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Synergy of Yoga and Clay

Centering is a constant balancing of form, space, and process. Yoga and pottery help me with centering my life and soul’s purpose. Both incorporate a blend of science, art, and philosophy. There are methodologies and techniques to learn and constantly practice. There are similar concepts in centering and alignment of form and fine-tuning and adjusting, observing and correcting in real-time as we move toward a final holding “shape” whether it be on the potter’s wheel, the “yoga mat” or on the highway of life.

Renew and Grow

Only you, know the sensations, feelings, emotions, and mind chatter that you feel from your “inner landscape “of connection and persception. Yoga is this process of a deep level of investigation, exploration and uncovering through mental, emotional, and physical work through loving kindness and awareness to clear perception and connection

Colors,Health, and Workshops-

I aim to bring forth an integrated awareness through individualized practices tailored to my students’ needs to ensure that the practices are flexible, strengthening, engaging, and serving to each student. I will guide you into understanding the connections of mind, body, and energy through thematic principals; leaving you feeling embodied and connected on a path towards wellness.

Having a hOMe Practice

Join Dani Locastro at this weekend workshop at Ful-being Collective that will outline for you the essentials in creating your home yoga practice. She is a teacher for everyone- novices and teachers. She will stitch together for you a deeper understanding of when and why to use these yoga tools as part of your home practice. She will plan work with the group and individually in setting you up so that your practice becomes an accessible integrated part of your daily life for wellness. Taking your practice with you everywhere.

2024 Jade Yogi Artist Calendar Winner

I am happy to say that my perseverance and belief in Heartful Yoga has gained me recognition as an honored yogi artist chosen for this years Jade Yoga 2024 calendar. When we are disciplined to show up to our true ourselves on the mat in the process of disciplined practice (tapas), we actually receive the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual changes that occur by being in process of yoga. It does not mean pretending everything is fine or being in denial about what is going wrong or changing. But rather gratitude means choosing to focus your time and attention on what you appreciate with deep respect, acknowledgement and surrender.

Yogic Self- Care and Planning

How do you feel about planning and how do you respond if your plans don't go as you wished? Yoga teaches flexibility not just in the hamstrings but also in the mind relating to our thoughts, plans, actions and responses to our self and others.

Solstice Yoga & Song Celebration

The sun is a direct source for all living things and has been celebrated and honored in many traditions with sacred rituals on the day of the Equinox. Join Dani on June 21 6:30-8:00pm at Boscobel House & Gardens in Cold Spring, NY to celebrate Yoga International Day ! UNGA endorsed that "Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being apart from striking a balance between all aspects of life. The wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practicing yoga would be beneficial for the health of the world population."

Outdoor Yoga For Wellness

Exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders and even upticks in empathy and cooperation. Most research so far has focused on green spaces such as parks and forests, and researchers are now also beginning to study the benefits of blue spaces, places with river and ocean views. And now let’s add the healing powers of outdoor YOGA on the Hudson River !

The Space In Between

The spine is one of the most important parts of your body. Without it, you could not keep yourself upright or even stand up. It gives your body structure and support. It allows you to move about freely and to bend with flexibility. Keeping your spine healthy is vital if you want to live an active life. Many of the postures in yoga gently strengthen the muscles in the back, as well as the abdominal muscles. Back and abdominal muscles are essential components of the muscular network of the spine, helping the body maintain proper upright posture and movement. This is the mark I want to make on myself as I age.

Let's go to Mexico in 2023 !

Book Today for my annual Yoga Retreat March 25- April 1, 2023 in the quaint beach town of Puerto Moreles where beach meets mangroves at Villa Shanti. Immerse yourself in a yoga retreat of creative exploration through the deeper study of yoga, breath work, meditation and art to explore all the colors of your life!

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME

Join me this fall for some new workshops & classes at Ascend Center & Ful-Being Collective that go into the fundamentals of asana, movement, breath and self-expression towards nurturing yourself and the ways to move towards deeper awareness in claiming your space from within to help bring you balance to share it out .

Musicambia transforms lives !

Musicambia uses the power of music to build supportive communities where incarcerated individuals can build meaningful connections, engage in learning, and rebuild their lives starting while incarcerated. This Non- for profit organization believes music is a powerful tool for developing positive self-image, greater self-confidence, and effective communication skills.

music, yoga, art, healingDanielle LocastroMay 20, 2022Heartful Yoga By Dani yoga, Music, Healing, hope, outdoor yoga, hudson valley nyComment