Have you ever walked into a yoga studio confused, nervous, or anxious? A few things that yoga should help you with, not a few things that yoga should bring up for you. Did you get even more confused and frustrated wen class started because, simply put, you had no idea wtf was happening?

Been there, done that!

Now don’t get me wrong, I am not here to bash yoga studios and I’m not trying to convince you to stop going all together. In fact, I love yoga studios and love the community aspect they can bring!

They are missing a few things though, and I’m here to tell you why.

yoga in a phoenix studio — Yoga With April // Phoenix AZ.

Take Your Time.

When you practice in a yoga studio, and a class with 10+ you cannot get the personalized attention needed to develop the understand of how your breath and your body moves within the space you occupy and the asana (yoga poses) you are discovering. Not to mention that the class is tailored for a group setting so you might experience frustrations at time.

Common frustrations include the class being too fast (or too slow), confusion around poses that are being called out, and honestly confusions around your rights and lefts because let’s be real you’re tying to keep up with everything else AND STILL move with the pace of class!

PHEW.

We break through the surface level mindfulness and go beyond the physical mind-body connection.

When you feel more comfortable in the yoga space you ask more questions! Questions such as “should my foot be here?” “Should I feel the pose here?” or one of the most common “wait, what’s my breath doing?!”

I, at Yoga With April pride myself on creating a space of safety and curiosity. There is no dumb question when it comes to this practice, your thoughts, and the feels your body will experience. I am there to help you every step of the way!

If you take a moment to check out a few of my reviews I think you will see a few similar messages. The class feels uniquely tailored to you, or the group you’re with. The energy is warm, welcoming, and calm. Our time together always flies by because we’re just having a good, wholesome time.

It’s my absolute goal to create a space you not only feel welcomed in - but supported in. That goes off the mat, too.

OPEN TO NEW CONNECTIONS?

This is a big one. Anyone who has come to a Rooted Retreat will tell you the group of people they find themselves surrounded by is simply the best part of the retreat. In fact, check out our reviews as a few of them mention the group being the best part!

We’ve been able to see former retreat guests become best friends. You’re meeting people of a similar worldview, and tend to be very warm and nurturing. Sometimes we have to remember that we’re all actually seeking connection, seeking love, and seeking understanding. So of course, those are the type of fine folks you’re going to find at retreats.

So we mentioned that all this, more or less, will be there for you once you arrive. But we didn’t mention that you do have to be a full participant of the experience., and if you do, the dividends can be profound and might just transform you and your practice. A full participant means coming fully as you are! Sharing what feels right, and giving your mind and body the space it needs.

We’re only here to support you on that journey! Our advice is to go in with an open heart and a sense that you’re willing to take what comes. This is an opportunity to really open up and grow as long as both parties and fully in the experience.

A group will slowly bond together. On a weekend retreat, it happens even after two nights, because the yoga brings everyone together. The meal times bring people together and the walks or activities also. It’s a time to hang out with people you’ve never met, who are in exactly the same position as you so you would have that in common. And no-one judges anyone. It’s a marvelously beautiful space to be in

What To Expect

Upon reaching out to me to book your private yoga lesson, we will finalize a date, location, and time. We can practice at a studio I partner with, outside in the desert, a conference room, resort, your AirBnb, you name it! I typically like to chat before the class whether that’s in person or on the phone to get an idea of what your vision is for class, what your experience has been, and what yoga you’re curious about! I bring everything to the table and answer all questions before we even make it to the mat. Then we will spend on lesson focusing on breath to start and finish, with a personalized flow unique to just you, or your group!

How to book: That’s easy! Head over to my services tab, and shoot me an email. Let’s get the good times flowing!