WORKSHOP POSTPONED until next Sunday 1/26 same time 2pm. Stay home safe & warm!
A DIETICIAN’s VIEW of VARIOUS DIET TYPES:
Trying to eat healthier to lose weight, lower cholesterol or blood sugar levels, or to just plain feel better? Come hear & ask questions about various types of popular diets and the pros & cons of each as well as if & how you should then transition off without rebounding right back where you started. Diets that will be discussed include keto, paleo, Atkins, intermittent fasting, low glycemic, low gluten, FODMAP, vegetarian, vegan, and more! Our guest speaker will be Registered Dietician and Utica College professor of biology and nutrition Dr. Terri Provost, R.D. Sunday, January 26th 2-3:30pm, cost: $30 for non-members; $24 for SK Wellness members.
A DIETICIAN’s VIEW of VARIOUS DIET TYPES:
Trying to eat healthier to lose weight, lower cholesterol or blood sugar levels, or to just plain feel better? Come hear & ask questions about various types of popular diets and the pros & cons of each as well as if & how you should then transition off without rebounding right back where you started. Diets that will be discussed include keto, paleo, Atkins, intermittent fasting, low glycemic, low gluten, FODMAP, vegetarian, vegan, and more! Our guest speaker will be Registered Dietician and Utica College professor of biology and nutrition Dr. Terri Provost, R.D. Sunday, January 26th 2-3:30pm, cost: $30 for non-members; $24 for SK Wellness members.
GRIEF 101
In this workshop we will (1) discuss how grief after the death of a loved one effects us physically, emotionally cognitively and psychologically (2) understand that we do not grieve in “stages”; that grief is a circular and sometimes lifelong event, and (3) discuss ways that we can transform our grief, so that we can learn how to live differently without the physical presence of our loved ones. Questions are welcomed throughout the presentation. An activity will also be introduced to facilitate learning and increased awareness.
Sunday, February 16th 2-3:30pm, Cost: $30 for non-members; $24 for SK Wellness members.
Dave Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology and psychology-child life departments at Utica College. He is the chapter leader for The Compassionate Friends of the Mohawk Valley an organization dedicated to supporting families who have experienced the death of a child.
Dave has presented at national and regional grief conferences, has been a past HuffPost contributor and has contributed other articles to Medium, Open to Hope Foundation, Mindfulness and Grief, Thrive Global, and the Recovering the Self Journal. He has also appeared on numerous radio and internet broadcasts including the BBC podcast World Have Your Say, as well as Open to Hope Television. For further information about Dave and his work ,please go to www.bootsyandangel.com.
In this workshop we will (1) discuss how grief after the death of a loved one effects us physically, emotionally cognitively and psychologically (2) understand that we do not grieve in “stages”; that grief is a circular and sometimes lifelong event, and (3) discuss ways that we can transform our grief, so that we can learn how to live differently without the physical presence of our loved ones. Questions are welcomed throughout the presentation. An activity will also be introduced to facilitate learning and increased awareness.
Sunday, February 16th 2-3:30pm, Cost: $30 for non-members; $24 for SK Wellness members.
Dave Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology and psychology-child life departments at Utica College. He is the chapter leader for The Compassionate Friends of the Mohawk Valley an organization dedicated to supporting families who have experienced the death of a child.
Dave has presented at national and regional grief conferences, has been a past HuffPost contributor and has contributed other articles to Medium, Open to Hope Foundation, Mindfulness and Grief, Thrive Global, and the Recovering the Self Journal. He has also appeared on numerous radio and internet broadcasts including the BBC podcast World Have Your Say, as well as Open to Hope Television. For further information about Dave and his work ,please go to www.bootsyandangel.com.
30-Day Yoga Challenge:
Open to current studio members or non-members!
Yoga can produce wonderful, positive changes in you & your life! However, research shows the benefits increase substantially with consistency & frequency of practice. For the month of January, let’s commit to practicing yoga every day.
By “yoga”, I mean any of the 8 limbs of yoga: asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), yamas (restraints), niyamas (observances), samadhi (union).
By “practicing”, I mean participating in a formal group class at SLK Wellness at least 8 times in January (For members, ANY regular schedule classes above your membership are free! For non-members, 4 are free!). For the other days, you may participate in more SLK Wellness group classes, or do a home practice for at least 15 minutes. Your home practice can be any of the 8-limbs (for example, postures or meditation or read about & practice the yamas, etc.). Then just jump onto this page & post a comment with what you did that day & I will keep track! If you miss a day, you can make it up the day afterward - or if you know you will miss a day, you can make it up the day before.
