The Joy of Movement
Dec
12
to Dec 13

The Joy of Movement

I was happy to reconnect with Ingela of Yoga Northwest in Bellingham, WA. We had originally scheduled a workshop weekend in May of this year but then the covid pandemic came and all workshops were cancelled. So we decided to host a two day virtual workshop weekend December 12-13 at 10AM-12PM PST (Los Angeles). These will be my last virtual classes of 2020!

“There is an old Sanskrit word, LÎLA, which means PLAY. Richer than our word, it means divine play, the play of creation, destruction, and re-creation, the folding and unfolding of the cosmos. LÎLA, free and deep, is both the delight and enjoyment of this moment, and the play of God. It also means love.⁣

LÎLA maybe the simplest thing there is— spontaneous, childish, disarming. But as we grow and experience the complexities of life, it may also be the most difficult and hard-won achievement imaginable, and it’s coming to fruition as a kind of homecoming to our true selves.” ⁣
- Stephen Nachmanovitch, Free Play ⁣


In this workshop we will explore a diverse and dynamic approach to asana practice. Building awareness from the known archetypes of asana and then deconstruct our samskaras (mental impressions or psychological imprints). We will recreate a fun framework to play with stability and mobility in our daily practice. This weekend is a playground for you to explore, expand and evolve in your yoga practice. Let us refresh our practice and rejuvenate our spirit with a joyous childlike wonder!

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Post-Thanksgiving Practice
Nov
29
12:00 PM12:00

Post-Thanksgiving Practice

Join me and my friend Vlad Jandov (Iyengar yoga teacher based in Barcelona) for a gratitude themed practice after Thanksgiving this Sunday, November 29 at 12pm ET (New York). 90 minutes all levels class. Asking donation $5 - 20.

Yoga Sutra I.33 from Patanjali says: Maitri Karuna Mudita Upeksanam Sukha Dhukha Punya Apunya Visayanam Bhavanatah Cittaprasadanam.
“By cultivating attitudes of friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and disregard toward the wicked, the mind retains its undisturbed calmness.”

 So let us rejoice with the happy, be compassionate to the sorrowful, friendly to the virtuous, and indifferent to those who continue to live in vice despite attempts to change them.  Such an attitude adjustment makes our social and individual health more resilient.

Certified Iyengar Yoga teachers Zain Syed and Vlad Jandov

Certified Iyengar Yoga teachers Zain Syed and Vlad Jandov

90 minutes all levels practice. Donation based class. No one turned away for lack of funds.

90 minutes all levels practice. Donation based class. No one turned away for lack of funds.

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Kid’s Yoga 6 Week Series: Stephanie, Zain and Avery
Oct
27
to Dec 22

Kid’s Yoga 6 Week Series: Stephanie, Zain and Avery

Kids Yoga Series: Fun Asana + Social Justice Philosophy 

Tuesdays October 27thDecember 1st

3PM Pacific Time, 6PM Eastern Time

6 Week Livestream Series, 1 Hour Long Classes

Ages 8-13

Join Iyengar Yoga teachers Stephanie Lavender, Zain Syed and Avery Kalapa for an uplifting, playful 45 minute asana practice followed by a 15 minute socially conscious yoga philosophy discussion for these times.

We will explore all different types of asana, and include time to relax. Classes will include Patanjali’s 8-limb system and how this ancient wisdom can help us on the path towards building a more equitable, just, sustainable world together.

Equity pricing: Pick your level. If you can pay more, you’ll help cover the cost for another family who needs to pay less. Yay!

$25 – River – For low income families, especially BIPOC and or queer families and single parents

$65 – Lake – Actual price per kid. Feel free to add on siblings at the $25 price!

$108 – Ocean – Supportive rate in the spirit of redistribution, community care and reparations.

WE WILL USE ZOOM TO STREAM CLASSES

Parents, when you sign up for class, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link and password. The link will also be sent to you in a second reminder email 15 minutes before each class. After class you’ll receive a link to replay the class in case you miss it live. Replays are good for 60 days. 

By signing up for class you acknowledge online yoga for your child(ren) is an at-your-own-risk activity. It is your responsibility to communicate about any medical conditions to the teachers. Everything we’ll be teaching is optional and kids have permission to adapt or opt out as needed. By signing up you agree to release and waive any claims against the teachers of this class. 

Iyengar Yoga teachers Zain Syed, Stephanie Lavender and Avery Kalapa.  Yoga for peace! Fun asana + social justice.

Iyengar Yoga teachers Zain Syed, Stephanie Lavender and Avery Kalapa. Yoga for peace! Fun asana + social justice.

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Tandem Practice with Zain + Vlad
Oct
4
11:30 AM11:30

Tandem Practice with Zain + Vlad

It’s October! 🍁 Isn’t it everyone’s favorite month? ☺️ I’m happy to announce a co-led practice with the one and only @vladimir.jandov_yoga! This coming Sunday, Oct 4 we invite you to join us for a tandem practice in which Vlad (based in Barcelona) and I will take turns teaching off each other. How will this work? We don’t know either 😆 It’s an experiment and we know it’s gonna be a fun time! ⁣Join us for a 75 minute practice.

