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“Yoga is the Journey, Practice is the Path.”

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Yoga Yoga • January-June 2012 • www.yogayoga.com

Welcome to the Yoga Yoga Community

Welcome…we’ve been waiting for you, and we’re glad you are here!

We invite you to be part of a community of people just like you, each on their own individual path, exploring the practice of yoga in their own lives. Inside this catalog you can find all the information you need to start your yoga practice, or keep going on your journey if yoga has been part of your life for years or even decades.

“Yoga is the journey….”

When we practice yoga we are reminded with each breath, each posture and in each class that life is a journey, as yoga is a journey. our purpose at yoga yoga is to be here for you as you explore your personal journey, discover your personal yoga, and strive to travel towards your own personal vision of deep health, emotional balance and contribution to all.

“Practice is the path…”

Here at yoga yoga a committed group of staff and teachers work day after day to be here to support you in your practice. Each breath, each posture, each class builds your practice, and as your practice builds you discover the joy and well-being which yoga offers. practice. practice. practice.

Explore the catalog, discover old friends offering new classes, find a new teacher who might be just right for your next step on the journey. Learn something new. We are here to be of service. Share your joy.

Welcome to our community,

mehtab, Guru Karam (Laura) and raghurai (rich)

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About Yoga Yoga – welcome, thanks for being part of our community 1 Letter3 our Locations 5 About yoga yoga6 our rates and prices7 Getting Started8 preparing for Class9 Foundation Series

Our Classes – learn about our diverse classes and find the perfect practice for your needs 11 yoga Classes 13 prenatal and Family yoga

Personalized Wellness – specialized private instruction for all aspects of your practice15 private and Therapeutic private Sessions16 Specialized yoga Consultations17 Sister Sciences – Jyotish and Ayurveda18 yoga yoga @ WorK

Events – learn from and practice with internationally acclaimed-yoga educators 19 Vacation – maya tulum21 tending the Sacred Fire with Shiva rea21 yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff22 Awakening the true power of yoga with rod Stryker22 Distilling the teachings of yoga with Chase Bossart23 mudras for Healing and transformation with mehtab23 partner Thai yoga Basics with Jenn Wooten23 Consciously Creating Life from the Inside out with Siri Bahadur Khalsa24 off the mat Into the World with Seane Corn, Hala Khouri, and Suzanne Sterling25 Kundalini yoga Weekend with Gurucharan Singh Khalsa25 The Sound of the Gong with mehtab, Guru Karam, and Siri Bahadur26 Happily Ever Now with Shakta Khalsa26 Core Strength Vinyasa yoga Weekend with Sadie Nardini27 A Weekend of Anusaratm yoga with Jess Goulding27 practical Applications of Ayurveda with Felicia tomasko28 Advanced yoga for Everyone with mark Whitwell29 prenatal and postnatal training with Leslie Lytle29 moving from the organs with Judith Lasater29 A Women’s Weekend yoga retreat with Jenn Wooten30 Integrative restoration (irESt) yoga Nidra with richard miller

Yoga Yoga Teacher Training - 200-hour, 500-hour and Advanced Studies Continuing Education

Outreach and Research – our work extends beyond the yoga Centers35 yoga Care Foundation and Donation Classes36 Shanti Health Network

yoga Wellness Spa

The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts

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yoga yoga serves Austin’s healthy lifestyle with five yoga Centers, a spa and a cooking school. Each yoga Center features rooms exclusively designed for yoga classes and private sessions in a clean, warmly lit environment. Living plants, flowers and the aroma of yogi tea welcome you, along with an inspiring selection of yoga clothing and accessories, books, CDs and DVDs. our friendly and professional staff is here to help you relax and rejuvenate.

Yoga Yoga South1700 S. Lamar Blvd. • 78704Three minutes south of downtown, yoga yoga South has three yoga rooms with cork or wood flooring. This Center is the original “heart” of yoga yoga with a cozy, comfortable South Austin atmosphere.

Yoga Yoga North2167 W. Anderson Ln • 78757 Just east of Burnet road, yoga yoga North has four yoga rooms, two with natural light and Canadian maple floors and two with sustainable cork. A large welcome area allows for relaxed browsing of books, clothes and gifts.

Yoga Yoga Westgate4477 S. Lamar Blvd. #420 • 78745In the shopping center near Central market, yoga yoga Westgate is one of the largest yoga centers in the U.S. with over 6,000 square feet. Five rooms provide suitably sized spaces for everything from private sessions to events featuring nationally recognized yoga teachers.

YY South • (512) 326-3900

YY North • (512) 380-9800

YY WeStgate • (512) 358-1200

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Yoga Yoga Northwest12001 Burnet Rd • 78758With easy access from nearby mopac and Burnet road, you’ll find yoga yoga Northwest in Gracy Farms Shopping Center. Three yoga rooms, each with sustainable cork flooring, allow for a variety of yoga class sizes and styles.

Yoga Yoga 360 2501 S. Capital of Texas Hwy • 78746Nestled among majestic live oaks, yoga yoga 360 is north of Barton Creek mall on Loop 360. The natural-stone Center houses two yoga rooms, one a strikingly beautiful large space with an arched ceiling and wood floor, the other with cork.

360 Wellness SpaSecluded beyond the drape of silk saris in our 360 yoga Center, our 360 Wellness Spa is an elegant sanctuary. meticulously clean, yet soothing and comfortable, each of four private rooms offers a nurturing environment for our renowned ayurvedic-inspired treatments. turn to page 37 for more information.

YY NorthWeSt • (512) 490-1200

The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts1700 S. Lamar Blvd. • 78704Just next door to our yoga Center on South Lamar, Natural Epicurean is home to our professional culinary program. The stylish, well-appointed classroom was designed to offer a delicious blend of practical, hands-on learning and gustatory joy. Find more information on page 38.

YY 360 • (512) 381-6464

the Natural epicureaN • (512) 476-2276

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about yoga yoga

Homegrown and “Locally om’d” since 1997, our five yoga Centers are fully staffed with knowledgeable folks who love to share their enthusiasm for the practice. We welcome everyone, from the curious to the experienced.

• Practice at any of our five locations, choosing any style at any time from 325-plus classes each week.

• Enjoy the expertise of more than 100 trained and certified teachers.• Experiment and expand your practice with diverse yet complimentary traditions and

lineages.• Choose from a selection of beginner-friendly paths to suit your needs.• Deepen your practice through workshops, special events including national presenters,

and training through our yoga Alliance-certified teacher training program.

yoga yoga supports the community through the yoga Care Foundation and your lifestyle of holistic health with an Ayurvedic-inspired 360 Wellness Spa and the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts. (See pages 35 thru 39 for more details.)

Who Can Do yoga?You can! No matter your age, body size and fitness level, you will find benefit in yoga. yoga is the world’s premier holistic health care system, designed and refined over thousands of years and practiced by millions of people. Through the practice of yoga, you can transform your life and be supported on your individual journey of growth and change. It is a proven system for improving physical, mental and emotional health. Benefits include:

• Improve respiration, energy and vitality • Develop strength, flexibility and posture • Promote cardio and circulatory health • Learn techniques to reduce stress and tension • Help to maintain a balanced metabolism

• Cultivate self-acceptance • Build concentration • Learn to relax and handle stress • Quiet the mind to allow desired focus • Encourage positive thoughts and elevate mood

• Develop the body and breath connection • Nurture self-awareness, empathy and compassion • Develop “oneness,” or inner peace and balance • Promote interdependence of mind, body and spirit • Feel a sense of purpose and community


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Unlimited Pass - only $99/monthour most popular pass, the Unlimited program allows you to explore all the classes that yoga yoga has to offer, trying different locations, teachers and times at your convenience.

