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As I have gotten older I have discovered a more holistic approach to healing my body. I have learned to keep an open mind, listen to experts in the holistic field, ask questions, weigh my options and then make a decision. Recently, I was having lower back and shoulder pain and I found myself having diffi- culties in yoga class and had to make adjustments to the poses. My friend, Nena Watkins, who is an Acupuncturist encouraged me to make an appoint- ment and visit her. I had always heard of others having wonderful results with acupuncture but I was still a FIND needle virgin. Nena is an expert in her field and explained acupunc- YOUR ture to me so I could understand the practice better. She shared it is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that is 1000’s of years old. It focuses on the theory of ener- LIGHT gy (chi) flowing through our bodies in channels called meridians. Acupuncture’s philosophy is sickness happens when your energy is blocked or is off balance. An Acu- puncturist is skilled at unblocking or assisting the energy to help balance itself. The idea of an all-natural process with no chemicals ingested sold me on the idea. I was ready to try it. I had quite a few thoughts about what was going to happen racing through my mind and I realized most people often have the same apprehensions about acupuncture. So I’d like to address these worries. THIS SEEMS VERY ODD As I laid there watching Nena get prepared, I thought this seems very odd that sticking needles in me is go- ing to help my pain. I really don’t understand how this really works. I glanced up at the light and realized I don’t understand how electricity works but I rely on it every day. Who am I to question an ancient practice so many have benefitted from because “I don’t understand it”? I realized I was not being very open minded so I laid back, 101 S. Coit Rd #327 relaxed and let the expert begin. OMG! The needles are going to hurt! Richardson I need to clarify my earlier comment about being a 972-234-0500 needle virgin. That’s not entirely true…I have tattoos so I assumed the needles would hurt like a tattoo gun. I sunyogacenter.com Continued on Page 20 1 We are a yoga studio and Ayurvedic healing center in Richardson. Come share the journey of health and wellness with us; we’d love to have you.

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2 Does acting still play a part in your life? Interview with It does, but I took two years off. I had a small role in Richard Linklater’s film, Everybody Wants Some!! I also Social Media Sensation had a very small cameo role in American Crime which is also shot in Austin. With the exception of those, I took Adriene Mishler two years off to grow my “Yoga with Adriene” business By Erica Mestyanek, Editor, Dallas Yoga Magazine and “Find What Feels Good.” I wanted to be sure it was not mirroring or mimicking any of my colleagues. I have been very lucky to have a great business partner and friend on this journey with me too.

What one message would you like to share with everyone? Everything is yoga. I know that may seem abstract, but for me, it is yoga and art. It’s in my blood, it’s the way I run. It may not be yoga and art for everyone but for me yoga is the way I walk, the way I see things. Sometimes it’s hard to articulate how I feel about what yoga is, but I think that is why we show up for practice.

Tell me about your yoga tour coming up. We are going to ten different cities, which is the most Do you remember your first time? Feeling nervous, we have ever done. The idea, with respect to the prac- maybe anxious and wondering, “Am I going to do tice and , is to turn it on its side. To think this right?” Now, get your mind out of the gutter…I’m outside of the box and create a unique yoga experience so talking about my first yoga class. It was a virtual class then anyone can take what they have learned and “show and it was called “Yoga with Adriene.” I had not quite up”, whether at their local yoga studio or at home with mustered the courage at that point to visit a local studio “Yoga with Adriene” or hopefully both! I want this event in person, so I opted to practice in the comfort of my own to leave everyone feeling inspired, excited, interested, home. Fast forward to 4 years later, I better understand fulfilled, maybe shocked, and rich enough to leave them the practice and have my own interpretation of what motivated to continue. When we come to Dallas, we will yoga means for me. I practice in various studios and I be at The Bomb Factory on Friday, October 13, 2017 and still enjoy practicing at home as well. I had the chance we start at 8:00am. to interview Austin native, Adriene Mishler and we are thrilled to visit with her again when she comes to Dallas. Join Dallas Yoga Magazine for the event and be sure to purchase tickets in advance to ensure entrance by visit- When did you start practicing yoga? ing, www.thebombfactory.com. I started practicing yoga as a young adult. I may not You can learn more about Adriene and her practice by have been going to yoga classes initially, but as a thes- visiting www.yogawithadriene.com. pian in Austin, Texas, we were doing many things with our bodies and our breath. Our warmup was all about being connected with the mind and body. I feel like it was called yoga then, even though at the time it was not considered a “yoga class”. When I went to college, they offered an 8am Kundalini Yoga class in the same studio where I had my acting classes and it all felt very congruent, so I signed up. Here I am flapping my ankles and doing breath of fire as a young person, and I dropped in….I felt joy, magic, and love.

When did you decide to start teaching yoga? For me, going to teacher training seemed practical. I was a very serious actor then, and I felt that would be a positive and healthy job to have. From there, I really fell in love. Looking back, when I was younger I wanted to be a school teacher or a doctor and I found through this journey that I really just wanted to help others. I wanted to help people find balance and healing.

