Swan River Yoga Mandir

Nov 2022

I have enjoyed several Kundalini intensives with Steph Smith at Swan River, and they have been life-changing and so healing for me. I have practiced yoga for a decade in my journey through grief and PTSD/panic disorder. I was only recently introduced to Kundalini after a friend recommended Steph’s intensives. I will always think of my mind and life now in two phases- before kundalini and after kundalini. My mind simply functions differently now that I have integrated what Steph has taught me into my everyday life. I’m so grateful to Steph and to Swan River for offering this to the community. Love and Light!

Mar 2022

This was my regular yoga place for years. The atmosphere is so amazing inside. I particularly like their use of musical instruments at the beginning and end of each yoga class. I've also attended their sound baths on different occasions, and that was a magical experience. The cafe is so delicious. My only complaint is that at a dharma talk I attended years ago, the instructor (I think one of the owners), said that Hurricane Katrina was the karma that New Orleanians got because they cosmically brought it on to themselves. I'm paraphrasing here, but you get the drift. Blame the victim, wrapped up in new-age offensive BS. I attended a few classes after that, but my heart...read full review

Feb 2020

I love this old library! I am visiting NOLA and thought I would take a few yoga classes while in town. This was the closest to where we're staying. Lucky for me! My classes with Jackie have been wonderful. She is conscientious, knowledgeable, and has a delightful personality. Everyone I have encountered there is lovely. I had acupuncture with an expert named Katya. The desk staff is welcoming. The space is beautiful, spacious and super-clean. The attached restaurant is very good, too! I wish we had somewhere just like this at home!