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"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."
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"The California Pilates Studio is a fully equipped studio for individual and group practice. We provide a warm and nurturing environment to enhance the mind body workout. Operating in the Carlsbad Village since 2003 we are proud of the reputation we have built on good foundational instruction. We hope to continue to provide excellent teaching, passion and fun to the workout and to our community.
We have a growing list of healthy and happy clients with a respectable group of them professionally involved in the chiropractic and physical therapy fields."
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"Anirudh Shastri is a well-known and highly respected hatha yoga teacher with an extensive background in yoga philosophy. He has been teaching yoga for more than 20 years, bringing his deep knowledge of the physical and spiritual aspects of yogic philosophy to his many students on the peninsula and in the South bay, as well as the Central San Joaquin Valley. Shastri trained in India and studied under the guidance of Shri Vishnu Prasadji."
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"PilatesWise offers private and semiprivate classes at California Pilates Center studio in Carlsbad Village. This beautiful studio is fully equipped and has calm and comfy atmosphere. Our Pilates instructor Tuula is the only instructor with Physical Therapy background in Carlsbad."
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"Satori Yoga Studio is an oasis in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District. We are devoted to helping urban professionals relax, unwind, and move in a soothing and conveniently located environment. Satori provides a wide variety of Yoga, Pilates, and meditation classes for practitioners at all levels. Because of our unique location, in the heart of the Financial District, there is an emphasis on stress reduction and relaxation in all our classes. Our mission is to give students an opportunity to look within, refocus, and regain a sometimes lost sense of perspective."
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"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."
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"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."
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"Pilates is an exercise that has been practiced in the US since the 1920's. It is named after it’s creator Joseph H. Pilates.
The exercises are composed of many controlled, precise movements, designed to stretch and strengthen, creating long lean muscles without bulk.
The exercises require concentration and deep controlled breaths for a complete mind body workout.
The focus of the exercises is on the abdominal and back muscles (often called the “core” or “powerhouse” muscles) to build strength and agility in a balanced method.
The exercises can be done on a floor mat or with Pilates apparatus based on the designs of Joseph Pilates."
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"Pilates is for those who desire a strong yet flexible body. It is for anyone who wants to move, work, and play without pain. The exercises are adapted to meet the needs of the individual regardless of age, fitness level or health condition. It is a safe and effective method for correcting muscular and postural imbalances and for preventing injuries. Pilates conditioning has been proven to be popular with dancers and athletes as well as everyday people. We all have the need for muscle toning, stretching, and relaxation. Pilate’s work focuses on the core abdominal strength, so whatever activity you undertake, your best alignment is supported and your spine is protected."
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"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!"
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"Bikram Yoga is a challenging 90 minute series of 26 postures(asanas) and 2 breathing exercises in a heated climate that provides the body with a complete system of wellness, restoration and rejuvenation. The Bikram method stimulates organs, glands and nerves, moving blood to 100% of the body by utilizing the Tourniquet Effect (also known as the Lock Gate Theory).
Bikram Yoga, founded by Bikram Choudhury of Calcutta, was brought to the North America in 1972, following a scientific study at Tokyo University Hospital . The Bikram method is practiced worldwide as an effective program of balanced health."
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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.
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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.
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"The Harbor Bay Club is proud to offer Pilates Reformer training in both private and small group sessions with highly trained certified Pilates Instructors. Our Small Group Reformer classes provide an affordable way to gain the benefits of the work performed on the Pilates Reformer. With focused attention and guidance from our qualified instructors, Pilates provides a gentle, yet challenging way to strengthen and lengthen your body.
Pilates Mat Classes are offered throughout the week and are free to members. Pilates Small Group Reformer classes are offered weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings for a fee and are open to members and non-members."
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"Sisters Yoga is Fresno's first all-female yoga studio. Unlike traditional yoga studios, Sisters focuses on a happier, looser, less traditional form of yoga which includes music that runs from R&B to pop to World. Instructors also incorporate props such as blocks and straps to help students attain correct alignment regardless of their skill level. Classes range from Happy Hour yoga which is more of a "workout", to "Chill Out" which is restorative, gentle yoga. A Pilates mat class, and "Yo-God!" which is Christian-based, free to the community and half of donations go to the Marjaree Mason Center. Sisters Yoga also holds many monthly, dance workout workshops.
Owner Kandis Kliewer and Founder Chaz Russ, who are registered with Yoga Alliance, believe all females need a place where they can nourish themselves away from relationships and responsibilities. Sisters Yoga provides a space where the female yogi (age 7 and up) can tune into her unique melody, the same melody that serves as the soundtrack to her life. This is a place where women can “let their hair down,” learn how to laugh at their misfortunes, tend to the garden of their self-esteem, and amaze themselves with their growing inner and outer strengths."
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"Unlike many Beverly Hills Pilates Studios, The Vertical Workshop teaches and practices Classical Pilates, Joseph Pilates' original exercises and intentions. We are a top Los Angeles Pilates studio - intimate, experienced, and personal. You will find that it is hard work, but a lot of fun. Best of all, it changes your body... for the better! The Vertical Workshop also offers Power Pilates Teacher Trainer Certification Program."
