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 Julie Pepper E- RYT 500

Restorative Yoga + Meditation classes ​
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Looking forward to Yoga in 2021?

Restorative implies building back up, slowly and gently using poses that are individualized to suite  injury or tightness. This yoga practice also increases mindfulness and awareness of the breath to decrease stress, increase tone, flexibility and strength.


Some classes may include: Nidra
The practice of Yoga Nidra systematically combines initial relaxation of body and mind, awareness of breath, awareness of feelings and sensations, and the rotation of consciousness throughout different parts of the body. Though “nidra” means sleep, students experience profound relaxation on physical, mental and emotional levels. The class is open to all levels and no prior experience with yoga is required. Classes do not build upon each other, therefore you may attend randomly (drop-in) or every week.

-Barre Yoga classes may include Restorative Yoga, Yoga Hammock-Arial Yoga ,
​Hatha- Raga, Ashtanga , Meditation walking and sitting
Labyrinth Walking, Guided meditation, Yoga Nidra

CALL TO SCHEDULE TODAY !  774 641 2813 

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A Yoga teachers travels..
If you are seeking Instruction for your company, below shares a recent group of classes


Yoga at Reliant Medical Group
Reliant Community @
378 Maple Ave Shrewsbury , Ma.
225 Lancaster RD , Leominster , Ma
5 Neoponset St. Worcester, Ma.


For two hours each month at each location we have a beautiful quite space with carpeted floors and 
comforting lighting creating a relaxing space for all employees of Reliant Medical Group.
Employees may drop in and simply lay down in Shavasana (a relaxation pose to release stress and re fill your energy)
If your interest is in toning and relaxation 
class space offers time for a few rounds of Sun Salutations or Moon Salutations to get the blood flowing and rejuvenate body mind and spirit after all those hours seated at a desk . We offer Mindfulness meditation to relax the mind after hours viewing computer screens! Self care is so important now more than ever - In a world moving and changing at the speed of light remember to support your health by slowing down and being in the present moment .

"The power is always in the present" 

*No Experience is Necessary ! Classes may include Sound bowl music meditation for helping the mind observe and release stressful thought patterns, Guided meditation to bring balance to the body mind and spirit , Hands on assisting only if permission is given by participants ,This is a free space to rejuvenate and witness what the body and mind need. All are welcome .


Contact Jessica (Below) if you are interested in this program !
​or schedule Private 1-1 or group classes with me @
774 641 2813 

juliepepper1@gmail.com 



Jessica Young
Learning, OD & Engagement Director
(She/Her/Hers/Herself)
Human Resources
Reliant Medical Group
100 N Parkway
Worcester, MA 01605
Ext: 62218
P: 508.595.2218
F: 508.453.8171
www.reliantmedicalgroup.org
Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram


 

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If you would like to travel to class
Barre Massachusetts is located in the center of the state , a beautiful farm town with woods, fields and peaceful back roads .
 Aprox 1 1/2 hrs from Boston and 45 Minutes from Peterborough, New Hampshire  25 minutes from Worcester
8 miles from IMS Insight Meditation Society

1:1 CLASSES OR GROUPS @ BARRE HIGHLANDS CABIN
RAJA HATHA YOGA THERAPIES , YOGA HAMMOCK , MEDITATION CABIN , GUIDED MEDITATION , MEDICINE BOWL MEDITATION ,FEILD OR FORREST LABYRINTH WALKING , NATURE, MINDFUL HEALING &
Appreciation 

​"I Looked around at nature and found nothing rushing but my mind"



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 SUNDAYS  1230 GENTLE yOGA
@LISTENING AND WELLNESS CENTER , BARRE , MA
​Please 

CALL TO REGISTER $20
  *THIS CLASS IS A SWEET  WINTER TREAT
WITH HEATED FLOORS , MATS , PROPS AND BLANKETS !

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Lineage of Babaji - Haidakhan Baba 
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Jules and Ruby (please mention if you have cat allergies !Barre location can receive visits from Ruby)
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WORKSHOP 13 YOGA CLASS WILL RESUME after building renovations 

 previous YOGA AND MEDITATION session
at Workshop 13 !! Thank you every one for another great season ! Namaste!
Time 630 pm Tuesdays
fee 10$

















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2016 - 2021
classes, retreats & service

 

Theses are 
AUTUMNS 

Release and Recharge Yoga Classes! come join now !

 This beginner to moderate class starts our transition TOWARDS gratitude for the Season of Harvest 

​(Yoga says "stay flexible in body spirit and mind !")

"New Session " Release and Recharge Session "
cost: $60
4 week sessions

Please Reserve your spot  


Classes are ongoing and have limited space. 20$ drop in 
Please call Julie @ (774) 641-2813 for more information & to reserve your space.

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​2012 - 2015
YESSSSS!  Finally !!!
YOGA T
herapies in a hospital !
 From 2012 - 2015 It was my great privilege to have developed the first 
​Yoga Therapies program at 

Health Alliance Hospital  

a member of UMass Health Care 
Simonds-Hurd Complementary Care Center .
Yoga helps in Hospitals !

