Working Out, Looking In: Upcoming Yoga & Meditation Classes Around Ditmas Park

Feeling stressed, distracted, or uninspired as of late? Lucky for you, a few local yoga haunts are gearing up to help neighbors get focused and centered again. Check out what’s coming up at Jaya Yoga, Lark, Ditmas Fitness, and Third Root Community Health Center below.

Living a Soulful Life with Manorama Ji
When: Friday, October 18 from 7-9:50pm
Where: Jaya Yoga East (2902 Fort Hamilton Parkway on the corner of E 4th Street)
What: Consider and discuss who you are on all levels, how to understand yourself more fully, and how to live Manorama’s five principles for soulful living.
How much: $115, plus $26 cash for materials

Kirtan with Devadas Labrecque
When: Saturday, October 19 from 7-8:30pm
Where: Jaya Yoga East
What: Fun call and response chanting and singing for all, no experience necessary.
How much: $10 suggested donation

Vinyasa Yoga
When: Tuesdays at 6:30am and 6:45pm, Thursdays at 6:45pm, and Sundays at 7pm
Where: Ditmas Fitness Studios (593 Coney Island Avenue between Lewis Place and Matthews Court)
What: An hour-long, all levels class at sunrise or in the evening that focuses on breath and flowing movements.
How much: $15 per class, reduced package rates (sign up ahead of time)

Kundalini Yoga
When: Saturdays at 11am
Where: Ditmas Fitness Studios
What: A one hour class focused on balancing and strengthening bodily systems, expanding lung capacity, and purifying the blood.
How much: $15 per class, reduced package rates (sign up ahead of time)

Reiki Meditation
When: Sundays at 3:30pm
Where: Ditmas Fitness Studios
What: An hour and 15 minutes of employing energy-transfering techniques in your meditation practice.
How much: $15 per class, reduced package rates (sign up ahead of time)

Ditmas Park Mindfulness Group
When: Thursdays at 7:30am
Where: Lark (1007 Church Avenue between E 11th Street and Stratford Road)
What: “This meetup will give you new mental space from which you can tackle the day with a ready and able mind,” says the description of the event. “If you are looking to find more peace of mind, focus and just some time in your life to relax, then join us at Lark to start your day off right.”
How much: Free!

Hatha Vinyasa Yoga
When: Wednesdays at 11:15am
Where: Third Root (308 Marlborough Road between Cortelyou and Dorchester Roads)
What: This one hour and 15 minute-long class taught by Hanakyle Moranz is open to all levels.
How much: By donation

Meditation
When: Wednesdays at 10:30am, Fridays at 1:45pm, and Sundays at 6:45pm
Where: Third Root
What: Try out different meditation styles each week, followed by a discussion for a total of 30 minutes.
How much: By donation

Fully Live Vinyasa Yoga and Music with Ramit Kreitner and Maryann McSweeney
When: Sunday, October 27 from 9-10:30am
Where: Jaya Yoga East
What: Jazz maestro Maryann McSweeney plays during this popular Sunday morning class, for which pre-registration is recommended.
How much: $16 or class card, plus a donation for music

Sacred Songs and Stories with Raghunath Cappo
When: Saturday, November 2 from 7-8:30 pm
Where: Jaya Yoga East
What: “Come meet one of the most inspired teachers alive,” Jaya says, “as he shares with us kirtan and the stories of the saints of India.”
How much: $25 pre-registration strongly encouraged

Photo via Jaya Yoga