I love yoga. Teaching classes, practicing for myself and being part of the community. It has been awhile since I have attended an in-person class. I think four plus years. Partially due to Covid and then once the world re-opened, some of the studios I frequented severely limited their classes. Or they had instructors that I didn't like. I know that sounds counterproductive--yoga is spiritual, healing and focused on breathwork.
Some instructors do not jive with me. There are a few that stand out in my mind. Specifically at the local studio I would go to in Denver. One woman was uninspired and had no sense of sequencing. The other woman was aggressive in her delivery. I found her obnoxious (again. I know this is not normal and I shouldn't be talking about it probably. Yet, I want to be honest. I want to reflect on why I have not attended an in-person class in Denver since 2019) Or Santa Fe either. I have been to a barre studio and made space in my days to check out TRX classes in Santa Fe. I have not been inspired to attend a studio since pre-covid. The studios are great, but I have not found an instructor that I really like or would create space within my visit to go to a class.
Until today. I went to Vinaigrette for lunch and ran into a friend who is a fellow yogi. I met Allison while helping out at Thrive Studio. She attended classes regularly and after a while, you ask where else they practice. Anyways, I knew that I trusted her opinion on the fitness scene in Santa Fe. So, I inquired where she was currently attending classes. Surprisingly she mentioned a studio that I was unfamiliar with--Dirty Laundry Yoga Studio. She raved about the place. The heat was legit, and the humidity also factored in to creating the experience.
Curious, I checked out the website and saw that I could attend a class this evening. Heated, vinyasa flow and right up with what I was looking for. I signed up for the class and made my way to the studio. Set up my mat in the corner of the room. I am weird. I like being on the perimeters where I can control how many people surround me. I started in child's pose and waited for the instructor to begin. It was hot. Not going to lie.
He cued child's pose, then cat/cow, down dog. I was familiar with the start and waited for what came next. Several sun salutations with additional arm stretches. Eventually, we moved into a combo sun B/sun C. I wasn't in love with this guy's vision of a flow, but the heat was incredible. I leaned into that and tried to make it through the 60-minute session. It was hot!
I hope to return and experience another class. It was nice to know that I cue well and explain poses in a way that I think translates better (in my head at least). I am thankful for the experience and knowledge that there are options in Santa Fe. Make it a great day!
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