September 2021 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Intention

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Hello Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy September! I just love this time of year. September feels like a mini-January, but without the pressure of our new year’s resolutions. A lovely time of year to reconnect to our intentions. To me, intention is EVERYTHING when it comes to our approach to yoga, or any other form of exercise, self care, or spiritual practice. Practicing at home is a WONDERFUL way to connect to your intentions, without the worry of what you look like, what your teacher is suggesting, and what your neighbor is doing beside you. If you’ve never practiced yoga at home on your own, give it a try this month, and give yourself the space and attention you need to discover what your body and soul need from your efforts on the mat. When we’re practicing in a group, we can feed off of each other’s energy and our instructor’s guidance, but at times we end up in a class that doesn’t align with what we were needing on that given day. So, I invite you to boil down your intentions at the beginning of each studio practice, maybe even writing it down as a visual reminder, so that you can take it with you and distinguish between what your ego wants, what your teacher suggests, what your neighbor is doing, what you think you SHOULD do, and what you are actually intending to receive from your practice that day. Go forth!

Amy

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 July. Plus a full listing of the upcoming events. I look forward to seeing you again at the studio very soon.

Pose of the Month

Urdhva Danurasana: Upward Facing Bow Pose

Crack that heart open wide!

Sutra of the Month

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This is such a wonderful, distilled message that we can use as a collective intention this month. What better endeavor is there than this?

Oil of the Month

Our September OOTM is:

Self Manifestation Blend

“The 3rd (Solar Plexus) Chakra is the point of our personal power. When suppressed we feel powerless, but when expressed we experience our strength of purpose.

This can lead to liberation, transformation, and manifestation of our own unique and distinct identity. In authentic self-empowerment, we experience autonomy supported by our sense of self-definition and self-worth while remaining in harmony with others through compassion and caring.

This synergy is called Self Manifestation and is made with the 100% pure, undiluted essential oils of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Davana, and Pink Grapefruit. It has a softly sweet punch of power and spice.

Self Manifestation helps to quiet the mind so that we may go inward to tap into our own sense of self-definition and autonomy with clarity. This strengthens our sense of self-empowerment with enthusiasm, stamina, and motivation. It nourishes our sense of self-worth with courage, confidence, and optimism. It also invites positive, cleansing energy to support manifestation of our purpose, while encouraging warmth and graciousness toward others.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Self Manifestation

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

Fall Reset Retreat at Glen Cove Mansion

Sunday, September 26th

10am-2pm

at Glen Cove Mansion

This is a day made just for YOU.

Does time feel like it’s just passing you by? Suddenly another year has gone by and, again, you’re being pulled along from one thing to the next, without ever feeling like you’re in the driver’s seat.

Join me for this special Fall Reset Retreat at the beautiful Glen Cove Mansion.

Slow down, reconnect to your values, and what it is that you really want out of your life

We’ll do this through movement, meditation, and some time and space to clarify our needs and desires for the future, and translate that into small, mindful, daily actions of self-care. Get pampered, and learn how to pamper yourself!

We’ll come together, connect, and support each other as we commit to a more joyful, more intentional season ahead.

$249/person

Includes:

  • 75min Flow & Restore Yoga class, suitable for all levels, outdoors on the beautiful grounds of Glen Cove Mansion (rain site available indoors)

  • 30min Guided meditation & breathwork

  • 90min “Tuning In” program to help you reconnect to your core values, intentions, and skills so that you can bring more goodness, joy & wellbeing into your life this fall, and beyond.

  • Gourmet lunch, coffee, tea & dessert included

Space is limited.

Click here to register

Outdoor Yoga @ Mill Neck Manor

Come enjoy your practice outside on the beautiful grounds of Mill Neck Manor. The following classes meet every week, weather permitting:

Tuesdays at 9:15am: All Levels Flow with Ruth Tranter

Wednesdays at 6:00pm Sunset Flow with Sydney Matuszak

Classes are held in the “Sunken Garden,” just outside the historic manor house. Upon arrival at Mill Neck Manor, proceed to the security booth and let the attendant know you’re there for the yoga classes. From the security booth, drive up the long driveway to the fork, and take the left fork where you’ll see a parking lot. Once you park, walk toward the manor house and you’ll come upon the sunken garden.

Please BYO yoga mat and water. A towel is recommended as the grass can be dewey in the morning and evening.

$22 to drop-in / FREE for OBY & GCY members

10 class passes are also available

Click here to register!

