“Your internal joy doesn’t depend on anything that happens outside. When you cultivate the habit of staying joyful without any external reason, your joy will reflect in each and every action of your life.”  Our schedule this week is filled with five teachers, three disciplines and loads of loving!
Showing up on the mat, developing your internal awareness & cultivating a healthy yoga practice will facilitate experiences that engage your senses and find more joy in daily life. You'll get energized about your day to day, plug into a more spiritual loving side of yourself, feel empowered to get creative and soothe your mind, avoiding erratic emotional states. Our squad this week is ready to cultivate and reflect that love back onto you! 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: 5/3/2021
*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)
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“Be you, love you. All ways, always.”  Your yoga practice can be the ultimate expression of who you are, what you are and what you can become.
While practicing physically challenging poses, maintaining composure through pranayama and creating a deeper connection with yourself with the awareness and mindfulness needed to integrate all, we see ourselves from the inside and outside and embrace the luminosity that is our presence. Bask in your glory... You are love and loved. #Namaste We welcome back Josh Mathew-Meier to the schedule, with Erin Giordano & Karen Hyland rounding out the bad-ass roster for the week. 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: 4/26/2021
*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™ "The spring wakes us, nurtures us and revitalizes us. How often does your spring come? If you are a prisoner of the calendar, it comes once a year. If you are creating authentic power, it comes frequently, or very frequently."  It's been an amazing few weeks in NYC... and we've taken our practice outdoors with fun and soul soothing Yoga classes in Astoria Park and L.I.C's Hunter's Point Park. We'll have scheduled outdoor classes with other teachers very soon and continue to have loads of options for you virtually -- 18 offerings for this week's at home delivery.
Practicing outdoors and having the sun beaming on us arouses, awakens and lifts our spirits. Safely, you get to practice with this amazing community and recharge during the weekend and get you primed for a week of the best inbox mind/body health online platform keeping us secure and healthy, and conveniently accessing a schedule that has been crafted to work around your work schedule. Join today if you haven't... $48 for two weeks UNLIMITED gives you access to the entire schedule and opportunities to enroll in all in-person offerings. Check out our YELP page HERE to see what all the buzz is about! 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: 4/5/2021
*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™ "When I stopped to pay attention to where my breathing was deep and settled, the truth began to emerge from the mist "  To many, Yoga is an exercise to contort the body into peculiar poses. However in reality, the physical poses are a very small component of what is a full-spectrum spiritual practice.
Conscious breathing creates the deep mind-body connection that makes yoga so beneficial for calming the mind and understanding the self. In the yogic tradition, the breath is thought to carry a person's life force. Pranayama, or breathing exercises, are believed to clear the emotional and physical obstacles within us to free up life force (prana) and extend (ayama) our lives. Experiment with your breath this week to see how your practice evolves when you let the breath take lead. It will open you up to some new experiences both on and off 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: 3/29/2021
*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™ “The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.”  As the weather changes, we'll have more outdoor in-person sessions and bask in the glory of warmer days and the sun shining on us while striking poses around NYC.
Yes -- we'll set-up in Astoria, Long Island City and Manhattan for our scheduled classes. Teachers featured on our platform will take their teachings to outdoor venues. Enrollment emails will go out to active subscribers and spots will be limited, as we'll fill the classes first come first serve. Payment for these sessions need to be submitted in advance so we can have a roster for these classes. We'll target weeknights and weekends for these special events, with collaborative teaching, so you can expect dual discipline classes. 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: 3/22/2021
*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™ “A relationship is not based on the length of time you spent together; it's based on the foundation you built together.”  It's been officially a year since our world was flipped upside down. Get it? Upside down... like an inversion in our yoga practice.
