Hi, my name is Deidra. I am a Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. I am certified at the Intro I/ II Level. I am preparing to go up for assessment for the next level of the Iyengar certification, which is Junior Intermediate 1. This level adds many poses from the Astanga Intermediate Series to my teaching syllabus.

Here is where you can help me, help you. Part of my certification process is showing videos of my classes, to my teachers, to receive their feedback. I am teaching a free class at The Shala Union Square Thursday, November 15th from 1:30pm- 3pm. I am looking for open level students to come and take class. This would be a great opportunity if you are interested in learning more about full arm balance (handstand), forearm stand, parsva dhanurasana, bhekasana, ardha matsyendrasana, and balancing in headstand in the middle of the room.

Poses will be introduced using demonstration, clear instruction, and detailed alignment. This class will benefit students that are new to the intermediate poses, and students that want to go deeper into their intermediate practice. The class will be recorded. I will not post the video online. I will only show the video to my teachers. Students will not be judged on their practice, or understanding of the asanas. My teachers are only observing the class to critique my effectiveness as a teacher.

Please come out, support, take a free class, and help me get certified ?

If you can’t make this class, join me for my regular scheduled classes at The Shala Union Square Monday’s and Friday’s 10:30am- 11:35am.

ongoing saturday evening (6-6:35pm) meditation and pranayama with a rotation of shala teachers at our fort greene studio.

• June 1: Yoga Nidra with Sara

join maria cutrona for a yoga and meditation retreat held in a restored monastery built in 1600, located in the historic district of nardo, at the southern tip of puglia, 8 miles from the extraordinary coastline of the ionian sea and the nature preserve of porto selvaggio.

mariacutronathepractice.com

contact mariagracecutrona@gmail.com

New Class! Ashtanga | Half Primary/Half Intermediate with Sherry Russell An equal blend of fortifying Primary Series and uplifting Intermediate Series. Students will enjoy a strong warm-up and standing sequence followed by grounding seated postures and invigorating backbends for overall balance, strength, and agility. Appropriate for intermediate and advanced students.

New class times for Caroline Mceneaney!

Vinyasa | 2, Mondays 5:15 to 6:20pm & Ashtanga | Led Primary 2-3, 4:30 to 6:00pm

Start an afternoon Mysore practice in Union square with Bibi and Carla! Same time each day to keep the mind and body steady.

Monday to Thursday, 3:30 to 5:00

The shala is excited to have Shevy Katan and Peyton Biederman join our teaching team!

Shevy: Wednesdays, Vinyasa | 2 w/Music 5:15-6:20pm

Saturdays, Vinyasa | 2 w/Music 2:00 to 3:00pm

Peyton: Fridays, Vinyasa | 1-3 + Restorative, 3:45 to 4:45

maria cutrona & melanie join union square schedule.

vinyasa 2 with melanie

thursday mornings, 10:30-11:35am

vinyasa 2-3 with music with maria c.

thursday evenings, 6:30-8pm

new teachers to the shala and new classes with megna paula and danny johnston.

practice asana with megna

tuesdays (vinyasa 2) at 5pm

fridays (rocket 2-3) at 6:30pm

sundays (vinyasa 2) at 12:30pm

practice meditation with danny

Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00 to 8:35pm [sliding scale]

Appropriate for all levels, Shala meditation offers an opportunity to explore guided meditation techniques, such as sitting, walking, and lovingkindness, in an open and relaxed environment. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing. Chairs and props available.

braeden’s new wind-down classes start on september 30th!

Wind Down aims to usher students into a state of deep relaxation following a dose of laid-back vinyasa. Perfect for students seeking relief from the demands of daily life.

The sliding-scale structure aims to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of means. Classes typically follow a Level 1-3 or 2-3 format. Minimum $10 suggested; give what you can.

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Join Bibi Lorenzetti and Walker Adams for an evening of yoga and live music to benefit the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS). SAMS is a global medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria, in neighboring countries, and beyond to save lives and alleviate suffering. SAMS proudly provides medical care and treatment to every patient in need.

About the class: Open to all levels, this vinyasa class will be accompanied by melodic beats by Walker Adams. We will begin with a slow warm up, move into Sun Salutations and standing postures, transition into seated postures, arm balances (with variations for beginners), and end with backbends, inversions, and restorative postures. We will close out the evening with a sound meditation and a short talk and Q+A with a leading SAMS volunteer.

Wind Down aims to usher students into a state of deep relaxation following a dose of laid-back vinyasa. Perfect for students seeking relief from the demands of daily life. The sliding-scale structure aims to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of means. Classes typically follow a Level 1-3 or 2-3 format. Minimum $10 suggested; give what you can.