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for August 2021 is:

Mary Ann Torres!

Congratulations Mary Ann! You attended 28 classes in the month of August, 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 September winner?

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Monday, September 20th

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Martha Flanagan

7:15-8:15pm

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 OBY members

Click here to register

Friday Night Flow: Motown!

Break a sweat to the tune of some classic Motown hits this month with Anne! The BEST way to start your weekend. Free for members and just $10 to drop-in!

Glen Cove Yoga

Friday, September 3rd at 5:30pm

Click here to register

&

Oyster Bay Yoga

Friday, September 17th at 5:30pm

Click here to register

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • New class! We are excited to announce the return of our Sunday 10:45am Flow Level 2 with Ruth Tranter starting 9/19/21 (Oyster Bay)

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

Amy

August 2021 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Balance

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Hello Oyster Bay Yogis,

Time is flying and I hope that means you’re all having some summer fun! Our theme of the month for August is “Balance,” and I’d like us to take this both literally and figuratively. I like to think about balance over the long haul. Some days are a perfect slice of how we imagine life should be, and some days are…not. But each day we get up and try again. I like to think about my yoga practice over the long haul as well. When I first began practicing yoga, my enthusiasm made up for my lack of skill, maturity, and finesse. A race to the handstands and backbends, and as it turns out, some aches and overuse. As I traveled through the stages of my life, my practice changed. I got better at the postures, the breathwork, and meditation independently. Progress was not a straight line, but it was certainly correlated with the enthusiasm and vigor and frequency with which I practiced over time. But more importantly progress came with refinement, steadiness, and very close attention. And then when I look back I see the way my understanding went deeper instead of wider. What more can I learn about the things I already think I know everything about?

Don’t forget to dig down each time you come to your mat. Deep understanding of a few basic postures, breathing and meditation techniques will take you a LONG way, and a LONG time. Yoga is a lifelong endeavor. And you’ll see the tools of yoga that we practice on our mat develop deeper and deeper roots over time so that balancing in tree pose, and balancing the events of our lives feel more manageable with each passing year. Those roots will give you the foundation you need through it all. Namaste,

Amy

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 July. Plus a full listing of the upcoming events. I look forward to seeing you again at the studio very soon.

Pose of the Month

Padmasana: Lotus Pose

Ah, lotus pose. How graceful it looks pasted on the cover of magazines and advertisements. But be careful about grasping too tightly for the final shape, or the expense will be soar knees and hips. Think about the long haul of your practice. And be patient, but steadfast in your approach.

Sutra of the Month

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This month, let’s see if we can find that little slice of balance between effort and ease in our postures, in our minds, and in our lives!

Oil of the Month

Our August OOTM is:

Sun Kissed Blend

“Is there anything better than the sun shining bright in the sky, warming you up from the inside out? Well, we bottled up that bright and uplifting sensation in our Sun Kissed Blend! The sweet and citrusy blend of oils encourages a summertime sense of joy and excitement. May Chang and Lavender help to soothe and instill a sense of calm, while Peru Balsam rounds out the blend with a lovely, sweet, supportive note. You’ll love enjoying the carefree, cheerful summer feelings all year-round with Sun Kissed!” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Sun Kissed

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

Family Yoga

Sunday, August 15th

3-4pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

Adults & Kids Ages 4-10

An opportunity for parent and child to bond while getting a stretch in and moving your body. This class is designed for walkers to 4-10 years old and includes fun sing alongs, activities, and poses to do with your little one all while the parent can still get in a good workout at stretch as well!

$15 per adult, $10 per child

Click here to register

Need help registering as a family? Email us at info@glencoveyoga.com

Outdoor Yoga @ Mill Neck Manor

Come enjoy your practice outside on the beautiful grounds of Mill Neck Manor. The following classes meet every week, weather permitting:

Tuesdays at 9:15am: All Levels Flow with Ruth Tranter

Wednesdays at 6:00pm Sunset Flow with Sydney Matuszak

Classes are held in the “Sunken Garden,” just outside the historic manor house. Upon arrival at Mill Neck Manor, proceed to the security booth and let the attendant know you’re there for the yoga classes. From the security booth, drive up the long driveway to the fork, and take the left fork where you’ll see a parking lot. Once you park, walk toward the manor house and you’ll come upon the sunken garden.

Please BYO yoga mat and water. A towel is recommended as the grass can be dewey in the morning and evening.

