December 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Rest

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy December! Go EASY on yourself. I hope you can continue to take some time out of your busy holiday/end-of-year schedule for a little bit of rest, it’s our theme of the month! As an added incentive, this month in my classes we’ll be taking extended savasana. Don’t worry, if savasana is the hardest posture for you, I’ll be guiding you through some relaxation techniques so your busy mind has something non-stressful to chew on.

Consider what you might need to receive from your practice this time of year. It’s ok to let your practice grow, or slow, or change WITH you. That’s what will help sustain us, and keep us coming back. Take some time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished this year on your mat - thank yourself for each and every conscious breath! And, if the people you love the most in this world are annoying you through the holidays - leave your house, skip down to the studio for an hour, and come back to your breath. Nothing makes me happier than to see you get your break for the day within our 4 walls. Thanks for filling our space with your smiling face these past 12 months. Cheers to a happy, healthy 2023!

See you on the mat!

Amy

Pose of the Month

Salamba Savasana: Supported Corpse Pose

This month we breakdown Salamba Savasana, or Supported Corpse Pose. Click to watch the video!

Sutra of the Month

Naturally we make mistakes, but when, through want of understanding, we fail to reappraise or reflect, error becomes habit. As the processes of thought and action have existed from the beginning of civilization, so has trial and error been used in the search for knowledge. The discriminative power of intelligence comes to an end and pure wisdom alone remains, in which perception and action are simultaneous. Objective and subjective knowledge become one. This is the highest knowledge.

Oil of the Month

Our December OOTM is:

Peppermint

“Originating in India, Peppermint has been used for centuries for its revitalizing properties. Steam distilled from the leaves of the mint plant, Peppermint Essential Oil creates a strongly aromatic scent that has a fresh, cool, grassy-minty smell. This scent is invigorating to the senses and helps promote energy and alertness. Peppermint is a refreshing and stimulating oil that is both soothing and enlightening.

Peppermint Essential Oil has a cooling effect on the skin that is revitalizing and wonderful to the touch, due to its menthol content. With many amazing uses for this essential oil, Peppermint is a valuable addition to any oil collection.

Peppermint can be diluted in a carrier oil and applied to the temples and back of the neck when having head and neck tension. Add, well-diluted, to a carrier oil for an uplifting massage. It is also helpful to sniff when having a queasy stomach. Also useful at the end of a long day as a foot-soak, add a few drops to ½ cup of Epsom salt dissolved in warm water.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Peppermint

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

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for November 2022 is:

Kate Lucano

Congratulations Kate! You attended 19 classes in the month of November, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! Great job! Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community.

Who will be our December winner?

Holiday Schedule

Happy Holidays! This week's schedule changes are as follows:

  • Saturday, December 24th: Closed (No Classes) at both studios

  • Sunday, December 25th: Closed (No Classes) at both studios

  • Saturday, December 31st: Normal Saturday Schedule at both studios

  • Sunday, January 1st: 10:30AM New Year’s Day Class at Oyster Bay Yoga / Closed at Glen Cove Yoga

Events

 

Pajama Yoga

Friday, December 2nd

6:30pm-7:30pm

with Diana Singh

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

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Wednesday, December 7th

7:15-8:30pm

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

Oyster Bay Holiday Market & Tree Lighting

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!

Come down to the heart of the hamlet of Oyster Bay!

Once again, the Oyster Bay - East Norwich Chamber of Commerce & the Oyster Bay Main Street Association brings to you this beloved annual Holiday event!

Take a stroll around town, check out the shops and market, grab some gifts for friends and loved ones, grab a bite, grab a drink, and be merry!

Festivities kick off at noon with the kid's ice skating rink. The market begins at 1pm! There will be continuous activities throughout the afternoon including a visit from SANTA! Tree Lighting will be around sunset (appx 4:30). See you there!

Yin Yoga

Sunday, December 11th

2:45-4:00pm

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 members

Friday Night Flow: Holiday Flow

Friday, December 16th

5:30pm-6:30pm

with Anne Davidson

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Tis the season! Let’s celebrate and move in a one hour all-levels flow class to festive tunes that will put you in the holiday spirit.

$15 to drop-in/FREE for members

New Year’s Day Class

Sunday, January 1st

10:30-11:45am

with Sydney Matuszak

at Oyster Bay Yoga

This time of year can invoke different feelings in all of us, from being stressed and tense from the holiday season to feeling joyous in welcoming a new year. Sometimes setting resolutions for the full year can be daunting.

