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Sept. 1, 2010 Houston
Krishna Janmastami, a festival celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Participate in a traditional Indian spiritual festival with music, chanting, dancing and stunning cultural performances by local area dance schools. Full course vegetarian meal and kid's moon walk. Time: 7pm - Midnight.  Location:  Hare Krishna Temple & Cultural Center.  For more info click here.

September 4, 2010 Katy
Kundalini Yoga Series: Release and Renew with Charan Kaur. This 5-class series focuses on releasing what no longer serves you so you can make room for what you want to attract into your life. We'll focus on letting go of negative emotions so you can feel peace, joy and connect with your divine essence. Attend one, some or all classes in this series. Location: Shraddha Zone, 1411 Avenue A, Katy, TX 77493. Dates: Remaining classes August 28th and September 4th. Time: 9am-10:15am. For more information click here.

Sept. 7 & 21, 2010 Houston
Drop-in Meditation Group with Micki Fine.  Meditation will include instruction and guidance so that it is appropriate for everyone. No meditation experience is necessary. Attendance at previous sessions is not required. Each session is intended to stand alone.  Time: 6:30-7:15pm.  Location: Mindful Living, 3701 Kirby Drive #890.  For more info click here.  

Sept. 8, 2010 Houston
Transmission of Sanskrit in a Transnational Curriculum with Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri of the Self Enquiry Life Fellowship.  Be in the serene divinity and saintly presence of a highly ordained Spiritual Master who is a KriyaYogi, Scholar and Monk trained in the Himalayan Mountains  Time: 6pm.  Location: University of Houston.  For more info click here.

Sept 8, 2010 Houston 
Achieving a MInd That is Stable and Calm - Introduction to Meditation with Celeste Budwit-Hunter Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm Location: Shambhala Meditation Center  For more info click here

Sept. 9, 2010 Houston
Vedic Philosophical Paradigm of Harmonious Coexistence with Swami Vidyadhishananda.  Time: 7pm  Location:  Rick University, Boniuk Center.  For more info click here.

Sept 9-26, 2010 Houston
Mindfulness Meditation Course with Micki Fine.  This course will help you develop your innate ability to attend fully to life's experiences, no matter how stressful it might be.  With this open-hearted awareness you can gain insight, ease, and a renewed sense of freedom, choice and connection.  This course is modeled after the distinguished work of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn.  Time: Thursdays 6pm-8:30pm.  Location:  Mindful Living, 3701 Kirby Drive #890.  For more info click here.

Sept. 10, 2010 Houston
Yoga Groove - Where Beautiful Music Meets Yoga with DJ Derek Jones, Kristin and Michelle.  In this session, flow on a journey of movement and music, feeling the music groove inward and outward, surrendering to its flow. While maintaining inner awareness, send your energy outward as you explore your yoga groove! All levels are welcome! Time: 7-9pm.  Location:  Yoga West.  For more info click here.

Sept. 10 - Oct. 24, 2010
Rasa Asana Immersion - three amazing weekends of yoga study.  Rasa Asana Immersion is for ALL students interested in deeper study and practice of yoga.  This workshop is part of Yoga Rasa's PRANA/Evolving the Body series, focusing on bringing forth the innate wisdom and incredible power of the body and learning to use it.  Over these three weekends, Tracie will cover awakening the spine, cultivating core strength, linking breath & movement.  We will also explore the fundamentals & anatomy of power poses, linear, circular & organic principles of movement, accessing advanced poses through vinyasa karma (sequencing).  You will learn to evolve your practice through the koshas (levels of awareness), in-depth technique of poses, including arm balances & inversions, and how to use your asana practice to transcend the kleshas (obstables to happiness).  Location: Yoga Rasa more info click here

Sept. 11 - 12 2010, Houston 
Birth of a Warrior  - Shambhala Training Level II workshop with Betsy Pond  Time: Sat. 8:30am - 5:00pm, Sun. 8:30am - 4:00pm Location: Shambhala Meditation Center  For more info click here

Sept. 11, 2010 Corpus Christi
Master Duncan Wong, developer of the Yogic Arts System.  Master Wong is only traveling to 5 United States destinations this year and Corpus Christi, Texas is one of them!!!  Class includes: Love Warrior Flow:Dynamic Power + Deep Poses * Jumping Principles: Handstands and arm balances.  Location:  Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi.  For more info click here.

Sept. 11 & 18, 2010 Houston
Buddhist Meditation Series  with Gen Kelsang Ingchug.  We all have within our hearts an extraordinary potential to experience unlimited happiness and freedom and to enjoy the peace and wisdom of an enlightened mind. In this course we will learn six special meditations from Transform Your Life to make our life joyful, meaningful and extraordinary. Classes are suitable for beginners and advanced students. Everyone welcome!  Time: 10-11:30am.  Location:  NiaMoves.  For more info click here.

Sept 11, 2010 Houston
Peace Mass - for Peace & Harmony: SwastiKalpanam with Swami Vidyadhishananda.  The ceremony commences with an opening Sanskrit peace chant by His Holiness followed by a traditional Vedic recitation to invoke blessings from the heavens. A guided meditation and silent prayer will follow the opening invocations after which participants are invited to take prasadam lunch (blessed food).
Time 9am-1pm.  Location: India House.  For more info click here.

Sept 11, 2010 Houston
Children's Day at the Houston Zen Center.  Zen Center offers a day for children to experience Buddhist ethics in age- appropriate activities. Zen Center members will lead the children in activities that explore gratitude, mindfulness, meditation and some stories about the Buddha.  Location:  Houston Zen Center.  For more info click here.

Sept. 11, 2010 Houston
Inversion Immersion with Nancy.  Put your hands where your feet are. Learn to feel confident and powerful when your feet are off the floor! Poses covered are handstand, headstand, straddle forward fold into tripod headstand and peacock pose. This class is open to all levels of students but geared towards beginners. Leave any fear behind, come and have a good time and learn how to do poses that you have always wanted to do!  Time: 2-4:30pm  Location: Yoga Ananda.  For more info click here.

Sept. 11, 2010 Houston
Move Your Body, Shake Your Booty Flow Class taught by Marizol Cabrera.  Join Marizol for a fun 2 hour Vinyasa Free Flow Class. We will move and groove in traditional and non-traditional yoga asanas to playful music. There will be plenty of time for an entire body warm up, an own your own free flow and long holding, deep, hip opening yin poses. Class will include arm balances, backbends and inversions. Students must have some experience with Sun Salutations A and B. Come with an open mind and playful heart! Location:  Pralaya Yoga Studios.  For more info click here.

Sept. 12, 2010 Houston
AYURVEDIC VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS  with Karuna Mayi.  Karuna Mayi has been practicing and teaching vegetarian cooking for the past twelve years. She studied Indian vegetarian cooking under master chefs in India. She oversaw the vegetarian catering for international conferences like the World Parliament of Religions and the United Nations Earth Summit providing vegetarian meals for thousands of delegates from around the world.  She has also made an in-depth study of Ayurveda. She qualified as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist at the California College of Ayurveda, the leading Ayurvedic school in the USA.  Karuna has combined her expertise in these two fields to bring you a course that will be sure to make a big impact on your diet and quality of life.  Time: 2-5pm  Location: NiaMoves  For more info click here.

Sept 12, 2010 Houston
A Taste of Duncan Wong.  Duncan Wong will present an afternoon workshop of martial arts and yoga mixed into a an amalgam of amazing moves and sequences to awaken the shakti within.  Duncan Wong is the creator of the Yogic Arts system. His practice spans over 20 years and his teachings extend across the globe. Duncan Wong is the creator of the Yogic Arts system. His practice spans over 20 years and his teachings extend across the globe. Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm.  For more info click here.

