Introduce a friend to Yoga with Amy!
Remind your friend that our yoga classes are held in a nurturing, intimate environment incorporating essential oils, one on one attention, philosophy, community and much more. Give them the gift of experiencing the whole of yoga as is it meant to be.
Yoga is not just about the pose…Yoga is a union of mind, body and spirit. Reserve a spot for your friend along side of yours and receive a Lavendar Oil “Roll to Go” for your referral!
“In this lovely season when the dance of surrender is obvious, we find large spaces left where something beautiful once lived. As one by one the leaves let go, a precious emptiness appears in the trees. The naked beauty of the branches can be seen; the birds’ abandoned nests become visible. The new spaces of emptiness reveal mountain ridges. At night if you stand beneath a tree and gaze upward, stars now peer through the branches. This is an important autumn lesson—when certain things fall away, there are other things that can be seen more clearly. The same truth can be celebrated in our personal lives”
Excerpt from “The Circle of Life” by Joyce Rupp & Macrina Wiederkehr
With the grace of a tree letting go of her leaves with all her majesty and beauty, we learn to let go, making peace with the transitions in our lives. We face the stark reality that nothing lasts forever. Things ebb and flow, autumn teaches us to honor what is dying, changing and urges us to embrace the fact that everything is always moving and flowing into something new, even if we are standing still. Chanting one of my favorite mantras yesterday with a group of open, like-minded people, (sa ta na ma – wha hey guru) reminded me to breathe and embrace these inevitable changes. The circle of life, death, rebirth and infinity tells us that all endings eventually become beginnings and that the walk through the hallway from a door that has closed behind us maybe dark, maybe challenging, but always leads to yet another opening, another awakening or a new perspective. Go outside and enjoy the spaces in the trees where now the light comes in. Feel the sun on your face as you chant: SA TA NA MA – WHA HEY GURU and allow your life to flow.
Yoga this Week
Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation to follow
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Thursday Evening 7pm Yoga Mixed Level Vinyasa
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Friday Morning 930am Healing Yoga
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Happenings
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Friday Night Kirtan at Yoga by the Bay in East Moriches celebrating the studio’s Four Year Anniversary 7pm!!
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Monday, December 21st Winter Solstice Celebration – Kirtan – Intention Setting – Sangha – Refreshments 7pm
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Gentle Therapeutic/Meditation Class forming in January – Gentle Asana, Philosophy, Meditation, Breath work
Contact me for details
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I am now a Reiki Master! Very excited to share this gift with you. Contact me for a Reiki Healing Session or if you re interested in becoming a Reiki Practitioner. Reiki is a gift you can use on yourself, your family, your pets or anyone you come across that could use some healing energy. I will be holding a Reiki workshop very soon to inform you of its history and applications in our everyday lives.
Om Shanti!!! May there be Peace for you and all beings everywhere!
Amy
Kirtan and Food Drive with Amy Perri & Friends
Sunday, November 8th at 3 to 5pm
Gentle Strength Yoga Studio
Route 25A Mount Sinai
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$15 per person
**Please bring a non-perishable food/toiletry item or cash donation to contribute to our Local Food Pantry Collection**
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Join Amy and Friends as they blend rhythms and harmonies in the ancient practice of Kirtan – Kirtan is a call and response form of singing that creates calmness of mind, connection to spirit and joy of heart! The practice of Kirtan or Japa, the repetition of sacred mantras, has been used in cultures all over the world to clear the mind of clutter in order to tune into a higher vibration, plus, it’s fun! No musical experience necessary, all that is needed is an open mind and heart.
“Chanting has the ability to calm the mind, break down barriers and open the channel to the divine love and grace that is always vibrating around and within us. Let go of your inhibitions and tap into the divine flow of sacred Chant!
Amy Perri is a Registered Yoga Teacher, ERYT500 and enjoys teaching adults and children, bringing yoga to the developmentally disabled and presenting workshops in area studios. She also takes great pride in using yoga as a fundraising tool to support local charities. As an expression of Bhakti Yoga (the yoga of devotion), Amy enjoys taking her harmonium and musical friends on the road, providing music & chanting for asana classes and Kirtan.
Dearest Yoga Students
Hoping this email finds you enjoying the bright morning sunshine and aware of all that you have been given in your life. The more we become empty, the more we become full. When we give ourselves time to become quiet, stilling the inner chatter of our minds and our bodies, we can become receptive to our lives instead of trying to control the direction. Try to carve out a little emptiness in your lives as the days become shorter. If you give yourself the gift of quiet reflection; whether you come to yoga class, journal, sit in silent meditation or cuddle with a loved one, you will allow yourself to be filled with the love, light, energy and peace that is always there for the taking. A vessel that is full has no room; so open your doors and windows, de-clutter your inner house and make space for the things that truly matter.
Classes for this Week
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Private Yoga Classes and Reiki Healing Sessions are always available – Contact me for details
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Monday Maryhaven Yoga 5:15pm
Tuesday Morning at 930am with 11:00 Meditation following class
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Yoga for Kids at FJC 4pm – Last Class of Session
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Thursday Evening at 7pm
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Friday Morning Healing Yoga at 930am
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(Please reserve your spot in class or cancel if your plans have changed)
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The Yoga Class at Caruso’s Restaurant is suspended until the Spring when we can utilize the beautiful courtyard outside. Thank you all for your support in raising funds for the Invited Inn Soup Kitchen and Laurel for teaching. We raised a total of $230!!
