 N. Federal Hwy.
bahamas
WI LDQUEST RETREATS
P.O. Box 7433, Delray Beach, FL, 33482-7433
P (800) 326-1618
reservations@wildquest.com
wildquest.com
Location: Bimini, Bahamas
Swimming with wild dolphins and yoga in
the Caribbean. Weeklong transformative,
meditative retreats. Experience the magical
human-dolphin connection. (800) 326-1618;
wildquest.com.
SI VANANDA ASHRAM
YOGA RETREAT
Sita Chaitanya,P. O. Box N7550, Paradise
Island, Nassau,
P (866) 446-5934 F (242) 363-3783
nassau@sivananda.org
Location: Paradise Island, Bahamas
The Yoga Retreat is an island paradise with
crystal clear water and pure white sands. It
is located on one of the nest beaches of the
world. Year-round yoga vacations, yoga teacher
training courses, hatha yoga, meditation,
chanting retreats, vedanta, Ayurveda, confer-
ences, yoga therapy, music festivals, fasting,
and family programs.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Vacation & Retreats international
botswana
YOGA SAFARI
P. O. Box 1034, Maun, Botswana
P +267 6865117 F +267 6865117
info@yogasafari.com
yogasafari.com
Location: Botswana, Africa
Ever thought of practicing yoga within the
wilds of Africa with a qualied yoga instructor?
Then this is the vacation for you! Check out
yogasafari.com .
indonesia
2010 BALI SPI RI T YOGA FESTI VAL
44B Jalan Hanoman, Padang Tegal,
Ubud, Bali, 80571
P +62 361 970 992 F +62 361 970 581
info@balispiritfestival.com
balispiritfestival.com
Location: Ubud, Bali and surroundings
Dates: March 31April 4, 2010
Be a part of something that will change your
world! Come to the Balispirit Festival. Yoga,
dance, music, workshops, night concerts,
healing, community . . . magnied by the magic
of Bali.
BALI ESCAPE THE WORLD
Ubud, BALI , 80226
P +62 361 289 752
info@onewolrdretreats.com
oneworldretreats.com
Location: Ubud, Bali
Bali ongoing retreats: Escape the World.;
Yoga, meditation, spa treatments, cultural
discoveries. Peaceful and authentic life
experiences, spectacular location. All-inclusive
journey starting at $1050. Six days/ve nights.
ANN BARROS YOGA I N BALI
Ubud , BALI,
P (831) 475-8738 F (831) 475-8738
abarros@pacbell.net
BaliYoga.com
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Celebrating over 40 successful tours! Original
Iyengar Yoga Bali retreat with Ann Barros:
includes airfare, deluxe accommodations, daily
yoga, cultural excursions. Eat Pray Love.
bhutan
BHUTAN YOGA TRAVELS
304-40 Landry St., Ottawa, ONT, K1L 8K4
P (613) 883-5850
info@yogatravels.ca
yogatravels.ca
Location: Bhutan
Dates: May/June 2010
14-day yoga trips in Bhutan. May/June 2010.
We practise all-level hatha yoga and visit
monasteries, museums and small villages
within this Himalayan kingdom.
brazil
BLYSS YOGA I N BRAZI L
Rua Visconde de Piraja 318, sala 211,
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 22410000
P +55 21 9218 5511
blyssyoga@gmail.com
blyss.com.br
Location: Rio de Janeiro
For just $100/day you will have a private two-
bedroom apartment, breakfast, vegetarian
meals and unlimited yoga classes in sunny
beautiful Rio.
caribbean
BOCAS YOGA
Casa Morada, 4th St., Bocas Town,
Bocas del Toro
P +507 6658 1355
sweetlaurakay@msn.com
bocasyoga.com
Location: Caribbean
Custom-built yoga studio designed with Vastu
Shastra. Safe, comfortable, noncompetitive,
nonjudgmental, air-conditioned, sound-
proofed haven. Discover our Caribbean archi-
pelago and yourself. Eclectic mix of hatha yoga.
EXHALE AT THE GANSEVOORT
TURKS AND CAI COS
Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, B.W.I.
P (877) 774-3253
retreats@exhalespa.com
exhalespa.com
Location: Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
islands British West Indies
Exhales premier destination retreats offer guests
the opportunity to experience transformational
and rejuvenating mind-body retreats of various
lengths and intensity throughout the year.
JUNGLE BAY RESORT & SPA
Point Mulatre, Domenica West Indies British
West Indies
P (767) 446-1789
yoga@junglebaydominica.com
junglebaydominica.com
Location: Dominica, West Indies, Caribbean
Turn your next yoga retreat into an eco-adven-
ture Caribbean holiday! Jungle Bay, Dominica
. . . pure rustic elegance! Om Away from
Home, says Outside magazine.
