“Stop trying to fix your body. It was never broken.”  In our modern world, when we say yoga, what we often mean is "asana" — the poses for the physical body.
Because of this, mainstream culture and many teachers and students have a distorted view of what yoga means. The trap of thinking of yoga pants as usually only for one type of body, needing a “yoga body” to practice as one that is skinny, toned, tanned, and super flexible. Yoga develops inner awareness by focusing our attention on our body's abilities at the present moment. It helps develop breath, and strength of both mind and body. Yoga is less focused on outward, physical appearance and more focused on teaching how to tap into the body and mind to focus on the present. The focus of your attention is inward, rather than on how the pose looks, or comparing yourself to others. In its true essence, yoga can be an integral part in promoting and developing positive body image and self-esteem. Understanding the benefits of yoga from a mind-body perspective will hopefully keep us returning to the mat, week after week and help keep a positive outlook in our lives. SUMMER IN SEPTEMBER We'll continue outdoor classes as long as the beautiful warm weather continues. Check your inboxes to enroll in our wildly fun park sessions overlooking the amazing NYC skyline. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 9/27/2021
*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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"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." -- Maya Angelou  Increased stress, depression and anxiety are the features of a modern lifestyle. We all encounter moments, situations and loads of events that can take us to the edge of our emotional thresholds. Yoga has an effective role in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Thus, it can be used as a complementary remedy. A steady practice can improve the psychological conditions for monitoring and managing stress and negative emotions, increase positive emotions, and help mental balance.
Always remember... you are one yoga class away from resetting and enhancing your mood. And if you can't make it to a class... take a moment in your day to just focus on your breathing, create a space for you to be aware of your inhales and exhales, and maybe strike a pose or two. OUTDOOR YOGA & PILATES Sunday 9/26/2021, we'll have an amazing Pilates/Yoga event in Long Island City. The hour long outdoor class will feature Tanya Mgrdechian and tone you up, lengthen you out and get you primed for a wonderful end to your weekend. To register, head over to www.pilateswithtanya.com and click on the "BOOK ONLINE" section and select the event. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 9/20/2021
*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™ “Live for each second without hesitation.”  Yoga helps us find happiness with what we have rather than clinging to an ideal, or constantly searching for something that perhaps is not meant to be. The practice clarifies and sharpens our focus and then we're able to look at what we have, leaving us content with that that can shift the entire focus of your life and lead you towards a more pleasurable day-to-day existence.
It’s easy to waste time focusing on what we don’t have. We say “I want...,” or "I need...," when we are surrounded by an abundance of exactly what we can uplift us. We must understand that sometimes what we ask for, we already have – just in other forms. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 9/6/2021
*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™ "It is easy to forget now, how effervescent and free we all felt that summer."  Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that means "non-violence" and it is the foundation of all yogic philosophy. Defined as not having any desire to harm anyone or anything, either physically or psychologically, including ourselves when moving mindfully on our mat.
It is a process of self-control, self-awareness and awareness of everything that is around you. If you harm someone intentionally, even when it is just in thought, you have lost control of your mind and you are in imbalance with yourself. Violence means moving away from your true nature and practicing ahimsa simply means coming closer to who you really are. As we begin to wind down this Summer, bring to light the practice of non-violence beyond the mat. Take note on how you feel when approaching your asana practice and invite more meaningful movement and process self control and be completely aware of what serves you in the moment as we move into the Fall months. HOT IN-PERSON I'll be in-studio for hot classes at New York Yoga and Yoga Spark (Tribeca location) this week... check out their sites for availability and my weekly sessions. For non-heated in-person, LL Studio (Flatiron location) will host my Friday night classes. OUTDOOR CLASSES Subscribers, stay tuned early in the week for enrollment emails to our stunning outdoor classes in Long Island City. We'll have opportunities to flow outside overlooking the NYC skyline. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 8/23/2021
*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 is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self control. Energy within and energy without.”  Yoga and meditation encourage you to turn your focus inward and to listen to your deeper, more intuitive thoughts. As you gain more insight into your true nature, your values and your goals become much clearer. From such a loving, sacred place within yourself, you can make decisions about what you want, and don’t want, in life. By living such an authentic life you are showing nothing but love for yourself.
