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The Yogi Tree Center for Growth
4475 Vineland Ave # 31
North Hollywood, CA 91602
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Tue January 05, 2016
Gentle Yoga and Manifestation - All levels
Start Time: 9:00 am; Teacher: Amy Hamilton; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes
Lunchtime - Get On Up! Hatha Yoga - Mixed Level
Start Time: 12:00 pm; Teacher: Zee Cruise; Duration: 1 hour
Kidding Around Yoga - Ages 7-12
Start Time: 4:00 pm; Teacher: Sonia Poole; Duration: 1 hour
Restorative Yoga and Manifestation - All Levels
Start Time: 6:00 pm; Teacher: Amy Hamilton; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes
Gong Healing and Kundalini Yoga - All Levels
Start Time: 7:30 pm; Teacher: Mary Fatehbir Jacobson; Duration: 1 hour & 30 minutes
Wed January 06, 2016
Gentle Ayurveda-Inspired Yoga
Start Time: 8:00 am; Teacher: Anjali Deva; Duration: 1 hour
Mommy & Me Reiki Circle
Start Time: 10:30 am; Teacher: Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly; Duration: 1 hour
Lunchtime - Revitalizing Deep Stretch Yoga - All Levels
Start Time: 12:00 pm; Teacher: Donald McClintock; Duration: 1 hour
Pre-Natal Yoga - All Levels
Start Time: 1:30 pm; Teacher: Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly; Duration: 1 hour & 30 minutes
Gong Healing and Kundalini Yoga - All Levels
Start Time: 6:00 pm; Teacher: Bernice Sukh Prem Rudolph; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Hatha Yoga Basics - All Levels
Start Time: 7:30 pm; Teacher: Beverly O'Donohue; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes
Thu January 07, 2016
Hypno-Yoga Blend - All Levels
Time: 9:00 am; Teacher: Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Kundalini Yoga and Gong Meditation - All Levels
Time: 10:30 am; Teacher: Mary Fatehbir Jacobson; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Lunchtime - Exploring the Postures - All Levels
Time: 12:00 pm; Teacher: Donald McClintock; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes
Kidding Around Yoga - Ages 2-7
Time: 4:00 pm; Teacher: Sonia Poole; Duration: 1 hour
Kundalini Yoga for Prosperity - All Levels
Time: 6:00 pm; Teacher: Charmaine Devi Atma Hamp; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Yoga Nidra - Guided Lying Down Meditation
Time: 7:30 pm; Teacher: Nya Patrinos; Duration: 1 hour
Candlelight Yin Yoga/Slow Deep Stretch
Time: 8:45 pm; Teacher: Nya Patrinos; Duration: 1 hour
Fri January 08, 2016
Kundalini Yoga and Gong Meditation - All Levels
Start Time: 9:00 am; Teacher: Bernice Sukh Prem Rudolph; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Lunchtime - Kundalini Yoga - All Levels
Start Time: 12:00 pm; Teacher: Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly; Duration: 1 hour
Post-Natal Yoga/Mommy, Daddy & Me
Start Time: 1:00 pm; Teacher: Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Happy Hour Yoga Blend - Mixed Levels
Start Time: 6:30 pm; Teacher: Marti Maley; Duration: 1 hour
Sat January 09, 2016
Qi Gong - All Levels
Start Time: 9:15 am; Teacher: Eric Hallinan; Duration: 1 hour
Kundalini Yoga and Gong Meditation - All Levels
Start Time: 10:30 am; Teacher: Hilde Siridev Meffert; Duration: 1 hour & 30 minutes
Pre-Natal Yoga - All Levels
Start Time: 12:00 pm; Teacher: Bernice Sukh Prem Rudolph; Duration: 1 hour & 30 minutes
Yin Yoga/ Slow Deep Stretch (Adults Only) - All Levels
Start Time: 5:00 pm; Teacher: Nya Patrinos; Duration: 1 hour & 30 minutes
Sun January 10, 2016
Creative Kids Yoga, Ages 3-8 - All Levels
Start Time: 9:00 am; Teacher: Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Kundalini Yoga and Gong Meditation - All Levels
Start Time: 9:00 am; Teacher: Charmaine Devi Atma Hamp; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Kundalini Yoga & Vibrational Healing
Start Time: 4:00 pm; Teacher: Hilde Siridev Meffert; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Sunday FunDay Yoga Blend!
Start Time: 5:30 pm; Teacher: Marti Maley; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Meditation Hypnosis - All Levels
Start Time: 7:00 pm; Teacher: Laura Strobl; Duration: 1 hour
Mon January 11, 2016
Kundalini Aroma Yoga - All Levels
Start Time: 9:00 am; Teacher: SuZe Q Pirnat; Duration: 1 hour & 30 minutes
Lunchtime Meditation & Vinyasa Flow
Start Time: 12:00 pm; Teacher: Marti Maley; Duration: 1 hour
Kundalini Yoga - May The Gong be with You!
Start Time: 6:00 pm; Teacher: Gina Navtej DeVettori; Duration: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Reiki Healing Circle - By Donation
Start Time: 7:30 pm; Teacher: Brian Kukan; Duration: 1 hour & 30 minutes
Class Description
Kundalini Aroma Yoga - All Levels
This class is a powerful combination of Kundalini yoga and the soul-expanding, heart-healing aspects of therapeutic grade essential oils
Lunchtime Meditation & Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized movement". This class focuses on flowing seamlessly from one pose to the next during an inhale or an exhale. A beautiful, meditative, deeply physical practice, that builds strength and connection to the physical body
Gentle Yoga and Manifestation - All levels
"You are not just the drop in the ocean. You are the mighty ocean in the drop" Rumi- Because life can come at us so quickly it is easy to forget that we are powerful creators in this world. And when we forget that, we begin to create reactively. In this class you will learn how to Deliberately Create. The principles and philosophies of Yoga can help you connect in to your Self, and each week's theme is chosen to help you get out of your own way. Gentle movement and stretching, mixed with meditation and creative visualization, in a warm supportive environment make this the perfect way to honor yourself and your power. Reminding you of what you are...the mighty ocean in the drop
Lunchtime - Get On Up! Hatha Yoga - Mixed Level
Get On Up out of that cubicle, off of that couch and energize your body with just the right mix of a gentle and active Hatha Yoga practice. Get the blood flowing throughout the mind and body, while breathing your intention for the day into the universe
Restorative Yoga and Manifestation - All Levels
"You are not just the drop in the ocean. You are the mighty ocean in the drop" Rumi. Because life can come at us so quickly it is easy to forget that we are powerful creators in this world. And when we forget that, we begin to create reactively. In this class you will learn how to Deliberately Create. The principles and philosophies of Yoga can help you connect in to your Self, and each week's theme is chosen to help you get out of your own way. In this gentle, inspiring class you will be in restorative poses, which are deeply relaxing and designed to reduce stress. While you are in this revitalizing place you are being taken through guided meditations to help you design a creative visualization of what you want to see in your life. In restorative classes props are used to support and comfort the body as you rest in the pose. These subtle, yet profound poses have a lasting effect on the body, mind and spirit. Approaching manifestation from this peaceful place increases your power exponentially. It is the perfect way to honor yourself and your creation
Gong Healing and Kundalini Yoga - All Levels
The sound of the Gong generates a vibrational space that resonates with the Creative Vibration of the Universe. Within this space our own being begins to resonate with these higher creative frequencies and we relax, de-stress, heal and rejuvenate. In this class we will use the powerful sound current of the Gong to facilitate relaxation and healing. We will do some Kundalini Yoga and Meditation to prepare our bodies and relax our minds for the long Gong relaxation
Hatha Yoga Basics - All Levels
Representing opposing energies hot and cold, male and female, positive and negative, sun and moon Hatha Yoga balances mind and body via physical postures, or Asanas, controlled breathing, or Pranayama, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation. With music to motivate and inspire you, students of all levels are welcome to discover or revisit the basics of Hatha Yoga, challenging themselves gradually and safely in a practice that builds physical, spiritual, and emotional strength
Pre-Natal Yoga - All Levels
Pregnancy is a sacred time in a woman's life, it is a right of passage into motherhood and the divine feminine Adi Shakti. It is a time to reconnect to yourself, nurture your feminine power and strengthen your changing body. Khalsa Way prenatal yoga incorporates a pregnancy friendly asana practice along with breath work and mindful meditation to create a sense of peace and harmony within, lifting blocks, releasing fears and supporting you to have an empowered birth experience. We will explore pregnancy related topics, and provide resources to assist you in preparing for conscious childbirth and the adventures of motherhood. Together we create a community of like-minded moms and moms-to-be to support and uplift each other on this amazingly, wondrous roller coaster called pregnancy
Lunchtime - Kundalini Yoga - All Levels
Grab a healthy snack, then hit the mat at The Yogi Tree. Get out of the cubicle, shake-off the morning blahs, and empower yourself for the approaching afternoon with a solid, uplifting yoga workout. Low-calorie and extremely delicious... Kundalini based yoga
Happy Hour Yoga Blend - Mixed Levels
Looking for a healthy stress buster to wind down after a long week? Happy Hour Yoga Blend allows you to breathe, sweat, dance and smile your way to a happier, healthier you. Enjoy upbeat music, breath work, energetic movements and a little fun. Life is too serious. Your yoga class doesn't have to be!
