"Gratitude has a way of bringing us into the present moment, allowing us to be with what is. Our mind is no longer chasing after something in the future or lingering somewhere in the past. We are content." — Birgitte Kristen  Many of my teachers speak about cultivating the qualities that nurture us. There are infinite qualities that exist within us—such as courageousness, empathy, creativity, anger, hurt, pain, excitement, jealousy, hope, peace, understanding—and each one may arise throughout the day.
Which qualities can you cultivate to find peace in our lives this holiday season; the qualities that allow us to be present and fully engaged in the moment. Cultivating, focusing on, to read about, to listen to, to observe, to foster those qualities of appreciation, gratitude, understanding, and compassion within us, allows our mind to be at peace. I am grateful to be teaching. I am grateful for all that Yoga has taught me, and is teaching me moment to moment. As a teacher, I'm always yearning for wisdom in order to articulate and be clear in conveying this tangible, yet not so tangible thing called yoga. As a person, we are always striving to be happy, to be content with who we are as a person. I am grateful for who I have become as a person. I have work to do—I am still working on relationships with others—but, so far, I like me. Many blessings to the yoga community. May we all grow together. DINA IS BACK... (and Tanya) Flow with Dina Ivas on Thursday night... as she's back on the schedule for a 45-minute Vinyasa session. Next week... Tanya Mgrdechian will be back for some Pilates. THE GIFT OF YOGA... Give the gift of Mind/Body health!!! If you GIFT a subscription: 5-class pack, 10-class pack, 2-week unlimited or monthly access to a family member or friend, you'll be eligible to get a $10 discount on your next class package/purchase. ON DEMAND... I want to thank all unlimited subscribers for taking advantage of our on-demand sessions. Can't make it to a live class? Load up one of the many yoga classes we have available on a weekly basis to strike a pose at any time of the day. We'll have single class options soon! YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 12/13/2021
*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. UPDATED RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
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“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”  Introspection, self-study, also known as Svadhyaya, is a foundational practice of yoga. One of the most powerful things you can do is to know yourself -- to deeply reflect on your true essence and harness its power.
We all self-study when we practice asana (poses); we identify how we move our bodies in space, we adjust and react to our movements and breathing and create order through our ability to study - not judge. And being able to enhance our asana practice and develop a healthy condition into our body is to move with complete understanding which is achieved through study. But there are many other ways to practice Svadhyaya:
SCHEDULE... Dina Ivas is back and featured Thursday night... fun and feel good Vinyasa flow. In the coming weeks, Demetra Kentrotas will be a regular fixture on Thursday's and we'll continue to provide AM starts, as we have 3 classes this week beginning before 7:00 am. ON DEMAND Unlimited subscribers will have access to a weekly selection of pre-recorded classes if you cannot make it to our LIVE sessions. Check your inboxes for updates and library revisions. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 11/15/2021
*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. UPDATED 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™ “Exercises are like prose, whereas yoga is the poetry of movements. Once you understand the grammar of yoga; you can write your poetry of movements.”  As many of you know already, per announcements I've made pre-&-post classes, the time to reset, rejuvenate and recover has come. We are off to Greece to our wonderful retreat with Dina Ivas and spending some time at the Aegean Islands. WE HAVE ONE SPOT REMAINING -- LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT IN ON THIS ESCAPE!
