New to Yoga?
We were nervous our first time too. Here is what you should know before you come to the studio...

Where to park:
There is street parking on 5 Avenue and in front of the studio, on 8 Street. The cost is $3/Hour. There is free parking available on Weekdays and Saturdays after 6pm and all day Sunday.
What to wear:
Wear something you are comfortable in. Shorts and a T shirt or tank top would be perfect.
What to bring:
Bring a yoga mat, a towel and a bottle of water. We have complimentary filtered water available in our juice bar.
We can also provide you with yoga mats and towels for $1 fee. Our change rooms have showers and complimentary natural soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, hair bands...etc.
In the studio:
The instructor sets up by the far wall. When you come into the studio, you will find the props (bolsters, blocks, straps) and spray bottles (to clean your mats with) to be on your left hand side. If you would like to be at the front of the room close to the instructor, set up your mat close to the stereo. If you would like to be at the back of the room, set up by the studio door. The temperature in the studio is between 23 - 25 Degrees Celsius.
What to buy:
May we suggest starting off with our New Client Special for 1 Month Unlimited Yoga for $40. This will give you a chance to try many different styles of yoga, and you can find the class and instructor that is the best fit for you. In this time, you can also feel the difference that yoga brings to your life.Enjoy your new journey.
When to arrive:
If you are new to the studio, come 15 minutes before a class begins. This will give you enough time to sign a waiver, create an account, pay for your pass and have a tour of the facilities.
Great classes for beginners:
Some gentle classes to start off with are: Hatha Flow, Yin Yang, Yin Restorative, Yoga Nidra and Meditation, Gentle Flow
Try:
A one-on-one private yoga session.
New to Yoga Workshops
A Massage :)

What Is Yoga?

Yoga’s magnificent heritage extends over a span of 5000 years. It is believed that this physical and mental discipline is India’s greatest gift to the world. Yoga is a tradition which seeks to liberate us from the limited notion of who we are. It teaches us to be at one with nature and the Universe, to be respectful and kind to others, to let go of attachment and false desires, to discover the path of one’s true self, and connect body, mind and soul. This ancient practice and way of life, begins with one’s purity of the mind and body, contentment with all that is, transcendence of the ego, and contemplation and devotion to the deeper levels of being.

People practice yoga for many different reasons: to stay fit, to stay healthy, to balance the nervous system, to calm the mind, to lead a more meaningful way of life. Although these intentions are valuable, and should be practiced, traditionally yoga has been employed as a pathway out of suffering and to liberation or enlightenment. Practitioners of yoga believe that we can never be completely satisfied with life until we have found happiness beyond pleasure and pain. Even when we are completely fit and healthy, have the best career, a wonderful life partner, and live a meaningful life, deep down we still feel ill at ease.

The challenge to unlock yoga’s full potential stands before us. It is up to us to live a life filled with non harm, kindness, tolerance, cooperation, forgiveness, contentment, peace, and genuine happiness. Yoga is a potent antidote to suffering and its spiritual tradition can fulfill our aspiration for inner freedom, peace of mind, lasting happiness, and ultimately experience Samadhi.

Benefits of Yoga

• Energizes the body
• Relaxes the body
• Massages all organs in the body
• Therapeutic for high blood pressure, infertility, and asthma
• Increases lung capacity
• Increases lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons
• Improves general circulation
• Breath control
• Aerobic benefits
• Stimulates the abdominal organs and improves digestion
• Helps relieve symptoms of menopause
• Makes the whole body supple and agile
• Strengthens and stretches the spine
• Improves posture, strength, balance and flexibility
• Improves bone density
• Improves overall fitness and tones the body
• Weight loss
• Helps detoxify the body
• Soothes menstrual discomfort and sciatica
• Helps relieve stress and mild depression
• Calms the brain, relieves anxiety, fatigue and headaches
• Improves concentration
• Therapeutic for insomnia

“Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity. This evolution includes all aspects of one’s being, from bodily health to self-realization. Yoga means union – the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul. Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.”

~ B.K.S. Iyengar, Astadala Yogamala

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