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Hegel Yoga
Category: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Yoga Yoga [Edit]
5861 S Kyrene RdSte 11
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 478-2934
- Good for Kids:
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14 reviews for Hegel Yoga
14 reviews in English
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Review from Sarah L.
1/24/2012 3 Check-ins Here
Seriously, does it ever end with Yelp?
I find THEE BEST PLACES EVER thanks to fellow Yelpers and it didn't stop with Hegel Yoga. I've been going to the studio for well over 6 months and I just love this place (the new location is even bigger & better too!)
SIDE NOTE: I had NEVER practiced yoga at a studio before...because I thought I had to eat granola and shop solely at Whole Foods. And frankly, I didn't want to become one of those weird chanting yoga "people" that smell funny.
Well, guess what? I now practice yoga several times a week and I'm still me! Tish and her studio are what everybody, regardless of age, weight, lifestyle needs to live a healthy lifestyle. The more I continue to develop my practice the more I realize how amazing the benefits of Yoga are. Not to mention, it's the hour I get to forget about everything and focus on only me and my practice.
A studio is only as good as it's owner and teachers though! Tish is so incredibly fit it's ridiculous. The best part? She doesn't just go through the postures while you mirror her. At times she explains WHY we are doing movements, the health benefits while giving amazing verbal cues. I'm constantly tweaking small things here and there to the point of having "AH HA!" moments. All this while being sandwiched between the 75 year old guy who just started and the yoga pro on the other side of me...yet somehow she magically teaches us all at the same time (sandwiched not meaning cramped, just in-between). There are different levels of classes - surely each finds their own fit.
I am a designer and work on the computer 60+ hours a week. I thought at one point I was going to have to get carpal tunnel surgery my wrist hurt soooooo bad and my back was that of an 80 year old. After just a few months with Hegel, I have gained serious core strength that's improved my posture and my wrist no longer hurts.
Hegel Yoga is going on my Yelp list of places in the valley I can't live without! -
Review from Ralph B.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/18/2011
Hegel yoga is as good as it gets. Tish is an incredible teacher whose passion for yoga is infectious. Tish also has a degree in something exercise science related, I think Kinesiology (but not certain about that). Talking with her about my injuries has helped me use yoga for rehab and to improve my overall level of fitness.
In contrast to some other studios I've visited, Tish truly wants to see her students advance in their practice and has a keen eye for where students need help with a given pose. She also seems to be good at selecting like minded folks for teachers as the rest of the teachers in this studio have a similar attitude.
In short this place is the real deal and a great place to go from never even seen a yoga mat before to advanced practitioner. -
Review from Rebecca H.
Phoenix, AZ
9/25/2011
Hegel Yoga is truly a wonderful studio to practice ashtanga yoga at. The energy is positive and healing. It is the only studio in the East Valley that offers mysore, open practice time, beginners ashtanga, and regular ashtanga workshops with nationally and internationally reknown guest instructors. Tish also collaborates with other ashtanga studios to give practitioners a variety of workshops such as Vedic philosphy, sanskrt, etc.
Hegel Yoga also offers yoga therapy and Thai Bodywork to allow each practitioner to be at their healthy best. A new yoga therapy series just started and offers some unique specialty yoga classes. SO... check 'em out! -
Review from Janet R.
Tempe, AZ
9/19/2011
Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 Hegel Yoga has the best beginning yoga class I have ever taken. I felt like I really stretched and worked, but it wasn't so hard that I don't want to go back. She has other classes for people who are advanced, but I won't be attending those. I am sticking with her beginning class. Love it! HEr place is moving next week somewhere on Kyrene, so look up the new address.
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Review from Kelly B.
10/11/2010
You will fall in love, just like all of us do. Veteran or novice, you'll feel at home even if you don't know what you're getting into. Of all the studios I've practiced in for the past 7 years (which makes me a newbie at most studios), this is the first time I've felt I can truly check my self-conscious ego at the door. No mirrors, low lighting, lofty ceilings and a fabulous instructor.
Tish is so encouraging and enthusiastic that I finally have confidence to try poses I didn't think I could do and am comfortable enough to lay low when I'm feeling my limits. KJ pushed me to take some poses to the next level when I was admittedly a little too lazy to take it up a notch. The class sizes are typically perfect so that you get enough attention when you need it. It feels cozy and familial, I know that when I fall over mid-crow it won't get much notice.
