Friday, March 15, 2024

Practice schedule




May all we learn and practice be of benefit to the Earth and all beings
May all awaken to the most powerful force: Love and Compassion

 

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( in person cincy 3/29 - 4/1 - see below) 

Current Online classes 2024

March/April/May Online/Zoom/Yoga with Donna

Saturdays 8:15 - 9:30am


March 2nd
March 9th, March 16th, March 23rd (not online March 30th)
April 6th( not online April 13th) April 20th, April 27th
 ( not online May 4th) 
May 11th, May18th 



Please check in via text or email to sign up and receive the zoom link for each class. 

Drop in - sliding scale suggested: $15-$30 - includes video recording you can keep

schedule other online classes or accu sessions by appt only. 


https://zoom.us/j/2335991312


payment for online/privates/support to Donna

Thank you!

https://venmo.com/donnajay5

https://paypal.me/donnajayrubin?locale.x=en_US


Cincinnati I'll be home March 28 - April 2 - Teaching in person 

At Crimson Yoga East End - Riverside Drive

Friday March 29th 9:30am Original Hot Yoga (90min)

Monday April 1st 9:30am Original Hot Yoga ( 90min)

Monday April 1st 12pm Hot vinyasa flow (60min)

Book a private or small group private Yoga or Acupressure body work session

-I have current openings Friday, Saturday and Sunday

coming up April 29-May 9 - teaching again in Cincy - book your private class or accu-session soon 


Hatha +Vinyasa will often be based on the Ghosh system of 84asana with fusion of other vinyasa styles from lineages of Donna's Asana  background including
 Dharma, Bikram and Ashtanga, Science of Self master class
or
Meridian Yoga - Asana + Acupressure
-classes are adapted to best serve the group

Hatha 26&2 - Traditional beginners "Hot" Yoga ( virtual byo desired heat) 

Meridian Yoga Technique - merging of Yoga and TCM/Acupressure sequences developed by Rose Vaughan/Science of Self 

reach out to schedule - one on one privates
 
My intention in sharing teachings is to Empower the seeker to embody techniques of
 Yoga/ Acupressure / Breath/ Meditation and other
Teachings from Wisdom Traditions
with the purpose of 

Moksha - Liberation - Self Realization - Lasting wellbeing

 click link to join zoom classes 


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 Hatha Raja Yoga

20 years teaching experience

also offering:
Meridian Yoga Technique, Movement for healing

Dance, Acupressure+cupping, guasha, moxibustion

private body work/acupressure sessions/ or yoga guidance by appointment


Book a private or small group private - online or in person
Private rates vary depending on type of session*

Join Donna for in person Original Hot Yoga classes



Donna specializes in teaching: 
Original HotYoga 
beginner friendly Hatha technique aka 26&2/Bikram method - typically done in heated space 105degress 35%humidity , but can be applied to and effective in non hot environments:)

Hatha Raja Vinyasa Fusion -
 blending teachings from the Ghosh/Dharma/Ashtanga Vinyasa systems
and Science of Self "master class"


Intermediate HathaYoga /Ghosh "flow"
 a bridge between the Ghosh 26 beginner class and the "advanced" 84asanas 
build foundations and practice skills to become steady in approach to more advanced postures

 Meridian Yoga Technique 
 a blend gentle vinyasa flow with some longer "yin holds" meridian activation and self acupressure - based on Science of Self sequences/ methods 

Meridian Yin Yoga
A blend of Yin Yoga practices - movement and posture with acupressure/meridian study

Pranayama 
Yogic breathing exercises preparation for meditation

sound vibration, japa (mantra repetition) and guided energy chakra mediation 

Guided meditation

Yoga of Lady Niguma

Lady Niguma Series 1 is the oldest recorded yoga series in the world. this series is specifically designed to help reduce stress, increase happiness and rapidly transform a practitioner’s life. The movements of this series work the subtle inner body to change the world from the inside out. It works on subtle body specifically moving through the (6 - in this series)  chakra system from root to crown. To supercharge this practice, it is critical to keep the mind focused on compassionate thoughts throughout each pose.

Qi Flow
 movement based healing - Accessing energy pathways through flowing repetitive movements and self acupressure tapping stretching meditation and breath work. 

