Holiday Teaching Sked--Lots of Subbing

Happy Holidays, everyone. First things first. The following classes are CANCELED:

Wednesday Dec 24 Yoga at 6:30 PM at NYSC at 51st and Lex

Wednesday Dec 24 Yoga at 8:15 PM at NYSC at 91st and 3rd

Friday Dec 26 Yoga at 6:30 PM at NYSC at 125th Street

However, there are plenty of opportunities to squeeze in a pre- or post-holiday workout, courtesy of the sub dates below. If you're really hardcore, I'm covering a couple of Yoga classes on Christmas Day:

Sunday, December 21; 2-3:30 PM Gentle Yoga at Chelsea Piers.

Monday, December 22; 7 PM Vinyasa Yoga at NYSC at Rockefeller Center.

Tuesday, December 23; 11 AM Studio Sampler at NYSC at 73rd and CPW.

Tuesday, December 23; 7:30 PM Yoga Class at the Gotham Building Fitness Center (residents only)

Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve!), 12PM Yoga at Chelsea Piers.

Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve!), 5:30PM Yoga at NYSC at 48th & 2nd Avenue. (Possibly canceled--Please call club to verify).

Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day!), 8:25AM Hot Yoga at NY Yoga (85th and Lex)

Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day!), 9:25-11AM Hot Yoga at NY Yoga (85th and Lex)

Sunday, December 28, 10AM Yoga Class at the Gotham Building Fitness Center (residents only)

Sunday, December 28, 11:45AM Yoga; NYSC at 34th and Park

Monday, December 29: 9:30 AM Body Wedge; NYSC on Reade Street (Tribeca)

Monday, December 29: 12:15 PM Total Body Conditioning; NYSC on Reade Street (Tribeca)

Wednesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve!), 5:30 PM Yoga at NYSC at 48th & 2nd Avenue.

Monday, January 5: 9:30 AM Body Wedge; NYSC on Reade Street (Tribeca)

Monday, January 5: 12:15 PM Total Body Conditioning; NYSC on Reade Street (Tribeca)

'Tis the Season to Sub

Yes, some Yoga studios and health clubs hold classes on Thanksgiving Day. As it turns out, I'm available and subbing on that important day of gratitude, and also teaching the following "Black Friday." It's all good--shopping was never my thing for the day after Thanksgiving anyways. Yoga? Now that's more like it!

Thursday, November 27th 9:25-10:55 AM Vinyasa Yoga at NEW YORK YOGA--East 86th and York Avenue.

Thursday, November 27th, 12:20-1:20 PM Lunch Crunch Vinyasa at NEW YORK YOGA--East 86th and York Avenue.

Friday, November 28th, 9:30-11:00 AM Hot Yoga at NEW YORK YOGA HOT STUDIO--East 85th and Lexington Avenue.

Then I'll teach my regularly scheduled Friday Hot Yoga class:

Friday, November 28th, 12:00-1 PM Lunch Crunch HOT Vinyasa at NEW YORK YOGA HOT STUDIO--East 85th and Lexington Avenue.

And will continue on with the subbing as follows. . .

9:45 AM-11:15 AM, Sunday, November 30 at Chelsea Piers. Open/Intermediate/Advanced Vinyasa Yoga.

Wednesday, December 2, 12:15 PM Hatha Yoga at NYSC at 44th & 5th Avenue.

Tuesday, December 23; 9 AM Studio Sampler at NYSC at 73rd and CPW.

Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve!), 5:30PM Yoga at NYSC at 48th & 2nd Avenue.

Monday, December 29: 9:30 AM Body Wedge; NYSC on Reade Street (Tribeca)

Monday, December 29: 12:15 PM Total Body Conditioning; NYSC on Reade Street (Tribeca)

Wednesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve!), 5:30 PM Yoga at NYSC at 48th & 2nd Avenue.

Monday, January 5: 9:30 AM Body Wedge; NYSC on Reade Street (Tribeca)

Monday, January 5: 12:15 PM Total Body Conditioning; NYSC on Reade Street (Tribeca)

Subbing at Chelsea Piers on Wednesday, November 5th! and Friday, Nov 7

In a break with my usual tradition, I'm subbing two early morning classes at Chelsea Piers on Wednesday, November 5th, and Friday, November 7th, both at 7:30 AM. Both are hour and fifteen minute Vinyasa classes.

This is very exciting-Chelsea Piers is a phenomenal facility!

Updated October Subbing

In addition to my normal teaching schedule (see previous post), I will be subbing the following classes in October. Check back frequently for updates!

Thursday, October 2: 6:30 PM Hatha Yoga; NYSC on Wall Street

Tuesday, October 7: 8 PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 115th and 5th Avenue

Tuesday, October 7: 8 PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 115th and 5th Avenue

Friday, October 17: 10:30 AM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 91st and 3rd Avenue

Wednesday, October 22: 10:30 AM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 86th and Lexington Ave.

