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Winner of LA Magazine's Best Free Fitness Class "Savor the fresh air, the greenery, and the happy yelps of dogs on leash-free frolics outside the fenced-in area. " - LA Magazine (Aug 2009) Page 1 Page 2
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Runyon Canyon ~ Everday Year-Round 10:30 - 11:45 AM Monday's & Wednesday's: Hannah Tuesday's & Thursday's: Kamala Friday's: Daniel Saturday's & Sunday's: Steve - LA Yoga (July/Aug 2009) Page 1 Page 2 |
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Kamala Mathis, right-standing, teaches a free yoga in the park class Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, on a warm sunny day in Runyon Canyon Park in Los Angeles. - Yahoo.com (Jan, 2009)
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TransWorld: Where you'd find those fire-twirling girls? Did they light anybody's hearts on fire? John Rattray: Firegroove.com. Stunningly beautiful and incre-dibly professional. - TransWorld Skateboarding Mag (Oct, 08) Page 1 Page 2 Video |
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"I have discovered there are people who defy gravity; people who have the power to make objects levitate and spin around their body. And as if this levitating magic was not enough these objects are then set ablaze so it circles around their bodies creating a fiery blaze of art? Welcome to the world of Fire Groove." - Santa Monica Observer (August, 2008) Page 1 Page 2 |
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"Fire Groove teaches classes in fire-hooping, blazing darts and anything else that might set your hair on fire." - Metro Mix (July, 2008) Page 1 Page 2 |
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"Free scenic exercise classes sounds like a stretch...but they can be had by all, compliments of Fire Groove's outdoor yoga in Runyon Park." - Vital Juice Daily (June, 2008) Page 1 |
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"The Met Warner Center in Woodland Hills launched their newly renovated deluxe condos with a chic circus-themed event." - 944 Magazine (March 2008) Page 1 Page 2
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"And the flames became even hotter in "Firemageddon," with Hannah Mooney, Kamala Mathis, Anah Reichenback and Jade Mangiafico manipulating burning hoops, batons and poles around the central performer, a supercool Lester Mooney." - LA Times (Sept 2007)
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How could you possibly pass this one up (unless, of course, you live nowhere near Hollywood&)? But, then again, its free! Grab your mat or blanket and head on over to this all-level outdoor yoga class under the SoCal sun. - The White Apricot (Sept 2007) Page 1 |
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"What could be better than executing an unflinching Warrior pose with the sun on your shoulders and the grass beneath your feet? Sisters and professional fire dancers Kamala Mathis and Hannah Mooney joined up swith Steve Tarter to offer free outdoor classes in magnificent Runyon Canyon..." - Whole Life Times (May 2007) Page 1 |
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Fire Groove rocks USC's Springfest along side Snoop Dogg, Zion I, Ghostface Killah and The Game! - Daily Trojan (April 2007) Page 1 |
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"People rave that yoga creates a sense of calm, but what about poi? The art form is emerging as the next trend in America. As Chantal Allan reports, poi combines physical fitness and spirituality - with fire or without it. - USC PodPress (Feb 2007) Listen |
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"Fire Dancing creates the most amazing adrenaline rush... you find yourself on the edge, balancing between danger and pleasure. You lose yourself in the moment, fear dissolves and all that's left is pure joy and happiness." - Rhythmic Artists Magazine (Feb 2007) Page 1 |
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"An ancient training regimen for Maori warriors - twirling flaming weights called poi - has found new adherents among health-conscious people seeking unusual exercise regimens. Look at it as yoga with flames. And it gives new meaning to the phrase "burning off those calories." - LA Times (Sept 2006) Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 |
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"...nothing looked more magical than the set by Fire Groove, with flames leaping from hoops, fans, wheels and batons all manipulated flawlessly by Hannah Mooney, Kamala Mathis and Lester Mooney." - L.A. Times (Sept 2006) Page 1
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"Performers range from comedic to musical, and can include hoop, glo-ball dancers, DJ's and artists." - CampusCircle.net (Sept 2006) Page 1 |
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"There was lots of hot stuff at the Fire Arts Expo over the weekend" - SFGate.com (May 2006) Page 1
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"The lightly costumed ladies perform at "Power of the Night." - Kleine Zeitung (Aug 2005)
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"...Hannah Mooney hoop dances to the tunes of the Last Minute String Band as a crowd of neighbors and friends gathers." - Post Independent (June 2005) Page1
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"Dancers entertained the crowd before and after the five- minute fashion show." - Apparel News (June 2005) Page 1
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"Fire dancing is the latest fitness craze to spark the interest of Hollywood celebs." - OK! Magazine (Feb 2005) Page 1 Page 2 |
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"But the shows most astonishing moments come as the audience is sent into the alley to watch the fire gymnastics of the Indra Yoga and Dance Troupe, who whirl flaming Hula-Hoops and toss fire batons under the full moon." - LA Weekly (Feb 2005) Page 1 |
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"Due to the yoga boom in California, men and women are stepping outdoors to practice yoga in public parks." - Salud Alternativa (Oct 2004) Page 1 Page 2 English |
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"...the super-flexible-glow-in-the-dark dancers from Indra Yoga... kept the energy of the party buzzing well into the wee hours." - Yogi Times (Sept 2004) Page 1 Page 2 |
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"She [Hydeus Kiatta] also sang freestyle with the percussionist as they laid the bed of Eastern rhythms for the absolutely, most exciting and amazing performance of the Fire Dancers!" - The Jazz Cat (July 2004) Page 1
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"As I kept up with my practice between classes, I began to experience some of the benefits attributed to this form of exercise; I was always calmer, more focused and energetic after my sessions and life's little hassles seemed to fade into oblivion. In a word&I felt great! " - Trixie Montanile (May 2004) Page 1 |
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"Playing with fire is generally acknowledged as a bad thing, but dancing with fire? Well, that's something else entirely." - LA Times (Jan 2004) Page 1 |