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“We are far now from home and weary from our travels. The sun is setting and there is no destination in sight. Yoga is a lamp lit in the window of our home, dimly glimpsed across the spiritual wilderness in which we wander. At a time when we could not feel further from our home, yoga reminds us that we are already there, that we need simply awaken from our dream of separation, our dream of imperfection.”
                                                Rolf Gates-Meditations from the Mat

Greetings dearest yoga students,

Yoga brings us home.  In the quiet spaces in between the movement of breath, of postures, of thought, what remains is perfect peace.  We must let go of the illusion that we are not enough, that our lives need to look a certain way, that our bodies should not age, that we are separate from each other and simply dive in to the present moment where we are welcomed with pure acceptance. 

In dealing with a particularly challenging issue this past week, the outpouring and support from those around me was astonishing.  I went from feeling hopeless to complete gratitude as I experienced a profound realization that I am being carried by a grace that is beyond my comprehension.  The most important thing was that I stopped carrying all the weight and reached out.  I simply fell into the arms of those around me and magically solutions popped up, people came to my aide and my situation was solved. 

Know that you too are being carried by this same grace, there is a community of loving others that will be there to catch you when you fall and carry you if need be.  Practice your yoga as a way to see through this “spiritual wilderness” to the next face that may need you to carry them.  Our journey in this life is simply to to remember what we have always known:  We are one, we are already home and we possess all we need to be happy, joyous and free

 
"To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; 
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; 
To appreciate beauty; To find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, 
whether by healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; 
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived." 
 

 

Hoping this email finds you appreciating the amazing energy of spring.  As the world around us displays its enduring beauty, so we must come to realize we are part of all of creation unfolding.  Our interactions with each other, the world and ourselves have a tremendous impact whether we see the effects or not.  Shopping at our local supermarket yesterday, I was filled with such a sense of community and love as row by row,  I was greeted by neihbors, students, and friends; hugs and greetings of concern and well wishes abounded in our interactions (it took me twice as long to shop, but it was worth it).

  Keep your life simple, realize that it is in the small everyday acts of kindness that make a life meaningful, joyous and productive.  Go where your heart leads you, be quick to laugh and eager to give.  We don’t have to accomplish grandiose acts of valor in order to “help one life breathe easier”.  Mother Theresa said to “do small things with great love”.  Take pride in your small acts of kindness today and live this day well!!!

Yoga this Week

Monday and Thursday Evening at 730pm

Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation to follow class

Friday Morning Healing Yoga 930am

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

      Ekha = One & Padha = Foot – Ekhapadha = One foot

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The next Restorative Yoga, Reiki and Acupuncture is scheduled for June 6th Please follow the link for more information. https://myyogawithamy.com/eventsworkshops/ These spots fill fast so if you are interested, please let me know your sign up when you are in class.  There are currently five spots left.

This Tuesay night, April 17th, I will have a table at the Ladies Night Out Event at Majestic Gardens to benefit the Rocky Point School Athletic Booster Club.  Unlimited beer, wine, soda and full course dinner for $47 per person including free raffle tickets.  Should prove to be a fun night out for the ladies.  Call Carol at 516-606-3905 for more information. 

Please consider joining our Relay for life Team at the Rocky Point Relay on June 8th!  Walk, donate, raise funds or just come out and support us!  Click on the link below to our teams page The Relayoga Warriors!  http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=36817&team_id=1165613

Shanti, shanti, Om!!  Peace, peace and perfect peace!

Amy

Hari Om Dearest Yoga Students, 

Hoping this message finds you enjoying the first signs of spring that are popping up all around us. Think about the perseverance and patience that nature is gifted with.  The small bulbs that wait silently underground, the perennials that lay dormant waiting for the signals and signs that it is time to begin their work of opening, pushing, growing up out of the dark earth into the light.  Nature does not give up, it finds a way to regenerate.  The natural world knows what needs to be done and does not question its role in its lifetime.  As I look out my window and marvel at the pink and purple hyacinths that bloom in my garden, it fills me with hope and joy that we too can rise above our darkness and shine in all our glory

We all know the saying that nothing comes easy.  It is not so much talent, genius, education or luck that enables great people to do great things.  It is simply the persistence and perseverance of doing the next right thing, showing up when they don’t really want to, knocking at the door long enough until someone answers.  We too must learn the lesson of patience and persistence as we confront situations in our lives where we are either forced to wait or forced to gather all our faith to keep hanging on day in and day out, dangling on the edge of vulnerability. 

