 Summer is upon us... A time of abundance and sensory pleasures - the smell of fresh cut grass, the taste of the first local strawberry bursting in our mouths, the feel of the warm sun on our skin. This is a time of spending long days outdoors, being more physically active, and socializing more as well. Along with all of this outward going time, it becomes equally important for our sense of peace and well being, as well as for our continued sadhana (practice) to spend some time turning inwards as well.
PRATYAHARA is our focus this month at KamaDeva Yoga...
PRATYAHARA is the 5th limb of the Ashtanga Yoga/Raja (royal) Yoga Path. The eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga take us from the outer practices of YAMA and NIYAMA (including non violence, non stealing, contentment, cleanliness) and the physical practice of the third limb of ASANA, to the 4th limb - PRANAYAMA (breathing practices) to PRATYAHARA. Pratyahara can be described as a redirecting of the senses. The Bhagavad Gita says: "When the mind withdraws from external objects, the five senses turn inward to see the purity and calmness of the mind" (v.2 58)
In yoga class, we have some amazing asanas to facilitate pratyahara. Postures such as HALASANA (plough pose), KARNAPIDASANA (knees around the ears pose), and KURMASANA (tortoise pose) are all poses that turn us in upon ourselves. Forward bends, as well, are more quiet, internal poses, leading to a deeper connection to source. In as much as we can fully enjoy and participate in the external world, without a connection to something deeper, all of that abundance can feel empty and meaningless.
So we invite you this month, whether it be in a yoga studio, in your home, or at the beach, to sit quietly with eyes closed, focus on the breath at the tip of your nose - the air moving in and the air moving back out. Touch in with the simplicity of the breath, touch in with yourself. From there, invite the body to explore some postures that feel quiet and internal, or try practicing some postures with your eyes closed, your normally outward going senses redirected inwards. Penetrate your awareness deeper and deeper inside to perceive beyond the world of names and forms. Remember that we ALL have the ability to KNOW OURSELVES at this level; it is a choice we make to do so. The choice should be simple... go for it.
Much Love,
Jessica and the KamaDeva Family
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR SUMMER SCHEDULE ONLINE
Studio Notes & June Promotions!
$108 PER MONTH FOR UNLIMITED YOGA*!
 Still the best deal in the Hamptons! For only $108 you can take as many yoga classes as you wish at KamaDeva Yoga. Practice 3 times a week (12 times in a month) and you're paying only $9 per class! We think once you find your yogi within we'll see you much more often! Click here to sign up online!
* Requires 6 month minimum committment
YES!!! WE HAVE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS!
Monday 12:30pm with Beverly
Tuesday 12.30pm with Mitten
Friday 12:30pm with Jessica
Saturday 1:00pm with Roey
Sunday 11:30am with Jenna (A RESTORE DEVA class)
NEW REIKI HEALING CIRCLE
Mondays & Thursdays at 7:30pm, facilitated by Steve Anderson
SCHEDULE CHANGES...
We are sad to say goodbye to Melissa Fedi, but so excited for her that she is living out her dreams and moving to Maui with her husband Paul, and dog Winnie... we are all coming to visit!! In her place, the amazing Beryl Bender Birch will be teaching Ashtanga on Wednesdays at 9:30am, and we also welcome back Jennifer Frasher to the KamaDeva family, teaching Sundays at 8:30am.
JUNE MADNESS: Great Deals at A.Studio Day Spa in East Hampton!
 A Studio Day Spa - where I recently had the best facial I have ever had - is offering KamaDeva students some great deals for the month of June only! Call
631.324.6996 to make an appointment!
| 1 hour facial $89 regular price $110 |
Sun Kiss bronzing $69 regular $95 |
| 1 hour swedish massage $99 |
10 percent off any waxing!! |
| Pedicure/Manicure $49 reg price $59 |
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Other Goings On
NORMA JEAN PILATES is HERE!!
Pilates Classes are Now Available at the Same Location as KamaDeva Yoga!
 KamaDeva Yoga is thrilled to announce that Norma Jean Pilates is sharing our large studio to offer you classes in Hamptons Barre, NJ Tower, and Intro to Pilates, as well as a PRIVATE PILATES STUDIO.
(Please note that all NJ Pilates classes are separately charged, as we are two separate businesses!)
Click here for schedule, prices & special intro offers!
Beginner's Series on Saturdays Beginning June 11, 2:30-3:45pm
Beginner's Yoga Workshops with Jessica Bellofatto
 For those of you NEW to YOGA, KamaDeva Yoga director Jessica Bellofatto will be offering a special 3 week beginner's yoga workshop series. This is a special opportunity to be introduced to the practice of Yoga in a semi-private setting, focused and individualized for the group. At the completion of the series, the beginner student will feel prepared to begin to take other Beginner and/or Level 1-2 classes on the schedule. Discover the amazing benefits of a regular Yoga practice with Jessica!.
Week 1: Standing Poses
Week 2:
Backbends
Week 3:
Forward Bends & Restorative Posture
Details: 3 Saturdays (June 11 & 18 and July 2), 2:30-3:45pm.
Cost: $120 if pre-registered for all 3 Saturdays, or $50 per individual workshop. Please click here to signup online.
SUP-YOGA Classes in the Hamptons!
Yoga on the Stand Up Paddleboard with Jessica Bellofatto & Gina Bradley!
