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Garden Of Zen Yoga Studio
5736 George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692
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Welcome
On-Site Class Information
We are booking mat space for 14 students per class on-site. Mat space must be reserved more than one hour in advance - No walk-ins please. Your key tag for the barcode scanner will be issued to you at the front desk. Scan your tag and use the provided hand sanitizer before entering the studio. Mask must be worn until you are on your mat. Check Mindbody for the most updated schedule of our on-site and live streaming classes. Very important - If you have to cancel your mat space, please do so at least 3 hours in advance to allow the people waitlisted to attend the class.
Live Streaming Classes
You must be signed up at least an hour or more in advance to participate in the class. Sign up for classes in the normal way on Mindbody Online or download the Mindbody App. Live-streaming classes are included for all Contracted Memberships and all active current pricing options (e.g. Unlimited monthly pass, Facebook 10 class pass, 5 class pass, etc.). Digital drop-in class passes may also be purchased for $15 per class or you can purchase a Digital Five Class Pass for $65. You will receive an email about 30-45 minutes prior to the start of the class with a link and meeting ID that will take you to the Zoom Yoga Room. You will be able to access the live-stream on your desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device through any browser. For the best experience on tablets and mobile devices, we recommend downloading the free Zoom App.
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Welcome to Garden of Zen Yoga Studio!
Our Mission
Our hope is for all to find the Garden of Zen Yoga Studio a safe and comfortable environment to pursue personal wellness goals, slow down the busy mind, and of course, be present in one's yoga practice.
Our Studio
We are a family-built and operated studio located in the Grafton Shopping Center of York County. Our studio includes a large, open floor space for yoga practice that offers comfortable lighting and a beautifully decorated interior that is sure to enhance your feeling of Zen just as surely as it will help blot out the noise and responsibilities from the daily grind. Upon entering our doors, you will find yourself in our very welcoming reception area which also houses GOZ merch, yoga mats, small gifts, and self-care products for purchase; many of which are local and hand-made! Beyond the lobby, there is a cozy lounge area for students to store shoes and personal belongings which opens right into the main studio floor.
Our Classes
With decades of combined experience and instruction, our amazing instructors offer a variety of class styles ranging from beginner to the more advanced—as well as senior chair classes which are currently live-stream only. No matter which class you attend, you'll find that each one is made unique based on the instructor and his or her particular style, compassion for teaching, and personality! Additionally, our studio offers private yoga sessions for all levels and abilities as well as personal training by appointment. And of course, we offer live-streaming classes you can attend from the comfort of home or even while away on business or vacation! Every reason for beginning the journey towards enhancing health and well-being is unique and ever-changing. The journey starts wherever you are, and embracing this journey allows one to become more mindful of just how vital it is to foster peaceful headspace, physical wellness, and come to know a greater sense of our true, inner selves.
Tue June 14, 2022
Live Stream - Morning Vinyasa
Start time: 8:00 am; Teacher: Alexis; Duration: 1 hour.
Live Stream - Vinyasa All-Levels
Start time: 9:45 am; Teacher: Agatha; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
On-Site Studio - Vinyasa All-Levels
Start time: 9:45 am; Teacher: Agatha; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
Live Stream - Chair Flow Yoga
Start time: 11:30 am; Teacher: Christine; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site - Chair Flow Yoga
Start time: 11:30 am; Teacher: Christine; Duration: 1 hour.
Live Stream - Gentle Yoga & Meditation
Start time: 5:45 pm; Teacher: Crystal; Duration: 50 minutes.
On-Site - Gentle Yoga & Meditation
Start time: 5:45 pm; Teacher: Crystal; Duration: 50 minutes.
Goz Yoga Teacher Training
Start time: 7:00 pm; Teacher: Instructor; Duration: 2 hours.
Live Stream - GOZYTT
Start time: 7:00 pm; Teacher: Instructor; Duration: 2 hours.
Wed June 15, 2022
Live Stream - Yoga and Breath Work
Start time: 7:45 am; Teacher: Nancy; Duration: 1 hour.
Live Stream - Vinyasa I
Start time: 9:00 am; Teacher: Frances; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
On-Site Studio - Vinyasa I
Start time: 9:00 am; Teacher: Frances; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
Live-Stream - Somatic Yoga
Start time: 10:30; Teacher: Susan; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
On-Site Somatic Yoga
Start time: 10:30 am; Teacher: Susan; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
Live Stream - Lunch Break Desk Stretch/30 Min
Start time: 12:15 pm; Teacher: Joe; Duration: 30 minutes.
Live Stream - Vinyasa I
Start time: 5:45 pm; Teacher: Kim; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site Studio - Vinyasa I
Start time: 5:45 pm; Teacher: Kim; Duration: 1 hour.
Thu June 16, 2022
Live Stream - Morning Vinyasa
Start time: 8:00 am; Teacher: Alexis; Duration: 1 hour.
Live Stream - Yoga for Strength and Balance
Start time: 9:45 am; Teacher: Dannielle; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
On-Site Studio - Yoga for Strength and Balance
Start time: 9:45 am; Teacher: Dannielle; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
Live Stream - Senior Stretch Class
Start time: 12:00 pm; Teacher: Nancy; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site Senior Stretch Class
Start time: 12:00 pm; Teacher: Nancy; Duration: 1 hour.
Live Stream - Gentle Vinyasa All-Levels
Start time: 6:15 pm; Teacher: Lee; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site Studio - Gentle Vinyasa All-Levels
Start time: 6:15 pm; Teacher: Lee; Duration: 1 hour.
Fri June 17, 2022
Live Stream - Chair Flow
Start time: 8:30 am; Teacher: Lee; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site Chair Flow
Start time: 8:30 am; Teacher: Lee; Duration: 1 hour.
Live Stream - Vinyasa I
Start time: 10:00 am; Teacher: Jessica; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
On-Site Studio - Vinyasa I
Start time: 10:00 am; Teacher: Jessica; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
Live Stream - Yin Yoga
Start time: 4:30 pm; Teacher: Becky; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site Studio - Yin Yoga
Start time: 4:30 pm; Teacher: Becky; Duration: 1 hour.
Sat June 18, 2022
Live Stream - Vinyasa I
Start time: 8:00 am; Teacher: Vicki; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site Studio - Vinyasa All-Levels
Start time: 8:00 am; Teacher: Vicki; Duration: 1 hour.
Mon June 20, 2022
Live Stream - Gentle Yoga
Start time: 9:00 am; Teacher: Martine; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
On-site Gentle Yoga
Start time: 9:00 am; Teacher: Martine; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
Live Stream - Vinyasa I
Start time: 10:30 am; Teacher: Frances; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
On-Site Studio- Vinyasa I
Start time: 10:30 am; Teacher: Frances; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
Live Stream - Senior Stretch Class
Start time: 12:00 pm; Teacher: Nancy; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site Senior Stretch Class
Start time: 12:00 pm; Teacher: Nancy; Duration: 1 hour.
Live Stream - Lunch Break Desk Stretch/30 Min
Start time: 12:15 pm; Teacher: Joe; Duration: 30 minutes.
Live Stream - Vinyasa I
Start time: 5:45 pm; Teacher: Mary; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site Studio - Vinyasa All-Levels
Start time: 5:45 pm; Teacher: Mary; Duration: 1 hour.
Live Stream - Destress Deep Stretch
Start time: 7:00 pm; Teacher: Becky; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site Studio- Destress Deep Stretch
Start time: 7:00 pm; Teacher: Becky; Duration: 1 hour.
Tue June 21, 2022
Live Stream - Morning Vinyasa
Start time: 8:00 am; Teacher: Alexis; Duration: 1 hour.
Live Stream - Vinyasa All-Levels
Start time: 9:45 am; Teacher: Agatha; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
On-Site Studio - Vinyasa All-Levels
Start time: 9:45 am; Teacher: Agatha; Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes.
Live Stream - Chair Flow Yoga
Start time: 11:30 am; Teacher: Christine; Duration: 1 hour.
On-Site - Chair Flow Yoga
Start time: 11:30 am; Teacher: Christine; Duration: 1 hour.
Live Stream - Gentle Yoga & Meditation
Start time: 5:45 pm; Teacher: Mary; Duration: 50 minutes.
On-Site - Gentle Yoga & Meditation
Start time: 5:45 pm; Teacher: Mary; Duration: 50 minutes.
Goz Yoga Teacher Training
Start time: 7:00 pm; Teacher: Instructor; Duration: 2 hours.
Live Stream - GOZYTT
Start time: 7:00 pm; Teacher: Instructor; Duration: 2 hours.
Yoga Classes
We offer yoga classes at all levels and for all goals. Class descriptions are listed below. Contact us today if you need help picking a class.
Barre Flow Classes
A graceful flow of ballet, Pilates and Vinyasa yoga that utilizes the whole body for improving strength, cardiovascular ability and balance.
SilverSneakers Classes
SilverSneakers FLEX brings fitness to you! Senior Stretch and Yoga & Breath Work.
Yoga Teacher Training
Our program has been uniquely designed to attune to the very heartbeat of our beautiful Earth and the universal sound of Om~ the vibrational Oneness of All. We have taken special care to design a curriculum that will encourage a sense of peace and relaxation for all. Our hope is that all who enters will find the studio to be a safe and comfortable place to broaden and expand their own yoga practice while cultivating the inner true self which resides in each one of us. Our goal for the Garden of Zen Yoga Studio Teacher Training (GOZYTT), is to aid our students in taking those initial steps towards greater self-awareness. With decades of combined experience, our faculty and adjunct staff infuse our curriculum with a variety of levels and abilities.
Reiki Healing Sessions
Reiki appointments are scheduled with Joyce Dura, Master Reiki Teacher See the Reiki and Massage Page for More Info!
Massage & Spa Treatments
Massage & Spa Treatments are now scheduled with our Affiliate Partner, Trena Walton Massage Therapist NCBTMB. See the Massage and Reflexology Page for More Info.
Personal Training
Personal training is a unique opportunity to sit down with a certified and experienced fitness professional in order to discuss where you are in your current level of ability. Your trainer will work with you in order to set manageable and attainable goals, and will guide you every step of the way towards where you would like to be.
Services
Classes available onsite & live streaming.
Roots to Stars Book Club
Please contact us for more information and to check the schedule for 2022! Club is open to new members and you may join at any time! We meet once a month on Sundays at 2:00pm On-site and Live Streaming Available.
Reflexology
Reflexology appointments are scheduled with with Jenny Cissa, CR ARCB.
Live Streaming
Private yoga classes & TRX training.
