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Mindful Movement for Veterans
with Abrianna Rossi Wednesday, September 27th - 6:00-7:00pm In this free offering for Veterans(or ANYone living with PTS and their support system), begin to build resilience and practice self regulation skills that can be used to cope with and overcome the effects of chronic stress and PTS: Breathwork, Meditation, Mindful Movement, Guided Rest, and Gratitude. Abrianna is a graduate of the Veterans Yoga Project, certified in Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery. The Veterans Yoga Project is an educational and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of military Veterans. |
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Qoya Inspired Movement - A Fundraiser Class for the Will DiGregorio Scholarship Fund
with Krissy Shields Friday, September 29th - 7:30-9:30pm Qoya Inspired Movement is based on the idea that through movement we remember. We remember that we are wise, wild and free. In this class, we will embody these concepts through a journey of intention and reverence. Let's dance with the elements and enjoy the connection of fellow women. Krissy Shields is the founder of Maha Mama, empowering families with accessible yoga, nutrition and mindfulness for two decades. She has taught in yoga trainings all around the US plus in shelters, prisons and schools. She is a spiritual herbalist and began practicing Qoya in 2020 when connection to mother earth, meditation and movement was essential. She is excited to bring this nourishing practice to her home state. All of the proceeds of the class will go to the Will DeGregorio Scholarship which is granted to Cranford seniors who had to rely on perseverance, bravery or courage to overcome a personal challenge either on the field, in the classroom or in everyday life. $40 suggested donation at the door. For more info, visit: www.mahamama.com |
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Give What You Can - Slow Vinyasa Flow
with Brianna Paden-Williams Saturday, September 30th - 1:00-2:00pm Join Brianna for a Slow Vinyasa Flow for a 60-minute slow vinyasa class that will incorporate soulful music to wind down and restore the body and connect breath with movement. This is an open-level and beginner friendly class. Pay at the door - please give what you can. Brianna Paden-Williams is a yoga guide, who specializes in vinyasa and yin yoga based in New Jersey. She discovered yoga as an accessible means to find space in our body, mind, breath and life. As a Black woman, her mission is to create a safe and healing space and practice for Black and Brown women through yoga and wellness. She believes everyone has the true power within to be their greatest healer but often needs to unveil the layers to uncover it. |
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Yoga & Eating Disorder Support Group
with Karen Gilmour & Trish McDermott Friday, October 6th - 7:30-8:45pm Join Karen Gilmour & Trish McDermott for an evening of support. The Yoga & Eating Disorder Support Group is a peer led group open to anyone in recovery from, or currently struggling with disordered eating (including Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, EDNOS, etc). This is a space for in person group support led by two certified yoga teachers who have been through treatment, therapy and know the everyday struggles of living with an eating disorder. This movement, breath, conversation, connection and community is something we found has helped in the healing process and we want to share it with others struggling. This is a space for practice to do just that - to ground, to get present, to release what no longer serves us and invite in all that does. This group is not a means of treatment and is not professional therapy. We are not doctors or therapists. The class will begin with 20-30 minutes of gentle accessible yoga for all bodies - including asana (poses), breathing, meditation and relaxation. The remainder of the time will be left for group discussion and open conversation around topics relating, but not limited, to body image, self love, self compassion and ways to fill our tool boxes to help ourselves in times of need. At no time should there be mention of numbers, weight, diet culture specifics and details of damaging behaviors shared as this may be harming and triggering to other members in the group. We are here to encourage healing, inspire recovery, and create a supportive space for those affected by eating disorders. (ages 18 and up) |
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Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation
with Dr. Darren Orr Saturday, October 7th - 1:15-2:45pm Join us for our monthly Meditation Class with Dr. Darren Orr, Doctor of Chinese Medicine in Medical QiGong Therapy, Daoist Priest, NCTMB/LMT Massage Therapist, Reiki and QiGong Master, Meditation teacher, Sound Healer. During the course of our life many emotional, mental and environmental factors interfere with the emotional and mental state of the body. When the body is vibrating out of tune or non-harmoniously, it is called dis-ease. The human body is the sum of many vibrations emanating from the organs, muscles and nerves. Vibrations spread in waves. There is no better medium for waves as water. The human body is 2/3 water. This makes it the perfect medium for the propagation of waves. When a singing bowl is played, they call on the body memories of original harmonic frequencies. Heart and respiratory rates change, self-healing powers are activated and the immune system strengthened. The sound and vibrations emanating from the bowls re-tune the listener’s body by opening, clearing and rebalancing the 7 chakras, 20 meridians and 365 acu-points. When the body is vibrating in harmony with the whole, it is in a state of homeostasis, or sound health. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring pillows or any other items to enhance your own level of relaxation. All levels are welcome. $30. |
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Qi Gong
