Yoga in the Fashion District
THE YOGA PLACE is located in the California Market Center in the heart of Downtown LA’s Fashion District. “Knowing there are few studios in the area, I wanted to make Yoga accessible and mostly affordable to the community,” says studio owner, Denise Waling.
The Yoga Place is a quaint and humble oasis that offers classes of all levels featuring Vinyasa, Power Yoga and basics sessions introducing the fundamental asanas in a light Vinyasa. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, The Yoga Place’s evening classes allow yogis to practice deeper with advanced modifications. Afternoon classes are meant to challenge and invigorate you to refocus and motivate you for the rest of the day.
The Yoga Place stresses that Yoga is available for everyone with affordable classes at $10 and discounted packages in order to cater to everyone’s economical needs. “I don’t believe taking care of yourself should be a choice of whether or not you can afford it,” says Waling. Enjoy your first class on the studio. The Yoga Place is a space with good energy where you can go into and feel comfortable being in, Waling says. The Yoga Place, 110 E. 9th St. #C374 Los Angeles, CA 90079. theyogaplacela.com
–– By Melissa Chua, who has a degree in journalism from CSU-Northridge: m.chua13@gmail.com
Eastside Sanctuary Adds Yoga
A trip through Northern Thailand where massage and Yoga are integrated into everyday life, and a tranquil experience of receiving a massage by a monk on a bamboo slab next to the ocean that could not be replicated in LA, gave Barry Walker the inspiration to create THE RAVEN SPA in Silverlake.
The spirited and intelligent raven is a much revered symbol in Native American lore. Its reverence has transferred to its namesake; Raven Spa has received numerous accolades for its skilled therapists and soulful environment that transports visitors to the forest retreat of Walker’s dreams. The Raven has spread its wings with a new 2,000-foot Yoga studio in the space, fully intertwining the connected disciplines of massage and Yoga. As Walker says, “there’s nothing like a really good massage after Yoga class.” The Raven delivers on this promise, with style, serenity and selection, and Thai massage, other bodywork modalities and full spa services, including Ayurvedic facials and acupuncture.
The Raven’s Yoga schedule includes Kundalini, Anusara, kids Yoga classes and a wide array of weekly seminars and spiritual events, creating a vibrant hub for the Silverlake community and beyond.The Raven Spa, 2910 Rowena Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039. (323) 644 – 0240; theravenspa.com
By Felicia M. Tomasko, RN
