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Gratitude Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica (May 28-June 4, 2011)

2010-10-07T23:26:00Z

THE YOGI TREE'S GRATITUDE YOGA

COSTA RICA RETREAT
May 28, 2011 - June 4, 2011
deposits due November 1
with Jennifer Kelly, Crystal D'Angora, Jennifer Schaefer, ON GRATITUDE author Todd Jensen & Very Special Guests

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls, according to Aesop.

Express and elevate your nobility at THE YOGI TREE'S GRATITUDE YOGA COSTA RICA RETREAT, which will be held May 28 - June 4, 2011 in the divine, inspiring tropical cloud forests of Costa Rica. Deposites are due November 1. More info: www.theyogitree.com.

The breathtaking, world-class EL SILENCIO LODGE will host The Yogi Tree retreat, which will feature Kundalini and Hatha Yoga, hypnotherapy, meditation, visualization, gratitude practice, adventuring, live music, and community activities.

Science has proven that those who have even a modest, weekly gratitude practice are significantly, measurably happier and healthier in mind-body-spirit than those who do not. Yoga, of course, yields similar positive benefits to those with even a casual practice.

Join The Yogi Tree - and very, very special guests from the worlds of science, yoga, music, and film - for this week-long celebration and exploration of gratitude, featuring:

twice-daily yoga classes in a variety of styles;

daily workshops and seminars focusing on the power of gratitude, the science of thankfulness, how yoga and gratitude work in full complement; as well as creative ways to connect to one's self and one's community through gratitude;

daily meditations and journaling using texts like Gary Vaynerchuk's Crush It and The Thank You Economy, Dr. Robert A. Emmons' Thanks: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier, M. J. Ryan's Attitudes of Gratitude, and On Gratitude: 50 Celebrities on the Power of Giving Thanks, written by The Yogi Tree's Todd Jensen;

live music and entertainment;

community gatherings and celebrations;

and several Costa Rican adventures, including canopying, hiking, surfing, volcano explorations, waterfall excursions, specialized massage treatments, and more.

The Yogi Tree's Gratitude Yoga Retreat will be held at El Silencio Lodge & Spa, an eco-luxury hotel located on 500 acres of private tropical forest reserve, flanked by the Juan Castro Blanco National Park and the Poas Volcano National Park. El Silencio provides four-star service in one of the world's most beautiful locations. www.elsilenciolodge.com

7 nights deluxe accommodation-

Daily healthful & fresh breakfasts, lunches, and dinners -

Daily Yoga & Meditation classes-

Daily Hypnosis and Community Circles-

Daily Workshops to further explore our understanding of how Gratitude can change our lives-

One complimentary Massage or Healing session-

Personal free time to explore the area-

Round trip transfers from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport in San Jose (Airfare to San Jose not included)

For more information, please contact todd@theyogitree.com, jennifer@theyogitree.com, or call 818.760.0112

Prices for the All-Inclusive Retreat week:

Single Occupancy: US $2,695.00

Double Occupancy: US $2,295.00* (per person)

Triple Occupancy: US $1,895.00* (per person)

Please note that Double and Triple Occupancy are a Queen Bed and Twin Bed.

Please reserve your spot today with a $500 deposit to receive the early bird discount. Space is limited.

*Early Bird Discount, prices will increase by $100.00 after December 1st, 2010.

Pre-register Now- Space is limited www.theyogitree.com

FREE- Yogi Tree Community Night - Oct 29, 7-10 pm

2010-10-07T23:24:00Z

The Yogi Tree's First Annual Community Night Bazaar

Friday, October 29, 7-10 pm

Halloween Theme! Come as your Favorite Spirit, Goddess/God, Fairy, Princess or Prince!

God creates men, but they choose each other, said Machiavelli.

The Yogi Tree is so grateful that you've chosen each other - and that you've chosen to share your journey with us.

We are so privileged and excited to invite you to this FREE celebration of The Yogi Tree community, which will honor you, our studio, and National Yoga Month (www.yogamonth.org).

Come as you are, with an open heart and whatever else you've got. Perhaps it's a delicious and healthy dessert or a scrumptious hors d'oeurvres (no alcohol, please). Maybe it's an acoustic guitar or a wonderfully funny joke. Could be you're an artist, a jewelry maker, a collector, or a poet. Whoever you are, whatever you love, however you fill your life, that's all we ask of you on this amazing evening of sharing and connection.

If you make art, bring it. If you make music, be ready to make it. If you do jokes or rhymes, prepare to crack them. If you collect comics or exotic bric-a-brac, don't be shy. If you love to eat, bring your favorite dish.

Please send and email to jennifer@theyogitree.com if you would like to vend or share your talent.

The Yogi Tree will provide music, meditation, an open mic, and that space we've all come to know and love.

Also, don't forget to clean out your closet, bringing along any clothing you no longer wear. We'll pile it up like a ceremonial bonfire, minus the flames, and take turns digging for buried treasure. You could walk away with a gently used blouse or a legendary pair of Doc Martens, a hot pair of jeans or a studly new (non)smoking jacket. Wacky - and fun!

Let's call this the First Annual Community Night Bazaar at The Yogi Tree. We know we'll be seeing you there...

COST: FREE

Pre-register Now- Space is limited www.theyogitree.com

Come Fly With Me: FLYING THAI YOGA Workshop - Oct 23, 1-3 pm

2010-10-07T23:23:00Z

Come Fly With Me:
Flying Thai Yoga

Saturday, October 23, 1-3 pm
with Karin Burnes

Come Fly with Me! Experience the benefits of Flying Thai massage in a safe and relaxing atmosphere. This practice blends the grounding of yoga and the health benefits of Thai massage, while developing a deep connection with others. Improve your flexibility and balance while supporting and being supported. Beginners to yoga and Thai massage are ABSOLUTELY WELCOME! Bring a friend or find one in class... This practice builds powerful trust and connections, both within ourselves and with other people - such beautiful work.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Karin Burnes has been practicing gymnastics and acrobatics since age 9 and coaching for over 20 years. Two years ago, she discovered yoga and acrobatic yoga and was immediately attracted to the blend of the two. Karin's educational background is that of Physical Education and Coaching. She is a certified RYT 200 Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer and has 60+ hours of training in Thai massage. Dedicated to her movement practices (acrobatics, rock climbing, yoga and acroyoga), Karin finds balance between raising her three young sons, running a busy gymnastics business, and spending time with her family in the desert of Joshua Tree.

COST: $35 advance/$40 day of

Emotional Clearing with Essential Oils Workshop - Oct 17, 1-4 pm

2010-10-07T23:21:00Z

Emotional Clearing With Essential Oils

Sunday, October 17, 1-4 pm
with Sophia Sharpe

Are you ready to let go and release what no longer serves you?

Join us as we dedicate this day to creating and performing a healing ceremony passed down from the temple of the Egyptian high priestess Isis. Isis is also known as the goddess of magic and alchemy.

