Elizabeth is an amazing & knowledgeable teacher who approaches her students with kindness and attends to the specific needs/practice of each individual in the room. I'm grateful to have started my ashtanga journey at Ashtanga Yoga Philadelphia.
March 2024
I have been practicing at AYS since 2022 and recommend it to people who have never done yoga, and also people who are looking to deepen their relationship with yoga. I've had a Mysore-style Ashtanga practice since 2016 and a number of excellent teachers. Elizabeth (the AYS studio owner) has helped me build my own knowledge and understanding about yoga, and also myself. Under her guidance, I've been able to create a consistent and sustainable practice that works with whatever limitations or restrictions I may have on a given day, or in a season for that matter. I'm approaching old poses in different ways, while also learning new ones.Elizabeth has also taught... read full review
February 2024
This studio is a rare gem.The space has a warm, inviting energy and the people here are lovely. I instantly feel the serenity of this place when walk in each morning. There’s a gentle scent of sandalwood incense, old creaking wooden floors, and beautiful yogic art on the walls.Elizabeth is a highly trained ashtanga teacher rooted in deep yogic and meditation philosophies. She inspires a meditative quality in us as we move through our practice. Elizabeth curates a practice for everyone’s different bodies and helps you navigate through the challenging parts of our bodies. She watches us all closely and makes individual adjustments to help us open a bit more each... read full review
Elizabeth is an amazing & knowledgeable teacher who approaches her students with kindness and attends to the specific needs/practice of each individual in the room. I'm grateful to have started my ashtanga journey at Ashtanga Yoga Philadelphia.
I have been practicing at AYS since 2022 and recommend it to people who have never done yoga, and also people who are looking to deepen their relationship with yoga. I've had a Mysore-style Ashtanga practice since 2016 and a number of excellent teachers. Elizabeth (the AYS studio owner) has helped me build my own knowledge and understanding about yoga, and also myself. Under her guidance, I've been able to create a consistent and sustainable practice that works with whatever limitations or restrictions I may have on a given day, or in a season for that matter. I'm approaching old poses in different ways, while also learning new ones.Elizabeth has also taught... read full review
This studio is a rare gem.The space has a warm, inviting energy and the people here are lovely. I instantly feel the serenity of this place when walk in each morning. There’s a gentle scent of sandalwood incense, old creaking wooden floors, and beautiful yogic art on the walls.Elizabeth is a highly trained ashtanga teacher rooted in deep yogic and meditation philosophies. She inspires a meditative quality in us as we move through our practice. Elizabeth curates a practice for everyone’s different bodies and helps you navigate through the challenging parts of our bodies. She watches us all closely and makes individual adjustments to help us open a bit more each... read full review