Living Yoga

For yogis, the sun holds a special place as a reflection of the spiritual sun blazing within us all. The #SummerSolstice takes place this Sunday. It's the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches the highest point in the northern sky. Celebrate this day with our annual 108 Sun Salutations Class in Forest Park! Link in bio to sign up. #outdooryoga #queensyoga #yoganyc #sunsalutation #suryanamaskar

If you’re curious about yoga but don’t know where to start... this is the class for you! Joneil Adriano teaches it every Thursday night at 5:30 pm. Flexibility not required. Those who haven’t practiced in awhile, or just want to brush up on the fundamental poses and concepts, are also encouraged to take this class. Link in bio to sign up! #yogaforbeginners #yoganewbie #yogaforgrowth #yogaforhealth #yogabliss #yogaeveryday

Have you placed your order for your custom Living Yoga tops and tanks? Only a week left!

They’re baaaaaaaack! Living Yoga tanks and tops are once again available for purchase in a variety of new styles and colors. Click the link in our bio to purchase. We are once again offering these custom branded items as a fundraiser for a limited time only (until June 15). They will be shipped to you directly and will arrive around the end of the month. If you missed our fundraiser last year, or want to add to your growing collection of Living Yoga merch, now’s your ch...ance! Proudly show your support for your local neighborhood yoga studio. #mylivingyoga #weloveourstudents #supportsmallbusiness #aapismallbusiness #lgbtqsmallbusiness

True story. Adam Delia learned how to do pigeon pose under the watchful eye of a true master of the posture. Don’t believe us? Check out his hot yoga class tomorrow at 9:30 am and see for yourself! Link in bio to sign up. And now that classes are bigger, you won’t have to worry about getting waitlisted. #kapotasana #hipopener #backbend #yogapractice #mylivingyoga #nycneedsyoga

The holidays are over. Now you can refocus on your health and wellness. No more excuses! Your yoga mat is waiting for you. Join us for livestream yoga classes this week. It’s easy to do using the My Living Yoga app. #mylivingyoga #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #health #wellness #fitnessgoals #getstrong #getfit #feelgood #yoga #yogalove #yogaforeverybody

In the midst of everything we are going through, our spiritual family came together on New Year’s Day and raised over $600 to help homeless LGBTQ+ youth in NYC. Recognizing our own souls reflected back in the eyes of those who are less fortunate is the essence of yoga. Thank you to everyone who gave to our fundraiser and seeded a little more love and kindness in the world. If you would like to contribute, please go to the @new_alternatives_nyc website and make a donation there. Every little bit helps. #mylivingyoga #yoganyc #nycyoga #weloveourstudents #lgbtq #homelessyouth #ahimsa #compassion #aparigraha #charity #goodworks #mondayvibes

Here’s a bit of good COVID-19 news you may have missed: contact tracing data shows that gyms and fitness centers account for just 0.06% of new cases in New York State. That’s less than restaurants, colleges, high schools, mass transit, retail, and hair and nail salons. Recall that in September, New York City banned indoor fitness classes essentially keeping yoga studios closed out of fears that these activities were too risky. The data from elsewhere in the state, wher...e those classes did resume, show they are actually quite safe compared to other permitted activities. This gives us high confidence that the statewide safety guidelines for gyms and fitness centers which require masks at all times, social distancing, and proper ventilation, to name a few are highly effective at cutting down the risk of transmission. We were prepared to implement those same guidelines when we thought we would be able to reopen the studio in September. Whenever New York City decides to lift the ban on indoor fitness classes, we will still be ready. #covidyoga #nycyoga #yoganyc #covidsafety #mylivingyoga #weloveourstudents #yogaclass #yogaclasses #yogaeveryday #yogapractice #ahimsa #safety #harmreduction

Happy New Year! The Sanskrit word for intention is sankalpa. It is a pure, heartfelt promise; a solemn vow or commitment you make to yourself. A sankalpa is more than just a resolution, which usually involves setting a short term, ego-driven goal. A sankalpa is something that becomes apparent to you after deep reflection. It is more like a personal mission statement to make a lasting, positive change in your life. What is your sankalpa? What are your intentions and... priorities for the coming year? What do you want to focus on? Comment below and let us know. #sankalpa #intention #newyearsresolution #positivechange #happynewyear #yogapractice #yogalife #yogainspo #yogainspiration

