Shakti Yoga

jeffl said:

Is the class still on for Tuesday evenings at 7:45 for the "Inflexible (and decrepit)"? I added the decrepti part. And if I can't make it until next Tuesday, can I still join in?

Jeff, you are too funny! We are still offering that class on Tuesdays at 7:45 pm but we made a slight name change. You can always do a drop in for $18. Here are the details:

Yoga 101: FUNdamentals!
with Susan Pendleton or Milena Rubinstein

NEW Dates: 5 Tuesdays, 7:45-9pm, May 27 - June 24 with Susan
or 5 Sundays, 11:15-12:45pm, June 1 - June 29 with Milena
Cost: $90 for 6-weeks or $75 for 5-weeks ~ drop-ins welcome $18
Register: call 973-763-2288 or pay online

You can still join the series at a prorated price in the 2nd week.

Begin the practice you've always wanted or commit to deepening your existing practice.

Great for BRAND NEW BEGINNERS and practitioners looking to firm the foundation of their practice. In each session, we'll stretch, strengthen and move, applying a weekly foundational theme.

http://www.shaktinj.com/workshops.htm#Yoga101

We hope to see you on the mat!

mumstheword said:

ShaktiYoga said:

mumstheword said:

I've now gone for my second treatment with Debra Bernath -- an hour of reflexology. My gosh, for the first time in I don't know how long my feet didn't hurt when I walked out of there (I was kidding her saying could she just wheel the table down Springfield and take me home so I wouldn't have to walk on them). I'm now reading the book "The Dragon's Way" that she recommended in preparation for taking her course in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Win-win all the way!!!

Isn't Debra amazing? We are so lucky to have her at Shakti. Please tell all your friends about her incredible hands. There was a a thread on Reflexology not too long ago. Perhaps you could also post there as well. We want as many people to benefit as possible from Debra's gifts. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us.

I was looking for that thread and couldn't find it so I posted it here. Oh, you will get to know me -- when I find something good, I tell the world! :-D

Yes, her hands are incredibly healing and comforting and I mentioned that to her both times I saw her. (I studied shiatsu myself in the early '90s and I know how important that is.)

I bumped up the thread for you. Sometimes people search on the title of the thread. I am so happy to hear you have happy feet! We greatly appreciate you spreading the word about Debra. Thank you so much!

@mumstheword I agree!! I had a prenatal massage with Debra recently and it was lovely.

TarheelsInNj said:

@mumstheword I agree!! I had a prenatal massage with Debra recently and it was lovely.

That's wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing!

ShaktiYoga said:

jeffl said:

Is the class still on for Tuesday evenings at 7:45 for the "Inflexible (and decrepit)"? I added the decrepti part. And if I can't make it until next Tuesday, can I still join in?

Jeff, you are too funny! We are still offering that class on Tuesdays at 7:45 pm but we made a slight name change. You can always do a drop in for $18. Here are the details:

Yoga 101: FUNdamentals!
with Susan Pendleton or Milena Rubinstein

NEW Dates: 5 Tuesdays, 7:45-9pm, May 27 - June 24 with Susan
or 5 Sundays, 11:15-12:45pm, June 1 - June 29 with Milena
Cost: $90 for 6-weeks or $75 for 5-weeks ~ drop-ins welcome $18
Register: call 973-763-2288 or pay online

You can still join the series at a prorated price in the 2nd week.

Begin the practice you've always wanted or commit to deepening your existing practice.

Great for BRAND NEW BEGINNERS and practitioners looking to firm the foundation of their practice. In each session, we'll stretch, strengthen and move, applying a weekly foundational theme.

http://www.shaktinj.com/workshops.htm#Yoga101

We hope to see you on the mat!

I was SO looking forward to a class for folks like me...as flexible as a piece of mahogany. What class would you recommend for an inflexible man with chronic low back pain? Here are examples of my yoga poses. I'm sure you've seen them before:


http://theberry.com/2014/01/17/drunk-fails-vs-yoga-poses-20-pics/

@jeffl, we're bringing that class back on July 1st but in the meantime, try the Yoga 101 class. I think you would enjoy it.

Please join Autbor and Holistic Healer Maria Tabone, this Friday, June 13 from 7:30-9pm, for a workshop on how to Manage Anxiety Naturally, the topic of her new book.

