June 2023 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Member Appreciation

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

This month, we’re celebrating YOU! June is Member Appreciation Month. We’re celebrating our lucky number 7th anniversary this year. Throughout the month we’ll have some surprise treats for you during or after classes. Plus, we’re hosting a members-only celebration TONIGHT after Anne’s Flow & Restore class at 8:15pm - join us for some prosecco and light bites.

If you’re a member, we’re giving you a free guest pass to be used during the month of June - BYO yoga buddy. Just send us an email at info@oysterbayyoga.com and let us know who you want to bring to which class and we’ll make sure they’ve got a spot.

Be well!

Namaste,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Baddha Virabhadrasana: Humble Warrior

 
 

This month at the studio we breakdown
Baddha Virabhadrasana: Humble Warrior.
Learn how best to practice this pose in any class all month long!

Sutra of the Month

 
 

In this sutra, Patanjali discusses the qualities that a practitioner should cultivate in their physical posture (asana). Patanjali states that an asana should be both "sthira" (steady) and "sukham" (comfortable).

"Steady" refers to the ability to maintain a posture with stability and firmness. It suggests finding a balance between effort and relaxation, where the practitioner is able to hold the posture with a sense of steadiness and poise. "Comfortable" emphasizes the need to find ease and relaxation in the posture. It implies that the practitioner should not experience excessive strain, pain, or discomfort. The goal is to find a state of physical and mental comfort while holding the pose.

This sutra underscores the importance of finding a harmonious balance between stability and comfort in the practice of asanas. It reminds practitioners that asanas are not solely about achieving complex physical shapes but also about cultivating a state of balance, ease, and mindfulness.

Oil of the Month

Our June OOTM is:

Citrus Burst

 
 

“Citrus Burst Synergy adds a wonderful light bouquet when added to your favorite body care products. Diffuse at home or at work for a fresh, inspiring scent. Citrus Burst is great for reducing the odor of cigarette smoke, stale air, and other unpleasant smells!” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Citrus Burst

Enjoy 20% off your purchase of Citrus Burst essential oil all month at the studio.

Monthly Challenge Winner

 
 

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for May 2023 is:

Lorraine DiFiglia

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

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community. We love having you in class!

Who will be our June winner?

Special Anniversary Deals

 
 

From June 1st to June 7th, enjoy a remarkable offer of a $7 drop-in rate for any yoga class of your choice. It's the perfect opportunity to explore new classes, deepen your practice, and experience the transformative power of yoga at a discounted rate.

But that's not all! If you're ready to take your commitment to the next level, we have an incredible offer for you. Sign up for our membership in the month of June and get your first month for just $67 (with a three-month commitment). This membership package opens the door to unlimited access to our classes, discount on workshops, member-only events, and a supportive community to uplift and inspire you on your wellness journey.

Father’s Day

 
 

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! Start your special day with invigorating morning yoga classes designed to uplift and energize. Take this opportunity to focus on your well-being, practice self-care, and nurture your mind, body, and soul. Enjoy your day!

There will be no 4:15pm Flow & Restore class on June 18th.

Schedule Updates

 
 

  • Starting 6/5, NEW TIME for Flow into Meditation will be at 8:00am with Peggy Adair

  • Starting 6/6, NEW CLASS Sunrise Flow will be at 6:00am with Diane Lucchese

  • We will ONLY have 9:15am All-Levels Flow with Anne Davidson on June 10th due to Oyster Bay Day

  • There will be no 4:15pm Flow & Restore class on 6/18 for Father's Day

  • Audrey Avenue is closed Tuesday nights starting at 5:00pm until September. Please make sure to find parking in the surrounding lots.

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Events

 

Member Only Happy Hour

 
 

Thursday, June 1st

8:15-9:15pm

We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive member-only event at our studio. Join us Thursday, June 1st at 8:15pm for a delightful gathering, where you can sip on refreshing drinks, savor light snacks, and enjoy the company of our incredible community. Together, let's celebrate our anniversary alongside all of you who have made this studio thrive! Our very own owner, Amy, will be there too, excited to meet and chat with all of you. Don't miss out on this special occasion created just for our cherished members.

Pajama Yoga

 
 

Friday, June 2nd

6:30-7:30pm

with Kaitlyn Pawlukojc

Bring your little ones (ages 4-10) dressed in their pajamas to a fun and interactive yoga class! Class includes gentle stretches, games, and stories to help them wind down and prepare for a peaceful sleep. And to top it off, we'll provide milk & cookies for a sweet treat before bed. Don't miss out on this cozy and enjoyable experience!

Please sign up in advance for this class, space is limited.

$20 per child

7th Anniversary Party

 
 

Saturday, June 3rd

9:00am-3:00pm

We are excited to invite you to our 7-year anniversary celebration of yoga, wellness, and community at our studio! Over the years, our community has grown and we have been honored to be a part of your wellness journey. We couldn't have done it without you!

To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting a day full of yoga, food & drinks, music, raffles, and connection. We have three amazing classes lined up for the day, so be sure to register in advance to secure your spot:

  • 9:15am: All-Levels Flow with Anne Davidson

  • 10:45am: Yoga Roots with Angela Loomis

  • 12:15pm: 50/50 Barre/Pilates with Susanne Seripiero

Following the classes, we'll be hosting an open house filled with music, refreshments, and connection from 1:30-3:00pm. All class participants will be entered into a raffle with prizes for both current members and new clients. And that's not all - keep an eye out for some anniversary specials we'll be running throughout the month of June!