Qi Gong - All Levels
This is a totally revolutionary Qigong Healing Energy Experience and will launch your practice into hyperdrive! The raw power of this Qigong style increases the Qi-Energy you feel dramatically and having more Life-Force Energy is the #1 secret for maintaining a powerful immune system. The metabolism is accelerated and you will feel the warm energy and blood pulsate through your arms & legs as you are led through a sequence of movements designed to increase your Qi
Kundalini Yoga and Gong Meditation - All Levels
Movement, sound current, breath work, and meditation uncoil your "inner knowledge" and increase your awareness. This class adds longer healing gong meditations to expand your consciousness and break through perccieved blocks in your life
Yin Yoga/ Slow Deep Stretch (Adults Only) - All Levels
Yin yoga comes from the Taoist tradition of being in harmony with the rhythm and flow of nature. Yin emphasizes long mindful holds (2 to 5 minutes) that promote growth, clear energetic blockages and enhance circulation. Yin is an excellent practice for increasing flexibility, meditation, injured/active athletes, and those new to yoga
Creative Kids Yoga, Ages 3-8 - All Levels
Come explore new yoga poses while deepening your breath, singing and more through interactive storytelling. During each yoga class your child will have the opportunity to join in on the story creation process while stretching their bodies, calming their minds and focusing on their breath. Each class is designed to encourage children to use their words, deepen their self-expression and leave feeling more empowered, joyful and balanced in their mind and body
Kundalini Yoga & Vibrational Healing
Everything in the universe is made up of energy, or vibrations. Our bodies are made up of vibrational frequences, and for us to be healthy and happy we want to vibrate at a high frequency. Stress and challenges in our lives may cause these frequencies to fall out of tune, however, and this may result in imbalances and illness. This class incorporates Kundalini Yoga with vibrational healing tools such as aromatherapy, crystals, toning, gong and sound healing to help elevate our vibrations and bring them back into a state of harmony. Join us for an uplifting workout for body and soul
Meditation Hypnosis - All Levels
Combining heart-opening meditations, empowering life coaching, and the extraordinary tool of hypnotherapy (as practiced here by a well-trained veteran therapist), MEDITATION HYPNOSIS is your weekly opportunity to honor yourself, set powerful new goals, remove all obstacles, and achieve greater bliss, bounty, and beauty than you ever before imagined. Hypnotherapy especially when practiced regularly and as part of a comprehensive self-care regimen is a singular, life-changing tool. Intimate, deeply connective, nurturing, and completely safe, this weekly class is perfect for students eager to apply this powerful modality to transforming their lives be it through weight control, smoking cessation, mental health, financial gain, spiritual uplift, or other extreme self-care. Each week, certified hypnotherapist Jennifer Schaefer begins class with a provocative theme, eager to connect with students in the places they most need to shift. Meditation, relaxation, conversation, lecture, and hypnotherapy lead to life-changing experiences, brand new perspectives, and a greater courage, nobility, compassion, and power with which to approach your blessed life
Gentle Ayurveda-Inspired Yoga
Practicing yoga in the morning eases our transition from dark to light or night to day. This class emphasizes the union of Ayurveda and Yoga. Ayurveda, a sister science to Yoga, translates to "The Science of Life" and has been practiced as a medicinal science for thousands of years. These complementary studies work together to help us understand how the five elements: Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth are present within and around us. This class will complement the seasonal time of year we are in, and set the foundation for a day lived more in tune with your environment. Each class will combine gentle but dynamic asana (physical postures), pranayama (breath work) and a meditation suitable for all. As we learn to live more in harmony with that which surrounds us, we can learn to heal ourselves more wholly
Post-Natal Yoga/Mommy, Daddy & Me
This is sacred time for young families, the opportunity for family trees to express themselves at The Yogi Tree. Parents and children (newborn to walking) unite with breath work, light yoga, and meditation in a safe, nurturing, inspired environment, led by studio owner and working doula Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly. This class is an excellent way for moms to get quickly back into shape, while dads can build their strength and flexibility, and children at your side enjoy movement, songs, dancing, and brain-development activities.
The Bodyful Mind - By Donation
Doreen Rivera's The Bodyful Mind, is a movement class where we explore the emotional composition of the physical body to discover the story the body holds in its cells. Change happens when you change the story in the cellular construct. Come join us and change your story
Lunchtime - Exploring the Postures - All Levels
Exploring Postures is perfect for the beginning student and the more experienced practitioner who want to deepen their practice. Classes are focused on linking the breath with slow movement. While emphases on making each pose accessible to the individual using props and adjustments to the pose. Ample time will be given to explore alignment and the foundation of each pose. The First Thursday of the Month is Core Strength The Second Thursday of the Month is Strength & Balance The Third Thursday of the Month is Breath and Movement The Fourth Thursday of the Month is Trip the Teacher - Students Choice!
Kundalini Yoga - May The Gong be with You!
Here, we will start our week off with a bang! No seriously, Let's do some Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, and Gong Relaxation while Gina channels the healing sounds of the Gong to permeate your being. She looks forward to start her week with you and will make sure you get your fill of the Gong to start your week off right
Reiki Healing Circle - By Donation
We welcome you to come share a beautiful evening immersed in Reiki healing energy with us. Learn more about Reiki, share a guided meditation, experience a bonding circle, and practice giving and receiving Reiki. Tap into your own healing powers. Thank you for your generosity in keeping this going! Learn more about Reiki, share a guided meditation, experience a Healing/Bonding Circle, and receive a personal mini Reiki session. Tap into your own healing powers. Enjoy the most powerful, yet gentle of the healing arts.