I am hoping we will inspire & energize each other to be more consistent with our yoga practice & will help those who do not yet have a home practice to establish one!
Everyone who signs up will receive a small gift. The winner will be whoever practices 30 days January 1-31st. If more than one person does, then the winner will be drawn from those names. The prize will be a free 10-class punchcard or two private sessions (your choice!) plus a basket of assorted yoga gifts! 🧘♀️🕉😊
Open to current studio members or non-members!
Yoga can produce wonderful, positive changes in you & your life! However, research shows the benefits increase substantially with consistency & frequency of practice. For the month of January, let’s commit to practicing yoga every day.
By “yoga”, I mean any of the 8 limbs of yoga: asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), yamas (restraints), niyamas (observances), samadhi (union).
By “practicing”, I mean participating in a formal group class at SLK Wellness at least 8 times in January (For members, ANY regular schedule classes above your membership are free! For non-members, 4 are free!). For the other days, you may participate in more SLK Wellness group classes, or do a home practice for at least 15 minutes. Your home practice can be any of the 8-limbs (for example, postures or meditation or read about & practice the yamas, etc.). Then just jump onto this page & post a comment with what you did that day & I will keep track! If you miss a day, you can make it up the day afterward - or if you know you will miss a day, you can make it up the day before.
I am hoping we will inspire & energize each other to be more consistent with our yoga practice & will help those who do not yet have a home practice to establish one!
Everyone who signs up will receive a small gift. The winner will be whoever practices 30 days January 1-31st. If more than one person does, then the winner will be drawn from those names. The prize will be a free 10-class punchcard or two private sessions (your choice!) plus a basket of assorted yoga gifts! 🧘♀️🕉😊
LEARN MEDITATION SERIES:
Have you always wanted to learn to meditate but didn’t know how to begin? This 10-class series will start at ground-zero, assuming no prior knowledge or experience, and build from the ground up! We will begin with the foundational three-part-breath of Dirga pranayama and then progress through a variety of techniques including the ocean-sounding breath (Ujjayi pranayama), alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana), breath counting, mantra & affirmation meditations, loving kindness (Metta) meditation, candle gazing (Tratika), guided meditation, yoga nidra, and others! Limited to only 10 participants means it will be a comfortable, interactive environment. Classes will meet 6:45pm Thursdays on January 2,9,16,23,30, February 6,13,20,27 and March 5. Cost: $125.
Have you always wanted to learn to meditate but didn’t know how to begin? This 10-class series will start at ground-zero, assuming no prior knowledge or experience, and build from the ground up! We will begin with the foundational three-part-breath of Dirga pranayama and then progress through a variety of techniques including the ocean-sounding breath (Ujjayi pranayama), alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana), breath counting, mantra & affirmation meditations, loving kindness (Metta) meditation, candle gazing (Tratika), guided meditation, yoga nidra, and others! Limited to only 10 participants means it will be a comfortable, interactive environment. Classes will meet 6:45pm Thursdays on January 2,9,16,23,30, February 6,13,20,27 and March 5. Cost: $125.
GETTING BACK ON TRACK SERIES: Have you been away from fitness for a while so that you’re not really sure how to get back to it? Ease back in with this 6-week series that will start in chairs to “knock off the rust”, then will transition to standing chair-assisted postures, and then to gentle mat postures. Limited to only 8 participants means it will be a personal, non-intimidating, comfortable environment. You can do this! Classes will meet 11:00am Sundays on January 6,20,27 and February 3,17,24. Cost: $75.
PERSONAL TRAINING:
My philosophy is that my clients should not only be training while with me, but our training time should also equip clients with the knowledge, skills & confidence to also perform training independently in between our sessions. My approach will include a blend of cardio, bodyweight & functional movements, use of bands, sandbells & TRX, and dietary guidance along with baseline & periodic follow-up assessments of fitness to track progress. Are you ready to take control of your health?! Let me help you! We will begin with an initial 90-minute session that will include assessment, goal-setting & planning, and your first workout, and each session thereafter will be 60-minutes.
My philosophy is that my clients should not only be training while with me, but our training time should also equip clients with the knowledge, skills & confidence to also perform training independently in between our sessions. My approach will include a blend of cardio, bodyweight & functional movements, use of bands, sandbells & TRX, and dietary guidance along with baseline & periodic follow-up assessments of fitness to track progress. Are you ready to take control of your health?! Let me help you! We will begin with an initial 90-minute session that will include assessment, goal-setting & planning, and your first workout, and each session thereafter will be 60-minutes.
