The first time I took Aria's prenatal class, I was taken by her grace, strength and knowledge. I had full confidence she would be the perfect woman by my side during my birth... In fact, she was more wonderful than I could have ever imagined. She not only prepared and guided us up to the birthing, but she was the perfect "instrument" to the "symphony" of our home birth. Even months later Aria continues to gift us with her support, light and true angelic nature. It has been an honor knowing her and I couldn't imagine a more honorable woman to help born my first son. Kristine Szabo read more

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I took prenatal yoga with Aria for both of my pregnancies and now as my private yoga instructor. Can't get enough of her teaching and her light. She is not only knowledgeable about pregnancy, birth, yoga, meditation..., but she is also a very wise person who gives very thoughtful suggestions and genuinely cares about people around her. I was very lucky to have her in my life during my pregnancies and at the birth of my son as my doula. It felt like I had a very gentle guide through the process. read more

My wife and I were fortunate enough to have Aria as our doula for the birth of our son. She was an absolute blessing for us both providing support and guidance through a challenging labor and delivery. As nurses changed shifts and new faces came and went Aria was the constant by our side giving us both peace of mind. After my wife labored through the night in to the next day Aria continued to support and nurture us both. She reminded me to take care of myself and stay well fed, otherwise I'm sure I would have forgotten in the intensity of the experience. I felt completely at ease knowing Aria was with my wife as I stepped away for a few moments to visit the hospital cafeteria to refuel. Had the baby decided to make his entrance while I was away Aria would have called to let me know to return to the delivery room right away. This was a huge relief for a worried husband and soon to be father! Aria was able to communicate with my wife woman to woman and support her in ways I may not have been able to. She kept my wife in a very calm and positive space, massaged her through contractions and nurtured her when needed. She was there along side both of us all the way through delivery and continued to provide emotional support after our son was born. She worked as a team with the hospital staff who welcomed and appreciated her assistance. If my wife and I have another child we hope to have Aria by our side once again. My suggestion is if it's in your means to have a doula do so, she will be a blessing. read more

Aria has a level of integrity and vision about what my body can achieve in yoga. No need to worry during my time with her. She's literally "got" me, mind and body. If I'm wobbly or am unstable, her strong and quick grip is right there. She intuits my apprehensions and is supportive. She's an optimistic and discerning instructor, creative and refreshing about her sequences, sharing all kinds of helpful tips to keep yoga do-able, no matter the injury. I feel safe with her. Somehow, stubborn fearful me wants to come out of my shell, break beyond my own limits and there she is on the other side of the pose, totally reliable. I'm hard to motivate yet her enthusiasm and well-planned sequences are refreshing and invigorating and she can change my mind about myself. I"m just keeping this review in yoga terms but I could go on and on... read more

Aria was our doula for our first child. She did a wonderful job being supportive and always available. She listened first and then provided guidance based on what my wife was looking for. She has a Lot of knowledge and very willing to share and be patient. can't say enough about how much better we felt working with her. Provided private yoga sessions at our house which my wife loved. Overall would highly recommend her to anyone having a baby. read more

I can't believe it's taken me this long to write my review of Aria's amazing doula service! My son is now almost 9 months old! Truly I had a dream birth, pretty short for a first timer, just 13 hours, and drug free. I am quite sure I wouldn't have been able to forgo the drugs without Aria's help. She kept me and my husband so calm throughout what is the most intense experience, childbirth. She was also incredibly helpful before the birth, suggesting books to read, helping me create a birth plan that the hospital staff appreciated, and guiding us to our amazing birthing class at Bini Birth. She answered all of our questions, and was very available by phone and email for any pregnancy and birth questions. Her fee is also very reasonable and with all the costs that go into birth and ultimately parenting, that is a huge bonus! I strongly recommend that anyone trying for a natural birth have a doula (and an extensive yoga and meditation practice) and if you are in LA, use Aria! read more

