Happy Halloween...

and don't forget we are trick-or-treat friendly. 

November calendar...

Check out what we have going on in November (is it really that close to the end of the year already??!)

Inversion Poses Workshop with Yoshio

Saturday, November 7th: 3:30 - 6:30pm

$35 pre-registration, $45 day of

We are very excited to be hosting Yoshio and Mariangel in this All Levels Inversion Workshop in November.

 

This workshop will focus on Sirshasana (head stand) and PinchaMayurasana (forearm balance). Headstand calms the mind, strengthens the arms, legs and spine and improves balance. Regular headstand practice rejuvenates brain cells and stimulates the nervous system. Forearm balance is a stress-relieving pose that also strengthens and stretches the shoulders, arms, and back.

This workshop is intended to teach the spiritual intention of these poses and give students time to slowly work on them, making rapid progress in a short time.

Level I Foundations Workshop

Saturday, November 21: 3:30 - 6:30pm

$45 pre-registration, $55 day of

If you are new or returning to Yoga... or just want a refresher course, this workshop is a great place to start. Taught by the Bamboomoves staff, this three hour workshop (3:30-6:30pm) provides guidance through beginning sequences (including Surya Namaskara), Samavritti & Ujjayi breathing, finishing poses and Yama & Niyama and the 8 Limbs of Astanga Yoga.

PRE-REGISTER FOR CLASSES/WORKSHOPS HERE!

Food Inc., at Church in the Gardens

Thursday, November 19: 3:30 - 6:00pm

FREE!

The Church-in-the-Gardens is showing Food Inc., as part of their environmental film series; the screening will be in the lounge of the parish house at 50 Ascan avenue, between Burns Street and Greenway North (about two blocks south from Queens Blvd).

The CIG's Green Team and World Service Committee co-sponsor this community film series which focuses on environmental concerns from a variety of perspectives. The films are shown at 8pm on the third Thursday of each month. Team member, Michael Indergaard introduces the films and leads the discussion. Water, apple juice and parking passes will be provided... for more information call Richard Corson, 718.261.0736.

We are trick-or-treat friendly...

art by kristen kendrick

We will have (healthy) treats to give out to the kiddles on Saturday until we close... so stop by!

Enlighten Up-date!

Last week we posted about Enlighten-Up! and linked to the pre-order site... we wanted to let you know that we ordered a couple of copies for retail at the studio. If you would like to reserve a copy, please let us know.

Level II Foundations Workshop: THIS SATURDAY!

Saturday, October 24th: 3:30pm - 6:30pm

$50 pre-registration, $60 day of

For those of you who have completed the Level I Foundations or an equivalent Beginner's Workshop, we are excited to announce the Level II Foundations Series, taking place Saturday, October 24th.

This workshop will cover second-level asana in detail, as well as Nutrition, Vegetarianism, and Yogic Diet.  Students will learn techniques get the most out of their practice and go deeper into the spiritual intention of yoga.

Pre-register here. 

Let's hear it for the boys...

Finally, a post with some fashionable options for all the yogis out there... Guys, Lululemon loves you too!

Enlighten up!

I know I am a little late to the table of this... Enlighten up! premiered earlier this year and I am just now getting around to watching the trailer. Better late than never right? It looks wonderful, sweet and hopeful. Username Rapug put it best in the youtube comments:

'I saw this movie pre-release. All I can say is: see it, see it, see it! It was fascinating, funny, uplifting and real. Not just for followers of yoga, but for anyone who has pursued a winding spiritual, intellectual or personal journey. And it doesn't hurt that Nick is super cute.'

Check it out:

Enlighten up is also available for pre-order. (Holiday gift idea?!)

Sometimes yoga's more fun with friends...

Photos from the acro-yoga workshop with Chris Loebsack last Saturday. 

For the full photo set visit Chris's website.

This one is for the yoginistas.

Good news... Shabby Apple came out with a new fitness line at the beginning of this month. All the gear is named after yoga poses... and (here is the best part)... it is cute and cheaper than Lululemon. (sorry, Lu, but you know we still love you.)

Also a plus, Shabby Apple is a socially responsible company. 

(Note, they also have some cute maternity wear...)

Fall workshops...

yoshio 

Thank you everyone for making our Saturday acro yoga workshop with Chris Loebsack so successful. We had a great time and it was good to see everyone there. 

We have several more workshops coming up this month... (and one complimentary class...) info is as follows: 

Complimentary Gentle Yoga Class

Wednesday, October 21: 3:30-4:30

Free!

Elderplan's All Together Healthy Program teamed up with Bamboo moves to bring you a complimentary gentle yoga class geared towards seniors.

Please note, class will be taught be Kaity and the regularly scheduled gentle yoga class taught by Norma will still take place earlier in the day.

