SUSTAINABILITY IN YOGA (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) The concept of sustainability in yoga is nothing new. Many people automatically link the two and think that if you’re a yogi, you must be interested in eco-friendly living and the like. While environmentally consciousness is something we could all strive to be better at, sustainability is about more than recycling and using a compost bin.
Sustainability is about living, being, and practicing for the long haul. It’s about thinking beyond today or tomorrow and asking yourself, “What can I do that will allow me to continue this lifestyle long past the foreseeable future?” This comes down to one of the Yamas of yoga, Ahimsa. Translating to “non-harming,” ahimsa teaches us to live in a way that minimizes harm to all things and beings. This includes the planet, animals, the environment, those around you, and yourself. How can you bring ahimsa into your yoga practice in a way that promotes sustainability? How can you weave this concept into your asana practice and blend it into the mental, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional components of yoga as well? Here are a few suggestions:
PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program... for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. Contact me for more info and enrollment. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 5/13/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 5/14/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 5/15/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 5/16/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 5/17/2024 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 5/18/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 5/19/2024 NO CLASSES *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
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Yoga w/ Victor 5/6-5/12/2024: AMPLIFY WITHOUT BEING AN A**HOLE; Don't be that person in Class5/6/2024 AMPLIFY WITHOUT BEING AN A**HOLE (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) Here’s the scenario: you’ve signed up for a yoga class and you’re all amped to flow. You’ve set your mat down, your water bottle is nice and ice-cold, and your body is ready to get moving. The class gets off to a fine start, and while the teacher is kind, informative, and knowledgeable, the class just isn’t…enough. So you start adding an extra chaturanga here, a handstand kickup there, and all of a sudden you’re kind of doing your own thing. Yes, you’re getting what you need out of the class but it’s no longer the class that was offered; instead, it’s your interpretation of it. Is that okay?
There are varying schools of thought about the “take what you need” / “make it your own” approach to yoga. Some teachers openly encourage students to modify (i.e., add or subtract) according to their needs. Others may not explicitly say it but may make it known that advanced variations are welcome within reason. It could take time to build up a level of familiarity with an instructor to where you feel you can advance comfortably and safely. Others still may prefer that students adhere to the class format as it is offered without much deviation. So what’s a yogi to do? There’s no hard and fast answer to this one. It’s a case-by-case basis as to how you can do you without disrespecting the teacher, the rest of the students, and the studio space in general. If you’re looking for ways to amplify your practice without being an a**hole, here are some tips:
PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program... for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. Contact me for more info and enrollment. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 5/6/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 5/7/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 5/8/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 5/9/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 5/10/2024 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 5/11/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 5/12/2024 NO CLASSES *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ HOT YOGA AND UJJAYI BREATHING: WHAT’S THE CONSENSUS? (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) One of the most well-known forms of pranayama (breath control) in hot yoga is Ujjayi breath. Also known as “victorious breath,” this Darth Vader-like sound emanates from a constriction of the glottis in the back of the throat. Narrowing the vocal cords in this way reduces the amount of air that can pass through, causing a potentially uncomfortable sensation at first. Over time, practitioners learn to regulate their Ujjayi breath and even out the length of their inhalations and exhalations.
A lot of people associate Ujjayi breath with its heat-building reputation, which causes some to wonder if it’s necessary in hot yoga. After all, the room is hot enough; why add to that? The truth is that Ujjayi breath is not just about building heat. It’s actually about temperature control, which means it can help regulate both the heating and cooling of the body. There are also several of other benefits of incorporating Ujjayi breath into your yoga practice, including:
These aren’t just anecdotal claims. They’ve actually been studied by the National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability. While Ujjayi breath isn’t mandatory in hot yoga or any form of yoga for that matter, it may be a worthwhile addition to your practice if you’re looking to elevate it to the next level. So the next time you feel your attention running amok, excess tension, heightened anxiety, or even the heat getting to you in class, try bringing in a little Ujjayi breath. It may be exactly what you need. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program... for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. Contact me for more info and enrollment. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 4/29/2024
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ DO I REALLY NEED SAVASANA? (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) As a yogi, you’ve probably found yourself asking this question at least once throughout your journey of practicing yoga: do I really need savasana?
