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Nov. 11 - Dec. 16, 2009 Dallas, TX.
Yoga For Back Health Series with Candace Bordelon.
(Wednesdays)This series is designed to help prevent back pain through improving basic spinal flexibility, strengthening the core and the spinal support muscles, and becoming comfortable with the movements that control flexion and extension of the spine. Time: 6-7:10pm. Location: MoveStudio, 17062 Preston Rd 75248. For more info, click here.




Nov. 12 & 19, 2009 Houston, TX.
Fall Lunchtime Meditation Series with Elizabeth Irvine.
Come and join us for this beginners meditation series and find out: * How can I slow down the constant stream of thoughts and create a quiet mind?* What can I do to feel more contentment and peace in my life?* How can I feel more secure and confident? Time: Noon-1pm. Lunch provided. For more info click here




Nov. 13, 2009 Houston, TX.
Royal Yoga: Feet, Legs & Hips with Andrew Royal Dugas.
This workshop will be an exploration in balancing and strengthening lower body through lecture and practice. Look at common issues with feet, ankles, knees and hips. Time: 6:30-8:30pm. Location: Abhyasa Yoga Studio, 3400 Montrose #303. For more info click here.



Nov. 13, 2009 Pearland, TX.
"Visualize Creating A New Way of Life", a Meditation Workshop with Valerie & Alex.
This is a two hour meditation class including visualization, mantra, and affirmation. Envision the life you wish to live and step towards the path you long to be on as we prepare for the holidays and the New Year. Time: 6:30-8:30pm. Location: Sundance Yoga, Pearland. For more info email here.




November 13, 2009 Houston, TX. 6-8PM,
Yoga for Runners Workshop with Amy Garratt.
Time: 6-8pm Location: City Dance Studio, 5411 Morningside Dr. For more info click here.



November 13-15, 2009 Eagle Mountain Lake, TX.
Gratitude Yoga Retreat with Debbie Simon
. Join us, as we meditate on all the ways we can be grateful in our lives. Using the practices of Hatha and Kundalini yoga, pranayama, mudra, nature walks, meditation and quiet time, this retreat will open up the world of thankfulness in all of its glory. Location: Mariposa on the Lake Retreat Center. For more info, click here.




Nov. 13-15, 2009 Fort Worth, TX.
"Beyond Presence" - Weekend Yoga Intensive & Teacher Training with Philip Urso.
The purpose of this weekend is to show you the map, meet you right where you are, and offer clear and precise directions to aim you to your authentic self as a teacher. We will look at teaching as a mastery of 3 disciplines: Mastery of the Baptiste Sequence, Presence and Intuition. This training will show you how to take your seat as a teacher and experience the free flow of intuition and, inspiration and energy. In this smaller group setting, you will receive a lot of live feedback and coaching! Ideal for all levels of students and teachers. Location: Indigo Yoga. For more info click here.




Nov. 13-15, 2009 Houston, TX.
Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher Training with Gopala Amir.
During the course, we learn over 350 yoga poses for kids, creative yoga games, breathing and meditation games, relaxation with guided imagery, and Mandala painting. Graduates of the course will receive a Kids Yoga Teacher Certificate from Rainbow Kids Yoga. The course is for anyone who loves working with kids, and loves yoga. It is for anyone who wants to expand a current related profession, or learn a new one! Location: Jennyoga. For more info click here.



Nov. 13-15, 2009 Houston, TX.
Buddhist Weekend Retreat: Receptivity & The Path.
In this retreat we explore what these qualities feel like, how to access them, and what obstructs them. In our practice sessions, we see how they apply to different aspects of the path. Location: Dawn Mountain Tibetan Temple. For more info click here.




November 13-15, 2009 Burton, TX.
Insight and Mindfulness Meditation (Vipassana) Interpersonal Meditation Residential Retreat with Mary Rees.
This retreat is appropriate for both experienced and beginning students. It is a silent retreat following the basic structure of other Insight Meditation or Vipassana Retreats, yet will include closely guided interpersonal practice. Location: Knittel Homestead Inn, 520 North Main Street 77835. For more info click here.



