Unplug & Recharge

Calissa Cossin

Studio Manager

Retreat Coordinator, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT 200), Certified Suspension Teacher
 
Calissa was raised in the small town of Clendenin and was in the Roane County High School Class of 2019.
 
She has always been an active person, participating in numerous sports throughout her adolescent years. Gymnastics and cheerleading were the ones she really enjoyed and stuck with the most. These activities have opened up many doors and opportunities in her life while teaching her many lessons.
 
Yoga is a form of self expression for her. Following the flow of the movements and my body is similar as going with the flow of day-to-day life. It has also provided an outlet for her  to release stress and tension helping find inner peace. Yoga keeps her strong, healthy and happy. Being centered is a blessing that she plans to keep.

She received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate in the Yoga Power School Class of 2023. She is extremely excited and ready for this new chapter of her life!


Calissa Cossin instructs the following:
  • Yoga - Beginner
  • New to yoga? This class is a great place to start. Beginner Yoga is for students who have no prior knowledge of yoga and teaches:
    • In English terms only
    • No Sanskrit
    • Brief history of yoga
    • 6 main yoga poses
    • Use of props & modifications for beginners
    • Beginner breathing techniques
    • No arm balances or inversions
    The class emphasizes the fundamentals of a beginner yoga practice and will prepare students to confidently move into our First Level classes. You don’t need to be able to touch your toes; you just have to be willing to try!

  • Event - Cats & Mats
  • Cats & Mats

    Join us for a purr-fectly peaceful morning of yoga and feline fun at Cups and Cats Café, located at 187 Summers Street, Charleston, WV 25301, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

    This beginner-friendly yoga class, led by instructors from Yoga Power LLC, is designed for all levels—whether you’re new to yoga or just looking for a unique way to unwind. You’ll be stretching and flowing in the cozy company of adoptable cats from the café, adding a little extra joy (and maybe a paw on your mat) to your practice.

    Important Details:

    • Class size is limited to 20 participants—reserve your spot early, as this event will sell out!
    • Fee is $25
    • Please bring your own yoga mat. ‍️
    • Arrive by 8:45 AM to fill out a short waiver, get comfortable, and grab a coffee or tea from the café before class begins. ️
    • For everyone’s safety and comfort, please leave bags, loose items, or tempting objects outside the yoga area—cats are curious and unpredictable! ‍

    Remember, the safety and care of the cats is our top priority. Negative behavior toward the animals will not be tolerated!

    Cat adoptions are available! If one of the kitties steals your heart, speak directly with the Cups and Cats Café staff to learn more about the adoption process. If you adopt a cat the day of the event, Yoga Power will give you a 5 class pass - valued at $100!!

    Come for the yoga, stay for the cats—and maybe even leave with a new furry friend! ‍️


  • Yoga Sculpt
  • Yoga Sculpt is a yoga mat-based workout that adds free weights to a yoga sequence, intensifying each yoga pose while incorporating cardio and training exercises, such as squats, lunges, bicep and tricep curls to help you build lean muscle mass.

  • INFRARED Yin Yoga
  • This class is offered in infrared heat. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your spot on the floor. Heat is determined by how close to the infrared bulbs you position your mat.

  • Retreat - Twilight Yin & Nidra
  • Enjoy an evening of relaxation with a Twilight Yin and Yoga Nidra!
    Yin yoga involves longer holds in poses, utilizing props to support the body.  Yin helps to find a deep stretch through muscles, ligaments, and tendons.  You will be staying low to the floor the entire class and will be given lots of options for how to best support your body in this class.
    Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation where you lay and rest in a savasana position while the instructor guides you through a meditation practice.  
     
    Wear layers and warmer clothes as this class might get chilly!

  • Retreat - Meditation & Pranayama
  • Meditation is the practice of becoming mindful and noticing thoughts, feelings, and emotions in the body.  Pranayama is the practice of controlling the breath and focusing the mind on the act of breathing.
    This 30 minute class combines these two activities to help promote a state of calm and peacefulness in the body.  
     
    Dress warmly and with layers and the stillness from this class may lead to being chilly.

  • Retreat - Yin Yoga
  • Yin Yoga class holds poses for 1-5 minutes to give you more relaxation in your practice.

  • Retreat - Restorative Yoga
  • Restorative Yoga is a restful practice that involves long holds in poses (5-8 minutes) with support from props such as bolsters, blocks, and pillows.  Class is designed to put you into a space where you can mentally and physically relax.  
     
    Dress warmly and in layers, and bring any props that you would like to use for this class.