YOGA
Photo Credit: Bryan Edwards
Photo Credit: Bryan Edwards
Ascend offers many styles of yoga and daily classes for all levels and practices. From restorative, slow flow classes to vigorous Vinyasa, power house yoga (with music) and mystical Katonah, we offer a diverse spectrum of yoga practices. Our classes are held in a large, serene space on the top floor of a building (circa 1864) that formerly served as a Masonic Lodge. Flooded with light, the room boasts original floorboards and a majestic 18-foot ceiling painted a sky-like cerulean blue– an inspiring space in which to elevate one’s practice.
Ascend offers many styles of yoga and daily classes for all levels and practices. From restorative, slow flow classes to vigorous Vinyasa, power house yoga (with music) and mystical Katonah, we offer a diverse spectrum of yoga practices. Our classes are held in a large, serene space on the top floor of a building (circa 1864) that formerly served as a Masonic Lodge. Flooded with light, the room boasts original floorboards and a majestic 18-foot ceiling painted a sky-like cerulean blue– an inspiring space in which to elevate one’s practice.
YOGA NIDRA + ESSENTIAL WELLNESS
All levels
New!
Yoga Nidra, commonly referred to as Yoga sleep brings you into an deep brain-wave sleep, one that can’t be reached by conventional sleep. Eliciting the relaxation response is a skill that we can learn and then practice. The practice of intentional relaxation rewires the nervous system and changes our habitual reactions to life. Join us through a year of First Friday offerings – moving through 7 Chakras and 5 Elements to gain connection to ourselves and the seasonal changes around us. Each class includes corresponding herbal tea and essential oils, hands on acupressure, and time for your specific questions after class.
Please wear comfy clothes (layers are ideal), bring your yoga mat or rent one at the studio.
Please register in advance.
Dates are as follows:
Class One – March 1st | Focus: Root Chakra | Oil: Ginger | Tea: Ginger
Class Two – April 5th | Focus: Wood Element | Oil: Lemon | Tea: Peppermint
Class Three – May 3rd | Focus: Sacral Chakra | Oil: Rose Geranium | Tea: Rose
Class Four – June 7th | Focus: Fire Element | Oil: Vetiver | Tea: Lemon Balm
Class Five – July 26th (Last Friday) | Focus: Solar Plexus Chakra | Oil: Bergamot | Tea: Chamomile
Class Six – August 2nd | Focus: Earth Element | Oil: Fennel | Tea: Fennel
Class Seven – September 6th | Focus: Heart Chakra | Oil: Rosemary | Tea: Oatstraw
Class Eight – October 4th | Focus: Metal Element | Oil: Cedar | Tea: Thyme
Class Nine – November 1st | Focus: Throat Chakra | Oil: Basil | Tea: Licorice
Class Ten – December 6th | Focus: Water Element | Oil: Silver Fir | Tea: Nettle
Class Eleven – January 3rd | Focus: Third Eye Chakra | Oil: Tulsi | Tea: Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Class Twelve – February 7th | Focus: Crown Chakra | Oil: Frankincense | Tea: Lavender
WITH MASHA SCHMIDT + MELIA MARZOLLO
FIRST FRIDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: 7:30-8:30pm
Register now using our scheduler
YOGA NIDRA + ESSENTIAL WELLNESS
All levels
New!
Yoga Nidra, commonly referred to as Yoga sleep brings you into an deep brain-wave sleep, one that can’t be reached by conventional sleep. Eliciting the relaxation response is a skill that we can learn and then practice. The practice of intentional relaxation rewires the nervous system and changes our habitual reactions to life. Join us through a year of First Friday offerings – moving through 7 Chakras and 5 Elements to gain connection to ourselves and the seasonal changes around us. Each class includes corresponding herbal tea and essential oils, hands on acupressure, and time for your specific questions after class.
Please wear comfy clothes (layers are ideal), bring your yoga mat or rent one at the studio.
Please register in advance.
