promoting physical, spiritual & mental health: health and wellness coach
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About
Our Philosophy
Professional Background
Our Philosophy
We are building community by leaning into social engagement that intersects individual well-being with the well-being of our communities.
We are committed to The Eight-Limb Path of Yoga which means our community is more than just the commonly known emphasis on the postures of yoga.
Though yoga has its origins in the Hindu culture, Durga STR
We are building community by leaning into social engagement that intersects individual well-being with the well-being of our communities.
We are committed to The Eight-Limb Path of Yoga which means our community is more than just the commonly known emphasis on the postures of yoga.
Though yoga has its origins in the Hindu culture, Durga STRONG acknowledges that yoga is a system that can flow beneath and support any spiritual or religious affiliation.
We are committed to Mother Earth, humanity, and the ethics of the yoga tradition; do no harm, teach from the truth, seek the positive lesson, and engage in actions based in integrity.
The Durga STRONG community aims to masterfully blend yoga for health with community engagement.
Our Services
Professional Background
Our Philosophy
Pop up Yoga Classes:
In Studio & Out in Nature: Yoga for Health
Individual and Small Group
Yoga Instruction:
In Person or Virtual: Health and Wellness Coaching
Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Court Street Yoga ~ every Friday A.M. at 6: 30 in the morning. Door opens at 6:15 A.M. All levels / beginner, Vinyasa Flow
Community Events:
Beach Clean Up
Pop up Yoga Classes:
In Studio & Out in Nature: Yoga for Health
Individual and Small Group
Yoga Instruction:
In Person or Virtual: Health and Wellness Coaching
Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Court Street Yoga ~ every Friday A.M. at 6: 30 in the morning. Door opens at 6:15 A.M. All levels / beginner, Vinyasa Flow
Community Events:
Beach Clean Up / Neighborhood Litter Clean Up / Online Book Discussions / Public Speaking
& Community Education
Mindfulness Practices:
Breath Work / Meditation
/ Energy Work: Prana Yoga
Walking & Plogging Groups:
Learn proper warm up: dynamic and static stretches / Learn proper form, posture and body mechanics
Functional Fitness Training
Professional Background
Professional Background
Professional Background
Durga Strong
Community Creator:
Suzanne Barton, AFAA CPT
200 Hour RYT, B.A.
Certified Personal Trainer beginning in the late 1980’s.
A shout out to Racquetime of Danvers, MA for supporting the start of my fitness career many moons ago.
1990: A.S. in Allied Health for a Physical Therapy Assistant degree which led to a full-time career as a
Durga Strong
Community Creator:
Suzanne Barton, AFAA CPT
200 Hour RYT, B.A.
Certified Personal Trainer beginning in the late 1980’s.
A shout out to Racquetime of Danvers, MA for supporting the start of my fitness career many moons ago.
1990: A.S. in Allied Health for a Physical Therapy Assistant degree which led to a full-time career as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, for close to 3 decades, while working as a Personal Trainer on weekends
2013: B.A. Women and Gender Studies—which strongly influenced my social justice and environmental justice activism
2000 & 2012: Volunteer work that required over 40 hours of training (with each organization) for Sexual Assault Prevention & Education as well as Domestic Violence Prevention Education
2018-2019: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training and presently a member of “Yoga Alliance” RYT
2020: Full-time Health and Wellness Outreach Specialist for Behavioral Health Center—supporting the health and wellness of our clients.
Each career path: Fitness and Healthcare as well as yoga requires ongoing and extensive Continuing Education Units to maintain certifications and licenses. My training is extensive and includes but not limited to: orthopedics and spine stabilization exercises, trauma-informed yoga, and “Mindful Yoga for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, & Stress,” a training conducted by Cindy Beers, MS 500 ERYT & Thomas E. Fink, PhD.
2020: Donated time as a virtual yoga instructor for over a year
2022: Virtual yoga instructor as a subcontractor for Cindy Beers as well as provided assistance and support during Ms. Beers Kripalu workshop entitled, "Prana Yoga for Mental Health."
2023: Creator of Durga STRONG.
What to Expect
Professional Background
Professional Background
Students can expect me to be an active as well as a reflective listener. I always meet students where they are at and consider myself to be a support person who over time, empowers practitioners to be their own intuitive guide.
Intuitive living is the catch phrase I like to use when guided by your head, heart and intuition all at the sam
Students can expect me to be an active as well as a reflective listener. I always meet students where they are at and consider myself to be a support person who over time, empowers practitioners to be their own intuitive guide.
Intuitive living is the catch phrase I like to use when guided by your head, heart and intuition all at the same time, and with each guide having equal say.
I will bring to the mat a sense of sensitivity, caring, professionalism and humor. I value authenticity and welcome yours.
I affirm that every human is deserving of respect, inclusion and grace. Remember, yoga is not about the pose, it's about using your breath to find balance, and becoming your highest version of yourself.
I invite you to become a part of the Durga STRONG community---on and off the mat.
What do I expect from my students?
I invite open and ethical communication. I hope students have an open mind, as well as a commitment to themselves.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
Chinese Proverb