Maria is a Holistic Health Educator, Ayurveda Nutritionist, Clinical Aromatherapist, Healing Foods Chef, Registered Yoga Teacher and Author. She has spent over 20 years studying alternative medicine and the mind/body/spirit connection. She has a Master’s Degree in Integrative Health and Healing, a certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and has certifications in various healing practices such as Clinical Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Reflexology, Reiki and Chakra Balancing.

She is currently seeing clients at Shakti Yoga & living arts.

Childbirth Preparation: Deep Relaxation Saturday, June 14, 2-4pm ~ Register
with Ires Wilbanks

Postive Thinking & Meditation a 3 Part Meditation and Mindfulness Series ~ Register
with Prem Sadasivanda ~ 3 Fridays, 7:30-9pm, June 20, July 18 and August 15


June 20: The Power of Thought ~ As you think so you become
$45 prepaid for all 3 sessions, $20 prepaid per session or $25 drop-in at the door

Monthly Reiki Healing Circle Friday, June 27, 7:45-9pm ~ RSVP
with Madalina Blanton

Free Your Hips and Your Mind Will Follow Saturday, June 28, 2-4:30pm ~ Register
A Deep Release Workshop with Christopheray

Cleaning & Strengthening My Chakras Monday, June 30, 4-5:30pm ~ Register
For Kids ages 8-12 with Andrea Grace

http://www.shaktinj.com/

We thought you would enjoy this article. The 5 Surprising Benefits of Yoga: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/12/yoga-health-benefits_n_4768746.html

Come join us on the mat!

http://www.shaktinj.com/

Many opportunities to practice yoga today!

9:15 am Alignment Based Hatha Yoga Intermediate - Mod/Vig with Anna Winkler
11:15 am Vinyasa Flow All Levels - Mod/Vig with Varrita Siryon
2:00 pm Gentle Yoga All Levels with Karen Wasick
6:15 pm Prenatal Yoga All Levels - Gen/Mod with Ires Wilbanks
7:45 pm Vinyasa Flow All Levels - Mod/Vig with Emily Ramos

Today is the last class of Kids Yoga for Kids Ages 3-7 years old with Judie Hurtado until the Fall. This is a drop-off class. Class is 4-4:45 pm. $18 drop in.

Namaste.

http://www.shaktinj.com/

You know, @shaktiyoga, I could spend my entire savings account at your place! :-D

mumstheword said:

You know, @shaktiyoga, I could spend my entire savings account at your place! :-D

Have you heard about our sale?

Celebrating the start of our 10th Year on Springfield Avenue! Shakti is pleased to offer 10 % off all 5, 10 & 20 class cards for the month of June (cannot be combined with any other offers)
PLUS 10% off ALL Full Price Boutique Items.

We can't wait to see you @mumstheword! Thank you so much for supporting our studio. It means a great deal to us.

Early Bird? We have lot's of classes to choose from:

6:30am Sunrise Yoga with Tom on Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:15am Vinyasa with Varrita on Tuesdays
8:00am Kundalini with Trish on Saturdays
8:00am Alignment Hatha with C-Ray on Sundays

http://www.shaktinj.com/

Warm, Bright, Sunny & Happy Solstice Greetings to you my friends!!

It's the last day of school for our school district. Bring your children to Shakti!

Cleaning & Strengthening My Chakras Monday, June 30, 4-5:30pm
For Kids ages 8-12 with Andrea Grace

Meditation for the Imagination 6 Mondays, 3:45-4:30pm, July 7 - August 11
for Kids ages 8-12 with Andrea Grace

Tween & Teen Summer Session Dates 6 Tuesdays, July 8 - August 12
for both 8-12 year olds (4pm) & Teens (5pm) with Kathleen Good

http://www.shaktinj.com/ShaktiKids.htm

And grownups, we know you will need some "me" time! Please check our schedule and take a class with us! We offer classes seven days a week.

http://dharmatribeonline.com/shakti/index.php?tab=week&offset=0

Shakti is very pleased to offer you these Summer Specials:

Summer Unlimited Class Card Special ~ $199
High School & College Students (with ID) ~ $150
July 1 - September 1

Never had a massage at Shakti?
Our massages are unique.

Therapeutic Integrated Massages are a combination of Swedish, Deep Tissue and Myofacial Techniques. Anna and Debra also bring their rich backgrounds in Yoga, Thai Massage and Ayurveda (Anna WInkler) and QiGong, Reflexology and Acupressure (Debra Bernath) to each session.