   *2012 - 2015  a program was  developed  assisting   patients , care givers , doctors and nurses in learning stress management in body mind and spirit with Yoga tools listed below ... 
*This  was literally a dream come true ...A manifestation turning Some BIG lemons in to Sweet lemon aide . Having had back surgery at 15 ..and again at 33 I remember  thinking hospitals needed more healing modalities.
I had studied Yoga Therapies for , survival - for self awareness, healing , and peace in my life . I didn't just learn to swim , i now had a life boat to share .


​Yoga and this experience are part of my transformations , Art ,Motherhood, marriage all are part of my growth.
​I combined YT with Art for a natural marriage in healing
in December 2016 I published Fountain of Trabazon an Oracle deck that was begun while working on the Oncology unit to inspire and elevate the joy and consciousness with yogic theory , humor and good conversation delivered with art 


Yoga Therapies teaches these amazing self help tools:

Asana " poses "
for strength and balance

Pranayama " breath work "
for relaxation and quieting the mind


 a few Years after my second back surgery  I was working at Simonds - Hurd Complimentary Care Center and Oncology Ward in Fitchburg Massachusetts , I taught Yoga Therapies, assisting those in need with anxiety and pain management.
We developed personal skills : 
Asana "poses" for awareness of changes in the body, strength, skill maintenance and restoration.
(this can take the smallest form of movement or propping for support and ease adding much comfort when challenged with long term hospital stays) 
Pranayama "Breath Work" for quieting the mind and developing a new system of relaxation for the brain to relate to (and in succession the body follows) Mindfulness Meditation
 skills prepare us for the changes of new habits and awareness
slowly but surly of

Santosha - "contentment"
( a distant concept to those in pain)


Our Sessions would begin with a Dharma talk , a conversation about what their intentions were , from there we work together with the above systems for, including a specialized combination of stress releasing , strength building practices - some take only minutes to learn and practice. This is key because many clients were literally receiving Chemotherapy as we worked together . In a long process such as Chemotherapy Yoga Therapy can offer a safe space ,and we can safely build a positive mind set .. this helps many fold ! On the Oncology floor we used guided meditations to form a practice that connects body mind and spirit in finding a restful positive place to dwell . Being relaxed and positive unlocked freedom. We learned together that a discipline contains relaxation and release. We used the relaxing experience of Tibetan Medicine Bowl (music) meditations Release of and pain management with Reiki , and Savasana ( a relaxed restorative posture ) for the body to spot Comfort . We learn about the skills of "practicing relaxing" by witnessing thoughts ,watching them and we can practice letting go of thoughts , a choice of no longer "hooking into them" and worry over them. 
We also used  "Fountain of Trabazon" www.fountainoftrabazon.com an Oracle deck of 56 paintings and a brief guide book for positive affirmations to learn how to read the symbols in life and seek the calm and sweeter path. I created this deck over the early years of work in Oncology Yoga and self published it in 2016 to make it available to everyone.

Id like to Thank the Clients who gave it their all !
Doctors Nurses and Staff who participated and shared these new holistic modalities .
You are very appreciated

 My hope is that all hospitals incorporate these skill sets to help care for all staff, patients and care givers  to share in a simple
sweet path toward holistic being. 
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​Previous class descriptions at Health Alliance Hospital in Fitchburg , Ma. 2010 - 2015 
Tuesday 930 am Restorative , Gentle Raja Hatha Yoga Class  

Restorative implies building back up, slowly and gently using poses that are individualized to suite  injury or tightness.  This yoga practice also increases mindfulness and awareness of the breath to decrease stress, increase tone, flexibility and strength.


Some classes may include: Nidra
The practice of Yoga Nidra systematically combines initial relaxation of body and mind, awareness of breath, awareness of feelings and sensations, and the rotation of consciousness throughout different parts of the body. Though “nidra” means sleep, students experience profound relaxation on physical, mental and emotional levels. The class is open to all levels and no prior experience with yoga is required. Classes do not build upon each other, therefore you may attend randomly (drop-in) or every week.
2012-2015
Free Yoga Therapies 

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Thanks to Angie's Spa Grant


Patients at the Simonds-Sinon Regional Cancer Center in Fitchburg received free acupuncture, yoga and hand/foot/chair massage made possible by a renewed grant from Angie’s Spa Cancer Foundation!  Free massage and Yoga are also made available to caregivers who accompany patients during treatment.
  • more about the grant:

Founded in memory of Angie Levy, Angie’s Spa is a 501(c)(3) charitable, cancer foundation that funds hospital programs across the country with the express purpose of providing free therapeutic spa services to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. These spa services are designed to alleviate painful side effects, provide relaxation to enhance traditional treatments and give cancer patients a self-esteem boost.

As a 100% volunteer organization, including all of the Angie’s Spa staff, legal counsel from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP; advisors from the entertainment, financial industries and more, Angie’s Spa ensures that all raised funds go directly towards patient services.

A distinct aspect of Angie’s Spa is that everyone involved has been personally touched by cancer, and therefore has a unique and specific understanding of the needs and interests of cancer patients and their families.