Dates are as follows:
March 1st. Focus: Root Chakra, Oil + Tea: Ginger
April 5th. Focus: Wood Element, Oil + Tea: Peppermint
May 3rd. Focus: Sacral Chakra, Oil + Tea: Sandalwood + Rose
June 7th. Focus: Fire Element, Oil + Tea: Chamomile
July 26th. last Friday of the month Focus: Solar Plexus Chakra, Oil + Tea: Bergamot
August 2nd. Focus: Earth Element, Oil + Tea: Lemongrass
September 6th. Focus: Heart Chakra, Oil + Tea: Jasmine
October 4th. Focus: Metal Element, Oil + Tea : Pine
November 1st. Focus: Throat Chakra, Oil + Tea: Rosemary / Juniper Berry
December 6th. Focus: Water Element, Oil + Tea: Geranium
January 3rd. Focus: 3rd Eye Chakra, Oil + Tea: Holy Basil
February 7th. Focus: Crown Chakra, Oil + Tea: Lavender
WITH MASHA SCHMIDT + MELIA MARZOLLO
FIRST FRIDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: 7:30-8:30pm
Register now using our scheduler
STILL MIND, STRONG PRACTICE
ALIGNMENT FLOW
All levels
An alignment based, heart-centered practice for all-levels. Focused on foundation and Alignment with powerful holds and periods of Dhyana (intense focus).
TUESDAYS + FRIDAYS: 9:30 – 11:00am
SUNDAYS: 10:30am – 12:00pm
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STILL MIND, STRONG PRACTICE
ALIGNMENT FLOW
All levels
An alignment based, heart-centered practice for all-levels. Focused on foundation and Alignment with powerful holds and periods of Dhyana (intense focus).
TUESDAYS + FRIDAYS: 9:30 – 11:00am
SUNDAYS: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Register now using our scheduler
SLOW FLOW YOGA
GENTLE YOGA
All levels
In this class we will slow things down a bit to focus intently on alignment, opening up the Chakras, and creating ease of motion in the body. Suitable for all levels, but geared for beginners, this is an opportunity to go within and let go of tension. Through focused self-awareness, hands on adjustments, props, and as always, the support of your breath, you will be guided through a mindful and healing practice.
MONDAYS: 9:30 – 10:45am
Register now using our scheduler
SLOW FLOW YOGA
GENTLE YOGA
All levels
In this class we will slow things down a bit to focus intently on alignment, opening up the Chakras, and creating ease of motion in the body. Suitable for all levels, but geared for beginners, this is an opportunity to go within and let go of tension. Through focused self-awareness, hands on adjustments, props, and as always, the support of your breath, you will be guided through a mindful and healing practice.
MONDAYS: 9:30 – 10:45am
Register now using our scheduler
VINYASA LEVEL II
VINYASA
Intermediate
A flowing, dynamic form of yoga that synchronizes breath with asana. Each class focuses on a central theme to build skills with consistent integrity. Expect a strong, focused practice with dynamic, creative sequences.
– – Register now using our scheduler
VINYASA LEVEL II
VINYASA
Intermediate
A flowing, dynamic form of yoga that synchronizes breath with asana. Each class focuses on a central theme to build skills with consistent integrity. Expect a strong, focused practice with dynamic, creative sequences.
– – Register now using our scheduler
IYENGAR
IYENGAR
This Iyengar style class offers a systematic progression of study with clear demonstration of the postures to develop student’s understanding of correct body alignment in each pose. All students are welcomed regardless of their experience, ability or physical limitations due to injuries. Props such as blankets, blocks, belts and chairs are used as an aid to deepen learning and adjust postures to individual needs. Consistent practice develops strength, stamina, balance and body awareness. Focusing on proper form and alignment, this class is designed to give a thorough understanding of the postures, which directs awareness to the body and in turn quiets the mind. Iyengar yoga teaches students how to perform the poses (asana) with optimal alignment and offers systematic sequences helping students to advance through the asana. Results include increased strength and flexibility along with improved breathing, circulation, organ and endocrine functions. The nervous system is brought into balance and an overall sense of inner balance and well being is obtained.
