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A yoga center where all are welcome! No matter what type of yoga you're interested in, we have a class and a teacher for you!
Owner Kristine Valentine-Miller founded Ocala Yoga Center with a vision to create a community that is conscious, connected, loving and playful.
Our mission at OYC is to educate people with an understanding of the essential teachings of yoga, to empower them with an accessible yet challenging yoga asana practice, and to equip our students with all the yogic tools to undergo a personal transformation.
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Audrey Olsheske
★ 5
Love the atmosphere! The people are so kind and encouraging and the teachers are amazing❤️ definitely making this a regular place in my life!
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Susan Bonen-Clark
★ 5
I was new to yoga. I felt comfortable with the classes and was shown how to do the positions correctly. I sleep better and feel better over all. I highly recommend the Ocala Yoga Center.
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Alison Clement
★ 5
I have enjoyed the Ocala Yoga Center since its inception. As soon as I walk through the doors, I feel my whole body start to relax. My favorite is Yoga Nidra. It is not only opened with a sound bath with singing bowls, everything you need is waiting in your spot, including lavender infused eye pillows. At Ocala Yoga Center, they go the extra mile.
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jennifer salpeter
★ 5
Welcoming studio with knowledgeable, kind, nurturing instruction. Helps me to find alignment in my life
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Ori H
★ 5
I can’t say enough good things about Ocala Yoga Center! What a gem to have found this studio here in Ocala that focuses on true, authentic yoga that is approachable no matter where you are in your physical or spiritual journey. I completed my Yoga Teacher Training here. The instructors have so much knowledge and wisdom to share. They are kind and caring and create a supportive environment. I have stayed on as a member taking classes regularly. The cost for a monthly membership is on par with other yoga studios, however, a bit high compared to a typical gym membership, but the investment in your mental and physical well-being is worth every penny! I have noticed such an improvement in my mental health. I enjoy online yoga videos, but there is no comparison to the energy and community with the in-person classes at OYC. It is so helpful to receive real time feedback, instruction, and modifications. Thank you to all the instructors and members at OYC for creating such a wonderful and peaceful space to practice yoga!
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Laura Holzhauser
★ 5
One of my favorite places in the world
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Brenda Starr
★ 5
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Pete Gunnlaugsson
★ 5
Just moved to Ocala and found OYC through friend recommendations. I go at least three times a week now. Great classes and instructors. It’s part of my wellness and self-care routine. Highly recommend!
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Barry Schneiderman
★ 5
Terrific
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Tiera Morales
★ 5
Ocala Yoga Center is a true gem for anyone seeking to enhance their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this studio offers something for everyone. The studio boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere, and offers a wide range of classes, from gentle restorative yoga to more vigorous Vinyasa flows. They offer specialized workshops and events, which are a wonderful way to deepen your practice. One of the standout features of Ocala Yoga Center is its strong sense of community. The staff and fellow yogis are welcoming and supportive, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and encouraged. Each teacher brings their unique style and expertise to the classes, ensuring a diverse and enriching experience. Their ability to cater to varying skill levels within a single class is impressive, providing modifications for beginners while challenging more advanced practitioners.
The combination of skilled instructors, a welcoming community, and a serene environment makes it a place you’ll want to return to again and again. I wholeheartedly recommend Ocala Yoga Center to anyone looking to embark on or deepen their yoga journey. It’s not just a place to practice yoga; it’s a haven for rejuvenation and growth.
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Colleen Bender-Castner
★ 5
I am so grateful to have found Ocala Yoga. This is such a warm friendly place. Everyone is so nice and the yoga is outstanding. This is a place free of judgement and all levels are welcome. There is an understanding that yoga is a way of life not just exercise. We need to exercise the mind and soul. There are some really great teachers here with a lot of experience. I highly recommend this place.
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Rebecca Hughes
★ 5
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Brian Hall
★ 5
All the instructors are great. They are helpful, patient, and professional. They offer classes at various times as well as offering a variety of classes. I am a patron for life. Thank you OYC.
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janice ramsey
★ 5
Welcoming yoga center with a great array of classes for all practices. The staff is amazing!
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Roger Rafuls
★ 5
We are NEW to the Ocala area and did NOT feel we belonged till my wife found OYC run by Kristina and Jessica
🙏🏻Thank you🙏🏻
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Deanna Gray
★ 5
This yoga center is my sanctuary, my home away from home. The yoga teachers are fantastic, they are knowledgeable, attentive and helpful. They truly care for their students. The atmosphere is relaxing, clean and comfortable. I’m so grateful for this yoga community at Ocala Yoga Center!
