JulY–auGusT 2012

speCial eVenTs suMMer 2012

JulY

Open houseIntroduction to the Center and to Yoga; one-hour introductory Yoga class; introduction to meditation; snack and discussion

saturday, July 7 from 1:00–3:30pm

Chanting Workshop saturday, July 7 from 4:00–6:00pm

Dances of Universal Peace saturday, July 7 at 7:30pm FrEE

Deaf Yoga Class sunday, July 8 from 12:45–2:45pm $30/$20

Advanced Asana Class withVishnuprem $30/$20Increase your fl exibility and strength, and experience the deeper effects of Hatha Yoga. sunday, July 8 from 3:00–6:00pm

Satsang and Devi Puja sunday, July 8 from 6:30–8:30pm

introduction to Brain Gym withArati(AnnettePasternak) Friday, July 13 from 7:15–8:30pm FrEE

Community-Building WeekendSpirit of the Beatles atHolyNativityChurch,Westchester live music, community singing, multimedia presentation, food and celebration. raffl e to support sYVC. suggested donation $15, feast $5 saturday, July 14 from 7:00–9:30pm

Little free Library Box Building Session from 10:00am–4:00pmClothing Exchange from 2:00–5:00pm sunday, July 15, free events at sYVC

Special Weekend with Swami AnubhavanandaHappinessasawayoflife:HowtodeveloprightvisionandbehappyFrIDAY, JUlY 20The Vedanta of Happiness from 7:15–8:45pm FrEEsATUrDAY, JUlY 21How to Develop a right Vision from 2:00–5:00pm $30/$20sUNDAY, JUlY 22How to Be Happy from 2:00–5:00pm $30/$20

Eco-Movie night “Power of Community” fREE saturday, July 21 at 7:00pm

West Coast Tour: Yoga for World TransformationSwami Sitaramananda, director of the sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm retreat in Grass Valley, California, is a brilliant speaker, giving simple and clear explanations, helping make accessible the deep and profound teachings of Classical Yoga. Siva and Shakti: The Divine Couple Friday, July 27 from 7:15–8:45pm $15Satsang with Q&A Session sunday, July 29 at 6:30pm FrEE

MOrE EVENTs lIsTED ON WEBsITE: www.sivananda.org/la

Special Sri Yantra Puja Weekend sATUrDAY, JUlY 28 Explanationa and Signifi cance of Sri Yantra Puja withPanditSamavedula,KomillaSuttonandSwamiSitaramanandafrom 2:00–4:00pm, followed by refreshments $15Participation in Auspicious Sri Yantra Puja ledbyPanditSamavedula from 5:00–8:00pm

sUNDAY, JUlY 29 Review of Sri Yantra Puja and Astrological Perspective withPanditSamavedulaandKomillaSutton from 2:00–4:00pm $15

auGusT

Open house (see July 7) saturday, Aug. 4 from 1:00–3:30pm

Chanting Workshop saturday, Aug. 4 from 4:00–6:00pm

Dances of Universal Peace saturday, Aug. 4 at 7:30pm FrEE

Deaf Yoga Class sunday, Aug. 5 from 12:45–2:45pm $30/$20

Advanced Asana Class withVishnuprem $30/$20Increase your fl exibility and strength, and experience the deeper effects of Hatha Yoga. sunday, Aug. 5 from 3:00–6:00pm

Satsang and Devi Puja sunday, Aug. 5 from 6:30–8:30pm

CAAM Ayurveda Lecture withArunDeva fREEPranayama for Healing: An Ayurveda Approach

Monday, Aug. 6 from 9:30–11:30am

interfaith Social Outing and hike (venue and time TBC) saturday, Aug. 11

Eco-Movie night “Transition 2.0” fREE saturday, Aug. 11 at 7:00pm

healing Breathwork, Part 3 withKarunaMataUsing the breath for healing body, mind and spirit saturday, Aug. 18 from 2:00–5:00pm $30/$20

interfaith Social EveningA night at the theater, Westchester Playhouse “Doubt” saturday, Aug. 18 at 7:00pm

Asian Vegetarian Cooking Workshop withYulingBai sunday, Aug. 19 from 2:00–5:00pm $30/$20

This Is sadhana! Practice of True Inner Harmony withWillDupreyThe classic series of physical postures, breathing and mudra from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika will be shared, leaving the student with the tools necessary to begin their own daily practice. saturday, Aug. 25 from 2:00–5:00pm $30/$20

Gift Economy - Giving Circle Monthly gathering to create an “inner transition” practice towards a local sharing economy. Giving and receiving are key. saturday, Aug. 25 from 7:00–8:00pm FrEE

13325 Beach AvenueMarina del rey, CA 90292

losangeles@sivananda.org

310-822-9642

Over40yearsinLosAngeles

teachingclassicalyogaforhealth

andpeaceofmind

PartoftheInternationalSivanandaOrganizationfoundedbyHathaandRajaYogaMasterSwamiVishnudevananda

Accessing the Emotional Body Through Our Yoga Practice 4 sessions

A 4-part series using asana, pranayama, japa and dharana. Deep within our minds are undercurrents rising up as ripples. Once these ripples reach the surface, even a mild wind will increase them into waves. How often then, do we find our actions (waves) predetermined by our emotional state (ripples). Yet we often attribute our actions only to the external causes, creating reactive behavior.

