Wellness at Barrington Hall

A rotating wellness series designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect.

Join us for yoga, reiki, sound meditation, breathwork, and more — all led by local instructors and practitioners in a calm, welcoming setting.

Meet the Instructors

We’re proud to partner with a diverse group of local teachers and wellness practitioners, each bringing their own expertise and approach.

Explore the classes below to learn more about each instructor and reserve your spot.

Vicky Ehrich

Vicky is a certified Reiki 2 Practitioner, Clairvoyant Healer, Sound Healing Practitioner, and Forest Therapy Guide. She loves exploring the unknown and learning new and ancient tools to help people heal in a nontraditional way. In addition to the above certifications, she’s also received training in other holistic healing techniques, such as Mindfulness, Meditation, and Shamanism.

Ashni

Justin Torrico has more than 16 years of study and 10+ years experience guiding classes rooted in the traditions of Yoga, Shaiva Tantra, Ayurveda, Qi Gong, Breathwork, mindfullness meditation, and Tibetan Tantrik buddhism. After years of study with teachers in the U.S., Bali, India Nepal, and Peru he has returned to Mount Washington, MA mountain valley of his birth where he is stewarding the creation of a regenerative farm, apothecary and living human culture. As a lifelong student of the Truth Justin continues to study with his master teachers, recognizing every moment as a new beginning, fresh with possibility. All of his work and merit generated is dedicated to his teachers, the living wisdom traditions that have graced his life, and to the realization of the true causes of happiness in all sentient beings.

To learn more visit: earthnestfarm.com

Nora Fenner

Nora Fenner is a 500hr Kripalu-trained yoga teacher offering embodied experiences through yoga, meditation, sound, and energy work. She offers private sessions and group experiences through EmbodiedBerkshires.com.

Justin Torrico

Melanie Willins, M.Ed is a Yoga teacher, Reiki Practitioner, Educational Psychologist, and newly-trained Birth Doula helping humans thrive by taking a holistic approach to supporting families and individuals navigate challenges through mindfulness, psychology, and energy work. She specializes in child behavior and supports parents with consultations and coaching to equip them with specific strategies to tackle developmental or behavioral concerns. More info at www.melaniepoppins.com

Melanie Willins

Ashni, daughter of Cynthia and Allan, is a yogi, facilitator, educator and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with rich roots in the island of St.Vincent & The Grenadines.

Relating to the earth and our earthly body as the container for our experience and the literal ground that holds the myriad world of feeling, story, sensation and meaning making, Ashni invites clients into a process in which we get to the root of what is calling for healing. Beyond ideas, past the limits of our conditioning, and invite an exploration of the infinite possibility for healing with and through our bodies. While Ashni does not diagnose or provide clinical support she has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups to manage stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma utilizing skills cultivated with dedication to our mutual liberation.

Stacy Strain

Stacy is passionate about holistic healing practices that nourish body, mind, and spirit. Her spiritual healing journey started 20 years ago when she was experiencing her own health concerns. She came to realize holistic modalities were the best way to take care of herself when she was introduced to the ancient Japanese healing art, Reiki. She experienced just one session and knew immediately that Reiki was exactly what she needed for her healing - as well as others - and couldn't wait to learn all about it.

She went on to receive her Reiki Master Teacher Certificate and has been supporting herself and others ever since. Stacy wanted to continue learning natural healing modalities and went on to receive a Wellness Coaching Certificate at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and has obtained a certificate in Sustainable Foodand Farming at the Umass Stockbridge School of Agriculture.

Classes We Offer

  • Join us for a transformative group exploration focused on self-discovery and inner healing. Through a series of gentle mindfulness practices, guided meditation, energy and sound healing, and reflective discussions, you’ll embark on a journey to reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we’ll explore aspects of ourselves that have been wounded or neglected, offering compassion and support for healing and integration, while uplifting traits that foster resilience. Empowering you to embrace every aspect of who you are and move forward with greater self-awareness and wholeness.

