Featured in this issue: Monthly Specials • NEW Certification and Class Time • January Health Coaching Jumpstart • 2023 Silent Retreat and YTT Dates • Letter from Diana • Recipe of the Month • Workshop Information & Much More! | |
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Get through these holidays and into the New Year with low stress and feeling great!
Purchase any 10-class package at get 3 FREE classes!
- 10-class packages are good for 4 months from date of purchase
- This special will end Jan. 15th
For New Clients: $30 for 30 days of unlimited regular classes!
- Only for new clients
- Call or stop in for this option
Bring a friend that’s never been to essence and get 5 FREE classes when they sign up for a package!
See Diana's Health Coaching Group Special Below!
Thinking about YTT? The 2023 class is forming!
Here's just one testimonial... scroll down to the YTT section for the full details!
In order to graduate from the University of Toledo with my Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science I was required to complete an internship. This kickstarted my learning and ever growing relationship with Essence Yoga Studio. I spent that internship observing Diana’s work which inspired me to continue my education in exercise science and deepen my studies within the yoga industry. I went on to obtain my Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science and completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training at a local studio in Cleveland. When those courses were completed I felt like I was missing something in my yoga education. After taking a few classes on Zoom with Diana, I knew I had to head back to Toledo to finish my yoga training. I have never regretted this decision. Each training session leaves me astounded with how much more there is to learn about anatomy, physiology and health.
Diana's ability to teach anatomy while relating it to yoga, wellness and overall daily life gives you the realization of how much more advanced we could all be living. Learning from a mentor who has so many accolades makes this training program fully immersive. Multiple areas of health and wellness are intertwined and you are able to instruct students on more than just postures. Enrolling in Essence's 300-hour YTT has not only given me confidence with my teaching, but it has advanced my teaching abilities so I am more aware of what each student needs." -Natalie
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Yoga 1 With Rebecca Carpenter! Saturdays at 10:15am Starting January 14th!
Rebecca has been a certified massage therapist for many years and graduated with her 200hr YTT certificate in the 'essence of yoga" teacher training in 2021. Come meet her and experience her wonderful teaching on Saturdays!
Sign up here!
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Staying Your Course Into the New Year
* I purposely left this letter in from last month in hopes that you all will reread and use what is here for yourself in to the new year. 🙏🏻
It is so hard to believe that we are back to another end-of-year and a season full of many holidays! It sure does seem to come faster and faster each year.
Thankful, joyful, hopeful, and reflective. It is surely a season full of many emotions and sensations and, in my many years years of working in the wellness industry, it seems to be a rollercoaster of rushing, shopping, meal events, followed by a new year of cramming in way too much fitness and major diet changes. Each year I try to let folks know that it does not need to be like this and, in reality, this rollercoaster is harmful to our health in many ways. So, without further ado, here are some helpful tips:
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Keep your self-care a priority no matter what is going on: book classes, get good sleep, eat healthy and consistent, drink extra water (the air is so dry), and allow for quiet time most especially in nature if possible. Take care of your wellness now and daily or be forced to care for sickness later.
- Saying “no” to anything that does not leave you feeling at ease. It may seem that this is hard at first, but once practiced, it becomes so much easier. The “nos” save energy for the “yeses”. Stop wasting time and energy on the things that do not line up with your heart’s desire. Being at ease brings SO much health…including keeping a strong immune system!
- When going to a meal event where there will be things you know you should not eat, eat healthy before you leave and be sure you are hydrated. If it’s an event where folks bring food to share, take a healthy dish to eat and share.
- Do not eat within 4 hours of going to bed…and get to bed as much before midnight as you can. Studies have shown that 1 hour of sleep before midnight is equal to 2 hours of sleep after midnight. The only way the body can detox well and repair and heal is in deep sleep.
- Work with a health coach and/or a personal trainer to plan your new year. Pace yourself and have a plan versus just going at it randomly and too much too fast.
I have been saying this often lately: it is not about fancy…it is about consistency. Stay your course and keep the big picture in mind while enjoying the season. Just think…what will 1 year be like from now if you stick with your wellness plan the entire year?
I believe in you!
I sincerely wish you all a peaceful, healthy, and joyous season of holidays! Please remember those in your lives that are experiencing loss…give grace and loving kindness and remember that just being fully present for them to listen and maybe hold a hand is a powerful, precious gift.
Love, peace and joy,
Namaste 🙏🏻
Diana
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Workshops • Learning • Experiences | |
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Free New Year's Class!
Diana is offering her annual FREE New Year's class on Sunday, 01/01, at 10am and 12pm! The 10 am class is full but there is still only a couple spaces in the 12:30pm that has been added!
We have done these pre-COVID and they have always been SO powerful! Sign-up is FREE online...pay only what you can or desire when you come. This class's theme "Live Your Dream" is to support all in living their Heart's Desire on 2023.
Call or go online to our class schedule to sign up for FREE asap! Spaces are limited! Call 419-873-6463 www.essencembs.com
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Back for the 4th year in a row with NEW practices!
Meditation and Pranayama with Diana Spiess
Diana is SO excited to offer this series again... this time with even more! There are no words for the power of practicing pranayama (conscious breathing) and meditation together. Diana will teach the benefits and skills for many different pranayama practices followed by a different guided meditation each session. She will record each session for all to have for practice and to keep. Even if you had done this series with her before, she will be expanding in this series and offering meditations she has not before.
