★ 5

Absolutely adore this yoga studio. Thoughtful, knowledgeable instructors and a wonderful community of practitioners. I had been certified in Power Flow as a teacher many years ago but I kept getting injured. When I found Iyengar, I found out why. The level of knowledge you need to truly find alignment and to do yoga without injury is huge!! This studio lets me get away, take care of myself, and deepen my practice. One class here and I feel like I’ve had a massage - that’s how deep the alignment and fixing of my issues goes.

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★ 5

I was completely blown away by how beautiful the space was. There is a beautiful view of the mountains, tons of natural light, and a big open space.

They had plenty of props. The teacher was very friendly and gave clear instructions before and during class.

I've been to tons of studios. This has to be one of the most beautiful and well run spaces I've encountered.

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★ 5

I’ve been practicing yoga for more than 20 years and with this studio since it opened. This is the best place I found to practice, learn and be part of a welcoming community. The space is airy and luminous, the teachers extremely competent and welcoming. Here, you can find challenge or respite in equal measure, to rest your soul or grow your practice.

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★ 5

Studying with Octavia and Tam is a tremendous gift. They are not only highly skilled and deeply knowledgeable teachers, they are caring and compassionate, and create a welcoming environment at Yoga Shala. I take classes remotely and they do a wonderful job of making those of us joining from afar feel like we are there in the room.

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★ 5

Yoga Shala is a truly wonderful place! I have studied Iyengar Yoga in many different studios across our country and have found no studio more clean, airy and beautiful. But even more important, the instructors are so so good! I am so grateful to have been a student at the Shala since I moved to Boulder more than 10 years ago. Three years ago I also began participating in a weekly meditation group, which is a better experience than I could ever have imagined. I have studied both online and in person and will always be grateful to have this rich resource in my life.

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★ 5

Yoga Shala is a beautiful studio with great views but, more importantly, a really comfortable and welcoming place to do yoga. The classes are taught in the manner of Iyengar Yoga, which is methodical and alignment-based and my personal favorite style of yoga. All the teachers are professional.

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★ 5

Yoga Shala is a special place, and I'm so grateful to have found it. It's not just a studio--it's a community. Octavia, Tam, and the other teachers create an environment where I am encouraged to both challenge my beliefs about what I can do, and also listen to myself and respect my limits. It's nuanced to be able to be able to coach students to do both. I have been attending Yoga Shala for 6 years now, and if you told me when I started that I could eventually stay in a headstand for five minutes, I wouldn't have believed you. But I can, thanks to the teachers' careful instruction and their fostering an environment that makes me want to return. And I'm not an anomaly--there are students in decades of life ranging from their 20s to their 70s, and the students in their 70s are most flexible, strong, and fit of the group. This community is full of inspiring teachers and classmates alike.

I am NEVER bored in a Yoga Shala class. Each class is different and beautifully planned. The pace is slower and more mindful than, say, a power yoga class, and it's perfect for someone who has had injuries or wants to prevent injuries, because the practitioner has time to notice how each position feels, then adjust. I highly recommend Yoga Shala!

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★ 5

Yoga Shala has highly trained, extremely helpful teachers. Not only are they knowledgeable, but are intuitive and focused on the well-being of each student.
The environment is very welcoming, and feels like such a safe place to practice and learn.

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★ 5

I have been practicing yoga at Yoga Shala regularly for 11 years now ( since 2013). I call this place my sanctuary. Yoga at Shala is one of my most favorite things. I look forward to it everyday. It is all because the amazing Shala teachers. Even though I have been practicing at Shala for quite a while, everyday every posture is like a brand new posture to me but with deeper experience. I love it! I have never felt bored! Our amazing instructors lead us to a different zone effortlessly when we are in the class. I consider this my spiritual practice.

When COVID hit, the owner and instructor, Octavia and Tam, provided us with online classes via Zoom. I can’t imagine how I would have gotten through that difficult time without their amazing support. Now we have many practitioners all over the states and others countries. In Boulder, We can either take classes online or in studio (the studio has most beautiful views in Boulder!). Yoga Shala has helped me live my life more peacefully in the present moment! I thank you all my Shala teachers!

