COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Divinely Rooted Studio Utilizes Yoga, Pilates and More to Balance Clients

by Kimberly Bouley

Wallingford’s Divinely Rooted Yoga Therapy and Mat Pilates Studio promotes a holistic approach to heal chronic pain, addiction and mental health using ayurvedic tools to prioritize discipline with yoga, meditation, Pilates, qigong and barre to connect to your divine roots. Kellie Codianna, owner of the studio, has studied nursing and worked as a CNA for many years. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University in 2000.

In 2003, Codianna participated in Yoga Spirit Studio’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Since then, she has received a yoga therapy certification, Pilates in Balance certification and 500-hour ayurveda training, along with other certificates that have helped her relieve clients’ chronic pain, depression, anxiety and discomfort. The studio’s transformative practices synchronize the breath and movement to prompt balance in the mind and body to control the nervous system.

“I love having a space for people to feel safe, comfortable and whole,” Codianna said. She opened her current studio in 2019 on North Main Street in Wallingford, Connecticut. The studio has ambient lighting with a lotus painted on one wall and trees on the other, giving the space an inspiring and serene vibe.

The name Divinely Rooted comes with the slogan “connect to your divine roots,” meaning to ground yourself and go deeper into self-actualization. The studio supports people to look within to find authenticity and balance.

Currently, there are three instructors at the studio with a variety of classes. Codianna teaches gentle to moderate yoga and Pilates classes and holds private sessions for clients. Her classes are fluid with hands-on assistance to help with posture and form to feel the effects of each pose. The studio manager, Kim, teaches the barre class, which combines yoga, ballet and Pilates. She holds space for people to come in, workout and experience the results of their hard work. Amy teaches the Yoga for Neuroplasticity and Qigong classes promoting balance to improve the mind, body and soul connection. Amy has a soothing approach that calms the mind and nervous system.

Codianna has found joy bringing her community outside the studio by hosting multiple retreats, such as her upcoming Costa Rica retreat in March 2024. She will also be collaborating with Kim Valeri from Yoga Spirit Studio and others to host an 8-month, 200hour Yoga Teacher Training Program at the Divinely Rooted Studio.

Codianna wants everyone that experiences her studio to feel a sense of calm and peace while feeling rejuvenated. The studio’s practices create a youthful and radiant energy for longevity. Divinely Rooted has a studio introduction offer of four classes for $44 to experience the classes, instructors and atmosphere for 2 weeks.

Visit DivinelyRooted.com to sign up for classes. Call 203-675-7155 to book a 20-minute intention call with Codianna for suggestions on which classes to start with.