Joy
Dear Yogis,
As we move through the holiday season, we are considering joy as an inner state, not an outer circumstance.
Joy doesn’t rely on the perfect moment, the perfect gift, or even the perfect practice. Instead, it grows quietly within us each time we breathe with intention, move with presence, and choose to meet life with an open heart.
This month, let your practice be a gateway to the simple joys found in a moment of stillness or the peaceful pause between breaths. Joy is already within you, yoga simply helps you remember where to look.
Let’s move through the holiday season this December with extra softness and gratitude.
All my best,
Amy
Pose of the Month
Agnistambhasana: Fire Log Pose
This month at the studio we breakdown
Agnistambhasana: Fire Log Pose.
Learn how best to practice this pose in any class all month long!
Sutra of the Month
Yoga Sutra 1.36 teaches that calmness and clarity arise when we focus the mind on a steady inner point. This is often described as the light within the heart. This sutra reminds us that even when life feels busy or overwhelming, there is always a place of stillness inside us we can return to. By directing our attention to this inner light through breath, meditation, or simply pausing we invite stability and a sense of joy to surface naturally. It’s a gentle reminder that peace isn’t something we have to chase, it already lives within us.
Oil of the Month
Our December OOTM is:
Peppermint Oil
“Few aromas are as instantly recognizable as Peppermint. Its crisp, minty scent delivers an invigorating rush that awakens the senses and promotes focus when energy starts to dip. Perfect for moments when you need to feel refreshed and alert, this versatile oil also provides a natural cooling sensation when applied topically, ideal for soothing tired muscles or easing tension in the head and neck. Simply dilute with a carrier oil and enjoy its comforting, cooling touch. Inhaling Peppermint can also help settle feelings of nausea and support clear, easy breathing, making it a must-have for everyday wellness.”
-Plant Therapy
Enjoy 20% off your purchase of Peppermint essential oil all month at the studio.
Happy Holidays
Oyster Bay Yoga will have a modified schedule for Holiday Season.
Wednesday, 12/24
• The studio will closed for Christmas Eve
Thursday, 12/25
• The studio will closed for Christmas Day
Wednesday, 12/31
• There will be one 75 minutes class, New Year's Eve Flow, with Martha Flanagan from 9:00-10:30am. This class will be offered both in-studio and virtually.
Thursday, 1/1
• There will be one 75 minutes class, New Year's Day Flow, with Anna Khrikheli from 10:30-11:45am. This class will be offered both in-studio and virtually.
Everyone here at Oyster Bay Yoga wishes you and your family a wonderful holiday season and best wishes in the new year! We hope to see you at the studio!
Schedule Updates
We have two changes to our schedule this month:
Wednesdays 9:00am will now be Gentle Yoga with Lauren Zembko
Sundays 5:00pm will now be Mat Pilates with Susanne Seripiero
We hope to see you at our new times and themes!
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Events
Pajama Yoga for Kids
Friday, December 5th
5:30-6:30pm
with Diana Singh
Bring your little ones (ages 4-10) dressed in their pajamas to a fun and interactive yoga class! Class includes gentle stretches, games, and stories to help them wind down and prepare for a peaceful sleep. And to top it off, we'll provide milk & cookies for a sweet treat before bed. Don't miss out on this cozy and enjoyable experience!
Please sign up in advance for this class, space is limited.
$20 per child
If you need to sign up more than one child, please email us at info@oysterbayyoga.com.
Slow Flow & Restore
Sunday, December 7th
12:30pm-1:30pm
with Sydney Matuszak
Take sometime to connect with yourself between the holidays with this slow flow and restore class! This class with consist of 45 minutes of gentle movement and calming breathwork, ending with a 15 minute restorative savasana to center yourself for the rest of the day. A great place to start the week off with a calm mind and body.
