December Specials, News & Updates |
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WINTER SHOE REMINDER
Bring indoor shoes with you. Outside shoes are not permitted. The salt damages the studio's wood flooring.
WINTER WEATHER STUDIO CLOSURES
In the event of a Lucas County Level 2 Emergency, the Studio will be closed & all in-person studio classes cancelled. Please check the schedule online for updates.
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Purchase the gift of health for yourself and others this holiday season!
For each gift card purchased worth $50, receive $25 added for free.
For each gift card worth $100, receive $50 added for free!
- Each client can purchase up to 5 gift cards for themselves or others.
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These gift cards can be used in full for purchases for classes, health coaching group, and/or workshops. They cannot be used for private sessions, YTT, Pilates Teacher Training, Trauma TT or Silent Retreats.
Purchase 5 or 10 private sessions with one of our trainers and get 5 or 10 FREE regular classes.
THE FINE PRINT
- Current system credit cannot be used for these specials.
- These specials must be purchased at the studio or by phone 419-873-6463.
- These specials are running until December 23rd. We will not be in the studio December 24th.
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Thinking About YTT (Yoga Teacher Training)
for yourself and your own journey or to teach to others?
Zoom Q+A
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Join us Sunday **December** 19th at 12-1pm on Zoom!
Join Diana Spiess, Lead YTT Instructor and school founder, and some YTT
current and past students to learn more about this amazing journey!
See many details and testimonials in this newsletter below.
Sign up on our class schedule for free so that we know to expect you.
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Toledo City Paper article:
Spiess Leads Clients to Health and Wellness
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It’s time to now VOTE for the “Best of Toledo”! |
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It’s time to now VOTE for the “Best of Toledo”!
We have been nominated into the top 6 in these categories:
* Yoga Studio
* Boutique Fitness Studio
* Holistic Health Center
* Yoga Instructor ~ Diana Spiess
* Personal Trainer ~ Diana Spiess
* Nutrition Counseling ~ Diana Spiess
Thank you for nominating us into these categories!
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We are SO grateful for all the nominations we have received in 2020 and now in 2021!
Toledo City Paper 2020:
- Best Yoga Studio
- Best Yoga Teacher: Diana Spiess
- Runner-up Best Holistic Health Center
- Runner-up Best Boutique Fitness Studio
- Top 6 Nominated Personal Trainer: Diana Spiess
Toledo Blade Reader’s Choice 2021:
Mature Living 2021:
- Best Fitness Center
- Best Personal Trainer: Diana Spiess
We are honored and grateful to have received these recognitions along with those from the Toledo City Paper for 2020!
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December Letter from Diana
The magic of the holidays is not exclusive to just the holidays.
As I have gotten older, tI now experience this time of the year so differently than when I was a child or even young adult. I feel as though it's an opportunity to beyond refill my cup of joy, peace, unconditional love, and grace. It is a time for beautiful lights to shine through the darkness reminding me that sometimes it's only through the darkness that we can see such beauty. Even when my heart feels sadness for loved ones that have moved on to their next part fo their eternal journey, I am filled with the warmth and profound sensation of the love they gave and the memories I get to experience in my dreams and thoughts. This time of the year has the power to shift us like no other.
What will you do with this power? My hope for all of you this year is that you find the time and space to be quiet and still to be able to explore what is calling for you to cary though the holidays and beyond. I hope that you make time for yourself to enjoy the peace and love for yourself and not allow yourself to get drained by giving it all away...it is only when our cup is overflowing that we are designed to give. The power of this time could elevate all of our frequencies so high the we F.L.Y. (first love yourself) into 2022 with motivation yet a calmness that brings health and wellness beyond our dreams! I hope you can join me for the workshops I am offering at the beginning of the year or any of our classes and privates sessions with our amazing teachers and trainers. We are ready to support you in your wellness care into 2022 and beyond!
You are loved and you are a miracle like no other! Wishing you and your loved ones a season full of peace, joy, and health.
Namaste,
Diana
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Workshops • Learning • Experiences |
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NEW!
2022 Silent Retreat Dates!
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Book time for yourself to renew, restore, relax, and energetically cleanse in so many ways! Sign up soon to reserve your spot.
