If You Must- Fight  Dirty

Pretty Loaded ™​ fits perfectly with my wellness philosophy and  training experience. YOGA is a (soft) martial art. NIA DANCE incorporates martial arts choreography. I enjoy the rich cultural history of these ancient disciplines. They're artistic, spiritual, and restorative.

Self-defense is completely different. It's not artistic, spiritual, or restorative. Martial arts have rules. Street fighting has none. Criminals play to win. Being attacked is raw, disorienting, (often) bloody, and unbelievably fast. Weapons are a game changer.

Martial arts, self-defense programs, and Pretty Loaded ™ share the same goals- prevention. Awareness helps you avoid danger and   Krav Maga prepares you to fight back if forced to. Personal safety is a basic life skill I'm excited to offer.

I've studied,  practiced, or taught some form of movement arts for 25+ years.

EXPERIENCE

• LA Fitness Instructor- Hatha Yoga and Body Sculpt, up to 30 students, once weekly, 60- minute classes, all levels, 7 years
• NIA DANCE Fitness Instructor, twice-weekly classes at Zena Studio, up to 10 students, 60- minute classes, and community center special events, 15 years​

CERTIFICATIONS

• Pretty Loaded ™ ​ Affiliate Certification with Beth Warford, CEO, 2021
• Seattle Yoga Alliance, (200 Hour RYT) national certification with Richard Schactel, Founder & Owner, 2014
• Full Circle Tae Kwon Do, White Belt with Master James Chang, 2003-2005
• NIA DANCE Fitness White Belt Training with Debbie Rosas and Carlos Aya-Rosas, Founder & Owner, 1996
• Red Cross CPR and ADR training, (renewed annually)

You Are the First Responder

Our proactive approach begins with understanding 'the gift of fear' and teaching skills to avoid threats. When 'armed' with a self-defense mindset, you can convince predators to "de-select" you as a target and look for easier prey. You'll also learn how to:

• Quickly access environments for possible danger
• Decode key criminal tactics: body language and testing
• De-escalate with simple verbal defense commands
• Identify universal 'pre-attack' body language
• Fight back if needed, with basic self-defense techniques
• Choose the best personal protective hardware for you

• Navigate high-crime 'fringe areas': parking lots, stairwells, elevators, parks, and gas stations 

Visit my Affiliate page or download my flyer to learn more.

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Situational Awareness

Personal Safety

Empower Employees 24/7

Most large organizations already have a security team and crisis management plan in place. Our  CORPORATE  TRAINING makes it more effective. Everyone can learn how to avoid danger and respond if in harm's way.

Develop a Self-Defense Mindset

Pretty Loaded™ courses teach you how to avoid threats or predators in public spaces and reduce the need to defend yourself.  We help you develop a Safety Plan for your lifestyle, job, and family.

Benefits

Benefits

• Reduce risks and costs
  
• Enhance the overall security of your company
  
• Get customized plans for your organization, industry, or location
• Incentivize workers to return to the office
  
• Attract and keep the most talented people
  

• Feel confident in your commute and work environment
• Get skills to protect co-workers
  
• Learn how to make yourself a 'hard target' for predators
• Decrease your risk of experiencing relationship violence
  
• Share your new skills with  friends and family
  

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Book Us to Speak to Your Group

Host a 2.5 hour webinar or live event that will impact your employees’ safety forever. Most large companies have a crisis management plan and security teams in place, but it can be so much more effective to have employees empowered with personal safety and situational awareness skills.

We Customize Training for Special Populations

Statistics show that workers in some industries and vocations are at higher risk  than others. For instance, real estate agents and property managers are twice as likely as the public to be assaulted. We tailor training for these specific challenges, with data and checklists that help employees develop a persona safety plan that puts them in control. And, we provide training in three language: English, Spanish, and Hindi.

Corporate Training Includes 7 Modules &  all Support Materials

Tips for Conducting an Effective Training Session:

• Icons for step by step instruction
• Individual codes for each employee
  
• Interactive role play and Q&A
• Enforced lecture completion
• Materials in English or Spanish
  
• Delivery via SCORM format or our online platform.
  
  

Our Facilitator’s Guide includes:

• Tips for conducting effective training sessions
• Icons for step by step instruction
• Interactive role play and Q & A
  
• Participant Handouts
• Completion Certificates
  
• Evaluation forms​

$4,500 Buy now

 - "Pretty Loaded has released their personal safety and situational awareness online training, and it it outstanding. I am confident that this seminar will saves lives and it is something you should make sure everyone in your life sees."