3 4 One Step at a Time How does your headstand stand up? By: Mike Mirabal, Yoga Teacher One afternoon, about eight years ago, still fresh-out- of-teacher-training and with a mind like a sponge – ready to soak it all in, a friend invited me to a pri- vate workshop with a renown teacher who was visiting Dallas. He called him “The Amazing Kumar.” I was intrigued by the idea of a private workshop with a teacher with whom I had not studied, and a studio I had not yet attended, so I eagerly accepted the invitation. Some things about the studio stood out to me. Unlike others I had visited, this studio had both wood and carpet on the floor, there weren’t large mirrors lining all the walls, and there was not any obnoxious music playing. The quiet, peaceful atmosphere seemed foreign in comparison to the chatty, bustling studio atmospheres I was familiar with. Sitting rigidly on my eco-friendly mat in my sweat-wicking tank top and designer stretchy pants, like the handful of other teachers in the room I waited for some new yoga adventure to unfold. I was accustomed to the general power vinyasa flow style, but nothing I learned in any “hatha” or “vinyasa flow” class had prepared me for what came next. Jeff, the studio owner, stepped out of his office and placed a plain wooden chair in front of the group of us. Shortly after, Kumar casually emerged, walked across the room, and sat before us. He was an elderly Indian man with a charismatic, yet unassuming appearance, totally normal looking – Not what I expected. Perhaps he could sense my unsettled ambition, because he took a moment to size up the lot of us, and to my sur- prise, he pointed right at me. “You!” he exclaimed. “Come up here and do a head- stand.” At that point, I was wondering what in the world is going on, but after a little hesitation, I stood up, walked to the front of the group, put my head on the floor, and simply piked right up to a “tripod headstand.” I had been doing a lot of yoga practice, in classes, workshops, and at home, so I assumed I had a good grasp on how to do things. Apparently, I was mistaken. “NO!” he yelled, to my surprise. “Get down!” I came down from headstand, and I looked up at him, bewildered. Continued on Page 6 5 One Step at at Time, Continued from Page 5 He glanced around at everyone and asked, “What did he What he had shown me was the importance of each step. do wrong?” Somehow without him actually saying so, the concept just Cue the anxiety. clicked. He called it eka jaggaye – “one step at a time.” Cue several teachers with more classroom experience This experience became a catalyst, which sparked much than I, all dissecting my posture and critiquing my align- contemplation, and from then on, began to influence and ment, as if searching for the right answer. inform my personal practice and the way I teach classes. To each, Kumar responded, “No, no, no, nope…” He I realized that I had been rushing. I realized I was some- shook his head disapprovingly. how unaware of all of the in-between stuff, as if it didn’t It reminded me of the scene from the beginning of the quite count as much as the final result or peak alignment of movie Willow, when the High Aldwin asks “Which finger a posture. holds the power to rule the world?” I knew there was some- Kumar’s simple instruction helped shape my yoga prac- thing more to it, but couldn’t quite say what it was. tice like no other teacher had done before – A sort of trial by Then he told me, “Do it again.” fire that shook the sleep out of my eyes. And as soon as I started to pike up like before, he hol- The one-step-at-a-time methodology began to pervade lered “No! Get down.” my practice – like I could suddenly read between the lines. As I sat there, confused and embarrassed, Kumar pro- Gradually, it started to feel okay for me to relish in any ceeded to tell me HOW to do a headstand. single step, even for a considerable duration of time, rather “Sit on your heels. Put your hands down next to your than striving hastily for the end result. knees. Put your head on the floor. Lift your hips. Right I was finding santosha and aparigraha through my . knee on your right elbow. Left knee on your left elbow. My movements became slower, steadier, and more inten- Tuck both knees in…” and so on. tional. The unnamed transitions between postures came He talked me step-by-step through the entrance, holding, alive with meaning and usefulness, and my breath settled and exit of the headstand, and when he was done, he said naturally into a rhythm, which connected the dots and set matter-of-factly, “That is how you do the headstand.” the pace of it all. A little dumbfounded, we just looked at him as if issuing I gained other valuable insights from the few workshops a collective sigh of “Huh… Well, Ok.” I attended with Kumar, but this was the initial “a-hah!” I had learned it this way before, so I thought there was moment which truly opened my eyes to the ever-present nothing new about performing the movements in the order yoga magic - each breath, each heartbeat, each movement, he instructed, but there was something about his instruction all interconnected and potentially fascinating. which struck me as different, intriguing, and important.

6 Simple Tools to Improve Your Yoga Practice Part 2: Breathing By: Mark Phillips, Yoga & GX Instructor This is a 3 part series starting in our August edition. It includes insight on Focus, Breathing and Muscle Control. BREATHING The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs. As you breathe, the air enters the lungs and oxygen is processed into the bloodstream. The blood travels to the muscles, which extract the oxygen into the muscle tissue. Yoga Counseling Without oxygen, the muscles will quit working. Prop- er breathing during exercise is very important because HealingCircleCenter.org working muscle can extract oxygen three times faster from the blood than any other part of the body. Anxiety, Depression, Breathing might be one of the easiest things to focus on, but it might be the most important of all as your life Trauma, Grief, Recovery depends on it and your practice will suffer without it. I 214-232-5159 think we often take it for granted because it’s an auto- matic process so we usually don’t have to give it much thought. If you’ve ever had your head held under water, Tz Stein-Barrett, LCSW, e-RYTCR choked on something, or had your breath restricted for Insurance & Private Pay any reason, it’s probably at that point that you give breath some serious thought. If you are going to be exercising for more than a couple of minutes, your body needs to get oxygen to the Longevity Lifestyles muscles or the muscles will stop working. Just how much oxygen your muscles will use depends on two processes: (1) getting blood to the muscles, and (2) extracting oxy- Enhanced Wellness & Health gen from the blood into the muscle tissue. Your working Tension & Stress Relief muscles can take oxygen out of the blood three times as fast as your resting muscles. Your body has several ways to increase the flow of oxygen-rich blood to working muscle. One way is by breathing deep and long. With a steady flow of oxygen to the muscle, the whole panic Liz Metrik thing is avoided. When practicing yoga, deep breathing in and out through the nose is the best breath because it warms and AAR Certified calms the inner body. However, this will often not be Flocco Method enough, so from time to time you will need to use what is called a ‘cleansing breath’ – a big inhale through the nose and a big exhale out though the mouth. Avoid rapid, Integrating in-and-out breathing through the mouth at all costs as this will most likely move your body into the first stages of Foot Hand Ear panic mode. In order to perfect your breathing, you will Reflexology have to focus on it, despite the fact that it’s an automatic process that usually requires no thought. As you focus and perfect your breathing, you will gain control of your body movements,cle control, and be more aware of your body aliment, helping you fine tune and perfect your Certified Reflexologist yoga practice. Remember: Always keep the focus on you and your practice, as this will always yield the best 214-616-9970 [email protected] results. 