According to Dr. Gary Young, a version of this ritual was performed to cleanse negative emotions and past life memories, to clear the pathways in preparation of new life energy in our daily life. In this class, you will have the opportunity to sense the power of intention, and the ability to create change while letting go and clearing your emotional, physical, and psychic space.

During the actual clearing process you will be in a relaxed meditative state, fully clothed, lasting about 2-3 hours as you are anointed with each of the sacred oils. My intention is to help you create the space to release old emotions to be replaced by feelings of emotional security, peace and self empowerment.

Please bring a snack, blanket and pillow, your journal and your intention for this ritual.

To Prepare: Write a single paragraph representing your intention for participation in this class. Bring it with you and be willing to share.

More on Young Living's Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils: These pure, potent plant remedies are uplifting, protective, calming, and regenerating -- a unique gift from the natural world. Often referred to as "nature's living energy" or the very essence of a plant, essential oils are aromatic liquids derived from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. They not only determine the plant's aroma, but are vital for plants to grow, live, evolve, and adapt. Essential oils also help defend plants from insects, environmental conditions, and disease. Today, research shows that when used aromatically, applied topically, or taken internally, essential oils can calm, energize, balance, purify, and rejuvenate the mind and body. From perfumes and aromatherapy to cooking and medicinal purposes, essential oils have been a vital part of everyday life, dating back to 4500 BC.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Sophie Sharpe is an accredited member of the International Society of Lymphology, an educator, yoga teacher, holistic practitioner, and modern-day Shaman who integrates the use of pure essential oils and hands-on therapy to bring transformational shifts within the mind, body, and spirit. She has studied extensively and internationally with Dr. Gary Young.

COST: $35 advance/$40 day of

Pre-register Now- Space is limited www.theyogitree.com

Hypnotherapy & Kundalini Yoga for Weight Control - Oct 16, 1-4 pm

2010-10-07T23:20:00Z

Weight Control Begins with Self Love: Hypnotherapy & Kundalini Yoga for Weight Control

Saturday, October 16, 1-4 pm
with Jennifer Schaefer, C.Ht. & Sussy Castilla

You've heard the formula before: if you want to lose weight you have to exercise and watch what you eat. However, having strong willpower to follow through on your intention is not always a viable solution when there are greater forces at play. A holistic approach to losing weight recognizes there are deeper issues at hand. Your body is a field of energy manifesting in a way that tells a story about your life experiences. If you've experienced ongoing stress or trauma of any sort and haven't found a way to release it from your body it can manifest in a multitude of ways including pain, weight gain, insomnia or even addictive behavior. Somatic-based practices like YOGA have proven effective in releasing stress and trauma and regaining a flow of energy in the whole being. Methods like HYPNOTHERAPY work because they deal with your mind and habits at a deep subconscious level. In this workshop you will get to experience both of these practices, throwing a two-for-one punch towards a healthier you!

Kundalini Yoga is a powerful method for stimulating weight loss as it works on different levels of your being simultaneously. It physically stimulates the major glands of the body, regulates your metabolism, boosts your immune system and strengthens the nervous system, which is critical for dealing with stress. Meditation and breathing techniques used help break unwanted habits and regain your sense of power and self-esteem. Chanting connects you to that infinite field of love within so you can remember who you truly are and what you're capable of.

Hypnotherapy is a natural, healthy, and effective method for controlling your weight, tapping into your subconscious mind to change old associations to food so you can shed extra pounds with ease - and keep it off!

WEIGHT CONTROL BEGINS WITH SELF-LOVE is an intimate, nurturing, completely safe workshop offered by The Yogi Tree's Jennifer Schaefer and Sussy Castilla. Jennifer is a Certified Hypnotherapist with more than a decade of experience with weight control, smoking cessation, and other healthy lifestyle modifications. Sussy is a Certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and has experienced emotional healing and significant weight loss as a result of her yoga practice.

Now is the perfect time to make the necessary changes, an act of extreme self-care that can truly change your life forever. Join us for an empowering workshop!

ABOUT THE TEACHERS:
Jennifer Schaefer, C.Ht. is founder of Finding Your Power Hypnotherapy and My Imagination Series for pediatric hypnosis. She is also the co-author of In the Mud: A Guide for Everyday Parenting. Jennifer says: "I have always been a big believer in the Mind/Body connection. Through Hypnotherapy you can change your limiting beliefs that hold you back from your true potential. You can have or possess anything you truly believe you deserve. You are the creator of your future."

Sussy Castilla. Kundalini Yoga became a part of Sussy Castilla's life quite by surprise, the sacred science deeply shifting her perspective and the course of her spiritual journey. Trained at the world-renowned Goldenbridge Yoga in Los Angeles, Sussy brings strength, practicality, love, and enthusiasm to every class she teaches. Born in Nicaragua and raised in Costa Rica, Sussy is fluent in Spanish and is one of the San Fernando Valley's only bilingual Kundalini Yoga instructors.

COST: $35 advance/$40 at the door

Pre-register Now- Space is limited www.theyogitree.com

We Need Your Thumbs: Review Todd's Book, ON GRATITUDE

2010-10-07T23:18:00Z

We Need Your Thumbs:

Review Todd's Book, ON GRATITUDE Now

"A truly uplifting book, inspiring readers to live their lives to the utmost every single day. It's positive but not preachy, insightful but not belligerent."

Here's more of what The Burbank Leader had to say about ON GRATITUDE, written by The Yogi Tree's Todd Jensen:

http://www.burbankleader.com/entertainment/tn-blr-1006-gratitude,0,2381509.story

We love the part where critic Brian McGackin points out there is a Hall in the book (Daryl) and an Oates (Joyce Carol, NOT John). Clever stuff.

Now it's YOUR chance to turn thumbs up or down about my first book, ON GRATITUDE: SHERYL CROW, JEFF BRIDGES, ALICIA KEYS, DARYL HALL, RAY BRADBURY, ANNA KENDRICK, BB KING, ELMORE LEONARD, DEEPAK CHOPRA, AND 42 MORE CELEBRITIES SHARE WHAT THEY'RE MOST THANKFUL FOR.It's available in bookstores now, and at all online booksellers.

Would you please take 10 minutes from your very busy schedule to write a quick review of the book and post it at one -- or ALL! -- of the below links (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Powells). Good reviews really do bring awareness to books in the online marketplace. Your voice can make an enormous difference for my book.

Everyone posting a review today, please send me an email todd@thegratitudelist.org with a song request. If you follow my Facebook page, you know I do my best -- however silly, and usually intentionally so -- to sing for my supper. : )

So dust off the thumbs... Did you love the book? What was your favorite interview? A piece of insight that moved you? We're listening...

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Bradbury-Kendrick-Celebrities-Thankful/dp/1440505942/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1281555356&sr=1-1

Barnes & Noble

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/On-Gratitude/Todd-Aaron-Jensen/e/9781440505942/?itm=1&USRI=gratitude+todd+jensen

Powell's

http://www.powells.com/biblio/62-9781440505942-0

Thank you so very much!