Beginner Yoga

 
 

Sunday, June 4th

2:30-3:45pm

with Peggy Adair

Do you want to start a yoga practice but don't know where to start? In this beginner class, we'll start with the basics, developing a better understanding of our body and our mind. You will quickly learn how good yoga can make you feel, physically and mentally, and how yoga can serve you on your wellness journey. Absolutely no experience required. Learn along with other beginners like yourself in a warm and welcoming environment.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Oyster Bay Day

 
 

Saturday, June 10th

We will only have 9:15am All-Levels Flow with Anne Davidson on Saturday, June 10th due to Oyster Bay Day. Please be aware of street closures and parking restrictions if you plan to attend class!

10:45am Yoga Roots & 12:15pm 50/50 Barre/Pilates will be canceled.

Friday Night Flow: 2000s Pop

 
 

Friday, June 16th

5:30-6:30pm

with Anne Davidson

Get ready to groove in our Friday Night Flow class featuring the iconic music of 2000s Pop! Join us as we flow through energizing yoga sequences, guided by the beats of your favorite pop hits from the 2000s. Let the nostalgia and upbeat rhythms lift your spirits and bring a fun twist to your practice. All levels are welcome to join this musical journey on the mat. Grab your mat and let's flow to the tunes that defined a generation!

$15 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yoga Book Club

 
 

Friday, June 16th

7:00-9:00pm

with Peggy Adair

Save the date! Looking for a fun way to combine your love of yoga and reading? Join us for a one-hour all-levels flow yoga class, followed by an hour of book discussion about our latest Book Club pick, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the discussion. And here's an extra treat for you! Stop by our neighbors, Theodore's Books, and get a 15% discount on the book when you register for the class. Just mention Oyster Bay Yoga during your purchase. Don't miss out on this unique experience of combining yoga and literature!

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

International Yoga Day

 
 

Wednesday, June 21st

10:30am-12:00pm

with Birva Sheth

Let's celebrate International Yoga Day with Birva Sheth on June 21st and explore the benefits of this ancient practice! On this day, we encourage our community to join us for a unique class filled with meditation, breathwork, traditional yoga sequences, and end with a nourishing savasana. This class will aim to create space in our mind, body and soul in order to attain what was previously unattainable. 

$35 to drop-in

10% off for members

Yin Yoga

 
 

Friday, June 30th

7:00-8:15pm

with Barbara Kataisto

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.

$25 to drop-in / FREE for members

Endless Summer Chill Out: Half Day Ayurvedic Retreat

 
 

Sunday, July 16th

12:00-4:00pm

with Nancy Rich

As the wheel of the years spins on the days get longer, the air gets warmer and we look forward to welcoming summer’s fresh energy. The summer heat is enjoyable when we are healthy and balanced, but with this season comes the potential for imbalances. Ayurveda likens the qualities of summer to Pitta Dosha, which is comprised of mostly of fire. During this time of year we may run the risk of Pitta Dosha running high, leading to symptoms of Pitta Dosha imbalances, especially if we aren’t living a lifestyle conducive to the change of seasons. Excess heat can lead to a less pleasurable summer with imbalances such as burning indigestion, red or irritated skin, inflammation, difficulty sleeping, excessive perfectionist tendencies, frustration, anger and impatience. Through the wisdom of Ayurveda we have the power to keep our minds and bodies balanced all year long allowing us to enjoy the sunshine!

Journey into the world of Ayurveda and heal through your senses with Nancy Rich, ERYT-500, graduate of the California College of Ayurveda as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. Enjoy a blissful, Pitta pacifying half-day retreat filled with Ayurvedic education, including diet and herbs, aromatherapy and other sense therapy practices. Surrender into a slow, chilled out yoga asana practice (physical practice) with wisdom that you can take into ALL of your yoga classes, pranayama (breath practice), Yoga Nidra, nourishing food, a cooling elixir, and other delightfully treats to take home.

Ayurveda is a complete medical science that is derived from the same teachings as yoga and aimed at healing imbalances with the body & mind.

Please dress in cozy layers and bring along your yoga mat, pillow, journal.

Early Bird Pricing: $125 (ends 6/18)

Pricing: $145

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • Starting Monday, June 5th, 7:30am Flow into Meditation will move to 8:00am with Peggy Adair

  • Starting Tuesday, June 6th NEW Sunrise Flow at 6:00am with Diane Lucchese

  • We will ONLY have 9:15am All-Levels Flow with Anne Davidson on June 10th due to Oyster Bay Day

  • No 4:15pm Flow & Restore on June 18th for Father’s Day

  • Please note: No parking will be available on Audrey Avenue on Tuesdays (May 30th - September 5th) starting at 5pm due to Cruise Night & Car Show.

Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Until then, stay well,

Amy

May 2023 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Blooming

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy May! I always think, “April showers bring May flowers.” And there are so many ways we can embody Springtime in our practice. We’ll bloom like the lotus, turning our face to the sun and rising out of the muddy waters as we cultivate a more energetic, lighter practice during kapha season. Active pranayama practice, stronger standing postures, and heart opening can aid in energy balance. Our pose of the month, Bird of Paradise, is a tricky one, but let go of the final shape, have fun with it, and enjoy the benefits of a more vigorous practice.