Sure, it’s a nice little moment of relaxation after what may have been a strenuous yoga class, but I’m busy! I have people to see, places to go, decisions to make! I don’t have an extra 5 minutes to just lay on my mat and…breathe. But what if you do? What if you do have an extra 3-5 minutes to lay on your mat and just breathe. And what if that just breathing gives you even more time throughout the rest of your day? Would you reconsider the value of savasana then? Savasana is just one of the many things that differentiates the yoga practice from other calisthenics or moving meditations. Yoga is special for a multitude of reasons, one of them being the chance to reset every time we come to the mat. Savasana, in its very translation, is a reset. The word savasana means “corpse pose,” and while to some that signifies death, the ancient yogis see it as a rebirth; a chance to take the lessons and wisdom you’ve garnered from your life thus far and use them as a way to propel you forward in the next life. If that sounds a little too out there, consider this: savasana may be an opportunity for your body to absorb the benefits of your yoga practice, both physical and mental, and use them as a way to make the rest of your day, week, or life even better. So yes, you really do need savasana. Challenging though it may be, this is where the real yoga begins. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program... for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. Contact me for more info and enrollment. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 4/15/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 4/16/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY:4/17/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 4/18/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 4/19/2024 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 4/20/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 4/21/2024 NO CLASSES *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE DISAPPOINTED IN YOUR YOGA PRACTICE (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) We’re told not to get too caught up in the physical aspect of yoga, to let the “performance aspect” of it hold too much weight, but it happens to all of us. After all, who doesn’t want to do well in class? Simply put, it sucks to not feel like you didn’t have a good yoga practice. The reasons could stem from so many things. Maybe you were tired, drained, weren’t feeling energetic, or just felt really distracted. Perhaps you were dealing with a physical ailment that’s hindering your practice. Or maybe you just had a random off day. That happens, too. Whether or not you can pinpoint a reason, feeling like you had a less than stellar practice is a real bummer. So what do you do about it? First, have compassion for yourself. You are human and you can’t expect 100%, 100% of the time. That’s simply not possible. Acknowledging the reality of that is step one. Second, recognize that your practice is dynamic. That means it’s supposed to ebb and flow. It can’t be exceptional every time. Sometimes it will be fantastic, but in order for that to happen it needs to be less than exceptional at other times. After all, you wouldn’t appreciate the highs without experiencing a few lows along the way. Third, remember that yoga is not a competition. There are times when it may feel competitive, especially in the era of social media and yogi-influencers on Instagram. Try to remember that the “effortless” clips you see are just a snapshot in time. They’re often the result of hundreds of takes and don’t reflect the whole picture. Even if you consider yoga to be just a competition against yourself, that is still something worth challenging. Comparing your practice today to what you did yesterday or what you will do tomorrow will not serve you in the present. Take the pressure off and remember that performance has no place in yoga. Finally, know that the real yoga comes with taking the bad with the good. Yoga is not just a physical practice. The real yoga happens when you can accept the ever-evolving nature of your practice. It’s when you can have compassion for yourself, meet yourself where you are every day, and simply show up… that’s what it’s truly about. YOGA RETREAT -- VICYASA™ IN TULUM LET'S GO TO MEXICO! "The Wild Heart" retreat at Villa Pescadores in Tulum is right around the corner. Join Vicyasa™ & Luna Castilho March 31st - April 6th for daily yoga, excursions & much more. We'll have single rooms, shared rooms and loads of incredible options for dietary needs and anything to help your retreat one to remember. What else will we be doing? Journaling, meditation and activities along with chill time. For registration, CLICK HERE. Sui Yoga will be handling the bookings. If you have any questions, please let me know. To check out the venue, see their instagram HERE. Would love to see you in Tulum. ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY
Now you can subscribe to on-demand only and get access to our ever-changing archive of pre-recorded sessions. For $60 you get 30-days of on-demand accessibility. This package does not include live scheduled sessions. Upon payment, class access begins. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays ), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 3/4/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 3/5/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 3/6/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 3/7/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 3/8/2024 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 3/9/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 3/10/2024 NO CLASSES *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “The more the heart is sated with joy, the more it becomes insatiable.” — Gabrielle Roy Certain core teachings of Yoga can forever shift the way you see the world in an acute way. “Joy is within you” is one of them. In the Yoga Sutra’s Chapter 1.33, Pantanjali gives us a 4-part process to help us clear our hearts of negative energies as a means for quieting our minds. Four keys to nurture joy within... Maitri [friendliness]: Kindness and friendliness to those who are happy, instead of being jealous and resentful of their mode. Rather than living with mental scarcity thinking one person’s happiness will cause us to run out of happiness we must appreciate their joy, realizing the potential for all of us to be happy at the same time. Karuna [compassion]: Compassion for those who are in pain, those that are suffering including yourself. The practice means no longer self-sabotaging oneself nor catastrophizing but instead learning how to self-comfort. It implies you see yourself as deserving of compassion. This applies outwardly as well, that we cannot choose towards whom we have compassion but it is universal and unconditional. Mudita [joy]: Respect, admiration and honor for those who embody noble qualities. In practice this means eliminating envy towards those that are living honorable lives. We must genuinely celebrate achievements. This reminds us that we can be inspired by others' greatness to then be inspiring. We all have innate greatness. Upeksanam [equanimity]: towards those who hurt us. Peacefulness towards those whose actions oppose our values. Instead of choosing the “like” button or even the “dislike” button choosing neutral. There will be some people that purposefully will try to harm you or people you love. Your choice is not to engage them in a fight. You can simply stop struggling. This is where the idea of “would you rather be right or be happy” comes from. We encounter many people in life; Happy people (sukha), Unhappy people (dukha), Honorable people (punya), Malicious people (apunya)... Our approach, the way we cultivate and navigate through relationships, choosing to constitute a path that leads us to happiness cannot be shaken if we nurture ourselves with the above 4 keys. YOGA RETREAT -- VICYASA™ IN TULUM LET'S GO TO MEXICO! "The Wild Heart" retreat at Villa Pescadores in Tulum is right around the corner. Join Vicyasa™ & Luna Castilho March 31st - April 6th for daily yoga, excursions & much more. We'll have single rooms, shared rooms and loads of incredible options for dietary needs and anything to help your retreat one to remember. What else will we be doing? A temazcal ceremony... a welcoming ritual with a shaman guide. For registration, CLICK HERE. Sui Yoga will be handling the bookings. If you have any questions, please let me know. To check out the venue, see their instagram HERE. Would love to see you in Tulum. ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY Now you can subscribe to on-demand only and get access to our ever-changing archive of pre-recorded sessions. For $60 you get 30-days of on-demand accessibility. This package does not include live scheduled sessions. Upon payment, class access begins. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott (@leannerays ), Elinor Cohen (@elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 2/26/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 2/27/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 2/28/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 2/29/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 3/1/2024 NO CLASSES SATURDAY: 3/2/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 3/3/2024 NO CLASSES *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ HOW YOGA CAN MAKE YOU A HAPPIER PERSON (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) Do you tend to feel happier after a yoga class? As it turns out, there’s real science behind that! Copious scientific studies have been conducted suggest that practicing yoga can actually make you a happier person. The physical and mental benefits of yoga stem from the way the brain reacts to the practice. This happens in several ways. First, it starts with relaxation. Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter (aka your brain’s chemical messenger) that suppresses neural activity to prevent the brain from getting overly excited. By doing this, GABA controls how much fear, stress, anxiety or nervousness you’ll feel in a given situation. Research shows that yoga can increase your GABA levels by 27%. Then there’s the direct impact on the Happiness Hormones, aka dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. These hormones consistently get released during yoga at greater levels than with many other activities. This could be due to the mind-body connection and yoga’s focus on more than just physical exertion. Next up is the stress element, specifically stress reduction. This comes from certain parts of the brain slowing down during yoga. The frontal lobe, the part that’s responsible for thinking, planning, and reasoning, takes a backseat during the yoga practice. This is what allows your brain to feel like it’s taken a mini vacation. The parietal lobe, which handles all the information coming from the senses (sights, sounds, observations) is also signaled to be less activated when it trusts that it’s in a safe environment (i.e., your favorite yoga class). Finally, the two major stress hormones that get activated on a regular basis for many of us (cortisol and adrenaline) are encouraged to pump the breaks. Cortisol and adrenaline are useful for keeping us safe in high-stress environments, but yoga isn’t supposed to be that. Finding peace and solace in your yoga practice can help you regulate your cortisol levels and operate at a more balanced equilibrium. So is yoga the key to happiness? It could be! Greater relaxation, less stress, and a better mental state overall sounds like a pretty happy life. YOGA RETREAT -- VICYASA™ IN TULUM LET'S GO TO MEXICO... "The Wild Heart" retreat at Villa Pescadores in Tulum is official and more than half the rooms have been sold. Join Vicyasa™ & Luna Castilho March 31st - April 6th for daily yoga, excursions & much more. We'll have single rooms, shared rooms and loads of incredible options for dietary needs and anything to help your retreat one to remember. For registration, CLICK HERE. Sui Yoga will be handling the bookings. If you have any questions, please let me know. To check out the venue, see their instagram HERE. Would love to see you in Tulum!!! SUI SOCIAL FLOW
On Saturday February 24, Sui Yoga will be celebrating the final leg of our 21-Day Yoga Challenge with a "Social Flow." An intimate community class led by Victor Cotto, we begin with shared introductions followed by a 45-minute Sui Soul Flow. Our yoga practice ends with a closing meditation and optional time for socializing afterwards, with post-class socializing in the studio and at the cafe. Connect with your community at this playful and meaningful experience. Oh... we will have live music for the class! On this day we will celebrate the 21-Day of Devotion Challenge!! To secure your spot, pre-register for class HERE. ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY Now you can subscribe to on-demand only and get access to our ever-changing archive of pre-recorded sessions. For $60 you get 30-days of on-demand accessibility. This package does not include live scheduled sessions. Upon payment, class access begins. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. RACHEL NEVILLE PHOTOGRAPHY/MOTION Storytelling through images, moments captured that detail emotion, and intention chronicled with a professional presence is with a dear friend and dedicated yogi Rachel Neville can provide for you. If you are a yoga teacher, dancer, performance personnel and need marketing images that will accentuate your portfolio, go to www.RachelNeville.com for your needs. You can find her amazing work on Instagram: HERE. Whether it is finding the best palette, lighting or creating a creating, joyful and fun environment to get the shot you need, check out Rachel at her Long Island City studio. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 2/19/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 2/20/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 2/21/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 2/22/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 2/23/2024 6:30 am -- Sunrise 45 Vinyasa SATURDAY: 2/24/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 2/25/2024 NO CLASSES *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ “You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” - Buddha Valentine’s Day is often purely seen as an opportunity to express affection for a significant other. But if we take the emphasis off externalizing love and instead internalizing it, the day could be much more fruitful for everyone. It can be easy to send love to others. But it can be a different story when it comes to ourselves.. The rewards of investing in self-love