Ladies Night at The Yogi Tree: NEW MOON GODDESS (October 8, Nov 5, Dec 3)

2010-10-07T23:12:00Z

Ladies Night at The Yogi Tree...

New Moon Goddess

with Jennifer Kelly, Crystal D'Angora & Jennifer Schaefer

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 from 7 - 9 pm

ALSO NOVEMBER 5 and DECEMBER 3

"When a woman has a graceful, supportive atmosphere... her entire being functions more in balance..." - Yogi Bhajan

Have you been busy transforming in 2010? Let's begin manifesting for 2011!

Celebrate your feminine powers in all of their glory - your strengths, courage, determination, and passion - in an intimate, powerful gathering of The Yogi Tree's community of women.

Honor the New Moon, rising in Libra, the sign of balance, write and share your intentions, create visionboards, enjoy tea and light snacks, practice yoga and meditation, connect with your sisters. Celebrate you in this graceful, supportive atmosphere.

Kundalini Yoga Master Yogi Bhajan said, "A woman needs supportive girlfriends where she can get encouragement, openly discuss her situations, and relax. Laughter, joking, and wholesome entertainment opens up one's perspective, awakens courage, and melts tension. All women must sweat, laugh, and meditate each and every day. (This) will awaken your inner power, grace, and happiness."

The Yogi Tree is proud to honor the Goddesses of its community in this brand new, monthly gathering. Love, laughter, connection, vision boards, journaling, yoga, meditation, celebration...

Please dress comfortably and bring water, as well as a snack if you feel called.

COST: By Donation Only, $5 minimum suggested plus, pot luck food and beverages are welcome

Pre-register Now- Space is limited www.theyogitree.com

Hypnosis & Kundaini Yoga for Weight Control (Sept 26, 1 pm)

2010-09-07T20:03:00Z

Hypnosis and Kundalini Yoga for Weight Control
with Jennifer Shaefer and Sussy Castilla
Sunday, September 26, 1-4 pm

You've heard the formula before: if you want to lose weight you have to exercise and watch what you eat. However, having strong willpower to follow through on your intention is not always a viable solution when there are greater forces at play. A holistic approach to losing weight recognizes there are deeper issues at hand. Your body is a field of energy manifesting in a way that tells a story about your life experiences. If you've experienced ongoing stress or trauma of any sort and haven't found a way to release it from your body it can manifest in a multitude of ways including pain, weight gain, insomnia or even addictive behavior. Somatic-based practices like YOGA have proven effective in releasing stress and trauma and regaining a flow of energy in the whole being. Methods like HYPNOTHERAPY work because they deal with your mind and habits at a deep subconscious level. In this workshop you will get to experience both of these practices, throwing a two-for-one punch towards a healthier you!

Kundalini Yoga is a powerful method for stimulating weight loss as it works on different levels of your being simultaneously. It physically stimulates the major glands of the body, regulates your metabolism, boosts your immune system and strengthens the nervous system, which is critical for dealing with stress. Meditation and breathing techniques used help break unwanted habits and regain your sense of power and self-esteem. Chanting connects you to that infinite field of love within so you can remember who you truly are and what you're capable of.

Hypnotherapy is a natural, healthy, and effective method for controlling your weight, tapping into your subconscious mind to change old associations to food so you can shed extra pounds with ease - and keep it off!

WEIGHT CONTROL BEGINS WITH SELF-LOVE is an intimate, nurturing, completely safe workshop offered by The Yogi Tree's Jennifer Schaefer and Sussy Castilla. Jennifer is a Certified Hypnotherapist with more than a decade of experience with weight control, smoking cessation, and other healthy lifestyle modifications. Sussy is a Certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and has experienced emotional healing and significant weight loss as a result of her yoga practice.

Now is the perfect time to make the necessary changes, an act of extreme self-care that can truly change your life forever. Join us for an empowering workshop!

ABOUT THE TEACHERS:
Jennifer Schaefer, C.Ht. is founder of Finding Your Power Hypnotherapy and My Imagination Series for pediatric hypnosis. She is also the co-author of In the Mud: A Guide for Everyday Parenting. Jennifer says: "I have always been a big believer in the Mind/Body connection. Through Hypnotherapy you can change your limiting beliefs that hold you back from your true potential. You can have or possess anything you truly believe you deserve. You are the creator of your future."

Sussy Castilla. Kundalini Yoga became a part of Sussy Castilla's life quite by surprise, the sacred science deeply shifting her perspective and the course of her spiritual journey. Trained at the world-renowned Goldenbridge Yoga in Los Angeles, Sussy brings strength, practicality, love, and enthusiasm to every class she teaches. Born in Nicaragua and raised in Costa Rica, Sussy is fluent in Spanish and is one of the San Fernando Valley's only bilingual Kundalini Yoga instructors.

COST: $35 advance/$40 at the door

FREE Community Night at The Yogi Tree - Sept 25, 6 pm

2010-09-07T20:00:00Z

FREE Community Night Bazaar at The Yogi Tree
Saturday, September 25, 6-9 pm

God creates men, but they choose each other, said Machiavelli.

The Yogi Tree is so grateful that you've chosen each other - and that you've chosen to share your journey with us.

We are so privileged and excited to invite you to this FREE celebration of The Yogi Tree community, which will honor you, our studio, and National Yoga Month (http://www.yogamonth.org).

Come as you are, with an open heart and whatever else you've got. Perhaps it's a delicious and healthy dessert or a scrumptious hors d'oeurvres (no alcohol, please). Maybe it's an acoustic guitar or a wonderfully funny joke. Could be you're an artist, a jewelry maker, a collector, or a poet. Whoever you are, whatever you love, however you fill your life, that's all we ask of you on this amazing evening of sharing and connection.

If you make art, bring it. If you make music, be ready to make it. If you do jokes or rhymes, prepare to crack them. If you collect comics or exotic bric-a-brac, don't be shy. If you love to eat, bring your favorite dish.

The Yogi Tree will provide music, meditation, an open mic, and that space we've all come to know and love.

Also, don't forget to clean out your closet, bringing along any clothing you no longer wear. We'll pile it up like a ceremonial bonfire, minus the flames, and take turns digging for buried treasure. You could walk away with a gently used blouse or a legendary pair of Doc Martens, a hot pair of jeans or a studly new (non)smoking jacket. Wacky - and fun!

Let's call this the First Annual Community Night Bazaar at The Yogi Tree. We know we'll be seeing you there...

COST: FREE

FREE Intro to Kundalini Yoga - Sat Sept 25, 1 - 4

2010-09-07T19:56:00Z

FREE Intro to Kundalini Yoga
with Jennifer Kelly
Saturday, September 25, 1-4 pm

Are you new to yoga? Want to expand your current practice? Then this workshop is for you.

In this safe, supportive, uplifting workshop, we will learn the fundamentals of Kundalini Yoga. We will cover the basics of yoga philosophy, pranayama (breath control), mudras ( hand movements), asana (yoga postures), mantras (positive affirmations), and meditation. This is a great workshop for those wanting to learn more about yoga before taking their first formal class. It is also an excellent overview for newer students and a great refresher for current students.

