September 2025 at Oyster Bay Yoga

Reflection

 
 

Dear Yogis,

Reflection isn’t just about looking back, it’s about pausing to notice where we are right now. In yoga, we learn that our thoughts shape how we feel and how we move through the world. By taking a moment to reflect, we can catch patterns that don’t serve us and gently shift toward choices that bring more peace and balance.

On the mat, reflection might look like noticing how your body responds to a pose and choosing a variation that feels supportive. Off the mat, it could mean taking a breath before reacting, or recognizing something you’re grateful for at the end of the day.

This month, see if you can create small moments of reflection. It’s a simple practice that helps turn awareness into growth, one pause at a time.

All my best,
Amy

Pose of the Month

Mandukasana: Frog Pose

 
 

This month at the studio we breakdown
Mandukasana: Frog Pose.
Learn how best to practice this pose in any class all month long!

Sutra of the Month

 
 

In Yoga Sutra 2.33, Patanjali offers us a simple but powerful tool: when troubled by negative thoughts, practice cultivating their opposite. Instead of getting stuck in worry, anger, or self-doubt, we can pause and ask, "what would the opposite feel like?" For example, meeting frustration with patience, or countering fear with gratitude. This doesn’t mean ignoring hard feelings, but gently shifting our focus toward thoughts that bring more balance and peace. Reflection becomes a practice of noticing where the mind goes and choosing a more supportive direction.

Oil of the Month

Our September OOTM is:

Immune Aid Oil

 
 

“Our immune systems are beat upon daily from the wear and tear of everyday life. Whether it stems from nutrient-poor diets, long days spent at work, or the tension and worry from our roles in family and life, our immune systems are constantly in need of a little pick me up. Immune Aid helps naturally keep you on track, by giving you the boost you need to keep going. Easy to use and effective, this blend was created with you in mind. Don’t let life’s little worries bring you down more, use Immune Aid to lift your spirits and give your mind and body the support it needs.”
-Plant Therapy

Enjoy 20% off your purchase of Immune Aid essential oil all month at the studio.

Closed for Labor Day

 
 

We will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st to give our team a well-deserved rest! Enjoy the holiday, and we’ll be back with regular hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Wishing everyone a relaxing and happy Labor Day!

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Events

 

Pajama Yoga for Kids

 
 

Friday, September 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.

Yoga Book Club

 
 

Sunday, September 7th
6:30-8:30pm
with Peggy Adair

Join us for an evening of movement, connection, and conversation as we dive into Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, a touching, quirky novel that reminds us of the power of friendship, healing, and unexpected wisdom (yes, even from an octopus).

We'll begin with a one-hour all-levels yoga flow to help ground the body and open the heart, followed by an hour of thoughtful book discussion. No need to be finished with the book, just come curious and open!

Stop by our neighbors, Theodore’s Books, for 15% off your copy, grab your mat, BYO snacks & drinks, and we’ll see you there!

$30 to drop-in
FREE for members

Taking it back to 1990: Dance-Pop-Grunge

 
 

Friday, September 12th
6:30-7:45pm
with Diane Libman

Flow through an all-levels vinyasa class set to the iconic sounds of 90s dance, pop, and grunge! This energizing practice will combine dynamic sequences, fun transitions, and grounding stretches, all paired with a nostalgic playlist that keeps you moving. Come for the yoga, stay for the vibes!

$30 to drop-in
FREE for members

Women’s Circle

 
 

Sunday, September 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.

Yin Yoga

 
 

Friday, September 19th
7:00-8:15pm
with Martha Flanagan

Are you moving too fast?
Doing too many things at one time?
Too much "mind chatter" or just want to slow down?
Yin yoga can provide an antidote for this.

This class will guide you through a series of poses that are primarily done sitting and lying down. The poses are held for 2-5 minutes at a time to allow connective tissues (fascia, ligaments) to soften, lengthen and lubricate. A yin yoga practice compliments a yang practice and allows for a more balanced approach to life.

$30 to drop-in
FREE for members

Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork for Extraordinary Living

 
 

Sunday, September 21st
2:00-3:30pm
with Kerry Fisher

Join Kerry Fisher for a 90-minute immersive experience designed to calm your nervous system and reconnect you to a state of deep relaxation and presence. This powerful session weaves together what Kerry calls Tools of Gold—simple yet transformative practices that support extraordinary living from the inside out.

You'll be guided through three intentional breathwork exercises to center the mind and body, followed by an active yoga flow to release tension and energize the system. The practice then transitions into three calming meditations and a deeply nourishing restorative pose to seal in the benefits.

Perfect for anyone seeking greater peace, balance, and vitality—on and off the mat.

Space is limited for this event, please sign up in advance. Tickets to this event are non-refundable, non-transferable to other events.

$45 Early Bird Pricing (Ends 9/7)
$55 per person
10% off for members

Restorative Yoga with Reiki Activation & Aromatherapy

 
 

Friday, September 26th
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.

$45 Early Bird Pricing (Ends 9/12)
$55 per person
10% off for members

Full Moon Gong Bath: Karma Clearing Experience

 
 

Sunday, October 5th
2:00-3:30pm
with Martha Flanagan

Join Martha for a 90 minute experience to bring in the powerful energy of the full moon. The full moon in October is associated with courage, ambition, and progress. Let’s spend 90 minutes together to energetically clear our karma.

We will practice a specific kriya, (including powerful breath work) and meditation to clear this energetic field. The class culminates with a 30 minute sound bath using the gong to regenerate the parasympathetic nervous system, bringing you to a more peaceful, blissful state.

Please sign up in advance for this event, space is limited.
Tickets to this event are non-refundable, non-transferable to other events.

$45 per person
10% Off for Members

TLC For Your Hips: Unlock Your Hips

 
 

Friday, October 10th
7:00-8:30pm
with Peggy Adair

Join Peggy Adair for a 90 minute hip opening session where we will dive deep into the sacral chakra and the significance of this energy center for our hips and its connections to our emotions. With a combination of restorative poses, light stretches to release tight hips and a balanced flow, we will gain fluidity, openness and stability in our hips. Leave this exploratory class feeling refreshed, full of creative energy and a new found freedom in your body.

Please sign up in advance for this event, space is limited.
Tickets to this event are non-refundable, non-transferable to other events.

$45 per person
10% off for members

 
 

Upcoming Events & Schedule Updates

UPCOMING EVENTS

SCHEDULE CHANGES

  • Tuesday Nights: Cruise Nights are happening 9/2, 9/9 & 9/16 - please plan ahead for parking for our evening class as Audrey Avenue will be closed from 5-9pm.

  • Labor Day: The studio will be closed on Monday, September 1st.

Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Until then, stay well,

Amy