TUESDAYS: 7:00 – 8:15pm
THURSDAYS: 9:30 – 10:45am
Register now using our scheduler
IYENGAR
IYENGAR
This Iyengar style class offers a systematic progression of study with clear demonstration of the postures to develop student’s understanding of correct body alignment in each pose. All students are welcomed regardless of their experience, ability or physical limitations due to injuries. Props such as blankets, blocks, belts and chairs are used as an aid to deepen learning and adjust postures to individual needs. Consistent practice develops strength, stamina, balance and body awareness. Focusing on proper form and alignment, this class is designed to give a thorough understanding of the postures, which directs awareness to the body and in turn quiets the mind. Iyengar yoga teaches students how to perform the poses (asana) with optimal alignment and offers systematic sequences helping students to advance through the asana. Results include increased strength and flexibility along with improved breathing, circulation, organ and endocrine functions. The nervous system is brought into balance and an overall sense of inner balance and well being is obtained.
TUESDAYS: 7:00 – 8:15pm
THURSDAYS: 9:30 – 10:45am
Register now using our scheduler
KATONAH YOGA®
HATHA
All levels
KATONAH YOGA® is a syncretic Hatha yoga practice developed by Nevine Michaan over 40 years. She and her teachers incorporate classical Hatha yoga with Taoist theory, geometry, magic, mythology, metaphor, and imagination — in a practical framework designed to potentiate personal and communal well-being. Your body is where Everything lives, happens+thrives. Join us as we grow/build a more safe, sane, functional you, a viable, worthy container for all of what you are and whatever life may hand you. Magic made Modern.
Designed for teachers and new students alike. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Hours are bankable toward your Katonah Yoga Certification.
TUESDAYS: 7:00 – 8:15pm
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KATONAH YOGA®
HATHA
All levels
KATONAH YOGA® is a syncretic Hatha yoga practice developed by Nevine Michaan over 40 years. She and her teachers incorporate classical Hatha yoga with Taoist theory, geometry, magic, mythology, metaphor, and imagination — in a practical framework designed to potentiate personal and communal well-being. Your body is where Everything lives, happens+thrives. Join us as we grow/build a more safe, sane, functional you, a viable, worthy container for all of what you are and whatever life may hand you. Magic made Modern.
Designed for teachers and new students alike. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Hours are bankable toward your Katonah Yoga Certification.
TUESDAYS: 7:00 – 8:15pm
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RESTORATIVE YIN YOGA
GENTLE YOGA
All levels
Restorative Yin Yoga focuses on the Yin (moon) energy in the body. Yin yoga is a form of Hatha yoga. Yin yoga centers on holding poses for prolonged periods to stretch the connective tissue and deepen meditation. Some believe Yin yoga is the oldest form of Hatha yoga, since it is the ideal method of physical conditioning for prolonged meditation, which was the principal concern of ancient yogic practitioners. This mostly-on-the-floor, meditative and mellow practice is meant to help you stretch, relax and unwind into your evening, ending your day balanced and calm.
THURSDAYS: 7:00 – 8:15 pm
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RESTORATIVE YIN YOGA
GENTLE YOGA
All levels
Restorative Yin Yoga focuses on the Yin (moon) energy in the body. Yin yoga is a form of Hatha yoga. Yin yoga centers on holding poses for prolonged periods to stretch the connective tissue and deepen meditation. Some believe Yin yoga is the oldest form of Hatha yoga, since it is the ideal method of physical conditioning for prolonged meditation, which was the principal concern of ancient yogic practitioners. This mostly-on-the-floor, meditative and mellow practice is meant to help you stretch, relax and unwind into your evening, ending your day balanced and calm.
THURSDAYS: 7:00 – 8:15 pm
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POWER HOUR YOGA
VINYASA
All levels
Power Hour Yoga is a vinyasa style flow class taught in a warm room to support warm, flexible muscles and full body detoxification. This class plays music.
WEDNESDAYS + THURSDAYS: 5:30 – 6:30pm
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POWER HOUR YOGA
VINYASA
All levels
Power Hour Yoga is a vinyasa style flow class taught in a warm room to support warm, flexible muscles and full body detoxification. This class plays music.
WEDNESDAYS + THURSDAYS: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Register now using our scheduler
YOGA MECHANICS
All levels
Come to this class and try to pretend you’ve never done yoga before, come into each pose with the hope of exploring them in the moment as if they’re brand new. Modify and use props you’ve never used, work hard in places you avoid, and soften in places where you hold yourself so rigid. It’s truly remarkable when you make that shift to a beginner’s mind. Poses that you used to think were easy became incredibly challenging, as Charles helps you peel away the layers with each technical instruction. This approach will help you improve and achieve other postures that you’ve been stuck in for years and help guide you to your ‘AH-HA’ moment.
