Yoga at OHM Newsletter Vicyasa™ 8/24 - 8/30/2026: Living Yoga, Hot Classes LIC Queens & More

"The success of Yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships." — T.K.V. Desikachar

The difference between doing yoga as a physical practice and letting yoga become a way of living.

Practicing yoga poses

This is the physical side: you get on the mat and practice things like downward dog, warrior, headstand, etc. You work on flexibility, strength, balance, breathing, and concentration.

You might think:

“I’m doing yoga for an hour.”

Living yoga

This means taking the principles behind yoga off the mat and into everyday life.

For example:
Ahimsa (non-harming): You notice when you're being harsh toward yourself or others and choose compassion instead.
Mindfulness: You notice your thoughts and emotions instead of automatically reacting to them.
Non-attachment: You do your best without obsessing over getting a particular outcome.
Truthfulness: You try to be honest with yourself and others.
Contentment: You practice appreciating what is happening now rather than constantly thinking, “I'll be happy when…”
Self-discipline: You make choices aligned with what matters to you, even when they're difficult.
Compassion: You treat people—including yourself—with more patience.

So someone could be very advanced at yoga poses but not necessarily “living yoga.” They might be able to do an impressive handstand but still be consumed by comparison, anger, ego, or self-judgment.

And someone who can barely touch their toes might actually be living yoga deeply if they practice awareness, compassion, integrity, acceptance, and presence in their daily life.

A simple way to put it:

Practicing yoga asks:
"What can my body learn on the mat?"

Living yoga asks:
"How can I bring awareness and compassion into the way I live?"

The poses are traditionally considered one part of a much larger yogic path, not the whole thing.


HOT VINYASA IN L.I.C. QUEENS
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A PEEK INTO MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™...
Many prospective teachers, graduates of teacher training(s) and a handful of you that have a desire just to dive deeper into the many aspects of a yoga practice and teaching yoga regularly have been greatly impacted by our bespoke mentoring program.

Mentorship sessions can include sharing the exact experience lived, the practical wisdom I and other teachers have gained from our journey in their domain. We are highly skilled at directing strategies and processes that can sometimes transfer across different contexts.

Yoga is a journey as much as a practice. In fact, it's a journey that should never end. Those of us on that journey should be open to learning new things. We should be open to new experiences. That is what mentorship offers. It's an opportunity for a more experienced yoga teacher to share their experiences with you.

We are ready to work with anyone on a 1:1 basis or mini-group. There will be suggestions for your practice/teachings, you get a catered-to-you manual with loads of vital information and you can take notes and record your questions or concerns. I will curate a personalized practice for you, based on your interest, needs, questions and situation. You then take this practice into your own life. What you discover, feel, experience, or learn via the lens of our personal practice will then create the context for potential offerings or paths you take whether in your personal or business life. The practices may be adapted, changed, modified, or added to.

This relationship is important for professional yoga teachers. It’s important because as we dive into the industry we often muddy the waters between ‘teaching’ and ‘personal path.' Furthermore the environment of the yoga industry can be difficult to navigate. No one should try to do it on their own.

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 a 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.


REGULAR RATES:

• $65 for 30 days of UNLIMITED CLASSES! (includes on-demand)
• $17 for 1 pre-recorded class (24 hour access from purchase)

PAYMENT:
VENMO -- @Vicyasa
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NAMASTE,
Victor Cotto
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