Instead, let's take it one month at a time.


Practice will start out with some breathwork to dial into the present moment. Then we'll move into a grounding, balance-focused flow for 1 hour to find our footing for perhaps our first practice of the new year.

After practice, we'll have time to journal and reflect on our upcoming January to set practical goals! If that's not your thing, you're welcome to stay in savasana longer or take a seated meditation for the duration.

Hope to see you there.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

21 Day Meditation Challenge

Sunday, January 8th - Saturday, January 28th

They say it takes 21 days to form a habit

Let’s use the first weeks of 2023 to form a meditation practice that will serve us throughout the entire year.

What does it feel like inside your mind right now? Do your thoughts run wild throughout your day? Do you feel like you don’t have any control over what happens inside your mind?

Meditation can absolutely help us clear our minds more efficiently, but it can also help us cope with, and even reframe any distressing, pervasive thinking.

Do you feel like you CAN’T meditate? Well, let me ask you this: Can you think of any time in your life when you felt completely absorbed in a task? (your work? your studies? your yard work?) Perhaps it was something enjoyable, or something repetitive (folding laundry? going for a run?). And when you were absorbed in this tasks, do you remember having a feeling of forgetting everything else? A sense of time moving more quickly? It feels really good when we stumble upon these moments of meditation in our everyday lives, right? Those moments of being completely absorbed ARE a state of meditation. We all CAN do it. However, when we sit down to TRY to meditate, oftentimes our mind picks back up its incessant chatter.

We know we WANT to get into a state of meditation, and we WANT to have that feeling of timelessness, but anything worth doing takes practice. Through this program we’ll create the routine, and train our brains to find stillness (just like you train your abs at the gym). There’s also power in togetherness. So, let’s let’s do this together, and support each other in our commitment to cultivating more peace and ease in our inner worlds. What could be more important than that?

What to expect

Week 1:

Find Your Rhythm

Learn to guide yourself into a state of meditation through simple cues you can easily learn and repeat each time you sit down to meditate.

Week 2:

Refine Your Intention

Now that you’ve found your rhythm, and feel more comfortable entering a state of meditation, you can begin to clarify and refine your intention for meditating. How we approach our meditation will impact what we receive from the practice.

Week 3:

Discover Your Center

Now that you’ve learned how to enter a state of meditation, and you’ve settled into your intention, learn to center, and re-center as you lengthen sitting time, and cultivate stillness and inner-peace.

Register for the Challenge

Each week includes 6 pre-recorded meditations you can practice at your own pace. Choose a time that works best for you. The 7th meditation each week will be “live” with Amy on a Zoom call at 7am. You can join in live, or you can watch the recording of the live meditation practice anytime.

No experience required. No special equipment required. Listen in from any device.

Yoga Book Club

Friday, January 20th

7:00-9:00pm

with Peggy Adair

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Save the date!

Join us for a one hour all levels flow yoga class followed by an hour discussion about our Book Club pick,

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer!

BYO snacks & drinks to enjoy during the book discussion.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

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

Amy

November 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Gratitude

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy November! Fun fact: I read a lot of personal development books. And you can’t be into personal development without reading some Tony Robbins. Whenever I think about gratitude, as a practice, I think about Tony’s quote that “you can’t be grateful and angry at the same time, and you can’t be grateful and afraid at the same time.” He’s a big proponent of morning routine, and I know from reading his books that his morning routine always includes a gratitude practice. Now, we all have a yoga practice, or a meditation practice of some kind, or we wouldn’t be reading this! So, this month I’ll encourage us all to tie a gratitude practice into our yoga practice, because ‘tis the season! Let’s see if we can up the amount of time we spend in the feeling of gratitude, and what that can shift in our lives.

See you on the mat!

Amy

Pose of the Month

Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana: Upward Facing Dog

This month we breakdown Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana: Upward Facing Dog. Click to watch the video!

