The universe does this thing… where it aligns you with people, things, and situations that match the energy you put out. The more you improve yourself and raise your vibration, the more you will see things that are beneficial to your well-being.
-ThinkGrowProsper
That quote really strikes a cord, right? We are all so lucky to be a part of this humungous, amazing NJ yoga family. Here are the places we are wishing, hoping and dreaming to take our practices this week.
Let us know where you will be!
January 20
Yoga Essence, Lebanon
Class will begin with yin yoga asanas that will help release you physically at a deeper level. Poses will be held for longer duration so you can ‘get out of your head.’ Once things begin to open and you relax further, acupuncturist Diane Choe will offer a de-stress treatment.
January 16-18
Powerflow Yoga, Glen Rock
Experience a 3 Day Yoga-Inspired Cleanse to renew your body, mind, and spirit. In this multidimensional approach to cleansing through a simple, nutritionally-balanced detox diet – all the food is provided for you: 3 vegan meals a day as well as juices and wellness shots. Even an evening snack! Specific yoga postures to improve digestion and meditation to calm and ease the physical, mental and spiritual body while your body heals. Personal reflection and conversation about where your emotional self could be cleansed, bringing into the new year all that fills you up! Nutritional information for when the cleanse is complete so you leave with more awareness of how to nourish your physical body. Fee includes 3 days of vegan meals, juices and healthy snacks provided by Organic Krush and 3 warm yoga classes.
Yin Yoga and Sound Bath with Ellen Mosko
January 19
Elevate Yoga, Hazlet
The New Moon signifies new beginnings, a time to reflect back and a time to embrace your dreams. This January contemplate your goals for the New Year. Yin Yoga naturally encourages the mind to become quiet, allowing for your deepest desires and aspirations to surface. During the evening, listen to the sound vibrations of crystal singing bowls, steel drums and more as you settle into the rhythm of practice and unwind tension
January 20
Laurita Winery, New Egypt
Join us on the lawn of laurita winery! If it rains, event will be held indoors! Your ticket includes a one-hour, all-levels, vinyasa-based yoga class followed by a wine tasting! Come for the yoga, stay for the wine. Flow. Wine. Socialize. Bringing the yoga community together one pop-up yoga event at a time.
Self Healing through the Chakras
January 20
Tula Yoga, Long Branch
Join Stephanie, Reiki Master and Teacher, as we go on a healing inner journey, exploring the chakras and their connection to your overall health and well- being. Cleansing and balancing the chakra energy system is vital for achieving and maintaining optimal health of the mind, body, and spirit. This workshop will include guided meditation, Reiki, essential oils, reflexology, and music by candlelight to serve your chakras each in their own unique way.
Asana Intensive with Sue Elkind
January 20
Dig Yoga, Lambertville
Are you looking to truly expand your practice? The Asana Intensives are three hour class experiences that build upon your dedicated practice through exploring complex asana poses. Together with Dig Faculty, you will break down poses in safe, fun and challenging ways, as well as build sequencing that takes your practice to the next level.
The Asana Intensives are great for yoga teachers, yogis who love a challenge, and are OPEN TO ALL intermediate to advanced students.
January 20
JaiPure Yoga, Montclair
Kristen, Aubrey, and Jagadisha are back for an evening of Bhakti Bliss! Please join us for a special evening of kirtan and sing your heart out. It will be soul inspiring and heart warming.
Yoga Tune Up: Roll Restore Release
January 20
Blackbird Yoga, Haworth
This self-care focused class combines elements of yoga, corrective movement and self-massage using Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls to destress, unlock myofascial restrictions and improve body awareness. The poses and sequences identify and strengthen “body blind spots” – areas of the body that are overused, underused, misused and are potential catalysts for pain and injury. Each class is designed to inspire your knowledge of anatomy and get you moving in ways that open, energize and inform your tissues! It will enhance the unique combination of strength, stretch and relaxation.
January 21
Powerflow Yoga, Hoboken
Need to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Then join Emma in this 2-hour, unheated workshop to open your body, relax your mind and ground you back down. You’ll begin in seated meditation and then Emma will guide you through a vigorous vinyasa flow to create tapas, or heat, in the body. After cooling down, students will transition into relaxing postures using props to assist in release. Emma will incorporate aromatherapy and sound healing into the practice as well as guided chanting.
Parent and Child Yoga with Allison Sorokin
January 21
2-3:15 pm (age 4-7)
3:30-4:45PM (age 7-13)
Elevate Yoga, Hazlet
Join Allison and Hannah for a fun filled playdate, yoga-style. Through mindful games, songs, and of course yoga poses – you and your child will enjoy priceless time together while building a foundation of body awareness, compassion, and confidence. Activities for class will include basic individual and partner yoga, self-care/restorative practices, breathwork, games, discussions, along with healthy, practical and peaceful ideas to use at home and together.
Chakra Workshop with Josh Ansley
January 21
Yoga Essence, New Providence
Join Joshua Ansley to learn how the Chakra centers in the body hold & process experiences; how to use these systems to bring peace & power in our lives; and how to tap into our intuition to restore balance to the Chakras; helping us to heal from past experiences, find more harmony and ease in life, and unlock our fullest potential. This transformational workshop will include discussion, meditation, breathwork, journaling and asana practice.