My young son learned a great lesson yesterday as he walked through his fear to re-take a test qualifying him to be an umpire that he had failed last week.  He had decided that he was not going to take the chance of  “being completely humilitated” if he failed a second time laying face down on his bed.  At the last moment to our surprise he popped up, got dressed and asked my husband to take him.  He came home shining with pride as he ended up passing the test!    The act of suiting up and showing up even when the obstacles arise in our path, builds confidence, faith, character and joy. 

The Yoga Sutras tell us is it the obstacles that lead us into a deeper understanding of ourselves which in turn allows to become deeply connected to others as well as the divine force that flows in and out of everything.  Directly confronting our difficulties with clarity, compassion and persistence creates freedom.  Freedom in knowing you are never really trapped in any situation.  For today, see if you can change your perspective to any “rocks” that are in your stream.  Stay focused, do the next right thing, however small it may seem, and try and find the lesson, the jewel that is hidden within.  Today, be persistent in your journey towards balance, freedom, peace and serenity in your life. 

Happy First Day of Spring – Tuesday, March 20th – New Moon March 22nd!!!  Yay

Yoga Classes this Week

Monday Evening at 730pm

Tuesday Morning at 930am with Meditation to follow

**Thursday Evening at 630pm**

**(trying this new time for a few weeks, let me know your thoughts, please)**

Friday Morning Healing Yoga 930am 

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

Announcements

ShaktiPath Kirtan at Yogaholic this Friday, March 23rd 7-9pm.  Click on the link for more information https://myyogawithamy.com/eventsworkshops/ or www.ShaktiPath.net

Monday Morning, March 25th at 930am a few of us are planning to go to Yoga for Life in Setauket to practice asana class led by Kate Kaming with live music by Girish.  http://www.yogaforlifeohm.com/workshops.html to reserve your spot. 

Anyone interested in joining our team The Relayoga Warriors for the June 8th Rocky Point Relay for Life, let me know.  We would love to have you join us in the fight against cancer!!

Namaste,

Amy

Amy Perri 
RYT500
Registered Yoga Teacher 500 Hr 
631-839-0644
http://www.MyYogaWithAmy.com 

 

  Hope to see you in class,

Namaste

Amy

Amy Perri
Registered Yoga Teacher
631-839-0644
Yogawithamy@optonline.net
 

 “Avoid greed in your life and you will vibrate harmoniously with this attribute of Aparigraha.   Treat others with respect and be generous with your time and attention. Remember, if you want love, freely give love away”

Remove yourself from the center of the universe. Release self seeking and look for ways in which you can give to those around you. Hold your attention on perfecting the intention for what you do and not on the end result.  Try to detach from what you will gain, in your work, play, service,  obligations, relationships, creative endeavors; Immerse yourself in the task and leave the outcome to the divine powers to do with what it sees fit. When we detach from the outcome and simply do what we do to the best of our ability and with pure intentions, we are allowing what we have to flow freely unencumbered by selfish desires.

 
Aparigraha is learning to let go and release our grip (without claw marks) when we are hoarding or attaching to someone or something out of fear.  It’s learning to  be patient with empty spaces without the need to fill them.  It teaches us to simply be satisfied. It frees us from our false ego self that tells us  impermanent, transient comfort, validation and perceived control are things that will make us happy.   Aparigraha  means developing a strong confidence and devotion not to this world but to the Higher intelligence that permeates and interconnects our lives when we choose to act from a place of  selflessness, generosity  and love.

Happy Valentines Day! 

Classes for this Week

Monday Evening at 730pm

Tuesday Morning at 930am with Meditation on Heart Chakra to follow

Friday Morning Healing Yoga 930am

(Please reserve or cancel if your plans have changed)

**Vinyasa Flow with Music by ShaktiPath this Saturday 3-5 pm at Yoga for Life in Setauket**

Please call Yoga for Life to reserve your spot 941-9642

$25 per person ($20 if you mention you are my student!)

with part of the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society

Hope to see you there or here! 

Namaste

Amy

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