Live Stream - Private Yoga Classes
Have you ever had questions during class or wondered if you were in a pose correctly? Garden of Zen Yoga Studio is now offering NEW One-on-One Live-stream Private Yoga Classes (including Prenatal!)These 1-hour private yoga classes will be available outside of our regular class schedule and arranged between you and the studio. This will include weekday afternoons and allotted times on weekends. One-on-One Live-Stream Private Yoga In these private and interactive yoga sessions, your instructor will be able to answer any of your questions, offer you modifications for poses tailored to your unique range of ability, and offer feedback from the comfort of your own home or while traveling! Classes are $65 for a one-hour class: Please check Mindbody for the appointment schedule and call or email the studio to book your private session today! (Appointment times may be modified to fit your schedule if needed)
Live Stream - Private TRX Training
Personal Training on the TRX with Mary Guys - this is my absolute favorite functional movement and full body (for all walks of life!) go-to for complementing a current yoga practice and/or exercise routine. Especially when it comes to personal training or even for small group exercise classes geared towards full body functional movement, core strength & in particular - for allowing a full body circuit workout without the need for much time or extra equipment! And Yes -it is an investment initially for purchasing your own TRX home suspension training system - but right away you will see for yourself that TRX is a genius and powerful tool for maintaining the whole body. I absolutely love it personally and I think the best parts about it are its accessibility, ability to adapt and tailor to each person's needs and general levels of fitness, and most important of all - the short duration of time required for stimulating muscle mass, strengthening the whole body to include the cardiovascular system, and in many cases - for total body toning and weight loss. For ALL levels and all goals!! These TRX sessions are 30 minutes long which includes both TRX instruction and workout. Live-Stream "Fun-Size" TRX Sessions with Mary
- (per 30 minute session) $37.00
Class Descriptions
Vinyasa I (Beginner Friendly)
The Sanskrit word Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized movement." Vinyasa Yoga flows through each series of poses in a fluid motion lead by the breath. By applying a more internal, energetic approach to the practice, students will learn how to move through a series of poses with more intelligence, awareness and ease. The purpose of Vinyasa is to create heat in the body, which leads to purification of the body. This is a level one class, appropriate for beginners to advanced.
Vinyasa All-Levels
Whether you are new to yoga or experienced, Vinyasa – All Levels is for everyone. This class links body movement with breath and emphasizes warming the body and restoring balance. Pose modifications and challenges are offered to fit the participant's experience level. Starting slowly with warm up poses, the music takes you to a progressively higher energy level about midway into the class and concludes with a cooling & final relaxation period. Some benefits for you are improved posture, flexibility, balance, overall strength and of course - the calming of your mind and relief from stress!
Gentle Yoga & Meditation
Gentle yoga focuses on basic yoga poses (asanas) and emphasizes stretching, strengthening and coordination of breath with movement. This class is designed to enhance breath awareness, balance, and flexibility. Each class includes an introduction to a different meditation technique or type of meditation. The ultimate goal of this class is to unite the body and mind leaving the practitioner feeling fully aligned and uplifted at the end of each session.
Gentle Yoga - (Beginner Friendly)
Based on the yoga principle of using the breath to calm the mind and relax the muscles, this class will focus on poses that stretch, strengthen, and tone while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Students will explore basic flow poses to increase balance and energy, while opening hips, shoulders, back and legs. Each class will include deep relaxation and visualization techniques to enhance the mind/body connection to focus and discipline the mind. The slower, gentler pace is easy enough for beginners, and great for everyone who wants/needs to slow down a bit. This class is for all levels wanting to enjoy the basics of yoga to find their centering energy and self.
Gentle Vinyasa All-Levels (Beginner Friendly)
This Gentle Vinyasa class spends extra time on stress-relief, releasing tension in the body, and improving flexibility. Expect to enjoy restorative poses mixed in with the flow and find yourself refreshed as you move into the weekend. This class aims to shake off the work week in a gentle, relaxing way that is enjoyable for beginner and seasoned yogis alike!
Destress Deep Stretch
Destress Deep Stretch Yoga, a blend of Yin and Restorative Yoga, primarily involves floor poses, typically held for 3 to five minutes, and are designed to allow you to stretch muscles and joints while accessing the deeper layers offascia – the body's connective tissue that allows our body to function as a unit. The class is designed to reduce stress and anxiety while increasing circulation, flexibility and joint mobility. Finding yourself in poses as you meet your own, "edge", using props and support as needed, brings a stillness and calm to the mind and body that encourages a deeper awareness of the body and the breath as you practice - and ensures an excellent night sleep after the practice. The class is appropriate for beginners new to yoga, as well as to advanced practitioners of all levels and abilities.
Yin Yoga
The quiet meditative practice of Yin Yoga is the perfect way to end the week. Yin works deeply inward to activate the body's meridians and target joints, ligaments, muscles, and fascia, the connective tissue that holds us all together. These deep, long-held passive poses improve the energy flow in the body (Chi) and allow for release of tension, calm and balance the mind and body, and increase circulation while improving flexibility. Practicing Yin is like a slow waltz using the breath, mind and body. As Bernie Clark says, "Yoga is a dance, not a wrestling match" and Yin shows us the benefits of that dance through release. It will provide a great ending to the week!
Barre Flow Class (All-Levels)
A graceful flow of ballet, Pilates and Vinyasa yoga that utilizes the whole body for improving strength, cardiovascular ability and balance. Lengthen your muscles and improve flexibility with this invigorating blend of movement - class format changes depending on the day and all levels are welcome! For those attending livestream from home - please have freedom of movement to allow for kicks and keep a sturdy chair nearby for any segments we practice at the barre on-site
Morning Vinyasa
Wake up body, mind, and spirit with Morning Vinyasa! This class will combine breath work, flowing postures, guided imagery, and visualizations. This combination will allow participants to practice presence, compassionate self-care, and body awareness. Come prepared to gently awaken and invigorate your body, energize your mind, and uplift your spirit in preparation for the day ahead!
Chair Flow Yoga - (Beginner Friendly)
Chair Yoga makes yoga accessible to people who lack the mobility to move easily from standing to seated to supine positions. While seated on chairs, students can do versions of twists, hip stretches, forward bends, and mild backbends. Many of the basic body mechanics of the individual postures are retained, no matter the stance of the practitioner. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body allowing you to work the joints and muscles to increase flexibility, strength, balance, and circulation. It goes beyond typical exercises in that it encourages quiet reflection, proper breathing, reduction of stress and a sense of well-being. The benefits of this practice are remarkable. Students report reduced blood pressure, faster recovery from injury or surgery, better sleep, increased mobility and improved posture.
Senior Stretch (Silversneakers Class)
Senior stretch is a class that provides flexibility and increase range of motion for the entire body. The instructor will focus on all major muscle groups with a variety of different types of stretch techniques. The goal is for your body to feel better, prevent injury, and increase range of motion. For more information and to check your availability go to SilverSneakers website www.silversneakers.com. SilverSneakers FLEX classes are available at Garden of Zen Yoga Studio at no additional cost for SilverSneakers members. For non-SilverSneakers members: Regular class passes, Chair Class passes and Memberships can be used.
Yoga and Breath Work (Silversneakers Class)
Yoga and Breath Work combines yoga and Chi breath work for better health by improving the efficiency of the breath. When we breath more deeper we improve our health, especially the lung capacity and immune system, This brings more energy to our body and mind. In this class yoga can be done in the chair or on mat, standing for enerchi breath work. Silver Sneaker members are invited to attend. The goal is for your body to feel better, prevent injury, and increase range of motion. For more information and to check your availability go to SilverSneakers website www.silversneakers.com. SilverSneakers FLEX classes are available at Garden of Zen Yoga Studio at no additional cost for SilverSneakers members. For non-SilverSneakers members: Regular class passes, Chair Class passes and Memberships can be used.
Free Karma Class
Stress is inescapable, and is a part of everyone's life; however, chronic stress can threaten your well-being. Yoga can help you learn to respond to stressors with the right blend of inner fire and inner calm. "Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind" _Patañjali
Private Classes
You will work one on one with your yoga instructor to improve posture and flexibility, correct muscular imbalances and alignment, build strength and balance, and even decrease tension through developing body awareness and relaxation techniques. Benefits of a private yoga lesson include the specific asanas or poses tailored to your individual needs, on-going instruction and encouragement during your session and regular communication with your instructor, as well as elimination of feelings of intimidation during your practice. Who would benefit from private yoga lessons? Generally speaking, anyone and everyone would benefit from a private yoga lesson! Individuals that might be taking care of old or new injuries that might require one on one attention due to limitations, and those recovering from illness or serious health conditions might also consider this option. Additionally, even physically-active individuals that want to cross train for their specific sport or hobby would benefit from private lessons, allowing the session to target sport-specific muscles and goals.
Class Passes
Drop in Class
$18.005 Class Pass
Valid for 30 days.
- $80.00
- (per class) $16.00
10 Class Pass
Valid for 60 days.
- $130.00
- (per class) $13.00
30 Day Unlimited Classes
$110.00New Student On-Site Drop-In
$14.00Introductory Offer for New Students
$69.00
After your first class you will be able to enjoy the Introductory Offer for 30 Days of Unlimited Classes for New Students!!!
Digital Class Passes
For Live Streaming Classes from home or on the go!
Digital Drop In Rate
$16.00Digital 5 Class Pass
$75.00New Student Digital Drop-In
$13.00Private Live Streaming Yoga Class (60 Min)
$65.00
Booked by Appointment.
Private Live Streaming TRX Training (30 Min)
$37.00
Booked by Appointment.
Membership - Best Deal!
Contract required and includes additional savings Membership contracts are available at the studio or may be purchased and agreed to online.
6 Month Membership
- (per month) $79.00
Discounted Membership
Military / Senior (65 and over) / First Responders / Teachers / High School / College Students / Medical Workers and Social Workers.
- (per month) $75.00
Discounts & Policies - Available Discounts
Please purchase the below passes at the studio.
10% Discount off of any Regular Class Pass
Discount applies to: -Seniors (Age 65+) - All Military (Active Duty/Retired and Family Members) - First Responders/Teachers/High School & College Students/Medical Workers & Social Workers.
Regular Unlimited Monthly Pass and Goz Retail Items
Discount applies to: -Seniors (Age 65+) - All Military (Active Duty/Retired and Family Members) - First Responders/Teachers/High School & College Students/Medical Workers & Social Workers.
Policies
All services are non-refundable and valid for 30 days from date of purchase. Please log in to your account or check your receipt for more information. These major credit cards accepted
Services and Specials
Guided Meditation (Add on) - $15 / 15 min. Cupping Massage (Add-on) - 5000 year old modality, enhance your massage experience $15 / 15 min.
Swedish Massage
Includes soothing hot towels, aromatherapy and hot stones.
- 60 Minutes $65.00
- 90 Minutes $109.00
- 120 Minutes $135.00
Ashi-Atsu
Relaxing barefoot massage that delivers precise, therapeutic pressure.
- 60 Minutes $70.00
- 90 Minutes $109.00
Reflexology
The application of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques. Foot detox immersion with ionizer integration finishes the experience.
- 30 Minutes $35.00
- 60 Minutes $60.00
Couple's Massage
Reconnect with a moment of peaceful relaxation with someone special.
- 60 Minutes $135.00
- 90 Minutes $195.00
Ion Cleanse and Body Treatments
Recall the way your body felt the last time you stood next to a waterfall or walked along a beach with the waves breaking at your feet. These invigorating reactions were caused by the ionization of trillions of water molecules as they crashed to earth.
Detox Ionic Cleanse & Guided Meditation
- Single Session $35.00
- Package of 3 Sessions $75.00
- Package of 5 Sessions $100.00
Reflexology Add on
Reflexology Add On
- Single Session Upgrade $30.00
- Package of 3 Upgrades $70.00
- Package of 5 Upgrades $95.00
Body Treatments
Mud Wrap
$45.00
Sooth aching muscles and replenish the skin with minerals and deep hydration.
Salt Scrub
$45.00
Invigorate the senses with aromatherapy oils and salts to detoxify the skin.