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★ 5

As a longtime student and yoga teacher myself, I am very discerning about which classes I personally attend. The teachers at Boulder Yoga Shala are exceptional—articulate, humble, approachable, and exceptionally knowledgeable. Their generous spirit and ability to modify poses to suit each students needs is exceptional. The studio is light-filled, pristine, and beautiful. The environment and atmosphere they create allows me to drop into a deep focus, and I learn something new from each session. Iyengar yoga is challenging and impactful; it supports alignment of both body and mind. The particular clarity of each instructor, and the clean environment of the studio…support a studio that is welcoming to people of all ages and abilities. Advanced practitioners as well as beginners will find their classes rich and rewarding.

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★ 5

I had been searching for a yoga class for years before I came across Yoga Shala through my sister in 2018; since then, I never looked back. I can't say enough about the teachers at this studio; they are masterful in every way and intuitive to the practitioners. New and not-so-new students get the just-right attention, and once you step into the class, there is a flow that carries you through the sequence, and before you know it, your body has arrived at a state of well-being. Thank you, Yoga Shala! We love and appreciate you. Tra-Ling

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★ 5

I've been a student at Yoga Shala five years now. Even though I've moved away from Boulder, I still continue to join and enjoy their hybrid classes by joining online. My favorite aspect is that the sequence in each class is centered around a unique theme, e.g., back bends, restorative, core, etc., and the class proceeds to build on that theme in a progression. The teachers are wonderful and I feel light and fresh at the end of each class!

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★ 5

I would highly recommend Yoga Shala for either serious Iyengar practitioners or for those who are interested in learning. I have been practicing with Tam and Octavia for six years now both in person and via Zoom. They are some of the best Iyengar instructors in the country. They are extremely dedicated teachers who care deeply for their students. Their teaching is a rare combination of clear communication, intelligence, physical demonstration and spirituality. I always feel so much better after class!!

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★ 5

The care, attention and knowledge of the instructors is unequalled. I cannot recommend Yoga Shala highly enough.

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★ 5

After finding Yoga Shala I feel I've found my home for practice. The teaching is so great here and all the teachers highly trained, so I always feel I'm safe and getting great advice during class.

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★ 5

I've been attending classes at Yoga Shala for many years. The instructors are exceptional - kind, gentle in touch and spirit, and highly educated in the Iyengar Method and from their own practice and experiences. The studio is welcoming and has a peaceful atmosphere with stunning views of the Flatirons. Yoga Shala is a special place and community.

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★ 5

Deeply generous and inspirational, everyone is welcome in the community at Yoga Shala of Boulder. Teachers are knowledgeable and sensitive to individual needs. The studio is fully equipped and filled with natural light. Everyone shines.

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★ 5

A very special place, recommended for anyone and everyone. Teachers are truly exceptional in their knowledge and teaching methods. Studio is also a beautiful space.

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★ 5

Yoga Shala is my home away from home. The teachers are very knowledgeable and professional. The classes are always interesting and well-prepared. The studio is exceptional, with a nice reception area, ample props, beautiful views and free parking. The quality of instruction and the warm friendliness of the teachers have created a challenging, yet nurturing atmosphere where students safely progress in their practice of Iyengar yoga.

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★ 5

Yoga Shala is a wonderful yoga studio for all. The space is lovely and their teachers are the best! These teachers and studio were integral to my return to wellness and the iyengar practice helped me nuture mindfulness. This place is 'it' for me.

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★ 5

I love Yoga Shala. I consider Tam & Octavia my teachers. I learn something every time I’m in a class with them. They care for their students, offer safe modifications, and are beautiful humans. I don’t get to practice here as often as I’d like to, but when I do, my heart opens tenfold.

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★ 5

Having been a yoga student for more than half a century, I've experienced many teachers and many styles of yoga. Given that context, I'd like to say that Yoga Shala, which teaches in the Iyengar tradition, is extraordinary and indispensable to me. The lessons are subtle but last me with both physical and mental takeaways until my next Yoga Shala session. I continue to be amazed at how attuned the teachers are to each student's particular needs and how they assure there is only benefit and no injury for each of us. Thank you, Tam and Octavia and the other Yoga Shala teachers, for all you do for your students.

