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THREE HOUR RADIUS MOUNT MADONNA CENTER Type of yoga: Ashtanga The great modern-day Indian saint Baba Hari Doss inspired this beautiful center located in the Santa Cruz mountains. After practicing yoga directly from a silent holy teacher, Baba Hari Doss took his own vow of silence 47 years ago. He now communicates using a little chalkboard. The cen­ ter offers pre-sunrise practices including chanting, yoga poses, pranayama and meditation. They also offer four-day retreats. Class Cost: Morning classes are free. Class Length: 120 minutes Contact: 408-847 -0406, _w.mountmadonna.org WI LLOW GLEN YOGA Type of yoga: Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Located among the shops and restaurants of downtown Wil low Glen, this school has developed a large following. Some of the classes are taught in a heated room and the teachers offer lots of hands-on instruction. The intense classes focus on physical postures, breathing exercises and deep relaxation. Kent, the owner of the school, began studying yoga after suffering a serious back injury about ten years ago. He continued with his study and eventually founded the school in 1996. Classes meet seven days a week and the studio hosts a number of different workshops. After class, don't forget your shoes. Students have been known to feel so good, they walk off barefoot. Class Cost: $11 Class Length: 90 minutes Contact: 408-289-9642, www.willowglenyoga.com , J 1�,rl�ll1tntfIII�lll� , � J J J llN1tnt'TIIIUll� YOGASOURCE Type of yoga: Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Be prepared to sweat and push your physical limits. This small school, located in a brick building on Alma Street in Palo Alto has a crew of talented instructors and challenging classes. The Monday night Ashtanga class (7-9 PM with Mark Sierra) really kicks, and the proceeds are donated to local charities. Be sure to get there early, and bring a mat and a bottle of water. The class has a dedi­ cated following and fills up quickly. Class Cost: $12 Class Length: 90 to 120 minutes Contact: 650-328-9642, w_.yoga-source.com FIVE HOUR RADIUS KALI RAY TRIYOGA CENTER Type of yoga: TriYoga Located on a quiet, tree-lined street in old downtown Santa Cruz, Kali Ray TriYoga has definitely earned its spot on the yoga map. Kali Ray started her first school in Apri l 1986 and opened a sec­ ond one, also in Santa Cruz, in June 1997. Fi rst she mastered Hatha yoga and then pioneered her own style cal led TriYoga. Each session offers a structured intense workout for both beginner and advanced students. There is a ful l schedule of yoga classes, meeting seven days a week. In addi­ tion to the regular sessions, the center offers an array of courses on specific aspects of yoga, med­ itation and vegetarian cooking. More advanced students should check out the Sunday evening class. Class Cost: $10 Class Length: 90 to 105 minutes Contact: 831-464-8100, w_.kaliraytriyoga.com � � ) Check Out: Patanjali's Yoga Sutros (www.santosha.com/philosophy/yogasutras.html)describes the many types of yoga teachings and their various practice levels. \

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