*New Student options are ... The Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater New York (IYAGNY) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit ...
IYENG A R YO GA IN STITUTE S O F NE W YO R K & B R O O K LY N
2018 WINTER SCHEDULE JANUARY 2 - MARCH 31
OUR MISSION INSPIRE AND ENABLE PROGRESSIVE LIFETIME LEARNING AND PRACTICE IN THE ART, SCIENCE, AND PHILOSOPHY OF IYENGAR YOGA DEVELOP, NURTURE, AND OFFER TEACHING OF THE HIGHEST STANDARDS BUILD AND SUPPORT A COMMUNITY OF PRACTITIONERS WITHIN THE THREE-STATE REGION OF OUR CHARTER
IYENGAR YO GA Profound, intelligent, and transformative, Iyengar Yoga is for every age, body type, and fitness level. Iyengar Yoga provides practical tools to create and maintain bodily health and vitality, mental clarity, emotional serenity, and spiritual well-being. Developed by B.K.S. Iyengar over his more than 75 years of practice and teaching, our method is grounded in the ancient Indian tradition and philosophy of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Our classes focus on strength and stamina, flexibility and balance, concentration and meditation in action. Our teachers are rigorously trained and dedicated practitioners. Our method is a pathway toward complete alignment.
CL ASS FEES AND MEMBERSHIP
MEMBER
NON-MEMBER
EXPIRATION
FIRST CLASS
$16
N/A
3 CLASS CARD
$48
30 DAYS
$22
$27
30 DAYS
5 CLASS CARD
$105
$130
75 DAYS
10 CLASS CARD
$200
$250
120 DAYS
20 CLASS CARD
$380
$480
180 DAYS
$110
365 DAYS
NEW STUDENT*
SINGLE CLASS CLASS CARDS
MEMBERSHIP No extensions, refunds or credits are allowed. Class Cards are non-transferable.
*New Student options are available to first time visitors and are good for Level 1, Level 2, and Gentle Classes.
We offer a 10% discount for seniors over 65 and students with a valid I.D. (Non-Members Only)
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP The Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater New York (IYAGNY) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that runs the Iyengar Yoga Institutes of New York and Brooklyn. Membership is 100% tax-deductible and goes directly to support our mission and programs. Membership includes significant discounts on class cards, workshops, series, events, and merchandise. IYAGNY Membership also includes membership and benefits with the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS). For a full list of Membership benefits visit iyengarnyc.org.
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CHELSEA | 150 WEST 22ND STREET 2ND FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10011 PHONE: 212-691-9642 EMAIL:
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RICHARD JONAS
HUGH MILLARD
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MICHELLE LARUE
JAMES MURPHY
JAMES MURPHY
NAGHMEH AHI
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MATT DREYFUS
CAROLYN CHRISTIE
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JEFF LOGAN
RICHARD JONAS
WARREN
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BOBBY CLENNELL
TORI MILNER
CAROLYN CHRISTIE
TORI MILNER
BROOKE MYERS
ADAM VITOLO
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DMITRI SHAPIRA
JAMES MURPHY
BROOKE MYERS
MATT DREYFUS
TZAHI MOSKOVITZ
BROOKE MYERS
NAGHMEH AHI
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CAROLYN CHRISTIE
CAROLYN CHRISTIE
DEBBY GREEN
JAMES MURPHY
NIL AKIN
MATT DREYFUS
11:45AM-1:15PM MATT DREYFUS
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BOBBY CLENNELL
NORMA COLON
MICHELLE LARUE
RICHARD JONAS
LARA WARREN
ADAM VITOLO
LISA ROTELL
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NAGHMEH AHI
SARAH PERRON
DMITRI SHAPIRA
JAMES MURPHY
FACULTY
BROOKE MYERS
TZAHI MOSKOVITZ
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JUDITH ISAACS
