The Valley Om Events
Specialty Classes
These are unique class offerings that are longer in duration averaging 75 minutes to 2 hours and take a deeper dive into a specific topic, or style of yoga.
Mistic Nidra
Yoga Nidra is ‘yogic sleep’, sleep with full awareness.
This sleep technique is a state of consciousness that has the power to take you to the innermost, deepest levels of relaxation where your entire body & being is permeated by peace & profound stillness. It is said that 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is as restorative as 3 hours of sleep. You will be guided through gentle movement, breath practices and meditation aligned with a powerful monthly theme. Each month our practices will be curated around a spiritual theme represented by a crystal, carefully chosen for its complementary qualities and yours to keep after the class. You will also be given the opportunity to develop personal intention setting practices, including a fire based ritual release. Don’t miss a single month of this powerful thematic yoga nidra practice and community wisdom circle.
Class time
Jan-March: 4-5:30pm
April-Oct: 6-7:30pm
Nov-Dec: 4-5:30pm
$45
*Pre-registration is required
*Memberships discounts to apply *
Rest + Destress
Join us on the second Sunday of the month for an In-Studio Restorative class.
It’s time to slow down and re-learn how to relax. Join Alysha on the 2nd Sunday of every month for Rest + DeStress, a two hour class dedicated to relaxation. R+D is a gentle, restorative practice suited for ALL - using props to support the body to initiate healing and to regulate the stress response. Alysha will infuse the practice with crystal singing bowls to further recalibrate the nervous system. Restorative Yoga has been found to reduce stress, anxiety and improve sleep.
Class time
Jan-March: 4-6pm
April-Oct: 6-8pm
Nov-Decr: 4-6pm
$45
*Pre-registration is required
*Memberships discounts to apply *
Svaroopa Yoga
This therapeutic, healing form of yoga includes guided awareness, Ujjayi breathing followed by a series of poses to release the muscles & tension in the layers of the muscles wrapped around your spine. Yoga props such as blankets & blocks are used to support the body in this relaxing class.
In addition, Cyndee utilizes consented hands-on adjustments to further aid the body's natural healing capabilities.
Cyndee is a registered Svaroopa teacher since 2013, completing over 800 hours of training.
Class time
11-1pm
$45
*Pre-registration is required
*Memberships discounts to apply *
The 108
Think - Speak - Act - Reflect
The 108 is a commitment to yourself,
an exploration of yourself,
on the journey to yourSELF,
through 108 yoga classes.
Why 108?
YOGA IS A SYSTEMATIC METHOD USED TO CONNECT BODY AND BREATH. THROUGH EACH PRACTICE, COME AWAY A CLEARER VISION OF YOURSELF AND YOUR PATH
108 has long been considered an auspicious number with many meanings, one of which is signifying the wholeness of existence. Take the journey through yourself to yourSelf by embarking on 108 yoga classes. 108 is also the total number of mantras, prayers, beads, points of meditation traditionally creating a mala. Malas can often been seen around the necks or wrists of yogis, meditation practitioners and soon enough, you.
How does it work?
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Fill out the 108 intention form
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Start taking classes! (In-person or LIVEstream)
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Meet your personal guide, a teacher from the studio from whom you may seek guidance along the way and who will guide you with suggestions, prompts, and overall cheerleading.
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Learn, grow, and realize your highest potential.
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Receive your mala to commemorate your journey.
Communication & Connection
You will receive monthly newsletters, specifically crafted for you as part of the 108 group. This communication will provide you more information about yoga concepts, reflection practices, and other ponderings as they become relevant throughout the year. It will also provide you a prompt and link to join a specially curated messaging group on WhatsApp for just 108’ers and the TVO guides. Who are guides? Sue, Erin, Kate, and Jenny.
Monthly newsletters will consist of 4 main parts:
At the conclusion of 108 classes and to signify your journey, you will receive a locally-made mala, a necklace-like string of 108 prayer beads. We will also commemorate your dedication in the studio as part of a decorative mala installment which will grow and evolve along with each 108'er. See more finishers’ perks, including how to use your mala, at bottom of page.
Complete at your own pace and repeat to your heart’s desire
Interested in getting started, but have more questions? We're here.
The Finer Points
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We suggest you track your classes, but you can trust that your guide will keep your count as well.
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You will be assigned a guide, a teacher from the studio from whom you may seek guidance along the way and who will support you along the way with suggestions, prompts, and overall cheerleading.
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There is no extra fee to participate. You may use class cards, memberships, or drop-in.
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Inactive Status: As a 108 journeyer, if you do not respond to your guide consistently for a 2 month period, without having communicated a hiatus period in advance, you will be considered “inactive” in the program. Inactive status means you will no longer receive direct, personal contact by your guide but you will continue to receive the newsletters, unless indicated otherwise. Your count will remain in tact, which you can reactivate at any time where you left off.
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Community Involvement
com·mu·ni·ty
/kəˈmyo͞onədē/
noun
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a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
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a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
MARCH MATNESS
at the Valley Om for Phillipsburg School District
This March our initiative was to donate your “loved’ but cared for yoga mat to benefit the Phillipsburg School District. Mats will be used by the children for the purposes of recreation and physical education. Donated AND a purchase of a new lululemon yoga mat from the studio, folkes were gifted a free Loop It Up Yoga Mat Strap courtesy of lululemon Lehigh Valley as a sign of our gratitude.
We happen to know a very dedicated Phillipsburg teacher who has a heart of gold. She gives her all to the children. Inspired by her, we want to give a little something too. Our goal is to send at least 25 useable yoga mats to the Phillipsburg School District.
DONATE+PURCHASE= HAPPY KIDS & GIFT!
Survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse
In coordination with the Easton Business Association’s Snowperson Scavenger Hunt, presented by Hair To Dye For, our Snowwoman is here donning Turning Point of Lehigh Valley’s signature butterflies and collecting donations to fund their mission to provide a safe place where survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse and their children can find refuge.
Every cent collected from February 4th to March 20th, 2022 will help provide safe transportation out of unsafe environments, shelter, food, and other resources needed to help individuals make their way toward a thriving life.