Sutra of the Month

When we choose to focus our attention on abundance, and our sense of enough comes from within, our vision is filled with all that we have. Instead of seeing lack, we see bounty. What if, instead of moving through the world focused on what we can get, we constantly asked ourselves what we can give?⁠

Oil of the Month

Our November OOTM is:

Autumn Blooms

“Breathe in the lightly floral and fresh, earthy aroma of a fall garden with our Autumn Blooms Essential Oil Blend. This cooling, herbaceous blend will lighten your senses with its bouquet of sweet flowers, green herbs, and woody notes. Let the sweetness of Orange, Davana, Blue Tansy, and Chamomile oils uplift your senses while it freshens the air around you. Coriander, Cardamom, and Carrot Seed Oils provide a touch of spiciness against the deeper, earthier notes of Cedarwood, Turmeric, and Carnation oils. Enjoy the changing of the seasons with this unique bouquet of complementary scents.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Autumn Blooms

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

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for October 2022 is:

Hayley Harrington

Congratulations Hayley! You attended 17 classes in the month of October, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! Great job! Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community.

Who will be our November winner?

Food for Good

 
 

This November, Oyster Bay Yoga and People Loving People are teaming up for Food for Good, a food drive to help our community this Thanksgiving! Bring a non-perishable food item and get a $5 drop-in class, for use during the month of November. Donate as much as you can! (Limit to (4) $5 drop-in classes per person).

The People's Pantry at People Loving People are looking for:

  • Mac & Cheese

  • Pasta

  • Pasta Sauce

  • Oatmeal

  • Cereal

  • Canned Vegetables / Fruits, Snacks

  • Canned Beans

  • Dry Beans

People Loving People's mission is to love, encourage and serve others. They create and support projects that assist the poor and oppressed, or any person in need by providing hope and help. It is their vision to nurture human transformation through love, kindness and generosity. The organization began as a group of volunteers, all serving together at a local food pantry for many years. Many from this core group worked together as team members on various international mission trips. They remain committed to expanding their desire to serve others locally and regionally through the organization of small team mission trips and local community projects and service.

The food drive will be running November 1st to November 30th.

 
 

This November, Glen Cove Yoga and North Shore Soup Kitchen are teaming up for Food for Good, a food drive to help our community this Thanksgiving! Bring a non-perishable food item and get a $5 drop-in class, for use during the month of November. Donate as much as you can! (Limit to (4) $5 drop-in classes per person).

North Shore Soup Kitchen is looking for:

  • canned tuna, meats, vegetables, fruits

  • juices

  • pasta (like spaghetti, flip top cans)

  • beans(red &black)

  • powdered and evaporated milk

  • hot and cold cereals

  • pancake mix and syrup

  • peanut butter&jelly (no glass jars)

  • canned soups (flip top cans)

  • just add water meals

  • tea bags

  • coffee (ground)

  • soap

  • shampoo

  • toothpaste

The North Shore Soup Kitchen is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization established in 1989 to feed hungry people in the Glen Cove area. Located in the basement of the First Baptist Church on 7 Continental Place in Glen Cove, the North Shore Soup Kitchen is staffed by a group of more than 100 volunteers. These volunteers cook, serve and clean up after meals. They also work behind the scenes ordering supplies, writing our newsletter, sorting and distributing donated clothing, keeping our books and raising funds.⁠

The food drive will be running November 1st to November 30th.

Thanksgiving Schedule

Happy Thanksgiving! This week's schedule changes are as follows:
Wednesday, November 23rd: Night classes canceled (No 6:00pm All-Levels Flow and 7:15pm Yoga Roots at Oyster Bay & No 5:45pm Yoga Roots at Glen Cove)
Thursday, November 24th: Closed (No Classes)
Friday, November 25th: We will host one pop-up class at each location, stay tuned!

Events

 

Pajama Yoga

Friday, November 4th

6:30pm-7:30pm

with Diana Singh

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

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Monday, November 7th

7:15-8:30pm

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

Friday Night Flow: Gratitude

Friday, November 11th

5:30pm-6:30pm

with Anne Davidson

at Glen Cove Yoga

Want to move and groove with us on your mat? Enjoy a fun all levels yoga flow with Anne while moving to music that makes you feel grateful!

$10 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yin Yoga

Sunday, November 13th

2:45-4:00pm

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 drop-in/FREE for members

Yoga Book Club

Friday, November 18th

7:00-9:00pm

with Peggy Adair

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Join us for a one hour all levels flow yoga class followed by an hour discussion about our Book Club pick,

The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis!

BYO snack & drink to enjoy during the book discussion.