Sugar Scrub
$45.00
Nourish tired and depleted skin with Sugar and humectant oils.
Integrated Energy Therapy
$30.00
Clearing of energy blockages in the cells of the body. Learn More at learniet.com.
Castor Oil Treatment
- 45 Minutes $30.00
Ear Candling
- 30 Minutes $30.00
Signature Services
Hot Stone w/ Bamboo infusion
- 60 Minutes $65.00
Honey Facial
- 30 Minutes $30.00
Foot Ionizer with Detox Treatment
- 35 Minutes $35.00
Foot Ionizer with Detox Treatment with 30 minute massage
- 60 Minutes $65.00
Spa Packages
Inner Peace Experience
Indulge in the ultimate treatment of tranquility and relaxation. Salt scrub 30 minutes, Honey facial 30 minutes. Aromatherapy.
- Ashi-Atsu Massage 60 Minutes $120.00
Personal Training
Personal training with mary. Personal training is a unique opportunity to sit down with a certified and experienced fitness professional in order to discuss where you are in your current level of ability. Your trainer will work with you in order to set manageable and attainable goals, and will guide you every step of the way towards where you would like to be.
Who Would Benefit From Personal Training?
No matter your current level of ability and desired goals, you will work one on one with your personal trainer following a safe, progressive exercise program tailored specifically to meet your needs. Whether you desire to lose weight and develop muscle tone, improve cardiovascular fitness and gain increased stamina and energy to do the things you love, or even just to work with an experienced exercise professional in order to enhance performance and take you to the next level – personal training is for you!
What Can I Expect during a Personal Training Session?
Personal training sessions generally last 60 minutes and will always begin with an appropriate warm-up, followed by your specific exercise regimen, and end with an appropriate cool-down. The initial personal training session requires 75 minutes in order to meet with your trainer for a health history consultation, as well as any necessary fitness assessments. The initial assessments serve as baseline information that will be used for reference to track your progress, and follow-up assessments will periodically be performed.
Rates
For more information or to make an appointment with Mary call the studio at 757-874-0645 or email. All services are non-refundable and have expiration dates. Please log in to your account or check your receipt for more information.
1 Session - 30 Minutes
$37.003 Sessions - 30 Minutes Package
$97.001 Session - 60 Minute Package
$75.006 Sessions - 60 Minute Package
$333.0010 Sessions - 60 Minute Package
$520.00Yoga Instructors
Meet our team of Yoga Instructors.
Del Snyder
E-RYT 200, PRYT (Prenatal), YACEP Studio Owner. Del has been teaching Yoga for 14 years and has been a student of yoga for over 18 years. She received her 200 hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher certification with Yoga Alliance) from the Institute of Health and Healing in Newport News in 2006. In August of 2010 she received her E-RYT (Experienced) Certification through Yoga Alliance. She is also an RPYT (Registered Prenatal Teacher) through Om Mamma Prenatal School in Richmond as well as through a Yogafit training in Maryland. Del is also a Certified Booty Barre Instructor. During the past 18 years, she has attended many workshops and experienced many styles of Yoga. Beginning in 2011, she was one of the lead teachers in a local 200 hour yoga teacher training. As Del specializes in Prenatal/Postpartum Yoga, she has also taught in a 300-hour level training in the local area. Del is currently teaching in the Garden of Zen Yoga Teacher Training Program! In June of 2013, Del opened her own Yoga Studio here in Yorktown, VA – The Garden of Zen Yoga Studio. A lifelong believer and practitioner of natural medicine, the welcoming and healing environment fostered by the GOZ community is a natural fit for Del's desires to merge yoga and herbal healing. As such, in March of 2018, Del completed a six-month Apprenticeship in the Art, Science and Ceremony of Herbal Medicine at Sacred Plant Traditions in Charlottesville, Va., A Center of Herbal Studies. Del has also completed a two-year program, Whole Living 1 and 2 (2018-2019) at Forrest Green Farm, Louisa, Va. This program focused on organic gardening, wildcrafting ethically and safely, harvesting and preserving herbs, integrating herbs for food and medicine, nutrition, and eating with the seasons to support us in our everyday life. Del is passionate about yoga and living a life connected to the earth. She hopes to share the gift of yoga and its many benefits in her community. Continually seeking to grow as a teacher, a student of yoga, and as a Community Herbalist - she is committed to teaching with both safety and body awareness. There are wonderful benefits to a Yoga practice ~ clarity, spacious-opening and flexibility, grace, free-flowing energy, well-being, and strength among many – and so Del is delighted to share this powerful and healthy practice with you as you begin your journey as a Yoga Instructor. Since opening the studio in 2013, it has been Del's dream to open a heart-centered and earth-honoring yoga teacher training. This dream is now coming true! My mantra – "I dream my painting and then I paint my dream" _ Vincent Van GoghThe school website is below!
Christine Griggs
E-RYT 500, YACEP, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach. Christine Griggs was born and raised in France. She traveled the world with her husband John and their three children before settling down in Virginia in 1998. She is a multilingual translator and has used her skills throughout her travels to volunteer with refugees, work as a foreign languages teacher, a Virginia Court interpreter and a freelance translator. When she discovered yoga in 2006, she found the universal language that would help her on her mission: to empower others to find the magic within them and share it with the world. Her trainings include Yoga Fit, the Swami Satchidananda Integral 200-hour training, and Rolf Gates' 500-hour Advanced Vinyasa training. She learned Vipassana meditation at the Theraveda Buddhist temple of Wat Pasantidhamma. She is an ERYT-500, YACEP Yoga teacher and is constantly sharpening her skills with trainings and independent studies. She is passionate about the Truth of Yoga and has developed those 3 Core beliefs: Yoga is much more than a physical exercise, it is a practice of wholeness. In her classes, you will be guided into awareness and transformation of all the parts of your being. We don't just practice yoga on the mat, we take it into our lives. It is very important to her to teach her students practical skills that they can USE in their everyday lives ANYONE can do Yoga. She is very passionate about making yoga available to everyone and designed her Chair Yoga classes for that purpose. All her classes reflect and integrate those 3 core beliefs: they are inspirational and provide a safe caring environment, as well as a mindful rejuvenating practice interwoven with yogic principles that empower her students to live the lives they are meant to live. She teaches yoga classes and workshops in her community in Virginia, as well as during her travels. She is a founding faculty member of Zenya Yoga Academy, where she has been training hundreds of teachers since 2011. Her specialties are Vinyasa, Yin and Chair Yoga. She also specializes in Yoga Fundamentals, Yoga Nidra, Chakras philosophy, Methodology of Yoga, Class Sequencing, Mindfulness and Meditation, Lifestyle and Ethical principles of Yoga and Buddhism and how to incorporate them into our lives. She is the author of Yoga with a French Twist; a Journey through the Chakras. Within hours of being live, it was a #1 New Amazon Release! She is still traveling the world, enjoys running, hiking, reading, writing, talking and learning about spirituality, spending time with friends and family, watching British shows, sitting in her meditation garden listening to the sounds of nature. She also deeply believes in Spiritual Activism, taking care of our environment, protecting animals and fighting for justice for our children and those who don't have a voice. Follow your heart! You can find more on her website!
Mary Snyder
RYT 200, B.S. Exercise Science, Studio Manager. Mary has always led an active lifestyle, though moving back to the States after four years Overseas to begin Middle School in Yorktown, VA, was a bit of a culture shock. Throughout the following years, Mary could not quite seem to find her niche and bounced from recreational sport to sport, until finally during her Freshman Year of high school she took up Tae Kwon Do and long distance running. After obtaining her Black Belt and logging hundreds of miles, Mary decided that the physiology and even psychology behind exercise and well-being was just too alluring to ignore, and before long, she was enrolled at VCU in Richmond, VA, in order to earn her B.S. in Exercise Science and Minor in Psychology. In 2006 while still at VCU, Mary was certified as a Personal Trainer and Yoga instructor and has been training clients and teaching classes ever since. Prior to and upon graduation in 2009, Mary has served in various commercial, corporate, private and even medical wellness facilities, training individuals from all walks of life; at-risk youth, individuals recovering from injuries and even teaching yoga classes geared towards endurance athletes. Her passion, however, is working with clients to maintain physical and emotional balance and well-being. With her background in yoga and her own personal experience with running, backpacking, and climbing, Mary's expertise revolves around functional training – for everyone. Mary works with clients to pinpoint muscular imbalances and helps them to develop more body awareness – because to Mary, developing body awareness and strength geared towards functional movement is essential to avoiding injury and staying fit. Mary was also recently certified as a Lifestyle Educator through FirstLine Therapy, and works with clients wishing to make lifestyle changes through engaging in healthier eating and increased physical activity. Certifications: RYT - 200, B.S. Exercise Science, Virginia Commonwealth University, August 2009; TRX (Total Body Resistance Exercise) Group and Private Instructor Certification, September 2012; R.I.P.P.E.D (Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometric, Endurance, and Diet), May 2012; FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Educator, March 2012; ACE Personal Trainer Certification, December 2009; AFPA Personal Trainer Certification, March 2006; Adult and Child AED/CPR and First Aid, December 2011; MadDogg Indoor Cycling Certification, November 2010; YogaFit Level 1 Certification, June 2007; BootyBarre Certification, February 2015.
Becky Waters
E-RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. YWI – Yoga Warrior International. Becky is a retired educator who taught elementary education and special education preK-high school, worked as a building level administrator, and ultimately became a teacher educator. As a consultant trainer for ETS, she trained teachers and administrators in 43 of the 50 states. Being married to a career Navy man allowed her the experience of living and traveling many places across the U.S. and Europe and provided her with a tremendous awareness and appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism. She has been a Yorktown resident for the past 30 years. Becky discovered the benefits of Yoga several years ago as she was searching for relief from chronic back pain. She quickly found that yoga is much more than contorting the body into poses – it is a way of life blending mind, body, and spirit. She completed her 200-hour training at ZYA in Newport News and has recently completed the YogaWarriorsInternational™ training, hoping to take her Yoga practice to a higher level working with wounded warriors and caretakers. Becky adapts her classes to meet the needs of her students, focusing on helping students find their center and improve their strength, flexibility, and balance.
Audrey Smiddy
RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. Audrey is a York County local with serious adrenaline issues (skydiving, anyone?), and a passion for serving others. Diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of eighteen, Audrey was determined to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits and natural remedies into her treatment. A few months later in January of 2009, she began her first yoga class. Originally intending to use yoga as not only a compliment to her medical treatment, but also as a way to stay fit as an aspiring airline stewardess, she was surprised to instead find her niche in the serenity and incredible journey that was yoga. Trading in her travel aspirations in for an RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher through Zenya Yoga Academy) in the Spring of 2013, Audrey has committed her life to serving others through yoga. Additionally, she has since enjoyed five years of health far exceeding the grim predictions of her doctors, and is entirely confident she has yoga combined with a healthy lifestyle to thank for her success in combating Crohn's disease. When Audrey is doing something other than lounging around in Scorpion Pose, you'll most likely find her afloat in her kayak, playing fetch with Aziza (the mystery mutt), or seeking out local adventures with her loved ones. She couldn't be more excited to be a part of the Garden of Zen family, and sincerely looks forward to traveling through this yoga journey with you.