MI NDFUL TROPI CAL JOURNEYS
Rodney Bay Post Ofce,
Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, 124
P (758) 461-1294
jillrhagar@hotmail.com
Location: Saint Lucia Island of Saint Lucia West
Indies
Teach your own yoga workshop as you
vacation on one of the most majestic islands
in the Caribbean. Studio, props, hotel,
breakfast all arranged.
TROPICAL ESCAPESCARIBBEAN
YOGA RETREATS, ADVENTURE
TRAVEL PACKAGES AND VACATION
PLANNING SERVICES
Patricia Perkins,P.O. Box CP6155,
St. Lucia, West Indies
P (212) 731-2478
Trish@TropicalEscapes.biz
TropicalEscapes.biz
Location: Caribbean Islands
(Dominica, Jamaica, St. Lucia)
From the exhilarating to the serene, our
retreats stimulate inner and outer renewal.
Instructors: Come to the Caribbean; let us take
care of the rest!
chile
PATAGONI A YOGA ADVENTURE
P.O. Box 2028, Truckee, CA, 96160
P (800) 246-7238 F (530) 550-9670
marc@bbxrafting.com
bbxrafting.com
Location: Patagonia, Chile
Yoga, multi-sport adventure and prana in pris-
tine Patagonia. Join teacher Maria Garre for
yoga, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, gourmet
cuisine and massage on a trip of a lifetime!
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N international Vacation & Retreats
costa rica
LUNA LODGE
Lana Wedmore,
Carate, Puntarenas, Puerto Rico,
P +506 8380 5036
lana@lunalodge.com
lunalodge.com
Location: Carate, Peninsula de Osa, Costa Rica
Luna: an enchanting rainforest retreat. Journey
into your mind, body and spirit. Delight and
embrace natural beauty, beach, waterfalls, swim-
ming pool, spa and incredible, healthy food.
SAMASATI NATURE RETREAT
Puerto Viejo,
P (800) 563-9643
samasati@samasati.com
samasati.com
Location: Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Samasati Nature RetreatIn business for 12
years! Nestled in Costa Ricas tropical rain
forest, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Ideal
for exotic vacations, yoga groups or personal
getaways. Gourmet vegetarian restaurant,
treatment spa, eco-tours, beach activities and
daily yoga classes.
YOGA MOVES I N COSTA RI CA
274 Main St., Reading, MA, 1867
P (888) 767-7375
info@eyogamoves.com
eyogamoves.com
Location: Costa Rica
7 days of yoga, fun and adventure! Includes 2 all
levels yoga classes daily! Gorgeous surroundings,
adventure and yoga in beautiful Costa Rica!
VAJRA SOL YOGA ADVENTURES
Apartado 56-6151, Santa Ana, 2000
P (866) 493-YOGA F (512) 628-3702
info@vajrasoltravel.com
vajrasoltravel.com
Location: Costa Rica
Active, healthy yoga/adventure vacations and
surng retreats year-round for the discerning
traveler seeking tranquility, an immersion in
nature and small group travel. Join us!
greece
YOGA RETREAT I N GREECE
19 Birch Crescent, Rochester, NY, 14607
P (585) 244-0782
OpenSkyYoga.com
Location: Lesvos, Greece
Dates: July 7-14, 2010
Yoga, meditation, Mediterranean Sea and hot
springs! Francois Raoult takes you on a journey
to Lesvos, Greece, July 7-14, 2010. Experience
the creative spirit of B.K.S. Iyengars teachings.
ANGELA AND VI CTOR:
YOGA FROM THE I NNER BODY
1350 President St., Yellow Springs, OH, 45387
P (937) 767-7727
patricia@brainngers.com
angela-victor.com
Location: Lesvos, Greece
Angela and Victor teach courses in their beau-
tiful Eftalou yoga/healing center on the island
of Lesvos, in Greece. 2010 retreats: May (two-
week course), June (three-week course), Sep-
tember and October (two-week courses). Plus
one-week womens retreat (taught by Angela).
