Dindy Yokel, 500 Hour Registered Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher
A yoga practitioner for more than 30 years, Dindy Yokel deepened her practice by studying at the Azul Yoga Institute of Boca Raton - 200-hour RYT training, graduating in May 2016 and at Yoga Journey, completing 500 hours in September 2019. She specializes in Yin, Hatha, Vinyasa, Gentle and Restorative styles incorporating mindful meditation, Reiki, chakra balancing and yoga philosophy into her teaching. Ms. Yokel has received trauma-conscious yoga and mindfulness certification from Connected Warriors, Connection Coalition and David Treleaven. She leads gentle community classes on Saturday mornings and free Yoga for Veterans & First Responders on Friday afternoons in the studio. She also leads a gentle yoga class in the Salt Cave on the first Saturday morning of the month.
Sandy McManus, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher
Sandy is a retired speech-language pathologist, a yoga teacher and Reiki Master. She believes Reiki and yoga are a wonderful combination of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual practices. Sandy graduated from the 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2021, and completed her Reiki training in 2018. As a Reiki Master & Yoga Teacher, Sandy provides a judgment free space for clients to experience energy work and movement to balance, restore and renew their energy. Sandy believes Reiki stimulates individual healing on a deeply spiritual level. She offers a Slow Flow Yoga with Reiki infused Savasana on Thursday evenings in the Studio.
Rebecca Elliott, 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Rebecca's journey to becoming a yoga instructor started in early 2022. After a health journey and losing around 60 pounds, but still not feeling as good physically and mentally as she thought she should, she decided to give yoga and meditation another try. Noticing a big improvement in her overall health and wellbeing, she decided to become an instructor. It has been such an amazing journey. Learning about the history of yoga, the different types of yoga and what yoga can do for every single part of your being has made Rebecca even more aware of how important it is to stop and pause and take care of yourself! She is excited to share the gift of yoga with her students in hopes of helping others feel better inside and out. Rebecca offers Restoratiuve Salty Yoga with Hot Stones on Wednesdays in the Salt Cave.
Matthew Higdon, LMT, Yoga Teacher
Matthew is a licensed massage therapist and creator of Subtle Power Yoga School. With nearly 20 years of training and experiencing in diverse yoga lineages, functional movement, manual therapy, neuroscience and Eastern medicine, Matthew seeks to share an integrative approach to health and wisdom. From the therapeutic bodywork and structural yoga setting to slacklining and AcroYoga, he seeks to help others develop a deeper sense of self awareness, balance, faith, coordination, trust, attention, and compassion. Matthew offers one-on-one coaching, Subtle Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, Structural Yoga. He leads Somatic Yoga on Monday mornings and Inversions & Handstands Class on Tuesday afternoons.
Lauren Higdon, Yoga Teacher, LMT, Doula, Somatic Relationship Coach, & Breath Practitioner
With 25 years of experience as a bodyworker, birth doula, yoga instructor, BreathTouch™ and somatic practitioner, Lauren offers a range of somatic-based modalities to support individuals, couples, and families. Lauren is the Owner and co-founder of Centered Holistic Health, advanced group leader for The Somatica Institute, founding board member for the non-profit, Peacefully Whole Recovery, and faculty at Lexington Healing Arts Academy. She offers both in-person and virtual coaching sessions as well as international retreats and public speaking engagements. Lauren offers "Life Force Yoga" on Tuesdays in the Studio.
Dawn Morris, Licensed Massage Therapist, Cranial Sacral Therapist, Yoga Instructor
Dawn began studying yoga, herbal medicine, and nutrition in 1995, then completed massage therapy training at Lexington Healing Arts Academy (LHAA) in 2000. From 2006 through 2008 Dawn served on the faculty at LHAA, teaching Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology. During that time she also provided injury specific and preventative treatments for UK’s athletics department. From 2008 to 2010, Dawn was the Assistant Director for Amanda McMaine’s yoga teacher training program at LHAA. DAwn teaches a Somatic Yoga Exploration Workshop on select Sundays in our studio, and also offers private yoga instruction.
