Personal Training & Core Fitness

BOSU™
Stability and strength exercises will be incorporated into this fun and challenging class using the BOSU half ball. Exercises will be based on Yoga and Pilates movements. You can expect a cardiovascular workout. Working on the BOSU effectively conditions ankles, legs, core and upper body.

Boxing Basics
This 60 minute workout taught by Will Carmichael, a certified personal trainer with over six years of boxing and martial arts teaching instruction, offers offensive and defensive drills, mitt work, bag work and jump rope. Learn the “ins and outs” of boxing while burning fat, reducing stress, toning muscle and getting into the best shape of your life. Sparring is optional. The class is being offered in 4-week sessions, meeting once per week.

Circuit Contact Kickboxing
If you’re looking for a way to increase confidence, perseverance, and sculpt your body, Circuit Contact Kickboxing is for you. This 60 minute class taught by Will Carmichael, a trainer with 16 years of martial arts experience and a former lightweight Shanshou (Chinese kickboxing) champion, is not your typical kickboxing class. Taught in a circuit format, this class will consist of kickboxing combinations using high and low kicking and punching concepts, and will cover self-defense techniques using knees and elbows, with an emphasis on cardio conditioning and body sculpting exercises. Class size is limited to a maximum of 8 participants and pre-registration is required.

Core Conditioning
This core based class integrates breath and body techniques from Forrest Yoga, effectively combining core strength and body sculpting to create a strong and healthy body. Expect breath, abdominal, hip, glutes, and back work and extensions.

Gyrotonics®
Gyrotonic® incorporates movement principles from yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming, and Tai–chi. This unique system elongates the musculature and shapes the body, strengthens and tones the abdominal muscles, articulates the spine, develops greater mobility in the joints, improves balance, coordination and neuromuscular control, and increases stamina with minimal impact to the joints.

Pilates
This is a method of exercise and movement developed by Joseph Pilates which is designed to lengthen, strengthen, stabilize, and tone the whole body. Pilates focuses on creating strength of the abdomen, back, and improves posture, flexibility, and improving overall well- being. Soulistic offers private, semi-private, and group reformer sessions, as well as group mat classes.

Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga - the Primary Series
The first or primary series realigns the spine, detoxifies the body, and builds strength, flexibility and stamina. The series begins with sun salutations and moves on to standing poses, seated poses, inversions and backbends before relaxation. This class focuses on building the fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga with its unique breathing techniques and linking movements.

Children’s Yoga
This class is designed for children ages 3-6. It will incorporate the use of yoga asanas (postures) and breath to bring harmony and balance into the younger beings development. This is a great starter yoga class for kids.

Hatha Yoga
Balances the elements of sun and moon; the sun being “active” energy and moon being “passive” energy. This practice is an integration of different styles of yoga and is recommended for all levels.

Mom/Dad & Me Yoga
This class will explore the traditional benefits of Hatha Yoga in conjunction with creating a nurturing environment for you to bond with your baby or toddler. Classes are offered for 2 age groups; infants to 1 year olds and toddlers ages 2 to 5. Instruction will focus on strengthening the abs, pelvic floor, hips and buttocks, and will include some flow-based Yoga. A fun way to practice Yoga while meeting other parents in the neighborhood.

Mysore Yoga
Mysore is Ashtanga Yoga as it is taught at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India. The teacher works with students in accordance with the ability and experience level of each, individually, offering verbal cues and hands-on adjustments.

Universal Yoga™
Universal Yoga was created by one of the most influential masters and professional teachers in ex – Soviet territory, Andrey Lappa. This system unites all other systems and styles of yoga and yoga experience. Some of the motivations of this practice include knowledge, awareness, growing power of spirit, and freedom or ‘conscious liberation’.

Urban Yoga
An exciting hybrid of Vinyasa Flow and Chi Gong come together to form a challenging, rigorous asana and movement sequence set against the backdrop of Urban music forms such as: Smooth Jazz, Neo Soul, and down tempo Hip Hop. This class is especially intended for those who are looking for a way to have fun without compromising the technical and energetic principals of Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga.

Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa means breath - synchronized movement. This class is a flowing class using classical yoga poses intricately sequenced. It is focused on building internal heat in order to purify all layers of the body.

Yogic Arts™
This style, developed by Duncan Wong, incorporates the core strength and joint conditioning of Gung – Fu, the fluidity of Astanga yoga, and the healing touch of Thai massage. This form includes a sequence of classical asanas, massage adjustments, martial arts, and yogic technique.

Yogic Belly Dance
This class bridges the gap between yoga and belly dance, merging the polarities of yoga movements with the motions and body movements of belly dance. Belly dance relies on natural movements which gently utilize every part of the body, and incorporates rolling, undulating, isolated circles for shoulders, arms, wrists, neck, chest and hips. This fun and creative class ends with deep restorative yoga poses, along with savasana and a light meditation.

Dance

Aerobic Salsa
Learn the fundamental skills of Salsa footwork and shines in this aerobic-style class. We will cover the music, timing and counts of Salsa while learning dance moves you can take anywhere! Each class will culminate into fancy footwork combinations and choreography that will get you sweating. Please, no rubber sole shoes or high heels. Soft sole shoes such as ballet or jazz shoes preferred, but bare feet are okay too.

Belly Dance
Learn to sway and shimmy your hips with basic belly dance technique and routine. Instruction will alternate between veil and finger cymbal instruction. Belly dance is a great overall body workout. Enhance strength and flexibility while enjoying the beauty of this ancient art form. No experience necessary. Exercise attire required. Please bring hip scarf if you have one.

Capoeira
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art which originated in the 1800s. Slaves disguised this form of self defense in the charade of a dance. It is a very physical art form which incorporates instruments, singing, dancing, and fighting. Capoeira is a cultural experience which embodies all of these elements in a unique spiritual and physical space.


Children and Teen Dance
Dance movement classes that will teach children and teenagers how to move and express themselves creatively. Classes will introduce movement vocabulary on which to build and expand their movements. Teen Dance Fusion will focus on culturally diverse dance forms including Hip Hop, Belly Dance, Salsa, and Latin dance forms, African, Caribbean, Modern dance and more!

Hip Hop
This energetic class integrates street dancing and rhythmic movements in an add-on choreography format. Natural movements and expressive dance steps are emphasized allowing participants to learn dances quickly while adding a touch of personal flair.

Latin Dance Styles
This introductory class will cover the basic steps of Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. No experience necessary. Please no rubber sole shoes or high heels. Soft sole shoes such as ballet or jazz shoes preferred, but bare feet are okay too.

West African Dance
This is a fun and invigorating class taught to live drums. Idy Ciss, principle dancer and choreographer for Muntu Dance Company, learned this dance style on the West African Coast of Senegal. No experience necessary.

Massage Treatments

Clinical Massage
Clinical Massage specializes in musculoskeletal pathologies. You may create a customized treatment plan based on past injuries or chronic pain within the context of a relaxation massage.

Customized Therapeutic Massage
Combines deep tissue, trigger point therapy, stretching, and sport massage.

Prenatal Massage
Massage for the expectant mother is bodywork specifically designed for women who are experiencing the physical discomfort and emotional challenges that present themselves during the months of pregnancy. Prenatal Massage promotes well being for both baby and mother., Working with the client in either semi-reclining or side-lying position (after the first trimester), this massage is designed to nurture and relax an expectant mother's changing body., Prenatal Massage utilizes relaxing massage strokes that will improve circulation, increase energy and bring soothing stress relief.

Energy Massage
This massage can incorporate a wide range of modalities to best serve the individual clients needs. These may include Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Sports Massage, Reiki, or other forms of energy healing, meditation, visualization, breathe work, and spiritual counseling.

Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the concept that every part of the body is aligned in pathways/zones that end in specific points on the feet and hands. By applying precise and steady pressure over these reflex areas, the reflexologist bolsters the body’s immunity. An excellent antidote to stress-related conditions, reflexology relaxes the body, releases energy and restores balance. Services are available in 50-minute full and 30-minute introductory sessions. The full session works both feet and hands completely to restore balance, promote ease of movement, boost organ functioning and provide profound relaxation. The introductory session eases stress and the daily buildup of restrictions on smooth body functioning.