What is Kundalini Yoga? A 5000 year-old science originated in India and brought to the United States by Yogi Bhajan some 40 years ago, Kundalini Yoga is for everyone - a blissful, challenging, celebratory practice that will help you achieve greater joy in your life and relief, too, from back pain, stress, addiction, depression, insomnia, and weight control issues.

How can Kundalini Yoga help me? An inspiring and invigorating combination of movement, sound current, breath, and meditation which promotes relaxation and healing, allowing your spirit to flow freely, Kundalini Yoga is also known as "the yoga of awareness." This practice can release emotional blocks and deepen the connection between mind, body, and spirit.

Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, a towel, a small pillow, and plenty of water.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Jennifer Kelly is more than a decade into her journey toward health, alternative healing, and spiritual awakening, introduced to the yogi way by Goldenbridge Yoga's world-renowned Gurmukh Khalsa. A Kundalini Yoga Instructor trained in the Khalsa Way, an in-demand post-partum doula providing compassionate, empowering service to new parents throughout the Southland, and a CARE-certified Raindrop and Vita Flex Technique therapist (using Young Living's therapeutic grade essential oils) Jennifer is a true healer, offering love, acceptance, motivation, and grace to all she encounters. She owns and operates The Yogi Tree with her husband, Todd Jensen.

World Gratitude Day & Todd's Book, ON GRATITUDE

2010-09-07T19:54:00Z

50 Major Celebrities.

One Simple Question.

What Are YOU Grateful For?

Alicia Keys, Jeff Bridges, Steve Nash, Sheryl Crow, Ringo Starr, Anna Kendrick, BB King, Ray Bradbury, Deepak Chopra, and 42 others... Ask them what they're thankful for and the answers might surprise you. Who's grateful for surviving cancer, for being called an SOB by W.C. Fields, for dancing with child soldiers in Uganda, for the unexpected romantic advances of Bo Derek, for the anonymity afforded by online gaming, for the ability to transform overwhelming grief into one of literature's most indelible characters, for being an eleventh-hour obstetrician in a third-world country, for wearing pajamas to the White House?

The answers are in ON GRATITUDE, which Adams Media will publish on September 21, 2010, World Gratitude Day.

You can PRE-ORDER THE BOOK NOW at all major online outlets, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Powell's, and more. Get it for yourself, or for the friends and family members you're truly grateful for.

BUT THERE'S MORE... Every order of five or more books will be entered into a drawing for amazingly cool, celebrity-signed loot -- signed books from Ray Bradbury, autographed bookplates from Neil Gaiman, awesome movie posters signed by comedy maestro Adam McKay, month-long passes to The Yogi Tree, free tickets to UC Berkeley's super-cool Gratitude Seminar in October, and much, much more.

HOW DOES IT WORK? It's easy. Go to one of the online booksellers listed below. Place your order. Make it a big one. The books are only $10 at most of these retailers, which makes it a perfect - and affordable - gift for all of the upcoming holidays or graduation! Then send your receipt to todd@thegratitudelist.org on or before Tuesday, September 21, 2010.

What are YOU grateful for?

The answers are all in ON GRATITUDE.
Share your list with us at: http://www.thegratitud...

Please pre-order at:

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/...

Barnes & Noble
http://search.barnesan...

Borders
http://www.borders.com...

Powell's
http://www.powells.com...

Thank you for being part of this movement. Also, please - PLEASE - pass this email along to everyone you know and love! We would be SO grateful for that, too!

And finally, please submit YOUR gratitude list to todd@thegratitudelist.org. What a beautiful way to celebrate World Gratitude Day!

With all love and gratitude,
Todd Aaron Jensen

MORE ABOUT ON GRATITUDE
ON GRATITUDE is an accessible, conversational journey deep into the heart of gratitude, a collection of exclusive interviews with 50 of the world's most compelling, provocative, brilliant, and well-known individuals, sharing their inspirations, mantras, mentors, and breathtaking life's experiences for the first time. Alicia Keys, Jeff Bridges, Steve Nash, Sheryl Crow, Ringo Starr, Anna Kendrick, BB King, Ray Bradbury, Deepak Chopra, and dozens of others... ask them what they're thankful for and the answers might surprise you. Who's grateful for surviving cancer, for being called an SOB by W.C. Fields, for dancing with child soldiers in Uganda, for the unexpected romantic advances of Bo Derek, for the anonymity afforded by online gaming, for the ability to transform overwhelming grief into one of literature's most indelible characters, for being an eleventh-hour obstetrician in a third-world country, for wearing pajamas to the White House? The answers are in ON GRATITUDE.

http://www.thegratitud...
Facebook: ONGRATITUDE
Twitter: @ON_GRATITUDE
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/user/ONGRATITUDE

Light Leaders Teacher Training - How to Teach Yoga to Children

2010-09-07T19:49:00Z

LIGHT LEADERS TEACHER TRAINING:
HOW TO TEACH YOGA TO CHILDREN
Friday, September 17 - Sunday, September 19, 1 - 8 pm
With Crystal D'Angora, Blaire Baron Larsen & Dr. Natalie Nevins

The Yogi Tree is honored to host the Light Leaders Teacher Training Program, a comprehensive, groundbreaking, joyful 21-hour training program for anyone interested in working with children and young adults. You need not be a certified yoga instructor to participate in this program, and our yoga is entirely non-denominational, honoring all faiths and spiritual practices.

THREE-DAY TEACHER TRAINING INTENSIVE

Friday, 9.17.10 - Sunday, 9.19.10, 1 - 8 pm each day
Delicious vegan supper included each day

Joy. Peace. Confidence. Fun. Trust. Stress relief. Strength and flexibility. Improved academic performance. A sense of community and wonder. These are just a few of the benefits children receive from a regular yoga practice.

What a privilege it is, then, to be the teacher who brings yoga into their young lives, guiding them as they walk an ennobled, empowered path. This Teachers Training is not just for people who are already yoga teachers, but is also perfect for any adult who works with children: academic instructors, youth sports coaches, enlightened parents, daycare and camp counselors, school administrators, and more.

The Light Leaders Teachers Training, created and instructed by renowned, Goldenbridge-trained yoginis Blaire Baron Larsen and Crystal D'Angora, has been honed through years of practice and experience teaching yoga to children of diverse racial, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds in a variety of settings, from public and private schools to juvenile detention centers, community centers and hospitals.

Light Leaders Teachers Training is a fun, comprehensive, three-day course, offering its students direct, visceral experience with what children feel and experience. The program's ice-breaker/brain games, improvisational exercises, and Kundalini Yoga sets have proven to help children heal from surplus negativity, fear, anxiety, depression, and other undeserved pressures, which trickle down from society - even in the happiest homes.

Devoted and accomplished Light Leader founders and instructors Baron and D'Angora have compiled vital data about youth, education, mental health, and the benefits of a regular yoga practice, and passionately, thoughtfully crafted teaching structures to guide you on this path.

