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Yoga this Week – February 22, 2016

 

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“He [came to] realize that identifying his practice with things that could be lost [advanced postures & breath work, deep states of meditation],  would always leave him susceptible to fear anything that could be taken away through sickness aging or life circumstances was not a very wise thing to stand on.  It  was then that he realized that the only security lay in using his yoga practice to tether his awareness to the part of himself that was and is eternal.   It is in this tethering of awareness to the unchanging core of our being that true security can be gained….As our practice deepens and we gain confidence and courage,  we develop a growing appetite for this groundlessness and we start to yearn for a more liberated and open experience of ourselves and we become more willing to let go of old hand holds.We start to feel a resolute commitment to real freedom & we become vigilant about things that offer the trappings of freedom but fall short of delivering the goods”  Donna Farhi from Bringing Yoga to Life

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Greetings dearest yoga students,

The above excerpt from Donna Farhi’s book is, in essence, describing what Patanjali wrote about in the Yoga Sutra’s called Kleshas.  Kleshas are basically the core confusion of what is permanent with what is impermanent and the suffering we cause ourselves when we try to hold on to the impermanent things.  We all have fear of losing things we hold dear.  It may be loved ones, our jobs, our health, our strength, our physical appearance or the myriad of ego driven personas we believe ourselves to be. Finding rest within this “groundlessness” of living with the truth of uncertainty allows us to see through false promises,  let go and live with freedom, peace and joy!

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Yoga this Week

Monday Maryhaven Yoga – 5:15 Maryhaven Center of Hope Port Jefferson

Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation

Wednesday Gentle Yoga w/ Philosophy & Meditation-Class One of Session Two –  9:45am  Preregistration  Required – Session Full

Thursday Evening 7pm

Friday Morning Gentle/Healing Yoga 930am

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

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Happenings

Monday, March 7th 7-9pm- Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Essential Oils

Still has a few spots open.  $55 secures your spot in class.  If you have been curious about this session, don’t hesitate.  No yoga experience necessary, all are welcome.

The Yoga Jam was such a success and I received such wonderful feedback…I am going to put another one on the schedule for March!  Message me if you have interest and we will make it happen.

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Yoga this Week – February 15, 2016

 

    “Shall I tell you what I find beautiful about you?  You are at your very best when things are worst”  Starman

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Utkatasana (chair pose)  exemplifies the amazing ability of the human spirit to rise up and find the strength, grace and power we didn’t even know we had.  We have all had experiences  where   the bottom seems to fall out from underneath our life; a devastating phone call comes or some unexpected turn of events sends life into a tailspin.   It is at precisely these times, when help seems to come out of nowhere; people organize themselves to help, families let go of their differences to work together for the common goal, friends come from all directions.  It is at our worst,  that we become our very best.

If you have a moment today, take chair pose for a few breaths.  Breathe into the grounding at your feet, feel how your heart lifts and your hands reach up toward the sky.  Embodying this powerful pose allows us to experience our own power and also the source of power around us that enables us to lift ourselves  up and bask in the light and love that is always there.  Thich Nhat Hahn says “No Mud, No Lotus” which means that we must go through the dark, the struggles, the sticky stuff to reveal our true beauty.   In the depths of the winter, dig deep and reach high.  Spring is surely on its way and  we await its coming with joy, strength and resolve.

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Yoga this Week

Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation

Wednesday at 630pm – Private Class for Girl Scout Troop

Thursday Evening at 715pm

Friday Morning Healing Yoga 930am

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

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This Friday night join us for Kirtan at the North Shore Public Library 7 to 830pm

Kirtan is a form of call and response singing and chanting mantra as a path to meditation, joy and connection.  No experience necessary and there is no charge.  Call the library at 939-4488 to register.

Yoga Jam!!  Sunday Morning February 21st at 9am – Yoga Jam is a fun, faced pace vinyasa flow set to a rockin’ playlist to ramp up our energy, move prana and build inner heat.  Please register – We need at least 5 students to make it happen!!

