Yoga Vita

This yoga studio is super close to where I live, so I wanted to check it out. I had a Groupon/​Meta Body voucher so I decided to head on over. I really like yoga but I’m really not a fan of this studio. The classes are Iyengar style, which is not something that I’m used to and I was afraid of having my back on the seat of the chair and putting my legs up on a folding chair. I think if it was a solid chair I wouldn’t have been as freaked out but folding chairs seem to be what this studio uses. I ended up doing it and not landing on my head but it did make me a bit nervous.
I was 15 minutes early for the first class, as instructed by the Meta Body voucher and the teacher was 15 minutes late. So, I waited a full half hour for the class to start which wasn’t fun. The other students told me that this was usual for the teacher, which I don’t really think is appropriate. I sometimes run late but I’m also not the owner of a studio. I thought the instructor had some odd snide comments which I could really do without, so I ended up not even using the full voucher. It just wasn’t worth it to me. I’d rather drive further for a better experience.

I recently began learning/​practicing Yoga with my wife at Yoga Vita and really recommend this studio. Neither of us have either had any experience at Yoga but Debra, the beginner class instructor is great. She is passionate, insightful and engaging which makes her classes very enjoyable and we certainly get a lot out of them. The style of Yoga is called Iyengar Yoga and in class we utilize a lot of different props which help you attain the proper poses even if you are not that flexible to begin with so don’t be intimidated to try it out.
On a side note, my wife wanted to try Yoga because she has heard about its many benefits and wanted a low impact exercise to stay active. I was mainly interested in developing more flexibility and learning to breath better which I have but have also been pleasantly surprised that I sleep better and also lingering back pain that I’ve had beforehand have disappeared.
The studio’s rates are pretty reasonable but also watch out for groupon promotions which is how we started.

I got back into doing yoga about a month ago. This studio was recommended by another professional, so I decided to give the beginner class a try. As someone who has done Bikram yoga, this was all new for me. I have to say, Debra is a great woman! She will coach and guide you through each and every movement.
Sure, the studio is small, and the class is equally as small, but the intimacy of the student-​teacher relationship has me going back. Besides, Debra and Ray are quite entertaining and make yoga so much more fun! Try Iyengar yoga… you shall not be disappointed… especially if Debra or Ray are teaching!