A BLISSFUL LIFE byJenniferKelleher

Ahimsa and Utkatasana

Welcome, February! Each month at Ocean Bliss Yoga Studio, we have two studio focuses to help bring greater awareness to different areas of our life. One is typically a moral value from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and the other, a specific yoga asana (pose), or a category of asanas (for example, hip openers, forward folds, twists, etc.). This month, at Ocean Bliss we are focusing on ‘Ahimsa’ and ‘Utkatasana.’

Ahimsa is the very first moral value of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and it translates from Sanskrit to mean non-violence. This very foundational pillar of yoga involves being kind, self, as well as other people, animals, plants, and objects. It means walking w ith a loving step and making kindness and love the backbone of all thoughts, intentions, and actions. Non-violent thoughts release dopamine (a ‘feel-good’ chemical) throughout the body, strengthen the immune system, and expedite healing from illness and injury. Scientific studies show that practicing Ahimsa not only increases your own happiness, it also increases your friends’ happiness by 25% and acquaintances’ happiness by 6%. inner fire and can sometimes bring up feelings of discomfort. It is an exercise of determination, dedication, and endurance that requires a calm attitude, mental focus, and breath control. Utkatasana is a standing balance pose that strengthens the ankles, legs, core, and back, while stretching open the chest and shoulders. It improves strength, balance, and flexibility, while benefiting cardiovascular health, mood, and overall wellbeing. sionate, even when provoked or triggered?

Our second focus of February is Utkatasana, commonly known as chair pose or fierce seat. Utkatasana is an intense pose that requires stamina, power, and engagement.

Performed correctly, this pose seats you in your center helping you to feel grounded, embodied, and stabilized. Proper alignment in this pose creates an open channel for the high vibrational energy that you are to flow through, giving you greater vitality and vibrance.

Whether you come to yoga or not, I invite you to pay close attention to what goes on in your mind on a daily basis. How is your self-talk? What happens in your mind when you are triggered by something external? How can you maintain ahimsa (non-violence) even when things get fiery, fierce, or uncomfortable?

Part of our practice this month, both in and outside the studio, is working on our response by learning to stay calm, peaceful, and kind, even when our mind judges something as uncomfortable. In the moment of alarm, can we drop down into the body as loving presence? Can we notice the resistance, gripping, and negative thoughts as they arise and play with switching our focus and finding kindness, compassion, and ease instead?

Awareness is the first step. Next, I invite you to try softening your expression, gathering your attention on the breath in the body, and loving into yourself with heartfelt affirmations. Practice this and notice how your experience changes.

We invite all levels into the studio this month for daily classes (virtual options available) and monthly specialty workshops. This Sunday, February 5, Christina Cruz and Marie Battaglia are hosting a Foam Rolling and Essential Oils workshop at 4 p.m. Sign up and explore more

Family Movie Night

On Sunday, February 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., head to Beach Dunes Eats & Arts (45-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) to watch Wakanda Forever. $10 cover includes all you can eat bbq pulled chicken or mushroom sliders and juice.

Rockaway Republican Club Meeting

On Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m., head to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club for the first general meeting of the Rockaway Republican Club since before the pandemic. Republican candidates Tom Sullivan and Paul King will be speaking.

JASA Valentine's Party

On Wednesday, February 8 at 11 a.m., seniors 60+ are welcome to JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center (106-20 Shore Front Parkway) for a Valentine’s party featuring music by DJ Angela. Please RSVP and for more details: 718-634-3044.

Valentine’s Day Half Marathon or 5K

On Saturday, February 11, the Rockaway Track Club is hosting the V-Day 5K and Half Marathon. Check in at Healy’s Pub at 8 a.m. and race starts at 9 a.m. on the Beach 108th Boardwalk. Pre-register at Rockawaytc.org

Community Board 14

On Wednesday, February 15 at 7:15 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street) for the monthly community board meeting. Hear updates on Sanitation and Gateway National Recreation area and more. If you wish to speak, sign up before the meeting begins.

Morning Moves at RISE

On Mondays at 11 a.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) to join Ann Fosteris’

Fitness to You class. Masks required inside RISE.

Free Intro to Music Class

Every Monday, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., head to at Queens Public Library at Seaside (116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for an introduction to music class. Instruments will be provided. All ages and experience levels welcome!

JASA Weekly Yoga

On Mondays at 11 a.m. and Fridays at 11:30 a.m., adults 60+ are welcome to JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center (106-20 Shore Front Parkway) for weekly Yoga with Cynthia. To register, please call 718634-3044.

JASA Weekly Arts

On Thursdays at 10 a.m., adults 60+ are welcome to JASA Rockaway Park Older Adult Center (10620 Shore Front Parkway) for weekly painting/ Arts and crafts. Let your creativity be free! RSVP and for more details: 718-634-3044.

Core on the Floor

On Mondays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for a free core and lower body class with Ann Fosteris of Fitness to You. All are welcome! Bring a mat. Masks required inside RISE.

Cardio Punch

On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head to Seaside Library (116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for a total body, non-contact workout fit for all levels. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations. Through April 1.

Got events? Send an email to katie@rockawaytimes.com with details for consideration to be listed.

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Notice of formation of Crypto Assets

LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State (DOS) on 20210510. Office location: Queens County, DOS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. DOS shall mail service of process to Registered Agents Inc. at 90 State St. STE 700 Office 40AAlbany NY 12207. Registered Agents Inc. is designated as agent for SOP at 90 State St. STE 700 Office Albany NY 12207. Company is organized for any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Silver Laurel, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/21/2022. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail a copy of process to 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 210, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of PUNCHIENELLA LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/11/2022 Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PUNCHIENELLA LLC, 9610 57th Ave, Apt. 4M, Corona, NY 11368. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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ALAN TANSEY ARCHITECTURE PLLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/30/2022. Office: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 3515 78th St., Apt. 53, Jackson Heights, NY, 11372. Purpose: Architecture.

Legal Notices

JUPITER JIE, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/07/22, with an existence date of 01/16/2023. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as gent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 28 Steven Street, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

TIFFANY ROSE CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/13/2023. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 7011 108th Street, Apt 3K, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of Registered Professional Nursing.

PARC RE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/29/22. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 33-20 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of ISIDOR LAW, PLLC, Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/05/2023. Office location: Queens, NY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to ISIDOR LAW, PLLC, 9605 40TH RD, Corona, NY 11368. Any lawful purpose.

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Be Rockaway Enterprises LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/04/2016. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 114-04 Beach Channel Dr., Rockaway Park, NY 11694

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