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| - First off, the new location of Sin City Yoga is so much more spacious than the last studio. We will not be doing any vinyasas in the driveway here. Nevertheless, it still feels cozy and welcoming. The founder and her helpers really put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into this space -- from the wooden floors, to the purple painted ceiling, to the chandeliers in the waiting area/boutique, to the large mural in the practice space.
There are no mirrors, which I thought would be a problem for me in the beginning, but I have really come to notice how much of a distraction they were in my other classes. I'm able to focus on my practice very well without them; I can't see myself, but I also can't see anyone else.
The only reason I'm giving this studio 4 stars instead of 5 is that the studio is one large space with a couple of curtain partitions, so a lot of distractions happen, especially in the way of noise -- from the front door being opened, people coming in and out, traffic on the street, etc. The instructors are kind about these things, and remind us to integrate the sounds into our practice by letting them go. I'm working on it.
Last but not least, the instructors are amazing. I've taken classes from seven different instructors (so far), and only two didn't jive with me completely. For the most part, every class has provided a very thorough experience from warming up to cooling down, and have provided a great flow that made me sweat, while keeping my focus on my breath with a good rhythm. My favorite favorite favorite part is that the instructors pay attention to every student in class, providing personal, physical adjustments regularly, which really aids in progressing my practice.
This is the first time I've committed to a membership at a yoga studio, and I'm really looking forward to more time there!
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