Nov. 14, 2009 Woodlands, TX.
Ayur-Yoga Class with Maria KaliMa.
This is a 2-hour moving journey of flow style Hatha Yoga
instilling all the concepts of Ayurveda and Yoga. Time: 406pm. Location: Woodlands Yoga &
Wellness Center. For more info click
here.




Nov. 14, 2009 Houston, TX.
Lotus Workshop & Maha Bandha Workshop with Ricki Tran.
The Lotus Workshop is a Vinyasa class designed to open hips, knees and ankles for pain free padmasana (lotus). Great for runners, cyclists and those with sciatica. Everyone is encouraged to attend, though 6 months of postures practice is suggested.The Maha Bandha Workshop is designed to take the intermediate practitioner to the next level. Learn the three energy locks as well as their application in asana (postures) and pranayama (breath). Location: Joy Yoga. For more info email here.




Nov. 14-15, 2009 College Station, TX.
2009 Scenic View Yoga Retreat with Kay Westcott.
These day retreats include welcoming snacks, a two hour yoga and meditation class, free time to hike the property and a delicious vegetarian meal. Optional FREE overnight being offered to anyone who wants to stay over after Saturdays retreat or come early for Sundays retreat. For more info click here.





Nov. 15, 2009 Houston, TX.
Art of Floating & Flying: Arm Balances for All Levels with Ricki Tran.
Join Ricky as he shares his
discoveries in the Art of Floating and Flying. Find out what it takes to defy gravity in your practice. We’ll start with a 30 minute talk about yoga practice. Then we will warm up with some modified sun salutations. Once we have ignited our internal fire, we’ll explore the foundations of arm balances. Once the foundation has been laid, we’ll explore arm balance variations and break down advanced poses into milestones of achievement. We’ll end with special requests. This workshop is appropriate for the ambitious beginner and beyond. The only requirement is the burning desire to learn to float and fly! Ricky will be giving away a brand new Manduka Yoga Mat and other goodies at this workshop. You have to be present to win! Time: 12:30-3:30pm. Location: YogaOne Studio. For more info click
here.




Nov. 15, 2009 Woodlands, TX.
Ayurveda & Yoga Workshop with Maria KaliMa.
Explore the concepts of these sister sciences and
how they affect your life in the changing seasons of the year. Learn how to alter your Yoga practice and your diet according to your own Ayurvedic constititution. Time: 12:30-4pm Location: South Montgomery County YMCA. For more info click
here.



Nov. 15, 2009 Pasadena, TX.
Posture & Breath Clinic with Tracie Brace.
The Posture and Breath Clinic is recommended for
everyone new to Yoga (practicing for one year or less). This informative in-depth study of postural alignment points and breathing is an excellent adjunct to all Yoga Students’ practice to better understand the purpose, benefits, indications, and contraindications of asana and breath practice. The student will also gain a more in-depth understanding of the history and meaning of Yoga along with the language of Yoga. Time: Noon-4pm. Location: Yoga Rasa. For more info click
here.




Nov. 15, 2009 League City, TX.
Stress Release Day with Lola Scarborough.
Join us for an amazing meditation
created by Osho called the Dynamic Meditation. This active meditation will help
you regain your inner balance. You will stand, jump a bit, breathe, get loud, and
dance. Time: 9-10:30am. Location: YogaLola Studio. For more info click
here.



November 15, 2009 Houston, TX.
The Art of Floating and Flying: Arm Balances for All Levels with Ricky Tran.
Join
Ricky as he shares his discoveries in the Art of Floating and Flying. This workshop is appropriate for the ambitious beginner and beyond. The only requirement is the burning desire to learn to float and fly! Time: 12:30-3:30PM. Location: YogaOne Studios. For more info, click
here.



Nov. 16-17, 2009 Houston, TX.
Sun & Moon Partner Yoga with Gopala Amir.
Dive into an ocean of touch and love, be prepared to practice and learn while laughing, dancing, playing, massaging and stretching together! We will learn how to teach partner yoga by alternating a lot of experiential practice with theory and discussion. This in-depth course is for yoga teachers only. Location: Jennyoga. For more info click here.



