Transcend Fest
Sep
14
to Sep 15

Transcend Fest

Are you as excited as we are for our upcoming festival happening at Powder Ridge Mountain on September 14-15, 2024? This venue is perfect to house all the amazing offerings we will be hosting this year. Speaking of offerings, did you have a chance to check out all 90 workshops we have on our website? The schedule is LIVE, so make sure you head on over to secure your spot. Classes are filling fast!

What’s Waiting for You?

We have 90 workshops, including:

  • Many lineages of yoga so you can take your favorite or try a new one!

  • Herbalism lectures

  • Tantra workshops

  • Yoga history, the gods and goddesses of asanas, and a class on the Bhagavad Gita

  • Sound healing

  • Shamanic meditations

  • Women’s self-defense class

  • Spirituality classes on astrology, tarot, numerology, and witchcraft

  • Plus, SO MUCH MORE!

I will be teaching Yoga for Anxiety and Depression Saturday 9.14 330-5pm

As you can see, Transcend Fest is so much more than just a yoga festival. We offer a wide range of movement-based classes, spirituality workshops, and wellness-based lectures. There is truly something for everyone. There will also be over 50 vendors to shop with in-between your classes for the duration of the festival weekend. You are not going to want to miss any of the action we have planned for you in September!

Get your tickets here!

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Yoga for Anxiety & Uncertainty
Apr
6
1:00 PM13:00

Yoga for Anxiety & Uncertainty

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support anxiety in the body and mind.

This 2 hour workshop is designed to help educate the practitioner about the ways in which Yoga views our mental health and state of being. We will learn ancient yogic teachings that have never been more relevant in modern times.

These teachings give us tangible ways to support our mental being as we are, right now.
No matter your faith or background, Yoga offers a richness to our mental health journey that is designed to work with all layers of who we are: mind, body and soul.

Outline:

  • Learn yogic teachings such as the three Gunas and Pratipaksha Bhavana and how it relates to the experience of anxiety.

  • Breath-centered Yoga practices that meet the way in which anxiety shows up in our bodies

  • Physical postures and movements to discharge excess anxious energy in order to make space to ground and soothe the bodymind

  • Breath-work designed to soothe and relaxation techniques to send you back out into your world in a calm and centered state

  • Brief take-away sent after class so you can implement these practices right away

Investment: Early Bird $45 | After March 30th $55

Sign up here

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Pre-natal Yoga 5 week Class Series
May
10
to Jun 7

Pre-natal Yoga 5 week Class Series

At a time when everything is changing in our bodies and as we prepare to change our lives and add to our families, Pre-natal Yoga offers a practice where moms-to-be can reconnect with and build body awareness, stretch, strengthen and release the muscles most easily affected by pregnancy and embrace a greater understanding of what is happening with our bodies during pregnancy and childbirth.

This series class offers a time to connect with other mamas going through a like-minded journey, at a similar time, fostering a sense of community and understanding.

We will explore techniques to engage in safe Yoga practice, prepare our bodies for childbirth, learn simple breathing and relaxation practices to support our journeys as well as simply take time out to take care of ourselves and connect with our babies

Class is beginner friendly. Accommodations can be made for any injuries

Available virtually via Zoom and in-person at Kaia Yoga in Wallingford CT

Recordings will be made available.

Sign up here!

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Yoga for Depression and Anxiety
Feb
8
to Mar 8

Yoga for Depression and Anxiety

Come join a small group setting with like- minded individuals, from the comfort of your home! This class has evolved over the years and is catered to meet the individuals present. We will have themed discussions with optional sharing for the first. 15-20 minutes of class. The practice will be one hour.

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayama (breathing exercises) of Yoga have been carefully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression. We will incorporate these practices in each class as we learn the yogic teachings and perspective on mental well-being.

This series is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety and/or depression with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings. We touch on the topic of grief, since it has become a global state in the past few years. Grieving hearts are welcome in this space.

This class is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary. Come embrace your own healing journey alongside others on a similar path!

Feel free to email Amy with any questions at all: info@yogawithamylauren.com

Sign up here.

*This practice is not intended to treat or cure mental illness. It is a wonderful adjacent to other healing modalities.