September 17, 2010 Houston
Master Class with LIVE Music:  This 90 minute Master Class features Yoga Ananda Owner and Baptiste Certified Teacher Maria Merrill for a rockin' and inspired flow with LIVE MUSIC created in the moment by songwriter, Kellie Lin Knott.  Some songs you'll know, some will be written as class goes on, and some will be previously recorded KLK originals.  Sweat, flow and BREATHE as you experience how LIVE music affects your brain chemistry, releasing endorphins and more to bring you more deeply into your practice and into yourself! Time. 5:30-7pm Location:  Yoga Ananda Yoga Studio For more info click here.

Sept. 18, 2010 Houston
13th Annual EarthDance Event! Earthdance is a multicultural family festival and benefit for Food For Life, featuring live music, world music, dancing and a scrumptious vegetarian feast. The theme for Earthdance 2010 is "Embracing All Traditions", recognizing and honoring the diversity of faiths and cultures that make up our human family.  The featured band for Earthdance is Mayapuris, known for their amzing kirtan and drumming.   The defining moment of Earthdance is the synchronized "Prayer for Peace" played simultaneously at 6 pm Central Time, morning in Australia, midnight in London, and afternoon in California, to unify intentions for a Peaceful World.  Time: 5-8pm  Location:  Hare Krishna Temple & Cultural Center, Gauranga Hall.  For more info click here.

Sept. 18, 2010 Houston
Yoga, Music & Creativity with Kellie Lin Knott.  This three hour workshop incorporates old-fashioned sweaty Baptiste-inspired vinyasa flow with the science of sound. Find out how music AND yoga can facilitate fearless creativity& powerful transformative change in ALL aspects of your life. Participants will chant, move,and do asana and sweat in a loving & safe environment. Move past your life blocks by stepping into an intentional place of inspiration & fun on your mat. Includes journaling exercises, yoga, dance, rhythmic exercises and more. This workshop is for non-musicians and musicians alike - everyone can express & create with joy and power!   Potluck at 7pm concert following. Prior to and during concert, join us for a community potluck.  Invite friends, family, and bring a dish to share.  For those attending potluck, admittance cost includes concert and KLK's latest CD.Time: 1-4pm.  Location:  Yoga Ananda  For more info click here.

September 18 - October 30
Understanding Yoga From the Inside Out.  7 Weeks of Yoga Education.  Hidden in the "basics" of yoga are the secrets to understanding the workings of your body and your mind.  Through these seven weeks, you will learn the keys that unlock the true and deep joy within yoga.  Travel this path with the teacher of Yoga Rasa and never see your practice the same way again!  Open to ALL levels of students. Time: 8- 8:45am; Location: Yoga Rasa.  For more info click here.

Sept. 20 - Oct. 29, 2010 Houston
40 Days to a Personal Revolution. This includes the book "40 Days to Personal Revolution", unlimited yoga for 40 days, the weekly meetings, and a manual for the program. The Program consists of 5 parts: Weekly meetings, Yoga Practice, Meditation, Diet and Journaling. This program takes a higher level of commitment. It is a challenge on many different levels. We want you to succeed. It is very important that your intention from the start is to complete the program.  This Program is based on Baron Baptiste's book "40 Days to a Personal Revolution" This information has been compiled with help from BPYI.  Location:  Yoga Ananda.  For more info click here.

Sept 20 - Oct 25, 2010 Houston
COOKING FOR SELF-HEALING Ayurvedic Vegetarian Cooking Class Series with Karuna Mayi.  In-depth study of Ayurvedic cooking and eating covering topics such as Proper Food Combining, Creating a Balanced Meal, and Effects of Food on the Mind.  Time: Mondays 7:30-9pm  Location: Heights School of Yoga.  For more info click here.

Sept. 21-22, 2010 Houston
Understanding, Management & Research perspective -Medical/Yoga/Ayurveda of Breast Cancer (21st) and Diabetes (22nd) with Dr. Nagarathna and Dr.  Krishnamurty.  Location:  Keshava Smruthi, 4018 W. Hollow Pkwy, 77082 For more info click here.

Sept. 23 - Oct. 28, 2010  Houston
Introduction to Zen Meditation with Gaelyn Godwin and Mike Keller.  A series for people new to meditation. Time: Thursdays 7:00 - 8:15pm Location: Houston Zen Center.  For more info click here.

September 23, 2010 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. This meditation is about tapping into the energies of the moon and the energy of a group, it's about the power of intention and the power of prayer. Come join us for this special evening of meditation for healing yourself and others. Includes gentle yoga, healing meditation and relaxation to the gong. Dress comfortably. Refreshments will also be served. Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm Location: Yoga Central, 1123 Jackson Blvd. 77006. For more info, click here

September 24, 2010
Yoga + Miracles with David Romanelli for a 2 hour vinyasa flow workshop that will stretch, lift, twist, and open your tightest muscle of all . . . your brain.  Little shifts in the mind can do wonders on the body.  Registration includes asana class with rockin' tunes, a splash of wine, a little inspiration and the magic of optimism.  Time: 7 - 9pm; Location:  Yoga Rasa  For more info click here.

Sept 25-26, 2010 Houston
Full Weekend AcroYoga Immersion with Justin and Samantha Duo.  The techniques learned on the floor will be taken to the air in the flying work. Flying can be a deeply transformational way to surrender to gravity and to the support of a partner, allowing unnecessary holdings to be released. We will work in groups of 3 - base, flyer and spotter - to ensure safety and to encourage teamwork. The dance of giving and receiving will leave everyone in the room floating with gratitude. No partner necessary. a yoga practice recommended and the openness to turning your world upside down. People can do just Saturday, but to attend Sunday you need to have done Saturday or have equivalent previous AcroYoga experience. Time: Noon-6:30pm Both days.  Location:  Jennyoga.  For more info click here.

Sept. 25, 2010 Worldwide
A six Hour Globally Telecast Musical Prayer organized by Project-Peace on Earth featuring the world's most spiritually inspired and famous musicians who have gathered together to reach an audience of over one billion people. Special performances from remote sacred sites create live-interactive musical bridges that allow musicians around the world to participate in the overall broadcast. For more info click here.

Sept 28 - Nov. 2, 2010 Houston
Mindful Parenting with Lynn Murphy and Gayle Klaybor.  In this class, the cultivation of qualities including mindfulness, equanimity, acceptance, skillful means, and loving-kindness will be applied to the practice of parenting from a Buddhist perspective. Information and discussion of the needs and challenges of children from early development to adulthood will be discussed.  Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Location:  Houston Zen Center.  For more info click here.

September 30, 2010
Yoga Rasa presents His Holiness Radhanath Swami.  Join Yoga Rasa as we welcome HH Radhanath Swami for  dinner, kirtan, talk and book signing.  Time: 6pm;  Location:  Yoga Rasa  For more info click here.

Oct. 1, 2010 Houston
Talk, Kirtan and Dinner with Radhanath Swami.  Join us for a special evening with Radhanath Swami. He will talk about his life experience and "Transcendental Ecstatic Dance".  Radhanath Swami recently published a book "Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami". He first went to India in 1970 at the age of 19. Radhanath Swami has met and studied with many spiritual leaders including J. Krishnamurti, the Dali Lama, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Neem Karolia Baba (guru of Rama Das of 'Be Here Now').  Time: 6:30-9:30pm  Location:  NiaMoves.  For more info click here.

Oct. 1-2, 2010 Houston
Iyengar Workshop with George Purvis.  George is the first certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor in Texas (1984). He has conducted classes and workshops throughout North America. George's teaching is characterized by his gentle manner and sense of humor which encourages students of all ages and abilities to achieve excellence and insight. He brings to his teaching 30 years of experience and his exceptional personal practice as well as his study with B.K.S. Iyengar in India. He began his practice of Iyengar Yoga in 1977, received his first certification in 1983 and is currently certified at Senior Intermediate III. He took his first trip to India in 1984 to study with B.K.S. Iyengar.  Early Registration Discount through 9/15. Limited number of discounts for local-area yoga instructors available.  Location:  The Houstonian Club.  For more info click  here.

