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| - I've been coming to Yoga One since June 2016. I was a member at their University location before it closed which was sad for me because they were a convenient 7 minute drive from my house.
In between that time, I stopped practicing Hot Yoga because this location and the other in Dilworth were inconvenient and my schedule was too slammed.
Fast forward to Easter Monday when I recommitted to my Hot Yoga practice now that my schedule is lighter
and I'm so excited to be back. Coming back to Yoga One felt like coming back home. I feel such a sense of belonging and familiarity and slid right back into my practice. Of course, I'm rusty (I still have a mean warrior 1 lol) but everyone has been encouraging and patient, as always.
I love that all the locations have showering facilities, lockers and mat storage available for use. You can also rent or buy anything you need for your practice should you forget yours--clothes, mats, drinks, sports bras--you name it.
Most of all what I love is the practice. Though it's definitely got its own Americanized nuances the don't dilute the practice. Yoga One is committed to creating positivity, peacefulness and mindfulness through yoga. It is yoga first and the workout is just a byproduct not the focus. It challenges and grows you spiritually, mentally and physically.
The rooms are typically a nice 95+ degrees which is perfect for the practice. You get nice and sweaty and then in shavasana you get some fan action and an icy lavender towel. It is the perfect ending to every practice.
My favorite teacher is Kevin Cross (you can read his bio on their website. He is the kindest, most patient and loving teacher. I was an avid attendee of his classes at the University location and experienced so much growth under his tutelage including my first wheel and bird of paradise. I love the way he connects personally with his students. He knows you by name and/or face and celebrates your victories with you and encourages you to be unashamed to fall out of a pose and be yourself. He's a beautiful soul and a huge reason I joined Yoga One in the beginning and came back this time. He does a wonderful fundamentals course that helps newbies, veterans and everyone in between to understand the poses, how to do them correctly, what muscles are targeted, where your drishti should be and gives them a forum to ask questions while still maintaining a decent pace. He also used to teach a Deep Stretch class that made you feel like a newborn baby afterwards--nimble and new. It was the perfect relaxation after a long day.
I love YogaOne and know that I will continue my practice with them as long as I'm here in Charlotte.
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