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 9am-2pm

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www.blueanjou.com/yoga-and-music-festival 8 becoming vegans? 100% Plant Based Annette: We both noticed a difference when we really embraced plant-based, whole foods about ten years ago. We both love to run and work out and have seen huge im- provements in both of those areas since we started eating more whole foods. How did your idea come to fruition for starting a “food to go” business? Interview with Annette Baker & Marianne Lacko Marianne: It was actually a very natural progression – Annette and I would both meal prep on Sundays and then we would trade so we had food for the work week. We did that for years and had others at my office participate at times. Several years ago (I guess 6 or 7), a good friend at work asked me if she could pay me to cook for her because my food always looked so good and so healthy. She didn’t feel like she had the time or knowledge of plant-based food to do it on her own. I told her I couldn’t because I had just had a baby and was feeling over- whelmed already. I told Annette about it and she wanted to try it. She cooked for my friend and ended up cooking for several of my other co-workers for a couple of years. Then we started to think we could really do something with it. We both had long careers (20+ years) in the cor- porate world and were ready for a change. Your food is very unique. It’s so wonderful and it is plant based. Why was it important to you to focus on a vegan diet? Everything is vegan…right? Annette: Everything is definitely vegan. We originally You are both sisters, did you grow up eating a plant started eating vegan for ethical reasons and continue to based diet? be personally motivated by that, but the more we learned Marianne: No, but our parents always stressed unpro- about nutrition and plant-based eating, the more we felt cessed food. I can remember being so frustrated that our that we could really help people. That’s what our busi- mom wouldn’t make us Hamburger Helper because all of ness is about – making plant-based food accessible and our friends got to have it. She didn’t convenient. like to make things that came out of Is everyone ordering from you boxes. completely vegans or is there a When did you personally become range of people who are enjoying vegan? Are your families all veg- your food? an? Marianne: There is a whole range Marianne: Annette decided to start of people who eat our food and eating vegan almost 20 years ago, that makes us very happy! We love and I couldn’t let her do it without helping so many people enjoy good, me. healthy meals. We just want to help Annette: Marianne actually started everyone eat more plants… whether the whole thing by going vegetari- they are vegan, transitioning to plant- an first and then we both did more based eating, or plan to continue research which led us to veganism. eating animal products and just want Marianne: We have several vege- to enjoy healthy, convenient meals. tarian/vegan family members, but I know one of you focuses on it’s a mixed bag. There’s no doubt baking and the other more on the that our families overall eat less cooking aspect. Can you explain meat and other animal products than this more? average. Our 80 year old father, for Marianne: I have always loved example, has moved to a primarily baking and really enjoyed veganiz- plant-based diet with small amounts of fish. Annette’s 23 ing things I had made for years – it was even more fun year old daughter and my 32 year old son are definitely to make those same recipes more healthful by replacing not vegan, but they are both on Nature’s Plate meal plans refined flours and sugars. I was already doing that for for their workday lunches. myself and my daughter so it was easy. Annette got very What differences in your health have you noticed interested in cooking as she gave up animal products. Continued on Page 10 9 Nature’s Plate, Continued from Page 9

Using a wider variety of ingredients (compared to the I know your business has expanded quickly and standard American diet) opens up so many possibilities. you’ve been very busy. I stop by and eat at the store Your menu is diversified with everything from and there are a few chairs so people can eat there, eggless salad wraps to enchiladas with cheese sauce to have you thought about expanding and opening a big- desserts. How do you get your ideas and then decide ger restaurant? (I think I’m being hopeful here…Dallas which ones to put on the menu? needs more restaurants with vegan/vegetarian options.) Annette: Ideas come from all over the place – things Marianne: We are definitely expanding, but our current we’ve eaten in the past, pictures we see on social media, plans are to open additional retail locations where pre- etc. The recipe development process includes several pared meals and baked goods will be available, using our members of our team, and we do extensive taste testing current kitchen as a commissary to supply the other spots. and revising along the way. Many ideas get abandoned We don’t currently have plans to open a restaurant – that – the ones that make it are the ones where we can make would be a different model for sure. But watch for news the nutrition profile and the flavor/texture come togeth- about other locations soon! er. Our testers include employees and relatives. We like to have a wide variety of people try things out including Nature’s Plate is located in Northlake Shopping Cen- vegans and meat-eaters. ter 10233 E. Northwest Hwy Suite 432 in Dallas. They How often do you put new items on the menu? can be reached at 469-307-4217 and online at... Marianne: At least quarterly. We like to keep things naturesplate.biz fresh and interesting. Can you explain how your weekly mean plans work? How do people get their food? Annette: Weekly meal plans can be picked up on Thurs- day or Sunday/Monday – or both. Locations for pick up include our store in Lake Highlands and weekly pop up spots in Oak Cliff and Plano. Of course, we always have meals and bakery items available in our store – 7 days a week.

