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Yoga Studio Seeks to Community Yoga Class
Create Yoga Community
& Intention Circle at
Y
oga on the Wallkill, a new yoga
Skyelight Healing Arts
studio in Montgomery, invites all
to become part of their yoga commu-
S
kyelight Healing Arts in Ny-
ack is now offering a commu-
nity. Studio founders, Tim Shannon,
nity class on Fridays from 1:15 to
Susan Olsen and Linda Dougherty
2:15 p.m. for only $8. “The idea
have been working together for sev-
of a community class is to make
eral years. According to Tim, “We
yoga more accessible to those
found the beautiful location, over-
who may not be able to afford a
looking the Wallkill River in the village of Montgomery in April
$15 class, and also to encourage
of 2009. When we saw it, we knew this would be the perfect
those who may be intimidated,
place for yoga. The sound of the river flowing helps to create a
though interested, to come ex-
deep sense of peace and tranquility in our yoga practice.”
perience a class, that is shorter
Yoga on the Wallkill’s goal is to help people find their
in length than a standard class
path to better health, mental clarity and a less stressful life. All
and open to all levels of practice,”
Alyssa Dreyfus
levels are welcome in all of their classes which include deep
says instructor Alyssa Dreyfus. The
relaxation, yoga asanas, breath work and meditation.
class is a gentle class, with modifications offered for those who
On Thursdays, at 4:15 p.m., a class is available for a free
may need them. Alyssa teaches a mindful yoga practice that
will donation. All proceeds from this class are given to the
allows space for the student to go inward and quiet the mind.
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. On the third Friday of every
Also a new offering, Deborah Turner recently began host-
month at 6 p.m., a meditation class is also offered for a free
ing free Intention Circles on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. “I had
will donation.
the opportunity to experience an Intention Circle led by Tony
Burroughs at a retreat. When a group of like-minded people
The studio is located at 100 Ward St, Suite B, Montgomery.
come together to share their intentions and support one another,
Ongoing information and a full schedule of classes are avail-
it can be very powerful. After experiencing the circle I knew
able at
YogaOnTheWallkill.com or by calling 457-1117. See
that I wanted to bring the circle to our community.” To learn
ad, page 26.
more about Tony Burroughs, see article page 19.
Committed to making yoga more available to everybody,
Is Your Child Smart in
all yoga classes at Skyelight Healing Arts including such styles
Everything But School?
as Restorative Yoga, Yin, and Vinyasa and Yoga and Medita-
tion are offered on a sliding scale of $10-20 dollars. Other
O
n Tuesday, January 19, from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m., a free
great opportunities at Skyelight include an expanded array of
seminar is being held at The Family Vision and Learning
workshops, healing circles, kirtan, Interfaith Services, and Kids
Center for parents and for professionals who work with children.
Yoga as well as Mommy and Me and home-school classes. All
The lecture, led by Dr. Michal Luchins, will cover fascinating
are geared towards creating more connections and building
neurobiological research and exciting treatment options for
and deepening relationships.
many conditions that affect our children. These conditions
include ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dysphasia, PDD, temporal
Skyelight Healing Arts is located at 117 Depew Ave, Nyack.
processing disorder, learning and reading disabilities and more.
SkyelightHealingArts.com. See ad, page 24.
Attendees will learn what those conditions have in common
and what can be done about them. A special educator who
recently attended this lecture commented, “I think that it should
be mandatory for all professionals who work with children to
NatioNallY CeRtified NY State liCeNSed
attend this lecture.”
Dr. Luchins, founder of The Family Vision and Learning
Center, understands that there is more to vision than just clear
eyesight. She specializes in Vision Therapy and Developmental
Optometry. Additionally, she is certified in Early Childhood
Education and Processing and Cognitive Enhancement.
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To reserve a place, contact Dr. Michal Luchins at Vision-
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Learning Center is located at 1 Executive Blvd., Ste 105A, Suf-
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natural awakenings January 2010
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