About OMCORE
THE MEANING
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OMCORE is about strength, inside and out. OM is considered the first sound, the vibration of the universe, and represents our Yoga practice. CORE is the steady center within each of us and our physical power center, which we build through our fitness classes: Mat Pilates, Sculpt, and Indoor Cycling. OMCORE is where these meet: a practice of turning inward to find your foundation, then carrying that strength outward with grace, confidence, and purpose.
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THE SPACE
OMCORE is a unique space where you can connect with your core being - physically, mentally, emotionally, and energetically. Our small classes allow for personal attention while fostering camaraderie and support. We are the only boutique studio in the Golden Isles offering hot yoga, mat Pilates, barre, indoor cycle, and sculpt classes in an intimate setting. We intentionally offer a variety of classes to build strength, flexibility, mobility, and balance in body, mind, and soul.
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THE VISION
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Our vision is to be the heart of mind-body wellness in the Golden Isles. Our collective purpose is to uplift, strengthen, and empower our members through movement, music, and restorative stillness and, thus, enhance our whole community through our offerings.
THE CREATOR
Patricia began leading group fitness classes during her senior year at Glynn Academy and started teaching yoga in college at Georgia Southern University. She has studied and taught wellness practices around the world for 38 years. In 2012, she opened OMCORE yoga + body, a welcoming mind-body fusion fitness studio and yoga school. Since then, she has trained dozens of instructors in the Golden Isles.
Her studies include a 500-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa training in India, a 200-hour Integrative Yoga Therapy training, a 200-hour Rocket Yoga training, Ashtanga Yoga intensives with Kino MacGregor, yoga workshops and trainings with Baron Baptiste, Jason Crandell, Tiffany Cruikshank, and many other master yoga teachers, plus multiple Mat Pilates and Barre trainings through Core Barre and Balanced Body. She has also maintained group fitness, personal training, and fitness nutrition specialist certifications through AFAA and ACE for decades. She is an E-RYT 500 and Continuing Education Provider through Yoga Alliance, holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Education, and is a licensed massage therapist and Thai bodywork practitioner. Her passion is helping people feel grounded, strong, healthy, joyful, and present through movement, music, restorative stillness, and community.
PATRICIA PLOEGER
YOGA * SCULPT * MAT PILATES * BARRE * CYCLE
BLAIR MCHALE
YOGA
ERIN GRANADOS
CYCLE * SCULPT * YOGA
KELLEY DARE
CYCLE * SCULPT * BARRE * MAT PILATES
TORI FERRA
YOGA * YOGA SCULPT
KATHERINE REED
CYCLE * SCULPT * BARRE * MAT PILATES
YOUR HOSTS
Client testimonials
Julia
"Omcore is a great studio. Not only does the studio have a great vibe, but so do the instructors. I love going to Omcore because I know I’ll always get a good workout in. Each class is for everyone, and the instructors are great at helping people. I especially love how everyone is encouraged to try new yoga poses, but there is also no pressure if those poses aren’t in the books for you. I’ve had a great experience with Omcore and I’m always looking forward to going in the future."
Racheal
"Visiting the island for the first time and needed to find a place to continue my practice away from home. Searched it up and Omcore had the best reviews...for good reason...Great flow, challenging, energizing, and a perfect start to my day. Owner and her husband were present and welcoming. They engaged with everyone and made me feel like they really wanted me there."
sean
"The space is very calming, clean and accepting. The instructors are friendly and mindful towards students. Definitely worth a drop if in if your passing through."
John
"Top-notch place and people! <3"