About Blackbird Yoga

Blackbird Yoga is a progressive yoga studio in Georgetown, Connecticut for all people with a non-competitive and encouraging atmosphere. Our teachers are well trained professionals who love what they do and thrive on your success. Our 1500 sq. ft. sun drenched studio and impeccable decor is a sanctuary to those looking to de-stress, exercise and improve their overall well-being.

We offer yoga classes everyday of the week & weekends 52 weeks a year, for beginners, intermediate and advanced yogis as well as special workshops for expectant mom's, kids, meditation and self-improvement.

Blackbird is located in Georgetown's historic downtown area. It is located just one hour from New York City on the New Haven Metro North Line. Georgetown is home to several local restaurants and boutiques including the popular Georgetown Saloon, Olive's Market, Swirl's Ice Cream, The Dance Conservatory and Rancho Allegro's. Georgetown is located at the point where the towns Ridgefield, Redding, Weston and Wilton meet, with a population of over 100,000 within a 10 mile radius, making it a very hot spot!

Blackbird is the manifestation of a personal dream of mine since my first yoga class in 1994. I had a few other dreams to fulfill first, but when the timing was right I decided to go for it. I had every reason in the book why it would be impossible (read my blog for them all), but I decided to tell my fears to shut up (again, again) and just take the right actions, step-by-step and Dream, Believe, Know and let myself Fly. I am still very much a student of yoga, but in this regard I hope to be an inspiration for you all to let yourself Fly! Love, Linda

Symbolism of a blackbird...

Blackbirds are considered a good omen.

Blackbirds bring the lessons learned in meditation and its iridescent black plumage holds the energies of mysticism and magic.

Blackbirds spend much of their time on the ground. Its locomotion includes walking, climbing and hopping forward and backwards, this suggests an ability to remain grounded in the earth energies while walking a spiritual path.

When resting the blackbird is frequently seen stretching, legs extended back, side wings in full extension, tail spread, and the head tilted to one side as if listening. Yoga and movement therapy are beneficial for those that hold this totem.

The blackbirds flights are low, short and undulating but fast and direct over open country. They move with determination and focus and can teach us how to do the same. When blackbird flies into your life your connection with nature and the forces of creation increase. Magic surfaces in your life. Awareness is heightened and change on a cellular level begins. The blackbird teaches you how to acknowledge your power and use it to its fullest.

Blackbird in the Press
Linda Colletta strikes a yoga pose. She will lead a program on yoga at the Mark Twain Library on Jan. 31. - The Redding Pilot - Sunday, January 24, 2010

Blackbird Yoga named Best Yoga Studio of 2009 - YogaMaendy - Monday, January 4, 2010

Yoga In The Press


"Yoga in America" Market Study - Yoga Journal 2008

Meditate on this, Yoga is Big Business - The New York Times

Lululemon rides the yoga boom - The Economist

Best Industries for Starting a Business Right Now - Inc.com

He Rocks, They Flock: The Yoga King - The New York Times

Yoga Makes Headway in Business Schools - Business Week

The Profit Calculator - New York Magazine

Why do we love yoga?

Yoga is a 5000-year-old ancient discipline that explores, develops, and integrates the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga systematically stretches and strengthens muscles throughout the body, increases circulation to internal organs and glands, quiets the nervous system, and improves concentration. This ancient system of self-care brings vitality, health, deep relaxation, and peace of mind. Currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying its health benefits. Yoga can hardly be called a trend.

  • Builds strength, agility & cordination
  • Improves posture, flexibility and balance
  • Creates longer, leaner muscles
  • Speeds up metabolism
  • Aids weight loss
  • Improves memory
  • Recover from injuries and chronic pain
  • Reduce stress
  • Have more energy and passion
  • Experience a new level of emotional calm and mental clarity
  • Anti-Aging
  • Helps with Anxiety & Depression
  • Normalizes gastrointestinal functions
  • Improves mood and general well-being
  • Self Acceptance grows
  • Sleep improves

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