$22 to drop-in / FREE for OBY & GCY members

10 class passes are also available

Click here to register!

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for July 2021 is:

Ann Glynn!

Congratulations Ann! You attended 20 classes in the month of July, 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 August winner?

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Monday, August 23rd

with Martha Flanagan

7:15-8:15pm

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 OBY members

Click here to register

Friday Night Flow: The Ladies of Music

Break a sweat to the tune of The Supremes, Madonna, Beyonce, Brittany, Taylor, Linda Rondstat, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Sheryl Crow and other powerful women throughout the decades this month with Anne! The BEST way to start your weekend. Free for members and just $10 to drop-in!

Glen Cove Yoga

Friday, August 6th at 5:30pm

Click here to register

&

Oyster Bay Yoga

Friday, August 20th at 5:30pm

Click here to register

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

July 2021 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Build Resilience

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Hello Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy July! Lately I’ve been thinking about the benefits of yoga. I think most of us begin practicing yoga for the physical benefits: better flexibility, improved strength, recovery from injury, and also stress relief. I’ve also been thinking about my own practice over time, and how it’s changed, and how it’s changed me. I believe the biggest benefit I’ve received from 15 years of practice is resilience. That feeling of being able to bounce back. Bounce back from little injuries, and big. Bounce back from hard times, and difficult conversations. It’s remarkable how many of us are LIFELONG practitioners of yoga. I’ve seen plenty of students come and go, but there are A LOT of us that stick with this wonderful practice year after year. I know I’ve gone through stages where my passion fades a bit, but I bounce back there, too. And one of the happiest sights I see is the smile on your faces when you walk back in the door after having been away from your practice for a little while. Welcome hOMe.

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 May. Plus a full listing of the upcoming events. I look forward to seeing you again at the studio very soon.

Be well,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Vrksasana: Tree Pose

This one will TEST your resilience. Use it as a training ground for the rest of your life. If it’s challenging for you, GREAT. If it’s easy for you, make it harder!

Sutra of the Month

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At this point in the yoga sutras, Patanjali has just finished telling us about transcendence, and awakening to your inner self. And now, he’s noting the obstacles on our path to samadhi. Of particular importance to me, in the context of our monthly theme of resilience, is the failure to reach firm ground, and the slipping from ground gained. Swami Satchidananda’s interpretation always makes me feel better, when I find myself right back where I started. I’ll share it with you this month in our classes.

Oil of the Month

Our July OOTM is:

Organic Relax Blend

“The essential oils in the Relax synergy were specially chosen to help promote a peaceful, tranquil state of mind. Try Relax after a particularly trying day when you need some emotional support.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Relax

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

Props & Hands-On Assists are Back!

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Please feel free to use ANY shared studio props at your comfort level. And, please take a Yoga Flip Chip at the beginning of every class (they will live on the prop shelf) to signal to your instructor whether or not you are comfortable receiving hands-on adjustments during class.

Kids & Family Yoga!

Kids & Family Yoga!

Join us this summer for some GREAT kids, teen, mommy & me, and family yoga classes!

Weekly Kids Classes

6 Week Series

Fridays 4:30-5:15pm

7/16/21-8/20/21

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Ages 7-10

$15 per class or $79 for 6 classes

Click here to register your child

Thursdays 4:30-5:15pm

7/15/21-8/19/21

at Glen Cove Yoga

Ages 4-6

$ 15 per class, or $79 for 6 classes

Click here to register your child


Pajama Yoga

Yoga for kids! Fun and games, yoga poses and exercises to help them get ready for bed. Kids come dressed in their PJ’s and end the class with milk & cookies! Ages 4-10. $15 per child.

Friday, July 30th

Glen Cove Yoga

6:30-7:30pm

Click here to register your child

Friday, July 2nd

Oyster Bay Yoga

6:30-7:30pm

Click here to register your child

Want to register multiple children? Shoot us an email at info@oysterbayyoga.com or info@glencoveyoga.com.

Yoga Crystal Club

Friday, July 16th

6:00-8:30pm

with Peggy Adair

at Glen Cove Yoga

Teen girls ages 12-16 will enjoy a night out for a yoga and meditation practice followed by a discussion about the healing properties and uses for various crystals. We will also talk about the correlation of crystal and the Chakras (energy centers of the body). Each teen will receive a crystal to take home. For girls who attended a previous session they can bring the sachet bag of crystals they received. For girls who are coming for their first time, we have extra sachet bags and crystals to help them start their collection. Pizza dinner included!