Diana will combine numerous meditation techniques (yoga Nidra, exploring the sutras, etc) and practices along with many ways to practice breathing. Most recently, she has come certified in hypnosis and will teach usable techniques that anyone can use.
This series is offered on Zoom and makes for a great way to end the day and prepare for a great night's sleep.
Dates: Thursdays 1-12, 1-19, 1-26, 2-2
Time: 7-8:30pm
Cost: $150 per person. The sessions will be recorded and sent to all after each session to use and keep.
Details: System Credit can be used for this purchase
Participants will be sent the Zoom link for this series the day it begins. We will use the same link each time. Each session will be recorded by Diana and sent to all for practice and to keep.
CEC's are available for YA certified yoga teachers and ACE certified professionals.
www.dianaspiess.com
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Have you tried our Pilates Mat w/Fascia Training class yet? Now with an evening option!
Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30, come see what all love about this class! She holds the morning one on Mondays at 9:30am and there are sometimes 30+ people between the studio and on Zoom!
**IMPORTANT: If you have not taken this class before, there is equipment needed. We do not have equipment to borrow and Diana uses all that is in this list each class. If you have any questions, please let us know.
EQUIPMENT LIST
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Coming Soon!
The first ever ‘essence of healing’ Sound and Vibrational Healing Therapy Certification course with Diana Spiess
This has been in the making by Diana for some time and she is about ready to launch her first certification course in February 2023!
If you are interested, please join Diana for a Q&A session on Zoom Thursday, January 5th at 7:30pm.
Folks have been waiting for Diana to offer this course for some time! She is ready to offer the first of its kind training that includes:
* 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. It is running now (dates are in this email) and you could sign up until December 5th and get caught up. She will do another one in the future but those dates are unknown at this time.***
email Diana to sign up diana@essencembs.com
Please sign up on the class schedule under “classes’ for FREE for this Q&A session and you will be sent the link about 1 hour before it begins.
Sign up here:
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Announcing 2023 Silent Retreat Dates! | |
May 12-14, 2023
Sept. 22-24, 2023
Check in 4-5pm Friday
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.
New Price
Private Room with own private bathroom:
$550 (includes both nights, all 6 meals, and all that the retreat has to offer)
Email Diana with more questions:
Diana@essencembs.com
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LATEST EPISODE
Motivational Moments: Understanding Our Subtle Anatomy
In this podcast, Diana Spiess covers many details about what is known as our "subtle anatomy" and why it is so important to care for it equally or possibly more so than our physical anatomy. But, again, is there really a "physical body"? Once we understand energy more and the full concept of vibration, we can start to explore our health and well-being in much more detail and with an understanding that can lead us to great things. Listen and explore within yourself what this means to you now and discover some of the power you may not even know you have over your own well-being.
Listen here.
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Catch up on previous episodes!
Listen to episodes at:
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Yoga and Pilates Trainings | |
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The Pilates Essential/Beginner Reformer Course is now available!
Sign up here and see details!
Pilates CCB (Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels) Training to begin January 7th!
Contact Diana for details and questions: diana@essencembs.com
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Trauma-Sensitive Teacher Training Level 1 to Begin Sunday, November 13th!
NEW Fall Training Launch Dates/Times:
Sunday, Nov. 13th 12:30-4:30pm (Zoom)
Wednesday, Dec. 7th 6:45-8:45pm (Zoom)
Sunday, Jan. 8th 12-4pm (In-Studio)
Wednesday, Jan. 18th 6:45-8:45pm
Contact Diana for details and questions: diana@essencembs.com
Sign up here and see details!
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The next YTT class is forming! Spaces are limited! Is this the year you say yes to YTT?
2023 200HR YTT Dates
- Jan. 20-22nd
- Feb. 17-19
- March 17-19
- April 21-23
- May 19-21
- June Sunday 25
- (independent work to be done)
- July Sunday 30
- (independent work to be done)
- August 25-27
- Sept. 21-24 (Graduation Weekend)
Thursdays 5:30-9
* (Graduation weekend only)
Fridays 5:30-9
Saturdays 11am-6:30pm
Sundays 10am-5pm
If you are interested in joining us for 2023 in January or for the 300-hour training, please email Diana... folks are already reserving their spots!
Our 300hr program can be started at any time. It is for those that have completed a 200hr program already.
See more of the Lead Instructor's background here: www.dianaspiess.com
diana@essencembs.com
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Traveling Vibrational Sound Healing Sessions | |
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Diana will be offering Vibrational Sound Healing Events at locations around northwest Ohio in the next few months. Maybe she'll be in your neck of the woods!?
Registration information for each specific event is on the image below.
Contact Diana to bring her to your space for a session!
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Upcoming Class in Bryan, Ohio: | |
Essence of Wellness Health Coaching | |
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HEALTH COACHING SPECIAL
Purchase 1 month of the ‘essence of wellness’ Health Coaching Group program to "Try It Out!" for ONLY $100! Or, Sign up for 5 months and get $250 off!
- Cost for a 5-Month Health Coaching Program is $650
- Cost for 5 private sessions with Diana is: $654.75
This is a 5-month-long integrative, functional, and all-inclusive health coaching program from your own home or anywhere you are! The program is flexible, so you can start at the beginning of any month. Start now— what are you waiting for?
Join a community specifically focused on improving health and well-being and begin to feel empowered to make lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, and many more life adjustments that you find might help you live a healthier, happier journey.
See all of Diana's credentials and experience here: Diana's Web Site
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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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