MIND + BODY
Your body is a rich source of information, a vessel for occupying the space of universal well-being. During sessions, you’ll find inner balance and peace. With regular sessions, you’ll develop a personalized repertoire of techniques that ground you in your authentic strength and wisdom.
Respite Sessions for Life Transition
Physical pain, emotional suffering, addiction, perimenopause, menopause, postpartum, illness, autoimmune disorder…
These sessions are designed to support you during life transitions. They focus on the body and aim to help you overcome personal challenges or provide a much-needed break. Whether you've experienced the loss of a loved one, deal with chronic pain, or have an autoimmune disorder, these sessions can offer a temporary relief. They can also be beneficial during perimenopause, postpartum difficulties, periods of loneliness, or significant life changes, equipping you with skills to navigate everyday challenges. I will meet you where you are in a respectful and courageous space. You won't be pressured to heal or fix yourself; instead, this is a place of refuge where you can be present and move closer to acceptance. As you continue attending these sessions, you may find that they act as invisible training, strengthening you in the face of any life circumstances.
Integrative, Restorative Healing
Table or Floor Work
Restorative yoga is a form of deep and sacred rest that focuses on relaxation. During these sessions, you will mainly use props to support your body in various postures, allowing for complete relaxation. By doing so, your body can tap into its natural wisdom to restore and heal itself. Restorative poses, such as twists, seated forward folds, and gentle backbends, are typically held for 3-5 minutes or longer.
These sessions are particularly beneficial for individuals who rarely find time to relax, those needing space to process grief, or people experiencing chronic stress. They are also suitable for individuals who have undergone trauma and require a safe environment to release tension. Restorative yoga is a great choice for those who struggle to prioritize self-care and need a structured approach for making time for themselves. After each session, you will feel grounded and more open to life. Additionally, you have the option to request additional practices like breath work, reiki, meditation, or bodywork to further enhance your experience and aid in processing your emotions.
Reiki Sessions
Usui Shiki Ryoho - the Usui System of Natural Healing - is a Japanese Healing Art. This form was founded in Japan a little over 100 years ago a by Mikao Usui, whose personal search to understand healing led him to Reiki. He developed his practice in Japan and in 1937 Reiki was introduced to Hawaii, by Hawayo Takata Sensei. It is passed on from Master to student through teachings, a defined form of practice and initiation.
The Japanese word ‘reiki’ can be translated as ‘universal life energy’ and the Usui System is a way of working with reiki for healing of self and others. Usui Shiki Ryoho addresses the whole person on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels and those that we cannot identify at the present.
Reiki sessions are 30 or 60 minutes. Can also include sound therapy. Sessions are held in a private, quiet, serene studio in Detroit and are very relaxing. Click here to inquire
Yoga Therapeutics
Individualized movement and practices
If you’ve ever taken a Hatha yoga class, this is similar but with an updated approach to movement and postures based on best practices of joint and muscle health. The session is designed to give an appropriate amount of physical exercise with particular attention to individual concerns around injury, (perceived) physical weaknesses and/or current state of emotional health. You’ll be encouraged to work with your intuition in the framework of thoughtful sequences of movement and postures. We may use therapeutic bands and weights. You’ll finish with a sense of accomplishment and inner balance.
Pre-natal Yoga
Individual or Small Group
Prenatal sessions can offer physical comfort and preparedness for all stages of pregnancy and labor. Sessions can also transform less-productive energy (like fear) into a positive force to assist you in pregnancy, labor, and motherhood. Having A calm and peaceful environment for you and your developing baby will help the mother-child relationship. Sessions are geared towards confidence and skill in birth with researched and safe exercises. You’ll tap into being an intuitively conscious parent. If you have friends who are also pregnant ask about arranging small group pre-natal sessions.
“Monica’s deep knowledge of yoga as a science and a philosophy is truly impressive and this shines through her sessions. She’s always encouraging and gives calm assurance. Her teaching methods are motivating. I feel grounded after every session and a drastic change in my core. Monica provides an opportunity for personal, physical and mental development.”