> Yoga’s Next Wave feb 24Compiled by Karen Henry and Tiffany CaroniaFEBRUARY EVENTS
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FOOD
OPEN SHABBAT
Unwind from the week at this com-
munal meal featuring a farm-fresh
vegetarian menu. Open Shabbat rei-
magines the Jewish ritual of Shab-
bat as a meaningful life practice
for all in keeping with the literal
translation of shabbat (to rest), take
a breath, and practice being fully
present. Designed and facilitated by
meditation teacher, urban planner,
and community organizer Alison
Laichter. Enjoy live music. Ticket
includes admission to Jeremiah
Lockwood and Jewlia Eisenberg in
concert. Advanced tickets required.
9 Feb 7:00 pm $20-35.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, LA
310.440.
skirball.orgMEDITATION
SHIVARATRI AT
ART OF LIVING
Maha Shivaratri is an auspicious
night that supports our ability to
go within for transformational and
contemplative practices. Dinesh
Kashikar is a special Art of Living
teacher who is coming to LA from
India to guide this event that in-
cludes meditation, mantras, kirtan
(sacred music/chanting), pujas
celebration, community, snacks,
and more.
13 Feb 7:00pm-12:30am
The Art of Living Foundation
948 W Adams Blvd, LA
310.820.
artofliving.org/us-en/los-angelesMUSIC
BEATLES YOGA
CONCERT EXPERIENCE
Join American Veda author Phil
Goldberg and a group of profes-
sional and award-winning musi-
cians led by Bhakti Rock Artist
Joey Lugassy for a multi-media
journey exploring the ongoing in-
fluences of the Beatles trips to India.
Their profound musical legacy still
impacts us today with a treasure
chest of tunes we love to sing.
3 Feb 8:0pm-10:00pm $
Mandala Center, 719 Broadway,
Santa Monica
424.322.
mandalacenter.usSOUTH BAY SOUND BLISS
Integrate the energies of the partial
Solar Eclipse and the New Moon
in Aquarius in this Meditation and
Gong, Bowl, and Sound Healing
Experience with Sukhmani, Chris
Wood, and other guests.
16 Feb 7:45pm-9:15pm
$30/adv; $40/day of
Lyfe Yoga,
1310 Pacific Coast Highway,
Hermosa Beach
lyfeyoga.comMONTHLY BREATHWORK
AND SOUNDBATH
Guru Mitar leads a breathwork
practice that serves as a portal to
super-charge your meditation and
unlock your potential. Following
breathwork, surrender in the midst
of a sound bath featuring singing
bowls, wind chimes, tuning forks,
gongs, and more.
23 Feb 7:00pm-9:00pm $35/adv;
$40/day of
15327 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades
310.310.
goorus.usYOGA OUTDOORS
ROGA = RUNNING + YOGA
ON THE PIER
The popular series offering an early
morning run followed by free yoga
at the end of the Santa Monica Pier
returns! Meet at the top of the Pier
and lace up your running shoes for
an ocean view run or walk. Drop
off your mat and it will be delivered
to the yoga class. Or arrive in time
for free yoga at the end of the Pier.
Bring your own mat. Take classes
with these noteworthy teachers:
17 Feb Mike Nader
24 Feb Paula Tapia
3 Mar Eden Goldman
10 Mar Jen Dapper
17 Mar Bryan Kest
24 Mar Marc Holzman
8:00am Run; 9:00am Yoga Free
Santa Monica Pier
santamonicapier.org/rogaYOGA AT SUNNYLANDS
Urban Yoga Founder Kristin Olson
offers all-levels yoga on the Great
Lawn at Sunnyland’s Annenberg
Estate
9 Feb 12noon Free
37977 Bob Hope Dr,
Rancho Mirage
760.202.
sunnylands.org
urbanyoga.orgSPECIAL EVENTS
CONSCIOUS LIFE EXPO
This weekend of transformational
education and powerful community
gatherings features a number of
best-selling authors and luminar-
ies. Speakers include Marianne
Williamson, Susan Miller, Gregg
Braden, George Noory, Thom
Hartmann, Xiuhtezcatl Marti-
nez, Lynne McTaggart, Caroline
Myss, John Perkins, Barbara Marx
Hubbard, Lisa Garr, Eric Pearl,
Judith Orloff, Josh Tickell, Del
Bigree, Steven Halpern, and more.
Programs include panel discussions,
keynote speakers, food and music,
permaculture, Programa His-
pano, conscious marketplace, and
more. General admission and plati-
num all access pricing available.
9-12 Feb Times and Prices Vary
LAX Hilton,
5711 W Century Blvd, LA
consciouslifeexpo.com