• Unlimited yoga at all Yoga Yoga locations• Bi-annual gatherings

Annual Pass - $1,295Do you already know that yoga makes you feel healthier and happier? Sign up for a year and make a commitment to yourself ! The Annual pass is a great deal at less than $108 per month.

• Unlimited yoga at all Yoga Yoga locations • Free weekend workshops• 10% off retail• 10% off special events• 10% off massage and facials at our 360 Wellness Spa

Founders Pass -$1,895The Founders pass is offered each fall and is good for two years. Only 108 of these special passes are made available each year in August. Save the date so you don’t miss out on this year’s opportunity to join the yoga yoga Founders Circle!

• Unlimited yoga at all Yoga Yoga locations• Bring a friend free at any time• Free weekend workshops for you and a friend• 10% off retail• 10% off special events• 10% off massage and facials at the 360 Wellness Spa

Classes and Class PassesSingle Classes $178-Class pass $108 20-Class pass $229

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The more yoga you do, the more you save! We’re pleased to offer a variety of Unlimited yoga passes, the most convenient and cost-effective way to enjoy a regular yoga practice.

For the full benefits of yoga, we recommend practicing at least three times each week; you can practice any style, any class, any teacher, and at anytime at any of our five Centers.

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getting starteD

It is easy to begin a yoga practice: beginners start every day! We encourage all new students to spend their first few weeks with us trying different styles of yoga and visiting the different centers. Enjoy yourself and fully sample the variety of teachers and styles that we have to offer.

To enjoy the full benefits of yoga, we suggest that you practice at least three times per week.

Star Classes ongoing classes where beginning students, as well as students of all levels, can enjoy a practice focusing on foundations, essential skills and the details that make a yoga practice safe, effective and transformative! Look for the Star!

See our Schedule of Classes for times and locations or visit www.yogayoga.com for more information.

Foundation SeriesEight classes that meet twice a week to cover the fundamentals of Hatha, Kundalini and Flow-Based Hatha (including Ashtanga and Vinyasa foundations). Learn essential skills using a tested, proven curriculum that builds class to class.

See pages 9 and 10 for full schedule or visit www.yogayoga.com for more information.

Private Instructionoffered to serve students of all levels, experience and interest. We are proud to offer specialized one-on-one instruction based on your intention and interests.

Private Yoga Sessions are sold individually or as a series of ongoing appointments; appropriate for new, continuing and experienced students.

Foundation Series with Private Yoga Instruction offers a value-add package, this combination will allow you to cover the basics with a group and get the individual attention that will transform and accelerate your practice.

See pages 15 and 16 or www.yogayoga.com/privates for more details about the variety and scope of offerings and detailed pricing.

Private Consultations with senior Kundalini Teachers, Vedic Astrology Life-Readings and Yearly-Readings.

See pages 16 and 17 or visit www.yogayoga.com for more information.


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• Bring your own yoga mat to class. Rental mats are free on your first visit; after that, you may rent a mat for a fee ($1 per use). If you perspire during class, please bring or rent a towel.

• Please keep conversations low when you arrive and leave as other students may be relaxing or meditating.

• Come with an empty stomach. Yoga is best practiced three hours after a meal. If you have to eat, choose a light, easily digestible snack.

• Tell your teacher about any injuries or special health conditions before class to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time.

Hatha Yoga: What to ExpectHatha classes are rejuvenating and relaxing. Starting with a centering practice, class then moves through a series of poses (asanas) and breath work (pranayama) guided by the instructor. The asana practice is designed to move the body in many different directions, encouraging strength, flexibility and balance; pranayama calms the mind, encouraging focus and health. many Hatha yoga classes use the word “Namaste” at the beginning or end of class, which means “I bow to the Divine in you”. Another common practice is to chant om, which means “the Divine which manifests all that is”.

Kundalini Yoga: What to ExpectClasses begin with a time for centering. The teacher leads the class in the mantra “ong Namo, Guru Dev Namo”, which means “I call upon my own inner guidance, the teacher within me”. Students may follow along or listen, as they like. The class is then lead in 10-20 minutes of warm-up exercises, which prepare the body for the yoga sets (kriyas) that follow. Each yoga set involves physical postures (asana), breath work (pranayama) and meditative focus. yoga is followed by a short meditation and a long, deep relaxation that allows time for regeneration and stress release.

Flow-Based Hatha Yoga (Hatha Flow, Vinyasa and Ashtanga): What to ExpectHatha Flow-Based classes are a more vigorous type of yoga, usually practiced in a warm room, (a minimum 74 degrees/maximum 84 degrees, depending on the style). Classes include multiple Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), paying special attention to the foundations of vinyasa movement (the intelligent sequencing and flow of postures). Instruction covers postures (Asana) and their function, correct breathing and control of breath (pranayama), engaging the energetic locks (Bandhas) and focus points (Drishthi).

PreParing for Class

“Yoga is the Journey, Practice is the Path.”

Enjoy the journey; start with a sense of curiosity and adventure. Explore several classes, styles and teachers. If you aren’t finding what you need, ask us! That’s what we’re here for—you and your practice.

There is a perfect yoga for everybody and every body.


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Kundalini YogaFoundation Series

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-7:15pm

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Whether you’re new to yoga, rehabilitating from an injury, returning to practice after time away or just want to strengthen the core of your practice—the Foundation Series will benefit you.

Choose the series that suits you best, based on your interests and what you’re looking to get from your practice; each style offers slightly different elements in addition to general stress relief.

We offer a Hatha Foundation Series in addition to Flow-Based Hatha and Kundalini Foundation Series. Check out schedules and locations to see which will work best for you and never hesitate to call or write with questions!

Sign up for a Foundation Series—only $99 includes eight 75-minute classes!• Choose your style, location and time from the following schedule.• Pre-registration is recommended. Call or stop by any Yoga Yoga location

or register online at www.yogayoga.com. • Add an Unlimited Pass for $29 to attend any regular classes while

completing the Foundation Series.

Foundation Series with Private Sessions $199

Enjoy the structure of our Foundation Series—$99— with the added personal

attention of two 75-minute private Sessions for only $100 more!


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Flow-Based Hatha Yoga Foundation Series

Mondays & Wednesday 7:30-8:45pm

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Hatha Yoga Foundation Series

Sign up for a Foundation Series—only $99 includes eight 75-minute classes!• Choose your style, location and time from the following schedule.• Pre-registration is recommended. Call or stop by any Yoga Yoga location

or register online at www.yogayoga.com. • Add an Unlimited Pass for $29 to attend any regular classes while

completing the Foundation Series.

Mondays & Wednesdays 7:30-8:45pm

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Classes


Hatha Yoga combines postures (asanas) with conscious breathing (pranayama) and focus to develop strength, flexibility and mental clarity. Expect to develop body awareness and explore varied postures in a mixed-level environment.

Hatha Star focuses on the foundations of the practice and the mechanics of the postures in classes that are appropriate and welcoming to beginners, but can also be helpful to experienced yogis seeking attention to detail in practice.

