CLASSES
YEAR-ROUND
Private Yoga Classes
on the beach
or at your location
Having a special occasion, birthday, bachelorette party, wedding, family gathering or business? Looking for a memorable activity to include in your schedule? Private group classes can create an atmosphere of connectivity, bonding and relaxation.
Sessions can be held on the beach, at another outdoor space or at your location.
- Class length: 60 min. (longer sessions available upon request)
- Mats & Props can be provided
- Fee: $100 flat rate for up to 5 people, $20 for each additional person. Payment is due day of class. Cash or Venmo is accepted.
- Pricing is for Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach or Fenwick Island, Delaware; additional fee for other locations.
- Deposit: $50 deposit (applied to total) to reserve date/time; non-refundable, unless class is canceled by instructor or outdoor class is rained out or other inclement weather and the class cannot be moved indoors. No reschedules or refunds for no shows.
For more info,
email tracy@tracysouthard.com
or call / text 410-251-6146
SUMMER
Kangaroo Yoga
at Coastal Wilds
in Frankford, DE
Looking to unwind and find inner peace in your life? Then look no further than Coastal Wilds' Kangaroo Yoga Experience!
Kangaroo Yoga is a unique experience that combines yoga, animal therapy, nature ...and often laughter!
While following safety guidelines, Coastal Wilds provides an interactive experience with their red kangaroo and wallaby animal ambassadors.
Within their large kangaroo walkabout yard, you will be guided through a relaxing yoga flow as their resident kangaroo and wallaby ambassadors freely hop around giving you posing tips!
34215 Peppers Corner Road
Frankford, DE 19945
For more info, visit coastalwilds.org
or email info@coastalwilds.org
or call 302-829-1548
SUMMER
Sunrise
Beach Yoga
in Bethany Beach, DE
(click on flyer to view)
May 25 - September 2, 2024
MON-WED-SAT
6-7am
Garfield Parkway (south beach ramp)
$15 / person
All Levels / Ages
Bring A Beach Towel or Blanket
Look For Our Yoga Flag
(weather permitting)
Pre-register online or drop-ins welcome!
For more info, visit
bethanybeachyoga.com
or email bethanybeachyoga@gmail.com
or call / text 302-827-3175
SUMMER
Sunset Beach Yoga
& Sound Healing
in Bethany Beach, DE
(click on flyer to view)
(2024 DATES) FRIDAY: 6/21, SUNDAYS: 7/7, 8/4, 8/18, 9/1, 9/15
7-8pm
Hollywood Street
$20 / person
All Levels / Ages
Bring A Beach Towel or Blanket
Look For Our Yoga Flag
(weather permitting)
Pre-register online or drop-ins welcome!
For more info, visit
bethanybeachyoga.com
or email bethanybeachyoga@gmail.com
or call / text 302-827-3175
Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy can restore balance on many levels — physically, emotionally, mentally — by renewing our natural capacity for self-healing. Using yoga poses, a variety of yoga props and conscious movement exercises, yoga therapy that can help provide relief from an array of health challenges or injuries.
These sessions are individualized based on specific needs or for groups with similar needs. The first session includes an initial assessment and intake.
- Class length: 60 min. (longer sessions available upon request)
- Fee: Single Session = $100
5 Sessions = $475
10 Sessions = $900
Pricing is based on one person; $20 for each additional person.
For more info,
email tracy@tracysouthard.com
or call / text 410-251-6146
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra involves guided meditation to induce deep relaxation and musculoskeletal rest. This class begins with gentle, relaxing poses that lead us into Yoga Nidra. Done while lying down in relaxation pose, Yoga Nidra's calming effects are similar to feeling hours of rest. It is claimed that 1 hour of Yoga Nidra equates to 4 hours of sleep. Suitable for everyone, this practice is especially helpful for those who are dealing with insomnia, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, injury recovery, illness, grief, major life transitions or other life challenges.
- Class length: 60 min.
- Fee: $100 for 1 to 5 people, $20 for each additional person
- Add on Yoga Nidra after a 60-min. private yoga class:
15-min. = $30 additional
30-min. = $50 additional
45-min. = $75 additional
For more info,
email tracy@tracysouthard.com
or call / text 410-251-6146
Zen Sessions
Zen Sessions combine gentle Restorative Yoga (50 min.) + Yoga Nidra (50 min.) + Mini Sound Bath (5 min.) + Aromatherapy.
Held on the beach or at your location, these sessions begin with calming breathwork and gentle tension-relieving stretches using lots of props (blankets, blocks, straps and more) to fully support your body into a state of complete relaxation. Followed by a deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra (you can choose the theme) that begins with a mini sound bath as part of the lying-down portion of the practice. Plus, the session is enhanced with the addition of essential oils for a luxuriously-scented practice.
- Class length: 1 hr. 45 min.
- Fee: $175 for 1 to 5 people, $30 for each additional person
For more info,
email tracy@tracysouthard.com
or call / text 410-251-6146
Animal Yoga Classes
Animal yoga classes are memorable, uplifting yoga experiences that can provide an extra layer of calm, comfort and FUN!
I am happy to discuss leading yoga sessions with dogs, cats, bunnies, goats and more! You provide the animals, I'll bring the yoga. If you would like to host yoga classes with animals at your farm, sanctuary, rescue, shelter, adoption center or other animal organization, let's talk!
