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| - I decided earlier this year that I wanted to try adding yoga to my exercise regime since I've done so much HIIT training and thought the flexibility would be a great addition to my routine during the week. The only other time I had tried yoga was a free class at Lululemon and another free class at my apartment complex and they left a little to be desired. Let me tell you though, going to an actual studio is WAY different and I believe you get so much more out of it! It took me several months to actually get up the courage to finally signup for my first class but since I have, I can't imagine not going now.
Signup is easy and you can chose to register for classes on their website or just show up and check in at the front. Parking is super easy and the location is in a very nice building. They have a great 2 week trial program for newbies and it allows you to try unlimited classes for $25. I've also paid full price for one month at $119 and scored an awesome deal last month for a $59 special for a full month!
During my trial I had the pleasure of going to Sebastian Dimond Foundation's class and Emily Stooks Slow Flow and Zen Yoga classes. Sebastian is super supportive and always gives you positive reinforcement. Emily is exactly the type of yoga teacher I've always thought would be cool to have. She's so friendly, welcoming and has a great spirit. Their classes were excellent introductions and while I had zero idea about any of the moves, let alone their names, the teachers were always great in making you feel welcome in their class, that no one is perfect in their practice, and you are okay at any level. It's such a supportive environment and I LOVE their encouragement. Something else that I found different in a yoga studio is the instructor's help in modifying your position. I love that they walk around and make adjustments as necessary and help you get better and exaggerate the stretch a bit more than you would on your own.
I did make it to one of Danielle Godfrey's slow flow class one Saturday morning just starting out but I thought it was a bit too fast for me and I haven't been back. She used the gong that day, which I found very intriguing, so I'm not sure if maybe I was actually in the more advanced gong class that day but I'm pretty sure I was at the 11am slow flow. Anyways, I do think I would be ready now after having two months under my belt. :)
Other classes I have enjoyed are Jenn Chiarelli All Flow classes at noon during the week. She has a great energy and really encourages you to try new poses and she dives more into the meditation side of things. Definitely something I welcome as I increase my own meditation practice. I'm still working on my crow pose and it's so exciting to give new poses a try and see just how incredible your body can be and how much you can progress.
Overall, I've only experienced one teacher I didn't care for but I think everyone has their own preference on instructors and the flow. The location is beautiful and I've enjoyed classes in both rooms, though I do prefer the bigger front room with the mirrors so I can check my poses from time to time and spread out more from other students. Their class schedules are great and I feel like I can catch a class at any time given my schedule.
If you haven't tried yoga before, this is the perfect place to start and from what I've seen, it's also a great place to grow your practice. It's a place where you can come, slow down your mind and just work on one thing at a time.
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