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Be Here Now
Take a moment to enjoy the beauty of the present moment.
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Breathe
Relax. Take in a deep breath. And release...
Welcome to my website. I’m Debra Monaco: Yoga instructor, Astrologer, and Artist. Feel free to relax and stay a while.
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Greetings
Hello everyone! I would like to extend my heartfelt desire for a season of peace, tolerance and empathy. As always, I extend my love and gratitude to every one of you. I am grateful to you all for choosing to attend my Yoga classes – or any Yoga classes. I truly know that when we practice mindfulness in any form, we benefit ourselves, others, our planet and beyond…
For those of you who have expressed an interest in the inspirational blurbs and books I’ve read (from) during classes, I will add their titles to this site under “Inspirational Sources.”
For those of you interested in Astrology. Certainly we are living in interesting times. It is always an important time to examine our own authenticity and integrity as we traverse our individual paths. Our lives interweave with the lives of others, the consciousness you bring to the planet has its affect on the whole. If you need some insight into setting your own intentions, assessing your own motivations, and making thoughtful decisions, astrology may be helpful. Click on the Astrology link to learn more.
If you have questions about Yoga or Astrology or want to contact me for any reason, you can click on the Yoga or Astrology links and scroll down to the bottom where there is a place for your questions. Your communication will go directly to my email address. I will respond to you, in as timely a fashion as possible, and thank-you for your interest!
Click “Inspirational Sources” below for Books, Poems, Music that might interest Yoga students:
What's New?
Right now my calendar is updated. So classes, that I’ve already committed to, are on the calendar for 2026. Please remember that although the Virtual classes are free and mostly ongoing, they run about 2 month sessions (register through Massapequa Library website: massapequalibrary.org). You must be registered to receive the link which changes every couple of months. Don’t be afraid to register for one or both Virtual classes, so you’ll have access whenever you’re able to make a class. Whether you have your video on or off, I love seeing your names (and faces) and feel connected, at least in some small way, to each of you. Hope to “see” you soon!
Massapequa Adult Education (In-Person) classes start Feb 23, 2026. Please see my Calendar for dates and times of Yoga Basics and Chair Yoga classes. You can now email the Massapequa Adult Education office at: adulteducation@msd.k12.ny.us for more information.
And lastly...
As I write this, we are experiencing a blizzard. This has certainly been the Winter of “my” discontent. It’s been a particularly challenging one in so many ways. I share this to impart that I bless these challenges as much as rail against them. I use every part of each experience to focus my thinking, to process my emotions about my experiences. I open to guidance in whatever form it’s offered. I muster gratitude for all of it – what was, is, and for what will be. I whine, and find that ultimately very funny. I find the joy in any given moment, while I practice patience and courage, releasing obstacles to my own open heart and self-soothing soul. Again and again, the floodgates open, and Spirit thrives in and around me. How long can it be sustained this time? In this moment, I am warm and peaceful in the midst of the blizzard.
We are magnificent creators, every one of us. What have you been busy creating? Just look around you. If you don’t enjoy what you see, feel, hear, experience – change it, or change your thoughts about it. Start with stillness….go from there. I am blessed, so are you…have a lovely day. Love and blessings to you all and this beautiful planet and beyond…