Hatha Intermediate takes the basics of Hatha and adds a playful element. This class is for those who want to explore more complex poses- such as inversions and balances—in a learning environment.

Gentle Yoga is a great place for those who want to take it slower. Classes focus on releasing tension, connecting with the breath and working with the joints. Gentle yoga helps balance a hectic lifestyle and is also appropriate for students with limitations.

Kundalini Yoga uses breath, movement and focus to energize the body while supporting strength and balance of the immune and glandular systems. Dynamic classes promote emotional well-being, mental clarity and stress relief. Appropriate for all abilities.

Kundalini Star classes focus on helping new students understand the intentions and benefits of Kundalini yoga, while enjoying a class that is welcoming to beginners and helpful for experienced yogis to focus on the foundations. Appropriate for all abilities.

Kundalini of Sound uses mantra, movement, meditation, music and the sound of the gong to promote transformation and relaxation. Basic familiarity with Kundalini yoga is helpful, but this class is appropriate for all abilities.

Kundalini and Meditation will use the foundations of Kundalini yoga to create a centered and calmed mind in order to support longer, more focused meditations. Again, basic familiarity with Kundalini yoga is helpful.

Kundalini Yoga

Awareness

Transition & Transformation

Mental Clarity

yoga yoga has a class for everybody and every body! See our full schedule or look online at www.yogayoga.com to find a yoga schedule that works for you!

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Hatha Flow synchronizes movement and breath to produce a flow of postures that lead naturally from one to the next. Expect to move continuously through about a third of the class. Students should understand that the classroom is not cooled (73-78 degrees) and that the physical practice can naturally build heat in the body. Familiarity with the basics of Hatha yoga is required.

Vinyasa uses vigorous flows of postures to warm the body, focus the mind, increase flexibility and build strength and stamina. Classes are taught in a warm room (78-84 degrees), and students should expect to move continuously throughout the majority of the class. Familiarity with Hatha and the basics of Hatha Flow is required.

Candlelight Flow is a sweet practice, using flowing asanas in a candlelit room. Emphasis is placed on internalizing the practice – students should have the foundation of flow-based yoga to fully enjoy this meditative flow practice.

Ashtanga is a challenging lineage of Hatha yoga focused on building strength and endurance leading to a naturally relaxed mental state. In a warm room (78-84 degrees), a dynamic sequence of postures–the primary Series–combines focus with continuous movement. Familiarity with Hatha and the basics of Hatha Flow is suggested.

Fundamentals of Ashtanga incorporate about half of the primary Series postures, allowing for a comfortable introduction to Ashtanga or an opportunity for regular Ashtanga students to focus on details. Familiarity with basic yoga postures highly suggested.

Ashtanga Mysore is an individually paced class taught in a group setting where students can receive one-on-one assistance from the teacher. This is Ashtanga as it is classically taught, allowing students to advance at their own pace and with guidance. Basic familiarity with the primary Series is suggested.

Restorative Yoga offers postures held for extended periods of time in a supported fashion. Alternately stimulating and relaxing the body encourages balance, deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Appropriate for all abilities.

Deep Relaxation, sometimes referred to as yoga Nidra, is a guided meditation class done primarily while resting on the back to clear the mind and create a relaxed yet energized feeling in the body. Appropriate for all abilities.

Flow-Based Hatha Yoga

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Relaxation Yoga

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For a complete Schedule, as well as Teacher bios, please visit www. yogayoga.com

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Prenatal yoga

What is Prenatal Yoga?

Prenatal Yoga uses physical exercises, breathing, and meditation to help support ease during pregnancy, delivery and post-partum. prenatal yoga classes provide a safe and supportive environment for expectant mothers and are a wonderful way to connect with other mothers-to-be.

yoga yoga’s prenatal classes are appropriate for new and experienced students. If you are new to yoga, it is best to begin practicing prenatal yoga during the second trimester. As with any exercise routine, check with your care provider before beginning.

Benefits of Prenatal Yoga · Increases flexibility and overall muscle tone · Develops mental focus and physical endurance · Encourages awareness for conscious pregnancy, birth and parenting · reduces stress and promotes relaxation · Enhances the bond between mother and baby

yoga yoga North Wednesday 6:00pm JJ Thursday 10:30am mandeep Saturday 10:30am Suki

yoga yoga Northwest Sunday 10:30am Sarah monday 6:00pm Sarah tuesday 10:30am mandeep Thursday 6:00pm Sandi

yoga yoga 360 monday 10:30am Hannah tuesday 6:00pm Skye Wednesday 10:30am Hannah Thursday 6:00pm DeLora yoga yoga South tuesday 12:00pm DeLora Friday 12:00pm Alice

yoga yoga Westgate Sunday 10:30am Kendra monday 6:00pm Kendra Wednesday 6:00pm Alice Saturday 10:30am Alice

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family yoga

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Alice Duffy, ryt is a certified Hatha and Kundalini yoga teacher and a certified doula with ALACE. She has completed

specialized prenatal and postnatal teacher training with Leslie Lytle and most importantly, is a mother herself !

Prenatal for Partners with Alice Duffy, RYTThis fun and supportive afternoon will give both birthing partners tools to experience a fulfilling childbirth. Learn to apply the principles of yoga to this life-changing experience in a practical way. Explore yoga postures, birth and labor positions, breath and sound techniques and guided partner relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, this workshop will prove invaluable to mothers and parents-to-be, even those new to yoga! Cost: $99/couple

Prenatal Yoga uses postures and breathing to promote flexibility and strength through a practice designed especially for the pregnant woman’s needs. Classes also cultivate a supportive and caring community amongst expectant mothers. No experience needed.

Postnatal Yoga is a great way to support recovery after delivery. postures, breathing techniques and mediation support healing, relaxation and toning. mothers and babies experience bonding in class and connect with others in a caring community. No experience needed.

Crawlers & Toddlers Yoga is geared for mamas and childcare providers who want to continue their yoga practice with little ones in tow. Breaks of songs and movement for the children are incorporated to keep them engaged. Appropriate for all levels.

Children’s Yoga classes include exercises, game playing, meditation and storytelling to make yoga come to life. Children learn strength, balance and focus in a fun and supportive environment. No experience needed.

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Private yoga instruCtion

personalized for you and your schedule. one-on-one instruction with a teacher; yoga as it was originally taught.

private yoga Instruction is an invaluable tool for students of all levels and experience. one-on-one yoga instruction with our highly trained instructors provides the perfect setting to address your goals and work on areas of individual interest.

private yoga can help you deepen your practice, gain confidence, answer questions, provide guidance and develop an individualized home practice. Private Yoga SessionsFor new, continuing and experienced students (75-minute sessions)

1 session $953 sessions $2555 sessions $395

Can be arranged as a single session, or as a series of ongoing appointments. pre-book three or five appointments for a discounted rate. For more information, call (512) 381-6440, visit any yoga yoga location or www.yogayoga.com/privates. Foundation Series with Private Sessions $199

Enjoy the structure of our Foundation Series–$99 (see pages 9-10) with the added personal attention of two 75-minute private Sessions for only $100 more!

theraPeutiC yoga ConsultationsFor specialized physical conditions and injury rehabilitation (75-minute sessions)


Therapeutic private consultation sessions are taught by tenured instructors with specialized training. They are ideal for students with injuries or health conditions preventing regular class attendance. This includes specialized physical conditions and injury rehabilitation, or those seeking deeper guidance from a tenured teacher.