Nov. 16 - Nov. 23, 2009 Houston, TX.
Mindfulness for Everyone with Claire Villarreal
(Mondays). This course will introduce beginners to the basics of meditation, including what to do during a session as well as how to make meditation a part of daily life. These are simple and enjoyable techniques that anyone from any background can practice, both now and for years to come. More advanced students are invited to review the basics of sitting and enjoy beginner's mind again. This course will be perfectly suitable for adolescents and teens that are interested. Time: 7-8:15pm Location: Dawn Mountain. For more info click here.



Nov. 17-24, 2009 Houston, TX.
The Bodhisattva Precepts with Jim Drew and other Senior Zen Practitioners of HZC.
(Tuesdays) This series is an exploration of the Mahayana Bodhisattva Precepts that form the heart of Zen practice and performance in the world. This class is open to everyone, beginners and experienced practitioners are encouraged to attend. Time: 6:30–8:30pm. Location: Houston Zen Center. For more info click here.




Nov. 17 - Dec. 1, 2009 Dallas, TX.
Radical Self-Acceptance: Meditation & Yoga Series with Melanie Murray.
(Tuesdays) In this meditation and yoga series you'll learn the tools that can give you the compassionate self love necessary for true freedom to be who you really are, beneath the judging mind that is loaded with negative untruths and pain. Time: 6-7:20pm. Location: MoveStudio, 17062 Preston Rd 75248. For more info, click here.




Nov. 17 -Dec. 1, 2009 Houston, TX.
Living Well, Advice of a Tibetan Buddhist Master, Jigme Lingpa with Anne Klein & Harvey Aronson
1st & 3rd Tuesdays. Join us as we delve into Jigme Lingpa's Treasury of Precious Qualities: A Commentary on the Root Text which opens the entire Buddhist path to liberation from suffering. Through it we will explore the causes of suffering and the cultivation, in daily meditations, of the qualities which can transform that suffering. Time: 7pm Location: Dawn Mountain. For more info click here.



Nov. 17 - Dec.15, 2009 Dallas, TX.
Restorative Yoga Series with Louise Applebome.
(Tuesdays) In Restorative Yoga, poses are held a bit longer, allowing you to stretch and open the body in a gentle, passive way. The effects also include better mental clarity and focus. Discover the emotional, physical and spiritual benefits this unique form of yoga brings. Time: 7:45-9pm. Location: MoveStudio, 17062 Preston Rd 75248. For more info, click here.




November 19, 2009 Houston, TX.
Introduction to Zen Meditation with Gaelyn Godwin, Sensei and Mike Keller.
Each class will include a brief period of meditation, beginning with 10 minutes and working up to 30 minutes at the end of the series. The course is designed to provide a basis of practice and to de-mystify meditation. Time: 3 Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 pm. Location: Houston Zen Center. For more info, click here.





November 20-22, 2009 Houston, TX.
Buddha Nature: Teachings of Sojun Mel Weitsman with Sojun Roshi.
Sojun Roshi will lead us in an exploration of the boundary between daily life and dharma practice. How do we practice every moment with gratitude? Time: Friday, November 20 7-9 pm; Saturday, November 21 8:20am-3pm; Sunday, November 22 8:20am-9:30am. For more info click here.



Nov. 21, 2009 Fredericksburg, TX.
Yoga, Chakras & the Subtle Body.
This 2-hr workshop will engage in an experiential journey through the chakras using asana, guided meditation, chanting, music & deep relaxation. Time: 9am-Noon. Location: The Yoga Center, Fredericksburg. For more info click here.




Nov. 21, 2009 Houston, TX.
Buddhist Wisdom - The 5 Perfections: Concentration & Wisdom with Gen Kelsang Ingchug.
Time: 11:30am-1pm. Location: NiaMoves | 508 Pecore Street, Houston, TX 77009. For more info click here.



November 21, 2009 Corpus Christi, TX.
Yoga Workshop with Judith Hanson Lasater.
The morning class will be an Anatomy, Asana, and Therapeutics class for Yoga Teachers and students with at least one year of experience. The afternoon class will be a Restorative Yoga session for Yoga students of all levels. Time: 10:30am-1pm; 2-4:30pm. Location: Garden Center, 5325 Greely, 78412. For more info, click here.