SCHEDULE

5 week series class/ 1 class per week
Wednesday 530-6:45pm EST
February 8th, February 15th, February 22nd, March 1st, March 8th

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Yoga for Anxiety & Depression Weekend Immersion workshop
Jun
4
to Jun 5

Yoga for Anxiety & Depression Weekend Immersion workshop

Yoga for Anxiety and Depression Workshop Immersion

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well-being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and breathing exercises of Yoga have been mindfully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

Mental health has never become more relevant. This workshop intends to acknowledge those who have been suffering long before recent worldly events and those who have noticed an increase in symptoms or are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief - for the first time. This workshop is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety, depression, or grief with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.
This workshop series is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary.
Intentions of the workshop Immersion:
Briefly address a wide-range of diagnoses in order to introduce the Yogic perspective and philosophy on mental health
Discuss the possibilities of combinations of anxiety and depression in the body and/or mind, and how Yoga can help
Meditation practices to provide inner peace in body, mind, and spirit
Education on how specific breathing practices can help soothe anxiety and depression depending on which is prominent for the individual
Gentle Yoga postures to address the physiology of emotional health and how it shows up in the body
Guided deep relaxation. When the body is in a relaxed state, healing can occur at many levels.

This immersion is in two parts. We will cover the yogic perspective on anxiety on day one. There will be a lecture and discussion portion as well as an experiential practice including: postures and movement, breath-work, and relaxation & meditation. These practices are specifically designed to ground and calm the nervous system.
On day two we will cover the yogic perspective on depression with an experiential practice that is designed to meet the symptoms of depression in the body & mind. Each class will always end with a relaxation portion.
It is intended that you attend both classes to gain the full experience. However, there is the option to attend one. If so, please choose the day that may be more aligned with your needs.

Saturday June 4th 1-3pm Yoga & Anxiety: how Yoga relates to & supports the experience of the anxious body and/or mind
Sunday June 5th: 1-3pm Yoga & Depression: how Yoga relates to & supports the experience of the depressed body and/or mind

Investment: $50 for one session, $80 for both

in-person & virtual options

Sign up here

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy is a Certified Yoga Therapist who specializes in back pain, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, grief and more. Yoga Therapy is a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. Over a decade long personal Yoga practice has shifted as she went through periods of intense grief, despair AND joy. It is her passion and privilege to share this practice with others, so they too can experience the support Yoga offers.

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Yoga & Pain Care
Jan
22
2:00 PM14:00

Yoga & Pain Care

This practice is based on a Biopsychosocialspirtual modality. In other words, it addresses the whole being: mind, body, energy, spirit. We will cover the “Recovering movement in persistent pain” model adopted from Neil Pearson, a PT and Yoga Therapist, whose life work is to support those with chronic pain. The remainder of the workshop will weave in yogic philosophy, gentle dynamic movements with breath awareness, breath work, and relaxation techniques. We will discuss what it means to calm your nervous system and address your body. The intention is that you leave feeling more empowered to navigate your journey of wellbeing and life.

"As a bio-plastic being, we change and adapt with new and repeated activities, until our very last breath" - "Yoga and Science in Pain Care"

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy lives in Wallingford, CT and practice and teach in New Haven county.

"My practice and trainings are based in Yoga Therapy, a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. It is my passion and privilege to have worked with many individuals over the past 4 years and to watch the impact Yoga has on their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Yoga has helped me soothe and heal my personal anxiety and physical discomfort. Being a Yoga Therapist has bridged my passion for Yoga and purposeful desire to help others. It is my dharma (purpose) in this life."

SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 22, 2-4pm EST

INVESTMENT & REGISTRATION
Early Bird by Jan 5th: $30
Regular: $35
*10% discount for unlimited members applied automatically at checkout

This workshop qualifies for 2 Yoga Alliance CE hours.
Sign up here.
This workshop will be both live in-studio and streamed virtually via Zoom. The in-person portion will follow our COVID protocols and be capped at 9 participants to ensure social distancing. All participants will receive the Zoom recording to access for one week following the workshop.

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Yoga for Anxiety & Depression workshop
Nov
13
1:00 PM13:00

Yoga for Anxiety & Depression workshop

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well-being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayamas (breathing exercises) of Yoga have been mindfully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

Mental health has never become more relevant. This workshop intends to acknowledge those who have been suffering long before recent worldly events and those who have noticed an increase in symptoms or are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief - for the first time. This workshop is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety, depression, or grief with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This workshop is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

  • Briefly address a wide-range of diagnoses in order to introduce the Yogic perspective on mental health

  • Discuss the possibilities of combinations of anxiety and depression in the body and/or mind, and how Yoga can help

  • Meditation practices to provide inner peace in body, mind, and spirit

  • Education on how specific breathing practices can help soothe anxiety and depression depending on which is prominent for the individual

  • Gentle Yoga postures to address the physiology of emotional health and how it shows up in the body

  • Guided deep relaxation. When the body is in a relaxed state, healing can occur at many levels.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy is a Certified Yoga Therapist who specializes in back pain, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and more. Yoga Therapy is a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. Over a decade long personal Yoga practice has shifted as she went through periods of intense grief, despair AND joy. It is her passion and privilege to share this practice with others, so they too can experience the support Yoga offers.

