Shakti Yoga

Namaste Dear Friends,

OCTOBER SPECIAL: $5 OFF a 1 hour REIKI Energy Healing Session with Judie Hurtado $15 OFF a package of 3

Shakti is very pleased to welcome Katie Gall to our group of healing professionals.
Katie is offering a workshop on Eating with the Seasons this Saturday. She is an
Integrative Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Coach and offers 3 & 6 month programs to
regain your health and vitality through diet and lifestyle recommendations.

Initial Consult is Free. Packages can include Unlimited Yoga classes at Shakti,
Monthly Massage with Anna Winkler and 6 or 12 week sessions of Acupuncture
with Edward Izrailov.

Tree Top Toddler (2-4) Yoga with Carolyn Brush ~ Parents & Cargivers Welcome!
5 or 10-week Fall Sessions start Tuesday, October 6, 1:30-2:15pm

Kids Yoga (3-7) with Carolyn Brush ~ 5 or 10 week Fall Sessions start
Wednesday, October 7, 4-4:45pm


Eating Seasonally Sunday, October 11, 3-4:30pm ~ with Katie Gall, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. Questions: contact Katie at 603-502-8996or katie.robertson87@gmail.com

Join Katie for a discussion on eating seasonally!


MORE for OCTOBER

Meditation - the Key to Inner Life Saturday, October 17, 4-5:30pm ~ with Prem Sadasivananda

Let Go of Fear, Find Grace in Forgiveness Sunday, October 18, 1-3pm ~a Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Trish O'Gorman

Yoga for Runners Release TIght Hips Saturday, October 24, 1-3pm ~ with Emily Ramos

Discover Your Herbal Pharmacy Sunday, October 25, 3-4:30pm ~ with Maria Tabone

SCHEDULE UPDATES
Friday Night Vinyasa NOW with Varrita Siryon 6-7pm
Ashtanga Mysore Self-Practice NOW Monday & Wednesday 7-9:15am
Milena Rubinstein & Kim Alvarado are alternating teaching the Beginner/Int. Integral Style Hatha class on Sundays at 11:15am
Kim Alvarado has taken over Gentle Yoga Wednesdays at 2pm
Milena Rubinstein is teaching Gentle Yoga on Thursdays, 4:30-5:45pm starting October 8.


7pm Community Class by donation this Sunday, October 4 is All Levels Breath Centered ViniYoga with Kim Alvarado.

ALL Proceeds from the Sunday Night Donation class are now going to fund the NEW ROPE WALL at Shakti! ALL Donations are GREATLY appreciated. This will cost around $10,000....

In Love, Light & Gratitude,

Anna & your friends at Shakti

Shakti Yoga & living arts
1861 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 763-2288
www.shaktinj.com


Namaste Dear Ones! Shakti is delighted to be hosting these upcoming workshops, including two this weekend. Please register in advance.


Meditation - the Key to Inner Life. Saturday, October 17, 4-5:30pm ~ with Prem Sadasivananda

Let Go of Fear, Find Grace in Forgiveness Sunday, October 18, 1-3pm ~ a Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Trish O'Gorman. This is a workshop to Heal From Loss, not just the loss of a marriage but any loss, and to create a Practice of Self-Love.


"While journeying through my own divorce, which released in me a sense of loss so deep I didn't know how I'd survive, I was so very grateful for the teachings of Kundalini Yoga that I feel compelled to share my story and my experience of healing through this ancient and sacred practice." Trish

Yoga for Runners Release Tight Hips Saturday, October 24, 1-3pm ~ with Emily Ramos

Discover Your Herbal Pharmacy Sunday, October 25, 3-4:30pm ~ with Maria Tabone


Om Shanti,
Anna Winkler (Amba)

Shakti Yoga & living arts
1861 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 763-2288
www.shaktinj.com


Namaste Dear Friends,

Now that we're in our 10th year on Springfield Avenue, we're moving to the 21st Century and will be upgrading our old database from DharmaTribe to MindBody Online. This new system is much more robust and will be easier for you to purchase class cards and workshops online. We can also keep your credit information on their secure system, if you wish. We'll be making the change on November 1st, if all goes well, and we'll keep you posted on anything that may need to happen on your end to transition.
In addition, we are raising our prices to match what the current yoga market is in our area. New prices will come into effect on November 1st. Feel free to purchase a class card now, before the prices go up, but keep in mind they do have a 1 year expiration date.


New Class Card Prices as of November 1
Drop-in $20
5 Class Card $90
10 Class Card $160
20 Class Card $280
50 Class Card $600
100 Class Card $1000

Monthly Unlimited $160 ~ $125 with one year contract

New Student Introductory Offers: $50 First Month Unlimited or $30 First 3 Drop-ins
All class cards have a 1 year expiration date, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Sliding scale available upon request.

Also, we have lots of New Classes, Teachers and Workshops on the schedule. Please visit us at http://www.shaktinj.com.

In Love, Light & Gratitude,
Anna & your friends at Shakti

http://www.shaktinj.com/


Namaste Dear Ones,

SCHEDULE UPDATES


NEW Class Alignment Based Vinyasa Flow with Varrita Siryon, Tuesdays 1-2pm.
Emily Ramos has taken over the 9:30am Vinyasa Flow class on Mondays.

Ashtanga Mysore Monday & Wednesday 7-9:15am, Tuesday 7:30-11am, Friday 6-7:45am. Thursday 9:30-11am Led or Mysore, Saturday, 9:30-11am Led. Tuesday 6:15pm Intro to Ashtanga.

NEW Class & NEW Teacher ~ please join us in welcoming Debra Donnally to the Shakti Family. Debra is teaching All Levels YinYoga Fridays 9:30am. Please join her in this Deeply Relaxing Yoga Experience.


NEW Class & NEW Teacher ~ please join us in welcoming Dana Provenzano to the Shakti Family. Dana si teaching Introduction toAshtanga Classical Vinyasa on Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30pm.
Please join her to experience this Lively Moving Meditation.