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sPeCializeD yoga Consultationswith Mehtab

mehtab, the co-founder of yoga yoga, has a 35+ year background in the practice and teaching of yoga. He is a Level 1 and 2 Kundalini yoga teacher trainer and an Experienced 500-Hour registered yoga teacher (Eryt-500). He has an educational background in psychology with advanced training in Integrative yoga Therapy. mehtab offers private sessions to guide students in their personal practice as well as nutritional consultations, mentorships and private Gong and Chakra Therapy sessions. All sessions are 75 minutes.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Gong Yoga and Gong Yoga Therapy Chakra Yoga Therapy Yogic Dietary and Nutritional ConsultationTeacher Training Mentoring and Practice Development


To schedule your appointment with Mehtab or Siri Bahadur, please email [email protected] or call (512) 381-6401. Sessions purchased in packages to be used within 12 months of purchase.

Private Consultation sessionswith Siri Bahadur Khalsa

receive personalized guidance from a master Kundalini teacher and teacher trainer. Siri Bahadur offers 30+ years of dedicated personal practice and has guided thousands of teachers and students on their personal journeys of transformation. Siri Bahadur will assist you in getting to the “heart” of any obstacles you have in your life, and assist you in creating a personal practice to move you towards your highest potential. An initial 90-minute session is required; follow up sessions are 75 minutes.


February and July, 2012March, 2012December, 2012

Chase BossartGurucharan Singh, PhD

James BaileyPlease enquire at [email protected]

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Sister Sciences

veDiC astrologywith Mehtab, Certified Vedic Astrologer

Vedic Astrology ( Jyotish), along with yoga and Ayurveda (the three Sister Vedic Sciences) inform each other and were traditionally practiced together. yoga yoga Founder, mehtab is a certified Vedic Astrologer and has worked with hundreds of individuals to discover their gifts and opportunities for growth and spiritual fulfillment through personalized astrological readings.

In addition to life reads, you may also request a yearly forecast (great near the beginning of a year or at your birthday), reads specific to relationship, career, health, yoga practices and your personal spiritual path.

1 session $150 (includes your personal chart)3 sessions $3955 sessions $595

Sessions purchased in packages to be used within 12 months of purchase; may be combined with other mehtab consultation services (see page 16).

please schedule your appointment by emailing [email protected] or calling (512) 381-6401.

ayurveDiC Consultations with Ivy Ingram, MA, Certified Ayurvedic Health Practitioner

Ayurveda is an ancient system of health guidance that developed in India thousands of years ago. Based in nature, its tools are foods, herbs, lifestyle changes and other activities like yoga and meditation designed to restore balance to the body and mind. In your consultation, Ivy will conduct a detailed assessment and will offer educational suggestions tailored to your unique constitution and current concerns. In this way, troublesome signs of imbalance can be removed by addressing the root cause of the problem.

Initial Assessment Consultation (90 minutes) = $150Wellness package (Initial consultation plus two 60 minute consults) = $295Follow-up Consultation (60 minutes) = $95Mini-Consultation or Simple Dosha Assessment (30 min) = $55

Ivy Ingram, M.A., is a certified Ayurvedic Health Practitioner and yoga instructor. She received her Ayurveda certification from Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute and studied Ayurvedic nutrition, herbs, spiritual practices, panchakarma theory and hands-on therapies in southern India with Dr. A.R. Ramadas. She is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association and the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College.

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results of bringing yoga to Work: • Decreased Stress • Increased Productivity • Improved Employee Relations • Increased Creativity • Improved Employee Morale

Schedule an ongoing weekly customized yoga class or a workshop such as “yoga for Stress-Free Success”. We can also customize our programs and workshops to address the needs of your organization or group. All of our workshops are designed to enhance individual well-being and promote health of mind, body, and spirit.

“We recently brought Yoga Yoga into our workplace as a way to improve employee wellness and reduce stress. We have received nothing but positive feedback from employees about the program and we are looking forward to future sessions!”—Leslie Stanfield, Human Resources Generalist, ALK-Abello

Yoga Yoga provides yoga and wellness services to local businesses as well as other groups and non-profits.

If you have a group of people interested in yoga classes at your location, please contact us at [email protected].

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@ w o r kYoga Yoga offers innovative yoga workshops and programs designed to promote wellness for your workplace, community or specialized group.

Large groups or small, we tailor our programs to fit the needs of your organization. Let our professionally trained yoga teachers bring yoga to you, giving your employees or group the tools they need to reduce stress, increase productivity and better manage multiple tasks.

Wellness solutions for the workplace, community and specialized groups

Send us your referrals and get a FREE month of Yoga!

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maya tulum7-night Yoga VacationMay 26 – June 2

Join Yoga Yoga and your favorite teachers on the white sand Caribbean beaches at Maya Tulum!

yoga yoga has reserved the beach cabanas of one of the most prestigious yoga destinations in the world, featuring a combination of seaside vacation, world-class spa treatments, exquisite fresh cuisine, nature excursions and of course: yoga, yoga, yoga! plunge into the mayan world of unspoiled beaches, peaceful lagoons, ancient pyramids and the world famous Cenotes, fresh water cavern pools tucked away in the nearby jungle.

We’re bringing the top crew from yoga yoga, so you’ll have a wide range of classes and workshops to choose from each day, including challenging Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini yoga, Gentle/yin yoga, Guided Deep relaxation and specialized workshops to help you deepen your practice.

Guests sleep in beautiful thatched-roofed cabanas complete with a sitting area for relaxing, tiled bathrooms with an open shower area and a generous supply of sunlight and fresh ocean breeze!

“Having Yoga Yoga take care of the details allows for the vacation to begin immediately. Maya Tulum is easy to get to and feels like a remote destination. The healing that happens in this sacred space helps me remember who I am. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend the Yoga Yoga vacation and highly recommend it!!” —Jen

“One of the Top Ten Resort Spas in the World”- Travel and Leisure magazine

A $295 deposit will hold your place and reserve the accommodations you desire. Payment plans are available. Call 512-707-YOGA (9642) to register.

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Garden rooms: Cabanas are located in the garden area with windows that open to allow the sweet, deep scent of the tropical gardens to come in. early registration: $1495 per person $1595 after February 1 $1695 after April 1(add $400 for single occupancy)

Ocean-view rooms: Cabanas are located in the garden area with beautiful views of the ocean, and fresh ocean breezes day and night.early registration: $1595 per person $1695 after February 1 $1795 after April 1 (add $500 for single occupancy)

Beachfront rooms: Each cabana sits right on the sandy beach with spectacular and crystal clear views of the Caribbean Sea. early registration: $1695 per person $1795 after February 1 $1895 after April 1 (add $600 for single occupancy) Deluxe Beachfront: early registration: $1795 per person $1895 after February 1 $1995 after April 1 (add $600 for single occupancy)

Prices include accommodations, three buffet-style meals daily, taxes, tips and yoga. For more details and Teacher bios please visit

www.yoga yoga.com/vacations

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tenDing the saCreD fire with Shiva ReaJanuary 8 Yoga Yoga Westgate9:00am- 600pm

In this full day intensive, explore Agni Namaskar, an empowering sequence that awakens, channels and expresses your inner fire in service to your own sva dharma—your unique purpose in life; Chakra Vinyasa, liberating the body mandala, a universal approach to the chakra system within vinyasa that accesses the essential truths of our energetic body; yoga trance Dance—Nataraja —a yogic process based in sahaja yoga, the spontaneous awakening, that naturally gets our life force moving.

