Presence Services
Presence Yoga offers a variety of hatha yoga & other enrichment opportunities in Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan.
Hatha Yoga Classes
Group, private, or semi-private sessions available live online, or classes may be customized & brought to your location. Some benefits of a balanced yoga session include tone & strength in the body, a flexible spine, clarity of mind, ability to focus & concentrate, & awareness of will. See below for the full list of classes available. View the Calendar of Classes page or Pricing & Policies for further information.
Health & Wholeness Workshops
Presence Yoga hosts workshops discussing a variety of topics, some include the benefits of yoga, healthy lifestyle, & spiritual wholeness. Check the Workshops page to learn about when workshops are held. Workshops can be customized to meet your group’s needs & brought to your location. Email Nicole to schedule your personal workshop!
Self-Enrichment Study Groups
Empower yourself by becoming part of a study group! Themes that embrace personal & spiritual growth are chosen. Contact Nicole to learn more.
Yoga Class Descriptions
Presence Yoga offers balanced yoga classes for all levels of flexibility & practice. Yoga classes with Presence Yoga involve centering, warm ups, holding postures (asana) to heat the body, a period of cooling, followed by a deep relaxation. Intention & guided imagery may be used from time to time. Modifications & props are always available to assist with flexibility. Yoga is for everyone. Here, you will find a class that fits your needs. Have a suggestion for a class? Feel free to email or phone Nicole!
Gentle Hatha Yoga
Gentle Hatha Yoga is a 75 minute class appropriate for those new to yoga or the more experienced practitioner interested in a gentle session. It teaches the classic yoga postures (asana), fostering an understanding of body alignment & movement. Breath awareness & endurance are developed through guided breathing exercises (pranayama). Gentle Hatha Yoga helps cultivate mindfulness, concentration, & will. Modifications & props are always available to assist with flexibility. This class helps you incorporate yoga into your physical body & learn the language of yoga.
– Appropriate for all levels
Slow Flow Hatha Yoga
Slow Flow Hatha Yoga extends the principles of the Gentle Hatha class while discussing fluidity in movement and breathing. This 90 minute session begins with centering & warm ups then moves to a soft vinyasa (flowing sequence – movement with breath). Sun Salutations are included, & asanas are held slightly longer in this class. Slow Flow Hatha Yoga also involves abdominal strengthening & a stronger standing sequence. Floor work includes hip openers & backbends, & inversions are explored. The Slow Flow Hatha Yoga session ends with a period of cooling & deep relaxation (savasana). Modifications & props are always available to assist with flexibility. This class is appropriate for those who have some yoga experience & are developing an understanding of breath & body awareness and control. Attending Gentle Hatha Yoga is a prerequisite for those new to yoga.
– Appropriate for active beginners & those experienced in yoga