This workshop is being offered In-Studio as well as Live Streamed via Zoom. Please be sure you are signing up for the correct one. Live Streamed is labeled "Virtual".

Cost: $45

Sign up here.

Disclaimer: a Yoga practice is not meant to replace traditional mental health healing modalities and the instructor will never suggest or recommend stopping treatment. The instructor believes this should only be done under the guidance of a doctor.

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Yoga for Anxiety & Depression workshop
Mar
6
2:00 PM14:00

Yoga for Anxiety & Depression workshop

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well-being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayamas (breathing exercises) of Yoga have been mindfully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

Mental health has never become more relevant. This workshop intends to acknowledge those who have been suffering long before recent worldly events, such as COVID-19 and Racial Justice, and those who have noticed an increase in symptoms or are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief - for the first time. This workshop is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety, depression, or grief with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This workshop is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

  • Briefly address a wide-range of diagnoses in order to introduce the Yogic perspective on mental health

  • Discuss the possibilities of combinations of anxiety and depression in the body and/or mind, and how Yoga can help

  • Meditation practices to provide inner peace in body, mind, and spirit

  • Education on how specific breathing practices can help soothe anxiety and depression depending on which is prominent for the individual

  • Gentle Yoga postures to address the physiology of emotional health and how it shows up in the body

  • Guided deep relaxation. When the body is in a relaxed state, healing can occur at many levels.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy is a Certified Yoga Therapist who specializes in back pain, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and more. Yoga Therapy is a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. Over a decade long personal Yoga practice has shifted as she went through periods of intense grief, despair AND joy. It is her passion and privilege to share this practice with others, so they too can experience the support Yoga offers.

This workshop is being offered In-Studio as well as Live Streamed via Zoom. Please be sure you are signing up for the correct one. Live Streamed is labeled "Virtual".

Cost:

  • Before February 12th: $35

  • After February 12th: $40

Sign up here

Disclaimer: a Yoga practice is not meant to replace traditional mental health healing modalities and the instructor will never suggest or recommend stopping treatment. The instructor believes this should only be done under the guidance of a doctor.

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Yoga for Anxiety & Depression
Jan
21
to Feb 11

Yoga for Anxiety & Depression

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayama (breathing exercises) of Yoga have been carefully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

This series class has evolved each time it has been run. The instructor intends to leave space for keeping the content relevant to the tumultuous times we are all enduring.

This series is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety and/or depression with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This class is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary. Come embrace your own healing journey alongside others on a similar path!

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy is a Certified Yoga Therapist who specializes in back pain, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and more. Yoga Therapy is a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. Over a decade long personal Yoga practice has shifted as she went through periods of intense grief, despair AND joy. It is her passion and privilege to share this practice with others, so they too can experience the support Yoga offers.

SCHEDULE
Thursdays 4-5:30pm EST
Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11

This is a 4-week virtual series via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in advance of each session. It is strongly encouraged for all participants to join live, to have a chance to ask questions and meet others. Please make sure you are available for all 4 sessions when signing up. If something comes up and you have to miss a live session, a recording will be available for one week afterwards.

INVESTMENT
Early Bird by Jan 7: $108
Standard: $120

Register here

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Pre-natal Yoga 4 week series class
Jan
10
to Jan 31

Pre-natal Yoga 4 week series class

  • Google Calendar ICS

At a time when everything is changing in our bodies and as we prepare to change our lives, Pre-natal Yoga offers a practice where moms-to-be can reconnect with and build body awareness, stretch, strengthen and release the muscles most easily affected by pregnancy and embrace a greater understanding of what is happening with our bodies during pregnancy and childbirth.

This series class offers a time to connect with other mamas going through a like-minded journey, at a similar time, fostering a sense of community and understanding.

We will explore techniques to engage in safe Yoga practice, prepare our bodies for childbirth, learn simple breathing and relaxation practices to support our journeys as well as simply take time out to take care of ourselves and connect with our babies

Intention is to attend Live. Recording is available if you miss class!

