September 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Intention

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy September! Tis’ the season to REFOCUS. As we kiss summer goodbye, what do we want to cultivate? What are our hopes for the fall, and beyond? What’s been missing from your routine? How can your practice serve you better? How can WE help you create more of what you want in your life? I’m all ears :) Myself and the other instructors will be prompting you to set an intention for your practice, your month, your life. Sometimes, we never get where we want to go, because we get stuck in the cycle of reacting to our lives, without thoughtfulness, planning, or any flexibility! Let’s break that cycle together.

See you on the mat!

Amy

Pose of the Month

Balasana: Child’s Pose

Sutra of the Month

Patanjali teaches that yoga practice is preventive medicine for our minds—a way to keep future pain and suffering from manifesting. He reminds us that past pain doesn’t exist anymore, current pain is in process and will run its course, and future pain can be diminished or avoided altogether by committing to the yogic lifestyle.

Oil of the Month

Our September OOTM is:

Ho Wood

“Ho Wood Oil is steam distilled from the bark and wood of the ho tree. This oil is extremely high in calming linalool and is excellent for promoting a peaceful and relaxing environment. Ho Wood has a woody, floral, and camphorous scent. Its aroma and properties are very similar to Rosewood Oil, which as a threatened species, should be avoided. The camphor content in Ho Wood Oil results in a cooling feeling when used topically.”

-Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Ho Wood

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

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for August 2022 is:

Dana Bubolo!

Congratulations Dana! You attended 25 classes in the month of August, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! You rock!

Who will be our September winner?

Labor Day Weekend Schedule

Events

 

Pajama Yoga

Friday, September 2nd

6:30pm-7:30pm

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

Friday Night Flow: All Out 90s

Friday, September 2nd

5:30pm-6:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

with Anne Davidson

Want to move and groove with us on your mat? Enjoy a fun yoga flow with Anne while moving to the tunes of the 90s!

$10 to drop-in/FREE for members

Sunset Yoga & Beach Cleanup Benefiting Friends of the Bay

Friday, September 9th

5:00-7:00pm

with Erica Tymeck

at West Harbor Beach

Join us for a beach cleanup & sunset yoga class at West Harbor Beach in Bayville benefitting Friends of the Bay, a local organization helping preserve, protect, and restore the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Estuary. 100% of profits will be donated to the charity. Sunset yoga class will begin at 6pm, but join us at 5pm for a beach cleanup if you can. All levels welcome. Rain date 9/16. $24 per person.

Introduction to Tai Chi

Saturday, September 10th

2:00-3:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

&

Friday, September 16th

5:00-6:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

with Spencer Gee

Professor Spencer Gee has transformed the ancient art of Tai Chi into a low impact aerobic workout set to uplifting music. By infusing time proven traditional martial arts with modern innovative strength training, you will rejuvenate and empower every muscle and bone while sharping your reflexes, fine-tuning your memory and improving your balance.⁠

Spencer specializes in a holistic training approach - the physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being of individuals - for those needing specialized care (e.g. Parkinson's, Alzheimer & Dementia populations), those suffering from mobility issues such as back pain, those recovering from surgery, and those seeking general long-term wellness benefits.⁠

$35/person (10% off for members)

Professor Gee is a graduate of USC who specializes in kinetic & motor development studies, is currently an adjunct professor at Hofstra University in NY, where he teaches: Pankration, Tai Chi, Chinese Kung Fu, Modern Wushu, Filipino martial arts of Kali, Arnis, and Escrima, as well as the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira, and represented the USA on its first Wushu tour to the People's Republic of China. In addition, Spencer was a nationally ranked tennis player, and is a classically trained pianist and competitive ballroom dancer!⁠

Healing Your Life with Ayurveda: FREE 1 Hour Talk with Nancy Rich

Saturday, September 10th

1:00-2:00pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

&

Saturday, September 17th

2:00-3:00pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Nancy Rich

Learn about the practical and life changing science of Ayurveda for health and wellness with Nancy Rich. Ayurveda is a traditional yogic system of medicine that dates back thousands of years. It is based upon the same philosophy and principles as yoga but it has developed these into a full system of preventative and curative medicine. Ayurveda teaches us the principles of harmonious living in balance with nature, society, our own individual constitution and the universal consciousness.