NEW Class & NEW Teacher ~ please join us in welcoming Jennifer Dudek to the Shakti Family. Jennifer will be teaching an All Levels Slow Flow YogaClass on Fridays at 11-12:15pm starting November 13. This class is a slower paced Vinyasa appropriate for All Levels of Practitioner. Please join her in this meditation on Movement and Breath.

Vinyasa Flow with Varrita Siryon. Varrita teaches All Levels Vinyasa classes on Tuesdays 1-2pm, Thursdays 8:15-9:15am and Fridays 6-7pm.ALL Proceeds from the Sunday Night Donation class are now going to fund the NEW ROPE WALL at Shakti! ALL Donations are GREATLY appreciated. This will cost around 0,000....


NOVEMBER EVENTS
Vocal Meditations 6 Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm, November 5 - December 17 ~ Registerwith Madalina Blanton
Yoga with the Chair Saturday, November 7, 1-3pm ~ Registeran Iyengar Inspired Workshop with C-Ray Mankowski
Shadow Yoga Fundamentals 2 Sundays, November 1 & 8, 3-4:30pm ~ Drop-ins Welcome!a 2-part series with Andy Matinog
Reiki Level 1 Training Mon/Tues/Weds, November 9-11, 9am-1:30pm ~ Registerwith Madalina Blanton
Meditation for the Imagination 3 Mondays, 4-4:45pm, November 2, 9 & 16 ~ Drop-ins Welcome!For Kids 8-12 with Andrea Grace
Meditation for Teens 3 Mondays, 5-6pm, November 2, 9 & 16 ~ Drop-ins Welcome!For Teens 13 & up with Andrea Grace
Kids (3-7) Yoga with Carolyn Brush ~ Register2nd 5 week Fall Session starts Wednesday, November 11, 4-4:45pm
Infant Massage Workshop Thursday, November 12, 3-4:15pm ~ Registerwith Candice Powell-Diaz
Turn Your Fear Into Fuel ~ Transform Your Life! with Denise Rizvi, ND ~ Register4 Fridays, 12:30-2pm, November 13, 20, 27 & December 4
Labor & Delivery Workshop Saturday, November 21, 2-6pm ~ Registerwith Ires Wilbanks

In Love, Light & Gratitude,Anna & your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com/


Namaste Dear Friends,

Now that we're in our 11th year on Springfield Avenue, we've upgraded to MindBody Online. Please visit our website for more information. 

In addition, we have raised our prices to match what the current yoga market is in our area. 

New Class Card Prices:

Drop-in $20 ~ 5 Class Card $90 ~ 10 Class Card 60 ~ 20 Class Card $280
50 Class Card $600 ~ 100 Class Card 000
Monthly Unlimited 60 ~ 25 with one year contract

New Student Introductory Offers: $50 First Month Unlimited or $30 First 3 Drop-ins
All class cards have a 1 year expiration date, are non-refundable and non-transferable. 
Sliding scale available upon request.

Also, we have lots of New Classes and Teachers on the schedule ~ check it out!

We would love for you to sign up to receive our weekly newsletter. You will be kept up to date on all our workshops, sales and classes:  http://www.shaktinj.com/

We hope to see you soon!

In Love, Light & Gratitude,

Anna & your friends at Shakti


 


Namaste Dear Ones,

Happy Holidays! If you have already begun your holiday shopping, please think of Shakti! Give the gift of healing, health and wellness with a gift certificate for a Massage (Thai/Prenatal and more!!), Reiki/Healing Energy session, or reflexology or purchase a class card for yoga classes. Or visit our shop for beautiful malas and other spiritual tools. 

 In addition to offering various yoga classes 7 days a week (we do offer yoga for every body), we also host workshops and events. Here are a few upcoming ones:

*Meditation for the Imagination~ drop-ins welcome THIS Monday, 4-4:45pm, November 30  For Kids 8-12 with Andrea Grace

*Meditation for Teens~ drop-ins welcomeTHIS Monday, 5-6pm, November For Teens 13 & up with Andrea Grace

*Turn Your Fear Into Fuel ~ Transform Your Life! with Denise Rizvi, ND ~ drop-ins welcome!, 2 more Fridays, 12:30-2pm, December 4 & 11

*NEW: THIS Saturday Baby&Me Class~ Siblings Welcome with Ires Wilbanks, December 5, 1-2pm

*Healthy Eating Through the Holiday THIS Sunday, December 6, 4:30-5:45pm with Katie Gall 

*Tibetan Singing Bowls Concert THIS Sunday, December 6, 7-8pm, a Rope Wall Fundraiser with Kati Walker  ~ 100% of proceeds to to Rope Wall!
 
*Reiki Level 2 Training Mon/Tues/Weds, December 7-9, 9am-1:30pm with Madalina Blanton

*Self-Hypnosis for Labor, Saturday, December 12, 2-4pm with Ires Wilbanks

*Successfully Manage your Life with Pranayama, Sunday, December 13, 1-3pm, a Rope Wall Fundraiser with Shehnaz Tapal ~ 100% of proceeds to to Rope Wall!

*Experience Past Lives, Sunday, December 20, 1-4pm, with Andrea Grace

 
 ONGOING

*Tween&Teen Yoga: Tween (8-12) & Teen (13 & up) Yoga, with Kathleen Good ~ drop-ins welcome

Tuesdays through December 8: Tweens 4-4:45pm, Teens 5-6pm

*Kids (3-7) Yoga with Carolyn Brush ~ drop-ins welcome, Wednesday through December 9, 4-4:45pm
 

*The Noble Steps Meditation Group by donation  1st & 3rd Sundays, 5-6:30pm, with George Johns

We hope to see you soon!

In Love, Light & Gratitude,
Anna & your friends at Shakti

http://www.shaktinj.com


Namaste Dear Ones, 

Tis the Season for Stress, Sugar, Over Doing. Charge up your batteries with a Breath Practice TODAY at 1pm with Shehnaz Tapal ~ by donation, all proceeds go to the Rope Wall.
Shenaz has JUST graduated from Gary Kraftsow's 500 ViniYoga Teacher Training.
Congratulations Shehnaz!

