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Monday Group Meditation
Meets EVERY MONDAY 7-8pm (ET)
ZOOM Meeting Number: 139 024 694
Passcode: HIB
Our Monday night group practice has been undertaken to heal and empower collective consciousness while also strengthening the individual’s practice through the supportive energy of the group. Our evening will include light stretches, guided relaxation, and meditation.
Donation based, no pre-registration required.
Yoga for Strength and Stability: Refining Alignment for Endurance and Ease (In-Person) with Steven
Sundays, March 5-26, 10:30-11:30amAccording to the Yoga Sutra, Sthira (stability) and Sukha (ease), are the hallmarks of a yoga pose. Over time, the goal is to experience more strength and stability in a pose without an increase in tension. Refining your alignment is one of the keys to building strength that coexists with ease. In this series, Steven will break down the alignment fundamentals of familiar poses to awaken a deeper experience of strength, endurance, and ease. Poses include Warrior 1, Triangle Pose, and Tree Pose. Pre-Requisite: Completion of Hatha 1 and an introduction to Warrior 1 and Triangle Pose.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $48 (ID#: S16-P) —
Yoga for Strength and Stability: Refining Alignment for Endurance and Ease (Zoom) with Steven
Sundays, March 5-26, 10:30-11:30amThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $48 (ID#: S16-V) —
Gentle Yoga (Zoom Only) with Sapna & Sherri
Mondays, March 6-April 24, 3-4pmYoga offers gentle exercises that can dramatically help those with joint pain or stiffness. In this class, we will explore the classic joints-and-glands series of movements along with additional exercises, breath work, and relaxation. You can increase vital circulation, bring necessary nutrients to your body, and flush joints of congestion and metabolic wastes.
This class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $96 (ID#: YGM-V) —
Awakening Prana (In-Person) with Julia
Tuesdays, March 7-April 25, 10-11:15amA prana-centered style of asana practice emphasizes the subtle and meditative aspects of hatha yoga practice. Maintaining continuous attention on sensation in the body and movement of the breath leads to a state of deep inner awareness, calm and tranquility. Joints and Glands exercises coupled with Yin-style postures create an appropriate practice for any level practitioner. Each session will also include guided relaxation and seated meditation.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $96 (ID#: YAP-P) —
Awakening Prana (Zoom) with Julia
Tuesdays, March 7-April 25, 10-11:15amThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $96 (ID#: YAP-V) —
Peaceful Warrior (In-Person Only) with Kandy
Tuesdays, March 7-April 18, 11am-noonJoin Kandy for this yoga series that will bring a bit of challenge to the body and mind. Explore warrior poses in their many forms, stretching, and a variety of fluid salutations. Suitable for most levels, but prior experience with yoga is recommended. Fee: $84 (ID#: YPW-P) —
Stretch & Relax (In-Person) with Jackie
Tuesdays, March 7-April 25, 4-5pmThis all-levels class will take you head-to-toe(s) through a range of stretches and yoga postures that help to release muscular tension and improve range of motion. Guided breath work, relaxation techniques, and meditation will be included to soothe the nervous system and strengthen the mind-body connection moving you towards a deep sense of inner peace.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $96 (ID#: YSR-P) —
Stretch & Relax (Zoom) with Jackie
Tuesdays, March 7-April 25, 4-5pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $96 (ID#: YSR-V) —
Rise & Shine (Zoom Only) with Rosa
Wednesdays, March 8-April 26, 6:30-7:45amStart your morning in a way that will support you physically and mentally. Enjoy an all-level asana practice (6:30-7:30), followed by relaxation and meditation. With this early morning routine, you can check Self-care off your to-do list.
