About a year ago (Oct. 7), I noticed Seaside Yoga Sanctuary while driving by. “What?! How long has that been there?!?!”, I exclaimed to my daughter.  I took a schedule from the box, and attended the next 6:00 am class.  It was during my fall break (I’m a school teacher), and I was excited about the idea of fitting some yoga into my life. I have since then made yoga classes a regular part of my life.

For several years, I had done yoga sporadically in my family room, using a variety of video tapes. I also tried one of the “sweaty yoga” studios, but the time and location didn’t work for me.  It was hard to get a regular practice going.  Given a choice, I usually opted for a cardiovascular workout instead of a yoga session.

But now….. why is it easier to get myself to Seaside Yoga Sanctuary, than to unroll my mat and put in a video tape?  Why do I attend every possible 6 am class, even when I’m on vacation?  Why do I leap out of bed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, instead of talking myself out of bed? (I used to belong to a health club, and I had to persuade myself to get there in the early morning on many occassions)  Some possible answers? The covenience of the mats and props available so all I have to do is get dressed and find my keys and purse.  The personal attention I receive from the instructors, which video tapes can’t provide.  The physical and mental benefits, and the refreshing philosophies to guide my life. ~Constance Constable

“Yoga is fantastic. I started with Laura’s beginner series, and actually took it 3 times before trying another class. That was about 4 months ago and I’m in better shape now than at any point in my life. Years of going to a gym couldn’t make me as fit as just a couple months of yoga. On top of that, I feel more relaxed and noticed I’m more comfortable standing and walking because my posture has improved. I will never go back to running on a treadmill and lifting weights; there’s a much better way.~Paul

“I have been coming to the Seaside Yoga Sanctuary for about a year. I’ve studied yoga occasionally over the years, but I’ve been impressed by the way the Sanctuary offers so many ways to incorporate practice into my daily life. I’ve taken yoga classes that have challenged me personally; pre-natal yoga classes that allowed me to continue my practice throughout my pregnancy in a safe, informative, and supportive environment; and Mommy & Me classes with my 5 year old that gave me the opportunity to introduce my daughter to yoga in a fun way that was appropriate for her age. I’ve found all the instructors to be knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The Sanctuary has been a great way to stay with my practice throughout all the changes I’ve been experiencing. ~ Toni Gibbs”

“It’s a beautiful studio with great instructors who approach yoga with a holistic philosophy, reminding me that in yoga, balance, strength and flexibility are about more than just the postures.” –PW”