Martine Hutton
RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. Martine has a passion: restoring physical and mental balance to all her students through therapeutic yoga exercises led by a warm and caring instructor. Since her earliest years growing up in France, Martine has always enjoyed sports (aerobics, tennis, Jazzercise, and fifteen years of yoga), but when her daughter was diagnosed with cancer, she found her calling. As her daughter slowly recovered, Martine was drawn to therapeutic yoga, taking her 200 hour yoga certification at the Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center in Richmond, focusing on a gentle yoga designed for students recovering from illness, surgery or other health considerations. Martine adapts her classes to ensure that all of her students can safely practice poses that develop strength, increase range of motion, and enhance self-esteem and wellbeing. Martine strives to ensure that all her students leave her class stronger, both physically and emotionally.
Nancy Geary
500-ERYT, YACEP, SilverSneakers, Child. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Nancy settled into Hampton Roads in 1994 with her husband and two sons. She discovered yoga in 2008 after two years of physical therapy due to a back injury from a car accident. She quickly realized the many benefits of yoga for the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga was the answer to her life-long interest of being health conscious and physically active but not competitive. Her interest evolved from practicing locally to exploring yoga techniques in studios worldwide while traveling with her husband, always packing her mat wherever the destination. Nancy's passion and belief in yoga shines 100% and her energy comes from teaching yoga and being of service to others by making a difference in others' lives. Accomplishing 200- and 300-hour yoga certification, Nancy also is certified to teach child, prenatal, and senior yoga as well as tai chi. She is certified in Silver Sneakers, which is a free health benefit for those 65+ with insurance. Her most recent certification is for Parkinson's through the Brian Grant Foundation. Always remaining humble on the yogic path, Nancy is invested in learning more about the ancient practice knowing what light of knowledge she soaks in, she radiates out to others. "Inspiring yourself through the yoga physical practice and the emotional link is a human connection we all seek. We're using our bodies and breath to find the common ground of the human language of love and compassion for ourselves as well as others, and nothing is lost in translation. By the end of class, something is different. We're no longer strangers. We see that despite any differences that we're just the same." - by Robert Schware, Huffingpost. Nancy likes to meditate, listen to Kirtan music, connect with nature, and travel. Along with staying active with yoga classes and workshops, she is on the York County Senior Board and stays busy with her family. Tai chi for Arthritis Certified.
Kim Thompson
RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. Kim was born and raised in Yorktown, VA and now resides in Poquoson, VA with her husband. She grew up dancing (ballet, tap, jazz, and many more styles) and has always had a passion for movement. So when Kim attended her first yoga class in college, it was a natural fit. She continued to develop her personal yoga practice throughout college and graduated from Liberty University with a degree in accounting in 2013. Seeking to deepen her practice and find balance in both her career and lifestyle, Kim began her yoga teacher training in 2016 and became a RYT-200 Yoga Instructor in 2017. After years of nurturing a passion for yoga, meditation and mindfulness, Kim is eager to share this passion with the community in her hometown. Kim enjoys teaching Vinyasa style yoga classes that focus on both building strength and clearing stress. She believes that a yoga class should generate positive energy and cultivate a strong connection between the mind, body, and spirit.
Jessica Cunningham
RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. Jessica was born and raised in Northern Virginia. Some might call her the sensitive artist type. Before having children, she was a Graphic Designer & Print CS Rep. She and her husband moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2003, where they started a family. Striving to be the best, she quit working to concentrate on giving her family all of her time and energy. Even with a busy family, she tried to be physically active when she could. Jessica took her first Yoga class in the mid-90s and has practiced on & off since then. If not Yoga, she tried to be active in other ways, like working out at home and meeting friends at the gym. After living in PA for almost 13 years, she moved back to Virginia, but now on the southern coast, which is awesome because she loves the ocean. She still loves to take care of her family & home, but her daughters are growing up and she wanted to find a new purpose, outside of her home. She went to Yoga class to help with the stress of trying to figure things out. Little did she know, that Yoga was her new purpose! She wanted, even needed, more than what a gym Yoga class could give her. Fate stepped in and now she is proud to say she is a Yoga Instructor. Being able to help herself and others is very fulfilling to her. She wants to be her best self, for her, for her family, and for everyone else in her life. Yoga is teaching her the tools to be herself and to be happy. She is dedicated to teach and show you how Yoga can bring happiness and tranquility into your life. When Jessica is not spending time with friends and family, being a softball- and dance-mom, or practicing Yoga, she is being "crafty" . She loves to make homemade cards, fun home décor, and scrapbooking her family's fun and active life. – Namaste!
Lee McMillan
RYT 500 Yoga Instructor. Lee is active duty with the U.S. Coast Guard having served as a Health Promotion Coordinator where he experienced his first yoga class. He has always enjoyed health sciences and fitness including various outdoor activities such as running, bicycling, and kayaking. He returned to a regular practice of yoga after traditional rehabilitation failed to produce results following a skiing accident in 2016. Lee is a graduate of 200-hour teacher training at Zenya Yoga Academy and 300-hour teacher training at Swami Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville, and has specialized teacher training in meditation, restorative, adaptive/chair, and trauma sensitive. He is also a registered EMT, and certified first aid and CPR instructor. He completed his BBA at Averett University (Danville, VA) and MAEd at Argosy University (Honolulu, HI). His yoga journey is representative of a passage from Yoga Vasistha, "Who am I who speaks, walks, stands, and functions on this elaborate stage known as the world? I should find this out."
Francis Urich
E-200 RYT, 500-RYT - Yoga Teacher. Born in Fife, Scotland, Frances has traveled and lived overseas for many years throughout her career with the British Government. More than 25 years ago in Scotland, Frances attempted her first yoga class in order to find an alternative exercise option from running outside in the rain. Upon recognizing the challenge of a yoga practice, and the various limitations she experienced (touch my toes - is that a joke? Hold a Downward Facing Dog? I don't think so!) a newly humbled, and inspired Frances began to seek as much knowledge for her own personal yoga practice as possible. Upon moving to Washington D.C. where she met and married her husband. They were fortunate enough to move every two years with her husband's military service, this gave her the opportunity to try out different styles of yoga, from the East Coast to the West Coast. They eventually settled into Southern VA, this granted her the opportunity to take the next step and enroll in the RYT-200 Teacher Training at Zenya Yoga Academy. Then followed on with the RYT-300 Teacher Training. Finding a love of Yin Yoga, Frances has taken 150hrs Training with Biff Mithoefer. Frances finds herself drawn to Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Yoga Nidra, and Chair Yoga. Constantly evolving, incorporating meditation and Yoga Nidra into the class allows everyone to find Joy in their practice. Her motto - forever a student of yoga, on and off of the mat, you can take your practice with you wherever you go - at home, in a studio, or just sitting outside in quiet meditation.
Alexis Manzanares
RYT 500. Alexis is an RYT 500, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor with additional training and certificates in trauma-sensitive yoga and mind-body addiction recovery coaching. She discovered the benefits of yoga through her own journey toward wellness and self-acceptance and finds joy in sharing what she continues to learn with others. When not teaching or training, Alexis can be found living her yoga with her husband on their small farm where they raise milk goats, heritage turkeys, and a bunch of crazy chickens.
Sumeda Mudhari
RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. Sumeda is a certified yoga instructor and certified in stress management. Raised in Bangalore, India, she brings the eastern perspective and an authenticity to her yoga. As a scientist and a chemistry teacher by profession, she is able to attain a good mix of both the western and eastern perspectives of bodily forms. She is also able to get old ideas to the west with her understanding of Sanskrit and Ayurveda. She has experience practicing Hatha and Ashtanga forms of yoga. Come join her for the relaxing and stress relief salutations.
Agatha Cragg
RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. Agatha was born in California but moved with her parents back to Switzerland as a toddler. She spent the rest of her childhood in Switzerland where she earned a business degree. Later she moved back to the states where she married her husband, a naval officer. While in the USA she earned her nursing degree which she has kept active. Being married to the military meant thirteen moves, but she and her husband still managed to raise three children. An avid runner since childhood, Agatha ran her first half-marathon while living in Germany. All of the years of running finally caught up with her and she suffered numerous injuries which helped her to finally discover yoga. She is passionate about her practice because she saw first-hand what a great difference it has made in her life. Agatha is a certified RYT 200 Teacher from Zenya Yoga Academy in Newport News and she is also certified in Chair Yoga, Meditation and CPR certified through the Red Cross.
John Griggs
RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. John was born into the military as an Air Force dependent and claims Idaho as his home. He attended Devry University in Phoenix, working on his Electrical Engineering degree, before joining the Army in 1981. During his fist overseas assignment in Germany, he met his wife Christine and they traveled the world with their 3 children before settling down in Newport News, Virginia in 1998. After 20 years of active duty, he worked for NASA and then transferred to a DOD civilian on Fort Eustis, where he is currently a course manager for TRADOC. John was introduced to yoga when Christine started her yoga career in 2007. He started practicing yoga to be a good supportive husband, but soon realized how helpful yoga was. While in the military, he had fractured his vertebrae and was suffering bouts of extreme backache. His newfound yoga practice was alleviating the intensity of his pain. When Christine started training yoga teachers in 2011, he expressed interest in eventually taking one of her trainings. When she partnered up with Garden of Zen, he was excited to join the first GOZYTT class and graduated as a RYT-200 Yoga Teacher in August 2020. He became certified in Yin Yoga in October 2020. John is also a certified soccer referee. He enjoys traveling all over the world with his family, hiking, skiing, biking and being in Nature. He has recently found a new passion: brewing beer and is part owner of a local brewery. One of his greatest gifts is to figure out how to fix things. His children have encouraged him to start his own YouTube channel: the Mr. Fix-It Yoga guy! Stay tuned!
Vicki Cooper
RYT 500 Yoga Instructor. In 1978, Vicki took her first yoga class at the Los Angeles Center for Yoga. After more than 40 years, 4 children, and 20 years in the Air Force, she is still going to classes. The difference is that she is also teaching some of the classes. In 2012, she completed the initial 200 hour training. She wanted to introduce yoga to those who believe yoga is weird, only stretching, or only for those who are already flexible. She also completed her 500 hour training and a variety of classes for continuing education. Through YogaFit, she completed focused training for back problems, seniors, weight loss and people who are overweight. At Satchidananda Ashram, the Integral Yoga Academy, she completed 20 hours of LifeForce Yoga for depression and 30 hours of Yoga for Arthritis. She is an experienced teacher with well over 500 classes taught. She has been teaching a group of mostly retirees at Langley AFB twice a week for 6 years. Vicki has brought her husband to yoga. They like to travel and try local studios wherever they go. They have tried Ashtangha yoga and plan to keep trying different types and different places. "Yoga has brought positive mental and physical changes to our lives. Where would I be without it? "
Cyrstal Cyr
RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. Crystal Cyr is an RYT-200 level yoga teacher certified through Garden of Zen Yoga Studio in Yorktown, Virginia. She studies various styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga as well as Meditation and Ayurveda. Crystal started her yoga journey over a decade ago when a friend recommended, she do yoga to help alleviate knee pain from running marathons. As she grew stronger in her yoga practice and her knees felt better, she realized how healing yoga is for, the body, mind and soul. Crystal is now pain free and living her best life with her wonderful husband and four-year-old son in Newport News, Virginia. As a result, she decided to complete her RYT-200 level certification in January 2021. She believes yoga is for everyone and has experienced the healing power of yoga and meditation in her own body and life. Crystal is currently enrolled in her RYT-300 hour training to achieve her RYT-500 certification. Crystal finds it a joy and privilege to share the ancient practice of yoga, meditation and the yogic lifestyle with everyone she meets.
