Combatting Kapha Season  (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.) Well we’re in the thick of it; winter, that is. There’s no way of getting around it. The air is cold, the days are short, and darkness seems to creep in earlier and earlier. Winter can be magical, a wonderland of sorts, but as we exit February and proceed into March, the thick, moist, damp air feels heavy rather than hopeful. What’s a yogi to do?
This period of time, from mid January to March, is known as Kapha season in Ayurveda (yoga’s sister’s science). Characterized by a coolness in the air combined with lots of moisture, the Kapha dosha is most dominant. You may feel a sense of sluggishness or brain fog; perhaps you’re resistant to movement, feeling that it would be easier to stay under the covers for longer. That’s all quite normal during this time but it doesn’t mean you should lean into it. Kapha season is the perfect opportunity to start looking ahead toward change. There’s a hint of newness in the air. The frigid ground slowly starts to thaw, allowing space for new buds to poke through and eventually become fragrant flowers. The Kapha dosha has so many wonderful qualities, including groundedness, steadiness, compassion, and stability. If this is your primary dosha, lucky you! You’re probably the level-headed one in your group of friends. Perhaps you’re the one everyone turns to when they need a loving hug. Sometimes, however, too much softness can cause us to get stuck. We don’t want to get stuck in the mud of Kapha season. Instead, we need to implement tools to re-energize and prepare ourselves more fully for spring. During Kapha season, it is advised to commit to a routine so you don’t let poor habits or tendencies build up. It’s also recommended to move! More vigorous vinyasa classes are great during this time. Not only will that type of asana revitalize you, but the increased focus on your breath may break up some of the nasal congestion you may be experiencing with the changing of the weather. Abhyanga (a warm oil self-massage ) is also a good idea during this time, as it can keep your skin nice and moisturized. Within the home, consider doing some early spring cleaning. This could give you just the reset you need to enter the warmer months with a clearer mindset. As always, remember that yoga and Ayurveda are practices. They’re ongoing, never meant to be fully mastered. Act in ways that nourish your brain, body, and soul, both on and off the mat and you can. A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been impacted greatly by our bespoke mentoring program. Here are some of the key topics I have programmed into varying syllabuses:
What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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 on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 2/10/2025 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 2/11/2025 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 2/12/2025 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 2/13/2025 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 2/14/2025 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 2/15/2025 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 2/16/2025 NO CLASSES *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:
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“The more the heart is sated with joy, the more it becomes insatiable.” — Gabrielle Roy  Certain core teachings of Yoga can forever shift the way you see the world in an acute way. “Joy is within you” is one of them. In the Yoga Sutra’s Chapter 1.33, Pantanjali gives us a 4-part process to help us clear our hearts of negative energies as a means for quieting our minds.
Four keys to nurture joy within... Maitri [friendliness]: Kindness and friendliness to those who are happy, instead of being jealous and resentful of their mode. Rather than living with mental scarcity thinking one person’s happiness will cause us to run out of happiness we must appreciate their joy, realizing the potential for all of us to be happy at the same time. Karuna [compassion]: Compassion for those who are in pain, those that are suffering including yourself. The practice means no longer self-sabotaging oneself nor catastrophizing but instead learning how to self-comfort. It implies you see yourself as deserving of compassion. This applies outwardly as well, that we cannot choose towards whom we have compassion but it is universal and unconditional. Mudita [joy]: Respect, admiration and honor for those who embody noble qualities. In practice this means eliminating envy towards those that are living honorable lives. We must genuinely celebrate achievements. This reminds us that we can be inspired by others' greatness to then be inspiring. We all have innate greatness. Upeksanam [equanimity]: towards those who hurt us. Peacefulness towards those whose actions oppose our values. Instead of choosing the “like” button or even the “dislike” button choosing neutral. There will be some people that purposefully will try to harm you or people you love. Your choice is not to engage them in a fight. You can simply stop struggling. This is where the idea of “would you rather be right or be happy” comes from. We encounter many people in life; Happy people (sukha), Unhappy people (dukha), Honorable people (punya), Malicious people (apunya)... Our approach, the way we cultivate and navigate through relationships, choosing to constitute a path that leads us to happiness cannot be shaken if we nurture ourselves with the above 4 keys. A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been impacted greatly by our bespoke mentoring program. Here are some of the key topics I have programmed into varying syllabuses:
What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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 on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 2/3/2025 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 2/4/2025 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 2/5/2025 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 2/6/2025 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 2/7/2025 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 2/8/2025 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 2/9/2025 NO CLASSES *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:
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- [email protected] NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ February Yoga: A Practice of Self-Love  (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.) Valentines are cool but have you ever tried yoga? You may develop a crush…on yourself.
