June 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Member Appreciation Month

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

This month, we’re celebrating YOU! June is Member Appreciation Month.

Can you believe Oyster Bay Yoga is going to be 6 years old this month? (Glen Cove is turning 3 in October, too). I was reminiscing about our pre-Covid anniversary parties. It was always such a special day for me - an opportunity to spend quality time off the mat with my favorite people, and celebrate our collective dedication to our practice, our well-being, and our community! It’s been two years since we’ve been able to gather in that way, and this year I thought we’d do it a little differently - stay tuned for full details, but save the date for Sunday June 26th.

In addition to our party in OB, I’ve got some pop-up special treats for you throughout the month at both locations, before/after a few of our regularly scheduled classes. Check out the calendar here for a hint on which classes might receive some treats!

Plus, if you’re a member at either location, we’re giving you a free guest pass to be used during the month of June - BYO yoga buddy. Just reply to this email and let us know who you want to bring to which class and we’ll make sure they’ve got a spot.

Other good news, outdoor yoga at Mill Neck Manor is back! Keep reading for the dates & times.

Our pose of the month and oil of the month are crowd favorites too!

Shout out to our monthly challenge winner, and our special May Yoga Roots challenge winners - scroll down to see who won!

Be well!

Amy

Pose of the Month

Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

Sutra of the Month

When we practice aparigraha, non-hoarding, non-possessiveness, we keep only what is needed and no more. In practicing aparigraha, we aspire to be free from attachment in word, thought, and deed. This includes not striving after, accumulating and clinging to unnecessary things. This applies not only to material things like money, possessions, and gifts, but also with intangibles such as pleasurable feelings, validation, attention, assistance, accomplishment, power, and control.

Although it can be frightening at first to think about letting go of things we’ve been conditioned to believe we need to be happy, much freedom can be found in the releasing. By letting go of things that no longer serve us, we make more space for what is useful and helpful. Only through the direct experience of letting go can we discover that we already have everything needed inside of us, just waiting to be uncovered.

Oil of the Month

Our June OOTM is:

Tranquil

“The oils in this beautiful blend help to reduce worry and its effects. This wonderful blend assists you to achieve mental relaxation, helping you to feel more at ease and bringing about a sense of well-being.”

-Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Tranquil

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

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for May 2022 is:

Donna Renheimer

Congratulations Donna! You attended 18 classes in the month of May, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community.

Who will be our June winner?

May Promo Challenge Winners

Our special promotion last month was to challenge our students to attend 8 or more Yoga Roots classes. We want to congratulate the following students for their dedication to their practices. Please stop by the front desk on your next visit to receive your surprise gift!

Congratulations to Anne Taylor, Peter Meleady & Sue Herbst!

June Promo

All members get a free guest pass, to be used during the month of June!

Events

 

Outdoor Yoga Classes at Mill Neck Manor

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

Thursday June 9th 8am with Amy Garvey

Tuesday June 21st 5:30pm with Angela Loomis

Thursday July 7th 8am with Anne Davidson

Tuesday July 19th with Maru Duran

Thursday August 4th with Amy Garvey

Tuesday August 16th with Erica Tymeck

All levels are welcome. Please bring your yoga mat, a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a towel or blanket (for under your mat). There will be no access to the buildings or restrooms. Upon arrival please check in with the guard at the gate, let them know you’re there for the yoga classes, and then proceed up the driveway until you come to the fork. Take the left fork and park in the parking lot on the left. Then, walk directly toward the mansion and you’ll see the “Sunken Garden” where we hold the classes. You can register for these classes the same way you would register for in-studio classes, and you can drop-in, or apply a current 10 class pass or membership to pay for the classes.

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

Pajama Yoga

Friday, June 3rd

6:30pm-7:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

&

Friday, June 24th

6:30pm-7:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

with Diana Singh

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

Milk & cookies provided!

$15 per child

Friday Night Flow: Songs of Summer

Friday, June 3rd

5:30pm-6:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

&

Friday, June 17th

5:30-6:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Anne Davidson

Flow to a fun yoga sequence while enjoying your favorite songs that remind you of summertime!

$10 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yoga Book Club

Friday, June 10th

7:00-9:00pm

with Peggy Adair

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Come join us for an hour of with Peggy followed by Book Club discussion and socializing at the studio!
This meeting’s book is Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown

BYO snack & drink to enjoy during the book discussion.

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

Join in-person or virtually!

