| Partner Yoga Class
Share the joy—practice yoga together.
Explore restorative and challenging partner yoga postures.
Deepen your practice by adapting classic poses that
combine two bodies instead of one.
Enjoy a fun, creative, playful partner sequence.
Absolute beginners are welcome, a prefect chance to
introduce someone you love to the healing art of yoga.
Sunday, February 12th, 2012
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Cost $55 per couple
Organic Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Glass of Champagne served after Class
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Love Practice Meditation
led by Lama Rod Owens
Date: Sunday, February 19th
Time: 1:00pm-3:00 PM
The purpose of love practices is to awaken our innate ability to love and be loved on a much more profound level. It helps us to work with our own issues around loving and being loved within a safe and simple practice.
The love meditation practice has several pieces that include:
1) Identifying a source of unconditional love
2) Practicing accepting and resting in that source of love
3) Sharing that love with others in our lives
This is a great practice to do within the context of a relationship, romantic or platonic. The practice is based on visualization and reflection working with sources of love already present in our lives. T
Tonglen
The secondary practice that will be introduced is called Tonglen, which means taking or sending or replacing ourselves for others. This practice is also very profound and substantial on its own but I think a brief introduction to the practice would be an excellent supplement for the love practice is an excellent tool that helps us develop healthier ways to be with others.
Cost: $30
To reserve your place or for more information email
info@yogasole.com or call 718. 541.1382
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| Lama Rod Owens |
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| Lama Rod Owens is a graduate of the traditional 3 Year Retreat program at Kagyu Thubten Choling Monastery receiving his teaching authorization in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. He is currently the Lama in Residence at Kagyu Drupgyu Chodzong, a Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center and community in Washington, D.C. He is also an assistant practice teacher with Natural Dharma Fellowship in Cambridge, MA. Rod specializes in teachings of love and compassion for self and others, the integration of spirituality and social activism, as well as meditation.
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Yoga Sutra Study Group
led by Roman Palitsky
Date: February 26th, 2012 (meets every 3 weeks)
Day/time: Sundays 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Class is FREE All are Welcome!
THIS GROUP IS FOR ANYONE interested in learning more about the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, regardless of background, experience, or goals. There will be opportunities to reflect upon and deepen our understandings of how the Sutras interact with practice, as well as to get a sense of the Samkhya philosophy and cultural context that are woven through the text.
This is an opportunity to learn from one another. Everyone brings a unique skill-set and understanding to the table, and since the Sutras are, in important ways, a truly foreign text to all of us, none of us can possibly be experts.
The Yoga Sutras function on many registers: the devotional, philosophical, physical, practical, ritual and mystical being only a few prominent examples. Everyone's interests will hopefully be taken into account so that the group can be in service to our needs, so that we can focus on whichever facets of the text most interest us.
Recommended Reading:
There are many different translations of and commentaries on the text, but perhaps the most up-to-date and comprehensive version out today is the Bryant translation.
Assigned Reading for next meeting Feb 26th
Please read Sutras 1.1 - 1.51 (1st pada)
However, other commentators such as Satchidandanda, B. K. S. Iyengar, or Feuerstein, if less comprehensive, have their own merits. In short, it's up to you :).
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| Roman Palitsky completed a Masters of Divinity from Harvard University,
where he studied embodied spirituality, yoga philosophy and Sanskrit,
and pastoral counseling.
Roman has been teaching yoga since 2007 to a range of people
from many backgrounds and with different needs. His approach to yoga is
very student-oriented: everyone has a different body and therefore
benefits from different approaches in yoga practice. When we gather for a
yoga class, we keep this in mind as we all move and breathe together.
His focus is accented by both, anatomical precision and individual need.
Roman was trained in Satsang Yoga, which has a therapeutics focus and
is derivative of Vini, Iyengar and Ishta yoga styles. He is a certified
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga instructor through the Boston Trauma Center. In
May, 2010 Classes with Roman often incorporate traditional elements with therapeutic components from a more
contemporary milieu. Yoga practice carries tremendous potential for
growth and revelation for the community as well as the individual but
that doesn't mean it should done with a somber attitude. His classes can
get very silly, and that's part of the yoga!
