Yoga at the MOMA

Recently, the MOMA de-stressed the art world with Pipilotti Rist's comfy atrium installation, and now they have teamed up with Flavorpill to win our healthy hearts over with a Sunday morning yoga class. In honor of the closing of the Rist exhibition, the free event is recession friendly, cross-cultural, and Anusaura teacher Elena Brower - founder of Soho's Vira Yoga studio - is one of the city's true yogi-gems. Brower's playful attitude makes the heart opening, long-held poses feel like fun, and she has even been known to fill up your empty water bottle while you're in downward dog. The one-hour class is open to yoga students of all levels, so get ready for a morning sweat session at the museum!

Details:
Yoga at the MOMA
Sunday, February 1.
9am-10am
11 West 53rd St.
FREE if you
RSVP to: downwarddog@flavorpill.com

Kula Yoga Beginner Series

Entering into the world of yoga can be challenging - there's an endless variety of styles, teachers, studios, and philosophies - but Tribeca's vinyasa haven Kula Yoga gives you an easy in with next month's 4-week beginners series. Led by humble yoga star teacher Jillian, the course offers newcomers an introduction to the physical asanas and gives seasoned students a back-to-basics refresher. Don't get pretentious now - Kula's freestyle vinyasa vibe turns all their classes into wild yoga parties.

Details:
Kula Yoga Beginner Series
28 Warren St 4th fl.
(one street below Chambers, btw Broadway and Church)
Start Date: November 1st
$75

Raise Your Voice (and your Concsiousness!)

Join Beth Miller of Park Slope Yoga Center/Devi for an early evening of healing sounds and sacred songs. Her voice is sweetly magic and her sensitivity as both yoga and mantra teacher will open up the gateway for anyone who wants to explore sound. As a group you will find freedom in your voices through toning, mantra, melody, and rhythm. These ancient vocal arts bring peace and power to body and mind.

Details:
Raise Your Voice, Raise Your Consciousness
When: Saturday, July 26, 5:15-6:45
Cost: $25
Where: Devi (across the street from Park Slope Yoga Center)
837 Union St, 2nd FL.
Register: 917.753.2242
raiseyourvoice7.26@gmail.com

Do U Yoga?

Grab your sunscreen & your yoga mat! If your looking for an easy to get to, affordable, & uniquely adventurous yoga retreat experience this summer (& beyond), Kelly Dwyer's 'Do U Yoga' offers one-day excursions & multi-day retreats to lovers of yoga & outdoor sports. She's genius at creating trips right outside of the city, often times even coordinating a van to schlep city folk out of town! Her retreats include swimming in waterfalls, hiking, wine tasting, surfing, apple picking, (to name just a few), all combined with the healing & strengthening effects of yoga specifically designed to compliment the themed retreat. 'Do U Yoga' excursions are open to all levels, beginners are definitely welcomed. Check out her website for updates & details...here's just a few highlights to excite your senses!

Upcoming Day Trips:
Hudson Views Yoga Hike
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Enjoy gorgeous views of the Hudson River & surrounding valleys with hiking & yoga.
Beach Yoga & Surfing or Beach Yoga & Sun Lover
Sunday, July 20th, 2008
Salute to the sun & sky with a delightful morning yoga session on the sand followed by a 2-hour surfing lesson or a relaxed day on the beach.
For more info & online signup:
kelly@douyoga.com
www.douyoga.com

Yoga Soundscape at CoSm :: Evolve

A fun, sweet, yogic experience - this month's 'Yoga Soundscape' is excited to be hosted by one of the most spiritual & incredible art galleries around - CoSm! Live on the decks we have resident DJ, Alien Ambassador (aka Marisa Scirocco). Her sounds are bassy, downtempo grooves with a latin & middle eastern flare! Combined with Aarona's nurturing guidance, you'll experience a breath-filled yoga class rich with aligning freedom & challenging overtones woven into a sweaty creative flow - a true hybrid of various yoga styles! Finally, you'll be smothered by a sound healing Savasana ritual, sure to blast open your heart & mind. And stay afterwards to view the epic art gallery of Alex Grey! The theme is 'EVOLVE', so come prepared with your intentions & plant your seeds in this sacred, strengthening, spirit filled movement-sound-meditation!

Details:
Yoga Soundscape
Friday, May 23, 2008
7-9pm = Yoga Soundscape class
9-10pm = Open viewing of CoSm
(Chapel of Sacred Mirrors)
542 W27th st., 4th floor
(btwn 10th & 11th ave)
Investment:
$20

* Bring your own mat!
* Questions: aarona@yogaofnourishment.com

Studio Pick: Kula Yoga

Nestled near City Hall, Kula Yoga Project offers freestyle vinyasa yoga classes for students of all levels. Kula, meaning intentional community, makes you feel right at home in its sweet and low-key 4 flight walk up studio (a nice warm-up). Classes are creative, strengthening and sweaty, so bring a towel. First time Kulis, drop in for a 3-class $30 intro deal. Each teacher offers something unique within the 'Kula Flow' style and there's more than enough classes to choose from every day.
Details:
Kula Yoga Project
28 Warren Street 4th Floor (btwn Church/Broadway)
Map
2129454460

Anusara Workshop @ Virayoga

Join Virayoga founder Elena Brower (pictured at right) and fellow Anusara Yoga veteran Jackie Prete this weekend for an inspiring workshop. The Saturday afternoon intensive will focus on creativity through the practices of asana, pranayama and meditation. Both Brower and Prete offer students an engaging atmosphere that is gentle and non-dogmatic. This cozy Soho studio is the perfect place to learn your way around opening your heart.
Details:
Connect to Your Creativity Through Your Yoga Practice
Sat 2.23 1-4pm
Virayoga
580 Broadway suite 1109
Map
$45/$50 day of class