Just a quick note to say thanks for your teaching these past few months, as well as your patience with my questions (and recommendation to see Nevin!).  Enlighten Yoga has become a wonderful oasis for me a few times a week.  While I felt confident that returning to yoga would help my migraines (which it has), I had no idea that it would also return me to a sense of my own self after a couple of years completely immersed in new motherhood.  So … thank you for that.

I have been practicing at Enlighten Yoga for almost 3 years. Being new to Yoga I was very nervous and not sure what to expect. I didn’t want to be the one the they looked at and said “what is she doing here?”. My fears were put to rest very quickly. The instructors have always been kind and encouraging. They have never made me feel like I don’t belong there. Yoga has changed not only my body but my attitude too. I always recommend Enlighten Yoga –  love their instructors!!

Teacher training at Enlighten Yoga has changed my life in ways that I never dreamed possible.  I have had many teachers in my life, although Mara’s approach is one that inspires deep understanding and individual development through the eight limb path.  My perception of yoga has evolved from a knowledge of strictly asana, to yoga as a pathway that leads to personal growth and spiritual development.   I would not trade this experience for the world, and I am truly inspired by the amazing teachers and friends that I have met through this journey.

I’d been “practicing yoga” for 2 years prior to visiting Enlighten Yoga.  I started at the YMCA – just to get a good stretch.  I lucked into finally attending a great instructor there – and realized how powerful yoga can be – and that it could become a great workout.  I realized I really had to pick and chose the teachers – there is an extremely wide variation of styles and teachers.

I tried a few studios – and seriously attended a different studio for about a year.  I got a real cardio workout there – but after most classes I felt like I got a great workout – but still needed to stretch.  That didn’t make sense to me…

I visited Enlighten Yoga for the first time in March of 2011.  I took a few classes after hearing good things from other yogis.  Very quickly I realized that every teacher was good (a rarity at any other studio I visited) – and the classes had  a great feel.  I started coming regularly in May 2011 – and learned that I could “get my yoga buzz” after every class.  I got a strong physical workout – while also learning more about the internal calm that comes with a great sequence taught by a great instructor.

What I like:
Consistent.  Teachers will give the same suggestions/corrections for poses.  I like the fact that the teachers are working off the same “playbook” for how a pose should be executed (whether your legs are in one line, or on railroad tracks in warrior 1; whether your back should be arched, or straight in chair pose, etc).

Even across the body:  I feel like every part of my body gets a good workout.  LOVE the arm asanas.  I practice them ALL the time.  I never walk out of there feeling like I need to stretch!

“Spiritual” part:  I started yoga for the stretch – then got into the workout – and pooh-poohed the idea of a spiritual thing.  I did feel relaxed after a good class – but wrote that off to having a good workout.  After a year at Enlighten Yoga – I learned more about “the rest of yoga” and the value of using your body to relax and open your mind.  (wow- that doesn’t sound like the hard-driving type A personality that I normally exude).  Hey – not sure how it works – but it works.  If you have a good teacher – and a regular practice – amazing things happen that end up making you happier. Enlighten Yoga did this for me.Teaching new yogis:  Awesome instruction for those new to yoga.  You learn the right technique – and still get a good workout.  Makes people want to learn more.  I still take the occasional “basic” class – and like the workout provided – and am reminded of the alignment.

Location:  Easy parking, easy to get to.  Can run errands before/after – Blakeney is an awful handy place.

Facility:  Is beautiful.  Can buy yoga stuff there – which is nice.

Special workshops:  Great opportunities to learn more about yoga.  Some fabulous instructors from the larger yoga community come here.

I had been doing Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga for a few years on and off. A couple of years ago I decided to restart my Ashtanga practice. Enlighten Yoga and its talented and knowledgeable teachers helped transform me from doing yoga to becoming a practicing Ashtangi. This is a gift I get to carry with me for the rest of my life. Whatever your path, Enlighten Yoga offers a variety of classes for all levels and interests and you will meet many people to assist your practice.

To inspire its practitioners, Enlighten Yoga has redecorated its studio and feel is quite resounding! The feel is yogic and soothing with a wonderful energy!!!

I Love Enlighten Yoga. I feel like I am part of something big. I am part of a community. No matter what class I attend, I always feel welcomed by not only the instructors, but the students as well. I am greeted consistently and I have met a lot of great people. The practices are consistent and great.

Found a new home at Enlighten Yoga! The teachers and staff are amazing! Even though I can’t come as much as I used to due to taking on a full time job….I know whenever I can go I feel at home! You are all amazing people! NAMASTE!