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September 1 and 8 from 6 pm ~ Ananda Yoga and You @ Ananda Sacramento, 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova; $30. A balanced foundation sequence that you can personalize for your level of skill and time available. Generates a soothing flow of inner energy. Learn how to lift the energy gently upward and focus it at the spiritual eye to maximize the transforming effect. Deeply relaxing and rejuvenating. For more information, call 916-361-0891 or visit www.anandasacramento.org.

September 2 through 30 (Thursdays) @ 7 pm ~ Manifesting Success and Happiness Through Yoga Principles @ Ananda Sacramento, 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova; $12 per class. Develop the magnetism to draw what you need in life, when you need it. Learn long-hidden secrets of the Himalayan yogis of how to gain influence over the material plane, by attunement to the spiritual plane. As you well know, this is a time of unprecedented economic insecurity. Feel free to drop in to any class in this series. Each class will cover a unique topic area. To purchase lessons in an electronic format for printing/reading, please call or email the Sangha office at 361-0891. For more information, call 916-361-0891 or visit www.anandasacramento.org.

September 2 - 23 (4 Thursdays), 5:45 - 7pm ~ Yoga Basics with Madeleine Lohman @ It's All Yoga, 2405 21st Street, Sac. $70. For yourself or a loved one, the Yoga Basics series is good enough to do again and again. Basics offers four weeks of exploration into the fundamentals of yoga. Series A and B cover different aspects of the essentials and can be taken in any order or singularly. Yoga Basics A Thursdays, September 2, 9, 16 and 23. Sign up early online! For more info call 916-501-4692 or visit: www.itsallyoga.com

September 3-5 ~ Yoga Retreat at Harbin Hot Springs, Middletown CA. $345. Join internationally known yogini Julia Tindall for her 14th annual Harbin weekend. Enjoy top notch yoga, suitable for any level of practitioner; hatha, jnana, tantra, agama and meditation will be covered. Soak in the healing waters, enjoy fabulous food and meet a great crowd of people. Call 415-377-1434 to reserve and for more info or email juliatindall1@gmail.com www.juliatindall.com

September 6 @ 9am FREE KARMA YOGA CLASS with Ann Daprato @ Rise yoga , 7845 Rush River Dr., Sacramento ~ Karma Yoga is selfless service. It is service done for the benefit of others without the intention of personal reward. Often times we perform service or work with the intention of "getting something" out of it. Karma Yoga is action done without selfish motives, action done to uplift the lives of those around us. Join us for our Karma Yoga Class FREE of charge. It's our way of giving, offering selfless service, and bringing balance to the lives of our community friends. For more info, visit www.riseyoga.com or call 916-764-4388

September 10 from 6:30 – 9 pm ~ Kirtan @ Ananda Sacramento, 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova; no charge. "Chanting is half the battle!” – Paramhansa Yogananda. Kirtan, or group chanting is a beautiful way to open your heart and experience the divine presence. It’s a great way to channel new energy, break through limitations, moods and static. These 3 hours of devotional chanting focus on the chants of Yogananda and Kriyananda interspersed with short meditations. Come for all or part of the evening. For more information, call 916-361-0891 or visit www.anandasacramento.org

September 11, 9 am - 6 pm and September 12, 9 am - Noon, Open House at the Sacramento Yoga Center, 2791 24th Street, Room 6, Sacramento. Donations are welcome. Visit the center for free yoga classes with Sacramento Yoga Center instructors. Visit www.sacramentoyogacenter.com for schedule.

September 11 from 9:30am – noon ~ Learn to Meditate workshop @ Ananda Sacramento, 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova; $30. Meditation is the science and the art of going within; a science because it gives you tools and an art because you use these tools to tune in to your own experience within. Practiced on a daily basis, it produces astonishing results on all levels of your being – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. In this workshop, we’ll cover all the basics to get you started in your practice of meditation. For more information, call 916-361-0891 or visit www.anandasacramento.org.

September 11 from 9:30am – noon ~ How to Know and Trust Your Inner Guidance @ Ananda Sacramento, 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova; $30. Beyond wishful thinking, imagination, or channeling, true inner guidance is calm, centered knowing. But sometimes fears and conflicting desires obscure the truth. Learn to still your mind and open your heart to the whispers of guidance that are freely available to you. Learn specific, proven techniques for drawing inner guidance, and testing its validity in your life. Discover who you really are, and all you are meant to become. Topics include: How to ask for guidance; How to tell true guidance from imagination; Develop courage to face the unknown; Calming the heart—techniques for increasing your intuitive powers. For more information, call 916-361-0891 or visit www.anandasacramento.org.