Be well!

Namaste,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Svarga Dvijasana: Bird of Paradise

 
 

This month at the studio we breakdown
Svarga Dvijasana: Bird of Paradise.
Learn how best to practice this pose in any class all month long!

Sutra of the Month

 
 

This sutra highlights the importance of discipline, commitment, and perseverance in the practice of Yoga. It reminds practitioners that Yoga is not a quick fix or a one-time event, but a gradual and continuous process that requires patience, dedication, and unwavering effort over an extended period of time. By practicing Yoga consistently and wholeheartedly, the practitioner can establish a firm and unshakable foundation for their spiritual journey.

Oil of the Month

Our May OOTM is:

Clary Sage

 
 

“Clary Sage is extracted using steam distillation from the leaves and flowering tops of the Clary Sage plant to create an essential oil that is 100% pure with absolutely no additives or fillers. This favorite amongst oil users is a go-to when it comes to women’s issues. To help relieve the issues brought on by a normal woman's menstrual cycle, Clary Sage can be used topically with a carrier oil at a 2-5% ratio, or diffused to create a balancing atmosphere. The wonderful aroma of Clary Sage is very earthy and has hints that are fruity, floral, nutty, and herbaceous. This very soothing aroma is the key blend that helps create an atmosphere that is balancing and calming when emotions are rampant.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Clary Sage

Enjoy 20% off your purchase of Clary Sage essential oil all month at the studio.

Monthly Challenge Winner

 
 

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for April 2023 is:

Patricia Severin

Congratulations Patricia! You attended 22 classes in the month of April, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! Great job!

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community. We love having you in class!

Who will be our May winner?

Price Changes

I miss seeing your smiling faces each day at the studio! Although I’m not with you in-person, I remain committed to your experience at our special place. I, and the OBY team, value each of you: new members, long-time members, and those of you that just pop in to see us when you can. We truly appreciate your patronage, your support, and your deep connection to our community.

Because of our increasing costs, and in order to continue providing the best experience, and the best instruction, there will be some modest price increases becoming effective May 1st. Please read through thoroughly, and don’t hesitate to ask any questions - you can simply send us an email at info@oysterbayyoga.com.

If you are on a current OBY auto-renew membership, your membership will be automatically changed to the 2023 pricing, unless you reach out to us to cancel. We will have a new membership agreement for you to sign available at the front desk the next time you come in for class, so please come check in with us when you arrive.

Summer Memberships

 
 

Calling all students, teachers & out-of-towners!

Summer is a great time to start up a yoga practice, now that your schedule is a little clearer. And, if you’ve been practicing elsewhere regularly, we’d love to have you keep up your routine with us for the summer. Normally we’ve got a 3 month minimum commitment for our membership pricing, but we’ve got a special offer for you if you’re just here for the summer.

Want to learn more? Click the button below.

Mother’s Day

 
 

Happy Mother's Day to all amazing mothers out there! Join us for our uplifting yoga classes today and enjoy a special surprise as we celebrate and honor the unique experiences of motherhood. Take time for yourself and feel the positive energy of our community. Enjoy your special day!

There will be no 4:15pm Flow & Restore class on May 14th.

Memorial Day

 
 

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 29th. Take time on this day to reflect and remember. 🇺🇸🕊️

We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 30th. Please note that Cruise Night & Car Show resumes on this Tuesday. There will be no parking allowed on Audrey Avenue starting at 4:00pm from May 30th - September 5th (weather permitting). Please allow extra time to find parking if you plan to attend evening classes on Tuesdays over the summer.

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Events

 

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Thursday, May 4th

7:00-8:15pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in / FREE for members

Pajama Yoga

Friday, May 5th

6:30-7:30pm

with Diana Singh

Bring your little ones (ages 4-10) dressed in their pajamas to a fun and interactive yoga class! Class includes gentle stretches, games, and stories to help them wind down and prepare for a peaceful sleep. And to top it off, we'll provide milk & cookies for a sweet treat before bed. Don't miss out on this cozy and enjoyable experience!

Please sign up in advance for this class, space is limited.

$20 per child

Adult Pajama Yoga

Saturday, May 6th

7:30-9:00pm

with Diana Singh

Join us for a unique and relaxing yoga experience with Adult Pajama Yoga! In this class, you will learn a series of restorative poses designed to help you unwind and de-stress before bed, all while wearing your coziest pajamas.

After the class, enjoy a glass of Prosecco and some light snacks, including cheese and crackers, to continue the relaxation and socialize with like-minded yogis. This is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a little self-care and connect with others in a fun and cozy environment.

Sign up now and don't forget to wear your favorite pair of pajamas for the ultimate cozy experience.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Meditation

Sunday, May 7th

8:00-8:30am

with Barbara Kataisto

Meditation is known for helping your mental and emotional health. Being led through meditation using various techniques, this 30 minute class will help you manage stress, reduce anxiety, and to cultivate peace of mind. Leave class feeling calm and relaxed.

Class offered in-studio and virtually.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yin Yoga

Sunday, May 7th

2:45pm-4:00pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Friday Night Flow: Famous Duos

Friday, May 12th

5:30-6:30pm

with Anne Davidson

Take your practice to new heights with Anne Davidson in this month’s Friday Night Flow! This dynamic and energizing class will be accompanied by the iconic music of famous duos, creating a unique and uplifting experience. You'll flow through creative sequences, explore various yoga poses, and synchronize your movements with the rhythm of legendary musical duos. Open to all levels, this class is a perfect blend of yoga and music that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and ready to groove into the weekend. Bring your mat and join us for this unforgettable yoga class!

