Connection
Dear Yogis,
Happy February! Take a moment to pause and place your hand over your heart. Feel the rhythm of connection—the connection to yourself, to those around you, and to the world beyond. Each inhale is an opportunity to draw in love and compassion; each exhale is a chance to release barriers that keep you feeling stuck. Can you carry this awareness into your daily life? This month, let’s celebrate the ties that unite us, whether it’s connecting with your breath, your community, or the present moment. You’re creating space for something beautiful to bloom, so keep tending to your roots with love and care.
All the best,
Amy
Pose of the Month
Salabhasana: Locust Pose
This month at the studio we breakdown
Salabhasana: Locust Pose.
Learn how best to practice this pose in any class all month long!
Sutra of the Month
Yoga Sutra 1.33 offers a practical guide for cultivating inner peace and mental clarity through our interactions with others. It advises adopting four attitudes: friendliness toward those who are happy, compassion for those who are suffering, joy for the virtuous, and equanimity toward those who behave in harmful or troubling ways. By embracing these qualities, we train the mind to stay calm and balanced, even in challenging situations. This sutra reminds us that our inner peace is deeply influenced by our responses to others and encourages us to approach life with an open heart and a steady mind. It’s a timeless teaching on how to maintain harmony within while fostering connection and understanding in the world around us.
Oil of the Month
Our February OOTM is:
Rose Absolute Oil
“Highly prized for its rich floral scent, Rose Absolute is also known for its calming properties, helping to soothe emotions and bring calm in the midst of fresh grief. It can promote relaxation before sleep when diffused or applied topically diluted in a carrier oil.
It is extremely useful in skin rejuvenation, as Rose oil counteracts the visible signs of aging, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and helping smooth skin. Rose Absolute is also reputed to help with the “power surges” suffered by many women going through the normal change of life.” -Plant Therapy
Enjoy 20% off your purchase of Rose Absolute essential oil all month at the studio.
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Events
Galentine’s Day Yoga
Sunday, February 2nd
4:00-6:00pm
with Chelsea Wallander & Lili Buscareno
Celebrate love, friendship, and the fierce power of self-care with our special Galentine’s Day Yoga event! This lively and empowering class is all about honoring YOU and the incredible women in your life.
The vibe:
💖 A spicy, 60-minute flow to energize your body and awaken your spirit
💖 Heart-opening postures infused with self-love and gratitude
💖 A curated playlist of your favorite girl anthems to keep the vibe high
💖 A post-class mimosa to toast to self-love and sisterhood
💖 A self-care activity to nourish your soul
Grab your mat, your besties, and your boldest energy—this is your time to shine, move, and connect. Let’s make this Galentine’s Day unforgettable!
$45 per person
10% off for members
Friday Night Flow: Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 7th
7:00-8:00pm
with Anne Davidson
Join us for Friday Night Flow: Valentine’s Day, a heart-centered yoga class designed to uplift your spirit and nurture self-love. This all-levels flow will feature heart-opening poses, fluid sequences, and grounding stretches that invite joy, compassion, and connection.
Move to a thoughtfully curated, love-inspired playlist by Anne that sets the perfect atmosphere for an evening of mindful movement. Come solo or with a loved one, and celebrate Valentine’s Day with intention, warmth, and an open heart.
$30 to drop-in
FREE for members
Women’s Circle
Sunday, February 9th
5:00-7:00pm
with Kaitlyn Pawlukojc
“Yoga helps us to remove all obstructing (mental) clouds, so that we may come to enjoy the sunshine within. It is an extensive program of reeducation through which we learn, step by step, to live the light of our true nature. Only when we have truly found ourselves will we be able to live in peace, harmony, and happiness in the world.” - Georg Feuerstein
Consider deepening your personal practice by engaging yoga as a way of life. Every second Sunday from 5-7pm, we gather to create sacred community by grounding in our breath, gently moving our bodies, settling into our hearts, and listening for our inner knowing. This experience of mindful inquiry encourages you to show up for yourself and one another as we explore the spiritual in every day life. Your level of participation is up to you as we honor the Light and Love within and among us all.
Registration is required to attend. This event is FREE.
We gratefully welcome donations to help sustain and grow the Women's Circle, ensuring it remains an ongoing space for connection and healing.
Yin Yoga
Friday, February 21st
7:00-8:15pm
with Martha Flanagan
Are you moving too fast?
Doing too many things at one time?
Too much "mind chatter" or just want to slow down?
Yin yoga can provide an antidote for this.
This class will guide you through a series of poses that are primarily done sitting and lying down. The poses are held for 2-5 minutes at a time to allow connective tissues (fascia, ligaments) to soften, lengthen and lubricate. A yin yoga practice compliments a yang practice and allows for a more balanced approach to life.
