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Align with Summer: Ayurvedic Teachings for Radiant Health
June 12, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Summer is here! It is a time to revive yourself, release the emotional effects of this past winter, and enjoy the company of friends and family. But summer heat can also dehydrate your body, compromise your immunity, damage your skin, and present other significant health challenges. According to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (a 5,000 year old holistic life science from India), our bodies are energetically the weakest during the summer season. Living according to the natural cycle of seasons and making small and appropriate changes to our rhythms can mean all the difference in how we handle the summer heat and maintain optimal health for the rest of the year. In this workshop, you'll learn:
Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old healing science from India whose primary goals are to promote health, and encourage vitality and long life. Two of the most important concepts in Ayurveda are 1) the body, mind and spirit are connected, and 2) each person is unique, and the health of that person is affected by genetics, age, physical capacity, seasons, time, and food and lifestyle habits. Cost is $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Sriram Moorthy is an Ayurvedic practitioner, founder of Ved Living, and author of e-book How to Beat Fatigue and Boost Energy Naturally (http://bit.ly/2VkDvGX). His mission is to inspire people to live free and unburdened. He graduated as an Ayurvedic practitioner from the Dinacharya Institute in NY in 2011 and is trained in advanced pulse assessment and marma therapy from the Art of Living foundation. www.vedliving.com |
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Community Jin Shin Jyutsu and Meditation Circle
June 7, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
We come together to cultivate a peaceful and safe space to learn and practice Jin Shin Jyutsu. We begin with mindfulness meditation to become grounded, witness the movements of the mind, emotion, breath and body. Following the meditation, there will be a instruction in the Jin Shin Jyustu focus for the day, the points that will be held and their meaning. We will then practice as individuals or if you want to practice with a partner you can. All levels of experience are welcome. There is always more to learn and experience.
Drop-in for $20; YS members may use your pass.
Bari Ruck is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner and Yoga Instructor. Bari offers private sessions that draw from one or more of these modalities. www.bariruck.com
June 7, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
We come together to cultivate a peaceful and safe space to learn and practice Jin Shin Jyutsu. We begin with mindfulness meditation to become grounded, witness the movements of the mind, emotion, breath and body. Following the meditation, there will be a instruction in the Jin Shin Jyustu focus for the day, the points that will be held and their meaning. We will then practice as individuals or if you want to practice with a partner you can. All levels of experience are welcome. There is always more to learn and experience.
Drop-in for $20; YS members may use your pass.
Bari Ruck is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner and Yoga Instructor. Bari offers private sessions that draw from one or more of these modalities. www.bariruck.com
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Yin Yoga & Acupuncture
June 5, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Yin Yoga and Acupuncture promote health and well-being by enhancing the flow of Life Force (chi, prana) through the body. Yin Yoga does this by placing the body into a sequence of particular shapes, and then holding these shapes passively for several minutes each. Each Yin pose creates a constructive tension within a different region of the body that, upon release of the pose, causes chi to flood the region. Acupuncture enhances the flow of chi by painlessly inserting needles at particular points in the body where the chi pathways (meridians) flow. We'll focus specifically on the heart and small intestine meridians as these are the dominant energy meridians in summer. This gentle practice is suitable to all levels. Cost is $35 in advance; $40 at the door. |
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Kathleen Conlon Hinge, certified 500-hour yoga instructor, founded Yoga Shivaya with the philosophy that growth and flexibility happen only with compassionate awareness of our bodies as they are. By practicing compassion for ourselves, our hearts naturally open to greater compassion for others.
Christina Wallace, L. Ac., completed a masters program in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in Columbus, Ohio in 2012 and interned at the Beijing Integrated Hospital of Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China, She is nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as well as professionally licensed by the New York State Educational Board. www.cwacupuncture.com
Christina Wallace, L. Ac., completed a masters program in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in Columbus, Ohio in 2012 and interned at the Beijing Integrated Hospital of Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China, She is nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as well as professionally licensed by the New York State Educational Board. www.cwacupuncture.com
Meditation Retreat
Jun 2, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
This afternoon meditation retreat will focus on cultivating joy and ease in the midst of challenging times. We will practice sitting and walking meditation, listen to brief dharma talks, and enjoy the priceless gift of peace and ease. All levels are welcome, from absolute beginners to Buddhas. The retreat is offered by donation. No need to register; Come as you are.
Those who wish may remain for the weekly meditation that meets every Sunday evening, 5:30-7:00.
