264 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 | 413.525.0720
264 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 | 413.525.0720
When I started writing this the sun was shining, the birds were happily singing and the breeze was fresh and clean. Today, we are back to more grey and rain, but looking around the yard I see buds bursting on the trees, the green is greener and our forsythia bushes are the most brilliant yellow than I've seen in years. The Nor'Easter was a week ago and the celestial adventures are behind us now, as we look forward to the "In Like a Lamb" that March promised us last month.
We have many wonderful offerings, both in our core class schedule and our Specialty Class calendar. Look for springtime community events; we have FOUR benefit classes, all details are below:
NEW: For those who are in recovery, their family members, loved ones, and allies, Sheila is honored to be an official volunteer for The Phoenix: a Sober Community. The Phoenix fosters a supportive, physically active community for people recovering from alcohol and substance use and those who choose to live a sober life, creating a movement that builds on the power of community and belonging, changing how we look at addiction and recovery. First class is Friday, May 3, 5:45 pm.
Once again, we wish you a lovely transition to this time of longer days and more light. Let your Yoga Practice help guide your way! See you on your mat, either In Studio or on the Zoom Screen. Peace is always available daily, nights and weekends, and remember, #moreyogamorelove.
Namaste,
Sheila, Tony, Beth, and Team Heartsong Yoga.
.....TONIGHT, Friday April 12..........
"Tri-Yoga" Yoga for (all) Athletes, to Prepare & Repair, Friday night 6 - 7:15 pm with Patty DeLuca, in studio only. A light hearted, slow flow asana class and cross training tool designed for the tri-athlete, to repair and prepare their connective tissue promoting injury prevention, increasing performance and longevity in the sport with increased focus to both mind and body. Preregister here for April 12, (Dates vary monthly)
....S.aturday Afternoon, April 13........
Reiki Training Level 2 with Priscilla Gale, from Sacred Sound Reiki, in Stow, MA. Reiki,is an energy practice that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, anxiety, chronic aches and pains while offering symptom relief to improve over-all health and well-being along with boosting the immune system. It is used as a form of therapy complementary to existing medical treatments. It is a safe, gentle non-invasive form of natural hands-on energy based healing. For anyone who has taken a Level 1 training. (2025 dates are posted) More about this training and what to expect, here.
.....NEXT Tuesday night, April 16........
Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Meditation Evening with Chantal Jacques Haracsy at 7:15 pm.(Always the 3rd Tues. night a month.)
$25. Alignment with the tones of the Crystal Bowls is one of the most dynamic forms of sound healing found today. You will be resting "on the ground" like a shavasana deep relaxation, cozy with cushions and blankets as Chantal guides your "inner journey" and plays the beautiful crystal bowls. Information and preregistration.
........And More Specialty Classes........
Chair Yoga Practices: Monday, Wednesday, Fridays at 1:30, In Studiio, on Zoom, and in the Community.
Full Moon Yoga: Sunday, April 21, with Beth, In-Studio or Zoom in.
Laughter Yoga (Sunday, May 5) Reiki & Crystals, Essential Oils, and more...all these held monthly, Details, here.
Meditation Classes: Drop in to Wednesday night's Meditation course with Cat at 7:15 pm. with a single class pass, In-Studio or Zoom Livestream. All information is here.
Heartsong Yoga welcomes Beryl Bender, author, director of The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute, co-founder of the Give Back Yoga Foundation, and teacher, mentor, and longtime friend to Heartsong. Her Pop Up visit in February Sold Out! Grab your space today. Friday night through Sunday morning, April 19 - 21. All welcome, for all or part of the weekend.
Mindfulness Meditation: Friday, April 19, 6 - 9 pm - $55
Present Power practice: Saturday, April 20, 11:00 - 12:30 - $30
Yoga & Longevity: Saturday afternoon, 2 - 4 pm - $45
Mindfulness Meditation, more practice & sharing: Sunday, April 21, 7:30 am - 9:30 am - $45
$150 for the entire weekend, Best Price. Full Description of all the sessions, and pre register, here for the weekend or individual sessions. Space is limited, preregister now!
at Heartsong Yoga, Sunday, April 28th, 2-4pm.
Heartsong Yoga & Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center present:
A West African and Caribbean drum and song performance with the Valley Rhythm Keepers led by Tamarack Hollow Director Aimee Gelinas, a percussion and song experience supported by the Georgene "Cuffy G" Gelinas Drum Scholarship Fund and Afro-Flow Yoga with Kimberly West, The Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center is a non-profit in Windsor, MA conserving 88 acres of Boreal forest dedicated to “inspiring cultural and environmental awareness, appreciation and stewardship” through year-round nature and music programs and events. Details and register here.
Wednesday night, May 1, 7:15 pm. Join Kateri Walsh, a long time Heartsong friend and a yoga teacher who is passionate about her work. She will share a special yoga class to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI’s non-profit organization is dedicated to raising awareness and to provide essential education, advocacy and support group programs for people in our Western Massachusetts community living with mental health conditions and their loved ones. More details, register here.
Friday, May 3, 5:45 pm, a true yogi Happy Hour. (Then, the first Friday of every month.) Freedom Yoga is an all levels slow flow class accessible to everybody. With inclusive language, encouraging support, and a trauma sensitive approach, this class can quiet your mind, soothe your nervous system, and help you cultivate strength, balance and flexibility in your body, mind, and heart. Sheila gave the name Freedom Yoga to this flow to describe the spacious vibe of the class. There will be an optional 15 minutes of connection time after the class to meet one another.
The Phoenix fosters a supportive, physically active community for people recovering from alcohol and substance use , and those who choose to live a sober life or are sober curious. All we ask for anyone who participates in Phoenix-led activities is 48 hours of sobriety. All are welcome, whether you’re in recovery, a supporter, or an ally. Sheila chose this organization to partner with as they have a strong commitment to providing human connection and community, the core values shared by The Phoenix movement and Heartsong Yoga. More details, how to register, here.
All Levels Flow Yoga with Live Acoustic Guitar to benefit The Give Back Yoga Foundation
Saturday, June 1, 10:30 am. This class will be offered instead of Jeff's "regular" class. Jeff will be playing the tunes, while Sheila will teach a Freedom Flow class, suitable for all levels. We are honored to support the Give Back Yoga Foundation's "Yoga for All" program bringing yoga to veteran and addiction recovery centers, homeless encampments, and cancer recovery hospitals. We believe yoga can change a life — but not everyone has access to this transformative practice. More details, register here. (there is no zoom option)
A Benefit for the Siddhartha School & 6 yr old Changsem Dorjey, the student we support there
Sunday, June 16, 2024 we begin at 7 am, and will be done by 8:30! (Father's Day!) We plan to be outside, in the parking lot behind the building, but will go indoors if the weather is bad. If you love a strong and playful practice, join us! If you are not sure if you can do 108 Sun Salutations, come do a few! If you do not know how to do a Sun Salute...we will teach you at the beginning of the event. More details, register here.