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, meditation, 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 in accordance with our belief that yoga is an offering to the Divine and to the community. While donations are graciously accepted for our yoga classes, they are not required. (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 15 minutes early and bring a mat and full bottle of water. All additional props will be provided.