October 2-16, 2010 Houston
His Holiness Avdhoot Baba Shivanand Ji, also known as as the father of Indian healing, will be offering his healing in Houston.   Babaji guides individuals to reach their destination of self-realization through the Siddha path which is considered as – more powerful and very secret. Avdhoot Baba Shivanand Ji has dedicated his life to the noble endeavor of spreading sacred and pragmatic legacy of Siddhagurus to all corners of the world. For more info about Babaji click here. Location:  Unich Church of Christianity.  For more info email here or call 281-565-6186

October 2, 2010 Houston, TX.
Chakra Yoga with Katalin Axmann. In this workshop you will come to understand how different yoga poses open and balance the individual chakras. You will learn what the symbolic significance of each chakra is, and how this relates to your emotional and mental experiences in the world. Time: 2-4pm. Location: Lifetime CityCentre, 800 Town and Country Blvd, 77024. For more info, click here.

Oct. 2, 2010 Houston
Overcoming Obstacles with His Holiness Radhanath Swami.  Radhanath  Swami recently published a book "Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami". He first went to India in 1970 at the age of 19. Radhanath Swami has met and studied with many spiritual leaders including J. Krishnamurti, the Dali Lama, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Neem Karolia Baba (guru of Rama Das of 'Be Here Now').  Time: 11:00am  Location:  Heights School of Yoga.  For more info click here

Oct. 2, 2010 College Station
Gandhi & My Journey Home with Radhanath Swami.  Radhanath  Swami recently published a book "Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami". He first went to India in 1970 at the age of 19. Radhanath Swami has met and studied with many spiritual leaders including J. Krishnamurti, the Dali Lama, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Neem Karolia Baba (guru of Rama Das of 'Be Here Now').  Time:6:30pm  Location:  Texas A&M College Station.  For more info click here.

Oct. 3, 2010 Houston
Journey to Ecstatic Love with Radhanath Swami.  Radhanath  Swami recently published a book "Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami". He first went to India in 1970 at the age of 19. Radhanath Swami has met and studied with many spiritual leaders including J. Krishnamurti, the Dali Lama, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Neem Karolia Baba (guru of Rama Das of 'Be Here Now').  Time: 5:30pm  Location:  Hare Krishna Center.  For more info click here.

Oct. 4, 2010 Houston
My Journey Home with Radhanath Swami.  Radhanath  Swami recently published a book "Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami". He first went to India in 1970 at the age of 19. Radhanath Swami has met and studied with many spiritual leaders including J. Krishnamurti, the Dali Lama, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Neem Karolia Baba (guru of Rama Das of 'Be Here Now').  Time:6:30pm  Location:  Yoga West.  For more info click here.

Oct. 4, 2010 Houston
Nataraja Yoga Flow with Padma Shakti.  Nataraja Yoga Flow is a powerful combination of Asana, Vinyasa, Pratyahara, Pranayama, Meditation and an eclectic flow of dance with dynamic musical forms from around the globe. This is an all-levels practice open to EVERYONE, and is always a unique experience.  A Yoga Rasa favorite! Please RSVP. Time: 7:30 PM; Location:   Yoga Rasa 17226 Mercury @ El Camino & Medical Center Houston, TX 77058  For more info click here. 

Oct. 5, 2010 Houston
Hidden Treasures of India with Radhanath Swami.  Radhanath  Swami recently published a book "Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami". He first went to India in 1970 at the age of 19. Radhanath Swami has met and studied with many spiritual leaders including J. Krishnamurti, the Dali Lama, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Neem Karolia Baba (guru of Rama Das of 'Be Here Now').  Time: 6:30pm  Location:  India House  For more info click here.

Oct. 5 - Nov. 9 2010 Houston
Centering Through Yoga with Dolores Clark.  Our focus will be on proper body alignment, gentle stretch­ing exercises to increase strength and flexibility, and conscious breathing. Our goal will be to release chronic tension through body awareness and deep relaxation. Visualization and music will be used. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a large towel to use during relaxation. Time: Tuesdays 7-8:30pm  For more info call (281) 497-3131

Oct. 5 & 19, 2010 Houston
Drop-in Meditation Group with Micki Fine.  Meditation will include instruction and guidance so that it is appropriate for everyone. No meditation experience is necessary. Attendance at previous sessions is not required. Each session is intended to stand alone.  Time: 6:30-7:15pm.  Location: Mindful Living, 3701 Kirby Drive #890.  For more info click here.   

Oct. 7, 2010 Houston
 "Is Meditation the Medicine of the Mind?" with Lorenzo Cohen and Alejandro Chaoul.  Join Lorenzo and Alejandro as they discuss recent studies that demonstrate the healing power of contemplative practices.  Their current research has taken them into the minds of chemotherapy patients, who experience deterioration in cognitive functioning. Can these ancient practices actually improve cognitive functioning? Other researchers who have examined the brains of long-term meditators have concluded that meditation stimulates neuroplasticity.  Time: 7:30-9pm  Location:  Jung Center.  For more info click here.

Oct. 8-10, 2010 Corpus Christi
CHAKRA PURIFICATION with Giselle Maricomes.  We will explore the attributes of each of these seven energetic wheels from the root to the crownutilizing mantra, asana and high intention.This practice will instigatehealing and a change in perception to make wayfor discovering our true nature.  Location:  Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi.  For more info click here.

October 9, 2010 Houston, TX.
Chakra Yoga with Katalin Axmann. In this workshop you will come to understand how different yoga poses open and balance the individual chakras. You will learn what the symbolic significance of each chakra is, and how this relates to your emotional and mental experiences in the world. Time: 2-4:30pm. Location: Awakened Yoga Studio, 2230 Lone Star Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77479. For more info, click here.

Oct. 16, 2010 Houston
Pranayama and the Exploration of the Breath with Mary Oppermann.  In this introductory workshop, we will explore the science of Pranayama, the importance of breathing "correctly," and explore and practice some basic pranayama techniques, while exploring their benefits and contra-indications. All levels of students are welcome. Time: 2-5pm  Location:  Yoga West.  For more info click here.

Oct. 16, 2010 Houston
The Magic of the Moment: Exploring One's Experience through Journaling and Mindfulness with Micki Fine and Angela Caughlin.  Discover how journaling and mindfulness practices deepen each other in this workshop.The awareness cultivated through mindfulness and journaling can help us become an observer of our own path, gain freedom from suffering, and create space for new thoughts and ideas. Both mindfulness and journaling have been widely studied and found to have enormous benefit for health and personal growth. Time: 10am-4pm.  Location:  Jung Center.  For more info click here.

Oct. 22, 2010 Houston
Freedom for Hips and Low Back with Amy Garratt.  Drawing on methods developed by Balance Your Body Yoga, Amy centers on balancing muscle structures and guides each student in their search for health and wellbeing. Time: 6 - 8pm.  Location: City Dance Studio in Rice Village.  For more info click here. 

Oct. 22, 2010 Houston
Deepening Your Meditative Practice with Alejandro Chaoul. Enrich your practice with the ancient wisdom of the Tibetan Bon Tradition, in this workshop. Explore how the Tibetan understanding of well being can enrich your meditation. We will develop a sense of embodied meditation using such methods as awareness of breath, visualization, concentration of the mind, and the perception of sounds as embodied energy. Time: 6-8:30pm.  Location:  Jung Center.  For more info click here.

October 22-24, 2010 Houston, TX.
Weekend Immersion with Ricky Tran. Location: YogaOne. For more info, click here.

October 22 & 29, 2010 Houston
Tibetan Meditation: A Harmony of Sounds, Breath and Mind with Alejandro Chaoul.  In this course, participants will practice techniques that bring together the mind and its embodied energy, supported by simple and powerful Tibetan healing sounds that can help you remove obstacles, recuperate and bring retrieved qualities into your daily life. Time: 2-5pm  Location: Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University.  For more info click here. 