Also, several European workshops. Complete
2010 schedule on website.
honduras
CASA VERDE
Kil. 8 Carretera de Yaruca, La Ceiba,
casaverde@mac.com
wendygreenyoga.com
Location: Rio Cangrejal, Honduras
An eco-retreat adjacent to the spectacular Pico
Bonito National Park in Honduras, offering
Ashtanga Yoga, pranayama, raw vegan cuisine,
Thai massage, permaculture, climbing, hik-
ing, swimming, waterfalls, whitewater rafting,
slacklining, and serene, organic lodging in a
magnicent river/rainforest setting. Nature
is the ultimate healer! Mention ad for $100
credit.
india
SECOND I NTERNATI ONAL JOURNEY
TO SOUTH I NDI A WI TH FRANCOI S
RAOULT
19 Birch Crescent, Rochester, NY, 14607
P (585) 244-0782
OpenSkyYoga.com
Location: Kerala, India
Dates: Dec 28, 2010-Jan.11, 2011
Join Francois Raoult and Nathalie Alvarez for
a mystical quest: yoga and Ayurvedic massage
at Chamundi Hill Palace in Kerala and sacred
temples of Madurai, Thanjavur and Mahabali-
puram.
italy
12 DAYS I N TUSCANY
Carlson WagonLit Travel Source, Inc. , 101
Duncan Mill Rd., Toronto, ONTARIO, M3B 1Z3
P (877) 449-4652
kkettle@carlsonwagonlit.ca
travelwithatwist.net
Location: Tuscany, Italy
Dates: June 25-27, 2010
Tuscany, Italy, June 25-July 7, 2010. Extraordi-
nary yoga and architourism retreat: USD$4450.
Rare opportunity with architectural historian
Shelley Hornstein and yoga teacher, Scott
Davis. travelwithatwist.net
mexico
I NNER FREEDOM YOGAANUSARA
YOGA RETREAT AT YELAPA BEACH
890 G St., Arcata, CA, 95521
P (707) 440-2111
robyn@innerfreedomyoga.com
innerfreedomyoga.com
Location: Yelapa Beach, Mexico
Dates: March 13-20, 2010
Yoga/meditation. Certied Anusara instruc-
tors. Gorgeous remote village near Puerto
Vallarta. Snorkeling, hiking, whale watching,
kayaking, bird watching, excellent food. Great
prices! Hawaii in January!
PRESENT MOMENT RETREAT
Guerrero, Mexico 40880
P (916) 580-3418
tom@presentmomentretreat.com
presentmomentretreat.com
Location: Troncones Beach, Mexico
Tropical yoga, meditation, qi gong, dance and
bodywork retreat center located on the Pacic
Riviera, 30 minutes north of Ixtapa/Zihua.
Picturesque accommodations include private
beachfront bungalows and pool.
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Vacation & Retreats international
XI NALANI RETREAT
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 48400
P +52 133 3359 7763
info@xinalaniretreat.com
xinalaniretreat.com
Location: Mexican Pacic, South Shore
Puerto Vallarta (Mexico)
Yoga instructors, organize your yoga retreat in
Mexico. Private beach and jungle. Discounts
and all-inclusive packages for 10- to 24-student
groups. Have a unique yoga experience in our
nature-surrounded yoga center with unique
views of the ocean, beachfront suites, adven-
ture eco-tours, whale watching, spa treatments
and natural meals. Contact us now.
TECATE
RANCHO LA PUERTA FI TNESS
RESORT AND DESTI NATI ON SPA
Tecate, Baja, California
P (877) 440-7778
reservations@rancholapuerta.com
rancholapuerta.com
Location: Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
Refresh, re-energize and renew at the rst
destination spa in North America! Enjoy hiking
on sacred Mt. Kuchumaas foothills, study yoga
with experienced full-time instructors, and eat
healthy organic vegetarian cuisine provided
by the spas own organic garden. Plus, try your
hand at cooking in our cooking school and culi-
nary center!
OCHO YOGA RETREATS
OCHO TULUM
KM 8.5 Carretera TulumBoca Paila,
Tulum, 77780
P 6469633678
ochoyoga@gmail.com
ochotulum.com
Location: Tulum, Mexico
Ocho Yoga Retreats on the gorgeous Mayan
Riviera: spacious studio, spa, healthy cuisine,
Mayan ruins. Come for a personal experience
or bring your group.
peru
WI LLKA T I KA
GARDEN GUESTHOUSE
Urubamba, Peru
P (888) 737-8070 F (415) 520-6004
info@willkatika.com
willkatika.com
Location: Sacred Valley
Perus only yoga and healing eco-retreat.
Based at gorgeous Willka Tika Garden Guest-
house. Magical Journey tours feature delicious
organic vegetarian cuisine, spa services, cere-
monies with authentic Peruvian healers, sacred
gardens, and superlative guides. Year-round
departures, premium inclusive yoga/special
interest programs with year-round reservations.
Information: (888) 737-8070 PST,
willkatika.com, info@willkatika.com.
south africa
AFRI CA YOGA
Box 170, St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape , 6312
P +27 42 294 0904 F +27 42 294 0985
info@africayoga.com
africayoga.com
Location: St. Francis Bay, South Africa
St. Francis Bay, South Africa: one-month
intensive dynamic teacher training in a peaceful
coastal village, April/October 2010. RYA 200.