Oyster Bay Day

Saturday, June 11th

11:00am-5:00pm

Oyster Bay Day is an all-day street fair that will showcase Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber businesses as well as the local businesses in our community.  There will be live music and family friendly activities and attractions.

Come see us at our booth outside the studio!

Yin Yoga

Sunday, June 12th

2:45-4:00pm

&

Friday, June 24th

7:00-8:15pm

with Martha Flanagan

at Oyster Bay Yoga

This class will guide you through a series of poses that are primarily done sitting and lying down. The poses are held for 2-5 minutes at a time to allow connective tissues (fascia, ligaments) to soften, lengthen and lubricate. A yin yoga practice compliments a yang practice and allows for a more balanced approach to life.

$24 to drop-in/FREE for members

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Monday, June 13th

7:15pm-8:30pm

with Martha Flanagan

at Oyster Bay Yoga

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

$24 to drop-in / Free for members

Pop Up Power Yoga Class

Friday, June 17th

6:00-7:00pm

with Birva Sheth

at Glen Cove Yoga

“Yoga, as a way of life and a philosophy, can be practiced by anyone with inclination to undertake it, for yoga belongs to humanity as a whole. It is not the property of any one group or any one individual, but can be followed by any and all, in any corner of the globe, regardless of class, creed or religion.”
– Sri K. Pattabhi Jois

Do You want to know more about the Eight limbs of Yoga?  Do you want to know more about Ashtanga Yoga Practice?

Please join me on June 17th to take your practice to the next level for Ashtanga inspired flow. It will be a bit more intense since it is all about continuous movement. It will be a fast pace practice with breathing techniques. We will be practising a few postures from Ashtanga Primary Series. We will start our practice with Pranayama and Asana and will end with soothing Savasana.

$24 to drop-in/FREE for members

Commit to Wellness

Saturday, June 25th

10:00am-5:00pm

at Village Square in Glen Cove

Join us for a rejuvenating day packed full with health and fitness activities that the whole family and community will enjoy! Glen Cove Yoga will be there offering a free yoga class for free! Time TBD.

6 Year Anniversary Party

Sunday, June 26th

8:00am-3:00pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Save the date! We haven't been able to celebrate together for the past 2 years, so this year we'll squeeze in 2 years worth of celebrating. Free classes, membership specials & a great party with food & drinks. Stay tuned for more details.

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • New Class: Wednesdays 6:15am Flow 1 with Diane Lucchese (Glen Cove)

  • New Theme: Wednesdays 9:15am is now Core/Flow/Restore with Nancy Rich (Glen Cove)

  • New Class: Wednesdays 4:30pm Yoga & Journaling with Peggy Adair (Oyster Bay)

  • New Class: Tuesdays 6:00pm All Levels Flow with Anne Davidson (Oyster Bay)

  • New class: Sundays 8:00am Express 45 minute Flow 2 with Anna Khrikheli (Oyster Bay)

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

Amy

May 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

The Beginner’s Mind

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy May! Do you remember your first yoga class? Maybe it was last month, or maybe it was 30 years ago. But can you reflect on how you felt in your early days of practicing? What’s changed? If you’re still practicing, then there’s still that passion for movement, breath, connection & embodiment you fell in love with early on in your practice, but it can become clouded over the years with the challenges we all face in this wild world. This month, can we reignite our beginner’s mind? The routine of the practice is a part of the discipline, and I won’t ask you to unlearn everything, but I will ask you to go back to the early days of your practice in your mind, and see if you can bring that freshness with you. Need a little inspiration? Hang out with Owen (or your nearest toddler) for an hour and you’ll remember the JOY of learning something for the first time! As a little incentive to walk back to the start of the path, this month, if you attend 8 or more Yoga Roots classes, I’ll have a little surprise waiting for you at the front desk.

Be well!

Amy

Pose of the Month

Adho Mukha Svanasana: Downward Facing Dog

In my classes this month we’ll be focusing on arm balancing, specifically Bakasana (Crow Pose)! Practice the technique of this posture along with me in this video, and then in your full practices, see if you can settle into the alignment and then shift your attention to a single point of focus, like your drishti, or your breath.

Sutra of the Month

Have you ever found yourself straying from your yoga practice and a voice pops into your head telling you, “I really need to get back to yoga”? Or have you ever begun a meditation practice only to leave it within a few weeks (or days)? You are certainly not alone. Your body and mind know that yoga makes you feel good in so many ways. Discipline is a very important aspect to yoga. Showing up to practice on a regular basis without break. The real benefits of the practice are revealed when we dedicate ourselves to the practice long-term. In order to sustain these good feelings, our practice needs to be consistent. Whether we show up to our mat for 5 minutes or 1 hour, the commitment to come back to your mat regularly is what will make the most difference.

