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Yoga this Week – June 26, 2016

 ***Scroll down for important schedule alterations for this week***
“You have been given the gift of yoga; listen to it, act on it and you can break thrugh the bonds of karma.  On this path, no effort made is lost and there are no adverse effects.  Even a little practice of this dharma preserves one from fear.  If your mind is chattering all the time and unsteady, there are too many choices and thoughts.  But when your mind is clear and one-pointed, there is only  one way to go”
                                                         From the Bhagavad Gita (Ancient Hindu Scripture)
 

Yoga this Week

Tuesday, June 28th at 930am
There will be no other classes this week.
Classes resume as follows:
Beach Yoga on Wednesday, July 7th at 7pm
Thursday, July 7th at 8:45am (will replace Fridays class)
Beach Yoga Sunday, July 10th at 9am
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A new 23 minute practice video is up on the website.  Click the link and enjoy.  Its an amateur video but I think you will enjoy the practice.  https://myyogawithamy.com/videos/
May there be peace everywhere!!
Namaste
Amy

Yoga this Week – June 19, 2016

Beach Yoga taken from the cliff from a passerby.  Wednesdays at 7pm & Sundays at 9am!

Beach Yoga from above

Happy Father’s Day to all!  What a wonderful day to celebrate those wonderful beings we are blessed to call Fathers.  I know I have had one wonderful dad by birth but there have been a number of other “fathers” throughout my life that I honor and send gratitude to.  Some our relatives or friends but also there are those that have been father’s from a distance, either in books, songs, poems or classes.  Allow gratitude to fill your heart today and every day for all the fathers in your life.

Here’s my favorite “Father’s Day” song by Cat Stevens, click on the link to enjoy!!

 

Yoga this Week

Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation to follow

Wednesday Evening Yoga 7pm on the Beach! at  https://myyogawithamy.com/eventsworkshops/

Friday Morning 930am Healing Yoga

Sunday Morning 9am Yoga on the Beach at https://myyogawithamy.com/eventsworkshops/

(Please reserve your spot or cancel if your plans have changed)

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Happenings

There will be no classes from Wednesday June 29th to Tuesday July 5th.  Classes resume with Yoga on the Beach Wednesday July 6th.  Make sure you always check the latest post for any changes in schedule.  Summer’s Here!!!

I have ordered a few copies of “A Walk on the Beach” from Amazon for our group reading experience. I should have them in by Tuesday.  The cost is about $5 each book from Amazon.    We will try to get a date to meet in late July or early August to meet at Cedar Beach and discuss the book.

A new video featuring a gentle morning practice will be uploaded on the website tonight!  Its raw, its real and its very bright.  Hope you enjoy it!!

Our next Restorative Yoga & Acupuncture with Reiki and Essential Oils will be held Wednesday, August 3rd at 730pm.  Reservations require a prepayment of $60 to hold your spot.

Yoga and Kayaking Trip is tentatively set for Saturday, August 6th at approximately 12 – 4pm for the Nissequogue River in Smithtown.  We are renting from Bob’s Canoes & Kayaks 269-9761. More details will follow.  Let me know if you are interested as we need a minimum of 6 renters to get discounted rate.  Those with a personal boat can lauch from the state park (with entry fee).

Om Namah Shivaya!!

Chant this mantra to  remove the obstacles to your spiritual enfoldment and connect to all you are capable of becoming and all you are which is divinity itself!!

Summer Book for our Yoga Sangha

A Walk on the Beach: Tales of Wisdom From an Unconventional Woman

Greetings dearest yoga friends,

Its amazing but here we are at summer’s edge again.  Looking forward to our first Beach Yoga Class tomorrow night at 7pm down at Broadway Beach.  We are truly blessed to be surrounded with such beauty within our neighborhoods and shorelines here on the beautiful North Shore.