Therapeutic Vinyasa
Therapeutic Vinyasa merges the power and creativity of Vinyasa Flow with the intelligence of yoga therapy. The class emphasizes safety, and alignment without losing the cardio component of traditional Vinyasa Flow. All levels and body types are welcome. Adjustments and modifications will be offered for every pose. Please bring water and a hand towel.
Lunchtime - Revitalizing Deep Stretch Yoga - All Levels
Experience a deeper level of connection to the body in deep stretch yoga. Deep stretch is a very therapeutic practice in which we focus on the breath to get to know ourselves and limitations. Long holds while in a deep stretch get into the connective tissue, the tendons, ligaments, and the muscle fascia. This concentrated and breath focused practice becomes a meditative exploration of ones self. Holding the poses longer (hence, the class name: Deep Stretch) allows teacher and students to work deeply into areas that are not accessed every day, offering new insights and understanding into habitual holdings and postural habits. Dive deep and clear the body of tension and resistance, and infuse yourself with calm and Prana
Mommy & Me Reiki Circle
Come with your child to experience and share an hour together immersed in Reiki healing energy. Learn more about Reiki, share a guided meditation, experience a bonding circle, and practice giving and receiving Reiki. Tap into your own healing powers and keep your child's natural healing powers alive!
Exploring Meditation Techniques
This class explores different methods and forms of meditation (Mindfulness, Buddhism, Breathwork, Guided Imagery, Intuitive Development, etc.) and dives into philosophical discussions on the practice. Beginners welcome
Event Schedule
Guru Ram Das Birthday Celebration with Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly
Thu, Date: 10/9/2014; From: 3:30 am - 7:00 am. Guru Ram Das, the Lord of Miracles and Spiritual Guide of Yogi Bhajan. Every fall, we have the blessing of celebrating Guru Ram Das Ji's birthday. Known as the Lord of Miracles, Guru Ram Das embodied humility, service, and deep devotion. Guru Ram Das held a special place in Yogi Bhajan's heart. Our community looks to Guru Ram Das for guidance, healing, and protection. Many of our ashrams were named in his honor. Yogi Bhajan gave us a special sadhana to do in celebration of Guru Ram Das's birthday. October 9th: This is the day of Guru Ram Das Ji's birth, when we have a special sadhana of chanting this shabd for 2 1/2 hours in the Amrit Vela. From 3:30-7:00 am. Yogi Bhajan has described this occasion as a powerful time for the fulfillment of prayers and a time of great blessing. In many communities it is a tradition to have a Gurdwara service on Guru Ram Das's birthday and bring your "wish-and-a-dish" to share with the community. A FREE Community Event
Shakti Dance Teacher Training with Dharma Devi Kaur
Sat, Date: 10/11/2014; From: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. This is a 220-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. It includes class study on site, homework, team work in group and teaching practicum under the Lead Trainer supervision. The program includes topics such as: Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Mythology to understand and define Shakti DanceTM background and Yoga history and development, you will study in deep the relationship between Dance, Yoga and traditional Tantric philosophy; moreover, you will be guided through every single phase of a class of Shakti DanceTM to understand the dynamic flow of the energy to educate and awaken the body. The Electromagnetism will teach you how to affect the mind through movement and still meditation to bring harmony and balance, and you will learn the magic of a conscious and correct breath, which has the power to shift your own frequency and create a deeper connection with your spiritual individuality to liberate your potential and heal. Shakti DanceTM is inspired to Kundalini Yoga, it has been blessed by Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga in 2001, but it is not Kundalini Yoga; however, it is a complementary discipline which can enhance your Yoga practice and knowledge of it. DATES 2014: October 11-12 / November 7-9 / December 13-14 2015:January 9-11 / February 13-14-15 / March 13-14-15 / May 1-2 / May 9-10 June 13-14 Exam: July 18-19 Times: Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am to 5:30pm Fridays from 1pm to 6pm, Location : This Training is organized by Simona Yoga and will be hosted at "The Yogi Tree" Yoga Studio, in collaboration with Simona Yoga and Dharma Devi Kaur.
Reiki Healing Circle with Brian Kukan
Mon, Date: 10/13/2014; From: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. At these Healing Circles, Reiki Practitioners of all levels volunteer their time and energy to provide Reiki to anyone who wants to enjoy it. We welcome you to come share with us. Learn more about Reiki, share a guided meditation, experience a Healing/Bonding Circle, and receive a personal mini Reiki session. Tap into your own healing powers. Enjoy the most powerful, yet gentle of the healing arts. About The Facilitator: Brian Kukan had no idea that picking up a discarded flyer advertising meditation classes in 2007 would be the moment that his life started to change. Only a few months after he started meditating, he heard about Reiki, and he knew that he needed to learn more about it. After reading books, attending Reiki circles and classes, and receiving many attunements, one could say that it has completely altered his life path. While studying to become a Reiki Master, Brian resigned from his thirteen-year career as a high school math teacher in order to share this wonderful healing art with the world. Brian is a Reiki Master through the Center of Living Light, a Qigong instructor through Supreme Science Qigong, and a Hypnotherapist. On top of all of this healing work, he also plays bass with Tim Jordan's Kirtan band. Brian invites you to meet the amazing healer inside of you. Sometimes all you have to do is get out of your own way and listen. Energy Exchange: By Donation
Heart Mandala for Self-Esteem with Nya Patrinos
Sat, Date: 10/18/2014; From: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Wouldn't it be powerful if you fell in love with yourself so deeply that you would do just about anything if you knew it would make you happy? This is precisely how much life loves you and wants you to nurture yourself. The deeper you love yourself, the more the universe will affirm your worth. Then you can enjoy a lifelong love affair that brings you the richest fulfillment from inside out. -Alan Cohen. Often we forget to celebrate and nurture ourselves. Sometimes our inner critique is so strong that we say things about ourselves internally that we would not say to our worst enemy. Many times we rely on other people's compliments and encouragement to determine our own self-worth. In this busy life, we can easily forget who we are and what makes us unique and special. The self-esteem heart mandala reminds us to celebrate ourselves as the success we already are. During the process of mandala making we are forced to slow down and remember our greatness. Yours is the energy that makes your world. There are no limitations to the self except those you believe in. -Jane Roberts. Use collage, paint, writing, colored pencils and markers to visualize all this year's successes, future successes and wishes in a beautiful individual heart mandala. You can take this piece of art home to remember your past, present and future accomplishments. Invoke the power of the second chakra to create the life you have dared to dream about. About Your Guide: Nya Patrinos (RYT 200), a competitive athlete from the age of 6, started practicing yoga as a way to heal chronic knee pain after all else failed. She is passionate about yoga, art and meditation as tools for healing. She has studied Therapeutic Vinyasa and Yoga Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University, Yin Yoga under its founder and lineage holder Master Paulie Zink, Yoga Nidra at the Yoga Academy of North America, and Yoga and Art at AyurYoga Eco Ashram in Kerala India. Having worked as a Set Decorator for twenty years in the high pressured film industry, she has used yoga, art and meditation for stress management, personal balance and to enhance overall well-being. Energy Exchange: $30 pre-register by 10/17, $40 Day of
Family Love Village Community Gathering & Pot Luck with Family Love Village
Sun, Date: 10/19/2014; From: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. potluck lunch from 12-1pm; workshop from 1-3pm. Save The Date! What To Bring: 1. $15 LOVE donation per family for the presentation. 2. $5 per family if you plan to use the conscious childcare in the Sprout Lounge. For each additional child, it is 50% off the original price. Please RSVP at tangee@familylovevillage.com 2 days BEFORE the workshop. Babies in arms during the workshop are welcome. For Lunch, please bring: Your own dishware to stay green and a healthy main or side dish for the potluck. If you are able to afford the love donation of $15+, we would greatly appreciate it as the board members work very hard to create gatherings that provide a sacred space for all families to feel welcome that engage and support a more conscious way to parent and model connection within the family home and within our community. However, please know that no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. For more information on Family Love Village and to get updated for future events and stay connected with conscious parenting tips and tools, visit: www.familylovevillage.com
