“The two hardest tests on the spiritual road are the patience to wait for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed with what we encounter.” ― Paulo Coelho  Ever heard of that "patience" quote and how it is often held as a high virtue? Do you realize patience can be honed, just like any other skill?
Discouragement, frustration and ultimately anger are results of a well-meaning battle that we lose with patience. Some of us are less equipped with this necessary virtue than others; short temper, exasperation, and inappropriate behavior are results of... and we have all faced these emotions and a stress output due to patience-less status. Practicing patience on and off the mat is a large part of the Yogic philosophy. Patience balances the mind and body allowing the individual to wade through situations and challenges. Our ability to demonstrate patience is tied to our emotional and mental state of mind. Something which can be explored through the flow of your yoga practice. The transitions from one asana [pose] to another is just as important as holding and striking a pose. The awareness between asanas builds consciousness for the moment and honors its existence. Learning to take life as it flows, minute to minute is one the greatest takeaways from a yoga practice. Breathing, while holding a pose determines resilience and hardiness applicable to incidents in life that require as much flexibility, twists and turns as that yoga pose we grapple to hold. Stability, be it in life or on the mat comes with patience, something which the quaintest of poses can teach you. Poses like Vrksasana (Tree Pose) develop grounding principles even in adverse situations, like a tree in the midst of a windstorm. Your breathing and determination to stay upright and not wobble teaches you patience like no other pose. Warrior-One (Virabhadrasana) demands strength of the body and mind, resilience and flexibility. A test for the senses, the stretch could burn, and expose you to face and overcome mental conflicts. Savasana's (Corpse pose) slow breathwork puts your mind and body in silence and entering a state of Yoga Nidra requires you to be patient with every single aspect of your being. Only with great love and acceptance does a person enter a state of deep relaxation. MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... 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. What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. 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: 7/14/2025 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 7/15/2025 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 7/16/2025 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 7/17/2025 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 7/18/2025 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 7/19/2025 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 7/20/2025 NO CLASSES *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:
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DO I REALLY NEED SAVASANA?  (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.) As a yogi, you’ve probably found yourself asking this question at least once throughout your journey of practicing yoga: do I really need savasana?
Sure, it’s a nice little moment of relaxation after what may have been a strenuous yoga class, but I’m busy! I have people to see, places to go, decisions to make! I don’t have an extra 5 minutes to just lay on my mat and…breathe. But what if you do? What if you do have an extra 3-5 minutes to lay on your mat and just breathe. And what if that just breathing gives you even more time throughout the rest of your day? Would you reconsider the value of savasana then? Savasana is just one of the many things that differentiates the yoga practice from other calisthenics or moving meditations. Yoga is special for a multitude of reasons, one of them being the chance to reset every time we come to the mat. Savasana, in its very translation, is a reset. The word savasana means “corpse pose,” and while to some that signifies death, the ancient yogis see it as a rebirth; a chance to take the lessons and wisdom you’ve garnered from your life thus far and use them as a way to propel you forward in the next life. If that sounds a little too out there, consider this: savasana may be an opportunity for your body to absorb the benefits of your yoga practice, both physical and mental, and use them as a way to make the rest of your day, week, or life even better. So yes, you really do need savasana. Challenging though it may be, this is where the real yoga 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. MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... 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. Contact me for more info and enrollment. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 4/15/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 4/16/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY:4/17/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 4/18/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 4/19/2024 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 4/20/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 4/21/2024 NO CLASSES *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 -- [email protected] NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™  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  
Relaxation at the Botanical Garden (Bronx, NY).
Adho much vrksasana (handstand) on a busy New York City sidewalk…
Bakasana (crow) on an edge of a cliff… Forget that! How about savasana (corpse pose) anywhere and everywhere? Now that's the prime photo-op for every aspiring yogi and asana junkie! Arguably the most vital of poses, savasana, is the final gateway to bliss and complete absorption. After a rigorous practice, many times the benefits aren't truly realized because the practitioner deprives themselves of a enriching pause. Even during a hectic day, finding time to just lay down and feel your inhalations and exhalations in this pose can be valuable. Besides all the impactful benefits; decreasing of the heart-rate, relaxation of the skeletal and visceral muscles, lowering of tension and anxiety along with increasing energy levels and stimulating the ability to concentrate… why wouldn't anyone want to deepen their awareness with a corpse pose anytime or anywhere? At work. At home. Getting to your yoga class early and easing into it and ending your asana practice with a prolonged savasana. Alright… lets do it. Anytime… anywhere. Get your savasana on! |
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