SoulShine Studios

We have had so many peak moments on retreats and I am expecting this to be yet another. The Bus Discothecque in Paris was amazing, sailing in the Mediterranean - unbelievable, and now we have a full week on a private yacht! Pinch me!

🌞 Welcome to SoulShine Studios! 🌞 If you're looking for an inclusive space that celebrates every step of your wellness journey, you've found it. From beginners to experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practices, all are warmly welcomed here. Here's what you need to know: 📌 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: SoulShine Studios is located in Stony Point Fashion Park near Cinébistro. 🙏 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: We offer a diverse range of classes that are suitable and/or adaptable for virtually anyone. From Yin Yoga to alignment-based yoga to Seated Strength to energizing dance classes- it’s all here! 🕰️ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: We offer classes every day of the week and 95% of them are also available on Zoom or by recording! 🧘♀️ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗽: We recommend arriving a few minutes early for your first class. This will allow you to settle in, meet some people, and get comfy before we begin. 💳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: Experiment with our Single Class Pass for $22, or dive into our Introductory Offer for new clients - enjoy 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟰 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 $𝟰𝟵! 👫 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Most importantly, SoulShine Studios is a family. We love to connect, share, and grow together. We love that you have read this far and we hope to meet you in the studio (or in the Zoom room) very soon. If you have any questions, please ask! #RVAFitness #RVAWellness #AccessibleFitness #InclusiveFitness

🌿Interested in learning more about the health benefits of Qi Gong? Join Roni and Brent to learn some warmup exercises, coiling and spinal movements, and practice a simple form in our beginner-friendly class. Experience the power of breath, focus, and intentional movement. Let’s have fun and learn together 💫 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝗶 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗴 May 4 and 18 12-1 pm https://lnkd.in/eeD_HiTN

🌟𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺🌟 Ready to know more about our joyful owner, Marybeth? Let’s have a little fun as we get to know her better. 𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙚! Three of the following statements about Marybeth are true, and one is a lie. Can you spot the fib? Here we go! ▪️ Marybeth has a Master’s Degree in Information Science. ▪️ Marybeth once danced on a sailboat while leading a retreat in Mallorca. ▪️ Marybeth was a contestant on a popular dance reality show! ▪️ Marybeth worked at McDonalds for 3 years. Drop your answers in the comments! 👇🎭💃

💫 Stress awareness is about more than recognizing stress triggers and symptoms. Proactive stress management is essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced life. By integrating mindful practices like Yoga and Nia into our lives, we can manage our stress levels, enhance our wellness, and truly allow our inner light to shine. Step into our warm, welcoming studio as we wrap up National Stress Awareness Month. Enjoy our Yoga and Nia classes designed to help you manage stress, enhance wellness, and let your inner light shine. Together, let's share, grow, and de-stress through the joyful exploration of movement and wellness. 🌞 See you at SoulShine Studios! 🌼 #SoulShineStudios #StressAwarenessMonth

Psst. Here's a sneak peak at our upcoming retreats. First up is SoulShine Summer Camp, a weekend of pure soul nourishment at the beautiful Casa Om in Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Join Mare and Niki for a mix of Nia, yoga, and creative arts, all complemented by delicious organic homemade plant based meals. Let's get away and SHINE ✨🏞️ There are only a couple of spots left! July 12-14, 2024 Next, we're heading to mesmerizing Iceland for our "Hearts on Fire in Akureyri" retreat. Delve into a unique Nia and Yoga adventure that connects you deeply with the elements of earth, water, air, and fire. Exciting experiences including soaking in geothermal hot springs, moderate hiking, and iconic Icelandic horses await! 🐳🔥 September 21-28, 2024 As 2025 dawns, we're off to the lush jungle of Costa Rica for "SHINE: A Nia Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat". This retreat invites you to celebrate through music, movement, and mindfulness. Plus, it offers yoga teachers 10 hours of continuing education! The perfect blend of personal and professional development! 🌴 January 25 - February 1, 2025 Finally, ignite your heart and embrace your authentic self at our "Shakti Soul" yoga retreat in Costa Rica. Dive into deep hatha yoga, meditation, philosophy teachings, and soul-stirring Shakti dance parties with Sarah Fischer and Niki Schemmel. Join us in this lush paradise for a transformative journey into self-discovery and wellness. Book a spot now to let your Shakti Soul shine! 🌟 Feb 1-6, 2025 Let's explore, grow, and shine together. Secure your spot now and join us on these transformative adventures!

🎭 Ready to 𝘁𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, embrace the 𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘺, and share plenty of laughs along the way? Join us for our Brain Games Improv class! GeGe Beall, a seasoned improv comedian and theatre graduate, will guide you into the exhilarating world of improvisation. This isn't a performance class - it's a playdate with friends where you're free to fail, laugh, and try again! Tapping into the games that professional improvisational comedians play, you'll learn to loosen up, be ready for anything, and step out of your standard ways of thinking. A 2020 study found that improvisation can increase creativity, decrease social anxiety, and enhance our ability to tolerate uncertainty. So come ready to laugh, say yes, and explore new ways of playing! 🎉 Mark your calendar, and prepare for a fusion of fun and creativity that only improv can offer! Monday, April 22, 2024 6:45 pm. #SoulShineStudios #BrainGamesImprov #CreativityUnleashed

🌟𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺🌟 𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰, 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴. Today we would like to introduce you to Raffy Nelson. Raffy has a long journey in the wellness space including a 200 hour yoga teacher certification (2008) obtained from The Shift for modern training and another 200 hour yoga teacher certification (2022) from Sampoorna Yoga for classical training. His favorite thing about being immersed in yoga is the exchanges with teachers and students which facilitates learning as a teacher and teaching as he learns. In his varied career history, Raffy has worked as a restaurant cook/server, flight attendant, customer service representative at a call center, and office clerk at an auto dealer. When he's not sharing his passion for yoga, you can find Raffy gardening, designing homes, playing golf, hiking, traveling, and learning to play the harmonium. Helping each other to be the best versions of themselves is what truly inspires Raffy. 💃🎶🌟

🧘♀️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗬𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝗦𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽🍷 This 2.5-hour experience begins with an hour of traditional Yin Yoga, focusing on deep, passive stretches that target connective tissues and joints. After this calming session, enjoy a leisurely beverage break and enjoy community and connection. We'll conclude the mini-retreat with restorative Yin yoga, designed to relax and rejuvenate your body and mind. Perfect for stress relief and cultivating inner peace. 🧡 Join us at SoulShine Studios for this unique blend of yoga, relaxation, and community. Sink into relaxation and let your soul shine! 🌟 👉https://lnkd.in/evErmXdq April 21 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm $55 ($50 for Unlimited members with code UNLIMITED)

🎵 We've all got that one song, artist, or album we could listen to on repeat without it ever losing its magic. What is yours? Let's share our musical loves. Drop your favorites in the comments below! 🎧 We'll compile all the responses and share the playlist with you in a future post - and maybe in a class too! #SoulShineStudios #MusicLove