geM Yoga and Meditation classes are steeped in tradition. Each class has a theme that is infused into all physical postures, meditations, visualizations, mudras (hand gestures), and mantras (affirmations). The theme may stem from an anatomical, emotional or mental focus. geM has 28 years of study and practice in Iyengar, Hatha, Vinyasa, and Kundalini yoga styles. Classes are always intentional, fluid and never fast paced. geM focuses on each student’s body and uses a variety of props and modifications to help everyone find peace in the pose. Pranayama (breathwork) and some SOMA Breath elements are embedded into every class.You will feel physically energized, but geM’s classes are meant to heal and balance the whole being- physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Yoga Schedule
geM yoga classes are held at:
1917 Wisconsin Ave, New Holstein, WI
All geM yoga classes are $13.
Contact me (gemyogawi@gmail.com) or just drop in!
Payments can be made in cash or check to
Meg Herschberg
Also Paypal: megherschberg@gmail.com
Or Venmo: @gemyogaandmediation
Wednesdays 9:00 am gentle yoga all levels
This class is for the yogi with the beginner mindset
or one recovering from injury, or the yogi who
wants to move slower and with more attention to
the details of the asanas (postures) and how to
modify them to fit their unique body and history.
Saturdays 8:00 am Prana slow flow/ all levels
This class is a slow intentional flow with emphasis on
restoring, creating and balancing our energetic body
as well as the physical one. Expect pranayama
(breath practices), mudras (hand gestures), and reflective themes.
Find me also at:
Elevate Yoga in Elkhart Lake
Monday- 8:15 am gentle yoga
Tuesday- 5:30-6:30 pm- slow flow
6:45-7:45pm- restorative
Friday- 8:15 am gentle yoga
Visit www.elevateyogallc.com to sign up.
geM Yoga at SNO Yoga and Wellness Center in Chilton
Mondays- 5:45pm gentle yoga
3rd Monday of the month: 7pm restorative yoga
Visit www.snodream.com to sign up.
Creating events to deepen our practice and connect our community is one of my favorite things to do! From yoga in the lavender field, to longer SOMA workshops and special events to celebrate the seasonal changes, these are not your typical yoga classes. They invite you into an intentional, immersive experience that leaves an impact on you.
Special Events
Upcoming Events
Soma Breath
SOMA Breath is a holistic breathwork system developed by Niraj Naik that combines ancient Pranayama techniques with modern brainwave music technology to regulate the autonomic nervous system and optimize oxygen efficiency. It aims to reduce the resting breath rate to 3-6 breaths per minute, shifting the body from a stress-induced sympathetic state to a rest-and-digest parasympathetic state through rhythmic breathing, breath retention, and guided visualization. The practice is designed to activate the body's innate healing abilities by manipulating the carbon dioxide and oxygen balance, which stimulates the production of red blood cells and reduces oxidative stress. Unlike other modalities, SOMA Breath uses proprietary techniques that avoid the risks of hyperventilation associated with heavy mouth breathing, instead focusing on gentle, rhythmical nasal breathing synchronized to music to create a "healthy, happy high" and facilitate emotional release. I am a SOMA Breath Master Instructor and Transformational Coach. Email me at gemyogawi@gmail.com to find out how SOMA Breath and Transfomation Lifestyle Coaching can help you. See my flyer below for more information on my coaching services, or try an online or live SOMA Breath session.