March 7th Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Essential Oils returns!  There are currently three spots open.  $55 holds your spot, contact me for details.

Namaste

Amy

 

Yoga this Week – January 25, 2016

**Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Essential Oils tonight at 7pm – Please be mindful to park head in to curb to make room for all the cars among the snow piles**
Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart. ~
Marcus Aelius Aurelius

Greetings dear yoga students,

Hoping this email finds you fostering a sense of grateful anticipation for the day and week ahead. Acceptance of life circumstances does not mean to give in, give up or throw in the towel. Acceptance is looking at what fate has brought to your door, examining the facts with an open heart and clear mind and then from deep within gather the courage to do what you need or do – which in some instances is the courage to do absolutely nothing. Whenever we are at odds with something, feel “off-kilter” or are experiencing anxiety, it usually can be traced back to our inability to accept what is happening in the present moment. Acceptance enables us to enjoy the scenery of our lives the way it is, even if it is not what we expected. So dive in to the present moment of your life today and meditate on the areas that you meet with resistance; breathe a compassionate breath, bless your circumstances, love the people who join you on your journey with all your heart and find the peace and serenity that comes with true acceptance.

Classes for this Week

Monday Maryhaven Yoga 5:15pm

Tuesday Morning at 930am with Meditation to follow Class

Wednesday Gentle Yoga with Philosophy & Meditation 10am  (Private Class – Week 3)

Thursday Evening Yoga 7pm

Friday Morning Healing Yoga 930am

(Please reserve your spot or let me know if your plans have changed)

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Happenings

The winner of our Private Session was pulled out of the box on Friday!  Congratulations to Barbara J!!  There were so many names in the box and I thank each one of you for participating!  This was so much fun, I think we will plan on doing it again soon!

February 19th Join us for Musical Chanting – Kirtan – at the North Shore Public Library.  Registration begins February 1st.  This is a free event and open to all

Yoga Jam – February 21st 9am Sunday – Sign up in advance

Hope to see you in class.

Om, shanti, shanti, shanti!

 

Yoga this Week – January 11, 2016 – No Friday Morning this Week

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Greetings dear Yoga Students,

When you do your yoga practice,  do it for more than the obvious physical benefits.  Yoga gives us an opportunity to connect with that sacred self that lies beneath appearances, beyond belief systems and transcends even time.  Yoga ignites our curiosity and expands our capacity for growth to help create a more meaningful, healthy and vital sense of living, not just for ourselves, but for all we come in contact with.

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Yoga this Week

Monday Maryhaven Yoga 5:15pm at Maryhaven Port Jefferson

Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation

Wednesday Therapeutic/Gentle Five Week Session Begins 10am (Pre-Registration has been filled for this session)

Thursday Evening 7pm

**No Friday Morning this Week**

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Events

Join me and my guitarist, Dave DeBennetto as we serenade you with Live Musical Chanting and Yoga Class led by Laurel Torres, RYT500 – Friday, January 15th at 6 to 7 pm at the North Shore Public Library and is FREE to all who sign up.  Registration is now open to all cardholders and non-cardholders beginning shortly.

Restorative Yoga, Reiki and Acupuncture with Essential Oils – Monday, January 25th at 7 to 9 pm

Join me and Ben Craig for another Healing Session incorporating these ancient modalities as a pathway to well-being, wholeness, vitality and peace.  These sessions do fill up.  Click on the link for more information and try and secure your spot as soon as possible.  https://myyogawithamy.com/eventsworkshops/

Yoga this Week – January 3, 2016

***Scroll Down to see some great events you won’t want to miss coming this month!!!***

“What’s Done is Done”

Shakespeare

Happy New Year Dearest Yoga Students,

Do not allow yourself to get stuck in the past.  What has happened is already gone.  Like the wake of a boat, it is behind you and does not have to define or determine the direction you will take.  Let go and allow what has happened to shape your future on its own.  Everything that has happened has led you to this moment.    You cannot change the past, you can look and learn but in the end you must let go and set your sights on the future.  Although the future is there wide open for anyone to change, we have a tendency to hang on to the unfulfilled wish to change the past and live with the mantra, “If only”… this simply is wasted energy.  What’s done is done…. direct your energy to the future: meditate in the present,  make plans, set intentions, transform your intentions into actions and let go of anything holding you back from creating the life you were meant to live….YOU are the one you’ve been waiting for!

