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Don't Miss Our Special Day...our 17th Anniversary!
Stop by on Thursday August 15th or Friday August 16th
between 8:30am-11:30am
to receive a special gift (while supplies last) and to purchase our biggest anniversary special! See below!
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To celebrate our 17th anniversary on August 15th, we are offering some great class specials to get you going through the fall!
Due to how generous these offers are, system credit can only be used for 1/2 of the cost.
These specials are only available until August 15th.
🌻 On the 15th & 16th ONLY:
Purchase $100 in system credit and get $75 FREE!
- 2 per person may be purchased
- system credit can not be used for this special
- stop in or call 419-873-6463 to purchase the 15ht & 16th 8:30am-11:30am
🌻 Purchase 17 classes for the price of 10!
Purchase 10 regular and/or Pilates reformer/wow classes and get 7 FREE!
- these packages are good for 4 months from the date of purchase.
- call or stop in to the studio to purchase with 1/2 system credit 419-873-6463
🌻 Purchase a 6-month unlimited regular classes membership and get 1 month FREE and 5 FREE Pilates reformer/wow classes!
- all 6 months must be purchased up-front for the free month and free classes.
- 1/2 system credit can be used for the very special offer.
- call or stop in to the studio for this special 419-873-6463
🌻 Class drawing winners from July!
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Joan Schultz 3 FREE regular classes
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Bill Wilson 3 FREE regular classes
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Deb Kemp 3 FREE regular classes
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Sally Galigoski 3 FREE regular classes
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Cathie Booher 2 months of FREE regular classes
Congrats to all!
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The new 2024 Toledo City Paper nominations have begun! We would be SO grateful for your nominations in these categories:
- Yoga Studio
- Yoga Instructor
- Nutrition Counseling
- Naturopath
- Holistic Health Center
- Boutique Fitness Studio
- Personal Trainer
Click here to nominate us and all of your favorites daily!
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Congrats for the NEW Mature Living wins!
- Best Personal Trainer for the 6th year in a row: Diana Spiess
- Best Fitness Studio for the 3rd time: Essence Mind Body Studio
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Thank you for Voting!
Essence has been voted the winner of Best Yoga Studio in The Toledo Blade Reader's Choice Awards!
This is the 3rd year in a row that essence has been voted #1! Thank you! Namaste
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We are looking for someone to add to our customer service team!
This is a part time position for someone who enjoys helping folks live their healthiest, happiest life.
Important needs for this position:
- friendly and enjoys helping others
- morning. evening & weekend availability
- computer skills
Email Diana if you are interested
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Looking back over 17 years….
It is so humbling and awesome to look back over the past 17 years and remember all the spectacular people, events, life-changing transformations, love, joy, and so much more that we have been blessed with at essence.
In the past 17 years, I have witnessed such powerful transformations and I, myself, can easily attest to this of my own journey. Watching so many folks work on their own health and wellbeing over so many years has taught me so much about this journey as a human, ourselves as a spirit or energy being, and all of us as a community. I cannot express in words how powerful it all has been and the gratitude I feel for all.
When opening the studio, I never thought this far out. I had no idea of all that was to come and, for sure, I did not know of the challenges that would teach me so much. The ups and downs, ebbs and flows, and shifts that have brought doubt, excitement, inspiration, and strong faith leaves me often feeling as though this may be equal to raising my children. LOL! But, in all seriousness, I could not ask for more. I am blessed to have you all in my life and the studio is not the building…it is all of you.
Thank you for sharing in celebrating this anniversary with me and thank you for spending your energy and time caring for yourself with me and the wonderful staff at essence. It is an honor to help you all and to share this journey with you.
In love and light,
Namaste
Diana
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Upcoming Workshops • Learning • Experiences | |
NOW BOOKING
Fall Silent Retreat | |
Spaces are filling fast and the rate for this event will be going up in August,,,,book now!
Fall 2024: Sept 26-29th
Check in 4-5pm Thursday
Check out 3:30pm Sunday
Lial Renewal Center in Whitehouse, Ohio
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Book time for yourself to renew, restore, relax, and energetically cleanse in so many ways!
