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Playtime for Grownups

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Finally, an event dedicated to playfully defying gravity. Got plans for Columbus Day? No? Then mark your calendar and consider attending the FIRST-EVER

Yogis Help Haiti Relief Efforts

In the aftermath of Tuesday’s 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, many yoga studios, teachers, and practitioners have forces to send aid and help soften the blow of the tragedy. We encourage you to lend your support–monetary contributions, participation in relief events, raise awareness, or simply dedicate a yoga practice–to the people of Haiti.

Below is a list of just a few yoga events that aim to help with the relief effort in Haiti. I know there are many more all over the country. I need your help to publicize other opportunities to get involved!
Please add the list by commenting below with local events or efforts in
your community– please include dates, times, and URLs.

Laughing Lotus Clothing Drive in San Francisco, California — through Sunday, January 17

Bernal Yoga Haitian Relief Benefit Class in San Francisco, California — January 18, 12 pm

Yoga Tree Benefit Class in San Francisco, California — January 17, 4:30pm; Studio will match donations.

Piedmont Yoga Studio Clothing Drive in Oakland, California — through January 17

Haitian Relief Class with Spiritual Gansters 305 in Aventura, Florida — January 17, 10:30am

River’s Edge Yoga Classes for Haitian Relief in Alexandria, Virginia — January 18, 11am, 12:30pm, and 6:30pm

Blue Lotus Yoga Studio in Raleigh, North Carolina set up a fundraiser page with Mercy Corps

By Donation Yoga for Haiti Core Strengh Vinyasa Master Class in New York, New York — January 24 12-2pm and Benefit for Haiti with FELA! and other celebrities on January 22nd

Read the whole story on:http://blogs.yogajournal.com/yogabuzz/

Teacher Training Scholarships

If you’ve always wanted to become a yoga teacher but the stars haven’t aligned to make it possible, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Yoga Works, the yoga studio chain with 23 studios in California and New York, and Zobha, the yoga clothing company, are offering a need-based yoga teacher training scholarship in January 2010. This pilot program will be for the Yoga Works 200-hour teacher training at the new Walnut Creek, California location (that’s near San Francisco, for those of you who aren’t familiar). “ The scholarship
will be available to individuals who are excellent candidates for the program,
but may not have the means to make it a reality,” said a recent press release.
When I learn more about the application process, I’ll be sure to let you know.

Other teacher training scholarships (Click the links for more info.):
YogaBasics.com awards a teacher training scholarship for $600 twice a year.
Scholarships are available for Yoga Journal conferences.