Additional SD County Fitness Resources (seniors) - Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Pilates, Zumba, and more

Live Well San Diego
www.livewellsd.org/

Feeling Fit
http://www.healthierlivingsd.org/

Fit Club schedules http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/documents/Feeling_Fit_Schedule.pdf

Tai Chi Schedule: http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/documents/Tai_Chi_Schedule.pdf

Chronic Conditions/Living with Diabetes class schedules: http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/documents/Healthier_Living_Workshop_Schedule.pdf

FALL PREVENTION (the accident not the season HAHAHA) http://www.sandiegofallprevention.org/

Silver Sneakers (medicare, Sharp, among others)
https://www.silversneakers.com/tools/fitness-locations

Silver and Fit (Kaiser among other programs)
https://www.silverandfit.com/

Healthy San Diego Program
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ssp/healthy_san_diego/resource_links.html

County Library Activity Schedule
http://host.evanced.info/sdcl/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

Yoga instructor embraces Lakeside Health Awareness Month

Previously unseen article from the East County Californian. I had no idea this article was published... Wow.

http://eccalifornian.com/article/yoga-instructor-embraces-lakeside-health-awareness-month

Yoga instructor embraces Lakeside Health Awareness Month
Special to the East County Californian
Wed March 23, 2016 05:23pm

By Katherine Finnegan

Small business owner Jackie Gadd is embracing Lakeside Health Awareness Month with complete dedication. Gadd does not promote a healthy lifestyle to community members only during the month of March, however. Gadd is the owner of BYOM Yoga, which provides yoga classes to community members of all ages at different locations. As a certified instructor, she incorporates music, books, and crafts into yoga, as well as a diverse blend of styles to encompass all ages, interests, and skill-levels to promote physical and emotional well-being and an all-around healthy lifestyle for those in her community.

California State Sen. Joel Anderson was honored to provide Gadd of BYOM Yoga with a Senate Certificate of Recognition for her service.

"It is great to have BYOM Yoga participate in Lakeside Health Awareness Month. Jackie's dedication to empowering her students to improve their health is honorable, and her spirit of giving back to the community is inspiring. I am appreciative of her selfless service," Anderson said.
Since she began teaching in 2007, Gadd has worked at multiple schools and gyms in the area. Perhaps most astounding is her program for seniors held at local libraries. The program originated for seniors with qualifying insurance, but in her efforts to reach out to more community members, she has opened up the classes to all, free of charge.

"As long as I'm not renting space, I can offer it for free, and whoever comes and qualifies, great, and whoever doesn't, come anyways. And now I have people coming in that are my age, young adults, people bringing their teenage kids in, so it's become a community place to come do yoga," Gadd said.

In addition to the community aspect that Gadd so eagerly strives for, her classes promote physical, emotional, and mental health. "There isn't a guarantee that it's always going to provide the same benefits, but what we stress in our yoga training and the results that I like and I've felt is when you take a minute to slow down and breath, you have an opportunity to improve the quality of your moment, so you're taking a break. You're paying attention to how you're breathing, and you can kind of get on top of whatever situation you're in," she said.

Other benefits range from increased flexibility and muscle tone, relief from joint pain, and improved digestion, to stress relief, mood improvement, and a sense of serenity.

Gadd expects to renew a county-funded yoga program for young adults with mental disabilities at six local libraries in order to extend the health benefits of yoga to everyone in the East County community. For more information on BYOM Yoga visit Gadd's website at www.byomyoga.blogspot.com.

Free Yoga All Over San Diego County

Our local library system for the county has a PLETHORA (a veritable cornucopia) of free yoga classes at multiple locations on any given day, for all ages (kids, families, seniors, disabilities and more). If you want to find a FREE class near you, please just check out the county library website... and be amazed! Many times its the Friend of the Library organizations supporting the classes; sometimes it's private groups and sometimes it's a complete labor of love on the part of the instructor.  Highly encourage you to explore your options!

http://host.evanced.info/sdcl/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

Silver Sneakers FREE Yoga classes at local libraries

This information has been moved to the Silver Sneakers page on this blog. Click here to check it out!

