August Specials • Studio Guidelines + News
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Congratulations to Diana Spiess, voted Best Trainer by
Mature Living
Reader's Choice Award 2020!
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🎉Happy 14th Birthday Essence! 🎉
Saturday, August 15th is 14 years since we first opened the essence doors!
Birthday Special:
Buy 10 classes and get 10 FREE until August 15th!
And, on our Birthday, we will do a drawing for all who purchase this special for a FREE month of regular classes and an “honor your essence” T-shirt!
- system credit can not be used for this very special offer.
- can be used for both in-studio and online classes
- special is for both regular and WOW/Reformer Classes
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As of July 1st, only 1/2 of current system credit can be used for purchases due to quarantine ramifications. We are grateful for your understanding and are doing all we can to sustain essence through such a difficult time. We are not reducing any system credit amounts and are still honoring all of the large specials we offered before this all happened without notice or ability to plan.
Urgent Sessions with Diana Spiess
Due to COVID and all things considered, Diana’s schedule and availability is now different. She is not expecting much of a change any time soon and is booking with the expectation that closings could happen again. With that said, if you are needing an urgent appointment, you can message her here for details and she will look to see where she can schedule you. She cannot promise how soon she will be able to get folks in but will do her best.
Urgent sessions are: pain from mis-alignment that is stopping you from functioning, dis-stress that is debilitating, or via online sessions, urgent health coaching for emergency needs.
Please know that Diana will only be able to see emergencies with this option and, again, will do her best to schedule and cannot promise how soon.
System credit cannot be used for these sessions nor can current packages. There will be a fee specific for these sessions.
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Aug 4/5: Riverside Park (Perrysburg)
Aug 11/12: Side Cut Metropark (Maumee)
Aug 18/19: Simpson Garden Park (Bowling Green)
Aug 25/26: Swan Creek Metropark (Toledo)
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Let's Get Outside! Yoga I
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This is a yoga I class that meets outdoors at a different park each week. With plenty of space to spread out and lots of fresh air, we can practice without masks while remaining safe. There is nothing like practicing outside, rooting our feet into the earth for grounding, and opening our hearts to the sky for clarity. You need no props at all, but you might like to bring a yoga mat (maybe an old one, as it will get dirty), a water bottle, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and/or bug spray. We will find shady, secluded, and mosquito-free areas to practice, usually with options both on and off the grass. In case of inclement weather, we will practice over Zoom. Join us for a glorious natural cleanse from all we’ve been through these last months!
Join Chelsea Tuesdays @ 7pm and/or Wednesdays @ 9am!
** The park location will be posted each week with the class name. In case of inclement weather, (((ZOOM))) will be noted with the class name and clients will be notified of the change asap.
** Instructor will email the participants the details for the meeting place 24 hours before the class.
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In-Studio Classes and Zoom Classes!
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STUDIO GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
ARRIVE 15 MIN EARLY
All clients must arrive to the studio parking lot a minimum of 15 minutes before their class or private session OR be logged into their Zoom class.
If this is not in place, we can not promise to be able to allow you in for your in-studio or Zoom session.
We have many safety considerations to consider with the guidelines in place and our staff have many things to prepare for classes and private sessions. Please be on time.
FACE MASK POLICY
(updated 6.30.2020)
Everyone entering essence must have a proper mask or face cover on covering both nose and mouth.
Masks must be worn at all times, even during aerobic activity.
ENTER ONLY WITH PERMISSION + MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING
You will be sent a text or waved into the studio when it is your time for class/session to begin entering the studio.
All clients must enter with 6 feet between each other and we have marked the sidewalk and entrance way with 6 feet markers.
DO NOT enter the studio for any sessions until you are sent a text or given permission.
We legally can not have anyone congregating in the studio and must honor the 6 feet of space rule.
SIGNATURES + TEMPERATURE CHECKS REQUIRED
When entering the doors, ALL clients
EACH time
much sign that they agree to all COVID studio guidelines and have no exposure risks listed at the door.