This woman is strong. Not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. Her strength doesn't overshadow yours, nor does she pit it against you in order for you to "do more." Instead, Aria uses her strength so you can - and want to - reach and stretch higher, and for longer, while still understanding the limitations of a pregnant body. I walked away from every class with Aria feeling refreshed, lightened and healthier. Her meditations are calming, yet energizing, and her focus on core work post-baby is so valuable. I was lucky to have Aria as my doula. All did not go as initially planned, but with her guidance and centering, I was able to labor-down and let my body do the work it needed to do. The result was pushing a scant two times, and then viola! A beautiful baby girl. I could not have done this without Aria supporting and guiding me to relax, breathe and understand what my body was, and needed, to do. She is a great woman, I highly recommend her as a yoga instructor, doula and spiritual leader. read more

I have taken Aria's prenatal yoga class at the Dailey Method in Venice throughout most of my pregnancy. I have been practicing yoga for many years and have tried many different studios. Aria offers the best prenatal yoga class out there. I appreciate that she helps us build strength where we will need it most, to keep ourselves fit through pregnancy and beyond. This is more than just a roll around on the floor and stretch class, which I have found in other prenatal classes. At the beginning of class Aria also checks in with everyone to see if there is an area we would like to focus on, and she always gives a few poses to help with whatever is going on, whether it is back pain or tightness or anything else that comes along with pregnancy. My body has stayed strong and pain free through my pregnancy, and Aria's class has definitely been a part of that. Aria is the real deal, and going to her class always leaves me feeling stronger, calmer and with a clear head for my upcoming birth. read more

Aria is awesome both as a doula and prenatal yoga teacher. My husband and I were looking for a doula for our first child birth experience and we interviewed a couple of doulas before we ultimately decided on Aria. She had a calming and positive energy we loved and knew that having her as our doula was the right thing to do. Aria visited us at our home a few months before my birth and educated us on labor, postpartum, and any other fears or expectations we had. It was great to have these discussions and knowledge prior to the big day. When that big day finally came, she was there from the beginning to help answer any questions I had. Since it was my first time having a baby, I had no idea what to expect so I texted her and called her while I was in early labor. Aria was extremely helpful and was ready to be there for me as soon as I was going through active labor. Aria quickly came to the house as soon as I was in active labor and helped me find positions that were comfortable for me. She rubbed my back and opened up my hips while I was having stronger contractions and we labored at home as much as possible. I felt so comfortable and supported by Aria knowing she had been through this many times before. Once I was ready to go to the hospital, Aria continued to provide her coaching and guidance as my contractions were intensifying. She continued to massage my lower back and also helped me stay focused by utilizing my breath. Everything she did helped me come closer and closer to my goal of meeting my new baby. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect birth. I have no doubt in my mind that having Aria helped my labor progress quickly. We were only at the hospital for 6 hours and I was able to give birth naturally with no drugs at all, which I think is amazing for a first birth. Aria was worth every penny and we were so blessed to have her as our doula. She made the experience so amazing and something my husband and I will never forget. read more

