YOGA AND POETRY (FREE)

 

Yoga and Poetry

Saturday, November 7th

9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.

Join Kayla Schwab for gentle yoga movement, reading, and writing poetry on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. 

 

You don't need to bring a mat, but do bring a notebook and a pen.

 

Location

Newkirk Community Garden

736 E. 8th Street

at the corner of Newkirk Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(Google map) 

phone: (347) 903-7297

newkirkcommunitygarden@gmail.com 

https://www.newkirkgarden.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/newkirkcommunitygarden/

https://www.instagram.com/newkirkcommunitygarden/ 

YOGA IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

 

Yoga in the Garden

 Wednesday, July 22nd, August 19th, and September 16th

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

Join Sunee LaClaire, owner of YogaSole, for free "Yoga in the Garden" classes on Wednesday, July 22nd, August 19th, and September 16th, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Bring a mat or a towel to sit on.

 

YogaSole is a community-based wellness studio in Windsor Terrace.

From YogaSole:

Welcome to Yoga in the Garden! Join us for a relaxing session of yoga at the beautiful East 4th Street Community Garden. 

Take a break from your busy day and immerse yourself in nature while practicing yoga. This in person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, stretch, and connect with your mind and body. 

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, all levels are welcome. Grab your yoga mat and come join us for a rejuvenating experience in the garden! 

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

BROOKLYN ARTERY JULY HAPPENINGS

 

From the Brooklyn Artery website:

Welcome to the Backspace, where we are grateful to be able to host a wide variety of community-oriented events.

 

We invite you to join us for twice-weekly yoga, live music, artist-led workshops, local makers’ markets, visual art exhibitions, children’s storytimes, private parties, and so much more. 

Happenings vary from month to month. July Happenings include

• Somatic Self-Care Yoga with Jennifer Kurdyla
• Mindful Music Gathering with Qualia Music
• Independent Film Screening
• Live Music: Bobby Lane (solo) & the Dan Lehner Quintet
• Finger Knitting Workshop
• Monthly Craft Circle
• Mosaic Making Workshop
• Live Art & Figure Drawing Session: Our inner landscapes  

 

SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT

 SMALL BUSINESSES.

 

Location

Brooklyn ARTery

1004 Cortelyou Road 

between Coney Island Avenue and Stratford Road

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn (half a block from Kensington)

(map)

347-365-9896

info@brooklynartery.com

https://www.brooklynartery.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynARTery/ 

https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynartery 

YOGA IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

 

  

Yoga in the Garden

 Sunday, June 15th

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Join Sunee LaClaire, owner of YogaSole, for a free "Yoga in the Garden" class on Sunday, June 15th, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. YogaSole is a community-based wellness studio in Windsor Terrace.

From YogaSole:

Welcome to Yoga in the Garden! Join us for a relaxing session of yoga at the beautiful East 4th Street Community Garden. 

Take a break from your busy day and immerse yourself in nature while practicing yoga. This in person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, stretch, and connect with your mind and body. 

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, all levels are welcome. Grab your yoga mat and come join us for a rejuvenating experience in the garden! 

Reserve a spot for the free event on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-in-the-garden-tickets-1378806540479?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

YOGA CLASS FOR TEENS WILL START IN SEPTEMBER

Yoga for Teens

Thursdays, 6:15 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.

YogaSole will offer a new class "Yoga for Teens" on Thursdays from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., starting on September 12th.

 

From Sunee LaClaire, YogaSole owner:

"Build resilience and confidence while increasing flexibility and breath control. Using tools from the ancient practice of yoga, build a practice that will serve for wellness as well as navigating the world off the mat with other 13 - 17 year old students."

Register for the class here. Use code 'YoungYogi' for a discount on a Drop In or 5 Class Series.

About the Teacher

Sara has been practicing yoga regularly since the age of 12 and believes that asana is ultimately a practice for honoring your body and yourself. She received her 200-hour training from the Kootenay Yoga School in 2023, and her teaching is influenced by a variety of modalities, including but not limited to vinyasa, ashtanga, and yin, while being founded on functional anatomy, mindfulness, and self-care.

Location

YogaSole

254 Windsor Place

at the corner of 11th Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

(718) 635-1958

info@yogasole.com 

https://www.yogasole.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/yogasolebk 

https://www.instagram.com/yogasole/ 

 

YOGA IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

Yoga in the Garden

Wednesday, September 25th

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Join Sunee LaClaire, owner of YogaSole, for a free yoga class on Wednesday, September 25th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

"Practice mindfulness and breath work combined with gentle movement in the beautiful and serene setting of the community garden."

Reserve a spot on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-in-the-garden-tickets-971503632517.

Location

East Fourth Street Community Garden

171 E. 4th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

https://eastfourthstreetgarden.tumblr.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/246036418909475

 

FREE OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES IN KENSINGTON

Free Yoga Classes

July 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

On Mondays in July, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., The Kensington Stewards are hosting a free one-hour yoga class outdoors, taught by local Liz Mulligan-Ferry, with support from Arts & Democracy and Mark's Tool & Hardware. Twenty mats are available for participants to use.