LISA ROTELL
BROOKE MYERS
LUCIENNE VIDAH
LARA WARREN
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LISA ROTELL
JAMES MURPHY
DMITRI SHAPIRA
JAMES MURPHY
HUGH MILLARD
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5:30-7:00PM
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HUGH MILLARD
NIKKI COSTELLO
KAVI PATEL
SHARON COTUGNO
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7:00-8:45PM
7:30-9:00PM
7:30-9:00PM
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MICHELLE LARUE
LARA WARREN
NAGHMEH AHI
BOBBY CLENNELL
BREAST HEALTH
LEVEL 1 7:15-8:45PM LUCIENNE VIDAH
GENTLE
HIV
PRANAYAMA
SPECIFIC NEEDS
GENTLE
SUTRA STUDY
RESTORATIVE
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10:00-11:30AM
9:30-11:00AM
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SUSAN TURIS
LARA WARREN
NAGHMEH AHI
DMITRI SHAPIRA
CORY WASHBURN
MICHELLE LARUE
KEVIN ALLEN
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11:30AM-1:15PM
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11:15AM-12:45PM
SANTIAGO HERNANDEZ
CAROLYN CHRISTIE
EVE HOLBROOK
LARA WARREN
TORI MILNER
EVE HOLBROOK
SUSAN TURIS
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RICHARD JONAS
HECTOR MARTINEZ
JAMES MURPHY
RACHEL FEINBERG
DAN SHUMAN
EVE HOLBROOK
MIMI VISSER
LEVEL 1
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LEVEL 1
5:45-7:15PM
6:00-7:15PM
5:45-7:15PM
4:00-5:30PM
3:00-4:30PM
RICHARD JONAS
COMMUNITY CLASS*
NIL AKIN
RICHARD JONAS
RACHEL FEINBERG
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
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7:30-9:00PM
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NAGHMEH AHI
DAN TRUINI
KAVI PATEL
NAGHMEH AHI
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*Taught by student teachers from our Association, this $5 COMMUNITY CLASS makes Iyengar Yoga available to everyone.
6:45-8:15PM DAN TRUINI
CL ASS DESCRIPTION LEVEL 1 Fundamental poses. New students may attend any Level 1 class. LEVEL 2 Basic postures are refined and Sirsasana (headstand), full arm balance, backbends and Pranayama are introduced. LEVEL 3 For students who are able to do Sirsasana for five minutes and push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana. Sirsasana variations, intermediate postures, and seated Pranayama are taught. Independent practice should be established. LEVEL 4 For students who have gained a proficiency in Level 3 and who hold Sirsasana and Sarvangasana for ten minutes. Students should have a well established, regular home practice.
GENTLE A moderately paced, less rigorous class for new and continuing students.
WOMEN’S Emphasis on postures for the physical and psychological well-being of women.
PRANAYAMA The practice of breath awareness and modification. Six months Iyengar Yoga experience required.
BREAST HEALTH Specifically tailored to the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of breast cancer survivors, including those undergoing treatment.
PRENATAL Maintain physical and mental well-being during pregnancy. RESTORATIVE Rejuvenating and supported postures that soothe the nervous system. Six months Iyengar Yoga experience required.
HIV Postures appropriate for people living with HIV/AIDS. SUTRA STUDY Informal study group.
SPECIFIC NEEDS Safe and effective yoga programs for students who have injuries, chronic conditions, or other individual needs. Space is limited. By application only. SPECIAL CL ASS
SPECIAL EVENTS MEMBERS’ CL ASS / ANNUAL MEETING SUN, JAN 21 | 12:30-3:00PM Annual Members’ class followed by our Annual Meeting.
YO GATHON SUN, JUN 3 Join us for our annual fundraising event! See your favorite Faculty Members and Association Teachers present incredible feats of asana.