Light Leaders Teacher Training Program is the best investment you will ever make in your future, and the future of our children.

http://www.lightleader...
http://www.theyogitree...

COST: $599 pre-registration; $799 after September 3, 2010
Pre-register now: www.theyogitree.com

VISIONBOARDS FOR MANIFESTATION - Sun, 9.12, 1 pm

2010-09-07T19:44:00Z

Visionboards for Manifestation
With Jennifer Kelly and Crystal D'Angora
Sunday, September 12, 1-4 pm

"Ordinary people believe only in the possible. Extraordinary people visualize not what is possible or probable, but rather what is impossible. And by visualizing the impossible, they begin to see it as possible." - Cherie Carter-Scott

Join The Yogi Tree's Jennifer Kelly and Crystal D'Angora for this creative, playful, and empowering afternoon of meditation, visualization, and creativity designed to empower you and to elevate your impossible dreams for tomorrow into your entirely possible now.

Visionboards are simple, yet powerful visualization tools that activate the universal law of attraction to begin manifesting your dreams into reality. Most recently popularized by success expert John Assaraf, who discusses them in the best-selling DVD documentary The Secret, visionboards can change your life now.

You may have heard the story of famous film comedian Jim Carrey and the stunning power of visualization in his career. Some 20 years ago, having spent weeks bombing and being booed off the stages of various comedy clubs in Los Angeles, Carrey took a quiet moment on Mulholland Drive, overlooking the city. In a moment of inspiration, he whipped out his checkbook and wrote a check to himself - for $10-million dollars, "for acting services rendered." He carried the check in his wallet every single day for years. By 1995, Carrey was being paid $20-million dollars a film for projects like The Cable Guy and The Grinch. Visualization - and visionboards, in particular - can, and will, work in your life too!

Join Jennifer, Crystal, and The Yogi Tree community for this celebratory, introspective, expressive afternoon creating visionboards - visual representations or collages of the things that you want to have, be, or do in your life. They'll be cutting and pasting, sharing and grooving, meditating and laughing, dreaming big dreams and living out loud.

It's time to honor yourself. It's time to remember everything you ever dreamed. It's time to make your visionboard. It's time to bring it all to life.

ABOUT THE TEACHERS:
Jennifer Kelly is more than a decade into her journey toward health, alternative healing, and spiritual awakening, introduced to the yogi way by Goldenbridge Yoga's world-renowned Gurmukh Khalsa. A Kundalini Yoga Instructor trained in the Khalsa Way, an in-demand post-partum doula providing compassionate, empowering service to new parents throughout the Southland, and a CARE-certified Raindrop and Vita Flex Technique therapist (using Young Living's therapeutic grade essential oils) Jennifer is a true healer, offering love, acceptance, motivation, and grace to all she encounters. She owns and operates The Yogi Tree with her husband, Todd Jensen.

Crystal D'Angora combines 6 years as a Kundalini and Children's Yoga and Pilates instructor and an eclectic background in theater, dance, Kundalini and Hatha yoga to create a holistic fusion of physical expression and discovery. After teaching Theater to homeless and abused youth through Los Angeles Free clinic's "Project Able," she attained a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC, Los Angeles in Literature and Child Development. Her own Yoga experience, which began in 1995, re-ignited the same sense of Playful freedom from her youth in theater and dance, but offered additional methods to heal physically, mentally, and emotionally as well. Since receiving her Kundalini Yoga certification in 2003, she continues to find new ways to create a safe and fun environment for students to discover, explore, and express their unique physical and mental gifts.

COST: $20

YOGA FOR CREATIVITY with Brittany - Sat, 9.11, 1 pm

2010-09-07T19:41:00Z

Yoga For Creativity
with Brittany Wilkerson
Saturday, September 11, 1-3

Awaken your creativity with this fun, heartful workshop! Whether you are an artist by trade or profession, or just want to cultivate your own creativity for a richer experience of life, this workshop will reconnect you with the childlike joy of creation and expansion. Defined as a science and an ART in India, yoga (meaning "union" in Sanskrit), powerfully connects breath and movement to help us uncover our deepest truths, naturally inspiring us to express ourselves from the inside out! Moving from the heart, we'll sweat, chant, and play our way to joyful inspiration, ending with a powerful savasana (restful relaxation). With an emphasis on self-love, this workshop will help you discover the endless possibilities which lie with-IN, and the great potential for infusing your everyday life with creative energy and artful gifts. All levels welcome!!

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Brittany Wilkerson discovered yoga at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in New York City after a dance injury rendered her unable to run, leap, or spin! As the science of yoga healed her hip, the art of yoga opened her mind and heart to liberation she had never experienced before. A 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified teacher through Liberation Yoga in Hollywood, and a Certified Light Leaders Children's Yoga Teacher, Brittany believes deeply in the power of yoga to change our lives and our world for the better. With a background in acting, music, dance, and improvisation, Brittany teaches a class sprinkled with humor, musings, mantras, and heartful asana. She relishes the ability to share this ancient practice with others, hoping to guide each student on the path to unique self-expression, healing, and joy!

COST: $25 Advance/$30 Day of

Yogi Tree's Summer Special & June 2010 Events

2010-06-04T07:56:00Z

Sat Nam & Namaste,

Happy Summertime, good friends! We are so privileged to be building this amazing Yogi Tree community. To honor you and your journey, we are pleased to offer our amazing SUMMER SPECIAL -- unlimited classes from June 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010 for ONLY $99. That's eight weeks of "all you can eat" yoga, Pilates, and meditation classes for ONLY $99. (Workshops and special events not included).

You can register online at www.theyogitree.com or purchase your Summer Special Passes at the studio. We hope you'll take advantage of this wonderful deal.

Meanwhile, June is busting out all over, and The Yogi Tree is proud to announce its June line-up of special events and workshops!

FREE INTRODUCTION TO KUNDALINI YOGA

with Crystal D'Angora

Sunday, June 6, 1-3 pm

Are you new to yoga? Want to expand your current practice? Then this workshop is for you.

In this safe, supportive, uplifting workshop, we will learn the fundamentals of Kundalini Yoga. We will cover the basics of yoga philosophy, pranayama (breath control), mudras (hand movements), asana (yoga postures), mantras (positive affirmations), and meditation. This is a wonderful workshop for first-time students, more experienced students who are new to Kundalini yoga, and yoga veterans alike.

What is Kundalini Yoga? A 5000-year old science originated in India, and brought to the United States by Yogi Bhajan some 40 years ago, Kundalini Yoga is for everyone – a blissful, challenging, celebratory practice that will help you achieve greater joy in your life and relief, too, from back pain, stress, addiction, depression, insomnia, and weight control issues.

How can Kundalini Yoga help me? An inspiring and invigorating combination of movement, sound current, breath, and meditation which promotes relaxation and healing, allowing your spirit to flow freely, Kundalini Yoga is also known as “the yoga of awareness.” This practice can release emotional blocks and deepen the connection between mind, body, and spirit.

Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, a towel, a small pillow, and plenty of water.