September 11 from 1-2:30pm ~ Yoga 101 Class with Cori @ Asha Yoga; Free. Yoga 101 is the perfect place to begin your yoga practice. Explore and learn at a comfortable pace in a supportive environment with others who are new to yoga. This 1.5 hour class is designed to provide you with a strong foundation for an educated practice so that you can feel confident and comfortable in the all level classes. www.ashayoga.com

September 15 through 29 (Wednesdays), from 7pm ~ Learn to Meditate class @ Ananda Sacramento, 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova; $40. Ananda’s How to Meditate class will help you: Reduce tension and stress at will; Feel happier, more relaxed, and at peace with yourself; Improve your health, mental clarity, and vitality; Develop a more intuitive, heart-centered way of life; Discover and explore your inner spiritual nature. Whether you are interested in managing stress or in exploring the spiritual side of meditation, you will feel welcome. Small classes and experienced instructors provide a quality learning environment, with time for individual questions and in-depth exploration. Each class includes guided and silent practice time. For more information, call 916-361-0891 or visit www.anandasacramento.org.

September 18 from 2:00-4:00pm ANUSARA YOGA WORKSHOP - LIVE YOUR YOGA FULLY @ Rise Yoga Studio, 7485 Rush River Dr, Sacramento, CA 95831. $45. Join Dr. Paula Barros, D.C., RYT 200, for this inspiring workshop that integrates the celebration of the heart, universal principles of alignment, and balanced energetic action of asana. Anusara (pronounced ah-new-sar-ah) means ?following your heart.? In this school of yoga, each student?s abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored. Discover conscious kindness on and off the mat. Come experience the blended wisdom of the feminine spirit vibrantly awakened by the Shiva-Shakti Tantric art of Anusara Yoga. You are that shri filled Shakti that you are seeking to know...let's live it NOW! Visit us online or call for more info. Pre-register by calling 916.764.4388 or pre-register online at www.riseyoga.com

September 18, 1-4 pm, Kundalini Yoga: the Nuts and Bolts at the Sacramento Yoga Center, 2791 24th Street, Room 6, Sacramento. Fee: $40. Want to know how to tap into your Kundalini energy? Are you a beginner? This workshop is perfect for you to learn the fundamentals of this transformational yoga. Are you a seasoned yogi? You will have the opportunity to explore these fundamentals in depth and deepen your understanding and commitment to your practice. Visit www.KundaliniYoga.name for more information. Contact Manvir at (916) 806-0623 to pre-register.

September 19 ~ 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Yoga and The Elements - Air Fire Water Earth and Ethers, with Mary Paffard  @ The Yoga Solution   887 57th Street, #B, Sacramento, CA  95819. ($80 if paid by 9/7/10; $95 thereafter)  Mary  has been using the elements as powerful ways to both connect and to let go in practice and life.  The a.m. practice will be active, celebrating each of the five elements as defined by our yoga tradition.  In Buddhism, there is a 6th element - Consciousness.  In the afternoon, there will be a quieter, meditative practice synthesizing the elemtns - through the "knowing" of  them and in this way cultivating a deep letting go.  For more information or to register, please call (916) 383-7933 or www.TheYogaSolution.net  

September 25 ~ 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Restorative Yoga with Kirsten Ferries @ The Yoga Solution   887 57th Street, #B, Sacramento, CA  95819. ($45 if paid by 9/12/10; $55 thereafter)  Juggling work, family and community obligations can often make us feel depleted both emotionally and physically.  This stress reduces the joy we experience in out everyoday life.  Restorative yoga is a gentle way to relax, calm your mind and rejuvenate your body and spirit.  We will use bolsters, blankets and other supportive props to invite the bodey to release tension, open and relax.  No previous yoga experience required.  Restorative yoga is safe and accessible to all.  For more information or to register, please call (916) 383-7933 or www.TheYogaSolution.net

September 30 - October 3 ~ The Deeper Practice of Yoga at The Expanding Light Retreat, 14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA. 95959.  This 3 day program is for current yoga teachers or people with a solid hatha experience who wish to take their yoga practice to a higher spiritual level. Join the Ananda Yoga Teacher Training faculty who will show you how to work directly with prana, life force, to lift your consciousness and increase the power of your mind for a more rewarding practice. This course is part of the Bridge to Ananda Yoga program that helps yoga teachers continue their certification with Ananda Yoga. The Expanding Light Retreat has been offering programs in yoga, meditation and healthy living for more than 40 years and is located in Ananda Village in the Sierra Foothills. This program is 20% off. Click HERE for more info or call 530.478.7518.