Summer Massage Specials
First Tmers $75 for a 1 Hour Massage (normally $85)
Current Massage Clients $225 for 3 -1 Hour Massages

Prices do NOT include 7% Sales Tax. 3 Massages cannot be shared, but can be taken with either Debra or Anna. Offer must be purchased by August 30, 2014. Massages must be used in 6 months. Please contact Anna or Debra directly to purchase and schedule.

http://www.shaktinj.com/

Free Your Hips and Your Mind Will Follow…
A Deep Release Workshop with Christopheray

When: Saturday, June 28, 2-4:30pm
Cost:$30 advance, $40 day of
Register: call 973-763-2288 or pay online

EXPLORE ~ a sequence of asanas and deep breathing to encourage the flow of prana in the hips, pelvis & groin…

DISCOVER ~ greater flexibility, increased strength, released/reducedanxiety & stress, overall physical/emotional well being

Did you know that the hips are home to the Second Chakra?

Svadhisthana = The Seat of Life

Creativity ~ Emotions ~Sexuality

http://www.shaktinj.com/workshops.htm#FreeYourHips

Cleaning & Strengthening My Chakras
For Kids ages 8-12 with Andrea Grace

When: Monday, June 30, 4-5:30pm
Cost: $30 prepaid, $35 day of workshop
Register: call (973) 763-2288 or pay online

This 90-minute class includes a game, two meditations; one for clearing and one for strengthening, exercises to clear and balance chakras, and an art project.

http://www.shaktinj.com/ShaktiKids.htm

OK, before I start sounding like they're paying me to say these things, I just want to say I had my first Qigong Meridian Therapy with Debra Bernath today and it was the best yet (I previously had shiatsu and reflexology which were also terrific). I can't wait to have another session.

@shaktiyoga: does the 3-massage summer special package listed above apply to the Qigong Therapy?

mumstheword said:

OK, before I start sounding like they're paying me to say these things, I just want to say I had my first Qigong Meridian Therapy with Debra Bernath today and it was the best yet (I previously had shiatsu and reflexology which were also terrific). I can't wait to have another session.

@shaktiyoga: does the 3-massage summer special package listed above apply to the Qigong Therapy?

Mumstheword, isn't QMT simply the best? Everyone is always amazed at how good they feel after a session. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Yes, QMT can be part of the 3 massage summer special package. Enjoy!!

Today's schedule:

9:15am Alignment with Anna
11:15am Vinyasa with Varrita
12:45pm Beginner Hatha with Karen (1 hour)
2:00pm Gentle Yoga with Karen
6:15pm Prenatal Yoga with Ires
7:45pm Vinyasa with Emily
THAT's what's happening at Shakti today....

(plus massages & acupuncture, love & healing, friendship & happiness & so much more...)

http://www.shaktinj.com/

Happy July 5th! We are hosting many special events this month:

Childbirth Preparation: Deep Relaxation Saturday, July 5, 2-4pm
with Ires Wilbanks

Meditation for the Imagination 6 Mondays, 3:45-4:30pm, July 7 - August 11
for Kids ages 8-12 with Andrea Grace

Tween & Teen Summer Session Dates 6 Tuesdays, July 8 - August 12
for both 8-12 year olds (4pm) & Teens (5pm) with Kathleen Good

Spiritual Alchemy ~ in your weakness lies your strength
Friday, July 11, 7:30-9pm a Satsang with Prem Sadasivanda

Gong Meditation Friday, July 25, 7:30-9pm
with Maren Good and Michael Ungar

http://www.shaktinj.com/

Summer 2014 Tweens & Teens Yoga Dates


Kids Yoga Ages 8-12: Tuesdays, 4-4:45pm
Teen Yoga (13+): Tuesdays, 5-6pm
with Kathleen Good

6-week Spring Session Dates for both 8-12 year olds & Teens
July 8 - August 12

Cost: $90 for 6-weeks ~ Drop-ins welcome $18.
Register: call (973) 763-2288 or pay online
You can still join the series prorated in the second week.

http://www.shaktinj.com/ShaktiKids.htm#KidsYogaSessions

Need to relax? Restorative Yoga with Evelyn tonight at 7:45pm
Prefer to move? Alignment Hatha with Ari at 6:15pm

http://www.shaktinj.com/

I'm looking forward to trying out the Mommy & Me class soon. This may seem silly, but does the class actually incorporate the baby? Or should I plan to bring something in which to set the baby down? Thanks!!