If you are considering using a doula for your birth, which I highly recommend, you can only go right with Aria. Aria was our doula for the birth of our second son. I knew I wanted a doula after having an amazing experience with one in Washington State for the birth of our first son. Having a doula helps so much with the birth experience and in making sure you have the birth you want. I knew what I wanted was someone to be the calm and strong touchstone in the birth room. Someone who looked out for us and also kept us as calm as possible. Someone who is easy to be around. Someone who can gently guide my husband in the best way to support me. Someone who "gets it." And someone who can provide tools towards easing through the prenatal and birth process. Aria was definitely that person for us! She met with us several times prior to the birth, putting us at ease and really hearing my concerns. She is such a wonderful listener and communicator. You just feel like you have this amazing presence on your side with Aria. I knew going into the birth that she would bring her calming and empowering energy. And she did. We had a long process leading up to the actual birth and she was emotionally there for us. When it came time to be at the hospital for the actual active labor, she was there with her calm and warm presence. I could relax and breathe. She had my back. I ended up opting for an epidural because my labor had been starting and stopping for three days and I was just plum depleted. She understood. I knew that she had faith I could deliver without the epidural, but when I was adamant about having it, she supported me and didn't judge. She connected me with a postpartum doula to turn my placenta into pills... she even went the extra mile and brought my placenta from the hospital to this postpartum doula. Above and beyond! It was because of her sharing about her experience with the placenta pills that I was convinced to give it a try. And I'm so glad I did because this time around, I was far more balanced emotionally during my postpartum recovery period. I didn't have the extreme mood swings that I experienced after my first birth. I credit the placenta pills. Thanks for that, Aria! Aria also helped me in our postpartum meeting by giving me yoga poses to do to help with my pubic symphysis dysfunction (be glad you don't know what that is.) Those poses really helped and as always, her emotional support and listening went a long way with me. I am the type of person that really needs that experience of being understood and Aria totally provides that. I wholeheartedly recommend Aria as a birth doula. She is a wonderful resource and more importantly, brings the perfect energy into the birth room. read more

Aria came to our house for a one-on-one birthing class and it was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and very well organized. My wife and I had already taken a birthing class at the hospital before meeting with Aria and she was actually able to give us some techniques that they didn't cover in our previous birthing class that ended up being really helpful during our actual labor! I can't recommend her enough. Having the knowledge that she provided really helped my wife and I feel completely prepared for every possible scenario and made us both feel comfortable and confident during the delivery. Thank you so much Aria! read more

This class was such a mainstay of my pregnancy. All of the other prenatal yoga classes I tried were way too easy and kind of felt like I wasn't getting a workout at all. Aria knows how strong pregnant women are! She also offers modifications throughout but you never feel like you are just going through the motions. I also loved bringing my baby after the birth. So special! read more

My wife and I were so fortunate to have Aria dropped into our lives as the doula in our first birth. We knew from the first few minutes we sat down with her that we would do anything to have her with us through this experience. We had several visits with her the first few months leading up to the birth, and she really talked us through the basics of labor and anything else that we wanted to talk about - fears, hopes, expectations etc. My wife also did a lot of prenatal yoga with Aria in her 2nd and 3rd trimester, and she credits that for finding a lot of her physical and mental strength during her labor. My wife went into contractions at 2am the morning of our birth. We waited it out for about an hour and a half and texted her that the contractions were getting serious. She responded immediately with a call and discussed her state with me. After the conversation she was at our house around 4:30am, bag over her arm, a huge smile and beautiful calm energy that she brought into our house. We got to the hospital around 7:30am. Aria was such a rock. Such an incredibly soft, yet strong presence in that room. She was so great with the staff of St Johns, with our families and with our Dr. My wife had a natural, drug free, 15 hour labor. She relied on Aria reminding her how to breathe and trust her body, things I wouldn't have known really to say at that time. I was there doing everything in my power, but we can both safely say that she couldn't have gotten through it without the expertise, strength and calm Aria provided us. Thank you Aria!! read more

I've been spoiled by Aria's yoga teaching and technique. My body never feels better than the few days after a class with Aria. As a student practicing for 12 years with many, many teachers throughout the US, Aria is one of the best! My practice has reached a whole new level with her. Most importantly a session with Aria can cure whatever ails me for the day, whether it be a kink in my back, some mental anguish from work, or some other wandering pain. read more

