‘The Wild Heart’ Yoga retreat is right around the corner, and I’m excited and honored to be co-leading with the amazing Luna Castilho. A colleague at Sui Yoga, Luna has an incredibly inviting persona, a tender approach and a sensibility for the practice that is unique to her experiences and love for the history, science and energetics of yoga. Get to know her with this feature… and it’s only part one.
QUESTION: What is your favorite yoga pose/why? LUNA: “Savasana. Do I really need to explain myself? (laughing emoji) Savasana or corpse pose according to yoga traditions is the hardest pose of all yoga. It’s the moment of true surrender, it’s the moment you meant to truly quiet the mind and the body.. and that's extremely hard to do. As I started my yoga journey, I didn’t see any value in Savasana, and that used to be the moment when I started to plan the rest of my day. Nowadays however, if you leave me in savasana for a full hour, I’ll happily stay! It’s my moment of true surrender, to be truly with myself, truly present, truly here!” QUESTION: What is your least favorite pose right now/why? LUNA: “I was really into forearm stand and scorpio variation for a while, but currently practicing Mukta Hasta Sirsasana Six has been my guilty pleasure. Mukta means free. Hasta means hands. Mukta Hasta Sirsasana Sixs, is a free headstand pose, in reality the hands are fully extended in front of you with the palms facing up the sky.” QUESTION: What lessons from the yoga mat have you applied off your mat? LUNA: “Remembering to breathe and to play. I have always been an anxious person. I’ve always been a perfectionist, and the reality is that life is messy! Life will throw you on your knees, twist you and turn you upside down.. When we are in the midst of chaos taking a long deep breath can completely change how you react with whatever is coming your way. Remembering to play, to be silly, to be weird without being concerned about what others will think, can be deeply healing. Being fully yourself, laughing and dancing, remembering that we don’t need to be too serious, that life doesn’t need to be that hard! Just have fun! I find that the older I get the more and more the things that I used to do as a kid, are the ones who truly bring me joy! Be like a kid again! And don’t forget to take a deep breath!” QUESTION: Do you have a guilty pleasure/binge watch anything etc. (fave TV show or movie)? LUNA: “Who doesn’t love to binge watch a TV show?! I’m one of these people that can finish an entire season in one day. (laughs) I finished the entire 8 seasons of Game of Thrones in one month when I finally surrendered to the trend. Absolutely loved it! You can call me a nerd when it comes from TV shows, love superhero movies, any sci-fi, or anything that seems unreal or futuristic.. Very aquarius of me! But my one and only guilty pleasure is to sleep at the beach sunbathing with the sound of the ocean in the background. I can wait for our Retreat in Tulum!!” QUESTION: What is your post-class meal craving? LUNA: “Anything cold! A smoothie, açai bowl or even a gatorade! Anything to cool me off from the hot room and replenish my energies.” Follow Luna on Instagram HERE and check out her official website: HERE. Part two of our interview… coming soon. To secure your spot to our wonderful retreat, go here: https://suiyoga.com/retreats/ Tulum Mexico… from March 31 - April 6, 2024. Villa Pescadores will be our venue… lock in NOW!
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“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™ Yoga at OHM Schedule w/ Victor 1/29-2/4/2024: Yoga Retreat TULUM WILD HEART; Heat Building1/28/2024 "Breathe deeply, until sweet air extinguishes the burn of fear in your lungs and every breath is a beautiful refusal to become anything less than infinite." Want to build heat in your practice? I got'yah! The practice of yoga, when given true care and awareness can help you build heat and it ignites a rise in heat to the body, invigorates your internal organs, activates muscles and gets your cardiovascular system excited. Step 1: True attention to the Breath: keep the breathing consistent, control your prana (upward rising energy) and apana (outward flow). Are you really focused on your breathing or are you more worried about the posture, aesthetic of the pose and the next pose rather than staying in tune with the inhale and exhale? When we don’t connect with our breathing, the joints and muscles will be rigid and then you cannot align physically on the mat to meet your needs. Step 2: Focus on your alignment: It is imperative for muscular development and advancement into structured poses to practice proper alignment that serves your body's needs. Instead of over-stretching, practicing the same variations without taking note of your spatial positioning and not being self-aware of mechanics, allow the muscles to engage around our skeletal structure and allow your alignment to help you create heat through fitting positioning in poses. Step 3: What are we eating or drinking pre-class, doing pre-class? Select your foods carefully, drink hot drinks, warm foods and avoid inflammatory foods and alcohol. A hot shower or warm bath prior to the practice is also recommended. ** When we don’t build enough heat, the joints and muscles will be rigid, and the progression of poses will seem disconnected. Internal heat is essential for preventing injuries and it helps create more ease in the deeper poses. Getting some of the cardio component with repetitions and standing flows also targets our most important muscle... the heart. As teachers & students we have to remember that in order for us to get into the middle and end postures safely, it requires effectively warming up the spine, shoulders, hips, and hamstrings from various angles. 