This class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $84 (ID#: MR-V) —
Gentle Yoga (In-Person) with Tosca
Wednesdays, March 8-April 26, 10:30-11:30amYoga offers gentle exercises that can dramatically help those with joint pain or stiffness. In this class, we will explore the classic joints-and-glands series of movements along with additional exercises, breath work, and relaxation. You can increase vital circulation, bring necessary nutrients to your body, and flush joints of congestion and metabolic wastes.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $96 (ID#: Y1W9-P) —
Gentle Yoga (Zoom) with Tosca
Wednesdays, March 8-April 26, 10:30-11:30amThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $96 (ID#: Y1W9-V) —
Balance Training (Zoom Only) with Stephanie
Wednesdays, March 8-April 12, 11am-noonSolid physical balance is more than just being able to stand on one foot. Improving balance can prevent injuries, sharpen mental focus and relieve stress. In this 4-week yoga session, we will build body awareness and create a foundation for improving strength and stability. You may find that improving your physical balance can help you strike a balance in the other aspects of your life as well.
This class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $72 (ID#: YPM-V) —
Gentle Yoga (In-Person) with James
Wednesdays, March 8-April 12, 5:30-6:30pmYoga offers gentle exercises that can dramatically help those with joint pain or stiffness. In this class, we will explore the classic joints-and-glands series of movements along with additional exercises, breath work, and relaxation. You can increase vital circulation, bring necessary nutrients to your body, and flush joints of congestion and metabolic wastes.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $72 (ID#: YGW-P) —
Gentle Yoga (Zoom) with James
Wednesdays, March 8-April 12, 5:30-6:30pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $72 (ID#: YGW-P) —
Vishoka Meditation – 8-week Continuing Practice Series (In-Person) with Sarah & Julia
Wednesdays, March 8-April 26, 6:30-8pmJoin Julia and Sarah for an 8-week session dedicated to Vishoka meditation practice, as described in the book Vishoka Meditation: The Yoga of Inner Radiance by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD. Each session will include asana, breath training, systematic relaxation, pranayama, and seated meditation. Gain experience with the foundational and core practices in the Vishoka Meditation system. Each week Sarah and Julia will offer a home practice challenge to keep your practice progressing in between sessions.
Suggested Pre-Requisites: Prior completion of HIB’s Foundations of Meditation, Vishoka Meditation Course, Vishoka Meditation Primer, or reading of Vishoka Meditation by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $108 (ID#: S17-P) —
Vishoka Meditation – 8-week Continuing Practice Series (Zoom) with Sarah & Julia
Wednesdays, March 8-April 26, 6:30-8pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $108 (ID#: S17-V) —
Gentle Yoga (In-Person) with Colleen
Thursdays, March 9-April 27, 10-11amYoga offers gentle exercises that can dramatically help those with joint pain or stiffness. In this class, we will explore the classic joints-and-glands series of movements along with additional exercises, breath work, and relaxation. You can increase vital circulation, bring necessary nutrients to your body, and flush joints of congestion and metabolic wastes.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $96 (ID#: YGR9-P) —
Gentle Yoga (Zoom) with Colleen
Thursdays, March 9-April 27, 10-11amThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $96 (ID#: YGR9-V) —
Adaptive Yoga (In-Person) with Julia
Thursdays, March 9-April 27, 3:30-4:30pmThis class will involve modifications to traditional postures using a chair, the wall, and blocks in order to find physical balance, alignment, and ease. The instructor will offer feedback that can bring more awareness to your posture and strengthen the supporting relationship that comes from good alignment. Corrections are done in a safe and predictable way to ensure that your practice is safe and that the sensory experience through your limbs and core is felt strongly. This class is slow paced to allow for questions, transition and repetition.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $96 (ID#: YAD-P) —
Adaptive Yoga (Zoom) with Julia
Thursdays, March 9-April 27, 3:30-4:30pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $96 (ID#: YAD-V) —
Strong Seniors 1 (In-Person) with Cathy
Fridays, March 10-April 28, 9:30-10:30amBuilding muscle while keeping the body flexible is crucial throughout our senior years if we want to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle. Improving muscular endurance and joint mobility can help you perform better the whole day in whatever activities you enjoy. Unlike weight training, yoga uses an integrated whole-body method for strengthening while also improving balance and reducing stress. This class can help retain the function commonly lost with age and chronic conditions. Join Cathy for a mindful yoga practice to maximize mobility and minimize risk.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $84 (ID#: YSS1-P) —
Strong Seniors 1 (Zoom) with Cathy
Fridays, March 10-April 28, 9:30-10:30amThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $84 (ID#: YSS1-V) —
Gentle Yoga (Zoom Only) with Tracy
Fridays, March 10-April 28, 10-11:15amYoga offers gentle exercises that can dramatically help those with joint pain or stiffness. In this class, we will explore the classic joints-and-glands series of movements along with additional exercises, breath work, and relaxation. You can increase vital circulation, bring necessary nutrients to your body, and flush joints of congestion and metabolic wastes.