In-depth transformational soul journey. Life-
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NASSAU
SI VANANDA ASHRAM YOGA
RETREAT
Swami Swaroopananda, Paradise Island,
PO Box N7550, Nassau, Bahamas
P (866) 446-5934 F (242)363-3783
Nassau@sivananda.org
Ayurveda trainings, workshops and
consultations, bodywork treatments,
panchakarma, Thai Yoga Massage. Trainings
include Ayurveda Bodywork Training,
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda and Yoga
Wellness Advisor Training.
massage
AMAGANSETT
MANDALA YOGA/MANDALA
AYURVEDA AND HEALI NG ARTS
Jolie Parcher, P.O. Box 1890, Amagansett Sq.,
Amagansett, NY, 11930
P (631) 267-6144
info@mandalayoga.com
mandalayoga.com
Mandala Yoga offers a full schedule of practice,
from beginner to advanced, with certied
teachers. Mandala Ayurveda and Healing Arts
provides Ayurvedic consultations and massage
offerings.
AUSTI N
YOGA WELLNESS SPA
AT YOGA YOGA 360
2501 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.,
Austin, TX, 78746
P (512) 381-6464
spa@yogayoga.com
yogayoga.com/spa
Yoga Yogas Wellness Spa provides a sanctuary
of healing and therapy. Spa services revolve
around the practice of yoga, Ayurveda and
healthy lifestyle.
traditional chinese
medicine
ASHEVI LLE
NOURI SHI NG LI FE TCM
Dr. Robin Saraswati Tiberi, Asheville, NC, 28701
P (619) 925-2228 F (828) 645-4801
saraswatiom@mac.com
nourishinglifetcm.com
Nourishing Life TCM (traditional Chinese
medicine) is a system of healing that weaves
together yogic, Taoist and Buddhist practices.
Dr. Robin Saraswati Tiberi offers individual
consultations and leads workshops and retreats
for women to restore their health. She has
expertise with fertility enhancement, believing
fertility is a state of being.
yoga therapy
ANNAPOLI S
PRANA STUDI O
Kathleen Schuman, 2049-G West St.,
Annapolis, MD, 21401
P (410) 266-3401
kschuman@pranastudio.com
pranastudio.com
Offering the following yoga classes: advanced;
all-level; beginner (happy hour); hot vinyasa
ow and intermediate. We look forward to
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How and when did you discover yoga? I went
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said, Madam, theres nothing wrong with you.
Youre suffering from the blahs. Exercise. I
had a wonderful husband, two beautiful sons,
a golden retriever, a boat on the sound, and the
question was, Why arent I happy? Whats miss-
ing? I decided to go to a Sivananda Yoga class at
the YWCA in Stamford, Connecticut. I stopped
smoking, slept better, and had more energy.
How did your television show come about? I
would watch Richard Hittlemans shows in
black and white with two beautiful, perfect
women demonstrating postures. I thought, I
could do that better. Then, the wife of a local
PBS producer took my yoga class. She told her
husband I would be perfect for a TV show.
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groundbreaking? I got very good schooling
from Sri Swami Chidananda, a teacher in the
Sivananda lineage, and some wise teachers like
Angela Farmer, Goswami Kriyananda, and Dr.
Jean Houston. Their advice was that this was
service. Dont hold on to the fruits of your
actionspeople writing in and being recognized
in the streets, that kind of thing. It became and
still is a practice. Its my sadhana.
Do you ever worry about how much yoga has
grown since you started your show? Losing its
connection to the mystics of the past of India?
No. It will be what it will be. I really do think
that all is well. Joy belongs to everyone.
What motivated you to write your book, Yoga
Gets Better with Age? I wanted to share my
journey. Im in a 70-years-young body, and I do
my yoga practice differently. Certain postures
dont mean as much to me anymore, but other
ones do. The essence of the book is to show how
to work intelligently with a midlife body and
beyond in a way thats pain free.
Decked out in her leotard and braids, Lilias Folan brought
yoga into living rooms nationwide via her syndicated 1972 PBS
television series, Lilias! Yoga and You. Through the course of the
shows 500 episodes and her travel around the world, she introduced
millions of people to yoga, yet remains sincere and humble.
Would you call yourself a spiritual seeker? Absolutely. Ive
been a passionate spiritual seeker since I was a little girl. My up -
bringing was very difcult. When it got really tough, I would go
into the center of my chest, and I would meet with my friend who
would soothe and connect me to something that I had no words
for. And thats where I would heal.
Thats yoga from a very young age. Thats how I came to the
planet. But as a teenager, I forgot about my friend. Then I had a
major crisis and thought, I can solve this. Ill go back inside. When
I did, I couldnt nd my friend. Yoga brought me back to this inner
friend thats always been there. Yoga brought me home again. R
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