Michelle LaJoice

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I began practicing yoga in after having surgery on my back and fell in love with how the practice made me feel both physically and mentally  In I decided to deepen my practice and started the teacher training program at Vermont Yoga  Over the next couple of years I trained in a variety of modalities including Hatha Ashtanga and Yin  I also spent time learning and practicing different types of meditation studying the Yoga Sutras and chanting techniques to better understand the roots of yoga as well as continued working on my Masters in Arts for Clinical Mental Health  The natural synergy between yoga and mental health became clear so I researched how yoga could be used to work with anxiety PTSD depression and addictions and enrolled in numerous programs to deepen that knowledge In I launched a yoga studio in Vermont where I taught gentle and vinyasa classes  After relocating to the west coast I began teaching small groups and individuals in Las Vegas NV and San Diego CA  My training and focus has been working with aging adults in recovery from various surgeries and injuries to improve mobility through gentle yoga sequences focused on breath  In I completed the MA program and began incorporating more focus into course offerings on reducing stress managing anxiety and coping mechanisms for addiction withdrawal side effects including techniques to improve quality/length of sleep and balance  In I added use of essential oils to enhance the experience Most recently I worked with a small group in a Memory Care facility practicing gentle chair yoga for aging adults am a contractor for Next Chapter Therapy providing counseling services in Pahrump and am in process of starting a new a new practice   I am available to work with individuals and small groups Training - Hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher RYT at Vermont Yoga - Integrative Yoga for Seniors Professional Training at Duke Integrative Medicine - Certificate of Completion Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with David Swenson - Masters of Clinical Mental Health at Johnson College - EMDR-Informed training completed at the EMDR Institute Inc  Focusing on Adaptive Yoga Mindfulness on the Move Yoga classes and workshops designed to be taught onsite at my office located at the Atrium in Henderson or brought to you or your organization  How it works  I work with you to create an individual schedule or workshop sessions to meet the needs of your community  Classes are available for people of all levels with a variety of needs including stress management chair yoga and a variety of vinyasa flow style options  I set the stage by supplying the music flame-free candles essential oils and props including supportive blocks and straps Yoga students just need to bring themselves and a mat to practice on  Group classes can be scheduled weekly monthly or a -week progressive specialty program Individual couples or private sessions for - people can be purchased individually or packs of sessions Types of Yoga Classes Offered Morning Flow & Go or Gentle Yoga Better than a cup of coffee!  This -minute class begins with - minutes of restorative gentle poses and breath work that eases into an energizing flow sequence  All levels welcome Power Lunch  Recharge and relax in the middle of the busy day with this power-packed minute class!  Practice begins with meditation and breathing moving into a series of power-paced vinyasas and ends with a final relaxation  All levels welcome Vinyasa Just go with the Flow!  Beginning with - Sun Salutations this energizing class is designed to link movement with breath  Class can help build endurance strength and flexibility  All levels welcome   Yoga Designed to cover the basics  Each class will begin with breath work followed by a gentle flow of poses and closes with a well-deserved period of rest savasana   Yin Yoga or Lazy Day Yoga  A meditative practice  Postures are held for to minutes and supported with props  Open to all levels of students  Lets do lunch!  Dont have time to leave the office?  We can bring yoga to your office!  Break up the day with a minute class focused on building energy and focus  Customized workshops also available  Topics include nutrition stress management and chair flex and stretch Mindfulness Yoga Series  Combining knowledge gained by earning her Certificate of Completion Integrative Yoga for Seniors Professional Training at Duke Integrative Medicine and work completed as a graduate student at Johnsons Clinical Mental Health Counseling program Michelle can bring Mindfulness series to your location  Classes have been designed to introduce people to postures drawn from traditional yoga and supported by scientific research shown to improve mood manage pain and in some cases modified to become safer for certain health conditions Select from the options below or call to create a custom class Yoga me Happy  Many people report feeling relaxed at ease and happy after a yoga class  Is it the calming music relaxing environment or movement of body?  As interest continues to grow within the healthcare community researchers have begun exploring benefits of yoga to reduce depression anxiety and other mood related challenges  We will explore sequences of yin longer held postures and yang fluid movement eg: Sun Salutations postures that have been shown to improve mood  Suitable for all students  Aging with Grace Drawing from an evidence-based model of yoga we will explore postures that have been shown to be benficial for certain health conditions  Class will include short discussion and practice  Suitable for all students  Session -: Yoga for Arthritis Session -: Yoga for Osteoporosis Session -: Yoga for Pain Management Happy Hips for the Holidays A gentle mix of flowing asanas & longer-held yin postures to encourage open hips  Focusing on hips supports reduction of tension and negative emotions Suitable for all students Individual & Small Group sessions are available on a sliding scale and group sessions start $/hour To get started please call or email Michelle YOGA Michelle@bamcounselingcom.