February News & Updates

Featured in this issue: Monthly Specials • Exciting Workshops and Classes

February Specials

20 Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes for only $170!

That’s a saving of $70!

10-class packages are good for 4 months from date of purchase

5 Pilates Reformer & WOW Classes for only for only $90!

That’s a savings of $45!

Valid for 3 months from date of purchase

Try an unlimited membership!

3 months of unlimited regular classes (excludes Pilates Reformer & WOW classes) for $350! That’s a savings of $70 off a regular membership monthly rate.

This must be paid in-full upfront
System credit can not be used for this special offer
Please call the studio to sign up

New Client Offer! $30 for your first 30 days!

Call the studio to get signed up!

Purchase Specials Here

Thinking about YTT?

The 2023 class is just getting started!

Here's just one testimonial... scroll down to the YTT section for the full details!

In order to graduate from the University of Toledo with my Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science I was required to complete an internship. This kickstarted my learning and ever growing relationship with Essence Yoga Studio. I spent that internship observing Diana’s work which inspired me to continue my education in exercise science and deepen my studies within the yoga industry. I went on to obtain my Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science and completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training at a local studio in Cleveland. When those courses were completed I felt like I was missing something in my yoga education. After taking a few classes on Zoom with Diana, I knew I had to head back to Toledo to finish my yoga training. I have never regretted this decision. Each training session leaves me astounded with how much more there is to learn about anatomy, physiology and health.

Diana's ability to teach anatomy while relating it to yoga, wellness and overall daily life gives you the realization of how much more advanced we could all be living. Learning from a mentor who has so many accolades makes this training program fully immersive. Multiple areas of health and wellness are intertwined and you are able to instruct students on more than just postures. Enrolling in Essence's 300-hour YTT has not only given me confidence with my teaching, but it has advanced my teaching abilities so I am more aware of what each student needs." -Natalie

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Letter From Diana

Love

The most important love is love of self. Seems a bit "backwards" but there's not a system of practice for this journey that does not note self-love and self-care as the first priority and there are many reasons for this.

I think we have to remember some very important but not always obvious things:

* No one else can care for ourselves but us. Our health and well-being is our responsibility and the way we go about this not only helps sustain our well-being but also has a ripple effect on all around us. If we want to take care of all our loved ones, it has to start with how we care for ourselves.

* Our culture has made love maybe not exactly what it is. It is humble, it is kind, it is vibrant, and it is contagious. Those that truly love themselves want to see all others succeed and glow brightly. It is not selfish....it is self-caring. There's a huge difference. Once in practice, there is infinite expression of wholeness and unity.

* The way we have been conditioned to put all others first is not working. Please understand that I do care very much for my loves ones and truly enjoy doing many things for them; however, I work on myself first so that I am giving from an overflowing cup/reservoir of energy and unconditional love. This allows me to care for them without burn out or frustration and fatigue. This is what our culture has gotten lost on...and it is being revealed in our level of illness and disease.

* It can begin with how we think of ourselves and how we talk to ourselves in our head. Please always remember that a plant has no ears or brain but talking to it lovingly effects it growth. Same for ourselves and all life around us. Starting here may seem small...but it is maybe one of the most powerful steps to adjusting our wellbeing. Thoughts and words are very powerful. The tonge is stronger than the sword.

I wish you all a month of self-love and encourage you to take time for self-care often. I am offering many workshops and events coming up that could help anyone on their wellness path and I and the staff would love to see you for classes all month long.

You are beautiful.

You are worthy.

You are a miracle like no other ever in all of history.

You deserve infinite joy.

Much love you all of you.

Namaste 🙏🏻

Diana

Workshops • Learning • Experiences

Have you tried our Pilates Mat w/Fascia Training class yet? Now with an evening option!

Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30, come see what all love about this class! She holds the morning one on Mondays at 9:30am and there are sometimes 30+ people between the studio and on Zoom!

**IMPORTANT: If you have not taken this class before, there is equipment needed. We do not have equipment to borrow and Diana uses all that is in this list each class. If you have any questions, please let us know.

EQUIPMENT LIST

Coming Soon!

The first ever ‘essence of healing’ Sound and Vibrational Healing Therapy Certification course with Diana Spiess

This has been in the making by Diana for some time and she is about ready to launch her first certification course in February 2023! There is only one spot left!

Folks have been waiting for Diana to offer this course for some time! She is ready to offer the first of its kind training that includes:

* the history and science behind sound and vibration on our health,

* meditation, the brain waves

* sound therapy with numerous instruments for private sessions and groups

* crystals and how their vibration effects us with crystal layouts for healing and balancing energy

* aromatherapy and its effects on the body for healing

* How to include all of these modalities for healing in private and group sessions

* ...much more!

The initial dates/times are:

Sunday, 2/12: 4-8pm (Zoom and will be recorded)

Sunday, 2/26: 6-8pm (Zoom and will be recorded)

Sunday. 3/26: 10am-2pm (In-studio class plus practice hours)

Sunday, 4/8: 10am-2pm (In-studio class plus practice hours)

Sunday, 4/16: 4-8pm (Zoom and will be recorded)

* Diana's uses Teachable for many parts of her trainings and much can be self-paced.