offer far more potential benefits than focusing your energy on another person. The wonderful thing is that there are various evidence-based means to achieve a state of self-love. Self-compassion is offering as much love and kindness to yourself as you would a loved friend. Practicing self-compassion is scientifically proven to enhance emotional wellbeing. Living in a state of high self-compassion can help reduce stress and increase calmness. You can enjoy healthier relationships as you find these qualities more easily in yourself. In addition, you may find yourself less prone to procrastination and more focused and productive. The deep state of relaxation resulting from Yoga and meditation calms the central nervous system and generates wellbeing. This state of wellbeing is vital for achieving a higher state of self-love and self-care. One of the potential benefits of a Yoga asana practice is that understanding your body can help change your relationship with it and yourself. So make Valentine’s day a day of feeling good by doing a range of activities that make you feel content and happy to be alive whether you’re single or not... and be self-loving first and foremost instead of trying to direct your energy onto others. YOGA RETREAT -- VICYASA™ IN TULUM LET'S GO TO MEXICO... "The Wild Heart" retreat at Villa Pescadores in Tulum is official and half the rooms have been sold. Join Vicyasa™ & Luna Castilho March 31st - April 6th for daily yoga, excursions & much more. We'll have single rooms, shared rooms and loads of incredible options for dietary needs and anything to help your retreat one to remember. For registration, CLICK HERE. Sui Yoga will be handling the bookings. If you have any questions, please let me know. To check out the venue, see their instagram HERE. Would love to see you in Tulum!!! ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY Now you can subscribe to on-demand only and get access to our ever-changing archive of pre-recorded sessions. For $60 you get 30-days of on-demand accessibility. This package does not include live scheduled sessions. Upon payment, class access begins. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 2/12/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 2/13/2024 NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY: 2/14/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 2/15/2024 NO CLASSES FRIDAY: 2/16/2024 6:30 am -- Sunrise 45 Vinyasa SATURDAY: 2/17/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 2/18/2024 NO CLASSES *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ BETTY AND THE CAB: YOGA IN THE REAL WORLD (This week's newsletter was composed by our dynamic on-demand teacher and full time writer Elinor Cohen. Check out her Instagram HERE and her amazingly empowering advanced & intermediate sessions on our on-demand archives.) Yoga shows up in everyday life, whether we ask for it or not. I’m going to tell you a short anecdote about an interaction I had with a sweet woman named Betty. This happened on December 27th, two days after Christmas. Cheer was still in the air, as was the misty fog left behind by the rainy weather NYC experienced. The streets were slippery and puddles were plentiful. As I rushed from one meeting to another, I noticed an older woman with a cane struggling to get off the sidewalk. I’d normally breeze past someone like this (after all, who has the time?!) but that day I decided to turn around and ask her if she could use a hand. She looked up at me with big, grateful eyes and said she was just trying to cross the street to get a cab. I offered her my hand and said, “So let’s do that.” As we slowly made our way across the street, I learned that her name was Betty. She kindly asked about my Christmas and then proceeded to tell me that hers was just as pleasant; she spent it with her grandkids and the whole family put on their annual 12 Days of Christmas play. Upon arriving at the other side of the street, I quickly hailed a cab and held Betty’s cane and bag as she hoisted herself up inside the vehicle. She was incredibly thankful, as was I. I walked away from that interaction with a sense of pride, but not necessarily because I had done a good deed. Sure, that was part of it, but more importantly I felt like I understood something. “Ohh,” I mused. “That’s why.” That’s why I do yoga. That’s why I keep myself strong. That’s why it’s important to work on strength and mobility, both in body but also in mind. It’s not so I don’t end up like Betty because the truth is that anyone can end up needing a cane, aged, injured, or not. I do all these things, the chaturangas and the warrior poses, so I’m physically strong enough to offer an older woman a helping hand. Moreso, it’s so that she can trust that she’ll be safe as I guide her across the street. That’s what the yoga is about. I encourage you to ask yourself how yoga shows up for you in the real world in your own life. If it isn’t