About the Teacher

Trained at Los Angeles’ world-renowned Goldenbridge Yoga, Crystal brings a calming manner and compassionate touch to all of her classes – whether it is Kundalini Yoga, Mat Pilates, Nia Yoga, or Children’s Yoga – believing that a regular practice enhances concentration and self-control, improving health and strengthening relationships. Her Kundalini Yoga classes are Yogi Tree favorites -- nourishing and nurturing, designed to challenge and elevate her students.

FREE INTRODUCTION TO HATHA FLOW YOGA

with Syann Motl

Saturday, June 12, 1:30-3:30 pm

Our lives can be busy, chaotic, stressful, challenging… It is so important in those difficult hours to reconnect to our breath, to our bodies, to a practice that offers sanctuary and release, and even more important in life’s quieter moments to build a reservoir of flexibility and resilience for those trying times.

Merging powerful, fluid movement, stretches, and poses, mixed with breath work and relaxation, this amazing workshop is the perfect way to honor – or begin – your practice, release the day’s stress, and bring some empowerment, love, and light into your life.

Hatha Yoga balances mind and body via physical postures (asanas), controlled breathing (pranayama), and the calming of the mind through relaxation and silent meditation. With music to motivate and inspire you, Syann Motl’s Hatha Flow Yoga builds and restores your physical, spiritual, and emotional strength in a safe, nurturing environment. This workshop is recommended for beginning to intermediate students.

Once you’ve enjoyed this FREE workshop, please join Syann EVERY SATURDAY at 9 am for her weekly HATHA YOGA FLOW class at The Yogi Tree.

About the Teacher

Born and raised in Montana, trained in modern dance, Syann Motl discovered yoga several years ago after a serious knee injury. “When I was done with that first class,” she says, “something had begun to glow inside of me.” From there, Syann embarked on a dedicated practice, graduating from the YogaWorks 200-hour teacher training program. Her classes flow powerfully, with an eye for alignment, and a deep respect for stillness and breath. “I want my students to feel relaxed and rejuvenated after my class,” she says.

DIGGING IN THE DIRT:
Hypnotherapy, Yoga, and Raw Foods for Breaking Old Patterns and Building A More Infinite Now
with Nissim Malul, C.Ht., C.M.T.
Sunday, June 13, 1 – 5 pm

“Digging in the dirt/ find the places we got hurt…” So goes the Peter Gabriel lyric.

In this powerful, hands-on workshop, combining hypnotherapy, Kundalini yoga, an introduction to raw foods, and homemade chocolate, students will go digging in the dirt – and emerge on the other side renewed, rejuvenated, liberated.

What are you attracting in your life? Why are you attracting that? How can we reverse negative thought patterns and life cycles? How can we remove these blockages and shatter these habits to live a more elevated, glorious physical, psychological, and spiritual existence?

Certified hypnotherapist Nissim Malul, a Yogi Tree favorite, will help you identify aspects of your life that are not working, root out the fears, negative habits, and limiting beliefs that support those dysfunctions, and provide the clarity, positive energy, and guidance needed for major, lasting breakthroughs.

The Yogi Tree’s Sussy Castilla will lead students through two brief, basic yoga sets, encouraging Nissim’s mental work to merge with the physical, allowing a deeper settling of the information and transformation. Later, raw food healer, enthusiast, and creator of Raw Food Media Christopher Ciabarra will share his personal journey to physical and spiritual health through raw foods, explaining how raw food deeply impacts our thoughts, feelings, and patterns. Chocolate woman Dore’ Damelin, a health and nutrition counselor and chocolate aficionado, will close the event with samples of her divine homemade raw chocolate.

Safe. Sound. Profound. Necessary. Join us at The Yogi Tree for an afternoon that will change your life as much as it will thrill your senses. Your journey begins here and now.

Cost: $40

HYPNOTHERAPY FOR WEIGHT CONTROL

with Jennifer Jayne, C.Ht.

Saturday, June 19, 1-3 pm

Balance is so critical to our well-being – physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

When the weight is too much, on our minds or in our bodies, whether its five pounds or 50, we can fall out of balance. The rejuvenation can be challenging, seemingly impossible. But it doesn’t have to be.

HYPNOTHERAPY FOR WEIGHT CONTROL is an intimate, nurturing, completely safe workshop offered by The Yogi Tree’s Jennifer Jayne, a Certified Hypnotherapist with more than a decade of experience with weight control, smoking cessation, and other healthy lifestyle modifications.

Too many of us struggle for too long with self-defeating cycles. This group workshop guides students in: controlling eating and weight, creating better relationships with food, putting your needs first, and putting your emotional garbage where it belongs – in the trash.

Now is the perfect time to make this change, an act of extreme self-care that can truly change your life forever.

Hypnotherapy is a natural, healthy, and effective method for controlling your weight, tapping into your subconscious mind to change old associations to food so that you can shed your extra pounds with ease – and keep it off!

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Jennifer Jayne, C.Ht. is founder of Finding Your Power Hypnotherapy and My Imagination Series for pediatric hypnosis. She is also the co-author of In the Mud: A Guide for Everyday Parenting. Jennifer says: “I have always been a big believer in the Mind/Body connection. Through Hypnotherapy you can change your limiting beliefs that hold you back from your true potential. You can have or possess anything you truly believe you deserve. You are the creator of your future."

COST: $25

GET YOUR YOGA ON

Workshop & Book Signing with Kimberly Wilson
Author of Hip Tranquil Chick and Tranquilista
Saturday, June 26, 1-4:00 pm

Join yoga teacher and beloved author Kimberly Wilson (Hip Tranquil Chick and Tranquilista) for a playful, illuminating, funky, and inspiring afternoon of yoga, conversation, and connection at The Yogi Tree.

First, celebrate the joy of yoga through Kimberly’s delightful asana sequencing, which focuses on breath, creativity, and movement. Savor this invigorating flow that covers you from head to toe, awakens the spirit, and takes you deeper internally. This journey is accompanied by groovy hip-hop music and inspiring chill-out tunes. Best for late beginner to advanced students.

Then after class, join Kimberly for an informal Q&A and tea in The Yogi Tree loft. She will be signing copies of her brilliant books, Hip Tranquil Chick and Tranquilista. A relaxed, relaxing, and connective way to go deeper with your practice and enjoy the company of an amazing teacher, writer, do-gooder, entrepreneur, and eco-fashion designer.

About Kimberly Wilson
Kimberly Wilson is the creative director and founder of Tranquil Space, named among the Top 25 yoga studios in the world by Travel + Leisure. She is also the author of Hip Tranquil Chick and Tranquilista, and holds a master’s degree in Women’s Studies. For more information on Kimberly, please visit: www.kimberlywilson.com.

