"Director Michael Downing is passionate about yoga. This is not a hobby or a second job, this is his life. That dedication is what has helped transform so many lives over the last six years. People come to Yoga For Living for many reasons, but the reason that so many stay and develop a regular yoga practice is because the change in their bodies and in their lives is profound. Michael is proud of the team of instructors who share his passion for yoga and for the nurturing, supportive environment that they provide for the students. Yoga teacher MaryAnn Jones once said "I love teaching yoga because yoga attracts the best people, the cream of the crop" This could not be more true of the Yoga For Living Kula or community, where students are more than just customers, they are truly friends. As instructors, we continue to learn each day, from our students and for this we are grateful. We invite you to email us and share your personal yoga story. We love hearing how yoga has changed your life. Melinda Downing, Yoga For Living. '"At Yoga For Living, we believe yoga is about challenging the breath. We do this by putting the body in various poses and remembering to breathe. It's not so much about flexibility of the body, but rather our ability to relax and breathe when we feel challenged in a pose. When we walk out the door and are faced with stressful situations in our day to day lives, we can use that same relaxed breathing to get us through any situation.For all of us no matter what our goals or accomplishments, the next thing for all of us to do...is breathe." Michael Downing, director, Yoga For Living."

The Healthy Habits family of studios provide fitness, nutrition, and motivation to our clients through personal and group training, healthy eating and living classes, group exercise classes, and healthy supplements, clothing, and food options.

"Liberation these day has to do so much with having a healthy body and freedom from suffering. More people are turning to Yoga to alleviate pain than for any other reason. Yoga teaches us that in order to relive our physical pain, we must also free our minds from suffering and open our hearts. On a physical level, Yoga postures relieve the backaches, headaches, and strained ligaments a student may suffer. Yoga has poses to correct postural defects and bring flexibility and alignment to the spine to bring vital dormant energy back into your body. On a deeper level, yoga also balances the nervous system, calming the nerves and relieving the psychological pain of depression, anxiety, and grief. Once the physical body is healthy,and the mind is calm, clear, and free of mental stress the yogi then realizes his or her own divinity, and that realization releases him or her from suffering..."

"Welcome to Pilates Mind and Body. Our pilates studio in La Mesa is one of the few in San Diego county commited to providing the original and authentic method of Pilates conditioning, as Joseph Pilates himself taught it."

"Your physical well-being is significantly enhanced when the emotional, mental and spiritual components of the self are recognized as essential to health. With this in mind, Eight Elements offers an environment designed with a richer, textured, non-clinical feeling to inspire your sense of vital freedom. By regularly embarking on programs that include healthy organic foods, herbology, yoga, meditation, and functional core training, our team of MindBody Professionals offer you the model of aspiring to live by a multi-layered approach to holistic wellness. You become the environment you place yourself in, so leave behind the days of exercising at a gym out of stressful obligation, and begin instead on a restorative, enjoyable path to daily wellness. We share with you the belief in daily self-renewal through the well-rounded knowledge of higher health."

Dharma Space Pilates Center offers special pilates training programs according to your individual needs.

"Akasha Yoga brings a rich variety of mind-body health practices to the San Diego community. Styles offered include Vinyasa yoga, Forrest yoga, restorative yoga, gentle yoga, restorative breathing, and mindfulness meditation. Located in the UTC/La Jolla area of San Diego, our studio is small and intimate. Our specialty is compassionate, high-quality instruction for all levels of health and fitness. We provide a friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere for your personal growth, regardless of your current level of ability. Many of our instructors are trained to work in a therapeutic style to help deal with illness, pain, and emotional stress. If you commit to your process of wellness through regular practice, we can help guiding you on your personal journey toward discovering and maintaining your best potential. Group classes and private sessions are available to meet your unique needs."

"Our Pilates studio in San Diego, is specialized in Pilates Reformer group classes. You will be using the Reformer Pilates Machine during the entire Pilates Session. It's a great value, since the group Pilates classses are more affordable then a private Pilates session, yet you will have plenty of attention since the number of students is limited to only 6 per class. Great diference in quality when compared to other places that charges about the same but have many more machines. SAVE BIG!!! You don’t need to take a Private Pilates class in order to get started. Our “Pilates Level 1-2”, “Pilates All Levels” or “Intro to Power Pilates” classes are designed for beginners and you will get plenty of instruction and attention as you save $$$. Private Pilates classes are also available upon request."