$24 drop-in/FREE for members

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

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

Amy

October 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

The Subtle Body

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy October! In yoga, we physically, and mentally practice moving from the gross to the subtle. The tangible, to the intangible. From asana to samadhi. This month, we’ll be diving into “the subtle body,” also known as the energetic body. Making shapes with our physical bodies is only the first step on our individual healing journeys.

See you on the mat!

Amy

Pose of the Month

Prasarita Padottanasana: Wide Legged Forward Fold

This month we breakdown Prasarita Padottanasana: Wide Legged Forward Fold. Click to watch the video!

Sutra of the Month

The breath is the greatest indicator of the state of the mind. Pranayama techniques are one of the best ways to heal the body and clear the mind. By focusing on the breath you can relax your mind and by noticing the breath, you have a reliable witness to your state of mind.

Oil of the Month

Our October OOTM is:

Grounded Foundation

“The 1st (Root) Chakra is vital to how we experience our existence. Located at the base of the spine, this chakra roots the entire chakra system above providing stability to move beyond the needs of basic survival. 

A strong and balanced foundation serves as anchor to the wellbeing of our whole being. When we feel grounded, we experience a greater sense of safety, security, and support. This chakra also supports feelings of trust and belonging so that we may connect to the world around us. 

This synergy is called Grounded Foundation and is made with the 100% pure, undiluted essential oils and extracts of Spikenard, Frankincense Carterii C02, Palo Santo, and Vetiver. It has a rich, earthy blend with a hint of sweet spice comprised of oils considered sacred treasures.

Use to help, soothe, calm and relax when you are feeling disconnected and distressed. Helps to create a sense of security, protection, and hope. Supports feelings of trust and belonging. Firmly grounding and centering, while allowing a sense of expansiveness and higher connection.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Grounded Foundation

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

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for September 2022 is:

Maureen Jimenez

Congratulations Maureen! You attended 19 classes in the month of September, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! Great job!

Who will be our October winner?

Fall Schedule

 
 

We have updated our Fall Schedule.
We hope to see you in class this season!

Columbus Day Schedule

Events

 

Healing Your Life Ayurvedic Wellness Program

Saturdays

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5 & 11/12

1:00-3:00pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

NOW ENROLLING! Presented by Nancy Rich, an intern at The California College of Ayurveda, A World Leader in Ayurvedic Education [www.ayurvedacollege.com]

In these fascinating, fun and interactive classes, learn how to bring the ancient teachings of Ayurveda into your life. Ayurveda is the oldest system of medicine in the world, the sister science to Yoga, and addresses healing at the root.

In the six classes you will learn:

• The basic principles of Ayurveda

• Your natural constitution and the nature of any imbalances you may have

• The Cause of Disease

• How to Heal Your Life using five sense therapies, including:

• Healing Your Life through food, touch (self-massage), aromatherapy, color therapy, music therapy and healthy lifestyle routines

• Healing techniques including meditation, nasal cleansing, pranayama (breathing techniques), and more!

Learn how to take charge of your health, and Heal your Life ~ in 6 two hour classes!

Pricing $229

*Additional course materials are not included in the cost of the program.

Pajama Yoga

Friday, October 7th

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: Spooky Halloween

Friday, October 7th

5:30pm-6:30pm

with Anne Davidson

at Glen Cove Yoga

Want to move and groove with us on your mat? Enjoy a fun yoga flow with Anne while moving to spooky Halloween tunes!

$10 to drop-in/FREE for members

Full Moon Yin Yoga & Gong Bath

Sunday, October 9th

2:45-4:00pm

with Martha Flanagan

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Full Moon Yin Yoga & Gong Bath will allow us to honor the cyclical nature of the moon together in a slower paced class. 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. 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

Chakra Vinyasa & Meditation

Friday, October 14th

5:30-6:45pm

with Erica Tymeck

at Oyster Bay Yoga

The seven chakras represent a map of the inner body that helps us understand how the physical body relates to the mind, spirit, and the energy within. With our focus on the chakras, we may identify and free up energetic, physical or emotional blocks, and send awareness to the sacred energy centers within us. Join Erica for a chakra focused gentle vinyasa flow and guided meditation. Appropriate for all levels, we can deepen our focus and apply the lense of the chakras into our physical and meditative practice.