November 21, 2009 Dallas, TX.
Around the World Vinyasa Yoga with Liz Tucker.
In this flowing yoga class, we organize our mats into a cross shape, and move to the top of each mat in different directions as a metaphor for learning how to gracefully move through transitions in our lives. Experience in vinyasa practice preferred; no new beginners please. Time: 2-4pm. Location: MoveStudio, 17062 Preston Road, 75248. For more info, click here.





Nov. 21, 2009 Houston, TX.
Deva Premal & Miten in Concert with special guest Manose.
Come experience the majic of Deva Premal and Miten's concert with Nepalese bansuri maestro Manose. They will be performing many of their most inspirational mantras and songs, plus some brand new, unrecorded concert favorites. Time: 7:30pm Location: The Sanctuary at Unity Church, 2929 Unity Drive 77057. To see a clip of their performances on youtube click here. Tickets go on sale 10am August 22nd. For tickets and more info about the concert click here.



Nov. 21, 2009 Houston, TX.
Cultivating Gratitude through Mindfulness with Micki Fine.
How can we make Thanksgiving an active verb instead of just another word? Sometimes we are focused on what we don't have and are left wanting more and more. In this daylong workshop, discover how mindfulness, the intentional cultivation of non-judgmental, present-moment awareness, can help us awaken to our everyday lives, realize how we take things for granted, and foster deep appreciation and gratitude for the bounty that is always present. Time: 10-4pm Location: The Jung Center. For more info click here.





Nov. 21, 2009 Dallas, TX.
The Personal Revolution All-Day Immersion with Baron Baptiste.
In this unique and inspiring workshop, Baron introduces you to his own Power Vinyasa Yoga training program for all levels of experience. Students will learn how to integrate universal and timeless physical and spiritual principles into a potent and creative Power Vinyasa Yoga practice. Time: 9am-5:30pm. Location: Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd., Dallas. REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! For more info click here.



November 22, 2009 Houston, TX.
Spritual Psychic Defense Class with Hari Kirn Khalsa.
The times are here when people can read each others minds, sense hidden agendas and be distracted by psychic fallout and world changes. Learn how to protect, strengthen and defend your sensitivity and spirit. Time: 12:00-3:00pm. Location: Yoga Central, 1123 Jackson Blvd. 77006. For more info, click here.




Dec, 1, 2009 Houston, TX.
World Religion Class - Hinduism offered by the Amazing Faiths Project of the Boniuk Center.
A basic understanding of world religions is increasingly important in our society as we seek to create peaceful coexistence among people of all faiths and no faith. In this public lecture, scholars of Rice University's Boniuk Center for Religious Tolerance and Resident Scholars will explain the "basics" of this major world religion. People of all backgrounds are welcome, and will find this class helpful regardless of any prior knowledge. Time: 7-9pm Location: Eastside Main Center, 3110 East Side St., Houston, TX 77098 For more info click here.



December 2, 2009 Houston, TX.
Full Moon Healing Ring with Sylvia Valerio.
The period of the full moon is a special time for healing and an opportune time for releasing from our lives that which no longer serves us. Come join us for this special evening of meditation for healing yourself and others. Includes light yoga warm-up as a meditation facilitator and relaxation to the gong following the meditation. Dress comfortably. Yogi tea and refreshments will also be served. Time: 7:30-8:45pm. Location: Yoga Central, 1123 Jackson Blvd. 77006. For more info, click here.




Dec. 4-6, 2009 Houston, TX.
DanceMeditation with mystic artist Dunya Dianne McPherson.
Dancemeditation explores the relationships between self-&-other, self-&-cosmos, self-with-Self, and self-to-the Divine Eternal. By encouraging receptivity, creativity and present-ness, Dancemeditation cultivates our inherent ability to heal and self-regulate using a wide variety of movement techniques-including Fluid Yoga, Breath Dances, Deep State Motion, Gesture, among others-within a primarily non-verbal study environment. Practitioners drop out of an over-active, distracted mind into intuitive embodiment. Inner & outer witnessing are balanced. Location NiaMoves, 508 Pecore. For more info click here.




