Member Appreciation Month
Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,
This month, we’re celebrating YOU! June is Member Appreciation Month.
Can you believe Oyster Bay Yoga is going to be 6 years old this month? (Glen Cove is turning 3 in October, too). I was reminiscing about our pre-Covid anniversary parties. It was always such a special day for me - an opportunity to spend quality time off the mat with my favorite people, and celebrate our collective dedication to our practice, our well-being, and our community! It’s been two years since we’ve been able to gather in that way, and this year I thought we’d do it a little differently - stay tuned for full details, but save the date for Sunday June 26th.
In addition to our party in OB, I’ve got some pop-up special treats for you throughout the month at both locations, before/after a few of our regularly scheduled classes. Check out the calendar here for a hint on which classes might receive some treats!
Plus, if you’re a member at either location, we’re giving you a free guest pass to be used during the month of June - BYO yoga buddy. Just reply to this email and let us know who you want to bring to which class and we’ll make sure they’ve got a spot.
Other good news, outdoor yoga at Mill Neck Manor is back! Keep reading for the dates & times.
Our pose of the month and oil of the month are crowd favorites too!
Shout out to our monthly challenge winner, and our special May Yoga Roots challenge winners - scroll down to see who won!
Be well!
Amy
Pose of the Month
Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
Sutra of the Month
When we practice aparigraha, non-hoarding, non-possessiveness, we keep only what is needed and no more. In practicing aparigraha, we aspire to be free from attachment in word, thought, and deed. This includes not striving after, accumulating and clinging to unnecessary things. This applies not only to material things like money, possessions, and gifts, but also with intangibles such as pleasurable feelings, validation, attention, assistance, accomplishment, power, and control.
Although it can be frightening at first to think about letting go of things we’ve been conditioned to believe we need to be happy, much freedom can be found in the releasing. By letting go of things that no longer serve us, we make more space for what is useful and helpful. Only through the direct experience of letting go can we discover that we already have everything needed inside of us, just waiting to be uncovered.
Oil of the Month
Our June OOTM is:
Tranquil
“The oils in this beautiful blend help to reduce worry and its effects. This wonderful blend assists you to achieve mental relaxation, helping you to feel more at ease and bringing about a sense of well-being.”
-Plant Therapy
Click here to learn more about Tranquil
This month, enjoy 20% off your purchase of Tranquil essential oil at the studios.
Monthly Challenge Winner
Our Monthly Challenge Winner for May 2022 is:
Donna Renheimer
Congratulations Donna! You attended 18 classes in the month of May, 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 June winner?
May Promo Challenge Winners
Our special promotion last month was to challenge our students to attend 8 or more Yoga Roots classes. We want to congratulate the following students for their dedication to their practices. Please stop by the front desk on your next visit to receive your surprise gift!
Congratulations to Anne Taylor, Peter Meleady & Sue Herbst!
June Promo
All members get a free guest pass, to be used during the month of June!
Events
Outdoor Yoga Classes at Mill Neck Manor
Join us, weather permitting, outside on the beautiful grounds of Mill Neck Manor.
Thursday June 9th 8am with Amy Garvey
Tuesday June 21st 5:30pm with Angela Loomis
Thursday July 7th 8am with Anne Davidson
Tuesday July 19th with Maru Duran
Thursday August 4th with Amy Garvey
Tuesday August 16th with Erica Tymeck
All levels are welcome. Please bring your yoga mat, a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a towel or blanket (for under your mat). There will be no access to the buildings or restrooms. Upon arrival please check in with the guard at the gate, let them know you’re there for the yoga classes, and then proceed up the driveway until you come to the fork. Take the left fork and park in the parking lot on the left. Then, walk directly toward the mansion and you’ll see the “Sunken Garden” where we hold the classes. You can register for these classes the same way you would register for in-studio classes, and you can drop-in, or apply a current 10 class pass or membership to pay for the classes.
$24 to drop-in / FREE for OBY or GCY members
Pajama Yoga
Friday, June 3rd
6:30pm-7:30pm
at Oyster Bay Yoga
&
Friday, June 24th
6:30pm-7:30pm
at Glen Cove Yoga
with Diana Singh
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
Friday Night Flow: Songs of Summer
Friday, June 3rd
5:30pm-6:30pm
at Glen Cove Yoga
&
Friday, June 17th
5:30-6:30pm
at Oyster Bay Yoga
with Anne Davidson
Flow to a fun yoga sequence while enjoying your favorite songs that remind you of summertime!
