For the yogi, spirit and nature are not separate...One cannot grow spiritually without increasing one's moral and ethical awareness."
BKS Iyengar
WELCOME
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THE SEARCH IS ON FOR NEW OWNERS for OSYC
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For 22+ years in the same location, Open Spaces Yoga Center (OSYC),
has been a constant bright light for the White Mountain Community of Pinetop/Lakeside, AZ, with owners Lauren Barnert-Hosie
(IYNAUS member since 2005) & Ken Hosie.
OSYC has continually grown and sustained as a successful business
over these years with Iyengar yoga as the principal teaching style.
However, we have welcomed other instructors with other yoga styles
to round out our offerings to meet our students' aspirations.
Our extensive website www.openspacesyoga.com illustrates
the variety of instruction we’ve hosted over the years,
and the scope of classes, workshops and special events
that established our outstanding reputation in the community.
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Unique to the White Mountains and Northeastern Arizona,
OSYC has an established reputation in Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics
and excellence in yoga & meditation instruction.
OSYC is recognized by local medical community & those seeking
a spiritual haven, as a “go-to” center for overall well-being.
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Pinetop/Lakeside was a typical Western rural town,
but it has evolved with an influx of people from many areas
around the country including California, Idaho and Oregon.
OSYC has potential to be a spring board for the
infusion of new ideas and approaches.
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Lauren and Ken’s time has come to move on and welcome someone/entity younger, inspired, and with new ideas for bringing yoga and well-ness instruction to a, now, younger population in this area. (Lauren remains available to continue to teach and offer Yoga Therapeutics if new owners are interested).
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The owners of the shopping center complex have agreed to welcome new owners to take over the OSYC lease by end of August, 2025.
The studio space is 1502 sq. ft. with six large 5’ 7” square windows,
& 14 ft ceiling. Included is a separate “ropes room”, changing room, office,
and bathroom in a well-kept small shopping complex
in the heart of the area’s commercial district on the main
thoroughfare through the town.
(476 W. White Mountain Blvd. #12, Lakeside, AZ, 85929)
Lauren can be contacted at (928) 940-0996; yogalauren2@gmail.com.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
SUMMER 2025
SLOW FLOW YOGA
Mondays 9:00-10:00 am
All Levels
with Melissa Graves
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BASICS & BEYOND IYENGAR YOGA
Mondays 11:00 am - 12:15
Not for beginners; Level 1-2
with Lauren Barnert-Hosie
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INTERMEDIATE IYENGAR YOGA
Tuesdays 9 - 10:15 am
For more advanced students
with Lauren Barnert-Hosie
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IYENGAR YOGA THERAPEUTICS
Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
By appointment Only
with Lauren Barnert-Hosie
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STRETCH & STRENGTHENING
Wed. 9:00 - 10:15 Resumes July 2
All Levels - build strength & flexibility
with Claire-Dee Lim
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FORREST YOGA in the evening
Wed. 6 - 7 pm Starts July 2
All Levels
with Lisa Gallinger-Hughes
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YIN YOGA
Thursdays. 9:00 - 10:15 am
All Levels
with Pam Leibowitiz
Ends July 31
BASICS & BEYOND IYENGAR YOGA
Thursdays. 11:00 am - 12:15
Level 1-2 (not for beginners)
with Lauren Barnert-Hosie
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MEDITATION IN-STUDIO CLASS
Thursdays. 6:00 - 7:15 pm
All Levels
with Ken Hosie
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STRETCH & STRENGTHENING
Fri. 9:00 - 10:15 am Resumes July 4th
All Levels - build strength & flexibility
with Claire-Dee Lim
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SATURDAY IYENGAR YOGA
Saturdays 9 - 10:30 am
For Levels 1 - 3
with Lauren Barnert-Hosie
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MEDITATION HOUR
Sundays 9 - 10:15 am
ZOOM ONLY
with Ken Hosie
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INVOCATION TO PATANJALI
Patanjali, author of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjal, is honored in the Iyengar Classes as we sing at the beginning of class, the INVOCATION TO PATANJALI to set our intention for a beneficial practice. ( Click below to download or enlarge)
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, handed down as oral instruction over 2500+ years ago, are a succinct guide to the process of awakening to an enlightened state of being. Our yoga practice and lifestyle are guided by these remarkably current teachings.
What we offer
Levels of Instruction
GENTLE YOGA - for beginners
and those with balance, breath and movement issues (Postponed till summer)
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BASICS & BEYOND - foundational poses that build strength, stability, flexibility, breath coordination and mental awareness
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INTERMEDIATE - instruction including practice of inversions; backends, arm balances, pranayama and meditative penetration in the poses.
MIXED LEVELS - instruction that is appropriate for beginners to intermediate.
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
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Types of Instruction
IYENGAR YOGA - emphasizes correct alignment, stability, strength and flexibility; breath awareness and paying close attention are improved.
Lauren Barnert-Hosie, Instructor
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STRETCH & STRENGTHENING CLASS - movement & strengthening actions begin this practice to build stability, strength & flexibility. Then stretching opens the body. with Claire-Dee Lim, Instructor.
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VINYASA FLOW YOGA - vinyasa flow yoga builds strength, endurance, flexibility and cardio health; improves breath coordination with movement.
with Instructor, (Summer program with
Maureen (Mo) Lord & Melissa Graves, Instructors)​​​
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FORREST YOGA - Internally focussed breathwork; System recovery; physically powerful with long holds; strengthens abs & back.
Lisa Gallinger-Hughes
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YIN YOGA - release the fascia and built up tension thru this gentle practice with long holdings of poses
(Offered in Summer)
Pam Leibowitz, Instructor
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MEDITATION - learn to work with your mind, bringing mindfulness, and mental stability into everyday life. (SUNDAYS on ZOOM ). THURSDAYS AT 6 PM in-studio.
Ken Hosie, Instructor
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OSYC UNIQUE
OFFERINGS
YOGA THERAPEUTICS - Highly skilled instruction to address many health conditions. Private sessions and a special Yoga Therapeutics Class are available. Appointments required.
Lauren Barnert-Hosie, Iyengar Certified Yoga Therapist,
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MEDITATION- adept instruction for any level of student from beginners to advanced. Weekly Zoom Classes are held on Sundays. Beginning Classes offered from time to time.
Ken Hosie, Instructor
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