To reserve a space, e-mail your RSVP to avecplazabk @ gmail.com.

Location
Avenue C Plaza
at the intersection of Avenue C and McDonald Avenue
Kensington, Brooklyn

$1,000 CHALLENGE STARTS TOMORROW

The $1,000 Slim Down Workshop Challenge that we wrote about a few weeks ago is just a day away. Namaste Yoga's seven-week workshop is designed to help you lose weight. Somebody's going to win $1,000, and you could be the one!

My Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington
Wilhyn Larsen, Owner
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor, at the corner of Church Avenue

The main entrance is on Church Avenue. Walk up the red staircase to the red door, behind the corner pizzeria and next to the car wash service center.
 

(347) 533-6226 or 6227
info@mynamasteyoga.com
http://www.mynamasteyoga.com

BEGINNERS YOGA SERIES

This eight-week Beginners Workshop at My Namaste Yoga is for novices as well as for people with experience. Practice poses step-by-step with

• proper body alignment
• conscious breathing
• meditation
• deep relaxation.

Are you recovering from an injury, have ailments, haven't practiced in a long time, or always wanted to try yoga? Everyone is welcome to join. Join with a friend and save.

Choose the Saturday Class

October 23rd through December 18th, from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Dolores. $120; drop-ins, $17 per class.

OR

Choose the Sunday Class

October 24th through December 19th, from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Courtney. $120; drop-ins, $17 per class. 

Space is limited. Call today to pre-register.

My Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington
Wilhyn Larsen, Owner

482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor, at the corner of Church Avenue

 

The main entrance is on Church Avenue. Walk up the red staircase to the red door, behind the corner pizzeria and next to the car wash service center.
 

(347) 533-6226 or 6227

Email: info@mynamasteyoga.com

http://www.mynamasteyoga.com

$1,000 CHALLENGE

$1000 Slim Down Workshop Challenge

Do you want to look amazing at your holiday parties? 

Do you want to look slim, trim, and more toned? 

Do you want to win $1,000?

Go for it! Sign up and weigh in on Saturday, November 6th, between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., for the Slim Down Workshop at My Namaste Yoga. The seven-week workshop runs from November 6th through Saturday, December 18th, the day of the final weigh-in.

Registration costs $25, and each class will cost $15. You have to attend a minimum of one class per week. Choose from

• Mat Pilates
• Zumba
• Kickboxing
• Belly Dance.

You'll receive a class schedule at registration.

On November 6th, the Kickboxing Class will be offered at the discounted price of $5 (that's $10 off the regular price).

Whoever loses the highest percentage of body fat wins the $1,000 grand prize!

My Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington
Wilhyn Larsen, Owner
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor, at the corner of Church Avenue

The main entrance is on Church Avenue. Walk up the red staircase to the red door, behind the corner pizzeria and next to the car wash service center.
 

(347) 533-6226 or 6227

Email: info@mynamasteyoga.com

http://www.mynamasteyoga.com

HEALING THE HEALERS WORKSHOP AT JAYA YOGA EAST

Healing the Healers Workshop:
Yoga for Emotional Health

Saturday, October 16th, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

"Participants will explore yoga postures, breath work, creative writing and intention setting, meditation, and mindful eating practices designed to calm the mind and restore the body.

This workshop is suitable for anyone in the helping professions: therapists, social workers, teachers, body workers, yoga teachers, activists, law enforcement and medical personnel, parents (basically everyone!)."

Writer, educator, and Kripalu-Certified yoga instructor Carly Sachs will lead the workshop. For a fuller description of the workshop, click here, then scroll down the page.

Fee: $40. To register, click "Register here" on that page (pre-registration is required).

Jaya Yoga East

2902 Fort Hamilton Parkway, at the corner of E. 4th Street

Phone: (917) 434-6258

E-mail: namaste@jayayogacenter.com
Website: http://www.jayayogaeast.com

NAMASTE YOGA JOINS FACEBOOK

Namaste Yoga of Kensington just created a page on Facebook. "Like" the page so you can get the most up-to-date information on new classes, events, and pricing specials. Namaste Yoga has classes in yoga, pilates, belly dancing, cardio kickboxing, zumba, and more!

My Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington
Wilhyn Larsen, Owner
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor (The main entrance is on Church Avenue. Walk up the red staircase to the red door, behind the corner pizzeria and next to the car wash service center.)
(347)533-6226 or 6227
http://www.mynamasteyoga.com
Contact http://www.mynamasteyoga.com/contact.html

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORHOOD'S
LOCAL INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES.