$15 to drop-in/FREE for members

Meditation

Tuesday, May 16th

7:15-7:45pm

with Kaitlyn Pawlukojc

Meditation is known for helping your mental and emotional health. Being led through meditation using various techniques, this 30 minute class will help you manage stress, reduce anxiety, and to cultivate peace of mind. Leave class feeling calm and relaxed.

Class offered in-studio and virtually.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Power Hour with Gina

Friday, May 19th

5:30-6:30pm

with Gina Murphy

Melt the week off and get ready for your weekend with total body strengthening with Gina! This energizing and upbeat class is designed to help you build strength, increase flexibility, and improve overall fitness. Gina's expert guidance and fun-loving personality will keep you motivated and engaged throughout the entire class.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Beginner Yoga

Sunday, May 21st

2:30-3:45pm

with Angela Loomis

Are you interested to start practicing yoga but don't know where to start? In this beginner class, we'll start with the basics, developing a better understanding of our body and our mind. You will quickly learn how good yoga can make you feel, physically and mentally, and how yoga can serve you on your wellness journey. Absolutely no experience required. Learn along with other beginners like yourself in a warm and welcoming environment.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

7 Year Anniversary Party

Saturday, June 3rd
9:00-3:00pm

We are excited to invite you to our 7-year anniversary celebration of yoga, wellness, and community at our studio! Over the years, our community has grown and we have been honored to be a part of your wellness journey. We couldn't have done it without you!

To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting a day full of yoga, food & drinks, music, raffles, and connection. We have three amazing classes lined up for the day, so be sure to register in advance to secure your spot:

  • 9:15am: All-Levels Flow with Anne Davidson

  • 10:45am: Yoga Roots with Angela Loomis

  • 12:15pm: 50/50 Barre/Pilates with Susanne Seripiero

Following the classes, we'll be hosting an open house filled with music, refreshments, and connection from 1:30-3:00pm. All class participants will be entered into a raffle with prizes for both current members and new clients. And that's not all - keep an eye out for some anniversary specials we'll be running throughout the month of June!

Yoga Book Club

Friday, June 16th

7:00-9:00pm

with Peggy Adair

Save the date! Looking for a fun way to combine your love of yoga and reading? Join us for a one-hour all-levels flow yoga class, followed by an hour of book discussion about our latest Book Club pick, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the discussion. And here's an extra treat for you! Stop by our neighbors, Theodore's Books, and get a 15% discount on the book when you register for the class. Just mention Oyster Bay Yoga during your purchase. Don't miss out on this unique experience of combining yoga and literature!

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • No 4:15pm Flow & Restore on May 14th for Mother’s Day

  • No 4:15pm Flow & Restore on May 28th for Memorial Day

  • We will be closed Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day

  • Please note: Cruise Night & Car Show begins May 30th. No parking will be available on Audrey Avenue on Tuesdays (May 30th - September 5th) starting at 4pm.

  • No parking on Audrey Avenue from 6-10pm on Thursday, May 25th due to OBEN PTSA's Taste of the Town event

Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Until then, stay well,

Amy

April 2023 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 studio 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!

See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana: Revolved Side Angle Pose

This month at the studio we breakdown
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana: Revolved Side Angle Pose.
Learn how best to practice this pose in any class all month long!

Sutra of the Month

This sutra is discussing the state of consciousness that is achieved through the practice of yoga. It suggests that through the practice, the individual is able to move beyond the distractions and fluctuations of the mind, and come to rest in their true, unchanging nature. This true nature is often described as pure consciousness, free from the limitations and distortions of the ego and the material world.

Oil of the Month

Our April 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.

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for March 2023 is:

Marie Martin

Congratulations Marie! You attended 25 classes in the month of March, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! Great job!

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community. We love having you in class!

Who will be our April winner?

Happy Easter!

Please note we will be closed, Sunday, April 9th. We will resume regular hours on Monday, April 10th. Enjoy the holiday!

Events

 

Meditation

Sunday, April 2nd

8:00-8:30am

with Diana Singh

Meditation is known for helping your mental and emotional health. Being led through meditation using various techniques, this 30 minute class will help you manage stress, reduce anxiety, and to cultivate peace of mind. Leave class feeling calm and relaxed.

Class offered in-studio and virtually.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Beginner Yoga

Sunday, April 2nd

2:30-3:45pm

with Peggy Adair

Are you interested to start practicing yoga but don't know where to start? In this beginner class, we'll start with the basics, developing a better understanding of our body and our mind. You will quickly learn how good yoga can make you feel, physically and mentally, and how yoga can serve you on your wellness journey. Absolutely no experience required. Learn along with other beginners like yourself in a warm and welcoming environment.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Thursday, April 6th

7:15-8:30pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in / FREE for members

Pajama Yoga

Friday, April 7th

6:30-7:30pm

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!

Please sign up in advance for this class, space is limited.

$20 per child

Friday Night Flow: Harry Styles & Taylor Swift

Friday, April 21st

5:30-6:30pm

with Anne Davidson

Join us for a special Friday Night Flow yoga class featuring the music of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift! This dynamic and energizing flow will be accompanied by a curated playlist of some of the best hits from these two iconic artists. Let the music guide you through this invigorating practice as we move, breathe, and flow together. This class is open to all levels, so whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun and uplifting yoga experience, come join us on the mat!