$10 to drop-in/FREE for members
Yoga Book Club
Friday, June 10th
7:00-9:00pm
with Peggy Adair
at Oyster Bay Yoga
Come join us for an hour of with Peggy followed by Book Club discussion and socializing at the studio!
This meeting’s book is Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
BYO snack & drink to enjoy during the book discussion.
$24/person (FREE for OBY & GCY members)
Join in-person or virtually!
Oyster Bay Day
Saturday, June 11th
11:00am-5:00pm
Oyster Bay Day is an all-day street fair that will showcase Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber businesses as well as the local businesses in our community. There will be live music and family friendly activities and attractions.
Come see us at our booth outside the studio!
Yin Yoga
Sunday, June 12th
2:45-4:00pm
&
Friday, June 24th
7:00-8:15pm
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.
$24 to drop-in/FREE for members
Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath
Monday, June 13th
7:15pm-8:30pm
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.
$24 to drop-in / Free for members
Pop Up Power Yoga Class
Friday, June 17th
6:00-7:00pm
with Birva Sheth
at Glen Cove Yoga
“Yoga, as a way of life and a philosophy, can be practiced by anyone with inclination to undertake it, for yoga belongs to humanity as a whole. It is not the property of any one group or any one individual, but can be followed by any and all, in any corner of the globe, regardless of class, creed or religion.”
– Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
Do You want to know more about the Eight limbs of Yoga? Do you want to know more about Ashtanga Yoga Practice?
Please join me on June 17th to take your practice to the next level for Ashtanga inspired flow. It will be a bit more intense since it is all about continuous movement. It will be a fast pace practice with breathing techniques. We will be practising a few postures from Ashtanga Primary Series. We will start our practice with Pranayama and Asana and will end with soothing Savasana.
$24 to drop-in/FREE for members
Commit to Wellness
Saturday, June 25th
10:00am-5:00pm
at Village Square in Glen Cove
Join us for a rejuvenating day packed full with health and fitness activities that the whole family and community will enjoy! Glen Cove Yoga will be there offering a free yoga class for free! Time TBD.
6 Year Anniversary Party
Sunday, June 26th
8:00am-3:00pm
at Oyster Bay Yoga
Save the date! We haven't been able to celebrate together for the past 2 years, so this year we'll squeeze in 2 years worth of celebrating. Free classes, membership specials & a great party with food & drinks. Stay tuned for more details.
Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates
EVENTS
Pajama Yoga: Friday, 6/3 & the 1st Friday of each month at 6:30pm with Diana Singh (Oyster Bay)
Friday Night Flow: Songs of Summer: Friday, 6/3 5:30pm with Anne Davidson (Glen Cove)
Yoga Book Club: Friday, 6/10 at 7:00pm with Peggy Adair (Oyster Bay)
Oyster Bay Day: Saturday, 6/11 at 11:00am (Oyster Bay)
Yin Yoga: Friday, 6/12 at 2:45pm with Martha Flanagan (Oyster Bay)
Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath: Monday, 6/13 at 7:15pm with Martha Flanagan (Oyster Bay)
Friday Night Flow: Songs of Summer: Friday, 6/17 at 5:30pm with Anne Davidson (Oyster Bay)
Pop Up Power Yoga Class: Friday, 6/17 at 6:00pm with Birva Sheth (Glen Cove)
Pajama Yoga: Friday, 6/24 & the last Friday of each month at 6:30pm with Diana Singh (Glen Cove)
Yin Yoga: Friday, 6/24 at 7:00pm with Martha Flanagan (Oyster Bay)
Commit to Wellness: Saturday, 6/25 at 11:00am(Glen Cove)
6 Year Anniversary Party: Sunday, 6/26 8:00am (Oyster Bay)
SCHEDULE UPDATES
New Class: Wednesdays 6:15am Flow 1 with Diane Lucchese (Glen Cove)
New Theme: Wednesdays 9:15am is now Core/Flow/Restore with Nancy Rich (Glen Cove)
New Class: Wednesdays 4:30pm Yoga & Journaling with Peggy Adair (Oyster Bay)
New Class: Tuesdays 6:00pm All Levels Flow with Anne Davidson (Oyster Bay)
New class: Sundays 8:00am Express 45 minute Flow 2 with Anna Khrikheli (Oyster Bay)
Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. I look forward to seeing you soon. Until then, stay well.
Amy