October 2010 ~ 200 Hour Certified full immersion Teacher Training @ Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, 14651 Ballantree, Grass Valley, CA 95949. Contact:   (530) 272-9322 * yogafarm@sivananda.org  *  www.sivanandayogafarm.org

October 6-16 ~ Bali Yoga Vacation; Julia’s 12th annual trip to the magical isle...3 locations, 2 beachfront and 1 in Ubud, the island's cultural center. Great hotels, snorkel trips, optional morning yoga, unbelievable shopping and $5/hour massages (yes, really!!). Call 415-377-1434 to reserve and for more info or email juliatindall1@gmail.com www.juliatindall.com

October 18-26 ~ INDIA Tour; Enjoy visiting India with a small group led by Julia Tindall and fabulous local guides. See the Taj Mahal; Delhi temples and mosques; Agra red fort; pink city of Jaipur and its forts and palaces; relax in peaceful Pushkar; camel ride into the desert..... Call 415-377-1434 to reserve and for more info or email juliatindall1@gmail.com www.juliatindall.com

December 11 & 12, 10 am - 5 pm both days, Yoga for Daily Life with Sri Swami Santatmananda at the Sacramento Yoga Center, 2791 24th Street, Room 6, Sacramento. Fee for weekend program: $108. Vedanta is a profound and amazing tradition of knowledge leading to the discovery of the reality of oneself. Vedanta does not make promises or asks you to adhere blindly to some belief. Learn to live intelligently and fully. Free yourself from sorrow, fear and limitations. Visit www.sacramentoyogacenter.com for more information or call Kriyananda Devi at (916) 392-9092.

December 12 to March 13 ~ The Path of Discovery; Advanced Studies and (200 hour) Teacher Training Taught by Cori Martinez, owner of Asha Yoga and E-RYT Yoga Instructor. For 5,000 years yoga has helped people to live more calmly--with more vibrance, patience, happiness, gratitude and understanding. Whether through physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, self-inquiry, attitude or lifestyle, a Yogi's journey is rich with discovery. The Path of Discovery is the journey of a lifetime that ultimately leads you to connect deeply with your own mind, body and spirit. Along the path, you will evolve as a student and a teacher by learning to successfully draw from your in-depth experience to find a confident voice that is genuine and luminous! A lovely five day retreat at the Land of Medicine Buddha is included. For prices, times and more information please visit www.ashayoga.com. Questions? Contact Cori Martinez at cori@ashayoga.com

January 8 - 15, 2011 ~ Belize Retreat with Michelle Marlahan @ Ak' Bol, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Discover layers of rhythm, breath, instinct, strength and softness that are buried beneath the routine of your life. This eight day retreat will take you on a journey of discovery, rest, joy, community, playfulness, reflection and beauty. Cleansed by the ocean air we will celebrate Yoga with twice daily "playdates" on a palapa over aqua water. This retreat is for people of all levels of experience who are ready deepen their connection to their bodies, intuition, inner listening and voice. For more info call 916-501-4692 or visit: www.itsallyoga.com

January 15-22 ~ Yoga Intensive in Yelapa, Mexico; Julia Tindall’s 3rd trip to this little piece of Mexican heaven….gorgeous beach, quiet place, 2 or 3 yoga practices daily, including hatha, jnana, agama and meditation. All levels of yogi welcome. Friday night out in Puerto Vallarta first. Call 415-377-1434 to reserve and for more info or email juliatindall1@gmail.com www.juliatindall.com

February, 2011 ~ Teachers Training in Vietnam with Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm.  Contact: (530) 272-9322 * yogafarm@sivananda.org  *  www.sivanandayogafarm.org

March 18-April 3 ~ Spiritual Journey to India. You are warmly invited on a pilgrimage to India — the land that birthed yoga; the land that inspired saints and sages for thousands of years! Spend time in India at Swami Dayananda's and Swami Paramananda's ashrams; enjoy daily yoga classes and meditation; visit temples, ashrams and ancient meditation caves, spend sacred time on the Holy Ganga River along with sightseeing and shopping in Rishikesh and Delhi. This organized pilgrimage to India is impeccably designed to offer you an experience of a lifetime while leaving room for the inevitable surprises and glimpses into experiences richer than one can imagine! They are truly honored to share this lifetime experience with you! Limited to 20 travelers. Contact Kriyananda Devi at (916) 392-9092 for more information.

March 19-26 (when the weather is absolutely PERFECT in Sayulita) ~ Yoga Retreat with Asha Yoga lead by Cori Martinez, E-RYT Yoga Instructor ~  If you're ready for something truly AMAZING for yourself, retreat for a full week of meditation, pranayama and yoga asana...sprinkled with sand, surf and afternoon naps!! Enjoy the week at Haramara Retreat Center in Sayulita, Mexico immersed in practices that cultivate peace and balance from the inside out. Return home inspired with a fresh perspective on life! Register at Asha Yoga by 12/17 to receive an early bird discount! Price includes 7 nights at Haramara Retreat Center, all yoga and meditation classes and all meals while at the center. Visit www.ashayoga.com for more information.