Regardless of where you are in your practice, yoga will teach you to appreciate your body and its abilities. It’s common to start yoga and think you should immediately be able to do an inversion or arm balance and when you can’t - we beat ourselves up for it. It doesn’t take long, however, before the essence of yoga grabs you and you become aware of the negative self-talk and find a way to switch it off. The more you turn up and tune in, the easier this gets. The more you come to see your body in a different light and realise that it is truly amazing. We then cherish what we can do, what we can accomplish and not look at ourselves with judgement, but with a love that only comes through when we embrace a practice that is devoted and adoring the self! HOT IN-PERSON THIS WEEK: Victor will be at New York Yoga (Lex. ave & 85th St.) this week Monday at 6:00 pm, Wednesday at 4:30 pm and Saturday at 11:00 am (75 minute). Another two hot classes will take place Sunday the 8th at 9:45 am & 11:15 am at Yoga Spark (Tribeca location). The 11:15 am hour long class at Yoga Spark is a BLACKLIGHT class. LL STUDIO: Formerly known as Laughing Lotus, LL Studio will be the spot for my in-person Friday night power flow classes at 6:00 pm. FREE IN-PERSON GIVEAWAYS: Stay tuned to Instagram and during virtual classes, I'll be giving away free passes to in-person classes to monthly subscribers. YOGA AT OHHHMMM VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 8/2/2021
*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™ “Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.”  A special shout-out to all the morning warriors who begin each day with our invigorating, tone setting, seven A.M sessions. We'll continue to keep all morning classes at that time slot moving forward.
This week, we have Erin Giordano back for her muscle pulsing interval training HIIT class. Karen Hyland will cap the week with her expertly sequenced Yoga flow. IN-PERSON CLASSES Whether outdoor or in-studio, catch Victor for some in-person action all week. Yoga Spark (Tribeca location) on 158 Duane St. in Lower Manhattan is a spot you can roll into and catch me on the next few Fridays at 4pm and 5:30pm. Both are HOT and the second session is in a darkened black-lit room for some fun vibes. New York Yoga (Upper East Side) on 85th and Lexington is one of my other locations for in-person HOT. You can register for my classes there; every Wednesday at 4:30pm, every Saturday at 11am (75 minutes). I'll be subbing a bunch of Monday evenings at 6pm at this location next few months and Thursday's at 9:30am. BROOKLYN? I'm back at Glass House Yoga for the fully immersive outdoor class at Greenpoint on July 25th at 1pm. You can book your class here: glasshouseyoga.com. Mats, blocks, storage for belongings included with admission, along with tents to protect you from the sun and the amazing sound system and wireless headsets pumping my tunes into your body for 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: 7/12/2021
*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. 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™ Balance is the state of the present – the here and now. If you balance in the present, you are living in Eternity.  Hey Yogis, hope the Summer is treating you with loads of love and giving you an opportunity to frolic and be playful under the sun. Finding balance ... breathing, work and play, effort and ease... get it? Same way we find balance during our poses; alignment, inhale, exhale, strength, disengagement, structure and playfulness.
We'll have loads of classes this week, with Demetra Kentrotas coming back for another fun power flow and Karen Hyland closing the week with her fluid vinyasa on Friday. Also, I'll be in NY Yoga for some in-person hot vinyasa; check their schedule, as I'll have sessions in their inferno space Monday evening (6pm), Wednesday early evening (4:30pm), Thursday (9:30am) and Saturday morning (11am - 75 minute class). We'll give away more free spots to these classes this week. BROOKLYN -- OUTDOOR CLASS Join me at Glass House Yoga at the Greenpoint Terminal Market this Saturday July 11th at 1:00pm. It's outdoors. We have tents to keep you shaded from the sun. We'll have amazing headphones for this immersive, music pumping, fun flow at this great space overlooking the entire NYC skyline. Mats, blocks and cubbies for belongings are included with the class purchase. Lock in your spot for this flow at: https://glasshouseyoga.com Next chance to get with me at this beautiful location will be July 25th at 1pm. 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: 7/5/2021
*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. 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, not only do we have Tanya Mgrdechian on the virtual schedule on Monday night, but we'll also have a Friday night in-person fusion class in Long Island City with our wonderful Pilates teacher. Check your emails for enrollment in our Yoga/Pilates sunset session.
Catch Karen Hyland on Wednesday night... as she shifts into the evening for her fiery flow this week. For outdoor sessions moving forward, only active subscribers to the platform will be charged $10. If you're not a member of the platform, in-person classes will be $15. 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: 6/21/2021
*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™ “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™ |
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