Northern California Weekly Yoga Events

Mar 01, 2006

Sunday

Yoga for Pregnant Women Organized by Yoga Bharati. Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, 440 Persian Dr., Sunnyvale. Sundays, 7:30-9 a.m. $25. (408) 245-3903. vaibhavi@yogabharati.org

Yoga Classes for all. Organized by Yoga Bharati. Fremont Hindu Temple, 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont. Sundays, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free. (510) 790-0724. anil@yogabharati.org

Yogic Laughter and hiking in the beautiful hills of Alum Rock Park, San Jose. Laughter is the best medicine—it is contagious, reduces stress, and is also fun. Organized by Arya Pathria. Sundays. 8-9 a.m. (408) 926-3307. www.laughaway.com

Yoga and Preksha Meditation An 11-week course by samanijies from Jain Vishwa Bharati, Ladnun, Rajasthan. Jain Bhawan, 722 S. Main Street, Milpitas. Sundays 8-10 a.m. Free. (408) 262-6242, (650) 207-8196. . hirensaraiya@hotmail.com www.jcnc.org

Hatha Yoga This class includes gentle stretches, postures, and breathing exercises. Each class is designed to give a total body workout to increase strength, flexibility, inner balance and vitality. Instructor is Anjali Desai. Presented by ICC. 555 Los Coches St Milpitas. Sundays, 9-10 a.m. Members free. $5 day-pass. (408) 935-1130. www.indiacc.org

Gentle Yoga For the Mind, Body, and Spirit with Sambasiva Neal, Jerry Bezaire, and Padma Jennings. Especially for anyone who is pre-surgery, post-surgery, recuperating from injury, seniors, or those who just want a slow-paced class. Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco. Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. $11. (415) 821-1117. www.IntegralYogaSF.org

Hatha Yoga In this class for all levels, Vasanthi Bhat teaches asana, pranayama, meditation, pranic healing, including cardiovascular, energizing and weight training exercises. Individual attention is given to help people heal stress-related symptoms. Studio 10 Dance, 6190 Bollinger Rd. San Jose. 11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (408) 257-8418. www.vasanthayoga.com

Hatha Yoga for the entire family with Vasanthi Bhat (ages 3 and above) Learn to relax, energize, improve concentration, promote flexibility, relieve allergy, asthma, improve eyesight, and increase self-esteem. Easy and effective meditation to understand, unite, and strengthen family life. Studio 10 Dance, 6190 Bollinger Rd. San Jose. 4:30-5:30 p.m. (408) 257-8418. www.vasanthayoga.com

Yoga for Children Help your kids develop focus and concentration, balanced physical and mental health, reduce stress, and boost the immune system through simple yoga poses and breathing practices. Classes are small in size, to allow for individual attention. Classes taught by Charu Agrawal, an accredited yoga instructor from India. Cupertino venue. 4:30-5:30 p.m. (408) 446-1741. charu@the-agrawals.com

Beginner Yoga and Meditation Yoga is youthfulness. Pacific Meditation Center, 590 Castro Street, Mountain View. Sundays, 6 p.m. (650) 279-3610. www.pacificmeditation.com

Monday

Hatha Yoga pranayama and meditation classes by Manda Rao. Mountain View venue. Mondays, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (650) 694-1468. lotusyoga@hotmail.com

Parent-Toddler yoga classes. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Mondays, 12-2 p.m. $9 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Power Yoga Class by Mahendra Lohmor for all age groups. This energetic yoga session that combines benefits of asanas along with a good workout. Organized by the India Community Center. 555 Los Coches St Milpitas. Mondays, 1-2 p.m. $5 day pass. (408) 935-1130. www.indiacc.org

Yoga for Children ages 4-5 years. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Mondays, 4-5 p.m. $7 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Beginning Yoga classes. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Mondays, 5:30-7 p.m. $8.50 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Hatha Yoga for the entire family with Vasanthi Bhat (ages 3 and above). Learn to relax, energize, improve concentration, promote flexibility, relieve allergy, asthma, improve eyesight, and increase self-esteem. Easy and effective meditation to understand, unite, and strengthen family life. Hilton Garden Inn, Cupertino. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (408) 257-8418. www.vasanthayoga.com

Evening Yoga Classes led by VYASA or Yogabharati trained instructors. Sunnyvale Temple, 450 Persian Drive, Sunnyvale. Mondays. 7-8 p.m. sreejit_chakravarty@yahoo.com

Yogic Laughter Laughter is lots of fun! Organized by Always Be Cheerful Laughter Club. Encinal Park, Corte Madera, Sunnyvale. Daily, 7-8 p.m. (408) 736-8166, (408) 926-3307. www.laughaway.com

