Now that we've gone through introductions and a little background information, I'd like to take a moment to share where you can find me and what is being offered by way of service.
Reiki Sessions & Private Yoga Lessons
Both Reik (for individuals) and Private Yoga sessions (for individuals or small groups) are available at my office located at 2402 S Hackberry St, San Antonio, TX 78210 and must be booked through email: GilCasares.TxOfficial@protonmail.com Private yoga classes are recommended for those who are looking for explicit instruction in a tailored format or who would prefer a private setting for practice, either way it is the perfect experience to gain a deeper practice with focused attention.
Offering | Individual | Group of 2+ |
Reiki Session 60Minutes | $85 | X |
Yoga - Vinyasa Flow, Vinyasa Slow Flow, Restorative Yoga 60Minutes | $45 | $25ea |
701 N Alamo St, San Antonio Tx
The Synergy Studio, located just north of downtown San Antonio, is where I received my yoga instructor certification through the Yoga Texas School, formerly the Shakti Yoga Training Center. The Synergy Studio is an eclectic menagerie of likeminded, community-oriented individuals who have come together to promote and provide wellness for all those seeking it. You can find these classes weekly:
VINYASA FLOW & VINYASA SLOW FLOW YOGA
Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a yoga practice that links asanas together in a sequence where each asana compliments and leads to a progression of another; this is the flow aspect of the practice. In both the Vinyasa Flow and Vinyasa Slow Flow classes that are offered, a student can expect to find that each class sequence is consistently the same in order to allow the student to maintain their regular practice as well as to allow the student to attain confidence in their postures. Both yoga practices place focus on the breath as a means to link the movements of the body. The Vinyasa Slow Flow class differs in that there is a stronger focus on warmup and stretch towards the beginning of class, with about half the class taking place down on the mat in either reclined or foundational asanas, then leads up to the standing postures. These asanas may be held for slightly longer than a traditional Vinyasa Flow class as well.
For my part, both the Vinyasa Flow and Vinyasa Slow Flow classes are level 1 to intermediate depending on the level of the student and whether or not they add a variation to the asanas being instructed. Although both classes are open to all levels the Vinyasa Slow Flow class is definitely a class that I would recommend for beginners. Ultimately as an instructor my focus is to hold a space for practice that provides a consistent sequence and routine that allows the body and mind to de-stress, revitalize and breath. The benefit here is to find strength, focus and ultimately balance of both the mind and the body.
Vinyasa Slow Flow Yoga | Tuesdays at 9:00AM |
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a passive yoga practice. In this yoga, the student will remain on the mat in a reclined position for the entirety of the class. The focus of restorative yoga is to allow the mind and the body to find stillness while utilizing the asanas to work through the body and allow for restoration, relaxation, rejuvenation, revitalization and replenishment. It is a truly healing form of yoga, as though all forms of yoga promote healing, the opportunity to allow the body to rest is forefront in this particular practice. Studies have shown that when the body and mind are allowed to be still and rest the systems of the body begin to assess where their energies can provide the most assistance to the body's natural healing abilities. Through guided direction the student is placed into various asanas that draw internal awareness to the area of the body being focused on during that time.
In a one-hour class the student may expect to work through as few as 4 asanas or as many as 7 to 9 asanas depending on the focus. In this yoga practice the student will also utilize props to help the body attain and settle into different asanas, so if joining be prepared for the three B's: blankets, bolsters and blocks. Breath and intention are utilized throughout the practice to help draw the student into a depth of focus before drifting into a deeper state of relaxation.
Restorative Yoga | Sudays at 5:00PM |
The Healing Space: Yoga, Reiki & Guided Meditation
The Healing Space is a 90-minute special engagement that takes place once a month at the time of the new moon. The intention of this experience is to promote healing through the three modalities of restorative yoga, reiki and guided meditation while utilizing the energies that the new moon provides: attraction. During this session the participants will work through the 7-chakra system while resting in a restorative asana. Each asana will correlate to the chakra being focused on and the participant will be guided through breath, visualization and intention, thus allowing the participant to clear and balance their system. Throughout the experience reiki will be utilized and every participant will have an opportunity for individual consideration while in the group setting.
Upon signing up participants will be asked to consider these three questions and either email the answers or share with the group: What does reiki mean to you? What do you expect from this session? and how do you think the overall experience will affect you? This opportunity for consideration will allow the participants to invest in their intentions and bring a greater or fuller purpose to the experience.
The opportunity to bring healing intentions into a group setting is most beneficial; when several minds come together for the same purpose all intentions and requests are amplified.
January | - |
February | - |
March | 9th: 7pm-8:30pm |
April | 6th: 7pm-8:30pm |
May | 11th: 7pm-8:30pm |
June | 8th: 7pm-8:30pm |
July | 20th: 7pm-8:30pm |
August | 3rd: 7pm-8:30pm |
September | - |
October | - |
November | - |
December | - |
GUIDELINES & PRICING
It is essential that everyone seeking assistance into their magnificence allow these guidelines to be followed; this for the reason that everyone else is seeking the same as you and an allowance must be made in order to honor those as the individual would honor the self.
Allow yourself adequate time to be present at class or private session. The recommended space of time is at the most 15 minutes prior to the scheduled session and at the least 5 minutes. The Synergy Studio has a lobby, and if there is someone present, all are welcomed to reside there until the session begins. For my part, I am always in studio, at the least, 15 minutes prior and usually up to 30 minutes before a scheduled session.
Class cancelation is important. If you are not able to make a class at the Synergy Studio after signing up and do not remove yourself from a class via the online portal, please leave a voicemail prior to the start of class: 210-824-4225 or email me directly at GilCasares.TxOfficial@protonmail.com All notices of cancellation in this form will be honored and your payment will be reserved for a future class. If notice is not honored on your part payment will be forfeited. Cancelation for "The Healing Space, Private Yoga Classes and Reiki Sessions must be done 24 hours in advance, with a $20 cancelation fee for holding the space. Any cancelations made the day of will forfeit any advanced payment. The aforementioned, "The Healing Space, Private Yoga Classes and Reiki Session cancelations should be directed to GilCasares.TxOfficial@protonmail.com
Private Yoga Classes and Reiki Session must have payment made 48hours prior to session via Paypal or Venmo.
Honor the space provided for classes and practice; we must ensure that we are mindful of the use of props and mats and should return all items borrowed in a clean and organized manner; cleansing wipes are provided for this.
Respect each other, (that's probably a no brainer), and have fun! We have come together as a community to form a sacred space where we are all reaching to make a better path for ourselves; let us embrace our common intentions and honor each other!
Synergy Studio Class | Drop-In |
Vinyasa Flow | $17 |
Vinyasa Slow Flow | $17 |
Restorative Yoga | $17 |
The Healing Space | $70 |
Private yoga and reiki session transactions reflect sessions with me and are only held at the office located on 2402 S Hackberry St, San Antonio, TX 78210.
All paid classes at the Synergy Studio do not expire. Please note that there is a plethora of yoga classes available at the Synergy Studio, so check the Synergy Studio Schedule and go forth and yoga!
Prices are subject to change; please contact GilCasares.TxOfficial@protonmail.com for appointments and information.