Aria is the perfect doula. Her gentle suggestions, constant support, and uncanny ability to say exactly what I needed to hear exactly when I needed to hear it allowed me to have my ideal birth experience. My husband and I are highly analytical people. When we found out we were expecting, we immediately began researching child birth and quickly discovered the benefits of a birth doula (see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23076901 for a peer-reviewed medical journal article that proves the benefits of a doula, concluding "Continuous support during labour has clinically meaningful benefits for women and infants and no known harm. All women should have support throughout labour and birth.") The next question was whom to hire. Aria was the first doula we interviewed, and we knew right away that she was the one for us. We still went on to interview four other women, but there was no doubt that Aria was our top choice. Her warmth and compassion fill the room, and her smile genuinely put me at ease. What stood out most to us is that she is completely nonjudgmental about your birth preferences and spends almost all of the time at each visit *listening to you*. Her ability to get to know a person over the course of a few conversations is remarkable. Leading up to our birth, I felt far more confident with Aria by our side. Of course, all of this is academic. The real test was the birth, and Aria aced it. I opted for a natural birth (no medications at all, not even an IV) in a hospital. Aria acted as a buffer between myself and the hospital staff so that the experience felt more like a home birth than a hospital birth. Aria talked me through my false labor, supporting and encouraging me, so that I kept my patience though my little one was a week late. When the real contractions began at 8pm, she kept in constant contact, eventually coming to our home just after midnight to help us determine if this was the real thing. I gave birth to our little girl at 7:52am, and Aria was by my side with energy and support the entire time! She never once showed fatigue or an eagerness to leave, even after our daughter was born. The real highlight, though, was how she managed to guide me through my ideal birth experience. Around 6am, my contractions finally become intense enough that I didn't think I could handle them. I was completely drained of strength. Aria kept me hydrated with water and juice, offering it to me between each contraction lest I become dehydrated and need an IV. Given my exhaustion and the rising intensity of the contractions, my little one's heart rate dropped dangerously low and the hospital staff panicked. When I said that I didn't think I could go on, Aria whispered the exact words I needed to hear at the time. She suggested I reposition to kneeling and guided me to breathe with the contraction instead of fighting against it. The pain lessened, my little one's heart rate stabilized, and my dilation completed. When the urge to push came, the hospital staff were shouting instructions at me but I was able to tune them out completely thanks to Aria. With her direction, my husband filled my line of sight and the only voice I heard was Aria's gentle suggestions to listen to my body and trust myself. I did, and when the urge to push came, I pushed, and when it went away, I backed off, much to the annoyance of the hospital staff shouting for me to push the whole time. The result was a perfectly healthy baby girl and no complications whatsoever for me, not even a single stitch. Later I learned that I came close to needing an emergency c-section. Thanks to Aria, that wasn't necessary and I succeeded in having my ideal birth experience. Aria is one of the most compassionate people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Her ability to listen to and understand her clients is truly exceptional. Aria wasn't just the perfect doula for us; I honestly believe she is the perfect doula for any mother to be. read more

Aria is incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and strong. Her classes make you feel comfortable yet challenged. You can come with your newborn or while your baby is still in your belly. I've seen her carry and soothe crying babies so that mothers can get a bit of movement in. I really like feeling that I can still get a workout during pregnancy (some classes are nicely difficult) and knowing that my workout is safe for me and my baby. read more

I have been doing classes and privates with Aria for over 2 years. She is one of the best teachers I have ever trained with. Firstly, as a former athlete with injuries, she understands the importance of teaching and doing the poses correctly to avoid injury. She always makes the class challenging and I have never been to one class that is the same, so it's great fun to learn new stretches, techniques or poses every time. I highly recommend her. She is also a Doula and specializes in Pre and Post-Natal Yoga. read more

I took a handstand workshop with Aria at Yogaraj a few weeks ago and it was such a great workshop. She was so thorough in her instruction and gave everyone individual feedback. Although I am personally not there, there were a few girls who were pressing up by the end of class. She gave us yoga homework and even stayed after class for almost an hour to work with us. Great yoga teacher, if you have a chance to take a class/workshop with her i highlight suggest it. read more

I've participated Aria's pre/postnatal class since I was 6.5 months pregnant. Unlike many other instructors, Aria is able to create a yoga workout that makes me feel like I'm improving my physical fitness as much as my spirit and overall sense of balance without ever jeopardizing the health of my baby - while he was in the womb and now that he's born. I love that I always sweat and end the class feeling refreshed and energized. Aria creates an experience that is the epitome of the mind-body connection. read more