Stress-Release Mondays, a weekly class that uses pillows and other props to put the student in the most comfortable, relaxed variation of hatha yoga poses. Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco. Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m. $11. (415) 821-1117. www.IntegralYogaSF.org

Evening Meditation includes some chanting, pranayama, and silence, and lasts 40 minutes. Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco. Mondays, 7:45 p.m. Free. (415) 821-1117. www.IntegralYogaSF.org

Hatha Yoga In this advanced class, Vasanthi Bhat helps experience the power of meditation in the asana, pranayama, pranic healing, mantra chanting, and deep relaxation while awakening charkas. Cardiovascular, muscle conditioning, and weight training with yoga asanas are included. Hilton Garden Inn, Cupertino. 8-9:15 p.m. 408-257-8418 www.vasanthayoga.com

Tuesday

Yoga for Children ages 3 years. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Tuesdays, 9-9:45 a.m. $7 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Yoga For Seniors taught by Kokila Patel, a physical therapist and certified yoga instructor. Union City locations. Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. $5. (510) 441-8906. kokila@tricitypt.com

Hatha Yoga In this all-level class, Vasanthi Bhat teaches asana, pranayama, meditation, pranic healing including cardiovascular, energizing and weight training exercises. Individual attention is given to help people relieve back pains, insomnia, arthritis, depression, headaches, and other stress related ailments. Studio 10 Dance, 6190 Bollinger Rd. San Jose. 9:30-10:30 a.m. (408) 257-8418. www.vasanthayoga.com

Classic Yoga classes taught by Manjiri. Enjoy self-awareness, flexibility, strength, and energy. Each class consists of a comprehensive mix of forward bends, backbends, side bends, twists, and balance poses. Palo Alto venue. Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $12/class, $60/6 classes. (650) 324-0445. www.yoga-marga.com

Post-Natal Yoga with infants. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon. $10.50. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Yogic Breathing, pranayama, and meditation conducted by Rajni Kulkarni. Organized by ICC. 555 Los Coches St Milpitas. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Members free. $5 day pass. (408) 935-1130. www.indiacc.org

Guided Yoga Posture Classes Ananda Sangha, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Tuesdays, 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. $10 class. (650) 323-3363. www.anandapaloalto.org

Ki-Yoga classes. Los Altos Hills. Tuesdays 4-5:30 p.m. ( 408 ) 799-0590. www.kiyoga.4t.com

Gentle Yoga For the Mind, Body, and Spirit with Sambasiva Neal, Jerry Bezaire, and Padma Jennings. Especially for anyone who is pre-surgery, post-surgery, recuperating from injury, seniors, or those who just want a slow-paced class. Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco. Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. $11. (415) 821-1117. www.IntegralYogaSF.org

Hatha Yoga classes, aimed at giving participants a total body workout. This class is taught by Asha. Organized by ICC. 555 Los Coches St Milpitas. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Members free. $5 day pass. (408) 935-1130. www.indiacc.org

Pranayama and Meditation with Manda Rao. Dancing Yogi Yoga Studio, Saratoga. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. (408) 741-7084. www.dancingyogi.com

Ki-Yoga Classes Los Altos Hills venue. Tuesdays, 7:30-9:45 p.m. (650) 804-9577.  www.kiyoga.4t.com

Gentle Yoga classes for a complete workout, strength and flexibility. This class is taught by Urmil. Organized by ICC. 555 Los Coches St Milpitas. Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Members free. $5 day pass. (408) 935-1130. www.indiacc.org

Evening Meditation includes some chanting, pranayama, and silence, and lasts 40 minutes. Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco. Tuesdays, 7:45 p.m. Free. (415) 821-1117. www.IntegralYogaSF.org

Beginner Guided Meditation Pacific Meditation Center, 590 Castro Street, Mountain View. Tuesdays, 9 p.m. (650) 279-3610. www.pacificmeditation.com

Wednesday

Ki-Yoga classes. Club House, Ball Room, Stanford University, Palo Alto. Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. (650) 804-9577. www.kiyoga.4t.com

Beginners’ Trial Yoga class. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, 1200 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco. 5:30 p.m. (415) 681-2731. SanFrancisco@sivananda.org

Yoga Drop-In trial class for all levels, includes breathing exercises, sun salutation, the 12 basic postures with variations, and final relaxation. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, 1200 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco. Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. (415) 681 2731.

Therapeutic Yoga for back care, taught by Kokila Patel, a physical therapist and certified yoga instructor. Fremont and Newark locations. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. (510) 441-8906. kokila@tricitypt.com

Yoga for Total Health Hindu Temple, Sunnyvale. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. (925) 980-0077.

