Upcoming Events for February

Kids Yoga Series

with Chris Wiggins

Saturday’s: March 13th, 20th and 27th

1:30 to 2:15pm for Ages 4 to 8

Cost: $40 for 3 classes or $15 a class walk in

 

Kids Yoga will be back for another three week series starting on Saturday, March the 13th. Kid’s classes are fun and engaging way for children to explore yoga poses, build self confidence in a non-competitive and supportive environment. Yoga also helps children develop self expression, strength, flexibility and concentration all while having a fun and engaging time.

 

Please contact the studio for additional information and to register.

 

Chris Wiggins is a Registered Yoga Teacher and has 10 years of teaching experience in Kindergarten, First Grade and Physical Education (PreK-5).

Mommy and Me (12 to 36 Months)

With Erin and Lisa

Tuesdays March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th

1:15 pm to 2:00 pm

Cost $60 series or $15 Walk In

 

Connect with your toddler and reconnect with yourself during this yoga class filled with opportunities for movement! Your child can become engaged in playful yoga postures, stories, props, and song while enhancing body and spatial awareness, social development, strengthening muscles, and developing language skills. As toddlers can have their own agenda, we will maximize our time together by offering the adults opportunities for their own strengthening and exploring ways in which they can engage their child in yoga at home through play, literature, and song.

 

Come join us for this fun time where there's sure to be something for everyone! Bring your child's favorite toy that makes a sound!

New Class!!!  **Stefania’s Core Class**

Monday’s Starting March 15th

10:00am

 

Combination of cardio, strength training, core training, and flexibility: The perfect balanced workout and workin!

Tone up, burn fat; strengthen your heart, your body, your joints, your core and your mind.

 

HARD CORE, CHALLENGING AND FUN!!

 

All Levels Welcome….Modifications for Everyone!!!!

 

This class is a culmination of the last 12 years of my experience as a yoga teacher, pilates teacher, fitness instructor, personal trainer, body builder and my experience in Brazilian Jiujitzu, kickboxing and boxing.

 

PLAY FULL ON!

Exploring Sun Salutations

(Surya Namaskara A & B)

With Valerie Fontana

Saturday March 13th

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm        

Cost: $10.00

Level: All students

 

Whether you are a beginner, interested in learning Sun Salutations or a seasoned yogi wanting to refine or deepen your practice, you will enjoy this lighthearted workshop.

 

We will move step by step, from proper alignment to breathing so that we can feel comfortable in this sequence.

 

We will learn, we will laugh and we will explore the mystery of Surya Namaskara. This workshop is open to all levels of students.

Restore Into Spring

with Celeste

Friday March 19th

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Cost $25 All Levels

 

Space is limited, Preregistration Required

    

“Restore into Spring” with Restorative Yoga and Meditation, facilitated by Celeste at The Yoga Center. Restorative yoga offers nurturing physical postures based on the practice of yoga. This practice enables one to heal, relax, and restore into the beautiful season of spring.

 

We will use yoga props (blankets and cushions) to help us completely relax and let go, while gently allowing the body/mind to open and balance.  There will also be a guided meditation practice after the Restorative Yoga.

Come relax, restore and let go for the evening in a very supportive environment while receiving the benefits of restorative yoga and meditation.

Purification Yoga Flow

With Valerie Fontana

Saturday March 20th

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Cost: $25

Level: All students comfortable with Sun Salutations

(alignment reviewed at workshop)

 

How can we show up more fully in the world to reach our highest potential?

 

In this very specific yoga flow, Valerie will guide you with breath and proper alignment to stimulate the circulatory system and the lymphatic system to purify the body from the inside out.

 

While moving through this flow of asanas, she will offer practical suggestions to help balance and awaken vitality so that you may be present in every moment of your life.

 

A HEALING meditation at the end of the practice will restore calm and peace as well as emotional well-being.

 

Valerie studied this sequence at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and is pleased to share it with you.  A certified Kripalu and Vinyasa teacher with a background in the medical field, Valerie has been teaching yoga for 7 years.

 

We hope you can join us!

Pre-registration required as space is limited.

Yoga Nidra Meditation

with Jacqueline Morrison

Sunday March 21st

3:00pm to 4:30pm

Cost: $15

 

Are you looking to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, promote overall healing, remove unwanted patterns, induce restful sleep and reconnect with your own inner power?

 

Come and experience deep relaxation and healing through the practice of Yoga Nidra Meditation. Yoga Nidra or “yogic sleep” is a form of guided meditation that will take you into the deepest states of relaxation while allowing you to remain fully aware. In this series we will explore the benefits of Yoga Nidra Meditation, work with creating intention, practice gentle yoga postures and experience Yoga Nidra Meditation in each class with sharing and discussion.

 

All levels are welcome to attend this workshop; no experience in meditation is required.  

Invigorate Your Life

Accept, Reveal and Nourish Yourself!

With Liz Murphy

Tuesday March 30th

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

ALL LEVELS

Cost: $20

 

This 1 ½ hour workshop will encourage you to explore new possibilities in your life through a well-rounded yoga practice. With Liz, you will learn the basic fundamentals of yoga alignment through an involved yoga practice and discussion. Learn how to celebrate your physical body and calm your mind by learning basic yoga postures and techniques.

 

In this workshop you will:

In this class, new students have an opportunity to be introduced to yoga in a supportive and educational setting. Advanced students can use this class to further their understanding and continue their journey!

