In the month that I practiced at Daya, it quickly became my favorite yoga studio. I enjoyed every…read moresingle teacher that I had, they are committed to providing yoga in a diverse and safe environment, they make it a space where you can practice freely and not only do they make sure you get a good work out, more importantly, they get that yoga is used as a tool for growth, relaxing, and just feeling better by the end of a class. They have fun!
I was able to get 4 weeks of yoga for $40, which is an amazing deal. Many of the other studios in the area have the same deal. I mostly took evening classes, vinyasa, lunar vinyasa, candlelight lunar yoga with live music (highly recommend) and yin yoga. All of these classes were great! I did take one inversion workshop and a Hatha class. Each class is opened by going around the room, introducing yourself and saying how your day was or what you looking for. They also ask if you have injuries, which is important. Across the board, the classes start slowly with some deep breathing and warming up the breath but they do speed up. I liked how each teacher tried to focus on something, whether that be the core or grounding. It showed that the teachers and classes were diverse in their practice and was never bored, even after going to a class with the same teacher five times. I recommend the Hatha class. That was so challenging but I felt like my practice improved imensly after that class. I didn't get to go to a class with every teacher, but my favorite teachers were Carmina, Linnea, Kiersten, Lisette, Kevin, and Ania. I am sure all the other teachers are great too.
Located on Jefferson, Daya takes up a warehouse space, which is huge. There is a seating area, where you can take off your shoes, check-in, get some water, or just chill until your next class. There is always tea and water available. The first studio, along with being for class, is also used as an office and little shop filled with holistic goods. The area where the class takes place is great with a shrine, plants, singing bowls, etc. There are plenty of props and you can rent a mat for $2. The bathroom is also located in this space. The second studio is way bigger and is where mats are stored, there is a bathroom, piano, plants, etc. Daya also seconds as an acupuncture clinic but this is separate from the yoga.
If I didn't move, I would definitely get a membership to Daya!