Deborah Desmond EYRT, RP is the founder of Namaste Yoga & Tranquility Center. Deborah Gratefully recognizes her teacher’s in this life , Shakti Mhi, Victor & Adrianna Nieto, the Present Moment, Grandmother Ayahuasca, Nature, City, Mother, Father, Brother, Partner , Animals and most importantly Love. She believes that the ability to heal ourselves and the universe lies within each of us. Yoga is one of the many pathways to reach the healing that can change the world. Deborah has been a student of yoga, practicing daily since the age of 17. She now teaches the Yoga Alliance 200hr teacher trainings at Namaste. Deborah is also an Herbalist, Reiki Practioner and Holistic Health Practioner. She would like to thank all of you for your continued support and making Namaste possible.

Joseph Pilates created original pieces of equipment for his exercise system that he called “Contrology.” His studio in New York City had a workshop where he created his designs. Today, there are many different companies that now manufacture Pilates equipment.
The Pilates Movement uses equipment produced by Gratz Industries. Gratz Industries is one of the only manufacturers that produces equipment closest to the original designs. Pilates equipment is different than your typical gym equipment. The equipment has springs, leather straps, wooden and leather handles, and fuzzy foot straps. Through the use of springs, instead of weights, the equipment helps to show you where the muscles are and how they work within the movement. Performing a series of controlled movements that work against the resistance of springs is unlike using your average machine in a gym.

Experience and explore the best of the Pilates Method and Somatic Movement Therapy under the guidance of Certified Instructor Tracie Matthews. Intuitive Motion Pilates distinguishes itself by offering personalized Pilates right in the heart of Carroll Gardens. The relationship between you and your practitioner begins with a personal assessment of your posture, muscular imbalances, and movement patterns. Each session is then customized to achieve your own fitness and wellness goals. Redefine your mind body connection with Intuitive Motion Pilates.

With a commitment to serve the Relax On Cloud 9 offers many varieties and styles of massage, skin care, body treatments and water therapies which combine to create a wonderful, customized spa experience. Staffed with some of the best in the spa industry with many years of experience and dedication.

ta is a way of life. It is positive. It is natural. It is healthy. It is authentic. It is a style of living that incorporates mind, body and spirit practices, such as meditation, yoga, and healthy eating, combined with the power of Thought and Expression to create a “whole” approach to life.

Shambhala is an intimate, non-competitive community- and family-oriented yoga & dance center. We welcome people of all backgrounds to come together and, side by side, enjoy the deep benefits yoga and dance offer.
We believe that yoga should be available to all people, regardless of their financial situation, and we offer several community classes on a donation basis.
Children are always welcome to practice alongside their parent or friend at any of our beginner yoga classes, and everyone is welcome to stay after class to enjoy tea and conversation with their fellow practitioners.

"When The Yoga Room opened its doors in June 2003 it was a small, one room, studio offering only Hot Yoga and a few Hot Vinyasa classes. Thanks to your ongoing support, today we are offering 50+ classes a week. We offer classes to all levels, from the absolute beginner to the experienced yogi. Our highly qualified, certified instructors can easily create an appropriate starting point for any student in any posture. We invite you to join The Yoga Room community while exploring your personal yoga path."

A Brooklyn Heights landmark, Yoga People has been honoring the transformative power of yoga for nearly a decade. Yoga People is committed to providing a nurturing atmosphere with seasoned instructors for both the beginner and the dedicated yogi.

Owned and actively managed by Elle Jardim and Donna Singer, both of whom trained under the tutelage of the legendary master trainer Romana Kryzanowska. It is upon this strong foundation that the structure of our centers has been built. Our mission at CFM is to create a warm, inviting atmosphere with a no-nonsense approach to Authentic Pilates and Gyrotonic training.

Divamukti™ is a Sanskrit word translating to Liberation Day, meaning the day on which you attain enlightenment of the soul. Divamukti™ is owned and operated by Jessie De La Rosa, a Jivamukti Yoga® Certified Instructor who recently won 4th place in ExerciseTV's 2008 Top Trainer Competition in the yoga instructor category. Placing him among the Top 5 Yoga Instructors in this national competition.

Regular Dahn Yoga class includes stretching, breathing exercise and meditation. It is geared for all levels, easy for beginners to follow and challenging enough for the advanced practitioner.
Are you living your life to the fullest or is the stress in your daily life affecting you emotionally? Rediscover your inner power, fulfillment, and holistic balance with the "Shim Sung" Heart Chakra workshop. For nearly twenty years, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have taken advantage of the Shim Sung workshop to rediscover their true self. Shim Sung is a Korean phrase with deep meaning. It refers to the "root of one's heart." This workshop helps each individual connect with their core sense of being and understand their patterns of relating to others.

