In this workshop you will have an opportunity to discover the traditional meanings, of the 10 Minor Arcana Swords cards, and to practice tapping into your own innate wisdom when it comes to deciphering the cards.
This will be the Sixth of 7 consecutive monthly workshops that Tory will be sharing.  This is an interactive workshop where you will discuss the traditional meanings of each card; discover how you feel and how you would interpret each card and then practice doing mini-readings with the cards.

Handouts will be provided. Participants should bring along their own *Rider~Waite~Smith Tarot deck, if possible, for the reading practice portion of the workshop.
*Available  for purchase at RakSa

Tory Jeen Valach has been studying, practicing and sharing Tarot for over 20 years.  Her intuitive readings and presentation of Tarot are loving, powerful and conducted in a way that gently encourages and guides people along their paths in a positive way.

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Cancellations must be made one week in advance and will incur a 50% service fee.

With Noah Christensen, Balaram Das & friends

Noah Christensen is a classically trained pianist and vocal artist.   His first exposure to Kirtan was in a yoga class.  Enamored by the beautiful tapestry of meditation, music, and devotion, he began exploring the vast ocean of devotion known as Kirtan.  Embracing traditional instrumentation and blending modern vocal styling, he is honored to be sharing Kirtan with the Raksa community!

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]]> http://raksasala.com/workshops/2012/01/bav-street-kirtan-2/feed/ 0 http://raksasala.com/workshops/2012/01/high-heel-workshop/ http://raksasala.com/workshops/2012/01/high-heel-workshop/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:08:01 +0000 raksa http://raksasala.com/workshops/?p=1219 WANT:

• to walk easier in high heels?
• a more fluid and graceful stride?
• to increase stability in your ankles and feet?
• an improved dynamic posture?
• reduced back, knee and heel pain?

Inspired by the Feldenkrais Method®, this workshop will also combine physical therapy, dance, exercise and novel movement sequences to help you walk in your favorite shoes.

About the Instructors:

Stacy Barrows is a registered physical therapist, Guild Certified Feldenkrais®
practitioner, and PMA Pilates teacher; she is co-owner of Century City Physical Therapy,Inc., author and inventor of the patented SMARTROLLER® and products.

Kim Blank is a professional dancer, instructor and Emmy nominated choreographer; she has worked with Halle Berry, Madonna, and Michael Jackson among others…she teaches her signature aerobic dance-fitness classes and more.

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Cancellations must be made at least one week in advance and will incur a 50% service fee.

]]> http://raksasala.com/workshops/2012/01/high-heel-workshop/feed/ 0 http://raksasala.com/workshops/2011/12/diy-do-it-yourself-in-january-new-beginnings/ http://raksasala.com/workshops/2011/12/diy-do-it-yourself-in-january-new-beginnings/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:35:39 +0000 raksa http://raksasala.com/workshops/?p=1571 Come join us in January to celebrate the bounty of California citrus – Satsumas, Clementines, Tangerines, Tangelos, Pumelos, Meyer Lemons and more! Learn your varieties and how to preserve them, capturing them all when at their best!

Do it yourself instead of Buy it yourself!

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Space is limited for this very popular DIY series.
Please call 310.559.7200 to Reserve Your Space!

Watch for posts about our upcoming DIY workshops in February: Love Story and March: In like a Lion

In this workshop you will have an opportunity to discover the traditional meanings, of the 10 Minor Arcana Pentacles cards, and to practice tapping into your own innate wisdom when it comes to deciphering the cards.
This will be the fifth of 7 consecutive monthly workshops that Tory will be sharing.  This is an interactive workshop where you will discuss the traditional meanings of each card; discover how you feel and how you would interpret each card and then practice doing mini-readings with the cards.
Handouts will be provided.

Participants should bring along their own *Rider~Waite~Smith Tarot deck, if possible, for the reading practice portion of the workshop.     *Available for purchase at RakSa

Tory Jeen Valach has been studying, practicing and sharing Tarot for over 20 years.  Her intuitive readings and presentation of Tarot are loving, powerful and conducted in a way that gently encourages and guides people along their paths in a positive way.

