The Vibe: A Moving Meditation…read more
It never ceases to amaze me how yoga seems to meet us exactly where we are and offer exactly what we need. Today was one of those days.
The Guide: Sabina Weber * Flow 2
Flow 2 with Sabina wasn't about challenging ourselves to get into the deepest expression of any pose. As she beautifully framed at the beginning of class:
"We use the poses to connect to ourselves."
That became the entire practice.
We began on our backs with deep breathing, slowly easing into our bodies before movement emerged, one pose unfolding into the next. Throughout class, Sabina's cues brought us inward:
* Connect to yourself.
* Breathe into the space you've created.
* Let the body feel good.
At the peak of the flow, she instructed us that if we lost connection with our breath, we were in Child's Pose...and to stay there until it returns. The beautiful part? That was never necessary. Even while completely drenched in the infrared heat (sweat pooling around my mat), the practice remained gentle, graceful, and deeply connected, a true breath-to-movement meditation.
The soundtrack echoed everything Sabina was teaching. Breath In, Let Go by Aurenza (AURENZA - Breathe In, Let Go) filled the room, reminding us to soften, release, & return.
The Tribe: A room full of yogis breathing as one.
I arrived early and was the first person in Studio B.
Every time this happens, I wonder:
"Am I going to be the only one here?"
(This may actually be one of my favorite rituals in yoga...)
Lying on my mat with my eyes closed, I listened as the room gradually came alive: The sound of feet on cork flooring, mats unrolling, and blocks finding their place around the room.
Then Sabina entered. I opened my eyes to a room now filled with yogis.
(There's just something really beautiful about that moment. )
The Space & Place: A gathering place for slowing down.
North Ray made a wonderful first impression.
I was welcomed immediately by Aubrey at check-in, who helped me get settled and acquainted with the space (a reminder of how welcoming yoga communities are).
Worn wooden benches and scattered shoes on the concrete floor are signs that this community has been here before and keeps coming back.
The aesthetic blends industrial and cozy: Exposed ceilings, warm wood, soft lighting, plants, retail displays, & artwork throughout create a space that feels calm and modern.
Studio B continues that feeling: Expansive ceilings, a cork floor beneath your feet, soft globe lights hanging overhead, a skylight above, & plenty of room to move and breathe.
Practical Notes:
The studio offers $3 valet parking on-site, but I arrived early and found plenty of street parking.
The she/they locker rooms are clean and beautifully designed, with plenty of lockers and built-in locks, showers, restrooms, and a styling station stocked with thoughtful amenities.
The Sum-Up
* Infrared heat.
* Steady, gentle breath.
* Ease & grace.
* A room full of yogis moving in a collective rhythm.
This was a gentle class where I softened. That's exactly what I needed because, I swear, yoga always meets you where you are.
Loved this!