Free and Donation Classes around town, January 2015

I just wanted to share the love by helping to promote these free, donation,and special deal yoga classes going on around town this month. As always check the actual studio websites for details or to validate class times (schedules subject to change). HAVE FUN - DO MORE YOGA!

Note: As someone who tries to make a living doing what I love, but also is well aware that good yoga comes at a price, I need to acknowledge that when you find a studio that you like, it's important to continue to patronize their business(es) to help them continue to provide good yoga, and be part of the community!

Yoga with Shawna

at Niantic Court in Mission Beach, on the sand (in front of Edgewater)

• Special Groupon Deal for 1 hour of group Hiking and Yoga - only $35
• Free/Donation Beach Yoga every day:

HAPA Yoga

4242 Camino Del Rio North #10 | San Diego | CA | 92108

• Donation Class Friday 1/23/15 @5:30PM with Lindsey (her last class) 
• Donation Class Saturday 1/31 @Noon with Angelica (her last class) 
• Free Class every Friday @10am Yoga and Alignment (suitable for beginners and those looking to deepen their practice. 

A Gentle Way Yoga and Joyful Movement Center

8274 Parkway Dr. #101, La Mesa, CA 91942

• Free Classes until January 31 for AGW members or $5 each for non-members (with coupon below only). Terms and conditions apply - read coupon for details.
  

Yoga One

1150 7th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

• Free Flow Level 1/2 Classes taught by YTT graduates (donations optional) Tuesdays @9am

Core Power Yoga Free Classes

• North Park: Monday January 19 @3:30pm - Illuminations Hot Power Fusion
• Mission Valley: Monday January 19 5:45pm - Illuminations Core Power Yoga 2
• Del Mar: Tuesday January 20 @7:30pm - Illuminations Core Power Yoga 2
• Encinitas: Tuesday January 20 @5:30pm - Illuminations Core Power Yoga 2
• Pacific Beach: Wednesday January 21 @6:15pm - Illuminations Core Power Yoga 2
• North Park: Saturday January 24 @10:30am - Boot Camp
• La Mesa: Sunday January 25 @ 9:30am - Illuminations Core Power Yoga 2
• North Park: Sunday January 25 @2pm - Core Power Yoga 1 (taught by YTT)
• Pacific Beach: Sunday January 25 @2;15pm - Core Power Yoga 1 (taught by YTT)
• Clairemont Mesa: Monday January 26 @ 7:15pm Boot Camp
• Poway: Sunday February 1 @ 1:15pm - Core Power Yoga 1 (taught by YTT)
• Point Loma: Sunday February 1 @2pm - Core Power Yoga 1 (taught by YTT)
• Pacific Beach: Sunday February 1 @2;15pm - Core Power Yoga 1 (taught by YTT)

Donation classes around town - One Love Yoga

Sunday 6/8/14

Sunday Funday, here's some options for you:
*9:30am Hatha with Rebecca 5 Elements Martial Arts & Wellness Center Allied
*11:30am Power Yoga with Emilee at Liberty Station 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste 101 Point Loma
*5-6:30p Mindful Yoga with Bettina at Studio Peace 2045 Granada Ave South Park
*6-7:15p Sunset Flow with Jennie at Sunset Point Dana Landing Road Mission Bay

Two Yoga Events and MORE this Spring/Summer

Just trying to gather up some good info to pass on about Yoga and Health and Family related events this Spring. Thank you SoCalKidsSanDiego.com and San Diego Coast Life being such AMAZING resources!

April 13 at the Del mar Fairgrounds is the Hullaballoo Family Music Festival!

April 13 is the El Cajon Library Multicultural Family Fiesta that celebrates the cultural diversity of its community and customers. The event will feature a wide variety of entertainment, international refreshments donated by more than 30 restaurants and markets, and an information fair.