"What makes A Gentle Way Yoga Center Special? More than anything else, it is our students. When you are new it takes awhile to start feeling comfortable at a new Yoga Center, but my heart soars each time a new student attends one of my classes and one of our regular students jumps up to introduce themselves and help the new student with their set-up and props. It is so obvious how much some of you appreciate this Health and Healing Center, and this makes our work so much easier. If you are new to our Center, please visit our Testimonial page and meet some of our students and read how much yoga has helped them. Thank you for your support! We - the staff a AGW, will continue to study the endless and timeless asanas and philosophies of yoga, so that we may keep our classes fresh and interesting for you."

"Our studio is designed as a respite from a hurried, fast-paced life so you may pursue your yoga practice and allow for personal reflection. Breath is the core of our practice. We harness the power of breath to initiate conscious movement – awareness of the breath leads to mindfulness. Yoga allows us to observe ourselves in challenge…we discover…we appreciate…we connect with something more profound within ourselves – this is the gift of yoga."

"Pilates of Eastlake is a brand new studio located in the Eastlake area of Chula Vista. It offers a wide range of classes and sessions, designed to fit every goal and budget. Our focus is to provide every student with a positive experience in reaching their goals. Whether you want to tone your body and lose weight, or find relief from back pain, you found the right place. We make exercise effective and fun! The focus of Pilates is in restoring the ideal curves of the spine while training the body to an ideal posture,resulting in toned, lean muscles while exercising and adjusting any postural or alignment issues."

"Nestled in the foothills of Glendale, within the historic Kenneth Village, The Pilates Body is a fully equipped Pilates studio with a quaint, neighborhood charm. The Pilates Body will provide you with a challenging, yet pleasing fitness session in an intimate and peaceful space. We maintain a stress-free environment where you can unwind from the day by enjoying a revitalizing work-out. You and your instructor will develop a personalized program to address your goals and bring you to optimal health and fitness. In a group class setting, The Pilates Body limits the number of participants; so that you receive more personalized attention if necessary. The Pilates Body focuses on your needs and desires, and will bring you to a more healthful state of physical and mental well-being."

"At Tri-City Wellness Center, we believe that both a healthy mind and body are essential to healthy living. That’s why we approach health and fitness from a medical perspective; while it’s important to treat those who are ill, it’s equally important to continuously improve the quality of life for those who are healthy people of all fitness levels."

"Most yoga focuses on the physical and is more complicated. Dahn Yoga® is a unique type of yoga that features simple exercises for the conditioning of the body and mind, starting with the core, that is suitable for people of all body types and ages. With over 30 years in the yoga business, Dahn Yoga® has nearly 1,000 centers worldwide with over 2,000 employees. Besides the U.S., Dahn Yoga® is located in South Korea, Japan, Canada, U.K., Germany, Russia, Sweden, Brazil, and South Africa. Over the past 30 years, Dahn Yoga® has positively impacted the lives of millions of people in schools, community centers, camps, parks, businesses and governments worldwide."

"Yoga at the Village is committed to providing invaluable, life improvement tools for seniors, adults, kids, teens, computer geeks, the yoga challenged and the skeptical! We’re confident the above group includes you! You’re neither too young nor too old…we promise! Demystifying the cynic is our goal. Our principle? If you introduce your mind to your body, they just might like each other. Classes are a fusion of several styles and geared toward whomever walks in the door. Anyone is welcome to any class no matter what 'level' the class is labeled. Our teachers are there to guide you. We’re skilled, compassionate and possess the gifts of laughter and joy. Challenge yourself. We’ll help you do that. At the same time, find satisfaction and patience with where you are right now. We’ll help you do that too. Have fun. Be creative and joyful. Find patience for you!"

A Body in Balance Pilates & Yoga Studio is a fully equipped Pilates studio, offering a non-competitive environment allowing each client to focus on personal fitness goals.