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IS YOGA ENOUGH…? “He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.” - Lao Tzu  (This week's newsletter was authored by teacher extraordinaire and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) Finding yoga often feels like a whole world has opened up. There’s a connection to body, mind, and breath that’s unlike any other form of movement. Spend a little more time on your mat and you’ll likely see just how physical the asana practice can be. That leads many people to question whether yoga is enough exercise or if they need other “workouts.” As with so many questions, it depends.
First things first, yoga isn’t just a “workout” in the physical sense. It’s active, that’s for sure, but the workout you get isn’t just going to be for your body; it’s also going to be for your mind. With that said, if the physical benefits are something you’re after, you’re in good company. Many people seek out yoga for this very purpose. Yoga offers a lot of physical benefits; certain types like Ashtanga and Vinyasa are very bodyweight focused and can help you get stronger. After all, think about it: chaturanga is essentially a low push-up. Hopping forward in a Sun Salutation mimics a reverse burpee. Then there are all the arm balances, which require a ton of upper body strength, and the inversions, which, when done correctly, can set your core on fire. And we didn’t even talk about navasana (boat pose)! There are so many athletic components of the asana practice. What “depends” when answering the aforementioned question is the type of yoga you practice. A vigorous vinyasa flow can be great for getting your heart rate up and giving you your daily dose of cardio. In that case, yes yoga may be “enough.” On the other hand, taking a gentle Hatha class with very little balancing and mostly seated postures may not give you the athleticism you’re after. These two examples are both extreme and most yoga exists in between the two of them. Many classes have parts that are a little challenging as well as parts that are very relaxing. The stretching and lengthening you get from these classes are valuable in their own right. The key is to find the class that aligns with your goals. If you’re looking to get into an arm balance or master a challenging pose, yoga may not be enough. By that, we don’t mean strenuous enough. Rather, you may need to supplement your practice with other strength training to get you there. If building muscle and increasing strength is your goal, taking open level or level 1 classes might not cut it. If the goal is to move and breathe, then you probably don’t “need” more. Remember, what’s enough for one person isn’t the same as what’s enough for another. That even exists within a single class or a style of yoga. One chaturanga may be enough for one student; another may require 5 to get the same feeling. What’s most important is to not judge it and to remember that YOU are enough. Yoga just supports the journey you’re already on. ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY -- SALE Now you can subscribe to on-demand only and get access to our ever-changing archive of pre-recorded sessions. For $60 you get 30-days of on-demand accessibility. This package does not include live scheduled sessions. Upon payment, class access begins. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 12/4/2023
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AM I A YOGI? “I am not the body. I am not even the mind.” - Sadhguru  (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) Have you ever thought to yourself, “Am I a yogi?” It might seem like a loaded question. What constitutes calling yourself a yogi? What do you have to do to earn that title? Is someone who practices yoga once a week a yogi? Do you have to practice every day to qualify? Do you have to sit for hours in silence and abide by all of the yogic principles in order to be worthy?
The answer is that you have to define it for yourself. One could practice asana every single day, know the Bhagavad Gita inside and out, have memorized all the yamas and the niyamas... but if they get rattled every time a beginner comes to class, or if they get irritated when things aren't done their way, are they a yogi? Perhaps not yet. To be a yogi is to practice unity. To practice yoga is to yolk, to unite; uniting body, mind, and breath with your inner spirit. How this looks could change each day. Some days you may be more yogic than others. There is no definite answer to the question of, “Am I a yogi?” Instead, see it as an opportunity for thought. Am I a yogi? Well, do you want to be one? If so and if you feel that you're not one yet, what steps can you take to become one? Maybe it's practicing a bit more kindness towards others on a daily basis. Maybe it's fostering a sense of community within your yoga studio. Maybe it's practicing asana more often. With this question, don't stress. Just get curious. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. ON-DEMAND ACCESS OPTION Now you can subscribe to on-demand only and get access to our ever-changing archive of pre-recorded sessions. For $70 you get 30-days of on-demand accessibility. This package does not include live scheduled sessions. Upon payment, class access begins. COMING SOON... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 9/18/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa TUESDAY: 9/19/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga WEDNESDAY: 9/20/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa THURSDAY: 9/21/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga FRIDAY: 9/22/2023 6:45 am -- Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga SATURDAY: 9/23/2023 8:30 am -- Sweat Fest Yoga SUNDAY: 9/24/2023 9:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga *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. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “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. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. COMING SOON... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 8/28/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Flow Yoga TUESDAY: 8/292023 6:45 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga WEDNESDAY: 8/30/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa THURSDAY: 8/31/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga FRIDAY: 9/1/2023 6:45 am -- Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga SATURDAY: 9/2/2023 8:30 am -- Sweat Fest Yoga SUNDAY: 9/3/2023 9:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga *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. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “She enjoys rain for its wetness, winter for its cold, summer for its heat. She loves rainbows as much for fading as for their brilliance. It is easy for her, she opens her heart and accepts everything.” ― Morgan Llywelyn  If you have a least favorite season -- and the ebbing and flowing of Summer to Fall is a tough one for you -- the practice of non-attachment is often key to finding balance and stability in life.