Tracy Cochran leads the weekly meditation sitting at Yoga Shivaya and also teaches mindfulness meditation at the Rubin Museum of Art, New York Insight, and throughout the New York area. She is also a writer and the editorial director of Parabola Magazine. tracycochran.org parabola.org
Jun 2, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
This afternoon meditation retreat will focus on cultivating joy and ease in the midst of challenging times. We will practice sitting and walking meditation, listen to brief dharma talks, and enjoy the priceless gift of peace and ease. All levels are welcome, from absolute beginners to Buddhas. The retreat is offered by donation. No need to register; Come as you are.
Those who wish may remain for the weekly meditation that meets every Sunday evening, 5:30-7:00.
Tracy Cochran leads the weekly meditation sitting at Yoga Shivaya and also teaches mindfulness meditation at the Rubin Museum of Art, New York Insight, and throughout the New York area. She is also a writer and the editorial director of Parabola Magazine. tracycochran.org parabola.org
Reiki and Restorative Yoga
Check back for our June offering
This retreat will feature gentle practices that synergize to enable profound relaxation and release. Restorative yoga invites you to relax into poses supported by cushions and props. As you relax into each pose, you’ll be offered Reiki, a gentle, hands-on technique that channels life force energy through the subtle body and deepens relaxation. In reflexology, pressure is applied to specific reflex points on the feet or hands to promote energy flow and relieve tension throughout the body. Leave feeling calm and rejuvenated.
Cost is $45. Space is limited to assure individual attention; please register early.
Jody Raso, is a Social Worker, Reiki Master and Certified Yoga Instructor. This workshop is a culmination of Jody's 20 years' experience in the healing arts and true reflection of her beliefs as a therapist, teacher and Reiki Practitioner. www.JodyRaso.com
Check back for our June offering
This retreat will feature gentle practices that synergize to enable profound relaxation and release. Restorative yoga invites you to relax into poses supported by cushions and props. As you relax into each pose, you’ll be offered Reiki, a gentle, hands-on technique that channels life force energy through the subtle body and deepens relaxation. In reflexology, pressure is applied to specific reflex points on the feet or hands to promote energy flow and relieve tension throughout the body. Leave feeling calm and rejuvenated.
Cost is $45. Space is limited to assure individual attention; please register early.
Jody Raso, is a Social Worker, Reiki Master and Certified Yoga Instructor. This workshop is a culmination of Jody's 20 years' experience in the healing arts and true reflection of her beliefs as a therapist, teacher and Reiki Practitioner. www.JodyRaso.com
Julia Reimer received her 200 hour reflexology training from Sue Raskin in 2012 and was nationally certified in 2013. Julia is also a Reiki Level II practitioner. In 2018 she earned her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification at The Shala in NYC and is continuing her studies under the guidance of Barbara Verrochi and Kristin Leigh. Julia believes in sharing whatever benefit she receives from her practices with others and is eternally grateful to her family and all her teachers for supporting and guiding her on this path. juliareflexologist@gmail.com
Introduction to the Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu
Mar 22, 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Jin Shin Jyutsu is a form of energy work that originated in Japan. It was an ancient practice that got lost and was then recovered by a Master teacher and scholar named Jiro Murai about 100 years ago. Jin Shin Jyustu is self care that involves holding points throughout the body that can help free up blocked energy. It can help manage chronic pain, insomnia, stress and anxiety etc. The technique teaches us to honor the ourselves holistically and recognizes that all things are in relationship.
This class will consist of explanation of the Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu as well as experiential exercises practice of tuning into yourself energetically. It is my experience that practicing energy healing in a safe group environment can be very impactful. Each person will go home with a handout of techniques practiced so it can be incorporated into everyday life as needed. A brief informational video may be found on my website: https://www.bariruck.com/services
Cost is $20 to drop in; YS members may use your pass. No registration required, just come!
Bari Ruck is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner and Yoga Instructor. Bari offers private sessions that draw from one or more of these modalities. Contact Bari directly for more information: 813-476-9716, bariruck@gmail.com, www.bariruck.com
Mar 22, 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Jin Shin Jyutsu is a form of energy work that originated in Japan. It was an ancient practice that got lost and was then recovered by a Master teacher and scholar named Jiro Murai about 100 years ago. Jin Shin Jyustu is self care that involves holding points throughout the body that can help free up blocked energy. It can help manage chronic pain, insomnia, stress and anxiety etc. The technique teaches us to honor the ourselves holistically and recognizes that all things are in relationship.