ALL clients and staff will have their temperature taken each time and a mask MUST be worn be all entering the building covering both nose and mouth.
BRING YOUR OWN GEAR
All clients must bring their own bag for storing shoes, water bottles, personal belongings and all must bring their own towel.
We will not have any towels, mats, or small class supplies available.
Please see the kit Diana is helping many get to have you need (below). Cubbies can not be used by the front desk due to space limitations. The cubbies in the cycle room can be used but some will be marked to not use. The bags in the kit are perfect for such a need and we have made space in all room for bags to sit safely by you on the floor.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Spaces in class can not be saved.
As you enter your class, please move to the farthest end of the room to keep space guidelines.
Please read the descriptions of each class you sign up for to familiarize yourself with all for that class including entrance door and more.
If you have questions about your packages or other topics, it is best to call or email the studio.
We can not allow congregating and all must leave the studio immediately following your class/session to allow for cleaning and preparing for the next class/session. Our staff will return your class and/or emails. Please be patient as we work to get all set for our clients as we transition back.
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ABOUT UV STERILIZATION
Pictured here is an image of the yoga room undergoing UV sterilization.
- UV light sterilization is used in hospital rooms including ICU
- UV lights kill molds, allergens, viruses, and bacteria and is known to be one of the most powerful sanitizing methods without using toxic chemicals
- Takes only 10-15 minutes for all exposed surfaces to be sterilized
- We will be using these daily at least once along with typical contact sanitizing with wipes and antimicrobial solutions
- NO animals, plants, or people can be exposed to this powerful light and it will be done when safety measures are fully in place.
- All areas of the studio will be sanitized daily
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!
We have spent quite some time planning and preparing to re-open essence according to the guidelines set forth by the state of Ohio and the Health Department and in accordance with what we intend for all of our staff and clients at essence. If any individual does not honor these guidelines, we will discontinue allowing them to participate in classes and/or private sessions at essence immediately. We do not hope to need to take this action but will do so if necessary. Our goal is to support and protect all as a community. And your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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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 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.
- 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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YEP WORKSHOP
Meditation
with
Diana
Spiess, M.S., E-RYT500, CVSMT, C-IAYT, CMES, Licensed Sound Therapist, iRest Level 2 Teacher (as of 8-23), 200hr Cert. Meditation Teacher, Reiki Master,
Holistic Psychology Master
Date:
August 30th
Time:
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost:
$25 per person ($40 for 2 YEP sessions)
Diana has been teaching and training meditation and pranayama (conscious breathing) for years to 100's of people. She brings many modalities of meditation to her teaching and explains the process and all the ways to meditate to make it very useful for anyone. With all we are experiencing in our journeys now, this is a great time to learn such techniques for your over-all wellbeing.
This workshop will be available both live in-studio and via Zoom. We will accept 9 participants live. Those that take on Zoom must be visible for the entire workshop.
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You must supply your own props for the workshop. Needed & recommended but not necessary: a yoga bolster or firm pillow, blankets, eye bag or wash cloth for over eyes, 2 yoga blocks, comfortable clothing.
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COMING SOON
Diana has started her own Pilates Teacher Training! A few have already begun the Matwork Training and she is working on launching more very soon... even online! Contact her if you are interested and/or would like more information:
diana@essencembs.com
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"Stay the course. Do the things.", the latest episode of the Pranava Joy Podcast is now available!
Listen to episodes at:
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Vegan and Gluten Free
Basil Pesto
Raw walnuts can be put in pace of the pine nuts and this recipe is great over spiraled zucchini noodles.
~ Diana Spiess, M.S., NBC-HWC, E-RYT500,
C-IAHC, AADP
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Essence of Wellness Health Coaching
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TESTIMONIALS
“I have been working with Diana for years with all she does and offers. I have made such huge strides in my health: back pain gone, energy much better, stomach issues and joint pain gone, and with the help of her newest capabilities as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner I am sleeping so much better, rashes I have been trying to figure out are gone, and for the first time in my life I know what it feels like not to be craving foods but rather I feel nourished! I have lost 13 pounds and I truly have tried everything in the past with no permanent success like this, I can not speak highly enough of all she does and I feel so much more in control of my health and understand all that I am accomplishing and why.”