Silent retreats provide space for participants to experience the powerful impact of having an extended time and space to restore. Past participants are so amazed at the power of this retreat and many have attended more than one! The foods are wholesome and delicious (vegan/gluten-free), the grounds are stunning and so calming, and the guided meditations and practices will restore and relax you. Diana shares many techniques for finding balance, and her private energy sessions are powerful for those that choose to add them on.
Private Room with own private bathroom:
$650 (includes both nights, all 6 meals, and all that the retreat has to offer) ** If you'd like to come 1 or 2 days only, each day is $250. 3 meals per day, all activities/classes included, private room, and the option for private sessions with Diana. Please call in to sign up and specify which night(s) you'd like. Spaces are limited for his option.
* Yoga classes for all levels including beginners
* Guided meditations
* Multiple Sound Therapy Sessions
* Reiki
* Gluten Free & Vegan Meals Made Fresh
* Crystal Biomats
* NIR Red Light Therapy New for 2024:
* Sound Sessions
* Sound Therapy Sessions
* Hypnosis Sessions
...and MUCH More!
Call the studio to sign up!
419-873-6463
Email Diana with more questions:
Diana@essencembs.com
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When:
- Saturday, Nov. 2nd & Sunday, Nov. 3rd
- 10am-3pm Saturday
- 12pm-5pm Sunday
Cost:
- $650 for both days/levels together (cannot be purchased separately).
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System credit cannot be used for any portion of the certification's cost.
Space is limited to 10 people.
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Reiki I & II Certification
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.
No experience is necessary to attend this training.
sign up here on the essence schedule page
Master Reiki Teacher:
Diana Spiess, M.S., E-RYT500, C-IAYT
Certified Reiki Master Teacher, Master Crystal Healer, Licensed Sound Therapist, Licensed Spiritual Healer, Board Certified Metaphysician. See more at: www.dianaspiess.com
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Definition of Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy is the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.
Contact Diana asap if interested diana@essencembs.com.This program has an application process. To apply for this program and to receive more details, please submit your interest to Diana Spiess at diana@essencembs.com
Yoga Therapy Hours 2nd Half 2024
- July 11th 6-8pm (on Zoom)
- July 25th 6-8pm (on Zoom)
- August 15th 6-8pm (on Zoom)
- August 18th 1-3pm (in studio)
- Sept. 19th 6-8pm (on Zoom)
- October 13th 10-3pm (in studio)
- Nov. 7th 6-8pm (on Zoom)
- Nov. 17th 10-3pm (in studio)
- Dec. 12th 6-8pm (on Zoom)
- Jan. 11th 12-3pm (in studio)
- Jan. 12th 12-5pm (in studio)
Course layout includes:
- Live training hours both in-studio and online
- Self-paced course work on Teachable
- Books to be read and reported on
- I-AYT requires a minimum of 2 years of study
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NEW for 2024!
'Essence of Yoga'
Yoga Therapist Training School
Diana has been working toward this for over 8 years! and here it is!
This course is for those who have completed a 200hr Yoga Teacher Program and aspire to become a Certified Yoga Therapist. Diana has been a certified yoga therapist for almost a decade and the school is now an I-AYT member school. This course will begin in January 2024 and is a 2-year program minimum. The course is open to 8 students and 4 spots are filled already.
Some Topics Covered Include:
- Yoga for Autoimmune Diseases
- Yoga for Children of All Ages
- Pre and Post Natal Yoga
- Yoga for Anxiety and Depression
- Yoga for Orthopedic Needs
- Detailed Use of Yoga Props
- Yoga for the Aging Population
- Yoga to Resolve Trauma Effects
- Yoga for Neurological Conditions (Parkinson's, M.S., Lupus, Schizophrenia) etc)
- Yoga for Mental Health Conditions
- Detailed Training in Pranayama (breathing practices)
- Meditation and Yoga Nidra
- Yogic Philosophy and Lifestyle
- Detailed Anatomy and Postural Assessments
- Detailed Breakdown on Nutrition and Functional Medicine
- Detailed Study and Practice on Communication Techniques
- Observation and Clinical Hours with Diana
- ...much more!
