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Summer rhythms...
Summer is a time for slowing down, going with ease, paying attention to the vibrant sensations of the physical world, and the pleasure of surrendering to the movements of the body and spirit in our practice.
On these warm days, as the temperature rises, we also have the opportunity to surrender to the transformational heat of tapas. Rather than fighting against the heat, we can literally let the worries and toxins run off of us as we are cleansed and renewed.
We hope this finds you at peace, smiling and exploring the extended moments of the season and as always, we are grateful for all of you and for the lovely community we're creating together. Keep your breath moving between your heart and your head and feel the joy on and off the mat!
Here's what's coming up at the Lotus in July/August.
We're excited that Marla Apt will be teaching the 3 sessions of Intro to Pranayama. Pranayama is the basis of our asana practice and Marla is a master. Not to be missed!
As always, every second Friday, Kirtan with Daniel and Friends this Friday, July 10th at 8:15.
Beloved master teacher Max Strom is returning to teach two workshops in August. This is your opportunity to study with him while he's in the Los Angeles area.
New and musically rocking: YogaSonic: Yoga flow with Michelle Goldstein and ambient music spun by Claire's talented husband, John Tague. Our launch was on Friday, June 26th and we had a wonderful turn out. Stay tuned for our next evening of flow and be part of the experience!
In gratitude and joy,
Daniel & Claire
Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu
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 Intro to Pranayama Series with Marla Apt
Three Fridays - July 17, July 24, July 31 from 6:00 - 7:30pm
"Pranayama is to Yoga, what the heart is to the human body."
- BKS Iyengar
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 Pranayama is the management of prana (energy) through control of the
breath. The practice of pranayama is said to be the bridge between our
individual selves and the universal soul. In addition to helping
cultivate concentration, meditation and a sense of union with the world
around us, Pranayama strengthens the nervous system and disciplines the
mind.
In this three-part course, you will learn the principles of
pranayama and how to approach the practice in a safe and progressive
manner.
**Minimum of six months of asana practice is required**
$60 for all three sessions or $25 per session.
Click Here to register!
In addition to teaching yoga full time at the Iyengar Yoga
Institute of Los Angeles and Yoga Works, Marla is on the faculty of the
three-year Teacher Training Program of the Iyengar Yoga Association of
Southern California and leads workshops and trainings throughout
Southern California and internationally.
She lived for one year in Pune, India studying at the Ramamani
Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute with B.K.S. Iyengar, his daughter,
Geeta Iyengar and son, Prashant Iyengar and she continues to study
regularly with the Iyengars.
Marla served as the President of the Iyengar Yoga National
Association of the United States and is an assessor for Iyengar Yoga
teaching certification exams.
Marla and her husband, Paul Cabanis have worked with doctors through
the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) to conduct published
medical studies researching the affects of yoga on clinical depression
and generalized anxiety disorder. She has recently created a yoga
therapy curriculum for the UCLA medical school.
Marla is a writer contributor to Yoga Journal magazine and is the author of the Yoga Journal Basics column.
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Coming up in August....
Two Workshops with Master Teacher Max Strom
Sunday, August 9th
Don't miss this rare opportunity to study with Max in the LA area!
Heart-Core Yoga Workshop
 Is it possible that your hard body, so rigorously constructed, is really a means of building armor, to protect yourself?
This vigorous class will not only focus on core strength and healthy physical alignment, but will also invoke the question of our "life alignment." An aligned body is healthy - an aligned heart and mind is even healthier. This unique practice is designed to awaken the strength of the body and the healing power of the heart. Class will include vinyasa-flow, non-dogmatic philosophy, breathing, and meditation.
Workshop is from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
How Well Do You Sleep Workshop?
This workshop deals directly with the modern plagues of sleeplessness and anxiety.
Since every adjustment to the body affects the mind, opening the chest area and igniting our breath also has a profound emotional effect. This workshop is known to create a profound sense of serenity and gives you knowledge to take home with you to help you sleep and live more at ease. Class includes lecture, simple yoga postures, breath work, self-enquiry, and meditation. Appropriate for all levels. Bring your mat and writing materials.
