200hr Yoga Teacher Training info session: Free
Nov
20
7:00 PM19:00

200hr Yoga Teacher Training info session: Free

Interested in finding our more about Ora Studios 200 Yoga teacher training?

Meet with lead teacher Michelle Prosper who will inform you about our 200 YTT and answer questions about this mind body and soul enriching journey!

Our 200 YTT is an opportunity for you to join in community with other high vibing individuals and deepening your knowledge of yoga on so many levels!

During the course we delve into practice, philosophy, energetics, breath work & meditation. We'll learn anatomy, posture alignment, multi-level yoga class sequencing and so much more! Each YTT meeting you will embody the practice, and take it with you into your world.

You'll have access during & after training to a library of online content that will enhance your teacher training experience.

This hybrid program meets x2 Sundays per month (@o2 Living Sanctuary) + x2 Thursday evenings per month (zoom) from January - June.

See website for meeting schedule. Register Here!

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200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
Jan
12
to Jul 17

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

  • o2 Living Sanctuary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are so excited for you to embark on this mind body & soul enriching journey!

You'll be joining in community with other high vibing individuals and deepening your knowledge of yoga on so many levels!

We'll dive into practice, philosophy, energetics, breath work & meditation. We'll learn anatomy, posture alignment, multi-level yoga class sequencing and so much more! Each YTT meeting you will embody the practice, and take it with you into your world.

You'll have access during & after training to a library of online content that will enhance your teacher training experience.

This hybrid program meets x2 Sundays/month @o2 Living Sanctuary in Cross River, NY + x2 Thursday evenings/month on Zoom from January - June. Meeting dates can be found here

JOIN THIS AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

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GONG & STRETCH: Gentle Yoga and Sound Healing
Nov
3
5:00 PM17:00

GONG & STRETCH: Gentle Yoga and Sound Healing

  • The Tea House At Leonard Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Partake in this Opportunity to Rest and Restore Body, Mind and Spirit.

Unwind as you are guided through a Gentle Yoga practice (40 min) with Michelle & then Relax as you are immersed in the healing sounds of the gong, bowls & chimes by Vinny of Reverb Yoga (45 min).

Healing touch and aromatherapy will be offered to enhance your experience.

We'll be lighting up the Fire Place! Complimentary tea and light refreshments will be served after class.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wmn Unite 501c3

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Radiance Yoga & Wellness Festival
Jun
18
10:00 AM10:00

Radiance Yoga & Wellness Festival

  • Radiance Yoga and Wellness Festival (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Us for the First Annual Radiance Yoga and Wellness Festival

"The practice of yoga is about connection to the beauty within you and around you.” ~Michelle Prosper, Founder/Creative Director Ora Yoga

After the collective literal and figurative shut-down of 2020-2022, people are craving connection. This Spring, as we emerge, reinvigorate after a long hibernation, and perhaps seek to adopt new wellness patterns and habits into our daily life and routine, Ora Studios invites all those looking for new experiences and a sense of community to partake in this joyful event.

The day-long, outdoor festival will feature a variety of yoga and wellness-related classes in a dynamic marketplace environment. All practice levels – from novice to advanced – are welcome. Michelle Prosper will host a welcome meditation and a closing event to set the tone and intention for the collective experience.

Radiance attendees will have ample free time to enjoy an upscale market atmosphere with food trucks, wellness practitioners and retail shops. Additionally, attendees will enjoy live music as well as creative, interactive and immersive experiences.

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VALENTINE' Day Special ~ Live Stream Gentle Yoga & Chocolate Meditation
Feb
13
5:30 PM17:30

VALENTINE' Day Special ~ Live Stream Gentle Yoga & Chocolate Meditation

"I don't have the time to eat chocolate" said no one ever!!! Unwind from the week and join Dana just before Valentine's day for 2 of her favorite things: YOGA & CHOCOLATE. Bring your significant other or come as you are! This class is open to all levels. You will stretch and settle for a sweet mindfulness meditation with your favorite chocolate. Don't have a favorite? Dana recommends Divine Chocolate (her favorite is their Exquisitely Rich Dark Chocolate 85% cocoa).

BTW You can go to their website for 10% off of any purchase. Just enter Ducklet10. Enjoy!

