“After only a few classes, I was able to feel some changes in my body – I was sleeping better, I was more flexible, less anxious, my shoulder pain was gone, and I was feeling more connected to myself and those around me…”

“It wasn’t long after I transitioned to being an ICU nurse that I became a member at Inner Fire Yoga. I began practicing on my days off of work, so about 3-4 days a week. It was truly a life changing decision. Yoga restores me. I can feel the tension leave my body with each intentional breath. I can feel the anxiety drip off my shoulders with the sweat. I can feel my mind strengthen with each pose...”

“Yoga has also been a tool for me to live best, even in times of hardship and stress. My practice has helped me feel better and more comfortable inside of my body as well as on a day-to-day basis in a way that I find particularly joyful.”

“Yoga is profound, it is deep, it strengthens, it adds flexibility, it’s life’s breath. I’ve learned that when we are on the mat, we are communicating without saying a word…”

“Over the past two years, yoga has become an important part of my daily routine. It has not only been a great tool to work out my daily aches and pains – but has helped me feel more grounded and calm. I’m amazed at how embracing the simple connection between breath and movement through practice has improved my mental health and allowed me to feel more present and relaxed…”

“My friend Dan invited me to a slow flow class and I was instantly hooked. I could not get to the front desk fast enough to sign my name on the dotted line to become a member of inner fire Yoga. One of the best decisions of my entire life.”

“Yoga is the only workout I've found that I can stick to with discipline. It has helped me gain confidence and discover a strength I didn't know I had.”

“My yoga journey really started to change last winter when I was chosen for one of the scholarships. Others saw the potential yogi in me and this gift gave me the confidence to see and feel it for myself. The studio became my second home where I felt part of a team, which I really missed. There were more smiles, more laughter, and a longing to see my new friends in class.”

“This community has been here for me in my darkest times (embryo) and have celebrated me in my highest moments (dancer pose). I thank myself for showing up, and my yoga community for welcoming me with loving arms.”

“I inevitably found my way to Inner Fire Yoga. I was drawn to the promise of the heat and to the discipline of the Original Hot series. I like its constancy and the way my body and mind feel so integrated afterwards. Inner Fire Flow classes are also a valued, routine part of my practice. I find great benefit in the coherence of the classic postures as they are laid out in the sequence.”

“My exploration of yoga led me to Inner Fire Yoga, where I found a supportive community and a space to deepen my practice. The studio became a sanctuary where I could nurture my body, mind, and spirit, further reinforcing my commitment to sobriety and holistic well-being.”

“Inner Fire Yoga has strengthened me from the inside out, and I continue to feel mentally and physically stronger after each class.”

“If I had to sum up my yoga story in just one sentence, it would be this: Inner Fire Yoga is my “second” home.

Everyone is fighting his or her own battle. Be kind, be present, practice yoga, and just breathe.”

“Around a year ago, my partner introduced me to Hot Yoga, and I instantly knew it was something I would deeply enjoy. As a facilitator, I highly value the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of teachers, and this practice has allowed me to be on the opposite side and be guided through the different yoga poses.”

“When I was able to return to a consistent practice at Inner Fire Yoga in May of this past year, it was like I’d remembered something about being alive in my own body. Truly it has reminded me how important it is to regularly move and breathe with other nervous systems, as Dr. Ruddy might say.”

“Coming to Inner Fire is a breath of fresh air! After a work day, I appreciate being welcomed, cared for, and connected to staff, teachers, and fellow yogis at the studio. I don’t have to provide for anyone; I get to receive!”

“When I had to step away from soccer during college, due to a health concern, yoga was there for me. I get excited to try out new yoga studios when I’m traveling and have practiced at some pretty cool places, but Inner Fire Yoga feels special to me.”

“Yoga is such a different kind of challenge than what I’m used to compared to wrestling.  It has really taught me how to truly be present and to just focus on my breathing. Yoga makes my body feel so much better and it forces me to work on patience, balance, and strength which are super important the older I get.”

“I was first brought to yoga because I was an athlete in high school and wanted to balance out my movement with flexibility and avoid injury. During college I found yoga again as a means to build strength and then finally found yoga a third time in my late twenties after being diagnosed with chronic pain and fatigue. It was then that I understood yoga’s real purpose in my life.”

“Yoga helps me to keep calm as a teacher by day, and to be a more patient, centered and strong mother. It has allowed me to show up to a fresh start each morning when working with children in trauma who need me to help guide them as they learn and grow.”