Attending one of Aria's pre-natal yoga classes is like hitting the reset button! Whenever I leave her class, I feel refreshed in mind, body and spirit. She helps me to connect with my body and my baby. Aria is a very attentive teacher who is not afraid to come around and help when I am out of position. I love this, because I want to get the most out of my yoga practice. Not only all of that, but she creates a community like environment for us new Moms which I very much appreciate. This being my first child, I am so happy to have Aria and the other yoga Moms to get advice from and swap stories with. Can't speak highly enough about Aria and the benefits of practicing yoga with her! read more

I can't say enough good things about Aria as a doula and as a yoga teacher! As a doula, my husband and I especially appreciated Aria's flexibility and willingness to adapt to our changing needs. After we hired her as a birth doula, it became clear that we would be having a scheduled c-section due to positioning. Aria talked us through this change of plans, helped us understand what to expect in the recovery period, then seamlessly transitioned from birth to post-partum doula. She was enormously supportive in the first week after we returned from the hospital. Having her around for advice and extra hands and reassurance was wonderful. We so enjoyed having a little time to bond as a new family before our visitors arrived. Her presence really helped to make that possible. As a yoga teacher, Aria is exactly what I'm always looking for and often struggling to find: knowledgeable and precise, yet warm and spiritually centering. I practiced with her in small group classes during my pregnancy, then in private sessions immediately post-partum. I shopped around quite a bit for prenatal yoga in LA, but the classes I found were often slow (more suited to beginners or those at the very end of their pregnancy) or boring (same poses week after week) or both. Aria's are quite the opposite! She knows just when to challenge and when to relax. Her sequences build on themselves so beautifully that even late in pregnancy I often found myself easing right into poses I thought were no longer accessible to me. I can't wait to get back to her classes with my little one in tow! read more

I took Aria's prenatal yoga class from 18 weeks - 39 weeks (when I gave birth), and it was invigorating and strengthening on the one hand, and on the other hand calming and refreshing. Aria's class helped prepare my mind and body for birth as much as my Bradley class and OB/GYN did. Aria made sure to check in with each of us at the beginning of each class. These check-ins helped us work through the individual aches and pains of pregnancy, and helped to foster close friendships with the other moms-to-be in the class (our babies are around 7-8 months old now, and we still get together once a week!). At the same time, Aria's class had a focused direction for the group - each class focusing on a different aspect of the body - and gently pushed us to prepare and maintain our bodies at a high level. Her class was a great balance of prenatal work and yoga - even months after my baby was born, I feel like I learned equally as much about my yoga practice at her prenatal class as I did about preparing my body for childbirth and postnatal recovery. Aria's class became the rock in the middle of my week, as I made the tumultuous transition into parenthood. I couldn't recommend it more! read more

Since I have been taking Aria's pre-natal yoga classes, my body has lost tension in my low back, helped with building strength in my knees so they will stop from popping out of place, and has helped me with envisioning my child birthing without pain medications! I am now truly excited to be pregnant and full of vitality! read more

Aria is awesome! She's not only an amazing yoga instructor but also just a really cool person who exudes an energy that is wonderful to be around. I couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

Aria's classes are awesome, and Aria is one of a kind. She's a yoga powerhouse with a gentle, personable demeanor, and she likes to laugh. She radiates peace. I like how she mixes it up with varying routines, which you can do at your own level, whether you are a beginner or an advanced yogini. Aria's knowledge of anatomy is impressive, and she's generous with correcting poses to make sure you have it right. She has a great mix of music, which she changes up as well. Overall her classes are the best, and I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone! read more