Evening Yoga Classes led by VYASA or Yogabharati trained instructors. Sunnyvale Temple, 450 Persian Drive, Sunnyvale. Wednesdays. 7 -8 p.m. sreejit_chakravarty@yahoo.com

Hatha Yoga classes with Anjali Desai. Classes include gentle stretches, postures, and breathing exercises. Each class is designed to give a total body workout to increase strength, flexibility, inner balance and vitality. Organized by ICC. 555 Los Coches St., Milpitas. Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Members free. $5 day pass. (408) 935-1130. www.indiacc.org

Heart Opening Kundalini Yoga Classes by visiting instructor Olga Luchakova. Foothill Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos. Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. $15. (510) 869-2611.

Guided Yoga Posture classes. Organized by $10/class. Ananda Sangha, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m. (650) 323-3363. www.anandapaloalto.org

Pre-Natal Yoga for expectant mothers Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-Noon. $10.50 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Yoga for Children ages 6-11 years. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $7 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Hatha Yoga In this all-level yoga class (beginner/intermediate/advanced), experience the power of Hatha Yoga with Vasanthi Bhat while learning to tone, relax, relieve stress, and heal ailments of many kinds with asana, pranayama, meditation, and pranic healing. Cardiovascular, energizing and weight training exercises are included. Shri Krupa Dance Company, 3568 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara. 8-9:15 p.m. (408) 257-8418. www.vasanthayoga.com

Gentle Yoga classes. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:45 p.m. $9 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Evening Meditation includes some chanting, pranayama, and silence, and lasts 40 minutes. Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco. Wednesdays, 7:45 p.m. Free. (415) 821-1117. www.IntegralYogaSF.org

Thursday

Pranayama and Meditation class by Vasanthi Bhat. Learn incredible benefits of pranayama and meditation to energize, be happy, healthy and be peaceful. ICC Sunnyvale. 12-1 p.m. (408) 245-2737.

Classic Yoga classes taught by Manjiri. Enjoy self-awareness, flexibility, strength, and energy. Each class consists of a comprehensive mix of forward bends, backbends, side bends, twists, and balance poses. Palo Alto venue. Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $12/class, $60/6 classes. (650) 324-0445. www.yoga-marga.com

Post-natal Yoga helps to empower your body and during birth whereas post-natal yoga helps the mothers to get back into shape by enhancing hormonal balance. The class will emphasize stretching, toning, posture, and body mechanics. Eucalyptus Room, Oak Creek Apartments, 1600 Sand Hill Road. 11a.m.-noon. $80 for 8 classes or $60 for 4 classes or $15 for trial. (650) 723-4600.

Gentle Yoga classes with Urmil Jindia. Classes are designed to increase strength and flexibility. Organized by ICC. 555 Los Coches St., Milpitas. Thursdays, 12-1 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Members free. $5 day pass. (408) 935-1130. www.indiacc.org

Yoga for seniors taught by Kokila Patel, a physical therapist and certified yoga instructor. Union City locations. Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. $5. (510) 441-8906. kokila@tricitypt.com

Yoga Classes taught by Asha Agarwal. Organized by AIF. 647 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas. Thursdays, 12-1 p.m. $5 per class. (408) 934-1600 x 4.

Introductory Meditation Pacific Meditation Center, 590 Castro Street, Mountain View. Thursdays, 9 p.m. (650) 279-3610. www.pacificmeditation.com

Expanding your Awareness Chanting as a spiritual practice, using meditation to benefit everyday life, prayer, intuition, inner guidance,and learn the aum meditation technique, with Rick Bonin, Robert Clark, Greg Dyal. Ananda Sangha, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (650) 323-3363. www.anandapaloalto.org

Guided Yoga Posture Classes Ananda Sangha, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Thursdays, 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. $10 class. (650) 323-3363. www.anandapaloalto.org

Post-Natal Yoga with infants. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. $10.50 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Pre-natal Yoga helps to empower your body and during birth whereas post-natal yoga helps the mothers to get back into shape by enhancing hormonal balance. The class will emphasize stretching, toning, posture, and body mechanics. Eucalyptus Room, Oak Creek Apartments, 1600 Sand Hill Road. Thursdays, 5:30p.m.-6:30 p.m. $80 for 8 classes or $60 for 4 classes or $15 for trial. (650) 723-4600.

