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| - I have to say - I was quite impressed with Kula. This is only the 2nd studio I've visited in the city outside of my regular studio (which no longer exists and which I haven't been too since 2005 - eek). I came here for a 1 hour Flow class.
First, the decor was nice and yoga-ish. They do a number of eco-friendly things which I was impressed with. Their choices are represented in the structure of the studio ex/ heating choices, floor materials), their purchasing power (ex/ not supporting the plastic water bottle industry) and their classes (ex/ Karma class proceeds go to charitable organizations).
The teacher - Sonjia, was pure awesomeness. She started the class off with a quote about mindfulness, and was able to apply it to the yoga class. She fostered a warm, welcoming, caring and safe space for the class. She explained things well, was considerate of your experience, and was friendly. I appreciated her because I do find that it's hard to find the perfect yoga teacher that you can trust in your yoga journey (God, could I sound any more therapist-y?)
The other (few) students were also great. I was a bit surprised actually. This studio offers a hot yoga practice, and thus far my experience of hot yoga has been a bit competitive. So even though I did not attend a hot class, I expected it to have the same feel as bikhram. It didn't - it felt like a community and that allows new students who stumble and fall to still feel comfortable and not judged.
Overall, I could totally see myself as coming here regularly despite the distance from my place. Good job Kula!
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