2024
RESONANCE: A Healing Sound Bath Workshop w/ special guest: Jennifer Muir ~ Saturday, October 19th, 2024, 4:00-5:30pm
Immerse yourself in the transformative power of sound in our Healing Sound Bath Workshop, where the soothing vibrations of singing bowls, gongs, and other resonant instruments create a harmonious environment for deep relaxation and healing.
As you settle into a comfortable position, allow the gentle tones of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls to wash over you, calming your mind and guiding you into a meditative state. The deep, reverberating sounds of gongs will follow, creating a rich tapestry of vibrations that resonate through your body, promoting physical and emotional release.
Throughout the session, other instruments such as chimes, tuning forks, and rain sticks may be introduced, each adding its own unique frequency to the soundscape, designed to balance your energy and restore your inner harmony. The carefully curated sequence of sounds will help you access deeper states of consciousness, encouraging healing on multiple levels—physical, emotional, and spiritual.
This 90-minute workshop is open to all, whether you’re new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, centered, and connected to your inner peace.
Jennifer Muir is a sound healer and death care worker, as well as holder of ceremonial/ritual space for individuals and couples as they navigate through moments of transition and transformation. Jennifer is grateful to be a vessel for pure heart essence to flow freely. Her work with her fellow humans in this journey of life continues to support her own process of awakening. It is within this field of heart resonance and reciprocity that she feels most vibrant and alive. She mothers, works, loves and lives in the beautiful Hudson Valley, NY.
$50 ($45: unlimited members).
Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
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Creative YOGA Babies (6-24 mths) ~ with Dina Denis-Paolucci
Fall Session: Mon, 9:20am, Sep 16 – Oct 21, 2024
Join our 6-week baby yoga class, tailored for infants aged 6-24 months and their caregivers. Discover gentle movements, bonding exercises, and soothing techniques, fostering a nurturing environment for both baby and caregiver to connect and grow together.
Babies’ 6-week Series: $229 or Single Drop-in: $40
Inclusive YOGA (ages 18+) ~ Wednesdays, 1pm, Sep 4 – Oct 9 (Fall I Session 2024) with Michelle Cavanagh
Join our 6-week yoga workshop series specially designed for individuals with special needs, fostering inclusivity and well-being for ages 18 and above. Participants are encouraged to bring a support staff individual, who can join complimentary, and wheelchair assistance (rear entrance) is available upon request. Our studio, conveniently located on street level with no stairs, ensures accessibility for all. Experience the transformative power of yoga in a supportive and welcoming environment.
6-week Series: $229 (Single Drop-in: $40 — select date from weekly schedule page)
EMPOWER: Self-Defense Workshop: Women/Girls 11+ ~ Saturday, September 28th, 2024, 4:00-5:30pm
Join us for “Empower,” a dynamic self-defense workshop designed for women and girls ages 11 and up. This empowering session will teach practical techniques to enhance personal safety, build confidence, and foster awareness in a supportive environment. Led by studio owner, Michelle Ingkavet Cavanagh (2 black belts, 30 yrs in martial arts) and assisted by local black belt instructor Tom Stagnitta, participants will learn essential skills for real-life situations, focusing on both physical defense and mental preparedness. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your safety and feel strong and self-assured in your everyday life.
Pre-registration required. Space limited. Wear comfortable clothing.
$50 Drop-in. ($45 unlimited members)
FAMILY YOGA CLASS ~ Saturday, September 14th, 2024, 11:45am-12:45pm
Saturday Family Yoga Fun
Start your weekend with smiles, stretches, and a whole lot of fun at our Saturday Family Yoga Class! This 60-minute session is the perfect way for the whole family to move, breathe, and laugh together. Whether you’re a yoga newbie or a seasoned yogi, this class is designed for all ages and levels—so bring the kids, parents, grandparents, and anyone else ready for some playful yoga time!
We’ll explore easy-to-follow poses, engage in silly animal-themed movements, and enjoy a bit of mindfulness that even the littlest members of your family will love. Expect lots of giggles, partner poses, and a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves. It’s a great way to bond, get some gentle exercise, and set a positive tone for the weekend ahead.
Come as you are—no experience needed, just bring your sense of adventure and your favorite people!
All Ages • All Levels
Sliding scale: $20-30 per person
Pre-registration required. Space limited. Wear comfortable clothing.
Tots YOGA (ages 2.5-4) ~ Tuesdays through Oct 22nd, 4pm with Michelle Cavanagh
Kids YOGA (ages 5-12) Tuesdays through Oct 22nd, 5pm with Michelle Levitsky
Join our engaging 6-week kids yoga class, designed for ages 5-12, where children embark on a dynamic journey of movement and mindfulness. Through age-appropriate yoga poses, games, and creative activities, participants will develop balance, strength, and inner calm while enhancing their creativity and self-expression. Join us in a nurturing environment where kids can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. Fall 2024.
Tots’ 6-week Series: $229 or Single Drop-in: $40
Kids’ 6-week Series: $229 or Single Drop-in: $40
2023
“in Defense” ~ Part 2 ~ Self-Defense Workshop for Women & Girls 9+
“In Defense” ~ Part 2*
a 2-hr Self-Defense Workshop for Women and Girls 9+
Saturday, January 14th, 2023
1-3pm
$45
*Need not have attended Part 1 in Oct 2022.
In the undercroft:
St Thomas Episcopal Church, 6 Commonwealth Blvd, Bellerose Village, NY 11001
Street parking plentiful. Bellerose LIRR across the street.
