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| - Due to my work schedule I'm an on-again, off-again average-level yoga-practitioner. I've visited other studios in town and have tried classes in other cities. I keep coming back here because the quality of instruction, the choreography and physical intensity of the classes, and the effect they have on my stress level is unparalleled. That said, this place is not for everyone. A few things to know:
The Teachers - They excel at reading your body, its limitations and strengths. Go to any class led by John, Jenn, Anton, or Desiree, and you'll find the flow and sequencing of the classes to be excellent. They adjust and help people of all levels. The more you take their classes, the more they'll understand your ability and adjust or give you pointers.
The Politics of Mat Placement - Expect to be surrounded by fairly high-level practitioners. When you go to class, the hotshots will race to get a spot in front of the mirror - or they'll plop a mat mere inches from yours in a wide open room to apparently occupy an EXACT polar coordinate in the universe. It reminds me of the unspoken hierarchy of ballet class: if you're a badass, you stake your claim front and center. Lesser mortals move out of the way. If you are new to LP, stay in the back or middle zone until you get your bearings.
The Tunes - Vinyasa / flow classes are conducted to music, so if you prefer a quiet, spiritual experience, you will not be happy. Try John's traditional Ashtanga classes, breath only, sans music. I especially loooove Jenn Chiarelli's mixes - housey, groovy, alternative hip-hoppy kinda stuff. Sometimes it's hard not to wanna shimmy.
The Community - Like any sport (yup, I'm calling yoga a sport), there is an in-crowd. If you're really good, young and or hot, you are probably in it. Such is life.
In defense of the situation, a lot of these folks practice yoga A LOT, or attend yoga teacher training, or presumably go on yoga trips together, so it's understandable that there's a group who knows the instructors and each other well. And it's only natural for teachers to invest more time in students who are exceptionally dedicated or talented.
The Bottom Line: If you're an advanced practitioner, you'll love Lifepower. If you like Ashtanga, you'll love Lifepower. If you enjoy doing Vinyasa classes to music, you'll love Lifepower. If you are a newbie, I recommend exploring Lifepower plus other studios to see what vibe and class style suits you best. If you're just an average-yoga-schmoette like me and can block out the social noise, you'll find Lifepower yoga a highly rewarding place to practice.
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