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contents on the cover Renew your practice, renew your Self:

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The power of prana (55) 10 poses to tone your core (59)

features celebrate good times

Perfect your posture with one simple pose (46)

( 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

( 62 )

Seek balance and happiness each day this year as you set your sights on yoga’s

Live in balance by honoring your life’s purpose (62) Your ideal weight: Find it with better body awareness & powerful poses (72) “How yoga changed my relationship to food” (39)

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 )

Cover credits Stephanie Snyder in Reverse Warrior Pose; stylist: Lyn Heineken; hair/makeup: France Pierson; top: Prana; bottoms: Elisabetta Rogiani. Photographed by david MaRtinEz

Yoga gives athletes competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics a strategic edge. by Diane Anderson,

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Positively prana why does yoga

( 46 )

make you feel so good? by Rod Stryker

Garland Pose improve your posture, stretch your back, and elasticize your knees and

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ankles with Malasana. by Marla Apt

reviews of the latest books, cds, and

( 93 )

dvds, including titles by Joel Kramer and

Core values take a playful approach to building strength and flexibility in your torso.

editor’s letter ( 12 ) contributors ( 14 ) letters ( 16 )

master class with barbara benagh (

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classifieds ( 186 )

rumbaugh, deva premal, and more.

the yj interview

( 188 )

Yoga’s grande dame after nearly 50

wisdom continue to be accessible to all. by Diane Anderson

Turn up the torque rev up your parivrtta

your pelvis neutral and turning your trunk.

yoga pages ( 182 ) living well ( 185 )

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years of practice, lilias folan’s warmth and

trikonasana (revolved triangle) by keeping ad finder ( 181 )

diana alstad, eknath easwaran, desirée

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An honest meal a woman applies the concept of truthfulness to her relationship with food. by Jessica Berger Gross

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.

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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).

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My pal Ann Austin (in turquoise), me (in flowers), and a few friends working on “Wild Thing” at Wanderlust.

It’s one of the great luxuries of this modern era of American yoga—you 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 gatherings—just read Neal Pollack’s “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 practice—a quiet, steady mind capable of resting in peace. And I won’t argue that rocking out on your mat has much in common with a contemplative practice, 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 benefits of focusing energy on each of these four areas

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stephanie snyder 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 husband’s punk band, Rancid; and still finds time to practice daily. “Punk is about taking your circum­ stances and making the best of it. It’s hard­core,” 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 well­being. “That understanding opened the door to yoga for me,” he says. Schumacher, who created this month’s 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 certified 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 refinement 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.”

ryan donnell Photographer Ryan Donnell’s 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 “Yoga’s 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 person’s face does.” His work has been published in Essence, Outside, and Runner’s World magazines. He and wife Catherine Lucey, a political reporter, live in Philadelphia.

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For those of us who came to yoga after age 50, October’s “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

Get Back I need to praise Roger Cole’s “Round Control” (Sept. ’09). To teach introspection with anatomy, that’s yoga! I used to be of the straight-back school. When I tried the technique Roger Cole describes, what a difference! Coming out of Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) felt like emerging from a really good Savasana. Monika Dietel Berlin, Germany

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At its core, adventure is the willingness to commit 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 themselves to us every day: walking a new route to yoga class, having lunch away from your desk with a

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climb ev’ry mountain co-worker, organizing a volunteer project, taking the kids out to dinner and giving your partner the night off. Adventure isn’t something that’s reserved for the extreme athlete or the daredevil. It is an expression of your heart’s intention and passion for life. It’s the ability to think big about who you are, how you live, and what you can do in the world, whether you’re climbing mountains, practicing Sun Salutations, or listening to a friend. It is the willingness to embrace challenge and move toward success. It is the acknowledgment that total commitment does not mean blind faith or brazen the face of challenge. By definition, adventure has an unknown outcome. If something has a predetermined outcome, it’s not an adventure 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

everyday adventures It’s 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 making small changes in your routine. Embrace the uncertainty this brings, and observe how even such small shifts in perception can invite you to see the magic in the mundane.

of adventure, you infuse your life with vitality and radiance. You find a level of engagement and awareness with everything around you that is deeply satisfying and joyous. Your summits await.

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pay it forward MC Yogi pairs yoga and hip-hop to deliver a positive message.

Sanskrit mantras and the legends 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, there’s nobody 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 first come to yoga? I was in a grouphome program in high school. I was not interested in the curriculum at all and got involved with drugs and trou-

It was the first place I started to experiment with bringing

bled kids. When I was 18, I graduated from that program

yogic wisdom and ancient myths into the hip-hop format.

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 first; I was really struggling. But when my feet landed on the mat, I had this cominghome 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 first two records I had were the Beastie Boys’ Licensed to Ill and Run-DMC’s Raising Hell. That was the soundtrack of my youth.

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 something about the Indian myths that was so much fun and so colorful and so profound.

who are the teachers who have influenced you most? I took my first trip to India in 2001 and studied with Pattabhi Jois in Mysore. Also, Larry Schultz, who used to go on tour with the Grateful Dead; Tim Miller; and Richard Freeman. When I was just getting started with yoga, I was in my late teens, early 20s, and I came from a reform school, so

so, how did the two come together for you?

Ashtanga worked really well for me. It gave me the discipline

There was a converted factory in the town of Sonoma,

I needed. More recently I hooked up with [Jivamukti Yoga

California, and the owner sectioned off a portion of it

founders] Sharon Gannon and David Life. Sharon has been

and turned it into a teen center called The Shop. When

such an amazing fairy godmother to me.

I was in my early 20s, I knew this group of young graffiti 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.

what’s 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. It’s the same teachings as yoga—it’s 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 understand. K a r e n M ac K l i n

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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 potatoes in a large pot with 3 ½ cups water, ½ 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 the tough stems, and chop. Add to sweet potatoes along with garlic and vegetable broth. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Add the onions to the soup and let cool slightly. 4 Purée the mixture in a blender, in batches, and return the puréed soup to the pot. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. To serve, drizzle olive oil over individual bowls of soup.

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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 powerful part of the practice. “Restorative yoga may look passive from the outside, but it’s 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 fluctuations in our environments. Restorative yoga, combined with breathwork, is a potent tool to recalibrate the nervous system.” Restorative yoga and breathwork form the heart of the ther-

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apeutic yoga practice Forbes developed for emotional balance. “Many people don’t 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

For years, winter brought seri-

characterized by hypomania, where people tend to have physi-

ous mood changes for Natalie

cal agitation, racing thoughts, and a decreased need for sleep

Engler. She craved carbohy-

and food. At these times, your practice should address that

drates, struggled with lethargy,

increased anxiety and activation.”

and hated to get out of bed in

Forbes advises people who are struggling with SAD, or think

the morning. The feelings lasted through April, when

they might be, to first notice whether the body feels energized

her mood brightened and her energy returned.

or tired, and whether the mind is agitated or lethargic. Then,

This cyclic form of depression, known as seasonal

practice the following sequence, choosing the breathwork

affective disorder, or SAD, is thought to be triggered

that’s appropriate for you. It may help to do some active pos-

by a lack of sunlight during the winter. SAD is often

tures first, particularly if you’re feeling restless and anxious.

treated with light therapy, which gave Engler, now

“It’s important to learn to practice to your nervous system and

a restorative yoga teacher, little relief. “I just figured

ride the waves of emotional fluctuations, not just when things

that winter blues was something I’d have to live

get really bad,” Forbes says, “but all year long, to strengthen

with,” she recalls. But during teacher training with

and support your emotional health.” C a r o L K r u Co F F

restore & rebalance

Bo Forbes says the breathwork in these restorative postures makes all the difference in their effect on the nervous system. if you’re 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 you’re still feeling agitated after that, take a supported Child’s pose.) if you’re feeling lethargic in your mind and body, make your exhalations and inhalations of equal length. hold each pose for 5 to 20 minutes.

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Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose)

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full circle 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; she’s graveside, about to officiate 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, adoptions, 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 connected with a religious tradition, meaningful options for observing life’s 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 significant 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 one’s 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. “It’s the same as when I teach a yoga class: I am creating a container observe with where people feel safe and can open up to their feelings.” ceremony celebrancy can help comAnywhere a family chooses to hold a ceremony, whether it’s a memorate many of life’s less funeral home, park, beach, or gravesite, can become a sacred traditional transitions and space. Joyce Otto Prapuolenis held her dad’s memorial at a milestones, including comrestaurant in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. “Having a life-cycle ing of age, career transition, celebrant perform the service for my father was personal and moving into a new home, healing for all of us,” she recalls. “We had more laughs than recovery from illness, and tears, just as my father would have wanted it.” D o r ry B l e s s new parenthood. Visit the celebrant Foundation & institute (celebrantinstitute .org) for more information.

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To prep for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, which begin FebruOlympic gold medalist Chandra ary 12, a number of elite athletes are practicing asana, pranayama, and Crawford preps meditation as a means to prepare body, breath, and mind for medalfor another victory. worthy performances. U.S. Olympic team members Sasha Cohen (figure skater), Emily Cook (freestyle skier), and Katherine Reutter (speed skater) are among the many who’ve turned to yoga to help with the physical and psychological demands of competing. From vigorous Ashtanga to gentle restorative and Yin Yoga IN 2004, CANADIAN yoga practices, many athletes say that doing asanas gives them not teachers Eoin Finn, Insiya only looser hamstrings but increased body awareness and menRasiwala-Finn, and Tracey Delfs teamed up with the tal focus. Some have found that pranayama practice has taught Vancouver-based apparel them to be better breathers during race time and has been an company Lululemon Athletica to offer effective tool for calming prerace jitters. Meditation is touted yoga, pranayama, and meditation classes to more than 60 elite athletes. Five of by many as an antidote to the fear and nervousness inherent in those practices are now available on The doing fast-paced and dangerous sports. Pursuit of Happy Hips, a DVD with athletes To learn more, we talked to cross-country skier Chandra such as freestyle skier Shannon Deanne Bahrke demonstrating the poses. Find it in Crawford, alpine skier Emily Brydon, and freestyle skier ShanLululemon Athletica stores and online from non Deanne Bahrke about yoga’s role in their performance. retailers like Amazon.com.

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From prerace jitters to finish-line focus, yoga is a training tool of choice for athletes competing in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

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I am absolutely so grateful to my yoga practice for bringing me that awareness of breath. When the nerves are running high, the things I’ve learned in yoga help to ground me and bring me clarity in the moment.

Chandra Crawford, Canadian Cross-Country Ski Team

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, she’ll compete in downhill, Super-G, and combined skiing events.

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, she’ll 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 one—as soon as I could walk.

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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 toward Yin and a flow practice. As an athlete I’m pushing, striving, and going beyond my limits on a daily basis, but in yoga I’m able to let go. Yoga has taught me balance and acceptance. 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 I’ve been able to translate into racing is the focus. Cross-country skiing takes a lot of concentration, 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 that’s how I got the name Chandra—I 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 find any kind of focus on breathing amazingly beneficial. 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 first, I remember smiling and thinking, ‘I’d 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. fEBruArY 2010

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Yoga gives you the tools to calm 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.

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 I’m 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. It’s a great addition to training. When you are coming back from an injury, you can really heal. I did basic Ashtanga. I’ve also done restorative yoga during big, heavy, physical blocks of training. What’s your practice like today? Sometimes I work out two or three times a day. I run out of steam. So that’s when I do restorative. It’s hard to do Ashtanga or Bikram when you are training so hard. I’ll do those on the weekend, when I’m not spending hours in the gym. But the breathing is always there. yO gaj O u r n a l .cO m 35

skiing, there’s a lot of fear and nerves involved. I do a lot of breathing practices before I go to the starting gate. It’s a big part of my prerace plan. It’s 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 helps—it 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? I’m 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 wasn’t 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 slow down.

Shannon Deanne Bahrke, 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, she’ll 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 first 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, “You’ve just got to do it. I hate stretching, and this is something that’s kind of replaced that for me.” And I was like, “Well, I hate stretching, too!” I really don’t think of yoga as stretching when I’m doing it; it’s more about moving in your own body and being centered, and also about feeling strong trying to hold the pose. That was 3 6 yO gaj O u r n a l .cO m

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In a judged sport, you’re always comparing yourself to others. Yoga has really taught me to be OK with what I have and to work within myself.

something that really captured me, because I wasn’t just sitting there holding a stretch—I was moving my body, trying to hold a pose. What’s your practice like? I’ve been doing a lot of at-home videos. It’s what I have time to do. I warm up with a little bit of breathing, and then do a stretching Power Yoga video. It’s perfect: it’s short; it’s sweet; it’s everything that I need to stretch—and then it ends with a little bit of Savasana. What has yoga taught you about being an athlete? To hold some of the poses that we do in yoga

takes so much strength, but it’s 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. What’s surprised you most about yoga? I love it in class when there’s a supergood vibe, and everybody’s energy is working as one. Maybe you came in with a bad attitude or had a tough day, but now everyone’s energy lifts you up. That doesn’t happen very much on the mogul course, where you’re fighting amongst yourselves, trying to give yourself your own energy. But when you’re in class, all those people can lift you. That’s just incredible. ✤

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A woman applies the concept of truthfulness to her relationship with food.

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Back in the second grade, a boy in my class

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dubbed me “Bubble Berger.” It was a terrible nickname, 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 filling up quickly on whatever was most convenient—usually junk food and greasy takeout. Beneath the surface, home wasn’t a happy place, and for me, eating was an anesthetic. I never made the connection between what was going on in our family, my eating habits, and my expanding waistline. I just ate. My first glimpse of salvation came when I was in high school, attending a summer theater program. One day Tara, the program’s dance teacher,

vegetarian chili (recipe on page 44)

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eati ng w ise ly demonstrated a Sun Salutation. Usually I felt awkward in her class, but moving through the poses that day, I felt weightless, as though I were flying, 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 struggles with food and body image. But more important, unsure of myself as I was in the rest of the world—at work, at parties, on dates—the yoga room was the one place where I felt beautiful, where I put aside my self-doubt and the extra weight I carried. Still, I continued my unhealthful eating habits. At the Jivamukti Yoga Center in New York, my teacher, Ruth, would open each class with discussions of yoga philosophy. Often, she’d speak about the yogic idea of satya, the practice of honesty. How could we become more real— more genuine, honest, and sincere—with 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. I’d pretend that a dinner without vegetables was a sensible meal. Or that the roll I ate with my soup at lunch every day didn’t “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 truthfully, I’d 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 healthfully) 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 4 0 yo gaj o u r n a L .co m

to a related yogic ideal—brahmacharya (moderation). According to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra II.38, a balanced life is characterized by moderation in all things. The first time I came across this concept as it applied to eating habits was in Ram Dass’s 1970s handbook for a spiritual life, Remember, Be Here Now. He discussed mitahara (moderate diet), advising readers to eat light, healthy, unadulterated foods. He said that after a meal your stomach should be 50 percent full with food, 25 percent full with water, and 25 percent empty with room for air. What a revelation! As a child, I’d been taught to clean my plate whether I was hungry or not. With Ram Dass’s advice, I began to consistently eat less of everything—not by starving myself but by becoming aware of that moment in a meal when I’ve had just enough, but not too much. Practicing mitahara and satya kept me honest about how much food I needed in order to feel satisfied, 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 twiceweekly visits to the gym. One of my biggest revelations came when I found a simple recipe for vegetarian 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 boyfriend (now husband), Neil, and I ate the chili all the time, as often as three or four times a week. When we first started eating it, Neil would dish up the bowls and serve them with toasted whole wheat bread and february 2010

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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, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add yams, squash, carrots, 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 servings

⁄2 cup black olives, pitted and chopped Cayenne or chili powder to taste 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped (optional)

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1 Place the avocado flesh 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 jalapeño. Spoon into a serving bowl.

Reprinted with permission from ExtraVeganZa: Original Recipes from Phoenix Organic Farm by Laura Matthias (New Society Publishers, 2006).

This guacamole is loaded with cherry tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeños.

Vegetarian Chili makes 4 to 6 servings

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 4 4 yo gaj o u r n a l .co m

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

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cup red salsa bell peppers, any color, chopped cups cooked black beans cups blanched, peeled tomatoes 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.

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reach spine forward

release neck and soften throat

move sacrum toward floor

pull tops of thighs and hips back

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I’m 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 bend—the back softens and releases from head to tail as the ankles, knees, and hips flex. The heels root the hips back, and the spine lengthens as it rounds. In addition 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, there’s 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 flow of awareness throughout your entire system. When you’re able to coordinate the actions so that no individual area of your body is overworking—or being neglected—you can experience an inner

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DON’T lift the heels from the floor.

DO press the heels into a rolled mat or blanket if they don’t reach the floor.

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Hold on to a table to lengthen your spine and press your heels down.

pose benefits Strengthens and brings flexibility to ankles Increases mobility in the hips Stretches back muscles Soothes some causes of backache Strengthens abdomen

2 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 floor, 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 floor. So we’ll 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 flexion. (The thicker the blanket, the less your 4 8 yo Gaj o u r n a l .co m

Practice at a wall to learn to reach forward and to shift some weight onto your heels.

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 isn’t skewed to one side, putting extra pressure on your other knee. Get a Hold on

In this variation (see figure 1), hold on to something firm, like a table, to help you find 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

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high enough so that your arms can reach upward in the squat. If you don’t 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 floor, 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 floor. 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 february 2010

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basi cs stretch your calf muscles down toward your heels. Lengthen your toes forward on the floor 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. Great Wall

In this variation (see figure 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 you’re squatting. If your heels don’t reach the floor, step your feet a little farther away from the wall. If you find that your buttocks touch the floor, come a little closer to the wall. As

in the previous variation of the pose, your heels should just barely touch the floor 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 floor. 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 doesn’t fall onto the outside edge of your foot. For this variation, look down at the floor. Your knees, of course, separate in a squat, but don’t 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

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 you’re not working one area more than another. You can stay here for 30 to 60 seconds before coming out. When you’re 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. Small Wonder

Now you’re ready to try the final pose. Start in Uttanasana with your feet to­ gether and your hands on the floor a few inches in front of your feet; then bend your knees into a squat. If your heels don’t

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reach the floor, 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, they’ll 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 floor. Reach your hands MORE ONLINE Want more in-depth instruction for other poses? Go to our website, yogajournal.com, and click on “Basics” in the navigation bar.

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 body—from tailbone to head—to release into this full forward bend. To come out of the pose, release your ankles, place your hands on the floor 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, you’ll learn the art of squatting with ease. It’s a skill that you’ll find 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 certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. She teaches and leads teacher trainings in Los Angeles and abroad.

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Why does yoga make you feel so good?

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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 focus on physical alignment, while others offer a heart-centered approach. 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 practice 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 you’ve 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 down—it’s responsible for telling your muscles to relax, improving your digestion and assimilation, boosting immunity, 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 doesn’t 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 sitting, supine, and prone postures as well as inversions. You also need february 2010

to hold poses longer, as you would in restorative yoga, and dedicate longer periods of time to developing slow and complete breathing. Vigorous vinyasa, backbends, handstands, and arm balances are powerful and beneficial, but they don’t stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system as much as the practices listed previously. So if the positive changes you gain from yoga can’t 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 yo gaj o u r n a l .co m 5 5

esse n ce of yo g a 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 hatha’s deeper practices because it is so accessible and helps to free life force: The process of holding a pose–– while “breathing through it”––dissolves 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 particular 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 India’s revered scriptures. The more you learn to skillfully utilize the power of prana that begins with asana, the closer you come to realizing yoga’s limitless potential. ✤ Rod Stryker, founder of ParaYoga, has taught yoga and meditation for more than 25 years. 5 6 yo gaj o u r n a l .co m

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Take a playful approach to building strength and flexibility in your torso.

to begin Set an intention Sit in Virasana (Hero Pose) and become clear about your intention. This is a challenging practice, but resolve to be more interested in learning about yourself than in “getting” the pose. Keep a playful nature in mind and enjoy yourself.

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Practice Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-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 abdomen. Then stretch your legs into Savasana (Corpse Pose).

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Arm balances require more than Popeye’s 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 can’t do an arm balance because they lack the flexibility to get their arms and legs into position. He also teaches a lot of flexible people who need to develop more strength. Schumacher came up with the sequence on the following pages to help you increase both strength and flexibility. The sequence will definitely work your abdominal muscles and build core strength, even in your spinal muscles. Once you’ve toned your core, you’ll put it to the test in the arm balances. You’ll need to use your strength and flexibility for a key action you’ll 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 yourself around a beachball, he advises. Even when practicing taxing poses, Schumacher encourages having a playful, adventurous attitude. “Kids will try to stand on their heads, laugh, and have fun—not get mad—and 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 discover what your response is to a difficult situation.” D i A n e A n D e R S o n

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1 Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Stand with the inner edges of your feet touching each other. Spread the balls of your feet, press your heels firmly into the floor, and lengthen your inner ankles upward. Draw your tailbone down and forward into the pelvis and move your groins back. Reach toward the floor with your arms. Stay for 1 minute.

together. Tilt your knees to the right. When you feel your left waist begin to lift, revolve your abdomen back to the left

2 Utkatasana (Chair Pose)

and lower your left waist toward the floor. Go as far to the

From Tadasana, lift your arms overhead. Bend your knees

right as you can, continuing to revolve the abdomen and to

so your thighs are as nearly parallel to the floor as possible.

lower the left waist. Stay for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Come to

Keep your heels heavy and continue to move your tailbone

center and change sides. Repeat 3 times.

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.

5 Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose) Lie on your back. Keep your left leg on the floor and raise

3 Urdhva Prasarita Padasana (Leg Lifts)

your right leg. With your right hand, catch your big toe, or

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the

place a strap around the ball of your foot, and stretch the leg

floor. Stretch your arms overhead and place the backs of

straight up to the sky. Place your left hand on your left thigh.

your hands on the floor. Raise your knees to your chest

Pull your straight right leg toward your head. Slide your left

and stretch your legs up perpendicular to the ceiling (90

hand down your left thigh toward your knee and lift your

degrees). Press the sides of your waist toward the floor.

chest and head toward your right leg. Stay for 1 to 2 minutes.

Lower your legs halfway to the floor (45 degrees) while

Come down and change sides.

moving your tailbone away from your lower back and pressing your low back into the floor. Hold for 3 breaths then

6 Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)

raise your legs back to 90 degrees. Keep the sides of

Sit in Dandasana (Staff Pose), with your hands on the floor by

the waist down to avoid back strain. Repeat 3 to 10 times.

your hips. Stretch your legs straight on the floor. Lean back

As you get stronger, you can lower the legs from 45 degrees

and raise your straight legs until your feet are at eye level.

all the way to just above the floor.

Balance just behind your sitting bones and raise your arms to shoulder level, with your palms facing each other. Lift your

4 Jathara Parivartanasana (Revolved Abdomen Pose)

chest and hold for as long as you can (up to 1 minute).

Lying on your back, stretch your arms out to your sides with

7 Ardha Navasana (Half Boat Pose)

your palms up. Bend your knees and lift them to your chest.

Sit in Dandasana and interlock your fingers behind your

Keep both shoulder blades on the floor and your knees

head. Tilt your pelvis back, lower your sacrum halfway to the floor, and move your tailbone toward your heels. Lift your side ribs and move your sternum toward your feet. Your spine

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8 Lolasana (Pendant Pose) Sit in Dandasana with hands pressed to the floor. Lift your

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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 floor 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 forward and lower your waist between your thighs. Wrap your arms around your shins, press your upper shins into your

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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 forward, and lift your feet up off the floor. Pull your heels toward your buttocks and roll your tailbone toward your your arms. Breathe here for as long as you’re able. Hold for as long as you can and do a couple of repetitions.

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Seek balance and happiness each day this year as you set your sights on yoga’s four aims of life. By H i l l a r i D o w D l e

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is the traditional time to stop and ask yourself an important question: Am I leading a well-balanced life? It’s 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 particulars—the numbers on the scale, the bank account balance, the starting or stopping of habits—in favor of a deeper approach that can reshape your whole life in a positive way. The yoga tradition offers a paradigm for such deep selfexamination: the purusharthas, or four aims of life. They are dharma (duty, ethics), artha (prosperity, wealth), kama (pleasure, sensual gratification), and moksha (the pursuit of liberation). The purusharthas are the blueprint for human fulfillment, signposts that point

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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 holistic 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 that’s 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 Mahabharata, the epic Indian poem that contains the Bhagavad Gita,

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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 purusharthas, Stryker says, it pays to parse the meaning of the word itself.

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Fine-tune ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ your life Purusha means, roughly, “soul”— the essential Self that is unchanging, that isn’t born and doesn’t 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 understand all four would require a lifetime of study. Still, learning the fundamentals is useful, especially to the contemporary practitioner who’s simply looking to find 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 questions related to each one. You can then begin to analyze how well balanced they are in your life. “The purusharthas are a sophisticated way of living in balance,” says spiritual teacher and Yoga Journal columnist Sally Kempton. “But they demand reflection. You have to constantly ask yourself,

the four aims are the pillars of a fulfilling life. In the following self-inquiry practice by Sally Kempton, you’ll consider where your current priorities lie and how you need to shift them to create a deeply satisfying life. don’t worry about getting your whole life in order at once—do the exercise each week, and you’ll 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 ethical as I could be? Am I a great yogi but haven’t yet figured 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 can’t do 90 minutes, my day is ruined? Anything you don’t 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 dilemmas—like whether to spend time with your young child, or go back to work to save for her college education—in 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 Let’s just say it up front: dharma is a big word. It’s translated to mean “duty,” “ethics,” “righteousness,” “work,” “law,” “truth,” “responsibility,” 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 life—with having the strength to get up each day and do what needs to be done.

