Yoga
Namaste!
What is Yoga?
Yoga comes from a Sanskrit word which translates to ‘Concentration on attaining the changes desired in our lives’. Yoga looks to bring our mind, body, and spirit into harmony. Our modern-day view of yoga guides us on one part of the study of Yoga.
The Philosophy of Yoga focuses on 8 limbs:
- Yamas (Ethical & Moral Ideal)
- Niyamas (Spiritual & Self-discipline Ideals)
- Asana (Physical Practices)
- Pranayama (Breath work – our Life Force)
- Pratyahara (Withdrawal of senses / Ignoring Distractions)
- Dharana (Concentration / Focused Thoughts)
- Dhyana (Meditation)
- Samadhi (Liberation / Union with a Divine)
Schedule of Yoga in Crocheron Park
Classes will resume in Crocheron this spring, until then catch Ambeka's free yoga classes through ShapeUP NYC at Commonpoint Bay Terrace.
International Yoga Day
Saturday, June 21st 2025
This is a special day to celebrate International Yoga Day at Crocheron Park.
The day will begin with a class of Gentle Yoga with Ambeka Khadse, our resident park yoga instructor who volunteers her time weekly for the community. We will then have Bayside Meditation offer a 30-minute meditation practice that will include breathing exercises, body-mind relaxation, and sitting meditation to relieve stress and enhance your mood for the day. Our special guest speaker, Abha Karki Rajbhandari, PhD, explores the relationship between brain and body, her chat will focus on the connection between neuroscience and yoga.
Thank you to our sponsors and speaker!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
10:00 am - Kickoff
10:15 am - Yoga with Ambeka
11:00 am - Meditation with Bayside Meditation
11:30 am - Neuroscience & Yoga Chat with Abha Karki Rajbhandari, PhD
12:30 pm - Social and Refreshments
Please complete the information below to sign up for this free special event! We will be meeting in front of the Tennis House along 33rd Ave. Please bring a yoga mat and water with you. Please contact 646.504.3457 on the day of the event with any questions, or friendsofcrocheron@gmail.com
Thank you to Ambeka for volunteering her time for classes in our community and for planning this special event!
