CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Hatha
This class encourages all students to work with their challenges and limitations and to focus on what the posture feels like within their own body rather than what it looks like from the outside. You will be guided through your practice with a focus on alignment and a reminder of breath, helping you get the most out of your practice.
The class starts with a gentle warm-up, followed by standing postures that increase stamina and tone muscles. The focus is on proper alignment and breath control. It ends with stretches, meditation, and relaxation exercises.
** Class is appropriate for beginners and experienced yogis
Hatha Level 2
Our Level 2 class is perfect for those who understand the foundational yoga postures and are seeking to expand their knowledge.
This next step isn't about being a super "yogi" — it's about pushing your boundaries and growing your practice in a supportive environment.
This class builds on the solid foundation of basic yoga poses, it takes a deeper dive into the principles of alignment and posture.
This class is designed for students with some yoga experience who want to deepen their practice and explore more advanced poses and alignment techniques.
** If you are brand new to yoga, start with the Hatha all levels class.
Hip Opening Class
This class means business—and it's not a chill Yin session! We specifically target the entire hip area with intention and intensity. The session kicks off with a dynamic lower-body warm-up utilizing resistance bands and repetitive movements to activate the muscles. Once warm, the pace slows down, allowing for deep, maximum stretching in weight-free postures.
Open your hips, open your world. Focusing on this key area offers a multitude of benefits: it can help alleviate persistent back pain, supercharge circulation, and significantly increase flexibility and range of movement in your hips, legs, and back. Experience these transformative effects and feel the positive impact on your overall well-being!
**The class is suitable for those with some yoga knowledge , not for true beginners ** **
Feel Good Flow
The name says it all! While the specific sequencing varies delightfully from instructor to instructor—ensuring a fresh experience every time you step onto the mat—you can always expect a consistent, reliable flow that guarantees a positive impact on your well-being. Experience the joy of movement and discover how good a flow can feel.
*** Prerequisite: This class is a step up from Gentle Flow and is not recommended for those who are brand new to yoga. Absolute beginners should start with Gentle Flow, Relax and Unwind, Hatha, or Yin. ***
aligN + flow
Love the movement of Vinyasa but crave the technical depth of Hatha? This class is for you—the best of both worlds where flow meets form.
A mindful fusion of grounding Hatha alignment and dynamic flow.
Connect deeply with your breath and core stability as you move, with dedicated pauses to explore and refine key poses, building the foundation for deeper strength and expansion.
* *For those who are brand new to yoga, this class is not recommended; it is recommended to try Gentle Flow, Hatha, or Yin first**
Relax & Unwind
Relax and Unwind is like a mindful Sunday drive for your body. The pace is intentionally slow, allowing the movement to feel like warm molasses, giving you time to truly feel the depth of each stretch. We'll explore all the body's little "nooks and crannies" using gentle seated, supine, and standing poses. The class concludes with a 10-minute meditation and breathwork practice for a calm and restorative finish. Perfect for a Sunday morning start and an ideal leadway into the 10 am flow class!
**All levels, including beginners, welcome!
Grateful Flow
Find comfort and ease in this slow-flow class, holding poses longer than typical Vinyasa classes to allow your body and mind to settle in.
The focus is on cultivating gratitude and awareness in the present moment, weaving foundational yoga philosophy into the practice. Each session wraps up with cooling seated stretches, guided meditation, breath work, and relaxation techniques designed to help you leave feeling refreshed and fully recharged.
* For those who are brand new to yoga, this class is not recommended; it is recommended to try Relax and Unwind, Gentle Flow, Hatha, or Yin first.
Open Level Flow
Flow through sequences designed to build both strength and flexibility. Moving at an accessible pace, these classes blend challenge with moments of calm, providing a balanced, full-body practice suitable for those with existing yoga experience.
We cover a complete range of postures—from invigorating sun salutations and strong standing poses to deep backbends, forward bends, and twists. Our careful guidance and optional modifications ensure you can explore creative sequences and deepen your practice safely. The class wraps up with a well-deserved final relaxation to integrate the physical and mental benefits.
