Upcoming Fitness & Wellness Classes & Deals In Ditmas Park
The holiday season is just about upon us, and you know how draining that can be. Thankfully, though, some special events and discounts are coming up in and around Ditmas Park to help you work the stress out of your system.
Intro to Sanskrit & Intro to the Sutras with Kiki Flynn
When: Saturday, November 16 from 1-3pm and 3:30-5:15pm respectively
Where: Jaya Yoga East (2902 Fort Hamilton Parkway on the corner of E 4th Street)
What: These two workshops ($30 for one, $50 for both) will help deepen your study as you chant passages and learn sounds and words spoken by the Yogis.
A Benefit: Tong Len Meditation, a Powerful Transformative Practice with Ben Ghalmi
When: Saturday, November 23 from 7-8pm
Where: Jaya Yoga East
What: “Tong Len” means “giving and taking,” which is what you’ll be doing in this class as you learn about the restorative practice undertaken daily by the Dalai Lama and help Doctors Without Borders with a $15 suggested donation.
Special Rates at Pilates on Rugby
When: Before Wednesday, November 27
Where: Pilates on Rugby (265 Rugby Road between Beverley and Cortelyou Roads)
What: Private or semi-private classes for $50 (not the normal $65). Call 917-703-6500 for current schedule.
Thanksgiving Gratitude Yoga Practice with Jacoby
When: Thursday, November 28 from 10-12pm
Where: Third Root (308 Marlborough Road between Cortelyou and Dorchester Roads)
What: “Come to this Thanksgiving Day class to connect with yourself and your deepest wisdom, joining with others on the path,” says Third Root of this open level and all ages event integrating meditation, asana, and breath work. Pre-registration ($25) is required.
Shape Up NYC: Cardio, Toning & Stretching
When: Thursdays through December 12 (no class on Thanksgiving), 11am
Where: Prospect Park Audubon Center
What: Shape Up NYC’s Friday afternoon Pilates class often makes it onto our weekend event roundups, but this class is just a bit too early on Thursdays to make the cut. Doesn’t mean it’s a bad one, though–free fitness instruction in a beautiful setting? We’re there (or, you should be).
Namaste Yoga Living Social Deal
When: Before February 13, 2014
Where: Namaste Yoga of Kensington (482 Coney Island Avenue on the corner of Church Avenue)
What: 50% off three yoga, Pilates, Zumba or belly dance classes for a total of $30.
Photo via Jaya Yoga Center