Cost: $185

Shiva Rea, M.A., is a leading teacher of transformational Prana Flow Yoga and Yoga Trance Dance™. Her studies in the Krishnamacharya lineage, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, Kalaripayattu, world dance, yogic art and somatic movement infuse her approach to living yoga and embodying the flow. Shiva writes for yoga Journal and is the author of award-winning CDs and DVDs to empower and transform yoga home practice.

yoga anatomy with Leslie KaminoffJanuary 20-22 Yoga Yoga Westgate

Asana DeconstructedFriday, January 20 1:00pm-4:00pm

The Breathing BodyFriday, January 20 6:00pm-9:00pm

The Spine - Nature’s Masterpiece of Sthira and SukhaSaturday, January 21 10:30am-1:30pm & 3:00pm-6:00pm

Our Articular Selves - Limbs of Locomotion and EvolutionSunday, January 22 10:30am–1:30pm & 3:00pm-6:00pm

Please visit the web for full descriptions and individual class pricing.ALL CLASSES: $295 (register 30 days in advance and save 10%)

Leslie Kaminoff is a Yoga educator inspired by the tradition of T.K.V. Desikachar. He is an internationally recognized specialist with over 30 years of experience in the fields of Yoga, breath anatomy, and bodywork. He has led workshops for many of the leading Yoga associations, schools, and training programs in America. Leslie teaches The Breathing Project’s unique yearlong course in Yoga anatomy, and is the co-author with Amy Matthews of the bestselling book, yoga Anatomy published by Human Kinetics.

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aWakening the true PoWer of yoga: sun, moon anD firewith Rod StrykerFebruary 3-5 Yoga Yoga Westgate

Tantra Vidya, Kundalini & the Subtle BodyFriday, February 3 6:00pm-8:30pm

Sun Practice: Awakening the Force of TransformationSaturday, February 4 10:30am-1:30pm

Moon Practice: Centering and BalancingSaturday, February 4 3:00pm-5:30pm

Fire Practice: Discovering and Living the Ultimate Aim of PracticeSunday, February 5 10:30am-1:30pm

The Yoga of Fulfillment, The Art of Sankalpa, and The Science of Destiny Sunday, February 5 3:00pm-5:30pm

Please visit the web for full descriptions and individual class pricing.FULL WEEKEND: $265 (register 30 days in advance and save 10%)Rod Stryker is the founder of ParaYoga® and the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of purpose, Happiness, prosperity, and Freedom. Rod is widely respected as one of the country’s leading authorities on the ancient traditions of yoga, tantra, and meditation.

Distilling the teaChings of yoga The Application Of Yoga In Daily Lifewith Chase BossartFebruary 24-26 Yoga Yoga 360

The power of a regular yoga practice (asana, pranayama, meditation) to transform us at every level is amplified many times over when we understand the principles underlying the practice. Join Chase in exploring the teachings of the yoga Sutras to deepen your understanding and practice of yoga. Each section contains discussion, a gentle led practice and time for questions and reflection. Why Do We Practice Yoga?Friday February 24 6:30pm-9:30pm The Path to Yoga Saturday, February 25 10:30am-1:30pm & 3:00pm-6:00pm Applying Yoga to Daily Life Sunday, February 26 10:30am-1:30pm & 3:00pm-6:00pm

Please visit the web for full descriptions and individual class pricing.FULL WEEKEND: $295 (register 30 days in advance and save 10%)

Chase Bossart is the Therapy and Education Director and Senior Yoga Therapist for the Healing Yoga Foundation in San Francisco. He is a long time, private student of Mr. TKV Desikachar and is a Krishnamacharya HYF certified Yoga Teacher Trainer. Chase has an M.A. in Religious Studies from UC Santa Barbara, where he wrote his thesis on Patanjali’s Yogasutra, and he is also a faculty member for the Loyola Marymount University’s Yoga Therapy Rx Program.

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muDras for healing anD transformation with Mehtab

Six ThursdaysFebruary 2–March 8 Yoga Yoga South 5:30pm-8:30pm

mudras are the psycho-physiological postures, hand positions and gazes that rebalance the pranic structure of the body. They are among the most powerful and least understood practices of Hatha and Kundalini yoga and are used therapeutically for healing as well as to awaken the transformational energy in the body. This course is an entertaining and empowering encounter with the higher and subtle practices of yoga.

Cost: $245 (register 30 days in advance and save 10%)

Partner thai yoga basiCswith Jenn Wooten

February 18-19 Yoga Yoga 360 12:00pm–3:00pm each day

In this clinic, you will learn and practice gentle passive stretching, joint mobilization, acupressure, palming and gentle rocking techniques. open to students of all levels interested in this therapy as a complement to their yoga practice, for yoga teachers who want a deeper understanding of body mechanics while making physical adjustments, and for those who just want to spend an afternoon practicing lazy man’s yoga. Come with a partner, or meet a new friend!

Cost: $99

ConsCiously Creating life from the insiDe outwith Siri Bahadur Khalsa

February 25-26 Yoga Yoga Westgate

Join senior Kundalini yoga teacher and teacher trainer Siri Bahadur Khalsa for a 2-part weekend journey. Each day will include specially chosen kriyas, meditations, pranayama (breathwork), plus Gong and mantra therapy.

The Possible Human Saturday, February 25 1:00pm–4:30pm Maintaining your Vitality Sunday, February 26 1:00pm–4:30pm

Cost: $95 for both classes Individual class: $60

“No one else can limit you. If you want to limit yourself you can. Otherwise the entire resources of the Universe are yours to use.” ~ Yogi Bhajan

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yoga, PurPose anD aCtion Week-long intensivewith Seane Corn, Hala Khouri, and Suzanne Sterling

March 7-11 Yoga Yoga Westgate8:00am-4:00pm each day

Find your purpose… During this week we will guide you through an intensive transformational process using vinyasa flow yoga and other tools to uncover your deepest passion and motivation. We will then offer practical ways for each of you to begin to bring your own unique purpose into the world as action with the support and inspiration of your community. Take your yoga practice to the next level.

This intensive is an opportunity to for us to discover the connections between the yogic path and the way of divine service or Seva. We will combine yoga asanas, meditation and visualization, experiential exercises, process work and ritual with the practical tools of communication, organizing and collaborating. participants will leave with skills to help them be more effective leaders and agents of change in the world. Make a difference… now... our modern challenge is to know that we each can make a difference and that our life is purposeful and rich with meaning. our aim is to inspire each of you to become active in your local or global community in an effective, sustainable and joyful way. The Intensive will include:

• Self-Inquiry: Who am I? What is my Purpose?• Transformational Journey Work: transforming our wounds into tools for healing.• Community: Conscious collaboration skills.• Action: creating a group project that makes a difference.

For yoga teachers, community leaders, activists, and interested students*


For more details and Teacher bios please visit www.yoga yoga.com/events

*at least one year of yoga experience required.

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kunDalini yoga WeekenD with Gurucharan, PhD March 23-25 Yoga Yoga Westgate

Join Gurucharan Singh, a living master of Kundalini yoga, for a transformational weekend. Learn about the power of the Kundalini yoga Kriya and the 21 stages of meditation that he documented working directly with yogi Bhajan. The weekend wil include some of the most powerful practices and meditations for the Aquarian Age. please visit the web for full descriptions of the classes.

