Yoga in Monterey

“Om Studios led a flow for an work offsite that I helped plan. I'm so grateful for their willingness to have an early start to accommodate our schedule. And for bringing yoga mats! We had a great flow at Asilomar and everyone who participated was so grateful, thank you so much. It was the perfect way to start the day leading into a full day of sessions.“

“Danielle's personalized approach to training is rooted in listening to your body and meeting it where it is each session. I've worked with her for 1.5 years. For context, I've been athletic since early childhood and carried physical fitness into adulthood. Then I entered the mid-40s and with it came migraines, neck and back pain, debilitating inflammation, and of course weight gain. Danielle has been a critical part of my healing team. Her patience, attunement, intentional integration of massage-strength-stretching, encouragement, compassion, and belief in the possibility that my body and brain can/will reconnect carried me through moments of wanting to give up and doubting that I'd be able to move the way I used to ever again. Under her expert guidance and care, I am stronger than I've ever been (including when I was a young student-athlete), have skills and tools to nurture my body and build strength between sessions, and am on my way to being able to jog on the beach again. I prefer meeting in the park, but she is just as effective online. I also follow her on Substack and found solace in her poetry and head/neck healing books. I can't say enough about the power of Danielle's healing gifts.:)“

“I never live close to a traditional ashtanga class, so when I find one, it's a must. This is cozy space that can comfortably fit ~15 people, and I took the led class. I absolutely loved it. The website notes to email them before showing up. It's likely because it is a small business and they just want to know your level of yoga before you get there. You arrive, sign in, and pay cash or Zelle. I love ashtanga not only because you get these amazing adjustments, but the flow of the class just transforms your body and mind, I don't have to think about anything. The instructor is well indeed trained certainly by the gurus. It was definitely a challenge for me having not done a traditional class in a long time. The studio was warm, and I definitely was quite sweaty in this class. It is not an overly heated class, but the practice itself warmed my body up. Every adjustment that I received allowed me to remember the shape and learn how it should really feel, and really how capable I am. They all just felt so good. I felt a little dehydrated before I got to class so I brought my water bottle in but traditionally you would not. I actually didn't take any sips during class-- I usually don't during any yoga class. They do offer props in class which I think is also unique for a ashtanga. Everyone has her limitations. Ashtanga is the yoga style where I feel like I need two blocks (for lift ups). Will be back every time I'm in town.“

“Amazing Therspist. Great balance between delicious with detailed /thorough. And I'm very picky lol“