Crystal Yoga & Meditation

Saturday, April 22nd

2:30-4:00pm

with Barbara Kataisto

Experience the transformative power of crystals and essential oils in Barbara Kataisto's grounding Crystal Yoga and Meditation class. Join us for an unforgettable journey to connect with the natural elements and enhance your practice with pranayama, movement, and meditation. Learn how to incorporate these powerful tools into your daily routine and leave feeling centered and rejuvenated.

Limited spaces available, sign up now to receive a kit with sample essential oils and crystals related to the practice.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to deepen your practice.

$45 to drop-in (10% off for members)

Ayurvedic Half Day Retreat

Sunday, April 23rd

12:00-4:00pm

with Nancy Rich

Journey into the world of Ayurveda with Nancy Rich, ERYT-500 & Ayurvedic Health Counselor, graduate of the California College of Ayurveda, on a blissful, kapha pacifying half-day retreat. Through education, as well as being guided through an uplifting afternoon of yoga, pranayama (breath practice), Yoga Nidra, nourishing food, & treats.

Ayurveda is a complete medical science that is derived from the same teachings as yoga & aimed at healing imbalances with the body & mind.

As the wheel of the year spins & we gaze, in anticipation, towards the promising light of spring’s splendor it is a perfect time to reaffirm our commitment to our own healing, remembering the light of our own true nature. However, we may not be experiencing our innate lightheartedness. Generally speaking, during this time of the year, especially in the northeast, we may feel symptoms of kapha dosha being out of balance; lethargy, melancholy, lack of motivation, weight gain, digestive issues, as well as respiratory issues. As we shift the way we practice yoga to pacify kapha dosha our practice becomes powerful medicine to energize, brighten & balance us, holistically.

Please dress in cozy layers & bring along your yoga mat, pillow, journal.

$115 per person (sign up by 4/5)

$135 per person

Meditation

Tuesday, April 25th

7:15-7:45pm

with Sydney Matuszak

Meditation is known for helping your mental and emotional health. Being led through meditation using various techniques, this 30 minute class will help you manage stress, reduce anxiety, and to cultivate peace of mind. Leave class feeling calm and relaxed.

Class offered in-studio and virtually.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yin Yoga

Friday, April 28th

7:00-8:15pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in / FREE for members

Adult Pajama Yoga

Saturday, April 29th

7:30-9:00pm

with Diana Singh

Join us for a unique and relaxing yoga experience with Adult Pajama Yoga! In this class, you will learn a series of restorative poses designed to help you unwind and de-stress before bed, all while wearing your coziest pajamas.

After the class, enjoy a glass of Prosecco and some light snacks, including cheese and crackers, to continue the relaxation and socialize with like-minded yogis. This is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a little self-care and connect with others in a fun and cozy environment.

Sign up now and don't forget to wear your favorite pair of pajamas for the ultimate cozy experience.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • Starting April 3rd, Monday 5:45pm Flow 2 with Erica Tymeck is moving to 4:30pm Flow 2 with Anna Khrikheli

  • We will be closed Sunday, April 9th for the Easter holiday

Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Until then, stay well,

Amy

March 2023 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Manifestation

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy March! As we turn the corner from Winter into Spring, what do you want to cultivate in your life? Something specific? Or a general feeling or emotion? Can we use the teachings of yoga to help us be better manifesters? Bringing about positive changes in our life is not easy, but much of it has to do with stripping AWAY illusions, blocks & staleness. Letting go of something often creates more space for something better to make its way in. Can we learn from Patanjali’s outlining of Prakriti (illusion) & Purusha (reality)? Join us in the studio to go deeper.

Namaste,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Adho Mukha Vrksasana: Handstand Pose

This month we breakdown Adho Mukha Vrksasana, or Handstand Pose. Click to watch the video!

Sutra of the Month

The gunas are the building blocks to reality. The gunas exist in three forms: sattva (balance), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia). Patanjali says that all things align with the gunas. The essence of each object has a mixture of movement, immobility, and rest, and this recipe can change over time.

Samadhi is a state of deep absorption and union with the object of meditation, in which the meditator experiences a sense of oneness and transcendence. One of the benefits of achieving samadhi is that the meditator gains the power to manifest their intentions instantly. This is because in the state of samadhi, the mind is completely focused and free from distractions, allowing the meditator to access the full potential of their consciousness. However, it's important to note that this sutra is not suggesting that we should only meditate in order to gain power or achieve our goals. Rather, it's a reminder that the practice of meditation can have profound effects on our lives, including the ability to achieve our goals and desires with greater ease and efficiency.

The concept of "dukkha" in Buddhism and "duhkha" in Hinduism, which is often translated as "suffering" or "unsatisfactoriness". It suggests that those who are able to discriminate and see clearly will recognize that everything in life is inherently painful or unsatisfying. This may sound like a pessimistic view, but it's actually meant to be a call to action. Our attachment to pleasure or avoidance of pain can actually lead to more suffering, and that cultivating a sense of detachment or non-attachment can help us find greater equanimity.