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Beyond Ayurveda with Michelle Prosper (100 hour Teacher Trainig / Continnuing Ed.
Feb
4
to Feb 6

Beyond Ayurveda with Michelle Prosper (100 hour Teacher Trainig / Continnuing Ed.

Discover Ayurveda 'The Science of Life'. Identify and understand the energies that drive all nature (doshas). Explore basic and deeper concepts of Ayurvedic Philosophy to recognize the dominant energies within us and around us. Learn ways to include these concepts in your teaching of group yoga classes and with private clients. Up level your self care!

Meets February 4th-6th 2022

Friday 6-9pm (Zoom)

Saturday 10:30am-6:30pm (In person @ o2 living OR via Zoom)

Sunday 10:30am-6pm (In person @ o2 living OR via Zoom)

This course is part of Ohra's 100/300 hour Advanced Teacher Training Program OR can be taken separately. This course counts for 21.5 YACEP continuing ed hours.

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You are the STUFF of STARS: Astrology & Yoga Workshop (LIVE STREAM with BONUS 48* hour access to the recording)
Jan
27
7:00 PM19:00

You are the STUFF of STARS: Astrology & Yoga Workshop (LIVE STREAM with BONUS 48* hour access to the recording)

What makes you tick? Learn how to merge your yoga practice with the wisdom of the stars. Fall in love with yourself by deepening your knowledge of the zodiac. Join astrologer Deborah DeFrancesco for this powerful evening!

Explorative & Light movement is included as part of this workshop.

Grab a Journal, a pen and some warm tea!

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Fall into Balance Workshop ~Yoga, Aromatherapy & Ayurveda~
Oct
8
5:30 PM17:30

Fall into Balance Workshop ~Yoga, Aromatherapy & Ayurveda~

Welcome in the Fall season with inspired yoga, Ayurvedic & aromatherapy practices to help keep you strong, grounded & in balance. Live Well!

Join Michelle for A “Honey Flow’ practice that is 1/2 Slow Flow + 1/2 Restorative Yoga and uses seasonal essential oils to enhance and balance your experience. After practice enjoy Ayurvedic inspired food, while you learn complimentary nutrition tips for the season.

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ChiYa ~Tai Chi & Yoga Mini-Retreat~
Oct
2
10:00 AM10:00

ChiYa ~Tai Chi & Yoga Mini-Retreat~

Join Nikki Sturomski & Michelle Prosper for their inagural ChiYa mini-retreat. Its where Yoga & Tai Chi combine to bring you a powerful healing experience. Register Here!

You’ll be guided though movement, mindfulness & meditation techniquesand be treated to a delicious meal courtesy of o2 Living.

Ayurvedic & Eastern nutrition and sustainable wellnesseducation will stimulate your mind & you’ll take away that energy balancig feeling that’ll last all season long!

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Women In Sustainability Fundraiser
Jun
4
to Jun 5

Women In Sustainability Fundraiser

We are Honored to sponsor this important Women Unite - Fundraiser event!

Friday night 6-9pm: Enjoy Live music, Art, Juice shots & raffle!

Saturday 11am-2pm: Yoga, brunch & shop local vendors

11am - FREE Active Recovery Yoga with Michelle Prosper BYO Mat. BONUS Receive a $15 shop card to use @Athleta for all those who attend the Yoga Class!

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VIRTUAL Flower Moon Gentle Yoga & Nidra with Mekea
May
26
7:30 PM19:30

VIRTUAL Flower Moon Gentle Yoga & Nidra with Mekea

The Flower Moon gets it's name for the flowers that blossom across North America in May!
Calm the body & mind, basking in the energy of the Full Moon's Glow!

Enjoy a slow gentle stretch based practice that is low to the ground (seated or lying down) to help prepare the body for Yoga Nidra or deep guided relaxation!

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Recalibrate to Manage Stress with Mindfulness & Meditation with Karen Nourizadeh
Apr
15
to Apr 29

Recalibrate to Manage Stress with Mindfulness & Meditation with Karen Nourizadeh

  • Ohra Yoga Collective (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

While stress arises as part of everyday life, too much stress or an inability to manage stress may deplete you, leaving you vulnerable, mentally, physically and spiritually.