Successfully Manage your Life with Pranayama 
Sunday, December 13, 1-3pm
with Shehnaz Tapal ~ 100% of proceeds to to Rope Wall!

Meditation for the Imagination 3 Mondays, 4-4:45pm
December 14, 21 & 28 ~ with Andrea Grace
for Tweens (8-12) parents also welcome 

Meditation for Teens (13 +) 3 Mondays, 4-4:45pm
December 14, 21 & 28 ~ with Andrea Grace


Experience Past Lives, Sunday, December 20, 1-4pm with Andrea Grace

Restorative Yoga for Holiday Recovery, Sunday, December 27, 1:15-2:45pm a Rope Wall Fundraiser with Milena Rubinstein 


7pm Community Class by donation this Sunday, December 13 is Slow Flow Yoga with Jennifer Dudek.  
Jennifer teaches a regular Slow Flow drop-in on Fridays at 11am.

ALL Proceeds from the Sunday Night Donation class 
are now going to fund the NEW ROPE WALL at Shakti! 
ALL Donations are GREATLY appreciated.

We hope to see you soon!

In Love, Light & Gratitude,
Anna & your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com


Namaste Dear Friends,

Take some time to Reflect and Refresh during this holiday season.  We have many opportunities for you AND your kids this week and next!  PLUS, so, so much good stuff happening in the New Year ~ check it out below. SUPER excited for 2016!

Restorative Yoga for Holiday Recovery Sunday, December 27, 1:15-2:45pm with Milena Rubinstein 

JANUARY EVENTS


*Kundalini Yoga for Prosperity! January 1, 2016, 11am-1pm with Trish O'Gorman


*Meditation & Mindfulness Series 6 Mondays, January 4 - February 8, 1:15-2:15pm with Anne Sussman

*New Year Chakra Exploration7 Tuesdays, January 5 - February 16, 6:15-7:45pm with Madalina Blanton

*Intimacy ~ in Living... and Dying 4 Fridays, January 8 - 29, 7:30-8:45pm with Miriam O'Malony 

*Labor & Delivery Workshop Saturday, January 9, 2-6pm  with Ires Wilbanks


*Healing Circle: Create the Life You Want with a Vision Board Sunday, January 10, 1-2:30pm with Judie Hurtado

*Shadow Yoga Balakrama Series 4 Sundays, 3:30-5:30pm,January 10 - 31 with Andy Matinog

*Tween Yoga (8-12) FREE Open House Class Tuesday, January 12, 4-4:45pm Winter Session starts Tuesday, January 19, 4-4:45pm with Kathleen Good

*Teen Yoga (13+) FREE Open House Class Tuesday, January 12, 5-6pm Winter Session starts Tuesday, January 19, 5-6pm with Kathleen Good

*Storytime Yoga for Toddlers (2-3) FREE Open House Class Wednesday, Jan 13, 3:15-3:45pm

Winter Session starts Wednesday, January 20, 3:15-3:45pm with Carolyn Brush

*Kids Yoga (3-7) FREE Open House Class Wednesday, January 13, 4-4:45pm 
Winter Session starts Wednesday, January 20, 4-4:45 with Carolyn Brush

*Successfully Manage your Life with Pranayama Sunday, January 31, 1-3pm with Shehnaz Tapal

*Reflexology Training starts January 2016 with Debra Bernath


In Love, Light & Gratitude,


Anna & your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com



Happy New Year! If you're looking for a way to usher in 2016 with ease and grace, please consider attending one of our workshops: 

Kundalini Yoga for Prosperity! January 1, 2016, 11am-1pm with Trish O'Gorman

Healing Circle: Create the Life You Want with a Vision Board Sunday, January 10, 1-2:30pm with Judie Hurtado

Meditation & Mindfulness Series 6 Mondays, January 4 - February 8, 1:15-2:15pm with Anne Sussman

In Love, Light & Gratitude,

Anna & your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com


Namaste Dear Ones! I'm sure you know that we offer yoga classes every day of the week. Did you know that we also host many events?

JANUARY EVENTS
Intimacy ~ in Living... and Dying 4 Fridays, January 8 - 29, 7:30-8:45pm with Miriam O'Malony 

Labor & Delivery Workshop Saturday, January 9, 2-6pm  with Ires Wilbanks

Healing Circle: Create the Life You Want with a Vision Board Sunday, January 10, 1-2:30pm with Judie Hurtado

Shadow Yoga Balakrama Series 4 Sundays, 3:30-5:30pm, January 10 - 31 with Andy Matinog

Meditation & Mindfulness Series 5 more Mondays, January 11 - February 8, 1:15-2:15pm
with Anne Sussman ~ Drop-ins Welcome!

Tween Yoga (8-12) FREE Open House Class Tuesday, January 12, 4-4:45pm
Winter Session starts Tuesday, January 19, 4-4:45pm with Kathleen Good

Teen Yoga (13+) FREE Open House Class Tuesday, January 12, 5-6pm
Winter Session starts Tuesday, January 19, 5-6pm with Kathleen Good

Storytime Yoga for Toddlers (2-3) FREE Open House Class Wednesday, Jan 13, 3:15-3:45pm
Winter Session starts Wednesday, January 20, 3:15-3:45pm with Carolyn Brush


Kids Yoga (3-7) FREE Open House Class Wednesday, January 13, 4-4:45pm 
Winter Session starts Wednesday, January 20, 4-4:45 with Carolyn Brush

Successfully Manage your Life with Pranayama Sunday, January 31, 1-3pm with Shehnaz Tapal

Reflexology Training starts January 2016 with Debra Bernath

Please come to see us!

Namaste.

Anna & your friends at Shakti

http://www.shaktinj.com


Namaste Dear Friends,

TODDLER/KID/TWEEN & TEEN Winter Sessions start THIS WEEK!

