Amma has left Los Angeles, continuing to spread her message of love and service through out the world.  For those of us fortunate enough to have received her special darshan, delivered in the form of a hug (a very unusual act for a guru), it will sustain us until we are in her arms, again.  For those of you unable to see her this time, in reality she is hugging all of us, all of the time.  Her US Tour will continue for the next few weeks, so if you are going to be traveling during this time check her tour schedule at:  http://ammachi.org/
On a special note, our dear friends Mira & Durga Das will be married by Amma during Devi Bhava in Washington, D.C.  Both Devi Bhava & the ceremony are open to all in attendance.

June 25:  Care for Darfur Event 
7PM ~ 9PM  $10 General Admission/$5 Students  West Hills
Come and listen to a young Sudanese man, Adam Abakar, as he discusses his photographic journey in the trenches of genocide currently taking place in Darfur.
Also come and meet Judy Bernstein, author of "The Poured Fire On Us From The Sky", the true account of the Sudanese "Lost Boys" and their trip across Africa.
Special musical performance by "Ambe" with Michael Mollura.
Proceeds go to CARE International, Darfur Relief
Chaminade High School, Media Center  7500 Chaminade Ave.  91304
For information:  womenoftheworld@yahoo.com

June 27:  Meet & Greet Sri Swami Vishwananda
Noon ~ 2:00 PM  Los Angeles
This is an invitation to a special "meet & great" with spiritual master Sri Swami Vishwananda.  He will be answering questions with an intimate group of people.  This is a rare opportunity to share time with this teacher.
Whole Life Times  1200 S. Hope Street, Suite 300 3rd Floor  90015
For information:  310 927-6183  usa@bhaktimarga.org
For more information regarding Swami's US visit, June 26 ~ July 6, 2008 contact www.bhaktimarga.us

June 28:  Govindas & Radha ~ Workshop & Kirtan
1:30 PM ~ 4 PM:  Bhakti Vinyasa Ritual/Workshop ($25 advance/$30 day of event)
8:00 PM:  Evening of Kirtan ($15, or $35 for both events)
Yoga Soup  28 Parker Way  Santa Barbara  93101  (805) 965-8811
www.yogasoup.com

July 5:  Govindas & Radha ~ An Evening of Kirtan
8:00 PM  Donation Basis  Santa Monica
Santa Monica Power Yoga  1401 Santa Monica Blvd.  90401

July 9 ~ 15:  Iyengar Summer Celebration
From July 9th to the 15th, 54 yoga instructors (including 35 senior Iyengar teachers) from around the world will convene at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California to celebrate B.K.S. Iyengar and offer instruction to students of all levels. The list of teachers is a veritable who's who of yoga: Judith Hanson Lasater, Beryl Bender Birch, Seane Corn, Lilias Folan, Gary Kraftsow, David Life, Ramanand Patel, Shiva Rea and Rodney Yee, to name a few. Virtually all have at some time studied with Mr. Iyengar. For more information, visit www.yogacharya.org.

July 12:  Dave Stringer  Kirtan
8:00 PM  $25/$40*  Los Angeles
Come for an evening of joyous Bhakti Yoga and a fund raiser for improved water filtration systems for the Indian cities of Ganeshpuri & Nimboli. 
*A $40 ticket includes admission & purchases a lifetime water filtration system providing disease free water for a family of 10.
Yoga Works  230 N. Larchmont  Sponsored by Third Millenium Awakening  http://www.tmaseva.org

July 19:  14th Generation Tantric Musicians
8:00 PM  Beverly Hills
The amazing father and son, Sarod and Tabla players,  Vikash & Prubash Maharaj. 
Words cannot convey the experience one enjoys in the presence of this father and son's musical dharma.  We had such a wonderful response the last time we posted one of their videos (filmed at Casa de Hanuman) will post another video of their work prior to this event.  Hosted at the warm and beautiful Casa de Hanuman.  229 Crescent Dr.  90212

September 5 ~ 7:  Zaca Lake Retreat with Ashley Turner
9/5 2PM to 9/7 11:30AM  $550  Zaca Lake, CA
Join Ashley for 3 days in a 350 acre wildlife sanctuary in the foothills of Santa Barbara's wine country.  Cabins encircle the lake, each with a mineral water whirlpool & fireplace.  2 daily yoga classes, sunrise meditation, gourmet organic feasts, swimming, canoeing, hiking, shamanic breath workshop, introduction to Tantric Yoga philosophy, Salsa Dance Party, healing bodywork and more.  There will be an exceptional team of healers & artists to create a deeply transformative weekend getaway.  Deadline for signing up:  8/15/08 11:30PM
www.AshleyTurner.org  info@AYRetreats.com  310 455-6681

While this sections' purpose is to provide information regarding local events, the following information comes from a wonderful person who posts listings of various Yogic events around the world.  Her information is very detailed and well presented.  In addition to her website, she also sends regular e-mail updates.  If you travel anywhere and are looking for Yogic experiences please vist http://www.brahmaniyoga.com/home.shtml  or contact her to be placed on her mailing list:  joanne@brahmaniyoga.com