NAMASTE welcome to the wonderful works of BKS Iyengar Yoga. All classes follow the teaching of BKS Iyengar. You need to be in the right level of class, ask the teacher for their advice. All classes as scheduled are running as normal,

I will be back in India at the BKS>Iyengar Institute, 28 May until 1 August 2010 All my classes will continue while I am away.

I will not be teaching for the City of Tustin after May 18. After almost 30 years I quit, I have had a wonderful time teaching the Tustin students, and will be ever grateful to them for being my students.I hope my students will find other classes at my studio which will work for them.

I have for the moment canceled the Friday Restorative class.

LEVELS

INTRO, for those who have never practiced Yoga before, or those new to Iyengar style yoga,

LEVEL 1 Expands on fundimentals of yoga asana,

LEVEL 2 Inversions are introduced,

LEVEL 3 a minimum of 6 months practice required

LEVEL 4 Should be able to hold 5 minutes Sirsasana,get into Urdhva Dhanurasana, and Adho Mucka Vrksasana

RESTORATIVE open to all levels

Getting closer to the time of workshops at my studio in Orange Call 714-639-1058 just to make sure the workshop you are interested in, is not full.I only take 16 students , so place is limited To pre-register, email me at matad@earthlink.net After so many years of holding the donations down, this year I will be asking that a donation of $30.00 for my workshop, and $72.00 for 8 classes. as always if you can not afford you do not pay, it will always be on the honor system, I do not keep count. Full time students and students on limited income, their donation will remain the same. Call Yoga Works for their prices.

-Updated January 12 2010

Monday 10:00 AM mixed level ongoing Orange

These classes are for continuing students, who have practiced Iyengar yoga before, it is not for beginners. Inversions and back bends are practiced. A basic knowledge of Iyengar yoga is needed, and the Ok of the teacher, before attending these classes, You do not need to bring any props with you, Ongoing means they are continuing classes, no start, no end. $ 72.00 donation, for 8 classes, can mix classes
Day(s)Mondays AM Level 2+3
Date(s)on going
Times(s)10:00 AM -11:30 AM
LocationDenise´s Yoga Studio

Monday 5:45 pm mixed level ongoing Orange

For student who wish to continue with their practise, after completing the intro series, always ask for teacher opinion, if your ready for this class.

Inversions, and Back arches will be introduced, all props are provided

Day(s)Monday Level 3+4
Date(s)ongoing
Times(s)5:45pm -7:15pm
LocationDenise\'s Yoga Studio

Tuesday 7:00pm in Orange slower mixed level

Slower paced mixed level, Introduction to Iyengar Yoga, or for those getting back into a Yoga Practice. A good place to start . all props are provided. $72.00 donation, or $10.00 one drop in Thursday 7:30 class is the same as this one
Day(s)Tuesday Level Intro +
Date(s)ongoing
Times(s)7:00pm-8:30pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

Wednesday 11:00 Yoga Works Newport Beach

Mixed level, on going class, all props provided.except a sticky mat 230 Newport Center Drive suite 230 Newport beach 92660 949 640 9642 for prices
Day(s)Wednesday level 1 + 2
Date(s) ongoing
Times(s)11:00-am -12:25pm
LocationYoga Works, Newport Beach, 949 640 9641

Wednesday 5:45 pm mixed Level Orange

For continuing students, who have a basic knowledge of Iyengar yoga, or have completed the intro classes, and with teacher permission, back arches, and inversions, are practiced in this class, all props are provided
Day(s)Wednesdays Level 3+4
Date(s)ongoing
Times(s)5:45 pm-7:15pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

Thursday 7:30 pm Intro class, mixed level

This will be a intro class, and will be taught to the level of students in the class. For new comers, or those getting back after a break. The Tustin class will be moved to this new location, All pros provided There is still place in this class for new comers, this class will be the same as Tuesday 7:00pm
Day(s)Thursdays
Date(s)Ongoing
Times(s)7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