Whether you have a unfavorable winter outlook, like me, or you can't stand the thought of sweaty, humid beach days in the summer, practicing yoga as the seasons change will help you find your center and establish a peace of mind when it feels like time is slipping too quickly through your fingertips. Your body is tough enough to naturally adapt to any changes in the conditions around you, but a few rooting, centering asanas will make the process easier and allow you to let go of any resistance you may have so you can stay grounded and content through changes. Here are some yoga poses that will help you ground through the inner and outer changes that each season fluctuation presents: MOUNTAIN POSE (TADASANA) Steady, strong, and unshakable. Take time to exhale into this shape, ground securely and allow the growth and rooting at the base to keep you tall and proud. Make sure to pay attention to any shoulder rounding and avoid any lower back collapse. WARRIOR II (VIRABHADRASANA II) Planting both feet firmly into the ground will remind you to stay still and rooted as you breathe through this strengthening and lengthening posture. Keep your body strong, yet soft, finding the balance between power and gentleness, and using this bodily awareness to accept change with open arms. GODDESS POSE (UTKATA KONASANA) This asana will stretch and create room in your pelvis, so try visualizing this part of your body as an anchor, staying stable as change swirls in the air around you. Inhale, and root your feet into the earth. Exhale, and settle more deeply into the pose. EASY POSE (SUKHASANA) Just sitting comfortably might seem like the easiest thing in the world, but sometimes the least intricate poses are the most effective and powerful when it comes to staying grounded and centered. Try placing one hand on your heart, and keep the fingertips of your other hand tented on the ground. This will help stabilize you both physically and emotionally. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. COMING SOON... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 8/21/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Flow Yoga TUESDAY: 8/22/2023 6:45 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga WEDNESDAY: 8/23/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa THURSDAY: 8/24/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga FRIDAY: 8/25/2023 6:45 am -- Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga SATURDAY: 8/26/2023 8:30 am -- Sweat Fest Yoga SUNDAY: 8/27/2023 9:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga *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. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ Is yoga meditation?“When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a candle in a windless place” —Bhagavad Gita  (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is yoga meditation?” There's good news for you: you’re already on the right path. Some people wonder if they need to dedicate a separate period of time to meditation aside from their physical asana practice. Others say yoga is enough. Which one is it: is yoga in and of itself meditation? The answer is that it depends. Yoga can be a form of moving meditation. When you check out of your thinking mind (for some of us, that's the overthinking mind), and tap into the single-pointed focus of breath and movement, yoga can certainly be a meditation. Some people are able to do this in a class setting while others are only able to achieve it in their home practice. Others still can't quite turn off the mental gymnastics that occur on an ongoing basis no matter how many vinyasas they do. There's nothing wrong with that, but for these people, a separate meditation practice may be beneficial. Questions to ask yourself as to whether your yoga practice is a meditation: - Am I able to put my to-do list on pause while I practice? - Am I constantly thinking about other things during yoga? - Do I feel focused while I'm in class? - Is my practice filled with judgment and evaluation? - Am I present when I practice? - What is the quality of my breath like? Asking yourself these questions may help you determine whether the yoga that you practice is serving as a form of moving meditation or if you would benefit from an extra 5 minutes of breathwork, transcendental meditation (TM), a meditation circle, or something else entirely. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. COMING SOON... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. FINAL SUMMER SALE Unlimited yoga and on-demand access for.... $75! For how long? Lock in now and you'll have all the yoga through September 14, 2023. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 8/14/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Flow Yoga TUESDAY: 8/15/2023 6:45 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga WEDNESDAY: 8/16/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa THURSDAY: 8/17/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga FRIDAY: 8/18/2023 6:45 am -- Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga SATURDAY: 8/19/2023 8:30 am -- Sweat Fest Yoga SUNDAY: 8/20/2023 9:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga *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. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” – Carl Jung  Most forms of “modern” exercise-yoga were not developed based on the original tenets of ancient yoga practice nor were they developed based on the fundamental elements of kinesiology such as neuromuscular physiology, biomechanics, functional anatomy, or structural muscular physiology. Instead, these forms of yoga appear to have evolved through the somewhat haphazard, rather than deliberate, application of various forms of physical exertion and exercise to an ancient concept that was designed primarily for meditative purposes, not physical activity. That being said, does this suggest that all modern yoga training methods are flawed? Of course not. Especially if you're cultivating awareness. Awareness is one of the foremost gems of yoga. Through hours of stillness and listening we reveal the bad habits in our body (e.g. poor posture, quality/efficiency of movement) and in our mind (e.g. overwhelming and constant flood of thoughts and emotions). I have seen people in my classes change in various ways. For many, yoga opens the door to other positive lifestyle changes simply through greater awareness. People new to yoga often start off very disconnected from their body. Simple instructions such as “put your left foot on the mat and lift your right foot” may be challenging. In time, the dialogue between mind and body becomes more dynamic. Students begin making observations and connections, figuring things out themselves. Teachers provide a safe space - literal and figurative - and offer dynamic, clear and concise instructions for the integration of body and mind. On some levels, teaching yoga is the easiest thing... We are students first and foremost. I always continue to learn from my students and evolve and develop as a yoga teacher. Our ego gets the best of us, and yoga can become a contest to see who is the most flexible and the strongest. Gaining flexibility beyond what we need for our daily activities does not make us healthier or happier. In fact, through awareness, we realize what is a healthy stretch for our muscles and how not to take our joints to a point of irritation. That safe range and exploration with love and kindness is the yoga kicking in. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher featured on our on-demand options. COMING SOON... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. SUMMER SALE Unlimited yoga and on-demand access for.... $75! For how long? Lock in now and you'll have all the yoga through September 9, 2023. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 8/7/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Flow Yoga TUESDAY: 8/8/2023 6:45 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga WEDNESDAY: 8/9/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa THURSDAY: 8/10/2023 6:30 am -- Sunrise Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga FRIDAY: 8/11/2023 6:45 am -- Vinyasa 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga SATURDAY: 8/12/2023 8:30 am -- Sweat Fest Yoga SUNDAY: 8/13/2023 9:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga *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. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” ― Stephen R. Covey  Leading a properly highly skilled power yoga class will make students feel like you hardly have to think at all. The teacher breathes with you, speaks clearly, and gives you a general feeling of ease, guiding you through a varying of challenging poses, seamless sequences all while also supporting you. In time, you begin to understand and feel how each pose is operating in your body, what muscles are being stretched or strengthened. You begin to pay attention to the way your body is moving on a daily basis both in and out of class. And you begin to think more critically about how to approach a pose, and possibly even how to approach life. Listening to one’s body, one’s mind, and one’s spirit comes with practice. And in the class setting it begins with listening to verbal prompts. I may have my own way of coming into a pose, but when I’m in a class I practice listening to the teacher for new ways at arriving at a particular pose because I want to know and feel the difference. I want to be open to learning new ways of operating in my body, of moving my body in this world, and of simply being. Listening, in the moment, to step by step instruction improves our ability to pay attention. Often in class, we are asked to let go of our thoughts, but this does not mean we stop thinking. Rather our thinking changes from things we’ve done or want to do, to the thing we are doing. We become present, paying attention to precisely what is happening in the moment. Our ears are open, our mind is exactly where our body is, and as we, through practice, reach that place of yoga– union between mind, body, and spirit– we gain a clearer understanding of our intention... the now moment. GIVEAWAY TIME... We'll have a random drawing for a Vuori Clothing tote bag, and other goodies... all subscribed members are eligible for the swag, along with a 20% off code for any in-store or online purchase. $85.50 UNLIMITED ALL SUMMER Want yoga for the next 38 days at a discounted price? $2.25 a day to invest in yourself and your yoga practice. On-demand classes, unlimited live sessions for $85.50 and you'll have all the perks till August 31, 2023. Lock up this deal now. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher featured on our on-demand options. COMING SOON... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 7/24/023
*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. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “Stretching your body and mind is essential to avoid rigidity.”  Yes... it is possible to overstretch and "over do it" when practicing asana. At the end of a practice session are you feeling relaxed and invigorated or overly exhausted?