Oil of the Month

Our March OOTM is:

Blues Buster

“The effect of scent on our moods has been well-documented scientifically. The smell of something familiar or comforting often results in an improved mood. People around us seem friendlier, colors look brighter, music sounds sweeter! It doesn’t take much to move that subtle switch from negative to positive. Our Blues Buster Essential Oil Blend is formulated with bright, cheerful Tangerine, Pink Grapefruit, and soothing Bourbon Geranium to increase your sense of emotional well-being. Blues Busters is excellent for diffusion or a personal aromatherapy inhaler. It can also make a great addition to body care or massage products when diluted in a carrier oil to 4%.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Blues Buster

This month, enjoy 20% off your purchase of Blues Buster essential oil.

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for February 2023 is:

Sandra Thelusmond

Congratulations Sandra! You attended 65 classes in the month of February, and you’ll get your next month of membership for free! Great job!

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community. We love having you in class!

Who will be our March winner?

Events

 

Pajama Yoga

Friday, March 3rd

6:30pm-7:30pm

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!

$20 per child

Beginner Yoga

Sunday, March 5th

2:30-3:45pm

with Angela Loomis

Are you interested to start practicing yoga but don't know where to start? In this beginner class, we'll start with the basics, developing a better understanding of our body and our mind. You will quickly learn how good yoga can make you feel, physically and mentally, and how yoga can serve you on your wellness journey. Absolutely no experience required. Learn along with other beginners like yourself in a warm and welcoming environment.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Monday, March 6th

7:15-8:30pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in / FREE for members

Crystal Yoga & Meditation

Saturday, March 11th

2:30-4:00pm

with Barbara Kataisto

Join Barbara Kataisto for this 90 minute Grounding focused Crystal Yoga & Meditation class, the first in a series of three classes. In each class, you will learn to connect, incorporate and benefit with crystals and essential oils in your yoga & meditation practice and daily routines.

In each session, we’ll go over or share in:

  • The ‘essence’ of essential oils, how to use them, their benefits and specifics to yoga and other uses

  • The ‘magic’ of crystals, how to use them, their benefits and specific uses for yoga and other uses

  • A pranayama specific to each session's topic

  • A meditation enhanced by the frequencies of the crystals and essential oils

  • A yoga practice intentionally focused based on theme

The Crystal Yoga & Meditation series will be offered once a month, focusing on different themes each class. These are the following themes:

  • March 11 - Grounding Crystal Yoga Class

  • April 22 - Heart Centered Crystal Yoga Class

  • May 6 - Hatha & Relaxing Crystal Yoga Class

Option to sign up for all three classes or single class. Please sign up in advance as space will be limited.

You will leave with a kit including some sample essential oil(s) and crystal(s) related to the specific practice.

$45 to drop-in (10% off for members)

$120 to sign up for all three classes

Yin Yoga

Sunday, March 12th

2:45-4:00pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Meditation

Tuesday, March 14th

7:15-7:45pm

with Anne Davidson

Meditation is known for helping your mental and emotional health. Being led through meditation using various techniques, this 30 minute class will help you manage stress, reduce anxiety, and to cultivate peace of mind. Leave class feeling calm and relaxed.

Class offered in-studio and virtually.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Friday Night Flow: The 80s

Friday, March 24th

5:30pm-6:30pm

with Anne Davidson

Want to move and groove with us on your yoga mat?

Roll out your mat with Anne for a fun all levels flow class, all while moving to an upbeat 80s playlist!

$15 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yoga Book Club

Friday, March 24th

7:00-9:00pm

with Peggy Adair

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

Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

BYO snacks & drinks to enjoy during the book discussion.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Meditation

Sunday, March 26th

8:00-8:30am

with Peggy Adair

Meditation is known for helping your mental and emotional health. Being led through meditation using various techniques, this 30 minute class will help you manage stress, reduce anxiety, and to cultivate peace of mind. Leave class feeling calm and relaxed.

Class offered in-studio and virtually.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yin Yoga

Friday, March 31st

7:00-8:15pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in / FREE for members

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • Thursday 7:15pm Candlelight Flow & Restore with Anne Davidson starts on March 2nd

Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Until then, stay well,

Amy

February 2023 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Focus

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Happy February! After the resolutions start to fade away, now we can really settle into 2023, and FOCUS. This time of year, in the thick of winter, is a wonderful time for more contemplative practices, like meditation. Yoga can really help us feel more focused. Each time you arrive on your mat, and bring your whole attention into the present moment, you become more skilful at focusing. As you become more skillful, you can distinguish what needs to stay in your mind, and what can be set aside. This is the foundation of meditation - we’ll try to move into more meditative states on our mat this month.

Namaste,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Astavakrasana: Eight Angle Pose

This month we breakdown Astavakrasana, or Eight Angle Pose. Click to watch the video!

Sutra of the Month

In these series of sutras, Patanjali explains how best to steady the mind. Finding this state of consciousness can happen when we are engrossed with an object of interest by showing dedication and devotion. Practicing yoga does not solve our problems, but it can calm the mind enough to focus on a solution. Our thoughts move in our mind like waves and our consciousness is the ocean. When we learn to still and silence the thoughts, we are better able to focus. Learning from teachers who are free from desires and attachments, we can we understand ways to bring our consciousness, or citta, to a state of desirelessness. By doing so, we can make our minds pure. Citta has four levels: the unconscious (dreamless sleep: nidra), the subconscious (dream-filled: svapna), the conscious (waking: jagrata) and the superconscious (individual soul merged with Universal Soul: turya). The transitions between these states are sacred portals full of wisdom. We are invited to meditate on the knowledge that arises from dreams and deep sleep and attune to the subtler states of our consciousness. In our practice of yoga we’re always working to move toward clarity and away from confusion. Toward releasing and away from grasping. Toward ease and away from fear. But it isn’t easy. And the path isn’t without its complications.