Class is beginner friendly. Accommodations can be made for any injuries

Schedule:
Sundays 9:30-10:45AM EST
January 10, 17, 24, 31

Class can be pro-rated if your due date is sooner. There is also an option to drop in. Email: info@yogawithamylauren.com to inquire

What do I need?

  • Yoga mat

  • 1-2 blocks

  • Yoga bolster or firm cushion/pillow

  • Yoga blanket or any blanket!

  • a space to practice: just enough for you to spread out a mat and your props

Once you purchase the series, you will be emailed a follow-up with additional information, a waiver, and the first weeks Zoom link.

Note: You will need to make a Zoom account for class. Zoom is free to join.

Sign up here!

Questions: info@yogawithamylauren.com

Amy Gaster is a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist and E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher. She works with individuals 1-1 and teaches group classes online and in-person in CT. Amy lives with her husband in Wallingford, CT and is expecting their first baby come May 2021!

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Dec
5
2:00 PM14:00

Yoga for Low Back Care

I so treasure this workshop and would love to have you! Have you come before? Feel free to return!

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common causes of disability. Good news! Studies show LBP responds well to yoga. More and more doctors are recommending patients to Yoga to help treat their Low back pain.

This workshop is designed for beginners or seasoned practitioners. Become empowered to decide if you are ready to begin Yoga at home, in private lessons, or in a group. Already taking Yoga classes? Great, in this workshop you can learn ways to protect your low back during Asana class.
Workshop agenda:

  • Learn ways to become empowered to protect your low back during yoga class or home practice.

  • Learn yoga poses that can provide relief to various types of low back pain.

  • Learn simple tips to keep your back safe in daily life

  • Discuss common low back pathologies, and how it may affect your practice.

  • Enjoy a sweet Savasana to seal off the practice

Early Bird Pricing: $30 (plus tax) before November 28th

After November 28th $35 (plus tax).

This workshop is being offered In-Studio as well as Live Streamed via Zoom. Please be sure you are signing up for the correct one. Live Streamed is labeled "Virtual".

Sign up here.

Amy is a 500hr RYT Yoga Teacher and C-IAYT Yoga Therapist. She has studied Functional Yoga Therapy and advanced Functional Assessment with Maria Mendola. Amy works with individuals recovering from surgery, injuries, & chronic pain in individual setting or small groups throughout New Haven County.

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Yoga & Pain Care
Nov
14
1:30 PM13:30

Yoga & Pain Care

This practice is based on a Biopsychosocialspirtual modality. In other words, it addresses the whole being: mind, body, energy, spirit. We will cover the “Recovering movement in persistent pain” model adopted from Neil Pearson, a PT and Yoga Therapist, whose life work is to support those with chronic pain. The remainder of the workshop will weave in yogic philosophy, gentle dynamic movements with breath awareness, breath work, and relaxation techniques. We will discuss what it means to calm your nervous system and address your body. The intention is that you leave feeling more empowered to navigate your journey of wellbeing and life.

“As a bio-plastic being, we change and adapt with new and repeated activities, until our very last breath” - “Yoga and Science in Pain Care”

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy lives in Wallingford, CT and practice and teach in New Haven county.

"My practice and trainings are based in Yoga Therapy, a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. It is my passion and privilege to have worked with many individuals over the past 4 years and to watch the impact Yoga has on their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Yoga has helped me soothe and heal my personal anxiety and physical discomfort. Being a Yoga Therapist has bridged my passion for Yoga and purposeful desire to help others. It is my dharma (purpose) in this life."

INVESTMENT
Early Bird by Nov 7: $30
Regular: $35

Sign up here

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Yoga Nidra
Oct
21
5:15 PM17:15

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is an ancient time tested practice. Nidra means sleep. Yoga Nidra is Yogic sleep. It is a guided meditation practice where you may be lying on the floor with pillows and blankets, lying in your bed, or coach. It can even be done seated. Where-ever one is most comfortable. The intention is to stay awake so that we can arrive in the semi-sleep state where deep healing occurs. You cannot do Yoga Nidra wrong and anyone can practice it! A 45 minute practice equates to 3-4 hours of sleep! The deep rest we can all use more of right now

Dates:

October 21st 515-615pm via Zoom from wherever you are.

Email: info@yogawithamylauren.com to sign up

This is a by donation offering $8-$25 with a recording option available.