Some people can take to yoga easily, while others may struggle for an entire lifetime to achieve the same. What's important to remember is when we force our body into positions that it isn’t ready for, chances for injury increase. It doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t attempt poses that are challenging or complex. This is when body awareness, mindfulness and self love has to be integrated into yoga. Make sure to practice with care and awareness, listening to any signs from your body. Remember, you’re the only one who can really judge whether or not you’re overexerting, so better pay attention to any nudging sensations that may arise. Even the most experienced gurus will tell you that they are still learning and are struggling in one way or another. Yoga is a lifelong learning process. Those who claim they are already enlightened may be fooling themselves and others. A truly enlightened master will never make such claims. Am I just stretching or practicing yoga? Both may have the same aims, it is also possible that they have very different goals. For instance, stretching can help you recover from an injury, become more flexible, improve your athletic performance, or target a particular problem area. In contrast, whereas yoga is often for flexibility and focus, it can also be for strength, posture, and balance among many other mental and spiritual benefits. Whether you are just starting out in your practice or wish to master advanced postures, the best advice would be: practice yoga & stretch to your heart’s content, while keeping in mind that you want to feel good at the end of your practice – not exhausted. And most importantly, knowing that the work you put into yoga or stretching has added to your day and not undermined the quality of your life. GIVEAWAY TIME... We'll have a random drawing for a Vuori Clothing tote bag, and other goodies... all subscribed members are eligible for the swag, along with a 20% off code for any in-store or online purchase. $92 UNLIMITED ALL SUMMER Want yoga for the next 46 days at a discounted price? $2.50 a day to invest in yourself and your yoga practice. On-demand classes, unlimited live sessions for $92 and you'll have all the perks till August 31, 2023. Lock up this deal now. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher featured on our on-demand options. COMING SOON... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 7/17/023
*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. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ "Without full awareness of breathing, there can be no development of meditative stability and understanding." - Thich Nhat Hanh  Throughout the day, we breathe predominantly through one nostril or the other. This is a natural operation called the “nasal cycle,” wherein our nostrils alternate being more congested. For example, when the left nostril is more congested, we breathe more through the right nostril, i.e., the right nostril is “dominant” during that period. Scientists have discovered that when your right nostril is dominant, the EEG (recording of brain activity) is greater in the left cerebral hemisphere [each hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body], and when the nostril dominance switches, so does the activity of the brain hemisphere. The cooperation between the right and left brain is essential for us to learn better, function more intelligently, and become proficient in anything. Whatever it is you are engaged in—reading, writing, music, art, yoga—each hemisphere has something important to contribute for you to have access to both technique and inspiration. We balance breathing in yoga and find stability through our pranayama (control of the breath). Therefore moving the body & controlling the breath will facilitate brain integration. So check in with yourself during our practice and either slow down or check in whether the pranayama is working with the asana to create a higher level of operation. In order to live a balanced, creative, integrated life, filled with connected relationships, it’s crucial that our two hemispheres of our brain work together. And facilitating that in yoga can lead to greater level of functioning throughout the day. MEET MARIA & MY FRIENDS AT KÜRA "Where the journey home begins...," meet Maria Lopez and my friends at the Shipibo family of healers in Peru. For over 8 years, Maria has been “bridge keeper” for the staff of doctors that have supervised, administered and cultivated safe and healing ceremonies to unlock consciousness. Have you been interested in Ayahuasca or alternative healing modalities? Give them a look HERE.  $92 UNLIMITED ALL SUMMER Want yoga for the next 46 days at a discounted price? $2.54 a day to invest in yourself and your yoga practice. On-demand classes, unlimited live sessions for $92 and you'll have all the perks till August 31, 2023. Lock up this deal now. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher featured on our on-demand options. COMING SOON... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 7/10/023
*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. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “Self-trust is the first secret of success.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson  (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) Do you know the right way to teach yoga? How about practicing it? Sorry to disappoint, but these are trick questions: there is no right way to teach or practice yoga!
Some instructors teach yoga by demonstrating the entire class. Others walk around and let their verbal cues guide the practice. One is not more correct than the other but as a student, it's important to ask yourself: do I need the demo? There are so many ways to benefit from a yoga practice, whether online or in studio with fellow yogis. Regardless of where or how you practice, it's important to ask yourself if you really need a demo or if you're relying on it simply because it's there. Having a teacher demonstrate challenging poses can be helpful and valuable, especially if you've never done the pose before and you're learning it for the first time. Additionally, it's great to use demos to check for form and alignment. On the other hand, it's equally important to ask yourself if you really need the guidance or if you're watching the instructor out of habit. At that point, it may be time to turn off what you always do and tap into your intuition. Questions to ask yourself when it comes to taking a yoga class with vs. without demos: - Do I really need the demonstration or am I just used to it? - Do I trust myself enough to know how to come into these poses on my own? - Is the teacher giving clear, accurate cuing? If so, I may not need to watch them the entire time. In these cases, perhaps your breath can be your guide. Consider these questions the next time you take a class (with or without a teacher's demonstrations). It may just upgrade your entire experience and show you how advanced of a yogi you truly are. $150 UNLIMITED ALL SUMMER Want yoga for the next 59 days at a discounted price? $2.54 a day to invest in yourself and your yoga practice. On-demand classes, unlimited live sessions for $150 and you'll have all the perks till August 31, 2023. Lock up this deal now. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher featured on our on-demand options. COMING SOON... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 7/3/023
*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. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
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