ECY&EA owner and lead instructor, Dr. Deborah Bassett holds a PhD in communication from the University of Washington, has a research background in health and wellness and is widely published in the areas of culture, communication, and health in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is an experienced certified yoga teacher at the 200-hour level and is currently completing her 500-hour level yoga teacher training.
Dr. Bassett specializes in restorative yoga, yin yoga, somatic yoga, teen yoga, and expressive writing for emotional health. She offers weekly, in-person yoga, meditation and movement classes in the Historic Sacred Heart Hospital at 1010 N. 12th Ave. in the East Hill neighborhood of Pensacola.
All of our weekly yoga classes are by donation to our studio in accordance with our belief that yoga is an offering to the Divine and to the community. (Our expressive arts workshops and dance classes are priced individually.)
Our studio is an inclusive space that welcomes all levels of abilities and experience. Please arrive for your class 10 minutes early and bring a mat (or you can use one of ours!) and full bottle of water. All additional props will be provided.
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By popular request, we've added a second weekly session of Breathwork Fundamentals with Milo! You can experience his gentle, guided sessions on Mondays at 4 pm and Tuesdays at 7:30 pm.
Our Monday-Thursday Open Studio sessions are a great way to try out our studio! These are designed to drop in at any time during the session for practice on your own in the studio with others. (One of our teachers will be available for guidance if needed.)
Hoop dancing with Echo is starts this Thursday! Space is limited and we expect this session to fill up quickly! Registration is now open for our new learn to dance series, Find Your Rhythm with Fav! See below for more information about both dance classes and to register!
We are housed in the beautiful Historic Sacred Heart Hospital, which was once the Pensacola Hospital with a mission to care for all, regardless of ability to pay. We honor this legacy, as well as the founding principles of yoga, by providing our weekly yoga classes by donation. (Donations are made directly to the studio and we pay our teachers.)
Many of our students donate to our studio monthly and we've made several options available for those who choose to support us through membership:
Please see our monthly membership options and benefits here.
Whether you choose to give a one-time, weekly, or monthly donation in support of our unique studio, we want to say THANK YOU for empowering our mission to make the healing benefits of yoga accessible to all!
Our studio exists because we took a chance on a community model of wellness that is simply not being done elsewhere in our area! We are not funded by the city, a private foundation, or any other external source, but through the hard work and passion of our team who believe in the healing power of the arts and in making that available to all.
Our students have asked us to create a membership model that helps them support us on a monthly basis and we are humbled and honored to do so.
Thank you for believing in our mission to make yoga accessible to our community! We invite you to explore our monthly memberships below.
Echo's amazing hoop dance series begins Thursday, October 3rd! Our space is limited to 8 participants, so please don't wait to register!
Our dance series are 8-week series, priced affordably to accommodate our community, no refunds issued for missed classes.
Please arrive promptly for your dance class and bring a full bottle of water. Wear clothes and shoes (or no shoes!) that are comfortable to move in. Hoops are provided!
Join us from 11am-3pm on the first and third Sundays of the month for our indoor pop-up art market in Studio 228 and enjoy shopping small with some of our community's talented artists, makers, and bakers
with live music from Sandcastle Radio!
Fall Dates for Markets are:
October 6th and 20th
November 3rd and 17th
December 1st and 15th
Special Holiday Night Market 4-8pm December 21st!
(Interested in being part of our market? Click the link below to learn more.)
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Dancing since he was six years old, Favian brings his old school style, positivity, and smooth groove to ECY for a fun-filled series with each session covering the basics of popular styles of dancing, including Latin, Swing, HipHop, and more!
Space is limited to 8 participants, no partner needed, beginners welcome!
Our dance series are 8-week series, priced affordably to accommodate our community, no refunds issued for missed classes.
Please arrive promptly for your dance class and bring a full bottle of water. Wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move in. Most importantly, have fun!
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Our next pop-up dance party in the Sun Room will be Saturday, October 26th from 7-11 pm! All ages, $15 to dance all night in the Sun Room! Come enjoy the live mix show heard around the world every Saturday night on Sandcastle Radio! Halloween costumes encouraged!
(Please note that this is an alcohol-free event. Non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase in our studio.)
Cecilia brings decades of international training and hands-on experience in Reiki, yoga, and shamanic studies to her unique healing approach in her yoga classes, combining meditation, drumming, and activation of self healing in her weekly sessions. Join Cecilia for a transformational healing journey Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Heather's yoga teaching style is intuitive, comforting, and easeful with an intimate connection to nature. She gently guides students into a deep connection to the breath and invites a restful experience.
A skilled silversmith and jeweler, Heather also offers occasional small workshops in silversmithing in the studio space.
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Heather's yoga teaching style is intuitive, comforting, and easeful with an intimate connection to nature. She gently guides students into a deep connection to the breath and invites a restful experience.
A skilled silversmith and jeweler, Heather also offers occasional small workshops in silversmithing in the studio space.
Additionally, Heather co-creates sound "baths" and offers regular opportunities to enjoy this healing experience at ECY.
Please sign up for our email newsletter (bottom of page) to be notified of when these, and other workshops at ECY, are offered.
