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Queens Scene magazine is a community publication that is devoted to the lifestyle and trends of neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City and Western Queens, NYC. "The soul of the community in terms of nightlife, adventure, fun, and art," Queens Scene contacted me for an interview about yoga, my approach to the practice and places to visit in Queens. Featured in their Health Section, check out the online feature (CLICK HERE). OH.... YES! As the weather warms, we'll have announcements regarding our wildly popular and fun outdoor classes in Long Island City, Astoria... and Manhattan, in some of NYC's most scenic parks. Check out Queens Scene online HERE. loads of love and light, V
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“August is like the Sunday of summer.” -- unknown  As we countdown the Summer, be mindful of the cooling and calming approach of our practice, especially with the potential frenzied entrance into the September season where change can be abundant and the shift can be a drastic one.
To balance the heat-waves and energy harnessed by the summer season, aim to cultivate the opposite environment on the inside of the body — cool and calm. During this time of year, a good counter for high energy would be to create a lunar current within the body by focusing on activities and foods that are cooling. This approach will nourish your system and help increase your energy levels. Moon Salutations, Sun salutations (with walk forwards), supported backbends, legs up a wall to close practice, wide legged forward folds and floor twists all send a calming wave through the nervous system and serve the body’s attempts to self-regulate. Hint: a lil' mint essential oil sprinkled on the mat provides a exhiliating cooling effect too. IN THE COMING WEEKS... We'll have Erin Giordano, Karen Hyland and Tanya Mgrdechian back on the schedule and we'll continue to provide a full schedule of sessions and into the weekends. The staff thanks you greatly for the support. OUTDOOR CLASSES... September is usually a warm weather month and we'll continue to schedule outdoor classes on weekends. Subscribers, please check your emails early in the week for enrollment. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 8/30/2021
*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™ “Humanity is in her infancy, so start enjoying the journey.”  Over the next few weeks, subscribers, stay tuned in for our expanding outdoor schedule, as we'll have evening virtual classes and the option to practice with the likes of Karen Hyland at NYC parks as well. As always, subscribers and supporters of this platform will have first dibs to lock in on this in-person outdoor sessions. Also, I will continue to give FREE in-person HOT classes; varying giveaways during virtual sessions, via email or during in-person events. Last week's event at Glass House Yoga was stunning... with amazing views of Manhattan from the Greenpoint Terminal market in Brooklyn. The immersive beats pumped through the headphones, the tents set up to shelter you from the sun and blazing heat... more to come at that open space venue in the future.  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: 6/14/2021
*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™   A special thanks to Queens Scene for featuring our wildly popular outdoor Yoga sessions.
QS is a "magazine devoted to the lifestyle and trends of our neighborhood." Whether it is nightlife, adventure, art or anything community related, the online magazine is " devoted to the lifestyle and trends" of Queens. Check out the link to the feature (CLICK HERE). “Be music always. Keep changing the keys, tones, pitch, and volume of each of the songs you create along your life's journey and play on.”  Listening to music and practicing yoga are activities that despite their differences are inherently similar: They make us feel good and enhance our wellbeing. They both speak the universal language of happiness and joy. When you combine both... it's a wondrous feeling to get into a flow state. I love curating music for classes. I love classes that have a synced up playlist with a on point flow. That's why I ensure the hundreds of playlist provided set a tone and help carry you through a flow state during our sessions. BROOKLYN ANNOUNCEMENT: On Saturday June 5th at 1:00 pm, I'll be leading a fun hour class at Glass House Yoga located at the Greenpoint Terminal Market in Brooklyn. The class will be held outdoors, with the best views of the NYC Skyline and to ensure the best possible experience, sound-blocking headphones (to pump some fun beats into your body and mind), sanitized mats and yoga blocks will be provided. A GREAT VALUE AT $25! Join me for some fun in the sun and flow-action outdoors in BK!!   CLICK HERE FOR THE SITE & TO REGISTER.
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: 5/31/2021
*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™ "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."  This week we take a step forward in expanding our schedule for this incredible community. Lets welcome Dina Ivas (Instagram: @dinaivas) to the squad! She's bringing her amazing teachings for the next three weeks beginning this Tuesday. On her official website (YogaWithDina.com) she states,"My mission is to make yoga fun and accessible to everyone! I specialize in working with beginners, and strive to inspire students to explore on their mat without judgement. My teaching philosophy is simple: “Breathe. Play. Grow.”