- Energy Exchange (per family to be paid at the door.) $15.00
FREE Intro to Qigong with Brian Kukan and Eric Hallinan
Mon, Date: 10/20/2014; From: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Join Brian Kukan and Eric Hallinan for a healing, uplifting and powerful exploration of Qigong. What's the Skinny on Qigong? Qigong re-establishes the body/mind/soul connection. With regular practice, it can help you regain a youthful vitality, maintain health even into old age and helps speed recovery from illness. Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is a Chinese word that means cultivating the vital life force energy. This health maintenance system is made up of gentle, rhythmic movements to reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. Qigong can improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions. About Your Guides: Brian Kukan - had no idea that picking up a discarded flyer advertising meditation classes in 2007 would be the moment that his life started to change. Only a few months after he started meditating, he heard about Reiki, and he knew that he needed to learn more about it. After reading books, attending Reiki circles and classes, and receiving many attunements, one could say that it has completely altered his life path. While studying to become a Reiki Master, Brian resigned from his thirteen-year career as a high school math teacher in order to share this wonderful healing art with the world. Brian is a Reiki Master through the Center of Living Light, a Qigong instructor through Supreme Science Qigong, and a Hypnotherapist. On top of all of this healing work, he also plays bass with Tim Jordan's Kirtan band. Brian invites you to meet the amazing healer inside of you. Sometimes all you have to do is get out of your own way and listen. Eric Hallinan - Most peoples quest towards any kind of truth is usually a reactive response to trauma, with a certain desperation, and my story is no different. In February of 2012, one of my lungs had spontaneously collapsed. Dr's don't know why this happens, what causes it or how to prevent it. Pretty scary. I underwent surgery to remove part of my lung and this was by far the hardest experience of my life. Through my stint in the hospital it became clear to me that Western medicine is very good at putting "Humpty Dumpty" back together again, for which I am eternally grateful. However, when it came time to recover it was up to the patient to seek sound nutritional advice, mental and emotional perseverance strategies, and regain physical strength. I wasn't sure how I was going to do it but I knew that I didn't want to find myself at the mercy of a medical paradigm whose guess was as good as mine. It was time to take responsibility. The journey began. I walked into the world of herbs, nutrition, and mindfulness with open arms and mind. Then I began looking for a low impact, soft martial arts that would be meditative in nature yet strengthen the physical body. Qigong fit the bill. The benefits of Qigong can be unforeseen at first until your inner strength surfaces and helps you adapt to overcome the challenges of life. My intentions were never to teach but in doing so it has deepened my understanding and connection to the practice. I've been blessed to have the loving support of friends and family through my journey and now, I've learned to be there for myself so I may be there for others. Often times we are concerned with vitality and longevity which Qigong offers but above all, Qigong makes you a better human being. For me, it's one piece of the puzzle to a balanced life. Energy Exchange: FREE
New Moon Goddess - Scorpio with Crystal D'Angora, Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly and Jennifer Schaefer
Fri, Date: 10/24/2014; From: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. "When a woman has a graceful, supportive atmosphere... her entire being functions more in balance..." - Yogi Bhajan. Celebrate your feminine powers in all of their glory - your strengths, courage, determination, and passion - in an intimate, powerful gathering of The Yogi Tree's community of women. Scorpio New Moons are generally good for working on our self-mastery skills. We may want to pinpoint the things in our lives that make us feel out of control, such as addictions and debts, and work on freeing ourselves of these emotional burdens. This New Moon cycle is also an opportune one in which to explore what is missing in our lives that leads us to engage in these self-destructive behaviors. This New Moon aligns with good luck Jupiter, but also squares Saturn. This cycle represents an opportunity to rid ourselves of the "junk" in our lives--material and spiritual. With this potent Scorpio energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives. Kundalini yoga, meditation, hypnotherapy, arts and crafts, pot luck snacks and beverages, all provide love, support, connection, and joy for you. Bring a friend! Kundalini Yoga Master Yogi Bhajan said, "A woman needs supportive girlfriends where she can get encouragement, openly discuss her situations, and relax. Laughter, joking, and wholesome entertainment opens up one's perspective, awakens courage, and melts tension. All women must sweat, laugh, and meditate each and every day. (This) will awaken your inner power, grace, and happiness." The Yogi Tree is proud to honor the Goddesses of its community in this empowering monthly gathering. Celebrate YOU in this joyful, intimate, safe, and connected environment. Please dress comfortably and bring water, as well as a snack if you feel called. If you attended last month's event, please remember to bring your JOURNAL. If this will be your first event, a JOURNAL will be provided FREE.
- Energy Exchange (pot luck food and beverages to share are welcome) $10.00
Family Freedom Dance Halloween Party with Monique Chambers and Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly
Sun, Date: 10/26/2014; From: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Come dressed as your favorite spirit, ghost or hero! Enjoy some Halloween fun and games. Kids, Parents, Family and Friends of all ages! Unveil your true self and come dance your heart out! Join us for light-hearted joyful fun that your whole family can enjoy. Join Monique Chambers and Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly for a celebration of your freedom to express. Snacks, refreshments, games, and music will be provided.
- Energy Exchange (per family or couple) $20.00
Reiki Healing Circle with Brian Kukan
Mon, Date: 10/27/2014; From: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. At these Healing Circles, Reiki Practitioners of all levels volunteer their time and energy to provide Reiki to anyone who wants to enjoy it. We welcome you to come share with us. Learn more about Reiki, share a guided meditation, experience a Healing/Bonding Circle, and receive a personal mini Reiki session. Tap into your own healing powers. Enjoy the most powerful, yet gentle of the healing arts. About The Facilitator: Brian Kukan had no idea that picking up a discarded flyer advertising meditation classes in 2007 would be the moment that his life started to change. Only a few months after he started meditating, he heard about Reiki, and he knew that he needed to learn more about it. After reading books, attending Reiki circles and classes, and receiving many attunements, one could say that it has completely altered his life path. While studying to become a Reiki Master, Brian resigned from his thirteen-year career as a high school math teacher in order to share this wonderful healing art with the world. Brian is a Reiki Master through the Center of Living Light, a Qigong instructor through Supreme Science Qigong, and a Hypnotherapist. On top of all of this healing work, he also plays bass with Tim Jordan's Kirtan band. Brian invites you to meet the amazing healer inside of you. Sometimes all you have to do is get out of your own way and listen. Energy Exchange: By Donation
Essential Oils: The Missing Link In Modern Medicine with Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly
Sun, Date: 11/2/2014; From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Delve into the powerful medicinal uses of Young Living's therapeutic grade essential oils, which empowers you with healthier alternatives to treating illnesses of all levels of severity. Are you suffering from health challenges?, Do you want to take responsibility for your health?, Do you experience...hopelessness?, Fatigue? Moodiness? Stress?, Want to Look and Feel Younger?. Essential Oils are the MISSING LINK in modern medicine. Discover how therapeutic-grade essential oils cross the blood barrier to help release a multitude of pent-up emotions. LEARN HOW TO: Boost Your Immune System, Relieve Stress and Tension, Get your Digestive System into Peak of Efficiency, Stay Healthy and be More Active, Replace Damaging Toxins in your Personal Care Products, Learn Anti-Aging Properties of Essential Oils. ABOUT YOUR GUIDE: Jennifer is more than a decade into her journey toward health, alternative healing, and spiritual awakening, introduced to the yogi way by Goldenbridge Yoga's world-renowned Gurmukh Khalsa. A Kundalini Yoga Instructor trained in the Khalsa Way, an in-demand post-partum doula, a Nutritional Therapist, and a CARE-certified Raindrop and Vita Flex massage therapist (using Young Living's therapeutic grade essential oils) Jennifer is a true healer, offering love, acceptance, motivation, and grace to all she encounters.
