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 Dear all,
Summer is heating up at Om Factory! We’re having our first Fire Island yoga retreat from July 11th through the 13th! The weekend promises to be full of fun, sun, yoga, good friends, and good food. More hot news: the infamous Om Factory community party featuring the Japa Kirtan band will return on Sunday, July 20th. Come one, come all. Also, after years of pleading with her, Chris Loesback, has agreed to teach a delicious Vinyasa class on Sunday mornings from 9.30-11am. Chris will also co-teach Jedi Training with Becca Kraus. Our own Susan Holland will teach the new Saturday morning 9.30-11.00am class (not for the faint of heart) and Erica Mather will take on the Saturday 4.00-5.30pm class (not to be missed)!
As we well know, you are the reason Om Factory is flourishing and maturing. With much gratitude for your support, starting this month, we will feature one of our dear supporters in each of our newsletters. First up is Jack Zyman of Berek Sweaters. Jack not only encourages his employees to leave the office to practice yoga, he also treats them to their classes! We are so lucky to see the smiling faces of Jack and his pal Jill Rogers’ every day in the studio (yup, they’re Jack and Jill), along with the other wonderful employees of Berek Sweaters. Take it away Jack…
Much love,
Faramarz |
 YOGA'S BACK IN FASHION ON FASHION AVE
Good for the Body, Good for Business
There's a new definition of "Employee Health Plan" at my company and it covers preventative care and maintenance for all of your body, and even includes mental health benefits. The "Provider" is Om Factory, right here in the middle of the garment industry. I used to host yoga classes for friends at my downtown loft, but when I found Om Factory, just a block from my showroom, I started leaving the office for sessions when the stress built up at work. I was immediately impressed with the clean, comfortable space, inviting atmosphere, and warm teachers. They truly treat everybody at every level of ability with the same loving attention and respect.
It all began when my employees noticed me leaving and returning totally relaxed and able to solve even the most stressful situations with a smile. Eventually, some of them asked where I was going. As they did, I'd invite them to come see, sometimes without telling them our destination. Soon word about the Om Factory spread and I decided that anyone who wanted to join could do so … my treat. We often work in a high-pressure atmosphere with tight deadlines and new problems to solve every day. In our warehouse and design studios, we work very closely with each other. You could say that some of us (myself included) can get a bit cranky late in the day. Once several of us started going to Om Factory, much of the everyday stress dissipated. Productivity even increased -- dramatically! The energy level at 5PM is no less than at 10AM in our office and the 3PM double espressos and three-dollar coffees are no longer part of the daily routine for most of us. My people are more positive, miss less work, and have better focus throughout the day. They've reconditioned themselves to listen to their bodies and to pay attention to their diets, and when a rough night out or some bad food choice causes irritability, yoga at Om factory is their new cure. I think every business in the garment district should encourage their employees to visit Om Factory, (especially the ones with cranky people working there).
Jack Zyman
President, Bareck Sweaters
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New Weekend classes at Om Factory!
New Friday evening class
- Factory Works, 5:15-6:46pm with Faramarz
Factory Works is 90 minutes of spontaneous of sweatshop yoga to prepare us for a blessed weekend or some AcroYoga fun later in the evening. Whatever is thrown at us, we will catch, never duck! Faramarz will cook up sequences and challenge us into a frenzy of laughter and asana, you may even be asked to step in and help out! Students will be sent away with asana and spiritual homework. Come celebrate the creative play of your practice. Open to all who are crazy enough to show up!
All Classes Cancelled July 4th-July 6th!
No Acro Yoga Jam in July!
Please check our interactive online schedule for the most current class schedule, including substitute teachers and cancellations.
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 Chris Loesback
I am on an adventure! My yoga journey began in 1995 and has taken me through fabulous certifications including Sundari Yoga 200hr, Kripalu Restorative, Thai Body Work, and Dharma Mittra Life of a Yogi 500hr teacher training. Finally, AcroYoga called my heart home in 2006. My background also includes a BA in Biology and Theatre from East Stroudsburg University. My most challenging training, however, comes from the moving meditation that is life. I work daily to carry the mindfulness of my practice onto the mat, off of the mat, and into the world. This has empowered me in amazing ways. It is a joy to share this process with anyone who is willing to play. When I am not balanced on top of or flying another AcroYogi, you can usually find my husband Michael (my life love extraordinaire) and me hanging off the edge of a cliff rock climbing. I am an outdoors junkie and I love mangos. I am blessed and truly grateful to be at home with such a spectacularly loving yoga community.
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 Om Factory Fire Island Weekend Retreat
July 11th-13th weekend
$250 click here to pre-register online
Retreat with Om Factory for a weekend of fun! Instructors Becca Krauss and Emily Conradson will lead a weekend of Vinyasa Flow and AcroYoga Beach Play, as well as Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga on the pier. Retreat package includes 5 yoga classes, 6 yummy vegetarian meals by Natural Gourmet Chef Michael Rosner, and two-night lodging!
Space is limited!!! Contact info@omfactorynyc.com for more details and to sign up for the fun! |
 Om Factory Community Party with Japa Kirtan Band
Sunday, July 20th, 6-10pm
Hot news of the summer! Come tune into the vibrations of Om Factory by joining one of our infamous Community Parties! Join our family of teachers and staff for the celebration of our ever-expanding wellness community. Live music performance and chanting with the kirtan band 'Japa' begins at 8pm. The party features delicious vegetarian food but any additional pot-luck offerings from you are welcome. Come get your yogi/ni rock-star on and delight in the joy of being through AcroYoga flying, song, dance, massage, food, and friends!
