This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to apply the timeless teaching of The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali in daily life. The Yoga Sūtras is an essential text on the meaning and purpose of Yoga. The study of this text is not simply an academic curiosity, but a vital means of deepening our self-understanding and transforming our consciousness. During these lectures, we will explore essential teaching through Sanskrit pronunciation, lecture and dialogue.

The Hot Body Yoga Meet Up Group is a place to come and practice a practical fitness based approach to Yoga as pioneered by Jon Lee with his private clients. Often called "Yoga for people who hate yoga", Hot Body Yoga, focuses on sculpting and toning your body while seeking to deepen the mind body connection and unlock the restorative powers of a strong yoga practice. Come check us out during our next class

Welcome Blossoming and New Mama Goddesses! I'm Sri and i am passionate about teaching pre & postnatal yoga. I teach PRENATAL private class & small groups out of my home studio to growing moms and and partners, too! Each class supports mama yoginis of all levels! Strengthen and relax the body, ease the mind and connect to your babies within an inspiring, nurturing community of women. Learn how to be safe and smart in your yoga practice as you experience the journey of pregnancy, birth and motherh …

aum Whom we are: We are the Siddhars, the tradition of yoga mystics of South India. The wisdom and path of the Siddhars is of child like joys and empowering intent of the Sages. Tapasyogi Kalathi Adiyen Aadi Nandhi (www.nandhi.com) facilitates this Spiritual group. Tell us more of the Siddhars: After waking up to the "I Am" experience, the Siddhar yogis journey beyond to then relate the Spirit to having the human experience by saying , "What If?"- in other words, after waking up and spending ye …

I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor. I'm fresh out of the YogaWorks Teacher Training Program so I'm offering donation based classes near the beach in Santa Monica!! My class is a yoga blend primarily focusing on alignment, stabilization and flow while staying connected to the breath. This class will leave you feeling stronger, longer, balanced and lighter on your toes! Come out and get your yoga on!

Why is the inner journey so great? It is when we venture into stillness that we discover forms and ideas previously unavailable to us. We reset our lives, creating the possibility for profound change and transformation. It is good to go greet the unknown, and discover its color and richness. Gong Flow Yoga is an inner journey. It is a profound experience, combining the power of yoga with the spirit of sound to bring you to a deeper connection with oneness. The asana open up the body, our mind fo …

Free / donation yoga classes for women of all shapes and sizes. A cozy, welcoming studio with padded flooring, no mirrors and gentle lighting.

This is a community group that promotes holistic approach to wellness. We are not limited to one specific way for the body and mind to heal but open to exploring together many techniques for healing such as food, relaxation techniques, and physical activity. Our goal is to create a support center where people that are trying to make healthy lifestyle changes can create friendships and bonds with others that are in their neighborhood and have the same goals and directions and to make the path of …

Mahasukha Center serves as the home of the Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles (ACI-LA). ACI-LA is a charitable, non-profit organization that offers the authentic yoga, meditation and philosophy teachings of the Dalai Lama’s lineage of Tibetan Buddhism for the modern lifestyle of the West. Please join our meetup to stay connected and be informed of our events.

We are a Kriya Yoga meditation group, located in Venice, California, working in the traditional lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda. We are affiliated with the Center for Spiritual Awareness, with headquarters in Lakemont, Georgia. Our Spiritual Director is Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, and Yogananda's only living Guru-successor. Meetings are held twice per month, normally on the second & fourth Thursday evenings. We welcome anyone who is interested in meditation an …

I am very excited that you have shown the interest to this meet up. Himalayan yoga meet up group is created to introduce you the teaching of Himalayan Siddha Masters through Himalayan sages, Mahayogi Pilot Baba and Mahayogi Yogmata Keiko Aikawa and to aid their world tour “World Peace Campaign”. Their workshop offers you an opportunity that you are looking for your spiritual growth. Meeting Siddha master could be a real life changing event. Please take this opportunity to meet them to make a big …

Enjoy a variety of opportunities to practice yoga outdoors (Outdoor Yoga Hikes), at night (Full Moon Yoga Hikes) - all with an Ayurvedic slant : ) http://www.peacetreehealing.com *** NOTE: RSVP only if you KNOW you will attend the event. My schedule and plans work around these commitments to the group. Once you RSVP, please communicate any change of plans via this site OR by calling/texting 323-841-3606. Thank you for your integrity, sensitivity and respect :)

Sacred Dance is an ecstatic dance gathering for people who love to groove. We have a 1 hr yoga class taught by rotating teachers and then 90 minutes of free-form dancing with guest DJs. The night concludes with a luxurious sound meditation bath.  It's a great way to meet fun, healthy people and to let your spirit soar! Let's dance! 7:00 - 8:00pm Yoga with guest teachers 8:00 - 9:30pm Free-Form Ecstatic Dancing 9:30 - 10:00pm Sound Bath Meditation $20 love donation We average about 100 dancers * …

This group is about practicing Yoga on our beautiful beaches in the Santa Monica & greater LA Area! We look forward to bringing you great instructors, and motivating yet accessible events.

