Welcome to Woodbury Yoga Center
WYC HOME
BENEFITS of YOGA & MED
NEWS
& INFO
REFERRING PHYSCIANS
FREE SUNDAY
PROGRAMS
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
TEACHERS
REGISTER
CONTACT & DIRECTIONS

WELCOME TO THE QUIET ADVENTURE
Traditional Hatha Yoga & Meditation


 
A Letter from Our Director
Ayurveda: Thoughts on Healing & Wellness
About the Woodbury Yoga Center

New To WYC? Three tips to get you started…

July–August Hatha Yoga & Workshop/Events Schedule available in PDF format.




"Be fearless and pure; never waver in your determination or your dedication to the spiritual life. Give of yourself freely. Be self-controlled, sincere, sscriptures; learn to be detached from material things and to take joy in renunciation. Do not get angry or harm and living creature, but be compassionate and gentle; show goodwill to all. Put others first and yourself last. All these Arjuna will reveal your true nature, which is divine."
  
Bhagavad Gita xv11-3

 

 

A Letter from our Director

Dear family and friends in yoga,

How can we live fully and peacefully in this global economic climate? Could we try finally releasing the concept of external accumulation bringing happiness, and instead experience the fullness of joy in serving others? Just being kind, offering a helping hand or a moment to listen and be present, could we ignite trust and calmness in our selves and those around us?

Will we live truly from the heart? Present fully in each moment?

Can we practice contentment? Laughter?

Will we permit ourselves to revel in gratitude and give up complaining?

Through renewing and deepening our spiritual practices, meditation and yoga, we guide ourselves within, and from within are guided. All things are possible. Every moment we choose how we want to live.

As always, kindly let us know if you have physical limitations and need support finding the right yoga class to meet your needs, or if you need help paying for yoga classes.

We are participating in the Woodbury Inter-Faith Community Earth Week, with Earth-conscious talks at our evening programs on April 12 and 19, the Sundays on either side of Earth Day. We are also hosting a Solar Panel Information Open House, a Vegetarian Dinner and DVD night, and Yoga Open House with two free sample classes and meditation instruction. In honor of Earth Week, all of our regular classes are complimentary for new folks, so bring your friends and family.

We are carrying-on with the help of volunteers and donations. Volunteers with the following skills would be very helpful: accounting; filing non-profit 2008 taxes; web-site design and maintenance; video recording; office; cleaning and landscaping.

We are extremely grateful to those of you already helping out volunteering or making donations. Thank you. We truly are community.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Inform us how we can be of service.

With love and gratitude,
Janaki

With Gratitude… Thank you to everyone who so thoughtfully contributed to our annual fundraising project this year. Your participation is greatly appreciated.   

"Devote yourself to meditation and japa, and your heart will overflow with love for humankind.

“Of all the forms of meditation, meditation through attention on the breath is probably the easiest and most direct way to self-realization. By performing breathing exercises called pranayama in conjunction with meditation, the aspirant can coordinate and integrate various functions and energies of the nervous system. Once this is accomplished, the aspirant easily controls the life-supporting vital air or prana. This in turn, leads to control over the mind. When the aspirant gains control over the mind, s/he enjoys unique joy and peace. Then s/he realizes that the entire universe is the creation of one God. If this happens on a large scale, the miseries of the world will come to an end, and there will be peace and happiness all over the world.”

—Sri Dhyanyogi Madhusudandasji



WELCOME

The Woodbury Yoga Center (WYC) was established in 1984.  Incorporated as a non-profit education center, WYC supports the religious diversity of the community and welcomes people of all backgrounds.

Janaki Pierson, co-founder and director of WYC, has been practicing and teaching yoga and meditation for over 20 years.  WYC offers day and evening classes in hatha yoga and meditation.  Free informational programs are offered every Sunday evening.

WYC's philosophy is based on the experience that the answers to all questions of living lie within us and are accessible through the practices of yoga and daily meditation. Our purpose is to share this understanding and the benefits of these practices with our neighbors throughout the region.


New To WYC? Three tips to get you started…

  • If you aren’t sure which instructor suits your style, try the “Yoga Sampler,”
    which entitles you to any 8 classes running during a the 8 week
    schedule—all 8 classes in one week, if you like!  For people who
    frequently take “drop-ins”, the Yoga Sampler is the way to go, and may
    save you money.
  • If there is a class you particularly enjoy, it is best to sign up for that one to
    make sure it is running.
    • If the first class you take isn’t what you are looking for, feel free to
    experiment with different teachers—each teacher has his/her own style.

If you have questions speak with your instructor or with Diane or Pam in the office.



COME…
JOIN US FOR THE QUIET ADVENTURE
The Practice of Hatha Yoga Postures
  • Stretches and limbers your entire body
  • Reduces pain (headaches, backaches, etc.)
  • Increases circulation
  • Massages internal organs and spinal nerves
  • Increases body awareness and relaxation
  • Enhances your ability to remain relaxed throughout the day


The Regular, Daily Practice of Meditation
  • Reduces anxiety
  • Normalizes blood pressure
  • Prevents, reduces, or eliminates insomnia
  • Prevents, reduces, or eliminates addictive behavior
  • Sharpens decision-making abilities
  • Increases self-esteem
  • Provides meaning and purpose in life
  • Improves personal satisfaction and contentment



Janaki’s Ayurvedic Experience
Personal Thoughts on Healing & Wellness

I have ordered many copies of Dr. Joshi's book: Ayurveda and Pancha Karma about the ancient science of healing and rejuvenation for the WYC bookstore. It is the best explanation I have ever seen on the topic, clear and interesting, with examples from his clinical practice of success with patients where western medicine has failed. I highly recommend it. Dr. Joshi, who treated me in India, will be offering Pancha Karma in New Mexico in the fall. I definitely had the strong sense that these procedures (which recommends daily yoga postures and meditation as adjunct practices) heal not only the physical body, but are also cleansing the subtle body and bringing the entire body/mind/soul system closer to God.







Click here to make a donation to the Woodbury Yoga Center



122 West Side Road
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-2254