Stretching and strengthening

Improvisational Dance 
Modern dance

cash or check at class time

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Hatha ( non heated)
email Donna for dates of special workshops/classes when she is in Cincinnati 2024
90min complete practice: Hatha Yoga
open levels 
Drop in:
sliding scale Suggested $15-30 - pay what you can contribute - no one turned away for lack of funds.
Venmo @donnnajay5  
cash or check at class time



all zoom classes by donation:  suggested $15-$30 ( recordings available by request) 
Donna's zoom link can be accessed here Donna's zoom meeting
or through the blog or on IG through my Linktree

rsvp - in advance if you know you are coming:) 
Other offerings: currently by appt

Morning online Pranayama - breathing and other purification techniques (30min) online mornings m/t/th/f by appt 


Meridian movement  Mix! ( a blend of acupressure/chi cultivation and movement improv) 
schedule by appt 









contact me to book a private session - in person ( my home space or yours)  or online - Yoga, meridian Yoga/acupressure  therapy, Movement, Qi cultivation, meditation etc or  for private in person sessions or to schedule workshops for your group Privates in Hot room available upon request

 









Meridian Yoga Therapy   one one one -by appt. contact Donna to schedule!

Practice and learn fun accessible self healing techniques. simple, effective Yoga asana blended with TCM acupressure points. 

balance your relationship to the body-mind-emotions  and deepen your ability to relate to pain, whether emotional, physical or mental,  in a functional healing way. Based on the Science of Self MYT method ( I am a certified Meridian Yoga Therapy practitioner) 



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*Dance*Movement*Improvisaton



No Dance experience necessary Come move, explore and breathe! 


Movement Improvisation with Donna


A guided exploration of movement as expression, as healing, as liberation, as community, as ritual, as creation, as expression, as fun!

Motion as it relates from external to internal, above to below, as a cycle, as a pulse, as stillness. Donna's personal movement practice utilizes a hybrid of forms such as chi/energy cultivation, meridian science, the Science of Yoga , sound, voice as well as modern contemporary and classical dance. These forms may be drawn upon to encourage class participants' deep awareness and understanding of the mental, emotional and physical body to help facilitate flow state, raise consciousness and increase vitality and wellbeing.

This practice is for all, no formal dance training necessary- there will be much room for each individual to safely explore and be supported to embody their own unique movement voice - class is designed to be sourced in the moment by those who attend. 





Modern Dance

hybrid of forms such as chi/energy cultivation, somatics, improvisational explorations as well as modern contemporary technique work. Principles of falling, flying, inversion. floor and center work will encourage deep awareness and understanding of the body.  Exploring volume and weight inside the body and its relationship to the floor, bringing awakening to the feet, spine, and pelvic floor, encouraging  the feeling of release in the limbs, and articulate falling and suspending off-center. We will explore sensation, instinct, and the inherent musical phrasing inside the body. This class will use imagery and metaphors to help dancers find new ways to cultivate movement, awareness as well as release unconscious holding patterns. It elaborates on fundamental principles of dance, including suspension, alignment, economy and efficiency, sustainable breath and energy, spontaneity, suppleness, balance, grounding, and dynamic stillness. We will learn phrases that move in and out of the floor and carry us in and out of balance. Relationship within the dynamics of sound, space and each other. 

 


 Love All Ways

I am happy to share in and honor the traditions of healing movement, traditional Hatha Raja Yoga, Breathwork Qi-energy cultivation and TCM meridian sciences. These practices are a gift to be utilized and shared widely and with deep respect. 

I am currently booking one on one Meridian Yoga Therapy sessions, and private yoga or movement sessions which are  done in person or on zoom. Learn simple and profound techniques for self care and healing.
email Donna if interested in learning more


 




sGroup  class: 

We practice asana pranayama, meditation and kriya techniques, Honing our gifts of focus and where we place attention.   Merging breath and movement with strong alignment (form) to create maximum function of asana, ease, stillness and strength in a balancing flow for all systems of the body. Beyond form and function lies meaning/intention and we are called back again and again to investigate and come to know the Self. All levels of practice will be honored and postures can be modified to create stability and generate healing benefits regardless of the degree of "depth" one chooses to explore in each pose. Please for Yoga practices do not eat a large meal within 3 hours of class time. You will be challenged and supported in this study of merging mind/body/spirit - understanding our true eternal nature = science of self. These practices can be a wonderful foundation to start a lifetime of daily practice - and tools for health, happiness and - liberation. - moksha - the goal of all Yoga

Some of Donna's teaching background:

I have been teaching Yoga professionally since my first completed teacher certification in 2004.  My interests began sometime in the mid 90's where I was introduced to  aspects of Yoga Aasana, Pranayama, Concentration,  Mediation through my training and development as a performing artist in dance, theater and music. 

I seek Yoga as an ongoing Process and a Life Path with a commitment to Love and Liberation for all beings. 

 In my teaching, I often blend technologies and systems and apply them to serve the specific needs of the group or individual.  I consider all Yoga paths as therapeutic and serve with the intention to guide students to a place of conscious living, knowledge of the true nature of the Self beyond the limitations of body/mind. And empowering students with skills to sustain lasting well being - free from all forms of suffering. 