- Jack Spirko, Founder, The Survival Podcast

Don't Wait To Get Smart About Safety

Organizations often come to us after an employee is assaulted at work or while commuting. Others want safety training after an employee responded inappropriately to a perceived threat.

Our corporate package gives you access to our online training for an unlimited number of employees for one year. Our easy to follow, step by step programs reach people of any age, gender, size, physical ability, and experience. The program includes:

• Seven training modules described below with step-by-step instructions
  
• A train-the-trainer facilitator guide with tips for conducting more effective training sessions
• Interactive role play and Q&A
• Participant handouts, safety guides, completion certificates, and evaluation forms
• Customized training for your organization, (including lone workers, hospital staff, or industry-specific de-escalation guides)
  
• Email support provided by our team of experts

Training Options

• Online
  
• Webinar
• Live Event

When Seconds Count Help is Usually Minutes Away

Our programs enhance your security efforts and reduce accidents. This helps your employees relax and enjoy work more.

Be A Hard Target

• Violence statistics and risk factors
• The danger of a 'denial mindset'
• Tools for identifying threats
• Predator mindset and body language
• Skills to navigate your surroundings to keep yourself and others safe

Learn Self Defense Strategies

• Power tactics against being targeted
• Verbal defense commands
• Put our tools into action
• Intro to Krav Maga self-defense moves
• Physiologic (fight/ flight) stress response
• Overview of self-defense hardware

Stay Out of Harm's Way

• Parking lots, running paths, buildings, stairwells and other fringe areas
• Business travel, including hotels and how to blend into surroundings
• Lead an empowered ​ life

Millions of people have experienced Beth Warford's self-defense and situational awareness training videos, now Travel and Personal Safety Training is available on one easy-to-use platform so you can stop living in fear when you are out in public or traveling for work. Pretty Loaded training is used by law enforcement, the U.S. Court System, multi-million dollar organizations, and universities worldwide.


We take a proactive and preventative approach, teaching employees to predict violent encounters and get out of harm's way. Preparedness results in clear thinking and faster reactions if danger arises. Most security training programs focus on how to fight an attacker. Our proactive approach teaches employees how to scan their environment for danger and recognize universal pre-attack body indicators. We offer simple, step-by-step programs that empower people of any age, gender, size, physical ability, and experience.

Stay Stronger Longer

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Yoga Student Reviews

Lee is a great instructor. She gives directions that work for all levels of yoga, watching everyone and correct poses I love her class. Thank you!

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What I like best about Lee's classes is her enthusiasm and focus on demonstrating proper technique.

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Lee is very friendly and welcoming. I like the good range of activities for my skill level. 

I really enjoyed that you showed us different yoga poses.

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I take other classes here but you are the best instructor.​​

I like Lee's no pressure instructions. Each class is different. She is nice and kind. I  really enjoy her class- both yoga and body works.

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I like the slow and steady pace - that you ask us to hold each pose for a good length of time. This is what my body needs- not that fast-paced stuff where you do 10 poses in 15 seconds. I hate that!  

Why Pretty Loaded

Safety is the foundation of self-care. Everything else is secondary. Yet, girls are often taught to take care of others first. And often we grow up accepting, minimizing, or even taking responsibility for the all too common violence against us. Instead, we, and those who love us, should be very angry. ​

Start Taking Care of You

​Contact me, founder and owner of Zena Wellness, to start your safety and self-care journey. 

I'm an affiliate of Pretty Loaded ™ . We offer (in-person) corporate training, and instructor led, or on-demand courses.   To learn more, contact me, below.

​Zena Wellness services are by appointment only. Fill out the form to schedule classes or special events at your workplace, community center, or at Zena Studio, in Seattle.

(701) 484-6306
http://www.prettyloaded.org/leemozena
Safety Training for Groups and Corporate Wellness

Training your employees on situational awareness greatly enhances the overall security of your company. We can provide training at your location or deliver it virtually. You may also purchase our “train the trainer” program that comes with a facilitator guide, available in English or Spanish. Delivery is also available in SCORM format or via our online platform.
Groups & Corporate
Situational Awareness For Travelers
Realtor and Property Manager Safety Training

Agents and property managers are twice as likely as the public to be assaulted. Our situational awareness and personal safety training, designed for these high-risk jobs, helps them feel more in control and gives them an action plan to stay safe.

