What we’re about
Centered is a community school that offers classes, training workshops, and both local and international wellness retreats to the New Haven County community. What sets Centered apart is our emphasis on teaching from traditional or thoughtfully informed practices, including spiritual, religious, or philosophical teachings.
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See all- Daily Yoga at Centered! ❤️Centered , New Haven, CT
✨We Invite You To A Morning Vinyasa Practice With A Soundbath Shavasana!🪷 (every week morning!)
Step into our sunlit studio, featuring high ceilings & beautiful natural light that evoke a sense of openness and tranquility.
Join us for a Vinyasa yoga class that seamlessly integrates pranayama (breath control), asana (postures), and dharma (yogic teachings) for a transformative experience.
The session ends with calming Soundbath Shavasana, where soothing singing bowls will leave you deeply relaxed, allowing you to fully absorb the benefits of your practice in a serene environment. This class harmonizes breath, movement, and intention, leaving you feeling renewed and uplifted.🧘♀️
Our talented teachers include AJ Linet, Valbona Halim, Robert Krause and Wiley Yaritza!
Schedule: Class is every weekday at 7:30AM. We also host a Saturday class at 9AM. Our special Saturday class is followed by a Breathwork For Transformation Workshop at 10:30AM
Event Price: Free first class! After your complimentary 1st class, take advantage of our special new student membership offer: $30 for 30 days of Unlimited Yoga, Soundbaths & Breathwork Workshops! After your first month, its only $70 for a unlimited monthly membership or class packages are available to suit your lifestyle. We have 10% off discount for students, patients, & those who work in the East Rock Market / Marvinworks building
Location: We are located in beautiful East Rock, New Haven, at 285 Nicoll Street. Enter through the East Rock Market entrance on Nicoll Street, turn right after entering, and follow the signs to Centered.
Tickets here:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=5739568&stype=-7&sView=week&sLoc=0 - Intro to Tantra - An Ipsalu Tantra InitiationCentered, New Haven, CT
Have you been curious about Tantra?
Interested in experiencing TRUE CONNECTION with yourself, the Divine, and others?
This evening's event will begin with the very basics.
My goal for the evening is to reconnect you with your TRUE DIVINE NATURE, to experience the fountain of unconditional love and acceptance we all have access to but have forgotten. Once you are floating within your own BLISSFUL MAGNIFICENCE, I will lead you through some fun simple exercises with each other that will help you to truly experience an embodied heart-opening intimacy with life.
What you will gain:
*Connection
*Friendship
*Community
*Personal Development
*Witness Consciousness
*LaughterWhat is Tantra?
Many think of Tantra as a way to enhance their sexuality. While that is an amazing benefit of practicing Tantra, that’s only part of the picture.
Tantra isn’t just a practice. It is method of spiritual advancement as derived from a sophisticated lineage of yogic masters of the ancient world. These methods enable us to cultivate the energy of our bodies (physical, energetic), mind and soul, so we can blossom into our authentic natures. By doing so, we can more joyfully and skillfully engage in our contemporary world. By recognizing our power within the quantum field of love and light, and the influences we can have within it, we can master positive change in our own lives and of the world. The ego mind believes having its desires fulfilled will bring happiness but that is seldom true. The Soul lives in bliss. By identifying more and more with your divine nature, you release your desires and discover who you truly are.
(taken from http://www.ipsalutantra.org/what-is-ipsalu-tantra/ )Curious and want to jump ahead? Grab these textbooks!
https://www.ipsalutantra.org/shop-ipsalu-tantraACCEPTING 35$ LOVE OFFERINGS HERE:
https://tinyurl.com/intrototantra-nov18+ EVENT
LOCATION: Centered,PLLC 285 Nicoll Street, New Haven, CT, 06511
COVID PROTOCOL: none, please stay home if you don't feel well.
Check your email upon registering! Please check your spam folder before reaching out. If you have any questions please email [email protected]
About Your Facilitators:
Amanda Ananda’s Bio:
Amanda Ananda is an International Tantric Facilitator and Domestic Goddess of two outrageous boys.