Here’s 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 flame 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 ethical tests did you face, and how did you deal with them? record the answers in your journal. ➤ When you’ve exhausted your thoughts about dharma, consider 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 concerns 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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something like, “This week, I worked hard to meet my obligations, but I felt burdened. I took the most pleasure from my friendships. I didn’t find 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— first out loud, then inwardly. Close your journal, blow out the candle, and ease back into your day with a new understanding of your soul’s priorities. ➤➤

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, chanting, spiritual reading, or selfinquiry. Did you find 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.

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➤ When you’ve gone through each purushartha individually, analyze the balance between them. Looking at what you’ve written, see where your emphasis was in the past week. Which parts of your life were unattended to? are you working too hard in one area? Not hard enough? What are the consequences of your priorities? Formulate a simple statement about the way the purusharthas manifested themselves in your life,

Taking time each week to think about the purusharthas will enable you to see how your life’s priorities are constantly shifting and let you do some troubleshooting 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 finding joy in your practice, there is something wrong with your practice. If you aren’t able to operate ethically, you’ll know that changes are needed.”

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Part workshop, part yoga party, a yoga festival is just the place to enjoy practice, community, and fun.

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to a yoga festival this year, and you might find yourself trying to hold a wobbly Tree Pose on a slackline strung between two trees. Maybe you’ll cross paths with clowns on stilts, juggling torches. You might go for a rigorous morning Ashtanga practice followed by a soothing vipassana meditation, or run from a rock ’n’ roll vinyasa flow to a meditative Yin Yoga session—all before lunch. A Trance Dance could be in the offing, or your postyoga glow could be enhanced by an outdoor concert. You might find 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 you’re 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 yoga’s reputation as a permanent American cultural force. “Yoga festivals are really great for people who are

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THE PHOTOS ON PAGES 66–71 WERE TAKEN AT A VARIETY OF FESTIVALS, INCLUDING WANDERLUST, BHAKTI FEST, YOGA ROCKS MOUNTAIN FEST, TELLURIDE YOGA FESTIVAL, AND SOLSTICE IN TIMES SQUARE.

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newer to yoga or who want to try different kinds of styles,” says Jenny Sauer-Klein, co-founder of AcroYoga (who is pictured “flying” upside down in Baddha Konasana on page 69). Yoga, for the most part, is a serious, personal, introspective activity, a centering oasis of sanity amid the chaos of life. But, says Sauer-Klein, “Festivals give you more of a chance to play outdoors in the sunshine—and celebrate and enjoy and have a more ecstatic experience. There’s more freedom and spontaneity.” Festivals allow you to put aside your reflective 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 you’re learning something new in a low-stress atmosphere, and sometimes you’re giggling on your mat—amazed by the communal vibe, the rocking music, the great instructors, and an awesome view.

Kristine Pauls of Austin, Texas, went to her first yoga festival last year—Wanderlust, in Lake Tahoe, California. “There were types of yoga I’d never experienced,” she says. “Unless you live in California, you get your hatha and your Bikram, but you don’t 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, I’m for it.’ I chanted, and I don’t chant. If you can do yoga to Led Zeppelin, then I’m 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 weekend feeling that way,” says 26-year-old Ashley Lowe, who’s been going to the Ojai Yoga Crib festival for several years. At festivals, yoga practice becomes a social experience, with limitless possibilities for good conversation and fun. “Everyone’s energy resonates. It’s easier to connect with people,” adds Lowe. “You don’t feel anxiety. You just feel february 2010

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more full. I remember laughing really hard 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 first 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 inexpensive 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. That’s way down the list.” “These festivals are really introducing people to that creative 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 continued on page 98

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2010: a yeaR oF yoGa january 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. 28–Feb. 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 Dragonfly. yjevents.com

april Apr. 6–11 YOGA JOURNAL BOSTON CONFERENCE Boston, Massachusetts DETAILS Six-day conference with daylong intensives as well as regular classes on asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and more. Plus an evening with Deepak Chopra. The teacher lineup includes Richard Freeman, Julie Gudmestad, Desirée Rumbaugh, Rodney Yee, and many others. yjevents.com

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June 3–6 MIDWEST YOGA CONFERENCE Bloomingdale, Illinois DETAILS Instruction from top teachers and a laid-back Midwest vibe. Presenters include Annie Carpenter, Seane Corn, Janet Stone, and Mark Whitwell, with musical guests Rara Avis and Shaman’s Dream. This year’s theme is Sacred Activism. midwestyoga.com June 18–26 SUMMER SOLSTICE SADHANA CELEBRATION Española, 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 camping 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 first 1,500 participants received free yoga mats and gift bags. timessquarenyc.org/about_us/events_ solstice.html

july July 8–11 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 30–Aug. 1 FLAGSTAFF YOGA FESTIVAL Flagstaff, Arizona DETAILS Nearly 100 workshops, classes, and special events, plus bodywork and a wellness marketplace in a gorgeous mountain setting. All guests who visit the yoga gear swap receive a free Lululemon Athletica tote bag. flagstaffyogafestival.com July 23–25 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 year’s lineup included John Friend and Shiva Rea, music by Sharon Jones, and more. wanderlustfestival.com

august Aug. 27–29 YOGA ROCKS MOUNTAIN FEST Lyons, Colorado DETAILS A weekend celebration full of live music, yoga, and camping riverside under the stars. Last year’s 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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Great practice opportunities to put on your calendar.

Aug. 20–22 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

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Aug. 20–22 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

september Sept. 3–6 EVOLVE FESTIVAL Hidden Valley Club Vernon, New Jersey DETAILS Four-day celebration during National Yoga Month (which is September). Celebration includes more than 70 local jam bands, asana from local teachers, art, education, and more. Friendly, communal, low-key vibe. evolvefest.org

Sept. 9–12 BHAKTI FEST Joshua Tree, California DETAILS 24-hour kirtan, plus yoga instruction. Last year’s 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 International 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. 19–26 YOGA JOURNAL COLORADO CONFERENCE Estes Park, Colorado DETAILS Early in the week, an Anusara 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 traditions. 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 atmosphere. Designed to serve the local community but open to everyone. vermontyogafestival.com

october Oct. 21–24 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 conference’s first year in 2009. worldpeaceyogaconference.com

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Oct. 11–17 THE SACRED THREAD OF YOGA San Francisco, California DETAILS A seven-day festival with a five-day Iyengar intensive and presenters including T. K. V. Desikachar, Nicki Doane, David Life, and Eddie Modestini. Organized by senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Kofi Busia. sacredthread.net Oct. 22–24 OJAI YOGA CRIB Ojai, California DETAILS A sweet, small festival with yoga, meditations, and kirtan. Organizers pick each attendee’s schedule. Teachers have included Jason Crandell, Sarah Powers, and Erich Schiffmann. lulubandhas.com/ojaiyogacrib

november Nov. 11–14 YOGA JOURNAL FLORIDA CONFERENCE Hollywood, Florida DETAILS Yoga and meditation classes in a beach setting. Combine asana with indulgences like a soak in the infinity pool, a massage, or lazing on the beach. yjevents.com

december Dec. 19–25 WINTER SOLSTICE SADHANA CELEBRATION Lake Wales, Florida DETAILS Kundalini Yoga and meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Tent, car, and cabin camping. 3ho.org

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For a radically different approach to weight loss, start not with diet and exercise, but with connecting to yourself. 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 life—traveling, bike riding, and exercising—but that didn’t 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 consider trying it,” Kornrumpf says. So she registered at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health’s Integrative Weight Loss program,

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Yoga helped Meghan Bowen, a vinyasa yoga teacher in Santa Monica, California (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 body’s 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.”

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 what’s going to serve my body—what’s going to feed my body in a healthy way in this moment.”

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Throughout your practice, focus on your breath when difficult 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 illuminating. 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 mat—the more you can tell if something enhances you or depletes you, whether it’s 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 showing up. Begin with three to five 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 mindfully between poses, without holding your breath.

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students to approach the body with compassion, understanding, and friendship. “Yoga teaches us that what is in this moment is perfect,” says Turner. “And it’s possible to maintain that nonjudgment and compassion, even as we strive for self-improvement.” With this mind-set, her clients can get on the mat and enjoy the experience of being physical. On an emotional level, practicing 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,

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a residential immersion program that incorporates multiple aspects of healthy living in an integrative approach to weight management. The program includes twice-daily yoga classes, pranayama instruction, nutritional counseling and cooking demonstrations, life coaching, sharing 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 fit; I feel healthy, lighter, happier, and more open.” Yoga may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re formulating a weight loss plan, but recent studies linking yoga with mindful eating 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 you’re significantly overweight, just wanting to lose a few pounds, or struggling with a bodyimage problem despite being at a healthy weight. “Yoga may not be a glamorous, quick fix 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 yoga’s emphasis on self-acceptance is the key to creating such transformation. Unlike traditional methods such as diets and exercise boot camps, yoga philosophy teaches

This flowing sequence is designed to build physical strength and to tone and engage your core and leg muscles. 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.

From Adho Mukha Svanasana (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 distribute 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 fingertips 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 turning your right foot in and your left foot out. Repeat 3 to 5 times on the left side.

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steady, consistent approach is, in fact, crucial for keeping the weight off. “The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali outlines how lasting change is only possible from focused, inner work,” she says.

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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 backfire, Turner says, especially when used as a motivator for weight loss. John Bagnulo, PhD, nutritionist for Kripalu’s weight loss program 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

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diets encourage people to ask the ‘should’ questions. How long should I work out? How many calories 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, Connecticut, 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 you’re that size, your thoughts are dominated by things like ‘I can’t sit in that chair,’ and ‘I can’t do this or that.’ But yoga taught me that I’m OK where I am today. Yoga was like a warm, welcoming embrace saying, ‘Let’s find you and take time to just be here, now.’ ” This, Dunn says, is what enabled her to get past the plateaus that invariably accompany significant 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 physically in the world,” she says. “That made it OK when I hit those plateaus and wouldn’t lose any weight for weeks, which is when a lot of people give up.” february 2010

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Turner finds 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 aren’t serving their weight loss goals. When you feel the urge to overeat, Turner suggets 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 it’s a walk around the block, or a phone call with a friend. The ability to observe your feelings without judgment becomes a tool that helps you figure out what you need from moment to moment, says Turner. Then, instead of automatically reacting to a stressful situation with established 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 first yoga class in 2005. “Sure enough, I was the largest FEBRuaRy 2010

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 fingertips to the floor. Inhale deeply and come back up to center, using your core. Exhale and bring your right forearm to the right thigh, or your right fingertips to the floor. Repeat 2 to 3 more times on each side, breathing deeply. When you’re finished, straighten your legs, turn your feet forward, and bring your hands to your hips. Come to a seated position on your mat.

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 experience. “I didn’t realize this was happening until one day after class a student told me I had a lovely practice,” she says. “I was shocked to realize that I couldn’t 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 office 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 continued on page 110; asana continued on next page

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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 fingers 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 it’s 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 fingertips 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 floor, knees bent, so that the thighs are angled about 45 degrees relative to the floor. 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 floor as you exhale. Repeat moving from Table Pose to Boat Pose 3 to 4 more times.

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Single Leg Raises 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 floor. 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 floor. Inhale and pause, bringing the navel to the spine. Exhale and lift your right leg as your left leg descends. Inhale and pause, flexing 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.

To finish Take a simple twist to each side. Start by drawing your knees into your chest. Then drop both knees over to the right, keeping the spine aligned. Keep your left knee directly 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 crosslegged position. Sit tall with your hands in Anjali Mudra. Close your eyes and bow inward, acknowledging your efforts.

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across a room, reach into Pose by keeping your pelvis the back seat of your car, neutral and turning your trunk. 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 you’ve ever had back spasms or a crick in your neck, you know how debilitating it is when you can’t turn sideways. Without access to the full range of motion 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 inverted—can 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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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 floor at hip level. In this twist, your shoul-

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ders stay fixed and your hips and legs rotate around your spine like a corkscrew. 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. Intertwining your legs fixes 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

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with similar length and tone in both inhalation and exhalation. Keeping your top knee on the floor or on your block, deepen the twist by reaching out strongly to the sides.

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3 Janu Sirsasana (Head-of-the-Knee Pose), variation In this seated position, you keep your pelvis relatively fixed again. Use this pose to create an imprint of this action; it will inform your Parivrtta Trikonasana. Hold your extendedleg 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)

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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 parallel. 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.

( benefits ) Improves balance Strengthens the feet and legs Increases hip mobility and stability

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 firmly grounded. Throughout this sequence you have felt how keeping the pelvis stable enhances the twist in the upper spine; stay true to this now. With the hips fairly level

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Squeezes spinal joints to promote nourishment of tissues Massages and tones the internal organs Restores and maintains spinal flexibility

( contraindications ) Herniated spinal disk

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allowing the upper body to blossom. From your stable base you can, over time, “turn the screw” of the upper spine more deeply, releasing stress and bringing nourishment to the upper back.

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ma ster cla ss may improve your gait and boost the power of your limbs when performing everyday tasks that involve pushing, pulling, 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 benefit may be the simple sigh of relief they can evoke after coaxing tension from your back muscles. When you deconstruct the architecture of spinal twists, you can see that they typically come in two varieties: You either keep your shoulders fixed while the pelvis rotates the spine, or vice versa—you keep the pelvis fixed and use your shoulders to help you turn the spine. In Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle 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

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pose. The key to feeling grounded is to root strongly through your feet. Keeping your pelvis stable and square toward the floor (with the hip bones horizontally and vertically even) will help you do this. Keeping the pelvis stable is not easy, and it’s a detail that is often passed over in Revolved Triangle. You may have learned to initiate the twist from the pelvis by dropping your back hip toward the ground. When you do the pose this way, you may feel as though you’re getting a deeper twist, because it enables you to turn the torso more. But turning the torso further doesn’t mean that you are rotating each individual vertebra more. Even if you’re accustomed to dropping your back hip, try keeping your pelvis fixed and observe the difference in the way your body feels. You might find that a stable pelvis gives you more leverage and actually increases the degree of rotation in your spine. I’ve 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 Salutations, lie down and begin your exploration with two supine poses. Simple Reclining TwiST

Take a minute or two to recline on your back, relaxing your muscles, your breath, and your mind. Don’t underestimate the power of moments like these to create an atmosphere of openness, curiosity, and flexibility. Move into constructive rest by bending your knees and placing your feet flat on the floor. Relax your arms along the floor 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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ma ster cla ss 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 turning 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 floor. Next, bring your attention to your breath. Twists squeeze the diaphragm, which can make your breath feel strained. To help release tension, use each inhalation to create space in your abdomen and each exhalation to coax your muscles to adapt to the twist. When the spine rotates in more challenging twists such as Supta Parivrtta Garudasana (Reclining Revolved Eagle Pose), your muscles will resist and rebel. Take the time now, when the pose is simple, 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.

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(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 fixed as your pelvis rotates around the spine. In this pose, it’s just the opposite: The left knee on the floor keeps the pelvis fixed 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 don’t worry if you can’t. Draw your knees toward your chest and, exhaling, turn onto your right side, pinning your left knee to the floor. 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 floor or on a block, reach toward the ceiling with your left arm. Exhale as you slowly lower your left arm to the floor, placing your hand in line with your shoulder. Keep your pelvis fixed, 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 it’s 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 you’re rushing the pose and inviting strain. Whether you get your shoulder to the floor is unimportant; this is a strong twist regardless. Once your upper back is at its maximum, turn your head toward the left, but be mindful. The neck, or cervical spine, is the most flexible part of the spine. If your upper back is tight, you might try to overcompensate for it by turning your neck more extremely. That’s why it’s 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. That’s because keeping your pelvis fixed limits the ro­ tation in your lower spine. If you tend to be a flexible person, this is a good thing. It’s relatively easy for flexible 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 floor. 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 find it difficult 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 fixed and strongly turn your upper spine. february 2010

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 five breaths, then exhale to release the twist. Fold forward into the classic forward­bend 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, firmly 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 fixed and see if your spinal rotation becomes deeper. Keeping your upper body rotated to the

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ma ste r cla ss 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 gradually be able to return your hips to the original, even alignment you had before you twisted. You may notice that keeping your pelvis 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 fixed is essential. Stay in the pose for a minute, then rest your arms before repeating to the left. Fully explore the relationship between keeping the pelvis stable and the spine mobile, since it is very similar to the alignment in Revolved Triangle Pose. After you’ve completed your second side, take a counter pose such as Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend), Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend), or Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch) to allow the spinal muscles to return to neutral before practicing 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 Sirsasana. 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 don’t think that’s the most skillful way. Instead, recruit the deep abdominal muscles 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 february 2010

that benefits standing poses and twists. If your left hip still hangs back, then turn your left foot in slightly. Don’t sacrifice your roots; distribute the weight across the ball of your foot and keep that left heel firmly down. Place your right hand on your right hip and extend your left arm up alongside 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 fingertips to the floor outside your right toes, keeping the left shoulder in line with the leg. If that’s not possible, take the left fingertips to the floor 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 corkscrew 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 earlier 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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Yoga Rocks: EvolvE Yoga festivals can happen anywhere and don’t need to be pegged to “rock star” in­ struction. Inspired by a small yoga class that he’d taken in the early­morning 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 low­income kids. The first Evolve event featured 30 bands from the Northeast jam­band 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 full­on yoga festival broke out. “People were doing partner yoga out in the fields,” he says. “There were people meditating and doing yoga on the docks.” In 2009, the festival’s 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 festival’s focus is on self­improvement 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 hard­rockin’ bands, with a real focus on bringing music that’s danceable. I want to encourage yoga people to come out and lighten up and loosen up and dance.”

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“The easiest way to define dharma is to look at the verbal root, which really means ‘to make firm,’ ‘to establish,’ or ‘to create structure,’ ” Brooks explains. “It’s about that which gives life order—about 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 Transformation. “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 fulfillment.” For some, our dharmas reflect a clear calling: farmer, teacher, activist, parent, poet, president. For others, not so much. But you don’t need to have a calling to have dharma, Kraftsow says. Dharma means sustaining your life, meeting your family obligations, participating in society—and sometimes even a low­level McJob can enable you to do all that. “If you hate your job so much that it’s 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, where—in our ideal world, at least—we’re not bound by caste, family, gender, or racial roles (those, too, are forms of dharma). “Dharma is a relative concept,” says Anusara Yoga 1 0 4 yo gaj o u r n a l .co m

founder John Friend. “It’s tricky—ask 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 ethics—doing right by yourself, your family, your community, the world. “For Westerners, dharma is the ethical basis on which you live your life,” Kempton says. “It’s 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 you’re 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 Kempton’s 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 define the word dharma first—in some ways, all of the other purusharthas should be viewed through the lens of dharma. Certainly, this is true of artha, which is defined 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 stuff—the capital, the com­ puter, the business suit—you need to get your dharma done. Artha is, simply put, that which supports your life’s mission. Many philosophers would put artha first on their list of purusharthas, for a februAry 2010

simple reason: “If you don’t have enough food to eat, you don’t have a place to eat, or you don’t 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, understanding, or education you need to get along in the world—something 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 target—especially 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.” That’s 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 you’re doing a busi­ ness deal, it means looking the part—you might need a nice suit or a good watch to look professional. The yoga community shouldn’t get the message that you can’t have a nice car or a watch. You might need those things to play your role.” Just don’t get carried away by the no­ tion that artha is everything, or that more is always better—easy 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 zero­sum game,” he says. “What artha asks us to do is learn to live skillfully in a world of material objects that exist for our benefit. It’s not about rejecting the world, but about fig­ uring out how to be content with the things you own, borrow, or steward. And februAry 2010

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. “I’ve found that if human beings don’t get artha together in one way or another, they feel bad about themselves. Artha is one of the basic hu­ man dignities—to 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 it’s also art, beauty, intimacy, fellowship, and kindness— it’s what brings a sense of delight to our lives. And there can be pleasure even in sacrifice.” Kama gets some bad press, Stryker notes, possibly because it’s 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 yo gaj o u r n a l .co m 1 0 5

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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 conscious pursuit of kama is a profound yogic practice,” Kempton says. “To practice kama yogically means to practice being fully present with whatever you’re experiencing. There are many levels of pleasure, from eating a pizza to finding 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 dharma—and help you fulfill it with passion. “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:

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achieving nirvana, or the complete liberation from the cycle of incarnation. “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 doesn’t 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 become free, or are you born free? One view is that moksha is a kind of otherworldliness—that it’s the opposite of dharma. The other argument is that freedom is your nature, that it’s here and now. Every time you look into your baby’s eyes, you get a hit of moksha. You don’t

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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? (That’s too much dharma, not enough kama.) Are you so trapped in pleasure that you’re neglecting 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 can’t swing this month’s rent? (Too much moksha, not enough artha.) The balance between them will constantly shift—by stage of life, by month, by week, even by the minute. A young

mother, for instance, will naturally emphasize 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 balance isn’t literal—it’s 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

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what you can’t do, you appreciate where you are now,” she says. “Yoga taught me to give myself a break. I no longer think things like ‘I’ll be happy when I weigh 150.’ I’m slowly shedding the weight I’ve been carrying for so long.” from the inside out

Physically, a dynamic yoga practice burns calories and can increase strength, stamina, and metabolism. A 2009 pilot study

at the University of Pittsburgh demonstrated that a 12-week yoga program successfully helped participants lose weight, decrease their blood sugar and triglyceride levels, and lower their blood pressure. But the benefits 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 couldn’t feel my body,” says Dunn. “It felt like my head was completely disconnected from the rest of my body,

which was how I managed to get to that weight in the first place.” Though in the beginning the poses were difficult for her, Dunn says their effect on her was immediate. “Yoga created an awareness—of my fingers, 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 mindfully—that 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 weren’t hungry, or in response to anxiety or depression. The researchers concluded that the increased body awareness (specifically a sensitivity to hunger and satiety) 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 responds to food, and therefore naturally leads to better food choices. “It’s all about listening to your body,” says Kripalu’s Bagnulo. In Kripalu’s weight loss program, conscious-eating exercises aim at creating a deeper awareness of the connection between the body and the food that goes into it, and teaching participants to become more in tune with the body’s signals and messages. “Yoga put me in my body, so that I have a five-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.” our bodies, ourselves

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Ashley Turner advises her clients who 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 experience with yoga and their fitness 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 example, 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 body’s 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 comfortable going to a public yoga class, Wendy Althoff suggests that practicing poses with a DVD (particularly one that modifies poses for larger bodies so that you can learn to move your body safely) or a private instructor can help you become more comfortable, as can getting a like-minded friend to go to class with you at first. Five years after losing 125 pounds, Liz Dunn says she never worries about gaining back the weight she lost. She practices asana and meditation daily, “Because life goes on,” she says. “It’s truly the unity of settling into oneself and the physicality of yoga that is so transformative.” ̃✤ Linda Sparrowe, author of The Woman’s Book of Yoga and Health and Yoga: A Yoga Journal Book, writes extensively on women’s health topics. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

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which yoga Yoga, by definition, 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 what’s on offer, we’ve created this guide to prominent yoga styles.

