“We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond.”  Trying to find a connection with yourself and others can be a challenge almost a year into studio closures. The stress of day-to-day life combined with the bumps on the road of life can cause mental anguish. What we must not sacrifice or compromise is our ability to exercise regularly, practice yoga, meditate and find a sense of community by taking live classes online, regardless of how busy our schedules may get or any other obstacles that may prevent us from sticking to our mental and physical health.
Not taking the time necessary for oneself can lead to spiritual conflict, feeling sluggish or anxiety as we move further from our true selves to conform to the current world view. This week we loaded the schedule with a crew of teachers that are the remedy to any contention or strife we may be dealing with. And as the Spring weather approaches, expect our schedule to expand to in-person outdoor classes; in Queens and Manhattan. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: (HOT IN-PERSON, Outdoor Classes/Events this week for active subscribers only - times and days not indicated on schedule) MONDAY: 3/8/2021
*SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED *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. RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
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“To become conscious and aware, we must become authentic. Authenticity is the highest form of being.”  Over the next couple of weeks, we're going to rev up the schedule, featuring loads of teachers on the Vicyasa™ platform. As we approach our one-year anniversary, we'll provide tons of offerings to suit all your mind/body needs. Oh, and ... YES! We have an expanded hot in-person schedule. More virtual classes into your inbox, increased opportunities to practice hot vinyasa... we got you! Lets welcome back to the schedule Erin Giordano and Karen Hyland. Both are ready to hold space, inject joy and rev up your day with skillful and masterful sequencing into their respective HITT workout and Yoga classes.  It is with heavy grief we acknowledge the news of Sebastian Morel-Ferreira and his passing on Feb. 18, 2021. A messenger of joy, unity and love, Sebastian was a pillar of the Long Island City community, delivering feel good fitness classes, inspiring and uplifting many through his contagious smile and incredibly inviting disposition.
Sebastian is survived by his husband, Ryan Steinman, their son, Máximo, his parents Rosa Ferreira and Ricardo Morel, brothers Diego and Christian Morel-Ferreira, and nephews Joaquin Morel-Orué and Justin Steinman. Sebastian and Ryan welcomed their son Máximo into the world in 2019. We would love for you to share fond memories, stories, pictures, or videos of Sebastian, so that Máximo will have a collection of emails to learn more about his amazing papá as he gets older: maximomorelsteinman@gmail.com. One of Sebastian’s dreams for Máximo was that he knows and travels to his homeland of Paraguay and is fluent in his native language. Please consider making a contribution to Máximo in memory of Sebastian HERE. Sebastian and Ryan frequently practiced with us in many of our hot classes, and his dedication to health, mindfulness and bringing people together was the very definition of YOGA. We will miss you dearly, friend! YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: (HOT IN-PERSON, Outdoor Classes/Events this week for active subscribers only - times and days not indicated on schedule) MONDAY -- 3/1/2021
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED *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. RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com The team thanks you all for the support! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ "Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn."  As we enter March, we are sparked with awakenings, glowing hopes for a new season and turning the page on another chapter of life.
Thank you to all that have reached out during our move, as we begin to close our transition into our new home. We'll come back to having a deeper schedule with our amazing teachers in the coming weeks. THIS WEEK, we are honored to have Tanya Mgrdechian back on schedule for her core-strengthening and flexibility facilitating mat Pilates class. Stay tuned to more in-person sessions and getting back to our expansive virtual schedule. The entire staff at Vicyasa™ thank you for the fierce support. In turn we'll continue to evolve and make this the best platform for all your mind body needs. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: (HOT IN-PERSON, Outdoor Classes/Events this week for active subscribers only - times and days not indicated on schedule) MONDAY -- 2/22/2021
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED *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. RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com The team thanks you all for the support! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.”  The start of the year is a great way to turn the page and start anew with beginnings and endeavours. That is one of the many teachings of yoga; when we step onto the mat, there is only now and what can we learn about ourselves in the moment and how do we align to the moment?
We open the heart in yoga to embrace the moment, show courage moving forward and energize to flow towards our goals. With twists, we rinse out the old, creating space and when we invert, turning the world upside down, giving us a new perspective and a new angle of sight. 2020 showed us how to adapt and those that have -- by not clinging to what was and mired in the rut of wishing for the past -- tapped into strength that was always there and just needed a lil' igniting. Over the next few weeks, bear with me as I begin my move to my new home and officially settle into a new place by March 1st. We will strive to maintain a full schedule and continue in-person sessions as I settle into a new home. Moving in the middle of a pandemic is not ideal, but anything in the middle of a pandemic has become adaptable due to the power of yoga. The entire Vicyasa™ team thanks you for the support. All the teachers that have contributed to this platform are amazing professionals that are dedicated to creating a fun and safe space for you to practice and achieve your highest level of mind/body joy. We'll continue to have AM and PM sessions. Our growing roster of teachers will be highlighted and our weekend offerings will continue to evolve. Hot in-person opportunities will continue, with weeknight offerings in the future coming. Friday night, Saturday and Sundays we'll have sweaty sessions for subscribers. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: (HOT IN-PERSON, Outdoor Classes/Events this week for active subscribers only - times and days not indicated on schedule) MONDAY -- 2/15/2021
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED *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. RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com The team thanks you all for the support! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™  QUESTION: What is your favorite yoga pose/why?
