OPEN HEART YOGA Gentle

This class combines the basics of asana and alignment with the philosophy of Tibetan Heart Yoga - suitable for total beginners or anyone looking for a more gentle class.

Teacher: Rebecca Stanley
Date: Wednesday nights
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca Stanley began her official practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 3 years. Her classes are Tibetan Heart Yoga inspired hatha vinyasa style.

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: Wednesday nights
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca Stanley began her official practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 3 years. Her classes are Tibetan Heart Yoga inspired hatha vinyasa style.

OPEN HEART YOGA-Lunchtime Yoga with Claire Thompson - Basics

This class is a perfect lunchtime break to loosen the body and deepen the breath in the middle of your day.

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: Claire Thompson
Date: Friday Lunchtime
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation - No one will be turned away due to lack of funds
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Wear comfortable clothing - Mats are provided.

Claire Thompson has been a student of yoga since 2004, and started teaching at Mahasukha at the start of the yoga program. She studies Buddhism, yoga and meditation with Lama Marut, Lauren Benjamin, YSI and ACI-LA. She is also a massage therapist. Her classes are moderately paced and address the mind-body connection and yoga as a self-changing and world-changing practice.

OPEN HEART YOGA Gentle with Sarah Canfield

This class combines the basics of asana and alignment with the philosophy of Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1 - suitable for total 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: Sarah Canfield
Date: Saturdays
Time: 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Sarah Canfield has been a yoga instructor since 2001. She trained in Hatha yoga at Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary in Pasadena, CA and Vinyasa yoga at Life in Motion in New York City, and is currently YSI certified to teach Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1. Her yoga classes are both empowering and relaxing for all levels of students.

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: Sarah Canfield
Date: Saturdays
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Sarah Canfield has been a yoga instructor since 2001. She trained in Hatha yoga at Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary in Pasadena, CA and Vinyasa yoga at Life in Motion in New York City, and is currently YSI certified to teach Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1. Her yoga classes are both empowering and relaxing for all levels of students.

MEDITATION YOGA - All Levels

Learn how meditation and yoga work together to fulfill your practice. Walk away with particular asana sequences designed to deepen your meditations and simple meditations to enhance your asana practice.

Teacher: Rebecca Stanley
Date: Sundays
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca began her official yoga practice in college and has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism for 3 years. She gained experience in the meditative and physical practice of yoga at Jivamukti Studio in New York City and the YogaWorks Teacher Training program. She also has her 300-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification through the Yoga Studies Institute teacher training program.

ACI Formal Study Course 11: GUIDE TO THE BODHISATTVA'S WAY OF LIFE - Part II, with Cliff Spencer

The second course on how to live like a bodhisattva explores the Perfections of patience, joyful effort and meditative concentration.

Learn how to make not getting angry a habit, practice selflessness to produce happiness and understand where all of your pain and joy is coming from.

>> See the flier for more details!

Teacher: Cliff Spencer
Date: Starts July 19, 2010 for eight Mondays, excluding holidays
Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Admission: Free and open to the public; donation only
Contact: Cliff Spencer

OPEN HEART YOGA Community 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: Jessica Larsen
Date: Monday nights
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: free community class. Donations accepted.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Drawn to Hinduism and Buddhism since she was quite young, Jessica Larsen has been a devoted yoga practitioner for eight years. She gained experience in the mental and physical practice of yoga at Jivamukti Studio in New York City and through the YogaWorks Teacher Training program. She was delighted to find ACI in 2006, in order to integrate all eight limbs of yoga into her practice.

OPEN HEART YOGA Gentle

This class combines the basics of asana and alignment with the philosophy of Tibetan Heart Yoga - suitable for total beginners or anyone looking for a more gentle class.

Teacher: Rebecca Stanley
Date: Wednesday nights
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca Stanley began her official practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 3 years. Her classes are Tibetan Heart Yoga inspired hatha vinyasa style.

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: Wednesday nights
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca Stanley began her official practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 3 years. Her classes are Tibetan Heart Yoga inspired hatha vinyasa style.

