Plasha Yoga Studio

A lovely way to connect with each other is by being in nature, together. New classes begin Monday in the air conditioned studio, on Beach 1 and in Liberty Park and Highmark Amphitheater. www.plashayoga.com/classes

There’s the stretching and strengthening of postural yoga then there is Yoga. Shadsampatti are Vedanta (the spiritual and philosophical foundation of Yoga) practices I invite us to contemplate this week. Here’s one: Titiksha is the ability for enduring challenges, and the confidence and strength that arises from knowing you got this. Are you stronger from facing the pandemic?

Patanjali understood the psychology of the mind. Do you ever make up a story about something that turns out isn’t true? This misperception is a projection of the mind creating unnecessary stress. Self inquiry and meditation can remove the causes of stress then we see clearly. Appearances are a reflection of unconscious illusions. Yoga without understanding the mind reduces yoga to a set of physical exercises. Sutra I.8 ... viparyayo mithy-jñnam-atadrpa pratiham 8 [HA]: Viparyaya Or Illusion Is False Knowledge Formed Of A Thing As Other Than What It Is. [IT]: Wrong knowledge is a false conception of a thing whose real form does not correspond to such a mistaken conception. [VH]: Viparyaya-misperception is mistaken knowledge, founded on an appearance which is not that. [BM]: Error is false knowledge with no objective basis. [SS]: Misconception occurs when knowledge of something is not based upon its true form. [SP]: Wrong knowledge is knowledge which is false and not based upon the true nature of its object. [SV]: Indiscrimination is false knowledge not established in real nature. HA]: Hariharananda Aranya [IT]: I. K. Taimni [VH]: Vyasa Houston [BM]: Barbara Miller [SS]: Swami Satchidananda [SP]: Swami Prabhavananda [SV]: Swami Vivekananda

Joy is the best makeup. - Annie Lamont Mudita is an essential yoga practice. It is the opposite of envy, competition and comparison. When we feel joy about other’s joy our joy grows and their joy grows. This vicarious joy grows exponentially and everyone benefits! Enjoy your day.

Begin your summer transformation Monday or later.

Happy News! The weather is warming up. We enjoyed early summer at the park this week. Masks are optional at the studio. My props will be available at the studio starting June 7. You will still need to being your mat. A new wine bar/patio area will be opening in June across from the studio with outdoor tables and umbrellas. ... Are you ready to get your happy on? Monday is the early deadline to register for summer. Keep in mind if you do a beach class and it rains we will go into the studio and I can only accommodate students who have registered for the session. Payment plans and pro-rating are available. Go to http://www.plashayoga.com/classes to register. Drop in at the park next week for more great weather!

Sunny and upper 70’s for 5:30 Intermediate Bay Flow @ Liberty Park Drop in $15 May Peace Begin With MeSunny and upper 70’s for 5:30 Intermediate Bay Flow @ Liberty Park Drop in $15 May Peace Begin With Me

Monday marks the 25th Anniversary of Yoga on the Beach! What were you doing in 1996? I got married in June! I left a job as a marketing director and prepared to attend my first 30 day residential yoga teacher training in the fall. I taught several times on the beach to a few people. One guy brought a large tarp to practice on! I began a slow transition to teaching yoga full time working three part time jobs including yoga. By January, 1998 I opened a yoga studio. Wednesday ...marks the 13th Anniversary of Yoga at Liberty Park! What were you doing 13 years ago? I was celebrating the tenth anniversary of my yoga studio. I am sure you have celebrated many anniversaries yourself. Let's celebrate our time together this summer! The weather is supposed to be sunny and 82 on Monday, and partly sunny and 80 on Wednesday and Thursday for the outdoor classes. I think this is the warmest start to yoga on the beach in 25 years! Props will now be available in the AC studio as well! Just bring a mat. If you have not registered, would you like to join us? If you are too busy to commit to a weekly class, you can drop in. If you can't do all 12 weeks, I can prorate the number of weeks you can do. Sound good? Again, you can pay with Venmo, cash or check. To register go to http://www.plashayoga.com/classes Let's celebrate our anniversaries and the joy of returning to a post pandemic life! I look forward to seeing you soon.