10 allowing yourself to feel the full range of emotions, your The Gift of Being Present awareness will gravitate towards what brings you joy.” By: Kenny Kolter, Gong Meditation Now I realize that this may not work for everyone, as I When shocking, unfortu- said these are tools to try on. Maybe you have some tools nate and tragic news unfolds you’d like to share with me? I would love to hear them. like the events in Charlottes- When I’m feeling challenged I think and feel about all ville in August, I often am at the good people in my life and all the good they are doing a loss for what to say, how to in the world. Like being loving parents and partners. Like puts things into perspective being creative and expressive people sharing their art, or how to feel. The media their hearts, their words. Like being good shepherds of seems to be fueled by repeat- our earth. This is what keeps me sane - knowing that there edly showing images of vio- are amazingly awesome folks out there demonstrating lence and unrest and stories kindness, compassion and caring in their everyday lives. designed to amplify our fears. Thanks for listening. I imagine many of the folks reading Dallas Yoga Maga- zine feel the same. Normally I write about the work I am blessed to share in using sound as a vehicle for relaxation, self-expression and transcendence; however, in light of recent events, I have something to share that may offer some of you a new tool in your tool belt to better cope with the challenges of our media driven society. I’ll try to keep it short; these are ways that help me to deal with the uncertainty and chaos that can filter into our lives. First of all, if you are feeling agitated and unsettled by the news on TV or online, turn it off. It seems to me you can get the news headlines in a few minutes, gather the information you need and move on. Get to your mat, go outside and grab some nature, move your body, grab a book or a podcast (In my case, bang a gong – Hah!). Sink into a project or an interest that brings you satisfaction, something that you can get lost in. Creativity is a tremen- dous cure for many things. Hemp Oils Call or visit in person with a friend, family member or co-worker that you trust and confide in them what you & Yoga are thinking and feeling. Trusted family and friends will appreciate that you are reaching out. Sometimes simply Call for more talking things out and through can make a huge differ- ence. Those of you that know me know that I’m a talker. information: I process my emotions and thoughts through letting it out verbally. I try to make a point to never ‘dump’ anything 214-642-0890 on anyone. It’s more of an exercise that I know that works for me. 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Give yourself permission to feel it all. Do this regularly and with focus and you’ll notice that by thesaltyhoneybakery.com 11 What Does the Color of Your Mat Say About You? By: Amy Jo “AJ” Crowell, Publisher Dallas Yoga Magazine You may not think about the color when you buy a mat, but maybe you should consider the options more carefully. Colors have certain meanings and if we are set- ting intentions and practicing on the same mat regularly that means the color will most likely impact us on some level. Next time you purchase a new mat and nowadays with the high cost of mats it’s extremely important to get the right one. That includes the right color for you. Ask yourself, what color makes me feel like I shine? What color do I choose more often in my everyday life? What color will I be comfortable, motivated and relaxed using regularly? You want your true self to be expressed in your mat. I realize choosing the right color mat may sound corny but have you ever purchased something then later decided you didn’t like the color and never used it? Don’t let this happen when you buy your . Your heart, soul and sweat go into your yoga mat and you should love it. What does the color of your mat tell about your personality? RED: You are energetic, passionate and vivacious. You are the life of the party. Red is the Root Chakra for grounding. Mantra: I am connected with the energy of Mother Earth. My body, mind and spirit are grounded, centered and purified. ORANGE: You are kind, caring, balanced and lively. You are unique and have lots of friends. Orange is the Sacral Chakra represented by relationships. Mantra: I love all dimensions of myself. I delight in weaving the creative tapestry that is my life. YELLOW: You are happy, joyous and free. You light up a room with your energy, smile and positive attitude. Yellow is the Solar Plexus Chakra related to power and self-improvement. Mantra: My will and Divine will are One. I am connected to the abundant flow of the Universe and easily manifest my dreams. GREEN: You are natural, tend to be more eco-friend- ly, smart, and feel youthful. You are a life-long learner who draws your dreams to yourself easily. Green is the heart chakra. Mantra: My heart is open to receive the energy of love. I radiate this essence. I walk my path with ease and grace. BLUE: You are calm, honest and stable. You are rigorously honest and will not tell an untruth. You are not flamboyant or loud. Blues are liked by everyone and flow gracefully like a river of water. Blue is the Throat Chakra. Mantra: I am aligned with my highest truth and communicate this with love and honor. My words echo softly within the Universe. PURPLE: Like an owl, you are wiser than most and have a spiritual side. You are classy, mystical, creative 12 Continued on Page 19 Going to the Wellness Expo: What’s in it for me? By: Felicia Weiss, PhD When you hear the words, “Wellness”, what do you think about? There are many different aspects to wellness. For me it is about our body, mind, spirit and emotions. Feeling hap- py and aligned within these areas helps promote a feeling of well-being. When we are off balance or dissatisfied in one or more of these areas, then it can be difficult for us to feel good. And when one of these aspects is suffering, medicine, personal growth and metaphysics. Learn then it can have a negative effect on one or more of the about the breakthroughs in holistic medicine. “How your other aspects. thyroid can affect gut health.” “How to have health and It is our goal at the Wellness Expo to help you find rejuvenation through biological medicine”. You can also solutions to your life challenges. discover the science of the healing process. For personal The Wellness Expo features over 100 exhibitors. You growth, you can learn how to stop stress and negativity can discover the latest in holistic medicine, nutrition, from affecting you. You can also hear about the Law of herbs, essential oils, and more. You can have an aura Attraction and how it works in our lives. We also have a photo taken and see the energy field around your body. medical doctor and Reiki Master, who will be discussing Learn what the aura colors actually mean. You can get an how to take back your power. intuitive consultation to help you plan for the future. You After producing the Wellness Expo for 23 years, I can also experience foot reflexology, reiki, massage and appreciate the metaphysical aspects of our lives. We have energy healing. Add sparkle and color to your life with open galleries where attendees can connect with their jewelry, crystals, stones, hemp fabrics, and other fine loved ones in spirit. The experiences that I and many products. Enjoy delicious food from Azure Restaurant, others have had at the Wellness Expo have convinced me outside on the lawn, or inside if you prefer. that we do live on. While we don’t take any “thing” with We also offer 24 talks in three categories: holistic Continued on Page 14

