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Yoga at OHM Schedule w/ Victor 7/31-8/6/2023: Why do you practice yoga? SALE & More

7/26/2023

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Why do you practice yoga?
“You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself.” - Dale Carnegie
Victor Cotto Yoga; Elinor Cohen Yoga; Leanne McDermott Yoga; Demetra Kentrotas Yoga; y7 Yoga NYC; CorePower Yoga NYC; New York Yoga HOT; Upper East Side New York; The Hamptons; Southhampton Yoga; Yoga in the Hamptons; NYC Best Yoga Teachers; ClassPass; Sui Yoga;
(This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.)

Do you know why you practice yoga? You might; you might not. The reasons are plentiful. Some people practice for a very clear cut reason, such as to help recover from an injury or to stretch out their muscles. Others seek out a calming practice that helps quiet the mind by gently moving the body. There’s no correct answer, but it is good to ask: why do you practice yoga?

Is it to get stronger? Is it to change your body? Is it to reconnect with your body? Is it to take a designated break from the rest of your day? Despite the communal way in which it is practiced, yoga is personal and everyone’s why is personal to them. Some reasons are purely aesthetic; others are spiritual; others still are a mix of both, and then some.

As mentioned above, there is no right reason to practice yoga. Sure, we may have all heard the exasperated yogi stammer, “That’s not why you should practice yoga!” in a frustrated attempt to make a novice “get” it. But the truth is that there is no correct reason to come to the mat. It matters less why you came; it matters more why you stay.

Yoga may be practiced solo or with others but in its true essence, it is an exploration of the Self. The concept of svadhyaya is self-study, meaning that yoga is an opportunity to learn more about who you are at your core. Moving forward, each time you roll out your mat, consider it an invitation to practice self-study and ask yourself, "Why am I practicing yoga today?" This could change every time or it could remain constant. Perhaps it is to learn a little more about you.

GIVEAWAY TIME...
We'll have a random drawing for a Vuori Clothing tote bag, and other goodies... all subscribed members are eligible for the swag, along with a 20% off code for any in-store or online purchase.

$70 UNLIMITED ALL SUMMER
Want yoga for the next 31 days at a discounted price? $2.25 a day to invest in yourself and your yoga practice. On-demand classes, unlimited live sessions for $70 and you'll have all the perks till August 31, 2023. Lock up this deal now.

PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK!
If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE!

SINGLE CLASSES
We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher featured on our on-demand options.

COMING SOON...
Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model.


YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE:

MONDAY: 7/31/2023
6:30 am -- Sunrise Flow Yoga

TUESDAY: 8/1/2023
6:45 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga

WEDNESDAY: 8/2/2023
6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa

THURSDAY: 8/3/2023
6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga

FRIDAY: 8/4/2023
6:45 am -- Vinyasa
12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga

SATURDAY: 8/5/2023
8:30 am -- Sweat Fest Yoga

SUNDAY: 8/6/2023
9:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga




*ALL CLASSES EST
*SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES
*WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes.


REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
  • $35 for 2 weeks INTRO SPECIAL (new subscribers only)
  • $45 for 2 weeks UNLIMITED CLASSES! (includes on-demand)
  • $85 for 30 days of UNLIMITED CLASSES! (includes on-demand)
  • $105 for 10 classes (expiration date - 75 days)
  • $55 for 5 classes (expiration date - 60 days)
  • $17 for 1 pre-recorded class (24 hour access from purchase)



PAYMENT:
VENMO -- @Vicyasa
Paypal -- [email protected]

NAMASTE,
Victor Cotto
www.YogaWithVictor.com
Instagram: CottoVic
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Yoga at OHM Schedule w/ Victor 7/24-7/30/2023: Listening, Moving... Union; SALE; GIVEAWAY

7/19/2023

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“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”  ― Stephen R. Covey
Victor Cotto Yoga; Hampton's Yoga; South Hampton Yoga; East Hampton Yoga; The Hamptons Best Yoga; Upper East Side Yoga; Hot Yoga; ClassPass™; Online Yoga; Yoga NYC Best

Leading a properly highly skilled power yoga class will make students feel like you hardly have to think at all. The teacher breathes with you, speaks clearly, and gives you a general feeling of ease, guiding you through a varying of challenging poses, seamless sequences all while also supporting you. In time, you begin to understand and feel how each pose is operating in your body, what muscles are being stretched or strengthened. You begin to pay attention to the way your body is moving on a daily basis both in and out of class. And you begin to think more critically about how to approach a pose, and possibly even how to approach life.

Listening to one’s body, one’s mind, and one’s spirit comes with practice. And in the class setting it begins with listening to verbal prompts. I may have my own way of coming into a pose, but when I’m in a class I practice listening to the teacher for new ways at arriving at a particular pose because I want to know and feel the difference. I want to be open to learning new ways of operating in my body, of moving my body in this world, and of simply being. Listening, in the moment, to step by step instruction improves our ability to pay attention.