The warm weather drew a large group tonight for mixed level yoga. Thank you for participating!

Starts Monday. Sunny and 80! Often imitated; never duplicated.

Great weather for yoga in Liberty Park this week. Monday 5:30 Mixed Level (sunny and 70) and Wednesday 5:30 Bay Intermediate Level Flow (sunny and 80). Drop in $15. Safe, serene and spacious for all!

You can’t come to the studio for a few weeks but I can come to you! Sending you love and light! See you on Zoom! www.plashayoga.com/classes #plashayoga

Due to the new mitigation orders, all of my classes will be on Zoom until 8 a.m. Jan. 4, 2021. Of course, zoom or studio classes will continue from the 4th on unless there’s a change. My winter session begins January 4th at 10 am, thank you Governor for listening. I’m allowed to teach outdoors. Snow yoga anyone?... Yoga strong @ www.plashayoga.com/classes

Filled with election angst? Hyper focused on media speculations? Hyperventilating? Relax and consider a mental vacation from the social dissonance tonight from 7-8:15 when you may really need it. Get grounded with my election night version of restorative yoga. Drop in $15. PM me on how to Zoom in from anywhere and what you’ll need. You’ll be glad you did. www.plashayoga.com #plashayoga ... #restorativeyoga #mindfulness #election See more

Do you have back pain and assume you can’t take yoga classes? Consider my Tuesday 5:30 Yoga for Back Care beginning Jan. 5. This class has helped many people in the past; however, there are some red flags so contact me and give me specifics about your condition and I will decide if I can help. www.plashayoga.com/classes #plashayoga #backcare #backcareyoga ... #yoga See more

My mindfulness and meditation immersion and training on Nov. 21-22 has been approved by the NASW-PA Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and Yoga Alliance. Earn 10 CEU’s. Zoom or in studio. Go to these links: https://www.plashayoga.com/meditation-teacher-training/ and https://www.nasw-pa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx #plashayoga #meditation ... #mindfulness See more

A six lesson package will jumpstart or deepen your practice. Studio or Zoom options. #plashayoga #privateyoga #privateyogaclass #privateyogateacher

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Most spots in most classes are now reserved. Check with me about openings in a few classes or be on a waiting list when there’s a cancellation in full ones. Of course, Zoom is available for all classes. It’s enjoyable to connect or reconnect with students outside of Erie.

A couple spots opened in studio for vigorous flow tonight at 5:30. It’s advanced. Drop in $15. Zoom option, if I know you. PM me for details. www.plashayoga.com/classes #plashayoga #ashtangayoga

Another group I trained graduated from their 200 hour teacher training today! My next one begins January 30-31. Details @ https://www.plashayoga.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training/ #plashayoga #yogateachertraining ... #yoga #vedanta #rajayoga See more

Yoga Strong! New studio/zoom hybrid accessible yoga classes begin October 26 for all levels. Limited spots in studio. Reserve those now. Our studio is well ventilated with comfortable temperatures and low humidity. Or Zoom from your room! www.plashayoga.com/classes #plashayoga

Thank you for attending the park classes! Everyone enjoyed the beauty of the fall Bayfront.Thank you for attending the park classes! Everyone enjoyed the beauty of the fall Bayfront.

Live in Erie or anywhere? Need to hunker down at 7 pm especially if you live in Erie? Relax and renew. Zoom virtual. Message me to join and reconnect with your inner peace far from the dissonant crowds. www.plashayoga.com/classes #plashayoga... #restorativeyoga #mindfulness #relaxation See more

Free webinars. I’m grateful to be included! Check out the schedule. www.plashayoga.com #plashayoga #michaelplasha

Want to become a Yoga teacher or deepen your understanding of Yoga? A new 200 hour training begins in January. Details at https://www.plashayoga.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training/ #plashayoga... #yoga #yogapractice #eriepennsylvania See more