Pretty Loaded Safety training is a certified Real Estate school and certified course in the state of Connecticut (3 CE’s).

Certified Coach since 2008

Zena Wellness

Self-Care isn't Selfish

I founded ZENA WELLNESS in 2013, as a hobby business, to teach dance and yoga. Most of my students were women. Many practice gender separation and enjoyed the privacy of my home STUDIO.

In my main job as an organizational consultant focused on cultural inclusion, I'd worked on community engagement projects that improved self-care and exercise options for New American women.

Now, as a Pretty Loaded™ Affiliate, I want to bring situational awareness and personal safety training to diverse audiences everywhere.

“Thank you. Your videos were informative and illustrate the importance of situational awareness. Our clerks found the training empowering and they gained confidence in their ability to avoid situations before they occur... I would highly recommend your program for men and women, regardless of their occupation.”

-Brian E. Kilgore, U.S. Probation Officer, Special Offender Specialist, LFI, US 

Pretty Loaded learning options:
- corporate training in-person

• - instructor-led courses online
  
•  - on-demand courses online
  

4. Do You Only Work with Women?

No. I enjoy teaching anyone. Women and men's bodies are different! So are their challenges when it comes to personal safety, yoga or dance.

Besides, men are ideal Krav Maga sparring partners!

I offer ladies-only classes to groups for whom mixed-gender classes are a barrier for religious or cultural reasons.

Nia Dance Student Reviews

I find Lee to be a great teacher and leader. Her natural enthusiasm and high level of skill makes each class is a joyful growth experience.

Melissa

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I get more out of Nia than a workout at the gym. After a class with Lee, I've worked up a real sweat. I feel energized, centered and ready to take on the week. Lee is a real pro!

​Emily

I don't remember the last time I had a blast while swimming in sweat.  Alhamdulillah. Looking forward to the next class.

Azi

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​​You’re great!
- Anonymous -

I like Lee's no pressure instructions. Each class is different. She is nice and kind. I  really enjoy her class- both yoga and body works.

Claudia

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I like the slow and steady pace - that you ask us to hold each pose for a good length of time. This is what my body needs- not that fast-paced stuff where you do 10 poses in 15 seconds. I hate that!  

Teresa

I founded Zena Wellness in 2013 after teaching Nia Dance for many years in community settings. I wanted to hold classes at my new studio, in Seattle.

My main business is training, strategic communication, and facilitation, with a focus on improving organizational diversity and inclusion success.

My work with American Muslim communities in that capacity led me to a deeper understanding of gender-separated cultures and the challenges many traditional women and girls face around self-care and exercise. Learn more about my cross-cultural outreach projects at Zena Press.

​Zena Wellness is a DBA of Zena Consulting LLC- a Washington-state certified OMWBE (Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprises) as a DBE and WBE (# W2F0023839.)  The former is more of an organizational function and the latter is strictly personal.

I founded Zena Wellness in 2013 after teaching Nia Dance for many years in community settings. I wanted to hold classes at my new studio, in Seattle.

My main business is training, strategic communication, and facilitation, with a focus on improving organizational diversity and inclusion success.

My work with American Muslim communities in that capacity led me to a deeper understanding of gender-separated cultures and the challenges many traditional women and girls face around self-care and exercise. Learn more about my cross-cultural outreach projects at Zena Press.

​Zena Wellness is a DBA of Zena Consulting LLC- a Washington-state certified OMWBE (Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprises) as a DBE and WBE (# W2F0023839.)

I founded ZENA WELLNESS as a hobby business in 2013, to teach dance and yoga. I ran a boutique STUDIO on weekends and taught at a local gym. The pandemic slammed that door shut, but opened another.

In 2020, I met Beth Warford, owner of Pretty Loaded™, and became an Affiliate Trainer. I began to see personal safety as a vital part of well-being and an increasing concern of my students. Having studied martial arts, I turned to Krav Maga. Now, I want to use my experience as an assault survivor and teacher to help others in a new way.
I founded Zena Wellness in 2013, to use my skills as a learning and development professional in a physical way.

My workout motto is: "stay stronger longer". My approach to safety and wellness focuses on the different strengths and challenges females the world over face in every phase of life. endless fascination of people and movement, with my knack for motivating others, especially women, who often prefer group exercise. 

