Julie Wallace; Owner/Instructor/Life Coach

Julie is dedicated to the instruction of yoga and continues to study and train with the objective of bringing a higher practice to her students. She received her core training from the prestigious Yoga Vidya Gurukul located in Nasik, India. She is trained extensively in Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga, as well as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Having experienced the transformative power of yoga in her own life, she is a strong believer in yoga as an essential healing element for both mind and body. She is committed to bringing the gift of yoga to her students in an arena of comfort and safety. Julie is certified in Ma Yoga Prenatal Technique, an invigorating and empowering practice that includes instinctive positioning and movement in preparation for birth. She is also a Certified Life Coach offering guidance and expertise in the areas of Health and Wellness, Midlife Transitions, Relationships, and overall Personal Growth.

Kara Simard; Instructor

Kara is a certified yoga instructor through National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) and is a Yoga Alliance Certified teacher through West Hartford Yoga. Being a truly versatile instructor, she is trained in WHY Power, Ma Prenatal Yoga, as well as the more gentle Hatha Yoga. She has completed extensive studies under teachers such as Desiree Rumbough, Todd Norian, Anne Greene, Heather Tiddens, and Cheri Clampett, and has completed The Organic Body through Tias Little, which focuses on the beneficial effect of yoga on the internal organs. Kara believes that yoga can activate the body and quiet the mind, and believes in the importance of creating a warm and cheerful yoga environment. Her love of yoga stems from her own personal growth and experience through yoga practice. As an instructor, she strives to expand the hearts and minds of her students so that they too can benefit from the power of yoga.

Bethany Wallace-Cameron; Instructor

Bethany was first introduced to yoga in 2004 while studying dance at The University of Colorado. She found that yoga helped ease the aches and pains of her dancer body and provided a quiet space in her hectic schedule. After only a few classes, she knew she had to share her love of yoga through teaching. Soon after, she began studying under the instruction of Barbara Ruzansky at West Hartford Yoga, where she currently continues her journey to practice, understand, and share yoga with others. Bethany is a committee member for WHY outreach, a program aligned to her passion of bringing yoga into underserved communities. She also volunteers yoga classes with the Connecticut State Veteran’s home in Rocky Hill.

Kevin Barnard; Instructor

After years struggling to manage the stresses of his daily work life, Kevin was encouraged to try an Intro To Power Yoga series at West Hartford Yoga and was hooked after his first class. Years later he is now a RYT-200 certified teacher in WHY Power Yoga. Through his teaching he hopes to share the calming gift of yoga with his students and provide a channel by which the stresses of the outside world are allowed to slip away.
Kevin teaches power as well as yin and gentle yoga. His classes focus on fundamentals of posture and alignment while integrating breath, movement, music and humor to enable students to challenge their edges in a safe and supported way. Kevin has studied with Sarah Powers, Ana Forrest, Heather Tiddens, Cheri Clampett, Tias Little, and Baron Baptiste.

Bloom Yoga & Wellness

Phone: 860-620-4530

550 North Main Street Unit S-2 Southington, CT 06489

Email Julie: julie@bloomintoyoga.com

Price List

One FREE week of yoga for all NEW Bloom Students!
(Must be a CT resident)

Drop In Rate: $15.00

Bloom at Noon Drop in Rate $5.00

10 Classes $100.00

5 Classes $65.00

Monthly Unlimited: $75.00 with Auto Credit Card Deduction-3 month commitment

Bloom Athletes $5 per class

Teachers & Students will receive 10% off of all Bloom purchases!

Private and Semi Private Rates:

Private:

$50.00 per hour

Semi-Private:

2 Students:  $65.00 per hour
3 Students: $80.00 per hour
4 Students: $95.00 per hour

Current Class Schedule

Classes will Officially Begin on Wednesday September 8, 2010

All New Bloom students will receive one FREE week of yoga!
(Must be a CT resident)

Monday~

6:15-7:30 pm- Bloom Sculpt

Tuesday~

8:15-9:15am- Bloom Level II $5 Drop In!

9:30-10:45 am- Bloom Level I

12:00-1:00 pm – All Levels $5 Drop In!

6:15-7:30 pm- Bloom Level II

Wednesday~

9:30-10:45 am- Bloom Level II

12:00-1:00 pm- All Levels $5 Drop In!

4:15-5:30 pm- Bloom Level II

6:15-7:30pm- Bloom Level I

Thursday~

9:30-10:45 am- Bloom Sculpt

12:00-1:00pm- All Levels $5 Drop In!

6:15-7:45 pm- Blooming Bellies Prenatal
(Registration required. Begins Thursday September 16, 2010)

Friday~

9:30-10:45 am- Bloom Level I

12:00-1:00pm- Bloom Sculpt $5 Drop In!

Saturday~

9:15-10:30 am- All Levels

Sunday~

No Classes at this time

Bloom Class Descriptions

Bloom Yoga classes are tailored for all levels of practitioners. We offer many posture options, focus on alignment, and breath awareness. All Classes are a rich blend of many yogic styles and flow through a balanced,
graceful posture series.