$24 drop-in/FREE for members

OysterFest 2022 Schedule

Classes will be canceled in our Oyster Bay studio on Saturday & Sunday October 15th & 16th, with the exception of 8am Express Flow 2 with Anna on Sunday. All Oyster Bay Yoga members are welcome to practice at our Glen Cove location, free of charge, while downtown Oyster Bay is taken over with the festival. If you’re a member at OBY and would like to register for classes in Glen Cove, please email us with the date/time of class you’d like to attend, and we’ll reserve your spot for you!

Oyster Bay Yoga will also host a booth on Audrey Ave, right outside the studio during the festival, so please come visit us!

Meditation, Pranayama and Yoga Philosophy

Sunday, October 16th

8:00-9:00am

at Glen Cove Yoga

&

Tuesday, October 18th

7:15-8:15pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Birva Sheth

Please join me for a special class focusing on Meditation, Pranayama and Yoga Philosophy. Let's get together to center ourselves and feel our inner world and try to cleanse our Channels with different types of Breathing techniques and Kapalbhati. We will also be deepening our practice by focusing on a couple of limbs of yoga.

Glen Cove Yoga’s 3 Year Anniversary

Save the date for Sunday, October 23rd! We’re putting our party hats on in celebration of 3 years in business at Glen Cove Yoga. Members only class at 8am, followed by 30min pop-up classes (just $5 to drop-in!) throughout the afternoon. Great raffles, food, drinks & merriment at the studio.

More details to come, See you then!

Yin Yoga

Friday, October 28th

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

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

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

Amy

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

August 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Balance

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy August! As soon as I hear the word August, I automatically think, “oh no, the end of the summer!” I feel that pressure to make the most of the great weather, and all of the opportunities for activity, travel, family & friendship it brings. And at the same time, I start to kick myself for falling out of routine with my self care. It’s a catch 22! Remember, the studio will always be here for you. Our collective special place to gather and take care of our bodies and minds. You’re not alone if the end of the summer forces you out of routine, so this month, let’s focus on balance! Literally, we’ll work on some standing balance postures (I’m focusing on Eagle in my classes), and let’s think balance off the mat, too. Find some yin to your summer yang, or vice versa. If you always take vigorous vinyasa classes, consider trying out a restorative. If you’ve been having a little too much fun outside of your practice, come see me for a yoga fit! If your schedule’s booked with summertime fun, pop onto a livestream while you’re traveling, or if you’ve been stuck inside at work, get outside with us and enjoy the end of the season with some outdoor classes!

See you on the mat!

Amy

Pose of the Month

Garudasana: Eagle Pose

Sutra of the Month

Sthira translates to strength and stability. Sukha is flexibility and openness, and asanam is the asana, or the seat. Simply stated, the yoga pose should be steady and yet comfortable. This sutra insists that the way you approach your yoga practice is what counts; and that when you lose your sense of steadiness and ease, you’ve gone too far. These two forces are how we gauge our practice. Are we breathing easily throughout our yoga asanas, or are we holding our breath and powering through the motions? A balanace of sthira-sukham is personal and ever-changing, as there are no set rules for achieving this, and can be difficult because it requires a person to balance these two opposing forces. Where can you find the place between your effort and ease, on and off your mat?

Oil of the Month

Our August OOTM is:

Coastal Sunset

“Sweet, smooth, and slightly tropical, Coastal Sunset transports you to an indulgent get-a-way where your spirits are lifted and your mind is at ease. With uplifting citrus oils like Bergamot, Mandarin, and Lemon, Coastal Sunset is a mood-boosting treat for the senses! Sweet Vanilla and Chamomile blend with Himalayan Cedarwood and Juniper Berry to offer a calming, relaxing atmosphere anywhere you happen to be.”

-Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Coastal Sunset

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

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for July 2022 is:

Patricia Severin

Congratulations Patricia! You attended 19 classes in the month of July, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! Amazing job, keep it up!

Who will be our August winner?

Back to Studio Sale

Coming August 15th, our Back to Studio Sale!
Keep an eye on your email inbox to see what amazing deals we have coming your way! These deals will be open to both members and non-members, with limited quantities available!

Events

 

Yoga at Morgan Park

August 3rd at 8:00am with Sydney Matuszak

August 10th at 8:00am with Erica Tymeck

August 17th at 8:00am with Peggy Adair

August 24th at 8:00am with Erica Tymeck

August 31st at 8:00am with Peggy Adair

Join us for outdoor yoga at Morgan Park in Glen Cove every Wednesday at 8am for the month of August! Please bring with you a yoga mat, a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a towel or blanket (for under your mat). We will meet at the gazebo!