April 13 and 14 Healthy Living Festival at the Del Mar Fair - Free Admission

April 20 is Suzie's (organic) Farm Strawberry Jam: a fun, family-oriented farm experience focused on everyone’s favorite summer fruit. Strawberry Jam kicks off Suzie’s Farm “Event Season,” which will be hosted at their new property Suzie’s at Sunset, on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

April 21 at Legoland and April 28 at NTC Liberty Station: SDCCU Walk MS - a wonderful set of events for a wonderful (and close to my heart cause). Walk, or just wander around the event to see what happens when people come together! You may even be inspired to sign up for the 50 mile MS Challenge Walk coming end of September!

April 27/28 is San Diego Kids Expo and HAPA yoga will be there, with yours truly and the lovely Jules Kirkiby to demo kids yoga at 11AM and 3PM. Hapa has tickets for $5 for adults (kids are free).

May 5 KIDSFEST San Diego Liberty Station, NTC Promenade, San Diego, CA
KidsFest will transform the NTC Promenade in Point Loma into a 100,000-square-foot wonderland of pure, uncomplicated play for the entire family, with activities designed to stimulate and celebrate the imagination.

May 18 Yoga for Hope San Diego - Do yoga, raise money for City of Hope - join local and national renown teachers like Bonnie Jones and Seane Corn to OM and support Cit of Hope!

Neck and Shoulder Pain Clinic (and more) @BlissYogi

FREE Neck & Shoulder Pain Clinic

13 Apr 2013 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PDT)

Community Clubhouse at Golden Hill Park & Rec

26th & Russ Blvd (Parking on Russ Blvd.)

San Diego 92102

DIRECTIONS at http://blissyogi.com/directions.html

Are you (or someone you love) TIRED of Suffering from Neck & Shoulder pain? If you said yes then come to this free clinic and experience natural, drug-free relief. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Family and friends welcome. RSVP to Deepaa@blissyogi.com

Setting Right Your Most Important Relationships

20 Apr 2013 from 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM (PDT)

Community Clubhouse at Golden Hill Park and Rec

Special Event With Awakening Being Gail Wingfield

Do you want to improve your sense of connectedness and harmony in all your relationships? If you answered YES, then please join us for a rare opportunity to learn how to set right your most important relationships. Then observe the effect that has on all your other relationships.

Bring water, a notebook and pen as Gail leads you through teachings and processes from Oneness University. She will also answer questions and give Oneness Blessings. Dancing & Deeksha afterwards

For more information contact:

Deepaa Maria Mazzi, E-RYT 500
Release your core tensions and find your bliss within...

Email: Deepaa@blissyogi.com

Cost: YES Member $0.00 Non Member $25.00

see the YES website page for more activities in the San Diego area! http://yes4yoga.org/Default.aspx?pageId=384316

Free Kids/Teens Yoga at the Iyengar Regional Conference in May 2013

http://iyengarmay2013.com/conference.html Free Classes for Kids and Teens

These free classes, offered simultaneously, are geared at 8-12 and 13-17 year-olds. When the yoga class ends, students will stay in the same room for an art activity until the parent’s class is finished.

5/10/13 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

5/11/13 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

For adult practitioners, this conference looks to be pretty dynamic. Not free, but reasonably priced considering the amount of practice in which you can engage. Terrific asana and pranayama tracks from which to choose Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced style classes!

Riffs Acoustic Music and Yoga Event Saturday 1/12/13

Stop by any time throughout the day..stay for an hour or ALL day. Bring your drum to help us close our day in a drum circle at 7:45. Grab $1 tacos next door and chat with like-minded people. Pass on the flyer: we're starting a revolution! Riffs Acoustic Music 5510 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, California 92037 steve@riffsacousticmusic.com

Another class at Hapa Yoga

Update: only teaching the Yoga Basics !! I'm honored to be subbing one class next week: Monday 1/14 at 9 am for Yoga Basics at HAPA yoga. They have some amazing rates for weekly and monthly unlimited classes that include childcare!!!! And you can get your first class free!
http://www.hapayoga.com

Mommy and Me Yoga at Jungle Gym and Cafe

I am pleased and grateful to let you know that I am officially on the schedule at the Jungle Gym and Cafe in El Cajon, teaching Mommy and Me Yoga every other Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM starting January 2, 2013. Classes are free with admission (awesome!) and welcome moms with any age children - infants to elementary school. I welcome prenatal and recent postnatal moms as well (provided your doctor is ok with you doing a gentle practice and you are not experiencing any complications from pregnancy/birth). Contact me with any questions. Mats will be provided if you don't have your own - come move, groove and soothe with your little ones and me!