INSIDE JAYA YOGA EAST'S GRAND OPENING

 

 

  

scrumptious desserts by Sweet Cheeks Brooklyn

hand massage = happy hands

Jaya Yoga East

2902 Fort Hamilton Parkway, at the corner of E. 4th Street

Phone: (917) 434-6258

E-mail: namaste@jayayogacenter.com
Website: http://www.jayayogaeast.com

E. 4TH STREET IS LOOKING GOOD

Jaya Yoga East front entrance, at the corner of

Fort Hamilton Parkway and E. 4th Street

 Side entrance, E. 4th Street

 Flowers, plants, and a tree grow on E. 4th Street

 More flowers and plants and another tree

And more flowers and plants and a third tree

Thank you, Jaya Yoga East, for greening E. 4th Street. 

OPEN HOUSE AT JAYA YOGA EAST; FREE CLASSES THIS WEEKEND

Phone: (917)740-JAYA
http://www.jayayogaeast.com

JAYA YOGA EAST TO OPEN THIS WEEK

Jaya Yoga East will open on Friday, October 1st, right on schedule.

Free classes will be offered this Saturday and Sunday, including a class for children:

• Friday October 1st, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Grand opening party. Visit the space, mingle with teachers and neighbors,  and learn about Jaya activities.
• Saturday, October 2nd: free classes for adults
• 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Open Level Class
• 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Basic Level Class
• Saturday, October 2nd: free class for children
• 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.: four to eight years old
• Sunday, October 3rd: free classes for adults
• 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Open Level Class
• 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Basic Level Class
• 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.: Introduction to Yoga Class

Every Sunday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., Jaya Yoga East offers free time and space for people to practice meditation. A timekeeper will announce the beginning and the end of the meditation period. This time period is typically non-directive. 

Click here to see Jaya East's daily schedule of classes. Click "Click Here" to make reservations online or click "Buy Class Cards" to see the price list.

Jaya Yoga East

2902 Fort Hamilton Parkway, at the corner of E. 4th Street

(917) 434-6258
Website: http://www.jayayogaeast.com

NEW CLASSES AT NAMASTE YOGA

Visit Namaste Yoga's website for their new fall schedule.

Fall Special Monthly Unlimited Card $100. Expires September 30th. Hurry!

New classes:

• Saturday, September 11th: Cardio Kickboxing with Kaseedee, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. $15 for a single class, or buy a class card and save, save, save!
• Monday, September 13th: Zumba Dance Party with Joelle. 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. $15 for a single class, or buy a class card and save, save, save!

Namaste Yoga of Kensington
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor (enter on Church Avenue through the red door at the top of the red stairs)

http://www.mynamasteyoga.com
(347) 533-6226 or (347) 533-6227

JAYA YOGA EAST WILL OPEN SOON

Open Studio at Jaya Yoga East
Friday, October 1st, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Jaya Yoga East will be opening on Friday, October 1st, at 2902 Fort Hamilton Parkway, at the corner of E. 4th Street. The other Jaya Yoga is located in Park Slope on 8th Avenue near Windsor Place.

On Saturday, October 2nd, and Sunday, October 3rd, they'll offer free classes for adults. A children's class will be offered at 12:00 noon on Saturday.

The schedule for classes will be Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Jaya Yoga East will have a beginners series, deep rest, kids classes, Kirtan, meditation, and special workshops.

The inaugural workshop, "Healing the Healers," will be held on Saturday, October 16th.

The owner has helped beautify the neighborhood by placing several wooden planters filled with beautiful plants on the E. 4th Street side of the store.

THE FUN ART OF WORKING OUT

At My Namaste Yoga of Brooklyn, Zumba classes now cost only $15 per class. Venezuelan native Danella Garcia has joined the Namaste family. The classes are held every Saturday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

As of Monday, September 13th, from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., a Monday night Zumba class will be starting, with Joelle as the instructor. The fee is $15 a class.

And, as of Saturday, September 11th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Namaste will offer a cardio kickboxing class with Kaseedee. Fee: $15 a class.

You can purchase a class card for any of these classes to save more.

My Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington
Wilhyn Larsen, Owner
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor (The main entrance is on Church Avenue. Walk up the red staircase to the red door, behind the corner pizzeria and next to the car wash service center.)
(347)533-6226 or (347)533-6227
http://www.mynamasteyoga.com

"Join us for a class. Don"t miss

THE FUN ART OF WORKING OUT WHILE HAVING A BLAST!"

NIA YOGA DEMONSTRATION

Free Nia Yoga Demonstration

Saturday, June 26th, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Learn about Nia Yoga at a free demonstration at Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington.

Nia Yoga is a martial arts (Tai Chi style) infused yoga. Being gentle, it's suitable for people of all ages as well as those who are pregnant, have been previously injured, or have a limited range of motion.

Space is limited, and only a few spots remain. To reserve a space, e-mail your name and phone number to info@mynamasteyoga.com.

Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor (The main entrance is on Church Avenue. Walk up the red staircase to the red door, behind the corner pizzeria and next to the car wash service center.)
(347) 533-6226
http://www.mynamasteyoga.com
info@mynamasteyoga.com