Desire
Dear Yogis,
Desire shows up everywhere in real life. We feel it when we want a moment to last longer, when we cling to a relationship, a routine, a feeling, or even a version of ourselves because it once brought us comfort or joy. Desire itself isn’t the problem. The tension comes when we start believing that our happiness depends on holding on, even as life keeps changing around us.
This is a gentle reminder to enjoy what’s sweet without gripping it too tightly. Just like on the mat, when we stay present with a pose but let go when it’s time, off the mat we’re invited to appreciate life as it is. Trusting that peace comes not from controlling the experience, but from meeting each moment with openness, curiosity, and a little more ease.
All my best,
Amy
Pose of the Month
Anahatasana: Melting Heart /Extended Puppy
This month at the studio we breakdown
Anahatasana: Melting Heart/Extended Puppy.
Learn how best to practice this pose in any class all month long!
Sutra of the Month
Yoga Sutra 2.7 teaches that attachment (rāga) arises when we cling to experiences that bring us pleasure and comfort. While enjoyment itself isn’t a problem, suffering begins when we hold too tightly—wanting things to stay the same, fearing their loss, or believing our happiness depends on them. This sutra gently reminds us that lasting peace comes from learning to appreciate pleasure without becoming attached to it, allowing us to move through life with more freedom and ease.
Oil of the Month
Our February OOTM is:
Lavender Oil
“Organic Lavender offers the same calming and skin-loving properties as our traditional Lavender, with the added assurance of USDA Certified Organic purity. Its serene, herbaceous-floral aroma helps quiet the mind, ease tension, and promote deep relaxation, making it perfect for diffusing before bedtime or creating a peaceful atmosphere anytime.”
-Plant Therapy
Enjoy 20% off your purchase of Lavender essential oil all month at the studio.
Give the Gift of Wellness
Looking for a meaningful gift for any occasion?
Oyster Bay Yoga gift cards are perfect for birthdays, holidays, thank-yous, or just because.
Give something they’ll truly enjoy.
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Events
Self Love Flow & Restore
Sunday, February 1st
12:30-1:45pm
with Sydney Matuszak
February is the month of love! Let’s start it on the right note by attending this Self Love Themed Flow and Restore class. We’ll move through Vinyasa based sequences and finish our flow in a relaxing restorative pose. At the end, we’ll have 15 minutes to write ourselves a love note! (Supplies will be provided).
$30 to drop-in
FREE for members
Yoga Book Club
RESCHEDULED
Sunday, February 1st
6:15-8:15pm
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
The Heart of Yoga Nidra
Friday, February 6th
7:00-8:30pm
with Nancy Rich
Relax deeply into Yoga Nidra, a meditative practice of conscious dreaming that opens your heart, nurtures self-love, and brings calmness and inner peace. The sessions can be done lying down or seated & are accessible to everybody, allowing you to experience the warmth, joy, and light of love within you.
Nourish yourself in the many additional benefits of Classical Yoga Nidra:
✦ Improves functioning of the immune system & reduces pain & inflamation
✦ Lowers blood pressure & stablizes blood sugar
✦ Calms & cools the nervous system, while improving & stabilizing mood
✦ It treats insomnia, psychological disorders, & psychosomatic diseases
✦ Relaxes the mind, relieving stress & anxiety
✦ Helps in enhancing memory & increases capacity for learning
✦ Relieves muscular, emotional & mental tension
✦ Detoxifies the body, clears up the subconscious & increases energy levels
✦ Leads to improved senses & more cultivated body awareness
Space is limited for this event, please sign up in advance.
Tickets to this event are non-refundable, non-transferable to other events.
$45 per person
10% off for Members
Manifest & Meditate Yoga
Sunday, February 8th
12:30-2:00pm
with Diana Singh
Start 2026 with inspiration & alignment. Join us for a gentle yoga class full of intentional mindful stretches, followed by a guided meditation to assist you in curating and envisioning the year ahead. We will conclude with creating your own 2026 Vision Board.
Bring your magazines and pictures to add.
We will provide poster board, tape & some magazines, as well as tea and chocolate!