Teaching at HAPA Yoga Friday 12/21/12 - Yoga Basics

HAPA Yoga

Check out this great new studio in Mission Valley - they run some fantastic multi-class passes, have great drop-in rate discounts for teachers/military, AND CHILD CARE!!!

And, tomorrow morning at 9AM yours truly will be subbing the Yoga Basics class. Come with your beginners mind no matter what your level of experience!

P.S. E-mail me for information about getting a free first class

New Studio In Town - HAPA Yoga

In the spirit of supporting local business, women-owned business, and YOGA businesses, I wanted to let you all know about a lovely new studio in east Mission Valley called HAPA Yoga. One of the best parts of this new studio is that they offer child care all day. HAPA stands in part for HAPPY PARENT and I am part of that group now!

They are running a few specials but the best for trying them out is their(wait for it...wait for it...) FIRST CLASS FREE!!!! If your offspring is with you, pay just $6 to have them entertained by some very sweet staff members that will even change a diaper for you.

Classes offered include warm and hot yoga, vinyasa, pilates, TRX, Yin, prenatal and more - their schedule is FULL and they have two class rooms for practice meaning there is always something good going on. They even have KIDS yoga classes! They have a complete locker room with showers so you don't have to go back to work (or home, or out) sweaty.

I took the TRX training class with the straps and was deliciously sore for days. Today I dropped in to the 80 degree class and followed it with a hour of Yin inspired practice and felt FABULOUS!

There is also a terrific Groupon out now for them that offers $29 for 10 classes, $39 for 10 classes with childcare, or 20 classes for just $52 (new students only). If the Groupon expired before you can grab one, they do have a $20 first week special.

Then, after your first package, you can pick up their awesome unlimited monthly deal for $125 ($145 with childcare) or just a single, five or 10-class pass. They even have a student discount.

Location is in the same strip mall as Tuesday Morning just a few doors down from the new Karma Boutique, and a ubiquitous (but convenient) Starbucks.

Check them out here - their website is fresh, upbeat, and easy to navigate, and they even have a mobile compatible format (bonus!).

Yoga at the Allied Gardens SDPL branch

http://www.facebook.com/events/154090101397932/ Please note that they will only be able to accomodate 18 people per class. Class attendance is first come, first served. Join us Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30 for "Hatha Yoga for Adults." Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strengh, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, backbends and sun salutations. Please bring a mat or large towel and a hand towel or strap to class. *Brought to you by the Friends of the Benjamin Branch Library*