This class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $84 (ID#: YGF-V) —
Strong Seniors 2 (In-Person) with Cathy
Fridays, March 10-April 28, 11am-12pmBuilding muscle while keeping the body flexible is crucial throughout our senior years if we want to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle. Improving muscular endurance and joint mobility can help you perform better the whole day in whatever activities you enjoy. Unlike weight training, yoga uses an integrated whole-body method for strengthening while also improving balance and reducing stress. This class can help retain the function commonly lost with age and chronic conditions. Join Cathy for a mindful yoga practice to maximize mobility and minimize risk.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $84 (ID#: YSS2-P) —
Strong Seniors 2 (Zoom) with Cathy
Fridays, March 10-April 28, 11am-12pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $84 (ID#: YSS2-V) —
Yoga for Parkinson's (Zoom Only) with Larry
Fridays, March 10-April 28, 5:30-7pmOur Yoga for Parkinson's class is a complete yoga class specifically catered to students with special challenges in controlled movement. The instructor focuses on increasing mobility and motor control - offering students options for improving their practice with variations, props and personal encouragement. Each class includes postures and movement exercises, breath work, and relaxation. Yoga is a valuable tool for staying connected to the body and finding peace and community while working with a challenging physical condition.
This class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
INCLUDED in the Online Asana Pass
Fee: $84 (ID#: YP-V) —
Group Walk: Bird Watching at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Uli
Saturday, March 25, 10am-12pmCANCELED DUE TO RAIN AND HIGH WINDS 🙁 Grab your binoculars and explore one of WNY’s best hot spots for bird watching! Easy walk - flat terrain. Wear good walking shoes. Please pre-register. If we cancel due to inclement weather, we will notify you via e-mail and post it on our Facebook page. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so that we can begin on time.
Address: Forest lawn Cemetery / 1900 Main St. Buffalo 14208
Meeting place: The CHAPEL PARKING LOT (near Mirror Lake). Go to: forrest-lawn.com for a map of the grounds.
Donation Based – Contributions go towards the Chimney Repair Fund – THANK YOU! Fee: $0 (ID#: S19) — CANCELED
Yoga and Journaling Retreat (In-Person Only) with Tosca
Saturday, April 1, 9:30am-12:30pmJoin Tosca as we spend time nourishing our bodies, mind, and spirt with yoga and journaling. This half-day retreat will provide you with the space and time to relax, reflect, and renew. We’ll begin the retreat with a yoga and systematic relaxation practice that will allow us to hold space for what is present in our lives. After a short break, we will follow up with journaling exercises and discussion. No special writing skills are required. Just bring a journal and a pen.
Retreat Schedule:
• 9:30-10:45am: gentle yoga (for all skill levels) and guided relaxation.
• 10:50-11am: break
• 11am-12:30pm: journaling and discussion
Fee: $40 (ID#: S21-P) —
Mantra Intensive–The Prayers of the Tradition (Zoom Only) with Tracy
Sunday, April 2, 10-11amJoin us as we take a deeper look at the Himalayan Institute’s Prayers of the Tradition. We will discuss their origin, meaning, and how to pronounce them accurately. Our prayers can be used as part of sitting for meditation, classroom teaching, or anytime you wish to connect with your inner light. The goal of this class is to feel confident in using them as a beautiful and heartfelt part of your practice.