Spring: May 20th-22nd
Fall: September 9th-11th
Check in 4-5pm Friday
Check out 3:30pm Sunday
Lial Renewal Center in Whitehouse, Ohio
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.
Private Room with own private bathroom:
$450 (includes both nights, all 6 meals, and all that the retreat has to offer)
Email Diana with more questions:
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SIX WEEK SERIES
Pranayama and Meditation
with Diana Spiess
Diana is SO excited to offer this 6 week 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: Wednesdays 1-5-22 through 2-9-22
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: 1/2 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.
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YEP WORKSHOP
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition...
Get Your Year Started Healthy!
with Diana Spiess
Date: Sunday, January 9th
Time: 12:30-3:30pm
Cost: $25 per person
Join Diana Spiess for a workshop that was SO appreciated and enjoyed the last 3 times she has offered it… and now she has even MORE to share!
Diana has helped many of her clients find powerful answers to hidden stressors using functional diagnostic tests along with using all of the many “tools in her professional basket” and the successes are just amazing! She will be adding in to all she has shared before details about SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth), Thyroid, Herbs, and more.
Examples of improvements in Diana's clients:
- Kidney Failure reversed
- Type 2 Diabetes gone
- Psoriasis gone
- Stomach issues cleared completely
- Weight Loss that is significant and permanent
- Much improved sleep
- Cravings gone
- Joint pain and headaches gone
- Hormone levels balanced
- Mouth Sores and Skin rashes gone
- Activity levels increased
- Improved focus and stamina
- Joint pain relieved
Stop chasing the symptoms, stop guessing, stop yo-yo’ing… let’s get healthy and stay healthy!
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New Licensing Accreditation for
Essence Schools & Courses & Graduates!
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Diana Spiess, founder and owner of Essence Mind*Body Studio and all of the schools and courses, has been honorably asked to become an instructor for the SHPLI! In addition, her courses have been approved to be accredited with this organization including: ‘essence of yoga’ YTT 200hr and 300hr certifications, her Reiki trainings,
and coming soon her Taoism practitioner and Crystal Healer courses!
Licensing as a Spiritual Healer is important for those who work in such realms because no state agency is monitoring such practitioners. Having an accreditation board that sets high standards and teaches the full scope of ethics and more allows clients to feel assured they are working with highly trained and professional practitioners that meet high standards. Diana has been a Licensed Spiritual Healer for many years and is beyond honored to be asked to join such an amazing organization and to have her courses recognized at such high standards. More information is to come very soon! Please email Diana if you have more questions: diana@essencembs.com.
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Are you ready to “Get-it-all-together” for your health and well-being? If so, here is a private program with Diana that you do NOT want to miss!
This 6-month program with Diana Spiess has it all and more! What is included:
Private Training Sessions with weight training, private Pilates, private yoga, health coaching and/or alignment work
Private reiki, energy, aromatherapy, hypnosis (if needed), crystal healing, sound therapy, meditation, red light therapy sessions
- Fitness evaluations, Kirlian Scans, and vital organ function scans with ultrasound
- A Brain Tap headset with training worth over $750
- Hearth Math sensor for heart rate variability training worth over $300
- 2 Functional Diagnostic Tests to investigate hidden internal stressors
- Access to Diana’s health coaching group program
- Heated, weighted massage pad with jade crystals worth over $150
- and MORE!
This is all worth over $5000! Diana is offering this for only 2 clients max over the next 6 months that are serious about getting all that is needed to genuinely care their entire being. Please email her if you are interested and she will send you the details and payment options.
This is on a first-come-first-booked basis. Diana can only take 2 clients per 6 months... do not wait if you are interested. Email Diana for more details if interested
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Sign up today!
**The Pilates Essential/Beginner Reformer Course is now available!
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Yoga Training Opportunities |
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2022 200HR YTT Weekends
- Jan. 21-23
- Feb. 18-20
- March 18-20
- April 22-24
- May 13-15
- June 24-26
- July 22-24
- August 19-21
- Sept. 23-25
- Oct. 21-23
Full details to see the course running this year :
If you are interested in joining us for 2022 in January or for the 300 hour training, please email Diana asap... 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.