Aria was our doula for the birth of our first baby Hank. Having known her for 15 years, I knew that she would be our doula before I even got pregnant! As an older mom (42) I tried to approach the process balancing my desire for a birth with least possible amount of medical intervention along with knowing that outcome might come into play regardless. My husband and I met with Aria several times before the birth and all got on the same page about the "what if's" - and I felt prepared and fully at ease headed into the process. Short story long: I was 2 weeks overdue and I finally had to be induced. 36 hours of labor followed by a C-section gave us our gorgeous son and Aria was with us every step of the way. I can honestly say that I couldn't have tried for the 36 hours (35 without an epidural) without Aria's help and coaching. She was a calm and experienced voice for us & her hands on (literally) help during hard labor truly helped me get through it. When it became clear that we were going into a C-section, she was able to be in the delivery room with us (Huntington Hospital rocks!), and took pictures and acted as an extra set of hands for us so that my husband and I could focus on the birth. She was incredible. I suspect everyone gravitating towards a doula envisions a 'natural birth' but I am here to tell you that the best laid plans can go awry and all that matters is holding your baby in the end. If you're looking for an experienced, non-judgmental, open-minded and graceful partner to help you in your birth process, look no further than Aria! read more

I am so grateful that Aria brought her pre/post natal class to Studio Surya Yoga. I am pregnant with my second and am also a yoga instructor and Aria's class is the best I have been to in the LA area. If you are interested in truly getting to know your body and fine tuning your body instrument her class is truly magical. She gets you to do the work that your body needs - her class strengthens and aligns your posture, which helps us all to live life with more clarity and strength and of course prepares you for birth and recovery. Aria is warm and compassionate and truly wonderful. read more

Aria is amazing! I took her prenatal class in Venice throughout my entire pregnancy. I had a great pregnancy--was strong, active, had no aches and pains, no reflux, no nausea-- and Aria's class had everything to do with it. When I'd miss a week I would start feeling fatigue or an ache come on, and by the next week after class it would be gone. Aria is a rare combination: she creates a positive space, is genuinely supportive and sweet, and also extremely intelligent. She understands anatomy and always makes sure your alignment is correct. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of everything prenatal and spends time before and after class answering students' questions and calming anxieties. Personally, she helped me through my issues with being late--42.5 weeks--gave me lots of advice and recommendations. And she might have the coolest taste in music. It's a very active class and the effects are so great that I recommend it to anyone who is pregnant. read more

Aria is is the best Yoga teacher I have had in a long time. Her attention to detail and care for the body is outstanding; I am a surfer and had a lot of pain and flexibility issues as my surf improved back to when I was young (I'm 52 now) and Aria addressed it with perfection. We worked together to find the right exercises and poses that would help me improve my abilities and get rid of the pain without stressing my muscles. There's a huge advantage in having a pro like Aria give you private lessons because as I said before she pays attention to the details and addresses things precisely. If you are going to a group yoga class, it's like heaven and earth comparing it to the results you can achieve with her, plus, you don't run any risk of being hurt. I cannot thank her enough for the help that keeps me in shape and would recommend her to anyone that wants to take Yoga and physical preparation to the next level. Namaste. read more

I attended Aria's prenatal yoga class on a regular basis, up until week 39 of my pregnancy. Her class helped prepare me both mentally and physically for labor. She exposed us not only to the physical aspects of yoga, but to the philosophy as well, which gave me better awareness of the labor process. She encouraged us to work towards having strong arms and legs. I didn't fully understand the importance of this until I went through 24 hours of labor and five and a half hours of pushing to deliver my son, naturally. Thanks to building up strength through Aria's classes, my body was better able to endure (and recover from) the physical demands of labor. Through the philosophy and guidance received in Aria's classes, I was also more mindful and accepting of the labor experience. I would recommend Aria's class to anyone who wants to better understand and prepare for labor. read more

i live in san francisco now, but during my time in los angeles i took many classes with aria. she's a wonderful instructor - her technique provides challenge for people at all levels, and she's really helpful. she's also a kind and wonderful person. i highly recommend her. read more