Often in class, we are asked to let go of our thoughts, but this does not mean we stop thinking. Rather our thinking changes from things we’ve done or want to do, to the thing we are doing. We become present, paying attention to precisely what is happening in the moment.

 Our ears are open, our mind is exactly where our body is, and as we, through practice, reach that place of yoga– union between mind, body, and spirit– we gain a clearer understanding of our intention... the now moment.

GIVEAWAY TIME...
We'll have a random drawing for a Vuori Clothing tote bag, and other goodies... all subscribed members are eligible for the swag, along with a 20% off code for any in-store or online purchase.

$85.50 UNLIMITED ALL SUMMER
Want yoga for the next 38 days at a discounted price? $2.25 a day to invest in yourself and your yoga practice. On-demand classes, unlimited live sessions for $85.50 and you'll have all the perks till August 31, 2023. Lock up this deal now.

PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK!
If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE!

SINGLE CLASSES
We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher featured on our on-demand options.

COMING SOON...
Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model.


YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE:

MONDAY: 7/24/023
  • 6:30 am -- Sunrise Flow Yoga
TUESDAY: 7/25/2023
  • 6:45 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
  • 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga
WEDNESDAY: 7/26/2023
  • 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
THURSDAY: 7/27/2023
  • 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
  • 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga
FRIDAY: 7/28/2023
  • 6:45 am -- Vinyasa
  • 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga
SATURDAY: 7/29/2023
  • 8:30 am -- Sweat Fest Yoga
SUNDAY: 7/30/2023
  • 9:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga



*ALL CLASSES EST
*SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES
*WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes.


REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
  • $35 for 2 weeks INTRO SPECIAL (new subscribers only)
  • $45 for 2 weeks UNLIMITED CLASSES! (includes on-demand)
  • $85 for 30 days of UNLIMITED CLASSES! (includes on-demand)
  • $105 for 10 classes (expiration date - 75 days)
  • $55 for 5 classes (expiration date - 60 days)
  • $17 for 1 pre-recorded class (24 hour access from purchase)



PAYMENT:
VENMO -- @Vicyasa
Paypal -- [email protected]

NAMASTE,
Victor Cotto
www.YogaWithVictor.com
Instagram: CottoVic
Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™
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Yoga at OHM Schedule w/ Victor 7/17-7/23/2023: Over doing it, Vuori Giveaway, Sale & More

7/12/2023

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​“Stretching your body and mind is essential to avoid rigidity.”
― Haresh Sippy
Victor Cotto Yoga; Vicyasa™ Yoga; Upper East Side Yoga; Hot Yoga NYC; Hamptons NYC Yoga; West Hampton NY Yoga; East Hampton Yoga NY; NYC Best Yoga Teacher; ClassPass; The Hamptons NY Yoga Class
Yes... it is possible to overstretch and "over do it" when practicing asana.  At the end of a practice session are you feeling relaxed and invigorated or overly exhausted?

Some people can take to yoga easily, while others may struggle for an entire lifetime to achieve the same. What's important to remember is when we force our body into positions that it isn’t ready for, chances for injury increase. It doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t attempt poses that are challenging or complex. This is when body awareness, mindfulness and self love has to be integrated into yoga.

Make sure to practice with care and awareness, listening to any signs from your body. Remember, you’re the only one who can really judge whether or not you’re overexerting, so better pay attention to any nudging sensations that may arise.

Even the most experienced gurus will tell you that they are still learning and are struggling in one way or another. Yoga is a lifelong learning process. Those who claim they are already enlightened may be fooling themselves and others. A truly enlightened master will never make such claims.

Am I just stretching or practicing yoga? Both may have the same aims, it is also possible that they have very different goals. For instance, stretching can help you recover from an injury, become more flexible, improve your athletic performance, or target a particular problem area. In contrast, whereas yoga is often for flexibility and focus, it can also be for strength, posture, and balance among many other mental and spiritual benefits.

Whether you are just starting out in your practice or wish to master advanced postures, the best advice would be: practice yoga & stretch to your heart’s content, while keeping in mind that you want to feel good at the end of your practice – not exhausted. And most importantly, knowing that the work you put into yoga or stretching has added to your day and not undermined the quality of your life.

GIVEAWAY TIME...
We'll have a random drawing for a Vuori Clothing tote bag, and other goodies... all subscribed members are eligible for the swag, along with a 20% off code for any in-store or online purchase.

$92 UNLIMITED ALL SUMMER
Want yoga for the next 46 days at a discounted price? $2.50 a day to invest in yourself and your yoga practice. On-demand classes, unlimited live sessions for $92 and you'll have all the perks till August 31, 2023. Lock up this deal now.

PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK!
If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE!

SINGLE CLASSES
We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher featured on our on-demand options.

COMING SOON...
Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model.


YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE:

MONDAY: 7/17/023
  • 6:30 am -- Sunrise Flow Yoga
TUESDAY: 7/18/2023
  • 6:45 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
  • 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga
WEDNESDAY: 7/19/2023
  • 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
THURSDAY: 7/20/2023
  • 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
  • 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga
FRIDAY: 7/21/2023
  • 6:45 am -- Vinyasa
  • 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga
SATURDAY: 7/22/2023
  • 8:30 am -- Sweat Fest Yoga
SUNDAY: 7/23/2023
  • 9:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga



*ALL CLASSES EST
*SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES
*WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes.


REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
  • $35 for 2 weeks INTRO SPECIAL (new subscribers only)
  • $45 for 2 weeks UNLIMITED CLASSES! (includes on-demand)
  • $85 for 30 days of UNLIMITED CLASSES! (includes on-demand)
  • $105 for 10 classes (expiration date - 75 days)
  • $55 for 5 classes (expiration date - 60 days)
  • $17 for 1 pre-recorded class (24 hour access from purchase)




PAYMENT:
VENMO -- @Vicyasa
Paypal -- [email protected]

NAMASTE,
Victor Cotto
www.YogaWithVictor.com
Instagram: CottoVic
Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™
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Yoga at OHM Schedule w/ Victor 7/10-7/16/2023: Breathing Balance, SALE & KÜRA

7/5/2023

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"Without full awareness of breathing, there can be no development of meditative stability and understanding." - Thich Nhat Hanh
Victor Cotto Yoga; New York City Best Yoga Teachers; ClassPass Yoga; Upper East side Yoga; Astoria Queens Yoga; Brooklyn Yoga; Aegialis Yoga; Amorgos Yoga Greece Retreat; Hot Vinyasa NYC; Sui Yoga Hot Wild; Greek Islands Yoga
Throughout the day, we breathe predominantly through one nostril or the other. This is a natural operation called the “nasal cycle,” wherein our nostrils alternate being more congested. For example, when the left nostril is more congested, we breathe more through the right nostril, i.e., the right nostril is “dominant” during that period.

Scientists have discovered that when your right nostril is dominant, the EEG (recording of brain activity) is greater in the left cerebral hemisphere [each hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body], and when the nostril dominance switches, so does the activity of the brain hemisphere.

The cooperation between the right and left brain is essential for us to learn better, function more intelligently, and become proficient in anything. Whatever it is you are engaged in—reading, writing, music, art, yoga—each hemisphere has something important to contribute for you to have access to both technique and inspiration.

We balance breathing in yoga and find stability through our pranayama (control of the breath). Therefore moving the body & controlling the breath will facilitate brain integration. So check in with yourself during our practice and either slow down or check in whether the pranayama is working with the asana to create a higher level of operation.

In order to live a balanced, creative, integrated life, filled with connected relationships, it’s crucial that our two hemispheres of our brain work together. And facilitating that in yoga can lead to greater level of functioning throughout the day.

MEET MARIA & MY FRIENDS AT KÜRA
"Where the journey home begins...," meet Maria Lopez and my friends at the Shipibo family of healers in Peru. For over 8 years, Maria has been “bridge keeper” for the staff of doctors that have supervised, administered and cultivated safe and healing ceremonies to unlock consciousness. Have you been interested in Ayahuasca or alternative healing modalities? Give them a look HERE.

KÜRA; Ayahuasca; NYC Yoga; Yoga healing NYC; New York City healers

$92 UNLIMITED ALL SUMMER
Want yoga for the next 46 days at a discounted price? $2.54 a day to invest in yourself and your yoga practice. On-demand classes, unlimited live sessions for $92 and you'll have all the perks till August 31, 2023. Lock up this deal now.

PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK!
If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE!

SINGLE CLASSES
We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher featured on our on-demand options.

COMING SOON...
Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model.


YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE:

MONDAY: 7/10/023
  • 6:30 am -- Sunrise Flow Yoga
TUESDAY: 7/11/2023
  • 6:45 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
  • 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga
WEDNESDAY: 7/12/2023
  • 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
THURSDAY: 7/13/2023
  • 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa
  • 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga
FRIDAY: 7/14/2023
  • 6:45 am -- Vinyasa
  • 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga
SATURDAY: 7/15/2023
  • 8:30 am -- Sweat Fest Yoga
SUNDAY: 7/16/2023
  • 9:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga



*ALL CLASSES EST
*SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES
*WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes.


REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
  • $35 for 2 weeks INTRO SPECIAL (new subscribers only)
  • $45 for 2 weeks UNLIMITED CLASSES! (includes on-demand)
  • $85 for 30 days of UNLIMITED CLASSES! (includes on-demand)
  • $105 for 10 classes (expiration date - 75 days)
  • $55 for 5 classes (expiration date - 60 days)
  • $17 for 1 pre-recorded class (24 hour access from purchase)



PAYMENT:
VENMO -- @Vicyasa
Paypal -- [email protected]

NAMASTE,
Victor Cotto
www.YogaWithVictor.com
Instagram: CottoVic
Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™
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