Workshop
Red, White & Blue: Yoga & Wine
$39.95
Friday, June 17th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Join Lee for this 2 hour workshop. Join us from 7-9pm on Friday, June 17th for an amazing opportunity to relax & unwind with your yoga community! Socialize and mingle with a glass of vino and your fellow yogis, as well as enjoy 60 minutes of a gentle, flowing yoga sequence designed to help destress and release tension - suitable for students of all levels of ability. Not only beneficial due to the widely known antioxidant properties of wine that reduce the harmful effects of oxidative stress – a glass of wine enjoyed following a yoga practice can be more mindfully experienced. Join us on a Friday night with your yoga mat and a heart set on having a little, 'end of the work-week fun' & enjoy a glass of wine following a friendly yoga flow with Lee at your neighborhood yoga studio, Garden of Zen! Includes a custom Garden of Zen Yoga Studio Wine Class and tickets for two 4oz glasses of wine or mead! Members receive 10% off! Limited space...please register early!
Senior Stretch Classes
Senior Stretch Classes will be held every Monday and Thursday at 12:00pm-1:00pm. Taught by Nancy Geary, E-RYT 200 Yoga Instructor, Certified FLEX and Tai Chi Instructor.
Silversneakers Flex Classes
SilverSneakers FLEX classes are available at Garden of Zen Yoga Studio at no additional cost for SilverSneakers members.
For Non-Silversneakers Members
Regular class passes and memberships can be used.
Senior stretch is a class that provides flexibility and increases range of motion for the entire body.
The instructor will focus on all major muscle groups with a variety of different types of stretch techniques.
The goal is for your body to feel better, prevent injury, and increase range of motion.
Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
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Cedarwood Essential Oil
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Peace & Calming Ii Essential Oil Blend
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R.C. Essential Oil Blend
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NingXia Red
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Eyeshadow - Savvy Minerals by Young Living
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Bbarre Less Instructor Training
Bbarre Less
Do you dare to go barre less!? bbarre less is a fusion style class with a true foundation of Pilates performed to the beat of the music. You will experience a mind body connection fused with dance and Pilates, transitioning from standing to the floor. Classic barre exercises have been broken down to be performed in the center of the room, allowing you to move with strength and grace. Floor barre has been used for generations by dancers as it allows them to explore new movements and gives them the strength to move with elegance utilizing the floor to support their body and strengthen their core to prevent any future injuries. From Tracey Mallett the creator of the global brand bootybarre.
Be Lean, Be Healthy, Be Barre Less
Do You Dare to Go Barre Less!? Be an Instructor Now!
Bbarre less is about connecting your mind to the body, so that you not only move with precision but also have Fun. Bbarre less is a fusion class with a true foundation of Pilates performed to the beat of the music. You will experience a mind body connection fused with dance, Pilates and Yoga. Classic barre exercises have been adopted to be able to be performed in the center of the room either standing or on the floor. Bbarre less will challenge the core for balance and total body proprioception. Dancers have performed floor barre for generations as it allows them to explore now movements and gives them the strength to move with elegance and ease utilizing the floor for support.
What is the Bootybarre?
The bootybarre® Method is a fun, high-energy group exercise class that fuses fitness techniques from Pilates, Dance, and Yoga combined with fluid athletic intervals.
Created by celebrity trainer Tracey Mallett, who has accumulated over 20 years experience, the method is the perfect combination of strength and flexibility with an added cardiovascular endurance element utilizing the barre. The method focuses on proper anatomical biomechanics with techniques for a safe and fun class that can be modified for any fitness level. Our teacher training program is completely pre-choreographed into segments ensuring the body is well balanced and each segment is interchangeable with ongoing continuing education for licensed instructors that takes the guesswork out of teaching.
Bootybarre can be found in studios across America, Australia, South America, Canada, Asia and Europe.
What are other studios saying?
Lynette Allen, Owner, Transformation Pilates, Ponte Verda Beach, FL, USA.
Transformation Pilates Studio is excited to bring bootybarre to our clients!
After teaching Barre for the past year, we were looking for something with a different component than the typical Barre class. We were familiar with other methods and after extensive research, we discovered Tracey Mallett's bootybarre method.
Tracey is so passionate about what she does and her background in dance, Pilates and fitness were very important to us.
We are proud to be affiliated with someone as professional and passionate about what they do. The bootybarre Method is different from others as it has a cardio component and fluid controlled movement, which we found very appealing. Transformation Pilates Studio is excited to be the only studio in North Florida that has 4 certified bootybarre instructors.
Why Choose the bootybarre?
https://www.gardenofzenyoga.com/bootybarre-teacher-training.html
Comprehensive instructor training and class options for different populations
Safety guidelines for injury prevention
Effective verbal and nonverbal cueing techniques
Modifications for multi-level classes
Ongoing new choreography releases
Continuing education courses and manuals
No licensing or franchising fees
Marketing and branding materials for licensed instructors
International PR exposure
Our signature classes included in the training are bootybarre Plus and bootybarre Flex & Flow
Raise the barre on your group exercise classes by offering clients a workout experience unlike any other!
The total cost of 18-hour Instructor Training (Module 1&2) is $595 (if registered before January 14), which includes:
Choreography DVD of bootybarre Plus and bootybarre Flex & Flow formats
Choreography manual with photos
18 hours of lecture and practical application of the bootybarre method
Ongoing continuing education
Info
Tracey Mallett, creator of the bootybarre
is an International Fitness Expert and has choreographed over 20 award winning exercise DVD's and is the author of two books, "Super Fit Mama" and "Sexy in 6". Tracey is a former professional dancer and Pilates Master Trainer that has brought her extensive experience into developing the highly successful bootybarre® program that's gaining huge popularity worldwide!
Bootybarre Has Been Featured in
Health, Shape, Women'sHealth, For Women Fitness Rx, Pilatesstyle, Self, Access Hollywood.
Reviews
Mcconnell - Google - 9 Months Ago
"Great Yoga Studio with knowledgeable instructors and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend." by Jonathan.
Garden of Zen" by Jey Light - Google - 1 Year Ago
"I was looking for Yoga when I found my "Heaven on Earth". This is the most ZEN I have ever found in a yoga studio. It is more than just yoga class... it is where a community of people welcome you to do YOU! ❤️❤️❤️I have taken most of the different classes and can honestly say I LOVE them all for different reasons!!! Thank you beyond words.
Rated 5.0 star by Sharon Hamilton - Google on Aug 21, 2016
This is a welcoming, calm, and professional yoga studio. I am a beginner in yoga and I have had a great experience in all the classes I have taken.
Rated 5.0 Star by Gina Nidasio - Google on Jun 14, 2016
As a beginner, I felt a little intimidated by the idea of going to a studio. However, all the instructors and staff have been extremely helpful and supportive! Glad I've discovered this place!
Rated 5.0 Star by Caitlin C. - Yelp on July 10, 2015
This is an adorable Yoga Studio! I attended a class while I was visiting from out of town. The staff are warm and welcoming, the atmosphere is perfect for relaxing meditation, and the class/instructor experience was wonderful. They provide all equipment you may need, and set the class at a pace everyone can follow, allowing for modifications to make your practice more or less strenuous. This place is a gem!
Rated 5.0 star by Rebecca W. - YELP on November 16, 2014
Garden of Zen is an amazing place! All of the instructors are so knowledgeable and in-tuned with the students in the classes. The positive energy in the studio is invigorating! One cannot ask for more than a beautiful studio, amazing teachers, and very reasonable prices. From beginners to advanced students, this is definitely the place for you!
Rated 5.0 star by eliza19 - Merchant Circle on Oct 09, 2013
The Garden of Zen Yoga Studio is wonderful.
Rated 5.0 star by Frances B. - YELP on August 1, 2013
Garden of Zen Yoga Studio in Yorktown is an amazing place. The owner Del Snyder and her cadre of instructors have the experience, expertise and personal connection that makes yoga a challenging, fun, and non-threatening experience. Joining and signing up for classes is painless. Yoga at Garden of Zen is affordable too and convenient even for those with busy schedules. The other students are welcoming and fun to be with. I don't think there is a better place to learn and improve your yoga practice and I look forward to every session. OH, I should mention that the studio offers vegan food, wonderful teas, clothing and jewelry for sale. Stop in for a visit and I'll bet you will get hooked on yoga like I am!
Student Testimonial
Darla K
I must first thank you [Del] for providing the amazing experiences that I have discovered at Garden of Zen! It is not what I expected!! So I feel compelled to write a testimony of the benefits for my health in so many aspects following a terrible illness, near death long term hospital stay, and recovery. I came to your "business" with much doubt and reluctance! I finally "tried" because I was "ordered" by my doctor to try yoga on a very regular basis. He has been my long time doctor and I' m friends with his colleague. I always thought yoga would conflict with my spiritual beliefs so I actually avoided the discipline in any regard. Since my doctor and I are of the same faith, I began to listen more closely due to my serious health issues. I have been more willing to try anything to relieve my pain, and my doctors enthusiastic endorsement of yoga finally made me explore possible yoga classes. My doctor was emphatic that I NOT take" gym yoga". He wanted me to participate in yoga classes that would allow me to address my medical limitations, heal, and not become discouraged. I visited Garden of Zen because another friend also encouraged me to visit. I immediately" felt at home" and signed up for unlimited monthly classes. I was also pleasantly impressed that I received a military discount. I was very nervous, and did not believe I could do any of the practice nor remember any of the instructions due to my physical and mental impacts of my illness. I had a terrible attitude of doubt. I was shocked on how my body, mind, and spirit responded! That was almost a month ago. I have been attending almost every day, sometimes twice a day! To my amazement the improvements in my overall wellbeing have been almost miraculous! The various teachers have noticed the marked improvements as well as everyone else in my life. I do not question the results …I am only thankful. I have purchased books on Yoga and realize I can embrace yoga without compromising my faith. I close with much thanksgiving on this Veteran's Day for Del and her family, who also serve our great country and for having the insight to create such a healing place. I would also like to recognize my doctor, Dr. Hoag, who literally saved my life, first in recognizing my serious health problem and providing the correct health guidance and for recommending yoga as a way to a healthy life! Dr. Hoag is a doctor with the Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group @ Discovery Park Family Medicine, 5424 Discovery Park Blvd. A, Suite 201, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Thank you for allowing me to share my story.