As of October 2013, Angie’s Spa is funding SIX hospital programs. These programs are community-based, thus providing therapeutic spa services to economically under-served populations, among others. Feedback from acupuncturists, massage therapists, physicians, hospital administrators and testimonials from the patients have been incredibly positive and have pushed us even more to raise funds for additional hospitals across the county.

Learn more about Angie’s Spa or make a donation at www.AngiesSpa.org or www.facebook.com/angiesspa .  For more information about accessing the services at the Simonds-Sinon Cancer Center, please contact Lynn Gerrits at 978-343-5098.

Millions of Americans seek the comfort, relief and relaxation provided by therapies such as massage, Reiki, acupuncture, yoga, Tai Chi, meditation and more, often as part of their daily, weekly or monthly health and wellness regimen. Though cancer patients may also enjoy the same benefits, they may also seek out “complementary” therapies to help reduce the often brutal effects of chemotherapy and radiation or to aid in healing following surgery.

In the field of integrative medicine, these evidence-based practices have been shown to help reduce such physical side effects as nausea and vomiting, fatigue, sleeplessness, pain, as well as numbness and tingling in the extremities. In addition, patients report reduced feelings of anxiety, a strengthened immune system and an overall enhanced sense of well-being.

Call or e mail Julie for more information



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Yoga and Meditation Classes available in 2021
at
Barre Highlands Cabin 

Classes are open to all ages 
 
by Appointment  774 641 2813
personally designed to assist with healing , anxiety and pain relief  AND /OR  as a way to strengthen your practice.

Barre Highlands Cabin is located one mile from Quabbin Regional High school and eight miles from IMS :Insight Meditation Society , Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and The Forrest Refuge  
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see below for map 


Picture Autumns Meditation : " If you sit at the edge of a river , you see only a small part of its surface . And Yet the water before your eyes is proof of unknowable depths " Anita Diamant , The Red Tent

​More details on Release and Recharge Autumns Meditation and Yoga Class
Restorative , Gentle Raja Hatha Yoga Class  




You will also find yoga paintings (as above)
I paint them to help my self learn more about anatomy and the beauty and fun of our human form ...and to share the art of  Asana
 or in English "pose","posture " literal translation seat ... I post fun images of poses to deal with daily life .. reminding you to reach for the stars ...then do a forward bend and relax !! 
( its all happening anyway ..lets decrees the stress:})

What is a benefit to practicing and sharing Yoga? 
: after learning to "watch the mind " in Raja Yoga ..in the length of a class or some times just one breath ... a truer  , more kind self ...more genuine self can / will surface .. In Hatha Yoga  we search for balance . Our bodies are nourished by the awareness of comfort ,strength and flexibility. 
Yoga is a

Spiritual Practice ,when we focus on the goal of Peace, Yoga teaches you are always Enough - We learn the skills and have the tools to be at ease and peace full out in the world and inside our selves .



Mindfulness meditation class open to all levels - 

​1:1 Therapeutic 
​Yoga Sessions
 


(please call 774 641 2813 for 1:1 
couples , family, corporate  )



 Therapeutic Yoga is a synthesis of healing modalities including gentle and restorative yoga, breath work, guided imagery and meditation, which promotes relaxation and healing of body, mind and spirit. As the term implies, restorative yoga is a slow and gentle practice to  build tone, flexibility and strength while increasing mindfulness and awareness of the breath to decrease stress and ease pain . The yoga therapist works in partnership with you to develop an individualized program that is structured to meet your specific condition and
needs. 
 



Gentle Restorative Yoga Classes
​help develop strength in body mind and spirit we will  tone and strengthen as well as heal ! on going ! #life choices !  

Drop inns welcome for classes  
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Still Available at
the cabin !
Every Season new Classes and 
Yoga Work shops
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by Appointment  774 641 2813

personally designed to assist with healing , anxiety and pain relief  AND /OR  as a way to strengthen your practice.




"When you are inspired by great purpose, all thoughts break their bounds, and consciousness expands."

-Pantanjali


Are you an athlete ? Do you look forward to getting back to practice ? Are You looking at a change in routine due to age or injury ? Yoga is a holistic modality used in the East and West to strengthen and rejuvenate - call with any questions!

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Yoga Hammock is offered as well call for details !






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​  Acro -Yoga with my Husband John !  
​ I Highly recommend this form of yoga- it builds          strength and trust - and is down right fun !

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​2014
​Trail Yoga at Wachusett Meadow , Audubon Sanctuary , Princeton , Ma .

Are you looking for  classes or events
with
friends, family , home schoolers , yoga credits ?
give a call !  

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at the OIC in Orange Ma   Julie teaching at 
"Arc in to Spring"
Yoga Clinic at "Follow the Honey" Yoga Space - owned by Mary Canning of "Follow the Honey" in Cambridge Ma .
-see her awesome space
​on Face book !

1: 1 and Group Yoga and Meditation Classes available
​ @
Barre Highlands Cabin
​ in beautiful central   Massachusetts !
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Yogini Karen Winslow rests in "Restorative Childs Pose" .
The use of props to support the body stabilizes and sweetens our experience in
​Yoga Therapies. 

Thank You for visiting !!


Telephone

774 641 2813

Email

julie.pepper1@gmail.com