The Yoga: A Balanced Practice

This two-hour experience incorporates philosophy, chanting, mudra, asana, pranayama, meditation and Reiki savasana. The krama (sequence) is designed to move our attention from the outer physical body towards attention to subtle body experiences. Our philosophical guide will be the five Koshas. The asana portion will focus on a balance of standing work with floor work. Everyone is welcome. Modifications will be given for newer and more seasoned practitioners. All levels will benefit if one brings oneself wholeheartedly to the experience. 

Carla is honored to offer her teaching to Ocean Bliss community! 

Carla has been teaching the yoga since 2000. Since 2004 she has been a director of Jaya Yoga Center in Brooklyn, where she also co-directs the Jaya's 200 and 300 hour teacher training programs. Additionally, Carla is a Reiki Master/Teacher. She is known for her creative, unique sequences and splashes of humor mixed with no-nonsense yoga philosophy. ERYT YACEP

Cost $35

Join Kathy Pastina as she guides you into a deep relaxation of body, mind and soul.  This class is focused on relaxing the body, part by part, to encourage relaxation and deep rest. $15. A short meditation will follow with crystal bowls. 

Join Helen Kilgallen for a special evening practice. Vinyasa is a moving yoga flow that generates breath with heat, Yin is a slower practice that will transfer that breath  and heat into a deep, meditation practice. Move thru a vinyasa practice and end with a deep release of Yin. The perfect balance of strength and surrender. $20

This special offering will be a peaceful flow yoga class with restorative poses towards the end. All levels are welcomed for this vinyasa flow.  We will focus on connecting with your breath, moving your body organically from one pose to the next in a peaceful sequence. You will leave more grounded and at ease.  Cost $20.  Must reserve spot.

Yin yoga is a quiet and simple practice targeting our deepest tissues in the body, connective tissue- ligaments, joints, bones, and the deep fascia networks of the body rather than the muscles. The poses are held for a long time.  It is a very therapeutic practice, allowing for deep healing in the denser tissues.  Sarah will carefully guide you in a journey of yin poses and teach pranayama (breath work) techniques. This class is open to all levels. $25.  Must pre-register to reserve your spot. 

 In this workshop we will learn headstand, handstand and forearm stand. We will prepare the body to safely go upside down.  If you ever wanted to learn how to do an inversion this in the workshop for you.  We will spend time practicing and playing. $30.  Must pre-register.