Don’t let the clouds fool you it seems the rain is passing us by. See you at 7:00 p.m. for for beach yoga!! Carpe Diem…seize the day!
Yoga this week – august 1, 2021
Greetings dearest yoga students,
Having spend an amazing week with a beautiful Sangha of like minded individuals learning what it means to truly have yoga as a life long practice has solidified my commitment to continue on this path.
We have come to our last of the five Kleshas (afflictions that cause us suffering) which is Abhinivesha: Fear of Death or the Dilemma of Impermanence. Abhinivesha rears it head when are delluded into thinking that something is supposed to be permanent and, therefore we become afraid of losing it. This fear leads us to trying to hold on (Raga-Attachment) or trying to push away (Dvesha-Aversion) what we don’t want. All the kleshas in someway lead us back to Abhinivesha, the fear of death or letting something go in it’s right time. This is also the hardest one to make peace with. Even the sutras themselves remind us that “fear of death arises all on its own, and exists even for the most learned and wise.” (YS 2.9)
So how to we rise above the affliction of this, the most difficult klesha of them all? It is through a commitment to our practice, studying our own tendencies, tapping into the wisdom of those that came before us and finally surrendering to what is. Giving up the attachments and the aversions and making peace with how life has shown up for you in any given moment recognizing “this too shall pass”. Impermanence, death, letting go are part of the natural flow of life. Practice becomes simply honoring the truth of impermanence so you can appreciate the present moment allowing the future to unfold exactly how it is meant to be.
Yoga this Week
Tuesday and Friday Morning Classes held in the Yoga Garden & also on Zoom-Weather Permitting–Meditation on Zoom only
Monday Morning Meditation 9:45am
9:00 am Tuesday Morning Class
Wednesday Evening Yoga on the Beach 7pm Click Here for Info
9:00 am Friday Morning Gentle Class
Saturday Morning 11am Yoga in the Park
Class held in the park behind Tilda’s in Rocky Point Under the Awning-Rain or Shine! Click Yoga in the Park
Yoga this Week – July 25, 2021
Sometimes the future is blurred. Not sure what lies ahead. Moving into the unknown can be difficult. It is at this moment we can turned to that foggy vision and allow the the journey to unfold. Holding the not knowing in your heart with compassion Right here and right now inside you is enough. ♥️
No classes this week while I’m on retreat (from just the opening session I just know you are going to love what jewels I bring back)
However there will be class Saturday morning 7/31 at 11am at The park behind Tilda’s. It’s a really nice space under the awning. All welcome!
See you soon. Shanti
Amy
Beach yoga switched to Thursday night 7pm..Full Moon!
Namaste dear beach yoga enthusiasts
Due to the inclement weather coming into our area I am postponing our beach yoga class till tomorrow night at 7 at Beech road beach. We should be able to see and feel the incoming July full moon as its Supposed to be clear skies. Hope to see you on the beach tomorrow night!
Namaste
Yoga tomorrow morning 9am
Tomorrow looks like a beautiful morning for our 9am practice. Reminder that my phone is broken and I’m not up and running yet with my new one. If you need to get a hold of me email me or respond to this post. You could also message me on Facebook or Instagram. So many choices but no texting. I’ll let you know when I have my phone back and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow on the lawn or on zoom.
peace
Amy
Yoga this week – july 18, 2021
Namaste all
Hope to see you in person or on the screen this week. If you need to get a hold of me please email me or message me on social media as my phone crashed today. Should be fixed by tomorrow afternoon hopefully. Have a great evening.
Shanti
Monday Morning Meditation 9:45am
Passcode: 062007 Meeting ID: 865 8163 1780
9:00 am Tuesday Morning Class
Wednesday Evening Yoga on the Beach 7pm Click Here for Info
9:00 am Friday Morning Gentle Class
Saturday Morning 11am Yoga in the Park
Class held in the park behind Tilda’s in Rocky Point Under the Awning-Rain or Shine! Click Yoga in the Park
yoga this week – July 11, 2021
Please note there is NO TUESDAY MORNING CLASS this week. To do a pre-recorded class go to my YouTube Channel and pick one
“Detachment is simply letting go of all you hold fast to in your mind. It doesn’t actually mean losing anything, simply changing your relationship with the things in your life today. The greatest pleasure for every soul comes as a result of choosing detachment. Why? Because attachment is a form of slavery that takes place in our own minds. And the result of detachment? Real freedom”
Raga: The Klesha of Attachment
Raga is translated at attachment and attachment causes suffering when we try to hang on to things that are impermanent or chase after a a certain experience that caused us pleasure. Like all the kleshas, or afflictions, at their core lies confusion of what is permanent and impermanent, real and unreal and largely based in fear. Unhealthy attachment is born of fear of not getting what we want, fear of losing what we have, fear of letting go.
The opposite of fear is faith. So to release the grip of Raga we need to have faith and a deep understanding that the the comings and goings of all we love and find comfort in are a natural part of the cycle of life; letting go allows you to access the peace of mind you seek. When we make decisions from a truly detached place; from a place of calm abiding, wisdom and love, we set the inner spirit free to move us toward all that is good, true, and right in our lives. Letting go of attachments to how things should be, of what we need to be whole, happy human beings, allow our lives to be a journey of wonder, gratitude and contentment.
Yoga this Week
Monday Morning Meditation 9:45am
Passcode: 062007 Meeting ID: 865 8163 1780
No Tuesday Morning Class this Week
Wednesday Evening Yoga on the Beach 7pm Click Here for Info
9:00 am Friday Morning Gentle Class
Saturday Morning 11am Yoga in the Park
Class held in the park behind Tilda’s in Rocky Point Under the Awning-Rain or Shine! Click Yoga in the Park
EVENTS
Yoga and Kayaking Adventure – Friday August 13th at 1pm (Rain Date August 14th) launching out of Setauket Harbor. $30 per person. Spots limited. Contact me to sign up. Details to follow.
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
Yoga on Zoom this morning at 9 a.m.
Good morning friends I had
I was going to begin to have a few students in the yoga room and the weather wasn’t cooperating. However the cul-de-sac is filled with water and looks like a lake so parking would be horrendous. Yoga will be on Zoom only this morning. If you’d like to attend click on the link and register. Stay dry stay safe it looks crazy out there.
Namaste
Amy
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfuqsrDMrHdxd4ClOf9ZPC_E0qb6EmU1V
Beach yoga is on at 7pm
looks like the thunderstorms will be delayed so beat yoga is a go. I hope you will join us
yoga this week – July 5, 2021
Greetings dear yoga students,
Hope you all enjoyed the holiday weekend! I am so thankful for my independence and freedom! Hope to see you in class this week. We will begin holding class in the yoga room when the weather does not cooperate for outdoor classes. Full vaccinations and rsvp is required if you wish to attend class indoors. The yoga room misses all of your energies! Classes will continue to be streamed on zoom.
Yoga this Week
9:00 am Tuesday Morning Class
On Zoom and in the yoga garden, weather permitting
Wednesday Evening Yoga on the Beach 7pm Click Here for Info
9:00 am Friday Morning Gentle Class
On Zoom and in the yoga garden, weather permitting
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