Barre
This class is taught by:
Stephanie Chapman (RYT 500/E-RYT 200)
Stephanie is a former art historian/archaeologist who found her true passion in the beauty and strength of yoga. As a long time fitness enthusiast and former swimmer and triathlete, she first began practicing yoga in 2007 as a way to stretch sore muscles and relieve the ongoing stress of graduate school. Immediately, she not only felt a much-welcomed openness in her body, but she also found peace in the union of the asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath). At the beginning of her yoga journey, Stephanie bounced between yoga studios and cultivated a strong home yoga practice that she maintains to this day, even amidst the craziness of her three young children! After many years as a student, she completed her 200-RYT in 2018 with a focus on Power Vinyasa Flow and Bikram yoga. Stephanie loves to learn and share her passion for yoga and movement with others!
- My teaching style is: Dynamic, fluid, and logically creative. I have a passion for transitions, connecting poses and movements in fun, innovative ways--while carefully preparing the body for deeper poses and maintaining safe form and alignment.
- My favorite yoga pose is: Fallen Star. I love how it challenges my strength, while opening the front side of my body. It feels fun and graceful!
- Yoga has helped me overcome: The fear of failing and not being good enough. For many years, I came to my hot yoga practice with the mantra "I am strong," believing that if I made it through my practice, then I could also handle any challenge outside of the yoga room. Over the years, I’ve also learned that if a pose or class doesn’t turn out as I expected, it's ok. In life and in yoga, I must let it go and try again.
- I love my shoulders because: I’ve worked hard to build their strength. I used to feel self-conscious about being broad-shouldered, but now I appreciate their power.
- My favorite goddess is Maat because: She is the Ancient Egyptian personification of truth, justice, and cosmic balance. At death, the Egyptians believed that the deceased’s soul/heart would be weighed against Maat’s white feather of truth, thus determining his/her fate in the afterlife—very similar to the Christian belief in the Last Judgement and the weighing of souls.
- You must try this healthy snack: Dark chocolate! :)
- My favorite Sanskrit word is Namaste because: It reminds us to embrace kindness and respect for others, no matter how different they are from us.
- My advice for beginning yogis is: To experiment and find a type of yoga that feels good to you (mentally and physically) and embrace your struggles as well as your successes. You should always be able to smile in any pose!
- I’m most grateful for: My family, especially my husband and three children. They help me to stay grounded and remind me of what is truly important: love, wonder, and joy.
- The most exotic place I’ve practiced yoga is: At an excavation site at Bamburgh Castle (located in a small village in northern England)—I used to work there as an archaeologist.
- If I could practice yoga with anyone it would be: Stevi Gongora (@casa_colibri) because: I really admire her creative funky flows and yoga tutorials that she offers with her fellow yogi collaborates at Authentic Movements. Follow her and Authentic Movements on Instagram--they are amazing!
- I’m excited to take my yoga to the next level because: I love learning more about how the body and mind works and what they are capable of, and there is so much to learn! I also enjoy challenging and growing my own practice.
- My hero is: My mom because she is the most caring person I know. She is always thinking of, helping and giving to others.
- My superpower is: My determination and ability to focus.
- My one wish for the world is: For everyone to show more grace and kindness to each other.
Betsy Adamson-Stakley
Betsy is a mother to 3 awesome kids, Anthony, William and Brooke. She loves to watch them develop into the amazing humans they are becoming as individuals. Betsy is a water junky; She loves to be in and around the water, it soothes her soul. She also loves water sports of any kind. She is also privileged to work her full-time job enriching the lives of seniors at Windsor Medical Center. Betsy loves spending time outdoors, especially when it snows.
- Yoga has helped me overcome: The trauma of a terrible divorce and a previous back injury that resulted in 3 herniated discs. Yoga helped me gain back my confidence and self-love.
- I love my Legs because: They are strong and keep me grounded & rooted to the earth.
- My favorite deity or god/goddess is Saraswati because: She is the goddess of language, knowledge, wisdom, flow and the arts.
- You must try this healthy snack: Avocado toast with everything bagel seasoning. Yummy!
- My favorite Sanskrit word or phrase is Santosha because: It means contentment/happiness. In a world full of bigger and better, I think it's important to find contentment in what we already have. Taking the time to reflect and give thanks opens my eyes to see my life is full of love and blessings.
- My advice for beginning yogis is: Do not compare yourself to anyone else. Everyone's journey is different, and we all evolve in our own time.
- I’m most grateful for: My family, they help me grow daily, and show me unconditional love.
- The most exotic place I’ve practiced yoga is: On the beach with just the sounds of the ocean to guide me.
- If I could practice yoga with anyone it would be my 3 best friends because: They are all strong, unique, and fun to practice with. Each one brings something to their mats that inspires me.
- I'm Thrilled to take my yoga to the next level because: I love watching Individual's grow on their yoga journey, mastering new postures and feeling excited about how strong they are inside and out.
- My heroes are: My mother and grandmothers. All three have such a strong moral compass, and even though my grandmothers are gone I still feel them guiding me during the hard times. My mother is one of the strongest women I know, she’s faced many obstacles and held tight to her faith, overcoming anything in her path.
- My one wish for the world is: That everyone knows their worth and can accept themselves for the beautiful beings they are.
Barre
Take your barre to the next level. This class will still cover the basics of proper alignment, positions, props and terminology but will step up the challenge a little bit with added options and modifications to suit any level of student. Please bring along your yoga mat (or plan to rent one of ours).
Temperature: 72-73°
Upcoming classes:
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Sign Up Mon Sep 08 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Stephanie Chapman (RYT 500/E-RYT 200)
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Sign Up Wed Sep 10 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Betsy Adamson-Stakley
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Sign Up Mon Sep 15 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Stephanie Chapman (RYT 500/E-RYT 200)
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Sign Up Wed Sep 17 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Betsy Adamson-Stakley
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Sign Up Mon Sep 22 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Stephanie Chapman (RYT 500/E-RYT 200)
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Sign Up Wed Sep 24 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Betsy Adamson-Stakley
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Sign Up Mon Sep 29 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Stephanie Chapman (RYT 500/E-RYT 200)
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Sign Up Wed Oct 01 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Betsy Adamson-Stakley
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Sign Up Mon Oct 06 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Stephanie Chapman (RYT 500/E-RYT 200)
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Sign Up Wed Oct 08 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Betsy Adamson-Stakley
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Sign Up Mon Oct 13 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Stephanie Chapman (RYT 500/E-RYT 200)
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Sign Up Wed Oct 15 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Betsy Adamson-Stakley
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Sign Up Mon Oct 20 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Stephanie Chapman (RYT 500/E-RYT 200)
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Sign Up Wed Oct 22 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm with Betsy Adamson-Stakley
