Open every day--new students, drop-ins and beginners welcome.

Easthampton studio: 413 527 7705.

Amherst studio: 413 256 5444.

Both studios offer classes every day of the week.  To get started just show up for an appropriate level class.  If you are new to yoga, look for classes on the schedule that say "Beginners Welcome."  When you arrive you will need to fill out a short information form.  Be prepared to pay AFTER your class.  Your teacher will be available to answer your questions about our classes and purchasing discounted class packages to continue your practice at Mama Nirvana's.

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Yoga Retreat in New Mexico

Last Summer while Josh and Ruth Anne were vacationing in Taos, they stayed at the magnificent San Geronimo Lodge.  With its luxurious beds, high-ceilinged common rooms (perfect for yoga classes), ideal location and great food, naturally they took one look and said "let's do a yoga retreat here!"

Jump-start your yoga practice: practice yoga every day with Josh and Ruth Anne.

Seven nights in an historic adobe lodge, yoga classes daily, breakfast and dinner included.

Space is very limited.  Only $250 to reserve your space now.

If you are interested in coming with us to New Mexico this summer, read this.

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Yoga Teacher Training session Saturday May 19th in Amherst

See you Saturday! 1:30-6:30 pm in Easthampton

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We are CLOSED Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day

We are OPEN all other days through summer

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End procrastination with Hypnosis

Did you know that hypnosis is an effective method to end procrastination forever?  One-on-one hypnosis sessions to get you going.  Ruth Anne's hypnosis website

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Get the Mama Nirvana's Party Card

24 classes, $240.  Fully Share-able.  Couples, Family and friends can now use just ONE card.  Spend some quality time together doing yoga.

Good for use at EITHER of our studios.

Note:  This is a NO EXTENSIONS card.  The expiration date cannot be changed.

BRING YOUR PAYPAL RECEIPT to the studio to redeem for your 24 class card.

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Sunday 2pm class in AMHERST is discontinued.

All other Sunday classes are still on at both studios.

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Groupon Rules

If you are purchasing a groupon:

1: Only one groupon per customer per lifetime. Anyone who has ever used a groupon at Mama Nirvana's before is not eligible to do so again. If you have used a groupon with us before, sit on your hands.

2: Once you purchase the groupon, you must redeem it by the expiration date on the groupon. 

3:Once redeemed, you have 90 days to use all classes--regardless of the expiration date on the groupon

4: When redeemed, we will create a class card for you. We will keep it on file in our studio.  The class card will track your attendance and allow us to remind you of your class expiration date if necessary.

5: all classes must be taken by the same person (no sharing groupons)

6: once redeemed, classes are not extendable or refundable. A class card obtained by redeeming a groupon is NOT ELIGIBLE for our normal class card extension policy.  You must use all groupon classes in 90 days!

8: all classes must be taken at the same studio

9: Once your groupon classes are complete, you will be eligible to purchase any class card for yourself at our members' discounted rates, subject to our renewal policy.

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We now offer One-on-One yoga sessions in three locations

The best yoga is always tailored to the individual. Classes can only take you so far. For getting started with yoga, or taking your practice to a new level, or recovering from an injury—there's nothing safer or more effective than one-on-one instruction with a qualified teacher.

Find out how private yoga lessons could actually save you time and money.

Call or text any time to get more information and get started: 413-561-8718

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Prenatal Yoga Sunday Nights in Easthamtpon, 7pm with Nancy Madru

Contact Nancy Madru for information and registration details

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Introducing Ultra Vinyasa

Ultra Vinyasa is a form developed by Ruth Anne.  It is a choreographed set of yogic movement set to a variety of upbeat music.  It's rhythmic, pranic and fun. It's also aerobic and powerfully strengthening for whole body, especially the core.  Regular practice of Ultra Vinyasa will sculpt your muscles and melt away fat.  In Ultra Vinyasa, rhythmic repetition allows students to hone essential yoga skills.

Yoga experience is a must.  Advanced beginner level and up (minimum 6 months yoga experience necessary) Not suitable for beginners or students with injuries.  Must be comfortable and familiar with standing poses and sun salutes.

