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I went to a vinyasa class with Heather on Saturday after the handstand class with Tyler. Handstand class was fine, I came to learn from someone who might be able to help me with my form but he basically just told me I was bad 😅. Everyone else in the class was really nice and they seem to have a great group of people all working towards their goals. Heather, however, was incredible. The class was inventive, difficult, beautiful, freeing- just such a lovely class. Her playlist was 🔥🔥🔥 Her voice was so soothing and you could tell that she spent time and intention on creating a meaningful class. Highly highly recommend.
YogaFieldNotesLocal Guide
✨ The Vibe: Play
This is how I play in Las Vegas. 😉
🌀 The Guide: Elana Giordano • Vibe Vinyasa
Class began with a choice.
Choose a shape.
And breathe.
Then Elana dropped three sentences I won't forget.
* "Your body is always listening."
* "Use your breath to communicate with your body."
* "Your body is listening to your thoughts."
I'd heard:
"Use your breath to connect to your body."
I'd heard people say,
"Your subconscious is listening."
But never...
"Use your breath to communicate with your body."
Communication implies relationship.
A conversation.
Then came another invitation.
Move however your body wants.
Cat-Cow, if you'd like.
Or something else.
Music up.
Free flow.
Then music off.
Elana taught a short sequence.
Music up.
Our turn.
Again.
Longer.
Again.
Longer still.
By the final round...
the sequence had moved beyond thought.
Okay, Body, please remember.🙏
It did.
One leg lifted.
One foot stepped forward.
One arm reached.
The rest of me followed.
(We were all in it.)
The class was too. 😄
Breathing.
Moving.
Listening.
Then...
the long holds.
Warrior I.
Arms reaching overhead.
Eyes lifted.
Just as a conversation was about to start with my shoulders...
Wilson Phillips started singing...
🎵 Hold On.
The entire room cracked up.
Suddenly...
five breaths with the front heel lifted...
became fun.
Then everything softened.
Once again...
we chose our own resting posture.
Music up.
All-4-One.
"I Swear."
People started humming.
A few sang.
Nobody seemed self-conscious.
Just...
happy.
It felt like friends...
playing.
🤝 The Tribe:
I've never taken another class quite like this.
People talked.
Laughed.
Sang.
Participated.
Some communities meditate together.
This one plays together.
🌿 Space & Place:
A whimsical mural greets you.
Cubbies are topped with flowers & greenery.
Yoga Room:
Candlelit.
Neon glow.
Infrared heat.
The artwork reflects the studio's philosophy.
One framed piece tells the story of The Two Wolves:
"The one you feed."
Another reminds us...
Yoga doesn't have to look so serious.
The space is alive with...
Creativity.
Play.
Growth.
✨ Behind the Vibe ⭐
After class, I asked Elana how all this came to be.
She told me she started with Bikram while studying abroad.
Her practice evolved.
So did she.
Then...
she opened a yoga studio.
During a pandemic.
✨ The Takeaway:
📝 Field Note: Breath is one of the few conversations where changing your voice changes what you hear back.
❤️ Great For:
* Music-driven flow
* Infrared heat lovers
* Creative sequencing
* People who want freedom inside structure
* Playful adults
* Anyone who thinks yoga should be fun
Wonderful class today Elana! Love the environment, music, and routine
The best yoga ever! I go for a vibe. It’s really wonderful thing. That allows me a time to stop and think relax and let it go.
Michelle’s Ashtanga class is nothing short of amazing! She teaches the class with a calm confidence that conveys her in depth knowledge and familiarity with this discipline. She clearly communicates an abundance of information in an understandable manner while simultaneously maintaining a steady breath count. Her cues are easy to follow and insightful presenting new ways to feel familiar postures. All in all a glowing recommendation to take this class and experience her expertise!
LOVE the community here! Very supportive and a wide variety of classes and workshops. If you’ve never tried yoga this is the place you want to go. New to the area? You will feel right at home. Been doing yoga forever? Consider practicing here. Nervous about your age or body type or gender? You will be welcomed with open arms. Elana and staff are awesome!