Oil of the Month

Our February OOTM is:

Lavender

“Lavender is perhaps the most well-known of the essential oils and for good reason. Lavender essential oil is renowned for its many beneficial properties, including promoting calm, relaxation, and being a nervous tension reliever. It can also be added to a carrier oil to help reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles and help soothe alterations in skin integrity, such as during sun exposure or a minor cooking burn.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Lavender

This month, enjoy 20% off your purchase of Lavender essential oil.

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for January 2023 is:

Jean Rogers

Congratulations Jean! You attended 26 classes in the month of January, 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 February winner?

February Sale

Have you been eyeing a new piece of jewelry? We have lots of necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings all on sale this month at the studio! Take 20% off all of our jewelry for the month of February. Treat yourself or that special someone to 18kt gold plate pieces with symbols of the sacred yogic traditions.

Events

 

Pajama Yoga

Friday, February 3rd

6:30pm-7:30pm

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!

$20 per child

SOLD OUT!

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Sunday, February 5th

2:30-3:45pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in / FREE for members

Yoga Nidra: Deep Dive into the Love

Friday, February 10th

7:00-8:30pm

with Nancy Rich

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.

The sessions are done laying down or sitting and are appropriate for EVERYONE, regardless of physical limitations. 

Yoga Nidra allows us to heal deeply held patterns of energy in our bodies, manifest health and wellness, and consciously create whatever it is that we want to create for ourselves in this lifetime! 
Experience the peace and joy that you are.

Nourish yourself in the many additional benefits of Yoga Nidra:

  •  Improves functioning of the immune system

  • Lowers blood pressure

  • Pain & inflammation reduction

  • Helps to stabilize blood sugar

  • Calms & cools the nervous system, while improving & stabilizing mood

  • It treats insomnia, psychological disorders, & psychosomatic diseases.

  • Relaxes the mind, relieving stress & anxiety

  • Helps in enhancing memory & increases capacity for learning

  • Relieves muscular, emotional & mental tension

  • Results in increased energy levels

$45 per person (10% off for members)

Please dress in comfortable layers and bring a bed pillow.

Yin Yoga

Sunday, February 12th

2:45-4:00pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Friday Night Flow: L-O-V-E

Friday, February 17th

5:30pm-6:30pm

with Anne Davidson

Want to move and groove with us on your yoga mat? Open your heart in a fun all levels yoga flow class with Anne while moving to the sweet tunes surrounding the theme of love! Expect heart opening poses and songs that inspire you to feel the love.

$15 to drop-in/FREE for members

Focus on Yourself: A Supported Prop Class

Sunday, February 19th

2:30-3:45pm

with Sydney Matuszak

Add some more self-love to your practice with this supported prop class! 

Do you find yourself seeing other students using props and wondering how to add props to your practice? What purpose does that serve and why do they use them?

There are a variety of uses for the different props you see in the studio, all to help aid your asana practice. So let’s warm up with some sun salutations and dive into breaking down some popular poses together with props! Asking questions is always encouraged. And in typical supported class, we’ll end in a long restorative savasana (15 minutes) to seal our time together. 

Anticipated props: Blocks, blankets, strap, bolster. 

$25 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yin Yoga

Friday, February 24th

7:00-8:15pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in / FREE for members

Yoga Book Club

Friday, March 24th

7:00-9:00pm

with Peggy Adair

Save the date!

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

Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

BYO snacks & drinks to enjoy during the book discussion.

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

EVENTS

SCHEDULE UPDATES

  • Sunday 8am Express Flow 2 is switching to Sunday 10:30-11:30am Flow 2 with Anna Khrikheli starting 2/5

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

Amy

January 2023 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Life Force

Dear Oyster Bay Yogis,

Firstly, thank you so much to everyone who stuck with me over the past 3 years in Glen Cove. It’s been an emotional few weeks letting go of that studio, and passing the torch to someone new. I can’t say enough how much I appreciate your words of support and kindness, your patience and flexibility as I close the door on that chapter of my life. Thank you.

As I open a new door in my own life, and turn the page on 2022, I get those hopeful new year feelings, and can’t help bringing them into my practice, and teaching. “Where attention goes, energy flows.” This month, our theme is “Life Force!” This new year, let's collectively channel our energy toward the things we most want to cultivate in our lives. I don’t want to use the “r” word, but I invite you to set your 2023 intention in the form of a single word or phrase you can carry with you - write it down! I’m still sorting mine out, so don’t worry if it doesn’t pop up right away for you either, give it a little time. Your yoga practice can help you do this. By learning to channel our energy/prana/life force on the mat, we become better vessels for manifesting good things in our lives off the mat. 

Cheers to a happy, healthy, hopeful 2023!

Namaste,

Amy

Pose of the Month

Camatkarasana: Wild Thing Pose

This month we breakdown Camatkarasana, or Wild Thing Pose. Click to watch the video!