October 23, 2010 Katy
Yoga, Kirtan and Concert with Johannes Linstead. Special performance by multifaceted, award winning world music artist. Afternoon yoga and kirtan with Johannes, refreshments, hors d' oeurves, followed by evening concert of incredible Latin style guitar with his lively band, creating a festive mood with plenty of electrifying songs, guitar improvisations and amazing percussion solos that will take you on a musical journey to a faraway land. Location: Shraddha Zone, 1411 Avenue A, Katy, TX 77493. Time: 3:30pm-8:30pm. For more information click here.

Oct. 28, 2010 Houston
Direct Connection - An Invitation to Alter Your Reality Forever with Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God.  If you are facing a challenge, coping with unexpected, unbidden and unwanted change in your life, or if you are simply one of the millions who have been buffeted by life challenges, now you can experience the most wonderful healing you could ever devise.  This program is based on the book When Everything Changes, Change Everything In a time of upheaval, a doorway to peace through a direct experience of The Divine.  Time: 7:30pm  Location: Unity Church of Christianity.  For more info click here.

Oct. 29-30, 2010 Houston
Immersion Workshop with Sadie Nardini.  Sadie will share her 3-step instruction for any pose to ensure that you are getting the optimal benefits from every pose you do. In this Immersion, you'll move strongly, sweat and detox, listen, share and experience for yourself what immense shifts can be made by re-orienting your poses from the inside out. Immersion includes: Deepening into the Core to Find Your Inner Knowing * BREATH AND BANDHAS: IGNITE THE INNER LIFE OF YOUR YOGA POSTURES.  Location:  Jennyoga.  For more info click here.

Nov. 2, 16 & 30, 2010 Houston
Drop-in Meditation Group with Micki Fine.  Meditation will include instruction and guidance so that it is appropriate for everyone. No meditation experience is necessary. Attendance at previous sessions is not required. Each session is intended to stand alone.  Time: 6:30-7:15pm.  Location: Mindful Living, 3701 Kirby Drive #890.  For more info click here.   

Nov. 4-7, 2010 Houston
Grand Opening of Hare Krishna Dham of Houston Temple.  The festivities will include cultural events, Inter-Faith events, classes and discourses by several prominent Sannyasis and of course, YOU. Please mark your calendars!  For more info click here.

November 6, 2010 Houston, TX.
Detox Yoga with Katalin Axmann. We'll practice sequences to encourage toxic release using the three internal components for cleansing: abdominal compression, decompression, and twists. Explore how to improve physical heath, increase vitality, decrease susceptibility to illness and disease, balance emotions, and develop practical tools for managing stress. Time: 2-5pm. Location: Joy Yoga Center. For more info, click here.

Nov. 6, 2010 Houston
Meditation 101 with Mary Oppermann.  This is an introductory course covering the basics of meditation. Emphasis is placed on learning what meditation is, it's purpose and the effects it has on our physical, mental/emotional and spiritual body. Several different types of meditation will be covered, including guided visualization, concentration meditation, mantra meditation and an eating meditation. Time: 2-4pm  Location:  Yoga West.  For more info click here.

November 11, 2010 Houston, TX.
Radiant Vinyasa Flow with Katalin Axmann. This workshop consists of 45 minutes of yin yoga, one hour steamy power vinyasa flow class, and a peaceful relaxing savasana. Time: 2-4pm. Location: Lifetime CityCentre. For more http://www.yogawithkat.com/Workshops.html info, click here.

Nov. 20, 2010 Houston
Kirtan with Dave Stringer.  Dave Stringer's sound marries the transcendent mysticism of traditional Indian instruments with the exuberant, groove-oriented sensibility of American gospel. He is regarded as one of the most gifted singers in the genre of kirtan.  Time: 8pm  Location:  Yoga Institute.  For more info click here. 

November 20, 2010 Houston, TX.
Meditation & Breath with Katalin Axmann. This workshop offers an in-depth introduction to the basic practice of meditation and breath. This includes instruction in sitting meditation; talks on the function and practice of meditation & breath; opportunities to discuss your own experience of the workshop; suggestions on how to establish and sustain a personal practice. Time: 2-4:30pm. Location: Awakened Yoga Studio. For more info, click here.

Nov. 28 - Dec. 5, 2010 Houston
Rohatsu Sesshin - An opportunity to gather the mind, the "Great Cold" sesshin led by Gaelyn Godwin.  Time: 5:30 - 9pm Location: Houston Zen Center. For more info click here.

December 3, 2010 Houston
Yoga For Arm Strength.  Creating a more powerful shoulder, elbow and wrist will add strength and ability to your yoga practice.  Time: 6-8pm  Location:  Balance Your Body Yoga, Rice Village.  For more info click here 

Dec. 4, 2010 Houston
Mindfulness: Finding Peace in the Midst of Busyness with Therapist Micki Fine.  Learn how cultivating present-moment awareness can reduce stress and anxiety in this one-day workshop. Research reports that mindfulness helps practitioners reduce the immediate effects of stress and produces long-lasting, positive changes in their lives. Time: 10am-4pm  Location: Jung Center.  For more info click here.

December 11, 2010 Houston, TX.
Meditation & Breath with Katalin Axmann. This workshop offers an in-depth introduction to the basic practice of meditation and breath. This includes instruction in sitting meditation; talks on the function and practice of meditation & breath; opportunities to discuss your own experience of the workshop; suggestions on how to establish and sustain a personal practice. Time: 2-4pm. Location: Lifetime CityCentre. For more info, click here.

Dec. 14, 2010 Houston
Drop-in Meditation Group with Micki Fine.  Meditation will include instruction and guidance so that it is appropriate for everyone. No meditation experience is necessary. Attendance at previous sessions is not required. Each session is intended to stand alone.  Time: 6:30-7:15pm.  Location: Mindful Living, 3701 Kirby Drive #890.  For more info click here.  

January 7-9, 2011
Discovering Joy: Self-Realization through the Three Doors of Body, Speech and Mind with renowned Tibetan Lama Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.  This weekend, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will introduce the theory and practices of the Three Doors teachings. In simple, clear terms, Rinpoche will guide you to effectively integrate these practices of body, speech, and mind into your everyday life, and will share some of his personal experiences of transformation to help you make this sacred journey to self-realization. Location: Jung Center.  For more info click here.

Feb. 11-13, 2011 Corpus Christi
The Path of Luminous Shabda: An Introduction to Sanskrit and Yoga Philosophy with Manorama.   This program is highly intereactive, deeply engaging and will inspire you to evolve and grow in new and surprising ways. If you have ever dreamed of learning Sanksrit, if you have ever wanted to explore the deeper aspects of the Yoga tradition, if you are longing to get to know yourself more fully, this course is for you. Location:  Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi.  For more info click here. 

March 18-20, 2011 Houston
ParaYoga Immersion weekend & Yoga Intensive with Yogarupa Rod Stryker. This ParaYoga Immersion weekend offers students of all levels an opportunity to study and experience the complete range and sacred power of Yoga. All classes include theory, as well as, practice of Vinyasa, pranayama, bandha, and meditation. All levels welcome for the entire workshop,  Rod Stryker is widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent yoga and meditation teachers in the United States. He is the founder of ParaYoga and has taught Tantra, Meditation and Hatha yoga for more than twenty years. He is one of the few western teachers truly capable of articulating an authentic experience of the Tantra tradition. To learn more about Rod and ParaYoga, click here.  Location:  Yoga Rasa.  Register Early as this will fill up quickly.  More info coming soon here !

June 24-26, 2011 Corpus Christi
Exploring the Bhagavad Gita with Manorama.  This program is highly intereactive, deeply engaging and will inspire you to evolve and grow in new and surprising ways. If you have ever dreamed of learning Sanksrit, if you have ever wanted to explore the deeper aspects of the Yoga tradition, if you are longing to get to know yourself more fully, this course is for you. Location:  Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi.  For more info click here. 

Sept 30-Oct. 2, 2011 Corpus Christi
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Manorama.This program is highly intereactive, deeply engaging and will inspire you to evolve and grow in new and surprising ways. If you have ever dreamed of learning Sanksrit, if you have ever wanted to explore the deeper aspects of the Yoga tradition, if you are longing to get to know yourself more fully, this course is for you. Location:  Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi.  For more info click here. 