VICTOR: "It changes a lot... but it has to be Warrior 2 right now. It's an assertive pose with loads of power, but it's also grounding. Love how you can find loads of balance in this pose... and not just physically." Q: What is your least favorite pose right now/why? VICTOR: "Shoulderstand. Just don't like it. Plain and simple. HA!" Q: What lessons from the yoga mat have you applied off your mat? VICTOR: "Impermanence! Learning about the preciousness of the moment and appreciating what is." Q: Do you have a guilty pleasure/binged watch anything etc., during quarantine? VICTOR: "'The Mandalorian', revising 'LOST' [again], & listening to any old comedy albums Richard Pryor, anything with Patrice O'Neal." Q: What is your post-class meal craving? VICTOR "Van Leeuwen ice cream; chocolate fudge brownie. Shit is crack!" Check out the other Teacher Feature's with the rest of the Vicyasa™ platform crew:
"Not everyone is gonna dance like you, act like you, battle like you, so stop hating on people who aren’t you. Embrace different tastes. Encourage courage.”  Have you met our roster of teachers?
I am proud of the amazing collective of teachers we have on this platform. If you haven't taken a class with these beautiful souls, grab that opportunity to enhance your practice, challenge your mind and body and invite a new perspective to your daily exploration. Dina Ivas, Tanya Mgrdechian, Karen Hyland, Erin Giordano, Josh Mathew-Meier, Becca Pace, Demetra Kentrotas & Babette Godefroy all serve to provide a safe space and challenge your mind and body through the disciplines of Yoga, Pilates, Barre, HIIT, bodyArt™ & skillfully complement each other's abilities to create a well rounded team. ** Please check out our YELP page and leave us a review. We have contests regularly, extending subscriptions and class giveaways - eligibility only for subscribers who leave reviews. Hot in-person sessions will be expanded and if you want a chance to practice in a heated room, you must have an active subscription to receive enrollment emails. ** YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: (HOT IN-PERSON, Outdoor Classes/Events this week for active subscribers only - times and days not indicated on schedule) MONDAY -- 2/8/2021
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED *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. RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com The team thanks you all for the support! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ "Breathe deeply, until sweet air extinguishes the burn of fear in your lungs and every breath is a beautiful refusal to become anything less than infinite."  Want to build heat in your practice? I got'yah!
The practice of yoga, when given true care and awareness can help you build heat and it ignites a rise in heat to the body, invigorates your internal organs, activates muscles and gets your cardiovascular system excited. Step 1: True attention to the Breath: keep the breathing consistent, control your prana (upward rising energy) and apana (outward flow). Are you really focused on your breathing or are you more worried about the posture, aesthetic of the pose and the next pose rather than staying in tune with the inhale and exhale? When we don’t connect with our breathing, the joints and muscles will be rigid and then you cannot align physically on the mat to meet your needs. Step 2: Focus on your alignment: It is imperative for muscular development and advancement into structured poses to practice proper alignment that serves your body's needs. Instead of over-stretching, practicing the same variations without taking note of your spatial positioning and not being self-aware of mechanics, allow the muscles to engage around our skeletal structure and allow your alignment to help you create heat through fitting positioning in poses. Step 3: What are we eating or drinking pre-class, doing pre-class? Select your foods carefully, drink hot drinks, warm foods and avoid inflammatory foods and alcohol. A hot shower or warm bath prior to the practice is also recommended. ** Stay locked-in to your inboxes for hot in-person sessions. We'll expand the schedule in the coming weeks and provide plenty of opportunities to get into the hot-room. This week we welcome Demetra Kentrotas to the schedule. We also get to bask in the glory of a 60-minute session with Josh Mathew-Meier. Make sure to catch Karen Hyland on Friday for some fun energetic and creative flows. Erin Giordano will make sure your total body gets lit on Wednesday night with her inspiring HIIT class. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: (HOT IN-PERSON, Outdoor Classes/Events this week for active subscribers only - times and days not indicated on schedule) MONDAY -- 2/1/2021
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED *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. RATES: (when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com The team thanks you all for the support! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™  Another week... another teacher added to the roster -- lets welcome Demetra Kentrotas to the squad.