$30 to drop-in
FREE for members
Restorative Yoga with Reiki Activation & Aromatherapy
Friday, December 12th
7:00-8:30pm
with Nancy Rich
Settle into a nourishing evening of relaxing restorative yoga postures, enhanced with reiki & aromatherapy. Restorative yoga is a blissful, slow down practice that relieves stress, anxiety, fatigue, while releasing mental/physical tension & chronic pain through the use of supporting props (bolsters, blankets & blocks). You will be guided into a peaceful state of stillness, while receiving reiki & aromatherapy. Reiki is a form of hands on healing through which energy is transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the recipient to encourage emotional & physical healing. The experience will be enhanced with gentle aromatherapy to promote a sense of relaxation & wellbeing. This deeply healing practice is appropriate for everyone & is essential for those with a fast paced life.
Space is limited for this event, please sign up in advance.
Tickets to this event are non-refundable, non-transferable to other events.
$55 per person
10% off for members
Women’s Circle
Sunday, December 14th
2:00-4:00pm
with Kaitlyn Pawlukojc
“Yoga helps us to remove all obstructing (mental) clouds, so that we may come to enjoy the sunshine within. It is an extensive program of reeducation through which we learn, step by step, to live the light of our true nature. Only when we have truly found ourselves will we be able to live in peace, harmony, and happiness in the world.” - Georg Feuerstein
Consider deepening your personal practice by engaging yoga as a way of life. Every second Sunday from 2-4pm, we gather to create sacred community by grounding in our breath, gently moving our bodies, settling into our hearts, and listening for our inner knowing. This experience of mindful inquiry encourages you to show up for yourself and one another as we explore the spiritual in every day life. Your level of participation is up to you as we honor the Light and Love within and among us all.
Registration is required to attend. This event is FREE.
We gratefully welcome donations to help sustain and grow the Women's Circle, ensuring it remains an ongoing space for connection and healing.
New Year’s Eve Flow
Wednesday, December 31st
9:00-10:15am
with Martha Flanagan
2026 is seen as a year of movement and change. Join Martha as we close out the year for an energizing New Year's Eve yoga class to activate prosperity in the new year. This class will include a gong savasana for deep relaxation. The wind is at your back and good fortune awaits you!
$30 to drop-in
FREE for members
New Year’s Day Flow
Thursday, January 1st
10:30-11:45am
with Anna Khrikheli
Ring in the new year with a powerful core-focused Vinyasa class that's sure to jumpstart 2026! Anna will incorporate hand weights, bands and straps to work all the muscle groups and get your heartbeat going. Expect to sweat in this upbeat and fun flow!
$30 to drop-in
FREE for members
Yoga Book Club
Sunday, January 25th
6:30-8:40pm
with Peggy Adair
Join us for an inspiring evening of movement, connection, and conversation as we dive into The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. This heartfelt novel celebrates resilience, friendship, and the courage to create change.
We’ll begin with a grounding all-levels yoga flow to clear the mind and open the heart, then settle in for a cozy book discussion where all perspectives are welcome. Pick up your copy at Theodore’s Books for 15% off, grab your mat, BYO snacks and drinks, and join us for an inspiring evening of literature and community.
$30 to drop-in
FREE for members
Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates
UPCOMING EVENTS
Pajama Yoga for Kids: Friday, December 5th at 5:30pm with Diana Singh
Slow Flow & Restore: Sunday, December 7th at 12:30pm with Sydney Matuszak
Restorative Yoga with Reiki Activation & Aromatherapy: Friday, December 12th at 7:00pm with Nancy Rich
Women's Circle: Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm with Kaitlyn Pawlukojc
New Year’s Eve Flow: Wednesday, December 31st at 9:00am with Martha Flanagan
New Year’s Day Flow: Thursday, January 1st at 10:30am with Anna Khrikheli
Yoga Book Club: Sunday, January 25th at 6:30pm with Peggy Adair Book: The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Oyster Bay Yoga will have a modified schedule for Holiday Season:
Wednesday, 12/24: The studio will closed for Christmas Eve
Thursday, 12/25: The studio will closed for Christmas Day
Wednesday, 12/31: There will be one 75 minutes class, New Year's Eve Flow, with Martha Flanagan from 9:00-10:30am. This class will be offered both in-studio and virtually.
Thursday, 1/1: There will be one 75 minutes class, New Year's Day Flow, with Anna Khrikheli from 10:30-11:45am. This class will be offered both in-studio and virtually.
Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Until then, stay well,
Amy