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What to expect Anusara offers a playful,

uplifting approach to an alignmentfocused practice, including storytelling, chanting, and the life-affirming values of Tantric philosophy. Every class has a theme, which is used as a metaphor to reflect on while you’re doing poses. Opening your heart is an important aim of the practice, often emphasized in the many backbends you’ll do. What it’s about Anusara means “flowing with grace.” In class, students apply the Universal Principles of Alignment, which are techniques generally

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consistent with those taught in Iyengar Yoga. There’s an emphasis on understanding both the physical actions and the energetic channels you are attempting 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 Anusara’s first 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

Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga What to expect This is a physically

challenging, flowing practice that will get your heart pumping while also encouraging you to find your authentic personal power in life. Classes feature a vigorous 90-minute sequence, performed in a heated room and designed to condition the whole body. What it’s about The aim of Baptiste Yoga is to create freedom, peace of mind, and the ability to live more powerfully FeBruArY 2010

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for many vinyasa-style yoga classes, Ashtanga Yoga is an athletic and demanding practice. Traditionally, Ashtanga is taught “Mysore style”: Students learn a series of poses and practice at their own pace while a teacher moves around the room giving adjustments and personalized suggestions. What it’s about The practice is smooth and uninterrupted, so the practitioner learns to observe whatever arises without holding on to it or rejecting it. With continued practice, this skill of attentive nonattachment spills over into all aspects of life. This is one important meaning of K. Pattabhi Jois’s famous saying, “Practice, and all is coming.” Teachers and centers Founded by K. Pattabhi Jois (1915–2009), this system is taught around the world. Jois’s grandson 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

and authentically right now. The physically challenging practice is a training ground for facing emotional and philosophical challenges that arise in your life. Teachers and centers Baron Baptiste, son of yoga pioneers Walt and Magaña Baptiste (who opened San Francisco’s first yoga center in 1955), began practicing 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 affiliated 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 minutes of floor postures. You do the same series of two breathing exercises and 26 poses in each class. What it’s about This practice is designed to work your body and requires full mental concentration. The overall objective is to create a fit body and mind, allowing the physical self to unify with the spiritual self. Teachers and centers Bikram Choudhury was born in Calcutta and introduced his system in the United States in 1971. His main teacher was Bishnu Ghosh (1903–1970). The Bikram Yoga College of India in Los Angeles serves as headquarters. There are now more than 5,000 certified Bikram teachers throughout the United States. Find out more bikramyoga.com

Forrest Yoga

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 it’s about Integral Yoga focuses on returning us to our “natural condition,” which includes health and strength, a clear and calm mind, a heart full of love, a strong yet pliable will, and a life filled with supreme joy. Teachers and centers Founded by Swami Satchidananda (1914–2002), 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

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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 it’s 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 emotional exploration. FeBruarY 2010

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

Ishta Yoga What to expect Classes include

alignment-based vinyasa sequences, with meditation, pranayama (breathwork), and kriyas (cleansing techniques) to create specific energectic effects. What it’s about ISHTA stands for the Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda, and its aim is to balance the

Iyengar Yoga What to expect Often, you’ll do only

a few poses while exploring the subtle actions required to master proper alignment. Poses can be modified with props, making the practice accessible to all. What it’s 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 flexibility. 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 Francisco, 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 flowing asana sequences along with Sanskrit chanting, yo gaj o u r n a l .co m a 5

references to scriptural texts, eclectic music (from the Beatles to Moby), yogic breathing practices, and meditation. What it’s about One of the predominant principles of Jivamukti Yoga is ahimsa (nonharming), and classes often explore the link between yoga and animal rights, veganism, and activism. Teachers and centers Jivamukti means “liberation while living.” Sharon Gannon 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, you’ll 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 it’s about The primary objective is to awaken the flow of prana—the natural life force that will enable you to thrive in all aspects of life. Teachers and centers Swami Kripalu (1913–1981) was a Kundalini Yoga master who taught that all the world’s 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 Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Find out more kripalu.org

Kundalini Yoga

yoga decoder Not all classes follow the teachings of a specific school. Here are some common terms that can help you decode a studio schedule. 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. Technically, 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 floor 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 experience true rest. vinYasa oR Flow Yoga Poses flow one into another, synchronized by the breath. Expect to encounter lots of Sun Salutations. If a teacher tells the class to

What it’s 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 kickstart 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 certified Kundalini Yoga teachers in the United States. Find out more kriteachings.org; 3ho.org; yogibhajan.com; kundaliniyoga.com

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 specific outcome. Expect to encounter challenging breathing exercises, including the rapid pranayama known as Breath of Fire, minimeditations, mantras, mudras (sealing gestures), and vigorous movement-oriented postures, often repeated for minutes, that will push you to your limit—and beyond. a 6 Yo gaj o u R n a l .co m

OM Yoga What to expect Medium-paced vinyasa

sequences combined with alignment instruction and Tibetan Buddhist concepts like mindfulness and compassion. What it’s about The aim is to cultivate strength, stability, and clarity and integrate mindfulness and compassion into your whole life. Teachers and centers OM founder Cyndi Lee has practiced yoga since 1971

“take a vinyasa,” she’s using the word as shorthand, probably referring to a miniversion that includes Plank, Chaturanga Dandasana, Upward-Facing Dog, and Downward-Facing Dog. Yin Yoga A physically passive practice of seated, supine, or prone poses held for a few minutes each to maintain mobility in the connective 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 flow of prana, freeing energetic blockages.

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 it’s 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 Selfawareness and the refinement 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 FEBrUArY 2010

“empowering” are touchstone words for this active, fluid form of vinyasa yoga. After the opening Om, the class is an exercise in near-continuous motion. Sequences are creative, often incorporating elements of dance and moving meditation, and accompanied by music. What it’s about The practice is a vehicle to connect with prana. Teachers and centers With a background in dance, yoga, Ayurveda, and Indian martial arts, Shiva Rea founded Prana Flow Yoga in 2005. Find out more shivarea.com

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

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of floor work with ample propping and hands-on adjustments. Classes begin and end in Savasana (Corpse Pose) and focus on releasing tension. What it’s about Svaroopa means “the

What to expect Tailored to individual

Purna Yoga What to expect Classes are asana

focused, with adherence to the alignment principles of Iyengar Yoga and incorporation of yogic philosophy. Short meditations begin and end class to connect students with the heart center. What it’s 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 officially founded by Aadil and Mirra Palkhivala in 2003. The main center is in Bellevue, Washington. Find out more yogacenters.com; aadilandmirra.com

Sivananda Yoga

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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 it’s about Designed to transform and elevate human consciousness, Sivananda Yoga focuses on five 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 Vishnudevananda (1927–1993), a primary student of Swami Sivananda (1887–1963). FebruarY 2010

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

bliss of your own Being.” It refers to the Tantric view of the body as a form of consciousness. The goal is to create “core opening” to remove energetic impediments to inner transformation. Teachers and centers Svaroopa was founded in 1992 by Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati, a longtime student of Swami Muktananda (1908–1982), who has been ordained into the order of Saraswati monks. Svaroopa’s headquarters, the Master Yoga Foundation, is located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Find out more svaroopayoga.org

TriYoga What to expect A flowing asana prac-

tice, pranayama, mudras, dharana (concentration) practice, and meditation. What it’s about The wavelike spinal movements and synchronized breathing are designed to awaken prana. Teachers and centers TriYoga was created 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

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 it’s 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 negative, and help each practitioner achieve discriminative awareness—the key to any process of self-transformation. Teachers and centers Gary Kraftsow founded the American Viniyoga Institute 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 it’s 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. Krishnamacharya (1888–1989) is known as the father of modern yoga. At the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India, his son, T. K. V. Desikachar, and grandson, Kausthub Desikachar, continue his tradition of making ancient teachings relevant for the modern world. Find out more kym.org; khyf.net ✤ yo gaj o u r n a l .co m a 7

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teachers & studios alabama fair hope yoga birds

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Melanie Buffett rYt, 458 B north section st., Fair Hope, al, 36532 p (251) 990-3447 [email protected] yogabirds.com

durga Ma, Yogacharya, Metaphysical theology, dr. terry preston, ph.d. Metaphysical psychology, 4601 West golden lane, glendale, aZ, 85302 p (623) 271-9380 [email protected] durgaMa.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

Shaktipat Kundalini Yoga Meditation— Spontaneous meditation that awakens Kundalini naturally. Authentic and uncommon yogic teachings with Durga Ma.

alaska anchorage laughing 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.

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scottsdale sumits 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 [email protected] sumitsyoga.com

Arizona’s premier hot yoga studio, offering classes seven days weekly in a sequence designed for beginners through advanced students. Classes flow 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.

glendale blissful yoga rosa rendon, amber samplin, tracy trapnell, 19420 n. 59th ave., H-800, glendale, aZ, 85308 p (623) 977-9642 [email protected] blissfulyoga.net

Blissful Yoga Studio is where you’ll find the best yoga experience in the valley. It’s time to feel good!

tempe bikram yoga tempe elaina Zorensky, Ben Zorensky, 1825 e. guadalupe rd., no. 103, tempe, aZ, 85283 p (480) 777-0939 [email protected] bikramyogatempe.com

Bikram Yoga Tempe is Tempe’s original (and certified) hot yoga! State-of-the-art heating, humidification and air purification. First-timer two-week intro: $25. tucson lyric yoga and Wellness sharon discorfano, 6342 n. oracle rd., ste. B-403, tucson, aZ, 85704 p (520) 219-2691 [email protected] lyricyoga.com

Yoga for the whole family! Adult hatha, flow yoga, prenatal yoga, partner yoga, Yin Yoga, Baby & Me, yoga for kids, corporate yoga programs. little rock barefoot studio 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 sixweek introductory course is offered several times a year.

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nischala/cassandra, Heather Janesky, robin afinowich,6 e. palo verde st., ste. 13, gilbert, aZ, 85296 p (480) 225-1881 [email protected] 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

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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.

connie Murphy, april thyrring, Moonyeen park, 132 W. Branch street, arroyo grande, ca, 93420 p (805) 474-9884 [email protected] 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 spirit yoga center susan Whitaker, 538 russell rd., auburn, ca, 95603 p (530) 885-6407 [email protected] canyonspirityoga.com

Well-established studio with over 20 weekly classes. Hatha, prenatal, vinyasa, yoga therapy, Yin, restorative. Private sessions, weekend workshops. Serene and beautiful. Certified, skillful teachers.

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cybele tomlinson, Melanie green, 1250 addison st., ste. 209, Berkeley, ca, 94702 p (510) 843-8784 [email protected] berkeleyyoga.com

adam calig, 1835 newport Blvd., ste. a-208, costa Mesa, ca, 92627 p (949) 642-7400 F (949) 642-2579 [email protected] yogaworks.com

Classes/workshops in Ashtanga, Mysore, Iyengar-style, vinyasa flow, pre-/postnatal, Yin/ Yang and more, in two beautiful, light-filled studios. Beginners and advanced students welcome.

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, Pilates, private yoga, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training.

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Jeanie carlstead, e-rYt 500, lisa Fischer, 7741 Fay ave., la Jolla, ca, 92037 p (858) 456-2412 F (858) 456-2457 [email protected] lajollayogacenter.com

toni MaR, M.S. Berkeley, ca, 94720 p (510) 409-8345 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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! ChiCo BLuE LotuS Yoga & WELLnESS lisa Marie gorman, r.n., e-rYt, 973 east ave., ste. F, chico, ca, 95926 p (530) 895-9642 [email protected] yogabluelotus.com

Chico’s 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 [email protected] yogadenhealthspa.com

Twenty-five years of yoga experience. Influences range from Iyengar and Ashtanga to Anusara and hatha flow. Meditation practice, workshops, cleanse retreats, teacher trainings available.

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Jennifer alonzo, 740 e. allied Way el segundo, ca, 90245 p (310) 322-6500 F (310) 322-2179 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Locker rooms and showers available. FRESno Fig gaRdEn Yoga Studio 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@figgardenyogastudio.com FiggardenYogastudio.com

Certified Iyengar Yoga in a safe, supportive environment. Yoga Alliance-registered teachers, personalized instruction, friendly atmosphere. Local and international retreats, teacher training, workshops, wellness programs.

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San Diego’s 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 [email protected] prana-yoga.com

La Jolla’s premier vinyasa flow yoga studio. 30+ classes, all levels. Vinyasa flow, hatha, Anusara-inspired flow, prenatal, Kundalini, Yin, meditation. Vinyasa yoga teacher training, workshops.

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Molly Hagan rYt, at Wellness Works 540 W. Broadway, glendale, ca, 91204 p (818) 694-3507 [email protected] mindinbody.net

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 [email protected] lYinstitute.org

Teaching “The Thinking Body–The Feeling Mind” ® (created by Linda Lack, PhD). A movement technique that can help reduce pain and/or minimize movement limitations. huntington BEaCh YogaWoRKS huntington BEaCh

Certified 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

Jessica Keeler, 301 Main st., Huntington Beach, ca, 92648 p (714) 960-9740 F (714) 960-9741 [email protected] yogaworks.com

Jean connelly, 30818 pacific coast Hwy., laguna Beach, ca, 92651 p (949) 415-0955 F (949) 415-0925 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training.

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laurel Haslam, 650 e. Blithedale ave., Mill valley, ca, 94941 p (415) 318-7650 F (415) 389-6576 [email protected] yogaworks.com

robin gueth, angela Farmer, lynn Weinberger, 1165 Magnolia ave., larkspur, ca, 94939 p (415) 461-2288 [email protected] 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 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Locker rooms and showers.

thinking BodY-feeLing Mind ® linda lack, phd, Hagan, Kreiger and naughton, 1637 s. la cienega Blvd., los angeles, ca, 90035 p (310) 273-4797 F (323) 932-1441 [email protected] lindalack.com

The Thinking Body–The Feeling Mind ® is a technique based on hatha yoga, movement therapy and kinesiology principles. Lack’s method is a psycho-physical-spiritual approach to fitness, 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.

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Joseph vogt, 6535 e. pacific coast Hwy. H-1, long Beach, ca, 90803 p (714) 525-5363 [email protected] purpleyogastudio.com

Jacqueline Kozak, 230 1/2 n. larchmont Blvd., los angeles, ca, 90004 p (323) 464-1276 F (323) 463-7666 [email protected] yogaworks.com

Opening January, 2010. Long Beach’s premier yoga destination. Varied classes, workshops, teacher training and retreats. Two yoga rooms, locker rooms with showers, lounge and boutique.

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training.

los angeles, ca, 91042 p (818) 353-8050 [email protected] 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

emily Wynns, 1256 Westwood Blvd. los angeles, ca, 90024 p (310) 234-1200 F (310) 234-9264 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, Pilates, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Changing rooms with showers. MiLL VaLLeY red dragon Yoga stephanie schreiber, 438 Miller ave., Mill valley, ca, 94941 p (415) 381-3724 [email protected] reddragonyoga.com

Mill Valley’s Red Dragon Yoga offers a unique combination of Bikram and Power Yoga programs, dedicated parking, hot showers and an equally hot retail boutique.

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YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Locker rooms and showers. Mission Viejo YogaWorks Mission Viejo victoria riach, 27001 la paz rd., ste. 206, Mission viejo, ca, 92691 p (949) 380-9642 F (949) 380-9225 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Mountain VieW CaLifornia Yoga Center ann Merlo, elise Miller, ruth owen, lisa robinson,san antonio center, 570 showers dr., Mountain view, ca, 94040 p (650) 947-9642 [email protected] 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

YogaWorks WestWood Los angeLes ida unger, Med, Certified iYengar Yoga teaCher

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tom Mccook, 1220 pear ave., ste. i, Mountain view, ca, 94043 p (650) 967-6414 [email protected] centerofbalance.com

Since 1997. We specialize in Pilates, Yoga, and are a teacher certification 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 [email protected] 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.

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Yoga Teachers & Studios

Oakland laura COrnell, Phd

Oxnard the yOga Channel

anne naCey MaggiOnCalda, Phd

568 58th st., Unit B, oakland, ca, 94609 p (510) 418-3386 lauracornell.com

Maribeth Hammond, e-rYt 500, Jeneth Mcclure, e-rYt 500, don steensma, rYt 200, 2520 roosevelt Blvd., oxnard, ca, 93035 p (805) 984-2520 [email protected] theyogachannel.net

anne Maggioncalda, palo alto, ca, 94306 p (650) 575-4843 [email protected]

Experienced, empathic teacher. Offering Kripalu Yoga classes, yoga philosophy workshops, women’s 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 [email protected] 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 first 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! PiedMOnt yOga StudiO richard rosen, 3966 piedmont ave., oakland, ca, 94611 p (510) 652-3336 [email protected] piedmontyoga.com

Since 1987. Twenty-eight experienced teachers; heated bamboo floors. Hatha/Iyengar, “Living With Cancer,” Ashtanga Flow, back care, restorative, Pilates, prenatal, seniors, teens, disabilities, tai chi, introductory, workshops. Orange yOga in the hillS 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, first week free! Orinda Jeanne dOwell’S FitneSS PrOgraMS Jeanne dowell, e-rYt 500, 72 scenic dr., orinda, ca, 94563 p (925) 254-0193 F (925) 254-0193 [email protected] YogaWithJeanne.com

Iyengar/Anusara-influenced. 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

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Voted “Best Studio” and “Best Instructor” 2008, 2009, 2010, VC Reporter. Variety of classes seven days a week. Yoga Allianceregistered school and instructors. Teacher training programs. PaCiFiC PaliSadeS yOgawOrkS PaCiFiC PaliSadeS Blake nord, 15327 sunset Blvd. pacific palisades, ca, 90272 p (310) 454-7000 F (310) 454-7181 pacifi[email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, private yoga, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. PalO altO CaliFOrnia yOga Center ann Merlo, elise Miller, ruth owen, lisa robinson,541 cowper st., palo alto, ca, 94301 p (650) 947-9642 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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! eliSe BrOwning Miller elise Browning Miller, 1081 Moreno ave., palo alto, ca, 94303 p (650) 493-1254 F (650) 857-0925 [email protected] ebmyoga.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 [email protected] 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. Beginner’s 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 [email protected] 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 diegO inFinite yOga dana rae paré, rYt 500, trevor Monk, 2400 Kettner Blvd., studio 115, san diego, ca, 92101 p (619) 269-7043 yoga@infiniteyoga.com infiniteyoga.com

From complete beginner to aspiring yoga teacher, our sanctuary in downtown San Diego brings quality instruction and inspiring Ashtanga-based classes. Explore. Evolve. Infinite possibilities.

R.Y.T., Senior Iyengar-certified. Owner/ teacher at California Yoga Center, specializing in back care and scoliosis. Private instruction, workshops, retreats.

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california

San Diego (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 [email protected] agentleway.com

Specializing in gentle, restorative, and safe, joyful yoga. A warm, caring studio welcoming the beginner, senior, inflexible, and largebodied. Classes, teacher training, retreats, workshops.

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International Orange offers 39 classes per week in its beautiful, sunlit studio. IO’s knowledgeable instructors teach primarily in the vinyasa style of hatha yoga.

Santa BarBara

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 [email protected] 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!

San franCiSCo internationaL orange Spa yoga Lounge Jennifer lewis, 2044 Fillmore st., 2nd Fl., san Francisco, ca, 94115 p (415) 563-5000 F (415) 563-5500 [email protected] internationalorange.com

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yoga tree San franCiSCo tim and tara dale, 1234 valencia st., (at 23rd st.), san Francisco, ca, 94110 p (415) 647-9707 [email protected] yogatreesf.com

Santa BarBara yoga Center 32 e. Micheltorena st., santa Barbara, ca, 93101 p (805) 965-6045 F (805) 965-5774 [email protected] santabarbarayogacenter.com

For 18 years, Santa Barbara’s premier yoga studio, among the best in the U.S. Over 100 classes a week, beautiful studios, highestquality 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

Janet Macleod, 2404 27th ave., san Francisco, ca, 94116 p (415) 244-3678 [email protected] jmacleodyoga.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 five studios. Visit yogatreesf.com for a full listing of yoga classes, workshops, teacher trainings and retreats.

Iyengar-certified yoga instructor since 1983. Ongoing classes at two San Francisco locations. Teacher training; workshops; and retreats at exotic destinations worldwide.

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roLf gateS vinyaSa yoga

Babs caramico, 1823 divisadero st. san Francisco, ca, 94115 p (415) 292-5600 F (415) 292-5610 [email protected] yogaworks.com

rolf gates, Mariam gates, santa cruz, ca, 95060 p 617-271-7106 [email protected] rolfgates.com

Janet MaCLeoD

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Changing rooms and showers.

Laughing LotuS yoga Center

San Mateo nanDi yoga

Jasmine tarkeshi, dana Flynn, 3271 16th st., (at dolores), san Francisco, ca, 94103 p (415) 355-1600 [email protected] laughinglotus.com

Wendy Klein, 309 8th ave. san Mateo, ca, 94401 p (650) 343-9642 F (650) 344-6646 [email protected] nandiyoga.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.

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.

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“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 MoniCa exhaLe at the fairMont MiraMar hoteL anD BungaLoWS Jenifer newman, 101 Wilshire Blvd., santa Monica, ca, 90401 p (310) 319-3193 [email protected] exhalespa.com

Exhale’s Core Fusion ®, Core Fusion ® Sport and Core Energy Flow ® classes integrate breath, movement, inner/outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, balancing, results-oriented effects.

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Yogaco grant gottfurcht, Kelsey oldershaw, tamal dodge, 1408 3rd. st. promenade, 3rd Fl., santa Monica, ca, 90401 p (310) 395-0600 [email protected] 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 Main street chris Buehrer, 2215 Main st. santa Monica, ca, 90405 p (310) 664-6470 F (310) 664-6479 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Changing rooms and showers available. YogaWorks Montana avenue Jessica smith, 1426 Montana ave., santa Monica, ca, 90403 p (301) 393-5150 F (310) 656-5892 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Children’s yoga available. sebastopol Devi Yoga center Kashi ananda, 7151 Wilton ave., ste. 103, sebastopol, ca, 95472 p (707) 318-6538 [email protected] deviyogacenter.com

Classes, workshops, retreats, teacher training in the method of Kali Ray TriYoga and other styles of yoga, Pilates, dance, kirtan. Certified TriYoga teachers. Green studio. sherMan oaks rising lotus Yoga claire Hartley, daniel stewart, 13557 ventura Blvd., sherman oaks, ca, 91423 p (818) 990-0282 F (818) 990-0240 [email protected] risinglotusyoga.com

A Zen neighborhood studio offering dynamic vinyasa flow, 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 [email protected] dougswenson.net

Doug Swenson/Author- E-RYT-500- Highest quality professional: TT, Workshops & Retreats. With balanced approachVinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Power, Restorative. Enlightened Progressive Evolution.

valencia YogaWorks valencia Marina aghakhanian, 23951 newhall ranch rd., valencia, ca, 91355 p (661) 799-2645 [email protected] 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.

tarzana aMber WilliaMson

venice exhale center for sacreD MoveMent

18607 ventura Blvd., ste. 310, tarzana, ca, 91356 p (818) 618-4326 [email protected] amberwilliamson.com

cristi christensen, 245 s. Main st., venice, ca, 90291 p (310) 450-7676 F (310) 450-7879 [email protected] exhalespa.com

Amber Williamson has taught yoga since 1994. She is also a certified hypnotherapist helping clients and students to find freedom in body, mind and spirit.

exhale’s yoga classes integrate breath, movement, inner and outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, balancing, results-oriented effects.

YogaWorks tarzana

Walnut creek YogaWorks Walnut creek

coming Winter 2010, 18700 ventura Blvd., tarzana, ca, 91356 p (310) 664-6470 yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Locker rooms with showers and tea lounge. thousanD oaks boDYsattva stuDio shana Berger, chandra gero, Bobbi rudin, 1414 e. thousand oaks Blvd., ste. 211, thousand oaks, ca, 91362 p (805) 497-0300 [email protected] bodysattvacenter.com/

Bodysattva’s 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. tiburon Yoga 1 on 1 anD aYurveDa pamela r. schuyler-cowens, 1150 tiburon Blvd., ste. 5 BUp, tiburon, ca, 94920 p (415) 435-9642 [email protected] 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.

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Yoga Teachers & Studios

rachelle abreu, 1500 Botelho dr., 2nd Fl., Walnut creek, ca, 94596 p (888) 687-9642 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, Pilates, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Locker rooms, showers and tea lounge. Westlake village YogaWorks Westlake village alison Bristow, 2475 townsgate rd. Westlake village, ca, 91361 p (805) 371-3030 F (805) 496-1392 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels and styles. Explore beginners’ programs, Pilates, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Locker rooms with showers, child care, tea lounge. Whittier coMMunitY Yoga services Maya devi, e-rYt 500, Whittier, ca, 90605-2846 p (562) 698-8690 [email protected]

Traditional yoga for everyone. Programs for physically challenged people and National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Credentials and certifications. Members of I.A.Y.T. and Yoga Alliance.

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california—connecticut

Woodland Hills diana lang–lifeWorks Yoga & Meditation diana lang, Woodland Hills, ca, 91364 p (818) 888-7319 [email protected] dianalang.com

Author of “Opening to Meditation.” Heartcentered group and private yoga, meditation and spiritual counseling in an uplifting, supportive and inspired atmosphere. Since 1980.

colorado Breckenridge sHivaYa Yoga Megan vallender, 118 s. ridge st., no. 5, Breckenridge, co, 80424 p (970) 453-2015 [email protected]

Shivaya Yoga: May all beings everywhere be happy and free! Offering skiier and boarder yoga! Half off your first workshop! Come on in! Downtown Breckenridge. denver risHi’s crossing Yoga studio Mary ann plocher, Karen Quinn, 2730 s. Wadsworth, denver, co, 80227 p (303) 984-8444 [email protected] 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.

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east HaMpton Yoga for HealtH, llc

Michele lawrence, sheryl Mcgourty, Katie Walsh,1485 Florida rd., Bldg. c, ste. 201, durango, co, 81301 p (970) 403-1133 [email protected] yogadurango.com

Marcie loffredo, rYt, lauren olshesky, 76 spellman point rd., east Hampton, ct, 06424 p (860) 267-8279 F (860) 267-7219 [email protected] yoga-4-health.com

Durango’s community yoga center. Offering classes seven days a week, including vinyasa, hatha, beginner, Anusara, Kundalini and more. Workshops, kirtan, special events, visiting instructors.

fairfield

libbie Mathes, 2759 Burgess creek rd., steamboat springs, co, 80487 p (970) 879-8428 [email protected]

Asana and pranayama in the Krishnamacharya/ Iyengar lineage with dedicated fellow students. All levels. Small classes and privates. The Buddhist Center of Steamboat Springs. telluride telluride 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 [email protected] 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

annie Freedom, 639 e. 19th ave. denver, co, 80203 p (303) 860-9642 samadhiYoga.net

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vital Yoga Micah springer, desi springer, patrick Harrington, 4342 tennyson st. denver, co, 80212 p (303) 477-8545 [email protected] vitalyoga.org

Vital Yoga is Denver’s premier communityminded and donation-based studio with exceptional Anusara, Vital Roots, Forrest, and vinyasa instruction. 200-hour teacher trainings offered in the spring and fall.

