California trip

05-25-2000, 11:19 AM

I have two weeks of vacation in July and am
thinking about going to S. California to practice yoga. I
was hoping to get some recommendations of places to
practice and maybe even inexpensive places to stay.
Thanks.

05-25-2000, 01:13 PM

I can recommend Tim Miller in Encinitas or Chuck
Miller in Santa Monica. Both are very good but you may
want to call and check to see if either of them will
be around in July. They are listed in
www.astanga.com

I believe there is camping on nearby beaches. That
would probably be the cheapest but there may be cheap
hotels but it's tourist season!

Namaste,
Yeshe

05-26-2000, 05:05 AM

Regarding California in July... Tim Miller's
place in Encinitas is great, as someone already
mentioned. So is Chuck's (Yoga Works in Santa Monica.)
However I would like to add that So Cal can get very hot
in July and I would recommend that you try Encinitas
which is about an hour's drive south of LA and 1/2 hour
north of San Diego and is MIGHTY BEAUTIFUL. It is a
little town right on the Pacific with a couple of good
veggie restaurants and bookstores. Also, there is a
beautiful Self Realization Fellowship center there with
gardens and a coastal walk. There are two state beaches
with campgrounds. Try looking them up on the web. Tim
has e-mail and you could write and ask him about
other acommodation options. AND... if you are in LA, go
to AHIMSA YOGA in Silverlake. Noah and Kimberly
teach there and they are great. They are also listed on
the Ashtanga website and they have their own web
site: target=new>http://www.ashtangayogashala.com Have
fun!

P.S. The beach in Encinitas is beautiful and has lots
of seals, especially a little south toward San
Diego.

05-29-2000, 09:12 PM

Hi Johdemmitt, these are my ol' stomping grounds
and after seven months,3 days 2 hours (but who's
counting!!!), boy do I miss it.

Like the other replies,
go to Encinitas and Cardiff By the Sea - I'm totally
biased but they are really wonderful beach communities
that comparatively speaking don't get too busy.
Swamis, just a few blocks south of Tim Miller's Ashtanga
Centre is a gorgeous beach - you'll see great surfing,
beautiful scenery and it just has an all around groovy vibe
there.

Re yoga- you're in for a treat in this area. Of
course you'll go the Ashtanga Centre - Sunday morning
primary series is usually very crowded but is fun for
that reason as well. If at all possible, take a class
with Dennis Dean- yogi supreme - a wonderful
combination of knowledge, humbleness (is that a word?) and
grace.. He teaches at the Ashtanga Centre and at a nice
gym called Frogs where his Friday night Ashtanga
improv classes are a real happening. His website is
target=new>http://www.ashtangayoga.net/

I would also try to take a
class with Manju Jois
(Pattabhi Jois' son) who according to the class list
( target=new>http://www.ashtanga.com/html/classes.html#socal) is based in
Cardiff. Does anyone know anything
about his classes? I saw them posted after I left and
would love to know where he teaches, what he's like,
etc. Many of the students at Ashtanga Centre are
teachers and I'm sure they'll put you on to some cool
places to take a class if you need more - good peeps all
around there...

There was a nice little new age
shop called Heaven and Earth on Highway 101, a super
old movie theatre La Paloma which rattles like crazy
when the train goes past. Food wise, plenty of great
places to wine and dine, If you can, go to Happy Hour at
the bar at the Beach House Restaurant - half priced
food and a killer view right on the shore.25E cafe is
also a funky place to get something to eat - right
across the way from the Centre...

The San Elijo
Campground is the closest one to the centre - maybe a mile
down the highway -it can get booked out during major
holidays, but I'll bet you can get in. Otherwise there are
a few motels on Highway 101 and around where you
should be able to find a good price.

Have a
wonderful time and please blow Cardiff a kiss from
me.

S

05-29-2000, 10:31 PM

One note: I don't believe Manju is still in SoCal. I believe he's back in
India.

05-30-2000, 04:48 AM

Manju Jois was in New York a few weeks ago teaching at Eddie Stern's. I don't
know where he is now but it is likely that he is still there. Check ashtanga
website for address and phone.

05-30-2000, 11:18 AM

Thanks everyone for the great info. I'll let you know how it was when I get
back.

05-31-2000, 05:35 PM

Manju will be teaching at Eddie Stern's Patanjali
Yoga Shala at least through the fall. If Eddie decides
to go to Mysore in the fall, Manju will continue
teaching in NYC. If you have the opportunity to take a
class with Manju, do NOT pass it up.

peace,

michael