WELCOME TO NYACK YOGA
At Nyack Yoga we believe that the physical, spiritual and mental benefits of Yoga are indispensable tools for navigating the stresses of a modern 21st century life. That through the practice of Yoga, breathing techniques, meditation and mindfulness one can achieve balance, ease and openness in both body and mind. We believe these benefits of Yoga are available to all people regardless of prior experience or physical abilities, and that each persons yoga practice is their own personal path to health and wellness. To facilitate this, we offer classes and workshops of all levels and types of yoga, in an atmosphere of inclusion and acceptance, free from judgement, with space and support for every level and type of practitioner. Our diverse and welcoming community attests to this. Nyack Yoga’s spacious and inviting studio is located in the heart of Nyack with free parking onsite and handicap accessibility.
CLASS SCHEDULE
SPECIAL OFFERS
SPECIAL CLASSES
Happy Hour Yoga: A weekly class every Friday from 6:30 – 7:45 pm with a rotating teacher and musical theme. All levels welcome.
Join Us For Floating Meditation on the first Tuesday every month!
Float above the floor in an aerial hammock, feeling supported and light as you drift into spaciousness being guided by our teachers.
Our next meditation is Tuesday, June 5. 7:30 – 8:00 pm with Gina Turner
Register for Floating Meditation $10.
*Monthly Members please note that this event is not included in membership.
Yoga Lab is a place where you can experiment, ask questions and learn how to refine your postures and alignment, deepen your practice and go further into the practice of yoga. This class will have a different topic each month and will be held the third Tuesday of every month.
June’s Lab: June 19, 7:30 pm.
AERIAL CLASSES
Aerial Yoga takes traditional yoga and lifts it off the ground and into the air through the use of silk hammocks suspended from the ceiling. The same as used in aerial acrobatics. In this way, many traditional poses , such as backbends or inversions become supported and more accessible to the yoga practitioner. At the same time, spinal compression is alleviated in many poses, freeing the neck and spine to elongate in a way not possible in “grounded” yoga. Inversions, such as headstand, which compress the spinal column are now able to be done hanging from the hammock using gravity to elongate the spine rather than compress it. With the weight of the body fully or partially supported by the hammock, space is naturally created with little effort. This facilitates a greater opening in the body and and a full surrender in the posture. Along with these benefits of spinal decompression, aerial yoga can also help… READ MORE
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCTION TO SHAMANIC JOURNEYING and DRUM CIRCLE with RACHEL ASTARTE
Saturday, July 21. 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Shamanic journeying is a deeply personal spiritual practice using drumming to move deep into a meditative state. Within this state, you communicate with compassionate helping spirits in non-ordinary reality for the purpose of healing and guidance.
In this workshop you will discover:
- What is the shamanic journey?
- What is a compassionate helping spirit?
- How can I find and work with my helping spirit toward healing?
- How can I incorporate shamanic journeying into my existing spiritual practice?
No experience required. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring the following items:
- An eye covering (bandana or securable eye pillow)
- Any blankets or pillows you require (some yoga blankets/mats will be provided)
- A pen and notebook.
This is an ideal preparatory workshop for those interested in joining our monthly Sacred Drumming Circle.
Pre-registration $30 / At the Door: $40
Facilitator: Rachel Astarte MFA, MAMFT
Rachel Astarte is a shamanic practitioner, certified transformational life coach, author, and educator. She is also a psychotherapy associate practicing in Nyack and Manhattan.
Rachel received her shamanic training from the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. She is the author of Celebrating Solitude: How to Discover and Honor Your Highest Self, a guide toward developing your connection to self in service of nature and our human family. We heal in community.
CAT YOGA ADOPTION and FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT HI TOR ANIMAL SHELTER with Laura Kallen
Saturday, July 28. 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Please Join Us For A Very Special Class Benefiting Hi-Tor Animal Care Center!
Nyack Yoga is offering an all levels, vinyasa yoga class where we will share our studio space with some lovely cats who are up for adoption. Cats will roam freely in the studio as we practice.
Our goal is to help these felines find their forever homes as they are given the opportunity to bond with potential pet parents through yoga.
We are collecting monetary donations and food and supply donations as the shelter is at maximum capacity with animals and is in great need of our help.
DONATING SUPPLIES? HERE’S WHAT’S NEEDED:
*Higher Quality Kitten Food -both canned and dry. (No corn or meat by products can be listed as the first four ingredients)
*Royal Canin BABY CAT dry food
*Non Clumping Cat Litter their biggest need)
SUGGESTED MONETARY DONATION: of $20 (or more if you are able and wish to give). Monies collected go to the Spay /Neuter Program
WANT TO ADOPT?
*Special Adoption fees at HiTor for all cats & kittens 6 months and older are 50% off *Fees include spaying/neutering, vaccinations, a microchip and 1 month of free pet insurance
THIS FUNDRAISER AND ADOPTION EVENT IS VERY POPULAR. TO RESERVE SPACE IN THE CLASS, PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. ADMISSION TO CLASS IS FREE WITH DONATION OF MONEY OR SUPPLIES LISTED ABOVE.
IF YOU WISH TO ADOPT OR DONATE BUT DO NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR YOGA CLASS, PLEASE STOP BY THE STUDIO BETWEEN 4 -4:30 PM, AFTER OUR CLASS.
TO REGISTER
INTRODUCTION TO SHAMANIC JOURNEYING and DRUM CIRCLE with RACHEL ASTARTE
Saturday, July 21. 3:00 – 5:00 pm
- What is the shamanic journey?
- What is a compassionate helping spirit?
- How can I find and work with my helping spirit toward healing?
- How can I incorporate shamanic journeying into my existing spiritual practice?
No experience required. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring the following items:
- An eye covering (bandana or securable eye pillow)
- Any blankets or pillows you require (some yoga blankets/mats will be provided)
- A pen and notebook.
CAT YOGA ADOPTION and FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT HI TOR ANIMAL SHELTER with Laura Kallen
Saturday, July 28. 3:00 – 4:00 pm
SUGGESTED MONETARY DONATION: of $20 (or more if you are able and wish to give). Monies collected go to the Spay /Neuter Program
THIS FUNDRAISER AND ADOPTION EVENT IS VERY POPULAR. TO RESERVE SPACE IN THE CLASS, PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. ADMISSION TO CLASS IS FREE WITH DONATION OF MONEY OR SUPPLIES LISTED ABOVE.
TO REGISTER