December 4-6, 2009 Chappell Hill, TX.
Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Charles MacInerney.
Join us for a weekend of hatha yoga (5 classes), and practice a wide variety of meditation styles (walking, eating, breath, mantra and classical) plus workshops on a variety of topics including pranayama (breath), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), the 7 chakras, mind mapping, and more. Charles has 37 years of experience in yoga, and is founder of Expanding Paradigms and co-founder of the Texas Yoga Retreat, and the Living Yoga Program. He has written for a variety of magazines including the Yoga Journal, and contributed to several books on yoga & meditation. The retreat is open to all levels. (Yoga teachers - be sure to ask for 'teachers discount'). Location: The Margaret Austin Center. For more info click here.


Dec. 5, 2009 Houston, TX.
The Art of Sensual dance and Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Lidieth Velasco.
Join us in this challenging yet playful class and discover your heart and soul in a feminine atmosphere where tantric knowledge meets the needs of the modern woman. Lidieth will guide you thru a series of hip-opening poses to improve flexibility, and sculpt and lengthen the muscles. This class is designed to create a union between yoga and sensual dance that will help you find your own inner shakti. Time: 2-5pm. Location: Jennyoga Studio. For more info click here




December 5, 2009 Houston, TX.
Sat Nam Rasayan: Healing Through Meditative Sensitivity with Hari Kirn.
Sat Nam Rasayan is a healing that is based on consciousness. It can help you enhance your tolerance and capacity to be fully present in your experience and relationships, as well as deepen your meditation skills and increase the potency of your yoga practice. Time: 10am-12noon. Location: Yoga Central, 1123 Jackson Blvd. 77006. For more info, click here.



Dec. 5, 2009 Houston, TX.
City-Wide Yogathon to honor World AIDS Day
organized by Bering Omega Community Services to
raise money for its life-saving and enhancing health care and social services for the most vulnerable families and communities impacted by HIV/AIDS in Houston.




Dec. 8, 2009 Houston, TX.
Introduction to Meditation with Celeste Budwit-Hunter.
Introduction to Meditation is appropriate both for newcomers wishing to learn about meditation and how to meditate, and for experienced meditators interested in refreshing their understanding and experience of meditation practice. Time: 7-8:30pm. Location: Shambhala Meditation Center. For more Info click here.



December 11, 2009 Houston, TX.
Personal Hip Assessment with Amy Garratt.
Time: 5-8PM. Location: City Dance Studio, 5411 Morningside Dr. For more info, click here



Dec. 11-13, 2009 Chappell Hill, TX.
Women's Yoga Retreat Divine Feminine with Tracie Brace.
During this weekend Tracie will guide you on a profound and insightful journey back home to yourself. Through yoga, directed intention of gratitude and heart-opening activities we will create a space that is enlivened with joy so vibrant we will go back into the world like a light that is renewed, refreshed and ready to BE what the holiday season is truly meant to be. Let go of striving--empower yourself to allow the flow of grace to be the guiding principle in your life. Allow yourself to be taken care of! Location: Margaret Austin Center. For more info click here.



Dec. 12-13, 2009 The Woodlands, TX.
Weekend Yoga Workshop with Alexis Britton.
Abhasana, defined as appearance. Sparkles of consciousness that illuminate our lives. Shine even brighter as we explore Asana, Pranayama and all manner of yoga fun! Location: Woodlands Yoga & Health, 25126 Grogans Park Dr. For more info click here.




Dec. 12 - 13, 2009 Friendswood, Texas
Opening Your Heart For The Holidays: A Weekend of Jivamukti with deAnna Anderson.
Join Sudance Yoga Studio in welcoming deAnna Anderson, certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, to our studio. Immerse yourself in the Jivamukti method with poses, chanting, and meditation which will help you reconnect with your divine inner self and open your heart to the possibilities of the holidays. Location: Sundance Yoga Studio, 128 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood Texas 77546. For more info click here.



Dec. 28- Jan 3, 2009 Chappell Hill, TX.
Mariposa Sangha, A New Year's Vipassana Retreat with Shaila Catherine.
This is a great way to start the New Year with a clear mind and a rested body. Shaila is the author of the book, Focused and Fearless: A Meditator’s Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity. For more info about Vipassana click here.
Location: Margaret Austin Center. For more info email
here.




