community yoga

New Morning Class

2011-07-25T07:39:00.001-07:00

Start your morning with balance and strength...

Please come and join our New Thursday Morning Class with Jourdan Abel.
Classes are open level vinyasa from 7:15-8:15 a.m.
Rabbithole Studios in Dumbo.
Suggested Donation $10.

Jourdan has been practicing yoga for over eleven years. She was drawn to yoga as a way to relieve chronic pain from a broken back. Jourdan practice's yoga for the physical and inner peace and balance it has brought to all aspects of her life. She teaches with the desire to share the grace, wisdom and fun of yoga with others. Her classes are inspired by the traditions of Ashtanga and vinyasa, with a deep attention to alignment and healing, and with exploration and laughter thrown in. Jourdan is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher certified by Boston's O2 Yoga, and has had the pleasure of training with O2's Mimi Loureiro as well as Beryl Bender Birch. She wishes to express gratitude to her teachers and students for the chance to learn from and with them.

Bandhas Workshop

2011-05-28T08:34:00.000-07:00

Bandhas, the Fire Within
Deepen Your Practice; Bring Life into Your Sun Salutations
with Joetta Maue
Saturday, June 18th | 2:00pm-4:00pm
Pre-register and pay $25 / Drop in $30
Please pre-register for this event by emailing info@premayoganyc.com or calling 718-340-3607

Get a description and info here.

just breathe.

2011-02-21T07:55:00.000-08:00

"Blossoming awareness allows one the freedom to realize the Divine within."

The Heart Sutra

Developing "the consciousness of the present moment" begins with the breath.

Focusing so much in our mind, we forget to give the breath the freedom to do its job, expanding the lung capacity, reducing stress and tensions, and healing. As we begin to "know" our breath, we become in tune with present moment. The heart opens, the ego quiets, connecting with the higher self and healing the wounded inner child (ego -- addiction) can then be heard, loved, and healed.

At this moment, it is possible to hear the voice of one's inner teacher and allow the inner light to heal our relationships with our self, our body (health), with others and with the material world. And we become connected with ourselves and acknowledge the inter-connectedness of all beings.

From the Breathe of Change Workshop
Image from here.

2010-12-21T11:48:00.000-08:00

Wishing you and yours a joy and laughter filled holiday.

Please note there will be no classes until the New Year as we are closed for a holiday hiatus.
Classes resume Tuesday, January 4 at 6:30 pm. Hope to see you then.

a moment of gratitude.

2010-11-23T08:02:00.000-08:00

Placing the hands in Anjali Mudra, "Namaste", or prayer position, is a humble expression of gratitude, prayer, and reverence.
In it's silent wisdom it says, "I honor the divine with in you, we are one in spirit."
The word Mudra in Sanskrit means "seal", and so in placing our hands together in this way we make an agreement with ourselves and others; we "seal the deal" so to speak, promising to honor, to proceed with peace.
In your practice of gratitude in this week of Thanksgiving, pause and place your hands gently in Anjali Mudra in front of your heart. Breath a few deep breaths and honor yourself, your community, and the wondrous gift that is your life, with a quiet moment of gratitude.

Please be reminded that there are no Yoga Classes at Rabbit Hole this week due to the holiday.
There will be class next Tuesday, November 30 and NO CLASS Thursday, December 2. I will return from my month away and resume teaching, Tuesday, December 7. I look forward to seeing you all.

I know that in my gratitude this year I will include a moment of thanks for being able to teach such a wonderful and warm community as you.

Guest Teachers for the month of November.

2010-10-25T09:31:00.000-07:00

Joetta will be away for the month of November at an artist residency in Colorado and is delighted to introduce 2 gifted guest teachers who will be teaching in place of her this month.
Meet them here:

Zoe Rabinowitz is a dancer and yogini who discovered Ashtanga Yoga during an injury in 2003. Since then Zoe has united her love of movement and yoga through challenging and creative vinyasa flow classes with a focus on alignment and injury prevention. Zoe began teaching in 2005, and has trained with David Hollander and Christopher Hildebrandt at Yoga Sutra and Laurel Hodory of It's Yoga. Zoe extends gratitude to all of her teachers, both on and off the mat, but especially to Christine Hoar, Christopher Hildebrandt, David Hollander and Matthew Murtha.