Sports Massage
Sports Massage is perfect for individuals who lead an athletic lifestyle. This massage will focus on chronic areas of tightness to restore flexibility and mobility to muscles and/or joints.

Swedish Massage
This massage technique uses light to moderate pressure. It is good for flexibility, circulation, and overall relaxation.

Thai Yoga Therapy
Thai Yoga therapy incorporates acupressure, energy meridian work, and Yoga based stretches. The client will lie on a massage mat fully clothed. This work is intended to restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit.

Therapeutic (Deep Tissue) Massage
This type of massage uses deeper pressure to target specific points of tension in muscles and joints.

Other Treatments

Clairvoyant Reading
Sarah will clairvoyantly read the energy of your vibrational space determining and revealing the belief structure and nature of what you are creating, supporting and holding onto energetically in your life in the present time. Any topic may be read. The clearing of energy, grounding, chakra and aura cleansing are available as well. You may tailor the reading to specific areas of your choosing. These readings are extremely useful in helping you manage and create the life you choose to live.


Customized Body Treatments
Choose from exfoliation, detoxification, moisturizing, uplifting, invigorating/sports, soothing/de-stress, or anti-cellulite body treatments. All of our premium body treatments contain all natural ingredients, plant or nut based oils, creams, and treasures from the earth, mixed by hand. In the spirit of Ayurveda, each treatment is custom designed for your body. Soothe your senses, and nourish your body with one of our body treatments designed to leave you feeling silky, soft, rejuvenated, and relaxed.

Reiki Session
Reiki is the ancient art of hands on healing to channel healing energy into the chakras, aura and energetic space of the receiver to clear unwanted energy and promote healing on the physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual levels. An overall healing targeting the seven main energy centers (chakras) that correspond to specific physical areas of the body is available. Specific physical ailments may be targeted as well as any emotional/mental issues. Enjoy a session to promote and receive an uplifting shift in your energy space.

Sauna & Steam
Soothe your aching joints, purify your body of toxins, and relax in our steam room and sauna facilities. Available by appointment only, our sauna and steam facilities can accommodate up to two individuals at one time. Our sauna uses Solocarbon™ Technology with infrared light emission, the same healing energy that the sun releases naturally. This is a great treatment for healing and rejuvenation, reducing disease-causing toxins, and weight management.
 
Thai Hot Compress
This treatment combines the power of healing herbal therapies and soothing moist heat in the form of a hot compress, which is applied after intensive work on tense muscles. Herbal compresses are custom, hand made to benefit your needs.

Facial Treatments

Soulistic Five Elements Signature Facial
Experience sheer bliss with our signature Five Elements facial! Using an active blend of pure, organically grown fruits and herbs harvested from the Hungarian countryside, this unique treatment will leave your skin feeling soft, supple and radiant. Based on an ancient Eastern philosophy, this facial incorporates the elements of Fire, Earth, Wood, Water and Metal into an unforgettable treatment designed to balance the skin, sooth the senses and invigorate the soul.

Paprika Purifying Facial
This exfoliating and stimulating facial uses the natural acids found in apples and grapes to remove dry dead skin and clear clogged pores. Anti-aging herbs and spices dramatically increase blood flow to the skin, detoxifying and increasing cellular renewal. This treatment will leave your skin glowing, toned and smooth! Recommended for problematic or devitalized skins.

Organic Results Facial
A gentle, yet effective way to smooth away fine lines and rough dry skin. Active, organic enzymes of pineapple and papaya clear away cellular debris resulting in a smoother, more revitalized complexion. Results are best achieved in a series of 4 treatments, one every 10-14 days until series is complete.

Skin for All Seasons
It is well documented that fruits and vegetables picked during the peak of their growing season provide the most nutrition and benefit for your body. The same can be said for your skin care! Our seasonally inspired facials give your skin a powerful boost of antioxidants and skin firming botanicals. Ask about our current offerings!