Donations appreciated, but not required. |
 8-limb Vinyasa Flow with Reema Datta
Wednesday, July 23rd, 6:30pm-8:30pm
$30, click here to pre-register online
A physically challenging and meditative practice incorporating kriyas, mantra, asana, pranayama, and meditation. In this session you will learn the most powerful cleansing excercises, classic pranayama sequencing and engage in creative flows. Reema's greatest influences are her family, Danny Paradise, Dharma Mittra, and teachings of the Tantrikas, Celtics, Sufis, Egyptians, and Native Americans.
Reema has been teaching yoga internationally since 2004. Her first teachers were her grandfather and mother. She learned advanced asana from Danny Paradise, Dharma Mittra, and Larry Schultz. In India, Reema furthered her studies of Pranayama with Ma Daya Vyaas, and Ayurveda at the Indus Valley Ayurvedic Center. Reema is co-author of the book, Sacred Sanskrit Words for Yoga, Chant and Meditation (Stonebridge Press, 2005). She conducts annual retreats to her grandfather's village in Central India. Reema also runs the Usha Yoga Foundation, which brings yoga to marginalized communities worldwide. |
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Sunday, July 27th, 10am-6pm, $108
Click here to pre-register online
Come and create the sacred geometric Yantra for the Planet/Deity of your choice. The transformative power of drawing, painting and meditating with the Yantra is a powerful form of Spiritual Practice in the Tantric Tradition. Sarah teaches this process with her special step-by-step method which ensures each of you will create beautiful Yantra. Sara is author of the book "Nine Designs For Inner Peace". Save The Dates!
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 Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop with Reema Datta
Saturday, August 9th, 2-6pm
$50, click here to pre-register online
Discussion on Ayurvedic Nutrition and the healing properties of basic herbs and spices, followed by a hands-on cooking workshop: Daal (lentils), vegetables, ghee, yogurt, and a nutritious dessert. Reema will also provide participants with recipes informative hand outs. All organic ingredients will be used and participants will feast on the food creations towards the end of the workshop. |
 Ashtanga Master Danny Paradise
Thursday August 14th
Time & Price: TBD
Danny Paradise will back with his Ashtanga delight. After the workshop, we will chat over Indian food.
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 Touch of India
Touch of India, a new wonderful restaurant has come to our Neighborhood at 232 west 37th Street.
The former wonder chef of Dimple, M.A. Mannan has opened his own restaurant on our block and is cooking up firestorm! Check out their northern Indian delights and don’t forget to ask him for special Southern Indian and Gujarati.
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What is Jedi Training? Jedi Training is a 2 hour Advanced AcroYoga Workshop occurring most Sundays (check OM Factory schedule). This workshop focuses on intermediate Asana, Partner Flow, Inversions and higher level acrobatics.
Jedi Requirements:
- expert skills and confidence in spotting all body sizes
- accurate self-assessment in personal skill level
- highly developed sense of proprioception (awareness of your body in space)
- regular ongoing yoga practice/ acroyoga, including inversions
- ease in basing and flying
- willingness to listen and receive feedback
Beginning July 20th there are new requirements to participate in Jedi Training. All students must attend a mandatory 1 hour Safety and Spotting Workshop. Dates: TBA.
To waive this requirement ALL students must email Becca Kraus: becca@acroyoga.org
The Jedi Mission: To teach a safe way to explore acrobatics and innovate new peak skills with one or multiple partners. To bring stronger spotting into the Om Factory AcroYoga community, to then support beginners in the ongoing classes and host the monthly jams.
To attend Jedi Training email becca@acroyoga.org, to be put on the Jedi list.
Price list:
Safety & Spotting workshop: FREE
Single Session: $25
Frequent Flyer Pass: 4 workshops, $80*
* This is the only discount option for Jedi Training |
 Private sessions are great for establishing a yoga practice. Or, if you are a regular student, you can deepen your practice and gift yourself a session with your favorite Om Factory instructor! Together we can individually tailor yoga sequences for...
- Relaxation and mood elevation
- Developing strength, balance, and flexibility
- Deepening your relationship to your breath
- Preventing/protecting injuries
Contact info@omfactorynyc.com to schedule a private yoga or semi-private yoga session that fits your schedule! |
New Class Prices Effective August 2008
- $13 Drop In – Hour Class (2 units)
- $17 Drop In – 1.5 Hour Class (3 units)
- $145 – Monthly Unlimited Pass (valid for 30 days)
1 Class 7 days/week each makes it $4.83/class
- $160 – 30 Unit Pass (valid for 6 months)
This pass yields 15 60 min. classes at $10.60/class
- $295 – 60 Unit Pass (valid for 6 months):
This pass yields 15 60 min. classes at $9.83/class
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Om Factory is dedicated to hosting events that enhance health and well-being and cultivate inner harmony and happiness. Please contact emily@omfactorynyc.com for information about hosting a workshop or event at our facility. You may also use this email address to inquire about other services, including psychotherapy, acupuncture, massage, private yoga lessons, nutritional health counseling, and more... Let us be of service to you and your community!
Please send your comments and questions about our newsletter to emily@omfactorynyc.com.
Om Factory NYC
265 West 37th Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10018
212-616-8662
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