Friday 11:00 am Yoga Works Newport Beach

Mixed level class, all props provided. except a sticky mat. 230 Newport Beach center drive, Newport 92660 949 640 9642
Day(s)Fridays level 1+2
Date(s)ongoing
Times(s)11:00am -12:25pm
LocationYoga Works, Newport Beach, 949 640 9641

Friday 1:00 PM slower paced mixed Level Ongoing

These classes would be a good place to start after finishing the intro series, and for students who have practiced Iyengar yoga previously, and need a place to start back. It will be a slower than the other continuing classes. ( it is Friday) Inversions are practiced. Friday classes are a lot slower paced, than the Monday am class. Ongoing classes mean there is no begin date, and no end, they continue all year round. $ 72.00 donation for 8 classes, All yoga props are provided.(mats, blankets, belt, bricks , ect.,)
Day(s)Friday Level 1+2
Date(s) Ongoing
Times(s)1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

Sundays 10:30 am Mission Viejo Yoga Works

A slower paced mixed level class, all props are provided, except a sticky mat, A good place to start, but I do teach to the level of the class. Yoga Works Mission Viejo, 27001 La Paz Road, Mission Viejo, 92691 phone ! 949 380 9642
Day(s)Sundays all levels
Date(s) going
Times(s)10:30am-11:55 am
LocationMission Viejo Yoga Works

Sundays 5:15 PM mixed Level - Ongoing Yoga Works C.M.

These classes are faster paced classes for the continuing student who already have the foundation of a yoga practice.They continue all year round. All props are provided.You can get prices from Yoga works, All props providred, except a sticky mat. 1835 Newport Blv Costa Mesa 92627, 1 949 642 7400
Day(s)Sundays Level 2+3
Date(s)Ongoing
Times(s)5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
LocationYOGA WORKS, 1835 Newport Blvd, Bldg. A, Costa Mesa (949) 642-7400

PUNE DAZE WORKSHOPS

These are fast paced classes as they are taught at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India. These Saturday classes are not for beginning students. Be ready to work hard and challenge yourself at least .ONE YEAR MINIMUM PRACTICE IS REQUIRED ask Denise if you are ready
Day(s)Sunday Level 3+4
Date(s)2010 no dates yet
Times(s)1:00pm -3:30 pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio
Day(s)Saturday Level 3+4
Date(s) 2010 Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 17, May 15, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 20, Dec 11,
Times(s)10:00am-12:30 pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

EMOTIONAL STABILITY WORKSHOP

THIS IS THE SEQUENCE WHICH GURUJI GAVE IN HIS LATEST BOOK, LIGHT ON LIFE. This is the only asana sequence in the whole book, it would seem to me that this is what Guruji deems to be the most important thing which we need right at this time. Forward bends, back arches, inversions, are all part of the practice. held for longer periods of time. Its a good idea to have at least one year of Iyengar Yoga practice before taking this class, or ask Denise for if your ready.
Day(s)Sunday Level 2+3
Date(s)11 April 2010
Times(s)1:00pm-3:30pm
LocationDenise´s Yoga studio

LOWER BACK WORKSHOP

A workshop which will help you to understand why you are having lower back problems. It will help you find which muscles are under worked and how to strengthen them. You will also find out which muscles are overworked and how to rest them. If a violin is strung too tightly, it can snap, if it´s too loose it will have no resonance and no support to carry the music. The lower back can be looked at in the same way. This class will only be helpful if you have decided to do something about your problem, and practice what is given. Handouts will help you follow a daily practice. This workshop always fills, so please pre register
Day(s)Sunday All Levels
Date(s)7 February 2010
Times(s)1:00pm-3:30pm
LocationDenise´s Yoga Studio

NECK AND SHOULDER WORKSHOP

Take the weight of the world off the shoulders. Learn how to release some of the tension, find your problem areas, so you have a chance to change them. The workshop will teach you how to work with a daily practice to help you release stiff neck and shoulders. Some partner work will be done. Hand outs will be given in class. A very popular workshop, pre registration is required.
Day(s)Sunday All Levels
Date(s)28 February 2010
Times(s)1:00pm-3:30pm
LocationDenise´s Yoga Studio