A Blog by Mary (Dina) Snyder
Feeling Nostalgic With Garden of Zen
When: 5/9/2021 My family moved to York County in 1997. I remember renting movies from Video Update before it turned into a mattress store- and I can remember being able to see the stars much more clearly from my parent's backyard before Wawa was built on the corner of Rt. 17
Highlights From the Solar Plexus Workshop
When: February 3, 2021. Solar Plexus, Manipura, or "Lustrous Gem" Solar Plexus, Manipura, or "Lustrous Gem" . Highlights From The Solar Plexus Workshop: Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Part III. "Trust that your soul has a plan, even if you can't see it completely, know that everything will unfold as it is meant to be." _Deepak Chopra. Behold—the beautiful and ever-cheerful sunflower! Did you know that young sunflowers begin their mornings facing east, turn their heads to follow the sun throughout the daytime, and then finish the day watching as the sun's final rays fade into the west? Ever devoted, these growing sunflowers shift again to the east during the nighttime in anticipation of the sun's return. On days when heavy clouds obscure the sun, the flowers face in the direction where the sun would be, if visible. If you would only take the time to really reflect upon this natural phenomenon, surely you could find the inspirational message this marvel whispers to humankind. The solar plexus chakra, represented by the color yellow—is, in essence, our own inner sunshine. This internal sun houses our confidence, self-motivation, and our ability to make definitive decisions. It allows us to honor self-respect, harness our unique personalities, and set personal boundaries. To consider an unbalanced solar plexus chakra, on the other hand, let us return to the sunflower. Now, taking what we know about the behavior of a sunflower, imagine, instead, a sunflower facing a brick wall. While this brick wall is figurative, perhaps you can remember days or even long stretches of time where you've experienced feeling closed in on yourself, possibly lost on which direction to take next, or even fallen into an unhealthy pattern of people-pleasing. During our workshop on the solar plexus chakra, our group discussed the manifestations of both a balanced and unbalanced solar plexus, the power of positive affirmations (likewise negative thoughts/emotions), and the major relationship between our bodies and the food we eat. As emphasized in earlier workshops, our diet impacts our physical health as well as the vitality of our energetic foundation—the chakras.
Teacher Training for Class of 2021- This Is Yoga
When: December 30, 2020. "We have two true homes: the land and our bodies. Both of which work to bring healing and wellness, love and balance, Good medicine and growth, if only we would help them more along the journey and celebrate them." Excerpt by Brigit Anna McNeil. Many of us begin each new year with hopes, dreams, and goals in mind. That said, against our own efforts and our best intentions sometimes, many of these hopes and dreams are not realized. This year, many beautiful dreams were dashed to pieces. Possibly the most frustrating part of all is the fact that the difficulties brought about in 2020 were wildly out of our control. But here we are, and we have boldly swept our busted pieces into a dustpan in preparation of going into a fresh new year. This introduction speaks of learning to adapt and overcome great challenges. How did we cope this last year? Reportedly, many people turned to their yoga practice to channel the worry and stress, maintain their health, and boost their immune systems. Now more than ever—we need greater ranks of certified and approved yoga instructors to share their light and compassion with the world. Whether you know a lot about yoga or only a little, we wish to invite you on a journey to become a yoga instructor. On this journey, you will be empowered and learn to empower others. You will learn more about yourself, discover hidden strengths and unique talents, and join a workforce of individuals who believe in the power of bringing peace and harmony to those around you.
5 Great Ideas From the Sacral Workshop: Wisdom of Our Ancestors
When: December 17, 2020. 5 Great Ideas From The Sacral Workshop: Wisdom of Our Ancestors, Part II. "I love all dimensions of Myself. I delight in weaving the creative tapestry that is my life." - Anon. You know when you eat something really delicious, oftentimes your gut reaction is to immediately ask the person who cooked it how they seasoned it? This is so good, what's in it?! Well, over the weekend, Professional Chef Jason Rodriguez invited us to see food in another way. Rather than asking about the seasonings in food, he encouraged us to ask instead, where did you get your ingredients? While keeping this concept in mind, please keep reading to discover 5 great ideas pulled from the workshop!
Wisdom of Our Ancestors: the Root Chakra
When: December 8, 2020. For years, our home has been in the throes of natural disasters, severe climate change due to heavy pollution, and bizarre weather phenomena. I mean, fire tornados? What in the world has gone wrong? Simply stated, our earth is sick. These physical manifestations on our planet are the continued global outcry for lasting and positive change. Quite honestly, these events are about as symptomatically-telling as you can get. Before we could ever have a discussion about what it would take to heal our lands, we need to first take a look within. That's right. We need to take a really good look at ourselves. Have you ever marveled over the parallel between the earth and our own bodies? If you think about it, wildfires are like inflammation. Our bodies swell and build heat in areas that are unwell, too. Our clogged waterways are like the bloodstream: polluted waters and the life within them can't thrive just like our circulatory systems suffer when poor diet and disease cause our cells to harden. You may be left wondering why understanding this comparison is so important. We discussed all of the above and so much more in the first segment of our workshop series which centered on the root chakra. If you weren't able to make it, don't worry! We'll cover the highlights here so you won't miss out and tell you everything you need to know about what's coming up next.
13 Magickal Essential Oil Uses for All You Faerie/Witchy-Types Out There!
When: 10/25/2019, 11:32:12 PM. So, first off – What's with the spelling of Magickal, might you be asking? Well – let's just suffice it and say that as this article isn't about some sort of gift-set box full of fanfare Magic-Tricks (think White Rabbits in Top Hats, Cheap Decks of Playing Cards, a Fake, Severed Finger…the list goes on…) – though, those can be fun at times, too (except maybe for the finger lol :p)! But for the purposes of this post and since we will be getting a little on the spiritual and mystical side of the Universe and alll it embodies/encompasses (Okay, okay – entirely...) – the true reasoning behind the difference in spelling is most easily simplified in saying I merely wanted to conjure up images of the more, "witchy", mysterious and alluring counterpart of our dear friend, "Regular Magic"…And thus from here on out – we'll be waxing-Magickal, K? 3 3. And so now that we've hopefully settled any potential confusion ~ we shall discuss the 13 Everyday Uses for Essential Oils that shall surely appeal to not just us, "Faerie/Witchy-Types", out there – but also to folks whom are energetically-sensitive and aware, highly spiritual & consciously connected, folks whom practice or are interested in Yoga, Meditation, Energy-Healing & Energy Work, the Chakras, Essential Oils and Sacred Herbal Medicine, Ancient Wisdom and Loving Ancestors, Alchemy, Astrology, Nature, Feng Shui, the Elementals and Fairies, Gemstones & Crystals, Spirit guides and Divination, Psychic Abilities, Positive Change and Growth (Personally/Within Relationships/Career, etc.) – Essentially ~ anything to possibly fall under the universal umbrella of, "Magic(k)":P! 1.) Protection from Psychic Attacks, Aura-Shielding and Energetic & Spiritual Cleansing of Self/Others AND of Home/Sacred Spaces ~ Sage, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Basil, Palo Santo, Rosemary and Juniper. Add a few drops to an opaque-colored spray bottle of distilled water and you're in business! How about a lovely essential oil blend? Clarity contains both Basil and Rosemary! 2.) Protection, Energetic & Spiritual Cleansing of Magickal Items/Divinatory Tools (Tarot Cards, Gems & Crystals, Pendulums, etc.) ~ Sage, Cedarwood, Palo Santo, Juniper and Rosemary. How about a lovely essential oil blend? Mister contains Sage! 3.) Prayer/Rituals for Manifestation Magic(k) and Attracting Good Luck & Abundance (Meditation and Prayer -Shower Ritual for good dreasms/good day at workSimple) ~ As Sage takes away ALL energies (including the good) – it is best to remember to utilize only whilst you're in a sacred space and your auric shield is strong/your vibrations are high. Of course – you can always pair with a lovely sacred herb such as Lavender and Juniper for replenishing positive energies! As Rose has the highest vibration – using Rose essential oils as part of your rituals and Goddess Baths is also an excellent idea! How about a lovely essential oil blend? Joy contains Rose essential oil! 4.) Developing Intuition/Spiritual Gifts & Enhancing Psychic Abilities/Clairvoyance ~ Frankincense, Rosemary, Peppermint, and Juniper essential oils. 5.) Replenishing after Excessive-Energy Draining People, Situations, Etc. ~ Cedarwood for re-grounding your energies and Juniper, Lavender and Rose essential oils for Attracting Positive and Harmonious Energies. I also highly recommend Frankincense and Tangerine essential oils for an immediate boost in mood. 6.) Energy/Reiki Healing Sessions and Chakra Balancing for Self & Others ~ Hands down – Cedarwood and Sandalwood would be my go to essential oils for these purposes. However, any essential oils from Trees (i.e. Spruce, Pine, etc.) would also do well for these purposes! Top off with some higher vibration oils such as Frankincense and Rose or an essential oil blend such as Joy. 7.) Energy/Reiki Healing Sessions and Chakra Balancing for Yoga Instructors, Massage Therapists, Reiki/Energy Healers ~ Again, I would still recommend Cedarwood and Sandalwood for these purposes. However, a refreshing scent for your clients or therapeutic spaces would also include a blend of Lemon, Clove, Cinnamon Bark, and Orange. How about a lovely essential oil blend? Thieves contains Clove, Cinnamon, and Orange essential oils! 8.) DIY Herbal Remedies for Everyday Pet & Household Cleaning *that actually work (AND doesn't P!%!-off the Fairies!;p)* ~ If I was to prepare my sacred space as well as keep my darling Boston Terrier, Virgo (FYI guys – beware- she's an Aquarius to a Tee!) safe from harsh chemicals, etc. – Thieves would be my go to blend for making a baking soda/essential oil blend powder for sprinkling into the carpet/heavily used rugs, etc. and for vacuuming after a good settling of 20-30 minutes. Though – in days of old – Cinnamon was also used for this purpose and especially for cleansing the kitchen floors prior to magick work! 9.) DIY Chakra and Manifesting/Magick Ritual Candles! ~ Something I have found that works beautifully is to add 2-3 drops of my favorite essential oils to my unscented votive and tealight candles prior to lighting them. Paired with color magic and intention ~ red candles with Cinnamon Bark essential oil are great for attracting prosperity and abundance and of course for a boost in action-taking energies! I tend to add Cedarwood or Clarity/Mister for extra protective energies while I am working my Faerie/Witchy magick. 10.) Balancing and Uplifting Mood & Boosting Inner Peace ~ Like attracts like and in this case – The Law of Attraction is a dealbreaker. Choose zesty scents such as Lemon, Orange, Tangerine and Citrus Fresh for an immediate boost – of course essential oils such as Lavender, Juniper and Christmas Spirit are top favorites in my home! 11.) Grounding and Reduction of Anxiety & Stress ~ Frankincense, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Blue Tansy, Ylang Ylang, Tangerine, Orange and Lavender. How about a lovely essential oil blend? Peace & Calming contains Tangerine, Orange, and Ylang Ylang to name a few! 12.) Divination, Dream Interpretation & Dream Recall ~ Sandalwood, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Frankincense, Peppermint, Blue Tansy, Clarity and Lavender. 13.) Connecting with Archangels, Your Guardian Angels & Spirit Guides, etc. for Receiving Divine Guidance and Assistance ~ Sandalwood, Jasmine, Angelica, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Rose, Joy, Patchouli, Palo Santo, and anything you may feel guided to work with would be some great places to start for these purposes! Additionally, for specific connection with ancestors and the Archangels – be sure to set your protections prayers and sacred spaces first and be advised that there's a plethora of information for which essential oils/sacred herbs are best for connecting with specific archangels and Angelic Guides.
