Vitalize You Wellness

Register for drop-in yoga at the Jewish Peninsula for only $10! Message this page or contact Julia Downer through email
[email protected] to learn more.

Perfect for retirees wanting to start yoga. People who are concerned about "holding a pose" because you do not have to put stress on your body through restorative yoga.

We use props, blankets, blocks and straps AND provide them. You may bring your own mat if you prefer. Wear comfortable clothes. Socks are okay in restorative yoga!

Restorative Yoga | Jewish Peninsula Treat yourself to a peaceful mid-morning escape with our gentle restorative yoga series, designed specifically with comfort and accessibility in mind. MORE INFORMATION HERE

Top 10 Benefits of Restorative Yoga:

Soothes the Nervous System: It activates your parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), shifting your body away from the "fight-or-flight" state and into a state of rest and recovery.

Reduces Stress and Anxiety: By dialing down the sympathetic nervous system, the practice helps lower cortisol levels—your primary stress hormone.

Improves Sleep Quality: Releasing physical and mental tension prepares your body to wind down effectively, easing insomnia and encouraging deeper, uninterrupted sleep.

Boosts the Immune System: The deep state of relaxation and stress reduction improves blood flow and allows your body to better heal and repair itself.

Lowers Blood Pressure and Heart Rate: The prolonged, forced slow-down of breathing naturally decreases heart rate and lowers blood pressure over time.

Relieves Chronic Pain: Gentle, supported stretching relieves muscular stiffness and can significantly ease both intermittent and chronic physical pain.

Increases Flexibility: Rather than forcing a stretch, holding poses comfortably for several minutes allows muscles to safely and gradually lengthen, improving mobility.

Aids in Post-Workout Recovery: It soothes sore muscles, reduces inflammation, and complements high-intensity sports or rigorous, active yoga styles.

Stills a Busy Mind: The practice encourages deliberate stillness and breath awareness, which halts mental chatter and trains your attention to stay in the present moment.

Balances Metabolism and May Help Trim Fat: Because chronic stress and high cortisol can lead to abdominal fat storage, restorative yoga helps counteract metabolic imbalances linked to stress.

Good news Restorative Yoga Fam! Yoga at Jewish Peninsula was extended through the summer and we decided to alternate between Tuesdays and Thursdays to accommodate the schedule. Here are the dates for your calendar and all sessions start at 10:30 a.m. (Note the time has been moved back from 10:45a.m.)

Tues 6/9
Thurs 6/18
Tues 6/23

Thurs 7/2
Tues 7/7
Thurs7/16
Tues 7/21
Thurs 7/30

Tues 8/4
Thurs 8/13
Tues 8/18
Thurs 8/27

*In case of changes to schedule all participants will be notified :) You do not have to be of the Jewish faith and may participate for a $10 drop-in fee!

New to ? Come on over to yoga every Saturday! Beginners welcome 🙏

🪬If you are Military and can get on, it's Shellbank Fitness Center 11am-noon every Saturday. Please feel free to start something new if you are trying to get out and meet folks. Bring a friend!

👀Arrive no later than 10:55a.m. I have mats, blocks and a yoga strap, just bring yourself!

Please be in place ready to go at 11a.m. sharp.

May schedule update! Time changed Wednesday night!

New class added at Jewish Peninsula on Tuesdays. You may join no matter your faith. Please message me for this!

👀Monthly reminder to sign up at least 1 hour prior to all classes!

✨️Every Monday, in my Fundamentals class, we break down yoga poses and go slow. You can be a beginner and try. We don't have to be completely quiet. 5:30-6:30p.m. Pointe Wellness Center, LLC

NEW Tuesdays: Friends of the Jewish Peninsula enjoy a Restorative Yoga class weekly at 10:45a.m.

Time changed!! A lovely 45 min restorative.
🕯Every Wednesday night, 4:30p.m., I destress you and lower your cortisol getting you ready for a more relaxing sleep. Restore = restorative yoga. No hard poses, just props and comfort. PWC

🪬Every Thursday we have fun. We put what we learned Monday together in a Slow-ga class. Slow-flow. It does flow but slowly. PWC 5:30p.m.

👣Saturday 11a.m.-noon Shellbank Fitness Center is All-levels as above, Military access, LAFB.



Private sessions available upon request.

👀 events see the featured posts. May 31st event requires registration.

Ask me about booking a workshop for your work/group or function.

Dignity Grows here on the Virginia Peninsula is launching with the help of my friends at Jewish Peninsula.

Join us as we pack the first 300 tote bags, each with a one-month supply of menstrual and hygiene products, that will be distributed throughout Hampton Roads (and also drinking for a good cause 🍻)

Donation-based yoga flow will be available from 6:30-7pm with me (Vitalize You Wellness) that includes poses to use for cramps, or why actually doing yoga before your cycle can help tremendously. (Includes a pelvic floor example for those ACHOO moments).

RSVP as it's free!!

Dignity Grows Launch Party Get Tickets for Dignity Grows Launch Party.

I need your help!!! Please. If you are someone who is afraid to try yoga, please let me know why. You can message, or even comment here.

I build classes around my students and my Monday class really needs you. It's all about learning different postures that can help you with some of the following *if not all because let's face it, Starting yoga is good for you!!

🪷Hip issues, learn more about how to correct them.
🌸Pelvic floor moves, learn about why you need them. (Achoo) that's why.
🌷Core strength, even IF you had a C-section. I'm literally the teacher who had everything cut so I get it.
🌼Back pain. See above. Weak core, back pain go together.

I can list sleep benefits, perimenopause and beyond, lowering cortisol, stress, teaching you breathing techniques for PANIC or anxiety plus more but here's the thing. You have to admit what's going on and start.

Let me know if you can also refer a friend. ♡ Invite them to class or this page!

May schedule update! Time changed Wednesday night!

New class added at Jewish Peninsula on Tuesdays. You may join no matter your faith. Please see comment.

👀Monthly reminder to sign up at least 1 hour prior to all classes!

✨️Every Monday, in my Fundamentals class, we break down yoga poses and go slow. You can be a beginner and try. We don't have to be completely quiet. 5:30-6:30p.m. Pointe Wellness Center, LLC

NEW Tuesdays: Friends of the Jewish Peninsula enjoy a Restorative Yoga class weekly at 10:45a.m.

Time changed!! A lovely 45 min restorative.
🕯Every Wednesday night, 4:30p.m., I destress you and lower your cortisol getting you ready for a more relaxing sleep. Restore = restorative yoga. No hard poses, just props and comfort. PWC

🪬Every Thursday we have fun. We put what we learned Monday together in a Slow-ga class. Slow-flow. It does flow but slowly. PWC 5:30p.m.

👣Saturday 11a.m.-noon Shellbank Fitness Center is All-levels as above, Military access, LAFB.



Private sessions available upon request.

👀 events see the featured posts. May 31st event requires registration.

Ask me about booking a workshop for your work/group or function.

Now booking private client experiences.

Restorative yoga, good for arthritis, pain, not wanting to put pressure on joints.

Vinyasa flow, good for strength building, pelvic floor, perimenopause and more!

Inquire as to what kinds of plans we can put together. Active Aging, menopause, flexibility, lower cortisol etc. Do you feel like a private session would be best? I'll work out of your space, your office or we can book through my wellness center (price difference if you book through the website/studio).

PM me for more!