Uttanasana is Sanskrit for “standing forward fold,” a grounding pose that resonated with Matt Bedrosian. “When you bend forward, you are turning inward physically and emotionally,” explains Matt. With inspiration from the pose and positive connotations to the word “forward”—forward thinking, moving forward, paying it forward—it was only natural for Matt to name his new yoga studio Forward Fold.
The new Encino studio provides a refuge to “come home to your self.” As an Encino resident, Matt wanted to create a space where his community could relax, rejuvenate and cultivate some introspection. “Rather than establishing an overarching ‘type,’ I wanted to establish excellence,” says Matt, who found yoga after a stressful career trading in the stock market. He continued his practice and eventually completed a teacher training in 2010.
Serving Encino and surrounding communities, the independently-owned Forward Fold welcomes students with an immaculate, chic, and open space graced with natural light shining on smiling faces who enter its doors. The beautiful studio has a large window that looks out into a garden, offering a connection to nature in the practice. Forward Fold also offers a retail section of yoga goodies and gifts. Make sure to share some love on the restroom walls by writing a message or a shout-out when you come to practice.
Forward Fold
17071 Ventura Blvd #104
Encino
(818) 817-7750
Melissa Chua, is a Los Angeles-based writer and journalism graduate from California State University, Northridge with a love for yoga and CrossFit.
Melissa Chua is an LA-based writer who enjoys inversions and playing around with arm balancing poses. m.chua13@gmail.com