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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.

steaMBoat springs Yoga WitH liBBie

saMadHi center for Yoga

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.

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Julie Miller, 136 simsbury rd., ste. 4d, avon, ct, 06001 p (860) 676-8800 [email protected] kulayogacenter.com

Kula Yoga provides a warm, inviting atmosphere for the exploration of yoga. Classes offered include Anusara, vinyasa flow, kids’ yoga, gentle, yoga-Pilates fusion and more. croMWell facilitated Healing center laurie sabourin, 211 shunpike rd., cromwell, ct, 06416 p (860) 635-0509 [email protected] cromwellyogastudio.com

Located in central Connecticut, we offer yoga classes for beginners, experienced, prenatal, Mommy and Me, therapeutic, meditation, belly dance, massage, foot reflexology and craniosacral therapies.

Yoga for everYBodY Janis Bowersox, carolyn Fahey, Michelle Brunet, 27 Unquowa rd., Fairfield, ct, 06824 p (203) 254-9642 [email protected] yoga4everybody.net

Kripalu-affiliated, 15 teachers. Anusarainspired, hatha, Viniyoga. Downtown Fairfield between the Community Theatre and the train station. Classes include introductory, gentle, vinyasa, restorative, pre-/postnatal, core yoga, and yoga at Penfield Beach! Additional programs: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, yoga teacher training. Clean, quiet, well-equipped studio; voted best in Fairfield County 2005-09. gosHen dancing star center for stress reduction deanne c. gauya, M.s., HFs, cpt, lMt, rYt, 141 north st., goshen, ct, 06756 p (860) 491-9065 [email protected]

All services are offered by DeAnne C. Gauya, MS, RYT, HFS, CPT, LMT. She is exceptionally well-qualified, both academically and experientially. DeAnne has been helping people develop healthier lifestyles and actualize their body’s capacity for health and well-being for over 20 years. “Heal yourself, heal the world.” greenWicH greenWicH Yoga stan Woodman, gina norman, 328 pemberwick rd., greenwich, ct, 06831 p (203) 532-0660 F (203) 532-0661 [email protected] greenwichyoga.com

Greenwich Yoga offers quality yoga from superb teachers in Ashtanga, vinyasa, precision hatha, Kripalu and specialty classes. Experience peace, purity and commitment!

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Hamden Your CommunitY Yoga Center Jennifer Brosious, sue neufeld, Bill Banick, 39 putnam ave., Hamden, ct, 06517 p (203) 287-2277 [email protected] 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. LakeviLLe Yoga at SpaCe sarah getz, 228 sharon road/route 41, p.o. Box 582, lakeville, ct, 06039 p (860) 435-9046 [email protected] yogaatspace.com

Beautiful studio in the northwest corner of Connecticut offers daily yoga classes in a variety of different traditions and levels. Certified and registered yoga instructors. middLetown Yoga in middLetown sandra Kopell, e-rYt, Madeleine Hexter, iyengar certification track,438 Main st., Middletown, ct, 06457 p (860) 347-9642 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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. Certified teachers. Beautiful space! norwaLk Yogi Brian’S Brian Buturla, e-rYt 500, 8 parkhill ave., norwalk, ct, 06851 p (203) 838-9644 [email protected] YogiBrian.com

connecticut—district of columbia redding david SCHoenBerg at tHe redding meditation Center david schoenberg, iYnaUs, 9 picketts ridge rd., redding, ct, 06896 p (203) 544-1090 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] westhartfordyoga.com

Yoga Teachers & Studios

Yoga u Weese Wagner, 2900 concord pike/rte. 202, Brandywine sq., Wilmington, de, 19803 p (302) 225-5349 [email protected] yogau.org

“Great class!” Our very experienced teachers hear that every day. Welcoming studio, great energy and our total dedication to you. Vinyasa, flow, meditation, restorative, more.

district of columbia waSHington CirCLe Yoga annie Mahon, linda Feldman, anne Kennedy,3838 northampton st., n.W., Washington, dc, 20015 p (202) 686-1104 F (202) 686-9293 [email protected] 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, Washington, dc, 20005 p (202) 462-3569 fl[email protected] flowyogacenter.com

Find your flow! Awaken the essence of who you are. Soulful, nurturing environment and ecofriendly haven. City Paper voted Flow “Best Yoga Studio in DC”!

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. tranquiL SpaCe

delaware wiLmington pure Yoga piLateS Studio Meredith McFadden, rYt, M.a., adtr, lpcMH, 14a trolley sq., Wilmington, de, 19806 p (302) 225-9642 [email protected] 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.

Kimberly Wilson, 1632 17th st., n.W., Washington, dc, 20009 p (202) 328-9642 [email protected] 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.

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 certified.

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Yoga Teachers & Studios

district of columbia—florida

Unity 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 [email protected] unitywoods.com

Dedicated to providing uncompromising, quality yoga instruction in the Iyengar tradition. Four locations: Woodley Park and Tenleytown, DC; Arlington, VA; Bethesda, MD.

delray BeaCh yoga sol

lakeland satya life yoga, llC

stephanie streff, colleen gallagher, 215 n.e. 22nd st., delray Beach, Fl, 33444 p (561) 272-8699 [email protected] yogasol.com

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 [email protected] satyalife.com

Our certified teachers offer a safe, systematic technique for all levels. Props used in developing strength, stamina, concentration and body alignment; poses adjusted for individual needs.

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BoCa raton leslie gliCkman, e-ryt 500

Kellie adkins, Ms, erYt 200, rYt 500, 110 s. 3rd street, leesburg, Fl, 34748 p (352) 874-3272 [email protected] jeweledlotusyoga.com

yogafox stUdios 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 [email protected] yogafox.com

Leslie’s style is intelligent and organic. Foundation and alignment, combined with a spiritual and emotional journey, create the perfect balance for your practice to grow.

YogaFox has two studio locations: the historic, green Colony Hotel, and our Buddha Lounge, located at 1405 N. Federal Hwy. 38+ weekly classes—Vinyasa, 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.

deerfield BeaCh ameriCan yoga

ft. myers health & harmony Center

Monica schmidt, rYt 500, Kathy evans, rYt 200, Kimberly davitt,1645 s.e. 3rd ct., ste. 100, the cove shopping center, deerfield Beach, Fl, 33441 p (954) 420-5595 F (954) 946-1990 americanyoga.net [email protected]

Kandy taylor love, 15951 Mcgregor Blvd., Ft. Myers, Fl, 33908 p (239) 433-5995 F (239) 433-4996 healthandharmonyonline.com

leslie glickman, Boca raton, Fl, 33486 p (561) 306-3626 [email protected] yogajourney.com

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 deerfield BeaCh dotty Zevin, Joann evans, louise goldberg, 827 s.e. 9th st., deerfield Beach, Fl, 33441 p (954) 427-2353 [email protected] 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.

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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

Jp and cassie Mcclellan, 708 s. 8th st., amelia island, Fl, 32034 p (904) 335-0539 [email protected] goyogainc.com

Located on enchanting Amelia Island, our ecofriendly green studio offers whole-life practices that are rigorously dynamic and personally transforming. Baptiste-certified/affiliate. Workshops and retreats.

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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

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. miami dharma stUdio loree shrager, natalie Morales, 3170 commodore plz., Miami, Fl, 33133 p (305) 461-1777 [email protected]

Every day Dharma Studio brings you authentic yoga with some of Miami’s finest teachers. Enjoy one of our varied classes in the heart of Coconut Grove. exhale at ePiC hotel and residenCes Kimberly Welby, 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, Fl, 33131 p (305) 423-3900 [email protected] exhalespa.com

Exhale’s yoga, Core Fusion ®, Core Fusion ® Sport and Core Energy Flow ® classes integrate breath, movement, inner/outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, balancing, results-oriented effects.

dr. steve Feinzig, darlene Feinzig, 613 n. 21st ave., Hollywood, Fl, 33020 p (954) 929-9642 [email protected] yoga1.net

Yoga One is a shakti-filled studio with classes for everyone, from beginners to advanced students…plus Anusara Yoga workshops, Itsy Bitsy Yoga and kids’ yoga.

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florida

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MiaMi Beach

orLando coLLege park Yoga calvin and theresa curameng, 706 W. smith st., orlando, Fl, 32804 p 407-999-7871 [email protected] collegeparkyoga.com

MiaMi Life center Kino Macgregor, tim Feldmann, greg nardi, 736 sixth st., Miami Beach, Fl, 33139 p (305) 534-8988 [email protected] 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!

Ashtanga. Power. Vinyasa. Classes everyday. CPY workshops and teacher training certification with Beryl Bender Birch. Private and corporate sessions. Voted best of Orlando seven times! Yoga Jane training Jane e. Foody, 511 virginia dr., orlando, Fl, 32803 p (914) 424-2298 [email protected] 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, flexible schedule. NYC, Orlando.

MiaMi Yoga Fred Busch, Mark giubarelli, 210a 23rd st., Miami Beach, Fl, 33139 p (305) 974-0746 [email protected] 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 VinYasa Yoga Kiersten Mooney, Michelle ploog, 6326 trail Blvd. n., naples, Fl, 34108 p (239) 598-1938 F (239) 598-0932 [email protected] bvyoga.com

Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga affiliate, 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 [email protected] yogam2.com

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YogaMatrix studio edely Wallace, B.a., cYt, e-rYt 500, 7601 della dr., ste. 5, orlando, Fl, 32819 p (407) 354-0909 [email protected] 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 and teacher training. paLM Beach parasutra connie Beaudoin, 340 royal poinciana Way, palm Beach, Fl, 33480 p (561) 835-2006 F (561) 835-2008 [email protected] parasutra.com

Daily classes, private instruction, workshops and retreats in a peaceful island setting. Skilled and caring teachers. Vinyasa flow, hatha, Yin Yoga, meditation, and kids’ yoga.

saLt springs aMrit Yoga institute 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 [email protected] 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 Warrior foundation annie okerlin, p.o. Box 10453, tampa, Fl, 33679 p (813) 495-9642 [email protected] 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-profit. Yogani studios annie okerlin, lisa Wilson, 1112 W. platt st., tampa, Fl, 33606 p (813) 251-9668 [email protected] 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 Bindu Yoga studio angelina lucia, 5913 s. dixie Hwy., West palm Beach, Fl, 33405 p (561) 233-9882 [email protected] bindu-studio.com

200-hour vinyasa flow teacher training program. Daily classes in vinyasa flow, Viniyoga, restorative, wall yoga, teacher training workshops, retreats, private instruction and more!

Sports Yoga M2 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.

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Yoga Teachers & Studios

georgia—hawaii

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urbAn bodY studios

hawaii

AlphArettA

730 ponce de leon pl., ste. a (back of bldg.), atlanta, ga, 30306 p (404) 201-7994 [email protected] UrbanBodystudios.com

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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. MAinstreet YogA lynda gill, laura Huang, 289 s. Main st., ste. 204, alpharetta, ga, 30009 p (678) 297-1229 [email protected] mainyoga.com

Certified 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 studio Meghan Madhavi Burke, 834 prince ave., athens, ga, 30606 p (706) 613-1143 [email protected] healingartscentre.net

CArtersville etoWAh vAlleY YogA sue Hopkins, e-rYt 500, pYt, 18 s. erwin st., cartersville, ga, 30120 p (770) 383-3022 [email protected] etowahvalleyyoga.com

Cartersville’s 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 ChristiAn perspeCtive dayna gelinas, e-rYt, 2716 Bent creek dr., Kennesaw, ga, 30152 p (678) 354-1120 [email protected] newdayyoga.com

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.

Weekly yoga classes, 200-hour yoga teacher training registered with Yoga Alliance, 12-hour Christian yoga teacher certification, workshops, retreats at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit.

AtlAntA georgiA stAte universitY Wellness progrAM

MAriettA MAriettA Center For YogA And Well being

a. Janet Wice, M.ed., M.a., e-rYt 500, 125 one park pl., ste. 308, atlanta, ga, 30303 p (678) 457-5454 [email protected] gsu.edu

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 [email protected] mariettayoga.com

Georgia State University wellness program: yoga and meditation classes. All levels welcome! Shamanic yoga and vinyasa flow 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 [email protected] kashiatlanta.org

Experience the authentic depth of classical yoga. Classes for all ages and levels, including yoga, meditation, pranayama and spiritual growth. 200-hour teacher’s training course January-June.

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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

tasha Kauihou, 91-440a pupu st., ewa Beach, Hi, 96706 p (808) 689-1020 [email protected] yoga4ewa.com

Located in beautiful Ewa Beach, Hawai’i. Yoga4Ewa offers classes for all levels MondaySaturday. 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 [email protected] yogahanalei.com

Yoga Alliance teacher trainings. Daily classes: Ashtanga, Bikram, hatha flow, Iyengar, Nia Dance, restorative yoga, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. Surf, sun, rejuvenation on Kauai’s pristine North Shore! honolulu silent dAnCe Center ae Ja Mobley, glenn Kawana, sandi Jordan, 1127 11th ave., Honolulu, Hi, 96816 p (808) 526-9642 [email protected] iYogaHi.com

Iyengar Yoga in Hawaii since 1977. 53 weekly Iyengar classes for all levels, special workshops, teacher trainings, seniors’ classes. 14 Iyengarcertified 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. lAhAinA islAnd spirit YogA MAui deborah dipierro, christy abelov, greg ruzicka,840 Wainee st., lahaina square shopping center, lahaina, Maui, Hi, 96761 p (808) 667-2111 [email protected] islandspirityoga.com

A West Maui sanctuary where locals and visitors can connect in cultivating physical and spiritual well-being. Also offering adult and children’s dance classes.

Kelley Boyd, e-rYt200, 1321 Bull st., savannah, ga, 31401 p (912) 232-2994 [email protected] 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

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idaho—illinois

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CHiCago

vickie and Jerry aldridge, James Burton, don gura,3113 rose Hill, Boise, id, 83705 p (208) 343-9786 [email protected] boiseyogacenter.com

Driggs Yogatejas cate stillman, Bridget lyons, 165 Front st., driggs, id, 83422 p (208) 354-9642 [email protected] 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.

Yoga Circle, celebrating our 24th year of Iyengar Yoga in Chicago. Classes/workshops. Introductory classes begin every month. Gabriel Halpern, director. CHiCago sCHool of Hot Yoga 2442 n. lincoln ave., 2nd Fl., chicago, il, 60614 p (773) 868-9642 F (773) 871-2354 [email protected] 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

MosCow MosCow Yoga Center Jeri Hudak, iyengar-certified, rYt 500, erika greenwell, rYt 200, Marcia gossard, rYt 200,525 s. Main, Moscow, id, 83843 p (208) 883-8315 [email protected] moscowyogacenter.com

Certified Iyengar instruction and registered yoga teachers. Offering daytime and evening classes, weekend workshops and advanced studies. Twenty years of experience and training.

nicole romano, 945 n. state st., chicago, il, 60610 p (312) 753-6500 F (312) 753-6555 [email protected] exhalespa.com

Exhale’s yoga, Core Fusion®, Core Fusion® Sport, and Core Energy Flow® classes integrate breath, movement, inner/outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, balancing, results-oriented effects.

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 islanD Yoga for gooD HealtH anD relaxation 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 Chicago’s south suburbs and northwest Indiana.

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HigHlanD parK 2Hot Yoga & pilates desiree rijos, randy anbar, 1500 old deerfield rd., no. 7, Highland park, il, 60035 p (847) 831-9642 [email protected] 2Hotyoga.com

Enjoy hot yoga on our bamboo floors on our soon-to-be 1800-square-foot studio. Pilates, privates, personal training, boxing and large gym available. loCKport Visions Yoga Jennifer Millette, lockport, il, 60441 p (708) 508-8580 [email protected] visionsyoga.com

We incorporate yoga into schools, playing fields, workplaces and homes to address students’ specific 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 [email protected] northwestyoga.org

sun ValleY sun ValleY one-on-one Katherine pleasants, p.o. Box 1469, sun valley, id, 83353 p (208) 720-5824 [email protected]

Yoga CirCle gabriel Halpern, 401 W. ontario, ste. 210, chicago, il, 60654 p (312) 915-0750 [email protected] yogacircle.com

Boise Boise Yoga Center

Two fully equipped studios, all levels of students in Boise and Eagle. Certified Iyengar teachers with the experience and knowledge to enhance your inner awareness.

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KunDalini Yoga in 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 [email protected] 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. Chicago’s largest Kundalini Yoga and meditation studio. Downtown. All teachers are Yoga Alliance-registered. Workshops, classes, Breathwalk, teacher training, hatha, trips to India.

Classes and workshops: the Chicago Botanic Garden, Northfield Community Center and the Dance Building in Des Plaines. Retreats and vacations on website: northwestyoga.org. nortHfielD nortH sHore Yoga sharyn galindo, e-rYt 200, 310 Happ rd. ste. 216, northfield, il, 60093 p (847) 784-8844 F (847) 784-9911 [email protected] nsyoga.com

Offering daily classes in vinyasa flow, Ashtanga, Mysore, prenatal, teens’, family, beginners’, restorative, pranayama and meditation. Ayurvedic consultations available. Plus, a 200hour teacher training January-June.

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Yoga Teachers & Studios

indiana—maryland

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maryland

West Lafayette sage yoga & PiLates

HouMa KundaLini yoga Center of HouMa

annaPoLis divine LigHt yoga, LLC

sonja gaylor, 221 e. state st. West lafayette, in, 47906 p (765) 269-7447 F (765) 269-7449 [email protected] 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 ioWa City HotHouse yoga Maureen Mondanaro, 224 s. clinton st. iowa city, ia, 52240 p (319) 351-9642 [email protected] hothouseyoga.com

Classes practiced in a heated room to promote cellular metabolism, detoxification, suppleness of the muscular system, health and mental wellbeing. Visit us at our two locations!

kentucky fuLton tHe yoga studio at HaWs MeMoriaL Jennifer connell, Jo ann roy, 1004 Holiday ln., Fulton, KY, 42041 p (270) 472-1971 F (270) 472-3775 [email protected]

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. Lexington yoga at tHe Massage Center cindy Hutchison, 380 s. Mill st., dudley square, lexington, KY, 40508-2560 p (859) 231-1782 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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 WiLd Lotus yoga sean Johnson, 4842 perrier st. new orleans, la, 70115 p (504) 899-0047 [email protected] 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 studio stephanie abrams, director, elaine Mcgillicuddy, founder, 616 congress street, 3rd Floor, portland, Me, 04101 p (207) 799-0054 [email protected] portlandyoga.com

4 Iyengar-certified instructors. Beginners warmly welcome. Free introductory classes held quarterly. Specialty classes include lifelong, 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 [email protected] 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.

denise lapides, e-rYt 500, iKYta, 211 Wardour dr., annapolis, Md, 21401 p (410) 570-2878 [email protected] divinelightyoga.com

Denise B. Lapides, E-RYT 500, IKYTA. Compassionate and reflective. 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 [email protected] 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 unity Woods yoga Center John schumacher, director, 4853 cordell ave., suite pH 9, Bethesda, Md, 20814 p (301) 656-8992 F (301) 656-7792 [email protected] unitywoods.com

Dedicated to providing uncompromising, quality yoga instruction in the Iyengar tradition. Four locations: Arlington, VA; Bethesda, MD; Woodley Park and Tenleytown, DC. CoLuMBia tHe yoga Center of CoLuMBia Kathy donnelly, e-rYt 500, 8950 rte. 108, ste. 109, columbia, Md, 21045 p (410) 720-4340 F (410) 772-9591 [email protected] columbiayoga.com

Voted “Best Yoga Center”! 90+ classes weekly. All levels. Gentle, therapeutics, children’s, teens’, advanced, Anusara, Iyengar, Pilates, qi gong, meditation. Workshops, vacations, teacher training, Anusara immersion. gaitHersBurg inner reaCHes yoga & HeaLtH dee gold, M.a., e-rYt 500, 257 Market st., W., 2nd Fl., gaithersburg, Md, 20878 p (301) 987-0884 [email protected] innerreaches.com

The finest yoga instruction in Gaithersburg: Anusara, vinyasa, Iyengar, Ishta, Mommy and Me and more. Workshops and retreats. Lovely warm, welcoming studio. Class size limited.

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maryland

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Germantown Follow Your Heart YoGa Center

timonium SuSqueHanna YoGa & meditation Center

bridGewater maHa YoGa Center— Center For StreSS manaGement

Kathy thompson, rYt 500, 13097 Wisteria dr., ste. 203, germantown, Md, 20874 p (877) 835-9642 F (301) 972-3787 [email protected] followyourheartyoga.com

suzy pennington, e-rYt 500, 12a W. aylesbury rd., timonium, Md, 21093 p (410) 308-9950 [email protected] syoga.com

diane lagadec, 992 Bedford street, Bridgewater, Ma, 02324 p (508) 697-3273 F (508) 697-3592 [email protected] mahayogacenter.com

The first and only yoga center in Germantown since 2004. Regular and specialty yoga classes (prenatal, gentle/special conditions) and workshops seven days a week.

Iyengar-certified 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.

Hatha, Ashtanga, Kundalini yoga; Meditation; Massage; Workshops; 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification (registered with Yoga Alliance) Yoga supplies, books.

roCkville tHrive YoGa Center roCkville susan Bowen, dave Bowen, alan Finger,1321-B rockville pike, rockville, Md, 20852 p (301) 294-9642 [email protected] 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. SmitHSburG FlowerinG Heart YoGa simone Heurich, e-rYt 500, 13112 Bikle rd., smithsburg, Md, 21783 p (301) 739-3330 simone@floweringheartyoga.com floweringheartyoga.com

Certified in Anusara Yoga, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. Classes, private instruction, workshops, retreats, inclusive of yoga’s rich traditions. Experience your vibrant body, peaceful mind, joyful heart. takoma Park willow Street YoGa Center suzie Hurley, e-rYt 500, 6930 carroll ave., takoma park, Md, 20912 p 301-270-8038 F 301-270-8045 [email protected] 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.

massachusetts andover unionStudio YoGa connie glore, trish Macneil, 305 n. Main st., andover, Ma, 01810 p (978) 886-7944 [email protected] 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 SerenitY YoGa & wellneSS Center toni Bradley, rYt,18 north rd., Bedford, Ma, 01730 p (781) 275-4092 [email protected] serenityyoga.com

Kripalu-affiliated 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

CambridGe elemental YoGa Bo Forbes, psyd, e-rYt 500, ceylan akturk, James gotz, Katherine Hartsell, cassandra Horii,cambridge, Ma, 02138 p (617) 448-3228 [email protected] 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. majeStiC YoGa Studio 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 flexibility and on promoting serenity. All ages are welcome! Centerville Centerville YoGa anika iliadis, 1600 Falmouth rd., Unit 41, centerville, Ma, 2632 p (508) 775-1422 centervilleyoga.com

denise griffin crowe, 28 arlington st., Boston, Ma, 02116 p (617) 532-7000 F (617) 532-7095 [email protected] exhalespa.com

Acupuncture, facials and waxing, hypnotherapy, infrared sauna, psychotherapy, reflexology, massage therapy, monthly workshops, Reiki, spiritual medium psychic readings.

Exhale’s yoga, Core Fusion®, Core Fusion® Sport, and Core Energy Flow® classes integrate breath, movement, inner/outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, balancing, results-oriented effects.

eaSt denniS CaPe Cod YoGa Center lynnette Walker, carrie cooper, po Box 58, 1604 rte. 6a, east dennis, Ma, 02641 p (508) 385-8034 [email protected] 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!!

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maryland—michigan

Great BarrinGton YoGa Great BarrinGton

readinG YoGa Moves

deborah salem, 30 elm court, 2nd Fl., great Barrington, Ma, 01230 p (413) 528-1181 [email protected] YogagB.com

Mary ellen carroll, 274 Main st., 1st Fl., reading, Ma, 01867 p (781) 944-9040 [email protected] eyogamoves.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.

Offering hot yoga, vinyasa, Power vinyasa, hot hatha, PranaVayu & Yin styles. Classes for all fitness levels. Teachers certified and professional. Monthly workshops.

Milton renew Yourself YoGa

YoGa Moves

Fern ross israel, Milton, Ma, 02186 p (617) 696-1665 fl[email protected] heartcenteredhealing.org

Mary ellen carroll, 274 Main st., 1st Fl., reading, Ma, 01867 p (781) 944-9040 [email protected] eyogamoves.com

Iyengar-influenced 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.

Offering hot yoga, vinyasa, PranaVayu & Yin styles. Classes for all fitness levels. Teachers certified and professional. Monthly workshops.

nantucket the YoGa rooM

robyn parets, 3 tisdale rd., sharon, Ma, 02067 p (781) 784-4848 [email protected] breathejoyyoga.com

shannah green, e-rYt 300, 49 Fairgrounds rd., nantucket, Ma, 02554 p (508) 825-2211 [email protected] nantucketyogaroom.com

Nantucket’s exclusive year-round yoga studio. Vinyasa-based classes incorporating many styles and traditions. Highly trained teachers offer the finest yoga instruction. Small group, semi-private and private sessions available. newton PeGGY MclouGhlin, 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 [email protected] 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.

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Spacious studio nestled in the woods! Hatha, vinyasa, Power, prenatal, restorative, teen and Pretzel Kids, 200-hour teacher training, Pretzel Kids certification, workshops and affordable retreats! stockBridGe kriPalu center for YoGa & health 57 interlaken rd., p.o. Box 309, stockbridge, Ma, 01262 p (800) 741-7353 [email protected] kripalu.org

The nation’s 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, fitness activities, healing arts services and more in the beautiful Berkshires. Request a catalog!