This class will consist of explanation of the Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu as well as experiential exercises practice of tuning into yourself energetically. It is my experience that practicing energy healing in a safe group environment can be very impactful. Each person will go home with a handout of techniques practiced so it can be incorporated into everyday life as needed. A brief informational video may be found on my website: https://www.bariruck.com/services
Cost is $20 to drop in; YS members may use your pass. No registration required, just come!
Bari Ruck is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner and Yoga Instructor. Bari offers private sessions that draw from one or more of these modalities. Contact Bari directly for more information: 813-476-9716, bariruck@gmail.com, www.bariruck.com
Events Descriptions and Registration
Yoga for a Healthy Spine
Feb 9, 1:30 - 3:00 pm A healthy and strong spine is essential to full-body health as well as emotional well-being. Yoga can be a wonderful and effective way to bring awareness, strength and flexibility to the spine. In this 90 minute workshop, we will discuss the basic anatomy of the spine, common back problems plaguing so many in our modern culture, and how and why a simple yoga practice can help both alleviate common problems and prevent future ones. Using precise alignment cues as well as the support of various props, we will complete a well-rounded practice that you can take home to continue on your journey to maintaining a healthy spine. This workshop is appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners, however participants should be able to get up and down from the floor without difficulty. Cost is $30 in advance; $35 at the door. |
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At the age of 14, Jen Krakowsky went through major spine surgery to halt the progression of scoliosis. Many years later, Jen found her way to yoga as a means to reduce chronic back pain stemming from her scoliosis and fused spine. Due to her personal history, she feels driven to help people take charge of their own spinal health and general wellbeing. Jen teaches with a strong focus on healthy alignment, body mechanics and breath. Jen is a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200) and a certified yoga for scoliosis teacher through Senior Iyengar Teacher Elise Browning Miller. www.AlignwithJen.com
Relax and Receive: Reiki and Restorative Yoga
Feb 10, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Restorative yoga invites you to relax into poses supported by cushions and props. As you relax into each pose, you’ll be offered Reiki, a gentle, hands-on technique that channels life force energy through the subtle body and deepens relaxation. Leave feeling calm and rejuvenated. Cost is $45. Jody Raso, is a Social Worker, Reiki Master and Certified Yoga Instructor. This workshop is a culmination of Jody's 20 years' experience in the healing arts and true reflection of her beliefs as a therapist, teacher and Reiki Practitioner. www.JodyRaso.com |
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Yin Yoga & Acupuncture
Feb 24, 3:30 - 5:00 pm Yin Yoga and Acupuncture promote health and well-being by enhancing the flow of Life Force (chi, prana) through the body. Yin Yoga does this by placing the body into a sequence of particular shapes, and then holding these shapes passively for several minutes each. Each Yin pose creates a constructive tension within a different region of the body that, upon release of the pose, causes chi to flood the region. Acupuncture enhances the flow of chi by painlessly inserting needles at particular points in the body where the chi pathways (meridians) flow. This gentle practice is suitable to all levels. Cost is $35 in advance; $40 at the door. |
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Kathleen Conlon Hinge, certified 500-hour yoga instructor, founded Yoga Shivaya with the philosophy that growth and flexibility happen only with compassionate awareness of our bodies as they are. By practicing compassion for ourselves, our hearts naturally open to greater compassion for others.
Christina Wallace, L. Ac., completed a masters program in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in Columbus, Ohio in 2012 and interned at the Beijing Integrated Hospital of Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China, She is nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as well as professionally licensed by the New York State Educational Board. www.cwacupuncture.com
Christina Wallace, L. Ac., completed a masters program in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in Columbus, Ohio in 2012 and interned at the Beijing Integrated Hospital of Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China, She is nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as well as professionally licensed by the New York State Educational Board. www.cwacupuncture.com
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Fire in Winter: A Kapha-Balancing Yoga Practice
Mar 2, 1:30 - 4:30 pm Kapha dosha is associated with the water and earth elements. This quality likes chilling out, relaxing activities at home and on the couch, munching comfort foods and taking it easy. “Don’t worry, be happy” is a kapha organizing principle. Kapha-dominant people tend to be calm, loyal, affable, steady, slow and sure. Kapha out-of-balance is heavy, sluggish, congested, dense, cloudy, attached, greedy, depressed, cold. For this dosha to come into balance, movement is medicine. Boost the energy. Stimulate air flow. Break up stagnation and clogged channels. We will start out slow, then gradually nudge it, ramp it up, deepen the breath, begin to churn, keep it moving, flow in, flow out, get the juices flowing, the heart pumping and stoke the fire. We’ll open the chest and the breathing passages, stimulate the flow of fluids: synovial, lymph, cerebrospinal, digestive. This practice will help you lighten up, energize, warm, increase resilience physically and emotionally. With spring around the corner, this is what the body needs to shake off the reclusive qualities of winter. Rest assured, you will be encouraged to churn at your own chosen speed. This class is appropriate for all levels. Cost is $40 if you register by Feb 15; $45 if you wait. |
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Rudy’s style is inviting, grounding, deliberately slow, and deeply relaxing. He skillfully breaks postures into developmental progressions that make it possible for students to explore with greater ease and depth. Rudy presents with care, humor and sensitivity in a warm, compassionate atmosphere.
