Women's Self-Defense & Yoga

Join us for this powerful, uplifting event.

In the first hour you will be led by Dr. Nichole Byrne who is Dr. Nichole Rich-Byrne is an educator, certified yoga teacher, 5th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Nichole has been studying martial arts since 1997.  She holds a 5th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has earned the rank of blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  She was a national competitor in women's fighting and represented Team USA at the 2015 WAKO World Championships, taking home a silver medal in Women's Pointfighting.  She is also a certified yoga teacher and holds a Ph.D. in Education.    

A life-changing situation with a stalker throughout her college years was the catalyst that led her to signing up for martial arts.  She is a firm believer that all women should feel empowered, strong, and confident.  She  will share the ABC's of self-defense and practical strategies to help you recognize and respond to potentially dangerous situations.

In the second hour  (led by Traci Lapanna, owner of Stella Maris Yoga & Wellness) you will led through a gentle yoga practice to ground and calm the soul.  We will close our practice with a guided mediation to reconnect you to your inner power, wisdown and intuition.

This class is open to ages 14 and up.  

No prior yoga or self-defense experience is required.

**pre-registration is required as space is limited