Mantras are powerful phrases, words, or sounds repeated either silently or aloud to aid in meditation, self-reflection, and personal growth. Join Angela Hassan in the practice of Kirtan, where with her lovely voice, she will lead participants through this Bhakti yoga practice and get us singing mantras to focus the mind and open the heart. Through the repetition of these mantras, Angela will reveal to us how we can purify the heart, practice presence, and awaken to the unconditional and natural love that lives within us.

Incorporating the skills of mindfulness and deep breathing, participants will explore how yoga can help strengthen our physical and emotional resilience. 

Using a chair for support makes the beneficial movement of yoga accessible to all. In addition to 500 hours RYT training in Vinyasa style yoga, Margaret Johnson holds certifications in Silver Age Yoga and Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga. She has advanced training in Senior, Yogalates, Restorative, and Yin Yoga. As a registered nurse for over 30 years in the fields of Behavioral Health and Addiction Services, she understands the importance of good health and how proper relaxation and activity impacts emotional and spiritual well-being. Margaret’s classes are designed for anyone looking for a comprehensive, safe, and gentle practice that emphasizes the joy of being alive.

Join us for a Mettā Dance Party, where loving-kindness meditation meets dance! We'll begin with a brief introduction to loving-kindness (mettā), followed by a guided meditation to cultivate love, joy, peace, and positive energy. Then we’ll transition into a vibrant dance party featuring music intentionally curated to support the practice of mettā in motion by dancing your heart out. It’s a celebration of self-love, connection, and movement—come ready to groove and spread love in every step! 

Jenese Hernandez is a seasoned wellness pioneer with over 20 years of experience in the Hudson Valley. An E-RYT yoga teacher, Ayurvedic Yoga specialist, and Trauma-Informed Yoga for Recovery practitioner, she’s also a retreat leader and embodiment coach. Known for her inspiring, fun- loving, warm, and supportive approach, Jenese has been featured on the cover of Orange Magazine and in Prevention Magazine.

Restorative yoga is a gentle class suitable for all levels, including beginners. The goal is to activate the body's relaxation response bringing calm to the mind and surrender to the body. In restorative yoga, props are used to support the body in a selection of poses, held for a number of minutes each, to allow a release of tension and stress, leading to a sense of well-being.

Jenese Hernandez is a seasoned wellness pioneer with over 20 years of experience in the Hudson Valley. An E-RYT yoga teacher, Ayurvedic Yoga specialist, and Trauma-Informed Yoga for Recovery practitioner, she’s also a retreat leader and embodiment coach. Known for her inspiring, fun- loving, warm, and supportive approach, Jenese has been featured on the cover of Orange Magazine and in Prevention Magazine.

Experience deep relaxation in Jenese's restorative yoga class and leave feeling rejuvenated and renewed!

Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago and involves exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit. Join Tim Arculli, founder of Outer Limits System (OLS) Qigong, to learn simple, efficient, and effective tips which can immediately aid with anxiety, stress, and overthinking. Tim will also show the importance of the mind/body connection, relaxation, and how to feel your body's own energy.

When thoughtfully cultivated, sound and vibration have the power to relax and restore us at our deepest level. Nicole Allegretti is a certified level 2 sound practitioner with the international academy of sound healing. She is grateful to share the peace and benefits of sound with you! Nicole is also a licensed acupuncturist, owner of Positive Life Acupuncture, certified herbalist, and writer.