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| "I can't get over how wonderful I felt after last Saturday's class. I was incredibly energized; the swelling in my ankles and the pain in my hands and wrists subsided for the rest of the day. I just wanted to tell Sokhna thank you." -K. |
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| Prenatal Yoga
6 week Series led by Sokhna Mabin
& Special Guests
2012 Winter Series (you have 8 weeks to complete 6 classes)
Date: January 7th thru February 25th, 2012
Day/time: Saturdays 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Drop-ins most Welcome $25
Pregnancy is a transformative &
natural process that every person on the planet has experienced-the baby
is physically born, the woman becomes a mother & the partner
changes electromagnetically. This very special series creatively
acknowledges the various aspects of birth as the woman journeys between
conception, gestation & birth. Through the ancient science of yoga
& meditation, supported by dance, anatomy, & herbs, we remember
that birth is the most sacred ritual & we are the temple.
Each
class is a micro-workshop you won't want to miss.
Developed by Sokhna
Heathyre Mabin~ mother, doula, herbalist, yoga teacher & artist*
Special guests include Isis Phoenix, Sensual Shaman & Elise
Constantine, Khalsa Way Teacher & massage therapist.
Beneficial at Any Stage of Pregnancy.
No Previous Experience Necessary. (Beginners to Yoga Most Welcome)
Dates: Saturdays, January 7th thru Feb 25th, 2012
Reserve your spot today! Hurry Space is limited.
Click here to send us a email we will contact you for payment information
Cost: Series Cost $125 Register Today!
Drop-ins Most Welcome $25
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Join Us and Start the Day
with an Oasis of Quiet
Meditation
led by Genno Linda King
Thursday Mornings 8:00-9:00 AM
We will sit in 20min intervals. Please feel free to join in/leave at 8:00 or 8:30am.
If you are NEW to the practice please arrive for 8:00am session. (there will be a brief introductory discussion)
Zen Meditation (Zazen)
We will have 2 periods of sitting meditation, alternating
with walking meditation and a short reading.
All are welcome. No previous experience is required.
Class are by $5 (suggested) donation. Give what you can.
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| The practice will be led by one of your Yoga Sole classmates
Genno Linda King who has been practicing Rinzai Zen Buddhism
for 14 years under the guidance of Eido Shimano Roshi,
Abbot of the Zen Studies Society.
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| Prenatal Partner Workshop
led by Sokhan Mabin
Yoga & Techniques for Labor
Date: TBA
This workshop provides an opportunity for couples together to enhance awareness and confidence in pregnancy, labor and birth. We will explore functional yoga tools: gentle postures, breathwork, vocal toning, meditation, visualization, affirmation, and basic massage techniques. Couples will cultivate greater relaxation, intimacy, understanding and preparation for childbearing. A sense of calm eases the birthing process, reducing pain, and increases the joy of giving birth. We will explore how to keep the expectant mother calm and confident during labor. Couples will practice giving and receiving in a supportive partner yoga practice that is beneficial for cultivating connection, and harmony throughout pregnancy and during labor. The presence, participation and support of a woman’s partner are a powerful aid to labor and delivery.
This workshop is available for all pregnant mothers and their partners
Beneficial at any stage of pregnancy. no previous experience necessary
Date: Saturday, December 10th, 2011 Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30pm
Cost: $55 Reserve your spot today! Click here to send us a email to get started
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| Spring
Beginners Series w/Evalena
Spring Series Dates: TBA
Saturdays 2:15 pm - 3:45pm
Investment: $75
Drop-ins Most Welcome $25
Strengthen your body, calm your mind and become flexible.
Come enjoy and explore the healing art of yoga.
Are you new to yoga or tried yoga before but haven't started back up in a while? Come see what yoga is all about in this gentle, beginner yoga class. Commit for the month and come every Saturday. Each week we will do something very different yet still build off of the week before, welcoming questions and discussion.
This series will introduce you to the basic alignment in the asanas (poses), pranayama (breathing exercises) and many, many of the body, mind and spirit benefits of Yoga.
Yoga is for everyone. Today is the perfect day to begin!
click here to send us a email and begin your registration
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| Zen Meditation Workshop
Date: TBA
Time: 2:00pm-3:30 PM
Meditation can calm your mind and body, give you an increased sense of well-being or even provide you with a direct path to enlightenment. Different people need and find different things in this practice, but in the final analysis we all come for the same thing: a more content experience of everyday life.
If you have wondered if meditation is right for you or if you have meditated in another tradition and want to try Zen, please join us.
No experience is required, everyone is welcome. We will have several periods of silent sitting meditation and walking meditation, plus a short talk, discussion, and a question and answer period
The workshop will be led by Genno Linda King, a fellow yoga student at Yoga Sole and Rinzai Zen practitioner of 16 years.