OUTDOOR CLASSES: We will continue to have loads of outdoor offerings in the coming weeks... including another rooftop Yoga/Pilates class. Subscribers have access to enrollment to these in-person classes. This week... Long Island City and Astoria will get park classes! CONTEST: If you renew or purchase a two-week unlimited package, 30-days of yoga or a 10-class pack, you'll ALSO be automatically entered for our next contest -- WIN A 60-MINUTE PRIVATE SESSION! This can be done in person, or on Zoom. Outdoors, in a park or virtually! The class will be catered to your desires and can include friends/family [or be a solo class]. I will do the drawing and announce the winner LIVE after a virtual class. Last day of entry/eligibility will be October 4th, 2020. (Purchasing a INTRO Special if you've never been subscribed before also makes you eligible) I will also start a referral program: refer a friend to subscribe to unlimited packages, get discounted memberships. GROWING TOGETHER! Yes, we are adding more teachers. Yes, with that... more classes, varying offerings, styles and a wide range of disciplines to fit your mind/body needs. I want all you subscribers to have the best... and my hopes will be that as we grow, your support will be honored with a growing "virtual studio." Help spread the word about our Intro Special: $48 for two weeks of unlimited yoga. All the perks. A great way to get started, invite family, friends or colleagues. YOUR YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE:(Outdoor Classes/Events this week for active subscribers only) MONDAY -- 9/28/2020 7:00 am -- Morning Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- 45-Minute Lunch-Break Flow 6:15 pm -- Sweaty 1-Hour Flow TUESDAY -- 9/29/2020 7:00 am - Wake up Vinyasa Yoga 6:30 pm - Vinyasa Flow with DINA IVAS WEDNESDAY -- 9/30/2020 8:00 am -- Morning Vinyasa 6:15 pm -- Power Hour THURSDAY -- 10/1/2020 7:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga 6:30 pm -- Vicyasa™ Flow FRIDAY -- 10/2/2020 7:00 am -- Saluting the Sun Vinyasa Flow 12:00 pm -- 45 Minute Invigorating Flow SATURDAY -- 10/3/2020 12:00 pm -- Sweaty Saturday Fun SUNDAY -- 10/4/2020 10:00 am -- Church of Vicyasa™ *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED RATES:
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™
We have more outdoor sessions and in-person events coming...
I want to send a special shout-out to all the yogis who have made this summer series a special one! Hit me up via email (CLICK HERE) to join the fun and bask in the end of the Summer and early Fall sun! Love, Victor Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.  Never would I ever imagined US being where we are right now! It's been seemingly several hundred days since we began quarantine and life was altered. What has been unimaginable initially, but very inspiring is how we have built a massive community of yoga practitioners online that has not wavered and are rooted in our determination to feel good, savor our journey into an exploration of self-awareness & creating a common place for us to realize...
No pandemic, no quarantine... can separate us, can sever human connection or the fact that we are all linked as the above quote says. This past week, we reached the 200 class total mark... and more than that tally, we've amassed many more mindful souls to unite in breathing, movement, brotherhood & sisterhood. I salute you all for creating this and continuing this. I honor your commitment and will continue to hold space for us and create more opportunities to come together, stay together & celebrate life together. Here's the schedule for this week: (Outdoor Sunset FREE Class this week for active subscribers) SUNDAY -- 7/26/2020 10:00 am -- Church of Vicyasa™ MONDAY -- 7/27/2020 7:00 am -- Morning Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Lunch Special 45 Minutes Flow 7:00 pm -- Power Hour TUESDAY -- 7/28/2020 8:00 am - Wake up Vinyasa Yoga 7:00 pm - Vinyasa Flow WEDNESDAY -- 7/29/2020 7:00 am -- Morning Vinyasa 6:30 pm -- Power Hour THURSDAY -- 7/30/2020 7:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga 6:30 pm -- Vinyasa FRIDAY -- 7/31/2020 7:00 am -- Morning Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- 60 Minute Flow SATURDAY -- 8/1/2020 9:00 am -- Sweaty Saturday Vinyasa SUNDAY -- 8/2/2020 10:00 am -- Church of Vicyasa™ *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED RATES: (NEW OPTIONS)
PAYMENT OPTIONS: VENMO -- @Victor-Cotto-9 PAYPAL -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ san·gha  Yoga at Astoria Park on July 3rd, 2020. Per scholars, Sangha is one of the safest and most suitable environments for advancing toward enlightenment. This cannot be overestimated, that trying to achieve enlightenment by yourself is very difficult and it is better to open yourself to others, support each other and learn from one another within people in a community that can provide guidance and support, which will help pave a path towards enriching your life.