Oil of the Month

Our May OOTM is:

Honeybell

“This delightful and vibrant synergy has an aroma of a sparkling citrus bouquet with a green, fruity splash and woody background. It is uplifting and calming with the juicy-fresh citrus scents of Orange and Grapefruit and the sweet green scent of Lime Steam Distilled.

Cognac adds an additional fresh, fruity aspect, while Galbanum and Buchu round out the aroma with a hint of woody and herbaceous undertones.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Honeybell

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

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for April 2022 is:

Kara Troxler

Congratulations Kara! You attended 21 classes in the month of April, 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 May winner?

May Promo

Take 8 or more Yoga Roots classes in the month of May and get a special mystery gift at the end of the month! Take some time to commit to your yoga practice and come expand your knowledge of the basics!

Events

 

Rise & Grind with Gina

4 Week Series

Saturdays

April 30th, May 7th, May 14th & May 21st

8:00am-8:45am

with Gina Murphy

Challenge yourself in this 45 minute total body strength series using hand weights, resistance bands and your body weight in a comfortable and fun atmosphere!

$85 for the series/$24 to drop-in

Pajama Yoga

Friday, May 6th

6:30pm-7:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

&

Friday, May 27th

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: British Invasion

Friday, May 6th

5:30pm-6:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

&

Friday, May 20th

5:30-6:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Anne Davidson

Flow to your favorite songs from British musicians from the 60s to today!

$10 to drop-in/FREE for members

Advanced Asana with Anna

Saturday, May 7th

2:00pm-4:00pm

with Anna Khrikheli

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Do you want to know what your life is like with your feet off the floor?

Whether you're new to arm balance or a frequent flyer this workshop is for you.

Take your practice to the next level and join Anna for a 2 hour FLY the CROW Master Class. You'll learn foundational arm balance in yoga such as Crow and explore different variations linked to it such as Side Crow, Flying Crow and Fallen Angel. In this Master Class we'll work on group muscles that help you to get comfortable supporting your body weight on your hands.

Fly the Crow Master Class will be split in parts with enough time for warm up, demo, playtime and a short yoga sequence. After the workshop you'll have confidence on how to safely approach Crow pose and other related asanas and how to implement them in your personal practice.

This feel good Master Class will leave you uplifted, strong, empowered and energized.


$40 per person (10% off GCY/OBY/Dual Members)

Wheel of Life Workshop: Joy

Sunday, May 15th

2:00-3:30pm

with Anne Davidson

at Oyster Bay Yoga

In this 90 minute session, Anne, certified yoga instructor and health and wellness coach, will guide you through a yoga + meditation practice followed by a journaling and coaching workshop. This workshop will teach you how to dig deep into the idea of JOY and how to cultivate, manifest, and create more JOY in your life. You'll be guided through the wheel of life exercise and you’ll walk away with simple, sustainable self-care tools that will support your lifestyle. Walk away feeling capable, calm, and ready to live well.

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Monday, May 16th

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

Journey Through Grief with SoulCollage®

Sunday, May 22nd

1:30-3:30pm

with Martha Flanagan

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Join Martha Flanagan, Soulcollage ® facilitator and yoga instructor for two hours of sacred space and creativity. Soulcollage ® is an intuitive art process combining Jungian and Gestalt psychology. Soulcollage ® is an easy collage process to help you connect with your higher wisdom, intuition and creativity. If you can breathe, cut and paste, you can do this workshop.

This particular workshop will focus on Grief and assist in the journey towards healing.

About the facilitator: Martha is a hatha and kundalini teacher as well as a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. She has worked in psychiatry for over 20 years. In October, 2019 Martha became a Soulcollage ® facilitator.