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Essence of Wellness Health Coaching |
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- Cost for Health Coaching Program is $650
- Cost for 5 private sessions with Diana is: $582
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 life-style, nutrition, exercise, and many more life adjustments that you find might help you live a healthier, happier journey.
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Take a look at this amazing new line! Size inclusive for women, men and kids! To purchase, use this link. If you have questions, please reach out to Diana. Her clients have LOVED their items and are already asking to get more!
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Jackfruit Pot Roast
(VEGAN + GLUTEN FREE)
This is the recipe all have been asking (and begging!) me (Diana) for! Instead of corn starch, I used tapioca flour and I serve it over a bed of noodles that are full protein sources (lentil, quinoa, chick pea) or it can be served over quinoa.
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Have you heard the latest podcast?
Listen to episodes at:
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Mask/COVID Guidelines UPDATED 8-1-21
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Mask/COVID Guidelines Effective August 1st, 2021
Due to the increase in COVID numbers and the Delta variant along with the newest information on the current vaccines not being effective for stopping the contraction or spread of this newest variant, we may need to adjust our mask and studio policies soon and quickly. We recommend that you leave your mask on at all times if you can. We are doing all we can to keep all safe and continue to be open to serve all of our clients. Our policy for any time you can take it off is listed here:
All entering the studio will need to sign and agree to these policies before participating in classes and private sessions.
While coming into the studio and moving around through the lobby and when not exercising, all must have a proper mask on covering nose and mouth fully. Masks MUST be worn and only taken off at the beginning of a class workout and put back on as soon as the workout is over. Please do not leave your space without your mask on. Due to the proximity and all she must take into consideration for her work and family, while working with Diana in private sessions, a mask must be worn at this time. This allows her to be able to offer assists and physical alignment work or reiki. While practicing in our classes, your mask may be taken off only during the workout/class and then replaced when completed and leaving your space/equipment. Please bring a plastic bag to put your mask in when it's off or put it in your personal bag. When your class is happening in the yoga and cardio/strength room, please do not go back into the rest of the studio without your mask on. Hot yoga classes will ONLY exit the back outside door to the yoga room and once all are in the room no one will be able to come back out into the studio.
It is especially important that you do not come to the studio with any COVID symptoms or if you have been with people who have been exposed. You will not be charged for canceling if this is the case. Our staff will adhere to this as well. We will be maintaining spaciousness in our classes as we adapt and watch the unfolding of all the changes. Please keep distance between yourself and others while moving through the studio. We will continue using air purifiers and our UV lighting between classes and will be diligently sanitizing our equipment and all at the studio.
We will still be offering Zoom classes. Please see the details at the bottom of this newsletter.
Please understand that we have clients and staff that are not and cannot be vaccinated at this time. The staff will be wearing masks while working and not exercising and many will still be wearing them while teaching even if exercising. We encourage anyone who feels the need to wear a mask to be comfortable doing so. K-N95 masks are recommended if you feel you need protection. We will continue to evaluate all as we continue and transition into the fall. We will adjust our policies as we feel they need to be.
As we have traveled this journey with COVID, I (Diana) have learned much from many situations, professionals, and my continued education. Please consider these things as you continue your journey to wellness:
- There are many folks who cannot be vaccinated due to medical conditions.
- Being vaccinated does not mean that you cannot spread or acquire the virus or all the variants.
- We have a few clients who were thought to be fully vaccinated (had both shots) and did not develop titers. Their physicians initiated these tests. The CDC has advised them to not get revaccinated at this time. I (Diana) have recommended to several of my clients and staff to discuss with their physicians getting titer tests to be sure they have developed or sustained titers if they are depending on the vaccination for protection.
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Join Us Online for Great Classes on Zoom! |
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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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Normal Reception Hours
Please call the studio during these hours, but do not come in to the studio unless you are signed up for a class, private session, or by appointment.
Mon-Fri 8:30-11:30am • Mon-Thurs 4:30-7:30pm • Sat 7:45am-11:30am
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