As I was sifting through used books at a thrift store the other day, I came across a book I thought would be a great group reading experience for this summer.  We had such a wonderful discussion when we read “Gift from the Sea” a few summers ago that I wanted to try it again and this title caught my eye.  It talks about the relationship that took shape between famous author and wife of Erik Erickson, Joan Erickson (a woman in her 90’s) and Joan, the author of the book.  It seems like a quick read that’s filled with lots of quotes, insights and inspiration.

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/181708.A_Walk_on_the_Beach

Click on the link, take a look at it and see if you would like to read it with us.  I saw its available on Amazon for as little as $5.  the library may have it as well.  Let me know if you are interested and I can see how many copies I get.

May there be peace and peace and perfect peace everywhere!!!

Shanti!

Amy

Yoga this Week – June 13, 2016

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Let us meditate on the light of the sun, which shines on all living things and everything in between.  Let this pure light of intelligence illuminate our intellects so that we may make the right decisions at the right time for the good of all.  Let there be peace, and peace and perfect peace everywhere!

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Greetings dear Yoga Students,

Hoping this email finds you safe, content and free!

Chanting the Gayatri Mantra, specifically in increments of 108 (sacred number), brings about calm, focus and sends intelligent energy out into the world.  We will be chanting this mantra at 915am before the start of our asana class to help raise the vibration in  and around us.

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(Chanting begins 15 minutes before the morning classes…join us as we greet the day with this meditative, uplifting practice!!  Come and chant, listen or warm up for asana. )

Monday Maryhaven Yoga 5:15pm Port Jefferson Center

Tuesday Morning at 930am with Meditation to follow

Wednesday BEACH YOGA 7pm Broadway Beach – See below for details!!!

Thursday 1199 Retierees  11am Riverhead Center

Friday Morning Healing/Gentle Yoga at 930am

(Please reserve your spot or cancel if your plans have changed)

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Happenings

Live Drumming for our first beach class – June 15th!!!  If you would like to come and drum with Jim Romeo, let me know!!!  This Wednesday, June 15th begins our Sunset Beach Yoga Classes. This will replace the current Thursday evening class for the summer. (Always check the website or Facebook page for any changes before heading down, especially if the weather looks iffy)  I hope you will consider joining us on the beach for this amazing experience.  Carpe Diem!!  Seize the day and get out into the light. Sundays will begin on June 26th at 9am.   Click the link for details.  https://myyogawithamy.com/beachyoga/

The Rocky Point Farmer’s Market is now open on Sunday mornings right on Broadway!!  Be sure to stop in and shop locally.

Watch for the date for our annual Yoga & Kayaking Adventure!!  Any suggestions of a great place to kayak and rent boats would be appreciated.

Next Restorative Yoga & Acupuncture date is Wednesday,  August 3rd – Save the date if you would like to attend.  $60 Prepayment holds your spot

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Yoga this Week – June 6, 2016

**Please note that the Friday Morning 930am class is switched to Thursday morning for just this week.  Please let me know if you can make it, I will call those of you who are on the list if I don’t hear from you to make sure you know**  

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Greetings dearest Yoga Students,

In Yoga there are many dualities.  We ground down to rise up, hug in to shine out, breath in fully to exhale completely; go within to be present to what is all around us; the opposing action creates the unfolding of expansion, and beauty.

Last night my son came home beaming after  visiting a couple who had lost a child a few years back.  He said the mom had been feeling down and one of the boys suggested they visit, bring flowers and say hi.  The couple was so moved they invited the boys for dinner (feeding four teenage boys is a feat in itself!), and the visit ended up being much longer than anticipated.  The couple told stories of their teenage daughter and laughed and reminisced.  The boys were elevated, filled with pride and purpose by  lifting another; they expanded and experienced the beauty of giving.  Just as yoga poses reverberate in our bodes, I believe this experience will not be easily forgotten.

Sometimes the best things in life, are the opposite of what we think we need.  Ground down in your life today to shine out.  If your feeling defeated, down or frustrated, try giving to another and experience the expansion, the opening and the beauty that comes from giving.

