Workshops and Special Events
Prenatal Yoga
With Kelly Devi
Saturdays from 2–3:30 pm
Celebrate your pregnancy through the peaceful and empowering practice of prenatal yoga.
This class offers a peaceful environment to connect to your body and your baby throughout the journey of pregnancy. Classes are geared toward keeping you strong, toned, informed, relaxed and focused as you prepare for labor and motherhood. Prenatal yoga can help to alleviate the common discomforts associated with pregnancy and offers a unique opportunity to meet other moms-to-be.
$120 for the series - Register on line.
Every week for the month of March!
Deep Rest
with Kyle Shepard
Sunday, 7:45-9:10 pm
3/7, 3/14 and 3/28 (on 3/38 the class will meet at 6 pm as there is a special event at 8 pm)
Restorative, a.k.a. deep relaxation, focuses on how the yin (receptive) qualities of the poses can be tapped to induce deeper states of rest and relaxation. This class has one sole aim: deep mindful rest. This is a great class if you wish to reduce stress in your daily life. This class has recently been dubbed the "Rolls Royce of relaxation!"
$15 to drop in, or use your class card
Kids' Classes
6-week series
with Kenzie Pause
February 24 - March 31, 3:30 - 4:15 pm
Children ages 4 to 8 are welcome at this series of classes. Your child will be introduced to the practice of asana, learning the names of the poses in Sanskrit, singing songs, and having a great time! No experience needed.
$90 for the series, or $17 to drop in
Register here.
BEGINNERS ONLY!
6-Week Beginners' Series
Sundays, February 28 - April 4, 2 - 3:15 pm
This class is tailored to the newcomer to yoga. You will be eased into the practice by the skillful attention of your teacher. You will learn basic body awareness exercises; basic yoga poses (asanas) that stretch, lengthen, and strengthen your body; and a handful of techniques to help reduce stress in your daily life. At the end of your six classes, you will be ready to join any of our Basic-level classes.
If you miss one class, you can attend a make-up class on Thursdays at 7:45 pm.
$90 for the series, or $17 to drop in
Contact namaste@jayayogacenter.com to pre-register.
KIRTAN
Fridays, 8 - 9:30 pm
March 12 with Nina Rao
March 26 with Damaru
Come and be lead through beautiful Sanskrit chants to uplift the spirit. Offered by donation. Please join us for these special evenings of music and devotion.
Advance Your Practice Workshop
with Carla Stangenberg
Saturday March 13
5:45 - 8:15 pm
This is a workshop for the yoga practitioner who wants to get a little further. This time around will focus on hip openers and throw in a couple of arm balances for good measure.
$25 Register here.
All You Need Is Love Yoga
with Kenzie Pause
Friday, March 19, 8 pm
The music of The Beatles has spanned decades and generations. The beautiful practice of yoga has spanned over 5,000 years, evolving into many forms and styles over time. While The Beatles may be young in comparison, Kenzie says combining the two seemed like a natural addition to her yoga practice. She created All You Need Is Love to put two of her favorite things together: yoga and The Beatles. The class takes you on a physical, mental, and sometimes even emotional journey through energizing asanas (poses), revitalizing pranayama (breathing exercises), and into a soothing yoga nidra (deep relaxation), accompanied by the music of one of the greatest bands ever.
$15 (class cards can not be used for this event)
Pre-register on line!
All we are saying is give peace a chance.—John Lennon
Labor and Delivery Workshop for Couples
With Kelly Devi
Sunday, March 20, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
This workshop will help you to connect with your innate maternal wisdom as you learn the techniques that facilitate natural childbirth. Partners will learn practical ways to provide support during the miraculous process of birth. This workshop is a part of the prenatal yoga class series package but can be attended separately.
$85 Register here.
Coming to Jaya
Abdi Asadi author of Shadows on the Path
March 28, 8 pm
Abdi Assadi is coming Jaya to share his insights into the spiritual path with us. He will talk, lead meditation and sign books. Please save the date.
Sharon Returns
Meditation Workshop: Tools for Awakening Courage, Faith, and Compassion
Sharon Salzberg
Wednesday, May 5, 8pm
This evening focuses on the practical tools that help us go beyond our constricting habitual patterns, such as fear and denial. Awakening the inner capacities we all have, meditation allows us to transform our worldview from one of isolation and confusion to one of connection, clarity, and compassion.
Especially in times of uncertainty, meditation opens us to a power of faith and courage based on seeing things just as they are.
Suitable for both new and experienced meditators, the program will consist of guided meditations, talks, and time for questions and answers.
$25 Register here.
SPECIAL OFFERING
Community Acupuncture at Jaya
Thursdays, from 12–3 pm
We are continuing to offer a special service this month: Only $40/session.
Acupuncture is a many-thousand-year-old healing modality of natural medicine. Originating in China, acupuncture utilizes our own internal energies of body, mind, and spirit. Acupuncture is used in two distinct ways: The first is preventative, as it enables us to remain our natural healthy and vibrant selves. Treatments provide balance, harmony, and realignment, allowing us to adapt to external and internal stresses. Acupuncture is also a powerful medicine that aids us in remedying a wide range of ailments, from physical to psychic pain, digestive upsets, gynecological issues, headaches, and more.
Balancing the body, mind, and spirit is important at times of transition. Weather and seasonal fluctuations, regular travel, and environmental stress can all tax our sense of balance. Acupuncture is a safe, natural, drug-free way to maintain and achieve greater levels of health and wellness.
A typical session involves a health history and wellness assessment. Specific acupuncture points are recommended to achieve the most fluidity and flow of internal energetics or Qi (chee). Sterile hair-fine single-use needles are gently inserted and retained as you lie comfortably and rest. Ten to 30 minutes later, the needles are removed and you experience sensations of realignment with yourself.
Our community wellness practice runs on a sliding scale of $20 - $40; you determine what an appropriate amount is for you. We appreciate your understanding of a sliding scale and offering what you can to keep our doors open and maintain the highest level of professional services.
If you would like an appointment, please email; we are taking appointments at half-hour intervals.
Leah Sasha Schwartz, L.Ac., is a NY State licensed acupuncturist who practices Classical Chinese Medicine in the tradition of her teacher, Jeffrey C. Yuen, 88th generation master teacher of the Jade Purity Sect. In her practice, she focuses on women's wellness, natural care of children with essential oils, and general holistic treatments. She lives and loves in Brooklyn, attends Jaya Yoga, and has one amazing kitten, Cat Stevens.
