Date: February 3, 2019 Time/duration of event: 3 – 6pm Suggested donation: $35-$50 An Introduction to Erotic Blueprints There is a science and strategy to achieving sexual fulfillment. This is an introduction to Erotic Blueprints™, a new discovery in sexuality that demystifies arousal. Whether single or a couple, by knowing your type you’ll be able to: ~Discover your how your nervous system is wired for pleasure and arousal. ~Become more sexually alive & expressed. ~Have a language & deep understanding of your needs & desires. ~Bring compassion, understanding and connection to your relationship with yourself & partners. ~Build the skills & tools you need for pleasure mastery. This is a consent led lecture style class with a live demonstration & other learning opportunities. Jessie Fresh is a licensed Sexual Empowerment Coach that specializes in Erotic Blueprint education. She helps her clients understand their unique arousal wiring, so that they can experience magnetic attraction, sexual aliveness, and  loving connection. Her mission is to help people end unnecessary suffering, shame, and guilt in their sexuality by providing the tools, skills and education for ultimate empowerment.

Sunday 1/20/2019 8-9:30PM Suggested Donation: $20     In this Full Moon Gentle yoga and sound healing class we welcome all levels and/or no experience is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to feel relaxed and supported as we stretch, breath, and embrace energetic healing through sound. This is a safe space to release any stagnation that causes unease in our body, mind and soul. Join us as we open up to clarity and inner peace.   Jasmine Canales is a Long Beach local and has been teaching a variety of yoga modalities since 2011. She has obtained a 500hr certificate through Anahata yoga and wellness where she studied Hatha yoga and reiki. Her love for healing and mindfulness has allowed her to became certified in children’s yoga where she has expanded her practice in the early childhood education field. Jasmine loves music, and sharing what has helped her to find peace and wholeness within her community.  

Our Story Welcome to our Collective! We are a group of passionate yoga teachers offering weekly classes in a variety of styles. Hosted by Sacred Roots, a holistic healing center in the heart of Long Beach. Please check out our current schedule, or even better drop by for a class!     How to take class at Yoga Collective: Buy classes online Register for classes online Don’t forget to bring your mat Arrive 10 minutes early. 

3/6/2019-4/10/2019 7:00 PM 8:30 PM (6 Wednesday Evenings ) CAYCE HOWE, SENIOR TEACHER An open heart is a universal component of all wisdom traditions and yet each one has a unique way to uncover our innate well of love.  In this six week course we will learn meditation practices from a variety of traditions that are sure to move us towards a greater peace in our every day lives. The kind heart is the key to a calm mind, creating a suitable environment for realization to take place. The kind heart is also our best friend as we navigate the challenges of simply being a human during some charged times. What can love not make better? Please join us, as we join hearts. Schedule:  7-8:30pm for 6 weeks on Wednesday Evenings from March 6th to April 10th. Cost: This class is a Dana based class. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Dana means giving. The suggested donation for this class series, which includes 6 classes, is $180 dollars. $30 per person of an average size class at InsightLA covers the cost of paying teachers, administrators, rent and outreach, as well as covering the participation of students who will pay less. Please give generously. Your act of generosity is significant. The Buddha taught that all of the beautiful qualities of heart and mind begin with generosity: Generosity dissolves the separation of self and other… Giver receiver and gift intertwined. Everyone has a role to play in supporting the whole community practicing to their fullest potential.   At InsightLA, we’re dedicated to creating a safe and welcome, open and equitable community that stands firmly against all racial, gender, economic, or religious bias. InsightLA works to protect the safety of all students. We reserve the right to remove any student from any class, sitting group, retreat, or any event if the student is disruptive to the safe learning environment we maintain for all. InsightLA reserves the right to cancel a class or special event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If InsightLA cancels an event you’ve registered for, you will be offered a full refund. If an event has to be postponed for any reason, you will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer your registration to the same event at the new, future date.

WENDY BLOCK, SENIOR TEACHER, CAYCE HOWE, SENIOR TEACHER LIEN-CHI “LC” TRAN Long Beach is one of InsightLA’s longest running satellite Sanghas. With weekly Sunday Sits for nearly 5 years it has grown into a flourishing community of practitioners. The group meets at the beautiful and energized Sacred Roots Hollistic Healing Center located minutes away from the beach in the Belmont Heights neighborhood. The Long Beach Sangha is dedicated to deepening their spiritual practice with ongoing classes, retreats and workshops. We also meet regularly for community events including movie nights, summer BBQ’s, field trips to neighboring monasteries and hikes. The Sangha is guided by Senior InsightLA teachers, Wendy Block and Cayce Howe as well as Lien-Chi “LC” Tran. Both have spent decades dedicated to their practice. In addition, amazing guest teachers visit year round to keep the teaching fresh and exciting. Everyone is welcome!! Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/sundaysitlongbeach/?ref=bookmarks Have Questions?  You can reach out to Cayce at Cayce@InsightLA.org InsightLA is a community of people dedicated to maintaining a safe and welcome, open and diverse environment that stands firmly against all racial, gender, economic, or religious bias.

  Six Week Compassionate Communication Course Six Mondays February 11th- March 25, 7-9pm Learn how to effectively communicate with others and handle conflict with mindfulness, nonviolence, compassion, and other heart based practices. Based on the principles and teachings of Non Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg; this course will give you the tools and practices to become a better communicator and listener.   Facilitated by Rachel Bennish and Jenny Ahn COURSE TEXTBOOK: Non Violent Communication; A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg *Students are expected to purchase this book separately and read assigned chapters to support practices, games, and discussions each class week. Who is this for? *You want to improve your communication skills and develop tools for healthier relationships with family, friends and co-workers *You are seeking skills to empathize and deeply understand others and yourself *You would like to stay peaceful in the face of judgment, criticism, and anger *You want to become a better listener * You are ready to positively shift how you communicate with others and yourself. *You want a deeper connection with the people you come across daily. *You want to be in touch with your feelings *You want to be in tune with your needs and how to express them in a constructive way. *You are a parent and would like to embody a new way of communicating with your children and set a new example for your family What to Expect: *Weekly exercises and practices to develop compassionate communication skills *Understand your own feelings and needs as well as tuning into others’ *Interactive partner and group work *Sacred Space & Confidential learning environment *Develop skills to communicate with others on a deeper level *Re-evaluate old patterns of communication that are not serving ourselves and our relationships *Listen more attentively to others with compassion and empathy     Cost: $122-166 (Sliding scale) Payment and e-mail confirmation due to hold a spot. RSVP by e-mailing Jenny & Rachel at nvclongbeach@gmail.com Pay at squarespace https://squareup.com/store/JennyAhn/item/week-mindful-communication-course Limited Spots Available   When and Where: Sacred Roots Holistic Healing Mondays Feb 11th-March 18th 7-9pm ( 2 hrs) *** Any cancellations much be done no later than 10 days prior to the classes start date for half reimbursement. Unfortunately there will be no refunds after that mark or once the class has begun.   *** If you know you will be missing 2 classes or more, we recommend taking this class at another time. Jenny and Rachel have been leading Compassionate Communication courses, workshops, book readings, and practice groups in the Long Beach area since 2015. They are the co-founders of NVC Long Beach; the local chapter for those interested in learning, practicing, and sharing the principles and teachings of Nonviolent Communication.   Jenny has been teaching yoga and practicing Ayurvedic medicine over the past ten years. She has been actively taking workshops, classes, and studying non-violent communication and sees the value and benefit to her community. She is dedicated to sharing the gifts of communicating empathically and becoming a