I am so glad you found Everybody Bend Yoga & The Nest Retreat House. Everybody Bend Yoga is a mobile yoga business where yoga or sound massage comes to you  in creative public (Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery or studios in the community) and private (your home) spaces. The Nest Retreat House is a brick-and-mortar private space with an on-site gym, where I offer private or small group (2-3 people) personal training, meditation, or yoga.

As a long time weightlifter, former competitive powerlifter, and physique and bodybuilding competitor, I met the mat in hopes of gaining range of motion, calming my mind, and achieving physical and mental balance. I started practicing yoga in 2008, and became a registered yoga instructor in 2015, the same year I opened Everybody Bend Yoga. Now, as a yoga instructor with personal training, nutrition specialist and life coaching certifications, who is also a Peter Hess-trained sound massage practitioner, I aim to extend the benefits of yoga, energy work, and wellness to my clients.

My yin, restorative, slow flow, block & roll, and sound-infused yoga nidra classes allow students the opportunity to slow down, while my active vinyasa classes provide a slightly more dynamic practice.  Threaded throughout all of my interactions are the life coaching skills I have gained through training and experience. And, if you have never been exposed to the benefits of sound healing, I invite you to consider a sound-infused nidra or sound massage. The benefits of sound and vibration promote deep relaxation and balance for energy systems.

Think about how our fast-paced daily life, and the pressures of technology and social media has influenced our relationship to fear, our disconnect and discontent with our bodies, and the challenges we often face with slowing down and letting go. It's time to slow down, turn inward, and make your health and well-being a priority.

In this spirit, I have recently married my love of travel with my desire to curate cozy, intentional retreats to a place I consider my "home," Iceland. Savor and Bliss Wellness Retreats was launched in 2023. Small-group travel focused on nature, adventure, and two of my favorite things - frequent bathroom stops and bakeries - allows participants to step outside their comfort zone, perhaps trying international travel for the first time. I am a world travel who has also led numerous study abroad experiences, so I am well-versed on preparing beginner-travelers and supporting them along the way. Retreats are crafted up to two years in advance and launched early so participants can plan, budget, and have something to look forward to.

Whatever your needs or interests are, I look forward to meeting you,  working with you, and introducing you to what Everybody Bend Yoga & The Nest Retreat House have to offer.

~Alissa