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NEW STUDENT OPTIONS We welcome new students to attend any of our Beginner options or any Level 1 class to become familiar with the fundamentals of the Iyengar Yoga method. Please pre-register before joining us. BEGINNER CL A SSES
BEGINNER SERIES
NEW YORK SAT, JAN 6 | 10:00-11:30AM TORI MILNER
NEW YORK SAT, JAN 13, 20, 27 | 10:00-11:30AM TORI MILNER
SAT, FEB 3 | 10:00-11:30AM NIL AKIN
SAT, FEB 10, 17, 24 | 10:00-11:30AM NIL AKIN
SAT, MAR 3 | 10:00-11:30AM RICHARD JONAS
SAT, MAR 10, 17, 24 | 10:00-11:30AM RICHARD JONAS
BROOKLYN SUN, JAN 7 | 5:00-6:30PM SANTIAGO HERNANDEZ
BROOKLYN SUN, JAN 14, 21, 28 | 5:00-6:30PM SANTIAGO HERNANDEZ
SUN, FEB 4 | 5:00-6:30PM DAN SHUMAN
SUN, FEB 11, 18, 25 | 5:00-6:30PM DAN SHUMAN
$15 / CL ASS
$45 / SERIES
SPECIAL SERIES NEW YORK LEVEL 3
A N ATO M Y ANATOMY BA SICS THU, JAN 4, 1 1, 18, 25 3:00-5:00PM GENNY K APULER In these classes, aimed at both teachers and students, the bones and a few important muscles within the different groups will be studied. The anatomy lesson will be applied to both asana and pranayama. Handouts will be provided. SERIES: $100 MEMBERS / $120 NON-MEMBERS DROP-IN: $30 MEMBERS / $35 NON-MEMBERS
BUILDING BE AUTIFUL BACKBENDS MON, JAN 15, 22, 29 | 3:15-5:00PM C ARRIE OWERKO Build better backbends by progressively strengthening, lengthening, and stabilizing your whole body. Backbends are powerfully uplifting poses and their beauty runs far deeper than their outer form. Come explore how you can bring these beautiful poses to life. SERIES: $70 MEMBERS / $85 NON-MEMBERS DROP-IN: $25 MEMBERS / $30 NON-MEMBERS
ALL LEVELS HE ALTHY INVERSIONS SAT, JAN 13, 20, 27 2:00-3:30PM C AROLYN CHRISTIE Come explore how to approach the essential practice of inversions, to promote alignment, improve posture, and quiet the organs of perception.
HE ALTHY BACK SAT, FEB 10, 17, 24 2:00-3:30PM DMITRI SHAPIR A Learn how to promote good posture and alignment in yoga and in life for a healthy back and spine. SERIES: $65 MEMBERS / $80 NON-MEMBERS
SERIES: $65 MEMBERS / $80 NON-MEMBERS
YO GA FOR MENOPAUSE SAT, MAR 3, 10, 17 2:00-3:30PM BOBBY CLENNELL Learn how a focused and balanced practice can transform menopause into a positive and meaningful experience. SERIES: $65 MEMBERS / $80 NON-MEMBERS
GUEST TEACHER WORKSHOPS D R . E D W I N B R YA N T This workshop will consist of a close reading of Patanjali’s original text, focusing on Chapter 1 (Samadhi Padah - Sutras 1.1 1.16) and Chapter 2 (Sadhana Padah). Dr. Edwin Bryant has a gift for making the density of the Yoga Sutras accessible to our understanding.
SAT, JAN 27 12:30-4:00PM 5:00-7:00PM $110 MEMBERS / $135 NON-MEMBERS
SUN, JAN 28 12:30-4:00PM $70 MEMBERS / $85 NON-MEMBERS
FULL WORKSHOP: $165 MEMBERS / $190 NON-MEMBERS
GABRIELL A GIUBIL ARO Gabriella Giubilaro, a Senior Teacher from Florence, Italy, is widely known for her dynamic teaching, good humor, attention to individual needs, and the clarity of her presentation. She communicates the essence of the yoga postures through simple, meaningful explanations that help her students discover the intelligence of their own bodies and experience their maximum potential.
SUN, MAR 18 3:30-6:30PM LEVEL 3 & UP
MON, MAR 19 10:30AM-1:00PM LEVEL 3 & UP
$65 MEMBERS / $75 NON-MEMBERS
$60 MEMBERS / $70 NON-MEMBERS 2:30-5:00PM LEVEL 3 & UP $60 MEMBERS / $70 NON-MEMBERS
FULL WORKSHOP: $175 MEMBERS / $200 NON-MEMBERS
MODIFIED SCHEDULE MODIFIED SCHEDULE JAN 27-28 & MAR 18-19
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WORKSHOPS N E W Y O R K : S U N D AY S , 2 : 0 0 - 4 : 0 0 P M RELAX AND RELEASE JAN 7 | ALL LEVELS HECTOR MARTINEZ Learn how to let stress and tension melt away through a practice of supported asanas. BUNIONS JAN 14 | ALL LEVELS DEBBY GREEN Practice specific asanas with props that will begin to realign the big toe metatarsal joint for improved flexibility, gait, and freedom in your feet. COSMIC INTELLIGENCE FEB 4 | ALL LEVELS BOBBY CLENNELL Tap into the intelligence of the universe that flows within – and explore through the concept of the celestial beings, their function in the body and their mythological significance. LONG AND STRONG: THIGHS! FEB 11 | LEVEL 2 & UP LARA WARREN Learn to build strength in the quadriceps and balance that strength with length in the hip flexors to find new freedom in your knees, hips and lower back.