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Austin Area Events   

Sept, 17-22, 2010 Austin
Asana Clinic & Intensive with Donna Farhi. We 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. This intensive is an essential investment for yoga teachers wanting to either heal or prevent hyper-mobility which can be a common cause of chronic pain and injury. Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here .

Sept. 25-26, 2010 Austin
The Warrior within thru the Bhagavad Gita with sanskrit scholar,Manorama.  During this workshop of personal and spiritual exploration combined with Bhagavad Gita study, Manorama will guide the us in understanding the notion of devotion in the Bhagavad Gita. Join Manorama for this unique course designed to awaken the mind and heart of the individual in his/her quest for Sanskrit & Yogic knowledge.   Location:  East Side Yoga.  For more info click here.

Sept. 24-29, 2010 San Antonio
Beryl Bender Birch Weekend workshop and Teacher training workshop. Experience yoga in a way you never have before. Beryl has been teaching POWER YOGA, classical Astanga Yoga and training yoga teachers to become "spiritual revolutionaries" for over 30 years. Her down to earth and grounded attitude is unlike any other. She has a good time and wants you to have one too. The weekend workshop is open to all students. Location: Nydia's Yoga Therapy For more info click here .

Oct. 1-3, 2010 Austin
Ashtanga Yoga Weekend with David Swenson. Explore the building blocks of Ashtanga, flow with the led Primary Series, deepen your connection with the bandhas and the breath, explore vinyasa and arm balances, experience ashtanga in its purest form-Mysore. Location: Yoga Yoga Westgate. For more info click here . 

Oct. 2 - Oct. 23, 2010 Austin
Overcoming Anxiety, Yoga Therapy, Acupunture, Ayurveda, and Self- exploration w/ Genevieve Yellin, Rebecca Rowbathan, Jennifer Fairbank, and Kerry Meath.  This clinic is designed for people that suffer from anxiety.  Although taught in a group setting, this is a very private and personal experience.  Time: Saturdays 1:00- :30pm.  Location: Sundara Yoga Therapy.  For more info click here. 

Oct. 8-10, 2010 Chappell Hill
Hatha & Raja Yoga Retreat with Hanif Hekima. T 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 .

Oct 22-24, 2010 Austin
Texas Yoga Retreat - 10 Year Aniversary!!!  Enjoy a weekend retreat at the Barsana Dham Ashram. Open to yoga students of all levels, yoga teachers, and aspiring yoga teachers alike. Immerse yourself in a fun, relaxing weekend of yoga and ashram living with yoga enthusiasts from across Texas. Discover a community of like-minded students and teachers who wish to strengthen their connection with one another and share ideas, information and inspiration from all styles and schools of yoga.  Location:  The Barsana Dham Ashram.  For more info click here

Nov. 5, 2010 Austin
Meeting Buddha, Being Buddha with Richard Miller.  Richard unfolds the cosmology of Yoga from its dualistic roots in Samkhya-Patanjali, to the nondual teachings of Advaita, Kashmir Tantra, and Buddhism. This is the hero's journey of radical self-acceptance that we all must take to realize our unconditioned freedom.   This class will deepen and inform your understanding of the Sacred Mystery that underlies all of life.  Time: 6:30-8:30pm.  Location  Yoga Yoga Westgate.  For more info click here.

Nov. 7-12, 2010 Marble Falls
Advanced iRest Training with Richard Miller. iRest Level II training is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of the principles underlying the theory, practice and delivery of iRest Yoga Nidra so that you can hone your delivery of iRest to groups and individuals in public and professional settings. Pre-requisite: IRest Level I Training. Location: The Retreat at Balcones Springs. For more info click here .

Nov. 16-20, 2010 Austin
Immersion for Teachers & Dedicated Practitioners of Yoga with Debbie Mills.  If you have ever wanted to be able to teach more confidently and/or practice outside the parameters of a set routine, this is a perfect opportunity to learn. The week will consist of 6 hours of daily practice, with question & answer and practical application sessions. Go deeper in the study of yoga: structural alignment, energetics, pranayama, subtle anatomy, philosophy, mantras, chakras...etc. Participants will be guided to use techniques that support their current level and needs and will be given appropriate asanas and sequences to work with.  The subtle anatomy and how to locate and engage the bandhas will be discussed in detail.  Location:  East Side Yoga.  For more info click here.

November 18-20, 2011 Austin, TX.
Anusara Yoga Anatomy and Asana Workshop with Martin Kirk & Christina Sell. For more info, click here.

Dec. 27 - Jan 2, 2011 Chappell Hill
Insight Meditation with Shaila Catherine.  This Insight Meditation Retreat led by Shaila Catherine is being sponsored by Mariposa Sangha and Insight Meditation Houston.  Location:  Margaret Austin Center.  For more info click here.

February 11-13, 2011 Austin
Moving Into Meditation with Sarah Powers - Yin/Yang Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation. In this workshop Sarah will provide an atmosphere for balancing the body, heart and mind through active and passive yoga poses, as well as offering teachings on Mindfulness meditation so that we can deepen or develop a skillful and committed meditation practice. The Yin style also keeps the body supple at its core while encouraging stagnate chi (prana) to flow throughout the joints, engendering a quality of steady ease. The flow practice helps maintain a core stability while enhancing our creative, active energy. This workshop will focus on the integration of our Yin and Yang aspects of being, creating a practice that values both vitality and insight. A guided and silent mindfulness meditation will follow the yoga sessions.  This workshop is suitable for anyone who has been doing Yoga for at least one year and has a strong interest in meditation.  Location:  Yoga Yoga Westgate.  For more info click here.

February 21-26, 2011 Austin
The Spine & Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater.  This 20 hour course, designed for teachers, teacher trainees and serious students who are interested in teaching, will cover the theory and practice of asana with a focus on the vertebral column, the structure through which we practice asana and move our energy (prana).  We will address "therapeutics" in the widest sense, and will introduce such concepts as taking a history from the student, suggesting asana for specific problems and evaluating outcome, as well as learning to be present with whole person asking for help. Location:  Yoga Yoga Westgate.  For more info click here.

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Dallas Area Events

Sept. 3, 2010 Dallas
Meditation/Kirtan with Pamela Ryan and the Sound and Meaning.  Please join our Bhakti Yoga class "Merging Sound and Silence" with Pamela Ryan and the sound & the meaning our friend David Rosenblad. The guided yoga nidra meditation and kirtan chanting session allows you to explore and express your devotion to creation and commitment to achieving your highest potential. Bring a friend and prepare to lose yourself in this elevating experience. Time: 7-8:30pm   Location:  Yoga Island.  For more info click here.

Sept. 4, 2010 Dallas
FREE DAY OF YOGA KICKOFF FESTIVAL 2010.  For more info click here. 

Sept. 4, 2010 Dallas
Just Monkeying Around with Amy Johnson and Stephanie Yong for a 2 hour Vinyasa Flow.  Bring an open mind and unleash your potential!  Location:  Twist Power Yoga.  For more info click here.

Sept. 6, 2010 Dallas
Morning Meditation with the Sages: A Special Old Fashion Yoga Meditation with Pandit Blair Lewis.  Old Fashion Yoga is bringing back the comprehensive science of yoga that encourages and supports kindness, clarity and courage. Please join us for a delightful morning and experience the powerful benefits of group meditation. FREE Time: 7am-8:15am.  Location: Alive and Healthy Institute.  For more info click here. 

Sept. 6, 2010 Dallas
Prana Dharana-Learning Pranayama as Medicine with Theresa Oswald.   Learn the power and practices of yogic breathing. In this class you will learn a special tantric version of prana dharana as mentioned in the Yoga Sutras and used for systematic rejuvenation of the mind and body. FREE Time: 12:15pm-1:30pm  Location: Alive and Healthy Institute.  For more info click here. 