 

Liz Murphy is a 500-hour certified teacher of ISHTA yoga (integrated sciences of hatha, tantra, and ayurveda) whose teaching encourages students to explore their physical and energetic body by emphasizing the way physical alignment, breath and thought patterns can work together to be both therapeutic and empowering. Liz began practicing yoga in 2004 and is now teaching yoga in many locations in NYC and Long Island. Liz has studied with various teachers such as Yogiraj Alan Finger, Jean Koerner, Seane Corn, Leslie Kaminoff, Amy Mathews and Mark Whitwell.  She is currently working toward becoming a Certified Anusara teacher.

Don't Blame God

With Adrienne Desalvo

Friday April 9

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Cost: $35.00 per person, prepaid.

 

Join Adrienne DeSalvo, Spiritual and Grief Counselor, for an informal talk about the differentiation between God's Will and Free Will.  Participate in an in-depth discussion about fate, divine intervention, choices and the various universal laws at play that determine what occurs in our lives.  Learn to attribute responsibility and assess all circumstances.  Take time to question certain common beliefs and misconceptions held about the nature of life and the Divine.  Adrienne plans to hold this discussion group on a monthly basis.

Healing from the Inside Out with Kamini Desai*

Discover the Ancient Practice of Yoga Nidra

Tuesday April 13th

7:00pm to 8:30pm

Cost: $30 before April 7th - after April 7th $35

 

What if disease isn’t just disease? What if depression isn’t just depression and stress isn’t just stress? What if so many of the problems we experience physically, mentally and emotionally are just manifestations of a variety of deeper causes? The truth of the matter is there is no mind without the body and no body without the mind. What we refer to as body, mind, thoughts, emotions or energy are not separate, but are all part of one seamless system. To treat it as anything less limits our healing potential. Discover the ancient practice of yoga nidra (yogic sleep) that uses a series of body, breath and awareness techniques to take you into a profound level of stillness. Performed in a comfortable reclined position, this technique:

 

*Kamini Desai, PhD developed the core program curriculum for the Amrit Yoga Institute and teaches across the country. Trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, with degrees from Smith College and LaSalle University, Kanini is certifies in contact partner yoga, yoga therapy, Danskinetics, and holistic health education. Kamini’s versatile body of teachings applies principles of yoga to everyday life. Her corporate clients have included Sony, Mars Candy Company, and the Department of Defense in the Netherlands.

Monthly Events at The Yoga Center

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Reiki Healing Circle

1st Thursday each Month 7:45pm

Next Date April 1st

  $10 Donation

 

Happy, Healthy, Joy-Full New Year Reiki Circle

 

Come Recharge & Rejuvenate, Join Us for our Monthly

Reiki Healing Circle with H.E.A.R.T.*

*Healing, Enjoying, And Renewing Together!*

Please take some time for YOU and

your own healing and wholeness

and join us in person or in spirit.

 

Reiki (“ray-key”); intelligent “universal life force”

energy can effectively be used to:

 

* reduce & relieve stress,* restore your well-being, * achieve relaxation, * increase vitality,* accelerate healing, * balance blood pressure, * improve sleep, * remove toxins, * balance the flow of energy * promote harmony in the body, mind, spirit, * as well as attain inner peace.

 

For the receiver of Reiki there is no "work" to be done, simply relax, receive and feel the energy, possibly as warmth or simply a sense of calm. 

 

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Belly Dance Evening

with Lisa Richards

1st Friday of Month 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH

IT WILL BE HELD ON THE 12TH

Cost $25.00

 

You and your friends are invited to connect with the goddess inside of you through an evening of Middle Eastern dance, energetic music, and inspirational energies!

Make an evening of it!

 

Bring some friends to dance, create, and laugh while exercising you body, mind and spirit. You'll leave the workshop knowing some belly dance moves while you head out to enjoy a dinner with your friends in the great town of Babylon.

All levels welcome! Wear something in which

you feel beautiful and bring a water bottle!

 

Sign up required as space is limited. 

Please contact the studio at 631 893 5445 to register and with additional questions.

 

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Vinyasa Evening

with Stefania

Last Friday of each month 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Next Date March 26th

Cost $20.00 Pre-Registration Required

 

End your month with Stefania’s powerful and restorative special 2 hour Vinyasa class. This class will include a strong Vinyasa for all levels, Pranayama (breathing exercises),

meditation and a 15 minute Shivasana (relaxation) at the end.  Stay and mingle after and enjoy some healthy munchies…

you will definitely be hungry!!!

PLAY FULL ON AND SPREAD THE LOVE

 

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Drum and Dance Circle

First Saturday Every Month 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Next Dates March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st

Doors open at 7:30pm

Over 12 please 

Cost $10.00

 

Come out to the first “Drum Circle” at The Yoga Center in a few months! Martin is back from Africa and ready to drum!!!!  This is a  music and dance happening created in the moment . Bring your drums and movin bodies. Passion is the difference. 

 

For details call Martin 631-422-2824      mmregan@suffolk.lib.ny.us

 

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Women’s Circle

with Jackie

Last Sunday of each month

Next Date Sunday February 28th

7:00 pm - 8:45 pm   

Cost $15.00

 

An evening of connection and discussion…

To inspire, and to be inspired.

 

Come be fully supported, learning tools for empowerment that assist in our mutual growth and happiness. Thus allowing us to live our lives more abundantly, truthfully and joyously.

 

During this time we will begin with a centering and meditation, followed by a time to share and connect and then focus on particular teachings that we can bring into our lives.

 

We will end with a short meditation, followed

by time for tea and light snacks.

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“When the heart is divinely attuned, close human relationships are opportunities to imbibe God’s infinite love from the vessels of many hearts.”

 

-Paramahansa Yogananda