Thursday, October 23: 6:45 PM; Iyengar Yoga; NYSC at 80th and Broadway

Monday, October 27: 7:30 PM; Hatha Yoga; NYSC at 62nd and Broadway

Tuesday, October 28, 11:45 AM; Iyengar Yoga; NYSC at 94th and Broadway

Tuesday, October 28, 6:15 PM; Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at Union Square (14th Street and 5th Avenue)

Tuesday, October 28, 8:15 PM; Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at Irving Place

Thursday, October 30, 6:45 PM; Iyengar Yoga; NYSC at 80th and Broadway

Fall 2008 Teaching Schedule

Hello my dears. I return to teaching the week of September 15, 2008. My fall teaching schedule is as follows. Please note that the following is my regular weekly class schedule. I will continue to post my subbing schedule on a regular basis, so be sure to check back frequently to see if I will be in your area. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are one hour.

Wednesdays, Hatha Yoga at NYSC at 51st and Lexington. 6:30 PM

Wednesdays, Vinyasa Yoga at NYSC at 91st and 3rd Ave. 8:15 PM

Fridays, Hot Vinyasa Flow Yoga at New York Yoga. Hot studio at 85th and Lexington. NOON

Fridays, Vinyasa Yoga at NYSC at 125th St. 6:30 PM

September Subbing Schedule With Updates

September's here, summer's unofficially over, and it's time to turn our attention to our fall projects and goals. Even though my school days are over, this time of year always finds me eager to learn and explore new things and to organize and prioritize.

It's also a great time to turn over a new leaf, so to speak. Every day is a new beginning. Always remember that, just as every Yoga class is an opportunity to learn.

Find me subbing this month as follows:

Monday, September 1: 10:30AM Hatha Yoga; NYSC at 23rd and Park.

Tuesday, September 2: 1PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 49th and Broadway.

Wednesday, September 3: 7:45PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 91st and 3rd Ave.

Thursday, September 4: 1:15PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at Irving Place.

Saturday, September 6: 9:15AM Club Yoga; NYSC at 34th and Park Ave.

Saturday, September 6: 10:30AM Hatha Yoga; NYSC at 34th and Second Ave.

Thursday, September 18: 6:45PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 52nd and Broadway

Tuesday, September 23: 8 PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 115th and 5th Ave.

Thursday, Septemeber 25: 12:15 PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 36th and Madison

Thursday, September 25: 6:45PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 52nd and Broadway

Tuesday, September 30: 8 PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 115th and 5th Ave.

Shanti!

September Subbing Schedule (So Far) and Final August Gigs

My last few August subbing gigs are as follows:

Thursday, August 21: 7:15PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 86th and Lexington.

Friday, August 22: 10:30AM Power Yoga; NYSC at 115th and 5th Avenue.

Sunday, August 31: 10AM Hatha Yoga; NYSC in SoHo (Broadway at Spring St)

Sunday, August 31: 12PM Hatha Yoga; NYSC at Tribeca (on 151 Reade Street)

I'm filling in during the following time slots in September:

Monday, September 1: 10:30AM Hatha Yoga; NYSC at 23rd and Park.

Tuesday, September 2: 1PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 49th and Broadway.

Wednesday, September 3: 7:45PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 91st and 3rd Ave.

Thursday, September 4: 1:15PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at Irving Place.

Saturday, September 6: 9:15AM Club Yoga; NYSC at 34th and Park Ave.

Saturday, September 6: 10:30AM Hatha Yoga; NYSC at 34th and Second Ave.

Wednesday, September 17: 7:45PM Vinyasa Yoga; NYSC at 91st and 3rd Ave.

More subbing gigs to be posted as they are confirmed. And remember, if you've taken my class, enjoyed it, and want more, speak to the Group Exercise Coordinator at the gym/s of your choice. Request that they put me on the schedule. You can talk to as many GECs as you want--I am willing to consider teaching at pretty much any NYSC in Manhattan.

Thanks again for all of your support, and check back here often for updates.

Namaste!

Subbing Thursday, August 21 and 86th and Lex

Join me at this Vinyasa Yoga class at 7:15 p.m. at the NYSC at 86th and Lexington Avenue. Expect a vigorous, dynamic, and fun Yoga class.

Subbing Saturday, Aug. 16

This Saturday, August 16, you can find me subbing the 9 AM Hatha Yoga class at NYSC at 94th Street and Broadway.

Shanti!

New Class at NYSC-- 51st and Lex Location

As of Wednesday, August 13, there's a new class on my schedule.

Join me at the NYSC at 51st and Lex for a 6:30 p.m. Yoga class.

See you on the mat!

Summer Subbing

Sometimes sub gigs happen really quickly and last-minute. When advance notice is a possibility, I'll post subbing gigs here.

Current Summer Subbing Sked:

Thursday, August 7. NYSC in Cobble Hill (Brooklyn). 7:45 p.m. Hatha Yoga.

Sunday, August 10. NYSC Murray Hill (34th and Park). 11:45 a.m. Hatha Yoga.