Sept. 6, 2010 Dallas
Yogic Psychotherapy-the union between the mind and the conscience with Dr. Anne Schanz, PhD.  Using Yoga Psychology and the Philosophy of the Sages, you will activate a process of awakening that will cause you to become more and more conscious in your experience of life. You will learn to use simple inquiry techniques to identify and challenge the beliefs that are driving your negative reactions, feelings, patterns and situations.  FREE Time: 3-4:30pm.  Location:  Alive and Healthy Institute.  For more info click here. 

Sept 6, 2010 Dallas
Tantra Unveiled-enlivening the fire of transformation with Pandit Lewis.  This evening we will explore the subtle points of tantra methods for self-transformation. When the beast within you can no longer be tamed nor suppressed, tantrics invite you to harness these disruptive forces in the mind with systematic techniques that keep you safe and vibrant. FREE Time: 5:00-6:30 pm  Location: Alive and Healthy Institute.  For more info click here. 

Sept. 11, 2010 Dallas
Fluid Flow Workshop The Practice of Water in Motion with Amy Johnson.  This Fluid Flow workshop is inspired by Shiva Rea's Prana Flow. This workshop will move you out of, what can sometimes be, a static practice and into a constant flow that taps into your internal flow of prana. Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm Location:  The Mat Yoga Studio.  For more info click here.

Sept. 12 - Oct 3, 2010 McKinney
Journey to Self Transformation with Anne Schanz, PhD..  Using Yoga Psychology and the Philosophy of the Himalayan Sages, you will activate a process of awakening that will cause you to become more and more conscious in your experience of life. You will learn to use simple inquiry techniques to identify and challenge the thoughts and beliefs that are driving your negative reactions and feelings.Time: Sundays 1-3pm  Location:  Yoga Balance Studio.  For more info click here.

Sept. 17, 2010 McKinney
Yin Yoga with Jill Cummings.  This class offers an opportunity to bring peace and harmony to busy lives and active yoga practices. Yin Yoga will invite you to hold seated postures on the floor with relaxed muscles lending to the opening of the deep connective tissues of the hips, spine and shoulders. Time: 6:30-8:30pm  Location:  Yoga Balance Studio.  For more info click here.

Sept. 17, 2010 Dallas
Weekend Workshop with Beryl Bender Birch.  Experience yoga in a way you never have before. Beryl has been teaching POWER YOGA, classical Astanga Yoga and training yoga teachers to become "spiritual revolutionaries" for over 30 years.  LocationL  Nydia's Yoga Therapy.  For more info click here.

Sept. 17-19, 2010 Dallas
ParaYoga Immersion Weekend with Rod Stryker.  This ParaYoga Immersion weekend offers students of all levels an opportunity to study and experience the complete range and sacred power of Yoga. All classes include theory, as well as, practice - Vinyasa, pranayama, bandha, and meditation. All levels welcome for the entire workshop or master class.  Location:  Sammons Center for the Arts.  For more info click here. 

Sept. 18, 2010 McKinney
Yin & Yang Flow with Jill Cummings.  This class is the perfect balance between the passive and introspective aspects of Yin Yoga where postures are held promoting relaxation and restoration and the energetic and lively aspects of a Yang Yoga class where the poses are dynamic and fluid. Time: 3-5pm  Location: Yoga Balance Studio.  For more info click here.

Sept. 18 & 19, 2010 Dallas
Yogalicious with JULIE JADE BOYD.  Join Julie for a stimulating and rigorous class of learning how to access your deepest breath, unlimited power and strength within. This yoga intensive will go beyond the limitations of your mind, focusing on breathing techniques, MusicYogaFlow, arm balances, inversions, back bending and twisting. ALL LEVELS WELCOME.  Location:  Good Body Wellness.  For more info click here.

September 22, 2010 Richardson
Fluid Flow - Water in Motion Workshop with Amy Johnson.  Add fluidity and grace to your practice by learning to focus on deeper muscular control. All levels welcome. Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm.  Location:  The Mat Yoga Studio.  For more info click here.

Sept 24-26, 2010 Dallas
The Art of Assisting with Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, Angela Wagner.    In this program you will learn the principles of alignment, corrective and deepening hands-on adjustments and how to create effective interactions with students, inside and outside of the classroom.  This 20 hour program is an effective training for new or experienced teachers, aspiring teaching assistants or those who would simply like to deepen their knowledge of the Power Vinyasa Yoga practice. This program will allow you to engage in the method and practice of teaching Power Flow Yoga from an entirely different perspective.  Location:  Yoga Sport Dallas.  For more info click here. 

Sept. 24-26, 2010 Southlake
Yoga Anatomy and the Breathing Body with Leslie Kaminoff.  The process of breathing is at the functional core of any mind-body practice. In this series of classes, yoga therapist and bodyworker Leslie Kaminoff will lead participants to a progressively deeper understanding of the vital forces at work in the human breathing mechanism. Location:  Divine Center of Yoga.  For more info click here.

Sept 25-26, 2010 Addison
4 Paths of Yoga Immersion with Ricky Tran.  Join us for 2 full days of YOGA in a beautiful stone cottage.Each session will be dedicated to sharing one particular path of Yoga. Physical exercise is included each day and in each session.  For more info click here.

Oct. 1-3, 2010 Dallas
Yoga For Scoliosis with Elise Browning Miller.  Elise's approach to yoga for scoliosis and a sequence of poses designed for scoliosis students to reduce pain and create more postural alignment of the body.Elise will also demonstrate how to adapt the yoga asanas for scoliosis, how to use props and how to adjust students with scoliosis. In addition she will present the anatomy of a scoliosis spine and teachers will have an opportunity to learn and identify the more common patterns of scoliosis on students with scoliosis. Elise will also demonstrate how to adapt the yoga asanas for scoliosis, how to use props and how to adjust students with scoliosis. This is a workshop for both students and teachers.  Location:  Dallas Yoga Center.  For more info click here.

Oct. 3-9, 2010 Addison
50 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Immersion and Yoga Sutras with Ricky Tran, assisted by Priya Jhawar.  Join us in this 50 hour immersion into Ashtanga Yoga. Explore the eternal and internal practices that can lead the devoted practitioner toward liberation and enlightenment. What makes this different from any other.  Ashtanga Immersion is the in-depth study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra and the availability of a copy of the rare book, Yoga Makaranda by Krishnamacharya!  For more info click here.

Oct. 9, 2010 Flower Mound
ALIGN THE SPINE, Neck and Shoulders - Iyengar with Randy Just.   The introductory class is designed specifically for the student new to the Iyengar Method of Yoga. This class introduces poses and the basic principals of alignment. Students of all abilities can perform the intro poses "asanas" with props specific to Iyengar Yoga such as blocks, belts and blankets.  Location:  Yoga Island.  For more info click here.

Oct. 22, 2010 Dallas
An Introduction to the Upanishads with Manorama.  Join  Manorana for an evening of Chanting, Meditation & discussion on this ancient text and yogic wisdom contained within inthe Upanishads.  Time: 6:30-8:30pm  Location:  Dallas Yoga Center.  For more info click here.

Oct. 23-24, 2010 Dallas
Upanishands with Manorama.  During this workshop of personal and spiritual exploration combined with in-depth study of the Upanishads, Manorama will guide the student in understanding the principles of the cycles of the cosmos as described in the Mandukya Upanishad, and the notion of harmony and devotion as shown in the Isha Upanishad.  Location:  Dallas Yoga Center.  For more info click here.

Nov. 6-7, 2010 Dallas
Yoga Intensive Workshop with Francois Raoult. Location: The Dallas Yoga Center. For more info click here .  

January 19 - 23, 2011 Dallas
Yoga Therapy Workshop with Judith Hanson Lasater.  Judith is the best-selling author of Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times; Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life; 30 Essential Yoga Poses; Yoga Abs, Yoga for Pregnancy; and Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology and Asana.  Location:  Living Yoga.  For more info click here.

Feb. 25-27, 2011 Dallas
Weekend Yoga Workshop & Master Class 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.  Location:  Living Yoga Dallas.  For more info click here.

