Let's Dance for Fun & Fitness!
Fourth Tuesday of the Month
11:00am - 12:00pm
July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th
Reserve your space today!
About the Studio
Our Mission
The mission here at the Good Health is a Habit Wellness Studio is all about MINDFUL living! Whether it is through mindful movement in a private session or class, or improving your lifestyle choices through health coaching, we ultimately want to help you find greater health and happiness from within. We are here to guide you in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Behind the scenes we also operate with a conscious, acting on behalf of the environment and supporting other local businesses whenever possible. Our efforts include:
- chemical free cleaning products
- reusable wash cloths for cleaning the mats
- sorting and recycling our trash
- cork yoga blocks
- local drummer Bill Mead playing for our Saturday Moderate Flow yoga class on a monthly basis
- Grassroots Graphics of Norway producing all of our flyers, class schedules, t-shirts etc.
- Stalk & Pistil Flower Farm providing in-season bouquets (grown and arranged by them) for our yoga classes
- featuring local artists work for sale in the studio foyer
The Good Health is a Habit wellness studio is situated in the beautiful downtown village of Waterford, Maine. The studio is a cozy, historic space filled with natural light. The building used to be the Round's General Store and post office. Many locals have fond memories of visiting the store and the good energy of community coming together is still felt in the studio today.
About the Owner
Erin's Professional Experience
Erin Girzone is the owner of Good Health is a Habit LLC. She feels honored to have found her way into creating and operating a business with a mission of helping others improve their health through mindful movement and mindful living. With all that is offered here at the studio, Erin and her colleagues are always looking to help clients get to know themselves more deeply so they can move mindfully, live mindfully and recognize their full potential for a happy life.
Erin's Credentials:
American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified Personal Trainer American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA) certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant
ACE certified Behavior Change Specialist
200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher
B.S. in Biochemistry
Masters in Education
Erin has been working in the fitness industry for 10 years and has experience in a variety of areas:
Individual Fitness
Small Group Fitness
Vinyasa Yoga
Nutrition and Wellness Consulting
Behavior Change Coaching
Running Coaching
Erin's Personal Experience
Erin has completed numerous events as an endurance athlete including road races of various lengths; 5ks, half marathons and the Cape Cod marathon (26.2 miles). She has also competed in triathlons including the Timberman 1/2 Ironman (1 mile swim, 50 mile bike ride, 13 mile run). Through training for these various events, Erin has come to recognize the amazing strength and endurance of both the human body and the mind. Whether or not one is an athlete, we often ask a lot of our bodies on a daily basis. Erin understands that while we expect and demand performance from our bodies, we must also balance that with an equal or greater amount of self-care, athletes and non-athletes alike.
Erin believes that we must honor our bodies and minds with mindful living. This means moving and eating mindfully throughout our day and learning to manage stress . In today’s world these goals have become difficult to achieve without specific intentions. Here at the studio, Erin and her colleagues will support you in setting any intention towards better health.
About the Instructors
Susan Kane
200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Advanced Training in Children's Yoga; Restorative Yoga; Curvy Yoga
Reiki Master Teacher
Integrated Energy Therapist®
Hypnosis Practitioner
Susan is a retired elementary school teacher with 30+ years’ experience in the classroom. After retiring, she decided the next phase of her life would be devoted to spiritual endeavors she was drawn to and to offer these modalities to others. Thus, Susan’s business, InLight Transformation was born. At her office in Norway, Susan offers Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy and hypnosis services to her clients. She also teaches a variety of metaphysical classes through the year.
After practicing yoga for many years and experiencing the benefits that a consistent yoga practice offers, Susan decided to pursue yoga teacher training. Susan’s passion for teaching yoga is fueled by the belief that yoga is a practice and anyone can practice yoga, regardless of size, shape or age.
Having lived in the Oxford Hills for most of her life, Susan welcomes old friends and new friends to join her Monday mornings for Very Gentle Yoga. Susan invites you to come and experience the benefits of yoga for yourself….you’ll be glad you did!
Jen Bonnett
Self-Care Mentor & Energy Practitioner
Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher
Jen moved to Maine in 2010 to pursue a career in the youth camping industry. Over the past five years, she has worked on her own self-care journey, primarily through exploring the energy work practices of Reiki and Shamanic Reiki (nature-based energy work).
