
Somatics + Yin • Deep Rest & Regulation • All Levels
Somatics + Yin is a slow, grounding practice designed to help you unwind tension, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your inner quiet and steadiness. This class blends gentle somatic exploration with long‑held Yin shapes to support both physical release and emotional ease.
Somatic movements invite you to sense, soften, and shift habitual patterns with curiosity rather than effort. Yin postures are supported and spacious, giving your body time to open naturally while your mind settles. The combination creates a deeply quiet and restorative experience that feels calming, clarifying, and quietly transformative.
Expect simple, mindful movement followed by extended quiet holds that help you drop beneath the noise of the day and return to a more regulated, centered state.
What to Bring / What to Expect:
• A slow, spacious sequence with gentle somatic movement
• Supported Yin postures held for several minutes
• Props provided (bolsters, blankets, blocks)
• Wear comfortable layers you can relax in
• Bring water if you like
• Arrive a few minutes early to settle into stillness
Perfect for:
Students seeking deep rest, nervous system regulation, emotional grounding, and a gentle path back to calm and clarity. Ideal for all levels.

Gentle Foundations • Mindful Learning • All Levels (Beginner‑Friendly)
Description: Wellness Yoga is a gentle, educational class focused on learning foundational postures and deepening your connection to your body and breath for overall wellness. This practice offers a supportive environment where you can explore alignment, build confidence, and develop a sustainable yoga foundation.
You’ll receive personalized attention and individualized guidance throughout class. The interactive format invites you to ask questions, refine your postures, and understand how to move in ways that feel safe, effective, and nourishing.
Experience a gentle journey into yoga that nurtures your body and mind, promotes well‑being, and supports long‑term growth in your practice.
Personalized attention and supportive guidance
Interactive learning with space to ask questions
Foundational postures taught with clarity and care
Gentle pacing that honors your body
Breath awareness and mindful movement
A welcoming environment for beginners and continuing students
Beginners wanting a clear, confidence‑building introduction to yoga
Continuing students seeking refinement and deeper understanding
Anyone wanting a gentle, educational, interactive class
All levels welcome — especially supportive for new practitioners

Mindful Strength & Restorative Ease • 78–88°F Level: All Levels (Gentle–Moderate)
Description: Radiant Release is a warm, infrared‑supported class that blends mindful challenge with deep restorative release. We begin with slow, intentional strength work to awaken stability, presence, and embodied awareness. As the practice softens, you’ll transition into long, supported shapes designed to unwind tension, regulate the nervous system, and invite spacious rest.
The gentle infrared warmth supports circulation, comfort, and deeper relaxation without the intensity of hot yoga. Students often describe the heat as soothing, grounding, and deeply therapeutic — a warmth that helps the body soften and the mind settle.
Sweat Factor: Light to moderate — the radiant warmth supports mobility and softening, with optional sweat depending on your pace and body.
Expect a balanced experience that strengthens, softens, and restores.
Infrared‑supported gentle warmth: 78–88°F (steady, soothing warmth — not hot yoga)
Bring water to stay hydrated
Wear comfortable, breathable layers
Arrive a few minutes early to settle into the warmth
Optional: your own mat, a small hand towel, or a light blanket for restorative shapes
Students seeking a warm, nurturing class that blends gentle effort with restorative ease. Especially supportive for those wanting nervous‑system‑friendly movement, recovery, or grounding.

Balanced Practice • Strength, Breath & Steady Movement • All Levels
Great for newer students as well as seasoned practitioners
Temp: 75-85 degrees
Description: Middle Ground is a balanced, steady practice designed to meet you exactly where you are. This class blends mindful movement, breath awareness, and longer holds to help you build stability without overwhelm. It’s not too fast, not too slow — the perfect middle space to reconnect with your body, refine your alignment, and cultivate a grounded sense of clarity.
Expect a thoughtful, moderate‑paced class that strengthens your foundation, supports mobility, and leaves you feeling centered, steady, and restored.
What to Bring / What to Expect:
A moderate, sustainable pace
Clear alignment cues and breath‑led transitions
Bring water for hydration
Bring a towel if you prefer extra grip or comfort
Wear comfortable layers you can move in
Arrive a few minutes early to settle into your practice
Perfect for: Students seeking a balanced, accessible class that builds strength, supports long‑term wellbeing, and offers a grounded reset for body and mind. Ideal for all levels — especially those wanting consistency, clarity, and a practice that feels both supportive and strengthening.