(Please no recording equipment)
$40 in advance, $45 at the door or $70 for both of Max's workshops.
$80 purchased on the day of.
Workshop is from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
Click here to register for Heart-Core Yoga Workshop
Click here to register for How Well Do You Sleep?
Innovator and teacher Max Strom is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students and has become one of the most revered teachers of personal transformation and yoga on three continents. He reaches beyond the boundaries of yoga postures and addresses the internal and emotional aspects of our life, subjects that often lie painfully neglected in the yoga community. Due to an ever-increasing demand for his teachings, Max travels extensively teaching and lecturing on personal evolution, spirituality, and yoga. In 2008 he brought his unique system to nine countries and over 35 cities worldwide, guiding his students to grow into happier, healthier, and empowered human beings. You can see more of his work on his DVDs, Learn to Breathe, to heal yourself and your relationships, and, Max Strom Yoga - Strength, Grace, Healing. www.maxstrom.com.
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Kirtan with Daniel & Friends
Friday, July 10th at 8:15pm
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 Come join me and many wildly talented musical friends this Friday, July 10th @ 8:15 for a joyful evening of musical meditation and chanting.
Welcome Sarah back in town as she joins Sylvie and Emily on vocals, Jeff Harris on guitar, Abby Scovile on cello, Angela Devita on flute, and Matthew Hufschmidt on Drums.
No singing experience needed, only a willingness to open your heart to the joy.
The energy of our chanting keeps growing. Thank you for helping to make these events so joyous and powerful. For me, the experience of communal music and song just gets better and I'm so fortunate to be working with such creative musicians on the bhakti path.
Hope you'll come and help us warm up the room and spread the joy at the Lotus. Jai Ma!
Click here for additional Kirtan & music news.
come sing ~ come dance ~ or just be
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Tree People Donations
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In honor of the tree that was cut down in the back.
A big thank you to all of you who donated to Tree People. Thank you, again, to Dava Waite for gifting the studio with the beautiful potted bamboo beside the back door.
For those of you who would like to make a donation here is the information:
Make your checks payable to Rising Lotus Yoga and write 'Rising Lotus Tree Dedication' in memo section of
check. You can drop your check at the front desk and we will mail them together at the end of the month. Tree People will plant 5 trees for every $100 we donate.
Help us to grow a Rising Lotus forest!
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YogaSonic at Rising Lotus
***STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT EVENT***
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YogaSonic is an exciting and new approach to the practice of Vinyasa Flow Yoga, it melds freestyle Vinyasa Flow Yoga and real time live ambient music to bring a fresh, vibe filled experience to group yoga practice. Incredible live ambient tunes created and mixed in the studio by John Tague offers a deep and unique experience to the practice.
Freestyle yoga offers yogis the opportunity to practice on their own in a spontaneous, energetic group setting; embodying yoga in their own authentic way.
Group warm up, cool down and meditation guided by yoga instructor Michelle Goldstein.
Check out our Facebook page here
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Fall Renewal Yoga Retreat in Ojai
September 25 - September 27
-SOLD OUT-
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 Wow - Thank you for the enthusiasm! We're looking forward to spending a weekend of relaxation and transformation with our community in Ojai.
If you didn't get a chance to sign up for the Fall Retreat don't worry - we'll be doing this again in the spring!
Stay tuned for details.
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Update for Yoga Tune Up Class
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Our lovely Jill Miller is taking a sabbatical to travel and teach. We're very fortunate that one of her amazing teachers, Sarah Court, will be taking over the class. Please stop in and give Sarah a warm welcome to our studio.
Click here to visit Sarah's website.
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Coming up in September...
Teacher Training Module 2
Begins Saturday, September 12th - 1:30 -5:30
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 Trainees assist in the classroom, attend workshops, learn subtle
alignment, vinyasa krama and practice teaching. Those who complete all
requirements receive the 200 hour Rising Lotus Teacher Training
Certification.
Two additional workshops outside of the teacher
training program are a requirement.
Cost is $650. |
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"Let the body think of the Spirit as streaming, pouring, rushing, and shining into it from all sides."
~Plotinus
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