by Sarah Halweil

I recently heard an interview with author, William Powers, about his new book Hamlet’s Blackberry. He researched historical innovations such as the printing press that disseminated information and connected people but at the same time lessoned the amount of time spent in introspection, reflection and thought. The most recent innovations in this category—the Internet and smart phones.  

In response, Powers’ family takes a weekend “electronic Sabbath”: they turn off the house modem (they do not have smart phones). This move was inspired by the “disappearing family phenomenon” that inevitably happened as each member peeled away from the family room ending up in front of a computer. Powers does not eschew new technology but talked about finding a balance. For instance, his family feels that disconnecting for a couple of days actually helps them connect throughout the rest of the week. Continue reading....

NEW: Beginner's Yoga Club at Yoga Shanti!

Join our Beginner's Yoga Club!! Take an unlimited number of 'Beginner's Club Classes' within one month for only $90! Beginner's Club students will also get their first 10 class card for $165 (after they finish their 1 month unlimited). You can sign up when you come for your first class. New Beginner's Club Classes beginning August 1st are as follows: Monday 12 noon, Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 12 noon, Thursday 12 noon and Friday 12 noon!!!

Upcoming Yoga Events at Yoga Shanti in the Hamptons!

These are Just around the corner... Click here for All Upcoming Workshops!

FRIDAYS THIS SUMMER, JULY 30 (& AUGUST 6 & 13) 4 Wk Series for Intermediate and Advanced Yoga Students with Rodney Yee We are pleased to announce another great Summer Series taught by Rodney Yee for Yogis who wish to deepen their knowledge and practice of Yoga. Read More SAT & SUN, AUGUST 6 & 7 Lecture & 2.5 Hr Asana Class with Ruth Lauer-Manenti Join Ruth for one of two unique events at Yoga Shanti this weekend! Read More 3 THURS: AUG 12, 19 & 26 A Unique 3 Part Workshop with Josh Pais at Shanti! Committed Impulse offers proven tools to master the art of being present while helping you bring an unprecedented level of honesty, creativity and fun to work and life. Read More TUES & WED, AUG 17 & 18 The Power of Anusara Yoga, Meditation & Practice Join Amy Ippoliti and Elena Brower for their long-awaited teaching reunion!! Read More TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 Art of Attention: Your Center; A Workshop w/ Elena Brower Elena Brower, co-founder of Vira Yoga in New York City and 2010 Global Yoga Embassador for Adidas comes to Yoga Shanti to teach a special summer workshop! Read More

EVERY SUNDAY IN AUGUST! Yoga Shanti is Lululemon's Yoga Studio of the Month!! Come practice with these great Yoga Shanti teachers at Lululemon's Community Yoga Classes in East Hampton on Sunday mornings at 9:00am: August 1: Melora Griffis August 8: Eric Pettigrew August 15: Eve Eliot August 22: Alex McLaughlin August 29: Lynda O'Laughlin SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Sailing & Beach Yoga with Robyn Moreno A Rejuvinating Ocean Experience aboard the Sailing Vessel 'Spirit Seeker'! Read More WED & THURS, AUG 11 & 12 2 Workshops with Ross Rayburn Co-hosted by Yoga Shanti & One Ocean Yoga Formerly the owner of Yogainsideout in Los Angeles, Ross Rayburn now travels internationally teaching some of the most fun and inspiring yoga classes around. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Two as One Partner Yoga & The Yoga of Bliss An Asana Workshop with Lama Christie McNally at Yoga Shant. Come study the art of a yogic life with modern master Lama Christie McNally as she demonstrates how to find the deepest meaning in your spiritual practice and in your world. Read More