This much needed "time out" is a way for me to come back stronger and better equipped to continue to serve your Yoga needs and do it with a fully charged battery. I hope you understand and honor the space & time I need currently to re-integrate and reboot. How does this affect you? I will not teach starting October 11 through October 26, 2021. During that time, everyone's account will be frozen. So, if you purchased a 30-day subscription or a 2-week package, you will NOT lose any days. For example, if you had 10-days left in your subscription as of Oct. 11th, when I come back to teach on the 26th, you will still have 10-days left in your subscription. You will get what you paid for! I will edit everyone's expiration dates and your subscription will be honored fully. Our automated email system for you to renew and access to our virtual rooms will be up-to-date with the new account details. If you have any questions, feel free to email me. In the coming days I'll start the process of giving you new expiration dates. CONTEST: We have some goodies from the wonderful sponsors at LuLuLemon to give away to subscribers in the coming weeks. We'll have more contests to give varying items away. STAY TUNED!! OUTDOOR CLASSES/IN-PERSON CLASSES etc. Yes, when I get back... we will continue our outdoor sessions. More collaborative classes, rooftops, outdoors and candlelight events. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 10/4/2021
*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. UPDATED 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™ “You don’t need a new plan for next year. You need a commitment.”  Tapas [one of the Niyamas] comes from the Sanskrit word “Tap” or to burn, and is defined as discipline, or purity. Another study or interpretation is the “burning off” of any obstructions (from what's not needed in the body or hindering thoughts and patterns in our minds) which can stand in the way of our true self, our Yoga or union with the divine.
The practice of Tapas must be sustainable; with a dedicated practice and a commitment to showing up. A decision to practice with complete dedication may be a great way to ignite your inner fire, but unless one has the commitment to oneself, about what we put into our bodies each day, and how we feed our minds, that fire will burn out as quickly as it started. True lasting change happens slowly – a fire must be tended mindfully so that it can continue to burn without becoming too intense. IN-PERSON THIS WEEK New York Yoga is one of Vicyasa's spaces for HOT in-person action. Wednesday's at 4:30 pm and Saturday's at 11:00 am (75 minute flow) are weekly. We have a few 9:30 am this week for those wanting an early power flow. LL Studio (formerly Laughing Lotus) will host my 6:00 pm Friday one hour weekly vinyasa classes. FYI: they have a wonderful special... your 1st class back to their space is FREE!!! If you haven't been to this beautiful space... check it out! Oh -- Victor is exclusive to the Flatiron location (166 5th avenue). More classes coming to Yoga Spark as well... both locations! OUTDOOR PILATES/YOGA CLASS THIS WEEK On Saturday August 14 at 5:00 pm, Tanya Mgrdechian & Victor Cotto will be teaching a one-hour collaborative Pilates/Yoga session in Long Island City. Overlooking the Manhattan skyline, this fun and challenging class will take place on the oval field (Hunter's Point Park South). If you have credit from a prior cancellation, we will honor your spot for this event -- please contact Victor or Tanya. To attend, please book: HERE. *Payment must posted prior to day of the event YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 8/9/2021
*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. UPDATED 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™ Yoga at OHMM Schedule 5/17 - 5/23: More Yoga (Dina, Demetra & Karen), More Outdoor Classes5/13/2021 “We seek the fire of the spark that is already within us.”  Tapas [one of the Niyamas] comes from the Sanskrit word “Tap” or to burn, and is defined as discipline, or purity. Another study or interpretation is the “burning off” of any obstructions (from what's not needed in the body or hindering thoughts and patterns in our minds) which can stand in the way of our true self, our Yoga or union with the divine.
The practice of Tapas must be sustainable; with a dedicated practice and a commitment to showing up. A decision to practice with complete dedication may be a great way to ignite your inner fire, but unless one has the commitment to oneself, about what we put into our bodies each day, and how we feed our minds, that fire will burn out as quickly as it started. True lasting change happens slowly – a fire must be tended mindfully so that it can continue to burn without becoming too intense. 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: 5/17/2021
*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™ “Anybody can breathe, therefore anyone can practice yoga.”  Full schedule virtually, outdoor events this weekend... and Dina Ivas is back for a Friday night end of the week happy hour flow! Before we get to the end of the week, we have Erin Giordano rocking it on Monday again. After a weekend where you may need a pick-me-up or some sweaty action, Erin's 45-minute interval training class will get you pumped into the start of the week.