Gong Journey: Awakening IntuitionFriday, March 23 6:30pm-8:30pm The Essence of Kundalini Yoga: Practice of the KriyaSaturday, March 24 9:00am-11:30am The Stages of MeditationSaturday, March 24 1:00pm-5:00pm Kundalini Minutes: The Most Powerful Meditations of Our TimeSunday, March 25 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm

FULL WEEKEND: $275 (register 30 days in advance and save 10%)

Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, Ph.D., LPCC, is an expert in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, and has been his interpreter and compiler of his teachings since 1969. Dr. Khalsa combines Western scientific training with Eastern traditions to develop practical approaches to personal growth and fulfillment.

the sounD of the gong with Mehtab, Guru Karam, and Siri Bahadur

April 13-15 Yoga Yoga Westgate Gong Gong Gongathon: A Concert and Gong CelebrationFriday, April 13 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $25Experience the unique sounds of an array of gongs played in concert by expert Kundalini yoga teachers. A yoga set will prepare you to enter a 45 minute deep relaxation journey.

How to Play The Gong: A Weekend Training in Fundamentals and Skill DevelopmentSaturday & Sunday, April 14-15 12:30-5:30pm each day Cost: $195Learn how to play the gong and explore its uses in meditation, therapy, and relaxation. We’ll have several gongs to choose from and everyone will have an opportunity to play the gong and experience first-hand the techniques discussed in class. This course is excellent for teachers wanting to integrate the gong into their classes or anyone interested in learning more about this powerful and transformational instrument.

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haPPily ever noWwith Shakta KhalsaApril 28-30 Yoga Yoga Westgate

Happily Ever Now: Kundalini Yoga and the Law of AttractionSaturday, April 29 – Sunday, April 30morning practice: 6:30am-8:00am course: 9:00am-5:30pm each day

Navigate into happiness using tools that can change your life—simple ways to change your attitude and outlook, and effective ways to work with core stressors and patterns. This course teaches you how your mind and emotions work together, and how to navigate in inner spaces. Course includes 10-page handout, guidance cards, and link to online meditation and yoga set.


FREE class with Shakta KhalsaFriday, April 28 7:00pm – 8:30pm

A discussion and group Kundalini practice with Shakta Khalsa, 30-plus year yoga practitioner and teacher, founder of radiant Child yoga, and author several best selling books, CD’s and other products including Kundalini Yoga and Fly Like a Butterfly.

Core strength vinyasa yoga WeekenDwith Sadie NardiniApril 20-22 Yoga Yoga 360

rock your vinyasa yoga from the core and revolutionize your results. Learn about muscle meridians, cutting edge anatomy and common misalignments. Empower your arm balances, standing balances and inversions, and activate your twists by learning to engage and move from your core. please visit the web for full descriptions and individual class pricing.

An Introduction to Core Strength Vinyasa YogaFriday, April 20 7:00pm-9:00pm The Core of VinyasaSaturday, April 21 10:30am-1:00pm Center Your FlowSaturday, April 21 2:00pm-4:00pm Revolutionary FlightSunday, April 22 10:30am-1:00pm The Heart-Centered FlowSunday, April 22 2:00pm-4:00pm


Sadie Nardini, ERYT is an Ultimate Wellness Expert and Founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga. She is on faculty at Omega and Kripalu, presents at Yoga Journal Conferences and is a regular blogger and columnist for several national magazines. Yoga Journal calls her a “star instructor” for her ability to inspire real transformation in body, mind and heart.

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a WeekenD of anusara® yoga with Jess GouldingMay 12-13 Yoga Yoga Westgate

The highest intention of practicing Anusara yoga is to align with the Divine through the Universal principles of Alignment™. Explore these unique principles that address not only the physical alignment of your yoga poses, but also encourage a remembrance of our spiritual purpose and highest intention of practicing hatha yoga.

The UPA’s: Revealing Your Pose Saturday, May 12 1:00pm-4:30pm

Energetic Loops: Refining Your Pose Sunday, May 13 1:00pm-4:30pm

Cost: Both Classes: $95 Individual class: $60

PraCtiCal aPPliCations of ayurveDa with Felicia Tomasko, RN, E-RYTJune 8-10, 2012 Yoga Yoga 360

Ayurveda, one of yoga’s sister sciences, is a beautifully comprehensive health care system. Some say it is the oldest truly holistic heath care system on the planet. many of the principles of Ayurveda are surprisingly simple once you learn the language, shift your perspective, and begin to view yourself (and the world) through its lens. The more you learn, the more Ayurveda becomes like an owners manual for the human body, mind and spirit. This weekend will include lecture and applied yoga practices. please visit the web for full descriptions and individual class pricing.

Get a Good Night’s SleepFriday, June 8 7:00pm-9:00pm Reduce Stress, Enhance Resilience Saturday, June 9th 10:30am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-4:30pm Boost your ImmunitySunday, June 10th 10:30am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-4:30pm


Felicia Marie Tomasko, RN, E-RYT is the editor in chief of LA yoGA Ayurveda and Health magazine and serves on the board of directors of both the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. In addition to Yoga and Ayurveda, she has worked in cognitive neuropsychology and plant biochemistry research and has degrees in nursing and environmental biology.

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aDvanCeD yoga for everyonewith Mark WhitwellJune 22-24 Yoga Yoga Westgate

Celebrating the launch of mark’s new book, The Promise, this weekend involves an interwoven promise: you promise to practice yoga, and in return you receive the promise of yoga’s gifts, including health, intimacy, well-being, and joy.

Under mark’s skillful and heartfelt guidance, you will:• Explore the five principles of advanced personal practice• Dive into asana, pranayama, and meditation as a seamless process• Discover how yoga transforms life into an intimate celebration with

everything• Experience the nurturing principle as a constant in your life • Return home with understanding and the embodied sense of your own joyful

practice

This program is a regenerative and joyful event that will continue to reverberate through your daily life in very practical ways.

For all levels; no prior yoga experience needed. please visit the web for full descriptions and individual class pricing.

The Principles of Yoga according to KrishnamacharyaFriday, June 22 7:00pm-9:00pm FREE CLASS

Advancing Your YogaSaturday, June 23 10:30am-1:30pm & 2:30pm-5:30pm Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and Life, a Seamless Process Sunday, June 24 10:30am-1:30pm

Yoga From the Heart... For The Heart Sunday, June 24 2:30pm-5:30pm


Mark Whitwell is the author of yoga of Heart, The promise, and an editor and contributor to The Heart of yoga, T. K. V. Desikachar. Mark has enjoyed a life-long relationship with the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya, “the teacher of the teachers,” notably B. K. S. Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois, Indra Devi, A. G. Mohan, Srivatsa Ramaswami and T. K. V. Desikachar. Having studied since 1973 in the home of Krishnamacharya, Mark is committed to communicating an authentic Yoga practice that works for you.

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Prenatal & Postnatal training with Leslie LytleJuly 11–15 Yoga Yoga North

This specialized training is offered with visiting faculty, Leslie Lytle who holds close to 20 year’s experience as a massage therapist, doula and yoga teacher. This training is open to yoga teachers and pregnancy health professionals with a committed yoga practice but approval of the instructor is required for those without a 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate. please visit the web for full description.