I've finally sucked it up and bought 20 classes. And I'm asking for another package for Christmas! -
Review from Bonnie G.
Tempe, AZ
6/16/2009 ROTD 9/6/2009
Beer...or Yoga?
Located in a small center just east of Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe (a reasonable distance from the light rail on Apache), is an amazing, classy studio for the Mind-Body connection.
Mr. Mustachio had decided after doing a couple yoga classes with me at the ASU gym that he loved the stretch, so pursued a class for a semester at ASU this Spring and had the pleasure of practicing with Tish Hegel. After seeing his body transform to only 16.2% body fat, all his jeans get too big on him and fill out his American Apparel briefs nicely I was super jealous. He raved about his teacher and I could tell he had de-stressed a lot since he started the practice.
Luckily, she opened up a studio recently, and it simply goregous. The waiting area is filled with yoga material and a very calming space with a remodeled bathroom and dressing rooms to change if coming from work/school. Not at all cheesy like the SouthWest Inst with the way too many angels imagery (creepy!). But the gem is truly the practice space. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, a beautiful staircase, tasteful decorations and absolutely NO MIRRORS.
That is right- the only person staring at my pudge rolls is my teacher and who-ever isn't focusing on their tree posture-not the entire class! It really relieves a lot of stress and helps me concentrate on how a posture feels as opposed to just looks.
As for Tish Hegel, she is simply outstanding-she has so many credentials, you have to read her biography for yourself. She has been practicing for a loooong time, and her hands-on instruction and confident voice echoes in my ears even now (bring those shoulders down!).
So far, I have done: Ashtanga Inspired Flow (pretty intense, really hurt for 3 days, would recommend after getting into yoga for a while), Sivananda (ditto), Focus Class (did a lot of bike riding and she focused on everybody's body issues and did the sequence right then and there for us and my lower back and knees felt amazing the day after) and this morning brought my friend to Kinetic Yoga: Morning Movement and Flow, which kicked our 6am asses a little bit but we both felt amazing afterwards! She does tons of modifications, is always making sure we are okay, and is just super personable.
I did the huge package since I didn't renew my ASU gym membership for this summer, but you can do drop-in.
Now for the cliched Yoga Review ending:
NAMASTE!Listed in: Tempe Temptations, This is Why, This is Why, This…
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Review from Roger W.
Phoenix, AZ
10/11/2009
Found Hegel while I was searching for places to have the initial http://Yoganite.com event. I wanted something central and near a good after party spot to hang out at. Hegel came up on Yelp in Tempe and I gave them a call to see if it would be okay to bring a group for http://yoganite.com. Tish called me back a little while later and was happy to have us and felt it would be a good time.
To test them out I went to a regular Ashtanga class on Saturday morning and Tish kicked my but. I practice yoga often and a good Ashtanga class always works me into a dripping mess of bliss. Tish is a really strong teacher and knows her stuff.
For http://Yoganite.com's first event I wanted a pretty easy class so that beginners would feel comfortable. The turnout was great and even had a few folks show up that I had never met before. Tish was awesome and very helpful with the beginners.
I would recommend anyone to Hegel Yoga. The studio is very simple and comfortable, and its right next to four peaks brewery! -
Review from Tim T.
Tempe, AZ
1/14/2010 3 photos
(I wrote this on 10/5/09, but somehow it never properly posted - whatev)
As the Mr Mustachio in Bonnie G's review, I can attest to Tish Hegel's yoga prowess.
I guess I didn't get a full appreciation for the experience she delivers. Since she was my first and for quite a while, only yoga instructor, I didn't really have any perspective. It's never as good as the first time, right?
I've had a couple of other instructors and am now going to ask any potential new instructors more questions than I'd ask my doctor: how long have you studied yoga? Where did you receive your training? What is your focus in yoga? A person can be "certified" for teaching yoga online for $50 in a week. Tish has been involved with yoga for 25 years and a kinesiology degree from ASU .
Tish is able to offer any modifications and always reassures the entire class "whether you are in the full posture or a modification, everyone gets the same benefit". She refers to the sanskrit and english names of the postures and makes gentle suggestions to enhance each posture, so there is always room for improvement, and plateaus will come less frequently.
I've had twisted ankles over the years, many problems with my left shoulder (a laundry list of injuries) and 6 years ago I broke my neck in a car accident which resulted in a spinal fusion and some tightness in my neck. Tish has been great accommodating these and is mindful of them, suggesting modifications as necessary.