Instructor:
Jess Ng, international Muay Thai fighter / self-defense instructor (as featured here on NPR.org)
Born and raised in Queens, New York, Jess Ng is a first generation Chinese-Hong Kong-American designer, small business owner, and defiant disruptor of status quos.
The seasoned Muay Thai fighter won a gold medal at the 2017 Pan American games, a bronze in the Buenos Aires 2020 Pan Am games, and has also fought in Thailand and Malaysia. Her indomitable fighting spirit can be seen in the work she does with AAPI organizations and self-defense seminars she leads throughout New York City. Jess continues to inspire social consciousness and impact when she’s not dominating games of mahjong or working on her fluency in Toisan, her grandmother’s dialect.
2022:
“RESTore” Yoga & Guided Meditation Workshop
“RESTore”
Restorative Yoga & Guided Meditation ~ New Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31st, 2022
2-3:30pm
$45
Gentle restorative yoga and guided meditation to ring in the new year.
In the undercroft:
St Thomas Episcopal Church, 6 Commonwealth Blvd, Bellerose Village, NY 11001
Street parking plentiful. Bellerose LIRR across the street.
“STRIVE” Inversions & Arm Balances Workshop
“STRIVE”
INVERSIONS & ARM BALANCES WORKSHOP
Saturday, December 3rd, 2022
2-4pm
$45
Bring a friend!
— indoors / in-person.
You can downward dog, plank, cobra and chaturanga — Then you’re ready for a step-by-step breakdown of a safe, aligned inversion (headstand, forearm stand, shoulder stand and/or handstand), and arm balance (crow, sidecrow, firefly, flying lizard, 8-limbed pose…), with guidance and a hands-on gentle, supportive spot from instructor Michelle Cavanagh.
St Thomas Episcopal Church, 6 Commonwealth Blvd, Bellerose Village, NY 11001
Street parking plentiful. Bellerose LIRR across the street.
“The Basics” 2-hr Basic Yoga Workshop
“The Basics”
2-hr BASIC YOGA WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 5th, 2022
2-4pm
$45
Bring a friend!
Learn the foundations of the physical postures, gentle modifications, proper alignment, simple breathing and meditation techniques. Prenatal and all levels welcome.
In the undercroft:
St Thomas Episcopal Church, 6 Commonwealth Blvd, Bellerose Village, NY 11001
Online option available.
Street parking plentiful. Bellerose LIRR across the street.
“in Defense” (Part 1) 2-hr Self-Defense and Empowerment Workshop ~ API Women & Girls
“In Defense”
a 2-hr Self-Defense and Empowerment Workshop centering on API Women and Tween/Teen Girls* (queer-inclusive)
Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
4-6pm
$45
Instructor:
Jess Ng, international Muay Thai fighter / self-defense instructor (as featured here on NPR.org)
Born and raised in Queens, New York, Jess Ng is a first generation Chinese-Hong Kong-American designer, small business owner, and defiant disruptor of status quos.
The seasoned Muay Thai fighter won a gold medal at the 2017 Pan American games, a bronze in the Buenos Aires 2020 Pan Am games, and has also fought in Thailand and Malaysia. Her indomitable fighting spirit can be seen in the work she does with AAPI organizations and self-defense seminars she leads throughout New York City. Jess continues to inspire social consciousness and impact when she’s not dominating games of mahjong or working on her fluency in Toisan, her grandmother’s dialect.
“Flow n’ Fly” Yoga & Trapeze Workshop
“Flow n’ Fly”
Yoga & Trapeze Workshop!
Sep 10, 2022
8:00-10:30am
Apr 30, 2022:
9:00-10:30am ~ online Flow & Alexander Technique: 45 min yoga w/ Michelle & 45 min – Move with ease with Alexander Technique, guiding you to recognize and increase awareness of your own movement patterns and habits, w/ guest instructor Jane Apostol. (This is a preview offering of the classes at our 2022 Summer Yoga & Wellness Catskills Retreat.)
Apr 9, 2022:
9:00-10:30am ~ online Flow & Coach: 40 min yoga w/ Michelle & 50 min class-basics of self coaching w/ guest instructor Sommer Chetty, Coach Me Sommer
2021:
Mar 28, 2021: Mindfulness – The Art of Slowing Down w/ guest instructor: Micheline DeBono (IG: @micheline_yoga)
Focus on being fully present, getting grounded through awareness, scanning the body, breathing techniques, gentle stretching and a nice long savasana with yoga nidra. Reset, center and melt.
Apr 11, 2021: Balance & Grounding w/ guest instructor: Heesun Kim Y2Kxtraining.com (IG: @Y2Kxtraining)
Let’s take an hour this Sunday to help center our body & mind using asanas focused on the root chakra, Muladhara.
May 2, 2021: Chakra Flow Yoga w/ guest instructor: Jamie Lyn Skolnick
(FB: jamielyn.skolnick)
Join Jamie as she guides you through a vinyasa flow class that helps to balance all seven chakras. The chakras are an energy system of yoga that focuses on seven wheels of energy along the spine for physical, mental and emotional health. You will learn about poses, breathing exercises, mudras, mantras and lifestyle practices for each chakra from the root to the crown of the head. Please bring a yoga mat, a block and a journal. All levels welcome.
May 23, 2021: “Flow & Tell” w/ Michelle Cavanagh & guest Alexis Kahoud, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Two-part class: 1) 30 min: Open level flow, we encourage you to bring awareness to any mental, physical or emotional states that you experience during class. 2) 30 min we will discuss these experiences in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. This class is aimed at deepening the understanding of the mind-body connection at the heart of yoga.