Happenings
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Kirtan Sunday, November 8th at 3-5pm at Gentle Strength Yoga in Mt Sinai (656-5357)
Kirtan is a call and response form of group chanting that is known to calm the mind, lift the spirits and raise vibrations! Plus, its fun!! Join me on harmonium, Dave on Guitar and Jim on percussion as we join together to feed the hungry among us! $15 per person with an item to be donated to our local Food pantry (non-perishable food items, toiletries, and/or paper goods are always a good idea)
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New Gentle Therapeutic Class Forming: Calling all those who are more inclined to practice a very gentle/therapeutic form of yoga. This class will be for those new to yoga or simply feel a gentler class is most appropriate due to physical, emotional or spiritual issues. The class will consist of pranayama (breath practices), gentle yoga postures, philosophy and meditation. I am looking at either 10 to 1115am on a Monday or a Wednesday. This will be a session class to start (4 classes for $48). We need at least four to sign up. Let me know if you are interested, feel free to pass on the information to someone you feel could benefit.
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By popular demand, I am blending essential oils for your enjoyment at home. Many of you have asked me for the blends I offer during our classes, if you are interested go to my website and click on the Essential Oil blends tab. I will have some available for purchase when you come to class or you can contact me to order. This is my newest passion!!
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Stay tuned for our next Reiki Circle & Restorative Yoga coming soon
Enjoy the day, hope to see you soon.
Namaste
Amy
Come and tune in with us tonight for a slow flow yoga class ending with a sweet restorative pose and self massage with Lavender Sesame Oil to facilitate a restful night’s sleep! Text or message me for a spot. 839-0644
Greetings dearest yoga students,
Cherish this day. Honor the memories. Keep your eyes open, your ears clear and your words sweet. Let go of the unnecessary and gather close to what is dear. Practice presence, focus on the heart and be sure that wherever you are there is always an opportunity to bring compassion and love to whoever crosses your path. Yoga is connection. When we connect to the things that really matter like; relationships, health, service, love, appreciation and gratitude we really can restore our world to wholeness.
Yoga This Week
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Tuesday Moring at 930am with Meditation to follow
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Yoga For Kids 4-5pm FJC
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Wednesday Evening Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture 7 to 9pm (Still a spot or two open)
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Thursday Evening 730pm Yoga Flow
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Friday Moring 930am Healing Yoga
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Sunday Morning 9:45 – 11am Yoga at Caruso’s
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(Please reserve your spot for Yoga Room Classes)
Happenings
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November 8th 3-5pm: Sunday Kirtan at Gentle Strength Yoga in Mount Sinai $15 per person with Food Pantry Donation
Wednesday October 28th – 7 to 9pm
Amy Perri, ERYT500/Reiki Practitioner & Benjamin Craig, Lic. Acup/Reiki Master
In this amazing session restorative yoga, reiki energy healing and acupuncture are infused with aromatherapy to indulge you in an experience that was created to bring your body, mind and spirit into harmony and wholeness.
This session provides a gentle introduction to the powerful, healing qualities of acupuncture. Each restorative yoga pose is gently complimented by acupuncture points that have the ability to release blocks, move vital chi (life force energy), boost your immune system, calm emotions and relax the mind.
First come, first serve – This workshop will fill up – Register as soon as possible.
Due to the nature of this class we must limit attendance to ten participants. These workshops do fill up! Please register as soon as possible. Payment of $55 is due by October 24thto hold your spot. (No refunds after 48 hours prior to session)
To register or for more information contact:
Amy Perri at 839-0644
Never give up. No matter what is going on. Never give up.
Be compassionate. Not just with your friends but with everyone. Be compassionate.
And I say again, Never give up. No matter what is going on around you. Never give up. Never give up.
-The Dalai Lama
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Sometimes we feel as if we can’t go on. The mountain is too big, the task too daunting, the yoga pose too difficult, the situation too unmanageable. It is always helpful to remember that even the most incredible tasks begin by taking the next or first step, however small or insignificant that step may seem, it is a step forward non the less. Even if it means stepping back, collecting your thoughts, formulating a plan or just taking repose. Keeping our minds on the action we need to take and letting the result rest in the hands of the universe, allows us to be in the present moment, even in difficult times. You are enough, you have everything you need to move forward. All you have to do is believe in yourself, let go of excuses and just begin.
Regular practice of yoga can help you face the turmoil of life with steadiness and stability”
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Yoga this Week
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Monday Maryhaven Yoga 5pm
Tuesday morning 930am with Meditation to follow in Yoga Room
Tuesday Yoga for Kids at FJC 4pm
Thursday evening 7pm All Levels Vinyasa in Yoga Room
**No Friday Morning this Week**
Yoga at Caruso’s Restaurant 9:45am Sunday Morning
(Please reply to reserve your spot for Yoga Room Classes)
Happenings
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Yoga at Caruso’s is gaining momentum, our donations are increasing every week, thank you!!! Our indoor class was awesome with the sun pouring in and Dave on his guitar, we were breaking down walls and creating space!! Join us this week as Laurel Torres leads us in her sweet flow!
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October 28th Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Essential Oils – 7 to 9pm. Here are what some participants are saying:
” I describe it less like a class and more like a healing”
“Amazing restorative yoga last night with you and Ben, thank you. I felt a the love you both put into your work and the rest and healing was amazing.”
Contact me to register for this special session!
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Kirtan and Food Fundraiser Sunday, November 8th at 3 to 5 pm at Gentle Strength Yoga in Mount Sinai!
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Stay Tuned for the date to save for our annual Winter Solstice Gathering!
Amy
Join us for a cozy yoga class with Live music by Dave. 20% goes to soup kitchen. Come and warm up with us an help give the soup kitchen as little love
Due to my son, Zachary, playing for the marching band at Hofstra University, I cannot hold class tonight! Hope to see you all soon and sorry for the inconvenience!!
Try to come tomorrow morning at 930am or to Caruso’s on Sunday, my guitar player is coming back! 9:45, it was the perfect practicing temperature and beautiful atmosphere!
Yoga With Amy 
