Private Customized Individual Appointment $80/hr.  1.5 hr sessions suggested.  Additionally includes initial phone consultation and ayurvedic or overall wellness evaluation.  Unsure if this is for you?  Free phone consultations are available.  $30 cancellation fee charged for appointments cancelled with less than 24 hour notice.

Customized Group Session $150 per 1 hour.  Friends, corporate groups, or groups with specific health conditions can book and have classes designed specifically for them.  In some cases a travel fee may apply. Free phone consultations also available. 
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Public Group Classes
to sign up for any group classes, please download a   health form
and complete and mail with a check made out to Shakti Wellness Yoga 15 Charlemont Ct Chelmsford, MA  01863
It is always my desire to serve as many people as possible; however, class sizes may be limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. 
Now accepting registrations for Fall session beginning Sept 8

MONDAYS
Monday classes held at Elite Dance Company 17 Alpine Rd Chelmsford

Empowerment Yoga for Women (formerly known as Super Gentle Yoga)  Mondays 10-11:15am  Next Session Sept 8-Oct 27 (no class Oct. 13 Columbus day Holiday)-NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS
Instructor:  Laura Marie, Certified Integrative Yoga Therapist
6 weeks  $75 - September 8 class FREE to come and try it out

This is a therapeutic class for students who want to receive the benefits of reducing stress and enhancing physical and emotional wellness that a regular yoga practice can offer; but have the need to approach the practices in a more gentle way.  Whether you have specific physical or emotional challenges, would prefer a slower and more gentle practice, or just want the opportunity to slow down and relax, you will benefit from this class.  The emphasis of this class will be on an introduction to yoga philosophy and how it may enrich our modern lives; becoming more aware of our bodies and  habitual patterns of holding;  breathing practices to cultivate deep relaxation, slow, mindful movements to open and lubricate joints, help release muscular tension and increase ranges of motion.  Additionally we will work on slowing down busy minds and replace negative thinking patterns will a more positive outlook.  There will also be group discussion time.   It is recommended that practitioners be able to get up and down from the floor; however it is possible to accommodate people who may need to stay seated in a chair.  If you are unsure about your condition, please discuss it with the teacher, Laura Marie before beginning class.  Please bring a yoga mat to class.

WEDNESDAYS
ALL Wednesday classes held at Elite Dance Company 17 Alpine Lane (Parlmont Plaza) Chelmsford
 

Moderate/Intermediate Yoga -drop-ins allowed for July/August ONLY $15
NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS FOR FALL SESSION I
9:30-10:45am or 6-7:15pm
Instructor:  Laura Marie, Certified Integrative Yoga Therapist

Session I April 2- May 7    FULL
Session II  May 14-June 18 FULL
Session III July 16 - August 20 6 wk session $75 - drops ins allowed summer only $15
Fall Session I - September 10-Oct 29 8week session $100
Laura combines the compassion of Kripalu Yoga with the multi dimensional practice of Integrative Yoga Therapy to bring this class to experienced students who are already comfortable safely working with basic postures and yogic breathing practices.  In addition to continuing to work with these basic practices, you will have the opportunity to explore intention, meditation, mudra, visualization, bhanda, mantra and some yoga philosophy and relaxation.  The intention of this class is to guide students towards experience and integration of all five koshas or bodies (physical, energetic, emotional, mental, spiritual).  Please bring a mat to class and props that you use regularly.  To learn more about the koshas, click here

Beginners Yoga Basics - THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL FOR THE FALL SESSION-if you are interested in this class--please email, I will be keeping a waitlist--or if there is enough interest, may look into the possibility of adding a second class in the future.
7:30-8:45pm
Instructor:  Laura Marie, Certified Integrative Yoga Therapist
 6 weeks $75
Session I April 2-May 7 FULL
Session II May 14-June 18 FULL
Session III July 16 - August 20 FULL
Fall Session I - September 10-Oct 29 8 week session $100 - FULL

 This class is for people who are either new to yoga, or like to work with a high level of instruction offered in a compassionate manner.  This class will focus on basic yoga philosophy, alignment details for basic postures, basic breathing practices and introductory experiences into meditation and relaxation.  Yoga works from the inside out....helping to calm the mind, relax the body and gain insight and understanding into our own true nature.  This class is made to be accessible to everybody; however if you have serious health or emotional issue, you may wish to speak to the instructor beforehand in order to decide which class may best suit your needs.  Please arrive a few minutes before class time and bring a yoga sticky mat with you.  Wear comfortable clothing for movement and avoid eating heavily 2 hours beforehand.

Total Relaxation (Yoga Nidra) -  Now accepting registrations for September 3
Instructor  Laura Marie
One time class Wednesday September 3  6:30-8:15pm   $20

Come and join Laura Marie for this practice of Yoga Nidra.  Yoga Nidra means yogic sleep.  The term is used generally for many forms of deep relaxation.  The period of rest in shivasana at the end of a hatha yoga class is often referred to as yoga nidra; however, yoga nidra also refers to a specific, multi-step practice for integration of the mind, body and spirit.  This practice is a complete system of integration all of its own.  The practice presented in this workshop is drawn on from the teachings of Integrative Yoga Therapy which uses the yoga nidra model with a specific focus on health and healing.  The yogis say that 20 minutes of yoga nidra is like getting 3 hours of sleep. 

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity for some simple, gentle stretching, to set your own “sankalpa” or wish for desired effect of the practice, and practice yoga nidra.  We will be lying in a resting position of stillness during yoga nidra, so please wear comfortable clothing—nothing that binds or pinches, bring a pillow and blanket(s) We will be working on a hardwood floor, so it is useful to bring some kind of mat or sleeping bag to lie on.  No experience needed.  Clients report feeling completely relaxed and well rested after a session.  Please that if you are dealing with  serious psychological or emotional issues, it is best to check with your psychotherapist/psychiatrist before participating.