Colleen Dwyer, E-RYT

Colleen has been practicing yoga as a dedicated student for nine years, and as a teacher for four of those years. She is certified through Yogi Master Alan Finger's Be Yoga, in the ISHTA (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda) style. Colleen has developed a style all of her own, taking a gentle approach, honoring the body, and paying detailed attention to alignment.

Focusing on body awareness, the breath, and the energy in the body, Colleen seamlessly connects your body, mind and spirit.

She offers instruction in various styles, including Slow Flow, Hatha, Gentle, Restorative, and any combination.

Colleen has also taken additional training, and specializes in Therapeutic Yoga, Yoga for Special Children, Prenatal Yoga, Postpartum Yoga, and Mommy and Baby Yoga. She teaches private lessons, group classes, group corporate lessons, and monthly workshops. Colleen can be found teaching exclusively at BlossOMing Yoga in East Nashville.

Namaste!



Schedule of Classes:
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Prenatal
Prenatal

 
03:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Sun
All Levels

Prenatal
Updated: 06-15-2010
This continuous six week series is being offered to help prepare you for childbirth. You will learn much more than posture modifications; each series will include: breath work, awareness of pushing positions, pelvic floor awareness and exercises, abdominal exercises, getting comfortable with making sound, as well as finding an appropriate balance of postures and relaxation. It is important to strengthen your body during your pregnancy, as well as to be mindful of giving yourself resting time.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Foundations
Flow

 
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Mon
All Levels

Foundations
Updated: 06-15-2010
The basis of a strong yoga posture is understanding the posture from the feet up, it can give you a feeling of solidity you have never experienced before. To help expand your posture knowledge, each week we will focus on one of 6 categories: standing postures, forward bends, back bends, twists, hips, arms/core. We begin with breath focus, and ease into a properly balanced asana practice. Close attention is paid to alignment suitable for your body. Posture variations will be offered for those ready for more challenge. Appropriate for all levels, especially those who want to work on posture alignment. Recommended for those with asthma, anxiety, depression, stress, and also as prenatal yoga. 6-week continuous cycle.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Happy Hour
Combination

 
05:45 pm - 06:45 pm
Wed
All Levels

Happy Hour
Updated: 01-01-2010
Core strength is essential for proper body alignment and posture. I designed this class to increase core strength, to tone your body and to strengthen muscles that support your yoga practice and your daily life. Develop an even greater level of body awareness and solidity, and feel more confident about your body.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Gentle and Restorative
Gentle

 
07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
Wed
All Levels

Gentle and Restorative
Updated: 06-15-2010
Yoga is beneficial for every body. Whether you have movement restrictions or full mobility this class is sure to provide what your body and mind need to become a more balanced you. Decompress from your busy-ness, and get in touch with yourself. The experience begins with a breath practice and short meditation, smoothly transitioning to light stretching and gentle yoga movements. We will then transition into a restorative yoga practice. Using yoga props, you relax into postures for prolonged periods of time. With the props supporting the body, the body is able to relax on a deeper level. The stillness of the posture allows your body to rejuvenate, your nervous system to calm, and your whole being to feel peace, which is your natural state. With your mind and body relaxed, and your consciousness remaining alert, you are naturally guided towards health and well being. You feel refreshed and renewed as your body and soul begin to awaken. Pranayama, breath-exercise, is integrated throughout. Recommended for relaxation, and those with anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, stress, and also as prenatal yoga.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Vinyasa
Vinyasa

 
11:30 am - 01:00 pm
Thu
Advanced

Vinyasa
Updated: 06-15-2010
Our Vinyasa Classes offer a faster pace practice, allowing you to work on your cardiovascular system, body movements are linked with the breath.  Each class begins with a breath focus and intention, then moves into standing postures.  You will experience the joy of coming into Savasana (final relaxation posture) after the steady flow of your practice.  Recommended for those with anxiety, asthma, depression, and stress.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Lotus
Flow