Too often, the focus is on trying to control the outer environment, rather than managing the inner complexity of thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

This three-part series introduces adapted techniques of mindfulness and meditation to help you regulate body, breath, thoughts and emotions before, during and after stress. When applied regularly, you will begin to relate to stress and yourself in a different way.
Incorporating principles and findings of quantum physics, neuroscience and epigenetics, look more closely at your relationship with stress, where stress exhibits in your body and mind, and which techniques to use to alleviate stress in the mind and body.


This series will address:
• The Pathway of Stress in the Body
• The Autonomic Nervous System and Homeostasis
• Physical Manifestations of Stress
• Stress Formula
• Brainwave States and Accessing Relaxation
• Neuroscience and Epigenetic Principles as Vehicles for Change
• Meditation and Mindfulness Research and Studies
• Mindfulness Principles around Thoughts and Emotions
• Mindfulness Tools for Everyday Living
• Body Scan and Relaxation Techniques
• Breath Practices for Down-Regulation and Focus

• Cultivating Positive Emotion States

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WORKSHOP: Recalibrate & Manage Stress with Meditation
Apr
8
7:00 PM19:00

WORKSHOP: Recalibrate & Manage Stress with Meditation

Join Karen N. for this FREE intro workshop!

Your subconscious mind lives in your body. Your subconscious mind is also the place where aspects of your personality reside. As such, a number of illnesses, imbalances or disease states arises when we repeat unconscious mental patterns which live in the body. Using mindfulness techniques, develop awareness of the mind in the body and how to stay open to the direct experiences within. Learn to relate to yourself and bodily sensations in a gentle way, while staying present to what arises, including the filters that the mind layers on top of each experience. Discover the power to free yourself or relate to yourself in a neutral way that reduces stress created by the mind around the body.

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Empowered Female Living: Radical Self Love Edition
Feb
28
2:00 PM14:00

Empowered Female Living: Radical Self Love Edition

Join us for a virtual mini retreat that will revitalize, reboot & relax your body mind & spirit with powerful yet accessible heart centered practices & community connection.

Featured Presenters:

Enchantress Shane

Elysabeth Willimson

Sarika Jain

Michelle Prosper & Bria Tavakoli -hostesses

Mini-retreat day flow:

2 - 2:30pm - Welcome & Intro with Michelle and Bria
2:30 - 3pm - Fun, flirty & Awkward moves with Enchantress Shane
3:15 - 4:15pm - Awaken the heart: Choose love over fear with Elysabeth Williamson
4:30 - 5pm - Body and Soul Appreciation, a Gratitude Meditation with Sarika Jain
5-5:30pm - Q & A/ closing remarks

Register Here

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How do we keep our hearts open and joyful
when surrounded by messages of fear and separation?

We are living through a time rich with possibility,
for both personal and collective transformation.

Join us for intimate conversation, meditation, and deep self-inquiry on what it means to awaken the heart essence of our being.

Come away with tools and insight for living a heart-centered life.

-Facilitated by Elysabeth Williamson, author,
founder Principle-Based Partner Yoga

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Self Care with Plants: An Herbal Spa Night w/Exalted Alchemy
Feb
25
7:00 PM19:00

Self Care with Plants: An Herbal Spa Night w/Exalted Alchemy

Treat yourself to an herbal spa night in the comfort of your home!

Join us virtually for an evening of Herbal self-care rituals led by Jess Kravit, Herbalist & Creator of Exalted Alchemy.

Bonus: Opening meditation with Michelle Prosper

Spa Kit Includes: Herbal cleanser, facial steam blend, face mask, toner, moisturizer (retail value $185)

Treat Yourself and Register Here

Part of the collaborative Ohra Yoga x Exalted Alchemy Fall Wellness Web(inar) Workshops
Check out Exalted Alchemy 

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Moving Metta Vinyasa Meditation with Wendy
Jan
17
9:30 AM09:30

Moving Metta Vinyasa Meditation with Wendy

Lift up your movement in dedication. Join our community in this ‘loving kindness’ moving meditation.