Schedule: 8:30am-5:30pm (except Sunday which will end at 4:30pm)

Cost : $795 (register 30 days in advance and save 10%)

moving from the organswith Judith Lasater September 12– 15 Yoga Yoga Westgate 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm

Join one of the most respected and tenured teachers in the country for a special four-day intensive focusing on creating awareness, stabilization and balance from the inside. open to teachers and students, experience your yoga practice in a new way, and gain profound insights into your own body.


Judith Hanson Lasater, phD, pt has taught yoga since 1971. She holds a senior teaching certificate from BKS Iyengar and has taught in almost every state and on 6 continents. She is the author of eight books and the mother of three children.

a Women’s WeekenD yoga retreat with Jenn Wooten September 21-23 at the Margaret Austin Center

Women need real moments of solitude and reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away. ~ Barbara De Angelis



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integrative restoration (irest®) yoga niDrawith Richard Miller, PhDYoga Yoga Westgate

iRest® Yoga Nidra Interactive Lecture, Discussion and MeditationOctober 5 7:00pm–9:00pm Experience irest® yoga Nidra, an evidence-based practice of deep relaxation that provides you with tools to reduce stress, enhance resilience, and deepen physical and psychological healing. Experience these ancient meditative teachings, which reveal our innate interconnectedness with all of life.


An Introduction to iRest® Yoga Nidra Saturday, October 6 1:00pm–5:00pm Learn the fundamentals through lecture, and experiential guided practice. irest® is a transformative practice derived from the ancient teachings of tantric yoga that leads to psychological, physical, and spiritual health and well-being. Experience firsthand this ancient tool for health, healing and awakening that you can integrate into your existing yoga practices, teachings, relationships, and daily life.


integrative restoration (irest®) yoga niDra training for health, healing & aWakeningwith Richard Miller, PhDOctober 7—12, 2012

yoga yoga is proud to host Dr. richard miller for this 6 night, 5 day training at the beautiful Balcones Springs retreat Center in marble Falls, tX. participants will not only receive 42 hours of some of the most valuable yoga training available, but also enjoy a life-transforming personal retreat on 250 acres of lakeside texas Hill Country. CEUs are available for yoga teachers, psychologists, LCSW, mFt and rN.

please visit the website for full details and pricing. Richard Miller, PhD, author of yoga Nidra: The meditative Heart of yoga, is a clinical psychologist, author, researcher, yogic scholar and spiritual teacher. For over 40 years, Richard Miller has devoted his life and work to integrating the nondual wisdom teachings of Yoga, Tantra, Advaita, Taoism and Buddhism with Western psychology. Richard is the founding president and CEO of the Integrative Restoration Institute, co-founder of The

International Association of Yoga Therapy and founding editor of the professional Journal of IAyt. In addition to his research and writing projects, Richard lectures and leads trainings and retreats internationally.


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200-hour Programs hatha, floW-baseD hatha anD kunDalini yoga

DeePen your PraCtiCe share your Joy

our teacher training programs offer in-depth study of asana, pranayama and meditation, as well as both Western and yogic anatomy.

Immerse yourself in the classical teaching of yoga as you learn and apply them both as student and teacher. Deepen your appreciation for the rich traditions of yoga.

Share in a community of dedicated yoga practicioners and teachers. Explore the teachings in a personal in-depth format under the guidance of expert teachers.

Each course is facilitated by a Lead teacher who will steward your training, supported by the specialized knowledge of our supplemental faculty.

stePs to enroll

• Determine the right course for you by discussing dates, times and coursework• Choose an appropriate payment plan• Complete the enrollment forms• Sign up and enjoy the benefits of teacher training

Call (512)326-2273 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment with our Admissions Counselor.


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500-hour Programs hatha, floW-baseD hatha, anD kunDalini yoga

refine your skills DisCover your Career

Understand and apply the methodology of skillful sequencing, organizing a class and effective language to serve students of all levels.

Learn to teach specialized populations through Advanced Studies Courses. Grow your passion into a lifelong career path. Develop your practice as you expand your skills.

We offer three distinct, specialized 200-Hour teacher training programs.

We have refined our program and curriculum for 15 years and we are

staffed by a diverse, professional and tenured faculty. We offer flexible formats and payment options.

teaCher training

yoga yoga has certified teachers at the 200- and 500-Hour level since 1997. We are proud to be a yoga Alliance

approved school.

We have a deep-rooted dedication to the path and practice of training

teachers to serve students of every level and tradition.

“I cannot begin to tell you what the training program has done for me. It has truly changed my life in such a positive manner. I definitely hope to teach yoga but even if I never taught a day in my life, it would be one of the best things I have ever done for myself.” –Darla


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teaCher training

200-hour teaCher training sPring anD summer 2012yoga yoga offers three distinct teacher training programs in the Hatha, Flow-Based Hatha, and Kundalini yoga traditions. All programs offer certification at the 200-Hour and 500-Hour level.

make plans to attend our monthly open House events to learn more about our programs, meet the faculty, have your questions answered and enroll. Visit our website for the upcoming open House schedule.

SUMMER INTENSIVE FORMATS

Intensives meet the needs of students who desire to complete the course within a short period of time. receive the benefits of a well-rounded course in an Intensive Format.

Flow-Based Hatha Summer Intensive training begins June 2Yoga Yoga Westgate

Hatha Summer Intensive training begins July 13Yoga Yoga Northwest

WEEKEND/WEEKNIGHT FORMATS

our teacher training programs offer in-depth study of asana, pranayama and meditation as well as both Western and yogic anatomy.

Flow-Based Hatha Weekend training begins January 28Yoga Yoga South

Hatha Thursday Evening Weekly training begins April 19Yoga Yoga South

kunDalini 200-hour teaCher training

you will learn the ancient practices of a yoga tradition that has transformed countless people worldwide, you will understand how Kundalini yoga works, and you will develop your confidence and commitment to a lifelong yoga practice.

Classes begin September 22 at Yoga Yoga Westgate. Classes meet from 12-6pm on select weekends and include an offsite retreat and a day-long meditation course.

hatha anD floW-baseD hatha teaCher trainings

These programs are designed for anyone who wants to deepen their practice, become empowered individuals, and create lasting community with your fellow students. Enrich your life, your practice and yourself with this uniquely powerful journey.


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500-hour teaCher training sPring anD summer 2012

our Advanced Studies courses are open to Hatha and Kundalini yoga teachers at the 200-Hour level who wish to acquire training in specialized areas of yoga instruction and develop their teaching and professional skills. Courses may be taken for personal enrichment or career enhancement and fulfill the requirements for recognition as a 500-Hour registered yoga teacher (ryt-500) by the yoga Alliance organization of teachers and yoga schools.

CORE COURSES

Hatha Core Courses are 50-hour seminars designed to help you enhance and refine your teaching skills and personal practice.

The Core Courses will enrich your knowledge base, expand your teaching toolbox and strengthen your personal practice and commitment to serving your students at all levels of practice.

Core Courses begins• Advanced Asana February 25• Asana & Movement May 26• Pranayama & Meditation July 13• Art of Teaching September 15

ADVANCED STUDIES ELECTIVES

These specialized courses are for teachers who are interested in teaching specific populations and acquire specialized skills.

yoga yoga is proud to feature a world class faculty of presenters such as Leslie Kaminoff, richard miller and Chase Bossart in our specialized elective courses. For our full Advanced Studies calendar, visit yogayoga.com/teachertraining/advancedstudies.