There are many reasons to practice yoga. One of them is to reduce stress and boost the immune system. In crisis or stressful situations, our bodies naturally go into fight-or-flight mode. Muscles tense up, heart rate and blood pressure goes up, and stress hormones flood the body. Certain important functions, like immunity and digestion, are suppressed while the body prepares to either fight or run for immediate survival. This is only meant to be temporary. It’s unsustaina...ble long term. This is why people who feel chronic stress and fatigue develop ulcers and are more susceptible to getting sick. The body diverts resources away from the immune system to deal with the immediate stress. Asana, pranayama and meditation counteracts this by stimulating the body’s relaxation response. Heart rate and blood pressure level off and inflammation is reduced. The body is able to repair and rebuild itself and will be in a better position to defend against harmful viruses and bacteria. #yoga #immunehealth #stressrelief #wellness #yogaforhealth #yogalife #yogaforstressrelief #yoganyc #nycyoga #queensyoga

After such a difficult year, our resilience and persistence is not only notable, but worth celebrating! Mark the end of 2020 & the start of 2021 during this New Year’s Eve Midnight Yoga class with Mi Han Chiu livestreamed to your home. Set your intentions and face the year ahead with an open heart. There will be a celebratory virtual toast at midnight. Have fun, be festive, and dress appropriately! Sign up on mylivingyoga.com or the My Living Yoga app. #alternativenewyear #altnewyear #newyearsplans #goodbye2020 #2021 #newyear2021 #happynewyear #happy2021 #midnightyoga

There are many reasons to practice yoga. One of them is the values underpinning the practice. Many people are initially drawn to yoga because of the physical and mental benefits. Eventually they come to understand some of the most transformational yoga takes place off the yoga mat. Yoga is actually built on a foundation of 10 ethical concepts that govern what yogis should and shouldn’t do. They are known as the Yamas and Niyamas.... Yogis embrace Non-violence; Truthfulness; Non-stealing; Self-Restraint; Non-hoarding; Cleanliness; Contentment; Self-Discipline; Self-Study; and Devotion to the Divine. These practices create a plain and easy to understand roadmap for how to live as an honorable human being, one who is faithful, humble and modest, and works to advance fairness, righteousness, and the common good. #mylivingyoga #yogaoffthemat #yogapractice #thursdaythoughts #wellness #yamas #niyamas #thisisyoga #yogaforgood #yogaforwellness #yogaforwellbeing #yoganyc #queensyoga #nycyoga

Ladies, Gentlemen, and Everyone in Between: We present to you, the indefatigable Denise LaPointe! Dancer, animal lover, small businesswoman and entrepreneur, skilled yoga teacher, health nut, movement and anatomy expert, wearer of many hats. When you take her class, you can expect to WORK and that’s just a few of the reasons why we love her. Nobody out-hustles Denise, and she is passionate about everything she does. Oh, and yeah, she can put her foot behind her head. D...enise is one of our longest tenured teachers. Catch her classes 3x a week on our livestream: Fridays 1pm - Lunch Vinyasa Saturdays 12:00 pm - Back to Basics Wednesdays 8:00 pm - Vinyasa #mylivingyoga #weloveourteachers #weloveourstudents #legbehindhead #footbehindhead #howdoesshedothat #queensyoga #nycyogateacher #yogateacher #queensnyc #foresthills #briarwood #kewgardens #richmondhill #jamaicaqueens

NEW CLASS ALERT! We’re filling out our midday offerings by adding Lunch Vinyasa classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm. The new classes start this week and they will be taught... drumroll please... by Ian Gonzalez Phillips. That’s right! He’s back! Let Ian help you unleash the power and potential of your practice. Sign up on mylivingyoga.com or the My Living Yoga app. New students can claim a free week of yoga when they register on our website.... #mylivingyoga #powerlunch #weloveourteachers #weloveourstudents #lunchbreak #vinyasa #yogalife #wfh #handstand #strongandflexible #yougotthis #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #yogastrong #handstand

