Kundalini Yoga at Golden Bridge in Hollywood Kundalini Yoga in Spanish at Golden Bridge Yoga. Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. $8 Suggested Donation. Each class includes instruction in yoga, a meditation and a deep relaxation. All levels welcome. Kundalini Yoga is a science that uses breathing techniques, chanting, body movements and meditation to get you [...]
Gypsy Yoga Anahatha Lara Sackey and Brian E. Plaster joined forces to create OLM, or Original Live Music for Original Live Movement. This unique gypsy Yoga studio travels around California sharing a one-of-a-kind Yoga experience. During the hour long Hatha-style practice, the OLM experience invites you to embrace all of your senses and encourages you [...]
Gypsy-Style Cafe Enchants Venice Husband and wife owners, Farzad and Ava Kasrabod, are new to the restaurant business, but their unique and innovative cafe is quickly warming the stomachs of Venice dwellers. Vardo Café is centrally located between Yoga Works and Exhale on Main Street in Venice. It’s the newest vegetarian, vegan and raw restaurant [...]
Wear Your Positive Thoughts Byron Davenport and Casey Murray are the cofounders of POSITIVE THOUGHT BRAND. Davenport came up with the logo of a radiant person and a line of apparel emphasizing the positive impact of the words we say and wear. Their shirts have a long list of messages and affirmations, including [...]
Bhakti on the Eastside Fueled by the devotional spark of Bhakti that’s being lit all over town, Cecelia Fuentes’ story of opening the monthly KALI KLUB ecstatic kirtan venue is one of synchronicities, divine grace, chance meetings, community support, commitment to selfless service and the power of devotion. She was hungry for a space larger [...]
Accessible Yoga in West Adams District Yoga lovers can add DHARMA MITTRA YOGA LA to their weekly studio rotation. Named after Sri Dharma Mittra, who is frequently referred to as the “Teacher’s Teacher” and “The Rock of Yoga,” the studio shares Dharma Mittra’s teachings through classical Yoga practice. The sequences, “Shiva Namaskara Vinyasas” are taught [...]
Golden Mean Cafe With its gold-painted ceiling, mellow music and warm atmosphere, GOLDEN MEAN CAFE is a new hub where food lovers can unite, enjoy organic vegan fare and lounge afterwards in a quaint upstairs bookstore. This community-oriented café guarantees friendly service and mostly likely a personal welcome from the owner, Aaron Glassman. [...]
Taoist Tonics TONIX BOTANICAL SOLUTIONS is a new local apothecary where you can find products using principles of ancient traditions to enhance the body, mind and spirit. “It is a space for sharing and educating the community to further healing ourselves and the planet,” says Chris Lyans, head of Tonix production development. Indulge in customized [...]
A Calmer Venice Amidst all of the crazy, grimy, funky street life of Venice Beach, studio owner Yonnus Becker has created a peaceful sanctuary for all types to practice centering themselves so that they may radiate from within. One step into STUDIO SURYA YOGA and you are transformed by its serene simplicity [...]
Exhale Twice in Santa Monica Santa Monica makes room for another EXHALE Spa located at the Fairmont Hotel & Bungalows on Wilshire Boulevard. The green hotel partnered with Exhale when it wanted to build a spa that caters to each guest holistically. At the Fairmont, Exhale boasts massages and facials using organic and additive-free products, [...]