Get Pretty Loaded Here

Pretty Loaded ™ has developed a proactive and preventative personal safety training that uses situational awareness, body language, criminal tactics, and de-escalation techniques to prevent injury or harm.​

Do your employees know what to do when seconds count and help is minutes away?

Options

Everyone can enjoy work more when you're proactive about safety

Risk Management

Employee Safety

Realtors

Self-Care Isn't Selfish

Your Body Is Your Business​

I founded Zena Wellness in 2013 after teaching Nia Dance for many years in community settings. I wanted to hold classes at my new studio, in Seattle.

As a learning and development professional with a focus on diversity and inclusion, I'm dedicated to bringing Pretty Loaded's skills to broader audiences.

My main business is training, strategic communication, and facilitation, with a focus on improving organizational diversity and inclusion success.

My work with American Muslim communities in that capacity led me to a deeper understanding of gender-separated cultures and the challenges many traditional women and girls face around self-care and exercise. Learn more about my cross-cultural outreach projects at Zena Press.

​Zena Wellness is a DBA of Zena Consulting LLC- a Washington-state certified OMWBE (Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprises) as a DBE and WBE (# W2F0023839.)

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(Your) Safety First

Safety is the foundation of self-care. Everything else is secondary. Yet, girls are often taught to take care of others first. And often we grow up accepting, minimizing, or even taking responsibility for the all too common violence against us. Instead, we, and those who love us, should be very angry. ​

Being proactive about safety helps you relax and enjoy life more.

Learn How to Be A Hard Target

• Realities of violence and statistics relating to violence
• The denial mindset and its danger
• Tools for identifying the threat
• Predator mindset and body language
• Situational Awareness skills to navigate your surroundings for dangerous threats

Learn Self Defense Strategies

• Learn power tactics against being targeted
• Verbal defense commands and tools for making decisions
• What to do “when seconds count and help is minutes away"
• Putting the tools into action
• Physiologic (fight or flight) response to stress
• Intro to lethal and non-lethal hardware and self-defense options
• Intro to Krav Maga self-defense moves

Get Tips to Stay out of Harm's Way

• Parking lots, running paths, buildings, stairwells and other fringe areas
• Business travel, including hotels and blending into surroundings
• Living your life empowered ​

Your Body Is Home

It's Your Life

We offer three ways to help you protect and nurture it.

Situational Awareness  & Personal Safety

Learn how to avoid danger in public here

(701) 484-6306
http://www.prettyloaded.org/leemozena
Safety Training for Groups and Corporate Wellness

Training your employees on situational awareness greatly enhances the overall security of your company. We can provide training at your location or deliver it virtually. You may also purchase our “train the trainer” program that comes with a facilitator guide, available in English or Spanish. Delivery is also available in SCORM format or via our online platform.
Groups & Corporate
Situational Awareness For Travelers
Realtor and Property Manager Safety Training

Agents and property managers are twice as likely as the public to be assaulted. Our situational awareness and personal safety training, designed for these high-risk jobs, helps them feel more in control and gives them an action plan to stay safe.

Pretty Loaded Safety training is a certified Real Estate school and certified course in the state of Connecticut (3 CE’s).

Self-Care Isn't Selfish

Your Body Is Your Business​

I founded Zena Wellness in 2013 after teaching Nia Dance for many years in community settings. I wanted to hold classes at my new studio, in Seattle.

My main business is training, strategic communication, and facilitation, with a focus on improving organizational diversity and inclusion success.

My work with American Muslim communities in that capacity led me to a deeper understanding of gender-separated cultures and the challenges many traditional women and girls face around self-care and exercise. Learn more about my cross-cultural outreach projects at Zena Press.

​Zena Wellness is a DBA of Zena Consulting LLC- a Washington-state certified OMWBE (Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprises) as a DBE and WBE (# W2F0023839.)

We’ve trained a wide variety of customers – from teenagers to corporate security directors of large corporations and hospitals, with our easy- to-follow, step by step programs. We also offer customized training for special populations and circumstances; such as: realtors and property managers, hospital staff, lone workers, families, and travelers. See our Client List.