Free to participate, but space is limited, so please reserve your spot by clicking below:

Yin Yoga

Sunday, September 11th

2:45-4:00pm

&

Friday, September 30th

7:00-8:15pm

with Martha Flanagan

at Oyster Bay Yoga

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.

$24 to drop-in / Free for OBY & Dual Studio members

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self Defense

Sunday, September 11th

4:30-5:30pm

with Cris. Butron and Ron Abbate

at Glen Cove Yoga

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most effective self defense martial art around today. In this class, we will discuss the origins of this practice and learn the best techniques to react to an attack or assault. We will begin class with a functional Jiu Jitsu warmup consisting of easy movements to help us practice without injury. We will learn how to fall safely and get up safely in a technical way. Then, we will proceed to learn some practical submissions and escapes from being attacked. Class will be led by 2 black belt instructors and owners of Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Glen Cove, Professor Cris. Burton and Professor Ron Abbate. Both trained under Professor Alexandre Soca, an 8 time world champion from Brazil.

$35/person (10% off for members)

4 Week Beginning Yoga Series

Sundays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9)

10:30am-12:00pm

with Amy Garvey

at Glen Cove Yoga

Have you always wanted to try yoga, but are too nervous to try a group class? Have you put on some extra weight during COVID, and haven’t settled back into some of the healthy habits you had before? Are you getting older, and starting to notice you’re not as limber as you used to be? Have you told yourself you need to “get in shape” BEFORE you get to that yoga class you’ve been wanting to take?

I’m Amy, the owner of Oyster Bay & Glen Cove Yoga. I’ve been teaching yoga for 11 years, and practicing for 17. I can tell you that yoga has been a lifeline for me through the ups and downs of life. And the 1000s of students I’ve worked with at the studios over the past 6 years are ready to welcome you into our non-competitive, judgement-free space.

In this 4 week series, we’ll start from the very beginning. We’l learn the history of yoga, and we’ll translate it’s ancient roots into a practical, modern day practice that works for EVERY BODY. We’ll learn and practice all of the basic yoga postures and breathing techniques, and we’ll adjust the postures to fit our bodies, not the other way around so that the practice can help you be the best physical, mental & emotional version of yourself.

As we move through each class together, we’ll work to get you feeling comfortable and ready to practice yoga in a group class, or even on your own at home. You’ll leave this program feeling stronger, more flexible, and less stressed than when you started. Guaranteed! Plus, as a participant in our Beginning Yoga series, you’ll get access to unlimited in-studio classes throughout the program, plus access to our online beginning yoga program, so you can take what you’ve learned home with you.

All ages welcome. If you’re a human with a body, this program is for you!

Pricing

  • $249/person

    • (4) 90min Sessions

    • On-demand Beginning Yoga Course, lifetime access

      • Revisit the teachings at home as often as you like

    • 1 Month Unlimited Group classes with access to both studio locations in addition to the course

    • (If you’re a current member at either studio, you may freeze your membership to participate)

Fall Equinox 40 Day Kundalini Sadhana

40 Day Sadhana Challenge

Starts September 21st - Ends October 30th

Reboot your nervous system.

The autumn season is about newness and celebration. It is a time when we all have a chance to look back and reflect. There are various ways that you can celebrate this time. The new season is an opportunity to reset and recharge.