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Call 310.559.7200 to Reserve your Space!!

Cancellations must be made one week in advance and will incur a 50% service fee.

Jan 7th Yoga with Kiyomi  |  Feb 4th Tai Chi with Edward  | Mar 3rd Yoga with Ling

Yoga is the union of mind and body, linked with breath and movement; energy in flow. At RakSa, our teachers combine postures in a Hatha flow to promote health, relaxation, fitness, transformation and collective community. 
Please bring your own yoga mat or towel.

Did you know that Taichi can dramatically improve your strength, agility and flexibility in ways that remain largely untouched by the fitness world? Even high-level athletes and martial artists can benefit-though you definitely don’t need to fall into either category to participate. Come check out Edward Yu’s highly innovative approach to teaching and discover for yourself why Taichi can be so much more than just people moving in slow motion.

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Class will meet on the North end of Paul Carlson Park
10400 Braddock Drive on Motor Ave. & Braddock Dr.

Call 310.559.7200 to Reserve your Space!

About the Instructor:

Fernando has been studying meditation since 1998 and has enjoyed a rigorous practice for over 10 years. Traveling to India on six occasions for meditation retreats, as well as attending a number of local workshops each year has bolstered his studies exponentially. After coming across many people who were interested to meditate, but didn’t know how to begin, or felt it was too difficult – Fernando was inspired to teach.  Now he specializes in introducing and developing meditation, and his classes focus on meditation as an important element in one’s life for the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.

In addition to his meditation classes, Fernando also practices acupuncture and massage at Raksa.

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In this series of three workshops, you will have the opportunity to redefine your relationships in ways that allow you to co-create with authenticity, joy, and compassion. Drawing upon practices of embodied emotional processing and Nonviolent Communication, we will explore conflict as a source of intimacy in all types of human relationships. These playful classes will offer both practical tools and a powerful theory that can be applied to a lifetime of possibilities.

Session One: Discovery: January 21, 2012

Connected communication begins with learning to distinguish between observations and judgments. In this workshop, we will look at assumptions and how they influence our thoughts, reactions, and behavior. Through play and investigation, we will expose the underlying narratives driving our lives and rewrite those stories with compassion. We will lay the foundation for taking responsibility for our own reality on a practical level.

Session Two: Understanding: February 18, 2012

We will investigate the underlying causes of our patterns and behaviors and gain deeper understanding for the driving forces behind our actions. Shifting from a paradigm of blame to one of exploration, we will explore the power of self-forgiveness and guilt-free learning from mistakes.

Session Three: Creation: March 17, 2012

This session focuses on applying connected communication to the art of relationships. We will work on offering feedback and making requests in a way that fosters honesty and collaboration. We will find the power of play in creating the life we love and true freedom of choice, allowing us to say “yes” or “no” without fear.

About the workshop leaders:

Andrei Andreev is a photographer, dancer, and parent educator. Certified through Echo Parenting & Education, Andrei has presented workshops locally and abroad. He has been studying, practicing, and teaching alternative forms of communication and embodiment since 2005.

Julianne Gale is a teacher, dancer, and cultural fieldworker. Julianne has facilitated Theatre of the Oppressed and social justice workshops with a variety of organizations, including Gender Justice LA; youTHink; and The Multicultural Center at California State University, Dominguez Hills. A credentialed teacher and certified nonviolent parent educator, Julianne recently received her M.A. in Applied Theatre Arts from USC.

Andrei and Julianne are passionate about collaborating with people to co-create the kind of world we want to live in.

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Call 310.559.7200 to Reserve your Space!

Cancellations must be made at least one week in advance and will incur a 50% service fee.

In this series of three workshops, you will have the opportunity to redefine your relationships in ways that allow you to co-create with authenticity, joy, and compassion. Drawing upon practices of embodied emotional processing and Nonviolent Communication, we will explore conflict as a source of intimacy in all types of human relationships. These playful classes will offer both practical tools and a powerful theory that can be applied to a lifetime of possibilities.