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: 1/29/2024 NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 1/30/2024 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga WEDNESDAY: 1/31/2024 NO CLASSES THURSDAY: 2/1/2024 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga FRIDAY: 2/2/2024 6:30 am -- Sunrise 45 Vinyasa SATURDAY: 2/3/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 2/4/2024 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™ “Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.” Obviously, yoga is a huge part of my life. It began as a way to relieve stress, re-shape my body, rewire my mind... but the more I practiced, the more I knew I needed yoga in my life. When I finally made the decision to participate in teacher training, I did not expect yoga to become what I did for a career. My yoga teacher training was awakening, life altering and transformative. It put many things in perspective and it helped me to realize what was no longer in alignment with how I wanted to live my life. When I made the choice to leave my job as an Occupational Therapist and pursue teaching yoga full-time, I knew it was the right decision. I knew then, that my Dharma, my path, was to teach yoga, translate the teachings as they aligned with my experiences and be a guide, a voice and an aspiring model of the doctrines. As time goes on, I see how my path becomes even more clear. I didn't decide to teach yoga to become a yoga celebrity, to become rich, or popular. I did it to serve; to help people heal themselves as I had found the path to be a healthy one for me. I know that not everyone will like me or how I teach. And I'm okay with that because that means I am being authentic. I always say, I don't want to be everyone's favorite jam for their toast. If everyone likes me, that means I am doing something wrong and not being true to myself, which wouldn't be practicing Satya (truth). Teaching is something that comes natural to me because I love to share my knowledge. When we surrender we place our faith and trust in the Divine. We aren't trying to control or manipulate outcomes, we just go with the flow and we live our lives in the moment. How freeing, right? Now, this doesn't mean we don't take personal responsibility for our actions, it just means we aren't attached to any particular outcome, and we trust there is a Divine plan. We don't know what the future holds or how the rest of our lives will unfold. Ishvarapranidhana (creative surrender) is placing trust and faith in something greater than ourselves and knowing it will all work out to benefit all. At least, that's what I'm hoping for. Again, I don't have all the answers. I know I can't control outcomes or people; all I can control is myself and my response to life. And I choose to let go and live free, with no attachments to cause my own suffering. Again, that's what I'm working towards and constantly practicing. Find your purpose and be of service to the world. And then let go of the results. Trust that the Universe has your back, just like you have mine and I have yours. 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. ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY -- MLK SALE EXTENSION
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: 1/22/2024
*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™ “Your beliefs become your thoughts, Who is ready to manifest their best life? We’re slaying into 2024 -- being present and savoring our moments, basking in our glory & illuminating and uplifting others with our state of being. Whatever your goals and desires to live your best life are, a consistent yoga and meditation practice will help you set clear intentions and help you identify your personal life vision. Give yourself time and space to contemplate your desires. Connect with your heart. Get into a state of flow with heart-brain coherence. Allow yourself to think big. And most importantly … Set an intention! The power of your intention and your consistent diligence cannot be underestimated. Setting an intention for yourself each day as a part of your morning routine will raise your vibrations to attract more love and positivity and inspire you to channel that positive energy into action. Intention setting is a loving commitment to oneself that joins the heart and mind on a journey to one’s highest calling. Simply put, it is to clearly state what you want to experience and achieve through your actions. Setting an intention can be done in all aspects of your life, from relationships and personal life to your work life. Spend some quiet time and reflect on the experiences, relationships, the feelings, the things that you wish to experience in your life. Take some time to feel the emotions you may feel when you experience your intentions in your life. From there, write down the intentions you want to set. Then, spend time thinking about how having these intentions come into your reality will feel, what does it look like, feel like, what will you be doing? Get as vivid and clear as you can in these steps as feeling the emotions will activate the intentions and allow for them to flow easily to you. Your thoughts that turn into emotions, which inspire actions, are all used to manifest your intentions. Intention Setting Examples:
