- February 25, 2012 (Sat)
- Open Heart Yoga - Gentle
- This class combines the basics of asana and alignment with the philosophy of Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1 - suitable for beginners or those looking for a more gentle class.
Open Heart Yoga joyfully reunites the Tibetan Buddhist and Yoga traditions by combining the "inner methods" (meditation and philosophy) and "outer methods" (physical poses and breath work) into a practice infused with wisdom and compassion. - Teacher: Carie Kawa
- Date: Saturdays
- Time: 09:30am - 10:45am
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
- Contact: yoga@aci-la.org
- Carie Kawa has been studying yoga and dharma since 2002. She deepened her commitment to a life of yoga by completing a 200-hour certification under Sri Dharma Mittra, master of classical yoga. Carie graduated from Yoga Studies Institute's 300-hour teacher training, which set her firmly on the path of combining inner and outer method. Carie grounds her students in a confident and rigorous breath-body practice that creates access to insight and realization even at the most subtle levels.
- February 25, 2012 (Sat)
- Open Heart Yoga - All Levels
- Open Heart Yoga joyfully reunites the Tibetan Buddhist and Yoga traditions by combining the "inner methods" (meditation and philosophy) and "outer methods" (physical poses and breath work) into a practice infused with wisdom and compassion.
- Teacher: Carie Kawa
- Date: Saturdays
- Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
- Contact: yoga@aci-la.org
- Carie Kawa has been studying yoga and dharma since 2002. She deepened her commitment to a life of yoga by completing a 200-hour certification under Sri Dharma Mittra, master of classical yoga. Carie graduated from Yoga Studies Institute's 300-hour teacher training, which set her firmly on the path of combining inner and outer method. Carie grounds her students in a confident and rigorous breath-body practice that creates access to insight and realization even at the most subtle levels.
- February 25, 2012 (Sat)
- Live Tonight at Mahasukha: Sonoptik & Special Guests
- The popular Live Tonight series continues with another amazing set of artists creating a visual wonderland with electronic, ambient soundscapes for an unforgettable meditative experience. Featuring Hive Mind, Seraph Trev and Tiger Stripe. Chill, chat and enjoy the experience
- Date: Sat., Feb. 25th
- Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Suggested Donation: $10
- Contact: ryan@aci-la.org
- February 27, 2012 (Mon)
- Applied Meditation: ACI Course 3
- The perfect course for anyone who wants to start or deepen their mediation practice. Topics will include: the different types and preliminaries of meditation, proper setting and posture for meditation, the best objects to focus the mind on, the problems that occur during meditation and their solutions, and the states of mind that lead to the attainment of deep meditative concentration.
Join us online at: www.ustream.tv/channel/aci-course-3 - Teacher: Jason Rosenfield
- Date: Mondays starting Feb. 27th
- Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Suggested Donation: What you can give happily
- Contact: jason.rosenfield@gmail.com
- Jason is a graduate of the 18 foundational course curriculum offered by ACI-LA. He has taken Refuge, Lifetime Layperson and Bodhisattva vows. He is currently studying the advanced ACI teachings with Lindsay Crouse and Rick Blue. Jason also serves on the ACI-LA Board.
- February 28, 2012 (Tue)
- Open Heart Yoga - Lunchtime
- This class provides the perfect lunchtime break to loosen up the body, clarify the mind and deepen the breath in the middle of your day.
- Teacher: Emily Crowley Kunkle
- Date: Tuesdays
- Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Suggested Donation: $10
- Contact: ekunkle@gmail.com
- Emily gives thanks first of all to her Teachers. She has been studying Yoga, Meditation and Pilates for more than 10 years as rehabilitation for multiple chronic pain conditions. She studied Yoga in New York with Kelly Morris and the Conquering Lion teacher-training program, which reunites the lineages of Tibetan Buddhism with Indian Vinyasa. The program maintains that the true goal of Yoga is self-transformation for the sake of all others. Expect to sweat in the name of Love!
- February 29, 2012 (Wed)
- Youngster Yoga
- Youngster Yoga guides children through yoga poses, breathing exercises, chanting, dancing, visual imagery and relaxation techniques. The class offers a fun, creative and compassionate way for children to strengthen their bodies and brighten their minds with greater flexibility, coordination and focus. Recommended for ages 5-8.