Happy New Year from everyone at Living Yoga! As we leave 2020 and move into the first days of 2021, remember that our thoughts are the seeds that grow into our words and our actions. Set noble intentions for yourself and be mindful of others, so that when it comes time to reap the harvest, your bounty will be virtuous and good. Swipe to see our special holiday practices for Thursday and Friday. Regular schedule this weekend.... #happynewyear #nye2021 #nye #2021 #happy2021 #blessed #blessings #grateful #mettaprayer #lovingkindness #lovetoallbeings #intention #mindfulness #meditation

We are continuing to make upgrades and improvements to our sanctuary creating a more comfortable, welcoming, and safer space during the pandemic. We can’t wait to have you back hOMe so you can see all the changes for yourself! #weloveourstudents #mylivingyoga #covidyoga #queensyoga #queensfitness #queenswellness #queensny #foresthills #briarwood #kewgardens #richmondhill #jamaicaqueens #yoganyc

There are many reasons to practice yoga. One of them is to develop mental and emotional fortitude. Meditation techniques improve concentration and sharpen our mental faculties. But asana and pranayama are mindful activities too. These different yogic practices give you the tools to observe what you are doing at the present moment. Eventually, we see how our own practice changes day to day, hour to hour, moment to moment. Everything is temporary, change is inevitable. ... As we move through the ebb and flow of our lives, and experience wild emotional swings, we learn to become comfortable with the uncomfortable. On the flip side, we also learn not to linger too long on our successes either. This is finding steadiness and balance in the pose, not getting pulled too far in one direction or the other. This is about being the calm at the center of the storm. This is resilience. #mylivingyoga #yogapractice #yogalife #stressrelief #emotionalhealth #mentalhealth #yogabenefits #wellness #healthyliving

Start 2021 with some karma yoga a selfless act of charity and generosity. Please join @joneilstagram on New Year’s Day in a special livestream Vinyasa class to help homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Members of this vulnerable group come to NYC to escape bigotry and violence in their hometowns, homophobic family members, poverty and drugs in search of a better life. They are believed to comprise up to 40% of the homeless youth population in the city. 100% of funds raised will be donat...ed to New Alternatives, a non-profit that helps LGBTQ+ youth transition out of the shelter system by providing meals, housing, education, life skills training and HIV services. Live your yoga by contributing what you can. Even if you can’t attend the class, you can still sign up and donate to this worthy cause. #mylivingyoga #lgbtq #homelessness #queeryouth #ahimsa #compassion #liveyourpractice #liveyouryoga #yogaforlife #yogaforcompassion #karmayoga #lovewins

This Sunday is shaping up to be a beautiful, unseasonably mild day. To celebrate, we will be moving the 10:30 am Vinyasa class outdoors, to the Overlook in Forest Park. Bring your mask and mat, and then get ready to soak up some sun, and have some fun! #mylivingyoga #vinyasa #outdooryoga #queenshealth #queensfitness #queenswellness #sundayfunday #sundayvibes #sundayyoga #forestpark #kewgardens #foresthills #briarwood #jamaicaqueens #richmondhill #yoganyc #nycyoga

Can you believe its been less than a year since this happened? It already feels like the last class we held at the studio was lifetimes ago! But have faith we will be able to gather in our sanctuary again some day soon. If you keep wearing a mask and maintain your social distance, the sooner this pandemic will come to an end, the sooner we can return to indoor classes. @catherine_dawn_yoga #weloveourstudents #wemissourstudents #kingpigeon #rajakapotasana #backbend #covidyoga #yogainspo #yogspiration #yogalove #queensyoga #yoganyc #queenshealth #tbt #throwbackthursday #foresthills #kewgardens #briarwood #richmondhill #jamaicaqueens #queensnyc

What are you doing for New Year’s Eve? If you’re like most of us and doing the responsible thing by staying home, why not fire up the computer and join us for some Midnight Yoga with Mi Han Chiu? You can still ring in 2021 in a fun and festive way. Dress up and practice with us. There will even be a celebratory toast at midnight! Sign up on mylivingyoga.com or the My Living Yoga app.... #goodriddance2020 #hello2021 #nye #newyearseve #midnightyoga #yogainspiration #yogaeveryday #newyearseveyoga #mylivingyoga #queensyoga #yoganyc