At Vicyasa™, we support our community in harnessing the power of intention to infuse the mind, body, and spirit with confidence, positivity, and a boost of well-being. 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 -- MLK 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: 1/15/2024 - MLK DAY NO CLASSES TUESDAY: 1/16/2024 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga WEDNESDAY: 1/17/2024 6:30 am -- 45-min. FLOW THURSDAY: 1/18/2024 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga FRIDAY: 1/19/2024 6:30 am -- Sunrise 45 Vinyasa SATURDAY: 1/20/2024 NO CLASSES SUNDAY: 1/21/2024 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™ ALL ABOUT CLASS LEVELS AND LABELS “Do things that feed your soul, not your ego, and you will be happy.” - Anonymous (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.) Consider the following scenario: A student says, “I’m not advanced but I want to take an advanced level class: can I? should I?” It’s with this question that we step into a discussion about class levels and their labels: they’re there for a reason, and that is to tell students what they can expect. A level 2/3 class is designed to be harder than one for beginners. Students in advanced level classes are expected to have an understanding above the basics. Classes labeled “power” typically indicate strength and may move more quickly than those with a “slow flow” or “all levels'' label. Class labels aren’t random; they exist to indicate the pace, complexity of sequencing, and caliber of students that can be expected. With that in mind, it’s up to you as a student to manage your expectations and be honest with yourself. For example, if you’ve taken yoga for a number of years, know the names of the poses, and feel confident in your physical abilities, chances are you can enter most classes without it being a problem. Whether or not you’ll be able to do all the poses is another story, but most respectable teachers and studios will accept you with open arms. Sometimes the advanced class is the only one that fits your schedule. Or maybe you really like an instructor and want to challenge yourself. In these cases, as long as you can remain physically safe to yourself and others, and you know what to expect, you should be fine. Now on the other hand, if you’ve never taken a yoga class before, don’t know the names of the poses, or have a physical ailment that will prevent you from doing the majority of the class, it’s probably best to refrain from leveling up. This is to prevent injuries and to ensure that you actually get something valuable out of the class. After all, if you’re sitting on your mat, watching everyone else for most of the practice, what are you really getting out of it? Probably just a lot of frustration. In these cases, it would be better to take a more appropriate level class where you can participate more. So how do you know what class level is right for you? That’s an individual decision that only you can make, but one that instructors can help with. If you’re considering trying an advanced level class but have your reservations, speak to the teacher. Ask them what it’s like and if they think you’ll be able to keep up. Also ask them to be honest. Any instructor worth their salt trustworthy instructor will be open to any modifications you need to make, but will also be transparent about their offerings. Most importantly, whatever level class you opt for, make sure it’s the one that feels good for your body, not the one that feeds your ego. YOGA RETREAT -- VICYASA™ IN TULUM I'm giddy to announce our new retreat... "The Wild Heart" at Villa Pescadores in Tulum, Mexico. Join Vicyasa™ 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 early bird pricing info, CLICK HERE to register for updates and all vital information. 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 -- HOLIDAY 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: 1/8/2024 TUESDAY: 1/9/2024
*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™ "Run with your heart instead of your mind. When you think with your mind, you think of the things you can and can't do. But when you run with your heart you forget about what you can't do, and you just go out and do it." -- Gerry Lindgren To reap the benefits of a yoga practice, we must practice only for ourselves and no one else. Each of us needs something distinct from our yoga practice because each yogi’s body & mind is unique.
Some of us are more lengthier. Some of us are blessed with strong arms. Some of us have a history of dance or athletics with an innate sense of balance. But no two of us have the same genetic composition. Nor do we have the same history; life experiences, injury background, childbirth, or conditioning, all which contribute to the individuality of our body and mind. And yet it is so easy to compare ourselves! When we compare our own practice to that of others we lose the personal connection to our body that is so integral to the practice of yoga. To get the most out of our practice, we need to be in touch with how our body is responding to each pose. This is called the mind-body connection. Only you can know your own body. You can listen to yourself in a way that no one else can -- not even your yoga teacher! You can enter a posture and notice if it creates undue tension in certain parts of your body. Then, you can adjust yourself to accomodate your needs. When we begin to listen to our bodies we realize that our needs are simply that: needs. They are no better or worse than anyone else’s. To create the most joy on and off our mats, we must embrace our individuality and look after the person we know best: ourselves. ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY -- HOLIDAY 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: 1/1/2024 - New Year's Day No Classes TUESDAY: 1/2/2024 6:30 am -- 45-min. SUNRISE FLOW WEDNESDAY: 1/3/2024 6:30 am -- 45-min. FLOW THURSDAY: 1/4/2024 12:00 pm -- Flow Yoga FRIDAY: 1/5/2024 6:30 am -- 45-min. SUNRISE FLOW SATURDAY: 1/6/2024 8:30 am -- Power 45 SUNDAY: 1/7/2024 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)
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