- Energy Exchange $25.00
Spirit Baby(tm) Parent & Me Teacher Training with Brooke LeClear
Sat, Sun, Date: 11/22/2014 - 11/23/2014; From: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Learn How to Teach Yoga to New Families or Learn How to ENJOY Yoga with Your Own Family. Our little ones are our tomorrow, our future. Spirit Baby(tm) Parent & Me (Daddies welcome too) classes provide an opportunity for parents & children to come together in an atmosphere that is joyful, setting the foundation for bright minds. Together we are creating a new world! Teaching Spirit Baby Parent & Me Yoga is a wonderful and exciting way to expand your teaching abilities, while also helping to create the yogis of tomorrow! The weekend course includes: Physiology of the New Mom, Nutrition, Breastfeeding and other important new mom topics, Meditations for Mommies, How to pick a great set for Mommy & Me yoga, Modifications to include baby, Baby Yoga, Song & Dance. This course is open to all! About Brooke Leclear: Brooke Le Clear is a graduate of the Golden Bridge Teacher's Training Program and has been a long-time student of both Kundalini and Hatha yoga. Having a passion for working with women and children as well as understanding the power of yoga and meditation for inner strength and healing, she co-developed Spirit Babies. Brooke has been teaching and training others in Spirit Baby Parent & Me Yoga for the past 8 years. She aims to empower new families to release their worries and stress to come to a place of inner strength, joy and bliss! We will meet from 8-5 Saturday and Sunday. There will be a Lunch Break. You are welcome to bring snacks. Tea and Water provided.
- Course Price $400.00
Healing Services Offered
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional therapy uses an assessment process to identify imbalances in body chemistry. These imbalances or nutritional deficiencies are corrected through diet, lifestyle changes and targeted nutrients. Nutritional therapists do not diagnose or treat disease, but work to correct imbalances with the goal of gently guiding individuals back on the path to health.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a state of inner absorption, concentration and focused attention. It is like using a magnifying glass to focus the rays of the sun and make them more powerful. Hypnosis allows people to use more of their potential, move through emotional blocks and spiritual blocks. Hypnosis can be used for weight loss, smoking cessation, phobiasstress relief, creating healthier belief systems, and overall wellness.
Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
Raindrop/Aroma Therapy
The Raindrop Technique is a method of using Vita Flex, reflexology, massage techniques, etc., and essential oils applied on various locations of the body to bring it structural and electrical alignment. It is designed to bring balance to the body with its relaxing and mild application. It will help align the energy centers of the body and release them if blocked, without using hard pressure or trying to force the body to change, which should never be done.
Thai Massage
Also known as Thai Yoga Massage, Thai massage respects the body's limits, while encouraging clients to reach their edge of flexibility-but never beyond. Thai massage uses acupressure, massage, and passive-assisted stretching, where therapists help clients move into their stretch.
Healthy Life Style Coaching
You will work one-on-one with a counselor. The goal is to educate, empower, and support you to make long-term healthy changes by building self-efficacy and skills you can use long past the end of one on one counceling. Healthy Life Style coaching addresses exercise, nutrition, stress, weight, tobacco cessation, abusive relationship cycles, self defeating habits, emotional, spiritual, and physical healing.
Detoxification
The practice of detoxifying the body to rid it of unhealthy toxins has been around for centuries. Hippocrates recommended fasting to improve health, and many religious groups have historically used fasting as a way of purifying the spirit. Your practitioner will walk you through detoxification of your body and your environment while rebuilding your helath and vitality.
Household Detoxification
Our world is full of toxic chemicals that cause serious health risks. Learn and understand chemicals to avoid, personal care products on the do and don't use list, and household cleaning products that will clean without harming your health. Your practitioner will walk you through detoxification of your home and work environment while rebuilding your helath and vitality.
Reiki Fusion
The literal translation of the word Reiki is: "spiritually guided life force energy." It is a Japanese form of energy work that promotes deep stress reduction, relaxation and aides healing processes on a quantum level. Reiki Fusion is my personal note to the traditional Usui Reiki method, adding the use of chakra energy cards, sound, aroma, crystals and light touch based on my experience as a physical therapist and holistic practitioner. It can be preformed in person or sent remotely.
Dream Life Coaching
A form of coaching in which we utilize the interpretation of your nighttime dreams to help you achieve your daytime desires. We dive deep into the psyche, taking a close look at the key dream symbols and scenarios your subconscious/higher self is choosing so carefully to communicate to your waking self. Like an archeologist we search to uncover the mystery of what lies beneath and bring it to day light where the pieces can be put together and really seen for what they represent. According to our findings we can then determine powerful affirmations/mantras and different types of dream activations suited to heal your unresolved dreams. Dream work/ dream alchemy is incredibly rewarding for the soul and in return supports your daytime desires in ways you never could have imagined. A "meaningless" dream snippet becomes a meaningful guide to help you navigate through your everyday life.
New to Yoga? Yoga Etiquette
Welcome!
We are excited to welcome you to The Yogi Tree Center for Growth! The Yogi Tree is a holistic living center, where you can lay down your roots and develop a yogic practice and a healthy, yogi lifestyle. We want to support you on every step of your journey ensuring you feel supported and have a place to receive guidance and have your questions answered; from an everyday practice, to addiction recovery, to preparing for one special day, such as birth. The Yogi Tree offers over 25 classes per week taught by highly experienced teachers. The many workshops and special events held each month help deepen your understanding and connect you to community. The Yogi Tree has created a warm, family style environment that provides an opportunity for growth and change in a safe, non-threatening, compassionate way.
What should I wear/bring?
Wear something comfortable like sweats, shorts or workout clothing. Bring a bottle of water, yoga mat, and a towel if you like. Eye coverings and meditation pillows are nice to have. We do have mats you can borrow, but we recommend you invest in your practice and purchase your own. (Yoga Mats and Eye Pillows are available for purchase in our retail center)
Which class should I take first?
If you have never done Yoga before and are nervous, dealing with an injury or haven't worked out in a while, we recommend you start with a Restorative or Deep Stretch Yoga class. If you are new to Yoga but have a regular exercise routine, the Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga classes would be a great start. Happy Hour Yoga is a fun, energetic class that is designed for the beginner to intermediate student. The Mat Pilates class is designed to increase core strength and can work for new and seasoned students. Qigong class is about moving, breathing and quieting the mind. The Meditation Hypnosis class is a meditative practice designed to release stress, increase relaxation and work on emotional or spiritual blocks. The Restorative and Deep Stretch Yoga classes are excellent not only for newer students, but also for students who seek relaxation or stress reduction.
I'm not very flexible can I do yoga?
