Scotti Harwood

In a class or private session, my focus is on safe, functional, core-centered movement emphasizing form and alignment and the development of your mind-body connection. Utilizing breath work, building the awareness of your body in space (proprioception) and mindfulness while moving helps to regulate your nervous system, provide stress relief and builds your capacity to handle life's ups and downs. I maintain national certifications and am trained in several Yoga modalities including Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra. I am also a comprehensively-trained classical Pilates teacher. My education has included how to create an environment and teach in an adaptive and trauma-informed style and I am a certified life/executive coach and Reiki healer. Student/clients who find me are looking for supportive cross-training and injury prevention for a primary sport, active-agers maintaining an active lifestyle and "want-to" movers who don't like going to a fitness center or gym. And, after rehabbing my way through several injuries, and helping others with their rehabilitation, I understand and am experienced in supporting the emotional/mental challenges that come with that healing process. My husband and I recently moved to the beautiful mountains of Virginia where we enjoy the wonders of the changing seasons, amazing views and abundant wildlife. I am learning how to garden on a mountain, and when not teaching or practicing Yoga or Pilates, I create healing jewelry and meditation beads. https://www.bodymind-works.com/