~ Cindy B.
“I love to exercise and have tried numerous diet things through the years. I have had a hard time figuring many things out as to why I could not lose weight, felt fatigued, and hurt even when I was trying to stretch and release muscle tension. Diana has helped me get rid of so much pain and I have sent many of my friends to see her with the same benefits. Now, with the her help, I have gotten to the root of many things and am seeing profound results. I have lost 29 pounds, am sleeping double the deep sleep time, and I do not feel hungry often at all. I know when I need to eat, but I do not feel “starving” and have no desires for junk things that I once did. I am so excited to be getting to the answers and, with her help, I can work on all the angles I need: body alignment, stress management, nutrition, and understanding why I am doing all I am.”
~ Lesley K.
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Cost is $650. * System credit cannot be used for Health Coaching
**Follow 'essence of wellness' on Instagram and be entered into a drawing for a FREE, 1-hour health coaching session with Diana! Drawing 8-15-2020
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.
Diana has acquired her NBC-HWC with the US Medical Board of Examiners and International Board Certification with IAHC as a Health Coach! This, alongside with her other 7 health and life coaching certifications leaves her the most experienced and trained Coach in the area! Her clients are seeing amazing results and getting answers to many things that have been holding them back on their health improvement progress. Check out her background here
www.dianaspiess.com
or email her at
diana@essencembs.com
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Letter from Diana
Stay Open & Look for the Miracles
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When essence opened 14 years ago, I could never have imagined such a year. It sure has been filled with lots of unexpected ways of living and adapting to many changes.
I hope you all have been able to find time for peace, joy, and moments of calm. So often in the middle of tough moments, I have found proof of miracles and reasons for hope to shine forth and remind me that calmness and peace are present and available as long as I remain open to it.
Many may not realize that each sunflower has rings in the center in which the count always lands on pi...or in sound what is considered the Fibonacci scale...or infinity.
It is the same for the buzzing sound (frequency) of of bumble bees' wings. Science can not explain how bumble bees can fly since their body weight and wings are not
proportionate. Here are just 2 examples or what would be called "miracles". Some times we forget
how much we don't know and that the balance of
our existence is sitting on a platform of so many unexplainable, powerful, miraculous events and presentations of energy and frequency. As a sound therapist and Master Teacher, I teach and reveal others such examples of how nature keeps us in balance in ways that often go unnoticed. A great example is the returning of the wolves to Yellowstone National Park and the video that reveals the outcomes. It is for sure worth the watch if you have not seen it yet.
"There are signs everywhere." ~ from the movie
Fools Rush In
Those that train with me often speak of how they love how I pull in movie themes and use analogies to explain how our bodies and energy works. I love the movie
Fools Rush In
for it's reminder of the signs that are all around us. They surely are. I encourage you, the next time you are feeling high levels of stress build up in your body, to see if you can find it in you to pause and look round...look around the entire space you are in. Look at what is in your space: flowers, animals, people, colors, or anything the pops into your attention. Then use the amazing tool of the internet and look it up. the energy or frequency of a color, animal, element of the earth, vibration of words, numbers, or anything that you become aware of is not an error. If you need help trying to figure this out, I am here. Send me a message. My clients will tell you that with practice, this can become so powerful and the connection between them and the Universe/Divine/God/Creator/Mother Earth or however this works for you, becomes amazing. Not only do we realize that we are not ever alone, but such moments begin to melt the tension and stress so that we can remain open and see al so much more clearly without our health being effected.
As we continue to travel this journey during this time, I carry you all in my heart and send you all much love and peace,
Please stay safe and healthy.
Namaste
Diana Spiess
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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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