Session One: Discovery: January 21, 2012

Connected communication begins with learning to distinguish between observations and judgments. In this workshop, we will look at assumptions and how they influence our thoughts, reactions, and behavior. Through play and investigation, we will expose the underlying narratives driving our lives and rewrite those stories with compassion. We will lay the foundation for taking responsibility for our own reality on a practical level.

Session Two: Understanding: February 18, 2012

We will investigate the underlying causes of our patterns and behaviors and gain deeper understanding for the driving forces behind our actions. Shifting from a paradigm of blame to one of exploration, we will explore the power of self-forgiveness and guilt-free learning from mistakes.

Session Three: Creation: March 17, 2012

This session focuses on applying connected communication to the art of relationships. We will work on offering feedback and making requests in a way that fosters honesty and collaboration. We will find the power of play in creating the life we love and true freedom of choice, allowing us to say “yes” or “no” without fear.

About the workshop leaders:

Andrei Andreev is a photographer, dancer, and parent educator. Certified through Echo Parenting & Education, Andrei has presented workshops locally and abroad. He has been studying, practicing, and teaching alternative forms of communication and embodiment since 2005.

Julianne Gale is a teacher, dancer, and cultural fieldworker. Julianne has facilitated Theatre of the Oppressed and social justice workshops with a variety of organizations, including Gender Justice LA; youTHink; and The Multicultural Center at California State University, Dominguez Hills. A credentialed teacher and certified nonviolent parent educator, Julianne recently received her M.A. in Applied Theatre Arts from USC.

Andrei and Julianne are passionate about collaborating with people to co-create the kind of world we want to live in.

DOWNLOAD FLIER

Call 310.559.7200 to Reserve your Space!

Cancellations must be made at least one week in advance and will incur a 50% service fee.

In this series of three workshops, you will have the opportunity to redefine your relationships in ways that allow you to co-create with authenticity, joy, and compassion. Drawing upon practices of embodied emotional processing and Nonviolent Communication, we will explore conflict as a source of intimacy in all types of human relationships. These playful classes will offer both practical tools and a powerful theory that can be applied to a lifetime of possibilities.

Session One: Discovery: January 21, 2012

Connected communication begins with learning to distinguish between observations and judgments. In this workshop, we will look at assumptions and how they influence our thoughts, reactions, and behavior. Through play and investigation, we will expose the underlying narratives driving our lives and rewrite those stories with compassion. We will lay the foundation for taking responsibility for our own reality on a practical level.

Session Two: Understanding: February 18, 2012

We will investigate the underlying causes of our patterns and behaviors and gain deeper understanding for the driving forces behind our actions. Shifting from a paradigm of blame to one of exploration, we will explore the power of self-forgiveness and guilt-free learning from mistakes.

Session Three: Creation: March 17, 2012

This session focuses on applying connected communication to the art of relationships. We will work on offering feedback and making requests in a way that fosters honesty and collaboration. We will find the power of play in creating the life we love and true freedom of choice, allowing us to say “yes” or “no” without fear.

About the workshop leaders:

Andrei Andreev is a photographer, dancer, and parent educator. Certified through Echo Parenting & Education, Andrei has presented workshops locally and abroad. He has been studying, practicing, and teaching alternative forms of communication and embodiment since 2005.

Julianne Gale is a teacher, dancer, and cultural fieldworker. Julianne has facilitated Theatre of the Oppressed and social justice workshops with a variety of organizations, including Gender Justice LA; youTHink; and The Multicultural Center at California State University, Dominguez Hills. A credentialed teacher and certified nonviolent parent educator, Julianne recently received her M.A. in Applied Theatre Arts from USC.

Andrei and Julianne are passionate about collaborating with people to co-create the kind of world we want to live in.

DOWNLOAD FLIER

Call 310.559.7200 to Reserve your Space!

Cancellations must be made at least one week in advance and will incur a 50% service fee.