HIP HIP HOORAY Hip Opener WORKSHOP

Hip openers for stiff hips. AND WHO DOESN"T? Open hips helps you practice every yoga Asana. If the hips are tight it can cause lower back problems. and knee problems, Open hips are necessary for sitting Pranayama. This workshop is one of the most popular, so pre registaraion is required. as the class fills very quickly. you can call 714 639 1058 for up dates on availability,
Day(s)Saturday
Date(s)23 January
Times(s)1;00-3:30
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio
Day(s)Sunday All Levels
Date(s)24 January 2010
Times(s)1:00pm-3:30pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio
Day(s)Monday Memorial day
Date(s)no date for 2010
Times(s)10:00am-12:30pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

A WOMAN WORKSHOP

In a woman's life we go though many changes, Hormonal fluctuations generally accompany womans passages into each new biological stage, at puberty, we have mood swings, acne, as young woman PMS, depression, irritability, menstrual cramps ,heavy periods, during pregnancy, morning sickness, postpartum deppression, with peri menopause, comes hot sweats, Insomnia, depression, muscle pains, and dry everything. Geetaji Iyengar reminds us , that if we are sensitive to our bodies, we will hear that nature is telling us something. As woman we have our own intelligence, which is near the heart, so we must never go far away from our deep sensitivity , and must practice our Yoga that way. The most important workshop I teach, please pre register, you can always call 714 639 1058 for up dates on the availabilty. and leave your phone number to go on the waiting list if its full.
Day(s)Sunday Level 2+3
Date(s)21 March 2010
Times(s)1:00pm -3:30pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio
Day(s)Saturday
Date(s)No dates yet
Times(s)10:00am- 12:30 pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

KNEES WORKSHOP the Chamber pots of the body

A workshop to help understand the correct movements of the knees, how to open them, and how to fold them, There should NEVER EVER be pain in the knees, Learn how to move then in the correct way in all asana. and some asana to practice daily to maintain healthy knees. My Philosophy " the knees are the first thing to go, not the mind" lets keep them moving . Open to a levels, I will give you ways to work Yoga asana in class and at home.
Day(s)Sunday All Levels
Date(s)7 March 2010
Times(s)1:00pm-3:30pm
LocationDenise\'s Yoga Studio

LEARN THE ROPES WORKSHOP Level 1 +

The wall and ceiling ropes will help us do poses we dreamed about, challenge us to go deeper safer, and allow us to do poses we might not be able to do without a little help. We will practice, standing asana, back arches, inversions, twists, and forward bends, all with the ropes, its a very interesting way to practice, another of Gurujis inoventive ways to practice. The ropes are fun, and challenging,
Day(s)Sunday
Date(s)2 May 2010
Times(s)1:00am-3:30pm
LocationDenise´s studio

PRANAYAMA WORKSHOP

Starting a Pranayama practice (breath control) PRELIMENARY practice to open chest, soften the abdomen, so the diaphragm is able to move, which is fundamental to a Pranayama practice, we will learn how to sit and lift and open the chest. We will understand better why the standing poses are so important. MUST HAVE 6 MONTHS ASANA PRACTICE Pre registration is required
Day(s)Sunday Level 1 +
Date(s)no dates yet for 2010
Times(s)1:00pm-3:30pm
LocationDenise´s Yoga Studio

STARTING A YOGA ASANA PRACTICE WORKSHOP

MANY OF US WANT TO START A PRACTICE BUT DO NOT NO WHERE TO START, THIS WORKSHOP WILL HELP GET YOU STARTED. Yoga asana will NOT be taught, we will work on putting sequences together, so you will know WHAT, WHEN, and HOW . So that when you get on your mat at home you will have some things to do.
Day(s)Sunday Level 1 +
Date(s)2010
Times(s)1:00pm-3:30pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

RESTORATIVE YOGA ASANA WORKSHOP

Restorative Yoga postures require little or no physical effort. They are calming, nurturing, and especially valuable when you are "stressed out" or physically ill. While being modifications of classical postures which use musculature and vital organs to maintain alignment, these postures use props to simulate the shape and gain the benefits of the original pose. No prior yoga experience is necessary as each posture is individualized. Pre registration is a must.
Day(s)Sunday All Levels
Date(s) 14 February 2010
Times(s)1:00pm -3:30pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