Dec. 31, 2009 Houston, TX.
Full Moon Healing Ring with Sylvia Valerio.
The period of the full moon is a special time for healing and an opportune time for releasing from our lives that which no longer serves us. Come join us for this special evening of meditation for healing yourself and others. Includes light yoga warm-up as a meditation facilitator and relaxation to the gong following the meditation. Dress comfortably. Yogi tea and refreshments will also be served. Time: 7:30-8:45pm. Location: Yoga Central, 1123 Jackson Blvd. 77006. For more info, click here.




Dec. 31, 2009 Anderson, TX.
New Year Retreat with Sharon Hughes.
Finish the year on a contemplative note and start 2010 with a fresh frame of mind. We will use yoga, meditation and breath work to clear out the old and prepare for the new at this quiet oasis located just an hour and a half outside of Houston. Location: Scenic View Retreat Center. For more info click here.


Jan, 9, 2010 Pasadena, TX.
Ayurveda: Cultivating Vitality & Wiscom with Liz Antognoli.
In this workshop, you will learn:
*Qualities & Development of the Three Vital Essences *Types & Uses of the variety of Ayurvedic healing modalities *Application of Ayurveda in your Sphere of Influence *Self-Insight for Evolving Personal Health & Happiness. Time: 1-5pm Location: Yoga Rasa For more info click
here.




Jan. 15-17, 2010 Houston, TX.
Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Micki Fine.
This silent, overnight, meditation retreat will provide the opportunity for extended practice and silence, which allows us to rest deeply, and further develop connection and clarity. This retreat will be held at the Ruah Center at the Villa de Matel in Houston, TX. It is appropriate for all people regardless of level of meditation experience. For more info click here.




Jan. 15-17, 2009 Austin, TX.
Yoga & Anatomy Weekend with Paul & Suzee Grilley.
Paul and Suzee teach a Yin Yoga practice that helps to open the physical and energetic pathways of the body and balance our more active yoga practices. Paul and Suzee speak equally to beginner students and long time teachers. Don’t miss this opportunity to add valuable information and experiential practice to your yoga toolbox! Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here.




Jan. 19, 2010 Houston, TX.
Impermanence and Wholeness: Renewing Oneself Through Meditation and Creativity with Tracy Xavia Karner and Alejandro Chaoul.
The timeless principle of impermanence will be explored through a guided meditation, followed by impermanent water painting.Then, we will explore wholeness through a meditative movement to open the heart chakra. We will then use that openness of heart, along with the circular motion of the arm, to paint with ink in an intuitive or spontaneous way. And we will explore the importance of impermanence and wholeness in our daily life from the perspectives of Buddhist meditation and creative expression. Materials are included. Time: 6-8:30pm Location: The Jung Center. For more info click here.



January 19-23, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Master Class and Teacher Training with Judith Lasater.
Four-day Teacher Training Intensive featuring two days of "Moving from the Organs" and two days of "The Shoulder: Anatomy, Asana and Therapeutics." Special Master Class will also be offered, on the topic of "Work Hard Rest Deeply." For more info click here.



Jan. 20-23, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Experiential Anatomy: Asana Practice and Anatomy with Judith Lasater.
20-hour teacher training certification based on Judith's new book, Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana. Our work will be focused around learning specific anatomy by feeling it in our bodies and seeing it in other bodies. Not only will we stretch the hamstrings, for example, but we will also learn exactly where they attach and what exactly it is they do in the body besides make forward bends challenging. Location: Sammons Center for the Arts, Dallas. For more info click here.



Jan. 22-24, 2010 Dallas, TX.
A Workshop Intensive with Tias Little
at the Dallas Yoga Center. More info to come.



Jan. 24, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Yoga Therapy in a class: Work Hard, Rest Deeply with Judith Lasater.
The first part of this workshop will focus on practicing with an attitude of lightness and play to warm the body and free the mind. The second part of the class will be Restorative yoga poses to teach us how to self-nurture and to encourage us to enter into a profound state of rest. Location: Sammons Center for the Arts, Dallas. For more info click here.