This class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
BONUS for Online Asana Pass holders – pre-registration is required. Fee: $20 (ID#: S22-V) —
Foundations of Meditation: 4-Week Course (In-Person Only) with Donna
Tuesdays, April 4-25, 6-7:30pmPLEAE NOTE: The start date has changed from March 21 to APRIL 4. The practice of meditation helps us cultivate a relaxed nervous system and peaceful mind. In this course, you will learn the essential elements of Vishoka Meditation, the system of meditation taught by the Himalayan Institute, that directs you to an experience of inner radiance and tranquility. Topics include healthy breathing, relaxation techniques, and cultivating pranic awareness for greater focus and clarity. Whether you are an experienced meditator interested in refining your practice or just beginning, this course will support your inward journey. Fee: $65 (ID#: S18-P) —
Journaling for the Heart (In-Person Only) with Tosca
Thursdays, April 6-May 11, 11am-12pmJournaling is a fun and creative way to explore issues in our lives, and at the same time open the door to personal insight. This six-week workshop will provide you with the space and time to reflect, write, and share. The workshop will include various writing exercises to help you better access and improve your writing experience. We will also explore what it means to open ourselves to telling our stories with authenticity. No special writing skills are required, just bring a journal and pen and get ready to write! Fee: $65 (ID#: S23-P) —
Yoga as a Way of Life–Thriving in a Chaotic World (In-Person) with Sarah
Thursday, April 20, 6:30-8pmMillions of Americans practice yoga. They understand yoga to be an ancient practice that combines postures and breath awareness to relieve stress, reduce aches and pains, and transform their mood. Yoga is that, and much more. Yoga postures, called asanas, are one part of an 8-limbed spiritual discipline that is ultimately designed to help you connect with your intuitive divine self and transform your limitations, including the overwhelm of fear and uncertainty that is pervasive at this time. Yoga offers an approach to not only live in a chaotic world but thrive in it. Join Sarah for this discussion on yoga as a way of life through yoga practice, yoga lifestyle, and the cultivation of a yoga mindset.
BONUS for Online Asana Pass holders – pre-registration is required.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $20 (ID#: S24-P) —
Yoga as a Way of Life–Thriving in a Chaotic World (Zoom) with Sarah
Thursday, April 20, 6:30-8pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
BONUS for Online Asana Pass holders – pre-registration is required. Fee: $20 (ID#: S24-V) —
Earth Day Cleanup Event: Spring Sweep 2023 with Kandy
Saturday, April 22, 10am-12pmSponsored by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
Site captain Kandy Svec will lead TEAM HIB at this year’s Spring Sweep, part of the Great Lakes Cleanup. Buffalo Niagara Water Keeper will be providing all gloves and supplies. Please wear comfy shoes/boots. Be sure to pre-register. If this event gets postponed due to inclement weather, we will notify you via e-mail and post it on our Facebook page. For more information on Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, go to: bnwaterkeeper.org/event/spring-sweep-2023/.
Location: Market Squark Park (in Black Rock) at 266 Amherst St, Buffalo NY 14207 Fee: $0 (ID#: S25) —
Ayurvedic Nutrition for the Body, Mind and Senses (In-Person Only) with Julia
Sunday, April 30, 10am-1pmIncludes cooking demonstration of ghee and turmeric milk
Ayurveda is an ancient medical science that harnesses nature’s wisdom to promote healing. Aligning our daily habits of eating, sleeping, and moving with natural laws has a profound effect on our quality of life. Join Julia to explore how those habits can support your Agni (digestive fire) to more effectively nourish your Dhatus (tissues) of the body. When Agni and nourishment are strong, we feel centered and content. Learn how to approach food and spice choices to keep your ayurvedic constitution balanced. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and tasting of ayurvedic spiced foods, ghee, and turmeric milk.
Handouts and recipes will be provided. Fee: $40 (ID#: S26) —