Payment: Vemno: @Amy-Gaster

Paypal: paypal.me/amylaurenyogatherapy 

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Yoga for Anxiety and Depression Workshop
Sep
26
2:00 PM14:00

Yoga for Anxiety and Depression Workshop

Mental health has never become more relevant. This workshop intends to acknowledge those who have been suffering long before recent worldly events, such as COVID-19 and Racial Justice, and those who have noticed an increase in symptoms or are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief - for the first time. This workshop is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety, depression, or grief with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This workshop is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

  • Briefly address a wide-range of diagnoses in order to introduce the Yogic perspective on mental health

  • Discuss the possibilities of combinations of anxiety and depression in the body and/or mind, and how Yoga can help

  • Meditation practices to provide inner peace in body, mind, and spirit

  • Education on how specific breathing practices can help soothe anxiety and depression depending on which is prominent for the individual

  • Gentle Yoga postures to address the physiology of emotional health and how it shows up in the body

  • Guided deep relaxation. When the body is in a relaxed state, healing can occur at many levels.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy is a Certified Yoga Therapist who specializes in back pain, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and more. Yoga Therapy is a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. Over a decade long personal Yoga practice has shifted as she went through periods of intense grief, despair AND joy. It is her passion and privilege to share this practice with others, so they too can experience the support Yoga offers.

This workshop is being offered In-Studio as well as Live Streamed via Zoom. Please be sure you are signing up for the correct one. Live Streamed is labeled "Virtual".

Cost:

  • Before September 12th: $35

  • After September 12th: $40 

    Sign up here.

Disclaimer: a Yoga practice is not meant to replace traditional mental health healing modalities and the instructor will never suggest or recommend stopping treatment. The instructor believes this should only be done under the guidance of a doctor.

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Yoga for Anxiety and Depression - 4 week ONLINE series class
Aug
27
4:00 PM16:00

Yoga for Anxiety and Depression - 4 week ONLINE series class

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayama (breathing exercises) of Yoga have been carefully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

This series class has evolved each time it has been run. The instructor intends to leave space for keeping the content relevant to the tumultuous times we are all enduring.

This series is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety and/or depression with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This class is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary. Come embrace your own healing journey alongside others on a similar path!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Amy is a Certified Yoga Therapist who specializes in back pain, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and more. Yoga Therapy is a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. Over a decade long personal Yoga practice has shifted as she went through periods of intense grief, despair AND joy. It is her passion and privilege to share this practice with others, so they too can experience the support Yoga offers.

SCHEDULE
Thursdays 4-5:30pm
Aug 27, Sep 3, Sep 10, Sep 17

This is a 4-week virtual series via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link in advance of each session. It is strongly encouraged for all participants to join live, to have a chance to ask questions and meet others. Please make sure you are available for all 4 sessions when signing up. If something comes up and you have to miss a live session, a recording will be available for 24 hours afterwards.

INVESTMENT
Standard: $120
Early Bird (by Aug 13): $108

REGISTER HERE

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Yoga for Lower Back care
Apr
4
2:30 PM14:30

Yoga for Lower Back care

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common causes of disability. Good news! Studies show LBP responds well to yoga. More and more doctors are recommending patients to Yoga to help treat their Low back pain.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This workshop is designed for beginners or seasoned practitioners. Become empowered to decide if you are ready to begin Yoga at home, in private lessons, or in a group. Already taking Yoga classes? Great, in this workshop you can learn ways to protect your low back during Asana class.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Workshop agenda:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Learn ways to become empowered to protect your low back during yoga class or home practice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Learn yoga poses that can provide relief to various types of low back pain.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Learn simple tips to keep your back safe in daily life⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Discuss common low back pathologies, and how it may affect your practice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Enjoy a sweet Savasana to seal off the practice⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Early Bird Pricing: $30 (plus tax) before March 15th⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
After March 15th: $35 (plus tax).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Amy is a 500hr RYT Yoga Teacher and C-IAYT Yoga Therapist. She has studied Functional Yoga Therapy and advanced Functional Assessment with Maria Mendola. Amy works with individuals recovering from surgery, injuries, & chronic pain in individual setting or small groups throughout New Haven County.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sign up here

riseyogact.com/events

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Yoga & Pain Care
Mar
14
1:30 PM13:30

Yoga & Pain Care

This practice addresses the whole being: mind, body, energy, spirit. We will cover the “Recovering movement in persistent pain” model adopted from Neil Pearson, a PT and Yoga Therapist, whose life work is to support those with chronic pain. The remainder of the workshop will weave in yogic philosophy, gentle dynamic movements with breath awareness, breath work, and relaxation techniques. We will discuss what it means to calm your nervous system and address your body. The intention is that you leave feeling more empowered to navigate your journey of wellbeing and life.