THURSDAYS: 9:30 – 10:45am
Register now using our scheduler
YOGA MECHANICS
All levels
Come to this class and try to pretend you’ve never done yoga before, come into each pose with the hope of exploring them in the moment as if they’re brand new. Modify and use props you’ve never used, work hard in places you avoid, and soften in places where you hold yourself so rigid. It’s truly remarkable when you make that shift to a beginner’s mind. Poses that you used to think were easy became incredibly challenging, as Charles helps you peel away the layers with each technical instruction. This approach will help you improve and achieve other postures that you’ve been stuck in for years and help guide you to your ‘AH-HA’ moment.
THURSDAYS: 9:30 – 10:45am
Register now using our scheduler
HAPPY HOUR YOGA
VINYASA
All levels
Taught by Ali Verdicchio, Happy Hour Yoga is a fun and energetic Vinyasa flow class set to varying musical playlists each month. It is great for all levels, with simple modifications for beginner yogis and plenty of variations for those with a more advanced practice. Be prepared to build heat through Asana and Pranayama in this invigorating, musically inspired workout. No better way to start off a weekend then energizing yourself amongst friends, music and a Disco Ball!
ONE FRIDAY A MONTH: 6:00pm, 11/2, 12/14, 1/25, 2/8, 3/8, 4/5, 5/10
Register now using our scheduler
HAPPY HOUR YOGA
VINYASA
All levels
Taught by Ali Verdicchio, Happy Hour Yoga is a fun and energetic Vinyasa flow class set to varying musical playlists each month. It is great for all levels, with simple modifications for beginner yogis and plenty of variations for those with a more advanced practice. Be prepared to build heat through Asana and Pranayama in this invigorating, musically inspired workout. No better way to start off a weekend then energizing yourself amongst friends, music and a Disco Ball!
ONE FRIDAY A MONTH: 6:00pm, 11/2, 12/14, 1/25, 2/8, 3/8, 4/5, 5/10
Register now using our scheduler
12 STEP YOGA
All levels
Taught by Leslie Mott. Suitable for beginners and experienced alike, each month we will integrate the 12 steps into a practice, moving through postures that embody themes in recovery; surrender, trust, willingness, honesty, courage, balance, and gratitude, ending with a relaxing guided meditation. January’s focus is on Step One.
ONE SATURDAY A MONTH: 3-5pm, 1/12, 2/16, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
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12 STEP YOGA
All levels
Taught by Leslie Mott. Suitable for beginners and experienced alike, each month we will integrate the 12 steps into a practice, moving through postures that embody themes in recovery; surrender, trust, willingness, honesty, courage, balance, and gratitude, ending with a relaxing guided meditation. January’s focus is on Step One.
ONE SATURDAY A MONTH: 3-5pm, 1/12, 2/16, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Register now using our scheduler
PRICING
DROP-IN RATE: $20
10 CLASS CARD: $155 (3 month expiration)
20 CLASS CARD: $290 (5 month expiration)
UNLIMITED MONTLY CLASSES: $165 (auto bank draft)
KIDS, 6-week Session: $130
TEENS, 6-week Session: $150
YOGA PRIVATE SESSION (60- minute session):
In-studio: $150
On-location in Cold Spring/Garrison: $250
STUDENT SPECIAL: $40 (2 weeks unlimited)
POLICIES
Class cards cannot be put on hold retroactively. Class cards can be put on hold for up to two weeks with prior notice. Please keep note of when your class card will expire. You can check the status of your card at anytime by logging into your Mindbody account. Class cards cannot be shared or transferred, however, you can always treat a friend or family member to a class using your class card. Registering for all classes is highly encouraged and rewarded by a random monthly drawing of all preregistered students for a free class!
There are no refunds on workshops within 48 hours. Partial refunds will be granted with notification (by email) with a minimum of 48 hours.
Photo Credit: Bryan Edwards