COST: $35

REGULAR CLASSES AT THE YOGI TREE
with Special Themes for the Month of June

KUNDALINI YOGA FOR HEALING with Sussy Castilla

Thursdays in June, 6:15 – 7:30 pm

Heal Mother Earth while you heal yourself in this month-long Kundalini Yoga series

Join us for June Kundalini Yoga classes focused on sending healing to our suffering Mother Earth, all the while healing yourself. Are you experiencing anger and frustration at the devastation of life occuring in the Gulf of Mexico with the oil spill? Do you feel helpless, but have an urge to help? As a yogi you can do anything you set your mind to! Your energy and pure intention is all that is needed. When we practice and meditate in groups, the power of our intention is multiplied greatly and we can reach higher states than when we practice alone. These classes will include yoga sets to heal and soothe you on a physical, mental, and emotional level. We will practice different healing meditations in each class and send our powerful group vibrations where they are needed most on the Earth. Take your power back -- both in your life and with the state of the world, and be a lever for uplift!

KUNDALINI YOGA FOR JOY with Sussy Castilla
Saturdays in June, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Open the window of your soul and let joy in! These fun Saturday morning classes will have you walking with a spring in your step. You will get to laugh, dance, and work your body in a multitude of ways -- all aimed at connecting you with the Infinite source of joy that is inside of you. Your only job is to tune yourself to that beautiful energy. Feel radiant, prosperous, and blissful as you start your weekend off in a positive direction!

May 2010 Events - Healing Children, Vision Books & More

2010-04-25T22:35:00Z

THE INFINITE PORTABLE POSSIBLE:
Using Vision Books to Manifest Your Brilliant Future

with Life Coach & Healer Jean Merritt

Saturday, May 22, 1-4 pm

If you sense the universe shifting, it is. And you are an instrumental part of that change. Yes, you.

Now is the time to give all that you’ve ever wanted to give, allowing room to receive everything you’ve ever dreamed. One of the most powerful tools for immediately attracting your own infinite bliss is the creation of vision boards. Former students have manifested so many amazing things in their lives by using this simple, elegant tool – travel to foreign locations, book deals, acting gigs, happier relationships, and much more.

In this powerful, playful, creative workshop, hosted by life coach and healer Jean Merritt, you will dream even bigger, but on a more portable palette – creating your very own VISION BOOK. Now you can carry your dreams and intentions with you everywhere you go, adding to the book along the way!

What You Need: A sketchbook or any small book with unlined paper. Some clear intentions about what you would like to attract into your life. And a willingness to manifest your wildest dreams and deepest passions into reality.

This is your year. This is your time. Make your wish, and make it come true. Join us for an interactive, hands-on, relaxing afternoon of meditation, visualization, Vision Book creation, and friendship.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Jean Merritt is a Certified Holistic Life Coach who has been successfully helping people walk their life paths for over 20 years. In addition, she is a Certified Reconnective Healing Practitioner and a successful businesswoman whose recognition is acknowledged in the Marquis Publications of Who’s-Who in America, Who’s-Who in the World, and Who’s-Who of Emerging Leaders in America. Her Yogi Tree class, VISUALIZATION FOR MANIFESTATION, meets every Sunday at 7 pm.

COST: $20

HEALING CHILDREN TODAY:
Qigong, Meditation & Conversations in Energy

with Jimmy Allen

Sunday, May 23 – 1 – 3:30 pm

$25

Nearly one in 100 school-aged children in America suffers from Autism. That’s an increase of 57% since 2002, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Other childhood afflictions, like Asperger’s, ADHD, and dyslexia, are also on the rise. With numbers that high, and continuing to skyrocket, it’s inevitable that we know – or will know – a child, or a family, touched by this disease.

Join Jimmy Allen, founder of Inspirational Learning Academy and the WeFareWell education programs, for an afternoon of inspired, uplifting, provocative, spiritually-oriented movement, meditation, conversation, and healing – perfect for families, educators, healers, or Qigong and yoga enthusiasts interested in walking a more mindful, community-oriented path.

HEALING CHILDREN TODAY is comprised of two parts:

HAPPY SUN QIGONG. Complimentary to yoga, Pilates, meditation, Reiki, massage, and sports training, Jimmy Allen’s Happy Sun Qigong promotes a higher level of consciousness and self-awareness for healing, while offering a physical practice that can be powerfully grounding. Combining deep breathing, purposeful smiling using your entire being, and a cell-deep relaxation, Allen’s Qigong is both traditional and innovative – perfect for the veteran Qigong practitioner and the newbie alike. After the physical practice, Allen will lead students through…

CONVERSATIONS IN ENERGY. An informal group dialogue based on the knowledge of and application of universal energy and its impact on our lives, Conversations in Energy is about questions and answers and ideas. Findings by scientists at major American universities show that only 5 percent of the universe's mass comes from the ordinary matter that makes up planets, stars and gases. The 95% of the universe is matter that can't be seen at all. That 95% is what we refer to as energy. By examining, exploring, and harnessing that energy, we can powerfully impact our health, happiness, and well-being and, quite possibly, eradicate life-altering afflictions like Autism.

Using movement, cutting-edge research, and deeply connected conversation, HEALING CHILDREN TODAY will begin to heal your life – and the lives of those you love – immediately.

For more information about Jimmy Allen, please visit: www.wefarewell.com

GET YOUR YOGA ON

Workshop & Book Signing
with Kimberly (Hip Tranquil Chick, Tranquilista) Wilson

Saturday, June 26 – 1-4 pm

Join yoga teacher and beloved author Kimberly (Hip Tranquil Chick and Tranquilista) Wilson for a playful, illuminating, funky, and inspiring afternoon of yoga, conversation, and connection at The Yogi Tree.

First, celebrate the joy of yoga through Kimberly’s delightful asana sequencing, which focuses on breath, creativity, and movement. Savor this invigorating flow that covers you from head to toe, awakens the spirit, and takes you deeper internally. This journey is accompanied by groovy hip-hop music and inspiring chill-out tunes. Best for late beginner to advanced students.

Then after class, join Kimberly for an informal Q&A and tea in The Yogi Tree loft. She will be signing copies of her brilliant books, Hip Tranquil Chick and Tranquilista. A relaxed, relaxing, and connective way to go deeper with your practice and enjoy the company of an amazing teacher, writer, do-gooder, entrepreneur, and eco-fashion designer.

About Kimberly Wilson

Kimberly Wilson is the creative director and founder of Tranquil Space, named among the Top 25 yoga studios in the world by Travel + Leisure. She is also the author of Hip Tranquil Chick and Tranquilista, and holds a master’s degree in Women’s Studies. For more information on Kimberly, please visit: www.kimberlywilson.com.

FREE INTRO to TEACHING YOGA TO KIDS: Light Leaders Teacher Training

2009-12-20T05:27:00Z

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1-8 pm
LIGHT LEADERS TEACHER TRAINING – Children’s Yoga
with Crystal D’Angora, Blaire Baron, and Dr. Natalie Nevins

The Yogi Tree is honored to host the Light Leaders Teacher Training Program, a comprehensive, groundbreaking, joyful 24-hour training program for anyone interested in working with children and young adults. You need not be a certified yoga instructor to participate in this program, and our yoga is entirely non-denominational, honoring all faiths and spiritual practices.

