 What up, Yogis? I've been lucky enough to lead classes at Makara Studio during their Friday Yoga + Food series. The congregation of Yogis, ready to end their week with a fun asana flow, then sharing of stories, laughs and chatter over a wonderful meal is a prime way to get in the community, meet people and find a spot away from home you can call "home."
YogaCity NYC featured an evening with the homies at Makara a few weeks back. Big thanks to Jim Catapano for attending and the write-up. Read the story here: http://www.yogacitynyc.com/#!The-First-Friday-Feast/c1m6q/561a93480cf2c3576e58029e I'll be at Makara again on October 20th for some vinyasa, starting at 12 pm. Hope to see you soon, Victor
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I want to send a big shout-out to all the Yogis that have supported me and are inspirational in my life. I'm a perpetual student and when I'm around my crews at The Yoga Room, Yumcha Yoga, Makara Studio, Earth Yoga and Prana Power, the vibes and unique elements that you bring to the practice are what drive, influence and energize me.
The 6:45 am morning warriors, the homies that have tracked me down at other studios and everyone who make their beautiful faces present at my classes… Gracias! I have a lot fun things coming up… Free Yoga at Gantry Park, 1980s themed House Party, Halloween Retreat at Heathen Hill in October… Can't wait!  It rained all day today... and then we started practicing at Makara Studio. Once the 90-minute sweat-fest was over, the rain stopped and a studio full of yogis went on their way to enjoy the rest of their weekend. Again, it was a true pleasure leading the donation vinyasa class today. Big shout out to all the hardcore yogis who weathered the storm to get their asana action. Tomorrow, I'll be at Earth Yoga NYC for a 75-minute hot vinyasa flow. Oh, that's at 10 am. So before you head out for brunch and a lil' football, get the day started right with me at one of the finest hot studios in NYC. Enjoy your weekend, Vic   Donation Yoga at Makara Studio (taken on 10/10/2014) I'm back... Saturday afternoon, October 11th, I'll be back at Makara Studio leading another 90-minutes of Vinyasa flow. Last Saturday, we rocked the house and today, during my weekly donation based Friday class, the level of heat in there was taken to another level. So here's the info: tomorrow, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, I'll be subbing. It's donation based... "Anyone who wants to practice yoga should be able to! This class is intended for people who can't afford $15 (our drop in rate) on a regular basis. Emphasis will be placed on learning sequences and counter poses so that students can create a safe home practice. Suggested donation is $10 or something of equal or greater value in exchange for class. An equal exchange of energy is essential to receiving the benefits from your teacher and practice." - Makara Studio So you got the info... are you showing up? Show up, then SHOW UP! Peace & Love, Vic 
Tree Pose during Donation yoga at Makara Studio (taken on 10-4-2014).
I would like to thank everyone that participated, joined me and supported the yoga in the park classes in Brooklyn all Summer long. Cooper Park was the perfect location for 75-minutes of movement, awareness and complete bliss every Sunday. A special thanks to Down to Earth Markets for hosting the event, along with the backing of Makara Studio. The market will remain open till November 23rd, providing the best in seasonal fruits and vegetables, pantry staples and high quality products, along with great services such as textile recycling. Also, special thanks to the periodical AM New York for featuring us in their weekly health calendar. Big shout-out to KeVita, which provided their Sparkling Probiotic Drinks for free during the summer. It was quite the experience teaching yoga in the park. With complete acknowledgement, I was honored and truly blessed to lead so many people through their asana practice. Peace and love, Vic PS -- check out this great slide show, with some captures from the weekly sessions. All photos by Veronica L. Photography.  That's all folks ... my last outdoor yoga in the park class this season!
Since June, Makara Studio & Down to Earth Markets have brought wellness to Cooper Park. I've had the honor to teach park yoga classes every Sunday. Not once did we get rained out or had inclement weather... and it looks like today will be another beauty. Come out and join is for our last class today, from Noon to 1:15 pm. For this vinyasa style class, bring your own mats, water bottles, comfortable clothing, a friend or two and a sensibility for fun and exploration. This is a donation based class, and the support has been greatly appreciated by the studio and the farmer's market. I would like to give a special thanks to the periodical, AM New York, for featuring us in their weekly health calendar. Also, special thanks to KeVita, which provided their Sparkling Probiotic Drinks for free during the Summer. Brooklynites, if you want to catch me at Makara Studio, I'm there every Friday from 4 to 5:30... a 90-minute donation based class. You can't beat that! Also, I'll be subbing next Saturday, October 4, Advanced/Intermediate... another 90 minute class (noon to 1:30 pm), at Makara. Drop-in rates apply for non-members. 
That could be you in the above picture!
Join us every Sunday for vinyasa yoga at Cooper Park in Brooklyn, brought to you by Down to Earth Markets and Makara Studio. I'll be there until September 28, from noon to 1:00 pm, weather permitting. Bring family members and friends... oh and your own mat, water bottle, willingness to move and enhance your practice outdoors. 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 we'll only be there for a few more weeks!  That could be you in the above picture!
Join us every Sunday for vinyasa yoga at Cooper Park in Brooklyn, brought to you by Down to Earth Markets and Makara Studio. I'll be there until September 28, from noon to 1:00 pm, weather permitting. Bring family members and friends... oh and your own mat, water bottle and a willingness to move and explorer your practice outdoors. 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 we'll only be there for a few more weeks!  Cooper Park Yoga in Brooklyn What up homies? It's Friday... HOORAY! The weekend is here and it's going to be a hot one, as I'll be leading a full set of vinyasa classes all weekend. So here's the run down: FRIDAY MAKARA STUDIO: Donation Vinyasa from 4:00pm to 5:30 pm. SATURDAY EARTH YOGA NYC: Hot Vinyasa from 10:00 am to 11:15 am. THE YOGA ROOM (Long Island City location): Hot Vinyasa from 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm. SUNDAY COOPER PARK: Outdoor Vinyasa from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. THE YOGA ROOM (LIC): Hot Vinyasa from 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm. THE YOGA ROOM (LIC): Hot Vinyasa (Community class $10) from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Check out my schedule page for any further details, addresses and a up to date look at the weekly schedule with any sub dates. Enjoy your weekend, Vic  Check out the beautiful altar at Makara Studio Tomorrow, Saturday August 16th, your homeboy is teaching a double.
I'm covering for Lulu and Hannah, starting with the beginner vinyasa class at 9:30 am. We'll break down some sun salutations, do a few standing poses and ease into our weekend afternoon. Yup, 75-minutes of asana to get you vitalized for Summer fun. At Noon, it will be 90-minutes of intermediate/advanced asana. Some more salutations, a few rhythmic sequences, an arm balance or two and inversions to some rocking tracks. Who's in? Makara is located at 164 Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. Drop in rate is $15. You don't even have to bring a mat. Free rentals! See you there, Vic |
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