About Us
Our Philosophy
One definition of Yoga is to control the consciousness (Iyengar) it also
means to yoke, as in to connect the body to the spirit through control
of the mind. We practice the physical postures (asana), breath-work
(pranayama) and mental exercise (meditation/Drishti) in order to better
align our body and mind with our spirit, the Divine within, our true
nature.
As we energize the body through our Asana practice and we come to
control our breath through pranayama, the mind quiets and we can find a
deeper connection to ourselves and to our spirit. We can learn that
taking the time to care for our bodies and to create that connection
allows us a deeper connection to the world around us.
Massage Therapy
Our massage therapists are Florida licensed with varying specialties and advanced training in addition to traditional Swedish, deep tissue, and sports massage techniques.
We work by appointment with times available 7 days per week. Please call or email to schedule and ask about special discounts and introductory rates.
Arlene Elizabeth Haessler, LMT
Florida Licensed Massage Therapist MA #23433
National Counsel on Strength and Fitness Certified Personal Trainer
Arlene has over 14 years of experience in the health and fitness field first as a personal trainer then as a massage therapist and currently studying to be a yoga instructor. Her initial training as a massage therapist (1996 at the Florida School of Massage, Gainesville) included training in Swedish massage, Connective tissue/Myofascial Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports massage, Polarity therapy and yoga. She has also completed certification in Reiki (Level II), Cranial Release Technique, Manual Lymph Drainage and is studying to be a Rossiter System Coach. She continues her Bodywork training with seminars in Myofascial therapy focusing mainly on issues on the Low Back, Hip, Neck and Shoulder. In addition, she has recently completed a Cranial Release Therapy Review seminar and Thai Yoga Massage, Level I. Your bodywork/massage session will always incorporate some aspect of these 14 years of experience and training focusing only on one particular technique if it is appropriate for you.
As a personal fitness trainer, Arlene worked first with Alan Beyer and Marilyn White. She trained at Marathon Fitness Center and then at Keys Fitness Center, becoming certified with the IFPA in 1994. She recertified with the National Council on Strength and Fitness in November 2008.
After re-discovering the benefits of Yoga practice in Massage school, Arlene began to incorporate Yoga into her lifestyle and her bodywork. She has studied with Bobbi Goldin at the Yoga Institute of Miami, completing the Beginning Iyengar Instructor Training in February 2006. And during the 10 years she spent living and working in Key West she has been blessed to practice various styles of yoga with amazing instructors such as Jo Stine (Coffee Mill Dance Center), Sofia Artola and Randy Dudley (Shakti Yoga), and all the marvelous Bikram Yoga Instructors at the Yoga College of India. She has taken Seminars with advanced Anusara Instructor, Christy Nones and the amazing Iyengar Instructor John Schumacher. In her practice she seeks to blend the preciseness of alignment and strength of the Iyengar practice with the joyful movement and breathwork of Vinyasa/Anusara flow.
Chris Prince, RYT, CCYT
Chris has been practicing Yoga for over 10 years and is passionate about the restorative and health benefits of yoga. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance and a Certified Christian Yoga Teacher (CCYT). She has practiced and trained with both Ashtanga and Anusara E-RYT teachers. Chris has found that by combining her faith and her passion for yoga that she has been able to deepen her practice on all levels. Chris recently completed the 200 hour Teacher Training program at Yahweh Yoga in Arizona, www.yahwehyoga.net . She and her husband and their 2 children moved to The Keys in June 2007. They are enjoying all that a Keys Life has to offer!
Grace & Peace Yoga
“Dear Friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are
as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. ”3 John 1:2
Hatha Yoga stresses wellness of the body and soul through the use of postures and purposeful breathing, self examination and meditation. Christian Yoga follows all of the same principles and allows our focus and center to be on Christ. The Yoga community and Yoga Alliance embrace and accept all who come to the practice of yoga looking for health and spiritual growth. One of the most beautiful aspects of Yoga is that it is a personal practice and a personal journey. Please join us to experience for yourself the grace and peace of Christ centered yoga. You can email Chris for more information.
Call or email for more information, a current schedule or an appointment
Bodies in Motion
Phone: 305-289-5375 Cell: 305-292-2331
bodiesinmotionmarathon@gmail.com