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west roxBurY iYenGar YoGa in west roxBurY/Boston laureen rueckner, 227 temple st., West roxbury, Ma, 02132 p (617) 323-4289 [email protected] yogaclasses.net

Small group classes in beautiful, open studio space: all levels including gentle, seniors’, intermediate; privates. Certified Iyengar teacher with many years of experience for safe, informed, inspiring practice. wilMinGton the YoGa loft Jen ryan, 3 lopez rd., Wilmington, Ma, 01887 p (978) 658-5888 [email protected] 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 BriGhton YoGa center for healthY livinG, llc lee ann louis-prescott, phd, e-rYt 500, 4437 old Us 23, Brighton, Mi, 48114 p (810) 225-1288 F (810) 225-1290 [email protected] 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 Pointe woods Practice YoGa christy Wood, 20792 Mack avenue, grosse pointe Woods, Mi, 48236 p (313) 881-2874 [email protected] 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!

wellesleY lauGhinG doG YoGa studio Jennifer Harvey, Marissa Farrell, Kathy Mongeau,159 linden st., 2nd Fl., ste. 1, Wellesley, Ma, 02482 p (781) 235-9642 [email protected] 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.

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michigan—new hampshire

Lansing HiLLtop Yoga

Red Wing BLueWateR Yoga studio

Hilaire lockwood, 108 e. grand river ave., lansing, Mi, 48906 p (517) 290-1961 [email protected] hilltopyoga.com

carolyn s. Hedin, 323-1/2 Main st., red Wing, Mn, 55066 p (651) 388-6099 [email protected] BluewaterYoga.com

Power, vinyasa/Ashtanga, basics, pre-/postnatal. Comprehensive mind/body/spirit studio focusing on all eight limbs. Mid-Michigan’s best. Y.A.-registered school. Group or oneon-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.

Bluewater Yoga Studio is affiliated with the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation (KHYF) in Chennai, India. Private and group classes are available.

RoYaL oak namastÈ Yoga linda K. Makowski, 309 s. troy st., royal oak, Mi, 48067 p (248) 399-9642 [email protected] namaste-yoga.net

Royal Oak’s 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 minneapoLis

saint pauL institute of tHe HimaLaYan tRadition swami Jaidev and Ma devi, Manuraj speece, 1317 summit ave., saint paul, Mn, 55105 p (651) 645-1291 F (651) 645-7935 [email protected] 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. stiLLWateR stiLL WateR Yoga amy Hawks, 5898 omaha ave. n., ste. 4, stillwater, Mn, 55082 p (651) 439-2569 [email protected] stillwateryoga.com

St. Croix Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Hatha yoga: classical, vinyasa, gentle, restorative, prenatal, meditation and yoga studies in the Himalayan tradition. Openheart policy. WHite BeaR Lake dRisHti Yoga Yoga CenteR of minneapoLis 230-HouR advanCed Yoga studY and teaCHeR tRaining pRogRams

lauri Hopple, 2189 Fourth st., no. 2, White Bear lake, Mn, 55110 p (651) 592-5535 [email protected] drishtiyogaonline.com

Jennifer gray, 212 3rd ave., n., ste. 205, Minneapolis, Mn, 55401 p (612) 436-4700 F (612) 436-4701 [email protected] yogacentermpls.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.

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. Qualified, experienced instructors provide classes for all abilities.

mississippi

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RidgeLand JoYfLoW Yoga debi lewis, e-rYt 500, 7048 old canton rd., 2-F, trace Harbor village, ridgeland, Ms, 39157 p (601) 613-4317 joyfl[email protected] joyflowyoga.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.

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missouri kansas CitY HeaRtLand Yoga & aCupunCtuRe Kathleen coleton, 111 e. gregory Blvd., Kansas city, Mo, 64114 p (816) 822-0500 F [email protected] kcoletonyoga.com

Iyengar-certified 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. Louis

staRfin/ CandLe RiveR Yoga, LLC suzanne Fischer, 8390 delmar, ste. 207, st. louis, Mo, 63124 p (314) 569-5744 starfi[email protected] starfincandleriver.com

Yoga, yoga for pregnancy, Thai massage, lomilomi, healing touch, meditation. Group classes or private lessons. Private appointments designed to meet your specific needs.

montana BiLLings peRfeCt BaLanCe rory rogina, pam Havig, 712 carbon st., ste. d, Billings, Mt, 59102 p (406) 294-9642 [email protected] perfectbalanceyoga.com

Warm and friendly environment open to all. Honoring many styles and traditions of yoga. Ten Yoga Alliance-certified teachers, with over 35 weekly classes.

new hampshire ConCoRd Living Yoga nH Maureen Miller, e-rYt, 2 pillsbury st., ste. 302, concord, nH, 003301 p (603) 226-9642 F (603) 715-5926 [email protected] livingyoganh.com

Ashtanga-based studio nurturing students of all levels. Flow yoga, primary series, gentle flow, Relax & Renew, Anusara-inspired, pre/postnatal, teacher training, kids’ yoga and more!

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new hampshire—new jersey

Durham moebius Yoga at the Prana stuDio, nh Hannelore Moebius, e-rYt 500, 13 sunnyside dr., durham, nH, 003824 p (603) 868-6753 [email protected] 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 institute for Personal DeveloPment, inc., rYs 500 Kenneth toy (swami Jayananda), 652 lafayette rd., Hampton, nH, 03842 p (603) 929-0303 [email protected] 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. merrimack nh Power Yoga, baPtiste affiliate stuDio Mary Howard, rYt 500, 704 rte. 101a (Milford rd), Merrimack, nH, 03054 p (603) 594-2494 [email protected] nhpoweryoga.com

Specializing in Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga. The perfect blend of sweat and serenity! Alllevel classes, workshops and private instruction. NH’s only Baptiste affiliate 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 qualified teachers and lots of heart. Private instruction, meditation, chanting and yoga store. bounD brook kat graYtok Bound Brook, nJ, 08805 p (732) 208-8185 [email protected] katinteriorsgroup.com

Kat Graytok completed the 200-hour Atmananda yoga sequence program. Her style is vinyasa flow. Kat also designs yoga and meditation rooms incorporating the principals of Sherri Silverman’s Vastu: Transcendental Home Design in Harmony With Nature.

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hoboken Devotion Yoga stuDio

Beth Filla, lisa Korchma, Zoe Mai, 688 Haddon ave., collingswood, nJ, 08108 p (856) 858-9642 [email protected] yogawood.com

liza Bertini, Jillian pransky, carrie parker gastelu,79 Hudson st., ste. ll103, Hoboken, nJ, 07030 p (201) 610-9642 F (201) 610-9770 [email protected] devotionyoga.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 [email protected] coltsneckhotyoga.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. leonia laurie welch— Private instruction leonia, nJ, 07605 p (201) 482-4670 [email protected]

Hot yoga, vinyasa, children’s yoga, ballet (barre), and privates for prenatal and other yoga. Great teachers, warm and healing atmosphere! Celebrating 10 years of yoga!

Private yoga instruction tailored to your needs in home or office. 25 years’ experience. Greater NYC area. Call (201) 482-4670 for more information.

east winDsor one Yoga & wellness center, llc

maDison stuDio Yoga maDison/ chatham

tracey l. Ulshafer, e-rYt, 405 rte. 130 n., lower level, east Windsor, nJ, 08520 p (609) 918-0963 [email protected] oneyogacenter.net

theresa rowland, carol Wipf, amy Hamilton,2 green village rd., ste. 217, Madison, nJ, 07940 p (973) 966-5311 F (800) 310-9833 [email protected] studioyoganj.com

All-level yoga classes in gentle, hatha and vinyasa flow. Kids’, prenatal, meditation, private, partner; 200- and 500-hour teacher training also available.

Iyengar classes and more: teacher education, prenatal, children’s, seniors’, anatomy, pranayama, restorative, meditation, tai chi, Pilates, belly dance, capoeira, sound healing, yoga intensives.

fairfielD maDmatYoga Madelana Ferrara-Mattheis, debby catanio, 180 Fairfield rd., Fairfield, nJ, 07004 p (973) 900-1990 [email protected] 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.

maPlewooD shakti Yoga & living arts & shakti ma anna Winkler, gayle lemke, 1861 springfield ave., Maplewood, nJ, 07040 p (973) 763-2288 [email protected] shaktinj.com

Classes in a variety of styles for every body. First class free. The studio has a radiant heat bamboo floor, high ceilings and plenty of sunshine.

frenchtown suPatha Yoga & Pilates…a Place for health anD healing

montclair asana house

sri lakshmi devi, e-rYt, the old Kingwood Municipal Building, 12 Fairview rd., Frenchtown, nJ, 08825 p (908) 996-6428 supathaYoga.com

charles secallus, deb Williams, 127 valley rd., ste. a, Montclair, nJ, 07042 p (973) 744-1500 [email protected] asanahouse.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.

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.

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new jersey—new york

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raMseY Yoga sYnthesis

lynda Maguire, e-rYt, 101 e. Main st., Moorestown, nJ, 08057 p (856) 430-1116 [email protected] thestudio4u.net

raji thron, rose Fitzgerald, 225 n. Franklin tpke., ramsey, nJ, 07446 p (201) 818-9642 [email protected] yogasynthesis.com

Small class size. Large variety of classes. Lots of personal attention. Experienced, dedicated teachers. Beginners thru advanced students welcome. Specializing in private classes.

Full class schedule for all levels. Vinyasa yoga. Creative integration of styles. Mysore and guided Ashtanga, Yoga Synthesis DVDs, teacher trainings, workshops, wellness services.

north Brunswick inner Light Yoga center

saddLe river shree Yoga studios

tarra J. Madore, dc, rYt 500, 1626 rt. 130 n., ste. K-3, 2nd Fl., north Brunswick, nJ, 08902 p (732) 951-1100 [email protected] ilyc.com

chaya spencer, elizabeth doberneck, Karon shovers goldsmith,3 Barnstable ct., saddle river, nJ, 07458 p (845) 425-8159 [email protected] shreeYoga.com

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toMs river

center for heaLth and heaLing dawn Keen, 111 W. Water st., toms river, nJ, 08753 p (732) 505-8282 [email protected] centerforhealthandhealingnJ.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.

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.

Princeton siMPLYYoga, LLc, rYs

scotch PLains Yoga and heaLing center

verona grace Yoga and dance

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 [email protected] simplyyogakingston.com

Wendy gross-pinto, 1744 e. second st., scotch plains, nJ, 07076 p (908) 322-0003 F (908) 322-7641 [email protected] yogaandhealingcenter.com

donna scro, 271 grove ave., Bldg. c, ste. 4, verona, nJ, 07044 p (973) 433-7491 [email protected]

Variety of classes for different levels, certified instructors, workshops. Private sessions for individual, group or family. Yoga therapy. Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training program. Peaceful.

User-friendly yoga classes. Seven days a week. 18 qualified teachers. Prenatal and kids’ yoga. Teacher training. Private instruction available. Gift certificates. All levels. Drop-ins welcome. Princeton Princeton 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 [email protected] princetonyoga.com

Yoga and holistic center welcoming all traditions. Yoga, meditation/MBSR, massage, aromatherapy, chiropractic. Two spacious, light-filled studios. Kirtan, drumming. Workshops, teacher trainings, work exchange, rental space.

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 [email protected] stoneyoga.com

Therapeutic yoga classes, private sessions, corporate. Yoga for osteoporosis, arthritis, stress management, wellness. Flow, hatha, gentle, beginner, all-level. Yoga Allianceapproved teacher training, coaching.

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 studio Mandy grant, e-rYt 500, 591 Broadway, Westwood, nJ, 07675 p (201) 638 6828 [email protected] julukayoga.com

The heart of Bergen County, full range from beginner to vinyasa flow. 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 [email protected]

Our beautiful studio offers beginning and mixed-level Iyengar Yoga classes and private sessions taught by experienced, certified Iyengar Yoga teachers. Anyone can do yoga!

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new york

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maSSapequa om tara yoga Studio

anna carbonell, 2415 Main st., Bridgehampton, nY, 11932 p (212) 249-3000 [email protected] exhalespa.com

Kate graham, chris glover, adam vitolo,5 old post rd., s., croton-on-Hudson, nY, 10520 p (914) 271-3076 [email protected] hudsonyoga.com

Jacquie deFlorio-reid, debra Monaco, Maria Yakkey, 577 Broadway, Massapequa, nY, 11758 p (516) 456-0403 [email protected] omtarayoga.com

Exhale’s Core Fusion ®, Core Fusion ® Sport and Core Energy Flow ® classes integrate breath, movement, inner/outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, balancing, results-oriented effects.

Certified Iyengar and Kripalu teachers. Studio has been in operation since 1997. Beginner, intermediate, general, gentle, children’s classes. Private instruction is available.

Peaceful sanctuary offering multi-level classes. Influences: Iyengar, Kundalini, vinyasa. Prenatal, YogaKids, private classes, workshops, Pilates, “Freedom Yoga” for women with cancer, qi gong, knitting and yoga.

Brooklyn Bend & Bloom yoga amy Quinn-suplina, Beth donnelly caban, Marisa sako,708 sackett st., Brooklyn, nY, 11217 p (347) 987-3162 [email protected] 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, flowing yoga.

elmSford yogaSpa patricia Fischer, Jacqueline vernon 321 tarrytown rd., elmsford, nY, 10523 p (914) 345-9642 [email protected] 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.

monteBello indian roCk yoga pauline Kalish, cindy Mcdowell, laura schneider, 18 indian rock plz., rte. 59, Montebello, nY, 10901 p (845) 357-0459 [email protected] 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.

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neW york City aShtanga Sadhana nyC

Maria edwards, 50 s. Buckhout st., irvington, nY, 10533 p (914) 591-9642 F (914) 591-9672 [email protected] yogaworks.com

lori Brungard, 12 st. Marks pl., no. 4r new York city, nY, 10003 p (646) 319-5988 [email protected] ashtangasadhana.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training.

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.

Sangha yoga Shala, the yoga playground

iSlandia yoga in iSlandia

the atma Center of yoga and healing

alana Kessler, 107 n. 3rd st., no. 2H, Brooklyn, nY, 11211 p (718) 384-2097 [email protected] sanghayoganyc.com

grace ripa Welch, rYt 500 67 scotch pine dr., islandia, nY, 11749 p (631) 348-7199 [email protected] gracewelch.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.

Sivananda Yoga-certified, RYT 500, small classes, vigorous, restorative, all levels, free Full Moon/Laughing Meditation, Japanese garden, intensives, newsletter, private/corporate, kriya, cardiac, fibromyalgia, stress reduction.

Katherine Brewster, rYt, csYt 500, 890 W. end ave., ste. 4e, new York city, nY, 10025 p (212) 222-9859 [email protected] souls-alive.org

Charlotteville Charlotte valley yoga Studio

mamaroneCk the yoga SanCtuary

Judy Brick Freedman, 525 county Hwy. 40, charlotteville, nY, 12036 p (607) 397-9346 F (607) 397-9479 [email protected]

ellen patrick, one depot plz., Mamaroneck, nY, 10543 p (914) 381-9642 [email protected] Yogasanctuary.net

Jennifer Brilliant yoga Jennifer Brilliant, 732a carroll street, Brooklyn, nY, 11215 p (718) 499-7282 [email protected] JenniferBrilliant.com

Jennifer Brilliant Yoga: vinyasa classes and private sessions in a serene, supportive space. Experienced teachers. Refined, practical information. Individual attention. All levels including special needs.

Certified by and dedicated to promoting the teachings of Sri B.K.S. Iyengar, Intermediate Senior 3. NYC # (212) 688-1009

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The Yoga Sanctuary, an oasis for vitality and tranquility, offers yoga, Pilates and massage. Specialty yoga classes include kids’, prenatal, restorative and live music.

Honor body, mind and spirit. Reconnect with your soul’s passion. Release deep muscular tension. Svaroopa ® yoga, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Embodyment ®, Reiki. Beyond Body mind Spirit Michele risa, 10 park ave., new York city, nY, 10016 p (212) 889-4986 [email protected] 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-tofollow video, 365 days a year.

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Body and Mind Builders 78 reade st., new York city, nY, 10007 p (212) 587-1099 F (212) 587-1990 [email protected] 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. Chair yoga With sandi sandi Jacobs, e-rYt 500, new York city, nY, 10075 p (212) 249-4856 [email protected] chairYogaWithsandi.com

The Manhattan-based program Chair Yoga with Sandi is brought directly to the client. Chair yoga is beneficial for anyone with limited mobility. exhale anna carbonell, 150 central park, s., new York city, nY, 10019 p (212) 249-3000 [email protected] exhalespa.com

exhale at the gansevoort neW york anna carbonell, 18 ninth ave., new York city, nY, 10014 p (212) 660-6733 [email protected] exhalespa.com

Exhale’s Core Fusion ®, Core Fusion ® Sport, Core Energy Flow ® and music/yoga flow classes integrate breath, inner/outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, resultsoriented effects.

swami ramananda, swami chidananda, Kali Morse,227 W. 13th st., new York city, nY, 10011 p (212) 929-0586 F (212) 675-3674 [email protected] 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.

Exhale’s yoga, Core Fusion ®, Core Fusion ® Sport and Core Energy Flow ® classes integrate breath, movement, inner/outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, balancing, results-oriented effects. exhale anna carbonell, 68-70 spring st., new York city, nY, 10012 p (212) 249-3000 [email protected] exhalespa.com

Exhale’s Core Fusion ®, Core Fusion ® Sport and Core Energy Flow ® classes integrate breath, inner/outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, results-oriented effects.

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new York city, nY, 10009 p (646) 845-9147 [email protected] lizalaird.com

Liza teaches private, group and corporate classes focused on alignment, balance and ensuring an energetic cardiovascular workout that reconnects mind and body.

laughing lotus yoga Center Jasmine tarkeshi, dana Flynn, 59 W. 19th st., 3rd Fl., new York city, nY, 10011 p (212) 414-2903 [email protected] 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 JivaMukti yoga ® sChool

anna carbonell, 980 Madison ave., new York city, nY, 10075 p (212) 249-3000 F (212) 249-8405 [email protected] exhalespa.com

liza laird

integral yoga institute

Exhale’s yoga, Core Fusion ®, Core Fusion ® Sport and Core Energy Flow ® classes integrate breath, movement, inner/outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, balancing, results-oriented effects. exhale

Yoga Teachers & Studios

sharon gannon, david life, 841 Broadway, 2nd Fl., new York city, nY, 10003 p (212) 353-0214 F (212) 995-1313 [email protected] 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.

340 e. 80th st., new York city, nY, 10075 p 212 535-3143 [email protected] 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.

JosChi yoga lounge Joschi schwarz, 163 W. 23rd st., 5th Fl., new York city, nY, 10011 p (212) 399-6307 F (212) 627-2251 [email protected] 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.

oM yoga Center cyndi lee, 826 Broadway, 6th Fl., new York city, nY, 10003 p (212) 254-9642 F (212) 254-7884 [email protected] oMyoga.com

Make new friends, get inspired, develop strength and firm up nicely. Because of our focus on alignment, you will feel safe. Because of our focus on vinyasa, you’ll get sweaty. Because of our focus on mindfulness you’ll develop stability, clarity and curiosity. 120+ classes/week, creative workshops, Buddhist studies and more.

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Yoga Teachers & Studios

new york

Pilates shoP/Yoga garage

ellen saltonstall

2805 Broadway, new York city, nY, 10025 p (212) 316-9164 [email protected] psygnyc.com

ellen saltonstall, 17 e. 16th st. no. 5, new York city, nY, 10003 p (212) 727-7288 F (212) 989-1228 [email protected] mohiniyoga.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, new York city, nY, 10023 p (212) 362-2985 F (212) 362-2986 [email protected] 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.

Experienced certified 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 [email protected] theshala.com

Certified 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 aerial Yoga

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Yoga union™ alison West, deborah Wolk, robin thorpe, 32 W. 28th st., 4th Fl., new York city, nY, 10001 p (212) 889-8643 [email protected] 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.

Michelle dortignac, new York city, nY, 10011 p (646) 205-3210 [email protected] aerialYoga.com

Pure Yoga 203 e. 86th st., new York city, nY, 10028 p (212) 360-1888 pureyoga.com

Unnata ® is New York City’s original Aerial Yoga class. Gravity inspires intense stretches, deep muscle release, spinal realignment and relaxation. Aerial, yes, and absolutely yoga. Yoga union Center for BaCkCare & sColiosis

Named “Best Yoga” by New York Magazine, Pure Yoga’s two uptown locations bring a new level of yoga experience to Manhattan: the city’s 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.

alison West, deborah Wolk, Wendy Baranello, eve Holbrook,32 W. 28th st., 4th Fl., new York city, nY, 10001 p (212) 532-1512 [email protected] yogaunionbackcare.com

World Yoga Center rudrani Brown, 265 W. 72nd st., 2nd Fl., new York city, nY, 10023 p (212) 787-4908 [email protected] worldyogacenter.com

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 Yoga’s two uptown locations bring a new level of yoga experience to Manhattan: the city’s 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.

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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-certified 200-hour teacher certification program.

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., new York city, nY, 10011 p (212) 647-9642 F (212) 647-9804 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Changing rooms with showers.

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new york

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YogaWorks EastsidE Jackie Bruncaj, 1319 third ave., 2nd Fl., new York city, nY, 10021 p (212) 650-9642 F (212) 650-0475 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, private yoga, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. YogaWorks MidtoWn Brooke sodowsky, 160 e. 56th street, 12th Fl., new York city, nY, 10022 p (212) 935-9642 F (212) 421-2017 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. YogaWorks soho liana sheintal, 459 Broadway, (at grand st.), new York city, nY, 10013 p (646) 442-6207 Missing logo [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Locker rooms with showers and tea lounge. YogaWorks WEstsidE Brendan gibbons, 37 W. 65th st., 4th Fl., new York city, nY, 10023 p (212) 769-9642 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks offers classes for all levels, seven days a week. Explore beginners’ programs, Pilates, yoga advisors, workshops, retreats and teacher training. Locker rooms and showers. north salEM Basil JonEs Yoga Basil Jones, 2 Keeler ln., Union Hall, north salem, nY, 10560 p (646) 338-9299 [email protected] 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 in thE nEW agE cEntEr paula renuka Heitzner, e-rYt 500, 1 s. Broadway, nyack, nY, 10960 p (845) 356-5613 [email protected] 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. ossining Yoga tEachErs association lauri nemetz, M.a., adtr, e-rYt, lcat, sylvia samilton-Baker, M.a., rYt, 72 Underhill rd., ossining, nY, 10562 [email protected] ytayoga.com/index.html

Yoga teachers created the Yoga Teachers Association in 1979. This nonprofit organization is based in Westchester, NY, with over 200 members. Visit ytayoga.com/index. html for more information. Port Washington 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 [email protected] 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 dilshad kEshWani 62-82 saunders st., no. 5d, rego park, nY, 11374 p (646) 675-7351 [email protected] 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 François raoult, 19 Birch crescent, rochester, nY, 14607 p (585) 244-0782 [email protected] 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.

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Yoga Teachers & Studios

rockvillE cEntrE MariannE Bochilo, rYt 200 rockville centre, nY, 11570 p (516) 984-9644 [email protected] http://web.me.com/peacfulyogini/site

Women’s 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 saidMan YEE rodney Yee, colleen saidman Yee, sag Harbor, nY, 11963 p (510) 844-9500 [email protected] 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 [email protected] yogashanti.com

Named “The Hamptons Yoga Studio” by New York Magazine. Yoga Shanti-style yoga is an eclectic blend, influenced by Jivamukti, Rodney Yee, Iyengar and Ashtanga. WEstfiEld thE studio at PantErra dariel Woltz, Michael Woltz, Westfield, nY, 14787 p (716) 326-3993 F (716) 326-3993 [email protected] studiopanterra.com

Experienced registered teacher (500), school (200). 28 years’ experience. Primarily Iyengar, Kripalu influences. Classes for all levels, private sessions, workshops. Movement therapist. Secluded, pristine setting. WoodBurY aBsolutE Yoga studio leslie luft, 1 guilles ln., Woodbury, nY, 11797 p (516) 682-9642 F (516) 682-9643 [email protected] absoluteyogastudio.com

Beautiful studio with two practice rooms offering 50+ classes per week from beginner to advanced levels. Also offering children’s, pre-/ postnatal, gentle/restorative yoga and Pilates.

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Yoga Teachers & Studios

new york—oregon

Woodstock Woodstock Yoga Barbara Boris, Mountain view studio, Woodstock, nY, 12498 p (845) 679-3728 [email protected] woodstockyoga.net

gastonia JudY BlankensHip, ma, erYt500, reiki master

cincinnati World peace Yoga & motion studio

Judy Blankenship, Ma, erYt500, reiki master, 1267 cambridge st., gastonia, nc, 28054 p (704) 867-7176 [email protected]

World peace Jubilee event, anna Ferguson, 268 ludlow avenue, cincinnati, oH, 45220 p (513) 300-9642 [email protected] WorldpeaceYoga.com

Alignment-based yoga classes, privates, workshops, pranayama, restorative, advanced study groups. Woodstock and Rhinebeck locations. Studied five times at Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune, India.

