As I dream about our Mallorca retreat and all of the best parts of retreat days, it’s the company that stands out most. The incredible sights, food, yoga spaces, and new adventures keep every day full of wonder. The extra space for thoughts brings new ideas and breakthrough progress to projects that felt daunting at home.
But it’s the conversation and laughter that linger effortlessly long after the dessert plates are cleared, the quiet encouragement to finish the book beside others reading peacefully at the pool, the unhurried agendas to visit new beaches and small towns, and the gift to have so many like-minded fast friends to take it all in with. This is what fills me up in such a profound way and keeps me counting the moments until the next.
We have 3 rooms left for the August 22-29 retreat: one shared double room with private bath, one shared triple room with private bath and a private guest house with kitchen and living room available as a private or shared space.
We would love to have you join us! In the meantime, a few of our favorite moments among friends, new and old, over the years. 🤍
We kicked off retreat season in the jungle and are still dreaming of those perfect sunny, salty days. There is really nothing as restorative as a pause from the grind to soak in slow days, incredible food, and stunning sights with the most easy going company.
Join us in Mallorca August 22-29 for our next retreat!
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We just love the way our Sculpt classes sneakily build the strength to make our yoga feel more like a dance. The way we’re caught by pleasant surprise when a floating warrior 3 suddenly feels more like a graceful bird in motion and less like a crashing airplane. The way we pop into a headstand when we’re least expecting it and wonder why it ever felt impossible.
We have our 3 lovely Sculpt teachers to thank for keeping us toned and strong every morning of the work week. Catch Lexie on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15-8:00 AM. You’ll find her warm and upbeat personality an extra dose of morning sunshine, and you’re sure to start your day from a more invigorated place. Get to know her below! 📷 @chrissymconnors
Q:Where did you grow up?
A: New Jersey
Q: How long have you been teaching?
A: Almost 5 years
Q: What is your favorite part about being a yoga teacher?
A: I love setting the tone for someone’s day with good energy and a real challenge. I’m big on creating sequences that feel fresh every class, and I love helping people realize how strong they really are.
Q: How would you describe your class in 3 adjectives?
A: upbeat, challenging, fun!
Q: What is your favorite thing to do in NYC?
A: Trying new restaurants in Brooklyn
Q: What is your sun sign?
A: Libra
Q: What is your dream travel destination?
A: Banff
Q: What are your favorite Greenpoint businesses?
A: Three Decker Diner, Wen Wen, Achilles Heel (rip)
Q: What are your favorite things to do in your free time?
A: New hobbies, I am teaching myself to sew and play the guitar currently! I also love to volunteering on farms through the WWOOF program.
New for the night owls: an 8:15 PM Tuesday Yin class with @whitney_winn ⚡️ Let the slow, deep movement help you release stuck tension and decompress from the day, then roll yourself straight to bed. See you tonight?
📷: @chrissymconnors
Our winter yoga retreat with Lauren and Zoe in Costa Rica March 7-13 is less than two months away, and we are counting the minutes. Come along for 6 glorious days of walks to the beach, books beside the pool, unhurried yoga classes, delicious local food (including the best tropical fruit of your life) and the rest and relaxation you need to reset for a new year. A couple more private rooms with one king or two twins plus an ensuite bathroom in this @nomadikas luxury villa remain. We hope you can make it. 🌊
Happy new year, Lucent family! And happy 10 years on this journey together. Wishing you strength, grounding, and magic new heights in all that is joyful this year. 💋
Join Lauren and Zoe on the next winter retreat to…Costa Rica! 🇨🇷 March 7-13 in beautiful Santa Teresa, we’ve got a private room with ensuite bath in a deluxe villa with pool just a short walk from the beach. Come on your own or separate the king into two twins and bring ya friends! The countdown to pura vida revisited begins!
The gift of a morning that begins with movement, a mindful midday pause, or a deep breath after work never goes unappreciated. We have gift cards available for easy peasy gifting, whether you want to set a later delivery date now or wait until the last moment! For the first year ever, our digital gift cards are beautiful, simple, and easy to send thanks to our new platform @chooseunion There’s even a mini discount on a holiday 5 pack hiding in there. 🎁
Have you taken class with Laurie? She might be the honest to god nicest person we’ve ever met, and her decades of teaching experience shine through in every beautiful sequence she creates. Check her out today and every Tuesday at 5:30 PM, and catch her subbing tomorrow’s 5:45 PM class as well! Get to know her below:
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: White Plains, NY.
Q: How long have you been teaching?
A: 25 years (YIKES!)
Q: What is your favorite part about being a yoga teacher?
A: Creating space... How lucky am I that I can help folks create the space within themselves so they can make room for things that really matter in their lives
Q: How would you describe your class in 3 adjectives?
A: Intentional, Accessible, Empowering
Q: What is your favorite thing to do in NYC?
A: See live music
Q: What is your sun sign?
A: on the cusp of Capricorn and Aquarius
Q: What is your favorite song on your yoga playlists?
A: This changes frequently but lately it’s After Sunrise by Circles Around the Sun
Q: What is your dream travel destination?
A: trying to hit all the national parks
Q: What are your favorite Greenpoint businesses?
A: Lucent! I’ve loved being a student here for years, so it’s extra special to now have the chance to teach. Naked Dog Restaurant, Lake Street Bar, Clay Space
Q: What are your favorite things to do in your free time?
A: I spend a lot of time up in the Catskills trying to turn a few wooded acres into a future yoga and ceramics retreat!
Photo: @chrissyconnors
We’re trying something new this week ✨ Beginning Thursday at 5:30 PM, Nami will offer a 45 minute express class before her 75 minute full class at 6:45 pm. Roll up after your work day ends and get right into the flow. Expect Nami’s signature creative sequencing - a dynamic burst of heat and heart for when you can’t linger until the later evening. We hope to see you there!
Our retreats are the highlights of our year-- a chance to move and breathe together, form lasting bonds, laugh, explore, and remind ourselves that yoga extends beyond just the mat. Join us for our next adventures in Costa Rica March 7-13 and Mallorca August 22-29. Dm us for details, and we hope to see you there ✨
