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Hi! I’m Francesca — I’m so happy to meet you.
I found the loves of my life early on: I started roller skating at 4 and practicing yoga shortly after. Fast forward nearly 30 years and here I am teaching both full-time both in-person and online.
I’ve spent the last 20 years engaging in self-study, healing, and learning ways to thrive, stay balanced, and sane in an ever changing world.
My yoga studies have taken me to India where I’ve studied Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, and Philosophy and through Grauduate School at Loyola Marymount University where I completed my Master of Arts in Yoga Studies and completed four years of Clinical Yoga Therapy studies. I lived in India for a year of my life and- duh- had my skates with me. I ended up teaching at schools and in the community while I was there.
The breadth of my yoga therapy training includes a practicum, clinical supervision, and training on how to create comprehensive yoga therapy plans. We can work alone or in collaboration with other professionals you work with. Connect with me today to learn more!
I’ve taught yoga and skating all around the world and don’t plan on stopping! Pease reach out if you’re interested in collaborating or inviting me to teach! My passport is ready (;
support DesigNed for You: online or in person
Yoga
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What you receive
-A 60 minute private session
-Before we meet, you'll fill out an intake form so I can review it and get to know you better
-I recommend you bring a notebook to take notes
Investment: $135 per session
Purchase 5 sessions at 10% off
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What you receive
-An initial 90-minute intake & assessment (you fill out an intake form prior to this)
-An in depth and holistic treatment plan based on the Pañcamayakośa model (what I wrote my graduate thesis on)
-A 60-75 minute follow up session to go over your results and answer your questions (scheduled within one month of our your intake)
-Email support for two weeks after your second follow up session
-Worksheets, exercises, and remedies for at-home practice and lasting lifestyle changes
-6 month access to my Yoga Therapy video library
Investment: $395
Learn more about Yoga Therapy here.
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Investment: $125
Purchase 5 for 10% off
travel fee when applicable
add $25 per person
Reach out for large group rates
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Anyone wanting to make big changes in their lives.
Yoga practitioners wanting to learn more about their individual anatomy or how to make their practice work better for them.
People ready to take action.
Anyone looking for a whole person approach to care.
Highly sensitive people.
People with sensory or learning challenges.
Non-yoga people who are open to learning all that Yoga has to offer.
People with injuries or those wanting a different pace.
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Hi! I’m Francesca — and I get it. Life can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate.
I’ve spent the last 20 years engaging in self-study, healing, and learning ways to thrive, stay balanced, and sane in an ever changing world.
My studies have taken me to India where I’ve studied Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, and Philosophy and through Graduate School at Loyola Marymount University where I completed my Master of Arts in Yoga Studies and completed four years of Clinical Yoga Therapy studies.
The breadth of my training includes a practicum, clinical supervision, and training on how to create comprehensive yoga therapy plans.
We can work alone or in collaboration with other professionals you work with. Connect with me today to learn more!
Frequently Asked Questions about Yoga Therapy
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Yoga Therapy and regular yoga classes, while they have some overlap, are considered different and distinguished fields of study.
Yoga Therapists have specialized expertise and training to create daily Yoga routines and lifestyle changes for individuals to overcome many types of obstacles such as emotional trauma, physical injuries, chronic conditions.
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Your sessions and your home practice will be tailored to you. Because of my vast background and experience in this field, the tools and practices that come forward in my sessions are varied, unique, and extremely personalized.
Tools and practices may include
asana (placing the physical body in positions that cultivate awareness, relaxation, and concentration or mindfulness)
pranayama (breathwork)
dhyana (meditation)
education/reflection on Yoga Philosophy/scriptures
journaling
svadhyaya (self-inquiry)
mantra (sound)
dinacharya (daily self-care routine as informed by Ayurveda)
lifestyle changes and “life hacks”
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The biggest differences between Yoga Therapy and Physical Therapy (PT) is the emphasis on breathing, concentration or "mindfulness," sequencing. and spirituality. These all play a vital role in healing.
Additionally, Yoga Therapy offers a holistic approach to healing. I sometimes work with people who are just getting out of PT, but who aren't comfortable or strong enough physically to transition into their normal routines right away. PT doesn’t typically address the psychological, mental, and emotional aspects of injuries. Yoga Therapists can prevent injury, treat chronic pain, and offer rehab after acute pain. I cannot work with you in acute pain or diagnose.
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Yoga Therapy is recognized as its own distinct profession despite having similar skills and training to other allied health and therapeutic and clinical professions. For example, the role of spirituality, the breath, connection to oneself, and a holistic view of the person make Yoga Therapy a unique discipline.
