March Events, Los Angeles
Weekly Special Classes
Yoga on the Great Lawn at Sunnylands
Join Kristin Olson, owner of Urban Yoga, for outdoor yoga in sunny Rancho Mirage.
Fridays in March at Noon. Free
Great Lawn at Sunnylands Annenberg, 37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage
sunnylands.org
ROGA on the Santa Monica Pier
Each week a different teacher leads a run and yoga class on the historic Santa Monica Pier.
Saturdays through 28 Mar 8am Run, 9am Yoga. Free
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
santamonicapier.org/roga
Workshops
Manifestation—From Desire to Fulfillment
Scott Schwenk leads an all-levels workshop using mediation, contemplation, and ecstatic breathwork to create functional paths to fulfillment.
7 Mar 2-4 pm
Unplug Meditation, 12401 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
unplugmeditation.com
Introduction to Mantra with Amita Stark
Mantras or sacred sound formulas are one of the most common yoga practices interwoven into a class. Learn what they mean and how they work.
7 Mar 2 pm
Exhale Venice, 245 S Main Street, Venice
exhalespa.com
Power, Presence & Authenticity
The Institute for Embodied Wisdom presents this workshop led by founder Scott Coady to help you become a trusted and genuine leader.
10 Mar 6 pm Free
Full Circle Venice, 305 Rose Avenue, Venice
fullcirclevenice.org; embodiedwisdom.com
Breath of Life
Utilize your breath to experience the depths of awareness flowing through your consciousness. With your heart and mind wide open, allow your body to surrender using Tibetan/Crystal Healing Bowls and Gongs.
13 Mar 7:15 pm $30
Gurus Gate Yoga 815 Manhattan Avenue Manhattan Beach
gurusgateyoga.com
Yoga for Better Sleep
Peggy Hall teaches a simple and relaxing pre-sleep yoga routine to facilitate relaxation and a restful night.
14 Mar 1 pm $40 Advance $50 Door
Better Living Yoga, 27792 Aliso Creek Rd. #B-140, Aliso Viejo
betterlivingyoga.com
Come Home to Yourself ~ Yoga + Essential Oil Workshop
Balance body and mind using essential oils and yoga with Natalie Macam.
14 Mar 12:30 pm $25 Advance $30 Door
Yoga Desa, 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite 103, Topanga
yogadesa.com
Healthy Hips & Hamstrings with Ellen Huang
Ellen teaches students how to safely strengthen and release hips and hamstrings to create a deeper, more comfortable stretch.
15 Mar 1:30 pm. $25 Advance $30 Door
Yoga Vibe, 1717 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles
practiceyoga.la
Self Love with Ria Ray, March 19th, 2015
Self-Love with Ria Ray
Learn to acknowledge negative thoughts and keep them at bay, and effectively practice self-love. Opening yourself to self-love will expand your creativity, passion, and purpose.
19 Mar 10 am -12:30 pm $175 includes Ria Ray mantra cards and journal
Reserve a spot at ria@riaray.com
Fred Segal Yoga, 420 Broadway, Santa Monica
fredsegal.com
Kirtan Flow Class with Ryan Brewer & Ali Owens
Ryan Brewer and Ali Owens combine kirtan and yoga, giving your practice a playful flow.
21 Mar 5pm
Yogaraj, 2001 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles
yogaraj.org
Take Flight Arm Balancing Poses Class
Cynthia Price teaches how to safely transition n from Crow to Tripod and Side-Crow to Firefly.
21 Mar 1-3 pm $30 Adv, $40 door
Lotus 7 Yoga & Pilates, 22521 Avenida Empresa #117, Rancho Santa Margarita
lotus7yoga.com
Fundraisers
Earth Coco Fundraiser for Community School in East Samar Philippines
Learn about the Filipino culture through yoga, song, and dance. Proceeds aid children affected by the 2014 typhoon in the Philippines.
21 Mar 4 pm Donation
Mahasukha Center, 6512 Arizona Ave, Los Angeles
tigerwaveyoga.com
Special Events
Kathmandu Boutique Open House
Join like-minded community in this open house with food, music, special sales, and more.
15 Mar All day. Donation.
Kathmandu Boutique, 1844 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica
kathmanduboutique.com
Conferences
Sister Giant Conference
Marianne Williamson’s political weekend conference will focus on compassion with the theme, “Activating Conscience and Restoring our Democracy.” Speakers include Senator Bernie Sanders, former Congressman Dennis Kucinich, Lisa Bloom, Thom Hartmann, and more.
28 – 19 Mar
Los Angeles
sistergiant.com
Trainings
Learn to Teach Meditation
This 200-hour training session at the Mclean Meditation Institute in Sedona is a comprehensive course on theory, science, and practice.
1 Mar begin date Financial aid available
Mclean Meditation Institute, 411 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ
McLeanMeditation.com
iRest Yoga Nidra Level 1 Training
Richard Miller PhD teaches the history, basic principles, theory, and practice of this integrative program proven to alleviate stress and insomnia, and increase energy and improve relationships.
21- 26 Mar $1495
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes
irest.us
Music and Dance
Sound Bath Yoga with Niki Saccareccia & Guy Douglas
Meditation, gongs, and chakra-based singing bowls blend ancient instruments with restorative poses.
6 Mar 7:30 pm $20
Black Dog Yoga, 4454 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 206, Sherman Oaks
blackdogyoga.com
Full Moon Sol! Yoga Trance Dance with Shiva Rea
and guests to benefit Shine Light Solar Lamp Project
8 Mar 8-10 pm Donation
Exhale Venice, 245 S Main St, Venice
exhalespa.com; shivarea.com
Prana Vinyasa and Soul Kirtan
with Shiva Rea and C.C. White
9 Mar 3-5:30 pm
Exhale Venice, 245 S Main St, Venice
exhalespa.com; shivarea.com
The Ghazal Ensemble, March 15, 2015 at the Skirball
Ghazal Ensemble at the Skirball
Experience the fusion of Persian and Indian classical music with this Grammy-nominated group.
15 Mar 7 pm. $30 General $25 Skirball Members $20 Full-time Students
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles
skirball.org
Soul Bridging CD Release Party
William Meader discusses Spiritual Alchemy (workshop the following day) and how to connect with your intuition. KCRW DJ Sole MC’s; free CDs
3 Apr 7-10 pm. Free
Writer’s Boot Camp at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica
soulbridging.com
Food
Vegan Street Fair
This tapas-style street fair features bite-sized food samples less than $3 and free entrance.
1 March 12 – 6 pm Free
Weddington St and Bakman Ave, North Hollywood
veganstreetfair.com
Healthy Desserts Workshop
Satisfy your sweet tooth with nutritious raw and macrobiotic recipes from Yogi Janaki.
8 Mar 2 pm $35 includes ingredients
Sivananda Yoga Center, 13325 Beach Ave, Marina Del Rey
sivanandala.org
Spiritual Teachers
Amma Sri Karunamayi
Programs focused on peace, wisdom, and love applicable to all faiths with Amma Sri Karunamayi. Meditation programs, fire ceremonies, retreats, and more.
3-5 Apr Los Angeles.
7-8 Apr Ojai and Ventura
karunamayi.org
Tiffany Tomaszewski is a writer living, loving, and searching for life in the greater Los Angeles area.