WED, AUG 4 & MON AUG 9 'Happy Hips!' A Workshop with Lois Nesbitt A User’s Guide to Safe and Effective Yoga for the Feet, Knees, Thighs, Hips, and Lower Back! Read More SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 Family Yoga Day! A chance for the family to practice yoga togetheron the first weekend of every month - taught by Stefanie Livaccari! Read More SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Intro to Gods & Godessess: Invite the Light in your Life! Guided by Manorama, director of the School of Sanskrit Studies, you will delight in the power of silence and the divine vibration of Sanskrit, and discover how to transform your consciousness! Read More SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 A Path to Save the World! A Dharma Talk with Lama Christie McNally at Yoga Shanti. Lama Christie explains how you can use meditation to recreate your world—exactly the way you want it. Read More FRI AUG 27 & SAT AUG 28 2 Special Yoga Workshops with Mitchel & Tracy Bleier Mitchel & Tracy's classes are an inspiring vinyasa flow incorporating clear alignment direction, deep breathing, and a playful narrative of Indian philosophy and myth that is easily applied to everyday life. Read More

Highlights from our Summer schedule...

visit our Classes page for descriptions, or click here for our Full schedule!

SUNDAYS, 4:30PM After the Beach Vinyasa! Please welcome April Martucci to our family of teachers. April will be teaching After the Beach Vinyasa on Sundays! THURSDAYS, 5:30-7:00PM Ashtanga Foundations Stacy Platt will be leading the primary series in this newly added summer Ashtanga yoga class TUESDAYS, 11:00AM Prenatal Yoga Class! Sarah Halweil teaches this pre-natal class. Please contact us if interested. HEATHER IS BACK!!! Heather Lilleston is back at Shanti for the summer! Heather will be teaching 9:30am OPEN on Thursdays, 5:30 Jivamukti on Thursdays, 12:00 noon 1 hour Lunchtime class on Fridays - all in Lakshmi! TUES, WED & SATURDAYS! Eric Pettigrew at Yoga Shanti! Eric Pettigrew is back at Yoga Shanti teaching After the Beach Vinyasa on Saturdays at 4:30pm, One Hour Open Classes on Tuesdays at 4pm and Beginners Yoga Club on Wednesdays at 9:30am!

NEW AT YOGA SHANTI! The Nalini Method Comes to Yoga Shanti this Summer! Taught by the creator Rupa Mehta - this class promises to sculpt, tone, strengthen, improve endurance and much more! Read More TUESDAYS, 5:30-7:00PM Rockin' Vinyasa is Back!!! Lisa Zaloga is back teaching this rockin' class that is challenging for every level of student but with a gentle force. FRIDAYS, 4-5PM 1 Hr Open Class with Melora We welcome Melora Griffis back to the Yoga Shanti family of teachers. Melora will be teaching a One Hour Open class from 4-5pm on Fridays! THURSDAYS, 11:30-1PM Iyengar Style Yoga Class We are thrilled to have teacher Patricia 'Padma' Borrego teaching Iyengar yoga classes at Yoga Shanti this Summer! MONDAYS, 12-1PM I hour Lunchtime Yoga Kari Harendorf from East Yoga in the city is back at Yoga Shanti this summer teaching Monday's lunchtime Open level class!

TUES & THURSDAYS, 4-5PM Pilates Mat Classes With Claudia Matles at Shanti! Whether you strive for toning, proper alignment, weight loss, flexibility or peace of mind, Pilates accelerates the jaw-dropping results you are looking for! Read More THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS! Beginners Yoga Club! Lisa Langer will be teaching these great new Beginners Yoga Club classes on Thursdays at 9:30am and Fridays at 12:30pm in Ganesh! FRIDAYS, 5:30PM Yoga Class with Live Music! Jennifer Frasher and Steve Eaton are delighted to bring you this unique yogic experience: an open level yoga class accompanied by live music. Read More

Community Yoga Class Every Friday

Taught by Graduates of the Yoga Shanti Teacher Training Program!

We are excited to announce a new Community Yoga class EVERY FRIDAY at 7:30-8:30PM taught by the Yoga Shanti teacher trainees! This class will be by donation, and provides an opportunty for everyone in the community to experience yoga. Please come along and spread the word!

This Friday July 30th will be taught by Wayde Toman!
Friday August 6th will be taught by Liz Crotty!
Friday Aug 13th will be taught by Kate Northrup Moller!
Friday Aug 20th will be taught by Josh Pais!
Friday Aug 27th will be taught by Robyn Moreno!
Friday Sept 3rd will be taught by Martin Navarette!
Friday Sept 10th will be taught by Sarah Boyce!
Friday Sept 17th will be taught by Nancy Quintillian!

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