TarheelsInNj said:

I'm looking forward to trying out the Mommy & Me class soon. This may seem silly, but does the class actually incorporate the baby? Or should I plan to bring something in which to set the baby down? Thanks!!

@TarheelsInNJ, not a silly question at all! The class is geared for the moms. Usually the baby is napping in a basket or stroller or sometimes on the yoga mat or blanket on the floor near mom. Sometimes, of course, your baby wants to be held so you move with your baby or Ires holds your baby. If your baby wants to nurse, that's fine too! It's really a wonderful class. You bond with the other moms, establish friendships, and get to move your body. We have yoga mats and blankets at the studio but you can also bring anything from home. We look forward to having you take a class!

Thanks!!

TarheelsInNj said:

Thanks!!

Anytime!!

Satsang ~ association with truth, in the company of the wise, sitting with others and listening to or discussing the highest spiritual truth. Meditate, Chant, Absorb - tonight with Prem Sadasivananda ~ former monk and director of the Sivananda Yoga Center in NYC (& London). Please join us.

The Alchemy of Spiritual Life
In Your Weakness Lies Your Strength
a Satsang with Prem Sadasivananda

When: Friday, July 11, 7:30-9pm
Cost: $20 prepaid per session or $25 drop-in at the door
Register: call 973-763-2288 or pay online

A correct approach to one’s weaknesses is the key to growth.

Learn how to make your mind your best friend.

Prem Sadasivananda (formerly known as Swami Sadasivananda) is a direct and long-term disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, who in the 1950s was sent to teach yoga in the west by his master, the renowned Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India.

Prem's spiritual journey began in service as a sannyasin (monk) for 24 years in the Sivananda Organization where he was the director of the New York City and London centers. He taught extensively during Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at Sivananda ashrams worldwide. Through his teachings of yoga and Vedanta, Prem continues his service by helping others in their spiritual pursuits.

Bridging his unique experience as a sannyasin and now committed teacher on his own, he is able to truly give a loving and gentle perspective for spiritual aspirants who want a deeper purpose in life. Prem is well-known for his depth of knowledge of yoga psychology, meditation, positive thinking and life coaching, Vedanta philosophy, and Sanskrit and Hindu scriptures. His satsangs and kirtan are uplifting, and his unique style of teaching is accessible, clear and humorous.

http://www.shaktinj.com/workshops.htm#PositiveThinkingAndMeditation

Make time for yourself this summer:

Know Thyself
a 4-week Summer Meditation Series with Andrea Grace

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11am, July 23 & 30, August 6 & 13
Cost: $140 for the whole series / $40 drop in
Register: call 973-763-2288 or pay online

"The Art of Inviting Happiness is to Know Thyself" is at the root of the Eastern Healing Arts Reiki and Jin Shin Jyutsu. Drop your shoulders, exhale fully, inhale deeply, smile and breathe. Stress is a symptom of having forgotten who you are. Through breath work, meditation (mindful and guided), movement, journaling and sharing, each class guides you home to your own divine intelligence and knowing to free you from stress. Join all four classes or pick the one you like. Each class is a stand-alone workshop. Bring a journal. Prepare to share.

Week 1 – Your Body Speaks
Guided Meditation: A conversation with the Higher Consciousness of your body to relieve tension, pain, or bring clarity around a condition.

Week 2 – Keep it or Let it Go?
Guided Meditation: Bring to light anything hidden in your "underworld" that is needs attention.

Week 3 – Freedom from Suffering
Guided Meditation: Practicing seeing the higher perspective for anyone or anything in your life not 100% forgiven.

Week 4 – Your Universe Speaks
Guided Meditation: Connect with your inner wisdom to get the answer to any question in your life now.

http://www.shaktinj.com/workshops.htm#FourWeekSummerMeditationSeries

This Sunday's Community Class (by donation) at 7pm on July 20 is Yoga for the Inflexible with Susan Pendleton. Susan teaches this class as a drop-in on Tuesdays at 7:45pm. This is a great time to try a class at Shakti. We hope to see you on the mat. Namaste.

http://www.shaktinj.com/