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| - I've been a member of the yoga studio for more than six months and for this period have taken all the classes offered; many multiple times. Before selecting a yoga studio I went to a number of different ones in the city, but finally decided on Santosha. This is what won it for me.
From the first class I was very impressed with the high level of professionalism of the instructors, their knowledge, friendliness and positive attitude. This first impression not only lasted for a long time but was also frequently reinforced throughout many of the fun sessions that followed. Along with wonderful staff, I really enjoy the atmosphere in the studio. The high ceiling, wood floor, great music selection, decoration, lighting make me feel I am no longer in the city but at an exotic place. This helps me to forget about everything else (at least for the moment) and allows me to concentrate of my practice.
The studio also has a great variety of classes. Although my preferred style is Ashtanga, I've tried Moksha, Kripalu, hot flow, restorative, yin/yang, power yoga to get an idea of what each style has to offer. After having tried them, I still like Ashtanga best, but I also love having the option to engage in something different every once in a while. Class sizes can vary greatly -- I've been to a session when there was an instructor and two other people and in sessions so full that mats were touching (very, very rarely) Most of the time however, the class size is between 10 to 15 people so one has *plenty* of room in each cardinal direction
The studio is located in the heart of Mission. There are plenty of coffee shops and stores around so if I am early for a practice I can always find something to do. The only downside is that free parking is not easily available. I've parked in the covered parkade that is attached to the studio (parking is only $2) and on the street where parking fees depend on the time of the day (free after 6pm). The nice people from Santosha have created a map of the street parking in the area which can guide you in your quest of finding cheap or free parking.
If you are choosing a yoga studio, it's definitely worth giving it a try.
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