There is a practice for everyone. Not all yoga is "pretzel" yoga. Many of our classes focus on increasing strength and alignment. With regular practice and an open mind, your flexibility will improve at a pace that is right for you.
How many classes should I take per week?
We recommend 3-5 times a week. As with any practice, doing it regularly is the key. However, even once a week is helpful and simply doing some stretches or deep breathing on your own for five minutes a day will increase the benefits.
How do I sign up?
All of our classes are on-going and while no pre-registration required, we do recommend you sign in online. As a new student, find the class you want on the schedule and show up! For your first time, we do recommend arriving about 15 minutes early to fill out the new student form, talk to the teacher about any physical limitations that you may have and get set up for class.
What if I have an injury?
Let the teacher know prior to class and they will be able to modify poses or even suggest alternatives that can help to alleviate the pain and encourage healing. The most important thing is to listen to your body and if something hurts or doesn't feel right, stop and let the teacher know.
I can't do what everyone else can, is this right for me?
Remember yoga is not a competitive practice. Every body is different so the odds are no two poses will look the same. Honor your body and just do what feels right. If it does not feel good, slow it down and/or ask the teacher for help.
Yoga Etiquette
Yoga is a Sacred Practice Please observe the following:
Yoga is practiced in bare feet so please remove your shoes before entering the studio.
It is better to eat after a yoga class than before, as with any exercise.
Sweating is a great way to release toxins in the body.
However, if you sweat a lot, bring a towel to go over your mat so we can keep our props clean and fresh. Yoga Mats are available to borrow, but we do recommend you purchase your own. (We do carry Mats for sale)
Please do not wear heavy perfumes or oils to class as many people are affected by scents.
Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing that allows you to move
For Kundalini practices you may consider a head covering and a meditation shawl. (Look under FAQ's for more details)
Yoga is non-competitive
Please respect your body and its limits. Rest when you need to. Slow and steady consistent action will return beautiful results.
Please notify the instructor of any injuries that you may have prior to the class and inform them if something doesn't feel right.
Please make putting away the props/mats/blankets neatly a part of your practice.
Please keep voices low in the lobby so as not to disturb the classes in session.
You must sign in and pay before class. This is very important as it ensures that our teachers are paid.
No cell phones allowed in the studio.
Please leave all of your expectations and judgments of yourself and others at the door. We strive to respect diversity in all beings.
Shakti Dance Teacher Training with Dharma Devi Kaur
Sat, Sun, Fri, Date: 10/11/2014 - 7/19/2015; From: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. This is a 220-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. It includes class study on site, homework, team work in group and teaching practicum under the Lead Trainer supervision. In addition, you need to consider that this Shakti DanceTM Training is an intense program, which is rich with theory and practice both at home and in class. The program includes topics such as: Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Mythology to understand and define Shakti DanceTM background and Yoga history and development, you will study in deep the relationship between Dance, Yoga and traditional Tantric philosophy; moreover, you will be guided through every single phase of a class of Shakti DanceTM to understand the dynamic flow of the energy to educate and awaken the body. The Electromagnetism will teach you how to affect the mind through movement and still meditation to bring harmony and balance, and you will learn the magic of a conscious and correct breath, which has the power to shift your own frequency and create a deeper connection with your spiritual individuality to liberate your potential and heal. These are a just a few topics taught in this program, there is more. The complete training itself, will give you the practical tools and the theoretic knowledge to create a class of Shakti DanceTM coherent with the teachings and energetically effective to produce the level of healing you want. Shakti DanceTM is inspired to Kundalini Yoga, it has been blessed by Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga in 2001, but it is not Kundalini Yoga; however, it is a complementary discipline which can enhance your Yoga practice and knowledge of it. If you are a certified KY or any other Yoga style instructor, you will be considered advanced and obviously advantaged, but it is not a sufficient reason to cut short this training program. Even though, you have already studied some of the topics in your previous Yoga Training (200h or 500h), Shakti DanceTM considers these topics under different point of views. Therefore, we kindly suggest you to participate to this program bringing your knowledge and curiosity humbly and full of good intention for a new growth.
Yoga of the Dance
What is Shakti Dance: the creator and background
When Yoga becomes Dance: Kundalini yoga teachings and Yogi Bhajan inspiration
Kundalini Yoga, Shakti Dance and Tantra tradition: how they work together to uplift, and expand the level of consciousness.
Different phases of a Shakti Dance class: the meaning of each phase, how to create the class and to understand the energy flow of it.
Oriental Mythology and Cosmology
how it works in relationship with Shakti DanceTM:
Samkya Philosophy / Patanjali limbs / Vedanta
Hindu mythology to understand the polarity and archetype of the energy
Shiva and Kali/Parvati
Vishnu and Lakshmi
Brahma and Saraswati
Physical Body: Body as Instrument
The principle of a conscious movement. Basic Principles to create Harmonious Movements:
Stretching exercises: posture, alignment, flow and creativity.
Standing exercises: New body languages, dance steps to clean, heal and recharge.
Learn how to use the dance as a yoga tool to raise the frequency through group movements.
Dynamic of the Asana
Different Style of Dance and energy meaning.
Mind body: Mind as Servant
Awareness, Intention, Focus: Shakti DanceTM and Still Meditation
The mind and its aspects: based on Kundalini Yoga teaching as taught by Yogi Bhajan
Present Mind in the Movement: when Dance becomes Yoga.
Meditation in movement: Celestial Communication and Mantric Choreographic.
Energetic Body
The Breath of Life and Electromagnetism
Breath and Movement: different type of breathing and their frequencies
Prana and Electromagnetism
how to use breath to change your frequency and the group's frequency Brain chemistry and emotions frequencies
Expression (Bhava), Emotion (Rasa), Rhythm (Tala)
Sound Vibration: how to choose the music based on purpose and specific vibration.
Uplifting Music: Immersion into the Sound Current, Meaning of Mantra and Effect
Instructor's Methodology
integrity and role of a Shakti DanceTM Instructor
Structure of a Class of Shakti Dance
Methodology and Technology
Ethic of Code
Teacher Training Team
Dharma Devi, your Lead Trainer
Sara Avtar Kaur Olivier, the founder of Shakti DanceTM (Avtar participation depends on the number of the participants).
Trainers Bios
Dharma Devi (Lead Trainer)
One of the Master Teachers of Shakti DanceTM in the world, she is an Associate Kundalini Yoga Trainer and a healer. Dharma Devi has been practicing meditation and Yoga since her childhood, receiving a traditional training in HathaYoga tradition and Vipassana Meditation. Dharma Devi has been trained in Shakti DanceTM directly by Sara Avtar Kaur for many years, until she has moved to the U.S. to share this teaching. She is passionately involved in teaching Shakti DanceTM all over the world helping Sara Avtar Kaur to train new Shakti DanceTM instructors. Dharma Devi brought Shakti DanceTM to the USA and opened up her Yoga Studio in L.A., Simona Yoga, which is the only official and accredited Shakti DanceTM School in the USA. Healer, Yogini, and Artist, Dharma Devi is helping this amazing inspiring and transformational discipline to be spread out in the USA, Canada and South America. When she doesn't travel through the American Continent, she is travelling in Europe, where she teaches Kundalini Yoga and Shakti DanceTM training and workshops. In addition, Dharma Devi is the founder of Rasa Healing®, a powerful healing technique to liberate your trapped emotion, and live your life.