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Classes for this Week

Tuesday Morning 930 am with Meditation

Thursday Evening 7 pm Open Level

Friday Morning Healing Yoga 930 am

Sunday Afternoon 2 to 5 pm Empowerment Women’s Circle – All Welcome – RSVP

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Happenings

Sunday, January 10th – Women’s Empowerment Circle in my Yoga Room – 2 to 5 pm

This month’s empowerment circle is being held in my yoga room and we will be watching a screening of a film entitled,  “What is Yoga” followed by a fun, circle yoga class, sharing of expeirences, intention setting  Please bring a small, healthy snack or drink to share and be sure to rsvp!  This is a wonderful, monthly circle that was created by Doreen Romero and held at different locations each month.

The Five Week Therapeutic/Gentle Yoga with Philosophy and Meditation Session begins next Wednesday, January 13th at 10-11am.  If you would like to join us, please mail/drop off or make arrangements to get your payment of $55 to me to hold your spot.  Thank you to those who have already sent in your checks, there are still a few spots left and I know a number of you have expressed interest in this class.  Click on the link for more information https://myyogawithamy.com/eventsworkshops/

Join me and my guitarist, Dave DeBennetto as we serenade you with Live Musical Chanting and Yoga Class led by Laurel Torres, RYT500 – Friday, January 15th at 6 to 7 pm at the North Shore Public Library and is FREE to all who sign up.  Registration is now open to all cardholders and non-cardholders beginning shortly.

Restorative Yoga, Reiki and Acupuncture with Essential Oils – Monday, January 25th at 7 to 9 pm

Join me and Ben Craig for another Healing Session incorporating these ancient modalities as a pathway to well-being, wholeness, vitality and peace.  These sessions do fill up.  Click on the link for more information and try and secure your spot as soon as possible.  https://myyogawithamy.com/eventsworkshops/

Winter Solstice Tomorrow Night & Yoga this Week – December 20, 2015

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Come and Give off your Light and Be a Candle!!

 8th Annual Winter Solstice Celebration

Monday December 21st 7 to 9pm

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Join us for a Winter Solstice Celebration as we come together in Sangha to celebrate the return of light!! On this darkest of days we will light up the night with intention setting meditation, candle lighting ceramony, musical chanting (with me, Annalee, Dave & Jim) fun group yoga poses and refreshments (Please bring a small dish to share) . This is a fun evening that has become a wonderful tradition honoring this auspicious time of year and each other.

There is no charge, this is my gift to you, try and bring a donation for our food pantry collection if possible.

All are welcome, please rsvp to let me know you will attend.

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Yoga Classes

Due to the upcoming Holiday Week we will only be having class on

Tuesday Morning at 930am with Meditation

If I don’t see you, Holiday Blessings to all!!!

 

And…..May the Peace, Love and (the Force) Yoga be with you!  Much love and gratitude to you all.

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Amy

Yoga this Week – December 14, 2015

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Greetings Dear Friends,

Hoping this email finds you well rested and at peace within your life.  Sometimes we feel enveloped in darkness and are searching for light and sometimes we are the light for others.  We must remember that we are all ordinary people that have the potential to serve in extraordinary ways.  Mother Teresa, Gandhi, Martin L King, and many, countless others,  were merely ordinary people who responded to a call much greater than themselves.  “There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter “.  Allow the beautiful lights of the holiday season to remind you every moment that this powerful healing spirit is available to you always.