Level I Foundations Workshop

Saturday, October 17th: 3:30 - 6:30pm

$45 pre-registration, $55 day of

If you are new or returning to Yoga... or just want a refresher course, this workshop is a great place to start. Taught by the Bamboomoves staff, this three hour workshop (3:30-6:30pm) provides guidance through beginning sequences (including Surya Namaskara), Samavritti & Ujjayi breathing, finishing poses and Yama & Niyama and the 8 Limbs of Astanga Yoga.

Level II Foundations Workshop

Saturday, October 24th: 3:30pm - 6:30pm

$50 pre-registration, $60 day of

For those of you who have completed the Level I Foundations or an equivalent Beginner's Workshop, we are excited to announce Level II Foundations Series, taking place Saturday, October 24th.  

This workshop will cover second-level asana in detail, as well as Nutrition, Vegetarianism, and Yogic Diet.  Students will learn techniques get the most out of their practice and go deeper into the spiritual intention of yoga.

Inversion Poses Workshop with Yoshio

Saturday, November 7th: 3:30 - 6:30pm

$35 pre-registration, $45 day of

We are very excited to be hosting Yoshio and Mariangel in this All Levels Inversion Workshop in November.

 

This workshop will focus on Sirshasana (head stand) and Pincha Mayurasana (forearm balance). Headstand calms the mind, strengthens the arms, legs and spine and improves balance. Regular headstand practice rejuvenates brain cells and stimulates the nervous system. Forearm balance is a stress-relieving pose that also strengthens and stretches the shoulders, arms, and back.

This workshop is intended to teach the spiritual intention of these poses and give students time to slowly work on them, making rapid progress in a short time.

Pre-register for all classes and workshops here. 

See you in class!

Just a reminder about our class packs...

In June we changed the time limits on our class packs; limits/expiration dates are as follows:

5 class pack ($90): 8 week limit (expires 8 weeks for time of purchase)

10 class pack ($150): 12 week limit (expires 12 weeks from time of purchase)

20 class pack ($275): 6 month limit (expires six months from time of purchase)

Please remember all class packs are non-refundable and void after expiration dates. All class pack information can be found on our website.

Thank you!

We have worms!

ok, not those kind of worms... composting worms!

After our composting workshop we were all very inspired to give it a go... Yesterday Kaity went to pick up our new little petlets at the Union Square Green Market... 

We shredded up some news paper, wet it down with water, dumped the worms and soil on top and waited for them to burrow their way to the bottom.

And now we have our very own composting bin right here in the studio! 

If you are interested in starting your own composting bin, check out the New York City Composting Project. 

Bamboomoves gets a green wall... well, almost.

Last week Yvonne and Page from the Rego Park Green Alliance stopped in to talk to us about setting up a green wall for our studio.

For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, a green wall is a (wall), freestanding or part of a building, that is partially or completely covered with vegetation. Green walls are often found in urban environments where green space is limited; they are more popular internationally but are gaining ground in the United States.

The Rego Park Alliance has posted a great entry on their blog, explaining all aspects of their green wall project, so rather than recreate it, I invite you to check out their post…

From their blog: “The Rego Park Green Alliance will be hosting four green walls in various commercial/school locations over the next couple of months. The walls are 2’ X 4’ and will contain mints, basil, choi, oregano, lettuce, and several other herbs and vegetables. We will also be hosting a residential wall for homes.

Our first wall will be hosted by BambooMoves… a fabulous yoga studio with great people and a lovely ambiance. They serve Rego Park, Kew Gardens, and Forest Hills…”

Please click here for the full entry… and if you are interested in hosting your own green wall please contact Yvonne at 917 597 3089.

Austin Street (Street) Fair.

Andrew demonstrating his skills (above) and Jose and Elisa volunteering (below).

Thank you to everyone who volunteered at our street fair booths this weekend, making it a smooth success. x

Yoga mat bags at Pomme Designs

One of my favourite things about yoga is being able to share it with those close to me. My friend Sara and I started taking yoga a couple of years ago at Yoga to the People... we have since found new places to practice... she tends to stay closer to her home in Park Slope and I do most of my yoga here at Bamboomoves... but doing yoga together brought us closer...

Anyway, as well as being a beautiful little yogini, Sara is one of the most talented, creative people I know. We originally met through work... she was my art director at my very first design job in NYC... she now works as the designer for Fishs Eddy. I am sure you are thinking, 'this is all well and good, but why is she writing this on the Bamboo Blog?' Well Sara just opened up her Etsy Store, Pomme Designs, which is filled with her brilliant, hand-made creations, including really, really cute yoga mat bags. Everything on her site is locally/hand made, reasonably priced and would make a great holiday/birthday/any day gift.

So check it out!