Having had it suggested to take a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class, finding this offered in…read moremy new home town of Northampton--I couldn't resist the trial first class. Though it was happening the night I learned of it. So very glad I did. The leader/teacher Jean Erlbaum gently led us through the 8-week class (on Tuesday nights) and the additional "retreat" on one Sunday, to instruct us on various skills we might use for our practice. Always professional, but also always kind and accepting, Jean was a wonderful teacher and so much so, my husband called to ask when she might offer the class next time.

I have enjoyed practicing yoga with Beth for many years. She explains poses clearly and pays…read moreattention to detail. She offers a good balance between challenging and restorative work. Her positive and kind manner always offers a boost to the atmosphere of class. I look forward to continuing my practice with her for years to come!

Beth has the pure spirit of a teacher and healer. She is very patient, very kind, and she really…read moreknows her stuff! I highly recommend her as a teacher, practitioner and healer.

The range of classes Nirvana offers is quite impressive! Highly educated and talented teachers…read more Always comfortable, clean, warm and inviting. Kate Stenson is a rock star studio owner. I highly recommend Nirvana Yoga!

I would give this studio ten stars if it were possible. I first came to Nirvana Yoga 12 years ago…read more I had been interested in yoga for a while and had done some on my own. I had practiced at another studio but was not comfortable there. I first went to Nirvana when my daughter had broken her foot during a dance competition. Since she couldn't dance for a while I thought yoga would be good for her. It seemed like a nice mother-daughter thing to do. At my first class, I fell in love with the practice, and Ruth Anne, who was my first teacher there. The experience was calming and felt really good in my body. I enjoyed it so much I have been back nearly every day since then. Ruth Anne made me and my daughter felt comfortable and reassured. She said that if there was anything we didn't want to do it was ok. She gave very good and specific instructions. I felt that there was always safety in mind. I was able to reach a point of relaxation that I hadn't experienced before. I appreciate the variety of postures formats offered at the studio. The difficulty level always seems just right for me. Often I will go to class and it seems that Ruth Anne knows exactly what I need that day. All this led me to want to learn more so I decided to take the Nirvana teacher training and become a yoga teacher. That experience was life-changing. It allowed me to feel more comfortable with my own practice and to be able to share how good I felt through the practices of yoga and meditation in hopes that others will experience their own wonderful practice of yoga. Thank you Ruth Anne for your extensive knowledge of postures, anatomy, philosophy, Buddhism and your ability to empower student teachers to speak, demonstrate and communicate well. I highly recommend this studio to anyone who is just starting yoga, or who is looking for a high-quality studio to continue their studies, or seeking a life-changing Yoga Teacher training.

Amazing massage and magic hands. Patrick is welcoming and brings a spiritual element to the…read moremassage. One of the best, would definitely come back

Great staff that's friendly and very helpful. Lots of interesting services from tarot to sound…read morebaths. They have an excellent selection of tarot cards and oracle decks, and I really love their candles that have semi-precious stone in the bottom of the candle .i very much recommend if you're looking for a good metaphysical store.

I've had my cards read multiple times here, attended a few workshops, and stop in for shopping…read moreevery so often. Both Jacque and John are wonderful readers, friendly and warm, whom both make the experience both interesting and a lot of fun. John also has a wonderful sense of humor that I love in my tarot readers. Lauren is very helpful and friendly on the floor, and I have really enjoyed all the workshops I have attended. If you like Tarot and Oracle cards this is the store for you (the selection is huge) but they have so much more. I personally love their soaps and candles that hide a little stone surprise inside them. One of my absolutely favorite places in the valley.

Katie is the best yoga teacher. Ever. I have done yoga off and on for around 30 years and have been…read moreto all the yoga studios in the Valley. I have never met a yoga instructor so intuitive, so committed, who knows how to engage her students exactly where they are at in their practice. In her " Yoga for Stiff People" class, everything that I had learned previously, fell into place because she took the time to start with the foundations of yoga. Her first class focused on the feet and by the end of 6 weeks, we had systematically worked our way up to the neck and head. She demonstrated good and bad techniques, breaking down each movement into its components so that we not only got the position correct but we understood how simple, easy to remember adjustments helped us maintain body memory. Each week Katie reviewed what we had learned from the week before and her warm, engaging style was an invitation to think about form and posture in very practical ways. Previously, I never quite knew if my foot placement, or hip placement or if my weight was distributed quite right. Katie changed all that with her practical, hands-on instructions - and she had time to come around to all of us in her class to give us one-on-one help. Quite unexpectedly, I found myself working at home on short routines that she had shown us. I was also thinking of getting shoulder surgery after years of injections and P.T. - but not any more. When our 6 wks ended, I jumped at the chance to work one-on-one with Katie at a deeply discounted rate and it's the best decision I've ever made. I've worked with personal trainers in the past, and I had a daily running practice. In addition I worked out diligently in the gym but ironically it has been Katie who has taught me to really connect with my body and teach me ways to deal with chronic injuries that previously I simply pushed through. Bum knee? Painful shoulder? Neck? Challenging back pain? Do yourself a favor and work with Katie. She changed my life.