CAROL TESSITORE was raised along the shores of Long Island, New York, where she first discovered the ujjayi breath of the Ocean waves. These waves brought her to New York City where she received a BFA in Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design. Her artistic focus on the body in space as sculpture led her naturally to the vast arts of dance and yoga. Carol has been studying Bharatanatyam since 2006 with Sonali Skandan (New York) and Guru Sharad Pandya (India). She also dances in the folk style of Bhangra with fitness-guru Sarina Jain (New York). In 2008 Carol received her 200 hr certification from Yoga to the People. Her Vinyasa flow is infused with the energetic grace of mudras and bhakti inspired by temple dance traditions. She is ever-thankful for the teachers and community at Prema.

Zoe will be teaching most of the Thursday classes and Carol the Tuesdays. Please come and meet them and experience their unique teaching voices. Joetta will be back in class teaching December 7.

join us.

2010-05-11T13:16:00.000-07:00

Join us for COMMUNITY VINYASA YOGA CLASSES in
Dumbo, Brooklyn.
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 6:30-7:45 pm.

All classes are only $10.

Friendly environment, challenging classes, all levels welcome.

newest yogi.

2010-05-11T13:14:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the newest yogi, Tesla Wyeth Maue. Joetta gave birth on April 20.
After her maternity leave she is back to teaching all evening classes.

Welcome our new morning teacher!

2010-03-08T08:44:00.000-08:00

Killian O'brien will be taking over morning classes as of March 1 and will be covering all evening class in April while I am away on Maternity leave.
Killian is a lovely, warm, and enthusiastic teacher. I am delighted to have her teach with us and am confident that you will all enjoy her teaching voice and style.
Please welcome her with warmth.

Killian's Bio:

Killian discovered yoga in 1997, in a studio across the street from her local YMCA. She has been hooked on the practice ever since, rediscovering yoga anew each time she returns to her mat.

The therapeutic benefits of a regular yoga practice were newly revealed to Killian by a recent accident. Not only were her serious injuries much less severe than they had the potential to be, but her doctors continue to be confounded with the extent of her recovery. The gift of these injuries makes her a more sensitive teacher.

Her thirst for knowledge about this transformative practice has led her to want to share all that she learns, in order to help others have their own healing experience.

Killian has completed two Anusara Teacher Trainings, is certified in Ma Prenatal Yoga, and continues to study all aspects of yoga. Her classes combine the alignment and philosophy of Anusara, with the flowing grace inspired by her studies in the Jivamutki lineage. She gives loving thanks to all of her teachers.

2010-03-01T19:17:00.000-08:00

Namaste Friends-

Please note that this Tuesday, March 2, the evening class time will be changed to 7:30pm.
This is For Tuesday, March 2, only all other Tuesday classes will be at the normal time of 6:30-7:45 pm.

There is no class this Thursday due to First Thursdays.
Wednesday morning class is scheduled as usual.

Next week classes will return to the normal schedule.

Warmly-
Joetta

breath....

2010-01-15T13:38:00.000-08:00

"Your breath is the voice of your soul" -Yogi Bhajan

Happy New Year!!!

2009-12-31T11:52:00.000-08:00

modern june.

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.
~Maria Robinson

Holiday Schedule

2009-12-18T12:11:00.000-08:00

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. -- Hamilton Wright Mabie
Happy Holidays!!!!
With the holiday season started classes at RabbitHole Community Vinyasa Yoga will have a few cancellations over the next 2 weeks. Make sure to read the holiday schedule so you don't show up when class is canceled.

Classes will return to the regular schedule after the New Year. Nurture your body and soul in the New Year with Yoga.

CHRISTMAS WEEK:
Monday: 12/21- Yes!! Morning class 7-8 am.
Tuesday: 12/22- CLASS CANCELED
Wednesday: 12/23- CLASS CANCELED
Thursday: 12/24- CLASS CANCELED

NEW YEARS WEEK:
Monday: 12/28- CLASS CANCELED
Tuesday: 12/29- Evening class- 6:30-7:45 pm Wednesday: 12/30- Morning class- 7-8 am.
Thursday: 12/31- CLASS CANCELED. Have a safe and wonderful New Years!!!

2009-12-02T16:05:00.001-08:00

If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice.
~Meister Eckhart

the early bird.

2009-10-22T11:09:00.001-07:00

Morning classes are picking up. So come and join us with the early bird.
7-8 am Mondays and Wednesdays!

