The French bakery Ladurée is famous for their iconic double-decker pastel-hued macaroons. Their Beverly Hills bakery and restaurant occupies an airy and welcoming space on Beverly Drive. On September 26, Ladurée released their new plant-based menu in collaboration with renowned Chef Matthew Kenney. The Beverly Hills location is now Ladurée by Matthew Kenney with a full plant-based menu.

Ladurée USA co-president Elisabeth Holder Raberin reached out to Matthew to change the world one vegetable at a time. ‘

The teams at Ladurée and Matthew Kenney Cuisine collaborated on the vegan items as well as the creation of satisfying vegan pastries including a full array of plant-based macaroons offered.

Magic is definitely on the menu at Ladurée. Even a discerning lover of these treats would hardly notice the difference. Unsuspecting regulars may not even realize that signature favorites such as the omelets, croque-monsieur, burgers, and vol-au-vent, have swapped alternatives expertly crafted from cashew, tofu, or other plant-based ingredients. The innovative menu items are presented with flair and filled with flavor.

Take your French food-loving family members here as well as your vegan friends looking for the next best plant-based dishes. While the Beverly Hills location is completely plant-based, you’ll be able to find vegan macaroons and some menu items among the selection at Ladurée at The Grove or Americana at Brand. The experiment in innovation has served up stylish food with vegan substance.

Visit Ladurée by Matthew Kenney at 311 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills.

Felicia M. Tomasko

Felicia Tomasko has spent more of her life practicing Yoga and Ayurveda than not. She first became introduced to the teachings through the writings of the Transcendentalists, through meditation, and using asana to cross-train for her practice of cross-country running. Between beginning her commitment to Yoga and Ayurveda and today, she earned degrees in environmental biology and anthropology and nursing, and certifications in the practice and teaching of yoga, yoga therapy, and Ayurveda while working in fields including cognitive neuroscience and plant biochemistry. Her commitment to writing is at least as long as her commitment to yoga. Working on everything related to the written word from newspapers to magazines to websites to books, Felicia has been writing and editing professionally since college. In order to feel like a teenager again, Felicia has pulled out her running shoes for regular interval sessions throughout Southern California. Since the very first issue of LA YOGA, Felicia has been part of the team and the growth and development of the Bliss Network.

www.blissnetwork.com

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Los Angeles Events: Classes and Workshops

Accessible Yoga

 
Learn how to make classes welcoming to everyone and to approach students in a trauma-informed way with Accessible Yoga Founder Jivana Heyman.
Details
7-10 Sep 9am-5pm $550
Spiral Path Yoga, 3115 Foothill Blvd, Suite F, La Crescenta
 

Transformation with Kyle Cease

NY Times Bestselling Author and Comedy Central headliner, Kyle Cease, uses his 25 years of performing, creating, and letting go of what other people think to help people move past anxieties, limitations, and self-doubts into a new vision of what is possible.
Details
9-10 Sep $199/adv
Alex Theater, 216 N Broad Blvd, Glendale
 

The Wisdom of Ayurveda

Carry Kim shares the intuitive wisdom of Ayurveda to teach us how to understand nature through our five senses to learn to heal and nourish ourselves.
Details
9 Sep 12-2:30pm $45/adv; $50/door
Lotus 7 Yoga & Pilates, 22521 Avenida Empresa, Ste 116 & 117, Rancho Santa Margarita
 

Shamanic Trance Dance

Transformational Trance Dance experience led by Siberian Shaman Ladamira and Medicine Women Sarah Eaglewoman.
Details
10 Sep TIME $50LOCATION Malibu
 

Yoga and 12-Step Recovery

 
Nikki Myers shares how to combine cognitive and somatic approaches to recovery from addiction using yoga and the 12 steps.
Details
15-17 Sep $550
Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 1:30-8:30pm, Sun 12-8pm
YogaWorks, 740 S Allied Way, El Segundo
 

