PRIVATE CLASSES
Private Group Yoga Class
(or Pilates or Yogalates)
Having a special occasion, birthday, bachelorette party, wedding, family gathering or company event? Looking for a memorable activity?
I offer private classes for small to large groups and would be happy to bring it to you! These sessions are great for many special occasions and for any time of the year. Private group classes can also create an atmosphere of connectivity, bonding and relaxation. Plus, they can be a fun experience!
- Location: Beach, nearby park, another outdoor space, favorite local spot or at your location (home, hotel, rental, poolside or in the pool, yard, porch, patio, deck, workplace, etc.)
Style: Classes can be tailored to your group’s requests and are inclusive for those with no yoga (or pilates) experience to beginners and more advanced practitioners. I can lead you through a relaxing class or more of a workout if you prefer.
Photos: I can take a few candid photos during the session and leave time for a group photo and posed photos of your choosing after class.
- Fee:
(60-min.) $125 flat rate for up to 5 people, $25/add'l person
(75-min.) $135 flat rate for up to 5 people, $30/add'l person
(90-min.) $145 flat rate for up to 5 people, $35/add'l person - Deposits: $50 deposit (deducted from total) to reserve date/time. The balance is due on the day of class.
Individual or Small
Group 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 mindful 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 a small group dynamic where the practice can be tailored to groups with similar needs. The first session includes an initial assessment and intake.
- Location: Your space or T.B.D.
- Length: 60 min.
- Fee: Prepaid Single Session = $125 for first person
$25 / add'l person, up to a max of 8 participants
Prepaid 3 Sessions = $300
Prepaid 5 Sessions = $450
Prepaid 10 Sessions = $900
Yin Yoga
+ Yoga Nidra
45 min. of Yin Yoga followed by 45 min. of Yoga Nidra
Yin Yoga is a gentle, restorative style of yoga that is designed to reduce stress, recharge energy reserves and bring the nervous system into a more balanced state. The longer-held poses (1 to 3 min.) are done mostly on the floor and are often supported by blocks or blankets — allowing the body to open and relax and to help release deep-seated tension.
Yoga Nidra involves guided meditation to induce deep relaxation & musculoskeletal rest. Done while lying down, Yoga Nidra's calming effects are similar to feeling hours of rest. This practice is especially helpful for those who are dealing with insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, injury recovery, illness, grief, major life transitions or other life challenges.
- Location: Your space or T.B.D.
- Length: 45 min. + 45 min. = 90 min.
- Fee: $175 flat rate for up to 5 people, $35/add'l person
More information on private classes:
- Mat & Props can be provided.
- Service Areas: Traveling within 15 miles of Bethany Beach, Delaware and serving the following towns Bethany Beach (19930), Ocean View (19970), Dewey Beach (19971), Rehoboth Beach (19971), Fenwick Island (19944) and Ocean City, Maryland (21842). Please note: Travel and parking fees may be required depending on class location / time. Travel fee for off-site class location: 15-25 miles outside of Bethany Beach = $30/party; 26-40 miles outside of Bethany Beach = $50/party.
- Payment Methods: Cash, Check or Venmo
- Cancellations: Booking deposits are 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. On the (extremely rare) occasion that I may have to cancel your session/appointment and I am not able to find a substitute instructor, I will refund you in full for the session. Alternatively, you can use the credit toward a future session. No refunds or reschedules for no shows.
To schedule, email tracy@tracysouthard.com or call / text 410-251-6146
Some examples of private sessions:
BACHELORETTE PARTY YOGA
(or Pilates or Yogalates) Celebrate your bachelorette party with a private class! Including a fun and relaxing 60- or 90-minute session in a bachelorette celebration is a great way for the bride-to-be and her bridal crew to rejuvenate and refresh. This class is catered to your individual group with special attention to your bride, including a special mat for the bride to use. 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
(or Pilates or Yogalates) 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 friends, family and loved ones. A fun, pre-wedding 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. (While a pilates session can help strengthen your core, improve posture, and help boost mental clarity and stress relief.) It is also a great way to relax with your bridesmaids or bridal party or enjoy solo or with your future life partner. Some bridal session ideas:
- • Solo class for bride or groom
- • Partner class for bride & groom
- • Class for bride with maid-of-honor and/or bridesmaids
- • Partner class for bride & maid-of-honor
- • Group partner class for bride & bridesmaids
- • Group class for entire wedding party
- • Group class for wedding attendees
Birthday Yoga
(or Pilates or Yogalates) 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 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 (or pilates or yogalates) to you any time of year and design a practice that your whole group can enjoy.
Partner Yoga
(or Pilates or Yogalates) A great way to spend time together, a partner session is often done with a signficant other, spouse, friend, family member, or a group of couples. It can help to enhance communication and trust, deepen connection, increase intimacy, reduce stress and anxiety, and encourage playfulnesss, laughter, and fun. A partner session makes a great gift for anniversaries, birthdays and Valentine's Day. (This can also be a mixed partner class where most of the session is a regular individual practice with partner poses added in at the beginning and end.)
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. The full moon is a time to unwind, release and rest. I will lead you through an easeful flow of Moon Salutations and 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, longer-held poses and finish with a relaxing 10-minute Yoga Nidra during Savasana. This class is designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated & peaceful.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a gentle, restorative style of yoga that is designed to reduce stress, recharge energy reserves and bring the nervous system into a more balanced state. It is all about effortlessly settling into a pose and staying there from 1 to 3 minutes. The longer-held poses are done mostly on the floor and are often supported by blocks, bolsters or blankets — allowing the body to open and relax and to help release deep-seated tension.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra involves guided meditation to induce deep relaxation & musculoskeletal rest.
This class begins with gentle, relaxing poses that lead us into Yoga Nidra. Done while lying down, 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.
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!