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(Chanting begins 15 minutes before the morning classes…join us as we greet the day with this meditative, uplifting practice!!  Come and chant, listen or warm up for asana. )

Tuesday Morning at 930am with Meditation to follow

Thursday Morning Healing Yoga at 930am with mini-Reiki healing if desired

Thursday Evening 715am open level

(Please reserve your spot or cancel if your plans have changed)

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Happenings

Live Drumming for our first beach class – June 15th!!!  If you would like to come and drum with Jim Romeo, let me know!!!  Next Wednesday, June 15th begins our Sunset Beach Yoga Classes. This will replace the current Thursday evening class for the summer.  I hope you will consider joining us on the beach for this amazing experience.  Carpe Diem!!  Seize the day and get out into the light. Sundays will begin on June 26th at 9am.   Click the link for details.  https://myyogawithamy.com/beachyoga/

This coming Saturday, June 11th at 1 to 4pm, Long Island Yoga Association will hold their first east-end workshop at Santi Yoga in Shoreham.  The presenter will be Darlene Attard, a Kundalini Yoga Teacher.  this should be a great afternoon.  Click on the link for more information.  http://www.liyoga.org/vlt63739.htm

The Rocky Point Farmer’s Market is now open on Sunday mornings right on Broadway!!  Be sure to stop in and shop locally.

Watch for the date for our annual Yoga & Kayaking Adventure!!  Any suggestions of a great place to kayak and rent boats would be appreciated.

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Chanting

Sa Ta Na Ma – Wha Hey Guru

Life Death Rebirth Infinity – I bow to my inner guru to guide me through the circles of life

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Yoga this Week – May 30, 2016

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Happy Memorial Day!  Let us remember and give thanks to all those who have served by giving their life to something bigger than themselves.  We all can get caught up in our egocentricity  from time to time.  It is, however, the times when we are immersed in something greater than ourselves that we feel the powerful pulse of life.   If you find yourself focusing on your own worries, problems or pain, try getting involved in something outside yourself.  In lifting another up or simply being part of something to better your community or world, you will find that the hero within you is just awaiting your invitation to arise and be remembered.

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**Chanting Practice begins 15 minutes prior to start of classes – Please join me if you like or feel free to settle into your spot and enjoy the energy!!**

Tuesday Morning Open Level at 930am with Meditation

Wednesday Evening Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Essential Oils 730pm (prior  registration was required)

Thursday Seniors 1199 Riverhead Class 11 – 1pm

Thursday Evening Open Level at 7:15pm

Friday Morning Gentle/Healing Yoga at 930am

Just a reminder that each month the food pantry collections gets dropped off at various food pantries.  Try and remember to bring one small item to contribute when you come to class.  Paper good, soaps and toiletries are also very appreciated.

(Please reserve your spot in class or cancel if your plans have changed.)

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Happenings

Beach Yoga begins Wednesday, June 15th at 7pm and Sunday, June 26th – Click on link for details!!!  https://myyogawithamy.com/beachyoga/

Yoga this Week – May 23, 2016

**New** I am planning to begin a chanting practice 15 minutes prior to the start of class on Tuesday & Friday Mornings.  Come at 915 if you want to join me, or show up and join in whenever you get there.

“I understood that the attachment to myself and my image … was actually taking me away from my self, away from this wonderful opportunity to just sit, just breathe….When under the sway of this obsession, my mind’s attention was always in the fantasized future, or the idealized or devalued past – never present to the reality of the moment.” ― Stephen Cope

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Yoga this Week

Tuesday Yoga 930am with Meditation – A Chanting Meditation will begin at 915 prior to the start of class, if you would like to join in, arrive early but feel free to set up for class during the chanting.

Wednesday Gentle/Soft Yoga with Philosophy 10am – We need at least four to sign up, please let me know if you would like to attend this week.

Thursday Evening Yoga 7:15pm

Friday Morning Healing Yoga 930am – A Chanting Meditation will begin at 915 prior to the start of class, if you would like to join in, arrive early but feel free to set up for class while we are chanting.

