Goodbye To John

Tonight will be John (Zeke)'s last class at Yoga Above Northampton.  It has been great to have him teach on Tuesdays.  We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Drop in tonight to say goodbye!  Class is from 6:15-7:30pm

No Friday Class This Week

Friday Class with Andrea is cancelled this week (12/12).

Sorry for any inconvenience.  

Wednesday Class Cancellation 11/26

Wednesday class with Paul will be cancelled due to the snow storm.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

No Class on Thanksgiving

There will be no class on Thanksgiving day.

Happy holidays!

Happy Hour Yoga

We are excited to welcome Andrea back to the Y.A.N. schedule.  Starting soon, Andrea will be teaching Happy Hour Yoga.

On Fridays from 6:00pm-7:00pm
Starts Friday, November 21st

Class description:

Refresh after a long work week with this Friday night class that will restore your energy and revitalize you for the weekend! A balanced moderate practice is the perfect pick-me-up and a great way to gather with friends before hitting the town.

About Andrea:

Andrea's passion for yoga and the profound journey of self-inquiry began 9 years ago and continues to evolve as she moves forward in her life path.  A certified Kripalu yoga instructor, Andrea's teaching emphasizes compassion, self-awareness and balance.  Her nurturing spirit and focus on mindfulness create a class atmosphere that is supportive, refreshing and comfortable.

In addition to her yoga certification, Andrea also holds a Masters degree in Italian literature and is constantly inspired by the wisdom of great poets from both the western tradition and ancient yogic scripture.

REMINDER

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS TONIGHT from 6:15-7:30pm

The studio is being painted this week.

See you next Thursday!

Class Sub.

Tonight's 6:15-7:30pm class will be covered by Andrea while Anna is away.  

Enjoy!

A Heads Up

The Upstairs Studio will be freshening up and having the walls painted from November 5th -- November 9th.  This means that Paul's class on Wednesday and Anna's class on Thursday will be cancelled.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

We are excited to see those freshly painted walls!

New Class with John!

John will be teaching Fundamentals on Tuesdays from 6:15-7:30pm starting on November 4th.

His class is an all-levels class exploring the basic foundations of meditation, pranayam, and asana practices.  Great for first timers, intermediate students, or advanced practitioners.  We will build poses from the ground up through informed, practical guidance on how to stay safe in your practice while getting the most benefit from each of the postures.  Come free your body, free your mind, and let your light shine! 

About John:

As a Kripalu-certified yoga teacher, John teaches with an emphasis on compassion and awareness while drawing on his past as a professional dancer and adjunct faculty at NYU Tisch School of the Arts to provide the technical guidance necessary to build a strong physical foundation for asana practice, and ultimately the ability to execute complicated postures effectively and safely.  His class will focus on the basics, allowing you to dive deeply into your body and providing a platform from which your yoga practice can begin to thrive!

New Class with Jackie starting 10/20

We are excited to announce a new class with Jackie on Monday nights.  Her class will run from 7:00-8:00pm and starts on October 20th.  It is an open level class.

About the class:

An all-levels vinyasa class designed to help you connect to your breath, burn off stress through movement, and then deeply relax into restorative poses. Classes are fun and creative, combining breathing exercises, visualization, invigorating flows, and completely relaxing stretches. You're gonna feel great! 

About Jackie:

Jackie loves yoga because it feels so good. She teaches an all-levels class that gracefully combines guided meditation, Vinyasa movement, deep stretching, and restorative poses to guide students into a calm, energized state of being. Contact her with questions at jackiekinealy@gmail.com or(314)852-2014

Introducing Paul

Paul is a new teacher at Yoga Above Northampton, he teaches on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15pm.

His class is equally suited to beginners and long time yoga practitioners, the class is all about dropping into the body and letting go of the mind. Following a traditional hatha yoga style, the class will begin with the practice of sun salutation and move into holding asanas for several breaths. Come laugh, learn, and play as we delve deeper into our yoga practice. Drop in any time!

About Paul:

Raised in an eastern spiritual tradition, Paul has been practicing meditation since childhood. His interest in Hatha Yoga began 7 years ago when he was first exposed to asana practice. Hoping to expose more people to meditation through yoga, Paul completed his teacher certification training with the Samyak School in Kerala India. The focus of his practice is on deepening the mind/body connection though deep breathing in sustained asanas. He draws from Iyengar, Sivananda and Traditional Hatha Yoga modalities for inspiration.

Starting Back Up

Starting this Thursday (9/4)  Anna will return to teaching the 6:15-7:30pm class.  Drop in, everyone is welcome!

Class Ending

James' 5:30pm - 7pm Tuesday class will no longer be 

happening.  He is moving away.

He is very thankful to all of the beautiful students who attended!

Class Cancellation

Class with James is cancelled tonight because he is not feeling well.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

New Summer Classes with Andrea

Meet Andrea! 

