Amrita Yoga and Wellness

Namaste Amrita Community, We all know this has been an interesting year and will be an interesting holiday season. But what if we can come together and end the year on a high note? Regardless of what is going on in the world around us at any given time, if we turn to community, our breath, and rooting more intentionally into our bodies, inside we can always find a spark of light! This holiday season we invite you to share what keeps you grounded and bright with loved ones tha...t may need to end the year on a high note: the gift of movement, breath & community! From now until 12/31/20 we are offering the following holiday specials! * 1 month of unlimited virtual classes & access to our on demand library for $39! * 3 months of unlimited virtual classes & access to our on demand for $100! How to Purchase: Click on the offer you wish to gift through the link in the bio and at checkout click "Add Gift Options". Your gift will be delivered right to your loved one's inbox and start their membership! Our Holiday Schedule is as follows: 12/21/20 8:30am Pilates Mat w/Kebi 6pm Amrita Flow w/Heather 7:45pm Yinyasa w/Tracy 12/22/20 6:30am Amrita Flow w/Tracy 6pm Amrita Flow w/Stacia 6:30pm Iyengar Level 1 w/Jill 12/23/20 6:30am Amrita Flow w/Ashley Nicole 4:30pm Hatha w?Meg 6:30pm Iyengar Level 1 w/Jill 12/24/20 4:30pm Amrita Flow w/Tim 12/25/20 No Classes. 12/26/20 No Classes 12/27/20 5pm Yin Yoga w/Ashley Nicole 6:30pm Monthly Restorative w/JIll 12/28/20 8:30am Pilates Mat w/Kebi 4:30pm Hatha w/Meg 6pm Amrita Flow w/Heather 12/29/20 6:30am Amrita Flow w/Tracy 5:30pm Mat Pilates w/Chris 6pm Amrita Flow w/Stacia 12/30/20 6:30am Amrita Flow w/Ashley Nicole 5:30pm Hatha w/Meg 6:30pm Amrita Barre w/Haley 12/31/20 6:30am Amrita Flow w/Tracy 4:30pm Amrita Flow w/Tim 6:30pm Phoenix Rising: Special Year End Moon Class w/Heather, more details TBA 1/1/21 11-1pm New Year's Restorative w/Jill 1/2/21 9am Mat Pilates w/Kebi 10:30am Amrita Flow w/Heather 1/3/21 12pm Amrita Flow w/Johnathan 7pm Candlelight w/Stacia 1/4/21 Regular Classes Resume

Establish new habits in the New Year! New Year Meditation Series with Ashley Nicole @ashleynicoleyoga Studiesshow that participating in an eight-week mindfulness meditation program appears to make measurable changes in brain regions associated with memory, sense of self, empathy, and stress.... This two-month virtual Meditation Series will serve as an introduction to meditation where you’ll learn its benefits, how topreparefor the practice, and ultimately how to meditate! You’ll experience different meditation techniques to find the one that works best for you: guided relaxation, movement meditation, mindfulness meditation, visualizations, and sensory meditations. Enrolling in this series will require that you practice meditating on your own and will include journaling prompts, recommended readings, and podcasts to support your personal meditation practice. If you have been wanting to learn how to meditate OR if you are an experiencedpractitioner looking for some accountability and group energy, this is for you! It is also a great follow-up for students who attended the Yoga for Anxiety Workshop. We will meet virtually 8 Wednesdays in a row, from 7:45pm - 9pm starting on 1/6 - 2/24. Early-bird Pricing is $80 for all 8 sessions if you sign up before Christmas. $100 if you sign up after 12/25. Follow the link in the bio to register now

Announcing Monthly Self-Care Ritual: Virtual Yoga Retreat with Ashley Nicole @ashleynicoleyoga This Christmas, give yourself the gift of committing one evening (or morning) a month to complete self-care, self-empowerment, and transformation in the new year. We will start in December so we can get clear on our intentions for the year 2021. Then we will meet once a month for the first half of the year for afull evening (or morning) of self-care. This monthly virtual yoga ret...reat will include everything to balance out the mind, body, and spirit: Vinyasa + Yin + Meditation + Journaling + Reflection + Yoga Nidra (Guided Relaxation)+Manifestation Practices + Other Rituals. You will leave feeling restored, renewed, centered, and more clear on your path. In 2021, commit to focusing more time on YOU and your own personal growth. Dates and themes are based around the Solstices and Equinoxes so that we can use the natural rhythm and cycles of the universe to amplify our intentions. DATES, TIMES, and THEMES: MondayDecember 21from 7 - 9:15pm - Get Clear on your Intentions for 2021 MondayJanuary 11from 7 - 9:15pm - Manifest your Vision MondayFebruary 1from 7 - 9:15pm -Reconnect with Self-Love & Compassion SaturdayMarch 20from 8 - 10:15am -Balance to Prepare for Growth & Rebirth $20 Self-care Investment per Class OR $60 if you purchase all 4 retreatsbefore December 21. Follow the link in the bio to sign up!