Maroke Graduation Ceremony with Venerable Sumati Marut

Join us for a Maroke Ceremony celebrating the graduating students’ completion of the 18 ACI Formal Courses. The evening begins with the students’ public oral exam, where Lama Marut and attendees ask the students questions from 100 selections pulled from the 18 courses. Following the oral exam, each student gives their first dharma teaching on his or her favorite subject. Finally, the students receive the title of “Maroke” (Guide) and are officially certified to teach the Dharma and be happy the rest of their lives.

The graduating class includes ACI Sangha members: Kris Krajewski from New York City; June Maker, Brian Hanner and Douglas Smith, from Tucson; Alicia Tolbert, Ersellia Ferron, Leigh Spencer, Claire Thompson, Darin McFadyen and Brian Reid, from Los Angeles. Please arrive early. The ceremony will begin promptly at 7:30pm.

Teacher: Venerable Sumati Marut
Date: Thursday, September 9
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Admission: Free
Contact: info@aci-la.org

OPEN HEART YOGA-Lunchtime Yoga with Claire Thompson - Basics

This class is a perfect lunchtime break to loosen the body and deepen the breath in the middle of your day.

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: Claire Thompson
Date: Friday Lunchtime
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation - No one will be turned away due to lack of funds
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Wear comfortable clothing - Mats are provided.

Claire Thompson has been a student of yoga since 2004, and started teaching at Mahasukha at the start of the yoga program. She studies Buddhism, yoga and meditation with Lama Marut, Lauren Benjamin, YSI and ACI-LA. She is also a massage therapist. Her classes are moderately paced and address the mind-body connection and yoga as a self-changing and world-changing practice.

The Art Sutra Urban Retreat Opening Talk with Lama Marut & Cindy Lee

Explore emptiness through the arts with Lama Marut and Cindy Lee during the kick-off to the Urban Retreat Weekend at Mahasukha!

Please register as we expect a full house!

>> Click here for more details

Teacher: Venerable Sumati Marut and Lama Cindy Lee
Date: Friday, September 10th
Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Admission: Supported by Donations. Open to the Public.
Contact: Claire - hello@theartsutra.com

The Art Sutra Urban Retreat

Explore Buddhist and Yogic worldview through the arts during this urban weekend retreat. Discover how to have self-less self-expression in your experience of Perfomance, Dance, Music, Visual Art, Language, Touch and Yoga.

>> Click here for more details

Limited Capacity. Please Register at: hello@theartsutra.com

Teachers: Mira Kingsley, Douglas Smith, Claire Thompson, Sarah Canfield, Rebecca Stanley, Brian Reid, Darin McFadyen
Date: Saturday September 11th - Sunday September 12th
Location: Mahasukha Center
Admission: Suggested Donation - $50 Weekend, $30 Day Pass, $10 Drop In per class
Contact: Claire - hello@theartsutra.com

Yoga of Wisdom Series with Sarah Canfield and Rebecca Stanley

How is it possible that yoga can change your body and change your mind? Is it possible that yoga can also change your world? Come and explore these concepts as you move through the physical practices of asana and pranayama used by ancient Indian and Tibetan yogis to reach wisdom and peace. Based on Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 2.

Teacher: Sarah Canfield and Rebecca Stanley
Date: Sunday September 12
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: hello@theartsutra.com

Sarah Canfield became a yoga instructor to help others find the same bliss that she found in this sacred practice. She received her 200-hour certification in Hatha Yoga from Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary in 2001. She holds a BA degree in Dance from Cal State Long Beach. She was trained in Vinyasa yoga at Life in Motion in New York and teaches Tibetan Heart Yoga at the Mahasukha Center. Sarah’s classes are empowering and rejuvenating for all levels of students.

Rebecca Stanley began her practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 4 years. She has attended the Yoga Studies Institute 300 Hour teacher training, and brings together the Indian and Tibetan yogic practices in her classes, which use the body and breath to open the mind.

Dub Kirtan All Stars Jam

The Art Sutra Urban Retreat weekend closes with this electronic/acoustic kirtan jam with international and Los Angeles DJs, producers, musicians, and vocalists. Featuring FreQ Nasty, David Starfire, Rik Sharaj, G-dub, Dvine1, Henry Strange, SolarLion, Claire Thompson and Rebecca Stanley.

From 5-7 pm, directly following the Basslines and Buddhism talk by FreQ Nasty (Darin McFadyen) 3:30-5pm.