Five Points Academy is a unique facility located in downtown New York City, on the border of Chinatown and Soho. We take our name from the historic and infamous neighborhood known as The Five Points, which was located just a few blocks away from our landmark building.
Five Points Academy is an independent, member-oriented semi-private club staffed with professional, experienced personal trainers, who recognize members by name. Fully equipped gym, yoga classes, state of the art cardio area, on site massage therapy, dedicated staff, amenities such as laundry service make Five Points Fitness the type of place that makes one actually look forward to training.

Located in our new home in the heart of Soho, in a beautiful 2,000 square foot loft that is a fully equipped classical Pilates studio that includes three reformers, four wall units, 2 wunder chairs, a high chair, cadillac, pedi pole and a ladder barrel. We also have cardio equipment and more, see below for more information! The studio has been designed with a clean, simple modern sensibility that enhances the old-fashioned charm of a traditional high ceiling Soho loft space. Airy and light-filled, the ambience at Grasshopper Pilates Downtown is warm, gracious and welcoming, although the workout is functional, serious and challenging.

Learning to dance is exciting, challenging and rewarding; especially so for children. Children love to dance. At Terrace Dance Studio, we've been teaching children to dance for over twenty years. Our dance training programs begin at age three and continue through the teens. Dance styles offered are, Pre-school, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Tap, and Gymnastics. See the Dance Programs menu below for a more detailed description of each style. Our teacherss are Terrific. they're knowledgable, dedicated and experienced at teaching children. We invite you to come and watch a class.

The Owner/Director of PILATES STATEN ISLAND, Celeste Zopich, is a former dancer classically trained in ballet and Martha Graham technique. She studied and performed with The Clive Thompson Dance Company and also studied under the direction of Ms. Ellen Tharp of the Staten Island Ballet. It was her dance background that brought her to Pilates where she trained comprehensively in the STOTT™ Pilates Method and received her Certificate of Training for all levels of Pilates work. Celeste enhanced her training through work either private and in small workshop settings with Mary Bowen, Lolita San Miguel, Kathy Grant, and Ron Fletcher. Celeste holds the highest National Credential as a PMA - Gold Certified Teacher.

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The Willow was founded by Jennifer Shea in 2002 with the hlep of Gina Addeo. Jenna moved to Staten Island in December 2001 from East Hampton, NY where she worked full time as a Pilates/Dance teacher at the reknowned Gurneys Inn Resort and Spa. Following September 11, 2001, Jenna wanted to use her expertise to help heal victims of this tragedy but found that nowhere on Staten Island was a facility for her to find employment.

Yoga means “union” in Sanskrit and is a vital way to re-connect with ourselves and create unity of mind, body and spirit. The practice of pranyama (breathing), asanas (postures), savasana (relaxation) & meditation, improves concentration, flexibility, muscle tone, stamina and the immune system.
Yoga reduces stress and increases one’s sense of well-being. Through regualar yoga practice you begin to cultivate a relationship between the mind, body and breath. When you function from your center you are more calm, focused, and balanced approaching life from a grounded perspective.
Pilates can transform the way you look and feel. This series of controlled movements focuses on strengthening the center of the body: the abdomen, lower back, and buttocks, to support the spine and stabilize the body. Pilates can improve posture, flatten the stomach, and create more flexibility. http://lotusyogacentersi.com

90-minute classes focus on postures, breath, meditation and deep relaxation. Classes are offered at both Bay Street Landing, located at 3 Victory Boulevard and at Historic Richmond Town, located at 441 Clarke Ave.

Ma Yoga Shakti Saraswati is an inspirer of the Yoga movement in India and abroad. She is known as Mataji - Revered Mother. Mataji travels extensively around the world, bringing the message of peace, harmony and good-will to people through the teachings of Yoga. She teaches yogic knowledge, to demonstrate the unity of Bhakti, Gyaan, Karma and Raja Yoga for self-unfoldment.

Regular Dahn Yoga class includes stretching, breathing exercise and meditation. It is geared for all levels, easy for beginners to follow and challenging enough for the advanced practitioner.

The premier Pilates Studio of Forest Hills, Queens, NY. Spencer Pilates Arts specializes in group and individual instruction, on the mat and machine exercises designed by Joe Pilates. Pilates is a highly effective low-impact exercise that dramatically improves your overall sense of well-being. It is suitable for all types of bodies and all levels of fitness.
Pilates can be used safely to assist in recovering from an injury. The studio regularly has clients who have suffered from back, shoulder, neck and knee pain. Pilates helps to prevent injuries by developing one’s body awareness and alignment, in a way unlike any other system of exercise. http://www.spencerpilatesarts.com