Holly teaches Yoga and Qi Gong to small groups, tailoring classes to their specific needs. Classes take place everywhere from the local yoga studio and recreation departments to the beach and also a quiet, private location in a country setting. Classes range from Mellow Yoga for balance and restoration, to Qi Gong for more energy and less stress. For more information on classes, sign up for our newsletter.

Gentle Yoga Qi Gong/Blend Class

Description: An all-levels gentle Yoga/blend class offering hatha, yin and Qi Gong for strength, flexibility and relaxation

When: Tuesdays, ongoing:  5:00-6:15 p.m.,
Where: Private studio or outdoors under the oaks (weather dependent) Address provided upon signing up.
Cost: *5-class card=$55, $14 per class drop in fee
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Contact Holly to sign up:
[email protected]
(805) 440-4561

To register for any of the sessions, please email me at [email protected] or call/text (805)440 4561.

Qi Gong Class

Description:

The gentle, fluid movements of Qi Gong (pronounced “che” gong) help to decrease stress and increase flexibility and energy. It even helps with chronic physical and mental conditions, from joint pain to depression!

Qi Gong, which originated in China 5,000 years ago and has roots in Taoism, means working with energy. It benefits everyone, from seniors to athletes.

Like Yoga, Qi Gong combines stretches, strengthening postures, flowing movements and meditation, however Qi Gong movements are also generally more fluid and subtle in nature, and typically easier to do.

The movements activate your Qi (known as prana to yogis), giving you a sense of fresh life force energy softly pulsating through your body, mind and spirit.

Join Holly Padove in one of her classes to experience why millions of people worldwide practice these therapeutic movements.

Shell Beach Recreation Center

When: Wednesdays 4-5 p.m. – Live and Outside when weather permits. Otherwise we are inside at the Shell Beach Vets Hall at 230 Leeward Street in Shell Beach. 

Where: Margo Dodd Park, Ocean Drive, Intersecting Cliff Drive, Shell Beach

Cost: $14 drop in fee per class, or a 5 class card for $55 (no expiration)

Yoga Nidra Sessions

Description:

Yoga Nidra (Yoga of sleep), is a guided meditation that allows you to drop into a deep state of relaxation and experience a powerful sense of peace. You simply lie on your back in the “Corpse” pose with plenty of comfy blankets, pillows and bolsters, while I gently lead you through the session.

Says Swami Rama, founder of the Himalayan Institute, “Yoga Nidra is a revitalizing exercise that gives total rest to the mind, brain, nervous system, senses and body. Except through meditation and Yoga Nidra, one cannot give rest to the totality of the mind. There is no drug and no scientific or physical technique so far discovered that gives rest to the unconscious part of the mind, except the techniques of Yoga Nidra.”

Private: $95 per session (typically about an hour and 15 minutes); or Group (4-10): $25 per person

Private Yoga and Qi Gong sessions are available to tailor your practice to your individual needs.  Private sessions help you to learn what movements will benefit you the most. I provide a follow-up list of movements so that you can practice them at home.  $80 for a one-hour session.