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"Opening COIL YOGA (an acronym for Conscious, Open, Integrated, Living) in the spring of 2002 has been the most rewarding decision I have ever made. The joy and love I am able to share and receive from the community of people at COIL YOGA is priceless. It was not an easy decision to leave the stability of my job at Community Medical Foundation and take a leap of faith to become a small business owner in Downtown Fresno. Thanks to that job at Community, I found the space that is now COIL YOGA. As soon as I saw the room, I knew I wanted it to be a Yoga studio. Shortly after that, I discovered the owner of the building was Arthur Dyson, a long-time friend of my late grandfather. One sign after another continued to "show up" and support my desire to take that exciting leap. In its infinite wisdom, the universe provided exactly what was needed so that my vision could become a reality ... one breath at a time ...one student at a time..."
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"Pretzel's Yoga & Pilates is dedicated to the study of Yoga and Pilates. The school was established in 1996 and is warm and welcoming. Sunlight streams down from overhead skylights, and neighborhood artists have added beauty to the studio. Parking is plentiful, classes are heated, and the teachers are friendly and experienced.
Pretzel has been practicing Yoga for thirty years. Her instructional style is Vinyasa Flow, with an emphasis on strength, flexibility, and the breath."
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"The Alameda Yoga Station is dedicated to the teaching of hatha yoga, emphasizing proper body alignment to increase body awareness, flexibility, strength, coordination and a general sense of well-being. Our teachers are all trained in the Iyengar tradition, which we believe offers the best foundation for building a safe and healthy yoga practice; different teachers may blend influences of other yoga traditions in their classes."
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"Fig Garden Yoga Studio has been offering quality yoga instruction in the Iyengar style of hatha yoga since 1998. Classes are small and held in an intimate setting where students receive individual attention. Instructors at Fig Garden Yoga Studio are all well-trained, certified yoga teachers and registered with Yoga Alliance, a national yoga teachers accreditation board. Our classes and workshops serve students of all ages and abilities."
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Inside Out Pilates Studio offers a variety of classes just for you. Wheter you are a beginner, older adult, have injuries, an athlete, or if you just want to push yourself physically in a different direction, Inside Out has exactly what you are looking for.
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"Beyond basic yoga classes and massage, Hilary adds further dimensions to all that she offers with an Ayurvedic and holistic approach. Benefit from Hilary's personal attention and become the catalyst of your own healing.
Be it under the trees, in your home, or in the office, you can benefit from Hilary's integrated approach to your health as she inspires and empowers you to enjoy taking charge of your own health."
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"In Beverly Hills is known to be the most private Pilates studio in the Los Angeles area. Situated across the luxurious Peninsula Hotel, our studio caters to clientele from Brentwood, Century City, Bel Air to West Hollywood. Our fully equipped studio with Pilates and GYROTONIC® equipment enables our STOTT certified instructors the opportunity to design personalized workout programs to sculpt your body using various Pilates apparatus' and light weight training. We can get you results as if you were attending a boot camp and it's as much fun as taking pole dancing classes! To add some cardio to your routine, we have added Sculpting classes, which include 30 minutes of Spinning and 30 minutes of Mat Pilates, and to wind you down we have added yoga to our class selection! We can customize a health plan and fitness routine to suit every individual's goal and needs. Natural Pilates offers private Pilates and GYROTONIC® sessions, semi-private and group Pilates classes in Beverly Hills and home private sessions in Los Angeles area. We also specialize in Golf and Prenatal Pilates as well as offer Pilates teacher certification in the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills area."
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"Glendale Yoga opened its doors in 2001. We are dedicated to providing
Hatha Yoga instruction in a friendly and non-competitive environment.
Our goal is to make yoga accessible to students of any level no matter
their previous yoga experience, age or size. We encourage students to
work at their own pace and individual ability under the watchful guidance of our instructors.
Our instructors are well experienced and have completed yoga teacher-
training programs that are in compliance with Yoga Alliance guidelines.
Each teacher is unique and brings their own personal insight and knowledge to their classes.
Glendale Yoga's studio is spacious and comfortable. The studio is carpeted in order to provide padding for sensitive knees and wrists. We provide yoga mats and a wide array of yoga props for students to use free of charge during class. Students are welcome to use the parking lots beside the studio and there is always plenty of on-street parking on both sides of Glendale Avenue."
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"Bayside Pilates is a studio in Alameda, California committed to the original work of Joseph Pilates. Owner and Instructor, Faye Stevenson is certified by Romana Kryzanowska, one of Joseph Pilates’ original teachers in his New York studio.
Romana has been practicing Pilates for over sixty years and is committed to preserving the Pilates Method of body conditioning as it was designed and taught by Joseph Pilates. Graduates of her program are held to rigorous standards and are required to complete approximately six–hundred hours of apprenticeship before they are granted their certification."
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Dharma Space Pilates Center offers special pilates training programs according to your individual needs.
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Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class is a series os 26 postures chosen to address all of the systems and areas of the body in a way that is safe for everyone. The postures all work within the normal range of motion, increasing in the level of strenght and flexibility required as your body improves.
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"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."
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A beautiful, serene and friendly environment for you to learn and master the 'Be Well' style of Pilates. Be Well Pilates classes are composed of intimate groups of three to five students exercising with Pilates reformers while incorporating cardio and weight training. At Be Well, a knowledgeable and encouraging teacher, who can work with any level of fitness or experience, will guide you. The size of the class allows for lots of personal attention, while gaining the benefits of a fun and social atmosphere, not to mention an invigorating and result producing work out!
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Mercury Fitness is a high performance Pilates center located in San Francisco.
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