January 21
Dig Yoga, Lambertville
This two hour workshop is developed to balance and compliment our usual regimen of vigorous asana. This floor-based practice explores longer holds of 2-10 minutes in relatively basic postures. Simple as in: uncomplicated, but not easy. We slow down the action, slow down the breath and then we slow it down some more. Time becomes timeless and we float and stay grounded at the same time. For those curious to go deep, this is the practice for you
Katonah Yoga Winter Intensive with Ivy Ray
January 21
Inlet Yoga, Manasquan
Welcome to Winter. In the Chinese system each season holds magic, intelligence and power. Winter is the Apex of the seasonal cycle, the gestation of the year’s work. It is an essential and potent time of Restoration, Inspiration, and Embodiment; of warmth, quiet, inner reflection, and self care, It is also a time to stoke your fires, remain fluid and strengthen your roots. It is the season of the Kidneys, your waters, the officials of the body, the storehouses of our qi/life force, longevity, safety, vitality, willpower. The kidneys are fed by the lungs and their opening is the ears. Anything that moves you (seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching) enough to bend your knees feeds your kidneys well.Join us as we learn to take best advantage of this season and ourselves. Via body, breath and imagination we will run through a potent winter practice you can use as your blueprint for the remainder of the season. We will stoke your fires and pump you up, take your lungs to their edge then bring you in for restoration, all with an aim of you having a purposeful joyous well winter season and a glorious Spring Birth.
Yoga For Athletes Total Body Workshop with Allison Caulfield
January 21
Synergy Hot Yoga, Fair Haven
The benefits of yoga for athletes are vast, mental and physical, including:
Increased flexibility, reduced rate of injury, accelerated recovery,improved lung function,sharpened mental focus. Beyond simple stretching, yoga improves strength, balance and breathing, a combination which offers athletes an edge. This total body workshop focuses on the upper body (shoulders and spine) in the first hour, lower body (hips, hamstrings and ankles) in the second.
Winter Wellness With Yoga & Essential Oils Class by Andreea Fegan
January 21
First Presbyterian Church, Rumson
Winter wellness vital during these cooler months prior to spring ~ very often we’re low on sunlight, our immunity needs extra support, and we look for warmth. This yoga class hopes to address each of these areas through warm ups, flow, breathing support poses, and savasana using Therapeutic-grade Essential oils. Join yoga instructor, Nicole DeNardo and oils educator, Andreea Fegan for a complete yoga and oils winter wellness experience!
Restorative Yoga by Candlelight
January 21
Ananda Yoga, Wenonah
Restorative yoga is a completely passive practice that utilizes props to support our bodies in all of the poses to aid in complete relaxation. By relaxing our muscles, lowering our heart rate, and allowing our nervous system to slow down, restorative yoga helps us to balance our fast-paced lifestyles. As we find stillness in the pose we allow for healing, both physically and mentally, which ultimately supports us in being more focused and effective. Restorative is accessible to people of all ages and skill-levels.
A Question and Answer Session to Discover the Right Yoga for You
January 21
Higher Yoga, Trenton
Have you ever been a little confused by all the different names and styles of Yoga? Are you interested in practicing Yoga but aren’t sure what type of class or style is right for you? This workshop is for you. Join the staff at Higher Power Yoga Studio for a Question and Answer session about the different styles of Yoga. You will have an opportunity to try some of the postures and get a taste of deep relaxation. This workshop is sponsored by the Trenton Yoga Foundation.
January 21
Yoga Peace Kula, Belmar
Find deep nourishment while you rest in restorative yoga poses, receive reiki by Summer Quashie and are serenaded by the healing sounds of Seth Lieberman. Seth is a visiting artist from upstate NY, classically trained musician, yoga and music instructor with sensitivity to evoke divine presence. You won’t want to miss this one of a kind experience. Their Brooklyn workshops sell out quickly!
Intro to Kundalini Yoga with April Lawicki
January 21
Bambu Yoga, Hamilton
Perfect for anyone new to yoga or Kundalini, this course introduces the basics, builds strength, and increases happiness. Bring your questions – there will be an opportunity for a question and answer period after you are lead through a typical Kundalini Yoga class. The technology of Kundalini Yoga carefully orchestrates asanas, pranayama, meditation, mantra, mudra, and dristi in exacting sequences and times (known as kriyas) to accelerate the desired effects on the body, mind and Consciousness.
Visualize and Create Your Ideal Life: Vision Boarding
January 21
Devotion Yoga, Hoboken
In this workshop you will:
- Learn how the Law of Attraction can help you receive the things you want in life
- Be personally guided through a process to awaken you to your life vision
- Experience meditative visualizatioon exercises
- Create a Vision Board that represents your mental picture of the life you desire.
Included: All supplies needed to create a Vision Board that you can take home with you (if you have anything specific you would like to include on your board, please bring it with you) and light refreshments (including mimosas!)
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 last year, 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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