Upon completing this course, each student will have, along with their Yoga Therapist Certification, also acquired a certification in:
- Children's Yoga (Yoga Alliance)
- Prenatal Yoga (Yoga Alliance)
- Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Level 1 & 2 ('essence of yoga' and can be petitioned for CEC's in numerous organizations
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Trauma-Sensitive Teacher Training Level 1
NEW Training Dates/Times Level 1:
August 13th 5:30-8pm (on Zoom)
September 10th 5:30-8pm (on Zoom )
October 12th 12-3pm (in studio)
October 22 6-8pm (on Zoom)
Cost: $650 (pricing plans available)
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Trauma-Sensitive Teacher Training Level 2
NEW Training Dates/Times Level 2:
November 30th 12-3pm (in studio)
December 8th 12-3pm (in studio)
December 17th 12-3pm (in studio)
January 5th 12-3pm (in studio)
Cost: $650 (pricing plans available)
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Soma I Sound Training
The Energy Vitality Technique taught in the Phase 1 course is the basis for all the other techniques taught in subsequent courses. Only by activating the energy the client is not using, connecting them to 5th dimensional energy, and then safely distributing that energy through out the energy centers can we then do additional work with the open system we just created.
Activating unused energy and reminding them of their connection to the universal source is one of the greatest gifts you can give someone. When we have extra energy beyond survival, then we can manifest, heal, attract wonderful co-creative partnerships and friendships. That is the genius of the Energy Vitality Technique - giving the gift of the ability to manifest your hearts desire!
The Energy Vitality Technique offers the following:
- Reconnect with your inner energy potential using the ancient Solfeggio frequencies to balance and impart harmony in your life.
- Sound is a way to free blocked energy, thereby creating openings in which novel choices are awakened and new-found energy becomes available for personal transformation, health and healing.
- These protocols may be used immediately after training for both personal and client-centered application.
sign up here on the essence schedule page
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Dates: Saturday September 7th & 8th
Time: 10am-5pm Saturday (1 hour lunch)
12pm-5pm Sunday (1/2 hour break)
Cost: $700 (includes 6 Solfeggio Tuning Forks and Manual)
Retake: $150 (no forks included and must show proof of retaking if you did not take with Diana )
** System credit can not be used for this training.
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LISTEN TO THE LATEST EPISODE!
Motivational Moments: Tournament Time
Join Diana Spiess for this powerful podcast about how we are way too often living in what she calls "tournament time" and trying to learn new skills during this time for self-care...this does not work. She gives wonderful analogies and helps the listeners gather very useful information to help pave the way for more balanced health and more ease in managing the "tournament times" in our lives.
Listen to episodes at:
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Catch up on previous episodes!
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TRAINING PROGRAM REVIEW
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5
Review by Lori Smith on May 12, 2023
300hr YTT Training Program held Dec. 1, 2020– Dec. 31, 2022
"Diana Spiess leads an in-depth teacher training program, which challenges students to learn and put into practice those lessons. The flexibility regarding timing to complete the program is helpful, and Diana will work with students as needed. The weekend classes, anatomy intensives, Yoga Enthusiast Practice classes, and other specialty classes are fabulous options, allowing students to explore a variety of areas that can be developed further, if interested. I was challenged personally and professionally, which ultimately helped me become a better teacher. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to meet other teachers and develop friendships that will last well beyond the teacher training program! Diana models healthy living, and I respect that she lives her yoga on and off the mat. In my humble opinion, the depth and breadth of Diana’s overall knowledge is second to none and I am fortunate to consider her a mentor as I continue additional trainings at Essence."
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The Pilates Essential/Beginner Reformer and Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels Courses are also available with the Matwork!
The "essence of Pilates" Teacher Training is now fully accredited with the ITTAP!
See details below!
Sign up here and see details!
NEW Live Essential and Intermediate Matwork Dates:
2024 Dates:
June 8th 10am-3pm
July 7th 1:30-3:30pm
August 4th 1:30-3:30pm
Many folks do these trainings to go on to teach others and many do them to enhance their knowledge and practice.