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Yoga this Week

Monday Maryhaven Yoga 5:15pm – Special Musical Class

Tuesday Morning Yoga with Meditation

Thursday Evening 7pm

Friday Morning Healing Yoga

Please reserve your spot in class

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Sweet Smelling, thoughtful trinkets for Gift Giving

Essential Oil Rolls to Go available for purchase when you come to class

One for $7 or 2 for $12

Also have Indian Lavender Incense, Lavender Satchels, Kids Yoga Books and a few Indian Silk Scarves for sale.

Gift Certificates for classes, privates or reiki sessions also available

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Happenings – Click on the link for details

Events & Workshops

Winter Solstice Gathering  – Monday, December 21st 7pm

Hope you can join us for this special evening of music, intention setting, meditation and fun!!!

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Keep your eye out for your North Sore Public Library’s Winter Newsletter – January 15th, Yoga with Live Music with Me, Laurel Torres and Dave DeBennedetto! and February 19th, Kirtan with Me, Dave and Jim!!  Our Library rocks…

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Therapeutic Gentle Yoga with Philosophy and Meditation beginning Wednesdays January 13th 10 to 1115am.  You can send in your payment of $55 for all five sessions as soon as you can to hold your spot.  Class size is limited and beginning to gain momentum.  I can’t wait to teach this class!

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Namaste

Amy

Yoga this Week – December 7, 2015

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Do not try to save
the whole world
or do anything grandiose.
Instead, create
a clearing
in the dense forest
of your life
and wait there
patiently,
until the song
that is your life
falls into your own cupped hands
and you recognize and greet it.
Only then will you know
how to give yourself
to this world
so worthy of rescue.

Martha Postlewaite

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Dear Yoga Students,

Read this poem over and over until it sinks in.  This is Yoga, this is what it means to go within and have the patience to wait till the right action arises.  This is how you will know how to give of yourself and be of service to those in your life in the best possible way.  Within the rush of all the comings and goings, create that clearing and allow your song to sing itself through you, as you from where you are in this moment!

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Yoga this Week

Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation to follow

Thursday Evening 7pm

Friday Morning 930am Healing Yoga

Saturday Morning 10 – 11am North Shore Youth Council Fundraiser

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Happenings – Click on link for details

https://myyogawithamy.com/eventsworkshops/

Yoga with Live Music Fundraiser for the North Shore Youth Council’s Scholarship Fund

Saturday at 10am – $10 per person – All Proceeds to go directly to the Fund – Join us!!

8th Annual Winter Solstice Gathering

Monday, December 21st at 7 to 9pm

Essential Oil Rolls to Go available for purchase when you come to class

One for $7 or 2 for $12

Also have Indian Lavender Incense, Lavender Satchels, Kids Yoga Books and a few Indian Silk Scarves for sale.

Gift Certificates for classes, privates or reiki sessions also available!

Therapeutic Gentle Yoga with Philosophy and Meditation beginning Wednesdays January 13th 10 to 1115am

Let me know if you are interested.  Class size limited.  Thanks

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Yoga this Week – November 30, 2015

**Scroll Down for info Rocky Point PTA Holiday Boutique- NSYC Fundraiser – Winter Solstice**

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“You can look at every single problem in your life as an opportunity for some greater benefit;

you stay alert to opportunities by being grounded in the wisdom of uncertain,

so when your preparedness meets opportunity,  the solution will spontaneous appear.” 

Deepak Chopra

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Dear yoga Students,

My wish for you on this beautiful Monday morning is that you find yourself feeling grounded in in the wisdom of uncertainly surrounding yourself in peace.   The wisdom of uncertainty is based in the reality that we are merely floating through space and time, traveling to  unknown shores.   It is relinquishing our perceived control and going with the flow of our lives, open to possibility at all times.  When we get stuck in trying to control, we become attached to outcomes and instead of being open to possibilities, we become closed and miss the very solution that is presenting itself.  Grounding yourself in the wisdom of uncertainty, allows you to be free to explore, create and be spontaneous.  These are the true gifts of being alive.