Bloom Level I – A great class for beginners, Bloom Level I is a Hatha Flow class with a slower-paced flow than Bloom Level II. Postures are broken down and demonstrated. Our instructors will lead the class at a gentle pace with an emphasis on alignment and breath. During this interactive class, students are encouraged to ask questions and explore the postures at their own comfort level.  Bloom Level I is a great place to start your Bloom Yoga journey

Private and Semi-Private Lessons are available.

Please call 860-620-4530

Testimonials

“Bloom Yoga & Wellness is exactly what I’ve been looking for in a yoga studio. While every class is physically challenging, it is simultaneously soothing and relaxing mentally. Bloom has helped me gain more muscle strength, tone, and flexibility. Every class combines different series of postures so it is never predictable or boring. I would recommend Bloom to anyone who is looking for friendly, convenient yoga that strengthens the body and the mind.”

~Laura Hinton

Bloom Yoga is the best option for yoga classes. Julie is a highly qualified and yet comfortable instructor; she combines the right amount of calming direction with challenging yoga. I always feel better after her classes — stronger, more supple and relaxed. I am writing this review to tell anyone reading this that I highly recommend that you just try one class. Do it for you.

~Susan Miller

I felt so clumsy & awkward at first.  But after a few weeks, I fell into the rhythm and everything felt natural.  My lower back pain & headaches slowly diminished.  I now look forward to & need my yoga every week.

~Jenn Kelly

“As a Certified CrossFit trainer I have found that incorporating Bloom Yoga and Wellness classes into my training program has been invaluable.  Not only has Bloom Yoga helped increased my flexibility and balance, but has also helped me become more focused and recover quicker from my workouts.  As a wife and mother, Bloom Yoga also provides me with an opportunity to mentally recover as well.  I would highly recommend Julie Wallace and Bloom Yoga to anyone, regardless of age or fitness level as a place to recharge both mentally and physically.  It has made such a difference in my life.”

~Michelle Remy

I was relatively new to yoga when I began at Bloom Yoga & Wellness. I was hoping to work on my flexibility and core strength. I gained that and much more including a love for yoga. Julie is a fabulous teacher who makes classes fun by always introducing new positions and music to her classes. She gears her classes to the level of her students and creates a supportive & encouraging atmosphere. Her vigorous sculpt classes are sensational – What a great workout. I think I am in the best shape of my life (at 48 years old) as a result. I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking to find the yogi within.‎

~Alan Lordi

I have been practicing yoga for many years at many different locations, and after a lengthy break do to an injury – I discovered Julie’s classes at Bloom Yoga and Wellness. Julie is a wonderful teacher that has a gift for meeting students and their needs and yet with encouragement, and her abundant knowledge of yoga she helps you move and grow beyond where you thought possible! She is positive, helpful, always seems to have something new to teach and has created a joyful place to learn yoga or deepen your yoga practice. Bloom is a beautiful place to practice yoga and Julie is a compassionate and inspiring teacher. I highly recommend this studio!‎

~Pam Fowler

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I bring my children to class?

Bloom has received many requests to bring young children and siblings to class. Please note that our new policy at Bloom excludes children under the age of 14 from taking our classes. However, we completely understand your desire to share the wonderful practice of Yoga with your children and young siblings; Therefore, Bloom is hoping to add separate Yoga Classes to our schedule designed just for kids. We will keep you updated, and let you know when this might happen.

Is my punch card transferable?

Yes, Bloom Yoga punch cards are fully transferable but non refundable.

Do I need any special attire or equipment to practice yoga?

Students should wear comfortable clothing to class.  Yoga wear is recommended but not required. Most people prefer to practice yoga barefoot as this helps with stability on the mat.  All students are asked to remove their street shoes before entering the studio.  Yoga mats are available for rental but investing in your own mat is highly encouraged.

What form of payment does Bloom Yoga accept?

Bloom Yoga accepts cash, personal check, Visa, and Master Card.

About Yoga

So what is Yoga, anyway?

5,000 years ago, in the heart of India, the practice of Yoga mysteriously emerged. The exact origins of Yoga have not been determined, though its evolution can be traced across thousands of years, developing throughout India and eventually spreading to the West in the late 1800s – unfolding into Yoga as we know it today.

The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj which means to yoke or to unite. This idea of yoking together, or uniting, refers to the integration of the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga allows this integration to occur through the use of physical postures and breath control.

Why practice yoga?

• It completely detoxifies the body and boosts the immune system
• Decreases blood pressure
• Slows the aging process
• Increases energy
• Reduces stress and promotes well-being
• Improves strength, flexibility, balance and coordination
• Improves the body’s ability to prevent disease by massaging internal organs
• Improves muscle tone
• Reduces insomnia and improves sleep
• Improves memory and concentration
• Lowers cholesterol levels