In Buddhism, the characteristics and qualities of Sangha are:
I truly believe when we all come together to practice, to bring awareness to our thoughts and feelings and empower ourselves to make choices that serve us, our community, your family and friends, loved ones and people that you come in contact with physically or virtually... benefit. Building relationships is something I am proud of... about OUR community, because during this time of quarantine that is unprecedented and that the world has never experienced, we have come together in a remarkable way. #Namaste Here's the schedule for this week: MONDAY -- 7/6/2020 7:00 am -- Morning Vinyasa 6:30 pm -- 45 Minute Flow TUESDAY -- 7/7/2020 7:00 am - Wake up Vinyasa Yoga 6:45 pm - Vinyasa WEDNESDAY -- 7/8/2020 8:00 am -- Morning Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Vinyasa THURSDAY -- 7/9/2020 8:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga 6:30 pm -- Vinyasa FRIDAY -- 7/10/2020 7:00 am -- Morning Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Vinyasa Flow SATURDAY -- 7/11/2020 12:00 pm -- Sweaty Saturday Vinyasa SUNDAY -- 7/12/2020 10:00 am -- Church of Vicyasa™ *ALL CLASSES EST *ALL SESSIONS 60 MINUTES RATES: (NEW OPTIONS)
All classes will be in your inbox 15-20 minutes before start time. Log-in to the ones you want and join in on the fun! (If you want to know how many classes you have remaining, when is your subscription date ending or any other inquiries, feel free to reply to this email. If you do not receive emails during the week when classes are about to begin, it means your subscription has ended or you don't have any more classes.) PAYMENT OPTIONS: VENMO -- @Victor-Cotto-9 PAYPAL -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com This AMAZING community we have built would not be possible without your unwavering encouragement & fierce support! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™  NAMASTE YOGIS,
Week #1: TRUST Week #2: COMMITMENT For this Week #3: INTENTION The YOGA is there for you! Set intentions to SHOW-UP and SHOW-UP! Set intentions to focus on the MOMENT. Set and intention to be playful on the mat! Set an intention to let the practice come to you, instead of trying to force yourself into a more uncomfortable situation. Set an intention to allow the mind to be more at rest during your asanas (POSES). Then can we see how that translates to our daily lives? Trusting your intentions and commit to your intentions! MUSIC FOR CLASSES You can click on my Spotify account here. Just some examples of the playlists I have curated for our 60 minute sessions: Click here for:Alternative Rock: R.E.M., Live, Radiohead, King of Leon & soulful endings! Click here for: Soulful Flow #1 - Vicyasa™: Classic soul music, The Beatles & heavy trance before we zen out! Click here for:Sade to Drake... Khalid and Kravitz! That bangin' playlist to flow to! Click here for: Drake, The Weeknd & some heavy beats to get you sweaty! Click here for: Indian trance/dub, ambient and soulful beats Click here for: Good vibes, dope beats, dub and trance Click here for: Elton John, some classic rock and then we chill! Click here for: Some R&B bangers: Usher, Mary J., & Groove Theory... Flow Grooves! **** SPECIAL YOGA/MEDITATION/BACKGROUND Ambience tracks to play in the background while we're in containment (2 hours): HERE! SCHEDULE (Monday 3/30 - Sunday 4/5/2020) MONDAY (3/30/2020) *No Classes TUESDAY (3/31/2020) 7:15 PM - Vinyasa WEDNESDAY (4/1/2020) 7:00 AM - Vinyasa 7:00 PM - Vinyasa THURSDAY (4/2/2020) 7:00 AM - Vinyasa 6:30 PM - Vinyasa FRIDAY (4/3/2020) 7:00 AM - Vinyasa SATURDAY (4/4/2020) 1:00 PM - Vinyasa SUNDAY (4/5/2020) 1:00 PM - Vinyasa *ALL CLASSES EST *ALL SESSIONS 60 MINUTES RATES:
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Victor-Cotto-9. SEE YOU ON THE MAT! STAY INSPIRED YOGIS... AND AS ALWAYS, THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! YOUR ATTENDANCE, FIERCE COMMITMENT & GENUINE LOVE KEEPS ME UPLIFTED! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ |
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