Yin Yoga

Friday, May 27th

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

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • New Class: 4-Week Series starting 4/30 Rise & Shine: Strength & Conditioning Saturdays (April 30th, May 7th, May 14th & May 21st) 8:00-8:45am with Gina Murphy (Oyster Bay)

  • New Class: Starting 05/11, Wednesdays 4:30pm Yoga & Journaling with Peggy Adair (Oyster Bay)

  • Class Change: Starting 05/20, Fridays 7:30am Flow 1 with Amy will switch to 6:15am Flow 1 with Diane Lucchese (Glen Cove)

  • New Class: Starting 05/24, Tuesdays 6:00pm All Levels Flow with Anne Davidson (Oyster Bay)

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

Amy

April 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Self Care

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy April! Inspired by that feeling of spring renewal in the air, this month’s theme at the studios is “Self Care.” As you remain committed to your practice, you’ll find that yoga, when you approach it in a particular way, is one of the best forms of self care out there. When we practice yoga we become aware of what we need on a daily basis, physically, mentally, and emotionally. With that awareness, we can implement the tools of yoga that will help serve our highest needs. Some days we need to be still, some days we need to MOVE. Some days we need solitude, some days we need community. Some days we practice yoga on the mat, and some days life requires us to take what we’ve learned off the mat. This is not to say we should have a scattered approach to our practice. Yoga, after all, is a discipline. However the fruits of our disciplined practice include the ability to deploy the skills and tools that yoga teaches us at the right time so that from all of this awareness we’re practicing, we feel we’re able to care for ourselves. How empowering!

In the remainder of the newsletter, you’ll see our oil of the month, our monthly challenge winner, and all of the exciting events we have planned for you this month. Hope to see you all very soon at the studios, or online!

See you very soon,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Sirsasana (Headstand Pose)

In my classes this month we’ll be focusing on arm balancing, specifically Bakasana (Crow Pose)! Practice the technique of this posture along with me in this video, and then in your full practices, see if you can settle into the alignment and then shift your attention to a single point of focus, like your drishti, or your breath.

Sutra of the Month

What or who is the seer? It is the soul. In our current state of the mind, the soul is confusing itself with the ego. As we are constantly changing, the mind is always fluctuating. Once we are able to calm the fluctuations of the mind, our perception of reality becomes clear. No longer clouded with thoughts of the past or the future, reality sharpens and we finally understand our true nature. This is the union of Yoga; when the fluctuations of the mind are stilled, revealing pure consciousness or awareness. We unite with our true Self.

Oil of the Month

Our April OOTM is:

Organic Roman Chamomile

“Organic Roman Chamomile is steam distilled from the flowers of the small Chamaemelum nobile perennial to create a sweet, "green," herbaceous apple-like scent.

The powerful, sweet scent is a favorite among essential oil users to help ease children and adults to sleep. This oil is soothing and gentle, making it safe for kids when diluted properly. Diffuse before bedtime, apply topically using your favorite Plant Therapy carrier oil, or add to a warm nighttime bath to promote relaxation and a restful, refreshing night of sleep.

Organic Roman Chamomile helps to ease tired muscles after strenuous exercise and aching joints due to aging.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Organic Roman Chamomile

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

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for March 2022 is:

Sue Herbst

Congratulations Sue! You attended 22 classes in the month of March, 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 April winner?

Teacher Feature

This month, get to know Kaitlyn! A wonderful instructor, and an all around wonderful person. In this interview, we discuss some ways to care for yourself both on and off the mat!

We Need Your Opinion!

We would like to hear from you! To better serve our wonderful community, we are asking you to fill out a short survey on what you would like to see here at Oyster Bay Yoga. Your input helps shape what we offer at the studio and we very much value your opinion! If you have any additional feedback, please email us at info@oysterbayyoga.com. Thank you!

Pajama Yoga

RESCHEDULED (New date TBD)

6:30pm-7:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

&

Friday, April 29th

6:30pm-7:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

with Diana Vargas

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

Milk & cookies provided!

$15 per child

Friday Night Flow: Songs of Spring

Friday, April 8th

5:30pm-6:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

&

Friday, April 15th

5:30-6:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Anne Davidson

Join Anne in a fun yoga flow while enjoying your favorite songs of springtime!

$10 to drop-in/FREE for members

Healing Through the Chakra System:

CHAKRA ONE Muladhara

Crossing the Rainbow Bridge

Sunday, April 3rd

4:00-5:30pm

with Maru Duran

at Glen Cove Yoga

Are you ready to start your alchemical journey into a more whole version of yourself? Are you ready to heal the wounds of your body and psyche so you can feel more balanced and energized, and be more present for yourself and others? If so, join Maru on this healing expedition through the main energy centers (chakras) of your body, an ancient reinvigorating exploration known as Crossing the Rainbow Bridge. 

After our first class of this series, where we were introduced to the chakra system, we are now ready to move up the spine and deep-dive into each energy center. 

This class will concentrate on the first chakra, Muladhara, where we will learn about it, feel/ experience it, and heal it by exploring personal wounds and blocks. 