Sara Avtar Kaur Olivier
she is the founder and Master of Shakti DanceTM, guided and inspired by Yogi Bhajan she has created this amazing yoga technique that incorporate Yoga philosophy and dance. She is a Kundalini Yoga Lead Trainer, and she has been practicing and teaching Kundalini Yoga all over the world for over 25 years. Moreover, she is a Sat Nam Rasayan healer since many years and a dancer since all her life. She has seen Shakti DanceTM recognized by Yogi Bhajan in 2001. She has been training new Shakti DanceTM instructor since 2000.
Dates
2014
October 11-12, November 7-9, December 13-14
2015
January 9-11, February 13-14-15, March 13-14-15, May 1-2, May 9-10 June 13-14
Exam
July 18-19
Location
Location
This Training is organized by Simona Yoga and will be hosted at "The Yogi Tree" Yoga Studio, in collaboration with Simona Yoga and Dharma Devi Kaur. The Yogi Tree, 4475 Vineland Blvd, #31Los Angeles, NoHo/Toluca Lake, CA 91602. Phone: 818.760.0112, Info at www.theyogitree.com OR yogitree.la@gmail.com, Also you can write directly to Dharma Devi at dharmakaur76@gmail.com
Los Angeles Teacher Training
Deposit
$250.00
no refundable, you may transfer it to some of the others Dharma Devi's services upon approval
Cost by September 5th, 2014
$3,350.00
includes the deposit
Cost after September 5th, 2014
$3,750.00
no exception and includes the deposit
Important Additional cost
$150.00
exam fee (due on the day of the exam July 18)
Payments Plans
the prices include a process fee
4 payments of $862.62 every 2 months if you start the payment before September 5th
4 payments of $965.62 every 2 months if you start your payment on or after September 5th
The option BillMeLater by PayPal available (the link will be soon available).
Other Payment Methods
Checks payable to Simona Yoga and mail them to Simona Yoga 2225 Broadway Ave., Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (please make a certified mail)
We accept major Credit Card (the link will be soon available or write to Dharma Devi to receive a PayPal invoice)
Additional Notes
This fee will cover the expenses related to your certification, and Release the license to use the official Shakti DanceTM Logo. It is necessary to receive the actual certification and be authorized to teach Shakti DanceTM. If we don't receive the exam fee, we cannot admit you to the exam day and certificate you.
Cost Includes
Registration Fee $250.00 (non-refundable), Tuition, Logistics, Snacks, Teacher Training Manual + Stretching Manual, 5 Shakti DanceTM Classes pass.
Cost doesn't include
Main Meals (we usually organize a potluck lunch as ritual of our training), Fee for final exam ($150.00)* payable at the end of the course before the day of the exam. Any other extra material related to the course (CDs, DVDs, Books)
Important
you cannot miss more than the 20% of the training; otherwise, we cannot admit you to the exam and certificate you. In order to complete your certification you must make up what you have missed before the date of the exam. This will probably involved an extra cost, if it is necessary the presence of the trainer for private make up classes. Also, if you will not be admitted to the exam on the date scheduled, you will be asked to pay an extra $50.00 fee for the extra time and space required for your exam. We kindly ask you to respect the rules and all people involved in this training: the teachers and the other participants.
Work Exchange
Not available at this time. If you have a special request, you may contact Dharma Devi and submit your request.
Requirements
You don't' need to be a dancer or a long time experienced yogi to participate to this course.
This Teacher Training program is open to anyone willing to deepen their yoga knowledge and experience, or just experience something new.
Moreover, this training will bring deep understanding how dance can be a healing practice to improve your creative skills and use them in your daily life.
If you are a Yoga Instructor it will improve your knowledge and preparation, it will bring deep understanding about how the energy works during a yoga class.
Instruction
We kindly recommend to take to at least 2-3 classes before you start the training. Whether or not you are a Yoga instructor or a dancer you need to:
take 30 Shakti Dance classes during the Teacher Training with a certified teacher (better if you take these classes with your lead trainer to keep your progress on check)
Participate to 7 Sadhana and lead one of them during the training
Complete the homework
40 days meditations and other assignments that will be specified during the training
Class practicum during the course, in the presence of the lead trainer and the other students from who you will receive relative feedback
Lead a free and complete class of Shakti Dance toward the end of the program.
schedule this class with your Lead Trainer who will try to be present and give you a feedback afterward.
complete the full payment by the time indicated, and in case of installment payment by the date indicated on your registration form.
If you don't respect the due dates you cannot proceed with the training.
Spirit Baby(tm) Parent & Me Teacher Training with Brooke LeClear
Sat, Sun, Date: 11/22/2014 - 11/23/2014; From: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Learn How to Teach Yoga to New Families or Learn How to ENJOY Yoga with Your Own Family . Our little ones are our tomorrow, our future. Spirit Baby(tm) Parent & Me (Daddies welcome too) classes provide an opportunity for parents & children to come together in an atmosphere that is joyful, setting the foundation for bright minds. Together we are creating a new world! Teaching Spirit Baby Parent & Me Yoga is a wonderful and exciting way to expand your teaching abilities, while also helping to create the yogis of tomorrow!
The weekend course includes
This course is open to all!
Physiology of the New Mom
Nutrition, Breastfeeding and other important new mom topics
Meditations for Mommies
How to pick a great set for Mommy & Me yoga
Modifications to include baby
Baby Yoga
Song & Dance
About Brooke Leclear
About Brooke Leclear
Brooke Le Clear is a graduate of the Golden Bridge Teacher's Training Program and has been a long-time student of both Kundalini and Hatha yoga. Having a passion for working with women and children as well as understanding the power of yoga and meditation for inner strength and healing, she co-developed Spirit Babies. Brooke has been teaching and training others in Spirit Baby Parent & Me Yoga for the past 8 years. She aims to empower new families to release their worries and stress to come to a place of inner strength, joy and bliss! We will meet from 8-5 Saturday and Sunday. There will be a Lunch Break. You are welcome to bring snacks. Tea and Water provided.
- Course Price $400.00
Conscious Pregnancy Teacher Training with Jennifer Lakhmi Chand Kelly
Fri, Sat, Sun, Date: 2/6/2015 - 2/8/2015; From: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The Journey from Woman to Mother. February 2015- June 2015. A 105-hour Comprehensive. 1 week-end a month (Fri.Sun). This Conscious Pregnancy Specialty Training prepares a KRI Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor to teach Conscious Pregnancy and Post-partum yoga classes, with emphasis on serving women and building community. This comprehensive course is an incredible preparation for women who are planning to become mothers or are interested to educate girls or women. The training is open to women who are not Instructors of Kundalini Yoga, but work as health care professionals or are simply interested in knowing more about Kundalini Yoga teachings for woman. Using the wisdom and practical knowledge of Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, participants experience personal transformation and awakening about their identity as a woman and her journey as a mother.
Curriculum
The curriculum is based on the teachings of Yogi Bhajan, who began to teach the revered and ancient teachings of Kundalini Yoga and Humanology in the West in 1969. He emphasized that everyone is spiritual; however, most people do NOT know how to be HUMAN! He did not want to collect disciples and never initiated anyone. He instead trained students to be teachers who could inspire others to live as conscious humans. The training begins with the yogic view of the identity of a woman, including her very unique aspects, potentials and her challenges. We will practice yoga and meditations which are specifiÂc to support her wisdom, grace and invincibility. As well as studying the nature and psychological base of the male. From these two polarities we can start to investigate how intimate relationships can be developed using conscious communication and a secure self-identity.