We are a community that comes together to unite consciousness with creativity. Just about anywhere in L.A. county. Sometimes we write together. Sometimes we do yoga together. Often we do some yoga, pranayama and meditation and then write.

Are you into yoga and you are normal... Okay.... Namaste

A fusion of yoga, martial, and fitness techniques. A well rounded workout designed to chisel the body, clear the mind, and lift the spirit. Join us in developing awareness for your workout and for your life.

Outdoor yoga - all levels class.Open to all students. $5 donation per person.

This meetup is for yogis interested in participating in Kirtans and who are interested in Bhakti yoga. These kirtans will be organized at Aanand Saagar, a donation based wellness center in Venice. You can find details of these kirtans as well as other yoga events on www.aanandsaagar.com. Bhakti yoga is the yoga of love and devotion. It is used as a means of liberation, as a way for the soul to connect directly to the divine. By opening the self into union with the highest ideal, the purpose of l …

We are a group of yogis who are interested in a traditional and spiritual yoga practice. We create a safe loving space for yogis of all levels in a healing environment. If you are looking for the opposite of trendy LA yoga this is the group for you!

“Don't you understand? When you give up your dream, you die.” --Nick, to Alex in the movie Flashdance Are you a unique and fabulously artistic woman who went into a (supposedly) creative profession because you're a sensitive person who just wasn't so fond of the idea of being a starving artist? Now that you're a few years in, have you gotten the feeling that you may have accidentally sold your soul to “the man” for a chunky paycheck? --And now you lay awake at night wondering how you'll ever ge …

Matt Kahn (Ganesh Das) is an American-born spiritual teacher who offers sacred heart wisdom to awaken the joy of liberated existence in the lives of all. After receiving a shaktipat transmission and a direct blessing from Ram Dass to teach, Matt, along with his partner - meditation guide and yoga practitioner, Julie Dittmar, travel the world inviting seekers of all faiths to discover their true divine nature. Matt and Julie offer their clear intuitive guidance and loving presence to remove all …

Do you yearn for peace in your life? It's sometimes difficult to feel balanced because of the hustle-and-bustle of living in Los Angeles. "Getting In Touch with Your Tranquillity in LA" is about bringing calm and serenity into our daily lives through group therapy with a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern. Meditation/breathing and light Kundalini yoga exercises (no experience necessary!) enhance the more traditional "talk" therapy which comprises the main portion of the group. This …

Aligning your 7 Chakra centers and energizing Life Force is truly a life-changing Balancing Act! We intend to enable you to do just that. Through monthly classes and meetings you will learn how to use essential oils, Yin Restorative Yoga, Native warrior sets, Five Element Tai Chi, Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls, Reiki Attunements, Focused and walking meditation, seasonal herbal remedies, and more. This is through the collaboration of Nancy Allan, Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist, Reiki and Ener …

I’m a Woman and I OM. I’m a woman who practices Orgasmic Meditation. For 15 minutes a man gently strokes my clitoris, he stays fully clothed the whole time, and afterward, we go our separate ways.  There’s no cost, no expectations and no further obligation of any kind. It’s that simple. And you can have it too. Across the US and around the globe, men and women are learning and practicing Orgasmic Meditation because, in a world with outdated and unsatisfying options, it’s a simple and easy way t …

The So Cal COMMUNITY IS LARGER THAN REPRESENTED BY THIS SITE & IS ON ANOTHER low volume, nonmeetup EMAIL LIST which you can join in addition to, or instead of this, meetup(info provided in your welcome email): we've added this meetup site to expose more people to these events & provide more social media options to our community so that the email-list stays low volume.  Plus our focus is around sharing experiences together in the real world, not spending time reading & typing on the internet: The …

Come to the Medicine Buddha drum and chant circle on the beach for some real global and cosmic healing. Will be at different locations depending on what we all decide. Think of any and all names to add to the Receiving List, which is the list of beings we will dedicate our healing to.  Generally we'll be doing it for all of existence but dedications are significant. We'll compile the list and then lay it on our beach alter. Group starts with Yoga, breathing, and mindfulness of those who need hea …

Includes workout, post workout nutrition class, wellness evaluation and  body fat testing.  We started this group to promote the healthy active lifestyle. YOGAFIT  is an ALL Levels indoor class designed to support the health and well being of the community. YOGAFIT  is designed to create a fun and encouraging environment that supports the beginner while also pushing the advanced yogi.  Be sure to RSVP and feel free to bring a friend or two. NAMASTE