 
07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
Thu
Intermediate

Lotus
Updated: 01-01-2010
Each week one of the seven main chakras will be the focus of class. You will experience a balanced yoga practice with attention on postures, aromatherapy, colors, sounds, visualizations, and breath exercises that help bring balance to that particular energy center. Posture variations will be offered so you can practice at your own level. For those of you feeling enthusiastic, join me in wearing the color pertaining to the intended chakra. 7-week continuous cycle. Intermediate level. Recommended for those with anxiety, asthma, back pain, depression, and stress.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Radiance
Flow

 
12:00 pm - 01:15 pm
Sat
All Levels

Radiance
Updated: 01-01-2010
This Hatha/Flow class is designed to get you in touch with the playful side of yourself. Each class begins with dancing to one song to loosen up the body, and our minds. You will experience a mix of Hatha, holding postures for several breaths, and Vinyasa, connecting a sequence of movements and asanas with your breath. Recommended for those with anxiety, asthma, back pain, depression, and stress.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Lotus
Hatha

 
05:30 pm - 06:45 pm
Thu
Beginner

Lotus
Updated: 06-15-2010
Each week one of the seven main chakras will be the focus of this Hatha/Flow class. You will experience a balanced yoga practice with attention on postures, aromatherapy, colors, sounds, visualizations, and breath exercises that help bring balance to that particular energy center. Posture variations will be offered so you can practice at your own level. For those of you feeling enthusiastic, join me in wearing the color pertaining to the intended chakra. 7-week continuous cycle. Recommended for those with anxiety, asthma, back pain, depression, and stress.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Happy Hour
Combination

 
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Sat
All Levels

Happy Hour
Updated: 01-01-2010
Core strength is essential for proper body alignment and posture. I designed this class to increase core strength, to tone your body and to strengthen muscles that support your yoga practice and your daily life. Develop an even greater level of body awareness and solidity, and feel more confident about your body.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Vinyasa
Vinyasa

 
07:15 pm - 08:30 pm
Tue
Beginner

Vinyasa
Updated: 06-15-2010
Our Vinyasa Classes offer a faster pace practice, allowing you to work on your cardiovascular system, body movements are linked with the breath. The pace of this class is geared to teaching students flowing with your breath. You will experience the joy of coming into Savasana (final relaxation posture) after the steady flow of your practice. Recommended for those with anxiety, asthma, depression, and stress.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Meditation Meeting
Meditation

 
07:45 pm - 08:30 pm
Mon
Beginner

Meditation Meeting
Updated: 06-15-2010
Light stretching, mindfulness and sitting quietly are all part of this meditation meeting.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Hatha/Flow
Hatha

 
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tue
All Levels

Hatha/Flow
Updated: 06-15-2010
Community level 1 class. This class offers a combination flowing through sun breaths, holding postures for several breaths and pays detailed attention to alignment.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Athletic Yoga
Hatha

 
11:30 am - 01:00 pm
Fri
All Levels

Athletic Yoga
Updated: 06-15-2010
This class is for everyone; dedicated athletes, yogis and non-athletes are welcome. You will experience a fully balanced yoga practice, with core work, and extra time spent stretching specific muscles in the legs, buttocks and shoulders. We will open the body more deeply in specific areas, that will help prevent possible injuries during sports, and will help you to go to a deeper level in your practice. With increased focus, balance, strength, and flexibility you are likely to bring a renewed dedication to your sport and well being.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624

Immersion
Combination

 
05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
Sun
All Levels

Immersion
Updated: 06-15-2010
This class is for those looking to go deeper within yoga. We will start with ISHTA Meditation (a meditation taught where I did my teacher training with in NY). There are many steps to this meditation: including asanas (postures) to open the body to prepare it to sit, pranayama breath-exercise practice to begin to purify the mind, kriya (cleansing technique) to direct attention to the spine, a few other processes are involved, and then we will sit in silence and stillness for several minutes (traditionally taught for 18 minutes, we will start between 5 to 10 minutes, and may increase from there). We will then practice mindful asanas in a gentle fashion, explore mantra (a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that are considered capable of creating transformation), and an extended yoga nidra (yogic sleep, a state of conscious deep sleep for extreme relaxation and subtler spiritual exploration). Recommended for those with anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, stress, and also as prenatal yoga.
MAP   604 Gallatin Ave. #204 Nashville, Tennessee 37206     Phone: 615-228-3624