The Winter Solstice is upon us. It is the rebirth of the sun and the shortest day of the year. Let this darkness breed a new beginning. This is a time to define or refine your Sankalpas: intentions or motivations that connect you with your highest truth. Do not create these intentions based on external factors like Black Friday sales, or how you will look when you run into your ex in your hometown, instead turn inward (perhaps through a chakra scanning meditation) and see what arises.
Use this quiet, dark, reflective time to nourish your fire - Shiva Rea
There are many great events and workshops in NYC happening this month! I have listed some standouts below, in no particular order.
Monday, December 22 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | $30 | Link
Treat yourself to a session of healing with Reiki and Gong Master Rev. Laksmi and a team of superb Reiki practitioners. Sitting in a circle, you’ll receive the healing vibrations of Reiki while being immersed in the sacred cosmic sound vibrations of Tibetan bowls and gongs. Every cell in your body will receive complete healing. Tension will be eased, and obstacles to your peace will be removed.
December 21 | 1:00 -2:15 pm | $38 | Link
Shameless Plug! I’ll be leading a 75 minute flow to honor the solstice at Heatwise. We will set intentions, flow through many surya namaskara, and restore.
Weekly on Wednesday & Thursday evenings | Link
Yoga Therapy is a guided practice designed to cultivate inner peace, clarity, and connection. This class blends breathwork, beginner-friendly yoga, sound healing, and meditation to help you release tension and restore balance. This class offers a space to reset, recharge, and realign with yourself.
Sunday, December 14 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm | $50 | Link
Join Francesca Valarezo for a soothing restorative yoga and reiki practice to start your week with a balanced nervous system. This workshop is an invitation to breathe, restore, and balance your energy so you can reconnect with the most aligned and radiant version of yourself.
Friday, December 5 | 6:00 -8:00 pm | $55 | Link
This full moon, treat yourself to a healing experience through the powerful practice of yoga nidra combined with a sound bath. The full moon’s energy will be an opportunity to integrate deeper parts of ourselves and feel renewed as a result.
Saturday, December 20 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm | $45 | Link
Join Jessica Brunetti for a workshop to master techniques for complex arm balancing transitions. The class will start with a flow that focuses on core strength and mobility drills to prepare the body for various arm balances, teaching you how to transition and flow seamlessly from one arm balance to another. The wind down of class will feature passive stretches and restorative poses, held for an extended period, while each yogi receives Reiki - a deep relaxation and natural healing practice where the practitioner channels universal life force energy to activate the body’s natural healing processes and restore physical and emotional well-being
This well loved Brooklyn studio led by Erica Chen is closing December 19th! House of Flow has offered New York City accessible yoga, a vibrant community, mentorships for new teachers and much much more.
