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| - Ive been coming here for the past 4 years and if you've ever even thought about coming here.... try it! Even if it's just once! I was so nervous and skeptical my first class and had no idea what to expect but afterwards I never felt so proud of myself and so accomplished and in love with my body... and I still feel that way after every single class.
I'm dissapointed that some folks on here haven't had positive experiences with some of the instructors... each one brings something different to the practice and i would urge everyone to have an open mind and heart when it comes to the different nuances with each one. Although it's the same 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises... each class is totally different based off of your mood, your mindset, your body, the energy in the class, and the personalities of the instructors etc etc etc... thats what makes it great!!
This is a very open judgement free zone... I've never felt self-conscious once here and I've practiced at other studios where I've felt uncomfortable. The instructors and reception staff,especially Matt, take the time to learn your name and are always so willing to talk to you about different postures and give tips and advice.
It really becomes a community and Stacey Shea, the owner, works really hard at instilling that by being very accessible (she teaches too) and even hosts dinners at local restaurants every few weeks---which is a fun way to get to know the people you may see on a regular basis but never really talk to!
You have to really prep though for class which means keeping yourself hydrated the day and night before class and then hydrating properly after class. I've had some friends get light headed because they hadnt eaten anything before class and I find that a small snack (banana, a yogurt, an apple, some nuts, a small amount of oatmeal) an hour or so beforehand is good but that will be something you may have to play around with. Dont be discouraged though if after one class you feel great and another you feel like you got hit by a bus... it's all part of the practice!
The currect teachers:
Pamela Heard- so enthusiastic and always complimenting the class on how great they are doing... she's a sweetheart and her classes are so fun
Liliya Oliver- She holds the postures for the most perfect amount of time... and you'll get to hear her count in Ukranian and Russian
Emily Deasy- She teaches the advanced class as well and you will learn boat loads from a single class....she has very unique tips and such a fantastic understanding of the practice. She will correct people's postures and will sometimes demonstrate too. I've learned so many new things from her even after practicing for 4 years.
Jerry Runnells- he's so zen and peaceful...his classes breeze by because you really start to meditate through each posture.
N'Zinza Washington- she's leaving soon so take her class if you can now! She's a firecracker and burst of energy. Her classes are so energizing and fun. You'll find that you've laughed or smiled through half the class and not really know why.
Stephan Ralescu- I had the pleasure of taking a friday morning class with him and there were only about 5 other students. He walked in between each of us and corrected postures and broke down a few poses. I think I learned more in that 90 minutes than I did the first two years of practicing. He's a great teacher and you will learn so much from just one class.
Kristina Algerio- Her voice is so soothing that you really concentrate on each word she is saying which helps so much when practicing when you really concentrate on the dialogue which will tell you 99% of what you need to know to do the posture correctly.
Jennifer Boushy- Sometimes I plan my day around taking her class. She's made me cry twice in class, not from the postures but because she said something that completely touched my heart (She was talking about the monkey that sits on your shoulder that tells you you're a piece of shit and you tell it to shut up and not believe it) She also has a beautiful singing voice and may even serenade the class if you're lucky. She brings an amazing amount of knowledge to each posture especially if you have injuries.
Toni Jo Wilgar- She is very tuned into her classes and I feel like she can sometimes read my mind when I need a little fan action. She can tell when people are struggling a little bit or when people are feeling energized and adapts her class to that.
I absolutely love this studio and the instructors. This practice will challenge you in ways you didn't think possible but it's all worth it!
Give this studio a try.... it may not be for you... but if it is and if you let it... it will change your life.
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