POWER TO THE PEOPLE FEB 18 | ALL LEVELS MATT DREYFUS Events and circumstances may sometimes leave us feeling disempowered or depressed, but it can be otherwise. Our posture reflects and influences our state of being. Explore how asana practice can help us tune into our own inherent strength and confidence. FIND A WAY IN FEB 25 | LEVEL 3 & UP NAGHMEH AHI Explore various asanas and props that open the way up for deep forward bending and withdrawal of the senses. We will move toward the tortoise pose, Kurmasana.
SHOULDERSTAND FOR ALL MAR 11 | ALL LEVELS NORMA COLON Sarvangasana, or all-limbs-pose can be a challenge if there are limitations of the body or fear to overcome. We will explore how to prepare for this essential pose and several ways to set it up to practice it successfully in class and at home. SPRING HAS SPRUNG MAR 25 | ALL LEVELS SHARON COTUGNO Spring reminds us how beautiful change can be. Explore new ways to practice standing poses and refresh your perspective on these familiar poses.
THE SECRET IS IN THE TIMING MAR 4 | ALL LEVELS RICHARD JONAS Staying longer in the asanas yields exponential benefits for body and mind. We’ll work with a timer in various groups of poses, discuss the suggested timings in Light on Yoga, and try to lengthen our stay in inverted poses. $30 MEMBERS / $40 NON-MEMBERS
B R O O K L Y N : S A T U R D AY S , 3 : 3 0 - 5 : 3 0 P M STANDING POSES WITH ROPES JAN 6 | ALL LEVELS KAVI PATEL Use the ropes to create a sense of lightness, freedom, and agility in these foundational poses. STAND TALL! JAN 13 | ALL LEVELS NAGHMEH AHI Lift and open the arches of your feet and learn how to connect them to the rest of your body, creating stability and support. UPPER BODY STRENGTH JAN 20 | ALL LEVELS MIMI VISSER Organize and strengthen your arms and upper body to meet the challenge of poses like Chaturanga Dandasana (4-limbed staff), Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (upward facing dog) and maybe even Handstand! BOLSTERS! JAN 27 | ALL LEVELS DAN TRUINI Learn the many ways that this versatile prop can deepen a variety of poses.
COME TO YOUR SENSES FEB 3 | ALL LEVELS SUSAN TURIS The organs of perception can lead us outward or take us deeper in. In a variety of postures, learn to create a calm, objective perception to better explore your awareness without mental interference. HOME IS WHERE THE YOGA IS FEB 10 | ALL LEVELS SANTIAGO HERNANDEZ Starting a home practice is a foundation of Iyengar Yoga. Find inspiration, learn tips and sequencing strategies that build up your confidence to practice at home. GOT YOUR BACK FEB 17 | ALL LEVELS EVE HOLBROOK Understand ways to practice that relieve your back, support your spine, and allow freedom and space in this often challenged area of the body. GOING FORWARD FEB 24 | ALL LEVELS MICHELLE LARUE Forward bends can become quite soothing and quieting. Learn how to make these essential postures accessible and enjoyable.
PRACTICING PRANAYAMA AT HOME MAR 3 | ALL LEVELS KEVIN ALLEN Pranayama regulates energy through a breathing practice. Build your confidence and explore strategies to make pranayama a regular part of your practice. TURN, TURN, TURN MAR 10 | LEVEL 2 & UP DAN SHUMAN Take a fresh look at twists and experience their cleansing and toning effects on both the organic and structural body. INVERSIONS: KNOW THE BASICS MAR 24 | LEVEL 2 & UP HUGH MILLARD Understand the primary actions and the alignment that make the regular and sustained practice of inversions possible. UN-BLOCK YOUR POSES MAR 31 | ALL LEVELS SARAH PERRON Experiment with both wood and foam blocks to enhance, bring awareness to, and challenge yourself in your practice.
$30 MEMBERS / $40 NON-MEMBERS
C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N * SAT, JAN 20 & FEB 3, FEB 24 | 10:30-2:00PM Our program is designed specifically for all teachers who want to further their education and for those going up for any level of certification. Join James Murphy and Lara Warren to: Increase your knowledge base and deepen your understanding of the practice; Learn to communicate with clarity and confidence; Refine your demonstration, observation, and correction skills. $90 CL ASS / $250 FOR ALL 3 *For CIYTs and graduates of an accredited Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training Program. Pre-registration required.
