The Herb Wyfe Holistic Health Center

Classes in our Studio

Our yoga studio has a full schedule of classes for students of all abilities and levels of practice. This waterfront space with a beautiful view of Wickford Cove enhances the effects of a relaxing or invigorating practice. Try a class with one of our experienced teachers in a unique setting with individual attention and small class size. There is plenty of parking in convenient Wickford Village. Experience the freedom, peace, and relaxation that yoga has to offer.

Studio Class Schedule

Hatha Yoga with Diane Cozine RYT

djcozine@cox.net ~ Phone 401.639.6226

Hatha Yoga - Learn and refine fundamental yoga postures, breathing and meditation techniques in a fun, relaxing and supportive environment. Build a solid foundation that will improve your strength and flexibility while keeping your body safe and your practice enjoyable. Correct alignment of postures and cultivation of mind/body awareness are emphasized in the class. Props are used and modifications are made to accommodate each student's individual needs. All levels welcome.

Cost: $16 Drop-in, $12 for series of 6 or more, New students $40 for 4 classes

Mondays 5:00-6:30 pm ~ Thursdays 9:30-11:00 am

Diane Cozine, RYT 500, is certified to teach Hatha Yoga, Svaroopa® Yoga, and Yoga of the Heart®. Her 200 Hatha Yoga training was completed at Innerlight Yoga and Meditation Center with Kim Chandler and Janne Sahady. She completed her Svaroopa Yoga teacher training at the 700 hour level with Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati (formerly Rama Berch) and Yoga of the Heart® training with Nischala Joy Devi.

Diane is a compassionate teacher, dedicated to working with her students to find balance between flexibility, strength, and stability and to establish a sense of peacefulness and ease in their entire being. Her teaching style emphasizes alignments in the postures and cultivating mind/body awareness. She is also available for private yoga, Embodyment® and Yoga of the Heart® sessions.

Ease into Yoga - Linda Ohsberg RYT, Certified Kripalu Instructor

Phone 401.295.0551

Ease into Yoga - Think you are not fit, flexible or strong enough for yoga? A gentle yoga class for every body - focusing on mature adults, but all are welcome. Based on classic poses, modifications are offered (the use of a chair if desired) for those with physical restraints such as arthritis, bone loss, and other common conditions associated with aging. Yoga props such as blocks and straps are utilized to allow students to move with ease and comfort. In the Kripalu tradition, classes include a brief meditation, breath practice and posture sequence, ending with deep relaxation. Come and enjoy this peaceful experience bringing balance to the body, mind, and spirit.

Cost: $7 per session

Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am ~ Wednesdays 5:15-6:45pm

Mixed Level Through the use of resistance bands, small hand and ankle weights we will create conditions to more deeply strengthen the muscles and bones in classic yoga postures. Class can be done with or without weights.

begins January 13th

Cost: $7 per session

Friday 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Linda Ohsberg, a long-time student of yoga, is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. She completed her 200 hour teacher training program at Kripalu in Stockbridge, MA in 2008 after retiring from a career in social work. Since then, Linda has continued to refine her practice focusing on the needs of the mature adult, including those who may experience some common conditions such as bone loss, lower back pain, and stiff joints. She has trained with Peggy Cappy (featured on PBS), Carol Krucoff and Kimberly Carson of Duke University (specialists in teaching seniors), and taken advanced training at Kripalu geared toward allowing yoga to work in concert with the body's innate ability to find healing and balance. It is Linda's interest in the world of yoga and all things natural that led her to embrace this lifestyle and share its teaching with others.

Stretch and Breathe Open Yoga with Ellen Champlin

ellie0429@cox.net

Stretch and Breathe Open Yoga - Energize your core for strength while energizing your immune system with a breath centered mindful yoga practice for all levels. Mixed level Hatha style class focusing on using the breath and deepening hold of basic postures to decelerate the aging process, become stronger and more flexible.

Cost: $10 for drop-ins, $35 for series of 4 classes

Wednesdays 8:30-9:45am ~ Saturdays 9:00 - 10:15am

Ellen Champlin - My grandmother took me to my 1st yoga class when I was 12 - so I thought it was for "old ladies" and never went back. I started "jogging", instead, when I was 19, and running became the best way for me to control my weight, and clear my head - completed the NYC marathon in 1991. I happened to attend a Community Yoga Class at All That Matters led by Cathy Cesario - and was drawn to her calm, positive personality and started taking her weekly Yoga/Pilates classes - to "stretch" after running. Then I started seeing more benefits in my body and mind from classes, so I ventured into different kinds of yoga classes such as Vinyasa, Hatha, and Ashtanga on a more regular basis.

5 years ago, I developed plantar fasciitis in the left foot and couldn't run anymore - so yoga became the focal point of my life. I was hooked! I soon felt empowered and wanted to share this new energy with anyone who was willing to listen, and give back some of the "gifts" I have received. I completed my 200 hr Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification this past summer with Spirittree Yoga, directed by Cathy Cesario. I also lead a few Community Classes and assist at the monthly Gong Bath Meditations at All That Matters. I continue to train with experienced teachers who focus on proper alignment and breath awareness - focusing on these areas in my own teaching which are the fundamentals of any healing therapy!