Demetra made herself familiar with the Vicyasa™ community teaching during our outdoor in-person sessions, but now she'll take her teachings in-front of the camera and onto the virtual platform. Get to know Demetra with part-one of her 'Teacher Feature': QUESTION: What is your favorite yoga pose/why? DEMETRA: "Parsvottonasana (pyramid pose) is amazing at any point of class because you can anchor yourself while easing into a forward bend and balance challenge. It's a pose I can stay in for a while and explore new points of sensation every time. My hamstrings need all the love they can get!" Q: What is your least favorite pose right now/why? DEMETRA: "Crow pose and I are frenemies. It feels compressed and I have trouble breathing through it. Popping right up into inversions and arm balances doesn't come naturally, and I admire those who can do it." Q: What lessons from the yoga mat have you applied off your mat? DEMETRA: "Take things one step at a time and stay curious- I have to remind myself about this constantly. Be gentle with yourself during transitional times, on the mat and off." Q: Do you have a guilty pleasure/binged watch anything etc., during quarantine? DEMETRA: "If I'm being honest with myself, I can't live without TV. I binged the entire series of Six Feet Under and wept. I binged the entirety of Big Mouth and belly-laughed." Q: What is your post-class meal craving? DEMETRA: "Trader Joe’s dried mango, I can't get enough." You can follow Demetra on Instagram @D_Meetch. Her debut class will be Sunday February 7 at 1:00pm.  What's up, Yogis? Hope your entry into 2021 has been safe and healthy. As we approach our one-year of virtual programming, it's a great pleasure to announce new additions to the team this week. What was one teacher on the platform has turned into a crew of amazing instructors delivering mind/body wellness daily! This 'Teacher Feature' spotlights Sonic Yoga alum and my colleague at Earth Yoga NYC, Babette Godfrey.
Get to know Babette a bit below with part-one of our fun Q&A. You can also follow her on Instagram: @babgod. QUESTION: What is your favorite yoga pose/why? BABETTE: "Sirsasana A! Headstand, without a doubt. It’s incredibly grounding and draws my focus completely to my breath and the present moment; it truly embodies the essence of yoga." Q: What is your least favorite pose right now/why? BABETTE: "Right now that would be Halasana (Plow pose) or Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand). I have been practicing and teaching these two so often lately that I’m starting to develop a spot of callus at the nape of my neck! Which is probably a good thing. :)" Q: What lessons from the yoga mat have you applied off your mat? BABETTE: "That it’s possible to feel uncomfortable or challenged but that I don’t have to be so reactive to it. Patience. Dedication. Releasing expectations." Q: Do you have a guilty pleasure/binged watch anything etc., during quarantine? BABETTE: "The Crown. The Queen’s Gambit. This Is Us." Q: What is your post-class meal craving? BABETTE: "Something truly nourishing. No snacks, I need a real meal haha. Definitely something with carbs!" Check out Babette's debut class on the platform on Sunday January 31, at 1:00 pm! Part 2 of her Q&A... coming soon! "Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking."  The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are a compilation of verses that serve as a guide to attain wisdom and self-realization through your yogic journey. The word 'sutra' means to 'thread.' And to combine together and unite is to Yoga.
When we practice together, we are in our yoga-state. When we focus, harness our potential, overcome challenges, learn to make better choices, get in tune with our body and mind and how to process information, we scratch the surface of the wisdom of the verses within the Yoga Sutras. As we approach almost a full year practicing virtually, adapting and continuing to integrate ourselves and stay threaded within the community, we have learned how to implement the principles, techniques, and practices to become functional in this evolving world. That is powerful and inspiring... and that is why yoga has survived for thousands of years and will continue moving forward. We will continue to move forward as well and strive in our own glory! Karen Hyland, Josh Mathew-Meier and Erin Giordano are back this week for some yoga flow and interval training! This week we welcome Babette Godefroy to the team, as she'll lead a Sunday afternoon session in our efforts to expand the schedule on weekends. Guess who's back? Dina Ivas and Becca Pace will grace the platform on Saturday and Sunday. Subscribers, stay tuned to changes to our hot in-person sessions in the coming weeks. And don't forget to leave a review on our YELP page (CLICK HERE). We'll pluck another winner for a prize on our platform to those that leave reviews. #Namaste YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: (HOT IN-PERSON, Outdoor Classes/Events this week for active subscribers only - times and days not indicated on schedule) MONDAY -- 1/25/2021
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED *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. RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com The team thanks you all for the support! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ |
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