Please contact Diana for pricing options including equipment, questions, and to sign up.

diana@essencembs.com

New Classes/Times

Thursdays beginning 2/9:

a 2nd Therapeutic/Gentle Yoga @ 10:30am w/Diana

Wednesdays beginning 2/8 Drums Alive is back w/Dana @ 5:30-6:15pm

Wednesdays beginning 2/8 Gentle Yoga w/Dana @ 6:30pm

Announcing 2023 Silent Retreat Dates!

May 12-14, 2023

Sept. 22-24, 2023

Check in 4-5pm Friday

Check out 3:30pm Sunday

Lial Renewal Center in Whitehouse, Ohio

Book time for yourself to renew, restore, relax, and energetically cleanse in so many ways!

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.

New Price

Private Room with own private bathroom:

$550 (includes both nights, all 6 meals, and all that the retreat has to offer)

Email Diana with more questions:

Diana@essencembs.com

Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? Join Diana Spiess for a workshop that goes into so much detail about functional medicine and health. She will cover topics such as:

* nutrition

* hormones

* gut health

* metabolism and all this really entails

* supplementation: why & how & when

* the blood-brain barrier, mental health & neuroplasticity

* all the reasons for good sleep

* movement for health functions throughout the entire body

* ...much much more.

Diana has decades of experience in many modalities and has helped her clients over-come serious health conditions and find true balance and health in their bodies.

** Zoom option available.

See her entire background here:

www.dianaspiess.com

Join Diana Spiess for this super informative and practice-filled workshop on what is now thought of as the most exciting, new frontier of understanding our bodies and they way they move, process energy, evolve, and sense the world inside and around us.

Diana has 32 years of experience teaching and training 1000's of clients: children, teens, adults, athletes, clinical and medical needs, and pre/post natal. Her extensive background in numerous modalities comes with her into all of her trainings and classes. Come explore many new ways to bring mobility, strength, awareness, balance, hydration, detoxification and much more to your body and health.

**Zoom option available.

You can see her entire background here:

www.dianaspiess.com

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LATEST EPISODE

Motivational Moments: Understanding Our Subtle Anatomy

In this podcast, Diana Spiess covers many details about what is known as our "subtle anatomy" and why it is so important to care for it equally or possibly more so than our physical anatomy. But, again, is there really a "physical body"? Once we understand energy more and the full concept of vibration, we can start to explore our health and well-being in much more detail and with an understanding that can lead us to great things. Listen and explore within yourself what this means to you now and discover some of the power you may not even know you have over your own well-being.

Listen here.

Catch up on previous episodes!

Motivational Moments: Instead of saying "I want to lose weight..." (air date 10.27)

Motivational Moments (LIVE) with Diana Spiess: The Stress, Itself, is Not the Issue (air date 10.01)

Listen to episodes at:

Yoga and Pilates Trainings

The Pilates Essential/Beginner Reformer Course is now available!

Pilates CCB (Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels) Training to begin January 7th!

Contact Diana for details and questions: diana@essencembs.com

Trauma-Sensitive Teacher Training Level 2

Will be offered again soon!

Contact Diana for details and questions: diana@essencembs.com

Learn more!

Is this the year you say yes to YTT?

2023 200HR YTT Dates

Jan. 20-22nd
Feb. 17-19
March 17-19
April 21-23
May 19-21
June Sunday 25
(independent work to be done)
July Sunday 30
(independent work to be done)
August 25-27
Sept. 21-24 (Graduation Weekend)

Thursdays 5:30-9

* (Graduation weekend only)

Fridays 5:30-9

Saturdays 11am-6:30pm

Sundays 10am-5pm

If you are interested in joining us for 2023 in January or for the 300-hour training, please email Diana... 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.

See more of the Lead Instructor's background here: www.dianaspiess.com

diana@essencembs.com

Essence of Wellness Health Coaching

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?

Cost for a 5-Month Health Coaching Program is $650
Cost for 5 private sessions with Diana is: $654.75

Join a community specifically focused on improving health and well-being and begin to feel empowered to make lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, and many more life adjustments that you find might help you live a healthier, happier journey.

See all of Diana's credentials and experience here: Diana's Web Site

Recipe of the Month

Spicy Stir-Fry Tacos

(Vegan + GF)

I use coconut aminos in place of Tamari (please note that soy sauce is not GF). And I add some homemade guacamole! Yum! Enjoy! ~ Diana

Get the Recipe

View our Recipe Archive Here:

Click to View All of the Recipes from 2021

Join Us Online for Great Classes on Zoom!

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.
For yoga classes, please leave savasana at the beginning or stay on the entire time to avoid being disruptive to the class.

Click here to Download our How To Zoom Guide (PDF)

Here are links to products that Diana uses daily!

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.

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!

Standard Reception Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30-11:30am • Mon-Thurs 4:30-7:30pm • Sat 7:45am-11:30am

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