Class schedule/description and prices - at Insula Yoga, Free

Community Yoga to help build bone density and healthy aging- Friday 10:30-11:45 am, class is accessible for everybody, starts 05/15/26

Students will learn the theory and safe practice behind building bone density, and aging healthy through participation in various yoga shapes/forms, variations, and sequences.
Alignment, stability, mobility, posture and safety is addressed in every class, and there’s always time for questions and observations in all classes.
Must pre-register click here for Drop in class $25 https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/51b1d05c-cb41-4953-be63-96e478b35a2e/session/4a1f6111-28b1-4355-854f-7a519d0dea1a_20260522T173000Z
Must pre-register click here for 4 class course package price $80 starting 06/01/2026 https://funkymonkeyyogallc.setmore.com/classes/4591fd70-56d7-459e-8255-e43e713f696e

Please note - if you’ve been diagnosed with low bone density or osteoporosis, please check with your healthcare provider for any restrictions to exercise. If you’ve been diagnosed with low bone density/osteoporosis due to Chemo from Cancer treatment, please check with your oncology team before
taking this class. If you have any questions about the class, please feel free to contact me.

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Yoga, Meditation, Wellness, and trauma stewardship

Private Lessons coming soon at "The Garden Yoga Studio"

I offer private sessions in a three tiered price system allows people the option to seek out private yoga instruction without the risk of being in a studio with multiple people or paying yoga studio private session prices!

Here are some of the reasons for choosing to go to a private practice:

To offer private yoga classes that are more accessible to people of all abilities
Gain initial experience in a more comfortable environment for beginners
Feel more comfortable and less self conscious
Focus on personal goals and needs, especially those with injury and mobility issues or health concerns.
Work around your schedule
Advance your yoga skills with predetermined goals
Prepare yourself for group classes
Build personal home sequences specific to your needs and abilities
Ask specific questions about your needs
Combining Yoga and Meditation into a customized Wellness plan that’s specific for your needs

Wellness yoga, what to expect on the first session

Review evaluation form including past or present injuries, mobility, flexibility, stability concerns, and discuss goals for sessions.
Review lifestyle, such as work and or hobbies.
If applicable; test your range of motion through the following: legs, hips, arms, shoulders, back, review postural alignment in natural standing/seated position, review area of discomfort in poses, and offer variations, preparatory poses, and props.
Compare your goals to evaluation.
The ability to rest, pause, ask questions, and discuss any modifications
Start to build a wellness plan that is customized and unique for your lifestyle, and your yoga goals. While learning ways to practice safely, and avoid injury by learning poses that are functional, and any contraindications to various health issues.
First session will last between 60-75minutes, please allow for this time in your schedule

Props

Due to COVID, the only props I'm allowing from outside of the studio is a students mat. Please review my COVID policies before signing up for classes.

Online classes only; Props - Yoga mat, 2 blocks, 1-2 bolster(S), 2-3 blankets, sturdy chair (no arms), strap, wall, eye pillow.

Prop substitutes - towel (non slip), lightweight books tied together, pillow(s), 2 ties tied together or bathrobe belt, sturdy card table chair.

Wellness iRest® yoga nidra meditation, what to expect on the first session and beyond

Restorative yoga and iRest® yoga nidra, Private Session Description

You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs.

Wellness yoga, Beyond the first session

At the beginning of each session (after initial first session).

Checking in to see how you’re feeling, physically, emotionally, etc.
Review wellness plan from last session, and discuss any concerns or changes that may have arisen since last session.
Continue to build on your wellness plan content, while continuing to learn ways to practice safely, avoid injury, learn poses that are functional, and any contraindications to various health issues.

Wellness Plan

Each client receives a wellness plan for each session, and each session builds upon the last session’s goals. By doing this, clients can build a home yoga practice that is unique and customized for them, and each person’s wellness plan will look different

Trauma stewardship for animal care professionals

Are you a professional who works in animal care, such as -

Veterinarian
Vet Technician
Animal Shelter or Sanctuary (domestic and farm animals)
Wildlife Rehab shelter and or Sanctuary
Zoo keeper
Volunteer in animal care

First of all, thank you for all the wonderful work you do for our animals. However, this work sadly takes it's toll on many in this profession from dealing with abused, neglected and tortured animals, to euthanasia, supporting pet parents through difficult decisions, long work hours, lack of management support, financial issues, plus many other burn out issues! There are also those folks who volunteer at shelters and sanctuary's, and many of those facilities are run on monetary donations, and vets donating their time. We know that long term stress can cause havoc on our nervous system, and since the pandemic that stress and burnout has increased in this field. I learned about burnout in animal care professions while I was studying for my animal chaplain certification. It was then I realized that not only can I offer support for pet parents, but I can also offer support to the professionals who work with the animals. I do this by offering trauma stewardship, wellness, and self care classes and workshops through yoga, iRest yoga nidra meditation, and forest therapy guided walks for individuals or groups.

If you work in any type of animal care, and would like to find out more about this support, please contact me for more information, and pricing. Also check back here often, as I'll be uploading recordings for short yoga breaks that you can do during your work day, iRest yoga nidra meditations, and mini forest therapy guided walks.