FREE San Diego Library Classes - in partnership with Yoga Vista Studio

Library	FREE Yoga Class	Day/Time	Dates
Encinitas Branch San Diego County Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas,CA 92024 760-753-7376 Contact - Patricia Williams Encinitas Branch Librarian - 760-634-6453	Toddler Yoga	2012 2nd & 4th Mondays  Ages 18 mos - 2 yrs 12:30 PM - 12:55 PM Ages 3 yrs - 4 yrs 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	2012 May 14 Jun 11 & 25 Jul 9 & 23 No classes in Aug Sep 10 & 24 Oct 8 & 22 Nov 12 & 26 No classes in Dec
Encinitas Branch San Diego County Library 540 Cornish Drive Encinitas,CA 92024 760-753-7376 Contact - Jacqueline Encinitas Branch Librarian - 760-634-6454	Gentle Yoga Bring a yoga mat and towel.	Bi-Monthly Thursdays 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	2012 May 10 and 24 Jun 7 and 21 NOTE CHANGE! Jul 5 (2-3pm) and Jul 23 (3-4pm) Aug 9 & 23 Sept 13 & 27 Oct 25 Nov 8 (Closed on Nov 22) Dec 13 & 27
La Jolla Branch San Diego Public Library La Jolla/Riford Library 7555 Draper Ave La Jolla, CA 92037-4802 858-552-1657 Contact - Laurie - lbailey@sandiego.gov	Baby & Me Yoga - Ages4 weeks to crawling - 10:30-10:55 am Mommy & Me Yoga - Ages 3-4 yrs - 11:00 - 11:25 am	Fourth Friday of every Month - 10:30 and 11:00	2012 May 25 Jun 22 Jul 27 Aug 24 Sept 28 Oct 26 Nov 30 Dec 21  2013 Jan 25 Febr 22
Mission Valley Branch San Diego Public Library 2123 Fenton Parkway San Diego, CA 92108 (858)573-5007	Kids Yoga Kids Ages 2-3 Mondays - (1:30 PM - 1:55 PM) Kids Ages 4-5 Mondays - (2:00 PM - 2:30 PM)	Starting June 2012 - NEW day 1st & 3rd Mondays	2012 May 9 & 23 Jun 4 & 18 Jul 2 & 16 Aug 6 & 20 Sep 17 Oct 1 & 15 Nov 5 & 19 Dec 3 & 17  2013 Jan 7 Feb 4 Mar 4 and 18
Pacific Beach Branch San Diego Public Library 4275 Cass St San Diego, CA92109-4005 (858) 581-9934 Contact -Michelle -clarkm@sandiego.gov	Toddler Yoga - Ages 18mos - 5 yrs	1st & 3d Thursdays of every month 11:00 am-11:25 Yoga for babies crawling to 24 months (5 minute break) 11:30-11:55 Yoga for ages 2-4	2012 -  Oct 4 & 18 - 11:15-11:45 Nov 1 & 15 - Double classes! Dec 6 & 20 - Double classes!
Rancho Penasquitos Branch San Diego Public Library 13330 Salmon River Road San Diego, CA 92129-2641 (858) 538-8159 Contact: Mr. Lucero - (858)538-8159	Hatha Yoga	Fridays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm	2012 Every Friday
San Marcos Branch San Diego Public Library 2 Civic Center Drive San Marco, CA 92069 (760) 891-3100 Contact: Margo Smart	Yoga Classes		2012 Teen Yoga - Wed, Nov 7 - 5:30-6:30 Baby & Me Yoga - Tues, Nov 27 - 11am
Vista Branch San Diego County Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave Vista, CA 92084 (760) 643-5100	Chair Yoga 2008 - Won a National Award for Innovative Library Programs – Food for Thought See Photos	Bi-Monthly - Thursdays 11-12:00 PM Opposite ThursdaysChair Yoga at the Yoga Vista Studio 2012 Jun 14 & 28 Jul 12 & 26 Aug 9, 23 & 30 Sep 13 & 27 Oct 11 & 25 Nov 8, 29 (No class on Nov 22) Dec 13 & 27	2012 Jun 7 & 21 Jul 5 & 19 Aug 2 & 16 Sep 6 & 20 Oct 4 Oct 19 (Friday) Nov 1 & 15 Dec 6 & 20

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free yoga Monday Wednesday Thursday at #FitzeeFoods

I know I post about free yoga around town but I must remind y'all that fitzee has a great free class schedule - check out fitzeefoods.com fit detail, but I know they added Thursday nights in addition ti Monday and Wednesday and the have some special noon and Saturday classes as well! While you're there pick up a great wrap, salad, or a var for a quickie snack!

Yoga, wine, a fine time this Friday night

Hapa Yoga -First Class Free

A new local studio Hapa yoga offers the first class free to all new students. This Thursday from 2-3 pm YogaWell teacher/mentor/ SHELBY LAFRINERE, E-RYT is teaching a Recovery class (think yin/restorative/gentle)... check out www.hapayoga.com for details!!!!

Free Yoga at Mission Valley Library, Tuesdays 6-7pm

You heard me right ;) Taught by Anne Joseph and assisted by YogaWell YTTs...tonight, specifically, ME!