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**Friday Morning moved to Thursday Morning at 10am for this week** **Scroll down to see yoga contest, December Yoga Jam and Winter Solstice dates**
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.
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Hari Om Dear Yoga Students, Look around you this morning. Take in the sights and smells of Fall. Breathe in that energy and allow your life to be enough. Call to mind all you have been given. All the blessing and hardships; even trials and tribulations are gifts in disguise. The obstacles in our path allow us to move deeper into our human experience which humbles us enough to be able to reach out for help. Witnessing all the beautiful outreach these past few weeks is an amazing testament to the power of compassion in action. Dark times can have the ability to move us away from the material into the spiritual; drawing us nearer to the divine source that carries us through the days when we simply cannot walk on our own. Experiencing the light within the dark (yin and yang) we come to the realization that Santosha (contentment) becomes possible no matter what circumstances surround us right now.
Classes for this Week Monday Maryhaven Yoga 5:15pm Tuesday Morning at 930am with Meditation at 11am **Thursday Morning Healing Yoga 10-1115am** Thursday Evening 7-815pm **Please note that Friday morning class is moved to Thursday morning, please let me know if you plan to come** Happenings 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. 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 ~~ 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! ~~ 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. Please reserve your spot!! ~~ Save the Date for our Winter Solstice Celebration, Monday, December 21st at 7pm!
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Yoga this Week – November 9, 2015
“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
Yoga this Week – Kirtan on Sunday & New Class Forming!!
**Scroll Down for important schedule updates**
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“Clay is molded into vessels and because of the space where there is nothing you can carry water.
Space is carved out from a wall and because of the place where there is nothing you can receive light.
Be empty, and you will remain full…”
Lao-Tzu
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
Yoga this Week – October 19, 2015 – No Friday Class this Week
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
Yoga this Week – October 5, 2015
“Again and again ~ Return like Mountain ~ Release like Ocean ~ Relax like Sky ~And Rest ~ Rest in the Heart of Pure Awareness” Living Buddha
Greetings dear yoga students,
Hoping to see all of you returning, releasing and finding rest this week in your yoga practice!!
Yoga this Week
Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation to follow
Tuesday Yoga for Kids at 4pm at FJC School
Thursday Evening 7pm Open Level Class
Friday Morning 930am Healing Yoga
Sunday Morning 9:45am Yoga at Caruso’s with Live Musical Accompaniment
(20% of proceeds from Caruso’s Classes to go to The Invited Inn Soup Kitchen in Rocky Point – Class Cards Honored)
Happenings
Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Essential Oils with Ben & Amy – Two Dates to choose from
October 16th 7pm at Peconic River Yoga http://www.PeconicRiverYoga.com
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October 28th 7pm in our Yoga Room
(These workshops fill up quickly so please reserve your spot. A prepayment of $55 is due for the session held here on October 28th- Contact Peconic River Yoga for details on how to sign up for October 16th
Watch for announcement on the Kirtan in early November with me, Annalee & Jim!
Reminder Yoga Tonight – Thursday 7pm
Greetings on the chilly first day of October. Just a reminder that our evering class is now being held on Thursday nights at 7pm, and today is Thursday! Let me know if you plan on coming if you haven’t already.
This Sunday we have a special guest musician, Dave Benedetto serenading us with his sweet guitar playing at Caruso’s for Yoga. Sunday morning Yoga at Caruso’s courtyard will be an on going class where 20% of all proceeds will go to the Invited Inn Soup Kitchen in Rocky Point. In the event of inclement weather, we will move our yoga indoors to a peaceful space where we will be kept dry and warm.
Never hurts to check your messages or facebook in the event of cancellation of any classes before heading out. .
Yoga this Week – September 28, 2015
**First week of Thursday night Yoga – Sign up please if you haven’t already***
Good Morning Dear Yoga Students,
Abundance is always within in us. Be still for a moment and just listen; the universe is awakening, see if you can tune in and feel all of that energy. In a culture of doing, succeeding, acquiring we sometimes forget that all we need to do is tune in to our inner landscape. Abundance is not necessarily what we have or what we achieve but a feeling of deep satisfaction and meaning in the everyday moments. Notice when you measure your “abundance” from your ego self; based on what others are doing, what you have or what you do. Instead, look inside and tune in to your higher nature where “abundance” is based on how you fulfill your dharma or inner calling, in other words, what is coming from you. Your dharma, or life’s purpose is how you use your unique talents, ideas, visions or intentions to serve others with an effortless passion, generosity and joy. Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into. When you tap into this inner abundance you will know it, and others will know it because it will naturally become a flowing stream pouring into everything you touch.
Yoga this Week – Please sign up in advance for Yoga Room Classes
Tuesday Morning at 930 with Mediation to follow
Tuesday Afternoon at 4pm Yoga for Kids begins its five week session at FJC School
Thursday at 11 to 1pm 1099 Riverhead Seniors Yoga and Meditation
Thursday Evening at 7pm
Friday Morning Healing Yoga at 930am
Sunday Morning 945am Caruso’s Courtyard Yoga with special Guest Dave Benedetto serenading us with his rhythmic guitar (inclement weather the class will be held indoors)
(20% of all proceeds collected are donated to the Invited Inn Soup Kitchen in Rocky Point – Class Cards can be used and purchased)’
Caruso’s Courtyard has such wonderful energy.
