Yoga Workshops

JANUARY 8 | 7pm EST on zoom

Investment: Regular & non-members $45 | EB & members $35

• 7-8pm on zoom

• Also Included in the series below. No need to purchase separately if you would like to participate to the whole series.

Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. It is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. Together these 4 qualities are known as the Brahma Viharas, or boundless states.

These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness. Sharon Salzberg will introduce these teachings and support us in our own experience and cultivation of these qualities through direct instruction and guided meditation using classical techniques in a modern idiom. There will also be many opportunities for questions. This workshop is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

About Sharon:

Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture 50 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of thirteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Sharon’s podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed seven million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. www.sharonsalzberg.com

JANUARY 8, 19, 26 & FEBRUARY 1

Investment: Regular & non-members $145 | EB & members $115

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

• January sessions: January 8, Wednesday 7-8pm EST on zoom only | Janiary 19 &26, Sundays 7-8pm on zoom only

• February 1 session, Saturday 12-1:30pm EST Newburgh Yoga Shala | in person or on zoom

• Includes Sharon’s sessions above (no need to purchase separately)

As you plant seeds for the new year, let it be seeds of love. We warmly welcome special guest teacher, Sharon Salzberg, to help us plant the seeds of lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Kicking off the NYS new years series, Sharon will share an overview of the Brahmaviharas, lead us in practice, and answer questions we might have about the Four Immeasurables. 

You're not going to want to miss a one of a kind NYS series to kick off the new year! We are setting the foundation of the year with the heart-centered practices of the Brahmaviharas.

Kick off with Sharon: To kick off the series we welcome a very special guest teacher, Sharon Salzberg, who will provide an overview of lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.

Virtual sessions with Bibi and Jacquie: Then we'll have two virtual sessions led by Bibi and Jaquie, exploring each quality of the heart through practice and discussion.

Close with a community mini-retreat: We'll close out the series with an in-person mini-retreat to further explore the Brahmaviharas in community through asana, meditation, and discussion. 

Join us to start the year right!

WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 7-28

Investment: Regular & non-members $70 EB & members $60

• Fridays 11am

• 45 minute sessions

• No previous experience needed

• Drop-In available. Email us here

This four-week meditation series is a great way to touch in on what mindfulness really means, and practice meditation in a group setting. The Tibetan word for meditation is gom, or "to become familiar with." What we are becoming familiar with is ourselves, our thought process, our hearts. The benefits of practicing mindfulness meditation include stability, strength, clarity, and less reactivity in daily life. This series is an introduction to the practice. No experience necessary, all are welcome. 

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bio: Angela Hassan is a certified meditation instructor and teacher of presence. Angela has experience working with people from all areas of life including youth and young adults, incarcerated individuals, individuals in hospice care, and those suffering from addiction. Angela also leads kirtan, a bhakti yoga practice, in the tristate area. Whether she is practicing alone, with one person, or a group, her intent is to come home to the heart.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 | 12-3PM

Investment:

• Members: Early Bird $50 | Regular $60

• Non-Members: Early Bird $55 | Regular $65

As yoga instructors and dedicated students, we often focus our anatomy studies on the muscular system. Here is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how our internal organs influence our practice, and how the nervous system impacts every moment on and off the mat.

In this workshop, we will cover:

• Structures & Functions of the Central Nervous System + Peripheral Nervous System

• Signs of nervous system regulation and dysregulation

• Effects of asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation on the brain, spinal column, organs, and fascia

Masha will encourage discussion and curiosity about some common language we use as yoga practitioners and teachers. Together we will explore alternate language and cues that may be more accurate and meaningful. We will end the workshop with some practices to upregulate and downregulate the nervous system, and directly experience the benefit of moving more easefully between the two.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 | 12-3PM

Investment:

• Members: Early Bird $50 | Regular $60

• Non-Members: Early Bird $55 | Regular $65

Have you heard about the vagus nerve but still feel unsure about what it is and how it functions? Here is an opportunity to learn more and gain practical skills quickly! In this workshop, we will cover: 

• Basics of Polyvagal theory

• Brain waves and how they are impacted by meditation/yoga nidra

After taking the time to dive into this work from an intellectual perspective, we will practice guided meditation techniques and hands-on self care strategies. Masha will teach a simple self guided acupressure/marma point protocol for relaxing the neck and face.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 | 12-3PM

Investment:

• Members: Early Bird $45 | Regular $50

• Non-Members: Early Bird $40 | Regular $55

‘Trauma informed yoga’ is a popular phrase, but what exactly does it mean for us as teachers and students? What types of training and support can we put in place for ourselves to become more informed? As individuals, how can we mitigate systemic cultures of harm?

In this workshop, Masha will offer her experience as a teacher and practitioner to define ‘trauma informed care’, and the ethics of that phrase. Our time together will include:

• Creating a ‘brave space’ vs a ‘safe space’

• Boundaries, Consent, and Scope of Practice in Yoga 

• How to cultivate more inclusive spaces and how to repair unintentional harm

This workshop is for anyone that truly wants to create the safest spaces for the most people. Please come with the willingness to explore cultures of harm and the intention to find strength in vulnerability. We will create a brave space together.