Atha Yoga
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7 reviews for Atha Yoga
7 reviews in English
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Review from Maggie P.
San Francisco, CA
1/23/2011
I have been going to Kristie's yoga classes at James Howell Studio and Bernal Yoga for a couple years now. Every week I especially look forward to her Monday class at James Howell studio, it's an amazing way to center at the beginning of the week. Kristie is a creative and sage teacher who helps us help ourselves.
She is excellent for modifying for all skill levels, and incorporates breathwork, meditation, and usually chanting into her classes. Good music too! -
Review from Audra K.
Washington, DC
9/23/2007
As Dan A. stated in his review... Kristie has spoiled many of us, including my parents from Washington, DC. They still reminisce the first time I brought them to yoga at the James Howell Studio in Duboce Triangle in 2002. Now when my mom visits me in SF and I'm busy with work, I can send her to Kristie's class knowing that Kristie will take great care of my dear loving mother. You can't say that about most yoga instructors.
I trust Kristie.
Her emphasis on safety while guiding students through an intense practice is admirable. She's even available for private lessons, which I happily indulged in during a rocky period a few years ago. It was bliss when it seemed bliss could not be had! -
Review from Dan A.
San Francisco, CA
1/24/2006
Atha Yoga is what Kristie Home calls her practice. When I moved to California from Virginia a decade ago, if you'd told me ten years from now I'd be going to yoga twice a week I never would've believed you. But Kristie made it happen! She's THAT good.
Open level classes (Mondays and Wednesday evenings, the ones I'm familiar with) run an hour and a half. Kristie mixes up the poses and the intensity of the class depending on who is there and what they are in the mood for. Like a good DJ, she is very responsive to the crowd. Interspersed throughout the class she sometimes gives her thoughts on everything from yoga to politics to the universe; she's a great thinker and her patter can be half the fun. She also teaches a more advanced class on Wednesdays.
It's spiritual without being froofy, intense without being frustrating, tiring yet energizing. It's just damn good yoga. One warning: if you get used to the quality of her classes, you may get spoiled and have a hard time going to anyone else! -
Review from Sean S.
Oakland, CA
3/13/2006
perfect for the beginner as well as the longtime yogi.
Kristie's class will bring you inner peace in 90 minutes while stimulating your butt to the beat of the day.
Kristie isn't just well regarded here but she is also the author of "Yoga" an all you need to know guide from the Body Shop.
She is also a teacher in the annual Yogathon each fall. So sign up for her class on Monday, Wednesday, take her class in a field or bring her home and read her cover to cover. Kristie's the ONE for all your yoga needs. -
Review from Elizabeth G.
San Francisco, CA
7/9/2008
We still all love Kristie's classes - my husband is a 10-year veteran, and I'm in my second year. One of the things I like about them is that they're always changing, and that Kristie is constantly learning and growing as a teacher, even after more than ten years. The music, however, is always good, and Kristie always gives plenty of gentle personal attention.
I did want to point out that schedules have changed since the previous reviews. I still see Dan A. on Monday nights periodically, but be sure to check the website for the most up-to-date class list. -
Review from Misty D.
San Francisco, CA
12/11/2008
Kristie is an amazing person and teacher. I have only been able to make it to a few of her classes over the last few years but I always leave feeling like a new person. I constantly recommend her to friends looking for a new yoga studio.
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Review from dana c.
San Francisco, CA
11/4/2009
Kristie is a fantastic teacher who manages to keep the class physically challenging and meditative all at once. She came highly recommended and I really enjoyed her teaching style. I felt like even with 12 students I got personal attention. She has a beautiful voice. Her class felt like art. I will be back for more.
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