Where to Take Your Asana This Week
November 27 – December 3
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION AND CRYSTAL BOWLS WITH ELLEN MOSKO
November 27, 2017
7:30 PM
[box] Ever wondered how to cultivate a steady insightful mind, improve mental clarity and your ability to relate to what arises within? Join Ellen as she guides you through a mindfulness meditation to learn the process of responding rather than reacting. Starting with a brief seated meditation you’ll clearly observe your thoughts; then settle back and rest comfortably on the floor (or in a chair) while listening to the healing vibrations of the crystal singing bowls and steel drum. No Experience Necessary – Just your willingness to go within…[/box]
METTAMADE Yoga + Bell Street Market!
November 29, 2017
4 PM (with yoga at 6 PM)
[box] Join Mettamade, Babes In Business, and NPZ Style & Decor at Bell Works for an evening of yoga, cocktails, and early relaxing holiday shopping with local Babes In Business vendors. Yoga is from 6-7pm with Silent NJ headphones! Flow through a 60min all levels yoga class while using SilentNJ™ headphones — led by Mettamade’s Jennifer Hansen, with blissful beats as you zen out and get away from the workweek hustle! This is a unique and innovative journey of flowing movement and sound. To the outsider, this is a silent combination of movement and breath. To the practitioner, the headphones provide a sound vibration that inspires, empowers, and revitalizes the mind/body/spirit, allowing transcendence at a whole new level. Float away from this unforgettable experience right into the evening and enjoy the lasting chill vibes all night long! After yoga, join Babes in Business vendors and explore a curated collection of unique and stylish pop-up shops while you sip cocktails and mix and mingle in the beautiful space of Bell Works![/box]
AWAKENING THE CHAKRAS
November 29, 2017 at 7 PM
November 30, 2017 at 10 AM
[box] Join Dawn as she guides you through a soothing meditation of well being. We are all energy. Our Chakras are our main energy points throughout our bodies. To maintain our health and well being, our Chakras must be open and flowing freely. With the use of Yoga props, both on the mat, or if you choose, or a comfy chair, Dawn will guide you through the flow of energy from your Root Chakra (feet to hips), up through your Crown Chakra (top of the head) pausing at each one. At each Chakra, Dawn will guide you through focused meditation and the use of essential oils, as you gently open each energy center. This meditation will create a space to achieve peace, joy and a greater understanding of oneself.[/box]
CIRCLE OF LIGHT
December 1, 2017
7 PM
[box] This candlelit, intention drenched session will feature breathwork, soothing movement, guided meditation and sweet deep relaxation. Infused with the healing power of chandra namaskar (lunar salutations), mantra, poetry and the wisdom of sages from various traditions, these inspired and inspiring sessions will root you deeply and relax you completely. A tonic for the nervous system, balm for the heart and an opportunity to come together in community for something greater than yourself, each CIRCLE OF LIGHT will be offered the Friday nearest the full moon and is open to all. 50% of the proceeds will be dedicated to supporting the efforts of a selected non profit organization serving the greater good- primarily with a local focus. Each month, we will highlight the work of the group as well as their current needs and volunteer opportunities in advance of the session.[/box]
DEEP RELEASE FOR YEAR END
December 2, 2017
1 PM
[box] Yin Yoga offers the gift of a heart-centered practice, encouraging us to relax the urge to improve, analyze, or explain our circumstances. This style of yoga works deeply into the body, targeting the connective tissues that normally are not exercised in a more active asana practice. The gentle but consistent stimulation encourages long-term health and flexibility of the joints, recharges the energetic system of the body, and naturally draws the mind inward into a relaxed, meditative state. Yin Yoga is suitable for all level of students. Most of the poses are seated or supine using props and are held with muscles relaxed in stillness for 3 to 5 minutes. Come and enjoy the deep release and surrender. You’ll focus on poses to prepare our bodies for the winter months, release tension, slow down, and stay in balance for year-end. (all levels, not hot)[/box]
ESSENTIAL OILS AND RESTORATIVE YOGA
December 2, 2017
12 PM
[box] Learning about the safe & effective oils to use for health & wellness. Sample & experience the purity and potency of doTERRA products and learn how to incorporate them into your life. Topics include emotional wellness, fighting cold weather germs, and enhancing your yoga practice with natural solutions.[/box]
INVERSIONS: LEVEL ONE
December 2, 2017
12 PM
[box] In this workshop, we will cover the basics of balancing on your hands and getting upside-down. The focus will be on developing the fundamentals to safely and confidently practice headstands, forearm balance and handstands. This workshop is perfect for beginner/intermediate students who want to advance their practice, and also for more advanced students and teachers who want to learn new teaching techniques.[/box]
ARM BALANCES AND INVERSIONS
December 2, 2017
12 PM
[box] Join Chelsea Hoeffler for a level one Arm Balance & Inversion workshop. In this workshop you will be carefully guided into a variety of basic to advance arm balances & inversions. You will learn the foundations, modifications, how to use props of each pose. All levels are welcome, no experience required!!!! Reserve your spot in advance.[/box]
VINO AND VINYASA WITH METTAMADE
December 2, 2017
10:30 AM
[box] Wine and yoga? Yes, please! Join Jen Hansen, the founder of METTAMADE, for a one hour vinyasa flow followed by delicious libations at the one and only Laurita Winery.[/box]
YOGA AND POETRY MASHUP WITH DEMI GREGORAKIS WITH JENNIFER VAFAKOS
December 2, 2017
10 AM
[box] This class is a fusion of Music, Poetry and Movement- what does it completely mean to open our bodies and become a vessel for the greater powers available to us in life. Love perhaps being the greatest offering and available to each of us. In this very special class offering Jennifer will teach Lotus flow and Demi will read from her 1st book Love letters on the Wall. Demi will stay after to sign and talk about her collection. Love Letters In The Wall: Agape Edition is Demetra’s Debut Book Of Poetry.[/box]
FLOAT AND FLY
December 3, 2017
12:15 PM
[box] Going upside down can be scary but also very satisfying! In this 2-hour workshop, Kimie will explore how to get into several inversions in safe and fearless ways. Inversions strengthen the upper body, tone the abs, improve balance, rejuvenate the organs and calm the mind. Learn alignment, basic anatomy and variations that will help you fly during your flow. She will break poses down and make them accessible to all levels of practitioners. Expect to work on headstands, forearm stand, handstand and chinstand. Open to all levels. Workshop is not heated. [/box]
YOGA TO CELEBRATE THE ADVENT SEASON
December 3, 2017
3 PM
[box] Restorative Yoga, Meditation and Chanting with Romy and Judy Donation Class* “Advent” is from the Latin word adventus which signifies “coming.” Advent is a season of spiritual preparation, reflection, cheer, and anticipation of the Nativity. Let’s use our yoga practice to create and maintain a sense of peace that really should define this season of gratitude, hope and rebirth. Join us for a restorative practice with gentle asana (postures), pranayama (breathing), relaxation, reflection, singing, prayer and meditation, incorporating the advent themes of hope, peace, love and joy. Take some time to prepare your body, mind and heart for the celebration as we incorporate the yogic principle of “Santosha” (contentment) and “Tapas” (self discipline) in our practice. *Proceeds will go to the Angel Tree Program of Prison Fellowship believes that no life is beyond the reach of God’s power. Through partnership with the local church and other nonprofit organizations, we work together to meet the spiritual, physical, and personal needs of prisoners and their families.[/box]
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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.[/box]
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