Workshops, Retreats & Yoga Teacher Trainings
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Become a Certified Yoga Teacher and Transform Your Life!
Deepen your practice, find your voice, and inspire others by joining our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program!
What Awaits You on This Transformative Journey?
Our Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour program is designed for yoga enthusiasts who are ready to take their practice to the next level or become confident yoga teachers. Whether you aim to teach or deepen your personal practice, this training offers a comprehensive curriculum rooted in traditional wisdom and modern teaching methodologies.
Why Choose Our Training?
Personal Growth: Immerse yourself in self-discovery, mindfulness, and confidence-building practices.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Master yoga philosophy, anatomy, asanas, and teaching techniques.
Supportive Community: Train alongside like-minded individuals in a nurturing environment.
Yoga Alliance Certified: Become eligible to register as a 200-hour RYT upon completion.
Teaching After Graduation: Graduate with the possibility of subbing and teaching at Ocean Bliss Yoga.
Program Details
Start Date: September 18, 2026
End Date: December 6th or 13th, 2026
In-Studio Class Hours take place Weekly (excluding some holidays) on:
Friday evenings (appx. 5 pm - 9 pm)
Saturdays (appx. 11 am - 6 pm)
Sundays (appx. 12 pm - 6 pm)
Minor schedule conflicts can be worked out.
Call or text 917-318-1168 if you’re interested in our upcoming training!
Location: Ocean Bliss Yoga
(533 B. 126 St., 3rd Floor, Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY 11694)
Cost: $3,600 (closes September 16th)
Credit Card Fees Not Included. Payment Plans Available Upon Request.
Bonus
Discounted Class Packages Throughout Your Training: As a trainee, you’ll enjoy discounted unlimited yoga class packages.
Exclusive Training Materials: Receive comprehensive manuals and resources to support your learning journey.
Limited Spots Available – Enroll Now!
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Upcoming Events:
Sunday Sanctuary: Community Reiki Circle
Sun. 10/4 @ 12:15 - 1:30 pm
All are welcome. Must pre-register.
Donation – In-Studio – 30 spots
Teachers: Elsie Maio and Dana Humphrey
Every month this past year, Sunday Sanctuary has brought Reiki peace of mind and body to communities throughout the peninsula. On October 4th, it comes to Ocean Bliss in Belle Harbor.
Join us and other peace seekers and nature lovers there for the “restorative interlude” described by Dan Guarino of The Rockaway Times as Reiki in Rockaway.
The circle will gather over Jamaica Bay in the airy comfort of Jennifer Kelleher’s aptly named Ocean Bliss studio. We are so happy and honored to participate with Jennifer, the Ocean Bliss community, and its wonderful contribution of wellbeing to Rockaway.
Here are some details of what to expect in Sunday Sanctuary sessions.
An easy flow of:
- Gentle greetings and intentions
- Inspiring theme of the day
- Guided visualization into expansive peace and beauty
- Reiki Healing by practitioners with advanced qualifications
- A natural flow into stillness
Doors open at 12:15 pm. Please enter and leave in silence, allowing the relaxation to steep in your system. The session is typically 60 minutes.
This is a community event that takes place the first Sunday of each month. Donations are accepted and not necessary. Suggested donation $15-$25.
Each of our neighbors brings so much to the circle with their good intentions and reverence for our unique coastal community and the inspiration of the sea.
Come for the peace of your mind and body, and for the wellbeing of our community. No experience necessary, come as you are.
With love,
Your neighbors Elsie Maio, Dana Humphrey and the Sunday Sanctuary Dream Team
Yoga Philosophy Study Group
Tue. 10/6 @ 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Must pre-register.
Free – In-Studio – 26 spots
Teacher: Bridget Scala
Join us for a relaxed monthly gathering where we explore the deeper teachings of yoga, mindfulness, and conscious living through meaningful discussion and shared learning.
Each study group is centered around a book. Once we finish one, we begin the next together. You’re welcome to join at any time.
Current Book: Radical Compassion by Tara Brach
In this powerful and practical book, Tara Brach introduces the RAIN practice– a simple four-step meditation for meeting difficult emotions with awareness and compassion: Recognize. Allow. Investigate. Nurture.
Together we’ll reflect on the teachings, share perspectives, and explore how these ideas can support our everyday lives.
Meets: First Tuesday of each month
Next Gathering: October 6
Preparation: Please read the preface + chapters 1-6
Bring the book, yourself, and an open curiosity!
Sangha Monthly Meditation Series
Wed. 10/7 @ 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Must pre-register.
$26 – In-Studio – 26 spots
Teacher: Kathy Pastina
This series takes place the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:45pm (through Jan 6th).
In a world that’s constantly buzzing and overflowing with information, the need for spaces of quiet reflection and peace has never been more important. Meditation stands out as a guiding light for many, providing a pathway to deeper mental clarity, resilience and relaxation against life’s whirlwind. We will learn the essentials of meditation, bringing to light not just the various styles & techniques, but also the profound impact of these practices. Join us as we gather at the beautiful Ocean Bliss studio space each month to learn meditation or to deepen your ongoing practice. We will touch on the various styles such as guided, insight vipassana, mindfulness, mantra, neuro and sleep meditation. Each teacher will share their own wisdom on practice, style & technique. Come meditate with the sangha (community).
Teachers for Upcoming Sessions:
October - Kathy
November - Jennifer
December - Sarah
January (final class) - Kathy, joined by all teachers involved
Body Groove: A Movement Workshop
Wed. 10/14 @ 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Must pre-register.
$26 – In-Studio – 20 spots
Teachers: Linda Lorenzo
Come as you are and let the music move you.