Tween Yoga (8-12), Winter Session, 10 Tuesdays, 4-4:45pm, January 19 - March 22 with Kathleen Good

Teen Yoga (13+), Winter Session, 10 Tuesdays, 5-6pm, January 19 - March 22 with Kathleen Good

Storytime Yoga for Toddlers (2-3)with Carolyn Brush, Winter Session Two 5-week Sessions Wednesdays, 3:15-3:45pm January 20 & 27, February 3, 10 & 17 

February 24, March 2, 9, 16 & 23 $60 for a 5-week Session ~ $15 drop-in ~ $110 if pre-registered for BOTH sessions

Kids Yoga (3-7) with Carolyn Brush, Winter Session, Two 5-week Sessions Wednesdays 4-4:45 January 20 & 27, February 3, 10 & 17 ~ February 24, March 2, 9, 16 & 23
$75 for 5-weeks ~ $20 drop-in ~  $135 if pre-registered for BOTH sessions

We also are happy to host Meditation & Mindfulness, 4 more Mondays, 1:15-2:15pm, January 18 - February 8 with Anne Sussman ~ Drop-ins Welcome!

Successfully Manage your Life with Pranayama Sunday, January 31, 1-3pm with Shehnaz

Reflexology Training starts January 2016 with Debra Bernath

Have you checked out our VERY FULL SCHEDULE lately? We have 3 NEW CLASSES & 2 NEW TEACHERS!

We hope to see you soon,

Namaste.

Anna & your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com



Namaste Dear Friends,

Just Breathe. You've heard it before, but how often do you actually stop and pay attention to your breath?
Have you practiced cultivating and observing how your breath affects your body and mind? 

FUEL Yourself and Your Practice with Breath. LEARN how to Use Your Breath to Balance and Nourish your Body, Mind and Nervous System this Sunday with Shehnaz Tapal, recent graduate of Gary Kraftsow's 500 Hour ViniYoga Teacher Training.

Successfully Manage your Life with Pranayama, Sunday, January 31, 1-3pm with Shehnaz Tapal

7pm Community Class by donation this Sunday, January 24 is All Levels Breath Centered ViniYoga with Kim Alvarado. Kim teaches a drop-in ViniYoga class on Tuesdays at 7:45pm, Gentle Yoga on Wednesdays at 2pm and Integral Style Hatha Yoga on Sundays at 11:15am.

ALL Proceeds from the Sunday Night class are now going to fund the NEW ROPE WALL 
at Shakti! 
All Donations are GREATLY appreciated.  Donate Now! Help us Reach our Goal!

We are at $3,500 and growing ~ thanks to a generous donation from long-time student Margy McCay, in addition to several Shakti Teachers who have donated their time and skills for Fundraising Workshops AND the Generous Contributions from All of You! Thank you!!
Please help us DOUBLE THAT in the next two months so we can make it to our goal of $8000 ~ new estimate from Ruben Bejaran who will be doing the work for us in early March!

We also are home to many Healing Arts Practitioners, such as Acupuncture, Massage, Reiki and More: http://www.shaktinj.com/healingarts.php

We hope to see you soon,
Namaste.

Anna & your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com



Namaste Dear Friends,

Happy Valentine's Day! Are you looking for a last minute Valentine's Day gift? Our Healing Arts practitioners offer gift certificates. Give the gift of healing with a massage, a Reiki session or body work!


We have one more day of Shadow Yoga on Sunday, February 14, 3:30-5:30pm, which you can drop-in to 
(bring your sweetheart), and then we'll start the next 5-week series on February 21 ~ Join Now!
A Unique & Lively Combination of QiGong/Martial Arts, Yoga & Dance. This may be the Very Thing to Jump Start or Inspire Your Practice. TRY IT!

Shadow Yoga ~ Balakrama
Stepping into Strength
5 Sundays

3-5pm, February 21 - March 20, with Andy Matinog

Aromatherapy Healing Sunday, February 211-2:30pmwith Maria Tabone

Yoga for Toddlers (2-3) 5 Wednesdays, 3:15-3:45pm, February 24 - March 23 with Carolyn Brush

Kids Yoga (3-7) 5 Wednesdays, 4-4:45pm, February 24 - March 23 with Carolyn Brush

Namaste.

Anna & your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com


Happy Wednesday! 

Our kids yoga series begins today: 

Storytime Yoga for Toddlers (2-3), 5 Wednesdays, 3:15-3:45pm, February 24 - March 23, with Carolyn Brush

Kids Yoga (3-7) 5 Wednesdays, 4-4:45pm, February 24 - March 23, with Carolyn Brush

Don't let the kids have all the fun! We have programs for adults as well:

Mindfulness Meditation Series 6 Mondays, 1:15-2:30pm, Feb 29 - April 11 (no class March 7), with Anne Sussman

Or schedule a Healing Arts session with one of our practitioners: http://www.shaktinj.com/healingarts.php

We hope to see you soon.

Namaste.

Anna & your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com



Friends, we have three great workshops this weekend at Shakti:

Restorative Yoga Workshop: Saturday, March 5, 2-4pm, with C-Ray Mankowski

Family Yoga with Ires Wilbanks, Saturday, March 5, 1-2pm, $20 drop-in for the whole family! 

Infant Massage Workshop, Saturday, March 5, 4-5:15pm, with Candice Powell-Diaz

We hope to see you on the mat! 

Namaste.
Anna & your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com


Namaste Dear Ones,

We hope you know that not only do we offer yoga classes seven days a week, we also host many other classes and workshops. Here are a few:

Mindfulness Meditation Series, 6 Mondays, 1:15-2:30pm, March 14 - April 18 with Anne Sussman

Labor & Delivery Workshop, Saturday, March 19, 2-6pm with Ires Wilbanks

Tween Yoga (8-12) with Kathleen Good Tuesdays, 4-4:45pm through March 22 ~ $20 drop-in

Kids Yoga (3-7) with Carolyn Brush, Wednesdays 4-4:45 through March 23 ~ $20 drop-in

NEW TIME: Prenatal Yoga with Ires Wilbanks on Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm starting March 16.

Spring is a great time to schedule a healing arts session with one of our practitioners. We offer everything from massage to Reiki healing energy to reflexology. Please contact the practitioner directly to schedule an appointment: http://www.shaktinj.com/healingarts.php

We hope to see you soon!