Wellness begins with your safety. Take Pretty Loaded™ classes online or book a live training.Our proactive approach begins with understanding 'the gift of fear' and teaching skills to avoid threats. When 'armed' with a self-defense mindset, you can convince predators to "de-select" you as a target and look for easier prey. You'll also learn how to:

• Quickly access environments for possible danger
• Decode key criminal tactics: body language and testing
• De-escalate with simple verbal defense commands
• Identify universal 'pre-attack' body language
• Fight back if needed, with basic self-defense techniques
• Choose the best personal protective hardware for your needs

• Navigate high-crime 'fringe areas': parking lots, stairwells, elevators, parks, and gas stations

Visit my Affiliate page or download my flyer to learn more.

No More Excuses

All three of the modalities I teach cultivate awareness and a deeper connection with your body. While my dance focus has been more on women, I taught yoga to the general public for 8 years- until the pandemic. I want to support the unique challenges girls and women face at different stages of life, but I'm keenly aware that safety is equally important for boys and men. See Raves.

Wellness begins with personal safety. Take Pretty Loaded ™ classes online or book a live training. Learn more about me here.

It's Your Life

​​Save Money and Worry Less Empower Your Employees
How much is living with nagging fear costing your corporation and your employees? Will your security team be able to protect all of your employees or is it wise to train your employees with situational awareness and personal safety skills? 

Most large companies have a crisis management plan and security teams in place, but wouldn’t it be more effective to have employees empowered with personal safety skills themselves? What about the rest of your employees?

Training your employees on situational awareness greatly enhances the overall security of your company. Most security training programs focus on how to fight an attacker. We take proactive approach: predicting violent encounters before they  happen by learning how to read pre-attack body indicators and situational evaluation. 

The costs of NOT having basic training in self-defense and situational awareness is costly. Corporations come to us after experiencing an employee being assaulted while at work or commuting, and some have sought safety training after having an employee respond inappropriately to a perceived threat.

We work with security directors and employees of corporations and government agencies all across North America.

Safety is the Foundation of Wellness

Options

Everyone can enjoy work more when you're proactive about safety

Situational Awareness

Employee Personal Safety

Realtors

ORIGINAL PL COPY Practical Situational Awareness Training and Personal Safety Skills for Everyone
Violent encounters take only seconds and are over faster than it takes police to respond. Wouldn’t it be better to avoid confrontation in the first place? Our personal safety training is a preventative/proactive program that teaches you how to use situational awareness to navigate your surroundings, and avoid conflict by exposing criminals and their tactics. You will learn real world safety skills that help you avoid potentially threatening situations and you will know how to respond in stressful situations.
We’ve trained everyone with our easy to follow, step by step programs – from teenagers to corporate security directors of large corporations and hospitals. See below for a list of special training populations we serve.  We also offer targeted training for realtors, property managers, hospital staff, lone workers, and travelers.

Self-Care Isn't Selfish

YOGA

Get a flexible and strong body here

NIA Dance

Start dancing through life here

Safety Precedes Wellness

Situational Awareness  & Personal Safety

(701) 484-6306
http://www.prettyloaded.org/leemozena
Safety Training for Groups and Corporate Wellness

Training your employees on situational awareness greatly enhances the overall security of your company. We provide these training options:

1. On site and customized for your organization
2. Instructor-led online courses
3. On-demand online courses

You can also buy our “train the trainer” program that comes with a facilitator guide, available in English or Spanish. Delivery is also available in SCORM format or via our online platform.

 Practical Situational Awareness Training and Personal Safety Skills for Everyone
Violent encounters take only seconds and are over faster than it takes police to respond. Wouldn’t it be better to avoid confrontation in the first place? Our personal safety training is a preventative/proactive program that teaches you how to use situational awareness to navigate your surroundings, and avoid conflict by exposing criminals and their tactics. You will learn real world safety skills that help you avoid potentially threatening situations and you will know how to respond in stressful situations.
We’ve trained everyone with our easy to follow, step by step programs – from teenagers to corporate security directors of large corporations and hospitals. See below for a list of special training populations we serve.  We also offer targeted training for realtors, property managers, hospital staff, lone workers, and travelers.

Groups & Corporate
Situational Awareness For Travelers
Realtor and Property Manager Safety Training

Agents and property managers are twice as likely as the public to be assaulted. Our situational awareness and personal safety training, designed for these high-risk jobs, helps them feel more in control and gives them an action plan to stay safe.

Pretty Loaded Safety training is a certified Real Estate school and certified course in the state of Connecticut (3 CE’s).