“As a bio-plastic being, we change and adapt with new and repeated activities, until our very last breath” - “Yoga and Science in Pain Care”

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy lives in Wallingford, CT and practice and teach in New Haven county.

"My practice and trainings are based in Yoga Therapy, a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. It is my passion and privilege to have worked with many individuals over the past 4 years and to watch the impact Yoga has on their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Yoga has helped me soothe and heal my personal anxiety and physical discomfort. Being a Yoga Therapist has bridged my passion for Yoga and purposeful desire to help others. It is my dharma (purpose) in this life."

INVESTMENT
Early Bird by Mar 7: $30
Regular: $35

Sign up here

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Yoga for Anxiety & Depression - 5 week series class
Feb
20
to Mar 19

Yoga for Anxiety & Depression - 5 week series class

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayama (breathing exercises) of Yoga has been carefully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

This series is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety and/or depression with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This class is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary. Come embrace your own healing journey along side others seeking a similar path!

Investment:
Early Bird:
Before January 31st $135 for the 5 Week Series
After January 31st $150 for the 5 Week Series

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ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy Gaster is an E-RYT 500hr Yoga Teacher and C-IAYT (Certified Yoga Therapist). Amy teaches group classes and works privately with individuals throughout New Haven County. Amy has completed courses in Functional Yoga Therapy, Yoga for Depression and Anxiety, Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga for Grief Relief, Yoga for Chronic pain, and more.

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Feb
1
1:30 PM13:30

Yoga for Anxiety and Depression

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well-being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayamas (breathing exercises) of Yoga has been carefully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

This workshop is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety and/or depression with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This workshop is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Briefly address a wide-range of diagnoses in order to introduce the Yogic perspective on mental health
Discuss the possibilities of combinations of anxiety and depression in the body and/or mind, and how Yoga can help
Meditation practices to provide inner peace in body, mind, and spirit
Education on how specific breathing practices can help soothe anxiety and depression depending on which is prominent for the individual
Gentle Yoga postures to address the physiology of emotional health and how it shows up in the body
Guided deep relaxation. When the body is in a relaxed state, healing can occur at many levels.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy Gaster is an E-RYT 500hr Yoga Teacher and C-IAYT (Certified Yoga Therapist). Amy teaches group classes and works privately with individuals throughout New Haven County. Amy has completed courses in Functional Yoga Therapy, Yoga for Depression and Anxiety, Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga for Grief Relief, Yoga for Chronic pain, and more.

INVESTMENT
Early Bird by Jan 25: $30
Regular: $35

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New Moon Healing Sessions: Meditation Acupuncture Singing Bowls
Jan
22
to Apr 23

New Moon Healing Sessions: Meditation Acupuncture Singing Bowls

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A restorative combination of Yoga nidra (guided meditation), acupuncture and singing bowl sound healing in a small group setting.

Attendees will rest on a yoga mat for a simple, energy balancing acupuncture treatment. They will be lead through Yoga Nidra, a relaxing guided meditation, followed by a deep savasana (rest) which will be accompanied by the healing vibrations of singing bowls.

The yoga nidra will be lead by Amy Gaster, a celebrated local yoga instructor and yoga therapist. She leads classes as well as private yoga sessions and brings her unique bouquet of joy, presence, honesty and mindfulness to everything she does. Dr. Chimileski will be performing the acupuncture and singing bowls. Participants can join for one session or all four. This is a reserve ahead event only.

...WHY THE NEW MOON THOUGH?
The new moon symbolizes new beginnings. It provides us with a moment of calm, quiet reflection- simply imagine staring deep into the endless, midnight blue, star-filled sky when there is no competing moonlight. It is time for self care and to refresh your intentions, dreams, goals and desires. Living in harmony with nature, the (literally) universal cycles of the moon and changing seasons is not something most think about any more. Yet, in all traditional healing paradigms, it is essential for a balanced, healthy life. We wish to return awareness to the natural world we are a part of and benefit from its many ebbs and flows, rather than fight them.

We aim to build a community that can prioritize the importance of reflection [yin] for productivity, goal setting and growth [yang]; rather than the eternal go-go-go and still always feeling behind. (Plus, overachiever pro-tip here: this helps you actually achieve more).

