Category Archives: Massage

{New Sangha Offering} Thai Yoga Massage by appointment with Heather Morowitz

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Sometimes referred to as The Lazy Person’s Yoga, Thai Massage originated in Thailand over 2500 years ago. Locals received this massage as a necessary means to sustaining their health as well as an occasional sensory indulgence. This technique applies rhythmic pressure along the body’s energetic channels to stimulate blood flow to the muscles and connective tissue, while gently realigning the bones and releasing tension.  This massage can also sustain your energetic health in the same manner some people employ by practicing regular yoga and meditation

 

Thai Massage is a unique blend of curative touch and a luxurious flow of bodywork. As practitioner and recipient move in harmony with one another, an individualized understanding of the recipient’s flexibility, stability and body limitations is experienced, and balance is intelligently restored.

Thai Massage is done without the use of lotions or oils. It is practiced on a mat and the recipient should dress in loose, comfortable clothing.

Call (718) 384-2097 to book an appointment!

Click here for more info, testimonials and pricing


About Heather
Heather Morowitz was exposed to Thai Massage several years ago at Kripalu Yoga Center in western Massachusetts.   She was instantly enchanted by the art and went on to train with Shai Plonski and Kam Thye Chow at Lotus Palm School in Montreal.  Heather has been practicing Thai Massage for three years and has been known to impart her knowledge to friends and other curious companions upon request. She has a BA in Theatre and works at Sangha Yoga Shala.

 

Valentines Thai Massage and Partner Yoga Workshop with Greg Franklin and Sarita Lou!

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Join Greg Franklin and Sarita Lou on Sunday, February 13th for a special partner Thai massage Valentines event.

Romance each other in loving attention while exploring and enjoying the soothing sides of partner yoga and Thai massage.

No prior experience of partner yoga or thai massage necessary!


Sunday, February 13th

1:30-4pm

$70 per couple before Feb. 1st.

$80 per couple after Feb. 1st.

About Greg

Greg Franklin (200hr RYT), has been practicing various forms of yoga & bodywork for the past 15 years. After a two-year world traveling sojourn inspired by a hand reader, HH the 14th Dalai Lama, and a moldy backpack, he made his way to New York City, where he discovered (among other things) AcroYoga, a practice which he wholeheartedly adores. You can often find him overtaking cabs on his bicycle through the city street

About Sarita

Sarita is a movement expert. Her passion is to share health and happiness through dance and yoga. Her mission is to “Create a World where Every Body Dances.” She has been teaching dance since she was 18 and has taught children and adults movement forms such as Step, West African, Jazz, Ballet, and Modern.

Sarita began teaching yoga two years ago and can currently be found teaching locally at Good Yoga in Brooklyn, NY. Her yoga classes are based in kundalini tantra tradition; a hatha practice with focus on mantra, meditation, and chakra opening.

Sarita received her B.A. from UCLA in Dance and was certified to teach yoga by Psalm Isadora in 2008. Sarita recently completed advanced yoga training in Vizag, India with Sri Amritananda of the Sri Vydia lineage.

Whether teaching dance or yoga Sarita brings her sense of Big Soul to class. She infuses every class with a sense of openness and joy, and sees every moment as an opportunity to live your yoga and get in the groove with life. If she doesn’t make you move, nothing will!

 


New Prenatal Class at Sangha!

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Sangha is happy to announce that we are now offering three Prenatal Yoga classes week!

Mondays 6-7:10pm with Aimee McCabe

Wednesdays 6-7:10pm with Shahar Yannay

Sundays 9-10:15am with Shahar Yannay

Our prenatal classes are designed for all levels and experience. Students will be guided through gentle stretching and toning of the muscles in an intelligent and compassionate manner geared towards preventing and relieving common discomforts of pregnancy. We will also explore the physical, mental and spiritual shifts during this beautiful time in a comfortable supportive environment, building a strong sense of confidence and community.

Did you know that Sangha also offers Postnatal/Mommy & Me, Kids and Family Yoga classes? View the schedule here!

February Sneak Peek

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{$10 Community Classes}
Thursdays at noon & 8:15pm, Fridays at 6:30pm!