Certified all levels. Integral yoga. Breathe, stretch, strengthen, focus, balance, heal. Group, private, therapeutic, workshops, meditation, relaxation. Nationally registered yoga teacher.

YorktoWn HeigHts ann Justi

greensBoro mind|BodY|fitness Yoga

1992 commerce st., no. 203, Yorktown Heights, nY, 10598 p (914) 318-6972 F (914) 271-2351 [email protected]

andrea dyer, rYt 500, 2949 Battleground ave., greensboro, nc, 27408 p (336) 392-9224 andrea@mindbodyfitnessyoga.com mindbodyfitnessyoga.com

Private lessons in hatha, Anusara, Kundalini, Tantra, and modified (adaptive/rehabilitation) yoga. Background in nursing and dance. Nine years of study experience.

north carolina Burlington om sHanti Yoga susan Hearn, Mary Faucette, 422 Huffman Mill rd., ste. 204, Burlington, nc, 27215 p (336) 584-0301 F (336) 449-9436 [email protected] 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 Hill

Tranquil, eco-friendly studio offering Ashtanga, vinyasa flow, Anusara, Yin, insight meditation, restorative practices. All levels. A.M./P.M. classes. Monthly workshops. Find yourself at MBFY! Inquire within. raleigH Blue lotus Yoga & movement arts Jill sockman, director, e-rYt, 401 n. West street, no. 105, raleigh, nc, 27603 p (919) 831-2583 [email protected] 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. raleigH 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 [email protected] raleighyoga.com

triangle Yoga tracy Bogart, e-rYt 500, 930 Martin luther King Jr. Blvd., chapel Hill, nc, 27514 p (919) 933-9642 [email protected] triangleyoga.com

In our beautifully sunlit studios we offer Chapel Hill’s finest 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.

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Raleigh’s oldest and finest yoga school. Daytime and evening introductory and continuing classes in the Iyengar tradition. Integrated health care: neuromuscular, acupressure and yoga therapy.

ohio canal WincHester fitness firm

200/500-hour Certification, 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 HigH 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 [email protected] 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 evolution Yoga studios & Boutique sandy gross, 28601 chagrin Blvd., (inside the Boutique Mall at eton), Woodmere, oH, 44122 p (216) 595-9642 [email protected] 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 otis Basic Yoga M-c cuthill, 750 n. echo Mountain rd., p.o. Box 178, otis, or, 97368 p (541) 994-6721 F (541) 994-6722 [email protected] 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.

colleene Weiser, 19 e. Waterloo st., canal Winchester, oH, 43110 p (614) 834-4027 F (614) 834-5490 colleene@fitnessfirmcw.com fitnessfirmcw.com

Fitness Firm has the yoga that suits your lifestyle and caters to your skill level. A noncompetitive atmosphere, guided by respected and qualified yogis.

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oregon—rhode island

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Yoga Teachers & Studios

Portland Gudmestad YoGa studio

scaPPoose tHe YoGa loFt

waYne donna debs

Julie gudmestad, 3903 s.W. Kelly ave., ste. 210, portland, or, 97239 p (503) 223-8157 F (503) 248-4730 [email protected] gudmestadyoga.com

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 [email protected] yogaloft.com

donna debs, 570 Barton ln., Wayne, pa, 19087 p (610) 341-0434 F (610) 341-0508 [email protected] donnadebsyoga.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.

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 HolidaY’s HealtH & Fitness YoGa

indiana sunFlower YoGa studio

Holiday Johnson, director national teens Yoga program, e-rYt, Hawthorne Wellness center, 3016 n.e. 27th ave., portland, or, 97212 p (503) 224-8611 [email protected] holidaysyogacenter.com

Jill M. Fiore, 580 philadelphia st., ste. 104, indiana, pa, 15701 p (724) 388-6327 sunfl[email protected] sunfloweryogastudio.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.”

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. PittsburGH bYs YoGa, llc Kristi s. rogers, rYt, 1113 e. carson st., 3rd Floor, pittsburgh, pa, 15203 p (412) 481-9642 [email protected] 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 YoGa Pearl alice Boyd, Jennifer Hayes, 525 n.W. davis st., portland, or, 97209 p (503) 525-9642 [email protected] 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.

leta Koontz, Monique richards, 2401 smallman st., pittsburgh, pa, 15222 p (412) 401-4444 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

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Iyengar Yoga with an experienced, certified teacher in a fully equipped private studio. Small classes offer one-on-one help in a challenging, supportive, friendly environment. York eiGHt stones YoGa studio david lee Horwitz, tana Martin, 2805 eastern Blvd., York, pa, 17402 p (717) 840-4183 [email protected] eightstonesyoga.com

Daily hatha yoga classes, workshops, SRF meditation services, social and musical events. Various styles taught in a quiet and serene setting. Certified and Registered teachers.

rhode island bristol bristol YoGa studio 580 Wood st., p.o. Box 1219, Bristol, ri, 02809 p (401) 569-0147 [email protected] 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 Fitness YoGa gina raheb, e-rYt 500, 76 narragansett ave., narragansett, ri, 02882 p (401) 783-9229 [email protected] naturalfitnessyoga.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 office Building, peace dale, ri, 02879 p (401) 782-9511 [email protected] 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.

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rhode island—texas

Providence eyes of the World yoga center tom gillette, p.o. Box 2450 providence, ri, 02906 p (401) 295-5002 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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. greenville it’s yoga! studio inc.

MeMPhis Better Bodies yoga Karen Moss, 692 W. Brookhaven cir., Memphis, tn, 38117 p (901) 767-Yoga F (901) 685-1933 [email protected] BetterBodiesYoga.com

Teaching hatha yoga in a beautiful, tranquil new facility. All levels, open seven days a week. Instructors are certified at 200 hours and above. nashville hot yoga nashville pJ Brown, 2214 elliston pl., nashville, tn, 37203 p (615) 321-8828 [email protected] 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.

Nashville’s oasis for the transformative experience of vinyasa flow yoga. Sanctuary welcomes all levels of students to begin, grow, or renew. Classes, workshops, privates, boutique, teacher training.

texas

leah lillios, Blair rowan, 1011 Fatherland st., nashville, tn, 37206 p (615) 260-5361 [email protected] kaliyugayoga.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/fitness training.

one 2 yoga

711 irwin st., Knoxville, tn, 37917 p (865) 545-4088 [email protected] glowingbody.net

tom larkin, daphne larkin, 3902 Hillsboro pike, nashville, tn, 37215 p (615) 297-8797 [email protected] sanctuaryforyoga.com

addison (north dallas)

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!

Knoxville the gloWing Body

sanctuary for yoga, Body and sPirit

Kali yuga yoga

Kristi ried Barton, rYt, tiffany Massey, rYt, 1440 pelham rd., ste. g, greenville, sc, 29615 p (864) 354-2882 [email protected] itsyogastudio.com

tennessee

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Jan thrasher, 223 donelson pike, nashville, tn, 37214 p (615) 884-9021 [email protected] 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.

dynaMic PoWer yoga Plus! By suze curtis 4951 airport pkwy., ste. 590, addison (north dallas), tX, 75001 p (972) 934-3905 [email protected] 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

The Glowing Body & Bowl is a yoga studio and high energy cafe located near downtown Knoxville. Visit our website for class schedules and menus!

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texas

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Austin

el PAso west texAs YogA For liFe carol carnes Johnson, 111 rio Flor st., el paso, tX, 79912 p (915) 490-6013 [email protected] westtexasyogaforlife.com

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 five 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 o’Keefe,4525 lemmon ave., 3rd Fl., dallas, tX, 75219 p (214) 443-9642 [email protected] 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.

Iyengar Yoga for beginners on through advanced students, offered at our studio on beautiful wood floors. Join our friendly community. Eastside El Paso classes, also. Flower MounD ProACtiveworx YogA AnD wellness Center Kristi taylor, Jessica springfield, 3100 peters colony rd., ste. 300, Flower Mound, tX, 75022 p (972) 539-1511 [email protected] proactiveworx.com

Yoga Teachers & Studios

joY YogA Center Joy Winkler, 4500 Washington ave., ste. 900, Houston, tX, 77007 p (713) 868-9642 F (713) 868-3782 [email protected] 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. killeen sevikA linDA wArD, MBA, CYi, rYt sevika linda Ward, MBa, cYi, rYt, Killeen, tX, 76548 p (254) 699-6908 [email protected]

We are a Baptiste affiliate studio, offering Power Yoga and AcroYoga, located seven miles north of DFW Airport in Flower Mound, Texas. Visit us! proactiveworx.com

Georgetown-Temple-Killeen locations. Integral Hatha Yoga, all levels. Meditation & kundalini process guidance. Certified professional, experienced. 15 yrs. Taught in India. Provides individual attention. Gently effective.

gArlAnD AwAken with YogA

luBBoCk luBBoCk YogA

carol a. stall, e-rYt 500, 3109 High plateau dr., garland, tX, 75044 p (469) 441-7064 [email protected] awakenwithyoga.us

stephanie studler, 3135 34th st., lubbock, tX, 79410 p (806) 771-9539 [email protected] lubbockyoga.com

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.

Classes, workshops, 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training, eight-week beginners’ series. Three Kripalu-certified teachers; other influences include Ashtanga, Anusara, Kundalini, Yin, Baptiste and Sivananda.

houston hAthA YogA stuDios

sAn Antonio nYDiA’s YogA therAPY

robert Boustany, sam evers, aaron Hartung,3788 richmond ave., central presbyterian church, Houston, tX, 77007 p (713) 292-6559 [email protected] Byoga.com

nydia tijerina darby, Ms, pt, 4680 lockhill selma, san antonio, tX, 78249 p (210) 764-1616 F (210) 764-1726 [email protected] nydiasyogatherapy.com

exhAle Karen greatti, 5300 e. Mockingbird ln., dallas, tX, 75206 p (214) 370-5800 F (214) 823-4137 [email protected] exhalespa.com

Exhale’s yoga, Core Fusion ®, Core Fusion ® Sport and Core Energy Flow ® classes integrate breath, movement, inner/outer alignment, strength and flexibility for rejuvenating, balancing, results-oriented effects. 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 [email protected] ranjanasYoga.com

Hatha yoga, emphasis on traditional styles. Yoga, tai chi, meditation. Other services: massages, body glow, and shirodhara. 50 years of teaching experience.

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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.

Where physical therapy meets yoga. Hatha yoga instruction with modifications provided for beginners, intermediates and advanced. Group/private/yoga therapy/workshops/ specialized teacher training.

jennYogA: live. BreAthe. Do YogA.

stePhenville jAnie Portele

Jennifer Buergermeister, 3641-c Westheimer rd., (at timmons), Houston, tX, 77027 p (713) 839-9642 F (713) 839-9642 [email protected] jennyoga.com

Janie portele, 10683 cr 132, stephenville, tX, 76401 p (254) 968-8917 stephenville.com/yoga

“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.

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.

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Yoga Teachers & Studios

utah—washington

utah

unity WooDS yoga Center

Park City MiChelle Skally Doilney, ryt

John schumacher, director, 4001 n. 9th street, suite 105, arlington, va, 22203 p (703) 525-8992 F (301) 656-7792 [email protected] unitywoods.com

Michelle skally doilney, rYt, p.o. Box 4557, park city, Ut, 84060 p (435) 640-1206 F (435) 615-6568 [email protected] practicalenvironments.com

Michelle Skally Doilney is a certified yoga instructor, practicing Himalayan Tradition hatha yoga and meditation since 1997. Contact for individualized or group instruction and lectures.

virginia alexanDria

Dedicated to providing uncompromising, quality yoga instruction in the Iyengar tradition. Four locations: Bethesda, MD; Woodley Park and Tenleytown, DC; Arlington, VA. aShburn briDge to learning FaMily yoga vasanthi srinivasan, 44110 ashburn shopping plaza, ste. 136, ashburn, va, 20147 p (703) 726-0077 [email protected] 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. Pure Prana yoga StuDio natasha Hennessy, M.s., rYt 500, 100 s. patrick st., alexandria, va, 22314 p (703) 836-7873 F (703) 836-7874 [email protected] 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 magnificent. We also offer 200-/500-hour Yoga Allianceregistered holistic teacher trainings each year. arlington

Sun anD Moon yoga StuDio amir tahami, rixie dennison, alex levin, 3811 lee Hwy., arlington, va, 22207 p (703) 525-9642 [email protected] 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.

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briStoW DiSCover health spencer sossa, Bristow, va, 20136 p (703) 365-2322 [email protected] setyourselffreeyoga.com

Hatha classes or private sessions at our studio or your home. Together we’ll find what inspires and motivates you. Discover what lies within… set yourself free.

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north yoga For all SeaSonS lu spotswood, 41 laughing gull loop, p.o. Box 214, north, va, 23128 p (804) 815-3309 [email protected]

Teaches group hatha and gentle yoga classes at various locations in Gloucester, Mathews, and Middlesex counties and offers private yoga therapy sessions in client’s home. PotoMaC FallS inner PoWer yoga Ursula cox, tanya Zimmerli, 46090 lake center plz., potomac Falls, va, 20165 p (703) 795-8400 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

hernDon the health aDvantage yoga Center

virginia beaCh atMa boDha yoga StuDio

susan van nuys, 1041 sterling rd., ste. 202, Herndon, va, 20170 p (703) 435-1571 F (703) 435-1572 [email protected] healthadvantageyoga.com

avery Jones and Zoe Ward, 2728 n. Mall dr., ste. 109, virginia Beach, va, 23452 p (757) 233-9644 [email protected] atmabodhayoga.com

Hatha yoga in a beautiful, natural-light-filled center. Daily classes, weekend workshops, teacher training, adults’, kids’, teens’, prenatal yoga. All teachers are RYTs.

Spiritually uplifting classes for all levels. All classes include chanting, breath awareness, guided relaxation and meditation.

washington ManaSSaS the yoga ConneCtion

bellevue bikraM yoga bellevue

Marsha Mcclellan, 9126 center st., Manassus, va, 20110 p (703) 330-7799 F (703) 656-4842 [email protected] theyogaconnection.net

Hilarie larson, 626 120th ave., n.e., ste. B101, Bellevue, Wa, 98005 p (425) 637-9642 [email protected] bikramyogabellevue.com

Bright, peaceful studio in historic Manassas, offering hatha yoga using principles of proper alignment. All levels, all ages. Meditation and workshops of interest. Certified instructors.

Full-service authorized Bikram center with 100% certified instructors offers therapeutic hot yoga for beginners through advanced, 49 classes a week, parking and showers onsite.

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washington—wisconsin

shaKti VinYasa Yoga east & west

Yoga Centers aadil palkhivala, Mirra, 2255 140th ave., n.e., ste. F, Bellevue, Wa, 98005 p (425) 746-7476 [email protected] 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. Bellingham Yoga northwest ingela abbott, 1440 10th st., Bellingham, Wa, 98225 p (360) 647-0712 [email protected] 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 limBs Yoga Centers anne phyfe palmer, Melina Meza, Jenny Hayo,500 e. pike st., seattle, Wa, 98122 p (206) 325-8221 F (206) 260-3012 [email protected] 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!

Yoga Teachers & Studios

lisa Black avolio, peter avolio, 2238 n.W. Market st., seattle, Wa, 98107 p (206) 297-9642 [email protected] shaktivinyasa.com

Forrest Yoga teaCher training ana Forrest, seattle, Wa, 98122 p (888) 453-5252 [email protected] 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 [email protected] homeyogaseattle.com

Located in the historic lower Queen Anne area, we offer a variety of styles for all levels. Daily classes, including hatha, vinyasa flow and restorative.

Voted best Seattle studio! Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga-affiliated studio. Master teachers, introductory series, teacher training, assisting program, Mexico retreat. Visit our other location in Bellevue. whole liFe Yoga tracy Weber, 8551 greenwood ave., n., no. 2, seattle, Wa, 98103 p (206) 784-2882 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 midwest power Yoga, llC

samadhi Yoga Center Be luminous Yoga Michel eubank spruance, scott Francis, dawn Jansen, 900 lenora st., no. 128, seattle, Wa, 98121 p (206) 682-9642 [email protected] 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 finetuning, dynamic flow, kids’ and men’s classes, Be Luminous provides a healthy place to grow.

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Kathleen Hunt, steve davis, 1205 e. pike st., no. 1B, seattle, Wa, 98122 p (206) 329-4070 F (206) 329-4070 [email protected] samadhi-yoga.com

40+ classes/week: dynamic flow 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.

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 [email protected] [email protected]

Baptiste-affiliate 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 [email protected] myyogabella.com

Our peaceful downtown studio offers hatha/ vinyasa-style classes for all levels, bringing strength, flexibility, balance and awareness to the body. Private sessions are also available. Namaste.

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wisconsin—international

Brookfield YogAsYlum

international

pamela Bliss, M.a., Bsn, r.n., e-rYt, 3815 n. Brookfield rd., ste. 101, Brookfield, Wi, 53045 p (262) 781-8102 [email protected] yogasylum.com

canada

At YogAsylum our mission is to awaken the world by being the world’s leading provider of top-quality yoga instruction. CedArBurg YogAone studio Meg galarza, e-rYt, W61 n397a Washington ave., cedarburg, Wi, 53012 p (262) 376-9642 [email protected] yogaonestudio.com

ottAWA rAmA lotus YogA Centre tara cartland, 342 gladstone ave., ottawa, ont, K2p 0Y8 p (613) 234-7974 [email protected] ottawayoga.com

Over 100 weekly, drop-in classes; 14 styles of yoga; 34 qualified, nurturing teachers; teacher training; workshops; full yoga boutique. Serving the community for over 14 years. toronto spYngA ® -the YogA And CYCling studio 1415 Bathurst st., ste. 302, toronto, ontario, M5r 3H8 p (416) 588-7796 F (416) 588-0435 [email protected] spynga.com

kohler YogA on the lAke

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.

Yoga on the Lake studio and boutique features a serene, heated environment overlooking Wood Lake in Kohler, Wisconsin. All teachers are certified through Yoga Alliance. Classes are available on a drop-in basis and private instruction is by appointment. mAdison inner fire YogA Center for Wellness Marit sathrum, 5003 University ave., Madison, Wi, 53705 p (608) 661-0167 F (608) 661-0168 info@innerfireyoga.com innerfireyoga.com

Wisconsin’s premier hot yoga studio offering hot yoga, Power Flow, Inner Fire Flow, Yin Yoga, massage therapy, workshops and teacher training. Over 60 classes/week.

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costa rica nosArA

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.

pamela laBouve, cYt, rYt, deb sampson, cYt, rYt, 725 B Woodlake rd., Kohler, Wi, 53044 p (920) 453-2817 F (920) 451-7658 [email protected] yoga-on-the-lake.com

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nosArA YogA institute don stapleton, phd, amba stapleton, nosara, guanacaste, 50206 p (866) 439-4704 [email protected] 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 nature’s classroom and rigorous teacher training. Founders and directors Amba and Don Stapleton, PhD, oversee public classes and institute offerings.

greece

the YogA sAnCtuArY

Athens illium-Center of light

cynthia Funk, Kimberley sopinka, 95 danforth ave., ste. 301, toronto, ont, M4K 1n2 p (416) 461-6161 [email protected] theyogasanctuary.net

Jenny colebourne, adriana Zahariou, stavroula Katsina, dimocharous 18, athens, gr 115 21 p 3.02e+11 F 3.02e+11 [email protected] illium.gr

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.

Small groups. Hatha, Ashtanga, Satyananda, Tibetan yoga, pre- and postnatal yoga, seminars and teacher training programs. Pilates, including teacher training. Reiki, fasciatherapy, reflexology, chiropody, craniosacral.

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indonesia

cynthia Funk, Kimberley sopinka, 2 college st., ste. 306, toronto, ont, M5g 1K2 p (416) 928-3236 [email protected] theyogasanctuary.net

BAli CAt kABirA

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.

Bali, indonesia 80571 p +62 813 3895 4253 [email protected] 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.”

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international

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ireland

taiwan

Dublin yogarani yogaSPaCE

taiPEi

Yoga Teachers & Studios

Rani Sheilagh Dunn, 55 S. King St., 3rd Fl., Dublin, D2, Ireland P +353 86 8192377 [email protected] yogarani.com

yogarani YOGASPACE is Dublin’s premier yoga studio right in the heart of the Dublin city center with experienced, enthusiastic and passionate teachers. Come join us!

singapore SingaPorE 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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] withinspace.com

SPACE is the pause between breaths, Asia’s premier yoga studio. Currently with two locations in Taipei, SPACE offers over 200 vinyasa flow, hot, Anusara, Ashtanga, Yin and restorative classes each week in ten serene practice rooms. SPACE’s devoted sangha is committed to inspiring a vibrant yoga community in Taiwan.

united kingdom lonDon JivaMukti yoga lonDon Manizeh Rimer, 300 Kensal Rd., Units 136-13, London, W10 5BE P +44 208 960 3999 [email protected] 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. oMyoga SCanDinavia

triyoga

Ulrica Norberg, Sara Granström, Sarah Jonsson, Wallingatan 20-22, Stockholm, Sweden 111 24 P +46 841023990 [email protected] omyoga.se

Jonathan Sattin, 6 Erskine Rd., Primrose Hill, London, England NW3 3AJ P +44 207 483 3344 F +44 207 483 3346 triyoga.co.uk

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, flow, vinyasa, detox vinyasa, therapeutic yoga, chakra yoga, pre-/ postnatal, yoga for children and elders, Yin Yoga, restorative, Nia, philosophy and theory. OM!

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UK’s leading yoga studio offers a combination of the best teachers, broadest range of classes and styles of yoga, and beautiful studios in three locations.

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Associations

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associations Find upward bliss with downward dog.

california

new mexico

BELMONT

ESPANOLA 3HO INTERNATIONAL KUNDALINI YOGA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (IKYTA) Upma Kaur, 6 Narayan Ct., Espanola, NM, 87532 P (505) 629-1708 F (424) 731-8348 [email protected] www.kundaliniyoga.com

NAMASTA Member Services, 2313 Hastings Dr, Belmont, CA, 94002 P (877) 626-2782 F (530) 482-2311 [email protected] www.namasta.com

If you are a yoga teacher, studio owner or mind-body professional, NAMASTA helps you find 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 tollfree: (877) 626-2782. OAKLAND

A national celebration of yoga!

SATURDAY

JAN 23, 2010

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3HO IKYTA is a global association of Kundalini Yoga teachers, as taught by Yogi Bhajan. See our website to find teachers around the world.

oregon EUGENE RECYCLE YOUR MAT Eugene, OR, 97401 P (541) 556-9191 [email protected] 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 CHINMAYA PUBLICATIONS

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SVAROOPA® YOGA Kaya Mindlin, CSYT, RYT 500, Kriyananda Devi, CSYT, RYT 500, Christine Hernandez, CSYT, RYT 500,Oakland, CA, 94618 P (415) 847-7084 [email protected] 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 find teachers, classes, workshops, trainings and yoga therapy near you!

Swami Siddhananda, 560 Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne, PA, 19053-7240 P (215) 396-0390 F (215) 396-9710 [email protected] chinmayapublication.com

Swami Chinmayananda’s commentary on Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, meditation and life, Ashtavakra Gita, self-unfoldment, Atmabodha, Narada Bhakti Sutra, Bhaja Govindam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, Mananam, children’s books, CD/DVD talks, bhajans, chants.

texas THE WOODLANDS ANUSARA John Friend, 9400 Grogan’s Mill Rd., Ste. 200, The Woodlands, TX, 77380 P (888) 398-9642 F (281) 367-2744 [email protected] www.anusara.com

Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga is a school of hatha yoga which unifies a lifeaffirming Tantric philosophy with Universal Principles of Alignment.

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arizona—california

Teacher Trainings & Workshops Grass ValleY

teacher trainings & workshops siVananda ashram YoGa Farm

arizona

california

Glendale YoGaWorks Teacher TraininG ProGram

corTe madera insiGhT YoGa insTiTuTe

in partnership with Blissful Yoga, 19420 n. 59th ave., H-800, glendale, aZ, 85308 p (310) 664-6470 x125 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

sarah powers, paul grilley, patricia sullivan, deer run, corte Madera, ca, 94925 p (408) 728-7902 [email protected] 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 certificate 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.

swami sitaramananda, 14651 Ballantree ln., grass valley, ca, 95949 p (530) 272-9322 F (530) 477-6054 [email protected] 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 certified teacher training courses, meditation intensives, residential work/ study, and Ayurvedic rejuvenation. Visit sivanandayogafarm.org or call (530) 272-9322. la Jolla

cosTa mesa

Phoenix

la Jolla YoGa cenTer VinYasa and anusara Teacher TraininG YoGaWorks Teacher TraininG ProGram 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 [email protected] holyyoga.net location: phoenix, aZ

Holy Yoga is the nation’s 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!

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1835 newport Blvd., ste. a-208, costa Mesa, ca, 92627 p (949) 631-7447 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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 [email protected] lajollayogacenter.com location: la Jolla, california

200-hour Y.A. vinyasa TT, certified Anusara immersions/TT (includes unlimited yoga classes). Beginning January 2010. Lead teachers: Jeanie Carlstead, E-RYT 500; Michael Fukumura, certified 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.

