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Yoga for BIPOC with Shevy & Sasha


A gentle slow flow yoga class offered for the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community. If you identify as a member of the BIPOC community join us. We will be using yoga postures (asana) to reconnect with our bodies as well as breathing techniques (pranayama) to work with our nervous systems. Free and open to all levels. No experience required. Come and let’s continue to build community together.

BIPOC classes Taught By Shevy and Sasha

Shevy Katan

In a time where it becomes challenging to pull ourselves away from our many screens, our yoga practice becomes the opportunity to quietly return home to our bodies and settle within ourselves. To simply check in with how we are doing, moment to moment, Shevy has learned, is a small, but necessary act of resistance to the many systems of oppression. Shevy turned to yoga as a respite from a toxic work culture while working in the fashion industry. She soon discovered how the 8 limb practice was a roadmap on how to move in our world ethically, with compassion, and clarity. Shevy is most interested in the intersection of the yoga practice with social justice and racial equity work and how our liberation is interdependent. She loves whales, unicorns and has an affinity for magic and shiny objects. Several bows to all her teachers, past and present, I am woven by your many wisdoms.

Sasha Ginnetti

Sasha teaches vinyasa-style classes inspired by the ashtanga yoga system. she challenges her students to move from the gross to the subtle and to investigate ways of drawing inward. Sasha believes that steady yoga practice hones the skills of compassion and equanimity and celebrates the interconnectedness of all beings. her classes emphasize breath awareness, clear alignment, thoughtful sequencing, and the ongoing reciprocity of effort and ease. Sasha moved to new york city in 1997 from New Haven, Connecticut, and began her yoga journey shortly thereafter. in 2005, she completed a 200-hour TT program at Om yoga directed by Cyndi Lee, and in 2016 she completed a 300-hour certification at the shala directed by Kristin Leigh and Barbara Verrochi. Sasha is grateful to all of her teachers and is honored to explore this ancient practice with others. Sasha lives in Brooklyn. She is committed to issues of social justice and to her family.

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One day, one breath at a time

Dear Students,
After careful consideration and daily reassessment, we’ve decided to close both Shala studios for at least 2 weeks, effective beginning Monday, March 16.
We feel strongly that connection and communication are of the utmost importance, especially now. We are here for you in whatever skillful form that has to take for the time being. We appreciate the overwhelming support you’ve already offered, and we need your continued support during this emergency closure.
We are working on setting up online classes, which will help us stay in touch and keep practicing together. Online classes will also help sustain our faculty and staff, and keep the studios afloat.
We encourage you to purchase gift certificates and class cards (6-month and 1-year cards would provide significant stimulus!) for the future. These class cards will go toward your class attendance when we reopen; online class payment would be separate. Of course, all current class cards will be frozen.
You can check our website, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. Please collect your mats today (Sunday, March 15) between classes, and if that isn’t possible for you, we’ll post times for mat pick-up during the weekdays.
Keep practicing! Take care of yourselves and others! We love you.
xo,
Kristin + Barbara

Algarve, Portugal – Yoga in the garden with Maria Cutrona

Developed according to the principles permaculture the gardens are full of edible flowers fruits and vegetables which supplies much of the meals for our retreat. 

The region of the Algarve is a serene landscape of farms and vineyards leading to a dramatic coast of white sand beaches and cliffs .

7 days 7 night 2 daily yoga classes meditation meals and accommodations $2400 single / 
$2100 double . $300 deposit to reserve your spot . To register go to 
www.mariacutronathepractice.com
Questions email mariagracecutrona@gmail.com

siri jyoti – prosperity ritual

When: 5-7pm, Please arrive 4pm onwards to help with the Yantra’s creation.
What to bring: Pink Or Yellow Flowers.
Join Ambika and Sarah Tomlinson for the Yantra and Mantra Prosperity Ritual known as Siri Jyoti. Bring abundance to your love, health and wealth realms!
Sarah consecrates the space by mapping out the sacred Sri Yantra design on the ground. The shapes are filled with colored sand, flower petals and objects to adorn this Goddess Yantra. This is followed by a period of chanting with Ambika, guided meditation and movement.
Invoke and amplify your creative intentions in 2020 through this ancient ritual.
*A portion of tonight’s proceeds are going to our dear friend Beth Heyde’s family. Beth’s love for Yantra and Ritual will be celebrated by our time together. Beth recently left her body after a year long journey with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind her young baby daughter and husband Jon.