Rudy Peirce, M.A., E-RYT500, YACEP, AYT, has studied and practiced yoga for over 35 years. His continued studies recently earned him an Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Certificate from Kripalu’s School of Yoga and Ayurveda. Certified since 1983, he has been a faculty member, teacher-trainer, and mentor at The Kripalu School of Yoga, in Stockbridge, MA since 1988. He offers Gentle Yoga retreats, Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training, a Dynamic Gentle Yoga Teacher Certification, Chair Yoga retreats, and an annual MELT and Gentle Yoga Vacation in Tuscany. His popular 4CD set, The Gentle Series, is well-known for supporting a vibrant regular personal practice. rudypeirce.com
Rudy Peirce, M.A., E-RYT500, YACEP, AYT, has studied and practiced yoga for over 35 years. His continued studies recently earned him an Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Certificate from Kripalu’s School of Yoga and Ayurveda. Certified since 1983, he has been a faculty member, teacher-trainer, and mentor at The Kripalu School of Yoga, in Stockbridge, MA since 1988. He offers Gentle Yoga retreats, Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training, a Dynamic Gentle Yoga Teacher Certification, Chair Yoga retreats, and an annual MELT and Gentle Yoga Vacation in Tuscany. His popular 4CD set, The Gentle Series, is well-known for supporting a vibrant regular personal practice. rudypeirce.com
Meditation Retreat
Mar 3, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
This afternoon meditation retreat will focus on cultivating joy and ease in the midst of challenging times. We will practice sitting and walking meditation, listen to brief dharma talks, and enjoy the priceless gift of peace and ease. All levels are welcome, from absolute beginners to Buddhas. The retreat is offered by donation. No need to register; Come as you are.
Those who wish may remain for the weekly meditation that meets every Sunday evening, 5:30-7:00.
Tracy Cochran leads the weekly meditation sitting at Yoga Shivaya and also teaches mindfulness meditation at the Rubin Museum of Art, New York Insight, and throughout the New York area. She is also a writer and the editorial director of Parabola Magazine. tracycochran.org parabola.org
Mar 3, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
This afternoon meditation retreat will focus on cultivating joy and ease in the midst of challenging times. We will practice sitting and walking meditation, listen to brief dharma talks, and enjoy the priceless gift of peace and ease. All levels are welcome, from absolute beginners to Buddhas. The retreat is offered by donation. No need to register; Come as you are.
Those who wish may remain for the weekly meditation that meets every Sunday evening, 5:30-7:00.
Tracy Cochran leads the weekly meditation sitting at Yoga Shivaya and also teaches mindfulness meditation at the Rubin Museum of Art, New York Insight, and throughout the New York area. She is also a writer and the editorial director of Parabola Magazine. tracycochran.org parabola.org
Events Policies
Class passes do not include events registration fees.
Full payment is due at the time of registration.
Events may be cancelled due to low enrollment or emergency. If we must cancel, registrants will be notified by email as quickly as possible and full refunds will be issued.
If you must cancel, notification in writing (button below) is necessary to receive a refund or credit, as follows:
Full payment is due at the time of registration.
Events may be cancelled due to low enrollment or emergency. If we must cancel, registrants will be notified by email as quickly as possible and full refunds will be issued.
If you must cancel, notification in writing (button below) is necessary to receive a refund or credit, as follows:
- More than 72 hours prior to the event: Full refund
- 24-71 hours prior to the event: Full credit
- Less than 24 hours prior to the event: No refund or credit
- No written notification: No refund or credit.