Learn how to avoid danger in public here

We offer three ways to help you protect and nurture it.

Nia Dance Student Reviews

I find Lee to be a great teacher and leader. Her natural enthusiasm and high level of skill makes each class is a joyful growth experience.
- Melissa -

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​I get more out of Nia than a workout at the gym. After a class with Lee, I've worked up a real sweat. I feel energized, centered and ready to take on the week. Lee is a real pro!
​- Emily -

I don't remember the last time I had a blast while swimming in sweat.  Alhamdulillah. Looking forward to the next class.
​- Azi -

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​​You’re great!
- Anonymous -

 Lee is passionate about Nia and cares about her students. Her humble, unassuming attitude and brimming enthusiasm keep me coming back. We have so much fun!
​- Claudia -

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​Lee, you're an excellent teacher. You're responsive to students, and set up a comfortable atmosphere that works for people at all levels!
​- Teresa

Contact Zena Wellness

Yoga Student Reviews

Lee is a great instructor. She gives directions that work for all levels of yoga, watching everyone and correct poses I love her class. Thank you Lee!


What I like best about Lee's classes is her enthusiasm and focus on demonstrating proper technique.


Lee is very friendly and welcoming. I like the good range of activities for my skill level. 

I enjoy your class- the variety and flexibility in your teaching. It’s very helpful when you move around so that we can see poses from different angles. I always learn something new. Thank you.  


I really enjoyed that you showed us different yoga poses.


I take other classes here but you are the best instructor.​​

I like Lee's no pressure instructions. Each class is different. She is nice and kind. I  really enjoy her class- both yoga and body works.

 
I like the slow and steady pace - that you ask us to hold each pose for a good length of time. This is what my body needs- not that fast-paced stuff where you do 10 poses in 15 seconds. I hate that!  

Options

Everyone can enjoy work more when you're proactive about safety

Situational Awareness

Employee Personal Safety

Realtors

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YOGA

NIA Dance

Get a flexible and strong body here

Start dancing through life here

5. What Are Your Credentials and Experience?

(701) 484-6306
http://www.prettyloaded.org/leemozena
Safety Training for Groups and Corporate Wellness

Training your employees on situational awareness greatly enhances the overall security of your company. We can provide training at your location or deliver it virtually. You may also purchase our “train the trainer” program that comes with a facilitator guide, available in English or Spanish. Delivery is also available in SCORM format or via our online platform.
Groups & Corporate
Situational Awareness For Travelers
Realtor and Property Manager Safety Training

Agents and property managers are twice as likely as the public to be assaulted. Our situational awareness and personal safety training, designed for these high-risk jobs, helps them feel more in control and gives them an action plan to stay safe.

Pretty Loaded Safety training is a certified Real Estate school and certified course in the state of Connecticut (3 CE’s).

Lee has studied and practiced to acquire these certifications: 

MOVEMENT ARTS INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

• LA Fitness Instructor- Hatha Yoga and Body Sculpt, up to 30 students, once weekly, 60- minute classes, all levels, 7 years
• Nia Dance Instructor, twice-weekly classes at Zena Studio, up to 10 students, 60- minute classes, and community center special events, 15 years​

 MOVEMENT ARTS CERTIFICATION

• Pretty Loaded ™ ​ Affiliate Certification with Beth Warford, CEO, 2021
• Seattle Yoga Alliance, (200 Hour RYT) national certification with Richard Schactel, Founder & Owner, 2014
• Full Circle Tae Kwon Do, White Belt with Master James Chang, 2004
• Nia Fitness White Belt Training with Debbie Rosas, Founder & Owner, 1996
• Red Cross CPR and ADR training, (renewed annually)

Download Lee's Movement Arts Resume.

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Sabre gel spray (small)
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Large Sabre gel (home or business defense)
https://www.amazon.com/SABRE-Red-Pepper-Gel-Strength/dp/B002368VJ6/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=sabre+gel+10+oz&qid=1632265454&sr=8-14
 
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Tactical pen (the one I showed is out of stock- this is the best rated)
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Do your employees know what to do when seconds count and help is minutes away?

​How much is living with nagging fear costing your corporation and your employees? Will your security team be able to protect all of your employees or is it wise to train your employees with situational awareness and personal safety skills? 

Most large companies have a crisis management plan and security teams in place, but wouldn’t it be more effective to have employees empowered with personal safety skills themselves? What about the rest of your employees?

