Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Half Moon Yoga is the place to practice in the Nashville area! It was the first fully equipped yoga studio in Williamson County, opened 9 yrs ago under the direction of Donna Coggeshall. As of January 2009, Robbie Michelle Short took the reins as new owner and director. She came in with a certain vision in mind, and has been altering and expanding student’s options ever since. Half Moon Yoga does not just look at Yoga just for fitness, even though that is a great benefit. Our instructors are talented, creative, and specially trained and certified, and we try to hold true to the real name of our Yoga styles and lineages. We offer classes for many ages and ALL “levels”. If you need assistance finding the right one for you, feel free to contact us for guidance! At Half Moon, we do refer to our classes by “levels”, that label is just a matter of perception.
Our teachers have not just been affected at the cellular level, but can testify that this ancient practice has been transformational at a deeper, more spiritual level. Yoga has been around for thousands of years, and has been proven to be an extremely beneficial holistic practice. With a regular practice, the BENEFITS stemming from this ancient art and science can be: more flexibility, more focus and strength, reduction of stress and physical/mental tension, reduction of blood pressure, lower cholesterol, reduction of hypertension, reduction of inflammation of pain from fybromyalgia and arthritis, improvement of the natural alignment of vertebrae, rejuvenation to organs, calming the nervous system, natural cleansing of digestive tract and endocrine system, balancing the equilibrium of the brain and, most importantly, unifying your mind, body and spirit!
Half Moon Yoga embraces every lineage of yoga, and hopes to include more styles even in the near future. We currently offer Ananda Yoga (a meditative practice that uses affirmations), Blissful Flow (a blend of Ananda and Vinyasa), Vinyasa Yoga (a flowing sequence of poses that is linked by breath), Yin Yoga (a relaxed longer held postures that benefits joints and connective tissues), Ashtanga Yoga (more challenging rigorous practice meant to make you sweat for detoxification), Prenatal Yoga (journey of deeper connection to body and baby), Gentle Hatha Yoga (slow relaxed practice-good for both beginners and beyond), YogaKids (playful practice designed for ages 3-teens, depending on class), plus we have recently added Recovery Yoga (to help heal those struggling with life challenges, diseases, addictions or major shifts in life). Because Yoga is grounded in energy and is a philosophy of life we also have added other energetic based and mind/body practices to compliment yoga such as Pilates (core focused mind/body practice that emphasizes a philosophy of movement). We also offer annual workshops in Feng Shui (focusing on the energy in a home/office environment), Aromatherapy (oils and there benefits), Ayurveda (sister science of yoga that focuses on balancing constutution of body), Yantra Painting and various forms of Meditation, Annual Thai Yoga Massage, and more. Half Moon Yoga also offers energetic/massage work such as Indian Champiassage (head massage stemming from Ayurveda), Raindrop Therapy, and Healing Touch Yoga Therapy by appointment! Half Moon Yoga has also joined forces with Victoria Bailey of BRAS (Breast Research Awareness and Support), offering Thermography (a safe infrared reading of breast tissues for breast health and biomat sessions which offers an alternative way to target various issues of the body).
Join us at Half Moon Yoga as we build a new yoga community in Franklin! Buy Class Passes so you can explore your options and find the teacher and practice you resonate with and that meets your personal needs! Discover for yourself why yoga is so beneficial and how it can make you feel so calm, yet energetic at the same time. We offer a serene space in a beautiful setting conveniently in the Cool Springs area, yet tucked away to make you feel as though your away from everything. We provide all the props so no need to purchase anything. See why Half Moon Yoga can become your oasis… your place of refuge… your home away from home!