“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

—-from A Return to Love, by Marianne Williamson

Sangha is happy to announce the newest teacher to our class schedule, Hanniel Levenson. Hanniel will be leading Vinyasa on Monday and Wednesday evenings 7:15-8:45pm.

Click here to view our current schedule!

Meet Hanniel:

Born in Haifa and raised in New York City,  

Hanniel studied Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University and received a masters of science  in environmental policy at Bard College.  Hanniel sees a strong connection between the environment and faith based study and is pursuing this relationship in his Rabbinical studies at the Academy for Jewish Religion where he will be ordained in May 2013.

He is a Research Associate at Beth Israel’s Continuum Center for Health and Healing and passionately promotes green healthcare environments and patient-centered care, believing these to be crucial components of holistic care. Incorporating yoga and meditation, Hanniel teaches philosophy, prayer, and religion throughout the city creating a uniquely inclusive and non-judgemental spiritual space, where individuals of all backgrounds can join together. 

Hanniel was a competitive gymnast who has competed on the national level and strongly believes in the healing and restorative elements of exercise, particularly yoga, and is a registered Vinyasa yoga teacher and a Certified Personal Trainer. 

He is thrilled to have found a shared vision with Alana and the Sangha Yoga Shala family in invigorating the spirit of tradition with divine warriors, building the community of the world.

Back for the Fall!

Sunday 4:30pm Vinyasa with Malka Friedman-Rosner (beginning Sep 18th)

Friday 6:30pm Vinyasa with Malka Friedman-Rosner (beginning Oct 14th)

New Class!

Saturday 12:00pm Anusara with Hannah Gruber (beginning Oct 22nd)

Click here for our fall class schedule along with class descriptions!

‎”This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival.” – Rumi

We are constantly evolving creatures.  I often say to live is to learn and I mean it in the simplest way possible. If we are not learning, we are not living.

Every choice, relationship, experience, and encounter is an opportunity to refine our own voice and sense of who we are and what our responsibility to society is in this lifetime. Approaching each and every moment with courage, exploration, humility and consciousness allows for the natural discovery of our unique and divine essence.

Let the process be the guide and the destination..

Imitate..Integrate…Innovate.

<3

Alana

“So if we love someone, we should train in being able to listen. By listening with calm and understanding, we can ease the suffering of another person.”

-Thich Nhat Hanh