Unfold Yoga’s owner April Lovett wanted to open a studio where she could develop an environment of security, intimacy, and community. The small class sizes allow the teachers to connect with new students and help eliminate some of the intimidation that can be present. With this in mind, April created a Yoga Basics workshop that [...]
Nestled along busy Ventura Boulevard, the new Equinox location in Encino is a red brick building with large panoramic windows that allow natural light to soar throughout its two stories. Equinox Encino offers all the high-end amenities you find at the club’s other locations, including Kiehl’s products, chilled eucalyptus towels, and a spotless fitness [...]
Downtown LA’s Arts District is experiencing a renaissance that is both refined and cutting edge. So it is no surprise that a Yoga collective has emerged amidst the thriving community of artists and entrepreneurs. Art & Soul Yoga has popped up at Art Share L.A., a nonprofit space that houses 30 artists-in-residence, performance and gallery [...]
Each Class is a Journey Sattva Yoga LA opened its doors in Brentwood in March, making it the first Sattva Yoga studio in the U.S.—a home for beginner and experienced yogis to experience an authentic, inclusive, non-competitive, and energetic yoga practice. Brittny McCarthy and Kendra Horn (co-owners, managers, and Sattva Yoga teachers) serendipitously met on [...]
Starting an Aerial Practice Inspired to begin an Aerial Practice? Several of the places in the following resource list were personally attended by author Miyoko Rifkin and demonstrated exceptional instruction and focus on safety. Please be cautious whenever beginning a new aerial practice as instructors vary in their focus on therapeutics or alignment versus art and creativity. [...]
Ritual Yoga Arts opened in May with small classes offering a workshop feel featuring hands-on adjustments to help provide students with what their bodies need. “We have created a Yogic sanctuary where our students feel a true sense of community,” said owner Gabrielle Levine. “Every day, I receive incredible gratitude from our students for creating [...]
Already a fixture in Santa Monica with rooms specially designed for hot yoga, Hot 8 opened their second studio location on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills last November 18th. "Hot 8 is committed to offering a truly unique yoga experience; each of our heated classes is designed to heal, detoxify, strengthen and exhilarate the mind. [...]
As I arrived at Omkar108 for a special Puja in honor of the three-year anniversary of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois’ passing, I caught myself running towards the building as the scents of incense and sounds of chanting lured me in. Before even stepping foot within the studio, I could feel the effects and years of [...]
Inner Power Yoga was opened in 1998 by current owner Linda Suffin and former co-owner Bryan Kest of Santa Monica Power Yoga. Although “Power” is part of the studio’s name, it refers to more than the style of Yoga; rather, it illuminates the fact that we all have the power within ourselves to be strong. [...]
Shakti Dance in Los Feliz By Melissa Chua Simona Evoli (also known as Dharma Kaur) has traveled the world immersing herself in different cultures and sharing the practice of Yoga. Simona has a background in dance, theater, and painting, and with devotion, expresses her creativity. She has brought this spirit to Los Feliz where she [...]