THREE-DAY TEACHER TRAINING INTENSIVE

Friday, January 29 - Sunday, January 31
1 – 8 pm each day
Delicious vegan supper included each day

FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS
Meet the teachers, get a taste of the workshop curriculum,
ask questions, enjoy light snacks

Wednesday, January 6
7 - 7:30 pm

Sunday, January 17
4 - 5:30 pm

Joy. Peace. Confidence. Fun. Trust. Stress relief. Strength and flexibility. Improved academic performance. A sense of community and wonder.

These are just a few of the benefits children receive from a regular yoga practice.
What a privilege it is, then, to be the teacher who brings yoga into their young lives, guiding them as they walk an ennobled, empowered path. This Teachers Training is not just for people who are already yoga teachers, but is also perfect for any adult who works with children: academic instructors, youth sports coaches, enlightened parents, daycare and camp counselors, school administrators, and more.

The Light Leaders Teachers Training, created and instructed by renowned, Goldenbridge-trained yoginis Blaire Baron and Crystal D’Angora, has been honed through years of practice and experience teaching yoga to children of diverse racial, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds in a variety of settings, from public and private schools to juvenile detention centers, community centers and hospitals.

Light Leaders Teachers Training is a fun, comprehensive, three-day course, offering its students direct, visceral experience with what children feel and experience. The program’s ice-breaker/brain games, improvisational exercises, and Kundalini Yoga sets have proven to help children heal from surplus negativity, fear, anxiety, depression, and other undeserved pressures, which trickle down from society – even in the happiest homes.

Devoted and accomplished Light Leader founders and instructors Baron and D’Angora have compiled vital data about youth, education, mental health, and the benefits of a regular yoga practice, and passionately, thoughtfully crafted teaching structures to guide you on this path.

Light Leaders Teacher Training Program is the best investment you will ever make in your future, and the future of our children.

www.lightleadersyoga.com
www.theyogitree.com

Yoga Date Night: Candlight Yoga with Live Music Accompaniment (Sat, August 22, 8 pm)

2009-08-06T19:17:00Z

YOGA DATE NIGHT:
Candelight Yoga with the Live Music of Joshua Brill
and Yogi Tree owner/instructor Jennifer Kelly

Saturday, August 22 at 8 pm

Single Tickets $20 or Couples for $30

Perfect for friends, family, lovers, and new acquaintances

Allow The Yogi Tree to be the sacred place in which you and yours connect more deeply and meaningfully in this very special Yoga Experience…

A magical combination of all-levels yoga and live music, followed by an intimate community reception for friends, lovers, and classmates…

Enter the studio to the healing, live guitar soundscapes of internationally-acclaimed mystic/musician/yogi Joshua Brill. Immediately, a sense of peace, ease, and balance can be felt as these aural tapestries grace your consciousness. Within this deeper state of inner stillness, resonance, and awareness, the yoga practice begins with Yogi Tree owner, Jennifer Kelly.

In a specially-selected yoga set, perfect for this intimate, candlelight event, Jennifer and Joshua will unite to engage you in a yoga class unlike any other you’ve experienced – gentle, connective, illuminating, heart-opening. Like an interactive film score, Joshua’s live accompaniment facilitates a dynamic energetic exchange between the practice and the music, while Jennifer’s uplifting, generous teaching style will bring the entire class closer together.

After the yoga set, join Jennifer, Joshua, and your classmates for a light reception and community gathering. An unforgettable night and your neighborhood yoga studio, wellness center, and performance space…

ABOUT THE TEACHER & PERFORMER

Joshua Brill has performed and supported yoga practices across the US and internationally, working with Shiva Rea, Alanis Morissette, Dave Stringer, Dale Bozzio, and many others. He is a veteran teacher at the Berklee College of Music and has been featured in Yoga Journal, LA Yoga, and Gitaar Plus. www.joshuabrill.com

Jennifer Kelly owns and operates The Yogi Tree with her husband, Todd Jensen. More than a decade into her journey toward health, alternative healing, and spiritual awakening, Jennifer was introduced to the yogi way by Goldenbridge Yoga’s world-renowned Gurmukh Khalsa. www.theyogitree.com

Special Screening: SPIRITUAL WARRIORS with Filmmaker Q&A - Sat, August 15

2009-08-06T19:16:00Z

“Every life has a purpose” is the clear and uplifting message behind the spiritually-based adventure film, Spiritual Warriors, based on the best-selling John-Roger, DSS book Spiritual Warrior: The Art of Spiritual Living.

Directed by David Raynr and filmed on location in Egypt and across the United States, Spiritual Warriors presents the truth of our spiritual nature in a dazzling, entertaining, and deeply fulfilling epic drama.

The story follows Finn (Jsu Garcia), an out of work actor and over-his-head hustler, who strikes up an intriguing friendship with Roger (Robert Easton), a compelling and patient spiritual teacher. Finn’s unexpected international adventures lead him to a powerful spiritual awakening, in which he learns that love is the source of inspiration, motivation, and success.

In the tradition of Peaceful Warrior, What the Bleep, and The Celestine Prophecy, Spiritual Warriors offers a profoundly beneficial message for healing and peace within ourselves and the world.

Join us at The Yogi Tree for this Los Angeles exclusive – a one-night only screening of Spiritual Warriors, followed by a Q&A with star/writer/producer Jsu (Che, Along Came Polly, CSI: Miami) Garcia.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 at 8 pm at The Yogi Tree. Tickets are $10 and are available at www.theyogitree.com or at The Yogi Tree. 818.760.0112.

Summer's Almost Over, but The Yogi Tree Has GREAT August Events!

2009-08-06T19:10:00Z

Hey, sweet friends, family, and yogis...

We hope summer's been beautiful, uplifting, and a welcome oasis of adventure and relaxation for you and yours!

Don't forget: at The Yogi Tree, your first class is always FREE!

If you are a returning student, bring a friend with you and receive one FREE class for yourself. That's pretty cool, right?

Also, we deeply appreciate your reviews at www.yelp.com. Look us up there, please.

As we baby-step our ways into fall, we're very excited to offer several wonderful August workshops and special events.

GUIDED THAI-YOGA MASSAGE & PARTNER YOGA

with Alison Winchester

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th, 1-4 pm

SCREENING: SPIRITUAL WARRIORS

with Filmmaker Q&A

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th, 8 pm

WORKING WITH AUTISM USING THERAPEUTIC ESSENTIAL OILS

with Sophia Sharp

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th, 1-4 pm

ANCIENT SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY'S ADDICTIONS

with Megan Hughes

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 1-4 pm

YOGA DATE NIGHT: Candelight Yoga with Live Music
with Musician Joshua Brill and Yogi Tree owner/instructor Jennifer Kelly

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 8 pm

EMOTIONAL CLEARING CEREMONY

with Sophia Sharp

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd, 1-4 pm

VISION BOARDS AND AFFIRMATIONS

with Jean Merritt

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th, 1-4 pm

You can pre-register at www.theyogitree.com, or purchase tickets at the door. We look forward to seeing you soon!

With love and gratitude,
Todd & Jennifer
818.760.0112