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Retreats 

Sept. 3-5, 2010 Chappell Hill
Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with DaeJa Napier. Teacher DaeJa Napier will lead this silent residential retreat which is open to new and experienced practitioners of Insight Meditation/Vipassana. Retreat will include sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and opportunity for personal inquiry with the teacher. Location: Margaret Austin Center. For more info click here . 

September 4-6, 2010 Trinity, TX.
Rejuvenate, Renew, Revive Retreat with Swami Mukundananda. Location: Camp Olympia, 723, Olympia Drive 75862. For more info, click here.

Sept 10-26, 2010 India
Meditation Retreat to India with Namah Shivaya Yoga of Dallas.  Join us for a tranquil retreat to the Himalayan Mountains and strengthen your meditation practice. This journey will take us deep into the abode of the ancient sages and to the ancient temples. For more info click here. 

September 17-19, 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. 

Sept. 17-19, 2010 Mineola, TX.
Yoga Nurture Retreat.  Join women from all walks of life for this joyful healing experience...you will share stories, laughter and wisdom with each other, as you nurture your mind, body and spirit. Location:  Yoga In The Pines.  Retreat center is located on 30 acres of pine trees in East Texas (an hour and a half drive from Dallas) For more info click here.

September 18-19, 2010  Wimberley, TX.
Anusara Yoga with Jason Lobo.  Also on deck: 4th chakra (explore and expand your love of self and others), Healing Power Yoga with Helen Stutchbury, Yoga Nidra (relaxation), Back Bend Workshop, Pranayama, Mudra, Mantra, and more!  Location:  TBD  For more info click here.

Sept. 25, 2010 Montgomery, TX.
The Day Retreat with Katalin Axmann.  "The Day Retreat" starts in the morning with a three hour of invigorating yoga practice which incorporates elements of Hatha, Iyengar, and Vinyasa yoga.  After a nurturing  lunch, we will have a three hour breathing and meditation workshop.  You will learn how to meditate properly, thereby overcoming emotional turbulence and the mind's restless activity into profound peace and extended awareness.  Kat welcomes all levels of experience.  Her teaching is shared in a supportive environment that invites exploration and encourages development and growth.  Open for all levels.  Location:  La Torreatta Resort & Spa along the shores of Lake Conroe.  For more info click here.

Sept. 30 - Oct 3, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Insight Meditation with Rodney Smith.   This retreat will focus on developing mindfulness and compassion, so that the joys and sorrows of life can be experienced with ever-increasing sensitivity, stability and love. This retreat will be held in silence and is appropriate for both beginning and experienced meditators. Rodney Smith is a Senior Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and guiding teacher for Seattle Insight Meditation Society. Location: Margaret Austin Center.  For more info click here.

Oct. 1-3, 2010 Rockport, TX.
Camp Aranzazu Wellness Retreat & Benefit. We are offering various types of yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, pilates with wellness workshops and presentations. All vegetarian meals included! Holistic therapies available at an extra cost. The best part is....ALL PROCEEDS GO BACK TO CAMP ARANZAZU!! Camp Aranzazu is local non-profit host facility that caters to adults and kids with special needs. Location:  Camp Aranzazu Wellness Retreat.  For more info click here. 

Oct. 3 - 8, 2010 Taos, New Mexico
Sacred Art Yoga Retreat, Advanced Studies.  We will be offering two yoga classes daily, dharma talks, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, time to explore and/or relax.  Breakfast and lunch included. Dinner gives us the opportunity to explore Taos and experience the local cuisine.  Perched in a high valley at 7,000 feet, surrounded by open fields, and two miles from the Taos Plaza and Pueblo, the San Geronimo Lodge is the ideal setting to awaken your body, expand your mind and touch your soul.  For more info click here.

Oct. 8-10, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Rising Hearts Weekend Yoga 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. 

October 5-10, 2010 Kauai, Hawaii
Kurt Johnsen's Ordinary to Extraordinary Kauai Adventure.  Kurt Johnsen, founder of American Power Yoga, host of Yoga for Life and the official yoga instructor of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders has partnered with the beautiful Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas  to offer a 5 night yoga adventure! For more info click here.

October 15-17, 2010 Mineola, TX.
Yoga Nuture Retreat with Yoga In The Pines. Escape to Yoga in the Pines for a weekend all about you... find mental peace and stillness, restore your body to its natural relaxed state and open your heart to joy. This joyful healing experience is for all levels of yoga students, from those who've only thought about yoga to those who have a dedicated practice. Meet women  from all parts of the country and all walks of life to share stories, wisdom and laughter all weekend long.Location:  Yoga in the Pines Studio & Retreat Center, Mineola. For more info click here.

Oct. 15-17, 2010 Fort Worth, TX.
Breathe - A Weekend of Rest and Reconnection with Heather Alexander.  Join us for a weekend of relaxation and renewal where you will let go and breathe in that inner peace. Learn ancient techniques that open the body, relieve physical and mental tension, and help you make lasting changes.The weekend includes shared accommodations, healthy meals and snacks, yoga and meditation classes. Optional activities include massage, journaling, nature walks and lake activities or just relaxing in a hammock. Location:  Mariposa On The Lake Retreat.  For more info click here.

Oct. 22-24, 2010 Austin, TX.
10th Anniversary of the Texas Yoga Retreat!  This year's styles include: Anusara Yoga, Iyengar, Ayurveda, Yoga mudras, Acro yoga, Vinyasa flow, Kundalini, Tri-Yoga, Pranayama, Restorative Yoga, One on one coaching on asana form, Meditation, Qigong, Dharma Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage. More info to come.  Location:  Barsana Dham.  For more info click here.

Oct. 22-24, 2010 Montgomery, TX.
The Weekend Retreat with Katalin Axmann.  Meet and greet the day with morning sessions of breathing and meditation.  Through invigorating yoga workshops, we will practice elements of Hatha, Iyengar and Vinyasa yoga. A wonder way to reset your practice back to wholeness! Open to all levels.  Location:  La Torreatta Resort & Spa along the shores of Lake Conroe.  For more info click here. 

Oct. 22-24, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Awakening Shakti Women's Retreat with Jenn Wooten & Angie Knight.  We'll explore the feminine energy of Shakti through flowing Hatha Yoga. Yin Yoga, pranayama and meditation. We'll also have a Thai yoga massage class and an evening of Kirtan, the beautiful practice of devotional chanting. Let this retreat be the beginning or the culmination of personal transformation. Come and join a supportive community of women to awaken, empower, nurture and celebrate the Shakti within. Location:  Margaret Austin Center.  For more info click here.

Oct. 23-30, 2010 St. Lucia
Dharma & Desire, Finding Your Purpose and Living the Life You Want with Shanon Buffington.  Enjoy seven days of yoga and transformation.  During this week we'll practice various techniques including yoga, meditation, visualization, journaling, and yoga nidra (deep physical and mental relaxation) that help us live more vibrant lives.  Location: Villa Capri, Cap Estate, St. Lucia. For more info click here.

Oct. 29-31, 2010 Minneola, TX
Yoga in the Pines Women's Retreat with Heather Hopper.  Beautiful retreat center located on 30 acres of pine trees in East Texas, less than 2 hours from Dallas, hosts monthly weekend retreats.  Please click here to register.

November 3-10, 2010  Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Yoga & Culinary Adventure at Playa del Carmen with Kendall Inman and David Romanelli. Imagine if you could finish one of David or Kendall's fun, flowing, rock n reggae driven yoga classes only to leave your mat behind and wander into the azure blue Caribbean Sea before an afternoon cooking class with a local chef on how to make the perfect margarita and handmade guacamole to die for! If you are already salivating at the idea of "Stretch 'n' Sip," it's a sign from Above that your time has come for a YOGA ADVENTURE! This will be a journey not soon to be forgotten! Location: The Bric Boutique Hotel.  For more info click here.