Core, Floor and More

 
Sarah Court addresses the relationships of the abdominal diaphragm and the pelvic floor and everything in between, using the soft Coregeous ball.
Details
16 Sep 2-4pm $50
Yoga House, 11 West State St, Pasadena
 

Find Your Voice

Belgian sound therapist Annika Vandevelde teaches people how to develop awareness of their own and others’ voices.
Details
17 Sep 2-5pm $50
Goorus Yoga Studio, 15327 W Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades
 

One Day Detox Retreat

A comprehensive day-long rejuvenative detox includes superfood juice smoothies by ??????Juice Served Here, detox elixirs and juices, signature detox soup by Soupure, led hike in the Santa Mountains, detox yoga classes, Restorative Yoga and I AM Meditation. Third Sunday. Full or half days available.
Details
17 Sep $115 (half day) $195 (full day)
Aziam Yoga, 13050 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 202, Brentwood
 

Ecstatic Dance LA at Aziam Yoga

World-class DJs and free-form movement.
Details
22 Sep 7:30-10:15pm $15/early; $20/door
Aziam Yoga, 13050 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 202, Brentwood
 

One Day: Access to the Best of Your Life

ONE DAY is for women 35+ to discover new ways of being, create practices for a vibrant, integrated self that has you lit up in a new way of life. By Soul Bella Retreats.
Details
23 Sep 10am-6pm $175Calamigos Ranch Resort, 327 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu
 

FREE mini yogis yoga for kids class!

A fun and engaging introduction to yoga for children ages 4-8. This class is totally free and totally cool, incorporating meditation, breath, and asana in a uniquely kid-friendly way.
Details
24 Sep 9:30-10:30am FreeISKF Santa Monica, 1218 5th St, Santa Monica
 

Accessible Yoga Conference

Noteworthy workshop leaders address topics related to allowing yoga to be accessible to a diversity of populations.
Details
6-8 Oct $395City College of SF Mission Center, San Francisco
 

Los Angeles Events: Spiritual Teachers and Teachings

Sri Prem Baba

Sri Prem Baba makes his first teaching trip to LA. Talks include relationships “Love and Be Free” (Sat Sep 2), purpose “Finding Your Place” (Sun Sep 3) and “A New Way of Living Life” (Fri Sep 1). Sign up for the entire weekend or for individual workshops.
Details
1 Sep 6:30-9:30pm $20, 2 Sep 10am-6pm $125, 3 Sep 10am-6pm $125Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th St, Santa Monica
 

Sattwadharman Benefit & Art Auction

Enchanting evening of art and culture, featuring a healing Ayurvedic dinner and silent auction of sacred Indic art. Keynote address by Himalayan monk Swami Vidyadhishananda. Support heritage-revival projects of the nonprofit Self Enquiry Life Fellowship.
Details
9 Sep 4-9pm $125/ticket, sponsorships availTemple Emanuel, 300 N. Clark Dr, Beverly Hills
 

Kriya Yoga Program

Phil Goldberg, Craig Marshall, and Marydale, owner of Param Yoga Healing Arts Center, host a rare visit by Paramahamsa Prajnanananda, spiritual leader of Kriya Yoga International, in honor of Paramahamsa Yogananda and his 125th birth year. This is an evening of spiritual discourse, wisdom, insight, and music.
Details
11 Sep 7pm FreePoverello of Assisi Auditorium, 1519 Woodworth St, San Fernando
 

Navaratri

Celebrate the nine nights honoring the various forms of the energy of the goddess–the Divine Mother with pujas (ceremonies), meditation, chanting, and community.
Details
21-30 Sep Times Vary Sivananda Center LA, 13325 Beach Ave, LA
 

Los Angeles Events: Yoga on the Pier

Yoga on the Redondo Pier

Bring your mat for an outdoor yoga class on the Octagon.
Details
9 Sep 10-11am Free Redondo Beach Pier, 500 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach
 

YogaWorks 30th Anniversary

Desi Bartlett and Sean Grey teach Silent Disco yoga classes (via headphones). Cohosted by The Xanadu Life and Bender. Post-class socials with snacks and giveaways. Bring your mat.
Details
10 Sep 2pm Check in for level 1 w/Desi Bartlett $454pm Check in for Level 2-3 w/Sean Grey $45Santa Monica Pier
 