Contact me about animal yoga,
email tracy@tracysouthard.com
or call / text 410-251-6146
Some examples of themed private yoga classes:
BACHELORETTE PARTY YOGA
Celebrate your bachelorette party with a private yoga class! Including a private yoga practice in a bachelorette celebration is a great way for the bride-to-be and her bridal crew to relax, rejuvenate and refresh. Plus, it is a great photo opportunity to create lasting memories with your best friends. To make it a more unique experience and for great photos, bring along the bachelorette sash, party veil, tiara, boas, custom shirts, matching tanks, hats, etc.
BRIDAL & PRE-WEDDING DAY YOGA
Looking for something unique and fun for your bridal shower or pre-wedding day festivities? Including yoga as part of your bridal shower can be a calming, fun and energizing way to spend time with your friends, family and loved ones. A fun, pre-wedding yoga session before your wedding is the perfect way to minimize stress and maximize energy for the ceremonies ahead. Yoga helps calm the nerves, balance emotions and can help you be present for your big day. It is also a great way to relax with your bridesmaids or bridal party or enjoy solo or with your future life partner. Here are some bridal yoga class ideas:
- • Solo class for the bride or groom
- • Partner yoga class for the bride and groom
- • Class for the bride with her maid-of-honor or bridesmaids
- • Class for the entire wedding party
- • Group class for the wedding attendees
Birthday Yoga
Looking for a special way to spend time with family and friends and make their birthday one to remember? Whatever the reason for gathering, a private yoga class is a memory that can last a lifetime and is great for birthdays and celebrations. Private sessions are a great opportunity and bonding experience for family members and friends of all ages. I can bring yoga to you any time of year and design a practice that your whole group can enjoy.
Full Moon Yoga
On or around a full moon (recommended on day of or within 48 hours before or after), I offer Full Moon Yoga classes on location. The full moon is a time to unwind, release and rest. I will lead you through an easeful flow of Moon Salutation variations, grounding poses and restorative poses leading to a relaxing 10-minute Yoga Nidra during Savasana.
New Moon Yoga
On or around a new moon (recommended on day of or within 48 hours before or after), I offer New Moon Yoga classes. The new moon is for new beginnings and a time to recharge. I will guide you through a gentle flow of Moon Salutation variations, a series of non-standing, long-held poses and finish with a relaxing 10-minute Yoga Nidra during Savasana.. This class is designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated & peaceful.
54 Sun Salutations
Challenge your body. Energize your spirit. I will lead your group through 6 rounds of 9 Sun Salutations, with opportunity to rest between each set of 9 and a short meditation in the middle. We’ll finish with restorative poses and a long Savasana (relaxation). A challenging but accessible class for all levels — considered to be the half-marathon of yoga! Modifications will be offered and encouraged. Also great to do around equinoxes and solstices. This is an hour and a half class.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga consists of therapeutic and supportive poses done on the floor or at the wall in supine positions and with many props — allowing the body to open and relax. Designed to reduce stress, recharge energy reserves and bring the nervous system into a more balanced state, restorative yoga is an important part of any yoga practice. These classes can also be active restorative classes involving moving meditations.
Take it to the beach...
Beach Yoga
The beach can be a great outdoor yoga studio and beach yoga can be a fun, casual way to experience the joy of yoga. Our area beaches provide a beautiful backdrop for classes in the sand. Listen to the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore, feel the sand between your toes, gaze at the ocean and the vast blue sky above, while the salt air and seabreeze washes over you.
Plus, when you're touching the sand with bare skin (or using a cotton towel as a beach yoga mat), you get the benefit of grounding (or "earthing") to the Earth's natural electric charge. Being grounded while being present is one of the best things we can do for self care.
Beach Yoga Tips (for soft sand):
- Use a Beach Towel as a Yoga Mat. A regular yoga mat will not stay in place plus it is nearly impossible to get all the sand off afterwards. A big beach towel, blanket or sheet works better on soft sand and some students even prefer sand only (no mat). A beach towel will also come in handy if you choose to take a dip in the ocean after class.
- Protect Your Wrists. Be mindful of your wrists when doing yoga on soft sand. Be sure to grip or "claw" the sand with your whole hand and extend your fingers to get the best support. Stay away from too many poses that are weight-bearing on your hands and wrists and if you do attempt them, do not hold for long.
- Mind the Sand. Be careful when reaching arms and hands or feet and legs above your head while looking up as sand can fall into your eyes.
- Slow Your Flow. Slow down sun saluations and other vinyasa flows and move with intention. If you move too fast, you will kick up a lot of sand.
- Master Your Balance. Practicing on sand brings new awareness of balance and alignment in poses. In fact, the beach is a great place for mastering your balance poses as the shifting sand challenges the muscles in your legs and ankles. Make sure to root down through your legs and feet in standing and balance poses. To find better grounding on the beach, try "twisting" your feet into the sand to root down.
- Enjoy the Soft Support Underneath. While it can be a challenging surface, the soft sand is also the most forgiving when practicing balance poses or inversions. The beach is a great place to practice inversions or perhaps challenge yourself in more advanced poses as the sand provides a soft landing.
- Stay Hydrated. Beach sand and the beach environment can be dehydrating so it is good practice to bring extra water with you.
- Don't Forget the Shade. Summer months can be very warm depending on the time of day. So you may want to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, and wear breathable clothing.
- Rest when needed!
