The Lotus Garden Yoga and Meditation Center

06/19/2025

06/10/2025

Save the date!! Saturday June 21st. We are excited to host Experience Kirtan event with Narada Muni das here at Lotus Garden Yoga Studio. Invite your friends, make sure to register as space is limited. You don’t want to miss this magical event.✨RSVP HERE: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/kirtanjune21

05/16/2025

Dynamic Hatha Yoga starts tonight at 5pm!

Enjoy this personal video invitation from Gabriel.

SIGN UP at www.lotusgardenyoga.com

https://youtu.be/pbtqLViuhWM

04/30/2025

NEW!! 🎊

Dynamic Hatha Yoga
Mini-Workshops!

with Gabriel Benjamin

Every Friday for 4-Weeks
May 16th - June 6th
5:00pm - 6:30pm

$15 per class
10-class and monthly passes accepted

SIGN UP for the first class: http://bit.ly/42V08Gz

Come practice a wonderful flow with both strengthening and gentle movements to activate the body and soothe the nervous system!

Dynamic Hatha Yoga is a powerful balance of long holds and flow with pranayama woven in. Our aim is to create meditative movement and feel a profound duality of focus and relaxation. Various posture options are available to meet students where they are at. A long closing sequence will prepare us for a very deep relaxation in savasana.

About your instructor: Gabriel Benjamin has been practicing and teaching yoga since 2001. With five certifications in Yoga and Ayurveda, he blends a deep understanding of body mechanics with a passion for movement and pranayama.

An avid cyclist and endurance athlete, Gabriel specializes in using yoga to support injury recovery and balance the nervous system. He is also a writer, nature guide, and advocate for mental flexibility. His teaching helps individuals build strength, mindfulness, and adaptability, both physically and mentally.

Gabriel leads retreats and workshops around the world and is based in Folsom, California, where he raises two young sons. He is grateful to his mother, Martha Posey, for introducing him to yoga early in life.

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04/30/2025

NEW!! 🎊

Chi Gong
with Lee Lee

Every Tuesday
5pm - 6pm

@ Lotus Garden Yoga
9739-B Fair Oaks Bl.

$15 per class
10-class and monthly passes accepted

Go to MINDBODY to sign up for first class!

Chi Gong (Qigong) is a traditional Chinese practice that blends slow, intentional movements with focused breathing and mental awareness to support the body’s natural energy, called qi (or chi). It is gentle, adaptable, and accessible to people of all ages. We’re excited to offer this weekday class in addition to our Saturday class!

Benefits of Chi Gong:
Relieves stress and tension through calming breathwork and mindful movement
Improves balance, flexibility, and coordination
Boosts energy levels by enhancing circulation and flow of qi
Supports the immune system and overall vitality
Encourages mental clarity and emotional stability

About your instructor: I was born into a family of medical professionals—my father, a doctor trained in both Western and traditional Chinese medicine, and my mother, a nurse. Growing up in such an environment, the seeds of healing were planted early in my heart. Additionally, my deep passion for dance led me to follow my heart and devote myself to the art of movement—Qigong.

With Qigong being an important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), I was able to quickly grasp its essence and earned certifications as an advanced Qigong instructor and an intermediate Tai Chi coach, under the guidance of a highly regarded Qigong master, Dr. Jessie Tsao. I can’t wait to see you in class! ~Lee Lee

04/24/2025

Tonight is the last kirtan of the year, and we'll be giving 2024 an unforgettable send off with Yadunandana das and friends 🥳Step into our sacred space wher...

04/21/2025

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04/21/2025

NEW!! 🎊

Tai Chi
@ Lotus Garden Yoga Studio
9739-B Fair Oaks Bl. Fair Oaks,

Sundays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
>> Starting May 18th

04/11/2025

Discover the
Ancient Art of Tai Chi!
4-Week Introductory Series with William Bi

Every Sunday for 4-Weeks
May 18th - June 8th
4:30pm - 5:30pm

$15 per class
10-class and monthly passes accepted

Tai Chi is a centuries-old practice that promotes balance, relaxation, and inner strength through gentle, flowing movement. Of the five major styles—Chen, Yang, Sun, Wu, and Woo—Chen Style is the oldest and most dynamic.

