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a 300 hour teacher training summary & june events
Well hello, readers! It has been too long.
I was off completing a 300 hour teacher training at The Shala Yoga in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. So, if you were wondering where these blogs posts have been, they have been stuck in my head, with absolutely no time to write them down! For anyone interested in a 300 hour training or a continuing education course, I couldn’t recommend The Shala more. The program started in October 2025 and ended in April 2026. My 300 hour group joined the 200 hour group for almost all their training sessions, and in addition, we had final project on a topic of our choosing. I chose to dive into Bhakti Yoga.
I was so impressed with the owners, Kristin Leigh and Barbara Verrochi. What stood out to me was the level of planning they put into the entire training and the patience they showed their students. Safety, accessibility and inclusion was at the forefront of everything we did.
While I cannot replay every detail from the training, I thought this might be a nice platform to recap my experience and jot down my favorite information snacks I learned.
Karnapidasana - In teacher training, we took Sanskrit classes! If you are an English speaker who uses Sanskrit in your classes, you, like me, are probably pronouncing things incorrectly. I always include Sanskrit in my classes so I went into our first session with a big head, and was served a large piece of humble pie. It turns out, I have been pronouncing Karnapidasana incorrectly for 10 years (among other terms..)
Teachers lean on each other - During the immersion, I came to realize how much my teachers lean on one another. They help each other with sequencing, dharma talks, playlists, everything! A lesson I am leaving the training with is to use my community for support. All to often I feel like I have run out of ideas for themes and transitions. As it turns out, the teachers you look up to the most probably have a group chat to overcome this idea paralysis.
Always come back to Sutra 1.2 - You can come back again and again.
There are overlaps between Yoga & Buddhism, but they are not the same - Meditation to clarify the mind feels like the big overlap. Some concepts seem similar, like the idea of suffering, or being stuck in a cycle. Yoga and Buddhism both have lists (lots of lists) that give you clear paths forward and direction about how to act in society. These lists have similar concepts like non-attachment, but they seem to part when it comes to our connection as humans. In the Yoga Sutras, it is made clear that we each have an individual soul (Purusha); We are separate beings. According to Buddhism, we are interdependent (no self), everything and everyone is connected.
Topics to investigate further - In general teaching trainings, you get a taste of many topics. Things I’d like to dive into further (that could be good class themes for the future!) are: The 3rdPada of the Yoga Sutras, Prana Vayus, The Nadis, and The Gunas
Now, without further ado..
JUNE 2026 NYC YOGA NEWS!
(in no particular order)
Heatwise Yoga | Summer Solstice 108 (with me)
Sunday, June 21 | 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm | $40 | Link to sign up
Honor the longest day of the year and turning of the season with a powerful and meditative journey through 108 Sun Salutations.
This physical feat is a yogic tradition spanning thousands of years. 108 Sun Salutations is a spiritual ritual of transition — a moving meditation practiced to make note of change, light, endurance, surrender, and renewal. Students are encouraged to move at their own pace, take breaks when needed, and modify throughout. All levels are welcome. This class will not be heated.
Jivamukti Yoga NYC Re-Opening
Saturday, June 6
Jivamukti NYC has moved to Brooklyn and I could not be more excited about this.. The new space is located at 267 Douglass St, Fourth Floor in Brooklyn, NY
Kala Yoga | Queer Rest: Pride Month Slow Flow
Friday, June 5 | 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm | $40 | Link to sign up
Happy Pride! Kick of the season with Greg for this special 90-minute Slow Flow to Restorative Yoga class, centering the LGBTQIA+ community in celebration of Pride Month. Join us as we explore Queer Dharma, connect with ourselves, and dedicate time to rest as a community. Attendees can expect guided meditation leading into mindful movement, culminating in a deeply restorative ending utilizing lots of prop support. All are welcome!
Integral Yoga Institute | Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage: Learn to Give a 20-Minute Massage
Saturday, June 20 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | $50 | Link to sign up
Learn about Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage and see whether you are interested in pursuing certification as a practitioner. The workshop includes a hands-on opportunity to learn how to give a 20-minute massage by practicing Thai Yoga Massage postures and incorporating the fundamentals of effortless, flowing transitions between poses. You’ll discover the essentials of maintaining proper body alignment and stances to create a mutually beneficial massage for both participants. Please wear a long-sleeved shirt and long, loose pants. www.lotuspalm.com
Baby Cobra | Hard Yoga: Bass Burn with Zach Sobel
Saturday, June 27 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | $31 | Link to sign up
Bass Burn is a 90-minute Power Vinyasa experience set to a live original bass and trap mix designed to build heat from the inside out. Strong sequencing, immersive music, rhythmic repetition, balance challenges, deep holds, and moments that ask you to stay present when things start getting uncomfortable.
Humming Puppy | Sound Bath Journey
Friday, June 26 | 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm | $50 | Link to sign up
Sound has been used around the world since the dawn of human civilization as a modality to soothe, restore and bring balance to mind and body.Featuring the use of crystal singing bowls, energy chimes, percussive instruments, spoken wisdom, and meditation; our Sound Journeys are an immersive experience intended to relax, rejuvenate and return you to steadiness.Expect to sit or lie down for this event. Supportive pillows and props will be available to provide a comfortable experience.
FYRA | Core Magic - Discover the Power of the Bandhas
Saturday, June 6 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | $40 | Link to sign up
Your deepest core isn’t just abs — it’s an intelligent system of energetic locks known as bandhas. When engaged, they create stability, lighten transitions, and let the breath guide the practice. In this playful, accessible workshop, we’ll explore how to feel the bandhas through poses designed to naturally activate them — leading to powerful “aha” moments in strength, balance, and ease.