Aria helped prepare me and my husband for labor and delivery. She was great, really knowledgeable but with a kind and attentive ear too... We never felt that she was prescribing any particular way to approach this unique experience, she just gave us all the info and tools we needed to feel prepared and serene about it! In addition to four hours of individual classes, she checked up on me before and after the birth, and shared great resources and reading. I highly recommend her services! read more

Best teacher ever .... and I've taken a lot of yoga. It doesn't matter if you are in a full class, you'll think you are in a private with her attention and care. If you are fortunate enough to take a private with her, it takes the yoga experience to another level. HIGHLY recommend her ... in fact, I frequently give gifts to people of a private session with her whether they are a novice or expert. read more

I've known and practiced yoga with Aria from the start (about 12 years now!) and all I can say is that she is truly gifted to the core. There is a level of trust I have in her instruction that is so integral to any practice, and I always feel confident she has my body's best interest at heart. Intuitive, creative, caring -- she's one of a kind. I always feel amazing when I come out of one of her classes. She has a light that radiates from within, and you can't help but totally relax in her presence. read more

I started taking Aria's yoga classes when I was in my second trimester. She has a calming spirit and I knew she would be an amazing person to be there during labor. I was right! My birth did not go as planned (whose does!?). I had imagined a beautiful home birth where our son would be born in water and there would be candles and beautiful music. Ha - I was wrong on all fronts! We ended up at the hospital. Aria stayed with me for the very long labor. Not only was she there for me, but also for my husband who welcomed a break every now and then. Aria has a calm, confident, gentle spirit that exudes peacefulness - exactly what I needed in labor! read more

Aria's yoga is a true blessing for prenatal and postnatal mothers and their babies. I have been going to her class for almost a year so I have a perspective from both sides of my labor. (I am tempted to get pregnant again just so I can stay in her class!) From my shaky first trimester to my overdue delivery, she has been a guiding light who helped me stay grounded, mobile, and present throughout my entire pregnancy. Her class provides a sacred space to connect with yourself and your baby, and other moms. A space to grow, transform and trust your inner strength and beauty - all helping you to prepare for labor. Now in postpartum, I find refuge in this class as new challenges of being a mom arise. The best part, however, about going to class now might be that I can make faces at my baby while dangling over her in half moon pose! The energy Aria brings, her knowledge, her power, her playlist, the meditations, the flow... everything about this class is, like I said, a true blessing for us all. read more

Have done pre- and post-natal yoga with Aria and truly enjoyed the "workout" and the mental/emotional/spiritual connection. She's a great teacher and is in tune with her students. Highly recommended. read more

We were lucky enough to have Aria as our Doula for the birth of our daughter. We were attempting a VBAC delivery and she was such an integral part in making it a success. She was such a reassuring presence during the delivery and the weeks leading up to it. She made me feel confident and empowered in my decisions to have a drug-free vaginal delivery, even when my doctors doubted my ability. She was fantastic! She also was a great pre-natal yoga instructor (where we met). Her classes were challenging and helped me prepare for birth. read more

Aria rocks. She is compassionate, centered, knowledgable, warm, can blend with any family. She even got my husband into yoga! Would recommend her and her special energy to anyone! read more

A few years ago, I had chronic pneumonia, which means that I was constantly having pneumonia. Aria, the forever patient teacher, taught me meditation to calm my worried mind. She made body, mind, and spirit stronger. Even my doctor was in awe at my progress. Previously, I had to use an inhaler everyday. Aria taught me how to breathe correctly, freeing me from steroids and inhalers. Her peaceful composure and her non-prejudice attitude motivated and comforted me on the road to recovery and beyond. It got to the point where I was so confident in her healing abilities that I would get gift certificates for all my friends (they all loved her too). Recently, my husband had a major lung surgery and her breathing exercises and gentle movements helped speed up his recovery considerably. We love Aria, not only as a teacher, but as a beautiful human being. Anyone would be blessed to have her as an instructor. read more