I have been taking private yoga classes with Katie Shults/Build Yoga for about 8 months and could…read morenot be happier! Katie offers a program of Private Yoga for the well being of the whole person, providing a therapeutic vehicle for truly taking care of yourself. She tailors her teaching to meet you where you are and helps you move forward at your own pace, with enthusiasm and humor ,and without judgment, whether for a single session or a cumulative series of private sessions. Katie is a strong advocate for learning proper alignment to avoid injuries and to build core strength. You set your own the pace, learn to build a foundation from the ground up. It's so important to have the right foundation. The great thing about her private instruction is she is there just for you, without distraction of other students, with lots of hands on to start you off on the right path. Private yoga classes can help you ride the wave of events in your life, helping you to be in touch with your needs and moods, and learning how to feel grounded. How to open your heart. How to protect yourself. How to stretch and breathe and how to keep your chin up, look straight ahead and feel balanced in your life. My first private classes with Katie were for a shoulder impingement. I had practiced yoga for several years in and around the Valley and had ignored a repetitive shoulder injury for too long a time. Katie offered me a series of private therapeutic yoga sessions. I was initially a bit nervous and uncertain as to what to expect from my new private yoga experience. From the moment I met Katie for our first session, she immediately put me at ease. The results of a series of 3 sessions were amazing -- by the last session I had almost no residual shoulder pain and was stronger than ever before, less prone to re-injuring my shoulders and back. I have continued my private yoga study with Katie on a longer term basis to work on building core and upper body strength. Katie's steady hand offers a purposeful and reassuring touch, as she assists in adjusting aspects of my alignment and positioning while clearly explaining the purpose of each pose and adjustment. She custom tailors each pose for me, talks me through the hard parts to distract from the discomfort, and continuously introduces new poses every session, integrating breathwork, relaxation and self-care into the mix. Cumulative progress happens much quicker in private sessions than within a group setting. A private instructor helps you gain confidence and progress safely. Instead of being overwhelmed by information and awkwardness, I find myself being eased into knowledge and understanding. During each session, somewhere along the way I lose all track of time and by the end of the session feel different, like I have accomplished something great. I am calmer and more relaxed. Katie knows exactly how hard to push and really understands a client's limit. I cannot imagine any yoga teacher, personal trainer, physical therapist or coach that could do a better job at catering to a client's personal needs and goals than Katie Shults. Yoga is a means to real personal improvement over time. It's a gradual, steady, natural way to feel better in and about yourself. I've discovered that between sessions, bits of guidance that Katie has given me will spring to mind...suddenly there I am on the street corner waiting at a stop light, focusing on breathing deeply, relaxing my shoulders, changing my posture and along with it, my attitude. All thanks to Katie. Group yoga classes are great, but a private teacher deepens your practice in surprising ways. It's like the benefits a student receives from a tutor versus classroom learning. Whether new to yoga, needing rehabilitation from an injury, or just wanting to take your practice deeper, one-on-one or private group yoga instruction with Katie Shults/Build Yoga can help get you there. Occasionally I also attend Katie's group classes. Her group sessions are phenomenal...creative, insightful, hard work and fun. Private or group classes, Katie's pretty wonderful. Do yourself a favor, consider calling Katie/Build Yoga and make an appointment now!

Arden is a really special person, an incredible teacher, and an inspiration. I think transformation…read moreis the right word to describe what happens in her space.

My daughter and I dropped on for yoga this morning before traveling back to chicago …read more Beautiful space , amazing instructor and wonderful practice

As someone new to yoga, I've found Sanctuary to be a welcoming and supportive space. From the…read moremoment you step through the door, you feel a sense of belonging. The sun-filled room brings me joy, and the instructors radiate positivity in every practice. There's truly a class for everyone here!