She opened Tranquil Hearth in 2016, to help others experience the immense benefits of energy work that have positively influenced her own journey and health. Jen is proud to offer a variety of services designed to help you master your self-care on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. She has certifications in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki and Shamanic Reiki.
Jen will offer private sessions at Good Health Is A Habit on Saturdays between 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning April 20. She also plans to offer self-care workshops.
Explore her website to learn more and take advantage of a variety of FREE self-care resources: www.thselfcare.com. Contact Jen to set up your appointment: (207) 751-4503 or jen@thselfcare.com.
July Yoga Series
Yoga Nidra: Cultivating the Skill of Relaxation
Wednesday at 5:00 - 6:15pm
July 10th - 31st
Investment: $40.00 for the series or $15.00/class
Yoga Nidra is the practice of combining deep relaxation with guided meditation - giving you time and space to rest and explore your inner awareness. This series will be offered with a period of Yin poses (supported poses on the mat) and breath work to prepare the body, mind and heart for the deep stillness of the Yoga Nidra practice. Traditionally, Yoga Nidra is experienced in Savasana pose (laying on your back with support as needed). No experience necessary and all are welcome!
This series will be taught by Rhonda Springer. Rhonda obtained her 200-hour yoga certification through the Tula Institute of Yoga in Norway, Maine. She is also certified in Yoga Nidra and Reiki II.
Space is limited to 10. Please reserve your space here. When we reach the minimum of four people signed up for the complete series, we will open up reservations for individual nights at $15.00/class.
Let's Dance for Fun & Fitness!
Fourth Tuesday of the Month, 11:00am - 12:00pm
July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th
$5.00 donation for the studio space.
No experience or partner required.
Do you like to dance? Then join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month to move to the beat in your own way, working your body, having fun and releasing stress! No experience or partner required. No street shoes. Please wear clean shoes or go barefoot.
Reserve your space for one or all of the next three dance times! Select Functional Fitness from the reservations menu if Let's Dance for Fun & Fitness doesn't show up on the front page. Any questions, please call or email Erin.
Farm Fresh Yoga Retreat
Farm Fresh Yoga Retreat at Beech Hill Farm
Saturday August 3rd
9:00am - 3:00pm
Investment: $75.00
Join us for a unique retreat experience at Beech Hill Farm in Waterford, Maine. The day will begin with a morning yoga practice on the lawn over-looking the farm fields, bison herd and mountains. The outdoor experience will remind our senses of our deep connection with the natural world. We will later nourish our bodies with a local, farm-fresh lunch and tour the gardens the produce was picked from. After lunch, we will use creative and mindful practices to tap into our inner wisdom. It will be a truly organic experience! The outdoors experience will leave you feeling both revitalized and grounded.
Yoga on the Lawn: Mindful Breath & Movement
Led by Erin Girzone, 200-RYT, we will reconnect with ourselves using the breath, an ever-present symbol of our vitality that we often overlook. We will honor our bodies and all they do for us as we move through various yoga poses/stretches. Our intention will be to awaken to our roots in the natural world and get to know our inner space.
Farm Fresh Lunch:
After the yoga practice, we will nourish our bodies with a lunch featuring local produce and freshly baked bread from Beech Hill Farm.
Earth and Body: Finding Wisdom Within
When we lose our connection to ground, we lose a deep resource that lives inside us. Led by Kathryn Gardner, RSMT, RYT, we will deepen into the body, reconnect with our basic nature and return to a sense of connection with the earth. Our bodies hold deep wisdom for transforming our lives & the planet. In this workshop we will:
- Lean into the natural environment as a way to relax the body and connect to spirit
- Use creative and mindful practices - movement, drawing, guided meditation & deep listening - to reconnect with body, heart & soul
- Open a dialogue with the wisdom that lives within your body to find guidance toward greater health for you and the earth
Reserve your space by July 31st. On the Reservations page, select "Workshops" from the menu to find the retreat. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Fitness Services
Private Sessions
1 hour sessions
Individual $45
2 people $25/person
3 people $20/person
Do you want to feel better in your body? Have a stronger core? Better balance? Improved strength and endurance? The workouts are designed specifically for the individual(s) in order to achieve these types of goals. To book a private fitness session contact Erin or stop by the studio.
Functional Fitness Classes
1 hour class, max. 5 people
Reservations are required.