Events
Peconic River Yoga is hosting me and Ben for a night of Restorative Yoga, Reiki and Acupuncture with Essential Oils on October 16th at 7pm. Contact PRY at http://www.peconicriveryoga.com for information
Ask me about special private or semi-private sessions incorporating any of the following: Yoga Postures, Breath work, Restorative Yoga, Essential Oils, Sound Therapy, Reiki Healing
Hope to see you soon,
Namaste
Amy
Yoga this Week! Last Beach Yoga Wednesday with Live Music! Don’t Miss it
Greetings dearest Yoga Students,
Much gratitude to all who took part in our first Sunday Morning Yoga Class at Caruso’s Restaurant. The space was beautiful, the music by Joe Spina was inspiring and yoga was peacefully practiced. We raised a sweet $200 to donate to The Invited Inn Soup Kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church! “Alone we can do so little, Together we can do so much!” said Helen Keller, and she was so right!. Sunday Morning classes will be on-going at Caruso’s with the same pricing structure as our yoga room classes ($12 for one/$55 for five/$100 for ten (no one ever turned away). Caruso’s will be offering a special lunch/brunch on Sundays after yoga. We will also have fundraising classes every so often to give to those in need.
If you are attending the Fall into Balance – Equinox Yoga Retreat this coming weekend, please be sure to go over the “List of things to bring” to make sure you have what you need. Special note to make sure you bring bedding if you did not reserve it in advance and in case it gets chilly at night bring warm clothes, especially for the Saturday night Fire Ceremony. Any questions, give me a shout. So excited that this long awaited weekend is upon us!!
Yoga for Kids begins on September 29th at the FJC School through the Rocky Point Community Education Department. Follow the link to sign up and please spread the word! Comm Ed Fall 2015 Flyer
Yoga this Week
Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation
Wednesday Evening – 6:15pm Last Yoga on the Beach will be accompanied with Live Music by Michael Smith and Brian Johnson!!
**No Friday Morning Class this Week – Equinox Retreat**
Sunday Morning 9:45am Yoga at Caruso’s Restaurant will be led by Laurel Torres, RYT!
(Please reserve your spot for Yoga Room classes)
Beautiful Annalee in Dancer’s Pose outside Caruso’s Restaurant!
Hope you made it to the Rocky Point Farmer’s Market’s Harvest Festival. There was great music, yummy food, wonderful people and I even got a chair massage! The market will run till end November. Come to yoga Sundays, have lunch at Caruso’s and take a stroll down to the market in beautiful downtown Rocky Point!!
Be Well,
Namaste
Amy
Yoga this Week – August 3, 2015
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality.
Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”
Lao Tzu
Greetings dearest yoga students,
We are in the midst of changes, some that are natural like aging and children growing up. Others are spontaneous like suddenly losing your job or winning the lottery. We all feel anchored in what is familiar to us and are comforted in what we can count on, like an old favorite receipe or comfy chair. However, whether we want change or not, it comes. Sometimes slowly and sometimes like a tidal wave sweeping us off our feet. The best we can do is “let reality be reality” and join in with the flow. Allow yourself time to grieve the past if you need to but with all the compassion you can muster up, don’t resist change or try to control it. Allow the energy of acceptance to flow towards gratitude for all you are able to experience. Like a beautiful flowing river, allow your life to flow and ebb and flow, using your precious energy to be a part of it all.
Yoga this Week
Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation to follow
Wednesday Evening 7pm Yoga on the Beach
Friday Morning 930am Healing Yoga
Sunday Morning 8:45pm Yoga on the Beach
(Please reserve your spot for Yoga Room Classes – Website has all details on beach yoga)
Events
Join me this Friday at the Earthquake Relief Expo on Lake Ronkonkoma! I will be leading Kirtan at 530pm followed by a yoga class by Yogi Prakash
Festivities begin at 2pm and go until 9pm – Activities for kids of all ages – Downloadable flyer below!! Hope you can make it!
There is still one spot open for the weekend retreat September 18, 19 & 20th!
Hope to see you soon!
Namaste
Amy
Yoga this Week – July 26, 2015
“Yoga is the practice of observing clearly, listening acutely and skillfully responding to the moment with all the compassion we can muster”
Donna Farhi
Greetings dear yoga students,
Thank you for your continued dedication to your practice for it is you that will make this world a better place. By practicing the art of observing, listening and responding skillfully, you not only bring health and right action to those around you, but you also become a wonderful example of how a person can move through the world with integrity, kindness and love. A beautiful student remarked to me that being in class felt like a “homecoming” to her. Yoga is a homecoming; a homecoming and a connection to your body, your mind. your community and your true nature which has an amazing wellspring of intelligence, joy and compassion waiting just below the surface to shine!!
Yoga this Week
Tuesday Morning 930am with Meditation to follow
Wednesday Evening Beach Yoga 7pm (or in yoga room if rain)
Friday Morning Healing Yoga 930am
Sunday Morning Beach Yoga 8:45am
Events
Friday, July 31st – Peconic River Yoga is hosting our Restorative Yoga, Reiki & Acupuncture with Essential Oil Session at 7pm. http://www.peconicriveryoga.com
Friday, August 7th – Earthquake Relief Expo for Nepal 2pm to 9pm at the Age of New Beginnings – Beach Club Estate, 151 Rose Drive, Ronkonkoma. I will be leading Kirtan at 530pm but there are many talented practitioners sharing their talents throughout the event. Its going to be a lot of fun for a great cause!
Yoga With Amy 