Join me by committing to 40 days of sadhana, or daily practice. 15-30 minutes a day. At times we all experience low energy, high stress and feelings of disconnect. Our nervous system needs a reboot. When life gets busy, we need short, proven successful practices that deliver results. We will practice four Kundalini kriyas (postures and breathwork) that are to be done consecutively for ten days each over the next 40 days. The practices are designed to help you push past blocks and enliven your energy, create mental clarity, improve creativity, intuition and reboot the nervous system.

What you’ll get

  • The transformative power of 40 straight days of guided kundalini practice with Martha

  • Lifetime access to four 15-30min Kriya videos, to be practiced for 10 days each

    • You can watch the videos from any device

  • Access to a private Facebook group, just for participants in this program

    • Connect with fellow participants, and with Martha in the private group. Ask questions & stay on track.

  • 2-3 zoom meet-ups with Martha throughout the program to help keep you accountable

    • Check in with Martha via zoom as you’re going through the program

  • Celebration tea & treats at Oyster Bay Yoga at the end of the program

    • We invite you to share your experiences, and celebrate your successes with your fellow participants at this in-person gathering on 10/30.

Register for the Challenge

$99/person

10% off for members, use code MEMBER1040DAY at checkout

Fall Equinox Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Wednesday, September 21st

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 OBY/Dual Studio members

Back to School Yoga for Kids! (Ages 4-10)

Friday, September 23rd

5:00-6:00pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Miss Jeannine & Miss Diana

Join Miss Jeannine and Miss Diana for a fun class as we help kids transition back to school! Yoga can help kids focus, concentrate, feel strong and reduce back to school worries and anxieties.

Kids will learn poses and breathing techniques to practice at home or in the classroom.

$20 to drop-in

Yoga Book Club

Friday, September 23rd

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 Push by Ashley Audrain.

BYO snack & drink to enjoy during the book discussion. Join in-person or virtually!

$24/person (FREE for OBY & Dual members)

1st Annual Glen Cove Fall Family Festival

Join Glen Cove’s Chamber of Commerce for the 1st ever Fall Family Festival at Simkins Park at Garvies Point! Glen Cove Yoga will have a booth there with all our yoga and wellness products and memberships for sale. Stop by and say hi. We hope to see you there!

Self Massage & Meditation Workshop

Sunday, September 25th

4:30-6:00pm

with John Robinson

at Glen Cove Yoga

This training session consists of a comprehensive deep self massage of each part of the body. We will be using balls to compress the body and relax your muscles. The intention is to clear out and neutralize both the physical and psychological effects of accumulated stress. Learn what you can do at home to live a comfortable lifestyle.

$35 per person (10% off for members)

 
 

Bio: John Robinson is passionate about the maintenance of one’s self and believes that massage therapy contributes to a person’s overall well being for the mind, body, and spirit. He works to slowly engage with the body to assess what it needs, working to alleviate any tension or pain. His style combines a mixture of Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques to provide a relaxing, yet effective massage. Using the rhythmic flow of these soothing techniques and going deeper where needed with targeted Trigger Point therapy, John approaches massage from the unique needs of each client to help them along their wellness journey.

John believes that healing extends beyond the table and is eager to offer any suggestion that will minimize his clients' every day pain. Their well-being is his priority and he considers every opportunity to help steer those toward a healthier future.

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • New Teacher & New Theme: Starting 9/8 Thursdays 10:30am is now Ashtanga Vinyasa with Birva Sheth (Glen Cove)

  • New Teacher & New Time: Tuesdays at 5:45pm All Levels Flow with Diane Lucchese starting 9/13 (Glen Cove)

  • New Class: Starting 9/12 Mondays 5:45pm Slow Flow with Sydney Matuszak (Glen Cove)

  • Temporarily Canceled: Sundays 10:45am Gentle Yoga due to Beginner Series 9/18-10/9 (Glen Cove)

  • New Teacher & New Time: Wednesdays 5:45pm Yoga Roots with Stephanie Falkowski (Glen Cove)

  • New Time: Sundays All Levels Flow with Birva Sheth now at 9am (Glen Cove)

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

Amy