We will start by learning what this chakra is all about, what affects its vitality, and how we can actively help this wheel of energy back to a balanced state (20-minute discussion). Right after, Maru will guide the class through a meditation to feel and open the Muladhara chakra (5-10 minutes). While in this inward state, the teacher will share writing prompts that will help you identify personal blockages that affect the health of this center (20 minutes). We encourage you to write down whatever comes up for you, so you can consciously work on these issues in your everyday life. We will end the session with a yoga class (45 minutes), which will concentrate on opening and balancing the first chakra.

Expect to leave this class with a clear understanding of the Muladhara chakra, a personal identification of what is causing imbalance in this area for you, and homework to work on your everyday life to bring this chakra back to a balanced state. After this class you can expect to feel grounded and protected.


$40 per person (10% off GCY/OBY/Dual Members)

Yang Yin Self Care Pop-Up Class

Friday, April 8th

5:45-7:15pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Erica Tymeck

Self Care is what fuels us and nourishes us. Yet, self care looks and feels different for everyone. Join Erica in a fueling and nourishing “yang yin” inspired class. Yin qualities are cooling and calming. While yang qualities are bright, and energizing. Within our yoga practice, we experience the balance of yang and yin through restorative, calming meditative techniques balanced with the flowing, energizing and moving asana. We always seek to create balance between yin and yang in yoga practice, so how can we pull these principals into self-care as well? In this 90 minute class which embodies both yang and yin energies, will we explore and reflect on what we need to best care for ourselves, now. 

Yin Yoga

Sunday, April 10th

2:45-4:00pm

&

Friday, April 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

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Saturday, April 16th

4:30-5:45pm

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

April Sale

Lavender Infused Eye Pillows & Neck Pillows are 20% off this month at both studios!

Take some peaceful self care moments to relax!

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • New Teacher! Mondays at 7:30am Flow into Meditation with Peggy Adair (Oyster Bay)

  • New Teacher & Class! Starting April 14th, Thursdays at 10:30am All-Levels Flow with Simone Sanchez (Glen Cove)

  • New Class!: 4-Week Series starting 4/30 Rise & Shine: Strength & Conditioning Saturdays 8:00-8:45am with Gina Murphy (Oyster Bay)

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

Amy

March 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Manifestation

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy March! Happy Spring! We’ve got a lot of great stuff in store for you at the studios this month. Our theme is “Manifestation.” Let’s use the tools of yoga to help us bring goodness into our lives. Lord knows we need it! Let’s see what the collective power of our thoughts, words, and actions can achieve. Better boundaries? Yoga helps. Strength? Flexibility? Healthy body & mind? Yoga helps. Stress relief? Better sleep? Yoga helps. What do you need, and how can yoga help you move in that direction? Talk to your teachers! We are ALL here because we want to help you stay committed to your practice, and reap the rewards.

If you’re manifesting some arm balances for yourself, come see me in classes! Our pose of the month is Bakasana, crow pose.

Want to be a ballerina? Come to an AWESOME workshop on the 11th and live those dreams.

Anne’s gonna work with you on manifesting some joy in her monthly wheel of life workshop.

Nancy’s gonna help you manifest goodness through Yoga Nidra, and

Martha’s got a 40 Day Kundalini Sadhana to share with you!

We’ve got a celebration of the Spring Equinox with Erica & Birva on 3/20 - 96 sun salutations anyone!?

We’ve even got some fun spring stuff for the kids :)

See you very soon,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Bakasana (Crow Pose)

In my classes this month we’ll be focusing on arm balancing, specifically Bakasana (Crow Pose)! Practice the technique of this posture along with me in this video, and then in your full practices, see if you can settle into the alignment and then shift your attention to a single point of focus, like your drishti, or your breath.

Sutra of the Month

According to Patanjali, practice means making an effort to stay “there.” “There” means the realm of consciousness where truth, the absolute reality, resides in its pristine form. The practice that enables you to gain inner stability, that takes you inside, that introduces you to yourself, that eliminates all obstacles, and finally, that makes you see and embrace the truth directly—that alone is practice. When you find something you are truly curious about, your attention can focus with great precision and unwavering energy.

Oil of the Month

Our March OOTM is:

Self Manifestation

“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.

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for February 2022 is:

Marie Martin

Congratulations Marie! You attended 31 classes in the month of February, 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 March winner?

Practice at hOMe

New classes added this month, Sydney’s 20 minute Body Scan & Sydney’s 5 minute “Sippy Cup” Breath exercise (great for kids & adults)!