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Yoga of Ultra Vinyasa Workshop

Ultra Vinyasa is a form developed by Ruth Anne. It draws on yoga, Indian Dance, pilates and other soucrces.  It is a choreographed set of yogic movement set to music.  It's rhythmic, pranic and fun. It's also aerobic and powerfully strengthening for whole body, especially the core.  Regular practice of Ultra Vinyasa will sculpt your muscles and melt away fat.  In Ultra Vinyasa, rhythmic repetition allows students to hone essential yoga skills.

You don't need to be interested in doing Ultra Vinyasa on a regular basis to get a real boost from this workshop.  We will be focusing on the Yoga behind the choreography.

In this workshop we will slow everything down in order to refine technique and alignment.  Students will learn and practice specific movements will lift their yoga practice to new levels of strength, grace and flexibility.  Technique and form of a variety correlated yoga poses will also demonstrated and discussed.

Yoga experience is a must, but students who haven't done ultra vinyasa before are welcome. Students need to be free of injuries, and be comfortable and familiar with sun salutes and standing poses.

Tuition: $39

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Prana Groove Night

Join Yoga Diva Kathy Champagne for this fun, upbeat, music-filled movement party. All levels are welcome-no experience necessary!  Come shake it up-get your mojo goin' and moooove your prana.

Guaranteed to make you smile till your face hurts. 

Easthampton studio

ALL Levels

Suggested Donation $15

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Self-Hypnosis Workshop

With Ruth Anne Lundeberg,Certified Hypnotherapistnext workshop date tba

Self-hypnosis is relaxing, easy and enjoyable!  In this workshop you will learn how to establish conscious communication with your subconscious mind--the seat of emotions and behavior.  

You'll experience hypnosis while maintaining complete control over your own process. 

You'll learn how to get into ultra-deep states of relaxation and profound stress release.  

You'll also learn how to create hypnotic suggestions that work to achieve your specific goals, and how to practice self-hypnosis at home.  (This is a great tool to establish or deepen your meditation practice.) 

After taking this workshop, you will be able to create your own scripts and practice self-hypnosis at home to create real lasting positive changes in your emotions and behavior. 

 $59.

If you have taken this workshop before, you may take it again as a refresher for free AND bring a guest for half price.

If you have done one-on-one hypnotherapy with Ruth Anne, you and a guest can attend this workshop for half-price.

Ruth Anne's Hypnosis website.

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Hip Openers for ALL! with Josh and Ruth Anne

Opening up your hips frees your spine, improves your postures, promotes the health of your internal organs, and gives you more energy.  Open hips are the key to a truly enjoyable yoga practice.

No matter how much (or how little) yoga practice you have done, there is always room for a greater balance of stability and openness.

Get expert feedback and advice, personalized modifications, and deepened anatomical knowledge.

 Whatever your level, we will find the perfect combination of techniques to untie the knots in the most complex joints in your body:your hips.

$39 early registration rate extended to January 21st

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Moksha Sadhana: Practice of Liberation

A complete and seamless yoga practice session, including:

Postures:a well-balanced series for all joints and glands

Pranayama:breathing exercises for energy and health

Yoga Nidra:“yogi’s sleep”

Meditation: the highest form of yoga.

“Moksha Sadhana” means “practice of liberation.” In this workshop participants will experience the power and energy of a complete, uninterrupted yoga practice. The session follows the traditional pattern of going from the more tangible (physical postures) through increasing subtle practices and realms.

The emphasis will be on direct experience. Talking will be kept to a minimum to allow students to experience yoga in a meditative atmosphere. Hands-on assistance will be provided for the postures portion. 

Advanced beginner level and up. (Six months yoga experience required. ) Not suitable for individuals with injuries requiring personal assistance or modifications.

Register at class or online atwww.mamanirvana.com

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Chakra Yoga II

Chakra Yoga II
With Katherine Tancredi

In ancient yoga tradition, the chakras were identified as key energy centers in the body. Learn to activate your chakras and bring greater harmony and equilibrium to your yoga practice.  We’ll discuss history &philosophy and practice a set of postures to open your energy, deepen your awareness and strengthen your inner
connection.  Appropriate for new and experienced yoga students. All levels welcome.