We hope to help create space for this- in your hectic day, busy minds and restless bodies.

(Mats, blanket, pillows and blocks will be provided).
Reclining chairs may be used in special circumstances if requested in advance.

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or call (203) 553-7392

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Yoga for Back Care - 5 week series
Mar
20
to Apr 17

Yoga for Back Care - 5 week series

Yoga for Back Care, a 5 week series class. This class will be segment into 3 parts. The first 2 weeks will cover and experience practices geared for the low back. Weeks 3 & 4 we will cover and experience practices for the upper back and neck. Week 5 will be an integration class to nourish and stabilize the whole spine and being.

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Yoga for Emotional Well-being
Feb
9
2:00 PM14:00

Yoga for Emotional Well-being

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well-being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayamas (breathing exercises) of Yoga has been carefully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

This workshop is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety and/or depression with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This workshop is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary.

OUTLINE
-Briefly address a wide-range of diagnoses such as dysthymia, anxiety-based depression, situational, & bi-polar disorder, in order to introduce the Yogic perspective on mental health
-Discuss the possibilities of combinations of anxiety and depression in the body and/or mind, and how Yoga can help.
-Meditation practices to provide Inner Peace in body, mind, and spirit
-Education on how specific breathing practices can help soothe anxiety and depression depending on which is prominent for the individual
-Gentle Yoga postures to address the physiology of emotional health and how it shows up in the body
-Guided deep relaxation. When the body is in a relaxed state, healing can occur at many levels.

Amy Sellitti is an E-RYT 500hr Yoga Teacher and C-IAYT. She completed her 1000-hrs this year to become a C-IAYT (Certified Yoga Therapist). Amy teaches group classes and works privately with individuals through-out New Haven County. Amy has completed courses in Functional Yoga Therapy, Yoga for Depression and Anxiety, Trauma informed Yoga, Yoga for Grief relief, Yoga for Chronic pain, and more.

Early Bird Pricing: $30 (plus tax) before January 15th.
After January 15th: $35 (plus tax).

Sign up here.

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Yoga for Emotional well-being
Jan
19
2:00 PM14:00

Yoga for Emotional well-being

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Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well-being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayamas (breathing exercises) of Yoga has been carefully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

This workshop is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety and/or depression with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This workshop is for beginner- advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary.

Outline:

-Briefly address a wide-range of diagnoses such as dysthymia, anxiety-based depression, situational, & bi-polar disorder, in order to introduce the Yogic perspective on mental health.

- Discuss the possibilities of combinations of anxiety and depression in the body and/or mind, and how Yoga can help.

-Meditation practices to provide Inner Peace in body, mind, and spirit


- Education on how specific breathing practices can help soothe anxiety and depression depending on which is prominent for the individual


-Gentle Yoga postures to address the physiology of emotional health and how it shows up in the body

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Guided deep relaxation. When the body is in a relaxed state, healing can occur at many levels.

Amy Sellitti is an E-RYT 500hr Yoga Teacher and C-IAYT. She completed her 1000-hrs this year to become a C-IAYT (Certified Yoga Therapist). Amy teaches group classes and works privately with individuals through-out New Haven County. Amy has completed courses in Functional Yoga Therapy, Yoga for Depression and Anxiety, Trauma informed Yoga, Yoga for Grief relief, Yoga for Chronic pain, and more.

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Yoga for Low Back Care
Dec
1
2:00 PM14:00

Yoga for Low Back Care

One of our most popular workshops!

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common causes of disability. Good news! Studies show LBP responds well to yoga. More and more doctors are recommending patients to Yoga to help treat their Low back pain. This workshop is designed for beginners or seasoned practitioners. Become empowered to decide if you are ready to begin Yoga at home, in private lessons, or in a group. Already taking Yoga classes? Great, in this workshop you can learn ways to protect your low back during Asana class. 

Workshop agenda:
-Learn ways to become empowered to protect your low back during yoga class or home practice.
-Learn yoga poses that can provide relief to various types of low back pain.
-Learn simple tips to keep your back safe in daily life
-Discuss common low back pathologies, and how it may affect your practice.
-Enjoy a sweet Savasana to seal off the practice

Early Bird Pricing: $30 (plus tax) before November 10th.
After November 10th: $35 (plus tax).

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DIY workshop - holiday gifts with Essential oils
Nov
30
6:45 PM18:45

DIY workshop - holiday gifts with Essential oils

Handmade gifts are gifts from the heart. Even more so when these gifts will better the lives of the receiver and promote their healthy well-being.

