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At Nyack Yoga, reaching your wellness groove can go two ways. The yoga studio has two classes that bring some fun or some peace depending on what you're looking for: Happy Hour Yoga or Floating Meditation.

I think everybody is feeling very stressed, there is nothing taught to us about how to manage stress. I think you have to look for something to help and maybe going to the bar is not working, " says owner Laura Kallen.

Happy Hour Yoga started two years agoon Friday evenings where a mix of regulars and drop-ins let off some steam with music and OMs. We decided to make it fun and rotate the teachers and theme, she says. "We dont kick anyone out right after class and they can walk up the street for a meal in Nyack after class.

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With themed-nights of jazz, beach songsto Bob Marley and George Michael tributes, the Friday night class is all about fun Vinyasa-style. Its about movement and self-expression in the 75 minute class, with low lighting, candles and an LED light show on the wall.

Some weeks there is live music or a DJ. "We encourage the musicians to bring any of their music to sell and/or information about themselves to share with our community," she says."We dont take ourselves too seriously; and we have a really welcoming community," saysKallen.

A new monthly addition, Floating Meditation, occurs on the first Tuesday of themonth. Participantsare guided through a 30-minute meditation while seated in a hammock dangling from the ceiling.

Its a different way to experience mediation because the hammock holds you; like youre being swaddled. Its soothing and very relaxing," saysKallen. She saysthe half-hour class is popular forthose looking for anevening option that is a quick stress-buster.

Using the hammock to rest in is more special than just lying on the ground because of the swaddling effect. If someone is really anxious this is very calming, she says. You are wrapped and its a gentle compression its quite delicious.

Guests are in a silky black hammock with a guided meditation coach for half- hour.

I think you can go to the gym and count calories but you need to spend the same amount of time fixing your mind. You need practices that open up that," Kallen says.

GO:Nyack Yoga. Happy Hour Fridays 6:30 p.m., Single class $20 and $15 for seniors and students. Monthly Meditation first Tuesday of the month $10, 7:30 p.m., Monthly membership $108, 42 Main St, Nyack, 845-675-7135, nyackyoga42main.com

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