The levels on the class descriptions are to be taken very seriously. The level 2 and 3 classes can be quite extensive and kick my butt when I get too full of myself. I've taken several focus classes, the Sivananda Style Flow (lvl2), and most recently Ashtanga Full Primary Series (lvl2-3). The focus and gentle restoration classes are fantastic stress relievers, while the Sivananda class was quite intensive. The Ashtanga classes have been quite thorough, especially since David Swenson visited in August (he runs http://ashtanga.net, quite the authority, if there was one).
Hegel Yoga has a lot to share, in a wonderful space from an awesome teacher. As a guy in a commonly female arena, I've never felt unwelcome or out of place. As someone who had a gym membership for 6 years and used it for racquetball 5 times yearly, this has been a great way to stay active and fit without it feeling like a chore.
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Review from Reba A.
Tempe, AZ
9/21/2010
Gorgeous practice room. Went there for Kj's Karma Class on Mondays @4pm. Kj's class was a nice sequences and wonderful breathing technique. Small and Intimate so she was able to assist each person individually. Donation based class so price was right but noticed that even regular prices are reasonable and you can get 50% off a package if you mention YELP. Location is closed to downtown Tempe, but a bit difficult to find looks like a seedy motel from the outside and there doesn't seem to be a ton of parking..But once you walk in the doors you feel like you have entered a delightful space and you completely forget where you are.
I will be back next Monday and perhaps even come in for a regular class too. -
Review from Ellen S.
Tempe, AZ
6/24/2011
I noticed there have not been any reviews written since Hegel moved (and grew a lot!) in early 2011. I've been doing yoga for over a decade, have visited quite a few studios over that time, and have also watched a couple of them through similar transitions. In the past, I've always left a few months after those transitions finding them suddenly impersonal and too expensive. HEGEL, on the other hand, has retained the majority of the characteristics it had a year ago when I fell in love with it. While class sizes (especially of the lower levels) have overall had some major growth, Tish and the other regular teachers still have a way of facilitating each individuals' practice. The community that exists here continues to be the same passionate and kind group (just a little bigger), and I've never found a place I felt more comfortable.
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Review from Alexis D.
Tempe, AZ
8/10/2010
Tish is absolutely the best. The studio atmosphere is down-to-earth and mirror-free. Tish provides great adjustments in class, and the music is always peaceful and at a reasonable volume. You can really learn a lot from her classes regarding alignment and posture benefits, and you may even pick up a bit of Sanskrit (postures are announced in both English and Sanskrit). In comparison to other studios in greater Phoenix, Hegel Yoga is the most reasonably priced that I have found. It's a one-of-a-kind studio!
I highly recommend the Sivananda class - don't be scared by the name - it's a class that focuses on each of the body chakras. And I also recommend the Ashtanga classes - Tish offers a student-friendly approach to Ashtanga where students are guided from posture to posture so there's no need to have the entire sequence memorized. If that's not your style - check out the schedule of classes on Tish's website - there are classes for all levels and yoga interests.
Namaste. -
Review from ani and dave B.
Tempe, AZ
10/10/2009
I feel very confident that anyone/everyone, no matter their level in yoga practice, will feel welcomed and inspired in this wonderful studio!!!
Owner/ operator Tish Hegel is amazing!! She teaches her classes with in such an informative, productive and positive manner; all will feel a sense of accomplishment and self-motivation at the end of each practice.
$$The pricing is very reasonable and well-worth the money spent$$
**I promise** if you go to one class you will come back for more!
There are a variety of classes and times so you can fit it into any schedule, and she hosts different workshops and classes throughout the seasons.
OH!!! and you cant miss the full moon class she holds monthly, focusing on moon salutations to candle light and soft music!
Life for me has forever changed after finding this enchanting studio... -
Review from Lynn D.
Tempe, AZ
4/29/2010
Thank you Yelpers for leading me to Hegel Yoga. I love this friendly, down-to-earth yoga studio filled with amazing yoga instructors who want to help you achieve your best yoga practice each time. I've been to three classes so far with three different instructors and thought they were all great. The last class I was at, Monica even stayed afterward to show me poses to help me with my back problem since she noticed I wasn't quite comfortable when laying in shivasana. Talk about personalized attention!
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Review from Collin B.
Tempe, AZ
1/6/2010
Tish Hegel is the best. I highly recommend her. I wouldn't bother writing a review if I didn't think she was. Greatest teacher I have ever had!
