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Hello Spring! A time for new beginnings…
Spring is here! We are once again in daylight savings time and the days are longer. It is so nice to still have daylight after 7 PM.
As we say goodbye to winter, and start to move our bodies more, we are reminded that spring is the perfect time for new beginnings, for feeling better, as well as getting in shape for the upcoming warm weather activities. A great yoga class can help you move your body, stretch tight muscles, build strength and flexibility and help you physically become stronger, as well as help you feel more relaxed. We currently have 13 weekly yoga or meditation classes from which you can choose. ALL of the classes are also available via Zoom except for the Tuesday evening Candlelight Restorative class. Some classes, designated as ‘hybrid yoga” classes, are simultaneously also available for in-person attendance. For further info above on “hybrid” classes click on the “Descriptions” tab above.
There are also some NEW yoga classes on the schedule including “Low and Slow” with Jessica on Thursday evenings at 7 PM for 60 minutes. Or try the new “Goddesses and Warriors” 30-minute class with Lynn on Wednesdays at 5 PM. Come give these new classes a try! You will find also find further info about the classes on the “Descriptions” tab above.
If you would like more relaxation and stress reduction in your life, you can try one of our great meditation activities. Rosanne’s Relax and De-Stress with Guided Meditation class on Monday nights at 7 PM, is a wonderful choice, as is the lovely array of workshops including an Evening of Guided Meditation and Relaxation with Bhante Sujatha (the loving kindness monk) on Wednesday, June 28th (you have just missed a session), or a super relaxing Yoga Nidra evening with Jackie on Wednesday, May 31st or June 21st. There are also fun activities such as the monthly Moonflower Yoga Book Club or the Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club. Or learn something new and cook alongside us from your kitchen with our delicious In the Kitchen with Bob workshop series offered monthly on a Sunday afternoon. The “Schedule” tab above will provide more information on all the activities, and there is additional detail on the workshops on the “Workshops” tab above.
There is NEVER a membership contract to sign at Moonflower Yoga. You can register and purchase just one single activity. To register for a single activity, click on the “Schedule” tab above, select your activity, and follow the simple registration and payment steps for that activity. You will receive written confirmations for your registration and payment. Payment is via PayPal but you do NOT need a PayPal account in order to purchase an activity. PayPal accepts ALL major credit cards, and there is NO processing fee charged to you for using PayPal for a class or workshop purchase.
Would you like to attend multiple activities in a specific calendar month? If so, it would be great to have you attending multiple activities with us! If you spend $100 in class purchases for the calendar month, you receive a FREE 30-minute class in that month as a thank you. To purchase a class package, instead of registering for each individual class, simply send an email to moonfloweryoga@optimum.net advising which classes you would like to attend for the month. We will get the paperwork started and reserve your spots for you.
Do you need yoga supplies? Moonflower Yoga has great yoga supplies from Huggermugger, one of the leading yoga suppliers in the US. There is additional info on the available yoga products on the “Products” tab above, as well as further down in the “curbside pickup” section. And if you purchase a new yoga mat this spring, you receive a FREE Moonflower Yoga carrying tote bag for your yoga mat with our thanks. Just let us know how we can help you.
We look forward to having you join us as we celebrate the warmer weather months!
Namaste,
Nancy
Featured class for the month of June:
Yoga Basics with Rose (Tuesdays at 6 PM) – 30-minute online class
Had a stressful day at work or school? Have you been spending long periods of time driving in traffic and need to release muscle tension and stretch? Is your available “you” time limited so that 30 minutes is the maximum you can squeeze in? Want to simultaneously build strength, improve balance, and just feel better? Then try Yoga Basics at 6 PM with Rose on Tuesdays! This great beginner-level yoga class will help you stretch and strengthen through a series of standing and seated yoga postures that are perfect for everyone. NO previous yoga experience needed. And since this is available via Zoom, you do NOT need to travel or live near Bellmore to attend – just join us at home from the comfort of your living room anywhere in the country and feel great. Check it out! Register from the Schedule tab above.
Feeling stressed? Join us for this great weekly class below:
Relax and De-Stress with Guided Meditation with Rosanne (Mondays at 7 PM) – 30 min online class which you can attend while relaxing at home
Come explore the wonders of meditation! Doctors all recommend meditation as a tool to help you relax, de-stress, and allow you to feel better. Meditation is available to everyone, and NO prior meditation experience is needed for this class. All are welcome to join us.
Rosanne Cassidy will lead you into a guided meditation in this lovely class which you can do from your living room while seated in your favorite chair, or reclining in your bed or on a couch, or sitting on the ground, or reclining on the floor of your home, – whichever is most comfortable for you. If you are doing this from the floor, you may want to have a blanket, pillow, or towel nearby to use as a prop to support your head. Sit back or lay down as you relax and listen to Rosanne’s soothing voice guiding you through the meditation as she provides visualizations to help you relax. Come join us and de-stress and prepare yourself for a restful night’s sleep.
NO previous yoga experience is needed for any of the yoga or meditation classes on the moonfloweryoga.com schedule, and beginners are always welcome. And since this is available via Zoom, you do NOT need to travel or live near Bellmore to attend – just join us at home from the comfort of your living room anywhere in the country and feel great using Zoom. Check it out! Register now by selecting the class you would like to attend from the Schedule tab above and follow the simple registration and payment steps.
Below is a full listing of our great upcoming workshops and Club events. Come learn something new and have fun with us from the comfort of your home!
