My prior experience with yoga, before discovering this studio, was intermittently attending classes…read moreat large yoga chains whenever I felt like it. i.e. not that often. I thought yoga was great, but for some reason I never felt inclined to go back consistently. I never got attached to any said studios.
About 9 months ago, I decided to try a class here because it was nearby and I had heard good reviews about the instructor. Fast forward to today: I have been practicing yoga twice a week consistently at this studio for the 9 months following my first session. If I ever do not live in the area anymore, yoga will still remain a part of my lifestyle.
What you might notice at first is the size of the studio. It's tiny. Almost a hole in the wall. Heck, you might have driven past it multiple times and had no idea. When you go inside you'll find a very friendly group of yogi's who attend classes here regularly. They're dedicated to the studio because of the instructor, Tracy, who I would say is the sole reason that I give this business a 5 star rating.
Tracy has dedicated her life to teaching the most thorough, balanced, and quality yoga classes I have ever participated in. Usually, she begins class with some brief chanting (they always translate to some wholesome message like spreading positive energy, etc.). No matter what the class is, there is always a thorough warm-up. You'll never find yourself in a difficult pose without your body primed and ready to do so. Her classes also always have a nice rhythm to them. Generally, they start simple and raise in complexity and difficulty as the class progresses. Don't get too comfortable though. Just when you think you have a class figured out, Tracy will surprise you with a completely unique pose or routine that you have never done before (this still happens to me and I've been here 9 months). Also, due to the small room and the intimate nature of the class, Tracy will personally correct you if you're doing something incorrectly. I cannot express how grateful I am for this. You're essentially getting the benefits of a personal training session in a group class.
This studio is the best for beginners, and advanced, but especially beginners. Even if you're super fit, if you're new to yoga, take a beginners class. It might be easy for you, but trust me, you learn some fundamentals that will aid you in the advanced classes tremendously. For example, Tracy will teach you how to properly breathe during yoga. It's a very different style of breathing than any other exercise, and it helps a lot. She also gives you the translations for the common poses you will be practicing, so in the future you know exactly what to do when she says a pose in yoga-lingo. You'll also learn what poses work specific muscles and joints, so you'll be able to feel when you are doing a pose correctly. Ultimately, Tracy provides you with the tools you need to make yoga a regular part of your lifestyle, even if you can't attend a class.
Lastly, I will say that Tracy offers many different classes catering to all the demographics of her students. There are beginner, intermediate, advanced, restorative, and aerial yoga classes. She also offers private sessions, and a meditation class.
Honestly, I can go on and on about what makes this place special, but you should just go check it out and see for yourself. I'm torn between wanting Tracy to be a teacher of the rest of her life or become a guru and train others to teach the way she does, because, wow. This is yoga at it's best, purest form.
