Two posts from PureWow NY
Calling us out as an unbelievable find: They named Compass Yoga as the top Wow Worthy story of the month for March 2013 and as an example of why living in NYC is just the best!
Review of our classes: “It may not be unheard of to shell out an Andrew Jackson (or two) for a single yoga class around town. But it’s also not the only option. Case in point: Compass Yoga…The [class] environment is incredibly warm and positive, all while being totally gratis. How refreshing in a city where you pay $40 to get yelled at on a bike.”
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Highlighted in the MUG (Manhattan User Guide) daily newsletter: Compass Yoga is a nonprofit that teaches yoga and meditation in various locations, including many NY Public Library branches; most classes are free.
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From Black Balloon Publishing:
“Enter Compass Yoga, a nonprofit organization that teaches free beginner-level classes at five different branches of the New York Public Library, in the belief that yoga should be accessible to everyone.
In a Compass Yoga class, I don’t feel the squick of being a well-to-do cultural tourist. Twisting and reaching on these blue mats are seekers of all races and income levels, of all ages and abilities. My arthritic-looking white-haired neighbor won’t feel pressured to achieve every pose, just as I don’t feel pressured to dress in ninety-dollar leggings.
It is fitting that we are doing free yoga in a public library: here, knowledge and physical peace alike carry no price tag. It feels pure. Agnostic though I am, I find pleasure in being told, “Bring your hands to prayer in front of your heart,” just before we are asked to thank ourselves for having shown up.”
To read the full article, click here.
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Compass Yoga’s involvement on opening day of the 2012 Hester Street Fair garnered the attention the editors at Time Out New York who named it the #1 event to attend this Spring.
To read the full article, click here.
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From YogaCity NYC and Yogadork:
“Christa is an energetic warrior of wellness, and with her newly official nonprofit, Compass Yoga, she is on a mission to bring yoga as a therapy to any and all who wish to make it part of their wellness plan…[she is] a diligent and persevering spirit.”
To read the full feature, click here.
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From Yogoer:
“Christa managed 26 students, of all ages and experiences, with ease and charm…I came away relaxed, restored, and ready to face my week.”
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Compass Yoga featured on SocialEarth, a blog about social entrepreneurship, as a business that makes a difference.
To read the full feature, click here.
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From DNA Info on the launch of Compass Yoga at the New York Public Library:
“Donsky [head librarian at the NYPL Bloomingdale brand] said she’s hoping the classes will attract people who’ve never visited the library, and cater to others who can’t afford yoga classes or a gym membership.
‘Other branches such as Jefferson Market in Greenwich Village host yoga classes, but Bloomingdale is the first on the Upper West Side to do so,’ said NYPL spokeswoman Angela Montefinise.
To read the full feature, click here.
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Our classes at the Grand Central branch of the New York Public Library was featured in the October 2012 Yoga Local newsletter.
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Our classes at the New York Public Library were featured in the West Side Rag Morning Bulletin.
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Student testimonials:
“Had a great time! Christa is an excellent instructor. I felt totally relaxed and in tune afterwards.” ~Cherish
“A big thank you to Christa for being gentle in her style.” ~Jane
“Class was fantastic! You are a natural! Thanks for a great class and getting my week off to the right start. Already looking forward to next time.” ~Cindy
“I’m so glad an organization like Compass Yoga exists. It’s such a gift!” ~Patty
“All of the Compass Yoga teachers are so amazing. They have literally helped me to be a better person.” ~Lorraine