with Dr. Darren Orr Saturday, October 7th - 3:15-4:45pm Medical QiGong is the ancient art and science of cultivating and balancing one’s life force energy or Qi (chee) for health, healing and well-being. This is done by combining posture with slow gentle flowing movements and stretches along with breathing, intention and visualization which leads you into a deep state of meditation. By calming the mind, QiGong allows you to increase stamina, balance, flexibility, vitality, relaxation, blood circulation, immune function and overall quality of life, then the natural self-healing ability of the body is activated and accelerated. QiGong is the foundation of Chinese Medicine, art, philosophy, culture and the martial arts. It is sometimes called acupuncture without the needles, Chinese yoga or meditation in motion. Qigong is the medicine, while Tai chi is a martial art. Qigong has all, if not more benefit, than Acupuncture and Tai chi because it’s much simpler and easier to learn and can be done seated in a chair, standing or even lying down. No Experience is necessary. All are welcome! Everything can be modified to meet your needs and condition!!! $30. |
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Gentle Yoga Nidra & Reflect
with Clarissa Alliano Friday, October 13th - 7:15-9:00pm Take some time for YOU in this easygoing, joint freeing series of gentle floor stretches followed by a Restorative Yoga Nidra guided relaxation. Allow yourself to drift into a deep state of peace and continue into a silent candlelit meditation. Complete your practice with a journaling session for reflection. This class is open to all levels and is LoveYourBrain friendly. $35. |
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Postpartum Restore & Repair Workshop
with Nicole Coons & Kendra Fitzpatrick Saturday, October 14th - 1:00-3:00pm If you’re a mom with back pain, a weak core, achy hips - this workshop is for you! Join Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist Kendra Fitzgerald & Trauma-Informed Postpartum Yoga Teacher Nicole Coons, who are also sisters and co-founders of Devoted Mamas, to learn how to conquer postpartum pain and squishiness so you can finally feel strong and capable. Did you know that: Over 60% of moms at 1 year or later post-birth have some sort of abdominal separation, or Diastasis Recti, that hampers their strength-building efforts? 1 out of 4 postpartum women have some sort of chronic pelvic pain or leaking, lasting 3 months or longer? 80% of mothers say pain interferes with their daily activities. ...Meaning that the MAJORITY of mothers are not fully enjoying their everyday lives because they haven't fully recovered. These are not the sacrifices you are intended to make as a mother. Your postpartum body has the potential to FEEL BETTER than you felt pre-pregnancy and we're going to show you why, and how! Here’s what you’ll learn in this workshop: ⚡️How to test yourself for Diastasis Recti and pelvic floor weakness. ⚡️How to do core and pelvic floor work correctly with ZERO crunches or kegels. ⚡️A super simple strategy for integrating your repair work into busy mom life. ⚡️The exact steps to take to completely restore and repair your postpartum body, and why it’s so important to do NOW. ⚡️Walk away feeling the good ‘burn’ in your core with our quick and surprisingly powerful 10-minute postpartum practice that you can do every day. (And the secret that makes that happen!) ⚡️Become an advocate for your own well-being and begin filling your own tool-box that will help you modify ANY hardcore bootcamp, gym class, or yoga class so you progress yourself safely in any setting. The workshop will be in person with an option to join via livestream on Zoom. Recording will be available for 30 days after the workshop date to all registrants. Please reach out to the studio via email to receive the Zoom Link or Recording: alluemyoga@gmail.com Cost: $65 |
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Thai Bodywork Partner Workshop
with Tara Goldin Friday, October 20th - 7:30-9:00pm Come join Tara Goldin for an evening of exploring the healing practice of Thai Massage. ‘What is Thai Massage’, you ask? Thai massage is a sacred dance between the giver and receiver. It is an exchange of energy that taps in to the sen lines in the body to create openness & release. Unlike traditional massage, it is performed on a floor mat, and the receiver remains clothed. There are no oils or lotions used. Some have referred to it as ‘the lazy man’s yoga’. Thai bodywork uses rhythmic movement and your own body weight to help relieve muscular tension in your partner’s body. In this workshop you will learn how to give (and will also receive), a basic thai massage sequence. Interested? Grab your yoga mat, your sweetie or a friend to work with, or come solo and be willing to be partnered. Wear comfortable clothing that doesn’t impede your movement. Long sleeves, pants and socks are recommended, as the body tends to cool during the practice. Let’s play! Pre-registration is required. limited spots available. $50 investment per person. |
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Give What You Can - R&B Gentle Flow
with Brianna Paden-Williams Saturday, October 21st - 1:00-2:00pm Join Brianna for a Slow Vinyasa Flow for a 60-minute slow vinyasa class that will incorporate soulful music to wind down and restore the body and connect breath with movement. This is an open-level and beginner friendly class. Pay at the door - please give what you can. Brianna Paden-Williams is a yoga guide, who specializes in vinyasa and yin yoga based in New Jersey. She discovered yoga as an accessible means to find space in our body, mind, breath and life. As a Black woman, her mission is to create a safe and healing space and practice for Black and Brown women through yoga and wellness. She believes everyone has the true power within to be their greatest healer but often needs to unveil the layers to uncover it. |
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Mudras & Meditations: Create a new Dimension for your Yoga Practice
with Mary Connolly Saturday, October 21st - 2:30-4:00pm Enhance your knowledge of the vast roots of yoga by learning more about Mudras. These ancient sacred hand gestures, also known as “seals” or “marks” are energetic hand & finger positions. We will explore a gentle yoga practice enhanced by various mudras. A meditation will accompany each Mudra. By practicing them together, a connection develops within the patterns of the brain to influence health and healing. The hands occupy a significant part of the motor & sensory cortex of the brain, which means what we do with our hands affects the way we feel. Our fingertips have many sensory receptors and how we position them can affect mood and energy levels. Come explore yoga in your hands. Deeply relaxing and open to all levels. $30 |
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Alluem Book Club
with Jean Fitzpatrick Monday, October 23rd - 7:15-9:00pm Join us for a FREE gathering to discuss this month's book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. |
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Yin Yoga Against Cancer!