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214-624-9896 DallasYogaMagazine.com @dallasyogamag 14 The Importance of Connection By: Jenn Bodnar, Owner Yoga Digest When we think about community, our minds might go right to our own neighborhood, or the town we live in. But the depth of community runs much deeper than our zip code. Community is defined as a feeling of fellow- ship with others who share common attitudes, interests and goals. Dozens of studies have found that people with deep social connections experience less stress, consid- er themselves more successful in life, are happier and live longer! Here are some things to remember when it shake or hug, making eye contact, reading body language comes to community and the importance of connection: and face to face interaction. 1. All you need is love When we smile at someone or give them a com- Once the basic physiological needs are met like food, pliment, we impact that person’s day. That is a very water, shelter and safety, the most important necessity for powerful gift we all have: to make someone feel better. human beings is social belonging. In his popular theo- Research has shown that this type of social support is as ry, the hierarchy of needs, Abraham Maslow states that beneficial to the giver as it is to the receiver. The greatest lack of connection can result in anxiety and even clinical gift you can give someone is your completely undivided depression. attention. Be present. Scientific research has shown that the happiest people 4. Your vibe attracts your tribe are those who have strong relationships with family and We are the average of the five people we spend the friends and are active in their communities. These groups most amount of time with. If you find yourself uneasy can be small or large. It’s not the quantity but the quality or unhappy around your tribe, it might be a sign to raise of our connections that count. There certainly is a time to your own vibration. Or switch tribes! celebrate being introspective and alone. Solitude can also Some people do find deep connection in their neigh- be very beneficial, but connecting with others is in our borhood communities, others in the form of a common DNA and we are wired to be curious and to learn about purpose or belief and some might find it by way of one another. It’s all about balance. a sport, activity or organized team. More people are 2. The most important things in life are not things practicing yoga today than ever before and finding deep Recently, I was visiting my favorite beach. It’s pris- connection along the way. Yoga is the journey of the self tine and clean with white sand and views of the sky and through the self. When we are able to connect with our ocean, with so many shades blue, for as far as the eyes highest self, we are better able to connect with others. can see. Gigantic waves crash up against the rocks and Yoga is bringing people together: a tribe of life enthu- shore, creating the most soothing sound that instantly siasts, change-makers, ethical consumers and pioneers calms my soul. As I was taking it all in, I realized how for a better tomorrow. This unity is growing beyond the drawn I was to the brave surfers catching waves off in the yoga studio walls into corporations, health management distance. I noticed various groups of families; some with organizations, professional sport teams and neighbor- young children, some more elderly couples and some hood parks. Yoga festivals are growing at a rapid pace speaking foreign languages. There was also a variety because people are seeking community with like-minded of seemingly healthy and happy teens and young people individuals they can’t find at their jobs or other social that made me curious and even a little envious wondering circles. what it must be like to grow up here. We hope you will come vibe with us at a yoga festival I stopped myself and remembered “the beach, you’re soon! Our first ever Yoga Digest Fest will be held Satur- here for the beach!” Then it dawned on me that perhaps day, September 23rd from 9am-2pm, graciously hosted what I love most about this beach is not the soft sand, and sponsored by historic downtown City of Carrollton. clear blue skies and mesmerizing waves, but the people This free event includes a crystal bowl meditation, all and their energy that make up this beach. It’s the experi- levels yoga practice, , Acro Yoga, ence. It’s not what it looks like, it’s what it feels like. (yoga with your dog), a vendor area and numerous activ- 3. Being present is the best present of all ities for the whole family to enjoy. For more information In a world full of going live, text messaging, status up- go to www.YogaDigest.com dates, emojis and hashtags, the fundamental need to be in the physical presence of like-minded people still cannot be replaced. Emails and even the long lost art of phone Now that’s conversation doesn’t hold a candle to a genuine hand- Community! 15 the time but it was a mantra and I kept hearing it. I was Krama Yoga driving away from a party and I was thinking what am I doing? I have to change. In that instant, I decided I was going to move back to Dallas and start over. That’s where Ricky Tran I found yoga again. By: Amy Jo “AJ” Crowell, Publisher I moved to North Dallas and I took a Dallas Yoga Magazine Class in Addison from Suze Curtis. The first class was free at the time, I was contemplating signing up for a gym Interviewing but I didn’t want to do that because that’s what I always Ricky was a joy and did so I wanted to do something different. I tried the first an honor. Learning class, I was completely sweaty, there were no weights his philosophies or machines involved and plenty of girls…why not? and insight he has (laughing) I got over the girls immediately, of course, I acquired over the got distracted sometimes but I got so into the yoga that’s years through his what I concentrated on. I signed for a year membership, teachers, personal it actually cost more than a gym membership at the time practice and teach- but I was committed and all in. It was $59 and that was a ing is fascinating. lot of money back then. I practiced several times a week. He has been versed I treated each class like a doctor’s appointment and my in the true ancient first year, I only missed one week out of 52. practices of India My life changed completely. In six months, I quit that he extends to most of my addictions but I was occasionally relapsing. his students. He And then 12 months into it I had a EUREKA moment, a continues to seek moment of enlightenment. I noticed why I was making spiritual answers these decisions, I noticed why I was relapsing, I noticed and expand his yoga practice. This is what makes him a everything in my head. It had to do with pleasure and well-known and sought-after yogi not only in the DFW pain. I didn’t want to hurt anymore so I stopped doing Metroplex but throughout the country. His studio is Kra- things that hurt me. Smoking cigarettes was the biggest ma Yoga Center located in Carrollton, Texas. thing. I kept smoking during the 12 months and then I When did you start yoga? threw everything out. I was clear that I didn’t want to hurt My first class was in college in the year 2000 at the anymore. I associated more pain with doing those things University of North Texas and I didn’t care for it. I was so it was easy for me to quit at that