Join Amy and Kelsey for this hands-on and fun workshop! We will use Young Living Essential Oils along with other natural products (coconut sugar, witch hazel, etc) to make 3 different holidays gifts. Perfect for teachers, co-workers, or your family grab bag!

We will also serve some essential oil infused snacks and holiday mocktails.

Investment: $20 includes your take home gifts!

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Yoga for Anxiety and Depression
Oct
20
1:00 PM13:00

Yoga for Anxiety and Depression

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Yoga supports emotional well-being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises and meditation in this workshop have been carefully selected to meet the needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression. You will become empowered to support the treatment of anxiety or depression with yoga practices that meet the needs of your emotional state at any given moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the ability to support the healing of ourselves within our own beings. 

Agenda
- Address diagnoses such as dysthymia, anxiety-based depression, situational, & bi-polar disorder.
- Discuss the possibilities of combinations of anxiety and depression in the body and/or mind, and how yoga can help.
- Meditation practices to provide inner peace in body, mind, and spirit.
- Education on how specific breathing practices can help soothe anxiety and depression.
- Gentle yoga postures to address the physiology of emotional health and how it shows up in the body.
- Guided deep relaxation. When the body is in a relaxed state, healing can occur at many levels.

This workshop is for all levels: Some previous yoga experience is recommended but not necessary.

The ROOT Yoga & Gathering Space

1217A Montauk Highway, Oakdale, New York 11769

Saturday, October 20th from 1:00 - 3:00pm

Pre-registration Rate: $35.00 (Until October 17th)
$40.00 Thereafter

Sign up here!

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Yoga for Low Back care series class
Oct
1
to Oct 22

Yoga for Low Back care series class

This is a 4 Week Series happening on Mondays at Rise Yoga from 4:30PM - 5:45PM.

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common causes of disability. Good news! Studies show LBP responds well to yoga. More and more doctors are recommending patients to Yoga to help treat their Low back pain, and more and more people are seeking alternative ways to manage their pain. 

This class is designed for beginners or seasoned practitioners. Already taking Yoga classes? Great, in this class you can learn ways to protect your low back during other Yoga classes. If on the other hand, you are not attending Yoga because it is not suited to care for your back, then this is the class for you! 

The setting is a small group so that there is more space to modify the practice to fit your needs. The breathing practices, relaxation, and yoga postures are designed specifically to care for our spine. The intention is to empower and educate us to move in a way that nourishes the spine and what movements may aggravate the spine; during pain or preventatively. At the end of each class there will be sufficient time to rest, inviting our bodies to come into a state of relaxation, where healing occurs. 

Class agenda:
-Learn ways to become empowered to protect your low back during yoga class or home practice.
-Learn yoga poses that can provide relief to various types of low back pain.
-Learn simple tips to keep your back safe in daily life
-Discuss common low back pathologies, and how it may affect your practice.
-Enjoy a sweet Savasana to seal off the practice

Investment for all 4 Sessions:
$119.00 when signing up before September 10th.
$139.00 after September 10th.

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Vermont Yoga Retreat
Sep
27
to Sep 30

Vermont Yoga Retreat

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Join Kelsey Sperl & I for a blissful weekend in the beautiful state of Vermont.  Less than a 3 hour drive from Wallingford, we will spend time in nature, practice yoga twice a day, nourish ourselves in workshops about Chakras, essential oils, and Ayurveda, eat delicious whole foods, and take time to disconnect from the daily grind.  A perfect way to ease in to the fall season! 

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Yoga for Low Back Care
Sep
8
2:00 PM14:00

Yoga for Low Back Care

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common causes of disability. Good news! Studies show LBP responds well to yoga. More and more doctors are recommending patients to yoga to help treat their low back pain. This workshop is designed for beginners or seasoned practitioners. Become empowered to decide if you are ready to begin yoga at home, in private lessons, or in a group. Already taking yoga classes? Great, in this workshop you can learn ways to protect your low back during asana class.

Workshop agenda:

-Learn ways to become empowered to protect your low back during yoga class or home practice.

-Learn yoga poses that can provide relief to various types of low back pain.

-Learn simple tips to keep your back safe in daily life.

-Discuss common low back pathologies, and how it may affect your practice.

-Enjoy a sweet Savasana to seal off the practice.

$30 early bird pricing

$35 day of

Sign up here

https://breathingroomct.com/events/yoga-for-low-back-care-2018-09-08

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