Energy Vampires, Grounding, & Protecting Yourself Vibrationally
When: 10/10/2019 A geode. A birthday gift - outwardly... quite the, "natural beauty", of gemstones...no added glitter or fanfare - just the plain, roughly speckled with soft tones of grey, pale tans and brown, golden beiges, faded greens, and light orange complexion of its naturally earthen tones. And to be jam-packed full of sparkling clusters of quartz crystals that ooze with glitter and stardust in varying shades of silvery, smoky greys, platinum violets, sheer orbs of white lights, and even some with quite strikingly unexpected of vibrant hues, too? This gemstone is quite a walking oxymoron, some might say - though I prefer to consider Geode more as its complex-perplexity of a true-self ~ beautifully, perfectly, and utterly- juxtaposed with contradiction
5 Mindful Gifts to Inspire More Inner-Peace, Hope & Happiness for 2019!
When: 12/15/2018, 11:45:26 PM. As the holiday season has reached full-swing all around, for many of us—this time of year takes on a different shape in our minds than it once did in our youth. Over the last year, many of us have likely experienced obstacles and personal struggles. Perhaps a powerful wake-up call has led to heavy self-reflection; maybe we have already closed a major chapter in our lives and are ready to begin anew. In any case, by this point in the year, our personal perspectives and energies have likely shifted—leaving many of us exhausted. Even still, life lessons in many shades tend to harbor blessings in disguise – reflecting back upon your own ups and downs over the last handful of years…is there something or someone for whom you are thankful and wish to express with a gift of gratitude that holds space for great positive transformations ahead in the year to come and even sends a message of well-wishes for a New Year full of more positivity & prosperity to its recipient (whom very well could be you – from yourself!)? For these reasons and as oftentimes most especially around this time of year as a general rule…we may also find ourselves desiring to withdraw a little as we are feeling much more reflective and hopeful for the strides we've gained throughout our cumulative years of hard work and intentional effort to reach such great heights likely yet unimaginable to even ourselves and just looming before us nearly within reach now up ahead as the massive, mountainous sentries we are now hopefully finally prepared to face; silently-ever at attention and ever-ready to part their arms at a moment's notice and allow us entrance to a world of endless possibilities and experiences beyond as our prize. So if you are looking to show love, appreciation, or support for yourself or for your loved ones this year – here are some wonderfully-mindful gift ideas to get you started! 1.) The gift of time for self-love and care with a personalized gift-card for a One-time New Student Unlimited 30 Days Intro package of yoga (including cardio barre classes!) for just $69! Got a loved one already a regular at GOZ – act fast! Christmas FB Special $130 for 10 classes + 2 free ($130 for 12 total classes?! Why…that's 10 classes for only $13/class AND 2 extra for FREE, awesome! ~ Regular Price for Drop-ins $16/class). 2.) Consider the gesture of gifting a Feng Shui symbol of prosperity and for attracting more positivity and abundance in the New Year – great and simple ideas may be found through online shopping via our Amazon and Affiliate Businesses Page on our Website here: https://www.gardenofzenyoga.com/products-for-a-yogic-lifestyle.html; and as a personal favorite find – I think this Feng Shui Lucky Elephant Wind Chime for Good luck is really cool. Though the art and practice of Feng Shui is beyond extensive and can become quite confusing/complicated at times – especially for those just learning about it and without any formal mastery training, etc. – feel free to refer here for a quick & simple article to touch on basics of using Wind Chimes in Feng Shui to enhance the energies of your homes/properties, businesses, etc. 3.) Have you or a loved one/your bestie ever been curious about having an intuitive oracle or tarot card reading session? These readings may be based upon whatever of burning questions you may have and whether it's just a need/desire for general guidance or for in a specific area of your life, for a quick status check on the flow of your chakras – another wonderfully mindful gift to consider would be purchasing a gift card for an oracle and/or tarot reading session with Mary (both online and face-to-face options available!) – here are her reading options and pricing list for Dina's Aura. Working with these vibrational tools, readers and their client/querent explore the energetic influences and past/present/ factors contributing, as well as the important themes and areas of focus with best next action-steps and personalized energetic tips for guidance. 4.) How tuned-in are you with your inner guidance? Consider showcasing your innate ability by intuitively selecting a piece of handmade gemstone & crystal jewelry! Key-chains also now available – feel free to check out what Shipwrecked Vibes LLC has on display or consider requesting a custom intuitive-design! 5.) Is there a new subject about which you or a loved one has been wanting to explore – such as energy healing or the chakras? One of our own, Christine Griggs, has recently published one of Amazon's top sellers on the subject of Chakras – and with a, "French Twist"!
Virgo New Moon, Hurricanes & What on Earth is the Planet of Unexpectedness (Aka Uranus) Up To, Now!?
When: 9/18/2018, 6:29:06 PM. Originally shared last week, on 09/13/2018, and as a regular post on our Garden of Zen Yoga Studio FB Page, where I have frequently been sharing articles of interest (AKA ~ any and all sound and highly of interest articles and subjects that are semi-relevant, but not solely specific to practicing Yoga, per say) – as I find them and deem metaphysically/astrologically/zodiac-inclined and/or related, (i.e. ~ planetary/lunar transits and shifts, chakras/energy and vibrational healing, gemstone/crystal uses/benefits, etc.) As I was approached a few times with requests earlier this week for any helpful tips and suggestions for a little explanation of some of the influencing things happening astrologically that we are experiencing, and any tips for best working to keep our energetic levels at as optimum of level as possible (and at least the majority of our sane-minds, too!) throughout this sudden surge of highly and intensely-charged energy that a good chunk of us have likely begun to feel rising even as early as last Tuesday! Where should I start…hmm? I suppose perhaps with the New Moon we recently just had on Sunday, 9/9 – and… Wellp. It's the start of our first week in a month that's promisingly full of re-emerging energies and a renewed sense of purpose ~ September. With our most recent New Moon that fell on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 – the vision-obscuring dust and confusion of this multi-retrograde planet summer is finally beginning its process of settling; for Mercury and Mars returning back direct pro tempore, anyway – this year of, "Start-Stops", as many in the astrological inner circles have aptly dubbed 2018 collectively, is not quite finished with us – yet…but, the good news? Having Mercury, the planet of Communication and for all intensive purposes – the Self (or the Ego!!) and Mars, the warmongering planet of Motivation and Action; both stationing back direct and signaling the end to their respective stint in the slowwwwed energies of retrograde motion means it is now time to once again move FORWARD! Whether it's progress in a forward-moving direction that we have been spinning our wheels in angst and frustration against for the last several weeks – or getting a major project or idea to finally leave the ground and take off – or even just the relief of these heavy fogs and delays finally lifting so that we might once again be able to fully process the situations, communications, and the run of the mill issues of our every day lives with some clarity and ability – having these big players and their energies back on our side, so to speak, is a very, very good thing, indeed… And thus, as with every New Moon ~ the process of planting our seeds for inspired change, positive growth, and new beginnings is the talk of the hour! Consider nurturing these dream and desire-seedlings from the very depths of your heart with your lovingly-focused intentions and thoughts full of hope and inspiration…for as the saying goes ~ you reap what you sow But yeah…so the weird news? Hmm…checks under some paperwork on desk…shakes some notebooks to see if some missing notices pour out…Rubs jaw awkwardly. Well, vibe hikers of the Universe …looks like the 10-4 on what our plans may include in regards to Uranus – the planet of the…Unexpectedness !??… and just where exactly those energies plan to be spending this first of and subsequent weeks of September that follow…nor what all they might per say be inclined to be doing to pass their time on their transits – or visits – in all of our various areas of our personal astrological natal charts of which we're kinda to be all getting our own surprise-universe audits, of sorts? (Which would really be quite helpful to know – by the way!) Yeah… I just must not have gotten the monthly update in my energy inbox for Uranus in Sept for whatever reason … And with that – just know that even though it can feel like to have that kind of energy working to cosmically-wrench your life (and therefore stomach droppingly unstable and intense at times) with its sudden plummets here and there – the good news is – bc there's always the lighter good news to be found in all things; that though in our lives where there are sudden ripples beneath our foundations that totally knock us out of our tree poses by an invisible and quite frankly – entirely imperceptible sudden gust of wind – and we can outright also expect for there being times experienced as the sudden pitch black/going at a warp-speed-pace through some random tunnel of absolute uncertainty, too – (#LochnessMonster, anyone!? … Anyone?;p #BuschGardensWilliamsburg – FYI #Idontknowhowtodohashtags #butThemoresquishedtogetherwordsin#hashtag = #themoreItlookslikeThepersonKnows #whatThey'redoing (to meee, anyway – so…) #hopeImright #thinkwhatyouWANT #NotWhatyouDontWant #VibeHighVibeHikers). The relief comes from knowing that some – will also be sprinkled here and there throughout in order to help split things up a bit…and the best part?? Your New Moon Virgo Dreams and Desire-Seedlings might not quuuuuite match the genus and species of the universe flower you had thought you had energetically selected for yourrr ever-expanding garden of growth and ever-enhancing-awareness to, "purchase" (aka invest in), and proudly plant as your unique dreams for further bringing beauty and light to our world -and by your very own hands with all of your heart, spirit, and love!! But…that's only and always because our original benevolent and humanitarian-inspired prayers and intentions for cultivating and bringing into our reality as part of our life's story and our development as highly consciously-connected vibrational spiritual beings actually had another version of that prayer or confirmation answered for a request of a dream far more beautiful and beyond incredible than anything our current levels of awareness could possibly imagined on its own – let alone believed as even ever being a possibility for becoming our reality… And that's because the Divine Right Timing of the Universe always loves, protects & provides for all those whom are in need and for in all matters of abundance; enhancing ancient wisdom and spiritual growth, and/or self knowledge; the greater understanding and communication gained through developing these higher visions for yourself and our planet. Even if it doesn't always look or feel that way at times by and by … and even worse – sometimes it works out that our audits will find us caught off-guard in our bathrobes at 4am because we woke up from a weird dream and realized the back gate of our fence wasn't latched properly when we chance to glance out of our backyard glass sliding-doors, but because of feeling too lazy to bother with taking the time to re-loop through each slot of our robe just for the God-given sake of our boosted confidence by having our belt feel more securely-cinched and attached… Journey with me for a moment if you will on this short guided-visual I have crafted especially for you all, my dear fellow hikers – and in order to better illustrate the infinite of just how, "infinites of possibilities", could potentially unfold for any given person…You're beginning this visual by first drawing through your nostrils one deep, belly-breath…(the …are your exhales as in written text, by the way) – allowing your belly to slowly relax back towards your spine in exhale as your mind/body/and whole being start to release tension. Now – Let's take one more of those consciously-aware deep belly-breaths – and as you exhale this time – YOU, reader – are this very woman in the 4am bathrobe scenario described above… mutters to self further*…it's never back in its loops when I pick it up to next wear again another day, anyway …not even if I KNOW that I had finally had had it that last time and so had painstakingly made SURE that I wouldn't ever do myself such a disservice by leaving my robe like this – and for merely temporary laziness-driven satisfaction…in fact I can so clearly re-envision myself right now carefully weaving it through with a furrowed brow – and once done I even recall myself firmly hanging back on my robe hook with such satisfaction over my oh-so clever future to-myself good-deed! But…ahh – it's 4am … too much of a pain … Yeah – this must surely be an exception to my never set myself up for my without my belt appropriately-roped-through bathrobe situation and …besides – who else would be awake at this hour, anyway? Here -surely I'll just tie it around outside of the loops for a quick fix and I'll be in and out before the morning dew of the grass knows my bare feet ever passed over their jolting-of the physical-senses too-wet and shockingly-cold tips of grass blades – be right back, okay! Gets halfway across yard/is halted in tracks by sudden and all-encompassing deafening of all sensory-perception by intensely bright streams of spot lights and the deluge of sounds of police canine units barking in frenzied mania and of ear-piercing whistles jutting through the clamorous shouts of what's clearly the source of several men and women …and as the officer speaks after the white noise fizz of a radio… Captain? *muffled cutting in and out; returning male voice ending in a question, fizz sound, several sudden bumps and a finale crescendo in fumbled radio sounds, momentary bout of near-excessive static. "Yes, Suspect's identity confirmed for Serial backyard-bathrobe-partial-streaker lady… Affirmative. Belt is unlooped and tied-around waist as eye witness reports say – most definitely it's our girl". Lower frequency pitch fizz sound. Officer takes a step forward, "Ma'am?" Fades out with a man's voice and the rambling sounds of Miranda rights being read. Cartoon sound of eyes that slowly blink…blink. Two year's later … voice of talk show host announcing next guest as The internationally acclaimed /Multi-billionaire bestselling author of, The Bathroom Backyard Beauty: A Memoir… surrounding stunned silence of all vibe-hikers reading this article on my rendition of the enormity of what is Uranus' potential depending on the most particular of placements of our solar systems' big players affecting our lives personally and globally …So uhh – y'all still with me, here? *awkward short unconvincing little forced half chuckles. Just hang in there – it's just a little #Lochnessmonster #wedidntknowewereatbuschgardens #lasttimewecheckedwewereinatanningbedforfreeweekspraytans-type of energy shifts for a short spell. And thus if we could all only just keep our faith and trust in all that is for the highest good if we should happen to be one of the, "mystery wild card flower seeds"-planters…Well – at least I know that I one for sure can't wait to hear all about it!! Deep breath in; fully allowing exhale. Repeating several times and as often as needed.