Monday at 7:30am, 4:00pm
Tuesday at 6:30am, 5:30pm
Wednesday at 7:30am
Thursday at 6:30am, 4:00pm
Saturday at 8:00am
Drop-in rate $15
4 class pass for $48
8 class pass for $88
12 class pass for $120
To purchase a Studio class pass contact Erin or stop by the studio.
Small group classes using circuit-style training to strengthen the entire body and build aerobic endurance. A variety of equipment is used including bands, weights, ropes, medicine balls, stability balls, BOSU etc.
Functional Fitness for Seniors
1 hour class, max. 5 people
Reservations are required.
Small group classes designed for seniors looking to maintain balance, coordination, bone density and mobility in a safe and effective manner. The class includes building strength and aerobic endurance using body weight, free weights, bands and steps. *In Wednesday's classes, the workout is centered around standing and/or seated exercises while Friday's classes does involve some transitions on/off the floor.
Wednesday & Friday at 9:00am
Drop-in rate $15
4 class pass for $48
8 class pass for $88
12 class pass for $120
To purchase a Studio class pass contact Erin or stop by the studio.
Weekly Yoga Classes
*Reservations now Required for Yoga Classes, effective July 1st.
Here at Good Health is a Habit, we want our yoga classes to serve as a mindful pause in your busy life, helping you connect with the mind, body and breath. You will be encouraged to breathe consciously and find strength and ease in your body as you move through various poses. Your practice is an opportunity to move mindfully, cultivate an intention and connect with yourself.
1 hour 15 min. class, max. 10 people
Reservations are required.
Drop-in rate $15
4 class pass for $48
8 class pass for $88
12 class pass for $120
To purchase a Studio class pass contact Erin or stop by the studio.
Very Gentle Yoga
Monday at 9:00-10:15am.
Taught by Susan Kane this class is designed for those who are new to yoga and those with some experience who desire a slow paced class.
Susan guides her students through a substantial warm up using a mindfulness approach to develop mind-body-breath awareness. Once the body is warmed up, Susan gently leads yoga stretches and asanas, with the goal of helping her students experience the many benefits a yoga practice offers. Susan's cheery disposition, honest laughter and thoughtful planning create a safe, fun and enriching yoga class.
Gentle Yoga
Thursday at 9:00-10:15am.
Taught by Erin Girzone, this class is designed for those who are new to yoga and for those with some experience who desire a slower paced class and gentle transitions between poses.
Erin encourages her students to see each pose/posture as an opportunity to find stability and strength and then to notice where they begin to feel the body stretching. Throughout class Erin brings her students awareness back to the breath, always emphasizing the power of the breath as a tool to invite the mind to focus and the body to open.
Moderate Yoga
Tuesday at 9:00-10:15am, Saturday at 9:15-10:30am.
Taught by Erin Girzone this class is designed for those with experience in yoga. More rigorous transitions between poses as compared to the Gentle classes.
**The Saturday morning class on July 20th will take place in the back lawn of the Waterford Library, just down the road from the studio . Class will start at 9:30am and the practice is designed for everyone, beginners to seasoned yogis. Join us for a unique outdoor yoga experience. Please bring a towel if you typically use a blanket during your practice as well as water. Blocks, straps and a handful of mats provided.
Restorative Yoga
Last Wednesday of each month at 5:00-6:15pm
Taught by Erin Girzone, this class takes place lying down on the mat where students are fully supported by props in a handful of poses. Erin guides students into these poses for extended lengths of time and while there, she holds the space for the body and mind to relax and restore. The intention of restorative yoga is to encourage a shift into "relaxation mode," allowing students' energy to be used for restoring balance and peace to the body and mind. This is a great monthly reset!
Healthy Habit Coaching
Making Good Health YOUR Habit one step at a time
Would you like to lose excess weight? Would you like to live more days free from the burden of stress? Would you like to feel rested, vibrant and ready to take on each day? Let's make that happen!
Erin is both a AFPA Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant and ACE Certified Behavior Change Specialist. She strongly believes that improving quality of life comes from addressing the tiny habits that make up our day to day lives. With her guidance, Erin can help you identify and change your habits so that you can live a happier, healthier life. To book an appointment contact Erin.
$50/hour session
Erin encourages you to consider dedicating three months to your wellness goals. Routine accountability will ensure greater success in achieving the desired lifestyle changes you are seeking.