Get access to over 150 pre-recorded classes from your favorite OBY & GCY instructors to practice anytime, anywhere!

If you have ANY questions about how to access practice at hOMe, please email info@glencoveyoga.com and we’ll make sure you are able to login.

Want to sign up for practice at hOMe access? Click here

$29/month unlimited for non-members, $14.50/month for OBY, GCY or Dual-Studio Members.

Use Code OBYMEMBERS, or GCYMEMBERS at checkout to receive membership discount.

Pajama Yoga

Friday, March 4th

6:30pm-7:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

&

Friday, March 25th

6:30pm-7:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

with Diana Vargas

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: Men of Music

Friday, March 4th

5:30pm-6:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

&

Friday, March 18th

5:30-6:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Anne Davidson

Join Anne in a challenging yoga flow to the tunes of your favorite male singers from the 80s to today!

$10 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yoga Book Club

Friday, March 4th

7:00pm-9:00pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

Come join us for an hour of yoga with Peggy followed by Book Club discussion and socializing at the studio!
This meeting’s book is The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

BYO snack & drink to enjoy during the book discussion.

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

Join in-person or virtually!

Introduction to Beginner Adult Ballet

Friday, March 11th

7:00-9:00pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Tabitha Alessi

Ever since the pandemic, people are looking at life in a new perspective. We want experiences that don’t involve zoom, but something that feeds the soul.

Do you want to move your body, have fun and be active? Then a basic beginner ballet class is for you.

You do not need to be able to do splits! This is not a competition. If you have never tried ballet, do not be intimidated. This is a friendly environment, and ALL are welcome.

All you need are grippy socks and comfortable athletic attire.

 First half of class. We start with a little stretching. Then, with both hands on the ballet barre we warm up our bodies, focusing on our legs. The barre helps us feel balanced while engaging your core. Barre work helps improve your posture, all over strength and prepares you for center work.

 Second half of class. This is when we introduce our upper body and arms, connecting with leg strength. In many ways, repeating what we did at barre, now in the center of the studio. Some jumps, waltzing and moving freely. This is the fun part where we really get to move and dance!

 Did you always want to be a prima ballerina? Now is your chance to feel like one!

I promise everyone will leave class feeling taller, stronger, and of course happy.

 

 $40 per person (10% off for OBY/GCY/Dual Studio Members)

About Tabitha

In 2007 I danced for my first professional ballet company Atlanta Ballet. After dancing with several other companies, I landed a principal position with the Charleston Ballet Theater. I've had the privilege of traveling the world, guest appearing with artists like Janelle Monáe, performing multiple Balanchine ballets, and principal roles like Cinderella. While dancing professionally I also dedicated my time as a ballet mistress for a performing arts program orchestrating productions like The Nutcracker and Peter Pan. By age 27 I was promoted to Artistic Director, working with a cast of over 40 dancers ages 5 to 65. After a lifetime of disciplined training and over a decade of teaching experience I am now a nutrition major, Pilates instructor, and of course ballet teacher.

Yin Yoga

Sunday, March 13th

2:45-4:00pm

&

Friday, March 25th

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

Welcoming Spring with Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids

Friday, March 18th

4:00-5:00pm

with Miss Jeannine from Yoga Rocks

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Let's welcome spring together in this fun, kids yoga class for ages 4-10!

We will do spring yoga poses, mindful movements, games, songs and relaxation exercises.

$15 per child

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Friday, March 18th

7:00-8:00pm

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

Sun Salutations Spring Equinox Pop Up Class

Sunday, March 20th

10:45am-12:15pm

with Birva Sheth & Erica Tymeck

at Glen Cove Yoga

96 sun salutations to welcome spring! Sun Salutations are a sequence of yoga poses strung together in a consistent movement, typically found in Vinyasa-style yoga. In Sanskrit, Sun Salutations are referred to as “Surya Namaskar” and were traditionally practiced to usher in the new day. Join Erica and Birva to usher in the light of Spring! During the Spring equinox, the day and night are equal lengths. The Spring Equinox represents a time of rebirth and new beginnings, making it a great time to detoxify the body. Set intentions, cultivate balance, and celebrate new beginnings while practicing 96 Sun Salutations.

