About The Yoga Studio - Carmel
The Yoga Studio is a favorite local studio offering Kest style yoga. It is taught fantastically by excellent and incredible instructors. Each instructor brings their own personality and offers a different way of living yoga. Their flows are intelligent, well sequenced, and challenging. Classes include Vinyasa flow, slow flow, and hot yoga. The hot room is dark and moody, allowing students to be present. The atmosphere is very welcoming, respectful, and soothing. Every instructor makes students feel so comfortable, seen, and welcome. They provide an instructive yet calming presence with meditative mantras and calming music. Students of all levels are always welcome, from newbies to seasoned yogis. While it can feel advanced and challenging, there is no pressure. It is okay to not remember the whole flow and to advance at one's own pace. The wonderful front desk and management also help everyone feel welcomed and ready to practice. The studio is highly recommended for anyone looking to get stronger in their practice.
Karen Fox’s airy new stand-alone spot in a renovated bank space within Merchant’s Square. Catherine’s flow was slow and thoughtful, with beautiful cooling lavender scented towels for a heavenly finish. On the other hand, Hot Mat Pilates (Express!) with Sarah combined the precision of Barre movements with all the intensity of Pilates full-body conditioning - more than enough within 45 minutes! Very cool mix of traditional and cross-functional classes with room to grow together!
This is my favorite yoga studio with my favorite instructors. I came across hot yoga 10 years ago and have never looked back. I have taken classes in other states (even yoga teacher training) and different styles and this is by far the best style class you’ll find. The instructors have independence in choosing their flow and the flow is always different (which is very rare in yoga world). It is a higher difficulty level of yoga but you are encouraged to modify what’s right for your own body. You could even lay there for an hour and just treat it like a sauna! No judgement:)
At this current moment, they just moved into a new location and don’t...read full review
I love this studio. Locally owned by one of the instructors. Many classes are vinyasa or slow flow style classes with space in the sequence to go at your own pace and explore. That combined with no mirrors and dim lights give this place a lovely, freeing atmosphere.