"Laurel, Thank you for sharing your expertise and yourself with us all. Your kindness and gentle reminders to believe in ourselves makes all the difference. Your gift to keep us in the moment makes all the difference." JF
Ongoing CLASSES atLeaf House studio!
Orchid Tree Yoga offers classes,
programs, and opportunities for
Health, Healing & Growth through the Leaf House yoga studio in Knox.
Leaf House Studio
focuses on yoga, wellness
& the health and healing of ourselves and our planet.
COVID has shown us that we cannot separate ourselves from nature
and how desperately we need Naturefor our mental and physical well-being.
Please join me in the coming months as we grow,
inside and out,
to be a source of strength and regeneration for ourselves and our earth.
CLASSES:
The following Studio classes are currently offered:
This class progresses beyond the basic poses, asanas, of yoga as well as advancing the practice of Sun Salutations. Excellent for students with some yoga experience or those who wish to deepen their personal practice. The focus will be on developing full core strength as a means of stabilizing and improving balance, increasing upper body strength and deepening flexibility. Breathe and move your way to a more supple, strengthened You!
If you are ready to return to yoga but feeling a bit "rusty"....this class is for you!
We will focus on working from the basic building blocks of yoga to strengthening the core
and improving balance & mobility. Atmosphere is light-hearted and supportive.
This class is for those who have studied yoga for a year or more and would like to continue to deepen their understanding and competence with Basic Poses in addition to learning new, more challenging postures. Increasing strength and balance will continue to be a focus as well as increasing awareness of posture and alignment.
This class provides an introduction to the basic poses, asanas, of yoga as well as to Sun Salutations. Excellent for beginners with little or no yoga experience. The focus will be on alignment and breath as you move your way to a more supple, strengthened You!
Atmosphere is light-hearted and supportive.
This Evening class is for those students who have some yoga experience and wish to "refresh" their yoga practice. It is ideal for students who have sustained an injury or undergone surgery and want to ease back into yoga.
Studio Location: 99 Street Road, Altamont, NY 12009
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Private & Semi-Private Yoga Sessions
Private & semi-private yoga sessions are available by appointment. This can be a great way to focus on particular issues that are impeding full range of motion or to deal with issues of pain, or if you wish to deepen your personal practice. I have over 19 years of teaching experience and can provide you with an "at Home" yoga practice specifically designed for you.
To schedule a private or semi-private yoga session: phone: 518-729-6308 or email: orchidtreeyoga@gmail.com
Studio Updates:
Please READ the following information prior to Registering for a Class.
ALL classes are held at: 99 Street Road, Altamont, 12009. The Guilderland Center studio closed in Dec. 2020, due to the pandemic.
Class space is limited to 8 students.
The studio is no longer utilizing MindBody for registrations or payments.
In order to Register for a Class - Simply text or email me:518-729-6308; orchidtreeyoga@gmail.com
Class Registration is on a First Come-First Served basis.
Payments can be done via: cash, check or the "Cash App".
The studio is fully equipped with Yoga mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, etc; however, students are encouraged to bring their own props.
This studio is a private residence with cats. The cats will sometimes "attend class". If you have allergies to cats, please note.
Studio location address: 99 Street Road, Altamont, 12009. The studio Entrance is the Side Entrance.
Parking is limited. Please carpool when possible.
Register For CLASSES, Private & Semi-Private Yoga sessions:
THANK YOU, Thacher Park, for hosting yoga classes for the community!
Introduction to Native Plants:
Yards and Gardens - Landscaping with Native Plants
10am - 12:30pm
$12.00
Everything you want to know!
- Importance and Benefits of Native Plants - What's Native, What's Not - Easy Rules for Successful Growing
- How Natives Solve "Problem" areas - How to Get Started - Where to obtain Native Plants and Much More!
*********** To Register: Text:518-729-6308 or Email:orchidtreeyoga@gmail.com
All Participants are requested to bring the following:
A notebook; a tablet or laptop (Your phone won't work for this); your questions.
I have 25 years of experience researching, growing, promoting and installing native plants
as well as extensive experience with invasive species identification & removal.
Wondering who those different birds are at your feeders? Come to this Winter Birds Workshop and learn how to:
identify various species, distinguish males from females, learn various species' feeding habits & preferences, and Much More!!
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP): for Absolute Beginners!and.... Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga: SUP Yoga - Laurel Tormey Cole, CYT
Congratulations, Orchid Tree Yoga!
Voted #2BEST YOGA STUDIO in the Capital Region!
A special Thank You! to all the Students, Instructors and Staff of the Orchid Tree Yoga community!
Each of you make us a warm, inviting and supportive community.
Namaste!