$40 per teen

Click here to register

Family Yoga

Sunday, August 15th

3-4pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

Adults & Kids Ages 4-10

An opportunity for parent and child to bond while getting a stretch in and moving your body. This class is designed for walkers to 4-10 years old and includes fun sing alongs, activities, and poses to do with your little one all while the parent can still get in a good workout at stretch as well!

$15 per adult, $10 per child

Click here to register

Need help registering as a family? Email us at info@glencoveyoga.com




Back to School Yoga Camp is in the works! Stay tuned for more details, and save the dates: Monday August 23rd-Thursday August 26th.

Outdoor Yoga @ Mill Neck Manor

Come enjoy your practice outside on the beautiful grounds of Mill Neck Manor. The following classes meet every week, weather permitting:

Tuesdays at 9:15am: All Levels Flow with Ruth Tranter

Wednesdays at 6:00pm Sunset Flow with Sydney Matuszak

Classes are held in the “Sunken Garden,” just outside the historic manor house. Upon arrival at Mill Neck Manor, proceed to the security booth and let the attendant know you’re there for the yoga classes. From the security booth, drive up the long driveway to the fork, and take the left fork where you’ll see a parking lot. Once you park, walk toward the manor house and you’ll come upon the sunken garden.

Please BYO yoga mat and water. A towel is recommended as the grass can be dewey in the morning and evening.

$22 to drop-in / FREE for OBY & GCY members

10 class passes are also available

Click here to register!

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for June 2021 is:

Lauren Zembko!

Congratulations Lauren! You attended 22 classes in the month of June, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! It’s been so nice to have you back in the studio.

Who will be our July winner?

Vino & Vinyasa

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Vino & Vinyasa on Friday night! Join us for a 1 hour flow & restore class with Erica Tymeck, followed by a Scout & Cellar wine tasting with Peggy Adair. Light snacks and refreshments included. $40 per person, members get 10% off.

Click here to register

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

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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 GCY members

Click here to register

Friday Night Flow: Classic Rock!

Friday Night Flow

Break a sweat to the tune of the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, and other classic rock this month with Anne! The BEST way to start your weekend. Free for members and just $10 to drop-in!

Glen Cove Yoga

Friday, July 2nd at 5:30pm

Click here to register

&

Oyster Bay Yoga

Friday, July 16th at 5:30pm

Click here to register

Yoga & Beer

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Yoga & Beer at Noble Savage Brewing. $25 for a 1-hour all-levels flow class outdoors at the brewery patio. Includes your 1st beer!

Click here to register

Pop Up Therapy Ball Class

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Sunday, July 25th

10:45am

with Eliza Tappan

Therapy balls are a great (and in my book, must-have) tool for taking care of your body AND getting the most out of your workouts. I first became familiar with using therapy balls as a dancer. If I have very little time to get my body ready for movement I’m going to do two things: warm up my core, and roll out my feet. Then, through studying Pilates and anatomy, my understanding of what I was actually doing with the therapy ball deepened, and took my body care practices to a new level, incorporating release of both mental and physical stress.

In this workshop, we will combine a Pilates movement practice with some basic anatomy and simple techniques to release and lengthen muscles using a therapy ball, leaving your musculoskeletal system more pliable and better equipped to naturally take care of itself. We know that when you are stressed, muscles tense up. You can de-stress and release the mind and body with a brain-to-body approach (think breathing and mindfulness exercises), and you can also release mind and body with a body-to-brain approach (think getting a massage, or the self-massage tools you’ll learn in this workshop!). These are practices you can do at home or on the go, to reset your body and nervous system at any point in the day.

$22 to drop-in / FREE for OBY & Dual Studio Members

Click here to register

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

  • Friday Night Flow: Classic Rock: Friday 7/2 5:30pm with Anne Davidson Flow to the tune of the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, & more classics (Glen Cove)

  • Pajama Yoga: Friday 7/2 & the 1st Friday of each month at 6:30pm with Diana Singh (Oyster Bay)

  • Yoga @ Village Square: Saturday 7/3 with Theresa Ruggles: FREE for all to attend (Glen Cove)

  • Studios CLOSED: Sunday, July 4th

  • Vino & Vinyasa: Friday 7/9 7-9pm 60min Flow with Erica + 60min Organic Wine Tasting with Peggy $40 per person (Glen Cove)