    This class is great for those who feel stuck on their life path and don't know where to start, or those who are temporarily encountering roadblocks on the way to accomplishing their goals.

    The class meets 9am-10am every other Wednesday, and you can secure your spot at this link

  • Movement and creative expression are vital keys to the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing for all ages. Yoga, an ancient technology stemming out of India’s rich culture and traditions, is a system that helps to bring a sense of wholeness to individuals and the communities they are part of. Ashni will guide participants through a series of asanas (Yoga poses) to connect to their bodies, hearts and minds.

    The class meets 8am-915am every Monday, and you can secure your spot at this link

  • Immerse yourself in a soothing journey that blends gentle movement, mindful meditation, and the restorative energy of Reiki. This class opens with grounding, seated exercises to calm the body and center the mind. Guided meditation then leads you into a serene flow, while Reiki energy offers additional support for deep healing and balance. Ideal for all levels, this nurturing class fosters a sense of wholeness, leaving you feeling refreshed, aligned, and at peace in body, mind, and spirit.

    The class meets 12pm-1pm every other Monday and you can reserve your spot at this link

  • A gentle, mindful yoga class designed to reconnect you with your body and breath. Through slow, simple flow and intentional movement, you’ll build awareness, release tension, and cultivate a deeper mind-body connection. The practice ends with a restorative yoga nidra (yoga for sleep) and sound bath, leaving you feeling lighter, relaxed, and renewed. All are welcome to come slow down, soften, and reconnect.

    This class meets every Tuesday from 815am-915am and you can reserve your spot at this link

  • Immerse yourself in the restorative power of nature with our Forest Bathing class. Rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this guided experience invites you to slow down, engage your senses, and reconnect with the natural world. Over the course of the class, participants will embark on a gentle, mindful walk through tranquil woodland settings, pausing for guided meditations, breathing exercises, and sensory awareness activities. No prior experience is necessary—just an openness to presence and a desire to reduce stress, boost well-being, and cultivate a deeper connection to the environment. Come as you are and leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and revitalized by the healing embrace of the forest.

    The class meets 9am-11am every other Monday and you can secure your spot at this link

  • Cultivate inner and outer awareness, peace and well-being. Peace is available with every breath no matter what external circumstances we individually and collectively face. Actively finding and resting in Peace often takes effort and is a connection we can grow by bringing focus to our breath. Join me to experience time tested practices inspired by indigenous wisdom traditions of the Amazon Jungle and Asia, adapted to meet our modern needs. Primordial Breathwork TM has been transmitted to us by the work of the Paititi Institute.

    The class meets every Wednesday 915am-1015am and you can reserve a spot at this link

  • Join us for a transformative Reiki Sound Bath session, where healing energy meets the soothing power of sound. In this unique experience, you will be enveloped in a calm and nurturing environment designed to promote relaxation and inner peace.

    During the session, participants will lie down comfortably, allowing the tensions of the day to melt away. As the sound bath begins, you will be immersed in a symphony of gentle vibrations created by Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, chimes, and other resonant instruments. Simultaneously, Reiki energy will be channeled throughout the session, enhancing the sound healing experience to help release blockages and restore balance within your body and mind.

    The class meets 12pm-1pm every Wednesday and you can reserve a spot at this link.

  • Take some time enjoyable for you AND your kiddo. Think gentle yoga movements and stretches for you with some more playful poses. Using global instruments and tuning forks for sound healing, and optional hands-on assists for grown ups, leave feeling rejuvenated. No experience necessary. Registration encouraged, email info@melaniepoppins.com for sliding scale options.

    The class meets 1030am-1130am every Tuesday and you can reserve a spot at this link

  • A gentle, mindful yoga class designed to reconnect you with your body and breath. Through slow, simple flow and intentional movement, you’ll build awareness, release tension, and cultivate a deeper mind-body connection. The practice ends with a restorative yoga nidra (yoga for sleep) and sound bath, leaving you feeling lighter, relaxed, and renewed. All are welcome to come slow down, soften, and reconnect.

    The class meets 815am-915am every Tuesday and you can reserve a spot at this link.

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