Lydia’s massage is unlike any other you’ve experienced. She moves at a snail’s pace: intentionally slow, allowing the body to actually feel change occurring while the mind records it. This is known as biofeedback and is necessary to achieve lasting relief. Lydia works deeply, but her massage is non-intrusive: she carefully waits for the tissue to catch on, and let down its fascial barriers. See for yourself how Lydia’s massage delivers greater lasting results. When you receive a massage from Lydia, you receive a personalized session of integrative bodywork utilizing the following modalities:
Myofascial Release(MFR)uses traction and stretching to release and unwind fascia (sticky Saran wrap-like connective tissue) back to a healthy state, releasing the adverse effects of inflammation, tensions and trauma.
Trigger Point Therapy is the application of pressure to specific areas to release tension or tenderness in congested muscle tissue. Trigger points may radiate pain to other areas of the body.
Shiatsu uses rhythmic pressure from 3 to 10 seconds on specific points along the body's meridians by using the fingers, palms, elbows, knees, and sometimes feet to unblock and stimulate the flow of energy.
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for rejuvenating effects: reduces stress and tension, refreshes and invigorates the body, soothes emotions, and clears the mind.
Thai Yoga Massage is an interactive manipulation of the body using passive stretching and gentle pressure along energy lines.
Deep Tissue Massage is using deep muscle compression and friction along the grain or across the grain of the muscle using elbows, forearms, and fists. Its purpose is to unstick the fibers of the muscles and release both toxins and deeply held patterns of tension.
Reflexology is an acupressure type technique performed on the hands, feet and outer ear stimulating the natural energy of the organ system and restoring normal functioning and health.
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In January 2007, Chad Ingram embarked on a new journey, joining partners Fred Busch, Veronica Davila, and Hossein Shadanlou to open Brickell Yogashala in the heart of Miami’s downtown. Promising to deliver the growing area a practice that develops the mind, the soul, and the body, Brickell Yogashala will offer area residents a chance to live by Chad’s motto: 
Gayle Stefanelli has been an exercise enthusiast for most of her life. She has been studying exercise science for many years. She had taught floor work, aerobics, and weight lifting to women in her town for many years while her children were young. She attended her first yoga class 9 years ago at a local gym, and has been a dedicated yogi since. She received her teacher training from Ruth Anne Lundeburg and Josh Schumer at Mama Nirvana's New Yoga (March 2004). She was hired to teach at their new studio in Amherst immediately after her training. She taught there for three years, along with at other studios in the Pioneer valley, and now has decided to open a studio in her own community. Gayle also taught at Now and Zen Yoga in Indian Orchard, Wood Wellness Center in Florence, and Holyoke Catholic, and taught yoga to 7th and 8th grade students through a grant program in the public school system.
Yoga for the Young at Heart (TM) offers an inspiring collection of accessible yoga programs for seniors, Baby Boomers and beginners of all ages and physical condition. Our Basic Series 1, 2 & 3 all feature gentle exercises selected for beginners to learn yoga easily, then progress at their own pace.
