Meditation & Ancestral Ecology

SUNDAYS 8am-10am

Students will begin with breathing and stretching exercises to help relax and, by filling our own selves, we can explore the depths of our HUMAN-DIVINE POTENTIAL. The last 30 minutes will include an open discussion about personal experiences durring the session.

Equipment/Materials Needed: Every student should bring a gym towel and athletic clothing.

Facilitator Juan Pueblo is a community teacher on several disciplines such as hata yoga, fine arts, vegetarian nutrition, indigenous medicine, ancestral ecology and meditation, traditional guitar and nahuatlaka music. For more info contact yolokuauhtli@yahoo.com or Tia Chucha's.

Nahuatlaka: Ancestral Music/ Musica Ancestral

SUNDAYS/DOMINGOS 

10:30am - 12:30 pm

Students will enjoy and understand not only the Aztec roots but the Spiritual sounds of mother earth. Students will learn the sounds of rocks, drum, flute, and rattle will give the sense of rhythm and song.

Estudiantes disfrutaran y entenderan no solo las raices Aztecas de la musica Nahualtaka pero tambien los sonidos espirituales de la Madre Tierra.

Facilitator Juan Pueblo is a community teacher on several disciplines such as hata yoga, fine arts, vegetarian nutrition, indigenous medicine, ancestral ecology and meditation, traditional guitar and nahuatlaka music. For more info contact yolokuauhtli@yahoo.com or Tia Chucha's.

Art & Gallery Workshop

Taller y Galeria de Arte

 SUNDAYS/DOMINGOS 3:30pm- 5:30 pm

This art workshop will awaken the spirit within by utilizing the arts, acrylics and the principles of mural desing.

Equipment/Materials Needed: easels, canvases, brushes, paint, art pencils, and drawing pads and watercolor. Contact Facilitator for materials needed for each project.

Facilitator Juan Pueblo is a community teacher on several disciplines such as hata yoga, fine arts, vegetarian nutrition, indigenous medicine, ancestral ecology and meditation, traditional guitar and nahuatlaka music. For more info contact yolokuauhtli@yahoo.com or Tia Chucha's.

Mexican Guitar

Guitarra Mexicana

SUNDAYS/DOMINGOS 6pm-8pm

Learn the traditional songs of Mexico and a little taste of Latin Anerican songs. Students will have hands on experience tunning, strumming, and singing the musical notes, songs and trends on the legendary corridos, rancheras, sones and huapangos.All materials are provided but a personal classical acoustic guitar is recommended.

Vengan a sprender musica tradicional mexicana y un poco de Latino America! Estudiantes tendran experiencia con afinacion, rasgeos y canto en la musica legendaria de los corridos, rancheras, sones y huapangos.

Facilitator Juan Pueblo is a community teacher on several disciplines such as hata yoga, fine arts, vegetarian nutrition, indigenous medicine, ancestral ecology and meditation, traditional guitar and nahuatlaka music. For more info contact yolokuauhtli@yahoo.com or Tia Chucha's.

Po-Arty with Lynn Elishaw

Every 2nd & 4th SUNDAY

of the Month 1pm-3pm

In a total of 4 hours (2 sessions combined) individuals - especially the kind that think they "can't" write poetry or do art - will defy that conditioned notion and find their inner poet and artist. Attendees will be guided through a series of short writing exercises and meditative wordplay.

Workshop is facilitated by Lynnix (spiritual painter, poet, singer and Credentialed English Teacher/Tutor for over 10 years)

For more info contact instructor Lynnix at 818.726.0368 or e-mail lotuspeek@yahoo.com

Danza Azteca Step-by-Step

with Temachtia Quetzalcoatl

MONDAYS 6:30pm-9pm

Come join us in learning the Mexica tradition step by step with Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl. This Danza Azteca is strongly committed to providing a place for physical, social, cultural and spiritual growth.

