Telluride Yoga Festival, July 11 to 13

From the "so much good stuff happens all on the same weekend" files:
The Telluride Yoga Festival has a delightful array of yoga teachers in a gorgeous setting. I am particularly fond of Robert Svoboda, Simon Park, Chandra Easton, and Scott Blossom, having had the good fortune to work with them in the past.

we especially like that the organizers of the conference seem to be very community and enviornmentally minded. 25% of their take will be going to the 'Sheep Mountain Alliance', a "grassroots citizen organization dedicated to the preservation of the natural environment in the Telluride Region and Southwest Colorado. To this end, Sheep Mountain Alliance will protect the health of regional ecosystems, wildlife habitats and watersheds, and will promote a sense of community, quality of life and a diverse and sustainable local economy."

They are also partnering with the 'New Community Coallition' , which 'was formed in 2007 to implement sustainability efforts in San Miguel county.' Together they will be working to promote a zero waste festival. Participants at the festival will recieve a reusable bag (we have quite a collection of these, don't we?), and filtered water will be freely available in all yoga rooms throughout the festival. You are encouraged to bring your water bottle.

Yoga Class with Michael Franti in August

If I lived in San Francisco, and I wasn't scheduled to teach my own class on August 3rd, I would probably want to take this yoga class at Yoga Tree Castro, with live music by Michael Franti. Of course, it's also a benefit for a good cause.

"Please join Michael Franti and Les Levanthal for an afternoon of YOGA and
MUSIC to benefit and support the �911 Power to the Peaceful Festival and
Organization.

Join Les for an awakening of the heart and spirit! Begin to celebrate the
joy and passion in your practice through opening and listening to what's
inside. By breathing deeper into poses, start shifting compassion from your
mat into the rest of your life. Blend pranayama, asanas, music and sweat to
build strength and flexibility while letting go of struggle.

Together, Michael and Les will lead you through a journey of music,
mindfulness and inspiration!"

register here

Pankaj, Ajay, and Russill

Pankaj and Ajay Sharma of the Light of Love Spiritual Foundation (Downingtown) are featured in this video with world renown author and performer Russill Paul. The three of them will be leading a sound healing workshop during the Halloween weekend. All I know is, is that when the veils between the worlds are thin, I want to be chanting!