FALL SCHEDULE  – UNION SQUARE

(please check live schedule for subs)

Saturday

Vinyasa | 1-2 Susan 9:00 to 10:05

Vinyasa | 2-3 w/Music Ashley 10:30 to 11:55

Ashtanga | Primary 2-3 Sherry 12:15 to 1:45

Vinyasa | 2 w/Music Shevy 2:00 to 3:00

Iyengar | Align 1 Deidra 3:15 to 4:15

Vinyasa | 1-3 w/Music [Sliding Scale] Sara Blackwell 4:30 to 5:45

Sunday

Ashtanga | Mysore 1-3 Barbara 8:00  to 10:30

Philosophy | Chanting 1-3 Barbara & Guests 10:00 to 10:40

Vinyasa | 2-3 + Meditation Barbara 10:45 to 12:10

Vinyasa | 2-3 w/Music Megna 12:30 to 1:35

Ashtanga | Primary 2-3 Caroline 4:30 to 6:00

Wind Down | 1-3 [Sliding Scale]   Braeden 6:15 to 7:20 (starts September 30th)

Monday

Ashtanga | Mysore 1-3 Maria/Kristin 6:30 to 10:20

Iyengar | Align  2 Deidra 10:30 to 11:35

Vinyasa | 2-3 + Meditation Kristin 12:00 to 1:20

Ashtanga | Mysore 1-3 Carla 3:30 to 5:00

Vinyasa | 2 Caroline M 5:15 to 6:20

Vinyasa | 2-3 w/Music Angilique 6:30 to 7:45

Meditation | 1-3 [Sliding Scale] Danny Johnston 8:00 to 8:35

Tuesday

Ashtanga | Mysore 1-3 Bibi/Barbara 6:30 to 10:20

Vinyasa | Strength 2 Barbara 10:30 to 11:35

Vinyasa | 2-3 Jenny 12:00 to 1:15

Ashtanga | Mysore 1-3 Bibi 3:30 to 5:00

Vinyasa | 2 Megna 5:00 to 6:15

Vinyasa | 2-3 w/Music Ashley 6:30 to 7:45

Ashtanga | Half Primary 2 [Sliding Scale]   Sara Walshe 8:00 to 9:05

Wednesday

Ashtanga | Mysore 1-3 Bibi/Kristin 6:30 to 10:20

Vinyasa | 2 w/Music Kristin 10:30 to 11:35

Vinyasa | 2-3 Julie 12:00 to 1:15

Ashtanga | Mysore 1-3 Bibi 3:30 to 5:00

Vinyasa | 2 w/Music Shevy 5:15-6:20 Ashtanga | Half Primary/Half Intermediate  2-3 Sherry 6:30-8:00

Meditation | 1-3 [Sliding Scale] Danny Johnston 8:00 to 8:35

Thursday

Ashtanga | Mysore 1-3 Maria/Barbara 6:30 to 10:20

Vinyasa | 2 Melanie 10:30 to 11:35

Vinyasa | 2-3 Kristin 12:00 to 1:15

Ashtanga | Mysore 1-3 Carla 3:30 to 5:00

Vinyasa | 2 w/Music Ashley 5:00 to 6:15

Vinyasa | 2-3 w/Music Maria Cutrona 6:30 to 8:00

Wind Down | 1-3 [Sliding Scale] Braeden 8:15 to 9:20 (starts October 4th)

Friday

Ashtanga | Mysore  1-3 Barbara/Kristin 6:30 to 10:20

Iyengar | Align 2 Deidra 10:30 to 11:35

Vinyasa | 2-3 + Restorative Barbara 12:00 to 1:30

Vinyasa | 1-3 + Restorative w/Music Peyton 3:45  to 4:45

Vinyasa | 2-3 Jenny Campbell 5:00 to 6:15

Rocket | 2-3 w/Music Megna 6:30 to 7:45 (starts October 5th)

Iyengar | Align 2: Mondays & Fridays
10:30-11:35am
Union Square

Iyengar | Align 2: An open-level class that applies the detailed precision of Iyengar alignment principles to complement the rhythmic breath-movement structure of Vinyasa and Ashtanga practices.

Deidra Demens was introduced to Yoga in 2004. While studying at The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago Illinois, Deidra explored various styles of Yoga, movement and breathing exercises as creative ways of expression.

Upon graduating, Deidra moved to New York to follow her dream of becoming a theatre artist. Between shows Deidra continued studying Yoga and began teaching in 2011.

After taking her first Iyengar class, Deidra was amazed at how much she learned in just one class. “I needed a foundation for my practice and teaching, I found it in Iyengar Yoga. The instructions were clear and precise. My interest in Yoga was elevated. My practice transformed, and so my journey began.”

Deidra enrolled in the Teacher Training at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York and became certified at Intro I/ II level in November 2017. Deidra continues to study with her primary teachers Lara Warren (her mentor) and James Murphy; she is grateful for their support and inspiration. Deidra’s approach to teaching is focused and fun, her classes are energetic and engaging. Through demonstration and detailed alignment Deidra seeks to both challenge and inspire her students.