The most meaningful relationship you will ever have is to yourself. We could talk about the heart chakra and heart opening poses til the cows come home but if you’re focused on your relationship to yourself, you have to be willing to open your mind. That means a willingness to get uncomfortable and vulnerable. To ask yourself the hard questions and confront the not-so-glamorous answers. It’s a willingness to ask yourself what’s holding you back and to be authentic with the response. How does this factor into yoga? Somehow, it always does. Let’s say you tend to avoid inversions or arm balances. Whenever there’s an opportunity for them, or even if the instructor takes time to teach them, you hang back. They look so fun and there’s a part of you that wishes you could, but you refrain. Why? Are you afraid of falling? Of hurting yourself? Of embarrassing yourself? Now what if the script was flipped? What if you saw someone you loved holding themselves back? You’d encourage them to try. This is about loving yourself enough to try. Throughout this season of love, think about how you can act, move, and breathe in a way that promotes self-love. What are the poses you can bring into your practice that will be the most loving to both your body and your mind? Off the mat, what actions can you take and what mindsets can you adopt that will be the most loving to your mind and your spirit? Prioritize YOU. You can be a not-so-secret admirer of yoga but most importantly, be your own Valentine. A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been impacted greatly by our bespoke mentoring program. Here are some of the key topics I have programmed into varying syllabuses:
What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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 on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 1/27/2025 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 1/28/2025 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 1/29/2025 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 1/30/2025 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 1/31/2025 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 2/1/2025 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 2/2/2025 NO CLASSES *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:
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- [email protected] NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “How many lessons of faith and beauty we should lose, if there were no winter in our year!” —Thomas Wentworth Higginson  As the days get darker earlier and stay frigid, many of us get moody and tired. Half of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder; many not officially diagnosed, more suffer from a lesser form known as the winter blues. Symptoms can start as early as September, but January is the peak month. Fortunately, there are ways to keep spirits high, from eating better to redoing your living space. Putting together a coalition of treatments in order to beat the doldrums of Winter will keep you upbeat and combating the cold months. MEDITATE TO BEAT STRESS Setting aside a few minutes each day to meditate reduceS stress levels. Focus on your breath or use guided meditation apps to help calm your mind. Practice deep breathing exercises to center yourself. Inhale deeply for a count of four, hold for four, and exhale for four. This simple technique can alleviate anxiety and tension. EXERCISE/YOGA IN THE MORNING The benefits of exercise are plentiful, but the time of day you work out also matters. Studies show that morning exercisers report better sleep, burn more calories throughout the day, and have lower blood pressure. GRATITUDE JOURNALING Keep a gratitude journal to remind yourself of the positive aspects of Winter. Write down things you appreciate about the season, no matter how small, to foster a sense of gratitude. FILL UP YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR When it’s already dark and freezing by 5 pm, most people want to head home from work. But holing up is one of the worst things you can do for your mood. Research published in the Journal of Counseling Psychology showed that people who suffered from depression reported higher levels of well-being and satisfaction after positive social interactions. It’s likely that feeling a sense of belonging reduced depressive symptoms, the authors wrote. SEEK HELP If you find that the winter blues are severely affecting your daily life and well-being, consider seeking professional help. A mental health therapist or counselor can provide strategies tailored to your specific needs and may recommend therapies such as light therapy, which can be effective for SAD. Winter doesn’t have to be a season of gloom and low spirits. By incorporating mindfulness practices into your daily routine, you can enhance your mental well-being, alleviate the winter blues, and embrace the season with a sense of tranquility and inner peace. Mindfulness reminds us that even during the coldest months, the warmth of self-awareness can light our path to mental health and happiness. A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been impacted greatly by our bespoke mentoring program. Here are some of the key topics I have programmed into varying syllabuses: Inspiration, narratives and focused areas for classes/workshops
What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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 on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 1/20/2025 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 1/21/2025 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 1/22/2025 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 1/23/2025 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 1/24/2025 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 1/25/2025 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 1/26/2025 NO CLASSES *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:
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- [email protected] 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. When we don’t build enough heat, the joints and muscles will be rigid, and the progression of poses will seem disconnected. Internal heat is essential for preventing injuries and it helps create more ease in the deeper poses. Getting some of the cardio component with repetitions and standing flows also targets our most important muscle... the heart. As teachers & students we have to remember that in order for us to get into the middle and end postures safely, it requires effectively warming up the spine, shoulders, hips, and hamstrings from various angles. A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been impacted greatly by our bespoke mentoring program. Here are some of the key topics I have programmed into varying syllabuses:
What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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 on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 1/13/2025 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 1/14/2025 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 1/15/2025 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 1/16/2025 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 1/17/2025 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 1/18/2025 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 1/19/2025 NO CLASSES *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:
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- [email protected] NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ A Beginner’s Mindset. An Expert’s Trust: January 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.) With the hullabaloo of the holidays now behind us, the energy has shifted. This time of year is a bit of a paradox; while January 1 marks the start of a new calendar year, immediately following, there seems to be a rush to get back to the way things were. Resuming normalcy is on everyone’s mind , but at the same time, you may not really want to go back to the way things were. It’s a bit of a conundrum.