- Teacher: Yoga Staff Teachers
- Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
- Contact: yoga@aci-la.org
- February 29, 2012 (Wed)
- Open Heart Yoga - All Levels
- Open Heart Yoga joyfully reunites the Tibetan Buddhist and Yoga traditions by combining the "inner methods" (meditation and philosophy) and "outer methods" (physical poses and breath work) into a practice infused with wisdom and compassion.
- Teacher: Rebecca Stanley
- Date: Wednesdays
- Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
- Contact: rebeccastan@gmail.com
- Since finding her way to the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and through the blessings of her teachers Lama Kimberley Teresa, Lama Douglas Veenhof, Kristina PaoCheng, Mira Shani and Ted Lafferty, Rebecca has been given the tools to help others help themselves. In 2009, she received her 300-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification through the Yoga Studies Institute teacher-training program. Her classes create strength and joy, giving each practitioner a challenging yet fun experience. As holy Dharma Mittra says, “No fun, no yoga!”
- February 1, 2012 (Thu)
- Tong Len: The Meditation of Giving and Taking
- This is an excellent meditation practice to develop a caring attitude in our hearts toward everyone in our lives, especially those that we have difficulty with. It's also a wonderful meditation to do when one has an illness, to cultivate empathy, or to generate happiness. Tong Len practice cultivates love and compassion for ourselves, those we are indifferent toward, and those who harm us.
- Teacher: Rosa Van Grieken
- Date: Thursdays
- Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Suggested Donation: what you can give happily
- Contact: rosavangrieken@gmail.com
- Rosa has been studying Buddhism and Yoga for many years with Geshe Michael Roach, Lama Christie McNally, Kimberley Theresa, Douglas Veenhof, John Brady and Lama Pelma. She finished her advanced Buddhist studies at Diamond Mountain University in 2010. Rosa has been teaching Dharma for the past 5 years in NYC, Tucson and most recently in LA.
- February 2, 2012 (Fri)
- Cliff Spencer Office Hours
- To schedule an appointment with Cliff Spencer please email requests to cliff.spencer@aci-la.org
- Teacher: Cliff Spencer
- Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Contact: cliff.spencer@aci-la.org
- February 3, 2012 (Sat)
- Open Heart Yoga - Gentle
- This class combines the basics of asana and alignment with the philosophy of Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1 - suitable for beginners or those looking for a more gentle class.
Open Heart Yoga joyfully reunites the Tibetan Buddhist and Yoga traditions by combining the "inner methods" (meditation and philosophy) and "outer methods" (physical poses and breath work) into a practice infused with wisdom and compassion. - Teacher: Carie Kawa
- Date: Saturdays
- Time: 09:30am - 10:45am
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
- Contact: yoga@aci-la.org
- Carie Kawa has been studying yoga and dharma since 2002. She deepened her commitment to a life of yoga by completing a 200-hour certification under Sri Dharma Mittra, master of classical yoga. Carie graduated from Yoga Studies Institute's 300-hour teacher training, which set her firmly on the path of combining inner and outer method. Carie grounds her students in a confident and rigorous breath-body practice that creates access to insight and realization even at the most subtle levels.
- February 3, 2012 (Sat)
- Open Heart Yoga - All Levels
- Open Heart Yoga joyfully reunites the Tibetan Buddhist and Yoga traditions by combining the "inner methods" (meditation and philosophy) and "outer methods" (physical poses and breath work) into a practice infused with wisdom and compassion.
- Teacher: Carie Kawa
- Date: Saturdays
- Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm
- Location: Mahasukha Center
- Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
- Contact: yoga@aci-la.org
- Carie Kawa has been studying yoga and dharma since 2002. She deepened her commitment to a life of yoga by completing a 200-hour certification under Sri Dharma Mittra, master of classical yoga. Carie graduated from Yoga Studies Institute's 300-hour teacher training, which set her firmly on the path of combining inner and outer method. Carie grounds her students in a confident and rigorous breath-body practice that creates access to insight and realization even at the most subtle levels.