My first formal teacher training was in Ashtanga vinyasa  - with and emphasis on "rocket" vinyasa, and was certified to teach  through It's Yoga SF and Rocket innovator -Larry Schultz in 2004.  I taught in SF at It's Yoga  and other Bay Area studios from 2004-2008 . I was also at that time teaching in a  pre school  and helped to create a young children's yoga curriculum

Upon relocation to Cincinnati 2008,  I formed and directed the Healing Arts/Yoga school: Three Legged Dog Yoga Collective which still operates as a virtual school today. 

In 2013 I also began teaching Hot Yoga in greater Cincinnati and immersed myself into studies in the Ghosh lineage - I immediately began integrating these postural and breathing techniques into my "vinyasa flow" classes as I investigated as I sought out master teachers and teachings from the ghosh 84 asana system and the Bikram 26&2 method - drawing parallels and finding deep healing from these and other more traditional Hatha yoga methods - this remains a passionate focus for my teaching of Asana within a group class format. 

 In 2016 I officially began teaching Original Hot Yoga/Bikram Method/26&2" through my independent study and certification with Hot House Yoga Cincinnati ( formerly Bikram Cincinnati)


In 2020, After the closing of Hot House, which was greater  Cincinnati's only hot studio offering authentic Original Hot Yoga - I continued to provide Original Hot classes  wherever I could to sustain the practice and Bikram community and to continue practice the bikram method, that has come to be a beloved and time tested functional foundational practice. I believe in the system and delight in it's accessablioty and effectiveness to every body every age. In 2023 I began to direct the newly operating Crimson Hot Yoga space, bringing the practitioners a home and helping to mentor other teachers.  I continue to assist in advising supporting and teaching when in Cincinnati.

 In the more recent years 5 years I have a steadily focused on both Hatha Yoga and traditional Chinese Medicine with focus on Meridain Science and Accupressure with my teacher Rose Erin Vaughan and have over 350 hours of  training that I completed with her school  Science of Self School inclurding
Meridian Yoga Therapy Technique level 2 certification in May 2022 

As a practitioner of Meridian Yoga therapy, I  incorporate guided self - Acupressure and TCM concepts  into classes and as a individual treatment can also include any combination of: acupressure, cupping, gua sha , moxibustion, Yoga Asana and, breath work ,meditation/contemplation and often include prescriptions and routines for clients to take on their self healing path, 

In November 2023 I returned to my home town in Pittsburgh to continue to teach and practice Original Hot Yoga at Yoga Factory Pittsburgh. 


 My primary and current teacher of Yoga Darshana is Prasad Rangnekar since 2018 and have completed many hours of studies via virtual courses

Along the way my practice has included studies with TibetanYoga and Buddhism with coursework with Lama Marut and Cindy Lee 

 
I am greatly influenced by the Hatha vinyasa teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra and other Integral Yoga methods of Hatha Raja 



  As my student, in typical group practice,  You will learn how to utilize bandhas - muscle contractions to direct energy flow,  pranayama - techniques to regulate prana ( life force energy)  and dristi - gaze/focus/concentration/intention. You will learn about the enegetic and emotional and subtle bodymind
ultimately a state of  Samahdi- meditation/union with the True Self - the seer, the witness, consciousness itself:
self realization


all levels and bodies welcome  

Invest in your well being. Support your community

I encourage you to develop a steady personal practice. 
Yoga is a Moksha Shastra ( liberation science)


I am also available to guide children of all ages in meditation, yoga, dance and other creative arts classes!for questions or to book a private session or event please contact Donna  or donnajayrubin@gmail.com
 





 Teachers:

 Prasad Rangnekar

Sri Louise

Kathleen Hermesdorf 

Lama Marut
Cindy Lee





Yoga is a path of Self study and Self Knowledge. What we learn through dedicated, consistent practice can be immediately applied and integrated into all of our relationships and actions.
It is a path that leads to 
"healing the estrangement between the self and everything else"- Sri Louise




I have been guiding yoga classes professionally since 2004 and have over 25 years of movement/dance /mind body breath training and experience. 


I specialize in finding a regenerative, safe and challenging practice for all to participate and flourish within a group atmosphere. As well, I am available for private lessons. I love to help students develop daily home practice, movement  and meditation techniques and forms to heal nourish and balance body and mind.
.  I am thankful to ALL my teachers. 



Hatha Yoga prACTice is a discipline.  Entering ones life can be a daily struggle. Rituals help us find that entrance.Yoga can be a means to reconnect you to what is essential. I practice so to be more open, awake and available to my loves and the processes that make me feel alive and free which most often include dance, music, art, nature, family, my dog and cat and working with children.

 I believe relationship between student and teacher or guide is an essential component in learning/training. and dedicated practice. and love. always.A SpiRitual practice can be looked at as a ritual way of entering ones true self.




