Discover the wisdom already within you.
Massage • Movement • Coaching • Training
WELCOME TO ORA
More than a studio. More than a spa.
Founded by Madia Swicord, ORA Center is the evolution of Madia's Healing Arts and Chattanooga Yoga School, bringing together healing, learning, and embodied living under one roof.
EXPLORE ORA
Find what supports you.
Through massage therapy, mindful movement, somatic coaching, retreats, and professional training, ORA helps people cultivate self-trust, vitality, resilience, and meaningful connection.
TRAIN WITH ORA
200-Hour Somatic Yoga Teacher Training
Earn your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification while building a strong foundation in somatic awareness, embodied movement, and mindful teaching.
Rooted in the educational traditions of Chattanooga Yoga School, this immersive training weaves together yoga, somatics, and the art of skillful teaching into one transformative learning experience.
Beginning January 2027
Meet Madia
Madia Swicord, B.S., E-RYT 500, LMT
Founder of ORA Center, Chattanooga Yoga School, and Madia's Healing Arts
Madia Swicord is a Certified Presence-Based Coach, graduate of the Hakomi Professional Training, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Yoga Teacher Trainer with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals cultivate healing, awareness, resilience, and embodied well-being.
Madia founded Madia's Healing Arts in Chattanooga in 2000 and later established Chattanooga Yoga School in 2013 to provide professional yoga teacher training and continuing education. Today, ORA Center represents the evolution of those roots, bringing together healing, movement, coaching, retreats, and professional training under one roof.
Rooted in connection, curiosity, and embodied learning, she creates spaces where individuals and practitioners can deepen self-trust, explore new possibilities for growth, and develop the awareness needed to thrive in work, relationships, leadership, and life.
Cari P., YTT Grad
"200 hour YTT with Madia was transformational. She created an intimate environment that felt safe and nurturing allowing me to truly look inward and unite my mind, body, and spirit, the true meaning of yoga. I graduated from training with a healthier self-image, a deeper spiritual connection, and a solid foundation for continued growth."
Anonymous, Client
ORA Center (formerly Madia's Healing Arts is THE best place for anyone seeking a healing and transformative yoga experience. Positive philosophies are woven into the classes, fostering a sense of balance and harmony within the mind, body, and soul.
Madia's 20+ years of knowledge and experience, her varied teaching styles, purposeful music, and personable approach to every guest all contribute to awarding this studio as the very best yoga experience in Chattanooga.
Anonymous, Client
Madia holds space for me that is safe and comfortable, and she gently challenges me to seek and look at my true self with love and compassion. Our Coaching sessions help me deeply connect to my body and to my truest self. Connecting to myself with love and tenderness and compassion has lead me to the deep knowing of what is best for me as I navigate decisions in my life."