Conscious Pregnancy Curriculum Overview
Throughout the course we give special attention to investigating how the partner transforms during the pregnancy and parenting experience. Building a conscious "family culture" based on compassion, kindness and caring is something that can be learned. Each participant will give presentations, lectures and two yoga practicums. We will view Yogi Bhajan DVD lectures and birth DVDs. Since 1977 Tarn Tarn Kaur has taught this Specialty Training around the globe, inspiring women from all cultures, paths and walks of life. We welcome participants from various countries because their sharing and knowledge of this material expands the understanding of mothering.
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation
Relationships
Conscious Conception
First 120 Days after conception
Pregnancy Supports
Pregnancy and Lactation Anatomy
Specific yoga and meditations for the child-bearing years
Preparation for Birthing
Birth Process
40 days after Birth
Breastfeeding Basics
Handling the Unexpected
Baby Massage and Baby Yoga
How to create a curriculum for these subjects
How to inspire others concerning these yogic teachings
Schedule and Calendar
Date
2015: February. 6-7-8, March 6-7-8, April 10-11-12, May 15-16-17, June 5-6-7
Time
Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 8am-7:30pm (includes 2h lunch break), Sunday 8am-6:30pm (includes 2h lunch break)
Lead Trainer
Tarn Taran Kaur Khalsa
International Director for the Conscious Pregnancy Training, and author of Conscious Pregnancy: The Gift of Giving Life, and The 40 Day Blessing. She is an international KRI-Lead Trainer for Level 1 and 2. Email: ttk@kundaliniwomen.org. Tarn Taran Kaur created this Conscious Pregnancy training as a way to share Yogi Bhajan's teachings for pregnancy and motherhood in 1976 in Hamburg, Germany. She has inspired, taught and guided over 3000 Teachers globally and she is The Source on the Authentic Women's Prenatal Teachings as taught by Yogi Bhajan. She has been married for over 41 years and is blessed with a daughter and two grandsons.
Conscious Pregnancy Training Requirements
In order to receive the certificate to teach to pregnant women each participant needs to successfully accomplish certain requirements and pass the written and practical exam. Here a short description of the requirements for each student:
Watch a video of a Yogi Bhajan Lecture and make a 5-minute presentation of it during the training
Complete a research project
3 Kundalini Yoga meditations to be done for 40 days each
2 Yoga practicum during training hours
Teach 20 hours of free Conscious Pregnancy classes in social service venues or in low-income facilities.
These pregnant women would normally not have access to pregnancy yoga classes. Prepare a report with photos.
Elements of the final exam
Verbal examinations on each subject area
Yoga/meditation class practicum
Lecture topic practicum
Written exam
Student Exit Interview
Certificate
Upon satisfactory completion of all training requirements and final examinations,
Kundalini Yoga Instructors will receive a Conscious Pregnancy Certificate from Kundalini Women, with KRI approved recognition and 20 CEU's from I.K.Y.T.A. as specialty program.
Students who are not certified as a Kundalini Yoga instructors will receive a Kundalini Women Letter of Completion and they can teach to pregnant and post-partum women.
However, they CANNOT promote themselves as a Kundalini Yoga Instructors for Pregnancy Yoga. Tarn Taran Kaur strongly suggests that they participate in a KRI Level 1 Instructor training, as this will solidify their yogic understanding and experience.
Pre-Requisites
It is absolutely required to be familiar with Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
You Must
It's advisable to be a Kundalini Yoga certified Instructor; however, if you are not a Kundalini Yoga K.R.I. certified instructor and you DON'T KNOW Kundalini Yoga at all
Take a Kundalini yoga Beginner's class
After taking a beginner's class, deepen your Kundalini Yoga experience by taking 20 hours of normal Kundalini Yoga classes
about 14 classes of 1.5 hours each
If you are a Kundalini Yoga Instructor, you must be a
IKYTA Professional member or National Kundalini Yoga Teacher member, in good standing with all dues paid.
For everybody is highly recommended to
Read The Flow of Eternal Power
Kundalini Yoga by Shakti Parwha Kaur (www.amazon.com)
To study basic women anatomy
Practice 3 Kundalini Yoga DVD classes (optional)
Investment
Manuals are NOT included in Training Fee, please purchase them so that you can complete all readings before the first session in February. There are three mandatory manuals for the training. They carry the KRI Seal of Approval, and are available at www.lulu.com. Meals are not included in Training Fee.
Deposit
$150.00
not refundable
Pre-registration fee by Dec. 8th, 2014
$2,100.00Pre-registration fee by Jan.10th, 2015
$2,300.00After January 10th registration fee
$2,500.00Refund policy (No exception)
No refund after February 5th, 2015
the refund request has to be filed by February 5th at 12pm (PCT)
Full refund
process fee for requests of refund received by January 23rd
- less $150.00
50% refund
processing fee for requests of refund received between January 23rd and February 5th.
- less $150.00
Payment methods (check, PayPal, cash)
Before you proceed with your payment, you must fill out your registration form and send it to consciouspregnancyla@gmail.com
Checks
make your check payable to Simona Yoga, send to: Simona Yoga, 2225 Broadway Avenue, Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90404, or please contact consciouspregnancyla@gmail.com
Credit Cards*
go to www.paypal.com, click on "send", type dharmakaur76@gmail.com into the box "send to", specify the amount you are paying and click continue. You will be directed to the billing page where you can finalize your payment.
Cash
please Do Not Send Cash By Mail. contact consciouspregnancyla@gmail.com
Payments Plan Options
You have to authorize auto-payment as specified on the registration form. If you drop off the course, you will be charged for the following month after your leaving. If you drop off after you paid the entire amount, you will not be refunded
2 payments option
- By December 8th, 2014 $1,200.00
- By February 1st, 2015 $1,200.00
4 payments option
- By January 10th, 2015 $650.00
- By February 10th $650.00
- By March 10th $650.00
- By April 10th $650.00
Info and Registration
Please call or write to Siri Dyal Kaur
Phone number
1 (505) 505.670.9245
consciouspregnancyla@gmail.com
More info
www.kundaliniwomen.org
Course location
the course will be hosted by
"The Yogi Tree"
4475 Vineland Blvd. North Hollywood/Toluca Lake, CA 91602. www.TheYogiTree.com
Manuals
Manuals are NOT included in Training Fee. There are three mandatory manuals for the training. They carry the KRI Seal of Approval, and are available at www.lulu.com:
Conscious Pregnancy
The Gift of Giving Life
Conscious Pregnancy Yoga Manual
The 40-Day Blessings
I am a Woman
Creative, Sacred & Invincible by KRI (www.kriteachings.org). We also recommend all participants read.
Expectations
What to Expect from this Conscious Pregnancy training:
Change, you will experience change within your own self!
Healing, you will release patterns which confine you as a woman
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for women, pregnancy, and post-partum
Personal growth activities and small group discussions
Regular small group check-ins Baby massage and baby yoga
40 Day cooking class
Re-birthing meditations
Guest lecturers
Celestial Communications
Dance
Adi Shakti Movement, Dance with your baby
Connection, you will meet a wonderful circle of women who will inspire you to your own excellence!
*You will be charged a 3% fee if you use a Master Card or Discovery Card for your payment.
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
7:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
The Yogi Tree Center for Growth is a unique studio that has built its foundation on inspiring students to live live, learn and grow with vitality and purpose. We offer a variety of yoga including Kundalini & prenatal, pilates, and meditation classes, workshops, guest speakers, one on one sessions, screenings and community building activities to uplift, empower, and create a warm, family style environment.