Megamorphosis- Transformational Lifestyle Coaching is a four-week coaching protocol individualized to help you transform your physical, mental and emotional practices, so you can live life as you desire. Topics of focus but not limited to: Sleep Issues Moderate or severe depression Weight loss Lack of Focus Boredom in life Low energy Menopause Eating the Ayurvedic way (A raw organic salad is NOT good for everybody.) Grief and sadness Boost self esteem Forgiveness Addictions Grounding Self discipline Clear communications Connection to intuition CIrcadian rhythms Creativity and Inspiration Balanced Ego Initial consultation - Meet for 60 to 90 minutes either online or in person to complete an ayurvedic dosha test and intake questionnaire. Talk about personal obtainable goal(s) for the month. Explain the weekly meeting and daily protocol. Lesson on SOMA breath routine. Complete a daily dose of guided breathwork. Weekly meeting- scheduled 90-120 minutes on Zoom. Talk about goals and themes. Reflect on how the prior week(s) activities and guides are going. Share new guides each week for diet, movement, sleep, and breathwork. Guides might include: diverse physical exercises and dancing, journaling, visualizations, mantras/affirmations, mudras/hand positions, yoga, chanting AUM, dietary additions/substitutions/restrictions based on your dosha and ayurvedic principles, and brainwave entrainment music. Practice any new guides together to ensure confidence in daily expectations. Be led in a personalized guided meditation and 2-3 rounds of rhythmic breathing followed by exhale retentions and inhale retentions. Working with intermittent hypoxia is a powerful way to create physiological and brain changes. Answer questions. Forever Folder- My weekly individualized coaching plan will be shared each week, so you can revisit topics and information discussed as a review or in the future. Recorded Zoom meetings or mp3 recordings of guided breathwork meditation and music will be shared to the folder weekly. At the end of the month, you will have everything I share with you to keep forever. Follow-up meeting- About a week after our four weeks of coaching, I will check in to see how you are living. We’ll reconnect to see what daily practices you are continuing, or if further services are desired. Here is what some clients have achieved after a monthly protocol: Feeling energized and unstoppable Ignited self-power Activated physical and mental strength Released negative, self-limiting thoughts Better regulator of emotions Less reactive to stressors Benefits of Megamorphosis- a SOMA Breath Transformational approach Intention setting to live the life you want One-on-one specific attention to your physical, emotional, and mental needs Autonomy- the goal is to teach you how to take care of you Focus on BREATH- learn about your inner pharmacy and how to diagnose and prescribe Neurogenesis/Brain Change- through intention setting, visualization, ambidextrous dancing, chanting AUM, rhythmic breathing and retentions; you will change your brain however YOU want to. Compensation for Coaching 4 Week Monthly Protocol: Total number of hours working one-on one with client- 10 Cost of monthly protocol- $500 Initial consultation and one zoom session of coaching- $125 Added Zoom coaching session- $85
Reiki
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki is shared with no touch or a light touch of the reiki practitioner’s palms on the participant’s body. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being. While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not. Because Reiki comes from God, many people find that using Reiki puts them more in touch with the experience of their religion rather than having only an intellectual concept of it.
Reiki sessions are available
Contact Meg at gemyogawi@gmail.com
Testimonials
What people have said about SOMA Breath,
reiki, wellness coaching, and geM Yoga:
From Erica- “I recently completed a 4-week coaching session with Meg. I have been struggling with increased stress levels and this past year, the stress negatively impacted my GI. First Meg had me complete an assessment form and we met online to talk about my daily health habits and concerns. Then she went over the results of the assessment and evaluation and she set up a four week individualized plan to help me reach my goals. Over the next 4 weeks, I met with Meg via zoom once per week for about two hours and we worked together on my goals. I really was at a point where sleep was an issue for me, the increased stress levels were a negative impact and of course, my GI issues. At the end of each week, after our zoom meeting, the following week plan was emailed to me. After our zoom meeting, she emailed me my weekly plan of activities including daily movement exercises, diet tips for my dosha, a 20-30 minute daily guided breathwork and other audio recordings to help me sleep. I do breathwork in the morning along with some movements. Initially I was wondering about the time commitment, but it wasn’t difficult to fit this into my schedule. In the evening, I take a few minutes to do some reduced breathing exercises. I continue to use Some Breathwork daily. Self-care is not Selfish. Take time for yourself and contact Meg.” From Joan- “Meg was a great leader/instructor. She explained things in a way I could understand and was kind and compassionate. She listened to my needs and concerns. I looked forward to our weekly video meetings. My 4-week protocol was customized to my individual needs and goals based on the initial assessment and interview with Meg. I have been in a rut not knowing where to start to take charge of my health and this program gave me direction. I especially enjoy the morning routine which gives me a sense of purpose and structure and sets a positive mindset for my day. The activities that benefitted me the most were the breathing exercises for both morning and evening. The diet suggestions gave me a different focus instead of being set in a certain complicated diet Overall this program helped me with changing my mindset away from an all or nothing point of view. I feel more confident, happy and motivated to achieve my goals. Even my friends have noticed the change in me! “