Monday, August 11. NYSC 62nd and Broadway. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 12. NYSC Murray Hill (34th and Park). 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 23. NYSC at 145th Street. 11:30 a.m. Hatha Yoga.

I have some sub dates lined up for September as well. Will post in the next few weeks, along with more updates.

Upcoming Subbing

On Sunday, August 10, I will be subbing at the NYSC at 34th Street and Park Avenue. This Vinyasa Yoga class starts at 11:45 a.m.

A lot of times the sub gigs are very last-minute, but I'll post the ones I know about ahead of time on here.

New Class

Come see me at the NYSC location at 125th Street. This hour-long Club Yoga class takes place on Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

I'm also planning to continue subbing at NYSC locations around town, and will post updates here whenever possible.

Bria Yoga Tanktop

So while googling "Bria Yoga," the other day (admittedly in a moment of boredom), check out what popped up:

A "Bria Yoga" tank!

That's so coooool! Two wishes:

1. That this tank weren't sold out. I'd buy it for the name alone.

2. That they offered it in my favorite color: purple.

Digging around on the Lorna Jane website, I found this company has a pretty cool story and philosophy. Too bad there are no stores in the U.S.A. or Canada, only in Australia, New Zealand, and Signapore. Maybe someday.

Yoga 4 Soul Bootcamp

That's me in the above photo, mid flip with Jojo spotting me at this past weekend's Yoga4Soul Bootcamp. He was guiding me as I came out of a handstand and landed in a backbend.

With or without the heatwave, we all would've sweated up a storm. As always, it was a blast and totally worth the temporary discomfort and doubts.

Come to think of it, the uncomfortable, but ultimately blissful experience of Bootcamp is an apt metaphor for life. Sometimes we have to push through trying times and challenges in order to find bliss, or simply a bit of peace. Often, we need a helping hand, a "spot," from those around us. There's absolutely nothing wrong with going through tough times, and with allowing others to help us out here and there.

Rocky Mountain Fly and Some News

NEWS! I am hoping to have the details of my teaching schedule worked out in the coming weeks. Wish me luck/send positive vibes my way regarding some new endeavors that are on my plate, and keep an eye on your inbox and this blog for teaching schedule updates. Also, a more extensive Bria Yoga/Bria Fit website is being developed, and I will post a launch date as soon as that info's available.

Just spent a lovely few days in Colorado, in Rocky Mountain Country. It's so important to get in touch with nature. Simply being able to work out and practice yoga with the gorgeous moutains and forest as a backdrop was phenomenal.

The scenery alone was hugely motivating, so I decided to tackle a few poses that typically give me trouble back at sea level. And wouldn't you know it--the mellow vibe and sunshine really must've done something positive and opened up new energetic pathways in me. I'm now much closer to being comfortable and solid in those poses than I had ever been up until now. The mountain air and altitude have made me feel lighter on my feet, as if taking flight in certain poses. Amazing.

Believe it or not, while away, I only spent a max of 35 minutes on yoga on any given day. Some days, I only devoted 10 minutes to my practice. Yet every moment counts.

Of course, (almost) daily practice and consistent classes over the years have laid the foundation for any and all breakthroughs. The reward is certainly not just in "getting" a pose, but in the journey. My friends and I kept coming back to class, week after week, month after month, year after year. Our teacher continues to grace us with his presence, knowledge, and enthusiasm. Things progress naturally from there. Looking back, I can see the changes in me and also in those around me. We're evolving on every level. It's beautiful, and I'm so incredibly grateful for that.

Welcome Plus a Preview of This Week's Yoga4Soul Bootcamp

Hi All. This blog's a place to park my virtual yogin self and keep those who want to check in updated until my official website's fully developed. About me:

• Yoga Fanatic! (And general fitness lover)
  

• Vinyasa Flow enthusiast--specifically the incredible Yoga4Soul style pioneered by my teacher, Jojo Tyler.

• Certified Yoga Alliance instructor (RYT, 200 hours).
  

Pictures, insights, and updates of my teaching schedule to come!

For now, check out Jojo at this weekend's Yoga4Soul bootcamp:

This fast paced cardiovascular yoga class is designed to build strength, flexibility and endurance. Jo-Jo's energy will take you on a soulful journey where you will discover the many ways of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations). Then we will united with each other, so bring a towel and some water and get ready to sweat in Yoga4Soul Bootcamp! Sunday, May 4, 2008 12-1:30 PM

LOCATION: 131 WEST 72ND Street, between Amsterdam & Columbus

PLEASE REGISTER NOW SPACE IS LIMITED

DIRECTIONS: Subways B or C to 72nd Street, 1,2, or 3 line to 72nd Street. Walk to 131 West 72nd Street, between Amsterdam & Columbus.

Price: $22 and worth EVERY penny!

NEW YOGAN'S AND YOGIN'S attending bootcamp for the first time RECEIVE A FREE GIFT!!