$24 to drop in/FREE for members

Wheel of Life: Joy

Sunday, March 20th

2:00-3:30pm

with Anne Davidson

at Oyster Bay Yoga

This is a 90 minute session where Anne, certified yoga instructor and health and wellness coach, will guide you through a yoga + meditation practice followed by a journaling and coaching workshop. This workshop will teach you how to dig deep into the idea of JOY and how to cultivate, manifest, and create more JOY in your life. You'll be guided through the wheel of life exercise and you’ll walk away with simple, sustainable self-care tools that will support your lifestyle. Walk away feeling capable, calm, and ready to live well.

$40 per person (10% off for OBY/GCY/Dual Studio Members)

Manifest Your Dreams Through Yoga Nidra

Saturday, March 26th

2:00-3:30pm

with Nancy Rich

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Yoga Nidra reveals to us that we hold within us the power to create whatever it is we want to create for ourselves in THIS life. As we quiet our senses, turning inward, we gain awareness of, and access to, the most subtle realms of our being. We gain the ability to navigate our own flow of energy within our subtle body, supporting deep healing and exploration. We let go of time and gently surrender the body/mind into pure loving awareness.

Here in the peaceful, blissful space of unlimited potential we are able to weave our dreams and visions for our lives into THIS life. What do you want to create for yourself in your life?

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

✦ Improves functioning of the immune system & reduces pain & inflamation

✦ Lowers blood pressure & stablizes 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

✦ Detoxifies the body, clears up the subconscious & increases energy levels

✦ Leads to improved senses & more cultivated body awareness

$40 per person (10% off for OBY/GCY/Dual Studio Members)

March Sale

Double Referral Rewards!

If you’re a member (auto-renew or yearly members only), and you refer someone who also signs up for membership at either studio, for the month of March you’ll get DOUBLE referral rewards. That’s $80 off your next membership payment for each person you refer. Just tell the person you refer to write your name under the “referred by” section of their membership when they sign up. Share the love!

40 Day Kundalini Sadhana

Join Martha Flanagan for the next 40 day Sadhana. Sadhana means a daily practice, which can be a meditation, mantra, prayer, yoga practice or self-inquiry. The aim of such practices is to realize you are not who you think you are or who you believe yourself to be.

In the yogic sciences, there is a saying. “Your habits define you.” The problems in life come from our habits. The only difference is how people act. Our actions come from our habits”. (3HO)

40 Days: Practice every day for 40 days straight. This will break any negative habits that block you from the expansion possible through the kriya or mantra.

In this next 40 days we will do “Kirtan Kriya”. (Pronounced keeertan) This kriya has been researched with The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation. When practiced correctly for just 11 minutes daily can improve cognition and parts of the brain central to memory.

Martha will be introducing the Sadhana on Sunday 3/13 In class at Oyster Bay Yoga.

FREE for all to join, but please register here:

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • New time!: Mondays Slow Flow with Emily Loeb is changing from 10:45am to 10:30am (Oyster Bay)

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

Amy

February 2022 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Focus

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy February! Our theme of the month is “Focus!” Focus is the first step toward meditation, and ultimately, samadhi or enlightenment. In our practice we move from many points of focus (vrttis), to one point of focus (dharana), and eventually, into a state of meditation (dhyana). Remember, Patanjali tells us that yoga is the quieting of the fluctuations of the mind (yogas chitta vrtti nirodhah). We use the tools of yoga on the mat, asana and pranayama, and drishti to focus our attention, and make ourselves more ready, more receptive to peaceful stillness in the mind. With dedication, and focused, regular effort, these moments of peaceful stillness become easier to find among the craziness of daily life.

“Practice, and all is coming!”-Sri K Pattabhi Jois

In the remainder of the newsletter, you’ll see our oil of the month, our first monthly challenge winner of the year, and all of the exciting events we have planned for you this month. Hope to see you all very soon at the studios, or online!

With love,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Virabhadrasana III

In my classes this month we’ll be focusing on standing balancing poses, among which will be warrior 3. Practice the technique of this posture along with me in this video, and then in your full practices, see if you can settle into the alignment and then shift your attention to a single point of focus, like your drishti, or your breath.

Sutra of the Month

Here, Patanjali is outlining his suggestions for cultivating one-pointedness in the mind, and thus, calmness of the mind. There is no progression here, just a variety of options to try, outlined to help each individual achieve calmness of mind. Give each of them a try this month!