>> Click here for more details

Limited tickets available Capacity. Please Register at: hello@theartsutra.com

Date: Saturday September 11th - Sunday September 12th
Location: Mahasukha Center
Admission: $10 tickets available at the door - preregistration is suggested to hold your spot.
Contact: Claire - hello@theartsutra.com

ACI Formal Study Course 11: GUIDE TO THE BODHISATTVA'S WAY OF LIFE - Part II, with Cliff Spencer

The second course on how to live like a bodhisattva explores the Perfections of patience, joyful effort and meditative concentration.

Learn how to make not getting angry a habit, practice selflessness to produce happiness and understand where all of your pain and joy is coming from.

>> See the flier for more details!

Teacher: Cliff Spencer
Date: Starts July 19, 2010 for eight Mondays, excluding holidays
Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Admission: Free and open to the public; donation only
Contact: Cliff Spencer

OPEN HEART YOGA Community 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: Jessica Larsen
Date: Monday nights
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: free community class. Donations accepted.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Drawn to Hinduism and Buddhism since she was quite young, Jessica Larsen has been a devoted yoga practitioner for eight years. She gained experience in the mental and physical practice of yoga at Jivamukti Studio in New York City and through the YogaWorks Teacher Training program. She was delighted to find ACI in 2006, in order to integrate all eight limbs of yoga into her practice.

OPEN HEART YOGA Gentle

This class combines the basics of asana and alignment with the philosophy of Tibetan Heart Yoga - suitable for total beginners or anyone looking for a more gentle class.

Teacher: Rebecca Stanley
Date: Wednesday nights
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca Stanley began her official practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 3 years. Her classes are Tibetan Heart Yoga inspired hatha vinyasa style.

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: Wednesday nights
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca Stanley began her official practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 3 years. Her classes are Tibetan Heart Yoga inspired hatha vinyasa style.

OPEN HEART YOGA-Lunchtime Yoga with Claire Thompson - Basics

This class is a perfect lunchtime break to loosen the body and deepen the breath in the middle of your day.

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: Claire Thompson
Date: Friday Lunchtime
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation - No one will be turned away due to lack of funds
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Wear comfortable clothing - Mats are provided.

Claire Thompson has been a student of yoga since 2004, and started teaching at Mahasukha at the start of the yoga program. She studies Buddhism, yoga and meditation with Lama Marut, Lauren Benjamin, YSI and ACI-LA. She is also a massage therapist. Her classes are moderately paced and address the mind-body connection and yoga as a self-changing and world-changing practice.

OPEN HEART YOGA Gentle with Sarah Canfield

This class combines the basics of asana and alignment with the philosophy of Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1 - suitable for total 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: Sarah Canfield
Date: Saturdays
Time: 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Sarah Canfield has been a yoga instructor since 2001. She trained in Hatha yoga at Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary in Pasadena, CA and Vinyasa yoga at Life in Motion in New York City, and is currently YSI certified to teach Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1. Her yoga classes are both empowering and relaxing for all levels of students.

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: Sarah Canfield
Date: Saturdays
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Sarah Canfield has been a yoga instructor since 2001. She trained in Hatha yoga at Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary in Pasadena, CA and Vinyasa yoga at Life in Motion in New York City, and is currently YSI certified to teach Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1. Her yoga classes are both empowering and relaxing for all levels of students.

MEDITATION YOGA - All Levels

Learn how meditation and yoga work together to fulfill your practice. Walk away with particular asana sequences designed to deepen your meditations and simple meditations to enhance your asana practice.

Teacher: Rebecca Stanley
Date: Sundays
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca began her official yoga practice in college and has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism for 3 years. She gained experience in the meditative and physical practice of yoga at Jivamukti Studio in New York City and the YogaWorks Teacher Training program. She also has her 300-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification through the Yoga Studies Institute teacher training program.

OPEN HEART YOGA Community 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: Jessica Larsen
Date: Monday nights
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: free community class. Donations accepted.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Drawn to Hinduism and Buddhism since she was quite young, Jessica Larsen has been a devoted yoga practitioner for eight years. She gained experience in the mental and physical practice of yoga at Jivamukti Studio in New York City and through the YogaWorks Teacher Training program. She was delighted to find ACI in 2006, in order to integrate all eight limbs of yoga into her practice.