Jan. 29-31, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Weekend Workshop with Doug Keller.
Doug Keller is widely recognized for his unique and insightful contributions in the field of hatha yoga, yoga therapy and yoga philosophy. He is the author of several widely read books on these topics, and writes the ‘Asana Solutions’ column for Yoga+ magazine. Location: Sammons Center for the Arts, Dallas. For more info click here.



January 30, 2009 Houston, TX.
Full Moon Healing Ring with Sylvia Valerio.
The period of the full moon is a special time for healing and an opportune time for releasing from our lives that which no longer serves us. Come join us for this special evening of meditation for healing yourself and others. Includes light yoga warm-up as a meditation facilitator and relaxation to the gong following the meditation. Dress comfortably. Yogi tea and refreshments will also be served. Time: 7:00-8:15pm. Location: Yoga Central, 1123 Jackson Blvd. 77006. For more info, click here.





February 19-20, 2010 Houston, TX.
The First Annual Texas Yoga Conference.
The Texas Yoga Conference was founded in 2009 by Houston area studio owners passionate to inspire the general public toward learning more about the many branches of yoga. We believe yoga is an art for the body, mind and spirit to express living fully in the present moment with peace and wellness. Our objective is to educate others about the many benefits of yoga and lead fitness and health seekers toward a better quality of life. For more info about the conference, click here.




Feb. 26-28, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Master Class & Weekend Workshop with Doug Keller.
Doug Keller is widely recognized for his unique and insightful contributions in the field of hatha yoga, yoga therapy and yoga philosophy. For more info click here.



March 11-14, 2010 Austin, TX.
Ashtanga Yoga for Life with David Williams.
David was the first Westerner to be taught the complete Ashtanga Yoga system of asanas and pranayama directly from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. David's intention for these classes is to inspire students to establish a yoga practice that will carry them through the rest of their lives! Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here.




March 25-28, 2010 Dallas, TX.
Ashtanga Yoga for the Rest of Your Life with David Williams.
This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to study Yoga with the man who brought Ashtanga out of India. This is a very full workshop open to all levels. Location: Dallas Yoga Center. For more info click here.


April 16-18, 2010 Dallas, TX.
A Course in Living Tantra with Pandit Rajmani Tigunai, Ph.D.,
the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. Lecturing and teaching worldwide for more than a quarter of a century, he is the author of fourteen books, including his autobiography Touched by Fire, the best-selling At the Eleventh Hour: The biography of Swami Rama and a regular contributor to Yoga + Joyful Living magazine. More info forthcoming.



April 16-19, 2010 Austin, TX.
Teaching Yoga to Children with Shakta Kaur Khalsa.
In this course you will learn the guidelines for teaching yoga classes to children of all ages including yoga exercises, meditations, yoga songs and games, yoga in motion movements (including games and dances). Special need children issues will also be addressed, including autism, ADD, and SPD. Location: Yoga Yoga Northwest. For more info click here.



May 21-23, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Rising Hearts Yoga Weekend Retreat with Hanif Hekima.
Our weekend will have a wonderful flow to it. We will have morning and evening yoga and meditation sessions, plenty of time to relax and reconnect with nature from the center's beautiful six acres of landscaped grounds and enjoy delicious health conscience meals from one of the best retreat cooks in the country! We will be the only group in residence at the Center that weekend! Students of all levels are welcomed to join this retreat! Location: Margaret Austin Center. For more info click here.



July 9-11, 2010 Telluride, CO.
Yelluride Yoga Festival.
For more info click here.



Sept. 17-22, 2010 Austin, TX.
Cohesion: Stability as a Source of Equanimity - an asana clinic & intensive with Donna Farhi.
A
central theme of this intensive training will be learning how to safely mobilize inherently stable
structures in the body such as the upper back, while strengthening vulnerable structures such as the lower back and neck to prevent injury. We will learn how to work systematically to relax, lengthen and then strengthen muscles so they can support maximal spacing and integrity within the joints. Location: YogaYoga Westgate. For more info click
here.




Sept. 22-26, 2010 Estes Park, CO.
Yoga Journal Conference.
For more info click here.



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