2020 has been a year like no other. On this day of giving thanks, all of us at the studio are beyond thankful for... - Each member of our community that is near or far, from past or present..for any and all support they have provided to our team over the years. - The ancient practices of yoga and the more modern practices of Pilates, barre, & rebounding that when engaged in often never stop bearing the fruits of better health for mind & body.... - The practice of the attitude of gratitude as everything is energy and the more we can be thankful for the more positivity we not only put out into the world but receive back to keep our charge bright. No matter what curveballs, wrenches, or twists life may bring us and no matter what holiday or day of the year it is...may we all take a moment out of each day to be thankful. Whether it be a single moment, a huge turning point, a world event or a person who has brought some light into your life in any way (these ways are not always light in the moments of unfolding) may we strive & desire to hold light in our hearts. And may our hearts steer our minds towards positivity...even in the darkest moments as it’s always darkest before dawn & everything is energy! On this day what are you thankful for? Is there a moment, practice or person who in some way has had a positive impact on you? How can you continue this conscious act of thankfulness not only today, but everyday? If you wish to share we would love to be inspired by you and please comment below! May we all be blessed in some way today and always and may we all never forget that we are all in this human experience together. Stay well, stay safe, be the light. Happy Giving Thanks day to everyone! #givingthanks #thanksgiving2020 #phillyareayoga #community #gratitude #communitylove #weareinthistogether #everythingisenergy #bethelight #thankful #thankyou #attitudeofgratitude

Namaste Amrita Community, We are excited to announce that we will be moving to a new online platform! From our survey results a few months ago, we learned that you prioritized high-quality video and sound streaming and easily accessible replays of all classes. We will be switchingto UnionFit as of THIS Wednesday (11/25/20)! All ofus are excited about UnionFit, which offers: - High-quality video and audio streaming... - Live chat customer support with UnionFit customer service in the event you ever have issues with a class or link - Ability to replay a live-streamed class for 24 hours after class if you sign up, but can't join us live - A new video library where every class will be recorded - Ability to stream our classes on any device If you are already a member and have an account in MINDBODY, please keep an eye on your email for an invitation from UnionFit to activate your new account. Your currentclasses or membership will already be transferred and ready to use! For anyone registeredin any class after 11/25/20, class registrations will be transferred over into the new system for you through Sunday 11/29/20. Any pre-registrations made after 11/29/20 will be cancelled and you will need to re-register. We are looking forward to delivering you our offerings through a better platform and can't wait to see you in class soon!

Wrists feeling cramped? Amrita Pilates instructor Kebi Denard @mskkdenard shares some quick stretches for tight and painful wrists. (1) Extend your arms to either side and curl your thumb into your palm. Wrap all other fingers around the thumb and palm. Turn your palms to face forward and slowly, like you’re pouring out water to either side of you, curl the pinky-side of your hand towards your wrist. (2) Extend your arms to either side and start with open hands. Curl in ...pinky, ring, middle, pointer fingers towards the palm and then wrap the thumb on top. Flex your wrists towards your armpits so that your knuckles begin to face forward. Staying in this position with the arms extended and wrists flexed, begin to roll knuckles to face downwards towards the floor. Shake out your wrists in between repetitions. Perform these stretches 2-3x a day and you’ll start to see a difference in your wrist flexibility and strength! : @betweenpictures See more

How about some good news featuring NEW classes from Amrita? * We have some beautiful weather coming up in Philly this weekend! Heather Rice @heatherriceyoga will be teaching a few pop-up classes at the lot on the corner of Front St and Cecil B. Moore (where The International Bar is set up). We’re offering one class this Friday at 4pm (outdoor only) and this Saturday 10:30-11:45am (outdoor and virtual). Registration is open on Mindbody! * We will continue to offer Monday and T...uesday evening classes at the Sculpture Garden through 12/1! The barn has heat and the ability to open garage door for air flow. * Starting next week, Heather Rice will teach a Wednesday night class from 6-7:15PM at our Amrita studio. Also next week, Tim Karsten will teach a Thursday evening class 4:30-5:30pm. Maximum in-person capacity is capped at 5 students and class will also be live streamed. Depending on attendance, these classes may stay in-person or may go back to strictly virtual. Please know that we are taking EVERY measure to make these indoor, in-studio classes as safe as possible. All classes are masked, socially-distanced, AND we now have a medical-grade air filter in the main room that filters particles down to 0.1 microns every 15 minutes! : @_thesculpturecourtyard