Morning Classes have begun!!!

2009-09-16T07:59:00.000-07:00

Be sure to join us at our new Morning Classes.
Morning Classes are now being held:
Monday: 7-8 am Open Vinyasa
8-8:15 am meditation.
Wednesday: 7-8 am Open Vinyasa
8-8:15 am meditation.

Join us with the early bird!

2009-08-24T08:26:00.001-07:00

strength.

2009-08-19T09:13:00.000-07:00

Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.
~B.K.S. Iyengar

Welcome!

2009-08-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Community Yoga blog. A place to come for inspiration and information pertaining to instructor Joetta Maue's Yoga classes.
Joetta started donation based classes in order to support people of all income brackets and situations in practicing yoga. In NYC yoga has become so expensive that it is a luxury only for the upperclass.
Yoga should be a practice that can be welcomed into all peoples lives. All that is needed is you, your breathe, and the willingness to turn your gaze inward.

Please contact Joetta with any questions regarding the Community classes.

"Happiness is not a destination but a method of life."

Studio Location

2009-08-14T09:41:00.001-07:00

All of our Community Classes are located at RabbitHole Studios located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY.
RabbitHole is located at:
33 Washington St, Basement Level,
Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Walk underneath the exterior stairs into the basement. Through gallery space into studio.

Through the generosity of RabbitHole we are able to keep the class a donation class.
To see images of the space click here.
Please do not contact them directly with questions contact Joetta.

For Prema Yoga classes get all info at their website.

Schedule

2009-08-14T09:28:00.001-07:00

Community Yoga Classes at RabbitHole Studios

Tuesdays: 6:30-7:45pm Vinyasa Yoga with Joetta

Thursdays: 7:15-8:15am Vinyasa Yoga with Jourdan

All community classes are located at RabbitHole Studios in Dumbo.
All classes ask for a donation of $10.

Joetta's Teaching Schedule Elsewhere:
Please note these are not community classes please check Studio website for cost of class.

Sundays, 8:30-9:45 am: Open level Vinyasa at Prema Yoga located in Carroll Gardens

Sundays, 11am -12:30 pm: Open Level Vinyasa at Studio Yada located in South Park Slope.

Tuesday Mornings, 9:15-10:45 am Open Level Vinyasa at Element Natural Healing Arts in Cobble Hill.

Joetta will also be facilitating a Mama's Practice at Prema once a month. In November she will facilitate on November 17. Details here.

MAMA PRACTICE - bring your kiddo

Begins November 3rd, 2011 | 11-12:30pm - every Thursday morning
Ages: Newborn - Crawlers
Suggested Donation: $5-$10

Please note schedule is subject to change. Please contact if you are not on the email list.

Meet the Instructors

2009-08-14T09:22:00.001-07:00

Joetta Maue was first introduced to yoga by her mother at 15 years old. She quickly found a strong connection to the need to slow down and breathe. She has been a serious practitioner for over 14 years and a devoted teacher for over 10.

Joetta’s true commitment to yoga began when she turned to the practice during a difficult time in her life. The process of slowing down, accepting, and letting go helped her heal and changed her outlook. Eventually she decided to spread the gifts of practice through teaching.

Joetta trained and practiced as an Ashtanga yogi and now practices and teaches a Vinyasa Flow, highly influenced by the Ashtanga tradition. Joetta’s dynamic and vigorous style of teaching is inspired by master teachers, with whom she has studied, including Shiva Rea, Richard Freeman, and Barbara Benaugh. With continuous study her style has continued to evolve into her own unique teaching voice. Joetta is an artist living in Carroll Gardens, with her husband, son, 2 cats, and goldfish.

“With practice all is coming” Pattabhi Jois

Jourdan Abel has been practicing yoga for over eleven years. She was drawn to yoga as a way to relieve chronic pain from a broken back. Jourdan practice's yoga for the physical and inner peace and balance it has brought to all aspects of her life. She teaches with the desire to share the grace, wisdom and fun of yoga with others. Her classes are inspired by the traditions of Ashtanga and vinyasa, with a deep attention to alignment and healing, and with exploration and laughter thrown in. Jourdan is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher certified by Boston's O2 Yoga, and has had the pleasure of training with O2's Mimi Loureiro as well as Beryl Bender Birch. She wishes to express gratitude to her teachers and students for the chance to learn from and with them.