INVERSIONS INTRODUCTORY

The king and Queen of Yoga Asana, are Sirsasana (head stand) and Sarvangasana (shoulder balance,) This workshop is to teach you how to do these and other inversion safely, , It is specifically for new students who want to learn how to invert safely, And continuing students who might be having problems, Please ask your teacher if they think you are ready. It is really good to see the world from another perspective.
Day(s)Sunday Level 2 +
Date(s)25 April 2010
Times(s)1:00am-3:30pm
LocationDenises Yoga Studio

HEADACHE WORKSHOP

Start a practice to avoid headache. This workshop will teach you how to start a daily home practice to help eliminate headaches. tension, migraine, digestive, and allergy headaches will all be covered.Hand outs will be given, so you can carry the practice out at home. Pre registration is recommended , or you can call 714 639 1058 for updates on availability
Day(s)Sunday All Levels
Date(s)to be arranged,
Times(s)1:00pm -3:30pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

LADIES DAY a whole day for caretakers

A special day for pampering yourself. 9:00 am -10:00 PRANAYAMA (breath control)

10:00-10:15 Bancha tea break 10:15- 12:30 Yoga Asana for Woman

12:30 Lunch break,vedgetarin chile , basmati rice, chips and salsa, soy cheese, fresh fruit, and mango lassi. 1:00-4:00 CHOICE OF 1. Sports Massage from Tony 50 mins $50 2. Facial, with Tina 50 mins $50 3. Cranial Sacrem therapy from Carolyn 50mins $50 4. Manicure and Pedicure from Linda $25.00 5. A walk around the antique stores at the circle just a few blocks away. 6 we will have BKS Iyengar Videos on the big TV. 7 the studio will be open, for a silent room, to rest, meditate, Supta something. 4:00 we start again with 2 hours resting poses, especially for hormonall balancing 6:00 Dinner: Falafil, Tabuli, Hummos, Babaganush, Pita bread, fresh fruit Yoga workshops, food and drinks $ 100.00 sugested donation, and any added servises will all need to be prepaid.
Day(s)SATURDAY
Date(s)2010
Times(s)9:00 am- 6:30 pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

CHILDRENS CLASS

An introduction into BKS,Iyengar Yoga, for little people, age 6 years to 11 ish, NO ADULTS 6 years is about the right age to start a yoga discipline, which will set up a good solid start to a stable strong and flexible life donation $48.00
Day(s)Thursday
Date(s)no dates yet
Times(s)4:00pm-4:45pm
LocationDenise's Yoga Studio

WOMANS WORKSHOP at YOGA WORKS Costa Mesa

Every woman who practices Yoga needs to know how to practice, it differs in many ways from a mans practice. The hormones have a great impact on each different stage of a woman,s life, knowing how to practice can enhance our lives and our practice.

WOMANS WORKSHOP INTENSIVE Yoga Works Costa Mesa

As Woman go though different stages of life, our Yoga practice can help the transition from one stage to another. Geetaji says " A womans intelligence comes from the heart, so we must never stray far away from that sensitivity" This workshop will cover how we as Woman should practice, most woman do not realize its not the same practice as men. The first day we will cover Standing poses, active forward bends, Inversions, Back arches. the second day we will cover Supported forward bends, Restorative poses, sequences will be given for menstrual cramps, high blood pressure, incontinence, hot flashes. fuzzy thinking, and dry everything. and any other things which might arise over the workshop. Hand outs will be given.
Day(s)Satuday and Sunday
LocationYoga Works Cost Mesa 949 642 7400

LOWER BACK WORKSHOP saturday

For those who wish to find out where the back pain might be coming from, and different ways to address those areas, , tight hamstrings, tight hips, incorrect posture. Asana which might get you out of pain, and keep you out of it. Hand outs will be given, to carry on your own practice. It is always good to get a doctor diagnosis first.
Day(s)Saturday all levels
Date(s)2010
Times(s)10:00-12:30
LocationOrange Studio


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