November 5-7, 2010 Miniola, TX.
Yoga Nuture Retreat with Yoga In The Pines. Escape to Yoga in the Pines for a weekend all about you... find mental peace and stillness, restore your body to its natural relaxed state and open your heart to joy. This joyful healing experience is for all levels of yoga students, from those who've only thought about yoga to those who have a dedicated practice. Meet women  from all parts of the country and all walks of life to share stories, wisdom and laughter all weekend long.Location:  Yoga in the Pines Studio & Retreat Center, Mineola. For more info click here.

Nov. 12-14, 2010 Mineola, TX
Women's Health Retreat - Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation for every woman with Sheri Cherokee & Tej Monga.  Location:  Yoga In the Pines Retreat Cebter.  Proceeds from this retreat will benefit the Ekoankar Foundation.  For more info on Ekoankar click here.   For more info click here.

Nov. 13 - 20, 2010 Mexico 
Meditation and Hatha Yoga Retreat - A workshop that will include excursions to waterfalls and island reef, and much more with Charles MacInereney.  Location: Los Naranjos Retreat Center.  For more info click here. 

November 17-21, 2010 Costa Rica
Power of Now: Yoga & Meditation Journey with Tracie Brace.  Journey with Tracie to this Costa Rican beach front rainforest preserve on a pilgrimage back home.  Come home to the most sacred space, rebuilding the altar of your Spirit and celebrating the temple of life.  We will practice yoga and meditation, silent meditation, discussion on practices, walking, optional excursions, beautiful healthy cuisine and the joy of simply Being!  The entire experience is created to bring you into the heart of forever, The Power of Now!  Location:  Blue Osa Resort, Puerto Jimenez.  For more info click here.

Nov. 28 - Dec. 5, 2010 Houston, TX.
Houston Zen Center Retreat - Rohatsu Sesshin Led by Gaelyn Godwin. Sesshin is an opportunity to gather the mind. The  "Great Cold" sesshin, or Rohatsu Sesshin, is traditionally timed to coincide with the annual commemoration of the Buddha's enlightenment.  Periods of sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, formal meals, are all included in this intensive retreat. For more info click here.

Dec. 3-5, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Raja Yoga Retreat with Charles MacInerney. The retreat explores yoga as a lifestyle rather than just an exercise routine. Although Charles is best known as a Hatha Yoga instructor, his favorite yoga and his path of choice is Raja Yoga. "Raja" means "king." Raja Yoga is called the Royal Path. It consists of eight separate areas of practice that penetrate and encompass all aspects of life.  Location:  Margaret Austin Center.  For more info click here.

Dec. 5, 2010 Houston, TX.
The Day Retreat with Katalin Axmann.  "The Day Retreat" starts in the morning with a three hour of invigorating yoga practice which incorporates elements of Hatha, Iyengar, and Vinyasa yoga.  After a nurturing  lunch, we will have a three hour breathing and meditation workshop.  You will learn how to meditate properly, thereby overcoming emotional turbulence and the mind's restless activity into profound peace and extended awareness.  Kat welcomes all levels of experience.  Her teaching is shared in a supportive environment that invites exploration and encourages development and growth.  Open for all levels.  Location:  Omni Hotel Riverway-Mokara Spa.  For more info click here.

Dec. 10-12, 2010 Chappell Hill, TX.
Soul Lighting: An Inner Warmth Winter Retreat with Chef Allie Kent, Lola Scarborough and Mary Anne Casey .  Learn to prepare simple, satiating, sumptuous meals, enjoy restorative gentle yoga movements that tone and relax you, learn more about who you are through the Enneagram, meditate and find peace, learn to transform depression, rage, and happiness using your breath, tap your way to health with EFT, learn a few new beauty tricks, talk to Angels, and go home with a stocking full of new tools for living in the upcoming year! Location: Margaret Austin Center.  For more info click here.

December 10-12, 2010 Miniola, TX.
Yoga Nuture Retreat with Yoga In The Pines. Escape to Yoga in the Pines for a weekend all about you... find mental peace and stillness, restore your body to its natural relaxed state and open your heart to joy. This joyful healing experience is for all levels of yoga students, from those who've only thought about yoga to those who have a dedicated practice. Meet women  from all parts of the country and all walks of life to share stories, wisdom and laughter all weekend long.Location:  Yoga in the Pines Studio & Retreat Center, Mineola. For more info click here.

Dec 27, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011 Chappell Hill, TX.
Insight Meditation with Shaila Catherine.  Shaila Catherine is the Founder & Principal Teacher of Insight Meditation South Bay, The Buddhist Meditation Center of Silicon Valley. She has taught since 1996 in the USA, India, Israel, England, and New Zealand. Shaila has dedicated several years to studying with masters in India, Nepal and Thailand, completed a one year intensive meditation retreat with the focus on concentration and jhana, and authored "Focused and Fearless: A Meditator’s Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity".  Location:  Margaret Austin Center.  For more info click here.

Dec. 27 - Jan. 13, 2011 India
The International Convocation of UU Women on a Passage to India  Join the First UU Church of Houston for this fabulous adventure. For more info click here. 

April 30th- May 7th, 2011, Maya Tulum, Mexico
A Yoga Vacation For You with Baptiste Power Vinyasa Teachers Maria Merrill and Sharon Wells. How about a week of not having to put on shoes?  Spend a week in paradise on the Yucatan Peninsula known as the Mayan Riveria. Join us for a yoga vacation of 7 days in a beautiful seaside resort for a chance to unwind, relax and renew. Leave your busy world behind and come to a place of sandy beaches, ocean breezes, a place of tranquility and ease. Daily meditation, silent walks and yoga morning and afternoon classes. All levels of students welcome. For more info click here.

June 11-18, 2011 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Rasa Vidya Residential Intensive with Tracie Brace. Rasa Vidya is Spiritual Alchemy:the ability to transform every experience into fuel for self-evolution. During this time together, Tracie will lead you in intense practices to cultivate the vital essences of Prana, Tejas, and Ojas. Awaken the spectrum of rasas and bhavas within to develop the courage to be authentically who you are. Bring the light to all aspects of being human-this is what allows you to be the light for others, developing into a wise guide. Give birth to the seed of the teacher through devoting yourself body, mind, and soul to this transformative process. During this time, you will experience living yoga as pranayama-an energy management system that encompasses all aspects of life. Ayurveda will play an important part in this intensive, applying rasa vidya to any state of imbalance in order to bring you toward Prakriti, your unique authentically balanced state.  Click here for more info.

Jan. 14-16, 2011 Chappell Hill, TX.
Soul Lighting: An Inner Warmth Winter Retreat with Lola Scarborough, Mary Anne Casey and Chef Allie.  Helping you fulfill your New Year's Resolutions and start your year off for your very best year yet! Join Lola Scarborough (yoga), Mary Anne Casey (EFT), and Chef Allie (the vibrant food chef) to refresh yourself, learn to prepare simple, satiating, sumputous meals, enjoy restorative yoga, and learn more about who you are through Ennegrams, meditation, and peace, tapping your way to health with EFT, talk to Angels, learn a few beauty tricks and more. Location:  Margaret Austin Center.  For more info click here.

June 19-26, 2011 Costa Rica
Yoga Retreat with Angela Wagner and guest instructor Brian Lam.  This week long immersion is held in a small beach town offering surfing, relaxation, restaurants, shopping, kayaking, deep sea fishing and beautiful swimming beaches. Enjoy all aspects of yoga including tranquil walks, cleansing pranayama and powerful asana. Create space in your life allowing for a positive connection and transformation. Take a break from your busy routines and enter into a state of deep relaxation, living blissfully in the moment, surrounded by spectacular displays of nature. For more info click here.

October 4 -19, 2011 Peru
Sacred Warrior Retreat with Tracie Brace and the Yoga Rasa Kula.  Join us as we set out on a pilgrimage to become our most conscious Self. Embracing our Inner Sacred Warrior we are empowered to live courageously & profoundly, affecting our destiny by making choices from a place of strength, stability, focus and power... the home of The Sacred Warrior resides in you!!  For more info click here.

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