point. young and wanted to be ac- The more I learned the more tive and it was a very gentle I wanted to know. Within a class. I don’t remember the couple of years, I out grew that poses we did but I remem- studio and I went to her teacher, ber I couldn’t wait to get her teacher’s teacher and then out. I didn’t know I needed I did the research and knew I relaxation at the time. I wanted to study with T Krish- remember getting cocooned namacharya but I couldn’t be- in the blanket and thinking cause he passed in 1989. So, I that I was getting tucked in. found the next best thing which (laughing). They even put something over my eyes and I were his students and went to each linage as high as I thought this is weird but I kept telling myself to relax. My could go. I was already teaching before I was certified in mind was going crazy the whole time. After it was over, I 2008, and then I started teaching around the country im- left and I thought it wasn’t for me. I’d rather go to the bar mediately. I had felt like I had more knowledge than most and play Foos Ball or something. based on my experience and my teachers. I couldn’t get At what point did you get interested in yoga? an audience in Dallas and I went to the big established About 5 years had passed and I had graduated college studios around town and they wouldn’t hire me. I chose with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Manage- to take my show on the road. People here didn’t want to ment and Real Estate. I was trying to find my way in the hear what I had to say but people in other places wanted world and I moved to Austin and I got caught up with the to have me and I booked up. wrong crowd and developed a bad addiction. I knew I When I came back I talked to the owner of the stu- had to do something differently and I kept hearing one of dio who wouldn’t hire me and I told him I was on tour my mentor’s voices in my head repeating, “If you are not around the country and he said, “A prophet is not wel- happy with where you are in your life and you keep doing come in his own town.” (Smiling.) the things you’ve been doing then you are going to keep I taught around the country for around 3 years and then getting the things you’ve been getting. If you want things I opened my studio in 2011 in Carrollton. I first rented to change, then you have to change.” I didn’t know it at space in the karate studio a few doors down and then I 16 Photos By: ChloeSaltarelliPhotography.com cause of who his teacher was and Ramaswami’s intention was to teach what he learned from his teacher as he learnt it. It’s a little different from how I teach today. I meet the student where they are and give them what they need. Ramaswami didn’t quite do that. His intention was to preserve the teachings which is different from being a teacher. Once you learn any system well enough, then you can start modifying it, but you know the system well. Krishnamacharya said, “Once you learn something well enough then you aren’t going to teach it the way you learned it.” As an expert, you have to innovate. What are people’s reactions when people you don’t know find out you are a yoga teacher? I usually don’t share it. Well, it depends…if It’s a stranger I might say I teach breathing or health and fitness. Yoga is very mystical which means it’s mysteri- ous and people usually have misconception of what yoga truly is. What is one of the most humorous things that ever happened in class? It may not sound so funny, but it was to me and the class at the time. In a large group class environment, I tell people when they are learning headstands to be up against the wall. If you are too far from the wall and you tumble you are going to roll and get stuck in that posi- tion. This one girl was not listening to me and I kept tell- ing her you are going to get stuck and she fell and she got stuck. I could tell she was not compromising her neck, built a following where I could justify opening a studio but she was yelling, “I can’t get up.” As I was watching so we opened next store. her I said to her I told you not to do that…she was really I still travel a little and my intention is to start travel- stuck. Everyone was laughing. ing in 2018 again. What advice do you have for people just starting Can you explain your style of yoga? yoga? I’m formally trained in Vinyasa Krama but I had A new person, it really depends. It depends on what spent a lot of time practicing Ashtanga, Vinyasa and the their hang up is. If their hang up is religious or spiritual Iyengar method also. I had also spent a lot of time with then I tell them not to worry about that part. I tell them various teachers from different lineages to take what you need and leave including Sri . the rest. If it’s physical thing like Why did you decide to go train when people are saying they aren’t with your teacher? flexible, yoga is not about flexi- Before I decided to get trained in bility. It’s more about stability and another state, I couldn’t find a teacher breath. Don’t worry about what it in the Dallas area that was going to give looks like. Concentrate on what it me what I wanted or needed. I could feels like. If it hurts you are doing do most of the postures that they were it wrong and if it feels good you are teaching so I went out of town to study probably doing it right. Of course, some Ashtanga. I met a Russian guy you can always refine it and make it and he told me I needed to go study better. Nothing should hurt, breathe with . I couldn’t deeply and steadily, don’t hold your even pronounce the name, but I looked breath unless you are instructed it up and he was Krishnamacharya’s to hold your breath. Make sure disciple and I said, “I’m in! That’s all I you take time to relax at the end. need to know.” Ramaswami was doing Don’t just take one class. Take his teacher teaching at Loyola Marymount University in 10 classes in 10 days, if after 10 classes it’s not for you Los Angeles, CA. So, I saved up for two years and I went then it’s probably not for you right now. Yoga is not for in 2008. It was around 6 weeks and it was expensive. I everybody. It’s for anybody who can use more health and had to pay for housing both there and here and I wasn’t happiness. If you have all the health and happiness you working while I was in training. I chose Ramaswami be- can handle, it’s probably not for you. Photos By: ChloeSaltarelliPhotography.com Continued on Page 18 17 Ricky Tran, Continued from Page17 the ability to communicate what I experience. A lot of people say they have these experiences in yoga they can’t put into words, but when they hear me speak about it then it makes sense, at least that’s what I’m told. Yoga is a spiritual experience for me now. It wasn’t at first because I was really about my body and how I looked. It wasn’t like I had the intention it just happened. It’s beyond my control. Will you share about your music? I’m not a musician. I just chant the names of the divine and think of the Lord. My Bhajan/Kirtan inspiration is Baba Bhagavan Das. I’ve attended his trainings and retreats, read his book and I connect with him. I just play and it comes out. It’s almost as like if I try to play and sing then I’m off key but if I do it as an offering it’s a spiritual practice. It’s as if the ancient mantras and the Can you explain your personal spiritual aspect of energy flow through me versus me performing them. your yoga? What are your final words of wisdom you can I didn’t come to yoga for any spiritual benefit. I didn’t offer? even understand what spirituality meant. But the more