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| - I am writing this as I am recovering from my first time at Andre's kettlebell zen class so bear with me. I will sub-divide this review based on the classes I've taken and then my overall experience with the studio.
Andre's Kettlebell Zen--lots of kettlebell. No zen. Fine there is zen, the last 10 minutes are usually spent figuring out how to use your legs again without falling over because your body has been turned into jell-o. This class is intense, but do-able. Andre is an exceptional source of knowledge and a wonderful teacher. He will push you to try harder, but first and foremost he will do his best to make sure you are practicing proper form to ensure you don't get injured. That said, he is a perfect blend of tough coach you wish you had in high school and warm inviting yoga instructor--he's tough, encouraging, but always friendly. His wonderful fiancee was in the class I took, and while she is not teaching and has probably done this class a million and five times she will ask him questions you maybe didn't even realize you had. The atmosphere to the class is fun, playful, with friendly competition which creates a nice juxtaposition to the difficulty (75 minutes never went by so quickly). Don't be fooled by the Zen in the name of the class, it is still incredibly challenging but worthwhile for everyone.
Lisa's Vinyasa flow--tough. You think yoga is slow and boring? I laugh at your judgement. I laugh. Come to this class so I can continue to laugh at you. It is vigorous, uplifting, physically challenging, while mentally profound. Whether you come to it for the physical aspect or the spiritual/mental aspect, you will definitely get something. Lisa is a phenomenal teacher and totally in her element; she doesn't use super flowery language but she'll throw in little stories/offerings here and there for the people who need the mental work and need the zen yoga class feel. She is an expert at alignment and is super meticulous about ensuring students don't develop poor habits that can lead to injury. She is hands on, but accommodating and respectful of people's limits. The owner (Catalina) subbed her class one time, and while I have never taken any of her classes due to my schedule (most of her classes are during the day) she is an amazing powerhouse who will challenge you, while at the same time cultivating an amazing sense of space.
Yoga Nidra--it doesn't make logical sense, but it works. Sheila is a wealth of knowledge and a phenomenal instructor and a great guide into an amazing tranquil meditation state. It doesn't make sense, and every time is a little bit different, but it awakens a sense a being, profoundness, and purpose. It is really just amazing.
Overall--studio gets a 10/10 in my books. Phenomenal instructors. Phenomenal students. Classes usually have between 5-15 people so the student/teacher ratio is a serious win. This is not Goodlife Fitness Yoga or Kettlebell. This is a place of warmth, community, and discourse. It is truly an amazing place and unlike any other yoga studio in the city. Keep up the stand-up work.
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