In the Events section of the catalog, events marked with the green lotus are credit courses towards 500-Hour certification.

kunDalini 500-hour Course offerings

• Level 2: Authentic Relationships begins July 21• Level 2: Lifecycles and Lifestyles begins September 29Level 2 Kundalini yoga courses are 50-Hour in-depth transformational learning and teaching experience with a well-designed curriculum, manual and support materials. yoga yoga offers all five modules required for Level 2 certification as a Kundalini yoga practitioner.

The Kundalini yoga 500-Hour, KrI approved Level 2 certification is open to those who have completed the KrI Level 1 Kundalini yoga teacher training course offered at yoga yoga as well as throughout the world.

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Open Minds, Open science–YOgi stYle!

The yoga Care Foundation is a 501(c)(3) research and outreach organization that passionately advocates for open access of health research. We know that a regular yoga practice can profoundly heal mind, body and spirit, and we want to share that knowledge – and the practice – far and wide!

Service is an integral aspect of practicing yoga. Through service we discover aspects of ourselves that are inaccessible in other ways. It is out of this intention that the yoga Care Foundation was created.

The Foundation focuses on three areas:

Researchour current research project is called ‘The yoga Genome’. It’s an innovative approach to yoga research, intended to provide other researchers, medical doctors and psychotherapists a nuanced appreciation of what we all do in yoga class, without reducing the practice of yoga in too simplistic a manner. The project is enlisting yoga practitioners around the country to help map the broad range of lineages of yoga.

ServiceThrough a grant program, we fund individual yoga teachers to provide classes to individuals who would not ordinarily be able to learn to practice yoga. We also offer teacher training Intern donation classes at yoga yoga South.

EducationThe Foundation hosts educational events periodically about yoga and health, in a range of communities. please check our website to learn more about our events, our partners and our outreach opportunities.

to find out more information, apply for a teaching grant, get involved or to make a donation to support our work, please call (512)381-6480 or visit

www.yogacarefoundation.org

Donation Classes at yoga yoga

Third Fridays Support worthwhile charities at home and worldwide with yoga yoga Teachers on the Third Friday of each month. 100% of the donated proceeds go directly to different charitable organizations. Cash or check donations are accepted in any amount. Classes rotate from Center to Center, on the Third Friday of each month and are held at 7:30pm–9:00pm. For a list of the organizations and locations, please check http://www.yogayoga.com/classes/third-fridays

Teacher Trainer Intern ClassesWeekend donation classes are taught by students soon-to-graduate from yoga yoga teacher training programs. pay what you can—all proceeds benefit the yoga Care Foundation. Senior yoga teachers will mentor the graduate interns as a part of the Foundation’s mission to create and support high standards within the yoga teaching profession.

Noon–1:15 pm, Saturday & Sunday at Yoga Yoga South

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develOping deep persOnal Wellness

more than just the absence of disease, true wellness means thriving–feeling good and performing optimally–on all levels including the physical, mental, emotional, social and professional. Wellness is not measured in what we do in any single day. It is cumulative, built on practices that we commit to day in and day out. As yogis have long known, true wellness is a practice!

As a student at yoga yoga, you are part of a community of individuals who are committed to personal health and wellness. our mission at yoga yoga is to support you on your personal journey. We invite you to consider our expanded range of services to support your personal health, as individuals, with the support of your family, and in the company of the people you work with.

As we age and our lives become more complex, through our yoga practices we continue to strive to be more present for our families, our productive endeavors and ourselves. Expanding our personal wellness provides the resources we need to meet these challenges with the vitality we long to bring to each moment of our lives.

We offer a variety of personalized Wellness Services to support personal wellness and vitality:• Private Yoga Sessions, including Therapeutic Yoga Consultations

– please see page 15• Specialized Yoga Consultations with senior teachers, ranging in topic from dietary

and nutritional counseling, yogic therapies to personal mentoring and counseling – please see page 16

• The Vedic “Sister Sciences”: Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) and Ayurveda, the ancient science of health and life guidance; in conjunction with yoga, the Sister Sciences are perfect compliments for individuals seeking overall growth and improvement, and lifelong wellness – please see page 17

• Yoga @ Work offers innovative programs that we deliver on-site to organizations, workplaces and community organizations; we bring the wellness to you – please see page 18

• Our Yoga Wellness Spa enables you to relieve stress, detoxify your body, and strengthen your immune system utilizing synergistic modalities – please see page 37

• The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts offers professional, plant-based culinary programs that enables students to gain theoretical knowledge and practical know-how – please see page 38

The programs we offer to support you in a more individual way have been developed by rich (raghurai) Goldstein, CEo of yoga yoga, for The Shanti Health Network, which creates programs that are delivered for individuals, through partnerships with physicians, workplaces and communities of faith. The programs are comprehensive, based on the latest research in the

convergence of eastern and western understanding of neurochemistry, health behavior, social and ecological change.


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Relieving Stress • Detoxifying the Body • Strengthening the Immune System

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yoga yoga’s 360 Wellness Spa offers a synergy of healing therapies from East and West including massage, specialized body treatments, facials and waxing services. We use high-quality essential oils and natural, paraben-free products selected for their integrity.

Ayurveda is a holistic health care system native to India and practiced in the West as a form of alternative healing. Ayurveda

tailors treatments to each person’s unique constitution and utilizes foods, herbs, lifestyle changes and other activities to restore balance

to the body, mind and spirit.

For a listing of all our personalized Wellness Servicesplease see pages 15-18 for details.

For full descriptions and pricing of treatments

please visit www.yogayoga.com/spa

SPECIALTYEnergy massage with Healing Sound

Hot Stone massageShirodhara Bliss

pampered pada (Foot massage)microdermabrasion

Waxing Services

BODYWORKSignature Ayurvedic massage

East Joins West Swedish massageEast Joins West Deep tissue massageSeasonal Specialized Body treatments

prenatal massage

FACIALSSignature Ayurvedic FacialCustom Deep Cleansing

pumpkin Spice Facial peelGlycolic Vitality peelrejuvenation Facial


Start your path here towards a rewarding new career at the premier plant-based professional

culinary program in the country.

CONSCIOUS COOKINGThe word “diet” doesn’t apply here unless you’re talking about a lifestyle change; learn plant-based basics and what truly is necessary to keep the human body healthy.

AYURVEDIC- THEORY AND PRACTICEExplore the doshas, elements, the six tastes of ayurvedic cooking. Approach “food as medicine” and learn about the healing properties of various foods, herbs and oils.

RAW AND LIVING FOODS Though it may not be traditional “cooking” as you’re used to, we’ll take you through the techniques necessary to prepare raw and living foods.

CLASSICAL VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN All the classics plus breads, pastries and desserts —we’d love to be the ones to help you learn.

COOKING AS A PROFESSIONWe don’t just cover the basics—we aim to give you the skills necessary to build a culinary career.

Programs begin in

February, April,July and October

MACROBIOTIC- THEORY AND PRACTICELearn about Five transformations theory and techniques such as nabe, sukiyaki, tempura, kinpira and others- we’ll unravel the mysteries of macrobiotics.

“A healthy, plant-based local diet is a natural extension of a strong yoga practice, and such a powerful way to support one’s practice. At the same time, cooking with love and consciousness is truly a form of yoga, in itself. Healthy food and yoga—they go hand in hand.” —Ellen

professional program begin in February, April, July and october each year and takes approximately 1 year to complete. For more information and to apply please visit: www.naturalepicurean.com or email: [email protected]

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