Joshua Saxton, Yoga Teacher, Licensed Massage Therapist
Joshua began his journey of holistic healing in 1995 at the Reilly School of Massotherapy in Virginia Beach. He is a graduate of Amanda McMaine’s 200 hour Essence of Yoga Teacher Training program as well as Matthew Higdon’s 200 hour Subtle Power Yoga Teacher Training program. Joshua has 22 years of experience sharing a variety of yoga classes as well as a variety of wellness workshops. He has worked with professional athletes and teams including our University of Kentucky SEC and NCAA aquatic athletes. Joshua leads Accessible Yoga For All (special needs) Yoga in our Studio on Wednesdays.
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Regular salt sessions are truly helping me to breathe better! I work outdoors frequently and am surrounded by allergens. My inhales have become deeper and I'm able to lengthen my exhales much further that when I started! I feel as if I'm breathing easier."
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This is a big part of my self care during the week. The first time I came, just being in the room, I felt really good compared to how I came in. After the 3rd day, I was able to sleep laying flat instead of propped up so I could breathe! It really helped me get through a heavy pollen season.
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As an avid runner and athlete my body takes a beating, and I need to help it recover. I look forward to the benefits it can provide from a mental relaxation standpoint, as well as the benefits to my physical health and breathing so I can train harder.
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The next morning I woke up with no headache; I was not stopped up, clogged up, and I had a noticeable difference in my breathing. In fact I monitor my Oxygen levels and it went up a couple clicks! It makes a difference and I'm going to come back as much as I can!
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I've been fighting a cough for weeks and my allergies have been driving me crazy! After one salt session, I can already tell my airways are more open!
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I am so thrilled with my results regarding my asthma! I have been involved with a totally holistic approach to my health for 30 years and I can say definitively that Halotherapy is helping me! I look forward to my weekly sessions because I always feel so energized afterwards!
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I have personally known about the properties of salt and its healing effects, so this is perfect for relaxing after work and very therapeutic for my health.
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It is a very unique experience that will both calm and energize you. Your skin, sinuses, and everything else will feel clean and refreshed. I loved it!
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The experience for me and my family was wonderful! We're going to have to figure out how to come more often!
Bertha
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10/10! Very relaxing!!!
patrick
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I really think it helps my asthma and allergies, plus it's beautiful way to spend 45 minutes!
Connie
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It's a great way for me to zone out and practice my breathing protocol and meditation.
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Going into the cave was very nice, very relaxing. I loved being in the salt; I sat on the floor and felt so comfortable. I'm one of the adults with ADHD and it's just not easy for me to sit still. But I closed my eyes and just listened to the machine pushing out the salt air, which was great for me, and I think that's what took me into that super relaxation mode, and that was awesome! I could feel the drop in stress and I was just there in calm mode.
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I found myself in a suspended state of comfort with a slight smile on my face...I left feeling energized with a peaceful boost of wellness and joy for the rest of the day.
JB
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An amazing experience. Extremely relaxing and it opens you up so completely if you are congested from sinuses. Absolutely love the experience and staff. Highly recommend this.
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Unlike anything I’ve ever experienced...It’s so good. Every detail is so thoughtfully arranged to make the experience relaxing. Absolutely gorgeous, posh yet comfortable. Finally, the cave. I can’t say enough good things. It’s like being in a heart/womb. The salt crystals neutralize whatever energy you carry with you in the space. And then it’s like you’re breathing ocean air. So healing and restorative.
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My first visit to the Lexington Salt Cave with a friend was a lovely respite from the August heat. Even before entering the cave, we felt relaxed and welcomed. We were offered water, a place to stash our shoes, etc. Once in the cave, we experienced a deeply calming and soothing experience. It was easy to fall immediately into that space between sleep and relaxation - in other words, a deep relaxation much like Shavasana! I noticed how well I slept for a few nights after my session. We are very much looking forward to our next visit!
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Amazing, relaxing, beautiful space. Good for the soul and the lungs! Lara is a lovely host. So many cool opportunities too. I did a halotherapy session and a salty yoga class. Loved them both. Will definitely be returning.
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