Please pre-register for these classes just as you would register for in-studio classes. Purchase a drop-in class or apply a current 10 class pass or membership to attend.

$24 to drop-in / FREE for OBY or GCY members

Outdoor Yoga at Mill Neck Manor

Join us, weather permitting, outside on the beautiful grounds of Mill Neck Manor.

Thursday August 4th 8:00am with Amy Garvey

Tuesday August 16th 5:30pm 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, August 5th

6:30pm-7:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

&

Friday, August 26th

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: Girl Power

Friday, August 5th

5:30pm-6:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

&

Friday, August 19th

5:30-6:30pm

at Oyster Bay 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 Girl Power!

$10 to drop-in/FREE for members

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Thursday, August 11th

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

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

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

Amy

July 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Tapas

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy July! The heat is on! This month we'll be exploring the concept of Tapas (not the Spanish appetizer), but rather "purification through intensity, or heat." All we need do is walk outside in July to feel the heat, but we'll be generating some heat on our mats too. This is yoga in ACTION. We're riding the heat wave, and coming out more like ourselves, and more connected to our higher Self on the other side. Don't shy away from the challenging bits this month. You can do it - we can do it together!

Keep reading to check out our upcoming events, as well as our oil, sutra & promo of the month (at your request, you can pre-order some logo gear)!

Plus, check out our monthly challenge winner.

See you on the mat!

Amy

Pose of the Month

Vasisthasana: Side Plank

Sutra of the Month

Yoga is comprised of these three elements (tapas, svadhyaya, and Ishvara pranidhana). Tapas helps us assess our physical capacity. Svadhyaya allows us to study the "self" and our mental ability and intellectual grasp. Ishvara pranidhana allows us to see the depth of our emotional maturity. Through our yoga practices, we are able to see our strengths and weaknesses within these three groupings. As we move, we cultivate a higher degree of endurance and fire from within.

Oil of the Month

Our July OOTM is:

Eucalyptus

“Organic Eucalyptus Globulus is an essential oil that is very familiar to the world of oils and is used often. Its strong, aromatic scent makes this a favorite one to use for respiratory support.

Organic Eucalyptus Globulus has a very herbaceous scent with soft woody undertones. Originating in India and steam distilled from the leaves of the Eucalyptus tree, Organic Eucalyptus Globulus is 100% pure with no fillers or additives and is an essential oil that is a great asset to have on hand. Blends well with Basil, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Citronella, Frankincense, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Spearmint and Tea Tree. Whether it is being used to support aching muscles, promoting a healthy circulation, or stimulating mental focus, this is an oil that is powerful and effective.”

-Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Eucalyptus

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

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for June 2022 is:

Antonio Padilla

Congratulations Antonio! You attended 18 classes in the month of June, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! You rock!

Who will be our July winner?

New Apparel

Want to rep your favorite yoga studio? New Apparel is HERE! Pre-order your Oyster Bay Yoga apparel, for pick-up at the studio only - no delivery to your home. Place your order by Friday 7/15!

Events

 

Pajama Yoga

Friday, July 1st

6:30pm-7:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

&

Friday, July 29th

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: America

Friday, July 1st

5:30pm-6:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

&

Friday, July 15th

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

Outdoor Yoga at Mill Neck Manor

Join us, weather permitting, outside on the beautiful grounds of Mill Neck Manor.

Thursday July 7th 8:00am with Anne Davidson

Tuesday July 19th 5:30pm with Maru Duran

Thursday August 4th 8:00am with Amy Garvey

Tuesday August 16th 5:30pm 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

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Wednesday, July 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

Yin Yoga

Friday, July 29th

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

Closed on July 4th

Please take note that we will be closed on Monday, July 4th. We will resume our regular schedule on Tuesday, July 5th. Enjoy the fireworks!

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • New Class: Starting July 12th, Tuesdays 7:30am Flow 2 Anne Davidson (Glen Cove)

  • New Teacher: Starting July 12th, Tuesdays 9:15am Slow Flow Glen Cove with Anne Davidson

  • Class Length Change: Mondays 5:45pm Flow 2 with Erica Tymeck will become a 75 minute class (Oyster Bay)

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

Amy