A Donation Based Class for the American Cancer Society with Ruth Brown Friday, October 27th - 7:30-8:45pm Join Ruth for a slow, grounding Yin practice designed to calm the nervous system, open up meridians, and expand fascia: the connective tissue in the body. For this class, poses will be done either sitting or lying on the mat, and held for approximately 4 minutes each as the magic starts to happen! A little patience is all you need…gravity does the work for you. Yin is great for all levels and all ages: it is key in increasing flexibility. Ruth has been a volunteer with The American Cancer Society for 27 years. She is currently the point person for Media, Marketing & Publicity for Bark For Life of Central NJ, the American Cancer Society’s Annual Dog Walk & Festival, which will take place again in October 2024. Everyone present for the class, as well as those who made a (minimum) $25 donation to American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life 2023 have been entered into a contest to win one month of free yoga at Alluem Yoga. Please donate at the door cash, check or Venmo: AlluemYoga. The winner will be announced at the end of class!! |
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Mantra & Movement
with Melissa Kaban & Arnaldo Ortiz Saturday, October 28th - 1:00-3:00pm Mantra & Movement… A magical flowing journey through devotional chants and creative flow Are you ready to create a vibrational shift that will open your heart while learning a little bit more about the yoga of Bhakti and Devotion? Join Melissa and Arnaldo for an afternoon of mantra, chanting, harmonium love, and creative flows. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! You will be provided with a mantra songbook so we can join our voices in familiar chants and understand their meanings through community singing and conversation. Then, you will practice a flow inspired by mantra to explore the ways the chants can enhance the practice and create intention. You will walk out humming with a quiet energy and a new understanding of the yoga of devotion. $50 |
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Donation Based Slow Flow Into Yin Yoga
in support of Veteran's Yoga Project with Abrianna Rossi & Clarissa Alliano Friday, November 10th - 7:30-9:00PM Join us for a Slow Flow into Yin with Clarissa and Abrianna - 2 of our Veterans Yoga Project Certified Teachers. $25 suggested donation to support Veterans Yoga Project. Veterans Yoga Project is a national 501(c)3 on a mission to support recovery and resilience among our veterans, military families, and communities. VYP envisions a future where all those affected by trauma have access to a full range of mind-body practices and programs, and is committed to providing these tools and training in Safer, Predictable, and Controlled environments (SPaCe).Founded in 2011, Veterans Yoga Project is an IAYT member school and a certified Yoga Alliance school (RYS-200, YACEP). Working in partnership with veterans, active-duty military personnel, student veterans’ organizations, veterans treatment courts, and other non-profit organizations, VYP-trained instructors and clinicians provide programs, resources, connections, and teach over 100 free yoga classes each week. Please come out and support in celebration of this Veteran's Day! For more info, visit: www.VeteransYogaProject.org Want to donate, but can't make it: https://secure.veteransyogaproject.org/alluemyoga |
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Candlelit Restorative Workshop
with Kim Kiamie Friday, November 17th - 7:30-9:30pm Experience the warm embrace of the Old Mill on a cool Fall night. Enjoy a candlelit practice and feel supported and rested with postures that will leave you ready to venture back outside with a warm glow inside. Restorative Yoga features nurturing yoga postures, through the use of props, to create deep states of relaxation, ease and health. $40 |
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Thanksgiving Day Flow!
with Gina Pachkowski Thursday, November 23rd - 9:15-10:30am Gather with us Thanksgiving Day morning as we have done in community for a cause for the past 14 years. More info coming on the beneficiary of this event! Not local? Livestream option is also available!! Tune in from home! PLEASE GIVE WHAT YOU CAN! Please bring cash to the studio or Venmo your donation to AlluemYoga. Thank you so much! Rising up early instead? Join Annmarie In Studio and Livestream 7:00AM for an Early Bird Flow! Space is limited! |
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Small Business Saturday!