CREATE YOUR FUTURE: VISION BOARD PARTY! 🎉🎈
Have you ever heard the expression “Out of sight, out of mind?” Well let’s flip that around by (1) exploring what we want out of life and (2) making a visual representation of our individual goals that we can place where it will be visible every day to keep us focused & continuing to make decisions that head us in the right direction & bring us closer & closer to those goals! Come join me for a party to make a vision board. And I do mean party: music, beverages & food provided, and gift bag! Cost: $30.
POST-PONED! Date TBA...
Have you ever heard the expression “Out of sight, out of mind?” Well let’s flip that around by (1) exploring what we want out of life and (2) making a visual representation of our individual goals that we can place where it will be visible every day to keep us focused & continuing to make decisions that head us in the right direction & bring us closer & closer to those goals! Come join me for a party to make a vision board. And I do mean party: music, beverages & food provided, and gift bag! Cost: $30.
POST-PONED! Date TBA...
Your private bachelorette, birthday, or other event party includes exclusive use of the studio for 2 hours & a yoga and/or meditation practice of your choice. Participants may bring in their own relatively non-messy food, beverages, plates & flatware, and decorations. And participants must be at least 16 years old.
Up to 5 participants: $200 + $50 refundable cleaning deposit
6-10 participants: $300 + $50 refundable cleaning deposit
Email me at sharonkanfoushwellness@gmail.com to schedule & discuss details!
Up to 5 participants: $200 + $50 refundable cleaning deposit
6-10 participants: $300 + $50 refundable cleaning deposit
Email me at sharonkanfoushwellness@gmail.com to schedule & discuss details!
INTRODUCING ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL SESSIONS! Is a health issue making you unable to get to the studio? Is scheduling around your commitments difficult? You can access benefits of one-on-one mat yoga, chair yoga and/or meditation sessions remotely through use of Zoom. Virtual sessions, just like my face-to-face sessions, are customized to your needs and your goals - and, once scheduled, are a commitment that oftentimes means the difference between doing it or not. Once purchased, you will be contacted to complete & sign a questionnaire and release form and to schedule your 40-minute session(s).
ESTABLISH YOUR OWN HOME PRACTICE: Have you always wanted to do yoga on your own at home, perhaps on days in between your group classes or perhaps because you are unable or prefer not to participate in group classes. In this one-on-one series of four 90-minute sessions you will learn to eliminate the “all or nothing” mindset that makes a home practice seem daunting, build a foundational sequence, and learn ways to alter your foundational sequence to introduce some variation. Days & times to be arranged. Cost: $190.
Sessions & Packages Regularly Available:
Single sessions or multi-session packages are available that are designed to address your specific goals, after consultation and in partnership with you.
A free 20-minute face-to-face initial consultation & 60-minute paid sessions can be arranged by emailing me through the contact page within this website, by email at sharonkanfoushwellness@gmail.com, or by text or phone at (315) 982-7144. Or sessions or gift certificates can be purchased online below!
One-on-One Sessions:
$65/hr or $250/5-sessions or $400/10-sessions. Sessions, multi-session packages, and gift certificates expire within six months of purchase.
Small Group Sessions (2-3 people): Cost is that for one-on-one sessions plus $10/hr/extra person. Groups of more than 3 people can also be arranged.
Would you like to help give the gift of health to a friend or loved one? Purchase a GIFT CERTIFICATE!
DISCOUNTS are now available for employees or qualified* affiliates of the following organizations:
Utica College
Town of Marcy
Keep It Off Fitness
Studio 55
Realm Chiropractic
Monique Dembrow LMT
Bodywise Pure Pilates
Angel’s Lighthouse Reiki
Rose Accupuncture
Elks Lodge #33
Rome Marine Corps League
Zion Lutheran Church
The discount consists of one of the following: Free extra session with purchase of a 5- or 10-session multipack or one free additional participant with purchased one-on-one or small group session or package.
*Inquire at sharonkanfoushwellness@gmail.com.
In addition to the customized one-on-one and small group sessions, I occasionally offer special topic series such as LEARN YOGA BASICS, YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS, and GETTING BACK ON TRACK. So be sure to check back frequently!
The yoga therapy components of my teaching are based on my advanced training at the YogaLife Institute, not derived from my status as an RYT with Yoga Alliance.
