Yasa Yoga now inhabits a Santa Barbara landmark
“In Sanskrit, Yasa means “good-hearted,” which is the spirit behind our mindful and balanced approach to practicing and teaching yoga at YASA Yoga,” says studio owner, Stephanie Besler. For the past five years, Stephanie and her husband Ryan Besler have been active yogis hosting teacher training programs, and launching and running Yoga studios. Opening their own studio was a natural progression on their Yoga journey.
Santa Barbara’s YASAYoga in a beautiful mission-style space on 22 West Mission Street, which is a landmark for many–as Charlie Chaplin’s Flying A Studio back in 1912, the former Green Dragon Cafe and then, a Buddhist meditation center. “Our space radiates energy that is ideal for a Yoga space,” says Stephanie.
At YASA Yoga, Stephanie and Ryan offer a wide range of styles including vinyasa, core fusion and power Yoga for all levels. Students can also enjoy deep stretch, candlelight flow, and yin and yang classes to help achieve balance in an active lifestyle. “Together, as a community, YASA Yoga hopes to inspire spiritual growth and cultivate positive change that makes a difference in our immediate community and globally by leading by example,” Stephanie says.
YASA Yoga, 22 W. Mission St. Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 yasayoga.com –Melissa Chua
Melissa Chua is an LA-based writer who enjoys inversions and playing around with arm balancing poses. m.chua13@gmail.com