Brennah D’Layn is a certified yoga teacher, a multidisciplinary artist,and the creatix behind Mud Lotus Arts, through which she offers yoga exploration, sound healing, deep empathic listening, visual art, the written word and more. Brennah incorporates sound healing into each of her yoga classes, with crystal bowls, her voice and other in
Brennah D’Layn is a certified yoga teacher, a multidisciplinary artist,and the creatix behind Mud Lotus Arts, through which she offers yoga exploration, sound healing, deep empathic listening, visual art, the written word and more. Brennah incorporates sound healing into each of her yoga classes, with crystal bowls, her voice and other instruments.
She offers weekly yoga classes at ECY.
For more information follow Brennah at Mud Lotus Arts on Instagram and Facebook or visit mudlotusarts.com.
Sisy from Honduras is a passionate yoga instructor and healer through music. She completed her 200-hour training at the Unalome Yoga Studio on the beautiful island of Roatán. Since beginning her practice in 2019, Sisy has sought to improve her physical and mental well-being by blending the art of yoga with the healing music of her vio
Sisy from Honduras is a passionate yoga instructor and healer through music. She completed her 200-hour training at the Unalome Yoga Studio on the beautiful island of Roatán. Since beginning her practice in 2019, Sisy has sought to improve her physical and mental well-being by blending the art of yoga with the healing music of her viola.
In her Hatha yoga classes, Sisy guides her students through a deep and enriching practice, focusing on mindful breathing and proper posture alignment. Her goal is to help each participant find physical and emotional stability.
Each session concludes with a relaxing 10-minute savasana, accompanied by the healing sounds of her viola and other curative instruments. This unique combination of yoga and music provides a transformative experience, promoting inner peace and balance in both body and mind.
Toni Ward offers insight into how we move. She brings her years of experience as a body worker to the mat. Even though her style of teaching might make you break a sweat, it's great for beginners. Toni focuses on the grounding foundations that help bring a deeper understanding to our asana practice. She uses props in ways that help us u
Toni Ward offers insight into how we move. She brings her years of experience as a body worker to the mat. Even though her style of teaching might make you break a sweat, it's great for beginners. Toni focuses on the grounding foundations that help bring a deeper understanding to our asana practice. She uses props in ways that help us understand how we create strength so that one day those more difficult poses aren’t so difficult anymore.
Toni always hopes that her students learn something new. One of her favorite quotes is "To Teach is To Learn" (unknown author). So far in life, she is an accomplished intuitive Massage Therapist, a Functional Nutrition Counselor and Yoga Teacher, she has spent the last 20 years studying the fascinating human body and loves to share her knowledge with those that are ready to listen.
Chancee encourages you to address all things emotional, physical, mental & spiritual to find balance and peace in your life. She helps activate the inner physician in all of us by diving into the root of your fears, while planting LOVE along the way!
Join us at 11:30 am on the FOURTH Thursday of every month for a special Yoga Nidra sessi
Chancee encourages you to address all things emotional, physical, mental & spiritual to find balance and peace in your life. She helps activate the inner physician in all of us by diving into the root of your fears, while planting LOVE along the way!
Join us at 11:30 am on the FOURTH Thursday of every month for a special Yoga Nidra session with sound healing led by Chancee and keep an eye out for her special sound scape offerings!
Tree Isaac brings his distinctive and healing SoundTree Journey to ECY beginning August 2024!
With elevated frequencies and grounding vibrations,Tree takes you on a journey with melodic sounds from the handpans, didgeridoo, native flutes, and many other unique sounds to make you feel as if you are floating in the ocean, or in solitude in
Tree Isaac brings his distinctive and healing SoundTree Journey to ECY beginning August 2024!
With elevated frequencies and grounding vibrations,Tree takes you on a journey with melodic sounds from the handpans, didgeridoo, native flutes, and many other unique sounds to make you feel as if you are floating in the ocean, or in solitude in the forest. Each session offers an immersive experience, guiding you on a meditative journey through layers of ethereal melodies and rhythmic vibrations. Ideal for stress relief, deep relaxation, or simply a moment of peace.
Welcome, Tree!
A Reiki Master and Mediation Guide, April invites you to travel with the Majestic Dragons and Goddesses in meditation for healing, clarity, and wisdom. Come bring your inner child and play among the stars and ancient lands.
Milo Burdine of Mystical Wolf Healing Arts is a certified breathwork facilitator, core shamanic practitioner, and end-of-life massage therapist. Milo has been deeply immersed in the wellness field since 2016 when he began his healing practice. With a personal history of overcoming addiction, he specializes in sacred holistic healing arts
Milo Burdine of Mystical Wolf Healing Arts is a certified breathwork facilitator, core shamanic practitioner, and end-of-life massage therapist. Milo has been deeply immersed in the wellness field since 2016 when he began his healing practice. With a personal history of overcoming addiction, he specializes in sacred holistic healing arts that address anxiety, depression, trauma healing, and addiction recovery. Drawing on his journey as a wounded healer, Milo integrates his experiences into his healing practice. Milo facilitates circles in gentle supportive breathwork practices blended with core/neo shamanic arts and sound healing medicine.
Milo’s circles at ECY will be donation based, honoring the historic practices of no one being turned away.
Bio coming soon!
Bio coming soon!
An old school man with a heart full of love and rhythm, Fav likes dancing, walks, comedy, and lots of food! When you feel down, come on over and get revitalized with some positivity and a new way to groove! Fav is looking forward to sharing his love of dancing with the ECY community!