There are many reasons to practice yoga. One of them is to feel strong and healthy. Yoga poses or asanas stretch and workout our muscles and joints, so that our bodies become stronger, more flexible and mobile. They also improve range of motion, sense of balance, and awareness of how different parts of the body move and work together. Backbends are great for strengthening back muscles. Twists stimulate digestion. Shoulders stands and bridge poses target the lymphatic syst...em. Pranayama improves lung capacity and the respiratory system. A sedentary lifestyle eventually leads to weakened bodies that are susceptible to illness and disease. When we are sick and unwell, it’s difficult to focus on anything else but trying to nurse ourselves back to health. For centuries, yogis have understood the importance of good physical health. If our bodies are strong and healthy, then we will also have the time and the energy to improve other aspects of our lives. #tuesdaythoughts #yogaforhealth #yogaforstrength #yogaforflexibility #fitspo #fitness #wellness #health #healthybody #yogastrong #healthylifestyle #yogalife #yogalove #yogaforeverybody #yogabody #yogafitness #getmoving #motivation #mylivingyoga

This is not a normal holiday season. Many are dealing with grief and loss, others with isolation from loves ones. If you find it hard to get into the holiday spirit, know that those feelings are perfectly normal, and as with everything else in life, will eventually come to pass. Until then, here are some things you can do so you aren’t overwhelmed by feelings of loneliness. First, focus on yourself. Do some self-care or indulge in things that bring you joy (how about ...a yoga class on Christmas?). Your holiday experience will be special on its own right, and you don’t have to compare it to others’. Do some karma yoga be of service to those who are less fortunate. Volunteer at an animal shelter, deliver meals to the sick and elderly, or buy toys for homeless children, without any expectation of any reward in return. Selfless acts bring true joy and happiness. Forge new holiday traditions go on a hike or a weekend getaway to a place that is meaningful to you. Now is a great time to try a new activity, learn a new skill or master a new yoga pose! And finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help or admit it’s harder than it seems. Sometimes a good cry is just what you need at the moment. #mylivingyoga #weloveourstudents #tuesdaythoughts #wednesdaywellness #wellnesswednesday #mentalhealth #yogaeveryday #yogainspo #yogspiration #yogalove #yogalife #holidayseason #seasonofjoy #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #winterholidays #winterblues #loneliness #karmayoga

If you know anyone who wants to give yoga a try or restart a dormant practice, now is the time to get them on the mat. Living Yoga offers beginner or beginner-friendly classes daily. New students can also enjoy their first week of classes for free by signing up on mylivingyoga.com. A regular yoga practice increases strength and flexibility, relieves chronic stress and anxiety, soothes and relaxes the body, improves balance and spatial awareness, increases energy levels, boo...sts immune health, sharpens mental clarity and concentration, and creates a positive outloom. And that’s just scratching the surface! #mylivingyoga #weloveourstudents #yoganewbie #beginneryoga #freeyoga #queenshealth #queensyoga #yogamagic #yogaforhealth #queenswellness #yogaeveryday #yogalove #yogalife #yogaforeverybody #everybodyyoga #foresthills #kewgardens #richmondhill #briarwood #jamaicaqueens

The free flowing style of vinyasa classes will leave you feeling young and joyful like a kid again! Join Yashmani Seepaul for an invigorating practice every Tuesday at 9:30 am. She has been studying yoga and healing since 2006 and is now an advanced Dharma Yoga teacher. As Sri Dharma Mittra, the founder of Dharma Yoga, often says, If you open your heart and become like a child, you will always be blissful, always content. ... Recapture some of your sense of childlike awe and wonder. Sign up for a yoga class on mylivingyoga.com or the My Living Yoga app. Attention new students! Register at our website to claim a free week of yoga classes. #mylivingyoga #weloveourstudents #relaxation #recharge #dharmayoga #vinyasa #wellness #healthylifestyle #yogaeveryday #yogalife #yogalove #kapyasana #lowlunge #monkeypose #backbend #hipopener #yoganyc #nycyoga #queensyoga

Do things that bring you inspiration and joy. Let your inner spark shine bright for all to see. Join Neelu Kaur Leadership + Wellness for an energizing and invigorating vinyasa practice every Friday night at 6:30 pm. Her class is the perfect antidote for a long work week. Sweat out the stress and release everything that no longer serves you. #fridayvibes #tgif #vinyasa #recharge #yogaforwellness #yogaforgoodhealth #yogaforall #yogaforeverybody #findyourjoy #findyourspark #yogalove #mylivingyoga #weloveourstudents #weloveourteachers