**For those brand new to yoga, this class is not recommended; it is recommended to try Gentle Flow, Hatha, Relax and unwind, or Yin first
Yin
Yin Yoga is known at the studio for its super chill vibe. These classes are designed for those looking to slow down and unwind. They offer a chance to connect with your breath and find space within your body. Not only is it known for its super-chill ambiance and therapeutic effects, but the class has also been described as a massage from the inside out.
You hold seated or lying down positions for an equal but extended amount of time on each side, using props for support. This style of yoga is excellent for stretching your muscles and tissues while releasing any tension in your body. Additionally, it can help you focus on your breath, stay present in the moment, and work through any challenges that arise.
** Class is appropriate for beginners and anyone looking for a super chill class
Gentle Yoga Flow
This accessible class is perfect for absolute newcomers or any experienced yogi seeking a gentler pace. We smoothly link foundational postures, providing ample time for easy, comfortable transitions and ensuring the atmosphere remains supportive and low-intensity.
The sequence is comprehensive and balanced: it includes some weight-bearing postures to build stability, alongside foundational standing poses, forward folds, deeply grounding seated stretches, and gentle backbends. This is an excellent way to move and stretch your body at a slower rhythm, building confidence and awareness.
** Class is appropriate for beginners
Vinyasa Flow
Experience the continuous, breath-linked movement that defines Vinyasa Flow yoga. This class is tailored to the experienced yogi seeking a dynamic and invigorating challenge.
Move through carefully curated sequences that build heat and stamina, incorporating sun salutations, diverse standing postures, and intermediate inversions. This practice is designed to significantly improve physical strength, flexibility, and endurance. Beyond the physical benefits, regular practice sharpens concentration and is highly effective at reducing stress.
**For those brand new to yoga, this class is not recommended; it is recommended to try Gentle Flow, Hatha, or Yin first
ABOUT THE OWNER - AnnMarie S. McBrearty E-RYT200 E-RYT500, YACEP
Bringing A Lifelong Practice Home to East Northport
The opening of this studio fulfills a lifelong aspiration for AnnMarie McBrearty, who is thrilled to share her deep love and knowledge of yoga with her hometown community in East Northport. AnnMarie's journey began right here in high school, a practice she diligently maintained as she moved to New York City and began her formal training.
Her educational foundation is extensive and rooted in respected traditions:
- 200 Hour Yoga Certificate (2006): Completed at Yoga Works NYC, training under renowned instructors including Jodie Rufty, Jenny Arthur, and Alan Finger.
- 500 Hour Teaching Certificate (2010): Earned from Yoga Sutra NYC, where she honed her skills with an accomplished team of trainers, including Guta Hedewig, Jill Cammera, Edwin Bryant, Chase Bossart, and Adrienne Burke.
Since then, AnnMarie has continued her education, privileged to study in additional teacher-training programs under influential masters such as Jason Crandell, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Rodney Yee, and Todd Norian.
Specialty: Anatomy-Based Alignment and Adaptability
Returning to East Northport in 2011, she established herself as a dedicated local and private instructor. AnnMarie is proficient across several styles—Vinyasa, Hatha, Alignment, and Classical Methods—all within the esteemed Krishnamacharya lineage.
Her true specialty lies in the anatomy of the posture. She believes in teaching students how the poses work for different bodies, not the other way around. AnnMarie excels at blending anatomy-based alignment into her teachings, ensuring classes are safe, intelligent, and inspiring, with a strong focus on adaptability and individual structure.
This studio is the culmination of dedication, learning, and the desire to teach and create a welcoming space for all, just as one of her closest teachers and late mentors, Pamela Shannon, encouraged her to do back in the early 2000s. AnnMarie looks forward to building a vibrant community of like-minded individuals right here in her hometown.
About Us
Your Yoga Place
Where Yoga and Community Meet.
Your Yoga Place is accessible and welcoming to every BODY. Our mission is to provide accessible and creative yoga. This is a place designed not only to strengthen and connect the body and mind, but also to connect the community.
Office Hours: There is someone at the studio during class times. If you are stopping by in between class times, please call ahead to make sure we will be there to help you. You can also email us by clicking the link below or send us a text
58 Larkfield Road, East Northport, New York 11731, United States
Phone or Text - 631-239-5917 . youryogaannmarie@gmail.com