Our Collective is named after my beloved dog Bunny. See her story herehttp://3leggeddogyoga.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-post_16.html













Monday, March 8, 2021

Class descriptions about Donna Jay / Inspiration


GlenPark Canyon, SanFrancisco 2005

children at Buen Dia School 2006


Yoga
with Donna Jay
ॐ जय राम श्री राम
This class is designed to enable you to grow and cultivate your yoga practice in a way that is challenging, graceful and honest. Using the fundamentals of vinyasa with intelligent  asana sequencing, universal alignment principles and compassion, the practice becomes a weaving of breath, mindfulness, power, freedom, grace, love, devotion, humor and gratitude.
In this class I offer a creative, dynamic , often challenging yet always nurturing yoga flow in which emphasis is placed on quality of breath, realigning with trust to our compassionate wise and noble self, connecting authentically to the physical, mental, emotional, and intuitive bodies; the flow becomes a means to build physical strength balance and awareness thus leading to mental clarity, peace - Oneness. We practice to become clear and consistent enough to be aligned with our truth - to live with integrity as our thoughts words and what we do stand true with our hearts - with our dream. By warming and opening the body, a safe space is created in which to heal and uplift the spirit. I wish to offer space in which to move through mental or physical blocks, and encouragement toward moving within our unbounded creative intelligence, full potential and that which dwells within our hearts.
Class will begin with traditional sanskrit mantra or chanting, meditation and pranayama ( breathing technique). we will move safely through asana sequence often including : sun salutations, core work, standing poses, seated forward bends, balancing, twists, inversions, arm balancing, backbends and conclude with deep relaxation.
Classes will be of mixed levels so beginners and more seasoned practitioners can learn from each other.
modifications will be given as well as more advanced work for those who are ready.




about Donna Jay Rubin:

Donna Jay has been involved in a creative practice for as long as she can remember. Through her lifelong explorations and studies of dance, music, writing, theater and art, she was introduced early on to mind/body breathing techniques to strengthen and heal the physical body, build concentration and focus, transform mental afflictions and blockages, and to create open energetic state in which to allow creative gifts a path in which to flow.
She is ever grateful for the opportunity to share in the teachings of Yoga and feels blessed to be part of a community that serves to bring more joy and balance into the world. She received her first yoga certification through It's Yoga while living in San Francisco, where she has spent a total of 10 years dancing and playing amongst the diverse wealth of teachers in the vibrant bay area Dance and Yoga community. She began instructing Yoga in SF in 2004 and has continued to train, practice and teach wherever she goes. She also specializes in guiding children in creative movement, music and yoga practice .Donna is a graduate of UC CCM drama dept.

In 2008 she formed the 3 Legged Dog Yoga Collective, a community healing arts studio in Northside, named after Donna's beloved dog and teacher, Bunny!

She is delighted to help guide and empower students to grow and cultivate a Yoga practice in a way that is challenging yet always nurturing, graceful, honest, kind hearted and steady. Weaving of breath, generosity, mindfulness, joyful effort, meditation, fortitude, freedom, grace, devotion, gratitude and love
Donna is also a certified level 2 Meridian Yoga Therapy practitioner through Science of Self /Rose Erin Vaughan

Asana formats 

Traditional Hot Yoga - 26x2 _ Bikram method 
Ghosh lineage 84 asanas
Ghosh flow  Open Levels Yoga~ Hatha vinyasa

Meridian Yoga Therapy

Meditation 

Beginners Yoga

Movement for Healing

Dance Improv

Childrens Yoga/ Movement and Meditation

Modern Dance 

Intermediate Yoga

Ballet Barre with stretching

Chi (Qi) Flow....
This class will guide you through Chi Gong* 'based' warm ups with some gentle basic yoga techniques and meditation. A great warming connective practice for anyone. gentle and energizing. Chi gong is a Chinese healing technique that connects the body and spirit by directing breath and movement internally through the body's chakras and meridians- energy channels. the movements are simple and the effects profound.
more about chi gong





Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Now Open to serve the Northside community...








3leggedDog Yoga

Vinyasa ~ Bhakti ~ Meditation ~ Love ~ Compassion~ Wisdom

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

३ लेग्गेद दोग

Bunny loves happy puppy pose!

About 3Legged Dog .....

Bunny was my faithful companion of 13+ years. In 2007 she was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma( bone cancer) and underwent surgery to remove her front leg.
Her healing journey, her courageous heart, her unwavering spirit and her physical grace have been a constant inspiration and motivation for my yoga practice. I am continually learning from her ability to remain steady and experience the simple joys of being alive on this earth in the present moment as well as her non attachment to that which no longer serves.
Just a couple months before her 14th birthday and nearly 7 years as a tripod/cancer survivor Bunny was laid to rest in August of 2013, her body could no longer sustain her but her spirit continues to shine and uplift.


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