Anna & all your friends at Shakti

http://www.shaktinj.com



Namaste Dear Friends,

Rope Wall Manifestation!! Shakti will be CLOSED for construction the week of April 11-15. There will be NO classes on those dates. We will still be open for bodywork appointments once the dust settles...

TOMORROW ~ drop-in to Mindfuless Meditation
THIS Week ~ Kids/Tween/Teen Yoga Free Open House Classes 
THIS COMING Weekend ~ 3 Day Thai Massage Training

Mindfulness Meditation Series, 4 more Mondays, 1:15-2:30pm through April 18 with Anne Sussman
~ drop-ins welcome

Free Open House Classesfor Spring Sessions of Kid~Tween~Teen Yoga

Tuesday, March 29 4pm Tweens, 5pm Teens with Kathleen Good. Spring Session starts April 5, no classes April 12 ~ Spring Break

Wednesday, March 30, 3:15pm StoryTime Yoga, 4pm Kids Yoga with Carolyn Brush
Spring Session starts April 6, no classes April 13 ~ Spring Break

3-Day Thai Massage Training with David Roma Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 1-3 9am-5pm

Mbira Nyunga Nyunga Concert & PLAYshop with Michael Delia Saturday, April 23 3-5pm

Learn the Ropes with C-Ray Mankowski Saturday, April 30 2-4pm

NEW CLASS: Yoga with Props with C-Ray Mankowski Tuesdays, 10-11:15am starts April 19. Mysore Ashtanga will be from 7:30-9:45am on Tuesdays starting the same day.

Family Yoga with Ires Wilbanks every 3rd Saturday & more, 1-2pm. Next dates:  April 23, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20 $20 drop-in for the whole family!

NEW TIME: Prenatal Yoga with Ires Wilbanks Wednesdays now 6:30-7:30pm.

Nutrition & Wellness Support a drop-in class with Katie Gall ~ Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30pm.  Class includes Wellness Topic, Meditation, Affirmation and Goal Setting. $20 drop-in, or use your class card.

Sunrise Yoga NOW 5 days a week with Stephen Hudson M/W/F 6-7am, T/Th 6:30-7:30am

We hope to see you soon!

Anna & all your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com



Rope Wall Manifestation! Shakti will be CLOSED for construction the week of April 11-15. Please see very amended schedule below.

We will still be open for bodywork appointments.

Varrita Siryon will teach Vinyasa Yoga on Friday, April 15 6-7pm. 

Classes will be held UPSTAIRS in the Lee Gar Lun Ving Tsun, LLC Kung Fu Studio (go up the stairs between Shakti & HLS, studio is first door on your right).

Day 3 ~ The Framing Begins... Long screws and glue directly int the cinder blocks. Very Secure. We'll be using the recessed hook as in the image below. Ruben has secured the first two rows, we'll have two lower a middle and and an upper.

We can't wait for the wall to be completed. We hope to see you soon.

Namaste.

Anna & all your friends at Shakti

http://www.shaktinj.com


Rope Wall Manifestiation! The Work Continues.  An Amended Schedule of Classes are being held upstairs in the Kung Fu studio.

Saturday, April 16: 8am Kundalini with Trish, 9:30am Ashtanga with Anna 
(sorry, No Prenatal on Saturday, they need the Kung Fu Studio at that time)

Sunday, April 17: 8am Alignment Hatha with C-Ray, 9:30am Alignment Hatha with Emily, 11:15am Integral Style Hatha with Milena, 7pm Community Class is Kundalini with Kathleen.

Monday, April 18: 6am Sunrise with Ari, 7am Mysore Ashtanga with Anna, 9:30am Vinyasa with Emily, 11am Alignment Hatha with Anna, 12:45pm Mindfulness Meditation with Anne (sorry NO evening classes on Monday)
 
Tuesday, April 19: 6:30am Sunrise with Tom, 7:30am Mysore Ashtanga with Anna, 10am NEW Yoga with Props with C-Ray, 11:30am Baby&Me with Ires, NEW 12-1 Nutrition & Wellness Support with Katie (in Thai Room downstairs). 4pm Tween & 5pm Teen Yoga with Kathleen TBA ~ either in Kung Fu studio OR back downstairs. Evening Classes TBA ~ hopefully back in the studio.

Please check our website (http://www.shaktinj.com) or our Facebook page for the latest updates.

Namaste.

Anna & all your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com


Namaste Dear Friends,
In case you missed it ~ Our NEW Yoga Rope Wall is Ready for you!

THIS Saturday, Join Hand Percussion Master (and Shakti Student) Adam Rudulph and friends in a PLAYShop of Overtone Singing and Drumming ~ No Experience Necessary ~ ALL are Welcome! By donation to pay off our Rope Wall!

MAY HAPPENINGS:
7-week Journey Through the Chakras, Fridays, 9:30-11am, May 6 - June 17
with Andrea Grace

Teach Yourself to Fly Overtone Singing & Drumming, Saturday, May 7, 3-5pm with Adam Rudolph 
a Rope Wall Fundraiser, by donation

Labor & Delivery WorkshopSaturday, May 14, 2-6pm with Ires Wilbanks

Infant Massage Workshop, Saturday, May 19, 3-4:15pm, with Candice Powell-Diaz

Mbira Nyunga Nyunga Concert & PLAYshop , Saturday, May 21, 3-5pm, Kids Welcome ~ Half Price! with Michael Delia

Restorative Yoga Workshop, Sunday, May 22, 4:15-5:45pm, with Milena Rubinstein, a Rope Wall Fundraiser, by donation

7pm Community Class by donation this Sunday, May 1 is Slow Flow Vinyasa with Kim Alvarado. Kim teaches regular drop-in classes on Tuesdays at 7:45pm (Slow Flow), Wednesdays at 2pm (Gentle) and every other Sunday (Hatha) at11:15am. ALL Proceeds from the Sunday Night class are
going to fund the NEW ROPE WALL at Shakti!  All Donations are GREATLY appreciated. 

Spring is a great time to for a healing arts session with one of our practitioners. We offer everything from massage to Reiki healing energy to reflexology. Please contact the practitioner directly to schedule an appointment: http://www.shaktinj.com/healingarts.php

We hope to see you soon!