The main message to beginners I’d like to share is the I did yoga the quieter my mind became and the quieter most important things in yoga are invisible and that the my mind became the more I was in tune with something best yogi is not the one who does the most but the ones that I felt was greater than me. I was interested in the true who think the least. meaning and practices of yoga. That’s what lead me to The earliest mantra that came to me before I was study with Srivatsa Ramaswami. given a mantra was to “Practice without expectations and He was versed on everything judgement and amazing things will yoga, the Vedas, the Yoga Sutras, begin to happen, both on and off the Bhagavad Gita, and anything mat.” Sanskrit. After having all that Go into the practice and what- information downloaded, most of ever happens, happens and I accept it didn’t make complete sense. I whatever happens. I don’t expect studied with him for over 7 years anything, although I would like and I heard it over and over again something to happen, that is my and eventually I started realiz- intention I’m just going to do the ing what it all meant, through work and if it’s given to me great, if practice. Which is connecting to it’s not given to me great. There is an awareness, to settle into pure spiritual work there. awareness and that is spiritual End note: In some of Ricky’s because it’s beyond the physi- pictures you will see his com- cal plain and beyond the mental panion, Bella, who is sometimes plain. found at his studio welcoming his Yoga became spiritual for me students. Ricky is also a father because at some point I became of a beautiful daughter who is 15 so good at postures, I was think- months old. She has brightened ing…what more is there to do? Ricky’s life and added a new excit- There must be more because I ing chapter. was still interested in it. I feel like I have achieved more physi- Ricky Tran’s studio is Krama cally in yoga in a few short years Yoga Center. It is located at 2760 than most people have done in E. Trinity Mills Rd #113, Carroll- decades. So, then I started doing ton, TX 75006. Ricky offers teach- breathing and deep long holds and er trainings, a variety of classes meditations. The quieter my mind and meditations. You can find out became the more I started realiz- more online at... ing the truth of all the scriptures www.KramaYogaCenter.com. and then I saw the connect between all the religions. He will also be offering classes, talks and tutorials That’s how I use the practice to have the direct experi- online at... ence of all the mystical teachings. So, it isn’t so myste- www.RickyTranYoga.com rious to me anymore. For some reason, I was gifted with 18 Photos By: ChloeSaltarelliPhotography.com Mat Color, Continued from Page 12 and artistic. The purple chakra is the third eye and relates to intuition. Mantra: My mind is open to new vision. I expand my awareness through my higher self. PINK: You are often called a “sweetheart” because you are so nice. You connect with your inner child and you love to love and be loved. A pink yogi can’t resist hugging! Mantra: I am compassionate and loving with everyone I encounter. The Universe gives me my di- rection in life and shows me where I can be of the most service. D4 BLACK: You are considered a powerful person. You are snazzy and have an innate sense of style. You have Imagery deep insight and understanding of others. Black mat people tend to be at peace with outcomes and very resil- Photography ient because of their strong faith. Mantra: The Universal power is my rock and I have complete faith in all areas of my life. I am strong, peaceful, calm and listen to my intuition. BROWN: You are a genuine person who people trust Schedule an and believe. You have a connection to the earth and are strong. Brown mat yogis are comfortable in their prac- appointment or consultation tice and with themselves. Often you are a good cook and today! you throw a great party! Mantra: I am comfortable in my own mind, body and spirit. I connect to Mother Earth and the Divine Consciousness easily and expand myself by David Head listening. 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September 6-10 - 200 Hour Classical Ashtanga Yoga dhyanayogacenter.com. Teacher Training - This training will include clas- sical Ashtanga Yoga as inspired by Baba Hari Dass September 2 - 9am-1pm - DFW Free Day of Yoga including , , meditation, mantra, Kick-Off Festival - Join the celebration at the 11th mudra, shat karma, and Yoga Sutras. For cost and Annual DFW Free Day of Yoga Kick-Off Festival. more information, visit www.elementalyogatherapy. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trini- com ty Forest Way, Dallas. For more information, visit www.dfwfreedayofyoga.com. September 8 – 3-9pm – Private Energy/Sound Heal- ing Session with Barbara Cole – Book your 90 min- September 2 – 12pm – Acro Yoga Jam – Free class, ute private session with Barbara, which will include, open to singles or couples. We will use balance and reiki, essential oils, chakra clearing, cord cutting, trust to build fun yoga poses. Sunshine Yoga Shack, angels & spirit guides assist with healings, and har- 2240 Matlock Rd, Suite 102, Mansfield. For more monic therapy with gongs and bowls. Appointment information, visit www.wellnessliving.com. times must be booked in advance. Cost is $150. To book, send payment of $150 to Barbara@projectin- September 2 – 12pm – Yoga at the Brewery – Join nerpeace.org and note the appointment day/time you us at Wild Acre Brewery for a one hour, all levels would like. Call/text Barbara at 561-523-8395. yoga flow followed by fellowship with some beer loving yogis. Cost is $15 for class, 2 pints of beer, September 9 – 6:00pm , Reiki and and a commemorative glass. To register, visit www. Gong meditation at Temple Road Yoga in Fort Worth eventbrite.com. with Angel September 2-3 – 2:30pm – 12:30pm – Full Moon September 9 – 12pm – Namastay & Have a Beer – Camping & Ceremony – Come share sacred space as Come for yoga and stay for a beer! Join us for a one we can only find with conscious community under hour, all level yoga class. Bring your own mat. Cost the moonlight. Potluck style cooking, swimming, is $15, which includes the yoga session and a pint of sacred fire, and friends to celebrate the full moon beer. Legal Draft Beer Company, 500 E Division St, and harness her energy for releasing what no longer Arlington. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com. serves and opening to what will. Free event & kid friendly. For more information, visit www.facebook. September 10 – 11am – Sacred Salty Sound & Yoga com/priestessdaphnemoon Ceremony – Come experience the amazing Kenny Kolter at the Salt Cave while he leads a gong med- September 3-4 – Various Times – DFW Free Day of itation session. Cost is $60, which includes medita- Yoga Classes – Check with your local yoga studio, tion, yoga, appetizers, and wine or mimosa. Space to see who is offering a free yoga class. is limited. Salt Cave Southlake, 200 N Kimball Ave, Suite 206, Southlake. For more information, visit September 5 – 12pm – Tuesday Beginner Series – www.saltcavesouthlake.com. 26 September 17 – 1-3pm – Pajama Party Restorative & September 10 – 12-6pm – Holistic Fair in Fort Yoga Nidra – Join Erin Brandao for a two hour “pa- Worth – Come enjoy energy healing sessions, mas- jama party” workshop beginning with a very gentle sage, reflexology, readings, metaphysical accessories restorative yoga practice and closing with a relaxing & art, aura photography, clothing, handmade gift guided meditation. Cost is $25 for early registration items, nutritional & body products, essential oils, or $30 at the door. Namah Shivaya Jyoti Yoga, 6464 dream interpretation, and much more. Cost is $5 East NW Hwy, Suite 345, Dallas. For more informa- at the door; children are free with paid adult. Billy tion, visit www.namahshivayayoga.com. Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth. For more information, visit www.holisticfair.com. September 22-25 - 9am-6pm - & Col- leen Saidman Yee 50 Hour Advanced Teacher Train- September 15– 6:00pm Birthday Bash Celebration ~ ing - This advanced training at The Sanctuary Yoga Restorative yoga, Reiki and Gong meditation at Blue Room in Fort Worth will focus on pranayama, se- Anjou with Lisa Nicholson followed by a reception quencing, manual adjustments and practice teaching. afterwards to celebrate 10 years of Blue! Class size is limited. Students must have completed a 200-hour training and are expected to have a daily September 16 – 9:30am-12pm – One Love 108 Sun home practice. Cost is $1750. To apply and for more Salutations – Charity yoga-thon is in it’s 7th year. information, visit yogashanti.com/advanced-train- Join us at the beautiful Annette Strauss Square for ing-application. a great lineup of 12 of Dallas’ biggest hearted and most amazing teachers. They will lead us through September 23 - 9am-2pm - Yoga Digest Fest - Join 108 rounds of inspirational salutations to the sun. Yoga Digest and the City of Carrollton for this free ATT Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St, Dallas. non-profit yoga event for the whole family. This fest For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ will include a variety of yoga classes and offerings onelovedallas. including Crystal Bowl meditation, an all levels yoga class, Doga, Acro Yoga, Ayurveda, Essential September 16 & 17 - 10am-5pm - Uncover Inner Oils class, and more! Plus a vendor village with Strength; 2-Day Workshop with Jeff Haller, PhD, plenty of sips and eats, shopping, sampling and GCFP. At this workshop, you will get the tools to activities from Henna tattoos, chair massage, arts re-discover: skeletal support, your connection with and crafts, live music, and more. Historic Downtown the ground, and how your breath can support better Carrollton, 1106 S Broadway St, Carrollton. To reg- movement. For cost and more information, visit ister for your tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com. www.dallasfeldenkrais.com/events September 24 – 12:30-6:30pm – Dallas Yoga Mag- September 16 - 9am-5pm - Living Your Best Life azine Presents Yoga Peep Show - We are back North Texas Cancer Expo - This free educational with another chance to take a peep into local yoga event consists of workshops conducted by top He- studios & other holistic centers. For this tour, we matology and Oncology experts. Omni Dallas Hotel, will experience meditation, partner thai massage, 555 S Lamar St, Dallas. a crystals class, and a power vinyasa class. We will finish the tour at Krama Yoga Center for Kir- September 16 – 1:30-3:30pm – Mindfulness for tan – yoga chanting followed by cocktails, mock- Anxiety Workshop – Integrative workshop that tails, and hors d’ouevres. Cost is $45 per person, combines a multitude of meditation techniques or 2 for $70. Space is very limited. For more that are designed to soothe the mind, work through information and to register, visit www.yogapeep- emotions, relieve anxiety, and cultivate awareness show.com. of mental patterns. Bring a note pad and pen, yoga mat (optional), small pillow and/or blanket. Cost is September 30 – 2-3:30pm – Manifestation Work- $35. Mastermind Meditation, 3858 Oak Lawn Ave, shop: The Art of Manifesting by Toby Bailin. Are Dallas. For more information, visit www.master- you ready to attract your wildest dreams? Money, a mindmeditate.com. romantic relationship, a different job, a new place to live…the options are limitless! Learn manifesting September 16 - 8am-3pm- North Texas Cancer techniques to produce results. Toby will teach you Expo- Survivor panels and “Ask the Doctor Ses- step-by-step manifesting techniques you will actu- sions”, Mind, Body & Spirit Program, FREE break- ally use in this 90 minute workshop. Cost is $30 per fast and lunch served. Keynote Speaker: Lila Javan, person, or 2 for $50. Central Congregational Church, Award-Winning Filmmaker. Held at the Omni Hotel 5600 Royal Lane, Dallas. Space is limited, register in Dallas. Hosted by the Leukemia & Lymphoma at www.eventbrite.com. Society. www.ntxcancerexpo.org SAVE THE DATE! Continued on Page 28 27 Calendar, Continued from Page 27 October 7 - 12-6pm - Blue Anjou Yoga, Music & Wellness Festival - Featuring Kenny Kolter & Bhak- ti House Band. All proceeds go to free yoga classes through Yoga Bridge Yoga for Cancer and Blue Anjou. Food trucks & vendors. Blue Anjou, 427 W Main St, Lewisville. Contact: [email protected] or call 469-645-8555. October 14-15 - 11am-6pm - Wellness Expo - For every body, mind & spirit. Over 100 exhibitors fea- turing products and services. Shop energized jewelry & stones, experience bodywork, Reiki, Reflexology and Intuitive Readings. Admission is $7, Children under 12 and Adults over 65 are free! For more information, visit www.wellnessexpo.net. “Yoga on dallasyogamag the Lawn” presented by Dallas Yoga Magazine. October 21 – 9am-4pm – 4th Annual Holistic Health Expo – Hosted by Unity on Greenville, come to learn holistic approaches for clearing physical and mental spaces. October 21 - 11am-6pm - Texas Veggie Fair - A free event celebrating plant-based lifestyle options of ev- Prizes Given Away ery kind. Food, speakers, live music, vendors, chef demos, kids activities, dog friendly & giveaways. for Liking or Following Riverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas. For more information, visit www.texasveggiefair.com. us on Social Media or for Joining our Newsletter! October 28-29 - 10am-4pm (ends at 3pm Sunday) - Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo - The show is not 100% free from any potential allergen, as it is hosted in a multi-use venue. Attendees can sample hundreds of products, meet with local & national brands, receive coupons, and attend informative presentations by top-notch speakers. Cost varies. North Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. For tickets and more information, visit www. gfafexpo.com. www.DallasYogaMagazine.com November 11 - 10am-6pm - Cosmic Yogi Move- ment - Join Dallas Yoga Magazine at the Addison Conference Center for our first ever Cosmic Yogi Advertise with Festival. Be prepared to try a variety of different types of yoga, listen to speakers, enjoy a yoga in- Dallas Yoga Magazine spired fashion show, and visit a variety of vendors from the DFW yoga community. Whether you We Offer have never tried yoga before or are a pro or even Monthly Specials & a studio owner, you will love this event. For more information about vendors/sponsorships, please Submit Your Event for FREE! email [email protected] or aj@ dallasyogamagazine.com. www.CosmicYogiMove- ment.com [email protected] December 3 - Holistic Festival of Life and Wellness [email protected] - There is always so much happening at this festi- [email protected] val. Vendors, readings, workshops, speakers, music, & yoga! Plano Event Center, 2000 E Spring Creek 214-624-9896 Parkway, Plano. www.holisticfestivaloflife.com. 28 More Articles & Calendar of Events Exclusively found Online at DallasYogaMagazine.com

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