The space, the energy, the practice and the people are all beautiful. I walked in to the smell of incense and a warm welcome by Ms. Dusty Snow. I was super early but it was so peaceful in the waiting area, I didn't mind. I looked around at the amazingly affordable yoga gear and waited for the Vinyasa class to start. Dusty was chatty and positive. And right away, I got the sense that Laughing Buddha wasn't just a yoga studio, it was a yoga community.
The yoga room was stunning. So much light, cork floors, a wall shared with a church. I parked myself under the skylight and began stretching before the asana practice.
A good yoga instructor will guide you through your practice and possibly even challenge you. A great yoga teacher will guide you through the a practice that challenges your body, quiets your mind and speaks to your spirit -- Dusty did all three. And it doesn't hurt that she isn't afraid to include laughter in her practice.
I left Laughing Buddha knowing I had found a new yoga community. A rare gem in Tempe, Arizona.