OPEN HEART YOGA Gentle

This class combines the basics of asana and alignment with the philosophy of Tibetan Heart Yoga - suitable for total beginners or anyone looking for a more gentle class.

Teacher: Rebecca Stanley
Date: Wednesday nights
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca Stanley began her official practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 3 years. Her classes are Tibetan Heart Yoga inspired hatha vinyasa style.

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: Wednesday nights
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca Stanley began her official practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 3 years. Her classes are Tibetan Heart Yoga inspired hatha vinyasa style.

OPEN HEART YOGA-Lunchtime Yoga with Claire Thompson - Basics

This class is a perfect lunchtime break to loosen the body and deepen the breath in the middle of your day.

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: Claire Thompson
Date: Friday Lunchtime
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation - No one will be turned away due to lack of funds
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Wear comfortable clothing - Mats are provided.

Claire Thompson has been a student of yoga since 2004, and started teaching at Mahasukha at the start of the yoga program. She studies Buddhism, yoga and meditation with Lama Marut, Lauren Benjamin, YSI and ACI-LA. She is also a massage therapist. Her classes are moderately paced and address the mind-body connection and yoga as a self-changing and world-changing practice.

Dharma Flick: Kung Fu Panda

Join us for a screening of the hit film Kung Fu Panda, a movie about a lazy, slacker panda named Po, who has a dream of becoming a Kung Fu Master.

Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill a prophecy, Po's dream becomes reality after taking on Kung Fu Guru Master Shifu. Po throws his heart and mind into his training and task, ultimately discovering that his greatest weakness is also his greatest strength.

>> See flier for more details!

Bring the kids and enjoy pizza, snacks and refreshments.

Date: Saturday, September 25
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Admission: Free and open to the public; donation only
Contact: Eric Smith

OPEN HEART YOGA Gentle with Sarah Canfield

This class combines the basics of asana and alignment with the philosophy of Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1 - suitable for total 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: Sarah Canfield
Date: Saturdays
Time: 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Sarah Canfield has been a yoga instructor since 2001. She trained in Hatha yoga at Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary in Pasadena, CA and Vinyasa yoga at Life in Motion in New York City, and is currently YSI certified to teach Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1. Her yoga classes are both empowering and relaxing for all levels of students.

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: Sarah Canfield
Date: Saturdays
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Sarah Canfield has been a yoga instructor since 2001. She trained in Hatha yoga at Yoga Kingdom Sanctuary in Pasadena, CA and Vinyasa yoga at Life in Motion in New York City, and is currently YSI certified to teach Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 1. Her yoga classes are both empowering and relaxing for all levels of students.

MEDITATION YOGA - All Levels

Learn how meditation and yoga work together to fulfill your practice. Walk away with particular asana sequences designed to deepen your meditations and simple meditations to enhance your asana practice.

Teacher: Rebecca Stanley
Date: Sundays
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca began her official yoga practice in college and has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism for 3 years. She gained experience in the meditative and physical practice of yoga at Jivamukti Studio in New York City and the YogaWorks Teacher Training program. She also has her 300-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification through the Yoga Studies Institute teacher training program.

OPEN HEART YOGA Community 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: Jessica Larsen
Date: Monday nights
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: free community class. Donations accepted.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Drawn to Hinduism and Buddhism since she was quite young, Jessica Larsen has been a devoted yoga practitioner for eight years. She gained experience in the mental and physical practice of yoga at Jivamukti Studio in New York City and through the YogaWorks Teacher Training program. She was delighted to find ACI in 2006, in order to integrate all eight limbs of yoga into her practice.

OPEN HEART YOGA Gentle

This class combines the basics of asana and alignment with the philosophy of Tibetan Heart Yoga - suitable for total beginners or anyone looking for a more gentle class.

Teacher: Rebecca Stanley
Date: Wednesday nights
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca Stanley began her official practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 3 years. Her classes are Tibetan Heart Yoga inspired hatha vinyasa style.

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: Wednesday nights
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Mahasukha Center
Suggested Donation: $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact: Sarah Canfield

Rebecca Stanley began her official practice of yoga in college when an amazing teacher appeared in her life as her best friend. Finding Tibetan Buddhism through her yoga teachers in New York, she has now been studying and practicing for almost 3 years. Her classes are Tibetan Heart Yoga inspired hatha vinyasa style.