Subscribers, always keep your eyes peeled for enrollment emails to our amazing 'Yoga in the Park' series. As the weather warms up, we'll have scheduled outdoor classes and ... co-teaching with Tanya Mgrdechian for some Pilates/Yoga sessions in Long Island City. See you on the mat! 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: 4/12/2021
*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™ “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)
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™ "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™ "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™ “It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful.” Adaptation. Change. We have embraced it at Yoga with Victor. It started with all you powerful yogis who have steadily embraced transformation and have practiced on and beyond their mat non-attachment; from coping, to living and now... striving since March. Ups and downs. Laughter and crying. The highs in emotions and the lows of gloom. We've learned that 'non-attachment' [Aparigraha] is vital to moving forward; enlightening us to take only what we need, keep only what serves us in the moment, and to let go when the time is right. There are loads of NEW on our platform and embracing change has led us to add more great teachers, diversifying the schedule and creating more paths for you to let go of the old, and take on the new world.  This week we welcome the uplifting Josh Mathew-Meier. We get back to grinding & strengthening with Tanya Mgrdechian. Flow forward with the steady & inspiring presence of Karen Hyland. Get invigorated and empowered with Erin Giordano. And learn about our infinite potential with Dina Ivas. Guess what? We have another teacher coming soon!
YELP REVIEWS! Big shout-out to everyone who has left a review on our page on Yelp... click here! Some reviews have been shaded into a 'not recommended' section [click here] for no apparent reason (maybe they hatin' on all the 5-star ratings, HA)... as we say in the 'hood, "That's that bullshhh... ." LOL. As a thank you, I'll do a random drawing -- subscribers who leave reviews get automatically entered -- to win a week extension or free week of unlimited yoga. BARRE & SCULPT CLASSES No props are mandatory for these classes! Join in on the sweaty fun and complement your yoga practice by working different muscle groups in a varying way to tone, lengthen and strengthen your entire body. Our instructors for these disciplines are highly motivating and skillful at making these workouts fun, precise & safe for all! Beginners are welcome! HOT & IN-PERSON SESSIONS Subscribers get first dibs on these sessions. With unseasonably warm days, we'll be doing pop-up classes in LIC and Astoria, Queens. HOT Sessions have been a success, fun and incredibly satisfying. Stricts protocols are taken and to keep it all safe, we have structured these sessions and will keep a minimal size grouping. REFERRALS Refer someone and you'll get a $5 discount on your next class package. Contact Victor for details and to apply the discount. This discount is also honored if you refer someone that signs-up with a 5-class pack, 10-class pack, 2-week unlimited or monthly access. 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 -- 11/16/2020 7:00 am -- Wake up Vinyasa with Victor C. 12:00 pm -- FREE Meditation 10 minutes 5:00 pm -- Mat Pilates (Core and More) with Tanya Mgrdechian (Instagram: @TanyaDancer) 6:15 pm -- Power Hour Yoga with Victor C. TUESDAY -- 11/17/2020 7:00 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga with Victor C. 12:00 pm -- FREE Meditation 10 minutes 4:30 pm -- Vinyasa with Josh Mathew-Meier (Instagram: @yoga_jamm) 6:30 pm -- Yoga with Victor C. WEDNESDAY -- 11/18/2020 8:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga with Victor C. 12:00 pm -- FREE 10 minute Meditation 4:30 pm -- Flow Yoga with Karen Hyland (Instagram: @karenyogahy) 6:00 pm -- Tone it up [45 minutes] with Erin Giordano (Instagram: @eringio) 7:05 pm -- 45-minute Power Yoga "FUEGO" Flow with Victor C. 7:50 pm -- 10-minute Meditation with Jennifer Oviedo THURSDAY -- 11/19/2020 7:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga with Victor C. 12:00 pm -- FREE Meditation 10 minutes 6:45 pm -- Power "FUEGO" Yoga with Victor C. FRIDAY -- 11/20/2020 7:00 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa Flow with Victor C. 12:00 pm -- 45-minute Flow Yoga with Karen Hyland (@karenyogahy) 6:00 pm -- Vinyasa Yoga with Victor C. SATURDAY -- 11/21/2020 9:00 am -- Tone it up [45 minutes] with Erin Giordano (@eringio) 12:30 pm -- Sweaty Saturday O' Fun with Dina Ivas (Instagram: @dinaivas) SUNDAY -- 11/22/2020 9:00 am -- Church of Vicyasa™ *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
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