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 yoga or fitness, 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
- 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
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 is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified Personal Trainer as well as an American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA) certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant and ACE certified Behavior Change Specialist. Erin is also a 200 hour registered yoga teacher. Additionally she holds a B.S. in Biochemistry and Masters in Education, both from the University of New Hampshire. Erin has been working in the fitness industry for 9 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 (5k YES I CAN! beginners' running program)
As a fitness trainer, Erin's experience has ranged from training athletes to older adults. Her fitness programs are designed with an emphasis on core strength and on improving mobility so individuals can move well and live well.
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 developed expertise in how to prepare the body for performance with proper training and nutrition.
Erin believes that we must honor our bodies and minds and take care of ourselves through healthy eating, physical activity and stress management. In today’s world these goals have become difficult to achieve. For this reason, Erin is excited to share the practice of yoga with others as it is not only exercise for the body, but it can restore a sense of balance to the body and mind. She believes that yoga can help people recognize their potential for health and happiness.
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.
June Self-Care Workshop
Energy Work for Self-Care: Saturday June 1st, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Have you heard about energy work practices like Reiki, but have no idea how it could benefit you? Have you been curious about energy work but don’t know where to start exploring? Are you looking for relief from anxiety, stress, depression, chronic stress-related illness, or other issues? Are you in search of effective self-care strategies? If you said YES to any of the above, this workshop is for you!
We’ll explore how to connect more deeply with:
· Your personal energy
· The energy of nature
· A higher vibration universal energy
This basic introduction will include a variety of experiential exercises and practical ways you can use energy work for self-care. Bring your questions, sense of exploration, and curiosity to learn the many benefits of energy work!
Jen Bonnett is a Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher who has used energy work to significantly shift her life into one with more joy, confidence, and purpose. She operates Tranquil Hearth to bring the life-changing benefits of the Self-Care Journey to those who wish to explore themselves and remove their roadblocks to a more joyful life.
Space is limited to 10. Please reserve your space here.
Fitness Services
Private Sessions
1 hour sessions
Individual $45
2 people $25/person
3 people $20/person
Do you want to 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, reservation required up to 1 hour prior to the class
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
**NEW CLASS TIME starting in June
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, reservation required up to 1 hour prior to the class
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
NEW CLASS TIME starting in June: Wednesday & Friday at 10:15am
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
Vinyasa/Flow Yoga
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. In class you will be encouraged to breathe consciously and find strength and ease in your body. Our yoga classes are an opportunity to practice mindfulness, cultivate an intention and connect with your community. Physical benefit.....also find greater peace and happiness.
*No Reservation 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 Flow
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 (often down on the mat) 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 Flow
Wednesday at 5:00-6:15pm, Thursday at 9:00-10:15am.
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.
Moderate Flow
Tuesday at 9:00-10:15am, Saturday at 9:15-10:30am.
Designed for those with experience in yoga.
Restorative
Last Wednesday of each month at 5:00-6:15pm
In Restorative yoga, you are fully supported by props in poses on the mat where you spend extended lengths of time inviting the body and mind to relax and restore. 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.