Then there’s the yoga practice. Each time you roll out your mat is a mini holiday hullabaloo. There’s an energetic shift that happens with the uncertainty of how your practice will go on any given day. Still, there’s trust. There’s a groove you embody once you get into a flow state, and that helps you feel like everything is alright. Normalcy has resumed. Oftentimes, what we do on the mat is a reflection of larger themes in our lives. If you’re straddling the line between wanting to dive into your New Year’s resolutions and craving a return to your routine, that’s perfectly normal. Perhaps you can find balance between the two by confronting this struggle on the mat. The challenge therein lies in this question: can you be both a beginner and an expert? The very nature of yoga suggests yes, although the term “expert” is never really used. But you can be a forever student while also trusting that you know what you’re doing. The trust is where the stability, the return to normalcy, comes in. The willingness to remain a student reflects your resolve to always be learning. Interestingly enough, newbie yogis and seasoned practitioners share several of the same priorities:
Here’s the truth: we are all always beginners and we are all always experts…in being ourselves. No one will ever be a better you than you. On the other hand, there will never come a time where you will know it all. Let that provide you both security (masked as routine) as well as opportunity (masked as uncertainty). That is the path of the beginner expert. A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been impacted greatly by our bespoke mentoring program. Here are some of the key topics I have programmed into varying syllabuses:
What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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 on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 1/6/2025 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 1/7/2025 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 1/8/2025 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 1/9/2025 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 1/10/2025 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 1/11/2025 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 1/12/2025 NO CLASSES *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:
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- [email protected] NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “Your beliefs become your thoughts,  Who is ready to manifest their best life? We’re slaying into 2025 -- being present and savoring our moments, basking in our glory & illuminating and uplifting others with our state of being. Whatever your goals and desires to live your best life are, a consistent yoga and meditation practice will help you set clear intentions and help you identify your personal life vision.
Give yourself time and space to contemplate your desires. Connect with your heart. Get into a state of flow with heart-brain coherence. Allow yourself to think big. And most importantly … Set an intention! The power of your intention and your consistent diligence cannot be underestimated. Setting an intention for yourself each day as a part of your morning routine will raise your vibrations to attract more love and positivity and inspire you to channel that positive energy into action. Intention setting is a loving commitment to oneself that joins the heart and mind on a journey to one’s highest calling. Simply put, it is to clearly state what you want to experience and achieve through your actions. Setting an intention can be done in all aspects of your life, from relationships and personal life to your work life. Spend some quiet time and reflect on the experiences, relationships, the feelings, the things that you wish to experience in your life. Take some time to feel the emotions you may feel when you experience your intentions in your life. From there, write down the intentions you want to set. Then, spend time thinking about how having these intentions come into your reality will feel, what does it look like, feel like, what will you be doing? Get as vivid and clear as you can in these steps as feeling the emotions will activate the intentions and allow for them to flow easily to you. Your thoughts that turn into emotions, which inspire actions, are all used to manifest your intentions. Intention Setting Examples:
At Vicyasa™, we support our community in harnessing the power of intention to infuse the mind, body, and spirit with confidence, positivity, and a boost of well-being. A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been impacted greatly by our bespoke mentoring program. Here are some of the key topics I have programmed into varying syllabuses:
What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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 on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 12/30/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 12/31/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 1/1/2025 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 1/2/2025 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 1/3/2025 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 1/4/2025 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 1/5/2025 NO CLASSES *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:
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- [email protected] NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™
 The entire team wants to wish everyone a healthy holiday season and best wishes as we quickly approach the close of 2023 and enter 2024 with blessings in our hearts and brilliance in our eyes.
Whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day or any other festival that honors this season, they all recognize the importance of LIGHT and the divinity within all of us and how we all can spread the light of love, joy and inspiration. When we illuminate our light, we can safely be guides, shine hope on all and drive out any darkness or despair. Supporters, subscribers and friends... you've been the luminosity in our life. May we all continue to radiate and manifest what's in our hearts into the new year. #Namaste A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been impacted greatly by our bespoke mentoring program. Here are some of the key topics I have programmed into varying syllabuses:
What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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 on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 12/23/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 12/24/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 12/25/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 12/26/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 12/27/2024 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 12/28/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 12/29/2024 NO CLASSES *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. *NEW REGULAR RATES:
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- [email protected] NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ JANUARY 1ST ISN’T MAGIC - YOU ARE “Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.” – Carl Jung  (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.) Does the idea of a new year stress you out? For some, the prospect of "newness " is exciting but for others it feels like a pressure cooker just waiting to go off. January 1 can feel loaded: there's an expectation that this year is going to be the year. It'll be the year that you make the change, meet the goal, hit that number... that's a lot of pressure. New Year's resolutions are great resets for some people but they're stressful for others. So what if, as we approach this calendar date of January 1, you take that pressure off the holiday menu? What if the resolution is to reset your "reset" thinking and to simply keep on keeping on? What if you explore the idea that nothing needs to change at all and that continuing on your path is indeed the right thing for you? In yoga, we set resolutions every time we come to the mat. Intentions for our practices are opportunities to resolve preconceived notions we may have walked into class with. These resolutions don't require waiting until an arbitrary date on the Gregorian calendar. They can happen at any time and at any place. You don't need to wait until it’s midnight in a crowded room with sparklers to put these intentions into place. Similarly, there's no need to shout about them from the rooftops or announce them to the masses. Yogic intentions (aka resolutions) can be private and primordial. You can know what they are without having to be overt about them. This may allow you to take the pressure to perform them off and allow you to simply be. January 1st isn’t a magical day on which your life will transform. The magic of transformation happens when you resolve to recommit to yourself. That can happen on or off the mat and that is the beauty of yoga. A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been impacted greatly by our bespoke mentoring program. Here are some of the key topics I have programmed into varying syllabuses:
What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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 on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 12/16/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 12/17/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 12/18/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 12/19/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 12/20/2024 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 12/21/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 12/22/2024 NO CLASSES *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. *NEW REGULAR RATES:
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- [email protected] NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ "Slowing down is the precursor to Yoga practice because this simple act allows us to consider our thoughts, feelings and actions more carefully in the light of our desire to live peacefully." -- Donna Far  Slowing down is easier said than done. Our holiday schedule is filled to the brim with activities; work, school, cooking, cleaning, organizing and preparing to make the season a joyful experience for others… Most days are planned in advance and are busy. So when the pace changes, we have a natural hesitance to shift down a gear.
Taking a step back just for a moment, pausing to practice... can help you enjoy every minute of the holiday. Find a quiet space in the house where you can reset. Remind yourself of the things that are blessings for you on and off the yoga mat. Then remind yourself it doesn’t matter if things aren’t done perfectly; embrace falling out of a pose, be ok with where you meet your true self on the mat for that moment and bask in your yoga. There are many studies that show that gratitude itself is extremely effective in combating depression. The holidays have the potential to deliver —the love and joy experienced with cherished family and friends, and the crushing seasonal depression that many fall prey to. Take the time, before you are caught up in your own holiday hustle and bustle, to simply identify what you can be grateful for, to reflect upon it, feel it, and maybe even express it. Then we can remember to take a step back, slow down, enjoy the pace of gathering with friends and family, and be right there, in the moment, together. A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been impacted greatly by our bespoke mentoring program. Here are some of the key topics I have programmed into varying syllabuses:
What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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 on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 12/9/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 12/10/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 12/11/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 12/12/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 12/13/2024 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 12/14/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 12/15/2024 NO CLASSES *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. *NEW REGULAR RATES:
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