  • Friday Night Flow: Classic Rock: Friday 7/16 at 5:30pm with Anne Davidson Flow to the tune of the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, & more classics (Oyster Bay)

  • Yoga Crystal Club: Friday 7/16 6:00-8:30pm. For teen girls 12-16. Crystals, yoga, meditation, & pizza! $40 per teen (Glen Cove)

  • Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath: Friday 7/23 at 7:00pm with Martha Flanagan (Glen Cove)

  • Yoga & Beer: Saturday 7/24 at 12pm at Noble Savage Brewing Company. Outdoor on their patio. $25 per person, includes your 1st beer! (Glen Cove)

  • Pop Up Therapy Ball Class: Sunday 7/25 at 10:45am with Eliza Tappan. (Oyster Bay)

  • Yin Yoga Friday Friday 7/30 at 7:00pm with Martha Flanagan (Oyster Bay)

  • Pajama Yoga: Friday 7/30 & the last Friday of each month at 6:30pm with Diana Singh (Glen Cove)

  • Yoga @ Village Square: Saturday 7/31 with Sydney Matuszak: FREE for all to attend (Glen Cove)

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • New! 12:15pm Thursdays 45min Lunchtime Stretch & Breathe with Amy Garvey (Oyster Bay)

  • New! 12:15pm Mondays 45min Lunchtime Stretch & Breathe with Amy Garvey (Glen Cove)

  • New! 7:30am Wednesdays Flow Into Meditation with Nancy Rich (Glen Cove) Starting 7/14

  • New! 9:15am Wednesdays Flow 1-2 with Nancy Rich (Glen Cove) Starting 7/14

  • New! 7:30am Fridays Flow 1 with Amy Garvey (Glen Cove)

  • Time Change: 10:45am Thursday is now 9:15am Yoga Roots with Amy Garvey (Glen Cove)

  • Theme Change: Thursday 5:30pm is now YogaFit & Thursday 7:00pm is now Candlelight Flow & Restore with Anne Davidson (Glen Cove)

  • Theme Change: Wednesday 7:30pm is now Slow Flow & Yin with Martha Flanagan (Glen Cove)

  • Canceled: Mondays 10:30am Outdoor Yoga at Mill Neck Manor

  • More to come! Have a request? Email us at info@oysterbayyoga.com or info@glencoveyoga.com

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

Amy

June 2021 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Breathe Deep

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Hello Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy June! I mentioned to a few of you that as soon as we got the OK to safely remove our masks at the studio, we’d do a pranayama-themed month. And here we are! We are now operating as “mask optional” for those of you that are vaccinated. And this month we’ll explore more deeply one of the limbs of yoga that sometimes gets overshadowed by asana (postures): pranayama (breathwork)!

Prana = breath, vitality Yama = control, regulation.” Prana is the cosmic force without which nothing moves or functions.” -Swami Satchidananda. When we practice pranayama, or breath control, we practice channeling this energy to revitalize ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Pranayama is also a gateway into deeper states of meditation and I look forward to hearing about your experiences with it this month! As with our asana practice, listen to your internal cues over any cue an instructor gives, and approach your pranayama practice mindfully and slowly.

We’ll discuss sutras 2.49-2.53 where Patanjali expands on the practice of pranayama in class this month, and Martha will be sharing her wisdom with us in a Pop-Up Pranayama class on Sunday 6/13 in Oyster Bay.

We have got two GREAT workshops for you this month as well. Yoga Nidra with Nancy on Friday 6/11 in Oyster Bay, and Transformational Breath with Rebecca Parker on Sunday 6/27 in Glen Cove. Scroll down for more info, and register early, they’re both sure to sell out.

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 May. Plus a full listing of the upcoming events. I look forward to seeing you again at the studio very soon.

Be well,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Utthita Parsvakonasana:

Learn the technique of this posture, and make it your own. It’s a favorite of mine for opening the side body, and creating some space to breathe!

Sutra(s) of the Month

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Sutras 2.49-2.52 give us a basic framework for understanding when and how we should begin a pranayama practice. We’ll dive deeper into this in our practices this month.

Oil of the Month

Our June OOTM is:

Worry Free Blend

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“Worry Free Essential Oil Blend combines Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Ylang Ylang Complete, Australian Sandalwood, Peru Balsam, and Roman Chamomile to create a powerful relaxing blend. Reach for Worry Free when life's chaos, worry, and anxiety get to be too much, to help promote a tranquil state of mind. Especially great to use before bed to help calm a racing mind, Worry Free is a safe, natural way to ease into sleep or calm your mind.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Worry Free

This month, enjoy 20% off your purchase of Worry Free Blend essential oil at the studios.