Beginning Yoga classes. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 p.m. $9 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Hatha Yoga In this all-level yoga class, Vasanthi Bhat teaches gentle asanas, pranayama, meditation, and pranic healing including more relaxation and meditation to relieve accumulated stress to relax and prevent stress related ailments. Cardiovascular and weight training exercises are included. Studio 10 Dance, 6190 Bollinger Rd. San Jose. 9:30-10:30 a.m. (408) 257-8418. www.vasanthayoga.com

Hatha Yoga In this all-level yoga class, Vasanthi Bhat teaches gentle asanas, pranayama, meditation, and pranic healing including more relaxation and meditation to relieve accumulated stress to relax and prevent stress related ailments. Cardiovascular and weight training exercises are included. Shri Krupa Dance Company, 3568 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara. 7-8:15 p.m. (408) 257-8418. www.vasanthayoga.com

Evening Meditation includes some chanting, pranayama, and silence, and lasts 40 minutes. Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco. Thursdays, 7:45 p.m. Free. (415) 821-1117. www.IntegralYogaSF.org

Friday

Beginning Yoga classes. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Fridays, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $10 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Hatha Yoga In this senior yoga class, Vasanthi Bhat teaches gentle, caring, and easy to do yoga poses followed by pranayama, meditation, and pranic healing to promote health, happiness, and spirituality. Special techniques are taught to heal high/low blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems, arthritis, eye problems and many other symptoms. ICC Sunnyvale12-1 p.m. (408) 245-2737.

Gentle Yoga For the Mind, Body, and Spirit with Sambasiva Neal, Jerry Bezaire, and Padma Jennings. Especially for anyone who is pre-surgery, post-surgery, recuperating from injury, seniors, or those who just want a slow-paced class. Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco. Fridays, 4:30-6 p.m. $11. (415) 821-1117. www.IntegralYogaSF.org

Hatha Yoga for the entire family Learn to relax, energize, improve concentration promote flexibility, relieve allergy, asthma, improve eyesight, with Vasanthi Bhat. Habib Khan Saraswati Temple, San Jose. 5:30-6:30 p.m. (408) 528-0786.

Guided Yoga Posture Classes Ananda Sangha, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Fridays, 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m. $10 class. (650) 323-3363. www.anandapaloalto.org

Hatha-Meditation Connection taught by hatha yoga teachers and Buddhist practitioners. Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $11. (415) 821-1117. www.IntegralYogaSF.org

Saturday

Ki-Yoga Classes Roble Gym, Stanford. Saturdays, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (650) 804-9577. www.kiyoga.4t.com

Classic Yoga classes taught by Manjiri. Enjoy self-awareness, flexibility, strength, and energy. Each class consists of a comprehensive mix of forward bends, backbends, side bends, twists, and balance poses. Palo Alto venue. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. $12/class, $60/6 classes. (650) 324-0445. www.yoga-marga.com

Yoga Classes by renowned yoga instructor Vasanthi Bhat. Join in the therapeutic yoga exercises for all levels. Presented by India Community Center. ICC 555 Los Coches St Milpitas. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. Members free. $5 day pass. (408) 935-1130. www.indiacc.org

HIV Hatha Yoga I Class with Jack Sanchez. Integral Yoga Institute, 770 Dolores St., San Francisco. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $11. (415) 821-1117. www.IntegralYogaSF.org

Raja Yoga for happiness, peace, control of disturbing tendencies of mind, perfection in all walks of life, and balanced existence. Bay Area venue. 2nd Saturday every month. Free. (510)797-3649, (408) 532-8224, (408) 746-9827. www.sriramchandra.org

Yoga Beginner Course Eight-week step-by-step introduction to the theory and practice of yoga, including asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), relaxation, yogic diet and meditation. Vishnu-devananda Yoga Vedanta Center (Sivananda tradition). Berkeley. Saturdays, 11 a.m. 510-273-2447. www.vishnuyoga.org

Pranayama and Meditation classes by Manda Rao. Dancing Yogi Studio, Saratoga. Saturdays. (408) 741-7084. www.dancingyogi.com

Yogic Laughter and hiking in the beautiful hills of Alum Rock Park, San Jose. Laughter is the best medicine—it is contagious, reduces stress, and is also fun. Organized by Arya Pathria. Saturdays. 8-9 a.m. Also on Sundays. (408) 926-3307. www.laughaway.com

Heart Opening Kundalini Yoga with Olga Luchakova. Inst of Transpersonal Psych., 744 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto. Saturdays, 9 a.m. (510) 869-2611.

Breath for Health powerful breathing exercises. Elderday, 1410 Ocean St, Santa Cruz. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Donations. (831) 458-3481.

Guided Yoga Posture Class Ananda Sangha, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. $10/class. (650) 323-3363. www.anandapaloalto.org

Yoga Classes for all. Organized by Yoga Bharati. Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, 440 Persian Dr., Sunnyvale. Saturdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Free. (408) 244-9119. info@yogabharati.org

Yoga Classes for all levels. Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Mon.-Sat., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

Pre-Natal Yoga for expectant mothers Yogalayam, 1717 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-Noon. $10.50 per class. (510) 655-3664. www.yogalayam.org

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