Danza is instructed by head danzante Monique Orozco. For more info contact Monique at 818.270.6580

Offsite at: Veteran's Park in Sylmar
13000 Sayre Street, Los Angeles, California
(818) 367-7050

Son Jarocho for Kids

Every TUESDAY 4:30pm-5:15pm

Son Jarocho

Every TUESDAY 6pm-8pm

Students from intermediate to advanced levels are welcomed. Son Jarocho is a musical tradition descended from of Vera Cruz, Mexico. La jarana is the traditional stringed guitar instrument used in Son Jarocho. Jaranas will be provided for students that do not own one. Workshops are facilitated by Mapache.

For more information contact Mapache at 323.804.5129, or Tia Chuchas Centro. This is a free workshop. Donations welcomed!

Mexicayotl 101
Every TUESDAY 8pm-9:30pm

"There is no future without the past."
This class is an introduction to the collective knowledge and wisdom from the original inhabitants of Mexico and Central America , including history, language, philosophy, science, arts, and the Warrior Mexika Dance.

Presented by Cemanahuak - Kalpulli Xochiyaoyotl Sign up at Tia Chucha's or e-mail: omeakatl_kalpullix@yahoo.com or contact instructor Omeakatl at 818.437.8828

Young Warriors
Every THURSDAY 5pm-7pm

"Every Youth is a Warrior of His/Her Own Struggle"
We believe it's time for a change in our community and society. It's time for the voice of the youth to be recognized. We are the future. If you feel like you are alone in this world or people don't understand who you are or what you are about, Young Warriors is the place for you. We want to know what you have to say. We believe that every youth has something to offer to better our future.

It is a program created for the Youth, by the Youth, with the help and support of mentors and community leaders to help better our fututre!

For more info contact:
Mayra Zaragoza at 818.236.0654
Brian Dessiant at 818.235.9660
or via e-mail at youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/young warriors_souls

Honoring Pachamama Within Us, D.I.Y. Gynecology for your Wombspace Workshop Series
THURSDAYS May 14th, 21st, 28th

8pm-9:30pm

With precise anatomic self-awareness we are able to take control of our bodies, let go of fears, reclaim our uterine power, and live confidently. From natural birth control using non-hormonal methods to reaching pregnancy naturally to P.M.S. intervention and prevention this workshop will provide simple home remedies and practical fertility awareness information. We will discuss the function and tension within our pelvic floors and how that affects our lives in respects to sexual pleasure, menstruation, and birthgiving. We will discuss the concepts of potential space, sexual boundaries, and honoring our true selves. Donations welcomed.

Understanding the Aztec Calendar

& 2012 Prophecy

Every FRIDAY 6:30pm-8pm

This Workshop will lead students toward reading and interpreting the Aztec Calendar; mathematically, scientifically, spiritually and prophetically, including the study of the Tonal Amatl, Tonal Malchiotl, Tonal Pohualli, and the cycles of the Sun, Moon, and Cosmos, which lead to the prophesies. Facilitated by Refujio Ceballos.

Beginners Guitar

Every SATURDAY 9am-11am

Intermediate Guitar

Every SATURDAy 11am-1pm

Technical and practical concepts concerning the guitar will be covered. The Fundamentals of Music will be introduced to gain an understanding of the theory and how it can be applied to communicate with others while rehearsing, or performing a song or any piece of music. Students will develop their creativity, confidence, and will learn responsibilities that come during a performance. The objective is that the student will be prepared for a final performance in front of an audience (Singing is optional). But most importantly, the idea is to develop an intimate relationship with your guitar.

Instructor: Alejandro Laborde.
Contact:(818) 626-0472 / AlienMusicLab alienlaborde@hotmail.com

No Means No!
SATURDAY May 30th 3pm

Recieve simple tricks and tips to get out of sticky situations.This is a self defense workshop to learn, share and validate each others experiences and existence. A safe space for womyn and gender non-conforming folks. Facilitated by Marin. Donations welcomed, no one turned away.

Reiki Healing Circle

Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 4:30pm-6pm

Reiki healing is an energy hands-on practice that utilizes life force to spark the body's inborn ability to heal. Some benefits are: the release of stress, migraine decrease, physical pain reduction, better immune system and extra energy. Must call ahead of time to make reservation with facilitator Gloria Brill at 661.400.8299.