Third Root Health Center

Flatbush isn't your typcial wellness destination, but with the addition of Third Root Health Center, the neighborhood has serious potential for those looking for holistic health practices. The center boasts the cheapest yoga class in miles - only 10 dollars - and classes like "Yoga en Espanol" are hospitable towards a wide range of students. In addition to yoga, Third Root has in-house naturopathic doctors, nutritional conslultants, and acupuncturists, making the center a one-stop-shop for anyone looking for a feel-better fix.

Details:
Third Root Health Center
380 Marlborough Road, Brooklyn, 11226
Map
718-940-9343

Subway: Q to Cortelyou Road

Film: Enlighten Up

Yoga's pretty hot right now, but not everyone has jumped on the downward dog wagon. In recent documentary Enlighten Up, New York yoga-skeptic and journalist Nick Rosen proves to be one of these aforementioned dissenters. While filmmaker Kate Churchill makes it her mission to convert Rosen to an om-loving yogi through a guided tour of the world's leading teachers, disciplines, and environments, her subject continues to declare himself "not a spiritual guy". Rosen is pretty annoying, but the movie shines through with beautiful cinematography and inspiring interviews - fierce guru BKS Iyengar and NYC teacher Dharma Mitra, to name a few. Equally edutaining for the new and seasoned yogis, Enlighten Up brings a refreshing perspective - it focuses less on the western-obsessed physical asana practice, and more on using yoga to become a better person. CW can get down with that, any day.

Newlife Raw Food and Yoga Expo

Just in time for the summer, Newlife hosts their annual Yoga and Raw Food expo this weekend. The health-centered 3-day wellness extravaganza offers lectures from premier New York raw-foodists, panels discussing how to make positive changes in your diet and lifestyle, and gourmet meals courtesy of veg spots Raw Soul and Kazuko's. When you get tired of talking about living food, you can learn about chakra healing and tantric practices, and take advantage of all-day yoga classes with local veteran teachers. Be sure to make it for the Saturday-night trance dance with Parashakti, blissing out to the most rawesome New York weekend ever!
Details:
Newlife Raw Food and Yoga Expo
When:
06/6 - 06/8
Where:
Hotel New Yorker
481 8th Avenue at 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Tel:(516) 897-0900
Map
Get Tickets:
NewLifeExpoTickets

Health & Hedonism: Rejuvenate Kula Yoga Style

Are you in need of a much deserved & easy to get to Retreat? Are you craving a good indulgent pampering full of yoga, beauty & maybe a little fun? Treat yourself for 4 days to decadence & celebration! Kula Yoga Project (of NYC) is hooking it up for all you folks who want to get down & dirty, Bayside Yogi style! Enjoy the Turkish Hamam, Aroma Steam Room, Cedar Sauna, Mud Lounge, Mineral Swimming Pool, Massage Waterfall, amazing Spa Treatments, Organic Mediterranean cuisine, fresh fruit libations, & some of the BEST YOGA around! This hedonistic sanctuary is a perfect match for Kula Yoga Project, renowned for a challenging style of yoga that strikes a perfect balance between creative flow & intelligent alignment. This weekend features 10 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS DAILY (beg-adv level), led by some of the very best vinyasa teachers in NYC!
Details:
The 3rd Annual KULA YOGA Conference
* Celebrate 6 years of KULA in style *
When:
June 19-23, 2008
Where:
The Standard Hotel
Miami Beach, FL.
More Details, Pricing, Questions:
www.KulaYoga.com
To Register:
212-945-4460

Yoga People Studio/Spa Launches

This weekend marks the opening of a new eco-friendly yoga studio and spa on Montague street in downtown Brooklyn! With bamboo sustainable floors and a full service salon offering massage, acupuncture, facials and more, Yoga People's collaborative enterprise with Urban Zen Spa will be an essential resource for any urban wellness seekers! On Saturday, check out the open house with yummy snacks and drinks, while on Sunday, yogis and yoginis can break in the new studio space during a free afternoon class! Founders Wendy and Regine (a yoga teacher and body worker, respectively) have made the space into a city sanctuary, just for you!
Details:
Yoga People/Urban Zen Spa launch
Directions
Saturday open house: 3-6pm
Sunday Yoga class (all levels): 1-2pm

Laughing Lotus Guru in town 4.22-25

Dana Flynn will be in town teaching at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center next week! Since opening a new studio in San Francisco, the LLYC co-creator only makes out to NYC every few months, so it's always a special occasion to take one of her challenging, sweaty, and hilarious classes. Before she crossed over to the healing arts, Dana ran restaurants in gritty Hell's Kitchen, and today she teaches with the wisdom of a true urban yogini . Check out the Laughing Lotus Web Scheduler to sign up now.

Details:
Dana Flynn, Co-founder of Laughing Lotus
When:
Tuesday 4.22 @ 4pm
Wednesday 4.23 @ 12pm
Friday 4.25 @ 12pm
Where:
Laughing Lotus Yoga Studio
519 W 19th St. (off 6th ave)
Map
Note:
If you do not sign up in advance, arrive at least 30 minutes before the class you are attending.

Yoga Soundscape

For a city that loves mash-ups, this weekend's Yoga Soundscape is a perfect fit. One part vinyasa yoga class (taught by our own lovely Aarona Pichinson), one part DJ jam session(world-beat soundtrack by Flavorpill's Sascha Lewis), the sweaty and inspiring all-levels yoga groove even offers a special guided Savasana by meditation master Laaraji. When you wake up, feel free to enjoy complimentary access to the posh Reebok club, from the cardio machines to the sauna and hot tub. Get there early, this event will fill up quickly!
Details:
Yoga Soundscape
Saturday, March 15
330-530pm
Reebok Sports Club
160 Columbus Ave @ 67th st
Cost:
$35

A Mindful Road to Recovery: Yoga and Meditation

If you're looking for a more mind-body focused recovery from compulsive or abusive behaviors, this is a great opportunity. Back again by popular demand, Michael Fayne, PhD & Allyson Pimentel, EdD share their expertise inside the urban oasis, Om Factory with a mindful movement/meditation practice, group discussion, and theoretical teaching. If you're seeking to prevent a relapse or even just looking to live a fuller life free of continuous defeat-prone habits, this workshop will help you establish a healthier relationship with your body and the choices you make. Research has shown that the practice of yoga and meditation clearly play a role in helping one to control problems like substance abuse, compulsive eating and spending disorders, or any other addictions. All levels welcome.

Details:
Yoga & Meditation for Relapse Prevention
with Michael Fayne, PhD and Allyson Pimentel, EdD
When & Where:
Friday, 2.29.08, 6.15pm-9.15pm
Om Factory
265 West 37th Street (@ 8th Ave), 4th fl.
212 616-8662
Class Fee: $75 (includes meditation CD & handouts)
Pre-registration is required as space is limited!
No one will be turned away- If you cannot afford the full fee, email Allyson at allyson@omfactorynyc.com