Characterized by fluid, spiral-like movements and standing meditation, Chen Tai Chi blends softness with strength, and stillness with motion. These practices are designed to awaken and circulate the body’s internal energy, or qi.
Join us for this beginner-friendly introduction series, where you’ll explore the foundational elements of Chen Tai Chi, including:

Basic breathing techniques
Fundamental movements
Coordinated energy exercises
The first section of the traditional Chen Tai Chi form

Whether you’re new to Tai Chi or looking to deepen your practice, this is a perfect place to start.

Move with intention. Breathe with awareness. Awaken your energy.

It’s not necessary to attend every week - but the more you attend, the deeper your understanding and experience will be! Sign up now:

May 18th
May 25th
June 1st
June 8th

About your instructor: William Bi began his martial arts journey in childhood and deepened his practice during his college years with a focus on Tai Chi. He has competed in numerous martial arts tournaments across China, earning multiple medals in both Tai Chi and traditional martial arts competitions.

In 2010, after 14 years of dedicated study, William was formally accepted as a disciple of Grandmaster Wang Xian—one of the most renowned living masters of Chen Style Tai Chi. With this honor, he was recognized as an official 12th-generation successor of the Chen Style lineage in China.

William brings a deep respect for tradition along with a clear, approachable teaching style that supports beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

04/05/2025

Strong & Steady: A Yoga Workshop for Balance and Fall Prevention
With Krishna Lila

@ The Yoga Studio: 9739-B Fair Oaks Bl. Fair Oaks

🗓️ Saturday, April 26th
⏰ Time: 1:30-3:30 PM
🪙 $40

As we age, maintaining balance and muscle strength becomes essential to staying active and independent. Loss of stability increases the risk of falls, which can significantly impact quality of life and are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among seniors over 65.

Join us for this fun and informative two-hour workshop designed to help you improve strength, stability, and confidence in movement. Led by Krishna Lila Dasi, RYT-500, you’ll learn:

✔️ Simple self-assessments to gauge your fall risk
✔️ Yoga poses and exercises to enhance balance and coordination
✔️ Strength-building techniques to support mobility and prevent falls
✔️ Practical tips for incorporating these exercises into your daily routine

We will be using chairs for support and assistance throughout the workshop, making it accessible and effective for a variety of ability levels.

While this workshop is especially beneficial for active seniors, it is open to people of all ages who want to build strength, improve balance, and move with greater confidence. Participants should be able to stand unassisted and transition safely from the floor to a standing position. An exercise guide will also be provided to help you continue practicing at home.

Take charge of your well-being and build a foundation for lifelong strength and stability—we look forward to seeing you there!

No cancellations within 48hrs of workshops.

Sign up in Mindbody App or visit the website www.lotusgardenyoga.org

04/05/2025

Six Truths for Spiritual Happiness

A some friends shared this beautiful wisdom recently and we thought that it’s too good not to share ✨

1. My body and mind are not me - I am an eternal spiritual being (atma)

2. This world is not my home. It is a temporary and impermanent place. I am a transient in this life.

3. I am eternal and should therefore also seek my happiness in that which is eternal.

4. I can stimulate my body and mind with varieties of sensual activities and pleasures but this will never really satisfy me within.

5. Seeking the eternal in that which is impermanent (this world, material experiences, and material relationships) will always eventually lead to disappointment and even despair.

6. Blissful happiness is your eternal right, but seek it in the spiritual realm, not the material realm. The authentic sacred mantras we chant are spiritual sounds, and they are our door into the spiritual realm, a place of unconditional love and union with our Spiritual Source.

💙🌹

With thanks to our good friends Darwin Yoga & Meditation and Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Adelaide 🙏🏻🕉️