I visited The Yoga Oasis (TYO) for the first time in at least 7 years today. I used to live in Madison Park (totally miss it, btw), so TYO was super close back then. Also, I knew someone who taught there. I live in another part of town now, and I took a very long break from yoga in general. I was annoyed by the offerings in Charlotte and found that yoga wasn't the best thing for my body during that time. I recently decided to try yoga again. After a poor experience last weekend at another studio, I decided to return to Old Faithful.
I am so glad I went back. I did the Yin Yoga class with Elaine, whom I remember from back in the day. It was wonderful and relaxing--yet challenging--so I was definitely not bored. I knew it was time to limber up because I had been experiencing lower back tightness and foot pain. This deep, long stretch class was just the thing I needed. I left feeling supremely calm and my body soothed. I'm going to make weekend classes (and maybe some weekday evening ones) a habit. I'm willing to drive out of my way a bit for the relaxing atmosphere, challenging classes, great prices, and quality instruction.