Amanda has a diverse Tantrica background that allows for a unique, blissful and radiant experience to unfold in her workshops, online courses and sessions. She has studied with The School of Tribal Tantra, Ipsalu Tantra – Kriya Yoga, and Babaji Nagaraj’s esoteric Cobra Breath Technique and Urban Tantra.
Follow her at Amanda Ananda on Facebook or @thetantricmama on Instagram. Go to www.TheTantricMama.com for free meditations, online courses, private sessions and event schedule.Rob Krause, has been practicing, yoga, meditation and tantra for thirty years. After completing yoga teacher training in Goa he was introduced to the practices of neo-Tantra in Pune India. He continued his path studying tantra through Margot Anand’s SkyDancing School, Barbara Carrellas’ Urban Tantra, The Body Electric School, and over the last several years through the teachings of Hareesh in the Tantra Illuminated School he has been studying traditional non-dualistic Shaivist Tantra. Rob also is certified in Sex Therapy through the California Institute of Integral Studies.
- Ugly Sweater Cuddle Party!Centered , New Haven, CT
Ever just need a HUG? Want to meet new people?
Bring your PJ's & experience a sweet bubble of nourishing connection!At Cuddle Party we like to say that we're providing an EMPOWERING communication workshop, cleverly disguised as a pajama party!
Amanda is a certified Cuddle Party Facilitator and is honored to host these events for our growing community of Cuddle Monsters! Come try this unique oxytocin-filled experience & let your stresses melt away.
In our cozy, safe space, we'll start with icebreakers & the rules of cuddling for the evening. You'll practice setting boundaries, expressing your NO, and delivering it with compassion. Simultaneously, you'll be encouraged to navigate our space with fearlessness & fun to ultimately discover your HEAVENS YES!
Take these skills into your personal life & drastically improve ALL your relationships!
Walk away with newfound confidence & unforgettable memories!
What you'll gain:
*Connection
*Friendship
*Community
*Personal Development
*Giving and Receiving Affection
*Healing Touch
*Laughter
Think hugs, back rubs, foot rubs, nuzzling, head scratching, spooning and all forms of non-sexual snuggling!PLEASE BE PROMPT, WELCOME CIRCLE STARTS AT 7:15 PM AND DOORS WILL BE CLOSED (if you are running late please PM me.)
Purchase tickets here ($35):
https://thetantricmama.mykajabi.com/offers/PZjfKdKU
Refunds up to 24 hours in advance**PLEASE BRING A STUFFED ANIMAL, BLANKET, PILLOW, Pj's & HEALTHY PEANUT-FREE SNACK TO SHARE!**
Please note this is an alcohol & drug-free space and nonsexual environment.
Covid protocol: none, please stay home if you don't feel well.
Wondering if this is for you?
Check out "What is a Cuddle Party?"
https://youtu.be/ubQMhcLNeHQYou can find out more about the event/organization here:
http://www.cuddleparty.com/Parking:
There's free street parking, a free parking lot across the street, & free parking around the corner near sports field. DO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT TO THE RIGHT OF THE BUILDING, those are marked reserved spots. Enter the building via "The Market Place" doors or the Teakwondo studio door on the east side of building. People will be at the door to welcome you & show you the way.ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR:
Amanda Ananda is an International Tantric Facilitator & Domestic Goddess of 2 outrageous boys. Amanda has a diverse Tantrica background that allows for a unique, blissful & radiant experience to unfold in her workshops, online courses, & sessions. She's studied with The School of Tribal Tantra based on Kashmir Shaivism and Shamanic Ritual, Ipsalu Tantra – Kriya Yoga based on Osho’s dynamic teachings, & Babaji Nagaraj’s esoteric Cobra Breath Technique and Urban Tantra combining modern tantric philosophy with conscious kink. A life-long student, Amanda immersed herself in the sacred teachings of the Temple of Isis and Mary Magdalene, and is currently diving into Somatic Trauma Healing. She encourages you to live blissfully in this intense world by gently taking care of yourself & making joyful well-being your first-and-foremost priority. Her techniques will help you become embodied with simple-yet-profound, heartfelt tools that you can apply in daily life.
Follow her at Amanda Ananda on Facebook or @thetantricmama on Instagram. Go to www.TheTantricMama.com for free meditations, online courses, private sessions and event schedule.