Warm Strength • 72–82°F Level: All Levels (Moderate)
Description: Core Energy is a warm, grounded strength class designed to activate your center, build internal heat, and cultivate resilience from the inside out. This practice blends intentional movement, longer holds, breath, and functional core work to support stability, posture, and whole‑body vitality.
The warm, infrared‑supported environment offers a steady, gentle heat that encourages circulation and muscle suppleness. Unlike hot yoga that heats the air, infrared warmth is absorbed directly by your body, creating a smoother, more breathable experience that feels grounding and sustainable.
Sweat Factor: Light to moderate — you’ll build heat through strength and breath, with optional sweat depending on your pace and body.
Expect an empowering, focused practice that strengthens your foundation, balance and leaves you feeling energized, clear, and capable.
Warm, infrared‑supported room: 72–82°F (steady, supportive warmth — not hot yoga)
Bring water to stay hydrated
Bring a towel for comfort and grip
Wear breathable layers you can move in
Arrive a few minutes early to settle into the warmth
Optional: your own mat, a small hand towel, or electrolytes if you tend to dehydrate easily
Students who enjoy mindful strength work and want to build stability, mobility, and inner heat in a steady, energizing environment. All levels welcome; modifications offered.

Mindful Infrared Flow • Renewal & Resilience
Heated Infrared Room • 80–90°F Level: All Levels (Strength + Movement)
Description: Radiant Flow is a warm, uplifting wave‑style practice designed to help you release heaviness, build resilience, and reconnect with your natural sense of radiance. This class blends mindful movement, intentional breathwork, and steady strength‑building sequences to support both physical and emotional renewal.
The infrared‑supported environment offers a gentle, steady warmth that encourages circulation, mobility, and deeper opening. Unlike hot yoga that heats the air, infrared warmth is absorbed directly by your body, creating a calmer, more breathable experience that feels grounding rather than overwhelming. Students often describe it as a warm embrace that helps tension melt away.
Sweat Factor: Moderate to strong — the combination of flowing movement and radiant infrared warmth creates a deep, steady sweat that feels cleansing, energizing, and sustainable.
Expect a smooth, slow breath‑led flow that leaves you feeling bright, open, and restored from the inside out.
Heated, infrared‑supported room: 80–90°F (steady, radiant warmth — not hot yoga)
A wave-like, breath‑led sequence
Bring water to stay hydrated
Bring a towel for sweat + grip
Wear breathable, moisture‑wicking layers
Arrive a few minutes early to settle into the warmth
Students seeking a warm, heart‑opening practice that supports emotional reset, physical resilience, and a renewed sense of energy. Ideal for all levels; modifications offered. Trust your Body.

Yoga • Somatic Movement • Cardio Dance • All Levels
Description: Buti Yoga is a high‑energy, music‑driven practice that blends yoga, somatic movement, cardio dance, and primal expression to awaken strength, joy, and deep embodiment. This class invites you to move in ways that feel liberating, intuitive, and empowering — helping you shake off stress, build heat, and reconnect with your most vibrant self.
Expect a playful, sweaty, uplifting experience that strengthens the body, boosts mood, and taps into the kind of confidence that comes from moving freely and fully.
What to Bring / What to Expect:
Upbeat, high‑vibe music
A mix of yoga, dance, and functional strength
Bring water — you’ll sweat
Bring a towel for comfort and grip
Wear breathable, supportive layers you can move and dance in
Arrive a few minutes early to settle in and feel the energy of the room
Perfect for: Students who want a fun, expressive, sweat‑filled practice that builds strength, releases tension, and leaves you feeling powerful, joyful, and alive. No dance experience needed — just an open mind and a willingness to move.

Gentle Movement • Deep Rest • Healing Practices Level: All Levels (Gentle + Restorative)
Description: Release & Restore is a soothing blend of gentle movement, deep rest, poetry and healing practices. This class invites you into a slow, grounding experience designed to unwind tension and nourish the nervous system.
Integrating gentle, mindful movement to soften the body and create space. As the practice deepens, you’ll transition into extended restorative postures supported with props. Each session weaves in some type of healing modalities such as yoga nidra, sound healing, breathwork, or guided relaxation to help you settle deeply into stillness.
This practice is ideal for anyone seeking stress relief, emotional reset, or a quiet space to reconnect with themselves. Accessible to all levels, Release & Restore offers a sanctuary for rest, renewal, and inner ease.
Gentle, grounding movement integrated with restorative postures
Supportive props (provided in studio)
Optional healing modalities: nidra, sound, breathwork, guided relaxation
Wear comfortable, cozy layers
Bring water if desired
Arrive a few minutes early to settle into the space
Students seeking deep rest, emotional reset, nervous‑system nourishment, or a quiet, supportive space to unwind. Beautiful for beginners, seasoned practitioners, and anyone needing a restorative pause.