Sutra of the Month

Behind any accomplishment there is always a force—desire. The strength of your desire determines how easily you will attain your goal. It determines how easy it will be to overcome obstacles when they arise and indicates what kind of person you are. Knowing your tendencies and having a clear goal can help you find the level of intensity that will make the process enjoyable and sustainable. Patanjali states that there are various levels of determination within one’s own practice. Every day on our mat is different, some days we want a strong practice, other days, we look for rest and recovery. No matter where we are, we are all headed in the right direction. Steady consistency is what is most important, not the intensity of which you practice.

Oil of the Month

Our January OOTM is:

Bergamot Mint

“Uplift your spirits with the refreshing scents of Bergamot Mint Essential Oil. When you smell Bergamot Mint, it resembles a mixture of fresh citrus, floral lavender, and refreshing mint. There are many benefits of Bergamot Mint. Most notably, it is used to help calm and relax the senses while also helping boost motivation and inspiration in your daily life. Even though it is a calming oil, it is not as sedating as others, making it a good choice to use throughout the day when you need to stay productive. In addition, you can use Bergamot Mint Essential Oil to help clear congestion, support an overall healthy immune system and even ease digestive upset.” -Plant Therapy

Click here to learn more about Bergamot Mint

This month, enjoy 20% off your purchase of Bergamot Mint essential oil.

Monthly Challenge Winner

Our Monthly Challenge Winner for December 2022 is:

Jeannine Schwartz

Congratulations Jeannine! You attended 18 classes in the month of December, 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 January winner?

Oyster Bay Yoga 2023 Survey

We would like to hear from you! To better serve our wonderful community, we are asking you to fill out a short 4 minute 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! We will be collecting responses through 1/21/23. If you share your contact information, you will receive a $5 credit on your account towards any purchase! Please send any additional feedback to our email: info@oysterbayyoga.com. Thank you!

Events

 

Full Moon Movement, Meditation & Gong Bath

Thursday, January 5th

7:00-8:15pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in / FREE for members

Pajama Yoga

Friday, January 6th

6:30pm-7:30pm

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!

$20 per child

Yin Yoga

Sunday, January 8th

2:45-4:00pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$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.

$79 to join the challenge

Friday Night Flow: Classic Rock

Friday, January 20th

5:30pm-6:30pm

with Anne Davidson

Want to move and groove with us on your yoga mat? Enjoy a fun all levels yoga flow class with Anne while moving to the tunes of classic rock!

$15 to drop-in/FREE for members

Yoga Book Club

Friday, January 20th

7:00-9:00pm

with Peggy Adair

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

Community Acupuncture

Saturday, January 21st

2:00-4:00pm

with Maddy Mindich

Register for a 45-min session that includes acupuncture with tuning forks and essential oils, as well as time on the BioMats and herbal tea.

When you participate in a Wellsprings Community Acupuncture clinic, you have the opportunity to receive acupuncture for general wellness and individual needs.

Benefits— reduces stress and anxiety, benefits sleep, addresses deep issues like chronic pain, digestive upset, neurological issues, hormonal imbalances AND relieving symptoms from the head to the toes like headaches, hot flashes, seasonal allergies, edema and sciatica.

$50 for 45 minute session

Maddy Mindich, LAc., graduated from Bastyr University in 2016 with a Master's degree in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine. Maddy believes strongly in community and collaborative wellness and helping implement lifestyles that will lead to greater individual, social and earth health. Her interests include chronic pain, digestive health, neurological health, auto-immune disorders, pregnancy and postpartum and the advancement of acupuncture into an integrative setting.

She uses her knowledge of acupuncture and East Asian medicine to provide you with tools that put your health in your hands and increase your experience of well-being.

Yin Yoga

Friday, January 27th

7:00-8:15pm

with Martha Flanagan

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.

$25 to drop-in / FREE for members

Crystal Grid Workshop

Thursday, January 26th

6:00-8:00pm

with Barbara Kataisto

Come join in for a crystal grid making session, a fun and easy way to connect with your crystals. I personally love to combine crystals with essential oils, affirmations and Reiki so we may add a little of that too to enhance our crystal grid intention. There are many different methods and ways to combine these vibrational tools. This is just a simple and easy method that has worked well for me. Let your imagination and your intuition guide you as you select crystals and affirmations that will best support you! We’ll keep it simple yet intentional.

In this class we’ll go over:

  • What a crystal grid is, it’s purpose and energetic connections

  • How to set your intention

  • How to choose a grid formation and samples of different types

  • Components of a crystal grid

  • Make your own grid

  • How to activate and maintain a grid

    $50 per person (includes materials)

    10% off for members

The Vagus Nerve

Sunday, January 29th

10:30am-11:30am

with Emily Loeb

The vagus is the tenth cranial nerve. It is long and complex, traveling from the brain all the way down to the colon, along the way relaying messages between the brain, respiratory, digestive and nervous system. Since our breathing, digestion and heart rate are all connected to the vagus nerve, this neural pathway can help the body and mind find homeostasis through a variety of practices. These include many yoga postures, conscious breathing and mindfulness exercises that stimulate the vagus nerve.

This class will introduce a variety of breathing techniques and yoga poses that activate the vagus nerve and increase our overall sense of well-being. These practices help us come into the "rest and digest" part of our nervous system, known as the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps decrease anxiety, stress and inflammation. We will integrate these breathing techniques into our asana practice, discovering how combining these practices can elevate our feelings of comfort and safety. You will leave feeling restored and refreshed, with new tools to help manage stress and anxiety both on and off the mat.

$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