Malibu Yoga Day, Sunday June 1st

Enjoy Yoga at a fabulous ocean view estate in Malibu. Start the day with a group "Prime of Life Yoga" class followed by two outstanding lectures from top health professionals. Then enjoy an exceptional catered lunch. During the lunch break, choose from optional spa treatments from LA's finest practitioners of massage, deep tissue, shiatsu, reiki, psychic palmistry, reflexology, facials, hypnotherapy and more. Next, a second deeply relaxing Yoga and meditation class followed by entertainment and a peaceful closing ceremony. The cost for the day including two Yoga classes, two speakers, catered lunch, and a heavenly venue is $95. Spa treatments are paid directly to the practitioner and will vary based on the time and treatment. A complete list will be available one month before the date. This special Yoga day is limited to 40 people. Please RSVP to 310-306-8845 or by email to: samatayoga@earthlink.net

Samata Yoga Anniversary Party, Sunday June 22nd

Please join us for our Annual Samata Anniversary Potluck Party on Sunday June 22nd from noon-3:30pm. The location will be at the Samata Yoga Center, 4150 Tivoli Avenue, Los Angeles 90066. Please bring your favorite dish to share to our sumptuous potluck. As usual, we will have great entertainment, surprise guests and award-winning health professionals. Please RSVP by June 15th to 310-306-8845 or by email to samatayoga@earthlink.net. Hope to see you there!

Prime of Life Yoga: Optimum Health for the Second Half of Life
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
November 14, 15 & 16, 2008

In a balanced format of lecture and movement, Larry Payne and David Allen, M.D., provide an introduction to the Prime of Life Yoga lifestyle program. This year's lecture topics by Dr. David Allen include the latest concepts on nutrition, mind-body medicine and longevity. The Yoga taught by Larry offers a safe,gentle breath-oriented approach, based on the needs of participants.

The workshop will also include effective stress-reduction techniques, advanced breathing methods simplified for all levels, biomechanical reeducation, healthy lifestyle tools and guided meditation. This workshop is not recommended for acute back problems or those seeking a vigorous yoga workout. For info and reservations, please contact 1-831-667-3005 or click here to visit their website: www.esalen.org

Yoga Teacher Training Graduates

Congratulations to all of our Yoga graduates who have recently completed the Samata International one-on-one Yoga Teacher Training with Larry in 2007/2008: Rick Morris, D.C., Michael Sinel, M.D., John Drimmer, Ph.D., Lori Rubenstein, P.T., Deborah Gaskell Albert, Michelle Adams, Colleen Carroll, Maribel Castillo, Rachel Donaldson, Marina Ferrarese, Karen Fierberg, Keri Frankenstein, Gordon Hart-Ganske, Tway Huynh, Anna Inferrera, Susan Jacobson, Jacquie Jordan, Chris Josepph, Karen Koeppe, Debra Michels, Suheila Mouammar, Mary Murphy, Deborah Myers, Brooke Peterson, Anne Platt, Donna Quesada, Julianne Rodriguez, Marci'a Rudolph, Johanna Schlabs, Angela Torres and Janet Winkler.

Recent Press

Larry recently was interviewed on the "Healthy Planet, Healthy Me" Radio Show hosted by Sherry Beal on KPFK. Click here to link to the show: http://www.arighttoknow.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 Once there you can sign up for free registration to watch the podcast listed under "Yoga".

Larry was also featured on a great, new internet newsletter "Live Right, Live Well". Click here to view: http://liverightlivewell.com/experts/yoga_class/index.html

Green Yoga

My dear friends, Georg and Brenda Feuerstein have written a phenomenol new book, "Green Yoga", on Yoga and the environment. Click here to read testimonials from BKS Iyengar and Swami Veda Bharati and information on the book and how to order: www.traditionalyogastudies.com

Click here to view their video created by Swami J: www.traditionalyogastudies.com/green_yoga.html

Now on DVD

Larry's "User Friendly Yoga" beginners video for men and women is now available on DVD with a great new soundtrack. It is called "Classic Beginner's Yoga". Click here to order from the website along with all of our other Yoga Rx Dvds and Yoga Books: www.samata.com

Love,

Larry