Vinyasa Yoga with Kristi Martel

kristi@kmetal.net

Kristi's vinyasa classes are grounding, joyful, reverent, and engaged. They will inspire you to cultivate your awareness, fine-tune your alignment, awaken your flexibility, embody your prana (breath-energy), and open your eyes, heart, ears, and chakras as you place your body and intention in a special way. These mixed-level classes are open to beginner through advanced students, and are designed for all ages and physical abilities. The work is strong, but modifications are always offered. These classes are to be taken at your own pace. Come create sacred space for your own grace, healing, and insight; expand your breath; spark your energy; strengthen and lubricate your muscles and bones as we practice over the waters of Wickford Cove. The room will be mildly heated to warm our muscles and detoxify our bodies. Please arrive a few minutes early and bring a mat, towel, and water.

Cost: $15 for drop-ins, $12 per class for series of 6 or more

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Kristi Martel's yoga practice began over 10 years ago after injuring her back as a jujitsuka, dancer, and performance artist. Since then, she has practiced Iyengar Yoga, AcroYoga, Jivamukti Yoga, Baptiste Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra, but she mostly craves the rich openings and insights available through Heated Vinyasa and loves that it is a flexible-enough medium to integrate the power of ALL of these practices. Kristi is a longtime student of Rhode Island's Divya, Tom Gillette, and Jessie Meyer-Eisendrath. She has also studied with Dharma Mittra, Patricia Walden, and Coral Brown and completed Yogaphoria's 200-hour Yoga and Wellness Teacher Training with Seane Corn, Anodea Judith, Matthew Sanford, Melanie Smith, Carolyn Cohen, and Karin Eisen in 2011.

In addition to being a devoted yogini, Kristi is a nationally touring and recording pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and music teacher with awards, degrees, and over 15 years experience (www.kristimartel.com). She has also studied many holistic therapies such as Integrated Energy Therapy, Shamanic Therapy, Meditation, and Applied Kinesiology. Kristi is a DJ and AAA Music Director at WRIU 90.3FM where she plays a wide range of her favorite music every other Sunday midnight to 3am on her show, Butterfly Mixtapes (www.wriu.org/butterflymixtapes). Teaching yoga feels like an exquisite way to integrate all of these deep loves into one beautiful expression of transformation. Kristi is honored and humbled to share these gifts.

Gentle Flow Yoga with Belle Boyes

belleboyz1@aol.com

Gentle Flow Yoga - Increase your energy, stamina and flexibilty as you move and breathe in this gentle morning yoga flow. All levels welcome.

Cost: $10 per class. Drop-ins welcome.

Fridays 8:30-9:30am

Belle Boyes is certified in Hatha yoga at the 500 hr level from the Himalayan Institute. She is also certified in children's yoga and pre-natal yoga. Her class is a gentle hatha flow suitable for all levels. Beginners are always welcome. Her focus is on the breath and allowing the breath to lead the body into movement and stretching. Belle brings a mindful approach to her classes in a very down to earth and practical way. Classes end with relaxation and a cup of herbal tea!

 

 

Ananda Yoga with Kyle McDonald

Ananda Yoga - Please Join Kyle McDonald (RYT 200) in experiencing Ananda's unique integrated approach to yoga. In addition to instruction of Hatha Yoga Postures, we will explore the bodies subtle energies for spiritual growth and wellness on all levels. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced practitioners who would like to deepen their understanding of the energetic qualities of the postures as well as prepare the body and mind for meditation.

Cost: $10

Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm

Kyle McDonald RYT 200, is a devotee of Paramahansa Yogananda and has been a dedicated student of yoga for over 20 years. In addition to teaching Ananda Style Yoga and Meditation, Kyle has an MFA in painting and is an Artist in Residence at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, RI.

Meditation and Chanting with Adam Guindon

Meditation & Chanting - Learn to meditate finding inner peace through chanting, gonging and other meditation techniques. Chanting focuses on a simple phrase and melody and repeats it over and over awakening the hearts energy, relaxing the mind, and the body thus becomes ready to meditate. Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. Practiced on a daily basis it produces astonishing results on all levels of your being: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It connects you with your own inner powers of vitality, clarity, and love. When done deeply, it also gives you an expanded sense of connection with life and an experience of profound joy. * Relaxing your body * Interiorizing your awareness * Concentrate your mind * Develop and clarify intuition * Expand your spirit * Experience peace, joy and calmness Meditation is for everyone!

Cost: Suggested Donation $10 for both

Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm

Adam Guindon began his exploration into Meditation 4 years ago after reading The Autobiography of a Yogi. Initiated into Kriya Yoga as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda in 2010 & received his meditation Teacher Training through the Ananda Sangha, certified by the Yoga Alliance in 2011.

NIA (Neuromuscular Integrated Action) with Wendy Rappaport

gwamp48@mac.com

Nia is a fitness practice that includes movement routines made up of 9 movement forms from the dance, martial & healing arts set to uplifting music. Come learn why moving 'your own body's way is the right way to get fit! Men and women at any fitness level can benefit from Nia.There are 3 levels of movement (low, medium & high) to suit the needs of each individual in a class.

Cost: $10 per class

Mondays 9:30-10:30am

Wendy Rappaport - In order to add dance to her repertoire of creative expression Wendy has completed the Green Belt level of the Nia Technique with originators Debbie & Carlos Rosas. She has been practicing yoga and dance for many years and loves sharing the Nia Mind, Body, Spirit technique with all those who love moving to music. Her familiar and friendly teaching style will appeal to even the most inexperienced student of movement. Other interests include: Creativity & Expressive Arts, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Plants & Organic gardening, Herbology, Ecology & connecting to Nature.

 

 

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