Andrea will be teaching 2 classes this summer. Wednesdays 6:00-7:15pm and Thursdays 6:15-7:30pm.

Andrea’s passion for yoga and the profound journey of self-inquiry

began 9 years ago and continues to evolve as she moves forward on her

life path. A certified Kripalu yoga instructor, Andrea’s teaching

emphasizes compassion, self-awareness and balance. Her nurturing

spirit and focus on mindfulness create a class atmosphere that is

supportive, refreshing and comfortable.

In addition to her yoga certification, Andrea also holds a Masters

degree in Italian literature and is constantly inspired by the wisdom

of great poets from both the Western tradition and ancient yogic

texts.

Summer Break

Anna will be taking a break from teaching the Thursday night 6:15-7:30pm class starting in July.  She will resume teaching in September.

She hopes that everyone has a great time outdoors this summer and continues their home practice!

Tonight's Class

Tonight's 6:15-7:30pm class with Anna is cancelled because she is not feeling well.

See you next week!

Sunday Class

Last class with Allie May 18th 5:30-6:45pm

Allie will be ending her Sunday class on May 18th.  Be sure to catch her class before she is gone!

Goodbye to Blake

Blake's 5:30-6:45pmWednesday class will no longer be happening.

We have loved having him teach at Y.A.N. and appreciate his soulful nature.  We wish him the best with his new endeavors.

Class Sub

Gentle Yoga on Thursday 4/17 will be covered by James while Anna is away.

Enjoy!

New Teacher, New Class

We have a new class and a new teacher on our Yoga Above Northampton calendar!  Blake will be taking CG's old time slot.  His "Owning the Pose" class will happen on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45pm starting March 5th.

Blake has been practicing hatha yoga for ten of his twenty-seven years, and received his 200-hr certification from Kripalu School of Yoga in November 2013.  As a teacher he strives to skillfully embody and apply the tools and techniques of yoga to encourage students to explore their own indwelling power with playfulness, curiosity and wonder.  He incorporates the Kripalu teaching methodology of creating a safe and supportive environment, empowering students to be in conversation with their bodies throughout practice, using BRFWA (Breathe, Relax, Feel, Watch, Allow) to continually re-enter the present moment, and exploring the five koshas, or sheaths, of human being.  His goal is to kick-start a process of self-exploration in each individual student, to help them develop a personal relationship with practice, and support them throughout their unique journey of transformation.

2 More Classes with CG

We are sad to announce that Wednesday night class with CG will be coming to an end.  She will be teaching this week (2/19) and next (2/26) so be sure to drop in to her class to say goodbye!

We have loved having CG teach at Yoga Above Northampton this past year and have been inspired by her musical take on a flowing yoga class.

We wish her good luck finishing grad school!

Snow Day

6:15-7:30pm class with Anna is cancelled tonight due to the snow storm.  

Have a cozy evening!

Tonight's Cancellation

Tonight's class with CG from 5:30-6:45pm will be cancelled due to the snow.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

A Farewell to Grace

A message from our friend and teacher Grace:

Hello YAN friends, I wanted to let you know that I will no longer be on the YAN schedule for Tuesday night's at 7:15. It has been a wonderful year teaching for YAN and meeting so many great people. A lot of amazing changes have happened in my life and I will be moving back to Florida soon. I do regret not being able to say my farewells in person, but hope to maybe bump into you around town. I also hope that you stick with your practice. I know that it was making a positive difference in your lives. Be well! Breathe deep! And Flow! Lots of love to all you <3

January Cancellation

7:15-8:15pm class on Tuesdays with Grace will be cancelled for the remainder of January.  Class will resume starting in February.

Introducing Allison!

Allison will be teaching a Gentle Kripalu Flow class on Sundays from 5:30-6:45pm starting on January 26th.

Allie went to her first yoga class in 2006.  She quickly discovered that yoga was able to transform her physically, mentally and emotionally. After practicing yoga for several years, she moved to Kripalu Yoga Center in the fall of 2011.  With access to Kripalu's rich lineage, world-renowned teachers and a supportive community, Allie created a loving daily practice that has followed her off the mat and into her life.  After a year of karma yoga as a resident volunteer, she became a certified 200-hr Kripalu Yoga Teacher.  Allie is grateful for the many teachers in her life and for the path of yoga that has gobbled her up. She is excited to be teaching at Yoga Above Northampton.  In her classes, Allie offers a safe space to move organically and to explore sensation in the body. She encourages her students to slow down and cultivate a compassionate relationship with themselves and with the world. 

Thursday Class Substitute Teacher

Thursday Class on 1/16 and 1/23 will be covered by Allie Beer while Anna is on Vacation.  

Allie teaches in the Kripalu style of yoga and invites a gentle calmness to the sequence of her classes.

Schedule change: Monday Class Cancellation

Monday 9:30-11:00am class with James has been cancelled indefinitely.  

Check out his Tuesday 5:30-6:45pm class