Yogashakti Yoga Center & Yoga Teachers Training Institute

05/05/2026

Don’t miss the next Spring Dance Class this Saturday 10:30a-11:30a!

04/29/2026

Spring Dance Classes w/ Yasmar Cruz beginning this Saturday 10:30 am in Studio B! Feel the heat and find your rhythm!!

04/22/2026

Join us EVERY TUESDAY (11:15 AM EST) & THURSDAY (8:15 PM EST) from April 28, 2026 to June 25, 2026 as we continue this important work to hold a space of PEACE & HARMONY. Believe it or not, there are studies that prove the existence of a ripple effect of peace in the surrounding environment when a group meditates together. According to physics, waves of vibration flow from everything in the universe affecting the collective consciousness. Groups have the power to enliven that field.

Join us in person after yoga class or on zoom.
(Zoom ID: 844 7751 6004 Pswd: yoga108)

04/20/2026

We are so blessed to be able to work with wonderful people working hard to support our community in so many ways! Thank you Aminta and South Queens Women's March for coordinating these events and connecting us with Antoine Craigwell. We learned soooo much about Building Strengths for Our Minds by identifying and discussing mental health issues like stress, anxiety, depression and self harm. We also learned many self care techniques as well as how to care for others dealing with mental health issues. Stay tuned for the next mental health and wellness workshop!

04/15/2026

Join us this Saturday, April 18, 2026 1 PM - 5 PM for our Building Strengths for My Mind Workshop! FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED at https://tinyurl.com/sqwmentalhealth2026

Free lunch & certificate for participants!

We are excited to partner with South Queens Women's March and DBGM for another workshop - Building Strengths for My Mind on Saturday, April 18, 2026 1p - 5p (FREE)!

REGISTER at https://tinyurl.com/sqwmentalhealth2026

Topics to include:
-breaking the shame and stigma surrounding mental illness to achieve health and wellness
-ancestral memories and intergenerational trauma
-stress, anxiety and depression
-self harm and su***de
-care for self and others

Antoine Craigwell is a mental health advocate and founder, president and CEO of DBGM. DBGM is dedicated to recognizing, articulating and highlighting LGBTQIA+ Black and people of color in the African Diaspora and their mental health needs. The organization taps into the collective strengths and wisdom of professionals (academicians and clinicians) and supporters (advocates and activists) to address the issues affecting these communities.

Free lunch and a certificate of completion will be provided to those who complete the training.

04/14/2026

04/04/2026

HOLI IN JAIPUR!! 🫟

Holi is an ancient Hindu “Festival of Colors” and “Festival of Love” that marks the arrival of spring, the end of winter, and the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated primarily in March, it involves throwing vibrant powders (gulal) and colored water, dancing, and sharing traditional sweets.

04/04/2026

The day of ascension that our Beloved. Joshua or Christ ascended to inspire us all to reach for our union with the Divine. Happy Easter

04/02/2026

AGRA:
Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site located near the Taj Mahal in India, is a 16th-century Mughal masterpiece built primarily of red sandstone by Emperor Akbar. It served as the main residence of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, featuring palaces, mosques, and audience halls. It offers panoramic views of the Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is an ivory-white marble mausoleum in Agra, India, commissioned in 1631 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Completed around 1653, this UNESCO World Heritage site is considered the pinnacle of Mughal architecture and a symbol of enduring love, attracting millions of visitors annually.

04/01/2026

We are excited to partner with South Queens Women's March and DBGM for another workshop - Building Strengths for My Mind on Saturday, April 18, 2026 1p - 5p (FREE)!

REGISTER at https://tinyurl.com/sqwmentalhealth2026

Topics to include:
-breaking the shame and stigma surrounding mental illness to achieve health and wellness
-ancestral memories and intergenerational trauma
-stress, anxiety and depression
-self harm and su***de
-care for self and others

Antoine Craigwell is a mental health advocate and founder, president and CEO of DBGM. DBGM is dedicated to recognizing, articulating and highlighting LGBTQIA+ Black and people of color in the African Diaspora and their mental health needs. The organization taps into the collective strengths and wisdom of professionals (academicians and clinicians) and supporters (advocates and activists) to address the issues affecting these communities.

Free lunch and a certificate of completion will be provided to those who complete the training.

03/22/2026

RISHIKESH - we spent the morning rafting down the Ganges river and spent the evening at Parmarth Niketan Ashram for evening aarti! 🌊🌸🔥

River rafting in Rishikesh takes place on the Ganges River and is categorized into four primary stretches ranging from 9 km to 36 km, suitable for different skill levels.

The Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh is a revered ritual held at several locations, with Parmarth Niketan Ashram being the most popular. Ganga Aarti begins every day at sunset at Parmarth’s Ganga Ghat. Yagna (fire ceremony) begins at the ghat a half hour before Aarti.