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★ 5

Yoga Shala is a place of sincere offerings in the Iyengar yoga tradition. I tried many, many yoga studios in Boulder before finding Yoga Shala, which has been the best fit for me by far. I prefer a very intentional practice - without music, with very clear alignment cues and safe teaching. The sequences are modifiable to many different abilities, and each teacher makes sure of this. The community here is wonderful, and has helped me feel a much deeper sense of connection and place within Boulder. Thank you, Octavia, Tam & all Yoga Shala teachers!

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★ 5

The best yoga class! Octavia, Tam and all the other instructors are exceptionally knowledgeable and they teach with great kindness and generosity. The space is lovely.

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★ 5

All the teachers are kind, fun, and top notch Iyengar yoga instructors . Can’t ask for anything more. The studio is clean, well equipped, absolutely beautiful light as the big picture windows in the third floor let you dreamily over look the flatirons!!

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★ 5

Top notch teaching and experience
There is no better yoga anywhere else in Boulder!

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★ 5

Yoga Shala is a peaceful, loving and caring community. The space itself is beautiful and clean. Both Tam and Octavia are the most intentional, knowledgable and caring teachers I’ve ever practiced with. They are truly devoted to their service in Iyengar teaching and I feel so grateful to have found them. This can be restorative yoga where you are seriously encouraged to take care of yourself. ☺️☺️☺️

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★ 5

This studio offers new students access to poses through careful instruction, observation, and modifications. It also offers continuing students diverse and challenging sequences, instruction for precision in alignment, and the invitation to explore the deeper awareness that yoga offers. In addition, I am grateful for the community of friends that Yoga Shala has gifted me.

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★ 5

Yoga Shala has become my second home. I love coming to classes every day. The room is filled with light and has amazing views of the Flatirons. Tam and Octavia, the owners, are among the kindest people I know. They are very knowledgeable and so intentional in dealing with each ones needs, at the same time that they are always introducing new challenges for us students. All the other teachers are also very well trained and hold the standards for this beautiful practice. I have learned a lot and deeply appreciate this school.

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★ 5

Everything about Yoga Shala is wonderful! The teachers, the ambiance, the students, and the view of the Flatirons! Tam and Octavia want everyone to find their place within Iyengar Yoga and will make it possible according to each student's needs and abilities.

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★ 5

My wife and I have been going to Yoga Shala for 3 years - starting before we moved to Boulder. We are long term Iyengar students and find the instruction and classes with all of the teachers at Yoga Shala excellent. Maybe it is a slight exaggeration to say we would not have moved to Boulder without Tam and Octavia to mentor us in our practice.

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★ 5

A most beautiful and peaceful space to explore all that Iyengar yoga has to offer, as taught by highly trained and knowledgeable teachers, who are deeply committed, compassionate and supportive, as is the community drawn to this studio.

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★ 5

Absolutely amazing studio for all levels of Iyengar practice. Every instructor is knowledgeable, kind and highly experienced. It's transformed my yoga practice and life in so many positive ways.

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★ 5

Lisa Jo, Angie, Octavia and Tam are the only teachers I have had the pleasure to learn from so far at the Yoga Shala. Each is uniquely gifted in their ability to teach clearly, with vigor, kindness and therapeutic finesse to guide students in the most inspiring way. World class comes to mind for me. And we are beyond blessed to have this caliber of teaching in our own Colorado backyard.

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★ 5

All the teachers are truly amazing and knowledgeable, To be a great teacher you really have to know what you are doing before you can teach others and they do! They are so knowledgeable. I'm beyond impressed, And I love that Iyengar yoga focuses on alignment and structure. Most importantly how it makes me feel in my body.

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★ 5

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★ 5

Best Yoga teaching in Boulder. Expert instruction of highest calibre. Beautiful space. Highly recommend for anyone at any level.

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★ 5

Awesome space and community. Highly qualified teachers. Yoga to the point without aerobics or chakras.

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★ 5

Lisa Jo Landsberg, an instructor at the Yoga Shala, is an outstanding yoga teacher because her students are the focus of every one of her classes. She choreographs her classes based on their needs. She also skillfully adapts yoga poses to help her students with their health issues. I rode my bike to one of her class which caused tingling in both of my hands. After class the tingling disappeared and stayed away during the entire bike ride home. Devoted to living as a yogi off of her mat, Lisa Jo inspires others by weaving yoga philosophy into her life and the poses she teaches.

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