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yogA TherAPy TeAcher TrAining nicole deavilla, 14618 tyler Foote rd., nevada city, ca, 95959 p (800) 346-5350 [email protected] nicoledeavillaYoga.net location: expanding light retreat center and Marin county

Thinking Body-FeeLing Mind® linda lack, phd, 1637 s. la cienega Blvd., los angeles, ca, 90035 p (310) 273-4797 F (323) 932-1441 [email protected] 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 refine technique, extend knowledge or immerse themselves in The Thinking Body-The Feeling Mind®.

The yogAsource 200-hour FLow TeAcher TrAining linda schlamadinger Mcgrath, Yogasource|los gatos, 15545c los gatos Blvd, los gatos, ca, 95032 p (408) 402-9642 [email protected] 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 flow yoga! It covers everything you need in order to teach an inspiring flow class like the ones we’ve perfected here at YogaSource, Silicon Valley’s premier yoga studio. Y.A.registered. Rave reviews online! MAnhATTAn BeAch MukTi yogA TeAcher TrAining

yAs TeAcher TrAining ProgrAM Kimberly Fowler, 1101 abbot Kinney Blvd., los angeles, ca, 90291 p (310) 396-6993 F (310) 396-6903 [email protected] 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, endurance, power and flexibility, producing teachers with the highest level of skills and expertise.

Julie rader, p.o. Box 967, Manhattan Beach, ca, 90266 p (310) 872-8587 [email protected] juliesyoga.com location: Manhattan Beach, ca, and Kona, Hi

200-hour and 500-hour Yoga Allianceapproved 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 ciTy AnAndA yogA TeAcher TrAining gyandev Mccord, Maitri Jones, diksha Mccord,14618 tyler Foote rd., nevada city, ca, 95959 p (800) 346-5350 [email protected] 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 atmosphere of Ananda Village, the deeper, spiritual dimensions of yoga—all in the renowned tradition of Paramhansa Yogananda. Registered with Yoga Alliance at 200 and 500 hours.

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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 Nicole’s 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 yogA4FerTiLiTy Brenda strong, e-rYt 500, 4821 lankershim Blvd., ste. F, north Hollywood, ca, 91601 p (818) 769-3857 F (818) 769-3857 [email protected] 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 Method©2008 and Breathe to Conceive©2008. yoga4fertility.com; [email protected]; (818) 769-3857 for a training schedule. oAkLAnd BAreFooT MoveMenT leah gillman, carrie adams, 2406 Webster st., oakland, ca, 94612 p (510) 543-3450 [email protected] FlowYogateachertraining.com

Barefoot Movement’s Flow Yoga teacher training is a Yoga Alliance-registered yoga school. Graduates are eligible for a RYT 200 certification. 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.

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AMERICAN VINIYOGA INSTITUTE Gary Kraftsow, Mirka Scalco Kraftsow, Oakland, CA, 94618 P (808) 572-1414 [email protected] 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.

HEALING YOGA FOUNDATION TEACHER TRAINING Lizzie Nichols, 3620 Buchanan St., San Francisco, CA, 94123 P (415) 931-9642 [email protected] healingyoga.org Location: San Francisco, California

Healing Yoga Foundation: accredited 500hour 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.

POINT ARENA INTERNATIONAL ORIGINAL SYNERGY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Charles Defay, Ronna Frost,340 Main St., Point Arena, CA, 95468 P (707) 882-3176 F (707) 882-2682 [email protected] 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 DIEGO (LA MESA) A GENTLE WAY TEACHER TRAINING 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 [email protected] agentleway.com Location: San Diego (La Mesa), CA

Specialists in teaching: chair, restorative, gentle and adaptive hatha yoga. We are modification experts! Known for our effective stress reduction techniques and our work with largerbodied, beginner, health-challenged and aging populations. Focus: Meditation in Movement Style® gentle, but deep, healing floor yoga. 200- and 500-hour teacher trainings. World respected guest teachers.

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 Tree’s Janet Stone and Jane Austin, and more.

INTEGRAL YOGA INSTITUTE OF SAN FRANCISCO Swami Vimalananda, Rev. Jivana Heyman, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco, CA, 94110 P (415) 821-1117 [email protected] integralyogasf.org

Integral Yoga—a complete system of inwardfocused yoga classes. 200-hour and 500-hour teacher training certification available. Our teacher training certification 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.

ALSO FEATURING: Four Great Locations Over 150 Classes a Week Variety of Yoga Styles Massage and Retreats Workshops and Intensives Teacher Training

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california San LuiS obiSPo YogaWorkS Teacher Training Program

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in partnership with Yoga centre, 3422 Miguelito ct., san luis obispo, ca, 93401 p (310) 664-6470 x125 [email protected] yogaworks.com

Yoga Tree San FranciSco tim and tara dale, 97 collingwood st., (at 18th st.), san Francisco, ca, 94114 p (415) 701-9642 [email protected] yogatreesf.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 and more. Please visit yogatreesf.com for more information and our five studio locations in San Francisco. see ad on page a41

YogaWorkS Teacher Training Program 1823 divisadero st., san Francisco, ca, 94115 p (310) 664-6470 x148 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs. San JoSe JoY oF Yoga WiTh JenniFer Prugh, 200-/500-hour Teacher Training Jennifer prugh, e-rYt-500, 998 s. 8th st., san Jose, ca, 95112 p (408) 283-8167 [email protected] jenniferprugh.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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs. SanTa barbara YogaWorkS Teacher Training Program in partnership with Yoga soup, 28 parker Way, santa Barbara, ca, 93101 p (805) 965-8811 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs. SanTa cruz VinYaSa FLoW Teacher Training and in-dePTh STudieS Mark stephens, santa cruz, ca, 95060 p (831) 331-3955 [email protected] markstephensyoga.com location: north america

Yoga Alliance-registered school offering 250and 550-hour certifications. 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.

emPoWered kidS Yoga Teacher coaching Program Mariam gates, M.ed., p.o. Box 421, santa cruz, ca, 95060 p (617) 271-7106 [email protected] 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 children’s yoga program or expand on your existing offerings with these easy-tofollow class templates and principles. SanTa monica

YogaWorkS Teacher Training Program 2215 Main st., santa Monica, ca, 90405 p (310) 664-6470 x114 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

Integrating the ancient tradition of yoga with a contemporary understanding of human wellness, this Y.A.-certified 200- and 500-hour program provides a foundation in the art and science of both an integrated dynamic flow and therapeutically based yoga practice. Jennifer offers world-wide retreats and works with clients and organizations.

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california—florida

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Solana Beach YogaWorkS Teacher Training Program

colorado

in partnership with Haute Yoga, 437 s. Hwy. 101, ste. 401, solana Beach, ca, 92075 p (858) 345-1810 [email protected] yogaworks.com

desi springer, Micah springer, patrick Harrington,4342 tennyson st., denver, co, 80212 p (303) 477-8545 [email protected] vitalyoga.org

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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs. WaTSonville

denver viTal vinYaSa and viTal rooTS

Vital Yoga provides outstanding teacher training programs throughout the year, including vinyasa training in March and the Vital Roots training in October. These 200hour trainings will prepare you to teach either vinyasa flow or Vital Roots, a comprehensive set of postures with optimal alignment. louiSville Yoga Bloom—200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and advanced STudieS cora Wen, Jen ross, andi Johnson,908 Main st. (between Boulder and denver), ste. 100, louisville, co, 80027 p (720) 988-0064 [email protected] yogaelements.net

mounT madonna cenTer Jaya Maxon, Brajesh Friedberg, Kamalesh Hooven, 445 summit rd., Watsonville, ca, 95076 p (408) 846-4064 [email protected] 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 today’s 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 mindfulneSS Yoga and mediTaTion Training Program phillip Moffitt, anne cushman, Mark coleman, Woodacre, ca, 94973 p (415) 488-0164 [email protected] 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.

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Teacher Trainings & Workshops WeST harTford WhY PoWer Teacher Training Barbara ruzansky, dr. peter Meadow, shankara newton, 32 Jansen court, West Hartford, ct, 06110 p (860) 953-9642 [email protected] westhartfordyoga.com

West Hartford Yoga’s 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 WaShingTon circle Yoga—Budding YogiS Teaching Yoga To kidS cerTificaTion annie Mahon, linda Feldman, 3838 northampton st., n.W., Washington, dc, 20015 p (202) 686-1104 F (202) 686-9293 [email protected] buddingyogis.com

location: Yoga elements

location: Washington, dc

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 flow. Sign up now for our 2010 sessions. Plant Your Seed!

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.

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YogaWorkS Teacher Training Program in partnership with quiet mind yoga, 3423 14th st., n.W., Washington, dc, 20010 p (310) 664-6470 x161 [email protected] yogaworks.com

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 [email protected] lotusgardensyoga.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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

location: naugatuck, southington and Monroe, connecticut

At Lotus Gardens Yoga, the first Yoga Allianceapproved school in Connecticut, we offer 200and 500-hour multidiscipline teacher trainings, immersion workshops for teachers only, and certifications for seniors and Growing Lotus kids throughout CT and NY. Students receive individual attention from faculty with more than 20 years of professional experience.

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florida

delraY BeacH

Salt SpringS

YOgaFOx teacHer training

amrit YOga & YOga nidra training

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YOgamatrix StudiO edely Wallace, B.a., cYt, e-rYt 500, 7601 della dr., ste.5, orlando, Fl, 32819 p (407) 354-0909 [email protected] yogamatrixstudio.com location: orlando, Florida

Although technique is important, teaching yoga is not about technique; it’s 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 iSlandS gentle tHerapeuticS YOga allaine stricklen, Bay Harbor islands, Fl, 33154 p (786) 252-2353 [email protected] 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 tailormade for each trainee. Allaine is now available on webcam for teacher training and classes.

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 [email protected] yogafox.com

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 [email protected] amrityoga.org

location: delray Beach, Florida

location: amrit Yoga institute

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.

Amrit Yoga and the Amrit method of Yoga Nidra transform the philosophy of yoga—the integration of body, mind and spirit—into experiential reality. Using the body and conscious relaxation as entry points, this system releases long-held blocks, allowing us to tap into the source of infinite potential within.

gaineSville YOgaWOrkS teacHer training prOgram

gaineSville

georgia

in partnership with sanctuary, 1204 n.W. 10th ave., gainesville, Fl, 32627 p (352) 336-5656 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs. miami BeacH YOgaWOrkS teacHer training prOgram in partnership with the standard Hotel and spa, 40 island ave., Miami Beach, Fl, 33139 p (310) 664-6470 x161 [email protected] yogaworks.com

cHriSt centered YOga Becky Martin, e-rYt 200, 1071 green street cir., gainesville, ga, 30501 p (770) 861-8420 [email protected] christcenteredyoga.com

Become a Christ Centered Yoga-trained instructor. Impact your community. Share God’s 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.

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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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georgia—illinois

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illinois chicago

in partnership with Yoga co-op, 2424 drayton st., savannah, ga, 31401 p (912) 695-9990 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

hawaii haleiWa True union Teacher Training p.o. Box 1163, Haleiwa, Hi, 96712 p (808) 638-5372 trueunion.org

maYa Yoga Teacher Training Program nicki doane and eddie Modestini, Maui, Hi, 96779 p (808) 268-9426 [email protected] 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 Amalfi Coast, Italy: June 22-29, 2009. Yoga Alliance-accredited with 20+ years of teaching experience.

global Yoga cenTer rhonda Kantor, chicago, il, 60647 p (773) 719-6227 [email protected] 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 halfday 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.

location: north shore oahu, Hawaii

Immerse yourself in True Union’s 200-hour teacher training program. This monthlong 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 confident and effective vinyasa flow teacher.

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 [email protected] shantiyogastudio.org location: Mccall and Boise, idaho

honaunau

Yoga advenTure deborah Koehn, david Blehert, p.o. Box 678, Honaunau, Hi, 96726 p (970) 309-3835 [email protected] yogaadventure.com

Our excellent program evolved from hundreds of hours of research, practical experience and development. Dedicated to providing the best education through support and personalized, flexible systems, students acquire confidence to skillfully communicate the practice of yoga while honoring their own voice, culminating in a transformational experience on every level.

TemPle of kriYa Yoga goswami Kriyananda, 2414 n. Kedzie Blvd., chicago, il, 60647 p (773) 342-4600 F (773) 342-4608 [email protected] yogakriya.org location: chicago

The Temple of Kriya offers one of the nation’s finest home-study teacher training and certification programs twice yearly. This course prepares you to structure and lead classes, providing a comprehensive understanding of yoga theory and practice and the skills to communicate effectively as a teacher. Includes retreats for in-depth hands-on training.

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.

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illinois—massachusetts

YogaWorks Teacher Training Program

The Yoga cenTer of columbia— anusara Yoga immersion

massachusetts

in partnership with soulistic studio and spa, 805 n. Milwaukee ave., no. 200, chicago, il, 60642 p (312) 226-7685 [email protected] yogaworks.com

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 [email protected] columbiayoga.com

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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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

location: the Yoga center of columbia

louisiana neW orleans YogaWorks Teacher Training Program in partnership with life Yoga studio, 5422 Magazine st., new orleans, la, 70115 p (310) 435-6098 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

maryland columbia The Yoga cenTer of columbia Teacher Training 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 [email protected] columbiayoga.com

Howard County’s best yoga center offers a comprehensive 11-month, RYT 200 Yoga Alliance certification program weekends, January through November 2010. Studentcentered program includes personal growth, solid teaching foundation, individual mentoring by certified Anusara Yoga® instructors. Aligns with the root aspects of posture, breath, meditation, intention, service. $3,295. Payment plan and brochure available.

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Step onto the path and into the light! Delve deeper into the essentials of Anusara Yoga® at Howard County’s 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 WilloW sTreeT Yoga cenTer’s anusara Teacher Trainings and immersion 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 [email protected] willowstreetyoga.com location: Willow street Yoga center

Willow Street Yoga, the largest Anusara yoga center in the world, offers training programs with certified teachers and renowned guests. 200-hour RYT Anusara teacher training, 108hour 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. Timonium susquehanna Yoga & mediTaTion cenTer suzy pennington, e-rYt 500, 12a W. aylesbury rd., timonium, Md, 21093 p (410) 308-9950 [email protected] syoga.com

Iyengar-style teacher training is a Y.A.approved 500-hour apprenticeship program giving one-on-one apprenticeships; emphasizes observation, adjustments, modifications 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.

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elemenTal Yoga mind-bodY Teacher Training 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 [email protected] 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 SelfStudy. Y.A. 200-/500-hour levels. Continuing education for social workers and psychologists. bosTon YogaWorks Teacher Training Program in partnership with Back Bay Yoga, 364 Boylston st., 2nd Fl., Boston, Ma, 02216 p (212) 965-0801 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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missouri Kansas CitY 200-hour VinYasa flow teaCher training and in-depth studies program

Yogaspirit® teaCher training with Kim Valeri baptiste power Yoga insitute Baron Baptiste, p.o. Box 400279, cambridge, Ma, 02140 p (800) 936-9642 F (617) 441-9891 [email protected] baronbaptiste.com

Baptiste Trainings are among the most indemand 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 weight loss online teaCher training Brandt passalacqua, northampton, Ma, 01060 p (212) 252-3118 [email protected] 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 physical, emotional and spiritual selves into greater alignment. Learn more about the training, workshops and book at peacefulweightloss.com.

Kim valeri, p.o. Box 2337, south Hamilton, Ma, 01982 p (978) 927-0099 F (978) 468-4799 [email protected] yogaspiritstudios.com location: new england

200/500 RYS. Compassionate learning environment, strong ethical spiritual principles. Immersive classical yoga study: Samkhya, Tantric, Surat Shabda, Ayurveda, hatha. Foundation for spiritual, personal, professional education. Comprehensive teacher certifications since 1999. Preventative Iyengar-based healing approaches, weekly classes, healing shala, international retreats, online teleclasses, CEUs, workshops, private healing and spiritual mentoring.

minnesota minneapolis

Yoga Center of minneapolis 230-hour adVanCed Yoga studY and teaCher training programs Jennifer gray, 212 3rd ave., n., ste. 205, Minneapolis, Mn, 55401 p (612) 436-4700 F (612) 436-4701 [email protected] 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.

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gina caputo, e-rYt, 1717 Wyandotte st., Kansas city, Mo, 64108 p (866) 222-9555 [email protected] 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 flow of living yoga to all.

nevada las Vegas YogaworKs teaCher training program in partnership with pilates plus Yoga, 500 e. Windmill ln., las vegas, nv, 89123 p (702) 604-3134 fl[email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

new jersey butler YogaworKs teaCher training program in partnership with Highland Yoga, 1572 rte. 23, n., Butler, nJ, 07405 p (973) 838-9642 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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new york

Hoboken brigHt Spirit teacHer training

new mexico

new york

albuquerque Yoganow, vital Yoga network

aStoria YogaworkS teacHer training prograM

Jillian pransky, carrie parker gastelu, liza Bertini, 79 Hudson st., ste. ll103, Hoboken, nJ,7030 p (201) 610-9642 F (201) 610-9770 [email protected] devotionyoga.com

Devotion Yoga’s 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.

Meta Hirschl, e-rYt 500, cypresse emery, e-rYt 500, 3607 calle del sol, n.e., albuquerque, nM, 87110 p (505) 232-4717 [email protected] yoganow.org location: new Mexico and south Florida

Montclair reStorative Yoga and tHerapeuticS

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.

Jillian pransky, Montclair, nJ, 07042 p (201) 377-7010 [email protected] yogajillian.com

Santa cruz kri aquarian teacHer level one iMMerSion courSe

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 river

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in partnership with the Yoga room, 32-32 steinway st., astoria, nY, 11103 p (917) 862-9268 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs. new York citY

gurucharan singh Khalsa, nirvair singh Khalsa, p.o. Box 1819, santa cruz, nM, 87567 p (505) 747-7450 [email protected] 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

urban zen integrative tHerapiSt prograM—500 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 [email protected] 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.

200-Hour Y.a.-recognized Yoga teacHer training dawn Keen, 111 W. Water st., toms river, nJ, 08753 p (732) 505-8282 [email protected] centerforhealthandhealingnJ.com

tiaS little teacHer training

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.)

location: santa Fe, new Mexico

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tias and surya little, rYt 200/500, nicolai Bachman, linda spackman, elesa commerse, richard rosen, santa Fe, nM, 87505 p (505) 988-5248 prajnaoffi[email protected] prajnayoga.net

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, confidence, insight and imagination.

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New York CitY

200-Hour teaCHer traiNiNg Jhon tamayo, tatiana Forero puerta, dana Yeminy,324 lafayette st., 7th Fl., new York city, nY, 10012 p (212) 625-1511 [email protected] atmananda.com

Receive free unlimited yoga classes throughout your training! The 200-hour Atmananda teacher training program is certified 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. LittLe FLower Yoga For CHiLdreN teaCHer traiNiNg

Yoga uNioN 200/300 teaCHer traiNiNg alison West, deborah Wolk, sharon salzberg, 32 W. 28th st., 4th Fl., new York city, nY, 10001 p (212) 889-8643 [email protected] yogaunion.com

Yoga Union™/Alison West offers “Gold Standard” (TONY) 200-/300-hour teacher trainings for qualified 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.

Jennifer M. cohen, new York city, nY, 10003 p (917) 385-2005 info@littlefloweryoga.com littlefloweryoga.com

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 [email protected] 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-/500hour courses. OMyoga.com

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JivaMukti Yoga® 300-Hour teaCHer traiNiNg CertiFiCatioN PrograM sharon gannon, david life, 150 lake dr., rhinebeck, nY, 12572 p (212) 353-0214 F (212) 995-1313 [email protected] jivamuktiyoga.com

Jivamukti Yoga® taught by Sharon Gannon and David Life with highly qualified specialists in Sanskrit, yoga scripture and anatomy. Plus two-day ecstatic chant immersion experience. Become a certified Jivamukti Yoga® teacher, one of the most effective and popular forms of yoga today. Four weeks on the beautiful Omega Institute campus. woodBourNe sivaNaNda Yoga teaCHer traiNiNg Course

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 confidence to inspire joy and help children recognize their tremendous capacity to achieve!

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Yogaworks teaCHer traiNiNg PrograM 160 e. 56th st., 12th Fl., new York city, nY, 10022 p (646) 442-6206 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

srinivasan, swami sadasivananda, p.o. Box 195, 33 Yoga ln., Woodbourne, nY, 12788 p (845) 436-6492 F (845) 434-1032 [email protected] sivananda.org/ranch location: catskill Mountains, new York

America’s first 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.

oYster BaY Yogaworks teaCHer traiNiNg PrograM in partnership with Yoga rocks!, 127 south st., oyster Bay, nY, 11771 p (516) 624-9642 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs. YogaJourNaL.CoM A49

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Asheville Asheville YogA Center

location: asheville, nc

Boone neighBorhood YogA valerie Midgett, 129 shanthi Way, Boone, nc, 28607 p (828) 265-0377 [email protected] neighborhoodyoga.net location: Boone

Neighborhood Yoga located in Boone (western mountains of North Carolina) offers a nine-month, 220-hour Yoga Allianceapproved 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 hill YogAWorks teACher trAining progrAm in partnership with triangle Yoga, 930 Martin luther King Jr. Blvd., chapel Hill, nc, 27514 p (919) 933-9642 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

ColumBus YogA on high teACher trAining 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 [email protected] yogaonhigh.com

stephanie Keach, e-rYt 500, rod stryker, tim Miller, asheville Yoga center, 239 s. liberty st., asheville, nc, 28801 p (828) 254-0380 [email protected] youryoga.com

Voted best in Asheville, NC, we offer all YA teacher trainings and certifications: 200-hour (nine-month or 23-day) and 500-hour advanced trainings. Yin, vinyasa, prenatal, children’s, five-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.

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duke integrAtive mediCine Ytt: teAChing YogA to seniors 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 [email protected] 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 certificate of completion in Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors at an eight-day workshop offered in both spring and fall. Details available at DukeIntegrativeMedicine.org. rAleigh 9 months of trAnsformAtion At Blue lotus YogA & movement Arts Jill sockman, director, e-rYt, 401 n. West street, no. 105, raleigh, nc, 27603 p (919) 831-2853 [email protected] bluelotusnc.com

September 2009–May 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 heights sAtYAnAndA YogA® teACher trAining 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 [email protected] atmacenter.com

Offering two levels of teacher training: yearlong basic (200) and flexible three-year advanced (500). Yoga Alliance-registered school. Both programs offer the opportunity to be certified 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 teACher trAining progrAm in partnership with Bend Yoga, 155 s.W. century dr., ste. 113, Bend, or, 97702 p (541) 322-9642 logo missing [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

pennsylvania honesdAle himAlAYAn institute teAChers AssoCiAtion (hitA) sandra anderson, e-rYt, rolf sovik, psyd, 952 Bethany tpke., Honesdale, pa, 18431 p (800) 822-4547 x6 [email protected] Hita.org

200-/500-hour certification 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.

location: atma center

Only center in North America offering SATYANANDA YOGA® yogic studies and teacher training. Affiliate 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. A50 YogAjournAl.Com

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rhode island—virginia

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texas

Cranston YogaWorks teaCher training Program

austin

tennessee memPhis YogaWorks teaCher training Program in partnership with Better Bodies Yoga, 692 W. Brookhaven cir., Memphis, tn, 38117 p (901) 767-9642 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs. nashville

Yoga Yoga teaCher training Mehtab Benton, guru Karam Benton, 1700 s. lamar, austin, tX, 78704 p (512) 326-2273 [email protected] 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-certified Kundalini program. Advanced trainings, CEUs, specialized workshops for teachers. Study in a professional studio environment with a strong yoga community.

lex gillan, e-rYt, 3830 villanova st., Houston, tX, 77005 p (800) 524-6674 [email protected] 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.

in partnership with Yoga lola studios, 1701 Hwy. 3, s., league city, tX, 77573 p (218) 684-3168 [email protected] yogaworks.com

daphne larkin, e-rYt 500, tom larkin, e-rYt 500, 3902 Hillsboro pike, nashville, tn, 37215 p (615) 297-8797 F (615) 297-6748 [email protected] 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 flow. 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.

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We are a Yoga Alliance-registered school offering 200- and 500-hour certifications, 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 BuCkingham

houston the Yoga institute

league CitY YogaWorks teaCher training Program

sanCtuarY for Yoga’s evolutionarY exPloration

riChardson namaste’ usa sCaravelli Yoga teaCher training 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 [email protected] namasteusa.us

in partnership with raffa Yoga, 1145 reservoir ave., ste. 200, cranston, ri, 02920 p (310) 664-6470 x125 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

satChidananda ashramYogaville ram Weiner, swami asokananda, swami Karunananda, 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, va, 23921 p (800) 858-9642 F (434) 969-1303 [email protected] integralyogaprograms.org

Integral Yoga Teacher Training Certification 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; children’s yoga; therapeutic yoga; more. Workshops. Retreats. Children’s camp. Work/study. Guest stays. Vegetarian meals. Celebrating 43 years of service, 1966-2010. Charlottesville Charlottesville Yoga sChool Jennifer elliott, Kate Hallahan, Jen Fleisher,1040 owensville rd., charlottesville, va, 22901 p (434) 531-5441 [email protected] charlottesvilleyogaschool.com

Charlottesville Yoga School. 200- and 500hour 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 confidence in teaching. Yoga Allianceapproved, CEUs offered, lodging available.