Oil of the Month

Our February OOTM is:

Loving Compassion (Heart Chakra)

“The 4th (Heart) Chakra is the center of our ability to offer unconditional love and acceptance to ourselves and others. This chakra can be easily and deeply wounded, affecting the wellbeing of our whole being. Healing our own hearts allows us to help heal the world around us. When we are able to love ourselves for who we are, we can offer love to others seeing them in their own humanity with compassion, acceptance, and kindness. Comforting and calming, this synergy helps to ease wounds of the heart and nourish the spirit. It helps to clear and cleanse deep wounds and blocks, while opening and uplifting the heart center. Loving Compassion invites positive energy and encourages a joyful outlook and outward connection, and promotes unconditional love for self and others with compassion and acceptance.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Loving Compassion (Heart Chakra)

This month, enjoy 20% off your purchase of Loving Compassion (Heart Chakra) essential oil at the studios.

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for January 2022 is:

Ally Robbins

Congratulations Ally! You attended 29 classes in the month of January, 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 February winner?

Practice at hOMe

New class added this month, Angela’s 50 minute all-levels flow!

Get access to over 150 pre-recorded classes from your favorite OBY & GCY instructors to practice anytime, anywhere!

If you have ANY questions about how to access practice at hOMe, please email info@glencoveyoga.com and we’ll make sure you are able to login.

Want to sign up for practice at hOMe access? Click here

$29/month unlimited for non-members, $14.50/month for OBY, GCY or Dual-Studio Members.

Use Code OBYMEMBERS, or GCYMEMBERS at checkout to receive membership discount.

Pajama Yoga

Friday, February 4th

6:30pm-7:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Diana Vargas

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: L-O-V-E

Friday, February 4th

5:30pm-6:30pm

at Glen Cove Yoga

&

Friday, February 11th

5:30-6:30pm

at Oyster Bay Yoga

with Anne Davidson

Open your heart to the sweet tunes surrounding the theme of love! Expect hear opening poses and songs that inspire you to feel the love.

$10 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yin Yoga

Sunday, February 13th

2:45-4:00pm

&

Friday, February 25th

7-8:15pm

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

Yoga Nidra

Friday, February 11th

7:00-pm-8:30pm

with Nancy Rich

at Glen Cove Yoga

DEEP DIVE INTO THE LOVE of a heart-expanding evening of community, love & Yoga Nidra. The session is artfully designed to increase our capability of giving and receiving love. Yoga Nidra connects us to the light of love that holds us safely so that we may shine our brightest. Being heart-centered, open and present can improve our ability to be there for others. May the love and inner happiness gained through our practice radiate out. The tired world needs us.

$35 per person (10% off for OBY/GCY/Dual members)

This month only, bring a loved one!

Buy one ticket, get another for 50% off.

50% off only valid on purchase of second ticket.

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Wednesday, February 16th

7:30-8:30pm

with Martha Flanagan

at Glen Cove 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

Yoga Book Club

Sunday, February 18th

7-9pm

with Peggy Adair

at Glen Cove 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 The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

BYO snack & drink to enjoy during the book discussion.

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

in-person or virtually!

Introduction to the Indian Wisdom of the 7 Chakras

Sunday, February 27th

4:00-5:30pm

with Maru Duran

at Glen Cove Yoga

Do you want to understand how your energy body works? Learn how to harmonize your nervous system by identifying and healing blocks and wounds? If so, we would love to have you join us as we learn and directly experience the chakra system. 

You are MORE than just a physical body. In fact, your physical body is just a reflection of your energy body, since our cells are mostly empty space! Your energy body determines how you feel, how people respond to you, and literally creates your reality.

This first class is an introduction to the Indian wisdom of the 7 chakras (energy centers). It will explain how the health of your energy body affects every part of your life. We will learn about the chakra system (45 minutes), experience it through a guided meditation (15 minutes), and then practice a yoga class that will stimulate and balance the chakras (30 minutes). Expect to leave feeling balanced, and with an understanding of what the chakra system is and how it works.

The classes following this one will be focused on each individual chakra. We will deep-dive on the chakra of the month, learn about it, identify personal blockages through writing prompts, and feel it in our bodies through guided meditation and yoga (asana) practice focused on that chakra.

The series of classes will empower you to heal blockages in your energy body, regain your balance in areas of your life that need attention, and gain a deeper appreciation for yourself and others. These classes will give you a greater level of self mastery and an ability to heal, and a deeper understanding of HOW the health of your energetic body is creating your reality.

We encourage individuals who are excited about developing self mastery and inner healing abilities to participate!

Are you ready to join me on the journey within?

February Sale

All jewelry is 20% off this month at both studios!

Treat yourself or someone special to a beautiful new necklace, ring, or bracelet!

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • New class!: Fridays 10:30am Stretch & Restore with Nancy Rich (Glen Cove)

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

Amy