Join us for Community Yoga Evenings, a donation-based class held every Friday evening. This class is designed to bring people together in a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of community and well-being through the practice of yoga.
What to Expect:
Donation-Based: This class is offered on a donation basis, making it accessible to everyone regardless of financial situation. Your contributions help support the continuation of this community offering.
Community Yoga Evenings is perfect for those seeking a welcoming and inclusive space to practice yoga, connect with others, and support their overall well-being. Join us every Friday evening to unwind, rejuvenate, and connect with your community.
*Suitable for all levels. Please inform the instructor of any injuries or limitations before class.

Somatic coaching is a holistic approach to personal and professional development that helps you integrate your mind, body, and emotions. It uses the body's sensations, movements, and postures to help people gain insights into their emotions, behavior, and thought patterns. The goal is to support you in developing a deeper connection with your body and use it as a source of information and self-understanding. This session is most often experienced through a series of at least 6 sessions.

This 60-minute Somatic coaching is a holistic approach to personal and professional development that helps people integrate their mind, body, and spirit. It uses the body's sensations, movements, and postures to help people gain insights into their emotions, behavior, and thought patterns. The goal is to help people develop a deeper connection with their bodies and use them as a source of information and self-understanding. This session is most often experienced through a series of at least 6 sessions.

Somatic Coaching Circle: Shifting Limiting Beliefs
Join us for a transformative 4-week series designed to help you identify, challenge, and shift limiting beliefs through the power of somatic coaching. This series provides a supportive and nurturing environment where you can explore the mind-body connection and unlock your full potential.
Week 1: Identifying Limiting Beliefs
Week 2: Challenging Limiting Beliefs
Week 3: Shifting Limiting Beliefs
Week 4: Integrating New Beliefs
Benefits:
Join our Somatic Coaching Circle and embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Whether you're looking to overcome specific challenges or simply enhance your overall well-being, this series offers a nurturing and empowering space to support your growth.
I hope this description captures the essence of your "Somatic Coaching Circle: Shifting Limiting Beliefs" series! If you need any adjustments or additional details, feel free to let me know.

Therapeutic Massage is designed to address both physical and mental stress, providing a calming and restorative experience. This session focuses on calming the nervous system and is tailored to your specific needs, offering targeted treatment for overall health.
What to Expect:
There will always be a few minutes at the beginning of session to get mindful, slow down and explore the body before getting onto the table
Experience the rejuvenating benefits of our Restorative Therapeutic Massage and take a step towards better health and tranquility.

Integrative/Holistic Healing Session
Experience a 90 Minute transformative journey with our Holistic Healing Session, designed to address both physical and emotional health issues through an integrative approach. This personalized session combines the power of mindfulness, therapeutic movement, yoga, and bodywork to create a comprehensive healing experience.
What to Expect:
This session is ideal for individuals seeking a holistic approach to wellness, addressing the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. Whether you're dealing with specific health issues or simply looking to enhance your overall well-being, our Holistic Healing Session offers a nurturing and supportive environment for your journey.

Discover the transformative power of personalized yoga practice with our private yoga sessions. Designed to cater to your unique needs and goals, this one-hour session offers a harmonious blend of mind, body, and spirit.
Invest in your health and wellness with a dedicated session tailored just for you. Book now for $110 and embrace the journey to inner peace and physical vitality.

Speak with Madia about the studio, group classes, yoga teacher training, integrative massage therapy and experience a short Somatic Coaching segment to offer insight and practice to take with you.
Please call 423-595-2364 when ready~
You ideally will have received an email with questions and details and If have time to respond that will help with our conversation.
I will wait for your call~
Warmly,
Madia

Madia's Studio | Chattanooga, TN
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A weekend immersion for those ready to root and rise.
Ember & Earth is a somatic ceremony of wholeness—an invitation to gather in nature, slow down, and awaken the quiet fire within. Held at the soulful Talking Water Retreat, this experience blends yin and yang, feminine and masculine, rest and ignition.
Through movement, ritual, and embodied inquiry, we’ll explore the sacred tension between stillness and transformation. Whether you’re seeking nervous system nourishment or a rekindling of inner fire, this retreat welcomes all ages and bodies into a space of deep care and courageous aliveness.
Friday: Arrival & Grounding
5:00 PM – Arrival & Cabin Check-In
6:30 PM – Communal Dinner (optional cob oven pizza night 🍕)
8:00 PM – Opening Circle: Earth & Ember Ceremony (yin + storytelling)
Saturday: Embodied Exploration
8:00 AM – Morning Movement: Empower & Elevate Flow
10:00 AM – Nature Walk & Somatic Inquiry
12:30 PM – Lunch & Rest
2:00 PM – Fire Ritual: Dynamic Movement + Creative Release
5:00 PM – Integration Circle: Poetry, Reflection, and Song
6:30 PM – Dinner
8:00 PM – Optional Night Hike or Stargazing
Sunday: Integration & Return
8:30 AM – Yin + Somatic Meditation
10:30 AM – Closing Circle at the Cordwood Amphitheater
11:30 AM – Cabin Checkout
12:00 PM – Optional Lunch Picnic & Farewell
Come as you are. Leave with more of yourself.
This retreat is for those who feel the quiet pull toward transformation. Whether you’re in a season of transition or simply longing to reconnect with your body and breath, Ember & Earth offers a space to be held, moved, and witnessed.
Through grounding practices, dynamic movement, and nature-based inquiry, you’ll explore the sacred tension between rest and ignition. You’ll be guided by Madia Swicord—somatic coach, yoga teacher trainer, and founder of Healing heARTS Studio—whose work bridges nervous system care, poetic reflection, and embodied transformation.
Space is limited to 16 participants. All ages, identities, and experience levels welcome.

