February Special Classes
T'AI CHI CHIH - WINTER SESSION BEGINS with JANET OUSSATY
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11, 6:00-7:00 PM
T’ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 gentle movements and 1 pose that activate, circulate and balance the intrinsic energy of the body known as chi. The practice can be performed by individuals of most any age, ability or condition, while standing or sitting. It has been endorsed as a positive and beneficial practice by The Arthritis Foundation, The American Medical Association, The Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and the Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter. No experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing.
Price: $75.00 for entire series or $15.00 drop-ins with experience
Please preregister by emailing: or calling: 908-707-0759
REIKI II CERTIFICATION with DONNA and TERRY POLLIN, REIKI MASTERS
Saturday, February 8, 12:00-4:00 PM
Prerequisite: Reiki I certification.
Move up to the next level. Reiki II practitioners will open up to their spiritual sides and receive the power symbols to use in their healing sessions. Distance Reiki will be taught. You will receive the Reiki Level II attunement and have hands-on practice using the Reiki II symbols.
This class is led by Reiki Masters Donna and Terry Pollin. They are trained in the Usui Shiki Ryoho system of Reiki, the origins of which reach back to Dr Mikao Usui.
Price: $175.00
Please preregister by emailing: or calling: 908-707-0759
PAINT and MEDITATE! A WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION TO MANDALA MEDITATION with KATIE BRUNNER
Sunday, February 9, 2:00-4:00 PM
Explore one of the oldest and most universal meditative exercises in history that helps awaken creativity, focus, and quiets the mind while you paint. In this silent meditation, we'll be guided verbally and with a worksheet with a break for Chair Yoga! All levels of experience welcome.
Price: $40.00 includes all necessary materials including acrylic paint, use of brushes, inspirational worksheet, and one 10x10 canvas. Come dressed in comfortable clothing you won't mind getting paint on.
MUST preregister and select one chakra color (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, or white) and one mandala color (silver or bronze): email or call 908-707-0759 or sign up when at the studio.
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CHANT ALONG WORKSHOP with JESILYN TERNYIK
Sunday, February 23, 12:00-1:00 PM
Are you curious about chant? Have you heard those captivating Sanskrit words and wondered? Experience the joy of chant! Join Jesilyn for this free, informal monthly event. Open your your throat chakras by getting comfortable using your voice as a tool for meditation. Mantra helps us slide more easily into deeper states of meditation and create feelings of relaxation, awareness, devotion, and love. Jesilyn is training to lead groups in this beautiful sound practice. All are welcome to come and just observe or join in, when or if you are ready. Harmonium and other instruments will be used as this event evolves. All are welcome to stay for Yoga Nidra with Crystal Bowls and Reiki (see details below).
Price: FREE
No need to register--just drop in!
YOGA NIDRA with CRYSTAL BOWLS and REIKI with JESILYN TURNYIK
Sunday, February 23, 1:15-2:45 PM
During this restful workshop, experience the practice of Yoga Nidra ("yogic sleep") which takes the practitioner on a journey through the body to release tension and go into deeper layers of the mind. The soothing tones of quartz crystal singing bowls and group Reiki (for those who wish to receive it) will help foster deeper relaxation. This practice is healing, nourishing, and restorative, and is suitable for everyone! 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra can be equal to hours of REM sleep with many healing benefits. Light refreshments served afterwards.
Price: $35.00
Please preregister by emailing: or calling: 908-707-0759
LET YOUR YOGA DANCE! CELEBRATION with KATE DENBY
Saturday, February 29, 1:00-2:00 PM
Let Your Yoga Dance is a movement class – a fusion of gentle yoga and dance, accessible to students of all ages and abilities. With music from around the world, we'll take a brief journey through the Chakras in an hour of beneficial aerobic exercise. Chairs available for anyone wanting to move from a seated position or to take a break. We are all dancers, some of us just don’t know it yet! Join in this joyous celebration and enjoy light refreshments afterwards.
Kate has been practicing yoga for over thirty years and has taken numerous workshops in yoga and dance at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, MA, where she recently became a certified Let Your Yoga Dance
instructor. Kate is excited to share this joyful practice where yoga meets dance in a safe and fun environment.
Price: $15.00 or class card
Please preregister by emailing: or calling: 908-707-0759
Walk-ins welcome if space is still available on day of class.