ROGA on the Santa Monica Pier

Arrive early for the 8am run (drop off your mat and it will be delivered to the yoga class site) or come for the 9am all-levels yoga.
Details
Fall series Sep 9-Oct 21. 16, 23, 30 Sep; 7, 14, 21 Oct 8am run, 9am yoga, Free Santa Monica Pier
 

Los Angeles Events: Food

California Vegetarian Food Festival

 
Food samples, meals for purchase, educational displays and program, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities focused on a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
Details
16-17 Sep 10am-5pm $20/dayRaleigh Studios Hollywood, 5300 Melrose Ave, LA
 

Los Angeles Events: Special Events

Bhakti Fest

Kirtan, yoga, workshops, ceremony, community, vegetarian and vegan food in this transformational family-friendly event.
Details
7-11 Sep $325 full festival (discounts for military, seniors, and kids)Joshua Tree Retreat Center, 59700 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree
 

Bhagavad Gita Convention

Learn how the Bhagavad Gita is a historic document and universal guidebook on achieving balance in the art and science of living beyond religion or philosophy.
Details
9-10 Sep; Sat 8am-6pm; Sun 8am-2pmCrystal Cove Auditorium, Student Center, 311 W. Peltason Dr, UC-Irvine
 

LMU Yoga Day

This free celebration of the traditions, experience and expressions of yoga is suitable for all levels with asana classes, meditations, workshops, and music. Concert at 7pm is Phoenix Rising: A Mantric Journey of the Heart by Yuan Miao.
Details
16 Sep 9am-9pm Free LMU Campus 1 LMU Dr, Los Angeles
 

Los Angeles Events: Music and the Arts

Simrit Kaur

 
Sacred music artist and Kundalini Yogini Simrit Kaur and her band will share mantras infused with energy, musicality, and devotion.
Details
30 Sep 7pm $25-40Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre, New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
 

Tzu Chi

Thousands of Helping Hands Healing Arts Performance features the Disabled People’s Performing Arts Troupe. Funds support the international spiritual nonprofit Tzu Chi’s charitable programs.
Details
1 Oct 7pm (doors at 6) $58-198Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, LA
 

Los Angeles Events: Books and Authors

Gretchen Rubin and Daniel Siegel

Best-selling author of The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin discusses her upcoming book, The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles that Reveal How to Make your Life Better (and Other People’s Lives Better Too).
Details
19 Sep 8pm $20-40Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre, New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
 
Daniel Goleman on Benefits of Meditation
Bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence, unveils new research that shows what meditation can really do for the brain in his new book, Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body.
Details
27 Sep 8pm $20-95Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre, New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
 

Los Angeles Events: Fashion

ActiveWear & Lifestyle Trade Show

Discover the latest in fashion-forward and functional activewear and lifestyle clothing. Meet designers and participate in special events.
Details
9-11 Oct Free for qualified buyers California Market Center, 110 East Ninth Street, LA
 

Felicia M. Tomasko

Felicia Tomasko has spent more of her life practicing Yoga and Ayurveda than not. She first became introduced to the teachings through the writings of the Transcendentalists, through meditation, and using asana to cross-train for her practice of cross-country running. Between beginning her commitment to Yoga and Ayurveda and today, she earned degrees in environmental biology and anthropology and nursing, and certifications in the practice and teaching of yoga, yoga therapy, and Ayurveda while working in fields including cognitive neuroscience and plant biochemistry. Her commitment to writing is at least as long as her commitment to yoga. Working on everything related to the written word from newspapers to magazines to websites to books, Felicia has been writing and editing professionally since college. In order to feel like a teenager again, Felicia has pulled out her running shoes for regular interval sessions throughout Southern California. Since the very first issue of LA YOGA, Felicia has been part of the team and the growth and development of the Bliss Network.

www.blissnetwork.com

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