{Deals and Steals}
There will be 2 new student special options,  so tell your friends!  Look out for auto-pays for Ashtanga and General class memberships.  A monthly unlimited for 1 person = $100. Share an unlimited with someone in February for $150.

{More Classes}
We are dramatically expanding the class schedule with new daytime, evening and weekend classes.   Check it out and sign up!

{New Teachers}
We are pleased to welcome some really stellar yoga teachers into the Sangha family!  Roger Kuhn (Vinyasa), Jessica Chazen (Vinyasa), Katrina Cydylo (Vinyasa), Kumiko Buckman (Jivamukti), Luke Simon (Vinyasa), Janet Casson (Vinyasa)…

{Epic Workshops}
Sign up now for our Valentine’s Day couple massage workshop with Dana Goeglein and Kevin Courtney.  It is filling up fast…

{Massage}
Book an appointment with licensed massage therapist Natalie Teichmann.

Reflexology Walk-Ins Wednesday 7/8

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Soul/sole support at a discounted rate for walk-ins Wednesday 7/8 from 1-4pm.  No need to make an appointment, simply stop by.

$40/30 minutes (regular price $55)
$70/60 minutes (regular price $85) 

About Reflexology:

Reflexology is a scientific art based on the principle there are zones and reflux areas in the feet. These correspond to all organs, glands and body parts. Stimulating the feet with thumb and finger techniques create physiological changes in the body that facilitate healing. Reflexology is a cousin to acupuncture in that they both stimulate points and meridian channels in the body. For those that would like more touch and are perhaps afraid of needles would enjoy reflexology.

We suggest Reflexology for:

  • People of all ages including babies and the elderly
  • Women who are pregnant or expect to become pregnant
  • Those suffering body trauma
  • Restoring emotional, physical and spiritual balance

 

Megan Burke found reflexology while searching for healing ways to nurture the body. She has a B.A. degree in Psychology and now years later has put it to use with reflexology. Training in mind, body and spirit has become full circle by helping people move through stuck areas of their lives through reflexology. Megan is a nationally certified reflexologist with the ARCB, American Reflexology Certification Board. She received her training at The Open Center in Soho. She specializes in chakra balancing through the feet.

Please contact Megan to schedule an appointment at (917)349-3216 or info@soulsupportreflexology.com


Meet Natalie

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natalieName: Natalie Teichmann
Star sign: Capricorn
Hometown: Peoria, IL
Favorite food: fage yogurt with honey
Favorite post-practice treat: ginger creme Newman-O’s

What brought you to yoga?
I was in a modern dance company.  The director, Li Chiao-Ping, was in love with yoga and I could never understand why.  We came to New York to perform in a dance concert, and while we were here, she mentioned her favorite yoga studio over and over again.  I stayed in New York, and that studio happened to be a block away from where I was living.  I went every day the first summer I moved and fell in love.  I’ve been hooked ever since.

What was your reaction to those first classes?
My first yoga class was years before I began to practice regularly.  I didn’t have the patience for it at the time, but was incredibly impressed with the teacher’s knowledge of anatomy, philosophy, and the subtle body.

How did you transition from that first experience to a regular practice?
I started with a love of a slow practice that allowed a rich exploration of anatomical placement.  As I practiced, I fell in love with teachers with beautiful rich mantras at the beginning of class.  Currently, I love teachers who have a flow that feels as much like dancing as it does yoga.

Can you describe your current practice?
My practice begins with a poem, a chant, or a focus depending on what my body and mind are contemplating in the particular moment.  Then I explore all the ways I can relieve, work, and strengthen my ability to understand the issue that has presented itself.  It ends with a reflection upon and gratitude towards the entities that have presented themselves to aide my practice (such as my teachers, friends, family, the random person in yoga class that said something nice, etc.)

What is your biggest practice-related challenge at the moment?
Arm balances!!!  I am working to strengthen my body and mind to face my fears and conquer these challenges… as well as simply to do them in my own personal practice at home

What are your practice goals for the future?
My goal for the future is just to continue to wake up every day and come to my mat.  I know that just by practicing, great knowledge will come.  I would love to discover knew ways of combining bodywork and yoga to form a richer way of healing the entire body.

In addition to teaching yoga on our class schedule, Natalie will also be offering massage services…