Namaste.

Anna & all your friends at Shakti

http://www.shaktinj.com


Hello Friends! In addition to offering yoga classes every day of the week, we are also home to Healing Practitioners. AND, we also offer special classes and workshops:

MAY
StoryTime Yoga & Kids Yoga NEW 5-week Sessions with Carolyn Brush
5 Wednesdays May 18-June 15, 3:15 StoryTime (2-3 with caregiver), 4pm Kids (3-7, no parents)

Manage Stress with Pranayama Thursday, May 19, 1:30-4pm with Dr. Shehnaz Tapal

7-week Journey Through the Chakras 5 more Fridays, 9:30-11am, May 20 - June 17 with Andrea Grace ~ Drop-ins Welcome or join the series prorated

Mbira Nyunga Nyunga Concert & PLAYshop Saturday, May 21, 3-5pm with Michael Delia

Restorative Yoga Workshop Satuday, May 28, 3-4:45pm a Rope Wall Fundraiser wtih Milena Rubinstein

 
JUNE
Learn the Basics of Sanskrit Chanting Thursday, June 2, 2-3pm with Kimberly Alvarado

Infant Massage Workshop Thursday, June 2, 3-4:15pm with Candice Powell-Diaz

New Moon Planetary Gong Meditation Friday, June 3, 8-9pm with Maren Good & MIchael Ungar

We hope to see you soon!

Namaste,
Anna & all your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com


Namaste Dear Friends,

Please Check Out our NEW Classes and Teachers!
 

NEW TEACHER & CLASS:

Please welcome Keri English
teaching Gentle, Relaxing Yin Yoga
Wednesdays 7:45-9pm

NEW TEACHER & CLASS
Please Welcome Ellen Kaplan 
teaching All Levels Iyengar Yoga 
on Thursdays at 6:15pm
 

NEW CLASS
Yoga with Props with C-Ray Mankowski 
Tuesdays, 10-11:15am
 

ONGOING

Vinyasa Yoga with Melissa LaTorre. 
ALL Proceeds from the Sunday Night class are
going to fund the NEW ROPE WALL at Shakti!  
All Donations are GREATLY appreciated. 
 

Spring Sessions for Toddlers/Kids/Tweens & Teens
Tuesdays, through June 14
4pm Tween Yoga (8-12), 5pm Teen Yoga (13+)
with Kathleen Good
Ongoing ~ Drop-ins Welcome
Wednesdays, through June 15
3:15pm StoryTime Yoga for Toddlers (2-4)
4pm Kids Yoga (3-7, sorry no parents!)
with Carolyn Brush
Ongoing ~ Drop-ins Welcome
 

The Noble Steps Meditation Group 
by donation 
1st & 3rd Sundays, 5-6:30pm
with George Johns 

Please remember that Shakti is home to various wellness practitioners including massage, reflexology and Reiki/healing energy. You can read more about them here:

http://www.shaktinj.com/healingarts.php

Namaste,

Anna & all your friends at Shakti

http://www.shaktinj.com


Hello Friends! I hope you have all been having a great summer.

Please Check Out our NEW Classes and Teachers!
 

Please Welcome Gena Rho-Smith teaching Hanna Somatic Education 2 more Thursdays in July 14 & 21, 2-3pm. Look for a regular class in the fall.

 
Please welcome Keri English, teaching Gentle, Relaxing Yin Yoga, Wednesdays 7:45-9pm

Please Welcome Ellen Kaplan teaching All Levels Iyengar Yoga on Thursdays at 6:15pm
 

NEW CLASS, Yoga with Props with C-Ray Mankowski , Tuesdays, 10-11:15am

Summer is a great time for self care. Please consider scheduling a massage, Reiki Healing or acupuncture. You can read more about those modalities and others here:

http://www.shaktinj.com/healingarts.php

And please stop in our shop where we sell many lovely items such as essential oils, clothing, yoga mats, jewelry, books and lots more. 

We hope to see you soon,

Anna & all your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com


Hello Friends! Happy August. You may consider Shakti as a yoga studio, which we are, but we are also home to many healing modalities and practitioners. I invite you to take a look at our offerings: http://www.shaktinj.com/healingarts.php

Practitioners schedule their own appointments so please reach out to them directly. You will be glad you did!

Namaste.

Anna & all your friends at Shakti

http://www.shaktinj.com


Hello Friends! As much as we strive to keep in the present moment, we also look towards the future. We have quite a few workshops, free classes and special events that we don't want you to miss:


September
 
Labor & Delivery Workshop with Ires Wilbanks, Saturday, September 10, 2-6pm
 
The Myth of Aging ~ Move Freely & Without Pain with Gena Rho-Smith, 6 Sundays, 3-4:30pm, September 11 - October 16
 
Tween Yoga (8-12) with Kathleen Good, FREE Open House Class Tuesday, September 13, 4-4:45pm ~ Fall Session starts Sept 20

 
Teen Yoga (13+) with Kathleen Good
FREE Open House Class Tuesday, September 13, 5-6pm ~ Fall Session starts Sept 20

 
StoryTime Yoga for Toddlers (2-3) & their Caregivers with Carolyn Brush
FREE Open House Class Wednesday, September 14, 3:15-3:45pm ~ Fall Session starts Sept 21
 
Kids Yoga (3-7) with Carolyn Brush 
FREE Open House Class Wednesday, September 14, 4-4:45pm ~ Fall Session starts Sept 21
 
Release Your Fear ~ a Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Trish O'Gorman
Sunday, September 18, 1-3pm
 

Infant Massage Workshop with Candice Powell-Diaz
Thursday, September 22, 3-4:15pm

 
October
 
Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation with Kati Walker
Sunday, October 16, 7-8pm
 
Strengthen the Inner You ~ a ViniYoga Workshop with Dr. Shehnaz Tapal
5 Mondays, 7-8:30pm, October 17 - November 14 ~ classes are held upstairs in the Kung Fu Studio
 

December

Move Without Pain ~ Fundamentals of Hanna Somatics with Theresa Evans, CCSE
Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11, 9:30am-5:30pm ~ Early Bird Registraion til October 21

We hope to see you soon. Please reach out with any questions. 