Moonflower Yoga has an amazing array of interesting workshops and events from which you choose! People from Bellmore-Merrick-Wantagh-East Meadow-Seaford and other parts of Long Island have been registering, and we hope to see you too. Below is a quick snapshot summary of these very fun activities, and you can discover more info on the “Workshops” or “Clubs” tabs. You can register for any of these great activities by selecting the activity that you would like to attend on the “Schedule” tab above and following the simple registration and payment steps.
– In the Kitchen with Bob! (a LIVE online plant-based cooking demo using Zoom): Sunday, June 11th, 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM: Join Moonflower Yoga owner, Nancy, and her husband, Bob, for a fun, LIVE, interactive cooking workshop from their kitchen! We will supply you with the recipes in advance of the workshop so you can cook along with us from your own kitchen. You’ll then have a delicious meal to enjoy at the end of the workshop! If you prefer to just watch the preparation and cooking, that’s fine too. As this is interactive, you can ask questions while cooking from your kitchen. Have fun with us while learning something new!
-Moonflower Yoga Book Club: FREE online meeting via Zoom on FRIDAY, June 23rd, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Take a journey with a great book while having fun and making new friends! For our June meeting, we will be discussing: “Murder Your Employer” by Rupert Holmes. All are welcome to read this book and join us. Click on the “Clubs” tab above for more info on the book.
–The Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club: Sunday, June 25th, 2 PM – 3:30 PM: Come join us for the return of our fun Moonflower Yoga Mah Jongg Club! Newcomers are welcome, as are experienced players willing to teach and play with newcomers. You must have your own 2023 National Mah Jongg Society card in order to play, available from specialty stores or from the National Mah Jongg Society.
– Evening of Guided Meditation and Peacefulness with Bhante Sujatha (online workshop): Wednesday, June 28th, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM: If you are feeling anxious or can’t sleep, try guided meditation! Join us for a wonderful evening with Bhante Sujatha as he leads you in a guided meditation which you can do from the safety & comfort of your home. Bhante is a 30+ year Buddhist Monk, who is singularly focused on adding more love in the world. Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, which he explains in a way that is practical and easy to understand. A joyful, radiant, funny and wildly energetic monk, Bhante will help you obtain peace that can only be found in deep silence.
– Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep and Deep Meditation) with Jacqueline Hartmann (offered online via Zoom): Wednesday, June 21st, starting at 7:30 PM: Feeling stressed? Join Jackie from the safety and comfort of your living room or bedroom for this relaxing evening! Yoga Nidra, known as yogic sleep, is a deep meditation used to promote physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. You will deeply relax in a reclining position on your couch, in your bed, or on the floor, as you are led through a deep guided meditation. You can also set your Sankalpa (heart-felt intention). One hour of yoga nidra = 4 hours of sleep!
–Restorative Yoga Poetry Night special event (Melinda) (offered online via Zoom): You just missed a session; stay tuned for the announcement of a new date: Come join us for a unique event! Melinda will guide you through a sequence of relaxing restorative yoga poses, while reading a selection of inspiring poems. The poetry recited aloud will feel like a guided meditation, deepening the experience of each posture. Both poetry and yoga encourage you to connect with your body, mind and surroundings. Using poetry and yoga together will harness a sense of awareness, peace and gratitude. Join us for this relaxing and heartfelt night.
-The Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group: This fun Moonflower Yoga Needle Arts Group will be on hiatus for the warmer months. The fall 2023 return date will be announced at the end of the summer. Watch this space!
Stay tuned!!! We are in the process of adding several great NEW WORKSHOPS to the schedule, all of which will be available via Zoom.
You can obtain more info on our great workshops by selecting the “Workshops” tab above. To register for a workshop or any of our fabulous yoga or meditation classes, select the “Schedule” tab above and follow the simple registration and payment steps. Payment is via PayPal but you do NOT need a PayPal account and there is NO PayPal fee charged to you. You can simply purchase your spot by using any major credit card card or a PayPal account if you have one. The “FAQ” tab above provides answers to other questions that you may have. Thank you, and we look forward to having you join us!
Curbside pickup at the studio is available!
Curbside pickup at the studio is available for some items you may need for your home practice. How about a beautiful Hugger Mugger yoga mat? Hugger Mugger Tapas yoga mats, which Moonflower Yoga sells, were just rated one of the top 3 best yoga mats in the US. They are very durable and last for years if you keep it safely in your house and not in your car or garage. With each new yoga mat purchased, we are currently including a FREE Moonflower Yoga mat bag to store your new mat. We also sell yoga blocks, yoga straps, blankets, bolsters, traditional meditation cushions, and Zafuko cushions, all of which are wonderful for your home practice. Click on the “Products” page for additional info on yoga supplies.
Or you can purchase a lovely, relaxing Young Living essential oil. Could you use a bottle of favorite Stress Away right now? Lavender essential oil is great for relaxation or helping with skin irritation. Citrus Fresh, Lemon, or Tangerine add a lovely clean scent to your home or try Thieves for a spicy scent. Peppermint oil is another great oil that has many uses. If you are spending time outdoors in the warmer months, Citronella oil is a great choice to help repel insects. Moonflower Yoga sells a wide variety of Young Living essential oils; just ask us!
We also have lovely handmade beaded bracelets, as well as AAOTE aromatherapy jewelry items. Our super-soft signature t-shirts and hoodies are also available in a variety of sizes.
Just let us know which items you would like to purchase, and we will arrange for a cashless online purchase and a curbside delivery to your car from the studio. Purchased items can also be shipped to you within the continental US.
MONTHLY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION GIFT
We appreciate your business! Each month a special gift will be given to the customer who attends the most classes during the calendar month.
The most recent “Prize of the Month” for booking the most classes was won by Leslie. Congratulations Leslie! Leslie won a bottle of Pan Away essential oil from Young Living.
