There’s nothing quite like a good yoga immersion to reignite your passion for your practice.
We all care about this practice, and it has changed all of us in ways we could never imagine. Being present in a studio, surrounded by other practitioners who are ready to learn, breathe, and grow, allows us to celebrate every beautiful moment on the mat that has led us to the present.
If you’re staying local for the week (we know this is major vacation time) and are looking to celebrate, rejuvenate, or just enjoy your practice, here are the places, spaces, and events you need to check out.
We’d also love for you to read our newest article on the EMPOWER training at the Atlantic Club. Louisa, the leader of the training, is the beautiful yogi in our main picture for this post and we are SO inspired by the YTT she is kicking off in September. If you’ve been looking for a great spot to train, this might just be the one…
Spirit Guide Workshop with Andrea Winzer
Monday at Elevate Yoga in Hazlet
You have powerful guides around you who are waiting to help you connect to your power and support you in unlocking the happiness, abundance, and joy you desire in all areas of your life. All you have to do is ASK and give permission for them to become a part of your life.
Join us for a special evening to learn how to connect to your own personal guides by using a variety of powerful tools. Through a special meditation exercise and heart-based energy work, you will meet one or more of your spirit guides and establish a personal connection with them. You will feel your vibration rise, elevating your frequency to connect with higher dimensions, so you can expand your consciousness and tap into deeper universal wisdom.
Yin And Abundance
Wednesday at Satsang Yoga in Westfield
Meditation and Yin practice on the eve of the full moon evoking Lakshmi, the Indian goddess of prosperity. Focus on the mantras of abundance followed by a bounty of seasonal plant-based refreshments.
Full Moon Yoga Flow & Gathering by Yoga Jeanine
Thursday at Beyond Organic Growers in Freehold
In celebration of August’s Full “Sturgeon” Moon in Aquarius, join us for a Full Moon Yoga Flow & Mediation Gathering with doTERRA Essential Oils. Full Moons are always a time to release and work on our personal vibration by shedding things which lower it. Jeanine will guide you through a gentle yoga flow to cleanse, renew, and honor your mind, body, heart and spirit, as you move and breathe. She will also lead you through a meditation and time for journaling to support you for the full moon energy.
Dog Days of Summer Flow & Restore
Thursday at Align Yoga & Strength in Matawan
This special class will educate the body and mind to prepare and refine the work and alignment for the classic yoga poses named after our favorite four legged friend! Think Down Dog, Up Dog, Puppy Dog, & More. This is a 90 minute flow class that will end with restorative postures.
Alluem Yoga Rocks the Streets! with Gina & the Alluem Street Team
Friday in Downtown Cranford
Mark your calendars! We’re hitting the streets and it’s the best party of the summer!!!! Join Gina and the Alluem Street Team for this unique experience of yoga, music and community on a hot summer night in Downtown Cranford (Post Office Plaza – Eastman St. & Miln St.)! This event is FREE and open to all! No need to pre-register! Just show up that day! Practice! Sample! Shop!
RESET: A Mindfulness Retreat for Educators & Caregivers
Friday at Yoga Peace Kula in Howell
Join Summer Deaver for a day of inner peace and quiet from the summer heat. Whether you are brand new to mindfulness meditation or have years of experience, this day long retreat will help you set your practice in motion. You can expect:
- Delicious Snacks and Catered Lunch
- To slow down and regain your ability to be present
- Heartfelt connection with yourself and others
- Discussion and Journaling
- Mindful movement
- Sitting with the present moment
- To leave renewed
- Restorative Yoga with Reiki
Women’s Gathering with Ashley Seymour
Friday at Blue Moon Yoga in Shrewsbury
Embody the sacred feminine- innate in the fabric of your being. Awaken your power through deep compassion and fierce gentleness. Gathering together, we choose to uplift and support each other on our highest path. Each woman is a divine reflection of ourselves. As we come together, we do so in the essence of activating deep healing through a supportive and understanding community of women. This Women’s Gathering will be focused around the energy of the August full moon. A guided meditation or healing journey will be led based on the topic of creating healthy boundaries for oneself in relationships. There will be space for introductions and open discussion from all women to share their thoughts of practical integration and general impressions of topics discussed. This a creative space where there will be journaling and healing ceremonies. Bring a friend, sister, mother or daughter-let’s gather in love!
Yoga Framework: Lower Body Mobility Workshop with Jeff Posner
Friday at Stress Free Body in Keyport
Mobility and Movement are the key to mitigating injuries, arthritis and living a healthier more accessible life. But what exactly is it? And how do we incorporate mobility training into our existing physical routine? In this workshop we will discuss the science behind the movement and mobility trend covering concepts from FRC and other lineages. You will learn how to incorporate these cutting edge concepts into your life, at class and for any level. Stop thinking you have weak joints and for that reason can’t (insert pastime favorite activity here), learn to adapt more efficiently. You’re already the most amazing machine ever made. How well are you functioning and how often are you tuning, measuring and calibrating?
Lower Limb: There will be a focus on ankle, knee and hip mobility in this workshop.
Free Yoga Beach Party with Jennifer Cavalieri
Saturday at Tula Yoga in Long Branch
Join us for a FREE Yoga class on the beach at Donovan’s Reef in Seabright!!
Jennifer Cavalieri, Co-owner of Tula Yoga, will lead an open level Yoga class on the beach. After class, stay to enjoy the sun, sand, food and drinks at Donovan’s – There will be no cover to stay for the day if you attend class!
Illumination Gathering Festival: Aquarian Ascension
Saturday in Springwood Park in Asbury Park
A 1 day spiritual gathering to ignite the spirit of giving. We will feature yoga, workshops, live music, & live art.
May Louie first took yoga in college to fulfill a Phys-Ed requirement and immediately fell in love. She, unfortunately, did not continue with her practice but reconnected with it when she retired from her corporate job in 2002 and has since become a serious yoga enthusiast. After her second retirement, she completed her 200-hour RYT certification, studying with Dina Crosta, Ellen Mosko, and Jamie Segal Hanley, with a focus on alignment based flow.
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