 If you love the water - do not be intimidated to try this class!
Join Jessica for a challenging "CLASSIC DEVA" yoga class geared for all levels in which we will move through an intelligently designed sequence of postures targeting the legs, butt, abs, back and arms, open up the breath, quiet the mind, and move into greater alignment with yourself. Once centered in this way, we will then move out to the water, receiving stand up paddling instruction, and go off together for a walking-on-water adventure! Please email jessica if you have questions.
Saturdays in June: 12:00-1:30pm
Thursdays and Saturdays, July through August: 11:30-1:00pm
Cost: $75 for individual classes, or $300 for a pack of 5 classes.
Click here for more information and to purchase classes
Click here to read Jessica's latest Athleta Chi blog on YOGA ON THE PADDLEBOARD!!
June 23-26: Wanderlust Festival in Vermont!
Jessica & Adam are on the Line-up for this One of a Kind Yoga & Music Festival!
 Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world's best yoga teachers and best performers in rock & roll, all in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty. We’re talking about fun in the sun and dancing under the stars. Getting’ your down dog on at the top of the mountain and sipping poolside cocktails with your crew. Early morning meditations and all-night chakra spinning musical performances!
"Coming Together"
Thursday, June 23, 10:30-12:30pm
A Special 2 Hour Yoga Class with Jessica Bellofatto
"Traditional Food for an Active Lifestyle"
Saturday, June 25, 10:00-10:45am
A Talk
with Adam Kelinson - part of the Speakeasy Lineup!
Click here for more festival information or to purchase tickets!
July 1-3: 'Mikelle Design' Weekend Jewelry Show at KamaDeva!
Beautiful Jewelry by Mikelle Terson
 Mikelle’s jewelry celebrates the innate beauty within. Her uplifting and inspiring designs empower through the healing properties and splendor of symbol, precious metals and stones.
Her work has been carried by the Rubin Museum and the Naked Egg Gallery in NY and has been seen in Hamptons Magazine, Dan’s Papers, Yoga Journal Japan, Avenue and Breathe, JCK and National Jewelers magazines. Mikelle Design shows her work at the Hamptons Classic each summer. She is currently carried by ABCHome.
Saturday, July 2: Swim Across America!
Jessica Swims for Team Tarlow ~ Please Donate to Support Cancer Research!
 On Saturday, July 2, I will be swimming one mile for Team Tarlow in honor of its captain, who is also a friend, Wendy Tarlow. I became friends (through facebook, of all places), with Wendy's wife, Claudia, about a year ago, as we learned that we had a lot in common - we both lived in Sag Harbor, had children, and had a LOVE for all things outdoors in nature, especially surfing! Claudia is from Colombia, and as we became friends, and I learned her story, and then Wendy's story, and her battle with cancer, I am in awe of these two women, their strength, their love for each other, and their continued sense of humor through the challenges that they have both been faced with.
 Any amount that you can donate to this cause will go a long way.... This year, the proceeds from this swim will support cancer research at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center-SAA Laboratory, the Children's Hospital at Montefiore, and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Also, we are supporting Fighting Chance, a free Cancer Resource and Counseling Center in Sag Harbor, N.Y. If you can help, you can make your donation online via the attached link, or you can send you tax-deductible contribution directly to me as soon as possible.
Please follow this link to donate and I thank you all for your contribution.
Sunday, July 17, 7:00-9:00pm
Introduction to The Process ® Workshop
 The Process® returns to Kama Deva for another exciting year. Founded by New World visionary International Scherick, The Process® is a spiritually-based technology that permanently transforms destructive beliefs at the bedrock of origin. The Process® is currently being offered to clients from coast to coast and in Europe. Come have an experience of this extraordinary work. Watch International Scherick transform old, destructive belief systems in the blink of an eye. This unique experience is not available anywhere else. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the real you and discover your life’s purpose. Create success and abundance beyond your wildest imagination.
Click here to read Adventures in The Process ®. If you would like more information, email Shana at shana@ilovetheprocess.com or sign up by clicking here.
Upcoming Retreat
Nov 3-7: Rincon, Puerto Rico!
Yoga, Surf & Stand Up Paddling in Rincon with Jessica Bellofatto & Gina Bradley!
 Now a tradition, this retreat combines the elements of land, sea and earth to provide our guests with an incredibly integrated trip that will get your body and brain - change to MIND in shape for spring! Join Jessica Bellofatto of KamaDeva Yoga and Gina Bradley of Paddle Diva and travel to Rincon located in Puerto Rico’s rural Northwest corner. Only a three hour flight on Jet Blue from JFK, this location has the most beautiful stretches of beaches in all of Puerto Rico that offer calm waters, perfect for Stand-up Paddle Boarding, small surf breaks for beginners and larger waves and surf breaks for intermediate surfers. This retreat is limited to 10 people, ensuring lots of personal attention! Whether you are an experienced stand up paddleboarder, surfer, or Yogi, or more of a beginner, fear not! We have tailored this retreat to make sure that ALL levels are accommodated. The most fun you can have in four days!!! Join us!
Dates: November 3-7, 2011(A long weekend of 4 days and 4 nights)
Rates: $1400 - $1750 dependent on occupancy and accomodation choice. Flights are not included.
Click here for more information or to register for this retreat (payment plans accepted)!
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