Saturday, November 25th - 8:00am-3:00pm The story of America is written in every small business. And we celebrate BIG on Nov 27th! Shop Small at Alluem Yoga to take advantage of some great savings that come around only once a year! Support local! Pick up a Gift Card OR purchase a package for 5, 10 or 20 classes and we'll add 3 FREE classes to that Gift Card or package for FREE (a $75 value)!! Shop the Nook for that perfect little something! Check out our new product from Forevergreen Soaps & Oils, Sugarboo & Co, Andes Fair Trade Winter Wear, Natural Life, so many great books & more! Grab some props or some Alluem Swag! ANY purchase on this day ONLY enters you to win FREE Yoga!: - Grand prize - One Free Year - Second Prize - One Free Month - Third Prize - One Free Day Don't miss this day at Alluem Yoga! |
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The Alluem Flea: A Holiday Market
Sunday, December 3rd - 10:00am- 4:00pm We are excited to for another year of the Alluem Flea - a holiday market! One stop shopping for the holidays!! Support local businesses and artisans right here outside our studio - art, jewelry, food, handmade and fair trade gifts! (Vendor list coming soon!) Stick around for live music and plenty of holiday cheer to go around!! |
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Partner Prenatal Childbirth Prep Class
with Tara Goldin Saturday, December 9th - 1:00-3:00pm Hey mamas! Come join Tara Goldin, RN, RYT for an informative & fun workshop to help prepare your mind & body for your up and coming ‘birthday party.’ In this workshop we will explore a little deeper into how to access your connection to yourself and to your partner as a coping tool for the different stages of labor. We will learn breathwork, touch and positions, along with what to bring in your birthing bag to create the vibe that suites you best. Tara has personally attended over a thousand births as a labor & delivery RN, so there will be ample time for Q&A’s! This workshop is geared towards mama's in or close to their 3rd trimester. Please bring 2 pillows, 2 yoga mats, 1 birthing ball (available at FiveBelow), a pen & notebook, and your birthing partner. In Studio Only. Limited availability. $99/couple |
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Deep Winter Sound Meditation
with Stacy Anuttara & Sherri Diva Friday, January 19th - 7:30-9:00pm Join sisters in sound Stacy Anuttara and Sherri Diva, as we turn inward to find deep relaxation and rest through the vibrations and harmonies of Himalayan and Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls. Sherri and Stacy weave melodies and create harmony by combining their bowls to help you find space and peace as you tune into the vibrations of the bowls, as well as gongs, chimes, ocean drums, and other resonant instruments. While you rest in Svasana, the sounds will re-energize and realign your energy centers, bringing deep healing, and restoring harmony and a sense of well-being. All are welcome to join us on this musical journey to rest. However, space is limited so pre-registration is advised. $50 Bios: Sherri Diva is a certified Atma Buti Himalayan Singing Bowl practitioner, RYT200, and holds a BFA in Music Performance. She has always been drawn to the mechanics of music - melody, harmony, rhythm, language, and silence. Sherri feels that music speaks the universal language of the soul. We are all interconnected and respond to the vibrations that permeate our lives, and the singing bowls connect to our very essence. Sherri's classes and events are infused with nature imagery to ground and support your experience to help you find the harmony within. Stacy Anuttara has been a student/teacher of yoga and meditation since 1991. It wasn’t until 2014 that she fell in love with sound as healing. Specifically the alchemy crystal bowls. Personal practice and her own awakening led to a deepened desire to share them during public classes. While improvizing during savasana, Alchemy Crystal Sound Meditations were born. Currently, she is part of an in-depth sound program with Zacciah Blackburn & Dorothy Stone of The Center Of Light School. |
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Reiki Restorative Workshop
with Cynthia Tarantino & Carol Anne Patterson Friday, January 26th - 7:30-9:00pm Join Reiki Masters, Carol Anne Patterson and Cynthia Tarantino as they combine the beautiful practices of Restorative Yoga and Reiki to refresh and renew your body, mind and spirit. Restorative Yoga is a series of poses that are supported with various props to create space in the body and calm the nervous system. Reiki, a Japanese healing practice, promotes deep relaxation and healing. Together these practices move the “life energy” through the body to clear stagnant energy and promote health and harmony. Come and immerse yourself in this 90 minute candlelit practice as we blend breath work, guided meditation, restorative yoga and an individual hands-on Reiki experience. As your body and mind relax deeply, allow the vital energy to restore and nourish you and leave feeling boundless and bright. No yoga experience needed. Space is limited. Registration required. $50. |