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Elen Carpenter
★ 5
Wonderful little studio, single room, relaxing, and just what we needed on our busy vacation. We dropped in for the yin class and instantly felt welcomed like studio family. The teacher had a Smith and calming way about her guiding us through an exceptional hip focused class. So glad we found it and highly recommend.
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robert burchett
★ 5
Love it there. Instructors are wonderful. Enjoy every minute I'm there.
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Annette Pietsch
★ 5
I recently completed the Yoga Teacher Training. From the very beginning you learn yoga is not just a pose. From every instructor, to every special person Kristine brought in, to The Temple, everything was enlightening. I highly recommend to anyone who is ready to learn more about themselves. Thank you!!!!
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Renee Small
★ 5
This studio fosters such a sense of community, while also nurturing the mind, body and spirit with various types of yoga practices. No matter your body type or ability, you’ll be able to find a suitable class here. The 200-hour True Form Yoga Alliance certified teacher training taught here is phenomenal and has been life changing as well. All teachers that I have met are friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable, creating classes that are both accessible and challenging.
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Liz gardepe
★ 5
I live 5 miles away from this awesome space and love coming here. You have some wonderful teachers with specific skills and teaching methods that keep drawing me back . Although I have a full work schedule which does not allow me to get to as many classes as I’d like , I do try to get in there as much as possible.
Thank you all ✨
Namaste 🙏🏻
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Lpm
★ 5
Such an amazing class on Monday at 5:30! Great atmosphere and an amazing teacher. I love it!
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Ann Diefendorf
★ 5
This studio is very welcoming and the teachers are excellent. It is always a good experience. Also the variety of classes provides options to meet anyone's needs. I can highly recommend this center
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Lynne Peyton
★ 5
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Carmen Bozak
★ 5
I had the excellent good fortune to be passing through Ocala on the same day as OYC's anniversary. The love in the studio was palpable and made me want to move to Ocala! Congrats to the owners and a belated thank you for allowing me to join your celebration. Continued success! I hope I see you all again. Carmen in Fort Lauderdale
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Rebecca Jarrell
★ 5
I’ve been attending Ocala yoga center for more than two years and find all the teachers to be very professional, very knowledgeable and it’s just plain fun to be there.
At OYC there’s a friendliness and caring atmosphere which you can feel when entering the studio. New comers as well as experienced yogis are made To feel comfortable and find just the teacher and just the niche for their abilities. You can feel free to come to as many sessions as you would like or as few if you feel you only have the time for a couple of sessions each week. It’s you decision,
As you can see I could go on and on about this amazing studio. It’s my “home away from home” I’m so happy to be a part of Ocala yoga center. Come by and see for yourself I’m sure you’ll love it too,♥️
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Paola Gamboa
★ 5
So pleased to have found this place for Yoga. Deanna, Celeste and Jessica have been awesome. Every time I'm greeted with a smile and my name, making me feel like I belong. You can tell time was taken to prepare for class as poses are with intent and purpose.
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jill crawford
★ 5
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Brieghan Francisco
★ 5
To preface this review, I've taken 25 classes at the Ocala Yoga Center between June - July 2021. I'm also a licensed professional in the health/wellness industry for almost 5 years.
For years I've dropped in on many yoga studios all over and I'm thankful to have a center like this in Ocala. This studio recognizes the whole practice of yoga by offering a range of classes to find the experience you are seeking. The have highly educated instructors who offer classes for the people looking to burn, sweat, and strengthen. While also offering classes to restore, revive, and facilitate gentle movement for the client who wants to slow down. Regardless of the class you're going too, you will experience all of the those sensations through your your journey at this studio. Every class incorporates the intention of relaxing through the posture, allowing you to let go and revive the mind while in practice. The instructors are patient, helpful, loving, and friendly. Above all I have found this studio has really challenge what I thought the practice of yoga. I highly suggest giving it a try.
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Tom Blaze
★ 1
The owners of Ocala yoga commute from Gainesville. The training classes are abominable. Why would u go here? Only because you're not in an actual place that has a studio that isnt a farce. You guys should meditate on the tenets of yoga, not capitalism. Stop being so fake and actually connect with ppl
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Jamie Perna
★ 5
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Phyllis Marr
★ 5
I have found a new found love for yoga. I really enjoy the flexible schedule, friendly instructors and yoga mix.
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Nira Colyn
★ 5
Ocala Yoga Centee has so much to offer....there is a wide variety of classes offered to meet the interests and needs of both those first stepping on the mat to seasoned yogis. From vigorous to slow and meditative check out their schedule to see what fits your mood, physicality and inclination!
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Meagan Gumpert
★ 5
A fantastic studio that offers classes for everyone from beginner to advance. Friendly and knowledgable instructors. Clean and well-maintained studio.
