Featured in this issue: Monthly Specials ā¢ NEW Certification and Class Time ā¢ January Health Coaching Jumpstart ā¢ 2023 Silent Retreat and YTT Dates ā¢ Letter from Diana ā¢ Recipe of the Month ā¢ 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 25% off!
- Packages are good for 4 months from date of purchase
- System credit can be used for these in-full for this holiday special
Purchase 5 Private Sessions with any or our trainers and get 5 FREE regular classes!
- The 5 classes expire 3 months from date of purchase.
- 1/2 System Credit can be used for this special holiday offer.
Purchase 1 month of the āessence of wellnessā Health Coaching Group program to "Try It Out!" for ONLY $100! Or, Sign up for 5 months and get $250 off!
- This month will begin on January 1st. The January call dates are: 1-3, 1-8, 1-17, 1-29 and all calls are 7-8pm live on Zoom.
- Once registered for the group, you will be added to the online group and will receive many more details and can get started!
- There are 4 Zoom calls each month to be on live or watch the recording afterward.
- Each person that signs up for the trial month will receive a 30 minute private consult session with Diana to discuss personal goals and focuses.
- Those that take advantage of this offer will then be able to sign up for 4 more months if they decide to continue for only $300! That is a savings of $250 total!
- A 5-month purchase also includes 2 hours of private consult time with Diana along with 4 meetings per month.
Purchase Gift Cards for loved ones or yourself (system credit) until December 24th and receive $25 FREE for each $100 purchased! Stock up! and....for each gift card purchased, have your name entered into our drawing for 6 months of FREE regular classes in 2023!
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It's time to vote again! Thanks for supporting us! | |
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ļ»æWe are SO grateful for all the nominations and awards we have received. This year we have been nominated in the following categories for
Toledo City Paper 2022 Best of Toledo:
- Yoga Studio
- Holistic Health Center
- Boutique Fitness/Classes
- Yoga Instructorā Diana Spiess
- Personal Trainerā Diana Spiess
- Nutrition Counselingā Diana Spiess
You can vote daily (from all of the emails you have(!) until December 15th! Vote online at: https://toledocitypaper.com/best-of-toledo/
Thank you for your continued support!
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Staying Your Course Into 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 ānoā 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 ānosā save energy for the āyesesā. Stop wasting time and energy on the things that do not line up with your heartās desire. Being at ease brings SO much healthā¦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 itās 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 bedā¦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 our 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 fancyā¦it is about consistency. Stay your course and keep the big picture in mind while enjoying the season. Just thinkā¦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 lossā¦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 šš»
Diana
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Workshops ā¢ Learning ā¢ Experiences | |
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Free New Year's Class!
Diana is offering her annual FREE New Year's class on Sunday, 01/01, 10am -12pm!
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! We will consider a 2nd class once the first one is full so please join the waitlist if you find it full.
Call419-873-6463 ļ»æwww.essencembs.com
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Back for the 4th year in a row:
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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 be teaching 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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ANDā¦ it is finally time for Diana to add a Pilates Mat w/Fascia Training evening class!
Starting Wednesday, December 14th, Diana will be teaching one of her most popular classes 6:30-7:30pm! There will be no class on Wednesday, December 28th, but she will resume it in January!
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.
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Coming Soon!
The first ever āessence of healingā 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 āclassesā 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!
ļ»æSilent 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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WORKSHOP
The River of Lifeā¦
The spine and all it Entails
Join Diana Spiess for a NEW workshop that she has never done before! Come learn all about how to care for your spine and all that it entails. Learn how it functions, how to use the core to move and stabilize it, the energy channels along the spine, and so much more! For anyone wanting a healthy spine/back and amazing energy throughout the entire body, this workshop is for you!
Diana has been teaching spine and core mechanics for over 30 years. She has helped folks that have not been able to get relief from numerous mis-alignments and pain. Come learn with her and start living a life with a healthy spine and lots of powerful energy!
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Date: Sunday, December 4th (only 2 spots left!)
Time: 12-3pm
Cost: $30 per person
CECs / YTT Workshop Hours
These workshops are open to anyone. Diana can offer CECās for both Y.A. (Yoga Alliance) and A.C.E. (The American Council on Exercise). CEC's for other organizations can be petitioned for these workshops.
They are also workshop hours for the āessence of Yogaā 200hr teacher training school, and offered to those in the āessence of yogaā 300hr as part of their training.
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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:ļ»æ
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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Folks are signing up NOW!
Early bird rate is running until December 15th! Spaces are limited!
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.
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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DECEMBER SPECIAL!
Purchase 1 month of the āessence of wellnessā Health Coaching Group program to "Try It Out!" for ONLY $100! Or, Sign up for 5 months and get $250 off!
- Cost for 5-Month Health Coaching Program is $65
- 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 nowā what are you waiting for?
Join a community specifically focused on improving health and well-being and begin to feel empowered to make life-style, 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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"Enjoy these wonderful recipes this holiday season! The Crispy Brussel Sprouts are SO great as a side dish or appetizer and the pancakes are not only cute and fun for the kiddosā¦they are YUMMY too!" ~ Diana | |
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 ā¢ Mon-Thurs 4:30-7:30pm ā¢ Sat 7:45am-11:30am
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