An Offering

oyster bay yoga referral rewards

Bonus Referral Rewards!

Did you know you can earn $ for every friend you refer to our studios? For a limited time, we’re increasing our referral rewards to $50. That means when you refer someone who signs up for auto-renew, or yearly membership at either or both studios, you get $50 toward your own membership dues. And, as an added bonus, this month we’re opening up the referral program to EVERYONE. If you’re not a member, and you refer someone who signs up for membership, you’ll get a $50 account credit to use toward ANY purchase at the studio. And if you ARE a member, and you’d like to receive your rewards as an account credit, rather than put it toward your membership dues, you can do that through 6/30/21!

Do you know someone who would LOVE the studio? Invite them to sign up for their 1st week of classes for $15 today!

Outdoor Yoga @ Mill Neck Manor

Come enjoy your practice outside on the beautiful grounds of Mill Neck Manor. Our weekly outdoor classes have begun:

Mondays at 10:30am: Gentle Flow with Diana Singh

Tuesdays at 9:15am: All Levels Flow with Ruth Tranter

Wednesdays at 6:00pm Sunset Flow with Sydney Matuszak

Classes are held in the “Sunken Garden,” just outside the historic manor house. Upon arrival at Mill Neck Manor, proceed to the security booth and let the attendant know you’re there for the yoga classes. From the security booth, drive up the long driveway to the fork, and take the left fork where you’ll see a parking lot. Once you park, walk toward the manor house and you’ll come upon the sunken garden.

Please BYO yoga mat and water. A towel is recommended as the grass can be dewey in the morning and evening.

$22 to drop-in / FREE for OBY & GCY members

10 class passes are also available

Click here to register!

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for May 2021 is:

Jean Rogers!

Congratulations Jean! You attended 19 classes in the month of May, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! Awesome job!

Who will be our June winner?

Yoga Nidra Workshop

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Yoga nidra is the art of conscious relaxation. You will learn techniques which will allow you to reach new states of conscious awareness with acute perception of both your physical and subtle body. As you practice these techniques you will feel the flow of prana move through physical, emotional, and energetic blockages. The end result is the healing of the body and mind and the expansion of consciousness.

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!

Nourish yourself in the many additional benefits of 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

$45 per person (10% off for OBY or GCY members)

Please dress in comfortable layers and bring your own yoga mat, bed pillow, and small blanket or towel.

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Transformational Breath Workshop

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As humans, we rarely make use of one of the simplest things on earth - the breath. Breathwork is an active meditation which allows breathers to release the chatter of the mind and to become present within the body releasing tension, fear, physical and emotional ailments. In this class Rebecca will hold space for the group to experience whatever comes up.

Breathwork opens up our channels to our inner-knowing, to receiving, and gives us access to perspectives that we were never aware of. The body's process for oxygenating and sustaining life in every cell of our bodies is so automatic that it can be deceptive, but it's one of the most powerful tools for healing, relaxation, and bridging the gap between your mind and body.

You will be guided through a simple rhythmic breath pattern and through that process you will have an opportunity to be in your body in a way like you have never experienced before. The benefits are life-changing, by connecting with your own body's healing power the results are quite instant.

Breathwork is a tool you can add to your "tool kit" and use on a daily basis, outside of class. Come open minded to try something new, and expect to leave feeling lighter and more in tune with your body and spirit.

To attend virtually: please have a space where you can lay flat, and you will not be disturbed.

Optional: Throw blanket, eye mask or eye pillow, and crystals you are working with.

Instructor: Rebecca Parker

Rebecca is originally from Long Island, NY. After struggling with depression, anxiety, and as a product of this various physical ailments she began searching for wholistic healing tools and found Breathwork and its profound affects. The breath allowed her to release stuck energy within the body, heal physical ailments, and process unprocessed emotion. In 2017 she began her company Creating Space (www.creatingspacewellness.com).

As a Breathwork facilitator, she is focused on creating a light-hearted, fun and supportive environment. She applauds her clients showing up for themselves and being open. Her goal is for her clients to leave feeling lighter, clearer and more connected to spirit. It is her belief that there is inner light and healing energy within within each of us.

$40 per person (10% off for OBY & GCY members)

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