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The Profoundness of the Path of Totality

4/13/2024

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This is the beautiful experience that one of our teachers, Lorine Bamberg, had during the recent full sun eclipse Upstate New York. Please check out her blog !
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" A few seconds in Totality and a continuing effect spiritually.
I took the opportunity to drive upstate NY to experience the Solar Eclipse and be in the Path of Totality on April 8 2024.
I was staying at a lodge on the north section of Lake George...a throwback to old camps. I honestly felt like I was on the set of Dirty Dancing and was waiting for the hot dance instructor to show up LOL!
I kept hearing that being in 98 or 99% totality was not a big difference. But 99 to 100% is, well, like day and night, literally. Since the spot on the lake was going to be at 99% I drove another 20 or so miles north to Crown Point NY on Lake Champlain.  
Though I actually parked my car in Vermont and walked 2 miles to the viewing area, words cannot describe the experience. But I will add a few thoughts as best as I can for those of you yet to be one with this phenomenon...
The rapid drop in temp is the first thing I noticed then the excitement of the people united in a moment. 
All beings were completely in the present which we strive for so much in our yoga practice. 
And collectively we were all there together, across continent and language, creed and race.
I was at first hesitant to look directly at the Eclipse without my glasses on in the moments of Totality (...I had read a bit about Hindu and Native practices) but after taking in the 360 degrees of the glowing horizon I looked up. 
When I saw the white ring and Venus just below this phenomenon everything seemed to stop. I felt other worldly, the past and the present merging. 
And with the greatest respect can only describe the feeling like experiencing OM. 
If all our ancestors and relatives exist here I believe they are at peace 
In the moment I did not cry (...very unusual for me) but the effects are definitely profound. 
Tears have flowed freely since then without knowing quite why.
I understand now why there are "eclipse chasers." I may have become one of them…

Portugal/Spain 2026 anyone? :)"

​Lorine Bamberg

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Yoga for trauma and The Practice Coalition, NYC

6/23/2023

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The Practice Coalition is a not for profit organization based in New York City that offers yoga for trauma for survivors of sexual and/or domestic violence.
On June 25, 2023 at 10am The Yoga Trail hosts a charity Yoga for trauma class, which revenue will be donated to the organization. The class is led by Lillian Cuthbert, one of our team teachers and also part of the Practice Coalition

Yoga for trauma is a yoga practice tailored to the needs of anyone who has experienced trauma, and who typically don't feel comfortable in the usual studio or gym classes. Yoga for trauma classes are usually smaller in size, and taught in a way to be sensitive to the particular trauma in the room.
Sometimes classes will be geared for a specific traumatic experience, such as sexual assault or military experience. Other times it might be a more general offering, "all are welcome", to this yoga for trauma class.

In our Yoga for Trauma classes, we introduce rest slowly, if we do at all. It takes time for students to establish trust with their teachers, to trust that quiet time, and to begin to access those feelings of safety that come with rest. Alternatives are always offered in addition to Savasana. Moving the body and resting are only a few ways that yoga can support the trauma survivor. It's a big part of what we do.
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The Practice Coalition have their our own classes that they run, in person and virtually, and they also work directly with organizations to offer yoga for trauma for their clients, staff or both. They want to serve these communities with the practices of yoga, as a means to support, uplift and inspire. They want survivors to have access to these practices without cost or question.

The practices of yoga have the ability to inspire and uplift the practitioner. People leave their mats empowered, grounded and more at peace. This makes it easier to deal with the daily stresses of our lives. Oftentimes, people who lack access to resources have another level of daily stresses and usually no time, money or access to these types of classes.           


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New York Updates

3/15/2016

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While in NY and waiting for spring to start the Yoga in Central Park, I love to go around town and experience the amazing variety and quality of Yoga that New York City has to offer. I often use groupon or classpass to find special offers.     
Here are some of my recent favorite studios:
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Integral Yoga Institute: it's actually an Ashram in the middle of NYC, they offer a large variety of classes, more Hatha oriented, very high quality, peaceful and serene atmosphere. They also have a regular schedule of events such as Kirtans with great musicians, workshops and trainings. One of my favorite studios!
Yoga Works: I found consistently great teachers, mainly following the Iyengar and Vinyasa approaches but also offering less traditional classes such as Urban Zen and Yoga Tune Up.
They have a full schedule of classes and several locations.
Ashtanga Yoga UWS: small studio big heart! The owner, Zoë Slatoff-Ponté, trained with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois for 10 years, offers Mysore Style Ashtanga classes, and is always in class! Very authentic, no frills, real value yoga studio. Prepare to sweat and to have break through with your practice!
Iyengar Yoga Institute NYC: this studio definitely stands up to its name. Their classes will deepen your practice, offering new ways to approach and postures and to feel their alignment principles. Very interesting, especially if you are a yoga geek like me!
Jivamukti Yoga: this studio has become famous worldwide for the specific style of yoga that its founders Sharon Gannon and David Life developed. They offer classes for every level, mainly following a Vinyasa approach. Excellent Yoga and definitely a unique NY experience!
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New York

6/25/2012

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Ananda Ashram, Monroe, NY
This is my Yoga home.
I fell in love with Yoga and I took my teacher training there.
In addition to the fantastic Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga classes twice a day, to the Sanskrit classes and fire ceremony,  there are always great workshops and live music performances.
It's a Nature sanctuary where you can meet like minded people, find silence and peace in the forest, and eat tasty vegan meal!

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Jai Yoga Arts, Brooklyn, NY
I teach here every Tuesdays at 8:30pm when in NYC.
I love this studio because in addition to the excellent Yoga offer, it has become a lovely community of creative, smart, and eco-conscious people.  The hot tea and nice chats after class are really priceless! Jai also offers a Teacher Training Program for anyone seeking to become a teacher, or a stronger practitioner in a familiar and comfortable environment!

3 Weeks for $30 for new students!

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Laughing Lotus Yoga Center, Manhattan
Consistently great inspiring yoga, their advance classes are pretty fast and challenging so I wouldn't take them if you are a beginner. They also have events workshops, and teacher trainings. They have a $39 first month offer for new students.
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Solstice in Times Square:
Athleta Mind over Madness Yoga 
Anyone can find tranquility on top of a mountain.
Can you find it in the middle of Times Square?
Every Summer Solstice you can Join the challenge!
Attend one or more of the 5 yoga classes throughout the day from 7:30am to 7pm: it will be a unique experience!
A lot of energy and a lot of new different new perspectives: it was great laying down and looking up at the Times Sq. buildings, and at the same time feeling the earth trembling under you for a train passing.
Highly recommended: I do it every year!

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Jet Lag Festival
Early Summer.
Within Jet Lag festival there is a camp dedicated to workshops, yoga, healing, live and electronic music, chill out area, hookah lounge, and body painting.
In 2012 I led  a workshop dedicated to the Chakras, their psychological and physical aspects, and how to activate them.
The location in the shade under the trees with birds singing around us was priceless!

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