I practiced yoga here for years before enrolling in their 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program. I cannot recommend this program enough! I gained more from the experience than I even anticipated. Even in you do not plan to teach yoga, there is a lot to be gained through this study and deepening your practice!
Five stars for sure!!
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Ann Scanlon
★ 5
I love Ocala Yoga Center! They offer a wide range of classes, each being challenging but easily modified to meet every student’s needs. The space is open, warm, and inviting; I felt at home and at peace right away. The class schedule is right on the website, and it’s easy to sign up online. Jessica and Meagan are amazing instructors, very attentive to each student. I would highly recommend OYC for anyone looking to begin or deepen their yoga practice!
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jo-jo quint
★ 5
Very welcoming studio with knowledgeable instructors that are able to guide you through your practice in a clear and gentle manner. The studio has variety within their schedule that makes it easily accessible within your own schedule. Highly recommend!
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Mindy Pappas
★ 5
It was so nice to actually be back in a yoga studio after a year! Ocala Yoga Center has taken necessary precautions to make me feel comfortable to practice inside their studio while offering the same class online. I took a 4:30pm class on Wednesday and will be back this week. I recommend this class and studio to anyone who enjoys yoga 🧘♀️ 🧘♂️ 😊
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April Grace
★ 5
Great classes, great teachers.
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Emma Luetgert
★ 5
i love meagans yoga class on Tuesdays! she is a very knowledable intructor with good vibes! i look foward to this class every week!
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Jenifer M
★ 5
I Highly recommend Ocala Yoga Studio! I Joined under a trial 2 week period promo and scheduled classes easily through the online app which gave calendar reminders so I didn’t have to rewrite. I took Vinyasa flow, warm vinyasa flow and Yin yoga classes and was very satisfied with each for the quality of workout and the instructors’ ability and methods of leading us. Poses were held for varying lengths of time, form was emphasized, and instructors explained and modeled in a socially distanced layout. The studio is an appropriate temperature to encourage energy flow. This is a warm setting; not ac, like some other places have which IMO can lead to muscle spasms. Virtual classes are offered as well. Studio membership types are flexible and pricing is appropriate. I contacted them dierectly through phone and email and was promptly answered. I am so happy to have found a great studio to make as my Yoga home!
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Colleen Shabluk
★ 5
I have almost completed a two-week membership for unlimited classes at the Ocala Yoga Center. I had been missing yoga for many months until I learned that a yoga instructor whom I met previously was teaching for the Ocala Yoga Center. I inquired about her classes and was happy to learn that she was on staff, but even better, she was teaching online through Zoom. Since Ocala is in another county two counties north, I decided to try out the classes.
Deanna is very knowledgeable, patient, and attentive. The girls in the office are very friendly and professional. I look forward to signing up for another package of classes with the Ocala Yoga Center soon, and will enjoy yoga practice in the comfort of my own home.
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Anne Bowman
★ 5
I've had the pleasure of three professional yoga teachers in Ocala Yoga classes, all on Zoom, of course. Each teacher has provided excellent one hour to 90 minute classes with their own inviting style. I'm new to the Ocala area but have been doing Yoga for about 12 years, either at home in front of the TV or in top notch classes in Western North Carolina. My teachers, Jennifer, Jessica and Nira, have all met and gone above my expectations for outstanding teaching and genuine care for their yogis, in whatever stage their students come to them. I highly recommend Ocala Yoga for the kind, caring teachers and owner, its professionalism and easy-to-maneuver website and responsive communication. Anne Bowman
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Christina Blankenship
★ 5
Wonderful place! Amazing teachers!! Relaxing atmosphere! Zoom classes available to allow me to keep in check. Highly recommend!!
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Angela King
★ 5
I cannot say enough about Ocala Yoga Center. I walk in and it’s a breath of fresh air and as I leave I feel like a weight has been lifted! ❤️
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Cindy Blankenship
★ 5
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JNS Pressure Washing LLC
★ 5
Business transaction with Jessica was great. Communication was good and would highly recommend to others
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Megan McGlacken
★ 5
Ocala Yoga Center is my place of refuge. I stumbled upon the studio simply seeking some personal healing, as well as getting back to practicing yoga again, and the first time I entered the studio, I was welcomed by Kristine. Both Kristine’s energy, and the atmosphere of the studio made me feel immediately comfortable, and at home. Once I began taking more classes with Kristine, as well as taking classes with every other yoga instructor who are all so unique and highly trained in their own ways, I knew I found the studio I was meant to be in and practice in. Ocala Yoga Center and all of the instructors hold a dear place in my heart, and if you have the chance to take a class or two, I honestly cannot recommend this studio enough.