Namaste,

Anna & all your friends at Shakti
http://www.shaktinj.com


Namaste Dear Friends,


Happy End of Summer to you. Hope you've had TONS of FUN and are ready for ALL of the BOUNTY that FALL has to offer.
There's LOADS going on at Shakti in September so CHECK it OUT.
We hope to see you soon!

There WILL be Ashtanga on Monday 7-9am AND Vinyasa 9:30-10:45am(otherwise closed).

The Dragon's Way with Debra Bernath, 6-week series starts THIS Wednesday, September 7.
The Dragon's Way Self-Healing Qigong for Vibrant Health

Weight loss & Wellness Program with Debra Bernath 6 Wednesdays, 7-8:15pm, September 7 - October 19
(no class October 12, Yom Kippur)


Labor & Delivery Workshop with Ires Wilbanks
Saturday, September 10, 2-6pm
Pre-register by September 3 for discounted rate

The Myth of Aging ~ Move Freely & Without Pain with Gena Rho-Smith ~ sorry, no drop-ins
6 Sundays, 3-4:30pm
September 11 - October 16

Tween Yoga (8-12) with Kathleen Good
FREE Open House ClassTuesday, September 13, 4-4:45pm
~ Fall Session starts September 20

Teen Yoga (13+) with Kathleen Good
FREE Open House Class Tuesday, September 13, 5-6pm
~ Fall Session starts September 20

StoryTime Yoga for Toddlers (2-3) & their Caregivers with Carolyn Brush
FREE Open House Class Wednesday, September 14, 3:15-3:45pm
~ Fall Session starts September 21

Kids Yoga (3-7)
with Carolyn Brush
FREE Open House Class Wednesday, September 14, 4-4:45pm
~ Fall Session starts September 21

Introduction to Polarity Therapy with Miriam O'Mahoney
Friday, September 16, 7:30-8:30pm


Back to YOU a Stress Reduction Series for Women with Evelyn Lopez
9 Saturdays, 3:30-5:30pm
September 17 - November 12


Release Your Fear ~ a Kundalini Yoga Workshop
with Trish O'Gorman
Sunday, September 18, 1-3pm

Infant Massage Workshop with Candice Powell-Diaz
Thursday, September 22, 3-4:15pm


4 PLAYshopsin 4 Monthsn with C-Ray Mankowski

Sundays, 1-3pm

ROPES ~September 25
CHAIRS ~October 23
INVERSIONS ~November 20
Restorative & Pranayama ~December 4

Register for ALL 4, 3, 2 or 1 different rates apply


ONGOING

The Noble Steps Meditation Group by donation

1st & 3rd Sundays, 5-6:30pm with George Johns

7pm Community Class by donation is now All Levels Kundalini Yoga taught by Amy Epp
~ Suggested Donation

Shakti is also proud to offer healing services such as massage, reflexology and Reiki. Please visit this page to learn more about these offerings and to schedule a session with a practitioner: http://www.shaktinj.com/practitioners.php

In Love, Light & Gratitude,
Anna & your friends at Shakti

Shakti Yoga & living arts
1861 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
www.shaktinj.com

Come Play with our New Rope Wall!


Namaste Dear Friends,
October is Happening! Check IT OUT!!

Journey Through the Chakras
with Madalina Blanton
7 Fridays, 12:30-2pm
October 7 - November 18

Family Yoga
with Ires Wilbanks
Saturday, October 8,1-2pm
$20 Drop-in for the Whole Family!

Back to YOU
a Stress Reduction Series for Women
with Evelyn Lopez
9 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am
October 15 - December 17
Class will be held upstairs in the Kung Fu Studio

Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra

with Debra Donnally
Saturday, October 15
1-3pm

Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation
with Kati Walker
Sunday, October 16
7-8pm

Strengthen the Inner You ~ Yoga for Resilience
with Dr. Shehnaz Tapal
5 Mondays, 7-8:30pm
October 17 - November 14
Classes are held upstairs in the Kung Fu Studio

3 more PLAYshops
with C-Ray Mankowski
Sundays, 1-3pm ~ CHAIRSOctober 23
INVERSIONS November 20
Restorative & Pranayama,December 4
Register for 3, 2 or 1 ~ different rates apply

Beginner Yoga Series
with Varrita Siryon
6 Tuesdays, 10-11:15am
October 25 - November 29

Reiki Level 1 Training Shoden The Journey Begins

with Madalina Blanton
Saturday & Sunday
October 29 & 30
10am - 5pm


Kundalini Yoga for Insomnia

with Dr. Shirley Matthews
Sunday, October 30, 3-5pm

Shakti is also proud to offer healing services such as massage, reflexology and Reiki. Please visit this page to learn more about these offerings and to schedule a session with a practitioner: http://www.shaktinj.com/practitioners.php

In Love, Light & Gratitude,
Anna & your friends at Shakti

Shakti Yoga & living arts
1861 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
www.shaktinj.com



Namaste Dear Friends,

Shakti Yoga is more than a Yoga Studio! We have so much to offer in addition to our amazing yoga classes. We hold workshops and special events. We also offer healing services such as massage, Reiki and acupuncture. Please visit this page to learn more about these offerings and to schedule a session with a practitioner: http://www.shaktinj.com/practitioners.php

Here are our upcoming events:

Vibrational Healing Tonight! $20 for a Bit of Bliss...
5-week Yoga/ Pranayama/ Meditation Series starts Monday.
3 Incredible Workshops NEXT Sunday. Check it out.
Reiki Training & Kundalini Yoga for Insomnia end of the month.
Chair Yoga with Kathleen Good 8 Weds, 2-3pm starting Nov 2.

Tibetan Singing Bowl
Meditation
with Kati Walker
Sunday, October 16
7-8pm

Strengthen the Inner You
Yoga for Resilience
with Dr. Shehnaz Tapal
5 Mondays, 7-8:30pm
October 17 - November 14
Class will be held upstairs in the Kung Fu Studio.

