As many of you know, I have recently returned from 3 weeks in Mexico. One Rocket Training at Yogahe (It’s Yoga) in Mexico City, one new studio space rented for It’s Yoga in Oaxaca, and one retreat venue found in Puerto Escondido –it is good to be back in San Fran. We are proud to announce It’s Yoga, Oaxaca opening in the next month or so. The opening of this studio is truly a dream come true for me; Oaxaca is a magical place, one of my favorite cities in the world. Our friend Pablo Alvarez, originally from Mexico City, came to San Francisco for the Teacher Training last year and will be running the studio. We are very happy to welcome him to the family of It’s Yoga studios, being the 4th It’s Yoga in Mexico, and 15th worldwide! Eventually, we would like to hold teacher trainings in Oaxaca where we can house people for about $25 a day. We are sending our recent graduate, Louie Landsman down to help Pablo get started, and hope to encourage like exchanges between It’s Yoga’s in the future. Other upcoming events for Oaxaca towards the end of the year include a Rocket Training during the Day of the Dead Celebration the first week in November, and a New Years Retreat/Reunion in surfer’s paradise, Puerto Escondido. We look forward to welcoming in the New Year with graduates of the teacher training, friends of It’s Yoga, and anyone interested in starting off the year in Puerto Escondido! Stay tuned for details!

Also, many of you have been asking about David and Elizabeth. We are happy to report that It’s Yoga Puerto Rico is a huge hit. They are launching two teacher trainings this year, June 15 – July 12 and September 18 – October 16 and offering almost 30 classes a week. We did a workshop when I was there in February and we had an incredible time. Our friend Judy Chang just returned (with a suntan) after making cushions for the studio and teaching some classes with them. Website photo gallery coming soon!

As for San Fran TEACHER TRAINING NEWS: Our next 28-day Teacher Training program starts April 24 and runs through May 21. We would be happy to have you join us. There is still time to register and space available. Click here.

Our first WEEKENDS ONLY Teacher Training program runs for nine weekends between April 29 – June 26. Another 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification, this addition to our 2005 schedule is offered to those who intend to deepen their personal practice of yoga and/or to set the foundation for a career in teaching yoga. We will offer this WEEKENDS ONLY course once more this fall.
Click here for details.

Additionally, we are offering 4 more sessions of the ROCKET TRAINING to augment our 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher-training course. Under the direction of Reed Taylor from It’s Yoga South Beach, Miami, the Rocket Training has been a remarkable success. In two sessions, we have graduated 12 highly skilled and enthusiastic “Rocket” teachers. The next Rocket Training will begin May 23 – June 13. Click here to read feedback from graduates. This training offers free private instruction to members of It’s Yoga; we will post sign ups when the training starts. Check out the website for 2005 schedule.

Spring Time Happenings at It’s Yoga:

Please join us this weekend to celebrate our much loved mama to be, Katie Cariffe’s pregnancy by showering her and baby girl with blessings and happy wishes. We are so excited to welcome in this new addition to the It’s Yoga family. It will be an open house Saturday, April 16 from 2-5. It will be a great opportunity for us to all be together for such a happy occasion. Also look forward to Mommy (or Daddy) and Me classes to commence in the next few months.

Come check out the renovations! A big thank you to Lin Cariffe for your hard work, time and creativity you added to the studio these last few weeks. It was fun having you here. We look forward to our next project together.

Lastly, Krishna Das is coming to San Francisco on April 30! We are selling tickets at the front desk. Ask Katie or Marie about pre-concert possibilities we get closer to the date.

So finally, the first quarter of all the It’s Yoga Teacher Trainings around the globe have proved to be a huge success. We have graduated a record amount of new yoga instructors who have been inspired to share their practice through teaching yoga. I sense a new wave to this ride, and am so excited to be a part of this bright light we’re collectively sharing with our communities. I’ve always said that yoga teachers are going to change the world, one class at a time.

Hope to see you soon.
In Love and Peace,
Larry