Join us for this four-week series in a transformative journey into self-compassion and empowerment. This series explores practical tools and reflective practices to embrace your authentic self and foster radical acceptance.

Session Focus: Understanding the Eight Limbs and their progression in spiritual practice
Session Focus: Deepening awareness of Yamas (restraints) & Niyamas (observances)
Session Focus: Exploring physical practice, breath control, and withdrawal of senses
Session Focus: Meditation, focus, and the experience of absorption (Samadhi)

Low Back Love: A 4-Week Series for Optimal Low Back Health
Join us for "Low Back Love," a comprehensive 4-week series dedicated to preventing and supporting low back health. This series is designed to provide you with the tools and techniques needed to maintain a healthy and pain-free lower back through a combination of movement, yoga, and holistic practices.
Week 1: Foundations of Low Back Health
Week 2: Strengthening and Stabilizing
Week 3: Flexibility and Mobility
Week 4: Integrative Practices for Long-Term Health
Benefits:
Join us for "Low Back Love" and take the first step towards a healthier, happier back. Whether you're looking to prevent issues or support existing low back health, this series offers a nurturing and empowering environment to help you achieve your goals.

Start Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025, Frequency: Every 3 weeks
Time: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Topics Covered:
Schedule:
July 26, 2025 – Awakening the Yogic Path (8 hours)
Intro to yoga philosophy and the chakra system.
Meditation and grounding breathwork.
Somatic awareness practices.
August 16, 2025 – Balance and Energy Alignment (8 hours)
Asanas for energy alignment and chakra activation.
Koshas and their role in yoga practice.
Advanced pranayama techniques.
September 6, 2025 – Living Yoga Beyond the Mat (8 hours)
Practical mindfulness and gratitude practices.
Tools for energy-focused daily rituals.
Self-study (svadhyaya) through journaling and reflection.
September 27, 2025 – Emotional Awareness and Resilience (8 hours)
Restorative yoga for emotional grounding.
Somatic exercises for resilience and healing.
Guided meditation for spiritual growth.
October 18, 2025 – Embodying a Yogic Lifestyle (8 hours)
Vision-setting for personal transformation.
Creating an intentional yogic lifestyle.
Community sharing and reflections.
November 8, 2025 – Integrative Practices and Closure (8 hours)
Chakra-focused meditation and integration.
Journaling for deeper reflection.
Final group connections and program closure.
Weekend Workshop:
Tuesday Evening Intensives:

Holistic Yoga Teacher Training
Join us for a transformative journey with our Holistic Pathways Yoga Teacher Training. This comprehensive 200-hour program includes the Personal Development Path as well as the Yoga Teacher Path after which you may register with Yoga Alliance to receive your RYT 200 Certification.
You're invited to spend your first five weeks of training in the personal development path, and then we will dive deep the last four weeks into your teaching practice.
Here is what you'll receive:
Personal Evolution Path: Immerse yourself in the study and practice of yoga, focusing on personal growth and self-discovery. This path is designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of yoga and integrate its principles into their daily lives.
Yoga Teacher Path: In addition to personal development, this path includes advanced training in teaching methodology, practice teaching, and mentorship. Learn to guide others with confidence and compassion, and gain the skills needed to become a certified yoga teacher. Once you complete the Yoga Alliance 200hr requirements you will receive a Certificate of Graduation and will be able to Register with Yoga Alliance.
This professional program prepares you to build or enhance a private practice as well as teach group classes. While there is an emphasis on private practice and small groups, you will be taught how to teach students of any size. Our training offers people in the health and leadership fields the tools to become more connected to themselves and those they support. Understanding connection is the key to healing.
Our program emphasizes a holistic approach, incorporating somatics, self-study and compassion as foundations of the practice. It is ideal for individuals looking to integrate yoga into various professional fields, including counseling, massage therapy, physical therapy, and more. Whether you seek personal and spiritual growth or aspire to lead others on their healing journey, our training provides the tools and support you need to succeed.
Join us and become part of a community dedicated to conscious leadership and holistic well-being. 🌿🧘♂️

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