Space is limited for this event, please sign up in advance.
Tickets to this event are non-refundable, non-transferable to other events.
$50 per person
10% off for members
Partner Yoga Workshop
Friday, February 13th
6:00-8:00pm
with Angela Loomis & Chelsea Wallander
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Partner Yoga Workshop. Grab your bestie, partner, or spouse for an experience rooted in movement, breathwork, and partnered poses. You’ll stretch, breathe, and share a few laughs while exploring trust, playfulness, and presence—together.
Accessible, supportive, and designed for connection, this workshop is less about perfection and more about enjoying the experience side by side. No prior yoga experience needed. Just bring someone you love and come ready to move together.
Space is limited for this event, please sign up in advance.
Tickets to this event are non-refundable, non-transferable to other events.
$100 per couple
Flow into Meditation with Amy Garvey
Sunday, February 15th
12:30-1:30pm
with Amy Garvey
Join our very own studio owner, Amy Garvey, for a heartfelt Flow into Meditation class. This practice will ease you into movement, guiding you through a gentle flow designed to invigorate the body and clear the mind. The class concludes with 10+ minutes of meditation, allowing you to settle into stillness and create a mindful, centered presence for your day.
This offering is both a moment to care for yourself and a chance to connect in community. All levels are welcome! Come as you are and enjoy the balance of movement, breath, and quiet reflection.
$30 to drop-in
FREE for members
Intentional Listening Circle
Sunday, February 22nd
6:30-8:00pm
with Kaitlyn Pawlukojc
"I will ask you questions, I will try to understand, and if you give me your story, I will hold it in my hands . . . " Revolutionary Love, Ani DiFranco
Listening is an act of compassion -- for our own selves as well as for one another. In the practice of deep listening, we pause, become present to what is, and connect in new ways. The intention is to listen with the "ears of your heart."
When we speak aloud our stories, the words and emotions shared weave our lives together. This helps us remember that we are not alone and that we can learn from one another. The encouragement is to add your uniquely colored thread to the tapestry.
Please join us once a month to engage in loving listening as we grow our community together. The invitation is to bring what you have and ask for what you need. All are welcome!
FREE to attend (Registration is required)
Donations are gratefully accepted
Yin Yoga
Friday, February 27th
7:00-8:15pm
with Martha Flanagan
Move slower. Breathe deeper. Find stillness.
Join Martha Flanagan for a peaceful Yin Yoga practice that invites you to slow down and soften. Through a series of long-held, floor-based poses, you’ll gently release tension from the connective tissues, allowing your body and mind to unwind. Yin yoga is the perfect complement to more active styles by bringing balance, calm, and a deep sense of inner ease.
If you’ve been moving too fast or craving stillness, this is your invitation to pause.
$30 to drop-in
FREE for members
Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates
UPCOMING EVENTS
Self Love Flow & Restore: Sunday, February 1st at 12:30pm with Sydney Matuszak
Yoga Book Club: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, February 1st at 6:15pm with Peggy Adair (Book: The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick)
The Heart of Yoga Nidra: Friday, February 6th at 7:00pm with Nancy Rich
Manifest & Meditate Yoga: Sunday, February 8th at 12:30pm with Diana Singh
Partner Yoga Workshop: Friday, February 13th at 6:00pm with Angela Loomis & Chelsea Wallander
Flow into Meditation with Amy Garvey: Sunday, February 15th at 12:30pm with Amy Garvey
Intentional Listening Circle: Sunday, February 22nd at 6:30pm with Kaitlyn Pawlukojc
Yin Yoga: Friday, February 27th at 7:00pm with Martha Flanagan
TLC For Your Hips: Unlock Your Emotions: Friday, March 13th at 7:00pm with Peggy Adair
Restorative Yoga with Reiki Activation & Aromatherapy: Friday, March 20th at 7:00pm with Nancy Rich (Early Bird Pricing Ends 3/6)
Yoga Book Club: Friday, March 27th at 6:30pm with Peggy Adair (Book: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid)
Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Until then, stay well,
Amy