3 more PLAYshops
with C-Ray Mankowski
Sundays, 1-3pm
CHAIRS October 23
INVERSIONS November 20
Restorative & Pranayama, December 4
Register for 3, 2 or 1 ~ different rates apply

Yoga
& Live Music
with Dana Murphy
Gabriele Savarese
and Daniel Chazzareta
Sunday
October 23
4-5:30pm

Chakra Healing
Meditation
with Live Music
with Dana Murphy
and Gabriele Savarese
Sunday
October 23
6:30-8pm

Reiki
Level 1 Training
Shoden
The Journey Begins
with Madalina Blanton
Saturday & Sunday
October 29 & 30
10am - 5pm

Kundalini Yoga
for Insomnia
with Dr. Shirley Matthews
Sunday, October 30, 3-5pm

Beginner Yoga Series
with Varrita Siryon
6 Tuesdays, 10-11:15am
November 1 - December 6

ONGOING

Journey Through the Chakras
with Madalina Blanton
5 more Fridays, 12:30-2pm
October 21 - November 18
Drop-ins Welcome!

Each class can be taken as a stand alone workshop.
Next up Svadisthana Chakra ~ the Sweet Spot ~ your creative self-expression.

Back to YOU
a Stress Reduction Series for Women
with Evelyn Lopez
8 more Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am
October 22 - December 17
Class will be held upstairs in the Kung Fu Studio. You can still join the series prorated.

Tween Yoga (8-12) with Kathleen Good
Tuesdays, 4-4:45pm through December 6
Drop-ins welcome.

Teen Yoga (13+) with Kathleen Good
Tuesdays, 5-6pm through December 6
Drop-ins welcome.

Kids Yoga (3-7)
with Carolyn Brush
Wednesdays, 3:15-3:45pm
through October 19
Drop-ins Welcome.
New 5-week Session
starts November 2.

The Noble Steps Meditation Group
by donation
1st & 3rd Sundays, 5-6:30pm
with George Johns ~ RSVP & Questions

7pm Community Class by donation ~ No ClassOctober 15 & 23
is now All Levels Kundalini Yoga
taught by Amy Epp
~ Suggested Donation $10

Come Play with our New Rope Wall!

In Love, Light & Gratitude,
Anna & your friends at Shakti

Shakti Yoga & living arts
1861 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
www.shaktinj.com


Happy Halloween!

SCHEDULE UPDATES
All Levels Mysore Ashtanga with Anna NOW Mon & Weds 7-9am, Tues & Thurs 7:30-10am.
All Levels Led Ashtanga (Classical Vinyasa) with Anna Tuesdays 6:15pm & Saturdays 9:30am
All Levels Alignment Based Hatha Yoga on Thursdays with Anna, now 10:15-11:45am
Family Yoga with Ires Wilbanks, Saturday, November 26, 1-2pm ~ $20 for the WHOLE Family!
Chair Yoga with Kathleen Good, 8 Wednesdays, 2-3pm, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30 & Dec 7, 14, 21 & 28
Drop-ins welcome. Class Cards apply.

Wanna try our new Rope Wall?
Check out these classes:

Alignment Hatha with Anna Winkler
Mon 11am, Wed 9:15am, Thurs 10:15am

Iyengar Yoga with Ellen Kaplan
Thursdays 6:15-7:30pm

Alignment Hatha with C-Ray Mankowski
Sundays 8-9:15am

Shakti is very proud to offer healing services such as massage, reflexology and Reiki. Please visit this page to learn more about these offerings and to schedule a session with a practitioner:

http://www.shaktinj.com/practitioners.php

We hope to see you very soon!!

In Love, Light & Gratitude,
Anna & your friends at Shakti
Shakti Yoga & living arts
1861 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
www.shaktinj.com



Namaste Dear Friends,

There's SO MUCH HAPPENING at Shakti. Check it OUT! Here are only a FEW of our classes and workshops. Please REMEMBER that we also offer Body Work, Massage, Reiki, Acupuncture and MORE!!! http://www.shaktinj.com/practitioners.php


Gentle Chair Yoga with Kathleen Good, Wednesdays, 2-3pm, through December 28
Drop-ins welcome. Class Cards apply.

Family Yoga with Ires Wilbanks, Saturday, November 26, 1-2pm
$20 for the WHOLE Family!

Emily Ramos is back Sundays 9:30am Alignment Based Hatha Yoga starting Nov 27.

Tom Waldman is back teaching Sunrise Yoga Fridays, 6:30-7:30am starting Dec 2.

Beginner Yoga Series
with Varrita Siryon
5 more Tuesdays, 10-11:15am
November 8 - December 6
Join the series prorated or drop-in.

Journey Through the Chakras
with Madalina Blanton
2 more Fridays, 12:30-2pm
November 11 & 18~ Drop-ins Welcome
Each class can be taken as a stand alone workshop.
Next up Ajna Chakra ~ the Third Eye.

Healing Magick
Essential Oils for Emotional Alchemy
with Dr. "O" (Orest Pelechaty, L.Ac.)
Sunday, November 13, 1-3pm

Reiki
Level 1 Training
Shoden
The Journey Begins
with Madalina Blanton
Monday & Tuesday ~ NEW DATES & Times!
November 14 & 15
9am - 3pm

Labor & Delivery Workshop
with Ires Wilbanks
Saturday, November 19
2-6pm

INVERSIONS
with C-Ray Mankowski
Sunday, November 20
1-3pm
Warning: Use of Props will be copious!

Keep Calm with TCM
Anti-Anxiety Protocol
with Debra Bernath
Wednesday, November 30
6:30-7:30pm

Move Without Pain
Fundamentals of Hannah Somatics
a Weekend Workshop with Theresa Evans
Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11
9:30am - 5:30pm

Kundalini Yoga Aquarian Sadhana1st Saturday of every month, 5:30-7:30am
by donation to the studio

We hope to see you very soon!!

In Love, Light & Gratitude,
Anna & your friends at Shakti
Shakti Yoga & living arts
1861 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
www.shaktinj.com


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