 Whether you are trying to balance in a yoga pose, sit on your meditation cushion, or enjoying a holiday if your trying to achieve perfection, it will only elude you,  create judgments, increase stress and take you away from the very energy you desire.  Instead breathe into the possibly of just being and see what arisises.   Stay open, flow and float, enjoy the moment and find the serenity and excitement  that comes from resting in the field of uncertainty.

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Yoga this Week

Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation to follow class

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Thursday Evening 7pm Open Class

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Friday Morning 930am Healing Yoga

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Happenings

December 5th:  Join me at the Rocky Point PTA Holiday Boutique this Saturday,  from 9am to 3pm

I will have a table with my essential oil blends, incense, books and special discount pricing on class cards, gift certificates and private sessions

I will also be offering mini reiki sessions and oracle card messages!  Come stop by and visit me!

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December 12th:  Yoga & Live Music Fundraiser at the North Shore Youth Council at 10 to 11am!

$10 per person – All proceeds go to the NSYC Scholarship fund to benefit struggling students in the surrounding school districts with higher education costs.  Contact:

http://www.NSYC.org

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December 21st:  Winter Solstice Celebration 7pm– My favorite holiday party of the season.

This year we will have our whole Kirtan band together (Me, Annalee, Jim and Dave).  Bring any percussion instruments you have to help make some noise on this night of deep darkness celebrating the return of light!!  A small dish to share is much appreciated.  Let me know if you plan on attending.

January 2016 – Gentle/Therapeutic Yoga, Meditation and Philosophy Class forming – Please let me know if you are interested!  I can’t wait to teach this class!

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Yoga This Week – November 23, 2015

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Much Love and Gratitude to all of you who continue to practice here.  We are not only yoga students that come together to practice, we are a community of like-minded individuals raising vibrations collectively to lift the energies within our community and the larger world.     I am truly humbled to be able to bring you this ancient practice in my home in the traditional way it was taught many thousands of years ago!  Much   gratitude to  all who find their way to our yoga room, sangha and into my heart.   Shanti, shanti, shanti!  Ooooommmmmm

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Yoga this Week – Scroll Down for Events

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Happy Thanksgiving!!   There will only be Tuesday Morning Yoga this Week.  Try not to skip your practice.  Regular Schedule resumes next week.

Tuesday Morning Yoga at 930am will incorporate savasana with Reiki Energy and Essential Oils (if desired) and  a gratitude meditation.  Please bring a journal to capture your meditation insights if you like. 

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I will be dropping off Our Food Pantry Bin collection Tuesday Afternoon, if you would like to contribute, It is much appreciated!!

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Win a 60 Minute Private Session

Put your name in the box everytime you come to class and be in the running for a 60 minute private lesson for you or someone you love.  The busy season ahead causes many of us to skip our self-care practices (like yoga)!  Why not make a commitment to take care of yourself this holiday season and be the best you can be.  The more times you make it to class and your name goes in the box the more chance you have to win.  The hour session can be used in any way you like; reiki, restorative, Vinyasa, meditation, essential oils, etc.  Winner will be drawn mid January

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Bring a friend to Yoga and receive a Lavender Oil Roll to Go!

I am now blending essential oils for your pleasure outside the yoga room.  Many of you have asked me about the blends I commonly give out during savasana, click on the link on my website for details on the blends.  Sample them when you come to class!

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Yoga Jam!  Saturday Morning, December 5th at 8:30 to 945am

Yoga Jam is a fun, Vinyasa flow incorporating energetic music, detoxing pranayama and an engaging sequence sure to leave you energized and uplifted. All levels welcome.  We need at minimum of students to sign up for this class to fly!  Sign up, its a blast and a great way to start the day.

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Yoga with Live Music Fundraiser, Saturday,  December 12th 10am

North Shore Youth Council in Rocky Point.  Join me as we help the NSYC raise scholarship funds for local high school students getting ready for college.  $10 per person, all levels and ages welcome!

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Save the Date for our Winter Solstice Celebration, Monday, December 21st at 7pm!  

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