264 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 | 413.525.0720
264 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 | 413.525.0720
Over the Easter weekend ahead, we'll host classes through Saturday morning and the studio will be closed on Sunday. I wish you all a beautiful day of rest. Take a look at the full class calendar, here, to choose your next classes & passes. Spring is a beautiful time to practice yoga, in the time of transformation, growth, and rebirth. At Heartsong, peace is available daily. And now that the days are longer, soon you will come out of evening classes in full sunlight! That always makes me happy!
We had an interesting week, with the whole building at 264 North Main Street losing power, and the studio without electricity or heat for almost two days. While we had to cancel one night due to safety concerns (pitch dark hallways and staircases, and cold) we were able to move many students to Zoom Livestream on Tuesday morning and I taught from home! I still love Zoom, as do many others, and I welcome you to take a livestream class to see how lovely it is to enjoy class from your cozy home, zero commute, and kids and pets are welcome.
Thank you for your love and patience as we navigate things that are 'out of our hands". Our yoga philosophy reminds us to find peace and ease, even in the midst of difficulty. And to recognize that while we might not be able to change what is happening around us, we can always change our relationship to it! Be responsive rather than reactive, and always choose love!
Namaste, and Peace...in our hearts, our homes, and our world.
Sheila, Tony, Beth, and Team Heartsong Yoga
....Courses and Free Classes, this week & next
FREE Intro to Meditation: with Cat is tonight at 7:15 pm, all are welcome to attend, In-Studio (register here) or on Zoom Livestream (register here). A 5 week course will follow, starts April 3rd.
Sheri's 5 week Intro to Yoga Course tonight is in week #2, Wednesdays at 7:15 pm. with in-studio only. Walk ins are welcome in our 6 week course, we would love to see you. Register now, or if you walk in, we can set you up at the front desk. Preregister here.
Karen's Ashtanga Vinyasa “Present Power” Thursday nights at 5:45 pm, in-studio, is class is a way to learn about a style of yoga where we “flow” from one pose to another, add a little heat, and enjoy a powerful sequence of poses that are invigorating and strengthening, and FUN. This class will run through April 4, and you can purchase a one class pass to attend, walk ins welcome. Join Karen for a FREE INTRO on April 11, no experience needed, or to refresh your practice. (register here) with a 5 week course to follow, register & details here.
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Restorative Yoga Specialty Class
This Thursday, March 28, 7:15 to 8:30 pm With Patty DeLuca. Explore "The Art & Science of Conscious Relaxation & Rest". In this restorative yoga class you’ll experience inner balance through slow mindful movement, conscious breath, and supported postures (blankets, blocks or wall). Restorative yoga helps reduce stress by nurturing and regulating your nervous system while enhancing your ability to heal and care for yourself. This class is suitable for all levels, no prior yoga experience is needed. In-Studio Only. Pre Register here. Limited to 14 students.
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Reiki & Crystal Immersion to Honor Your Inner Light
Tuesday, April 9, 7:15 to 8:30 pm, with Shannon Bates, $25
Pre-Registration preferred, (so Shannan can prepare her materials for you, she brings each of you a gift of healing crystals) but walk ins are welcome. This class is an offering of Sacred Time to travel inward and to reset and recharge with the intention of honoring your inner light. Pause and allow yourself to be immersed in the healing energies of Reiki (a Japanese energetic healing modality), crystals and light work with the healing and relaxing energy of Reiki and a guided visualization to clear and recharge your energy centers. Information and preregistration.
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Family Yoga Class, Sunday, April 7, at noon, in studio only. (always on the 1st Sunday each month) Special pricing for families. Join Hannah Ketchum for this playful exploration of the practice of yoga, appropriate for all ages, especially those who just want to have some fun and enjoy a light hearted approach to practicing as a family and a community. The class is not perfectly quiet, perfectly zen." Expect to make some noise, to celebrate animals and nature, and to enjoy family connections. All are welcome, families, friends, and all yoga buddies of all ages. Information and preregistration.
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Joyful Laughter Yoga Class, Sunday, April 7, 6 pm. (always on the 1st Sunday each month)
Led by Robert Rivest, Laughter Yoga Teacher & Trainer, International Laughter Ambassador. These sessions are a fun way for us to get together as a community, and have a positive shared experience of breathing, moving, smiling and laughing. Laughter Yoga combines fun, easy to learn, interactive laughter exercises, with deep, centering breaths and simple, calming movements. Ending with guided relaxation and some community chat time. Pre register on Punchpass, it's FREE, and walk ins welcome.
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Chair Yoga Practices: Monday, Wednesday, Fridays at 1:30, In Studiio, on Zoom, and in the Community, all details, here.
Full Moon Yoga, Essential Oils, Crystal Bowl Sound Healing, and more...held monthly, Details, 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!
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.
Sunday, April 28th, 2-4pm