“To meditate means to go home to yourself. Then you know how to take care of the things that are happening inside you, and you know how to take care of the things that happen around you.”
Individual Session Information
Why Individual Instruction Works
Path to Calm offers yoga movement, conscious breathing, mindfulness and meditation instruction and wellness coaching in a customized private setting where students can explore instruction specific to their own unique needs and purposes.
Initial session:
At you first session you will get to know the instructor, learn about the practices that are offered and receive instruction that meets your goals as well as “homework” for your next session based on your goals. First sessions typically run about 75 min. We are currently accepting new students. However, if you are planning a series of sessions, we recommend you try to schedule multiple sessions in advance so that you can reserve the times that work best for your schedule and keep momentum in your practice.
Follow up sessions:
After your first session, your follow up sessions will involve a check-in and question and answer period for you to get the support you need to build your own practice, followed by instruction customized to meet your needs. You bring your own goals to each session and receive customized instruction and “home-work” to follow up with your practices in between sessions.
Consistentcy
Regular Sessions - weekly, bi-weekly, monthly
Consistent study with a supportive teacher can be extremely helpful to those committed to deepening or enhancing meditation, yoga and mindfulness practice. Since space is limited, to support your practice, we do recommend settling on a regular schedule over a period of time. Many students find a 3 month commitment is a great starting place.
Logistics
Sessions last approximately 1 hour - 75 min, except when otherwise noted.
To prepare for an online session, you will download the ZOOM app onto your device and find a comfortable place to sit and lie on the floor. Wear comfortable stretchy clothing. No special props are required, but it is helpful to have a sturdy comfortable chair or firm pillow to sit on, a blanket, and a long scarf, tie or yoga strap nearby if movement practices are part of what you plan to explore.
In-person sessions take place at Path to Calm, conveniently located on Second Floor of SunPointe Health Building in the Sig: Wellness Center, a holistic mind-body wellness center founded by Dr. Candace Good.
For in person instruction, wear or bring comfortable clothes (lockers are available for your belongings in our waiting room).
Payment
Path to Calm services are “direct pay.” Payment for your session is required at the time of service or online in advance of your session. If you schedule online, you will receive an email link that allows you to pay for your session. We accept credit cards or payment through PayPal. We also accept checks made out to Path to Calm. (Checks may be mailed to Path To Calm c/o Justine Andronici 194 Polecat Rd., Centre Hall PA 16828).
Path to Calm does not accept medical insurance, and most insurance programs do not yet pay for yoga, meditation and mindfulness instruction.
However, yoga, meditation and mindfulness instruction may be a qualified medical expense for a flex spending account (FSA) and some students have been successful in obtaining reimbursement for services. If you have a diagnosable medical or mental health condition that would benefit from instruction in yoga, meditation or mindfulness practices, please ask your doctor about completing the necessary forms required by your FSA. Path to Calm does not interact with your insurance company on your behalf. You will be required to submit your invoice to your FSA directly. Please note that a completed form does not guarantee that you will be reimbursed for your payments to Path to Calm. If you are unable to make your appointment, please notify us prior to 24 hours of your appointment.
