Yoga in Buffalo is being taken to an entirely different level. Not only has Space on Seneca set up shop on the 37th floor of Seneca One Tower, owner and instructor Colleen E. Heidinger has announced the arrival of a very special guest yogi by the name of Marco ‘Coco’ Rojas.
Rojas is well-known throughout international yoga circles as ‘One of the 100 Most Influential Yoga Teachers in America’ (by Sonima).
Rojas - a messenger of yoga - trained to be a teacher under the guidance of Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty, creators of YogaWorks, in Los Angeles in 2003.
Heidinger says that she is excited to bring Rojas to Buffalo for a “first time” appearance – an appearance that already has members of the WNY yoga community talking. Not to mention the spectacular setting for the workshop series. Heidinger says that the stars were aligned for the unique skyward space, as well as the esteemed visit from Rojas, whose teachings follow the Krishnamacharya tradition.
For over seventeen years, Rojas has cultivated a vital and rewarding yoga experience throughout New York City in studios such as YogaWorks, ISHTA, Pure Yoga, and Equinox.
“After living and working in Boston, New York and Los Angeles, it was my dream to return to Buffalo and contribute to its revival by opening a yoga studio,” said Heidinger. “Once Space on Seneca opened in 2019, it became my dream to invite one of my favorite teachers to bring his expertise to our yogi community. When I first started practicing yoga, it was Marco that accelerated my practice, increased my self awareness and inspired me to want to incorporate yoga into my life forever.”
Now Heidinger wants others to experience Rojas’s teachings, by attending a series of classes that focus on inner-healing and expansion of the mind, body, and the self.
All four classes will be held at Seneca One and all levels are encouraged to attend. Registration is required.
Sunset Flow Yoga Class with Marco Rojas
Friday, April 8
7:00PM – 8:30PM
Journey through a restorative flow as the sun sets over Lake Erie high above the city. This 90 minute class will leave you feeling refreshed, opened and ready for the best night’s sleep! Open to all levels of practitioners.
Essence of Yoga Class with Marco Rojas
Saturday, April 9
12:30PM – 2:00PM
Explore the fundamentals of Raja Yoga, the Royal Yoga. Follow intelligent sequencing from the Ashtanga tradition. The poses are held to explore expansion and extension and to incorporate Iyengar principles of precision and alignment. The teaching adjusts to the individual, a belief practiced in Viniyoga. The intention of this workshop is to equip the student with a comprehensive foundation for a continuous yoga practice.
Sunday Self Service with Marco Rojas
Sunday, April 10
9:00AM – 10:30AM
The class is an inward journey using the science of Raja Yoga. Explore Sun Salutations with bandhas and ujjayi breath. This transcendental method of involution to achieve evolution will bring us in contact with our layers of existence, koshas, to realize awareness and consciousness necessary to experience sukkha.
Inversion Masterclass with Marco Rojas
Sunday, April 10
12:30PM – 2:00PM
Practice the ancient technique of irrigating the system and gain proficiency in Salamba Sirasana (headstand) and Salamba Sarvangasana (shoulder stand), the King and Queen of poses. These are two of the three poses yogis are recommended to practice everyday. In this workshop, we will investigate the alignment of inversions to establish a sound, safe, sweet structure.
Register for all classes here. Interested participants who have financial constraints are welcome to email yoga@spaceonseneca.com for information on scholarship opportunities.