apparent right now, that’s perfectly fine. Just stay open to the opportunities that present themselves, because they will, and when they do you’ll be better for recognizing them. YOGA RETREAT -- VICYASA™ IN TULUM LET'S GO TO MEXICO... "The Wild Heart" retreat at Villa Pescadores in Tulum is official and half the rooms have been sold. WE ARE EXTENDING OUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT SPECIAL JUST FOR YOU -- CONTACT ME TO SECURE THAT DEAL. CLICK HERE FOR INFO. Join Vicyasa™ & Luna Castilho March 31st - April 6th for daily yoga, excursions & much more. We'll have single rooms, shared rooms and loads of incredible options for dietary needs and anything to help your retreat one to remember. For registration, CLICK HERE. Sui Yoga will be handling the bookings. If you have any questions, please let me know. To check out the venue, see their instagram HERE. Would love to see you in Tulum!!! ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY
Now you can subscribe to on-demand only and get access to our ever-changing archive of pre-recorded sessions. For $60 you get 30-days of on-demand accessibility. This package does not include live scheduled sessions. Upon payment, class access begins. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 2/5/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 2/6/2024 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga WEDNESDAY: 2/7/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 2/8/2024 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga FRIDAY: 2/9/2024 6:30 am -- Sunrise 45 Vinyasa SATURDAY: 2/10/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 2/11/2024 9:00 am -- Vinyasa Yoga *ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
PAYMENT: VENMO -- @Vicyasa Paypal -- Victor@YogawithVictor.com NAMASTE, Victor Cotto www.YogaWithVictor.com Instagram: CottoVic Facebook: Yoga With Victor - Vicyasa™ "Gratitude has a way of bringing us into the present moment, allowing us to be with what is. Our mind is no longer chasing after something in the future or lingering somewhere in the past. We are content." — Birgitte Kristen Many of my teachers speak about cultivating the qualities that nurture us. There are infinite qualities that exist within us—such as courageousness, empathy, creativity, anger, hurt, pain, excitement, jealousy, hope, peace, understanding—and each one may arise throughout the day.
Which qualities can you cultivate to find peace in our lives this holiday season; the qualities that allow us to be present and fully engaged in the moment. Cultivating, focusing on, to read about, to listen to, to observe, to foster those qualities of appreciation, gratitude, understanding, and compassion within us, allows our mind to be at peace. I am grateful to be teaching. I am grateful for all that Yoga has taught me, and is teaching me moment to moment. As a teacher, I'm always yearning for wisdom in order to articulate and be clear in conveying this tangible, yet not so tangible thing called yoga. As a person, we are always striving to be happy, to be content with who we are as a person. I am grateful for who I have become as a person. I have work to do—I am still working on relationships with others—but, so far, I like me. Many blessings to the yoga community. May we all grow together. ON-DEMAND ACCESS OPTION SALE Now you can subscribe to on-demand only and get access to our ever-changing archive of pre-recorded sessions. For $60 you get 30-days of on-demand accessibility. This package does not include live scheduled sessions. Upon payment, class access begins. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! SINGLE CLASSES We've added single class purchases to our on-demand offerings. How does it work? A $17 payment will give you access to a single pre-recorded class with Victor or anyone on his staff. The private link with unique access code will give you entry to that class, which you can load anytime you want. You'll have 24-hours of unlimited access to that class. No refunds, returns and you must use that class within 24-hours of receiving it before it expires. You can request a teacher on our on-demand options... featuring Demetra Kentrotas (@d_meetch), Leanne McDermott ( @leannerays ), Elinor Cohen ( @elinorraerigby) and others. YOGA AT OHHHMMM LIVE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 11/27/2023
*ALL CLASSES EST *SESSIONS 45/60 MINUTES *WAIVER STATEMENT: I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate in these classes, that my participation may cause an injury and that I should consult with my physician before I take a class. I am taking these classes at my own risk. I waive any claim for personal injury and any other damages that I may have against the school, studio and/or the teachers who are offering these classes. REGULAR RATES:(when submitting payment, in note section state email for delivery of services)
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