Training your employees on situational awareness greatly enhances the overall security of your company. While most security training programs focus on how to fight an attacker,
we take proactive approach: predicting violent encounters even before they ever happens by learning how to read pre-attack body indicators and situational evaluation. 

The costs of NOT having basic training in self-defense and situational awareness is costly. Corporations come to us after experiencing an employee being assaulted while at work or commuting, and some have sought safety training after having an employee respond inappropriately to a perceived threat.

We work with security directors and employees of corporations and government agencies all across North America.

National Certification since 2014

ZENA STUDIO

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​Why Yoga

There's no good reason why you shouldn't practice yoga. It lubricate's joints, lengthens and relaxes tight muscles, and helps you sleep better. Yoga can help you lose or maintain a healthy weight since it builds lean muscle mass, which in turn burns fat. 

Yoga can help women build strength and keep men more flexible. Many athletes say yoga keeps them in better condition and prevents injuries. The Seattle Sea hawks swear by it.

About Hatha Yoga

This is the style most Americans are exposed to, also referred to as Vinyasa. My teaching is more physical than spiritual. I teach mainly at a gym, where many students practice yoga to keep in shape for other sports. Iyengar Yoga emphasizes alignment and maintaining good posture, which is critical to health and wellness over time.

Take a free Hatha Yoga class with me any Tuesday night at 5:45, at LA Fitness in Lake City. Just let me know in advance, by registering below. There is no obligation and you can also get a free 3-day pass anytime. You can also bring a friend.  NOTE: this is a mixed-gender gym and class.

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Nia Story

I began teaching Nia in 1998, at an Aikido school. I've taught in many community settings: a K-12 school,  Discover University,  North Seattle Family Center and the Refugee Women's Center.

I built Zena Studio in 2003, and this has been my primary venue for Nia classes ever since. Here are a few student reviews: ​

Classes

What's the cost of ignoring your health? 
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Studies show regular exercise not only adds days to your life, but quality. We know it's hard to find the time and energy to work out. It can also be a lonely experience. We make it easier by offering fitness classes and wellness services that are private or can include a small group of your friends.
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Logistics are another real challenge. That's why we schedule classes where and when you can make it- at Zena Studio, your workplace, a community center or masjid near you. No more excuses!

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We help you stay stronger, longer

Hatha or Sihha Yoga

Choose from Hatha classes or Sihha Yoga,  for Muslim students. Learn more

Nia Cardio Dance

Nia Cardio Dance classes are a powerful, gentle workout- in bare feet! Learn more

Body Sculpting

Sculpting classes will help you build lean muscles and burn body fat. Learn more

Nia is for every body

Self Care Isn't Selfish

Lee has studied or taught yoga, marital arts, or Nia Dance for 20+ years.
Her approach to safety and wellness focuses on the many different strengths and challenges women and girls face in every phase of life.
EXPERTISE
Experiential training design and delivery
Aging and wellness 
Cross-cultural communication and outreach 
SKILLS
Motivating instructor
Highly collaborative
Excellent listener
CONTACT
Phone: 206.402.5856
Email: lee@zenawellness.com
Web.zenawellness.com
Wellness & fitness work Experience
ZENA WELLNESS- Founder & Owner, 16 years
Responsible for all aspects of teaching twice weekly Nia Fitness Dance classes; including customer care and managing a home studio
Wrote and received grants from the cities of Seattle and Redmond, Washington, to teach Nia Fitness classes to underserved women 
Two Dog Yoga Studio, substitute instructor for 90 minute classes 

LA FITNESS- Instructor, 7 years, 60 minute classes, all levels
Hatha Yoga and Body Sculpt, up to 30 students, once weekly

 MOVEMENT ARTS education / certification 
Pretty Loaded Affiliate Certification with Beth Warford, CEO
Seattle Yoga Alliance, (200 Hour RYT) national certification with Richard Schactel, Founder & Owner
Nia Fitness White Belt Training with Debbie Rosas, Founder & Owner
Full Circle  Tae Kwon Do, White Belt Master with Master James Chang
Red Cross CPR and ADR training, (renewed annually)
ACADEMIC & CONTINUING Education
M.A. Sociology, The New School
B.A. Communications, Temple University
Training Specialist, University of Washington
Adaptive Community Leadership, Saybrook University
Basic Facilitative Mediation, Skagit County Dispute Resolution Center
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