Join me and my dear friend, mentor and soul sister Dina Ivas for the ultimate island getaway! Spend 7 nights of luxury at 5 star rated Aegialis Hotel & Spa on the island of Amorgos. Enjoy epic panoramic views of the turquoise Aegean Sea from your yoga mat. Indulge in the finest Greek cuisine and enjoy evening cocktails with an unforgettable sunset. Explore the incredible terrain on a guided hiking excursion and cruise around on a beautiful boat tour where you can even captain your own tender. Pamper yourself poolside or in the amazing on-site spa. This is truly a retreat of a lifetime!

Your Retreat Package Includes:

• 8 days / 7 nights in a superior oceanfront room with private bathroom and balcony 
• Morning and evening yoga classes in open-air studio with ocean views (friendly to all!)
• Gourmet meals prepared by all-star chef (vegan and vegetarian options available)
• Private boat charter excursion
• Guided hiking excursion
• 30-minute Swedish massage
•  Arrival and departure transfers on Amorgos (port-hotel-port)
• Free use of spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor seawater swimming pool, fitness center) and 10% off all spa services
• Unlimited internet access
• VAT, city tax and government tax

*Airfare and/or ferry transportation NOT included.*

Contact me at Victor@YogawithVictor.com or Dina@YogawithDina.com to book and reserve your spot!!

As of December 31, 2016, Prana Power Yoga closed its doors for good at both the Brooklyn location and its long time New York space in Union Square. Prana was a vital piece to the hot vinyasa yogi community in the Big Apple for many years. With its departure from the scene, many long time practitioners have been left with an empty space in their hearts and scrambling to find a new home to get their asana fix. 

Spearheaded by accupunturist and yoga instructor Deborah Stotzky, and long time client of Prana Barri Budin, the Prana community of teachers will be hosting classes at Athleta on 5th avenue and 18th street. 

The chain retailer, which offers amazing sportswear and accessories, has a lower level studio at their 5th avenue location that will be the home for displaced Prana teachers, clients and all yogis looking to hone their practice with some of the best teachers NYC has to offer.  

There will be a schedule of classes throughout the week at the heated space which offers dressing areas, free props, mats, changing rooms, lockers, bathroom, free filtered water (B.Y.O.Bottle) & music set up. 

The suggested donation is $15 at the door, cash only. Spread the word, bring a friend or two and lets foster a safe and fun home for exploration and practice. Whether you practiced with us at Prana, or not... if you are looking for a new home for your asana practice or just looking to get start the New Year learning more about Yoga, the team put together for these classes would be a perfect gateway for you to get started or advance your practice.   

If you want to learn more about the space, you can check out Athleta's web site here.

On Facebook, Prana at Athleta has set-up a page to keep a tab on scheduling, teaching times and other news as we transition into Athleta and eventually, into another space when that's available. Click here and place like, subscribe and follow us on Facebook.

I'll be teaching classes there weekly and bi-weekly over the next few months. You can keep track of that on my Schedule page here as I update daily where I will be and at what times.

As of today, here are my current dates at that space:

• Monday -- January 16, 2017 -- 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
• Wednesday -- January 18, 2017 --  8:00 pm to 9:15 pm 
• Wednesday -- February 1, 2017 --  8:00 pm to 9:15 pm 
• Wednesday -- February 15, 2017 --  8:00 pm to 9:15 pm 
• Wednesday -- March 1, 2017 --  8:00 pm to 9:15 pm 
• Saturday -- February 18, 2017 --  1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
• Saturday -- February 25, 2017 --  1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

(More dates to be added that are pending on Monday & Thursday)

Peace & Love,
​Victor Cotto 

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Are you a cat person? Want to practice asana surrounded by some fine feline friends? Then join me on September 8th for a Cat-tastic class at Meow Parlour -- New York City's only cat café. 

The hour and a half session includes 45 minutes of yoga, 15 minutes of cool down/relaxation and 30 minutes quality kitty hangout time (the amount of allotted time for a regular scheduled visit).

The adoptable free roaming cats while mindfully moving around the yoga mat will add a element of relaxation and playful exploration. 

Register online for the class here: http://www.meowparlour.com/reservation.

Vicyasa™ is now on Yoga Trail's web site. YogaTrail is a global yoga directory that contains reviews and ratings for tens of thousands of yoga studios and teachers, as well as yoga retreats and teacher trainings. 

So, if you've taken a class or two with me, been at some of the studios I work etc., feel free to leave a review and set-up a profile to keep track on what's going on at your favorite studios when in your home town, or traveling.

Check out the profile here:

Today, in association with Down to Earth Market & Makara Studio, we'll continue our joint effort to bring wellness to Cooper Park in Brooklyn. The market, which features seasonal fruits and vegetables, pantry staples, plants and other great items, will be open from 11:00AM to 4:00PM. Here's a Google Maps LINK for directions.

I'm proud to announce that KeVita will also be there, donating their Sparkling Probiotic Drinks for the yogis that attend. KeVita has all the benefits of probiotics for digestive and immune health, non-gmo, vegan, organic, gluten free and super yummy! 

The Yoga class will begin at noon. Bring your own mats, towels, water bottles -- friends & family -- and make sure to wear comfortable clothing. Try to get there 10-15-minutes prior to sign-up, as we'll meet in front of the farmers' market stand, or join the group of yogis with their mats rolled out inside the park.

Remember, these classes are donation based, and will be weekly on Sundays (weather permitting) through September 28.

I want to extend many thanks to the folks at KeVita. Be sure to check out their site HERE. And follow them on Twitter: @KeVitaDrinks.

See you at the park,
Vic

Down to Earth Market & Makara Studio have a great joint effort to bring wellness to Cooper Park in Brooklyn. The market, which features seasonal fruits and vegetables, pantry staples, plants and other great items, will be open from 11:00AM to 4:00PM. Here's a Google Maps LINK for directions.