Center of Om
10 classes in the next two weeks with 5 facilitators.
10 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Hudson Valley, Center of Om leans toward Root 1.4× and Earth 1.4×.
How Center of Om feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of Hudson ValleyWho leads here
Bhavani Om8 classes in two weeksHanuman Ram Om6 classes in two weeksDeirdre Howard2 classes in two weeksLalita Om2 classes in two weeksSiobhan Smith2 classes in two weeks
Who leads what, and whenPrices and booking
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Center of Om
Center of Om sits on East Genesee Street in Baldwinsville, a small studio in the Hudson Valley where yoga and sound sit side by side. The schedule leans toward mornings and evenings, with a steady run of classes that move from gentle restorative work to flowing practice and gong-led sound sessions. It is a place to slow down, stretch and listen.
It suits you if
- you prefer slower, restorative practice
- you want yoga paired with sound and gong
- you practice early or after work
At a glance
10classes this week
5facilitators
Read more about Center of OmWhat the practice looks like, How the week runs
What the practice looks like
Yoga is the core of what happens here, with restorative, yin, slow flow and fundamental flow classes making up much of the timetable. Restore, Restorative and Yin sessions give a long, quiet hold for the body, while Flow and Slow Flow move with the breath at an easy tempo.
Alongside the postures are sound-based practices. Invigorating Yoga and Sound pairs movement with live tones, and sound bath classes use gong and bowls for a lying-down, listening session. Balance and Breathe and Maha Shakti add a breath-led focus to the mix.
How the week runs
Classes run from 9:30am through 7pm, with most starts clustered around 6pm and 5:30pm in the evening. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday are the busiest days, so those are the times when the room tends to fill. Most sessions last about 75 minutes, which leaves room for a full arc of warm-up, practice and rest.
The studio's roughly ten facilitators share the teaching across these times, and classes are offered in a range of styles so a newcomer can find an entry point. Practitioners who need a midday session will find little here, as classes do not run at that hour.
Center of Om: questions and answers
How long are the classes and when do they start?
Most classes here last about 75 minutes. The practice can start as early as 9:30am and as late as 7pm, and most sessions run in the morning or evening, with few or none in the middle of the day.
What kinds of classes does Center of Om offer?
Yoga leads the schedule, with Restorative, Yin, Slow Flow and Fundamental Flow among the styles. Alongside them are sound-based classes such as Invigorating Yoga and Sound, and sound bath sessions with gong and bowls.
Who leads the classes?
Bhavani Om, Hanuman Ram Om, Lalita Om, Siobhan Smith and Deirdre Howard lead the most classes. Around ten facilitators teach across the schedule, so there is a range of voices and approaches to choose from.
Who are the classes a good fit for?
Classes such as Yoga for Stiff People and Flexibility sessions are built for those who want to loosen up gradually. Restorative and Yin classes move slowly and suit a quieter pace, while Fundamental Flow and Slow Flow give a steady, guided sequence for people finding their footing.