Next Date TBA

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Introduction to Dream Work

Introduction to Dream Work

Next Date tba

With Tzivia Gover

$45

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Posture Clinic with Josh and Ruth Anne

Posture Clinic with Josh and Ruth Anne:  Focus on Hip Opening

All levels welcome!

Participants suggest which poses they want to work on.  Josh and Ruth Anne combine their knowledge to help each student maximize their potential.  You'll learn about anatomy, props, and modifications.  Longer time format allows us to explore in much more depth than in regular classes.  You'll receive direct and personalized hands-on assistance and instruction.

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Can't make it to class? Download one!

In response to your requests, we are offering audio recordings of our classes. 

These full-length live recordings contain complete instructions for powerful meditations, breathing and postures. 

You will find the instructions are very clear and direct.  These recordings are most useful for folks who have attended some classes in person. 

After we receive your order, we will personally email your download link.  This is a non-automated system (we do this personally), so please allow a day or two to receive your personal link from us.

When you order, please specify which class you want to receive:

1) Advanced Beginner introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa and Breathing Master Class.  Learn how to master ujjayi pranayam.  Learn what the benefits are, and why we use this remarkable technique.   Learn methods for building breath power in posture after posture.  Includes Sun Salutation A and B, plus standing postures.  Teacher: Ruth Anne.  Recorded in Easthampton on Sunday 7-19-09.

2) Beginner level hatha yoga class with two relaxation meditations and a complete set of gentle postures.  Perfect your technique in floor poses.  Learn how to integrate your breath with each and every posture.  Experience the deepest levels of relaxation while doing yoga.  Teacher: Ruth Anne.  Recorded in Easthampton on Sunday 7-19-09

3) Advanced Beginner/Intermediate level Ashtanga Vinyasa and Breathing Master Class.  Learn how to master ujjayi pranayam.  Learn what the benefits are, and why we use this remarkable technique. Learn how Ujjayi Pranayam synchronizes your brainwaves, induces trance states and ignites your intuition.  Focus on tapping into Divine Intelligence, creativity and personal expression in asana practice.  Includes sun salutations A and B, plus a sequence of standing postures.  Teacher:  Ruth Anne.  Recorded in Amherst on 7-20-09.

4) Beginner/Advanced beginner level hatha yoga class with two relaxation meditations and a complete set of postures, including standing postures and sun salutations.  Perfect your technique in poses.  Learn how to integrate your breath with each and every posture.  Experience the deepest levels of relaxation while doing yoga.Teacher:  Ruth Anne.  Recorded in Easthampton on Monday 7/20-09.

5) Beginner/advanced beginner level YogaPilates class with two relaxing meditations, breath instruction and core exercises. Learn what "the scoop" is all about, how to breathe while working your core so you have perfect relaxation and stamina.  Discover how to direct your breath to strengthen and lengthen your core muscles.  Teacher: Ruth Anne. recorded in Amherst on Monday 7-20-09.

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Fallon Community Health Pays Plan $200-$400 for your yoga.

If you have Fallon, (most plans) they will reimburse you $200/individual, $400/family for yoga purchased in 2009.  This applies to yoga classes OR private lessons purchased in 2009. (Payments must be made to a yoga facility like ours--not to individual teachers--according to the rep I spoke with.)

You can purchase any class card we offer at our studio from our website (sorry, gift certificates don't count).  You can bring your receipt to the studio at your first class.  It's that easy!  go to our website.

If you purchased any package from us in 2009, I can help you get your money:

You will need to provide credit card statements or cancelled checks. 

You will also need a letter from us, which I am happy to provide.  I have all records of your payments and attendance dates on file.  I can help you determine how much of your benefit you have left to spend for 2009.

You need to fill out a form for reimbursement.  You can download this.

You have until March to apply for reimbursement for 2009. 

I will be very happy to personally assist you to get your full benefit.  Please email me with your name and phone number so I can call you and we can discuss how I can help you.

Coming soon:  How can we get other health plans to reimburse you for yoga?  I am working on this...stay tuned.

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Yoga Basics Weekend

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