December 2021 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Rest

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy December! It’s hibernation season, as I like to say, so this month I’ve chosen “Rest,” as our theme. I hope that the studios will be a haven for you in the business of the holiday season. Why rest? Because relaxation is a SKILL. We must carve out time to practice resting, finding stillness in the body and the mind, so that we can fully receive the benefits of our time on the mat. Let’s try letting go of the need to rush from one thing to the next, and stop confusing busyness with productivity or achievement. In my classes, we’ll be taking extended savasana. Notice what that brings up? Are you in the “woohoo I love savasana give me more,” camp or are you in the “oh no I can’t do LONGER savasana or I’ll explode” camp? Everyone responds differently to stillness, but I promise, especially if you’re in the second camp, as with everything, it get’s easier with practice! Come to the studio, or practice online. Carve out the space in your schedule and the space in your mind and RECEIVE the benefits of some well-deserved rest.

In the remainder of our newsletter you’ll see our Pose of the Month, Sutra of the Month, Oil of the Month, and Monthly Challenge Winner for November. Plus a full listing of the upcoming events. I look forward to seeing you again at the studio very soon.

Wishing you and your family happy holidays and a peaceful new year,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Viparita Karani

Viparita Karani, or Legs Up the Wall pose, allows us to slow down from the stresses of the day by re-balancing the body.

Sutra of the Month

Oil of the Month

Our December OOTM is:

Nighty Night

“Organic Nighty Night is a KidSafe synergy thats main purpose is to create an overall calming atmosphere to help lure kids into a restful slumber. Each of the 100% pure, undiluted USDA Certified Organic KidSafe essential oils that make up the Nighty Night synergy were carefully chosen to not only be safe, but effective when trying to create an atmosphere that is ideal for children to fall asleep. The blend is tranquil, warming, balancing, relaxing, and supports clear respiration, which is the perfect formula to calm little ones to help them fall asleep and stay asleep. A parent’s favorite and every child’s dream, Organic Nighty Night is the ideal addition to your child’s bedtime routine.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Nighty Night

This month, enjoy 20% off your purchase of Nighty Night essential oil at the studios.

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for November 2021 is:

Ally Robbins!

Congratulations Ally! You attended 21 classes in the month of November, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community.

Who will be our December winner?

Pajama Yoga

Friday, December 3rd

6:30pm-7:30pm

with Diana Vargas

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Kids ages 4-10 can come dressed in their PJ's for a fun yoga class with stretching, games and stories to help them get ready for bed.

Milk & cookies provided!

$15 per child

SOLD OUT! Email us to be added to the wait list.

Friday Night Flow: Holiday Flow!

Friday, December 3rd

5:30pm-6:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

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Friday, December 17th

5:30-6:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Anne Davidson

Tis the season! Let’s celebrate and sweat to festive tunes that will put you in the holiday spirit.

$10 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yoga Nidra

Friday, December 10th

7:00-pm-8:30pm

with Nancy Rich

at Glen Cove Yoga

Yoga nidra is the art of conscious relaxation where you will learn techniques to reach new states of conscious awareness. As you practice, you will feel the flow of prana move through physical, emotional, and energetic blockages where healing of the body and mind and the expansion of consciousness occur. The sessions are done laying down or sitting and are appropriate for EVERYONE, regardless of physical limitations.

Yoga Nidra allows us to heal deeply held patterns of energy in our bodies, manifest health and wellness, and consciously create whatever it is that we want to create for ourselves in this lifetime! 
Experience the peace and joy that you are.

Nourish yourself in the many additional benefits of Classical Yoga Nidra:

✦ Improves functioning of the immune system

✦ Lowers blood pressure

✦ Pain & inflammation reduction

✦ Helps to stabilize blood sugar

✦ Calms & cools the nervous system, while improving & stabilizing mood

✦ It treats insomnia, psychological disorders, & psychosomatic diseases.

✦ Relaxes the mind, relieving stress & anxiety

✦ Helps in enhancing memory & increases capacity for learning

✦ Relieves muscular, emotional & mental tension

✦ Results in increased energy levels

Nancy Rich, E-RYT 500, a graduate of SUNY Stony Brook with a dual bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies and Psychology, is a partner at Abhaya Yoga, BK., where she has received a 500 hr. Yoga Alliance Teaching Certification. Nancy is thrilled to be a representative for the California College of Ayurveda’s Classical Yoga Nidra Certification course, where she’s also enrolled in the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program. Additionally, she has earned her E-RYT 500 hours; Yoga Alliance approved Restorative Teacher training and 100 hr. Anatomy & Therapeutics Certification; Ayurvedic Massage 
 & Body Therapy Certification course and 126 hr. Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Certification through The California College of Ayurveda. Nancy is a Reiki Practitioner, at the Master Level, of the Usui System, aromatherapy practitioner and delights in the ability to offer different healing modalities to her students.

$35 per person (10% off for members)

Oyster Bay Holiday Market

Saturday, December 11th

12pm-5pm

This is always a wonderful, family-friendly event. Hot chocolate, & other treats, mini outdoor skating rink & local vendors selling holiday gifts, tree lighting & a visit from Santa. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for continuing the tradition this year. Oyster Bay Yoga will be there, and we hope to see you!

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Saturday, December 18th

4:15-5:30pm

with Martha Flanagan

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Full Moon Gong Meditations allow us to honor the cyclical nature of the moon together. During the class there will be a seated meditation, incorporating mantra, pranayama and mudra, gentle movement to prepare the mind and body for the healing vibrations of the Gong.

$22 to drop-in / Free for members

Yin Yoga

Sunday, December 19th

2:45-4:00pm

with Martha Flanagan

at Oyster Bay Yoga

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.

$22 to drop-in/FREE for members

New Year’s Day Yoga Class

Saturday, January 1st

10-11:15am

with Anne Davidson

at Oyster Bay Yoga

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On New Year’s Eve, evening classes will be canceled, but we’ll be hosting one morning class at each studio (GCY TBD) the day after New Year’s Day. Please register in advance, as these classes are typically full. If you are uncomfortable practicing indoors with a larger group, we’ll be livestreaming the classes so that you can participate from home, too. Make careful note of the in-studio and virtual version of each class when you’re registering.

All levels are welcome in this 75min vinyasa flow class with extended relaxation and savasana. Come rejuvenate after your ringing in the New Year! Bring a friend or family member!

$22 to drop-in (in-studio) / $18 to drop-in (online) / FREE for members

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. I look forward to seeing you soon. Until then, stay well.

Amy