The studio warmly welcomes you and puts safety and form first, offering one-on-one assistance and direction.
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Jody Fontaine, Director
YOGA TEACHER RYT 500 HR, REIKI MASTER, DOULA (BIRTH COACH)
Jody enthusiastically inspires her students towards their personal health and wellness. She supports each person in reaching their goals no matter what their health or physical abilities may be. Jody’s diverse training and experience in Yoga, Fitness and Pilates benefit all who she teaches. Her training's and certifications include: AFAA Personal Trainer (20 years) and Yoga Certification through the Yoga Center Amherst/Embodyoga YTT/200hr with Patty Townsend. She is a registered member of the Yoga Alliance, and is also a Certified Pilates instructor with multiple training's in that arena. She has recently (Dec 2017) completed the additional 300 hr Embodyoga in depth study with Patty Townsend, Yoga Center Amherst.
As a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, Jody loves to be outside, active in nature through all four seasons. Hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking & paddle-boarding are some of her activities. This love has inspired her to offer seasonal Yoga options to help Connect to Nature, such as, Hikes & Yoga locally at Mt. Sugarloaf, Yoga on Paddleboards- SUP Yoga and Yoga on Snowshoes during winter months.
Jody is also a Reiki master. She received her initial certification with Reiki master, John Harvey, the most experienced master in the West, and his wife Lourdes Gray. She continued her trainings with Reiki Master, Debra Basili, which brings her to her current Master level. Jody offers private & semi-private Reiki sessions, and combines Restorative Yoga and Reiki for relaxation and restoration. This relaxing combination renews & restores the body for optimal wellness.
Jody also works in Hospice and offers Reiki for comfort for end of life care.
Jody is available for private sessions in Yoga, Restorative Yoga, General Fitness, Pilates-Core, Meditation, Reiki and Reiki for comfort for end of life care, and SUP (Stand-up paddle boarding) .
Jody is eager to help you reach your personal health and fitness goals so that you can experience the joy of abundant health.
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Shelly Damon Kocot
YOGA TEACHER RYT 200 HR
Shelly Damon Kocot is a graduate of Mama Nirvana's year long intensive 200 hour teacher training program. She is also certified in Reiki (energy medicine) I and II. Shelly practices yoga for her own health and spiritual growth, but delights in sharing her knowledge and techniques with her students. Physical pain and discomforts are inherent in daily life. They can cause us to feel run down, limited and discouraged. The wisdom and daily practice of yoga recharges the body and soul. Stretching (lengthening) the body carries oxygen to the brain and your muscles, promoting self-awareness and a feeling of relief. There is no better journey than to welcome the benefits of yoga into your daily life.
Shelly brings humor, compassion and sincerity to all her endeavors. She has worked one-on-one with clients for over 30 years as a licensed Electrologist and Aesthetician. She enjoys helping people feel and look their best. Teaching yoga is the perfect complement to her living goals and vocation -- encouraging and supporting others to radiate their vitality.