Mondays from 7:15–8:45pm, starting July 23

Yogic Dharma in Practice 5 sessions

Classical Yoga gives us clear guidelines on how to prevent obstacles on our path and straighten out our mind—bringing us to clarity of purpose and harmonious connection to others in our life. In these chaotic times, we need to change within ourselves . We will discuss the yogic guidelines of Yamas and Niyamas (the first rungs on the ladder of Yoga) and other teachings which we can apply in our daily life.

Thursdays from 7:15–8:45pm, starting August 2

Timetable FIrsT OPEN ClAss Is FrEE

Courses Yoga 1 5 sessions

New to Yoga or to sivananda? This course will help you develop a basic yoga practice of breathing, warm-ups, stretching, postures and relaxation. learn the benefits of the practice.* saturdays from 10:45am–12:15pm, starting July 14

Yoga 2 5 sessions

Building on the basics of Yoga 1, this course helps you com-plete the practice of breathing and postures as well as learn more advanced yoga theory.* saturdays from 10:45am–12:15pm, starting Aug. 18

Positive Thinking & Meditation, Level 1 5 sessions

We will cover all the theory of the mind that will enable you to develop a positive attitude toward life, gain mastery over negative habits and increase self-esteem and confidence. Achieve what you really want through yoga and mind-control techniques. Beginners welcome. This leads on to the theory and practice of meditation (level 2). Tuesdays from 7:15–8:45pm, starting July 24

students arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed into the class. * by donation ** 2-hour holding posture class *** Not first sunday of month

*includes free open classes during course.

The los Angeles sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are a volunteer-based, spiritual and educational organization that relies on the generosity of our volunteers and donors to achieve our mission of providing an oasis of peace where all people can practice yoga and meditation.

Drop-in open ClassesOpen Classes are 90 minutes—mixed levels—and include breath-ing exercises, sun salutations, the 12 basic postures with variations, and final relaxation. No pre-registration is required.

praCTiCal TipsAvoid eating for two hours before a Yoga class. Wear loose, modest clothing. Cushions and mats are provided. However, for hygenic purposes it is recommended that you bring your own mat or towel. Please be on time.

MeMbershipMembership entitles you to a discount on all classes, courses, and workshops, plus books and merchandise in the boutique.

DonaTions FirstDrop-inYogaClassisfree!(notincludingcourses)

Annual Membership: $40 MEMBErs NON-MEMBErs

single Open Class $10 $14Community Classes by donation

Multiple-classpassesavailabletomembers:10-Class Pass $90Monthly Unlimited Pass $993-Month Unlimited Pass $2706-Month Unlimited Pass $450

COURSES5-session Course $65 $75

PlEAsE NOTE: ThERE iS A nO-REfUnD POLiCY.

Swami Sivananda (1887–1963) was one of India’s great-est Yoga Masters. As a prodigious author he published more than 300 books, thus spreading all aspects of Yoga and philosophy in simple yet profound words. In 1957, he sent swami Vishnudevananda to teach Yoga in the West.

Swami Vishnudevananda (1927–1993) is recognized worldwide as a leading authority on Hatha and raja Yoga. In 1959 he founded the International sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, which have trained more than 20,000 yoga teachers. His best-selling books are TheCompleteIllustratedBookofYoga and MeditationandMantras.

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri sat sun

6:00am Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation/Puja Meditation

7:30am Yoga + 11th step

9:00am All levels Pranayama

10:30am All levels All levels All levels All levels 10:45 All levels 10:45 All levels

1:00pm Gentle Yoga* All levels*

5:30pm All levels All levels All levels All levels All levels 5:00 All levels***

7:15pm Asana Jaya** All levels satsang All levels All levels 6:30 satsang

Ongoing friday Bhagavad Gita Class withSwamiOmkarananda 7:15–8:45pm

Green Yoga and Sustainability

As a Green Yoga Center, we support environmental and economically-sustainable projects. Get involved!

Contact swami Omkarananda.

Good Karma GardensJoin the pay-it-forward gardening movement!

Interested in learning how to growyour own patch of food?

Whether you have a large yard or asmall patio or balcony, the GKG

volunteer gardening crew is ready tohelp you get started and support

you as you gain some skills! For more info, email Swami: TransitionMarVista@gmail.com

TransitionMar Vista/Venice

a gift economy project of

http://TransitionMarVista.blogspot.com

a karma yoga project of

13325 Beach Ave., Marina del Reysivananda.org/la/