Rescue Facial
A fantastic facial for skin that is sensitive, reactive or easily irritated! Fresh rosehips are selected for their naturally rich content of Vitamin C, which helps reduce inflammation and provide high anti-oxidant protection. Redness reducing herbal infusions leave your skin fresh, clear and calm.

Gentleman's Organic Retreat
A facial designed just for men! Our technicians use products especially selected for a man's skin and individual needs. Using steamed towels, you will relax and renew while receiving face, neck and hand massage with non-perfumed, non-greasy products. This facial is wonderfully relaxing and fantastic for keeping a man's skin in optimal condition.

Facialicious Express Treatment
Finely crushed poppyseeds and sweet pear nectar gently exfoliates your complexion. Reveal gorgeous skin that feels soft and supple! Active fruit concentrates and whipped moisturizers deeply hydrate your skin for an all over irresistible glow that demands attention!

Luscious Lip Treatment
A petroleum-free citrus treat for the lips with shea butter and sunflower seed oil to give lips maximum hydration and a sexy sheen. The natural peptides stimulate lip plumping collagen, fill in fine lines and make lips voluptuous and youthful.

Ayurvedic Therapies

Consultation
A full intake to determine your Ayurvedic mind/body constitution (Dosha) including pulse and tongue evaluation. Lifestyle and habits are analyzed from an Ayurvedic perspective. Dietary, herbal, and yogic suggestions are made to increase a greater sense of ideal health and well- being.

Abhyanga Massage
A luxurious herbal-oil massage to reduce imbalance, calm the mind, and relieve tissue and joint discomfort.

Abhyanga Shirodhara
This is perhaps one of the most profound and blissful Ayurvedic treatments used to stabilize the mind and calm the nervous system. A warm stream of medicated oil is poured continuously over the Ajna Chakra, or third eye, to induce an inner journey.

Abhyanga Pinda Sveda
A sedating massage using grains, medicinal herbs and oils wrapped in soft cloth boluses. The boluses induce sweating detoxification, and clear the pores so the medicinal properties of the herbs can penetrate the skin.

Chakra Massage
Full body oil massage with Marma point (energetic points) and Chakra anointment and aromatherapy treatment. When massaged, they can enhance balance to the corresponding organs and regions in the body.

Ananda Shirodhara
A scalp massage improves circulation and induces relaxation, followed by warm herbal oil rhythmically poured onto the forehead to sedate the nervous system. Next, a warm, herbal-oil massage aids detoxification. The treatment concludes with a steam bath, and dosha herbal tea.

Abhyanga Lepa
Following a steam and blissful massage, an aromatic medicinal pack made of clay, herbs and oil is applied to reduce aches and draw toxins out of the body

Ubvartan
An aromatic blend of medicinal herbs and oils are vigorously massaged into the body to break up Kapha imbalances such as lethargy, decreased circulation, body fat, and swelling.

Abhyanga Basti
A full body massage followed by an ancient treatment using damns built on the body and filled with medicated oils and herbs

Choice of one of the following treatments:
Kati Basti: For lower back pain in the lumbar and thoracic regions.
Netra Basti: For glaucoma, eye strain, or various eye conditions.
Vishuddha Basti: For thyroid dysfunction or conditions of the throat chakra.
Uro Basti: A beautiful treatment for conditions of the heart and heart chakra.

Panchakarma
Ayurveda, "The Science of Life", is one of the oldest holistic medical systems practiced in the world and has been used in Inda for over 5 thousand years. It's based on the understanding that the body is a self-healing organism that constantly works at rejuvenating itself. Unfortunately, heightened toxicity, weakened digestive capabilities, and Doshic imbalances can block this natural capacity of the body. Panchakarma, "The Science of Rejuvenation" is one of the most power tools we have to support the body's innate healing process. This 6 hour treatment combines Yoga, diet, massage, detoxification therapies, and herbal combinations to facilitate internal cleansing and healing. As a seasonal detox program, it serves to alleviate the body and mind of undue toxic build up, and provides a system for removing deep blockages and toxicity from the physiology, emotions and mind. Click here for a typical Panchakarma schedule and to learn more about this therapy.