Cost: $30
To reserve your place or for more information email
info@yogasole.com or call 718. 541.1382
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| New Series for Seniors
Tai Chi for Better Living
w/Vinny Peterson
Dates: TBA
Tuesdays 11:00 am - 12:00pm
$125 for 6 week Series
This short and simplified Tai Chi form highlights the health benefits of the ancient Chinese mind-body
exercise. Ideal for seniors, it is series of gentle, easy to follow
movements that have been medically
tested and shown to reduce stress, improve balance and relieve the pain of
arthritis.
click here to being your registration
(send us an email with your contact/payment information and we will contact you)
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Instructor Vinny Peterson has practiced Yang style Tai Chi for nearly two decades. Over the past 15 years he has studied qigong, Tai Chi open hand and weapons forms with Sifu Shia Lum Din and Sifu Ruben Torres of Morning Tai Chi/ KIDO Martial Arts and completed training for Tai Chi for arthritis with the Arthritis Foundation of America.
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Phil Lynch is back at YogaSole’ to offer
an inversion workshop!
Inversion Immersion
Date: TBA
Phil Lynch is Back at YogaSole to offer Part 2 of his Inversion workshop! This session will combine back bending aspects with core integration to facilitate an easier transition from the earth to the air. Squat pose will be the steppingstone to headstand, handstand and forearm stand. You will move into your core and midsection to link the upper strength with your lower body’s openings for a truly freeing experience. Techniques will be offered to develop the poses step by step, accommodating each individual’s abilities and level of experience. This workshop will be a great opportunity for those that missed his previous session to fast forward their inversion practice.
Regular yoga practitioners will benefit the most but all levels are welcome.
Date: TBA
from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: $40 Save and Register Early $35 by May 1st
Reserve your spot today!
click here to send us an email to begin your registration
Phil Lynch's unique yoga teaching style has evolved from his own visceral synthesis of three different schools of yoga: Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Triyoga. Each student receives encouragement and support as Phil gracefully links posture to posture with breath, passion and a touch of humor. Blending yogic philosophies into modern-day metaphors and action into experience, Phil challenges the student to cultivate a strong and flexible body, steady emotions and a focused mind.
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| Sokhna & Beautiful Babes |
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| Breastfeeding as
Meditation
led by Sokhna Heathyre Mabin
Breastmilk - there is no substitute for it on the entire planet; it's what nature intended for humans. In order to breastfeed confidently, a woman needs privacy, quietude, comfort & good nutritional support. In this workshop we will briefly discuss anatomy, practice a simple Kundalini yoga set for lymphatic system wellness & learn Hatha yoga positions that support breastfeeding & pelvic alignment, have a brief introduction to herbal support & meditate on the wellness of our beautiful bodies as they supply and nourish others - LITERALLY*!*
Join us for a few moments of relaxation & education.
This workshop is available for all pregnant/new mothers.
Date: TBA
Cost: $35
Send us an email to register
Reserve your spot today!
Sokhna Heathyre Mabin is a mother, yoga teacher, herbalist, doula & artist...she breast fed both of her children - one after a cesarean & the other after a beautiful home-vbac*she lives in NYC.
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Open your Heart
Back Bend Workshop w/ Merav
Back Bends are heart opening and and exhilarating. They help in maintaining the flexibility, strength and mobility of the spine and encourage the softening and opening of the heart center.
This workshop will focus on working safely into back bends.
We will prepare the shoulders, chest, groins and thighs and learn how to incorporate the body as a whole into our back bends.
We will then move from basic back bends into more advanced ones. For those who feel ready and would like to play—we will explore dropping back into back bends.
All are Welcome
Date: (TBA)
Time: 1:00 to 3pm
Cost: $40 **Register Early and Save! $35
click here to register
Merav Ben Horin received her yoga teaching certifications from
YogaWorks. Merav was a dancer for over 8 years and began practicing yoga
in 2004, alongside her studies in psychology. As part of her interest
in human behavior and movement, she sees yoga as a tool for personal
growth and a great way to develop mind/body awareness. She teaches
Vinyasa–based flow classes with an emphasis on mindful breathing, muscle
strengthening, and increasing flexibility and balance.
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Workshop/Series Policy Full payment is required to reserve a space in series. Credit for the cost of the series minus $50 administration fee will be given for cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to workshop/series start date and may only be used to purchase yoga classes. No refunds/credits will be given after workshop/series begin
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