Leaving Stones Behind for Others
When: 1/25/2018, 9:18:12 AM. Have you ever heard of a cairn? The word derives from a similar term in Scottish Gaelic, translating roughly to a man-made mound of rough stones, painstakingly and haphazardly stacked just so – and for a variety of reasonings; to leave a landmark, or a memorial – or to even mark the correct turn on a wildly and long-since overgrown passage of a trail that is difficult or challenging to follow. To me, they are such beautiful, friendly things. Sometimes all we need is a little bit of a reminder that others are not only somewhere out there; but that they're aware of our presence, too. And – regardless of whom or even what we are; or for whatever various reasons we one day happen to chance upon the very same grounds upon which they themselves once crossed over along in their own journeys…that they care about us. You know – those of us just chancing to be wandering along behind and in the same general direction for seeking our own life's purposes and paths? In fact – a rock cairn is one of my most favorite things to ever have stumbled across in my travels along this journey that we are all so fortunate as to call and make our own, my fellow hikers. For you see, our lives aren't linear. And I think a lot of times, we think it and feel that that is so… But, we'd have fallen clean off of the edge of the earth by now if that was so, you know. Which is another thing I believe we've often tricked our minds into believing has happened to us. Do you happen to recall that horrible, bottomless pit we have discussed at length previously – several times now, in fact? Those familiar-sounding thoughts reverberating through our skulls, "I Knew I should have taken that left at the fork in the trail a little ways back…now look where I am! Now I shall never find my way out of this mess!" And all those types of self-defeating thoughts of regret, guilt – even those of relentless shame and self-disgust. Lyrics from an old song surfaced from seemingly out of nowhere late last night; "Time to face the music", as I was, for whatever inexplicable reason, struggling to remain asleep. I think the lyrics were from a Techno-y/Trance-ish remix of an old song…couldn't tell you the name of the song (in fact – I can't even be entirely certain those are even the correct lyrics…but those were the words I always thought I was hearing whenever I listened to that song, anyway). And I don't exactly know why, but during a phase in my younger years – I listened to that song often…back during the days when staying up wayyyy too late on, "school nights", wasn't merely just a, "bad idea"; nor even some act of defiance or pitiful rebellion of mine, either. It was just an inevitability. I regularly found that no matter how tired I was, I just wouldn't be able to fall asleep at night – an inevitable and reoccurring struggle for me, back then. Plain and simple – at nights during those teen-ish years…my mind wandered. And I didn't particularly enjoy the places that my mind would venture, either…that fog-obscured path I felt myself teetering upon back then – well, to me those places my mind would visit and all things associated with them…they sucked. And please do pardon my phrasing here, by the way – but this was the era of middle and high school-aged years for me to which I'm currently referring, after all. The mid-late 90's and into the early…two-thousands (*side note: has anyone decided upon a sufficient terminology for referring to the "Y2K" and beyond-years, yet?) But what I didn't know back then is that the fog clears the higher that we climb; our vantage point and perception changes, and therefore – our understanding alters. It expands. It clears. Unmuddles. It unveils itself for what it really is, or rather – has been…all along. What a profound discovery for new possibilities this becomes, once we've reached even that height of awareness. We don't start there, though – none of us do. I do declare – but I believe that's one of the major purposes behind our climb in the first place! And…once we reach that first heightened level of awareness, well – we can choose to learn from that; is that also not part of our purpose on this planet? In this time? Or should we choose to grow bitter, feel cheated…jaded…fooled, even? You can certainly choose for yourselves and take from this line of semi-rhetorical questioning what you will; if I have learned anything thus far on my spiraling-upwards life's path – it's that we can only understand and accept things based upon the particular altitude at which we currently stand. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that – it's just how it works (if you ask me, anyway). And perhaps I don't know this for everyone – but as for me, I do know that I sure spent some years myself down in the muck (as many of you fellow hikers are well-aware of, by now). And so I also happen to know that there's sure plenty of time down there in that bottomless pit for this type of pondering; I sure did – during those moments I was awake and lucid enough…or brave enough – to even ponder the reality of my life and situation at that time, that is. Because, maybe – Maybe we're all supposed to spend some time down there…time with our broken selves. Our yucky selves. Our befuddled and befoozled selves (whatever a bafoozle is). Bringing me back to my initial point. That our lives aren't linear. And as those familiar lyrics returned to the surface of my mind late last night, I found myself peering way down below and over all of the ever-spiraling switchbacks of my previous steps that eventually led me to where I stand now. And through the much clearer visibility that these heights of awareness I have reached now grant me. And so – just in case you were not some of the (seemingly to me, at least) – rare few others whom also shared my sentiments of experiencing any number of years as just plain, well…sucking (or perhaps you merely spent your upwardly-spiraling portion of your journey during these same years from a higher altitude than that of myself) – well, just understand this plain and simple fact that back then and at least to me – I felt like my entire life sucked. I felt like I sucked. And I wasn't exactly ungrateful for the life I had, per say. Nor was I ungrateful for the loved ones in my life, the privileges and all of the things available to me – I knew for those things to count myself as beyond fortunate. Blessed, even. Problem was, however – I was at such a low in that juncture of my journey…I didn't feel deserving of any blessings whatsoever. I felt I was so undesirable and…sucked so badly (?) – that I even felt ashamed of myself for existing. Worse yet? I felt sorry for my own family just having the apparent rotten luck of their unchangeable/fixed attachment/association to me. I felt like a living, breathing, mortification-personified. Shucks – I even felt sorry for my own clothes! And judge me if you can't help yourself – call me ungrateful, or self-pitying, or a loser. But please do try and understand that back then…I couldn't help feeling that way, truly. And I believe that's where so many people fall through the cracks – because there are so many lows that we are capable of going through (and often – destined to endure even, I have come to believe) and during which; the perception of others and from their potentially higher altitudes and/or simply different vantage points – simply can't fathom feeling. And yes – even at times those we hold most dear and closest to our hearts, and no matter how loved or important we are to each other – sometimes…the veil of fog just isn't the same during certain passages of our individual lives. And sometimes that's exactly the moment stumbling upon a cairn left behind by a kindhearted stranger – someone not knowing us from Adam and wanting nothing more than to offer a hand to anyone chancing along behind – is most needed. So maybe a cairn isn't always just something we can take for its most literal sense. Maybe they can be taken as whatever form of inspiration or encouragement that we leave in our wake for others – be it written, visual, or otherwise. So, please… Write your words. Hold your webinars. Skate your tails off in your Disney On Ice performances. Because there may be people behind you whom could really use the guidance – and they darn sure appreciate the encouragement. I know I did… And – I always will.
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On-Site Zen Butterfly Herbal Apothecary Workshop with Del
When: Sun Date: 8/1/2021 From: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm. ZEN BUTTERFLY HERBAL APOTHECARY WORKSHOP SERIES! AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT THE STUDIO. Welcome to our NEW Zen Butterfly Herbal Apothecary Workshop Series! In this workshop series, you will learn several age-old methods for making your very own natural herbal remedies and body care products that are safe for the whole family. You will learn the craft of making creams, salves, soaps and tinctures... . In the first of our workshop series, we will be focusing on herb-crafting 3 natural body care products, and during the second workshop our focus will be on making 3 herbal remedies - all with the use of some of the plants found in your own backyard! Each participant will take home one container of each herbal body care product and one each of the herbal remedies that we make during the workshops. Herbal teas will be provided during both workshops as complimentary refreshments while we work and learn together:). Sunday, June 27th and Sunday, August 1st. 1:30pm - 4:00pm Taught by Del Snyder, E-RYT 200, PRYT(Prenatal), YACEP, Community Herbalist. Sign up early...space will be limited!!!!
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When: Sun Date: 8/29/2021 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Continuing Education Workshop. The term Bandha refers to internal core muscles that direct the flow our energy (prana) throughout the body. The Bandhas, often called energy locks, create a container within the core to make the most of this energy! A good relationship with your Bandhas will help to keep you balanced, supported from the inside, and connected to your practice. You can learn to tap into and direct the flow of energy based on the need of the moment – the asana, meditation, or pranayama. In this workshop, you will learn how to gain a greater understanding of the benefits of accessing the Bandhas physically, mentally and energetically; learn the relationship between breath and Bandhas; and learn to incorporate the Bandhas in to your practice. Gives 2 CEU's with Yoga Alliance.
On-Site - Advanced Bandha CE Workshop with Becky
When: Sun Date: 8/29/2021 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Continuing Education Workshop. The term Bandha refers to internal core muscles that direct the flow our energy (prana) throughout the body. The Bandhas, often called energy locks, create a container within the core to make the most of this energy! A good relationship with your Bandhas will help to keep you balanced, supported from the inside, and connected to your practice. You can learn to tap into and direct the flow of energy based on the need of the moment – the asana, meditation, or pranayama. In this workshop, you will learn how to gain a greater understanding of the benefits of accessing the Bandhas physically, mentally and energetically; learn the relationship between breath and Bandhas; and learn to incorporate the Bandhas in to your practice. Gives 2 CEU's with Yoga Alliance.
On-Site - Prenatal/Postpartum CE Workshop with Nancy Geary &
When: Sun Date: 9/26/2021 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Continuing Education Workshop. What do you do when a beautiful expectant mommy walks into your yoga class? Learn how to cue, give modifications and most important learn how to keep Mommy and baby safe during a multi-level yoga class. Gives 2 CE's with Yoga Alliance.
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