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Nikki Immediato
★ 5
The owner and the teacher here are wonderful and educated in their practice, caring, kind and patient. Especially when they switched everything to zoom for the pandemic they helped me navigate payment and video on the apps that I had to use and personally called me to help!
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George Durhan
★ 5
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Darlene Hartley
★ 5
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Bret Hines
★ 5
Started with new student package and now I’m hooked! I have been a little intimidated to start yoga, but Ocala Yoga Center has really supportive teachers and students!
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Tami Johnson
★ 5
My weekly yin yoga classes have made my senior years pain-free! I’m more flexible and I really enjoy this time to myself.
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Karilynn Burks
★ 5
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MsSaratoga2000
★ 5
Celeste taught a wonderful class! She combined the mindfulness of meditation with the rigor of vinyasa flow. Well done!
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maritza puertas
★ 5
Nice place, I took a class in Spanish there was so relaxing 💛💙❤️
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dominic18719
★ 5
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Harshavardhan Rao
★ 5
Nice classes, great teachers.
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Nic Tink
★ 5
From my first class with Kristine, I knew I had found my yoga home:) The studio is inviting and tranquil. Each teacher has their own unique style so I never feel like I’m doing the “same” class. I’m feel lucky to have found such a wonderful studio in which to practice !
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Cynthia Rose
★ 5
The focus at this studio is Yoga, not just exercise. Each of the teachers share their unique knowledge of all aspects of the practice of yoga. I come away from each class filled with gratitude! By far the best yoga studio in OCALA.
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carolynn roberts
★ 5
Can't say enough great things about this studio. The best instructors you are going to have in Ocala. Great studio with many offerings for a complete yoga practice.
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Jenny Betty
★ 5
When a dear friend dragged me to my first class, I had no intention of practicing yoga. Kristene Miller and OYC staff foster a welcoming and encouraging environment where all can nurture their personal practice, learn about yoga and, in turn, themselves. It will forever be my yoga home.
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Elizabeth Pantages
★ 5
excellent instructors!
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Chris De Vilbiss
★ 5
Very pretty space. A jem in Ocala for wellness and awareness.
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Ashley Benson
★ 5
Ocala Yoga Center is a beautiful space for a wide variety of classes in Ocala. Whether I'm looking for a challenging, sweaty physical practice, to relax and unwind, or therapeutic classes they have it all.
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Clifton Molina
★ 5
Great for all levels, casual but very instructive learning environment.
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Julie Jenkins
★ 5
OYC is a beautiful space that is open, inviting, and all are welcome. It's a warm community that's great for beginners through experienced yogi's/yogini's. I highly recommend this studio!
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Tara Kennedy
★ 5
I went into the 200-hour YTT with the main objective of improving alignment and strengthening my asana practice. What I found is that yoga is much more of a mental than a physical practice. Thanks to the incredible instructors, each with a unique prospective, I discovered so much more beyond the mat. I learned life applications such as pranayama techniques, yogic philosophies, and mindfulness skills.
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Lauren Miller
★ 5
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Dan Greenstein
★ 5
I have taken several classes there with Catrina and Renee. Both are very good teachers and really care about the experience that they give their students in class.
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Kelley Jardine
★ 5
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Don Rapp
★ 5
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Larry Diamond
★ 5
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Jennifee Specht
★ 5
I love this studio! I've been a yoga student and teacher over 15 years and took a long break from having a yoga practice. I'm so glad I've gotten back into it! Kristine's classes give me just what I need. I'm a massage therapist and my work is very physical. Since I've been attending class over a week now my body feels so much healthier. I was having a bit of pain in my body from the work I do and feel 75% more relaxed and sleep better too. I also quit doing CrossFit about 5 months ago because my knees and shoulders were having issues. I feel like the power yoga is giving me the muscle building/strength workout I need without the wear and tear of heavy lifting. And the practice is meditative giving me a sense of peace and relaxation I can bring with me into my day. Its amazing how much better I feel after just one week. I look forward to attending classes as often as possible and highly recommend it!
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Lyliam Mackeprang
★ 5
Excellent!
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Tonya Lowell
★ 5
Where to start? I've been taking classes with Kristine for 4 years. She opened her studio up 10/2016 so we have a place for yoga in its entirety to show up- the physical, spiritual, and practical. Kristine and this studio continues to open my heart and mind. Every instructor, every class, every workshop, every private session offers a beautiful balance that inspires a life of strength, flexibility, peace and love if you are open to it.
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lauren miller
★ 5
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Cindy Leppala
★ 5
This is the place to go if you don't like super hot yoga. The classes are warm but not hot! Kristine is an expert at proper alignment and helping you find your "edge" without going to far. Her focus is on the whole person not just the body. You will leave her classes feeling challenged and at peace.
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Liam Miller
★ 5
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