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There is no need to worry if you don’t consider yourself flexible, have never taken a Yoga class, or don’t have familiarity with Yoga. Each session is completely tailored to your physical capacity and ability, personal intentions, and health goals. I’ve been working in this capacity with people for a over decade and have worked with a wide range of ability levels and types of people. You are in good hands (:
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Your experience will be personalized through a comprehensive assessment in which we identify what you’re looking for; I’ll create a specific plan based on your goals. Next, I’ll recommend the next steps for you in simple, understandable terms so that you can feel sustained relief. You’ll receive a home Yoga practice adapted to suit your individual needs and based on what you feel you’re able to commit to.
Depending on the package you purchase, I’ll either create the plan for you after our intake and assessment (The Gold Experience) or you’ll take your own notes (The Classic Experience).
Don’t see your question here? Get in touch and I’ll get back to you! (:
Signature Course
online or in person
Essence of You Course
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-anyone who might be at a crossroads, looking for internal inspiration, and anyone interested in deepening their relationship with self
-anyone ready to open themselves up to abundance, freedom, and confidence
-sensitive, thoughtful folks wanting to find a clear path forward trough connection with self
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An initial 90-minute in-person intake and assessment
Five in-person sessions, meeting every week, dedicated to mentorship, conversation, and practice
Personalized exercises & remedies for an at-home transformational practice
WhatsApp/email/voice memo support during the duration of our mentorship + one week after to assist with integration [replies within 48 hours}
Full access to my yoga therapy video library for the duration of the mentorship + an additional year ($240 value)
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Does this sound like you?
You spend more time doubting your abilities than truly living
You suffer from bouts of depression and/or anxiety, even despair
Life feels overwhelming and challenging to navigate
You feel unmotivated and uninspired
You find yourself procrastinating and stuck in self-sabotage, but want a way out
You know you’ve experienced trauma, but you’re ready to rise above and embrace your resilience
You want to know yourself better and feel understood
You want to feel confident in making decisions that align with your highest truth
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$995
payment plan available
Stop doubting yourself, and truly live.
Find Your Flow: online or in person
Roller Skating
Unique & therapeutic practices: on & off skates!
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Looking for just a regular roller skating lesson? Book here: https://calendly.com/francescamichellegold
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A deep dive into yourself via your roller skates!
-Journaling and reflection prompts on the days/weeks leading up to your session
-A confidential, nonjudgemental, private, and ceremonial-like container for you to explore movement on and off skates
-If requested: a holistic assessment and goal charting of physical aptitude and skate experience (bring your own notebook for this)
-may include a look at your range of motion, weight bearing tendencies, consideration of injuries and/or limitations, and much more
-Home practices & exercises on and off skates to strengthen, balance, and inspire
Investment: $115 for a 90 minute session or $550 for five sessions
Book here: https://calendly.com/francescamichellegold
For your group + Yoga teachers, tHERAPISTS, and Healthcare practitioners
Other Ways to Work w/ Me
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Online or in-person
What You Receive
-I attend one of your classes each week and offer feedback
-You attend one of my yoga classes each week at Breathe Ojai
-action steps to scale your business
-support to deepen your teaching skills
-enhance your assessment tools
-strategies for more growth in your life, teaching, and business
-personalized support based on your individual needs, goals, and desires
-homework: journaling exercises, worksheets, prompts, reading assignments, and more
Investment of $75/week or $275/month
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Online or in person
For healthcare practitioners like yoga therapists, psychotherapists, physical therapists, etc to bridge the gap in their own personal practice, patient offerings, and private practice.
Investment: $50/hour (purposefully accessibly priced)
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Hire me to develop yoga and yoga therapy based program for your group, studio, office, or organization.
Investment: Retainer fee of $500 to get started with a la carte options after this. Reach out to brainstorm.
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Hire me to speak at your next event. Topics I’ve spoken on in the past:
-Founding a women owned wellness business
-Founding a 501c3 non-profit for young women’s education in rural India
-Mental Wellness
-Yoga and Breathwork
-Addiction & Recovery
-Preventative Healthcare
-Ayurveda
-Yoga Therapy
-Lifestyle & Wellness
-Solo Female Travel
Investment: $500 minimum
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Hire me for an in-office or yoga teacher training.
Rates vary.
Take the first step.
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Book a call.
Schedule a time to chat! We’ll discuss your needs and goals and see if we’re a good fit.
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Create a plan.
We’ll create a plan together that helps you, your group or organization grow and thrive.
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Thrive in the unknown.
You’ll learn tools and skills to help you connect to your inner guidance, trust yourself, and go deeper.
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Feel a sense of support and connection from deep within.
You deserve to thrive. Learn to trust your inner guidance and develop the tools that will support you in your journey.