We flow through this dynamic Vinyasa class guided by the connection with the breath and dedicating each round of movement to a different "category" of people, from one we hold dear to one with whom there might be a struggle and several others along the way, bestowing blessings on each and lifting up our movement in dedication.

Metta is a traditional Buddhist practice often called "loving kindness meditation" and the first of the Brama Viharas, the four immeasurable of the Buddhist practice.

90 minutes includes: 

  • Discussion about the Brama viharas and the practice of Metta

  • ~75 minutes Metta flow

  • Cool down to allow for the physical and mental practice to assimilate before final resting pose.

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Exalted Alchemy Workshop Series: Plant Immunity at Home
Jan
14
7:00 PM19:00

Exalted Alchemy Workshop Series: Plant Immunity at Home

Join us for an evening of immunity at home. We will be making and discussing different remedies and herbs that strengthen the immune system.

Together, we will each be making a batch elderberry syrup, chai and fire cider. We will explore specific anti-viral herbs, common herbal healers, and how we can each incorporate ‘food as medicine’ into our lives.

Join along as Jess leads us through making our own herbal remedies at home.

Jess will be providing each participant with:

  • 1 elderberry syrup kit - jar containing elderberries & herbs - makes 16-40oz of syrup (depending how you make it)

  • 1 jar of honey to mix and preserve your syrup

  • 1 Chai Blend - blend of the chai spices - makes about 32-64oz of chai

Register Here by December 4th to receive your Immunity Kit in time for the event!

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The Art of Teaching Restorative Yoga with minimal props
Aug
4
6:45 PM18:45

The Art of Teaching Restorative Yoga with minimal props

This Class is perfect for Yoga teachers who want to get creative about teaching gentle & restorative yoga for clients in home or virtually.

Topics include:

  • Overview of classical restorative yoga vs. our teaching reality

  • Discussion of qualities of Brahmana and Langhana breath

  • Overview of the ANS and function of the PNS

  • The effect of restorative yoga on sustaining the Parasympathetic nervous system

  • Creative solutions to teaching restorative yoga with minimal props

Register Here

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Prosper Yoga Master Class - Virtual
Jun
27
10:30 AM10:30

Prosper Yoga Master Class - Virtual

“By floating in the center of our postures, we have an integrated experience as we move in harmony with the moment, our limbs, our breath, our awareness”

Prosper Yoga Master Class (formally known as Peak Yoga) is for yogis who wish to find ease with advanced postures and up-level their Asana practice.

Join Michelle & elevate your mind-body connection as you explore advanced postures and inversions. As you flow postures are broken down to their key components so you can successfully reach your Peak!
Next Master Class is Saturday June 27th

Link to register

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Virtual Dynamic Flow & Meditation
Jun
26
9:15 AM09:15

Virtual Dynamic Flow & Meditation

This practice is a full integrated flow practice designed to give you that complete class experience.

This class will move and will have a faster pace at times. Inversions and arm balances will be offered but are not required! Previous yoga experience is highly recommended! We will move stagnant energy and continue to connect with that vibrant light within each of us!

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'That Yoga Life' Webinar Series: Interpreting Yoga Philosophy
Jun
25
6:00 PM18:00

'That Yoga Life' Webinar Series: Interpreting Yoga Philosophy

Expand your yoga knowledge with ‘That yoga Life’ Webinar series!

Join Michelle Prosper for Interpreting Yoga Philosophy: Yamas and Niyamas

Expand your yoga knowledge as we explore the foundational principles of Patanjali’s 8 limbed path to Bliss!

We will engage in interactive topic discussion

We will experience Opening Pranayama & Closing Meditation

We will expand our consciousness and dive into that yoga life!

Class handouts sent before class & Additional resources provided!

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Align and Flow - LIVE - Virtual Studio
Jun
24
4:30 PM16:30

Align and Flow - LIVE - Virtual Studio

Welcome to our virtual yoga space!

What to expect: The same awesome movement and flow that you are used to - the pace is slow and deep with a focus on alignment - with and a few less chatturangas :)

We will breath, connect, move, embody compassion - And totally get that stagnant energy flowing!

This full length class is designed to transport you to your favorite yoga studio space!