Body Groove is an invitation to get out of your head and into your body through music, movement and self-expression. This is not a choreographed dance class, and there are no steps to perfect or routines to memorize. Linda may offer simple movements and inspiration along the way, but the real practice is giving yourself permission to move in the way that feels good to you.
We’ll shake, sway, stretch, dance, breathe and play, releasing tension, building energy and letting go of some of the inhibitions that can keep us disconnected from our bodies. The music becomes the guide, creating space to loosen up, express yourself and have fun.
No dance experience necessary. No right or wrong way to move. All bodies and levels are welcome.
Come move, release, reconnect and leave feeling lighter, freer and more alive.
All are welcome. Must pre-register.
$26 – In-Studio – 20 spots
About Linda
Linda Lorenzo is a music artist, singer, natural dancer, instructor, mom and early-childhood music specialist. She believes music and movement are some of our most natural forms of expression, and that when we give ourselves permission to move freely, we create space to feel, connect and simply be ourselves.
Taurus Full Moon Yoga & Meditation Self Care Workshop
Thu. 10/22 @ 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Must pre-register.
$55 – In-Studio – 24 spots
Teachers: Sabrina Boyle (@flow_to_let_go) & Savonna Sanzeri (@savonna.rising_)
Join us under the illuminating energy of the October Full Moon for an evening of grounding movement, intentional breathwork, reflection, and ritual.
As we move toward the Full Moon in Taurus, this moon cycle invites us to slow down, reconnect with what truly matters, and create a deeper sense of stability within ourselves. Taurus reminds us to return to the body, savor the present moment, and release the need to constantly rush, strive, or seek outside of ourselves for what we already have within.
This is a powerful time to reflect on what you’ve been cultivating, recognize how far you’ve come, and gently release anything that no longer feels aligned, making space for greater peace, presence, pleasure, and intention.
What's Included:
- Grounding Slow Flow Yoga (suitable for all levels)
- Pranayama (Breathwork): calming practices to settle the mind and reconnect with the body
- Guided Meditation & Journaling Prompts: an opportunity to reflect, gain clarity, and connect with your inner wisdom
- Full Moon Release Ritual: consciously releasing old patterns, limiting beliefs, and anything you’re ready to leave behind
- Earth & Intention Ritual: grounding into what you want to nourish, nurture, and grow
- Take-home goodies
- Tea & seasonal treats
Come exactly as you are.
This is an evening to slow down, breathe deeply, move intentionally, and come back home to yourself. Together, we’ll honor the fullness of the moon, the wisdom of the body, and the beauty of gathering in community.
Leave feeling grounded, nourished, connected, and a little more rooted in yourself.
October Full Moon in Taurus
Theme: Grounding • Release • Abundance • Self-Worth
Thursday, October 22 • 7:00 PM
Bring a journal, an open heart, and anything that helps you feel grounded.
Sunday Service: Ayurveda, Yoga & the Rhythms of Nature
Sun. 10/25 @ 12:00 – 1:15 pm
All are welcome. Must pre-register.
Donation – In-Studio – 22 spots
Teacher: Bridget Scala
Ayurveda is the science of living, and it teaches us that our bodies and minds are connected to the rhythms of nature.
By cultivating awareness of these rhythms and incorporating some simple practices, we can have better physical, mental and spiritual health. As the seasons change, our bodies and minds are impacted, so the Fall Equinox is a special time to start incorporating some seasonal changes in your daily routine to keep yourself in balance as the cooler season moves in.
Doing this will keep our bodies and minds more resilient.
Class will include a lecture, a meditation, a self-assessment/reflection and some practical advice to nurture the balance that resides within.
Into the Shadows: A Halloween Yoga, Meditation + Sound Journey
Sun. 10/25 @ 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Must pre-register.
$55 – In-Studio – 14 spots
Teachers: Sabrina Boyle and Angela Minerva
As the veil between light and darkness grows thin, join us for a candlelit evening of movement, reflection, sound and release.
We’ll begin by setting an intention and grounding through breathwork before moving into a slow vinyasa flow designed to awaken the body, build warmth and explore the balance between light and shadow.
From there, we’ll soften into a restorative Yin practice with longer-held poses and space for reflection. You’ll be invited to consider the “ghosts” you may still be carrying– old stories, fears, patterns, relationships or versions of yourself that may be ready to be released.
The evening will close with guided meditation and deeply restful sound, using vibration and stillness to support relaxation, integration and space for what comes next.
Come exactly as you are and leave feeling grounded, lighter and more connected– to yourself and the community around you.
Light snacks and a small take-home gift will be provided.
All levels welcome.
$55 | Limited to 14 participants | Pre-registration required
Book Club: Brawler
Tue. 10/27 @ 5:30 pm
With: Sarah Arikian & the Ocean Bliss Community
Please join us.
It’s a stunning, fierce collection of short stories from a master of the genre, and one of the most important writers of our time.
Anchored by profound insight into human nature, Brawler reveals the repeated turning points between love and fear, compassion and violence, reason and instinct, and what it takes to survive.
Book Club is free to join. All are welcome.
Halloween Morning at Ocean Bliss!
Sat. 10/31
Mindful Flow @ 8:30 am
Pilates @ 9:45 am
Must pre-register.
Teachers: Maegen Reed & Bridget Scala
Join us on Saturday, October 31, for a playful Halloween morning at the studio!
Wear your favorite movement-friendly costume and begin the day with a little movement, laughter, and community. Maegen will lead Mindful Flow at 8:30 a.m., followed by Pilates with Bridget at 9:45 a.m.
We’ll have warm fall tea and a few festive touches to help us celebrate the season together. Costumes are encouraged, but never required– come dressed up or simply come as you are! No
Space may fill quickly, so be sure to preregister for class through our website. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
MOVE • BREATHE • BELONG