What We Stand For
Core Principles
Core Principles
Our style of yoga is not defined by set sequences or special equipment. Instead, everything we do is based on these 10 principles.
Our style of yoga is not defined by set sequences or special equipment. Instead, everything we do is based on these 10 principles.
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Yoga = Movement × Wisdom
Yoga is more than a workout. And it's more than wise words from dusty old books. It's philosophy in action. It's embodied wisdom. It's movement with meaning. That's why we put equal emphasis on the physical and the spiritual aspects of yoga.
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Yoga = Movement × Wisdom
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Every Body Is Unique
We're not just unique on the outside, but on the inside too. We all have unique proportions, bone structures and medical histories. That's why one-size-fits-all style yoga cues don't work. We embrace uniqueness.
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Every Body Is Unique
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But Everything Is One
But underneath our differences, we're all One — part of the same mysterious (yet undeniable) universal energy of the cosmos. Our yoga is a gateway to experience the profound connection of all things.
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But Everything Is One
4.
Walk The Middle Path
Humans are both material and spirit. Half real, half illusion. Half in, half out. The extremes always tear us apart. That's why we're committed to the Middle Pathcal, one of yoga's most powerful teachings.
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Walk The Middle Path
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For Yoga, Not For Profit
Everyone should have a chance to unlock the incredible benefits of yoga. That's why we keep the price of our training as low as we can, and offer additional scholarships to those who need them.
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For Yoga, Not For Profit
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Spiritual, Not Religious
Yoga is rooted in Eastern spiritual traditions. But yoga is not religious. It demands no belief, no doctrine, and no conversion. We treat yoga simply as an invitation to practice, to experiment, and to explore your own beliefs.
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Spiritual, Not Religious
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Be Your Own Guru
Our job is to give you the knowledge, the tools, and the inner confidence to trust their own experience — on the mat and in life. We don't want followers. We want students who find their own path.
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Be Your Own Guru
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Put Safety First & Fun Too
Student safety is non-negotiable. That's why a deep understanding of the human body, medical conditions, and individual needs must be central to any serious yoga education. But safety alone is not enough. We strive to make our classes accessible and challenging, safe and expansive, rigorous and joyful.
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Put Safety First & Fun Too
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Open To Possibility
You have infinite potential. And yoga is an incredibly powerful tool to tap into all the possibilities you carry within. Our goal is not to make you "better at yoga." Our goal is to help you realize what you're capable of.
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Open To Possibility
10.
Share The Power
The world is full of stretching instructors. But we don't have nearly enough YOGA teachers. We strive to empower you to become a yoga professional who leads by example and helps students unlock the life-changing power of yoga.
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Share The Power