Every single classes are like workshop classes where we are able to go lighter or deeper into a pose. Super lax and no over thinking or stress about getting it “right”. I am able to be present and feel like a meditative daily practice. I truly love my all my instructors and teachers @ YOLA.
I love Jade’s Saturday yoga class! It’s a great workout but she also incorporates the relaxation component that is such an important part of the practice. It’s a wonderful way to begin your weekend!
I loved how cozy the vibe of the studio felt, and how both instructor in lobby and instructor teaching class engaged each student in conversation beyond small talk. I could see strong interpersonal relationships between community members.
Everyone I have met at the yoga studio is warm and welcoming. The front desk staff couldn't be more informative and encouraging. I've only attended two classes but so far so good. I am very much a beginner, and likely older than the target demographic, but I feel accepted and am looking forward to additional classes.
On the way home from Dina’s fantastic strong-flow Vinyasa class the other weekend, I was thinking of the nature of the student and the teacher. It’s not enough to have a wonderful teacher (ie, Dina certainly is that). For the student to get the most from the class, the student’s mind and body need to be in convergence. So, the student needs to bring to the class the necessary concentration, energy, and resolve. But the teacher has to somehow unlock or harness those qualities in the student to make the class a wonderful experience. Dina is consistently able to do this for her students with her pacing of the asanas, her gentle explanations throughout the class, and her choice of music.