Adapt, Adjust, Accommodate May 7, 2012

Words of wisdom come via the internet from Swami Satchidananda. He mentions Guru Sivanandaji who said, “Bear insult, bear injury. That’s the highest Yoga.” Anyone can do asanas (poses), pranayama (controlled breathing) and meditate. All these practices can be done by yourself. However this is not great Yoga. Just because you can do headstand for a [...]

The “Real Meaning” of Yoga April 2, 2012

I heard this the other day, and I believe it is a good question whether it is in or out of context: ‘Is the “real meaning” of yoga found in the practice itself or in the heart of the practitioner?’

Seasons Change June 6, 2011

What can I say? I’m so happy summer is arriving. It’s a great time to practice yoga!

Happy New Year 2011! January 9, 2011

I enter this new year cycle with more enthusiasm and optimism than I’ve had in a while. I feel better about dealing with my health, my relationships, my work and the future which lies ahead. Disenchanted recently by the state of our country and the lack of integrity of our so-called leaders, I finally see [...]

YogaWorks Midtown-Eastside Studio Closing May 11, 2010

Although YogaWorks NYC has 6 studios in the city, I will miss my students at the Midtown Studio as it’s lease runs out and I am shifted to work at other YogaWorks locations. “Non-attachment” is part of Yoga Sutras and that which we study as yogis & yoginis, but I have a special place in [...]

YogaWorks 200-Hour Teacher Training March 22, 2010

Congratulations to the 30 teacher trainees who have done the 200-Hour YogaWorks Teacher Training since the beginning of January 2010 through the end of this month of March. Next weekend includes our final session, and it has been my pleasure assisting the teaching, working with all of you, and getting to know your wonderful, special, individual spirits. [...]

Stressful Holidays December 7, 2009

As we discussed in this mornings class at YogaWorks,  although the holiday season is a time to celebrate, to gather with family and friends, and to contemplate gratefulness, it can also be a time filled with stress. One way to slow down and feel less pressure is to find small moments to sit quietly alone [...]

The Wellness Event was a Huge Success! Thank you. September 16, 2009

Thank you everyone who participated in my Free Yoga with Denise Wellness Event last Saturday, September 12th. The Divine Spirit of everyone who participated came together to create a very wonderful, magical and healing afternoon. The energy of the day was just so loving, giving, amazing,…and I feel honored to have been able to associate [...]

RAIN DATE: A Free Afternoon of Wellness- Celebrating Preventive Healthcare September 4, 2009

RAIN DATE: (We were rained out on August 22nd) YOGA WITH DENISE  /  An Afternoon of Wellness in the Big Apple Saturday, September 12, 2009 NEW LOCATION: Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew 263 West 86th Street  at  West End Avenue We are migrating out of Riverside Park and into a nearby church alleviating [...]

A Free Afternoon of Wellness- Celebrating Preventive Healthcare August 17, 2009

YOGA WITH DENISE presents An Afternoon of Wellness in the Big Apple FREE YOGA IN THE PARK  ON THE HUDSON RIVER  @  W 79TH STREET Riverside Park — North Lawn — West 79 Street Along with booths promoting wellness such as massage, nutrition counseling, meditation & and more… SATURDAY – AUGUST 22, 2009   —–   12 noon [...]