🧘🏽 All levels practice and donation based class

📲 Venmo: @𝘇𝗮𝗶𝗻𝟭 or @𝘃𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗿-𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘃

💟 No one turned away for lack of funds⁣

⚖️ 25% of proceeds from this class going towards @colorofchange, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization.⁣

🕰 8:30AM Los Angeles⁣
⏰ 11:30AM New York ⁣
🕰 5:30PM Barcelona ⁣
⏰ 9:00PM India ⁣

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Power, Precision and Play - 2.5 hour online workshop
Sep
20
8:00 AM08:00

Power, Precision and Play - 2.5 hour online workshop

I’m excited to be hosted by Kavana Yoga studio in Mexico City on Sunday, September 20th for a special 2.5 hour class*. Blending a dynamic mix of power, precision and play into practice. Suited for all levels (just not raw beginners due to length of time). Contact Luis at kavanayoga@gmail.com or directly on WhatsApp +52 55 4815 3162

TIME: 8:00AM-10:30AM Mexico City / Central Time Zone

*class will include a live Spanish translator on Zoom

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Strength and Stability
Jun
27
1:00 PM13:00

Strength and Stability

PART OF THE INCOME FROM THIS WORKSHOP WILL GO TOWARDS BLACK LIVES MATTER ORG

Balance, posture and coordination of movement play a vital role to feel physically stable in our practice. Yoga practice might be driven by a desire to be more flexible. Yet, if we cannot control our ranges of motion then becoming overly flexible can lead to injury.

In this special class the practice will focus on controlling independent joint mobility so that interdependent movements in yoga asanas are more stable. Building strength boosts self-confidence and can bring stability to the emotional body.

Expect to also explore your core and much more!

This class will be held live online via Zoom, Pacific Standard Time.

This is appropriate for all levels, geared toward those who have at least 6 months experience.

 

Tuition:

This is priced as a regular class.  Register with your class pass or membership. Or pay $18 drop in.

Registration:

You must pre-register at least 30 minutes before class. Fifteen minutes prior to class you will receive a unique zoom log-in and specific instructions.

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Denver, Colorado
Apr
3
to Apr 5

Denver, Colorado

OMG! I’m beyond thrilled to share practice with the yogis of Denver! Not only is this my first official weekend of workshops in the USA but also happens to be in one of my most favorite states— Colorado! How great to be at the Iyengar Yoga Center of Denver for some fun “play-shops” and I’m sure I will extend my visit my stay and explore the great rocky mountains!

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Gran Canaria
Mar
24
to Mar 27

Gran Canaria

I received an invitation from an Iyengar Yoga teacher who has built a community of practitioners in Gran Canaria! I feel fortunate to connect and also super excited to visit and end my spring Europe tour here off the coast of Africa. The classes are during the week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Sign up information here: beslowyogastudio.com/../yogi-zain-en-marzo/

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Prague, Czech`
Mar
20
to Mar 22

Prague, Czech`

I loved connecting with the yogis of Prague in 2018 and really looking forward to returning to this charming eastern Europe city again in 2020. Workshops hosted by friend Josef Rabara at Space4You studio. To register message Josef directly +420 724 137 867

Photo by Josef Rabara at Iyengar Yoga Insitute Prague - October 2018

Photo by Josef Rabara at Iyengar Yoga Insitute Prague - October 2018

Photo by Josef Rabara at Iyengar Yoga Insitute Prague - October 2018

Photo by Josef Rabara at Iyengar Yoga Insitute Prague - October 2018

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Málaga, Spain
Mar
6
to Mar 8

Málaga, Spain

I’m looking forward to traveling through Europe this March. ✈️  First stop…Málaga! Visiting the great region of Andalusia after over a decade I am happy to connect with the yoga community here. The weekend event is at Freehome yoga studio. Contact Alejandra Estrasa to register +34 615 39 93 92 🇪🇸 

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Santiago, Chile
Oct
18
to Oct 20

Santiago, Chile

I met a group of lovely Chilenos last year who attended my workshops in Lima, Peru. We connected instantly and decided then it would be a great idea to organize for workshops in Santiago. Now it’s manifested and I am super excited to visit the capital city of Chile for the last leg of my South America tour on October 18-20. Email Camilo at yogizainchile@gmail.com for details and registration.

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Viña del Mar, Chile
Oct
12
to Oct 13

Viña del Mar, Chile

One of the first conversations and invites I ever received to visit and teach in South America came from Claudia Iglesias a few years ago. She has been very supportive of my path and I feel fortunate to have her connect me with the community of yogis in beautiful Viña del Mar. Keeping with the energy of dynamic practice we’ve titled the workshop Movement Is Medicine. Email yoguizainvinadelmar19@gmail.com to register.

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Bariloche, Argentina
Oct
4
to Oct 6

Bariloche, Argentina

Continuing with my travels through Argentina, I look forward to having a weekend of fun and dynamic workshops in Bariloche. Contact Alicia: +5492944 411536 or email alyssumverde@outlook.com and register for the workshop October 4th , 5th and 6th.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Oct
1
to Oct 2

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Llevo mucho tiempo queriendo visitar Buenos Aires y ahora la oportunidad se ha presentado muy bien en mi gira por Sudamérica este otoño. Mi primer taller de lunes a viernes (¡ya medio lleno!)

Horario:

Martes 1 de octubre

Miércoles 2 de octubre

1400 - 1700hs

Costo:

$ 35 una clase 2 clase $ 70 dólares 

Ubicación:

En Barrio Nuñez

Contacto:

549 1130490785

infoyogamoksa@gmail.com

¡Espero verte!

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Montevideo, Uruguay
Sep
27
to Sep 29

Montevideo, Uruguay

Connecting with my Instagram friend and yoga inspiration Gabi Abola this fall, I look forward to visiting Uruguay for the first time! Sharing a dynamic Iyengar Yoga practice in the last weekend of September. Email gabiabolaiyengaryoga@gmail.com for more info and registration.

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