Inversions, like the quarantine, subsequent closures of studios and adapting to a new lifestyle, we all responded fittingly with fearful responses, were triggered with sensations of anxiety and panic due the unknown. Inversions, like this new lifestyle we had to adapt to, can be humbling, provide us opportunities to show perseverance, build confidence in ourselves and strengthen our inner focus during an unnerving situation. We've learned to be more compassionate, get in touch with our mindfulness and awareness process and have a heightened ability to adapt with courage through adversity. I'm proud of this community. I started this platform at the onset of this pandemic out of fear and facilitated by survival instincts in my effort to do what I love, hold space and stay sane. We've grown into having one of the largest communities and most active platforms in New York City started by independent teachers. I was a one man staff -- many times 20+ sessions weekly -- for 7 months as we amassed a community of 300+ members. We hired teachers after that to enhance our offerings, add versatility to the schedule and create a nourishing studio experience. Last Spring & Summer, we began outdoor offerings, had in-person collaborations with many wonderful teachers, took our classes to parks, rooftops and backyards. We pioneered, and for 7 months, added in-person HOT sessions and safely installed a therapeutic, fun and joyous schedule of indoor sessions. THANK YOU! The support will always be honored. The way we united and created a safe space to laugh, cry and just be... inspiring. It hasn't been easy, and we've had loads of moments of uncertainty and instability. But like a developing inversion practice, we've honed our focus and have fortified our resiliency. I've known many of you for years... some of you, we've just met during this pandemic. But like the quote above says, it's not about the length of time spent, it's about the foundation built. I love you all! As we move forward toward grander times, let's take all the teachings of yoga, the lessons learned the entire year to make us stronger and more mindful, aware and adaptable for our future. INTRO SPECIAL -- ONE YEAR SPECIAL: $35 If you haven't yet, what have you done for a whole year? Just waited... for what exactly? This is our lowest price point EVER at the intro rate. For $35... 2 weeks of UNLIMITED virtual classes. (available for a week) If and when studios open, there's no guarantee you can take classes consistently due to space limitations, scheduling restrictions and the fact that loads of studios across NYC have closed and there are less spaces to practice in. And if you're waiting for HOT vinyasa... just keeping it real, don't hold your breath. Have you checked out our YELP page? CLICK HERE! LAST WEEK... We began our outdoor schedule with our first 'Yoga in the Park' in Long Island City. Subscribers of our platform will get enrollment emails to secure a spot for these wildly fun classes. Like last year, we'll be in Gantry Park and Hunter's Point Park in Queens, Astoria Park and now... Upper East Side parks and Central Park! These sessions will be $10 per person. 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: 3/15/2021
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com The team thanks you all for the support! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “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™ "Breathe deeply, until sweet air extinguishes the burn of fear in your lungs and every breath is a beautiful refusal to become anything less than infinite."  Want to build heat in your practice? I got'yah!
The practice of yoga, when given true care and awareness can help you build heat and it ignites a rise in heat to the body, invigorates your internal organs, activates muscles and gets your cardiovascular system excited. Step 1: True attention to the Breath: keep the breathing consistent, control your prana (upward rising energy) and apana (outward flow). Are you really focused on your breathing or are you more worried about the posture, aesthetic of the pose and the next pose rather than staying in tune with the inhale and exhale? When we don’t connect with our breathing, the joints and muscles will be rigid and then you cannot align physically on the mat to meet your needs. Step 2: Focus on your alignment: It is imperative for muscular development and advancement into structured poses to practice proper alignment that serves your body's needs. Instead of over-stretching, practicing the same variations without taking note of your spatial positioning and not being self-aware of mechanics, allow the muscles to engage around our skeletal structure and allow your alignment to help you create heat through fitting positioning in poses. Step 3: What are we eating or drinking pre-class, doing pre-class? Select your foods carefully, drink hot drinks, warm foods and avoid inflammatory foods and alcohol. A hot shower or warm bath prior to the practice is also recommended. ** Stay locked-in to your inboxes for hot in-person sessions. We'll expand the schedule in the coming weeks and provide plenty of opportunities to get into the hot-room. This week we welcome Demetra Kentrotas to the schedule. We also get to bask in the glory of a 60-minute session with Josh Mathew-Meier. Make sure to catch Karen Hyland on Friday for some fun energetic and creative flows. Erin Giordano will make sure your total body gets lit on Wednesday night with her inspiring HIIT class. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: (HOT IN-PERSON, Outdoor Classes/Events this week for active subscribers only - times and days not indicated on schedule) MONDAY -- 2/1/2021
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. RATES: (when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com The team thanks you all for the support! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ "Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking."  The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are a compilation of verses that serve as a guide to attain wisdom and self-realization through your yogic journey. The word 'sutra' means to 'thread.' And to combine together and unite is to Yoga.
When we practice together, we are in our yoga-state. When we focus, harness our potential, overcome challenges, learn to make better choices, get in tune with our body and mind and how to process information, we scratch the surface of the wisdom of the verses within the Yoga Sutras. As we approach almost a full year practicing virtually, adapting and continuing to integrate ourselves and stay threaded within the community, we have learned how to implement the principles, techniques, and practices to become functional in this evolving world. That is powerful and inspiring... and that is why yoga has survived for thousands of years and will continue moving forward. We will continue to move forward as well and strive in our own glory! Karen Hyland, Josh Mathew-Meier and Erin Giordano are back this week for some yoga flow and interval training! This week we welcome Babette Godefroy to the team, as she'll lead a Sunday afternoon session in our efforts to expand the schedule on weekends. Guess who's back? Dina Ivas and Becca Pace will grace the platform on Saturday and Sunday. Subscribers, stay tuned to changes to our hot in-person sessions in the coming weeks. And don't forget to leave a review on our YELP page (CLICK HERE). We'll pluck another winner for a prize on our platform to those that leave reviews. #Namaste YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: (HOT IN-PERSON, Outdoor Classes/Events this week for active subscribers only - times and days not indicated on schedule) MONDAY -- 1/25/2021
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 60 MINUTES UNLESS NOTED *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com The team thanks you all for the support! NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ |
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