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virginia-wisconsin Richmond YogaWoRks TeacheR TRaining PRogRam in partnership with Yoga source, 3122 W. cary st., no. 220, richmond, va, 23221 p (804) 359-9642 [email protected] yogaworks.com

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Whole life Yoga TeacheR TRaining tracy Weber, 8551 greenwood ave., n., no. 2, seattle, Wa, 98103 p (206) 784-2882 [email protected] wholelifeyoga.com location: seattle, Wa

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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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. Certified at both the 200- and 500-hour levels through Yoga Alliance. Call for more information!

washington

in partnership with the Yoga tree, 4250 Fremont ave., n., seattle, Wa, 98103 p (206) 545-0316 [email protected] yogaworks.com

Bellevue The college of PuRna Yoga™ asana TeacheR TRaining aadil palkhivala, Mirra, 2255 140th ave., n.e., ste. F, Bellevue, Wa, 98005 p (425) 746-7476 F (425) 746-3961 [email protected] purnayoga.com

Washington State-licensed and Yoga Allianceregistered school. 200-hour, 500-hour and certificate 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 confident teachers—with integrity and joy. Structure serves local and long-distance students.

YogaWoRks TeacheR TRaining PRogRam

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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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Yoga TeacheR, TeacheR assisTanT, life coach and Yoga PeRsonal TRaining ceRTificaTions

samadhi Yoga cenTeR Kathleen Hunt, steve davis, 1205 e. pike st., no. 1B, seattle, Wa, 98122 p (206) 329-4070 F (206) 329-4070 [email protected] samadhi-yoga.com

Since 1998, over 100 teachers have graduated with a strong foundation in yoga philosophy/ history (Sutra, Vedas, Gita, Pradipika, Upanishads); anatomy/physiology; yogic lifestyle; teaching methodologies of asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation; adjustments. Mentoring program for teacher trainees within satsang community on Capitol Hill, Seattle. 200-hour Yoga Alliance-registered certification.

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deborah Williamson, e-rYt, 2416 W. nordale dr., appleton, Wi, 54914 p (920) 475-5405 [email protected] deborahwilliamson.com

Yoga teacher certifications offered: CYT YA 200—Certified Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance 200 hours); CTA—Certified Teacher Assistant (20 hours); ACTA—Advanced Certified Teacher Assistant (20 hours); CYLC—Certified Yoga Life Coach (40 hours); CYPT—Certified Yoga Personal Trainer (40 hours)

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Brookfield YogAsYlum TeAcher TrAining pamela Bliss, M.a., Bsn, r.n., e-rYt, 3815 n. Brookfield rd., ste. 101, Brookfield, Wi, 53045 p (262) 781-8102 [email protected] yogasylum.com location: Brookfield, Wisconsin

At YogAsylum, our mission is to awaken the world by being the world’s leading provider of top-quality yoga instruction. Our program is steeped in the classical teachings to carefully preserve the history and integrity of the traditional practice and provide one of the world’s 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 [email protected] FeelYourBest.com

200-/500-hour nATionwide VinYAsA TeAcher TrAinings rolf gates, p.o. Box 421, santa cruz, ca, 95060 p (617) 504-6505 [email protected] rolfgates.com location: Worldwide

Rolf Gates, author of the acclaimed book on yogic philosophy Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections 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.

location: Milwaukee, Wi, and national locations

Yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates, and stress management teacher certification training. Internationally recognized, Yoga Alliance (200- and 500-hour), International Association of Yoga Therapists-listed. Trademarked philosophy: “The Person, Not The Pose”®. Programs that fit you, from gentle and therapeutic, to athletic and dynamic. Advanced standing, scholarships and payment plans available.

international

sAmudrA: gloBAl school for liVing YogA shiva rea, venice, ca, 90291 p (301) 560-0934 [email protected] 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

heArT of YogA TeAcher TrAining Mark Whitwell, 340 1/2 n. lucerne Blvd., los angeles, ca, 90004 p (323) 646-3858 [email protected] heartofyoga.com

Experience the most comprehensive, innovative program for vinyasa flow yoga in the West. 200-/500-hour YogaAlliance Prana Flow Yoga teacher studies focus on embodying and living the flow through energetic, creative, evolutionary approaches to vinyasa, integrating Tantra, Ayurveda, bhakti and the arts of yoga. Four to 10-day teacher trainings offered worldwide.

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. Nonprofit: heartofyogapeaceproject.com; thepromise.com.

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international

Global Family yoGa

the hard & the soFt yoGa teacher traininG institute

yoGaworks teacher traininG ProGram

Beryl Bender Birch, p.o. Box 5009, east Hampton, nY, 11937 p (631) 324-8409 [email protected] power-yoga.com

in partnership with shanti Yoga studio 2-10026 102nd st., edmonton, alberta t5J 0v6 p (780) 421-9444 [email protected] yogaworks.com

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 certification program focused on teaching yoga to children and families. Also offering fun oneday workshops, topic specific 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 international Vinyasa Flow yoGa teacher traininGs Jacqueline Heisel, Jennifer Yarro, 189 Beaver st., studio 207, north adams, Ma, 01247 p (413) 776-4188 [email protected] froglotusyoga.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 souls—from asana and yoga therapy to meditation, community service to sustainable living. Learn the principles of teaching through practice. Professional certification and Yoga Alliance RYS.

bahamas

location: Worldwide

Vinyasa flow 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. himalayan yoGa tradition (hyt) teacher traininG swami veda Bharati, p.o. Box 5120, phillipsburg, nJ, 08865 p (888) 964-2887 F (908) 454-3226 [email protected] 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.

200-hour siVananda yoGa teacher traininG course, swami swaroopananda, swami Brahmananda, sita chaitanya, p.o. Box n7550, paradise island p (866) 446-5934 F (242) 363-3783 [email protected], sivanandabahamas.org

This course is residential and recognized for Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification. 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 teacher traininG ProGram in partnership with sanguine Yoga 2763 sunridge Way, n.e., no. 105, calgary, alberta, t1Y 7K7 p (403) 532-7888 [email protected] yogaworks.com

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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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs. yoGaworks teacher traininG ProGram in partnership with the asana room 2779 penrith ave., cumberland, Bc v0r 1s0 p (250) 336-0223 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

semPerViVa yoGa teacher traininG gloria latham,1985 W. Broadway, vancouver, Bc v6J 4Y3 p (604) 739-2009 [email protected] 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 lifetransforming journey today. “The first step is half the journey.”—Pythagoras

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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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international

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china

in partnership with semperviva, 2608 W. Broadway, vancouver, Bc, v6K 2g3 p (877) 730-5522 [email protected] yogaworks.com

YogaWorks Teacher Training Program

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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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costa rica

Teacher Trainings & Workshops

in partnership with mYoga, Hong Kong [email protected] yogaworks.com

ida Manly,500 - 3 Fan tan alley, victoria, Bc v8W 3g9 p (250) 385-2105 [email protected] 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 Training Yoga shiromani Krishan verma, 13 infinity rd., st. Mathieu du parc, Quebec g0X 1n0, p (819) 532-3328 artdevivre@artofliving.org srisriyoga.org

Learn yoga from a living master—Yogasara 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.

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nosara Yoga insTiTuTe don stapleton, phd”, amba stapleton, guanacaste nosara 50206 p (866) 439-4704 [email protected] 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 nature’s classroom and rigorous teacher training. Founders and directors Amba and Don Stapleton, PhD, oversee public classes and institute offerings. YogaWorks Teacher Training Program in partnership with namaste ashtanga Yoga studio, la Uruca, san Jose, costa rica 0-1000 p +506 83 73 18 03 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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international

france

indonesia

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paris, France [email protected] yogaworks.com

[email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

greece YogaWorks Teacher Training Program in partnership with grafts, athens and thessaloniki, greece [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

semPerviva Yoga Teacher Training gloria latham, Kythira, avlemonas, attiKi 80100 p (604) 739-2009 [email protected] 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.

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vibranT Living Yoga Teacher Trainings Bali, indonesia 80571 p +62 81 337 823 719 [email protected] radiantlyalive.com/training.php

Breathe, sweat and transform. Top-quality, residential, multi-style, 300- and 500-hour Yoga Alliance-certified 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 Teacher Training Program Bali, indonesia [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

ireland YogaWorks Teacher Training Program in partnership with the Yoga room 262 Merrion rd., dublin, ireland, d4 p +353 1 219 6666 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

mexico gannon ashTanga vinYasa Yoga Teacher aPPrenTiceshiPs (gavY) Michael gannon, david Keil, ana paula dominguez, residence sian Kaan, playacar 2, playa del carmen, 77710 Mexico p +52 1 984 125 9891 [email protected] 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 beginner’s mind. Explode your practice potential, cultivate fresh teaching skills and inspire real life transformations.

norway YogaWorks Teacher Training Program in partnership with Balance Yoga and pilates rosenborggt 9, oslo 356, norway p (310) 664-6470 x126 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visityogaworks.com for information on 200hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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Teacher Trainings & Workshops

philippines YogaWorks Teacher Training Program in partnership with pulse Yoga 23 Florida st., greenhills, Mandaluyong city, philippines p (632) 721-7900 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

puerto rico

Progressive ashTanga Yoga Teacher Training david Kyle, elizabeth sallaberry,1950 Mcleary ave., san Juan, 00911 puerto rico p (787) 677-7585 [email protected] 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 Teacher Training Program in partnership with YogaYou c/ Brondo 6, palma de Mallorca, Baleares, 7001, spain p (310) 664-6470 x126 [email protected] 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 flow with an emphasis on alignment and skillful sequencing. Visit yogaworks.com for information on 200-hour, 300-hour and continuing education programs.

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arizona—california

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vacations & retreats arizona Sedona Sedona Mago RetReat 3500 e. Bill gray rd., sedona, aZ, 86336 p (928) 301-4706 F (928) 634-9302 [email protected] sedonamagoretreat.org location: sedona, arizona

Yoga and overnight at a vortex! 160 acres surrounded by dramatic red rocks, 126 rooms and suites, 10 yoga rooms, meditation lake, waterfalls, vegetarian/fish dining.

Julian San diego HatHa Yoga Julian, ca, 92036 p (619) 925-7103 [email protected] 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 sessions. Beginner through advanced classes. gRaSS valleY

14618 tyler Foote rd., nevada city, ca, 95959 p (800) 346-5350 F (530) 478-7519 [email protected] expandinglight.org location: nevada city, ca

Enjoy the peaceful beauty of California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, luscious vegetarian meals, comfortable accommodations, an ashram environment, and classes in yoga, meditation and spiritual/healthy lifestyle. SonoMa Yoga tRee San FRanCiSCo 780 stanyan st., (at Waller st.), san Francisco, ca, 94117 p (415) 387-4707 [email protected] 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.

Sedona SpiRit Yoga & Hiking p.o. Box 278, sedona, aZ, 86339 p (928) 282-9900 [email protected] yogalife.net

colorado bReCkenRidge baCkCountRY Yoga RetReatS

location: sedona, arizona

Enjoy yoga and hiking in majestic Sedona. Selfrenewal retreats; daily vortex hikes; teacher training. Access inner peace through yoga amid red rock vortexes. Beginners welcome.

california HappY CaMp klaMatH RiveR and Mountain RetReat CenteR p.o. Box 319, 64634 Hwy. 96, Happy camp, ca, 96039 p (530) 493-2207 F (530) 493-2207 [email protected] klamathrafting.com location: Happy camp, california

One- to seven-day yoga and Reiki adventures. Lightweight, horse-assisted wilderness backpacking. Whitewater rafting. Practice yoga in remote natural settings. Combination trips, gear, instructors, meals provided.

Sivananda Yoga FaRM 14651 Ballantree ln., grass valley, ca, 95949 p (530) 272-9322 F (530) 477-6054 [email protected] 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 twiceyearly certified teacher training course. For more information, visit sivanandayogafarm.org, or call (530) 272-9322. Middletown HaRbin Hot SpRingS 18424 Harbin springs road, Middletown, ca, 95461 p (707) 987-2477 [email protected] harbin.org/yj location: Harbin Hot springs

Escape to this beautiful hideaway in the Northern California wine region. Daily yoga, natural spring pools, massage, Watsu®, clothingoptional sunbathing, workshops. Rooms, camping, day visits.

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p.o. Box 8227, 158 Bucyrus cir., Breckenridge, co, 80424 p (970) 453-4060 F (970) 453-4060 [email protected] babesinthebackcountry.com location: colorado and lake tahoe, california

Year-round women’s backcountry yoga retreats. All levels. No backcountry or yoga experience required. Hut trips: snowshoe, ski/Telemark, snowboard, cross-country ski, hike and bike. telluRide telluRide Yoga FeStival p.o. Box 1945, telluride, co, 81435 p (970) 728-2477 F (970) 728-2477 [email protected] 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 children’s program. 25% of net proceeds donated to environmental preservation. Don’t miss the country’s most inspiring yoga event!

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florida—new jersey

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Vacation & Retreats

helena

Palm Beach exhale at the OmPhOy Ocean ResORt 2842 s. ocean Blvd., palm Beach, Fl, 33480 p (561) 585-8116 [email protected] exhalespa.com

FeatheReD PIPe FOunDatIOn

location: palm Beach, Florida

Exhale’s premier destination retreats offer guests the opportunity to experience transformational and rejuvenating mindbody retreats of various lengths and intensity throughout the year. sanIBel IslanD

KalanI OceansIDe RetReat dennis dehler,12-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Beach rd., pahoa, Hi, 96778 p (800) 800-6886 F (808) 965-0527 [email protected] kalani.com location: pahoa, Hi

Find yourself... in a peaceful, nurturing environment filled with the healing energy of the Big Island of Hawaii. Kalani’s 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. sanIBel IslanD, Fl VacatIOn RetReat wIth BOBBI GOlDIn 8241 s.W. 124 st., Miami, Fl, 33156 p (305) 969-5999 F (305) 661-9943 [email protected] 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 haleIwa cOmPlete healInG exPeRIence 66-403 paalaa rd., p.o. Box 4, Haleiwa, Hi, 96712 p (808) 389-2227 [email protected] cabspates.com

The Feathered Pipe has been offering the ultimate 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 finest teachers.

nebraska Omaha haRmOnIc stRuctuRes 5324 n. 52nd st., omaha, ne, 68104 p (402) 291-1122 [email protected] location: continental United states

IslanD Falls sewall hOuse yOGa RetReat

Vastu meditation gardens. Vacation every day with your own beautifully landscaped harmonic structure, which uses divine measures to resonate in harmony with you. Student of Sthapatya Veda.

1027 crystal rd., island Falls, Me, 04747 p (888) 235-2395 [email protected] sewallhouse.com location: island Falls, Maine

Historic bed-and-breakfast feeling; three vegetarian meals/day. Classes in hatha/Ashtanga, Kundalini, meditation, kirtan. Near lakes, hiking. Charming private bedrooms. May through October 2010.

montana BOzeman

nIRVana POInte wellness RetReat & sPa omaha, ne p (402) 551-0500 [email protected] thewellnessconnection.net location: omaha, nebraska

A sacred haven! Exquisite energy and surroundings. 30-foot waterfall, pool/spa. Guided or unstructured retreats. Holistic practices, topics and certifications. Breathtaking escapes! Outside OMaha, city of enlightenment!

new jersey hOBOKen One hunDReD sKIes yOGa aDVentuRes BIG sKy yOGa RetReats Bozeman, Mt, 59718 p (406) 587-2390 [email protected] bigskyyogaretreats.com

Yoga and outdoor fitness 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. Discover the peace that comes from practicing yoga and being connected to nature. Yeehaw and namastè. FeBrUarY 2010

location: Helena, Montana

maine

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.

rodney Yee, seane corn, angela Farmer, p.o. Box 1682, Helena, Mt, 59624 p (406) 442-8196 F (406) 442-8110 [email protected] featheredpipe.com

79 Hudson st., suite ll103, Hoboken, nJ, 07030 p (201) 320-3864 [email protected] onehundredskies.com location: domestic and international

Annual Adventures and Yoga Retreat Planning. Instructors, let us do the work for you! Customized yoga adventures to beautiful destinations to share with your students.

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new mexico-texas

new mexico Santa Fe Prajna Yoga retreatS 11 toltec rd., santa Fe, nM, 87505 p (505) 988-5248 prajnaoffi[email protected] prajnayoga.net

Tias Little’s Prajna Yoga Retreats offer incredible daylong events, weekend workshops, women’s retreats and transformational six-day intensives in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico.

new york

catSkill MountainS Sivananda aShraM Yoga ranch p.o. Box 195, 33 Yoga ln., Woodbourne, nY, 12788 p (845) 436-6492 [email protected] sivananda.org/ranch

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tennessee hohenwald graY Bear lodge retreat center p.o. Box 682, Hohenwald, tn, 38462 p (615) 782-0469 [email protected] graybear.org

location: catskill Mountains, new York

location: gray Bear lodge retreat center

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.

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. Desikachar.

Phoenicia

oregon Portland health & FitneSS Yoga retreatS

texas

Hawthorne Wellness center, 3016 n.e. 27th ave., portland, or, 97212 p (503) 224-8611 [email protected] holidaysyogacenter.com

431 county road 2487, Mineola, tX, 75773 p (469) 867-0766 [email protected] yogainthepines.net

Menla Mountain retreat & conFerence center

location: please check website for details.

375 pantherkill rd., phoenicia, nY, 12464 p (845) 688-6897 x7519 F (845) 688-6895 offi[email protected] menla.org

Year-round intensives: Oregon Coast, Mount Hood, Hawaii, and European retreats. Holiday provides three decades of experience in a variety of student-based yoga systems.

Mineola Yoga in the PineS retreatS

location: east texas

Joyful healing weekend retreat surrounded by the serenity of nature, two hours from Dallas. Share yoga, wisdom and laughter. $259 allinclusive. All levels welcome.

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.

pennsylvania honeSdale

hiMalaYan inStitute Shandaken coPPerhood retreat and SPa laurie Heaven,7039 state rte. 28, shandaken, nY, 12480 p (845) 688-2460 [email protected] 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 fitness.

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952 Bethany tpke., Honesdale, pa, 18431 p (800) 822-4547 [email protected] himalayaninstitute.org location: northeast pennsylvania

A leader for 38 years in the fields of yoga, meditation and holistic health, the Himalayan Institute offers seminars, workshops, health products, self-transformation programs and 200-/500-hour yoga teacher certification programs at our peaceful 400-acre campus in northeastern Pennsylvania and around the world. Call (800) 822-4547. Visit HimalayanInstitute.org or HITA.org.

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international

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international Yoga Yoga Vacations austin, tX, 78757 p (512) 707-9642 [email protected] 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.

Vacation & Retreats

the hard & the soft eco-Yoga retreats po Box 5009, east Hampton, nY, 11937 p (631) 324-8409 [email protected] power-yoga.com location: Worldwide

Our eco-yoga vacations/retreats with internationally renowned spiritual teacher, Beryl Bender Birch, offer a unique opportunity to rebuild, recharge and restore your body, mind and spirit.

Yogafox retreats genevieve rivera, rYt 200,525 e. atlantic ave., delray Beach, Fl, 33483 p (561) 703-1236 [email protected] yogafox.com location: colorado, costa rica, greece, Mexico, and More

YogaFox retreats. Travel to beautiful locations 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.

Barefoot Yoga retreats

VinYasa + Kirtan retreats

Honomu, Hi, 96728 p (808) 232-1900 [email protected] barefootyogaretreats.com

santa cruz, ca, 95060 p (617) 504-6505 [email protected] rolfgates.com

location: Hawaii, Micronesia, Fiji, greece, solomon islands

location: costa rica, esalen, Big sur, catskills, Mexico

bahamas

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 accommodations. Take your practice out of the studio and onto the best beaches, jungles and waterfalls of the world.

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, first-rate alignment training, meditation and lots of fun. Flow deeply into the life you want to create for yourself!

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wildQuest retreats

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Swimming with wild dolphins and yoga in the Caribbean. Weeklong transformative, meditative retreats. Experience the magical human-dolphin connection. (800) 326-1618; wildquest.com.

p.o. Box 678 , 41 Ho’okena Beach rd. , Honaunau, Hi, 96726 p (970) 309-3835 [email protected] yogaadventure.com location: Worldwide

samudra YogadVentures with shiVa rea venice, ca, 90291 p (301) 560-0934 [email protected] shivarea.com location: Worldwide

Samudra Yogadventures global retreats honor the many paths that lead to the source and offer infinite inspiration. Transformational vinyasa flow 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.

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siVananda ashram Yoga retreat sita chaitanya,p. o. Box n7550, paradise island, nassau, p (866) 446-5934 F (242) 363-3783 [email protected] sivanandabahamas.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 finest beaches of the world. Year-round yoga vacations, yoga teacher training courses, hatha yoga, meditation, chanting retreats, vedanta, Ayurveda, conferences, yoga therapy, music festivals, fasting, and family programs.

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Ever thought of practicing yoga within the wilds of Africa with a qualified yoga instructor? Then this is the vacation for you! Check out yogasafari.com .

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.

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2010 BaliSpirit Yoga feStival 44B Jalan Hanoman, padang tegal, Ubud, Bali, 80571 p +62 361 970 992 F +62 361 970 581 [email protected] balispiritfestival.com location: Ubud, Bali and surroundings dates: March 31–april 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 . . . magnified by the magic of Bali. Bali—eScape the World Ubud, Bali , 80226 p +62 361 289 752 [email protected] 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/five nights. ann BarroS’ Yoga in Bali Ubud , Bali, p (831) 475-8738 F (831) 475-8738 [email protected] BaliYoga.com location: Bali, indonesia

For just $100/day you will have a private twobedroom apartment, breakfast, vegetarian meals and unlimited yoga classes in sunny beautiful Rio.

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Custom-built yoga studio designed with Vastu Shastra. Safe, comfortable, noncompetitive, nonjudgmental, air-conditioned, soundproofed haven. Discover our Caribbean archipelago and yourself. Eclectic mix of hatha yoga.

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Turn your next yoga retreat into an eco-adventure Caribbean holiday! Jungle Bay, Dominica . . . pure rustic elegance! “Om Away from Home,” says Outside magazine. Mindful tropical JourneYS rodney Bay post office, rodney Bay, gros islet, 124 p (758) 461-1294 [email protected] 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 eScapeS—cariBBean Yoga retreatS, adventure travel packageS and vacation planning ServiceS patricia perkins,p.o. Box cp6155, st. lucia, West indies p (212) 731-2478 [email protected] tropicalescapes.biz location: caribbean islands (dominica, Jamaica, st. lucia)

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Exhale’s premier destination retreats offer guests the opportunity to experience transformational and rejuvenating mind-body retreats of various lengths and intensity throughout the year.

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Yoga, multi-sport adventure and prana in pristine Patagonia. Join teacher Maria Garre for yoga, rafting, hiking, horseback riding, gourmet cuisine and massage on a trip of a lifetime!

Celebrating over 40 successful tours! Original Iyengar Yoga Bali retreat with Ann Barros: includes airfare, deluxe accommodations, daily yoga, cultural excursions. “Eat Pray Love.”

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Angela and Victor teach courses in their beautiful Eftalou yoga/healing center on the island of Lesvos, in Greece. 2010 retreats: May (twoweek course), June (three-week course), September and October (two-week courses). Plus one-week women’s retreat (taught by Angela). Also, several European workshops. Complete 2010 schedule on website.

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An eco-retreat adjacent to the spectacular Pico Bonito National Park in Honduras, offering Ashtanga Yoga, pranayama, raw vegan cuisine, Thai massage, permaculture, climbing, hiking, swimming, waterfalls, whitewater rafting, slacklining, and serene, organic lodging in a magnificent river/rainforest setting. Nature is the ultimate healer! Mention ad for $100 credit.

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Tropical yoga, meditation, qi gong, dance and bodywork retreat center located on the Pacific Riviera, 30 minutes north of Ixtapa/Zihua. Picturesque accommodations include private beachfront bungalows and pool.

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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. Iyengar’s teachings.

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Refresh, re-energize and renew at the first destination spa in North America! Enjoy hiking on sacred Mt. Kuchumaa’s foothills, study yoga with experienced full-time instructors, and eat healthy organic vegetarian cuisine provided by the spa’s own organic garden. Plus, try your hand at cooking in our cooking school and culinary center!

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) yoga’s ( grande dame After nearly 50 years of practice, Lilias Folan’s warmth and wisdom continue to be accessible to all.

How and when did you discover yoga? I went

to my doctor with a litany of problems. He just said, “Madam, there’s nothing wrong with you. You’re 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 aren’t I happy? What’s missing?” 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 Hittleman’s 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. How did it feel to be a part of something so groundbreaking? I got very good schooling

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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. I’m in a 70-years-young body, and I do my yoga practice differently. Certain postures don’t 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 that’s pain free. ✤ February 2010

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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 show’s 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. I’ve been a passionate spiritual seeker since I was a little girl. My upbringing was very difficult. 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 that’s where I would heal. That’s yoga from a very young age. That’s 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. I’ll go back inside.” When I did, I couldn’t find my friend. Yoga brought me back to this inner friend that’s always been there. Yoga brought me home again.

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. Don’t hold on to the fruits of your actions—people writing in and being recognized in the streets, that kind of thing. It became and still is a practice. It’s my sadhana.

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