(Please sign up for class or cancel if your plans have changed)

Beach Yoga with Michael

Happenings

June 1st Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Oils is now taking a waiting list.  Let me know if you would like to get on it in the event a spot opens up.

Beach Yoga is scheduled to begin on Wednesday,  June 15th at 7pm (the beach class9am will replace the regular scheduled Thursday night class for the summer).  Sunday Mornings will will begin June 26th at 9am. Beach Classes will be held at the same location as last year, North Shore Beach’s Broadway Beach in rocky Point Details to follow. https://myyogawithamy.com/beachyoga/

Yoga this Week – May 15, 2016

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Yoga this Week

Monday Maryhaven Yoga 515pm Port Jefferson Location

Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation

Thursday Evening 715 Open Level Yoga

Friday Morning Healing/Gentle Yoga 930am

(Please sign up or cancel if your plans have changed)

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Happenings

May 18th Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Essential Oils this Wednesday at 730pm.  This session is full to capacity at this time.   Because of such an overwhelming response, we added another session on Wednesday, June 1st.  If you would like a spot in this special session, please contact me asap to arrange for prepayment of $60.

Almost time for….BEACH YOGA!!  Beginning mid June.  Details coming soon.

Shanti!!

Amy

Yoga this Week- May 7, 2016

On Children

Kahlil Gibran

Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you. For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite,and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far. Let our bending in the archer’s hand be for gladness; For even as He loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.

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 Happy Mother’s Day Dearest Yoga Students,

Whether you are a mother, grandmother, son or daughter – we all have something wonderful to celebrate today; unconditional love.  Think about that term for a minute.  The Wikipedia definition is:  Unconditional Love   is a term that means to love someone regardless of one’s actions or beliefs.  Unconditional love separates the individual from her or his behaviors. The individual is loved unconditionally as a “perfect” child of the Higher Power.
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Revel in what it feels like to be loved unconditionally and then offer it up as a gift to those around down you. 
“A Mother’s Love need not be Deserved” 
Erich Fromm
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Yoga this Week
Tuesday morning 930am with meditation
Wednesday morning gentle therapeutic yoga with philosophy  10am
Thursday night 715pm
Friday Healing Yoga at 930am.
Happenings
June 1st new session added of  Restorative yoga, Reiki and Acupuncture with Essential Oils – 730pm. Spots are going fast already. $60 exchange prepaid.

Yoga this Week – May 1, 2016

**New Session of Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Oils added June 1st**
This would be a Great gift for Mother’s Day—Yoga Gift Certificates also available for private sessions/group classes/reiki healings!!**

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“Grace is a wind that is always blowing.  If you really want freedom and unbounded happiness in this lifetime, set your sail now!  Learn how putting your trust in Yoga’s practical and verifiable science connects you to a wisdom that never disappoints.”

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It brings me great joy to be in a position to bring yoga into each and every one of your lives.  The science of yoga provides an outlet for our creativity, a safe retreat from our hectic lives, peace of mind and strength and tone of body.  This “verifiable science”, when practiced diligently over time in all areas of our lives, has the ability to transform our very lives. Yogic ethics, physical postures, breath work and meditation grounds us, stabilizes us and most importantly frees us so we may be of service to those we come in contact with.

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Yoga this Week

Monday Maryhaven Yoga 515pm Port Jefferson Location

Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation

Wednesday 10am Therapeutic/Gentle & Soft Yoga with Philosophy

Thursday Evening 715 Open Level Yoga

Friday Morning Healing/Gentle Yoga 930am

(Please sign up or cancel if your plans have changed)

Happenings

May 18th Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Essential Oils at 730pm is now full to capacity with an overflow!!  Because of such an overwhelming response, we are adding another session on Wednesday, June 1st.  If you would like a spot in this special session, please contact me asap to arrange for prepayment of $60.

Lohka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu

Jai

Amy