$30 to drop-in
FREE for members
Restorative Yoga with Reiki Activation & Aromatherapy
Sunday, February 23rd
5:00-6:30pm
with Nancy Rich
Settle into a nourishing evening of relaxing restorative yoga postures, enhanced with reiki & aromatherapy. Restorative yoga is a blissful, slow down practice that relieves stress, anxiety, fatigue, while releasing mental/physical tension & chronic pain through the use of supporting props (bolsters, blankets & blocks). You will be guided into a peaceful state of stillness, while receiving reiki & aromatherapy. Reiki is a form of hands on healing through which energy is transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the recipient to encourage emotional & physical healing. The experience will be enhanced with gentle aromatherapy to promote a sense of relaxation & wellbeing. This deeply healing practice is appropriate for everyone & is essential for those with a fast paced life.
Space is limited for this event, please sign up in advance.
$45 Early Bird Pricing (Ends 2/9)
$55 per person
10% off for members
Restore, Destress & Meditate
Friday, February 28th
7:00-8:30pm
with Peggy Adair
Join Peggy Adair for a 90 minute meditation and restorative yoga event to help you destress from life, The evening will begin with a guided Chakra meditation. Restorative yoga will bring your parasympathetic nervous system into harmony. In this state the body can heal and rejuvenate. Benefits of this event include stress relief, lower blood pressure, help with sleep issues and improve immunity. Leave feeling balanced and centered.
Space is limited for this event, please sign up in advance.
$45 Early Bird Pricing (Ends 2/14)
$55 per person
10% off for members
Pajama Yoga for Kids
Friday, March 7th
5:30-6:30pm
with Diana Singh
Bring your little ones (ages 4-10) dressed in their pajamas to a fun and interactive yoga class! Class includes gentle stretches, games, and stories to help them wind down and prepare for a peaceful sleep. And to top it off, we'll provide milk & cookies for a sweet treat before bed. Don't miss out on this cozy and enjoyable experience!
Please sign up in advance for this class, space is limited.
$20 per child
If you need to sign up more than one child, please email us at info@oysterbayyoga.com.
Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath
Friday, March 14th
7:00-8:15pm
with Martha Flanagan
Celebrate the Full Moon with Martha Flanagan, where we honor the cyclical nature of the moon together. This class includes a seated meditation, incorporating mantra, pranayama, and mudra, as well as gentle movement to prepare the mind and body for the healing vibrations of the Gong.
Please sign up in advance for this event, space is limited.
$40 per person
10% Off for Members
Yoga Book Club
Sunday, March 16th
6:30-8:30pm
with Peggy Adair
For our next Yoga Book Club meetup, we’ll be reading The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer. This poignant novel explores love, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family, weaving together past and present in an unforgettable story set against the backdrop of WWII.
Led by Peggy Adair, this gathering begins with a one-hour all-levels yoga flow to prepare your body and mind, followed by an engaging hour of book discussion.
Don’t miss this opportunity to nourish your body, expand your mind, and connect with like-minded individuals! Be sure to visit our neighbors, Theodore's Books, and enjoy 15% off your copy. Bring your mat, your favorite snacks or drinks, and come ready to share your thoughts about this heartfelt read!
$30 to drop-in
FREE for members
Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates
UPCOMING EVENTS
Galentine’s Day Yoga: Sunday, 2/2 at 4:00pm with Chelsea Wallander & Lili Buscareno
Friday Night Flow: Valentine’s Day: Friday, 2/7 at 7:00pm with Anne Davidson
Women’s Circle: Sunday, 2/9 at 5:00pm with Kaitlyn Pawlukojc
Yin Yoga: Friday, 2/21 at 7:00pm with Martha Flanagan
Restorative Yoga with Reiki Activation & Aromatherapy: Sunday, 2/23 at 5:00pm with Nancy Rich
Restore, Destress & Meditate: Friday, 2/28 at 7:00pm with Peggy Adair
Pajama Yoga for Kids: Friday, 3/7 at 5:30pm with Diana Singh
Women’s Circle: Sunday, 3/9 at 2:00pm with Kaitlyn Pawlukojc
Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath: Friday, 3/14 at 7:00pm with Martha Flanagan
Yoga Book Club: Sunday, 3/16 at 6:30pm with Peggy Adair [Book: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer]
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Mondays 8:00am Flow into Meditation will now be taught by Ali Buck
Sundays 5:00pm All Levels Flow with Chelsea Wallander will start on March 2nd
Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Until then, stay well,
Amy