Suggested Donation $10 for this LIVE class. We understand these are challenging times, please donate only what you are comfortable with. There is no obligation to donate. All are welcome - we need more yoga!

venmo: @michelleyoga

This class is free to SMC members

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Dynamic Flow - LIVE - Virtual Studio
Jun
22
12:30 PM12:30

Dynamic Flow - LIVE - Virtual Studio

This complete practice is a full integrated flow practice . This class will move and will have a faster pace at times. Inversions and arm balances will be offered but are not required! Previous yoga experience is highly recommended!

We will move stagnant energy and practice connecting to that vibrancy that exists within us!

Suggested Donation $10 for this LIVE class. We understand these are challenging times, please donate only what you are comfortable with. There is no obligation to donate. All are welcome!

venmo: @michelleyoga

This class is Free to Saw Mill Club members




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Empowered Female Living
Jan
12
11:30 AM11:30

Empowered Female Living

EMPOWERED FEMALE LIVING - A Women's Wellness Day Conference

Join us in creating your 2020 in a supportive, empowering space.

Learn and embody practical, freeing tools for living a happier, more vibrant life, all sourced from a specifically feminine perspective.

Dive into a day of:

  • Ground-breaking workshops with tools, practices, and community to help you live your most vibrant, effective life 

  • Empowering, fun movement classes (yoga and/or core-centric, and low-key embodied movement opportunities)

Experiences include:

  • Ayurvedic Wisdom for Smoothing out Stress & Nurturing Your Hormonal Health

  • Fire Flow: Ignite the flame of your vitality

  • Flow Club for Tweens and Teens: What Does it Even Mean to "Become a Woman?"

  • Flow Club For Queens: Honoring our Mothers, Aunties, Friends: A Menstrual Wellness and Wisdom Circle

  • Finding Your Feminine Core: Expanding into Menopause Potency

  • Arc Line Kundalini Exploration: Manifest your inner truth

  • Yoga for your Bones: Building a Strong & Balanced you

  • Finance support for fabulous females

  • Ease and Pleasure: Women Taking Action

  • Pelvic Floor Power (Beyond the Kegel)! & Happy, Healthy Hips

  • DanceFlow fusion: Experience the Joy of being you!

  • Rest, Digest, and Release Into New Beginnings with Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Reiki Healing

Your investment gets you:

  • Opening Welcome Session

  • 3 Empowered Living Workshop Sessions (participant’s choice)

  • Closing Relaxation Experience (featuring Yoga Nidra & Reiki healing)

  • Access to woman owned businesses-vendors

  • 1 Raffle ticket (additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase)

  • Community: A chance to meet like-minded women friends who are exploring a more expansive paradigm of wellness

This supportive community experience creates a space for women of all ages to tune into the rhythms of their bodies, to create space, to nurture healing and longevity.

Taught by women for women ages 10+

Hosted by Ohra Yoga, Michelle Briks-Prosper & Bria Tavakoli at Saw Mill Club

Part of the proceeds will be donated to benefit Hope’s Door an organization that provides support, knowledge and empowerment to women & children who are victims of domestic abuse.

Book now to lock in your $97 Early Bird rate (Regular $127 after 1/8)

Ohra Yoga Teacher Training Grads email Michelle for a special offering on this event!

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Peak Yoga with Michelle Briks at Saw Mill Club
Oct
8
1:00 PM13:00

Peak Yoga with Michelle Briks at Saw Mill Club

Peak Yoga (advanced Asana yoga training) with Michelle Briks is back at Saw Mill Club in October!

Elevate your mind-body connection as you explore advanced postures and inversions in this Master Class!

As you flow postures are broken down to their key components so you can successfully reach your Peak!
Next Master Class is Tuesday 10/8!

$ Fee based - Contact Michelle to register

yogatraining@sawmillclub.com

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Wanderlust Stratton, VT
Jun
20
to Jun 23

Wanderlust Stratton, VT

Wanderlust is the most wonderful time of the year!

Have you experienced Wanderlust Yoga & Music festival yet?

Immerse yourself in the yoga life with like minded people, health and wellness abound, music and of course YOGA!

Click on the link Here to purchase tickets:

https://wanderlust.com/festivals/?rfsn=2568377.b98b9a

and be sure to enter OHRAYOGA10 at checkout to receive 10% off all tickets!

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