These trainings can be used for CEC's for ACE, Yoga Alliance, C-IAYT, and petitioned for many others
Contact Diana for details and questions or to get registered: diana@essencembs.com
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Trauma-Sensitive Teacher Training Level 1
2024 dates see above
Trauma-Sensitive Teacher Training Level 2
2024 dates see above
Cost: $650 each (pricing plans available)
Contact Diana for details, to sign up and for questions: diana@essencembs.com
These trainings can be used for CEC's for ACE, Yoga Alliance, C-IAYT, and petitioned for many others
Learn more on the 'essence of yoga' classroom site!
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Congratulations to the newest graduates of the 200hr YTT program!
YTT 200 Started this January!
Contact Diana with any questions and details to get started! email Diana
2024 200HR YTT Dates
- Jan. 19-21st
- Feb. 16-18th
- March 22-24th
- April 19-21st
- May 24-26th
- June Sunday 23rd
- (independent work to be done)
- July Sunday 21st
- (independent work to be done)
- August 23-25th
- Sept. 14th-17th (Graduation Weekend)
Thursdays 5:30-9
* (Graduation weekend only)
Fridays 5:30-9
Saturdays 11am-6:30pm
Sundays 10am-5pm
See more of the Lead Instructor's background here: www.dianaspiess.com
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'essence of healing'
* new class forming now! Contact Diana for more information and to sign up.
Folks have been waiting for Diana to offer this course for some time! She has launched the first class and is taking sign-ups now for new class starting May 2024!
see more here
Dates for new course stating April 2024:
Tuesday, April 23rd 6:30-8:00pm ((ON ZOOM))
Sunday May 5th 1-3:30pm ((IN STUDIO))
Tuesday, May 21st ((ON ZOOM))
Sunday, June 2nd 10am-3pm ((IN STUDIO))
Thursday June 13th 6-8pm ((ON ZOOM))
Sunday, June 30th 10-3pm ((IN STUDIO))
Sunday, July 14th 10-3pm ((IN STUDIO))
- the history and science behind sound and vibration on our health, meditation, the brain waves
- sound therapy with numerous instruments for private sessions and groups
- crystals and how their vibration effects us with crystal layouts for healing and balancing energy
- aromatherapy and its effects on the body for healing
- How to include all of these modalities for healing in private and group sessions
- ...much more!
***Important to note: If you would like to do this course and certify with Diana, you will need to complete the Trauma Sensitive Course Level 1 with Diana and Soma Energetics Phase 1 with Diana in addition to this course work.
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email Diana to sign up diana@essencembs.com
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Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
(Vegan + GF)
Fall is right around the corner, and squash are starting to get ripe!
Click to get the recipe.
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Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse Pie
(Vegan + GF)
This classic comfort food has been updated to be delicious and healthier.
Click to get the recipe.
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Join Us Online for Great Classes on Zoom! | |
Important Zoom Class Reminders:
- For those participating via zoom, you must be visible on camera. We can not allow participants coming on with us without a camera option going forward for safety reasons.
- Be signed up at least 2 hours before the class begins
- Zoom link will be sent about 1 hour before class begins to your email
- Be signed in 15 minutes before class
- Ask all in your home to be off the internet for best reception for Zoom classes
- You will be on mute during Zoom classes and can send a chat message to the instructor if needed.
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For yoga classes, please leave savasana at the beginning or stay on the entire time to avoid being disruptive to the class.
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Here are links to products that Diana uses daily!
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Reminder! Keep your Valuables Safe.
Please consider keeping valuables and things you do not need in your trunk or at home when coming to the studio. Due to space and safety concerns, we cannot have extra belongings in the rooms while classes are going on. Although we take pride in our amazing community and studio, Essence is not responsible for lost or stolen items, and we are hoping to help you prevent any issues while also keeping the studio safe and spacious for everyone.
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Studio Policies
No recordings, photos, or copying of classes, workshops, or private sessions without written permission from the owner. Please leave all cellular devices on silent/off and in your bag during sessions/classes.
In order to make the space comfortable for everyone, please refrain from wearing colognes or perfumes to class.
Thank you! Namaste!
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Standard Reception Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30-11:30am • Mon-Thurs 4:30-7:30pm • Sat 7:45am-11:30am
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