Yoga Loka

So much more than yoga!! I've
been doing private yoga lessons and A.F.R with Bonnie for frozen shoulder and after just the 1st session my pain was significantly decreased and my ROM was significantly
increased. She is kind and
gentle and extremely
knowledgeable. Thank you so
much Bonnie for helping me
get my life back!!!

Yoga Loka is an amazing yoga studio! So amazing that it’s inspired me to write my first Google Review. Why? Because a finding an authentic yoga studio is an incredible & rare gift. And I am so grateful to have found it, and in particular Yoga Loka’s founder Bonnie Pariser who along with being an incredible teacher is also truly exceptional healer. Bonnie’s intricate knowledge of the workings of the human body, and the mind, and how to support and encourage self-exploration and healing is breathtaking in its depth. Just recently I experienced a bout of debilitating back and hip pain and within a months time Bonnie has gotten me back onto my yoga mat and my meditation cushion with an new understanding of how I can continue to support healing and proper alignment. The continuous stream of offerings from Yoga Loka – everything from diving deeply into yogic texts and philosophies, to mindfulness and meditation practices, to releasing tension and trauma stored in the body, to exploring all aspects of our bodies & minds - provides endless opportunities for continued healing and growth on all levels – body, mind & spirit!

I travel a fair distance to practice at Yoga Loka — it is worth the drive! Bonnie’s teachings are steeped in tradition, infused with humor, and never feel routine. Beginners and experienced students practice side by side, modifications and challenges are plentiful, as are individual cues to avoid injury, or safely deepen a pose. Workshops ranging from Tremoring to Back Care to Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy are rich enough to revisit at various stages of practice. The meditation clinics are particularly wonderful (we even get to play outside!) as are the immersion programs, teacher trainings and opportunities for private instruction — I’ve tried them all! Zoom classes are taught as well as they possibly could be, and have only increased opportunities for practice during complicated times.

Go there (or log on)… and exhale 🧘‍♂️🙏🧘‍♀️

Yoga Loka and Bonnie are the real deal. I’ve been to several studios throughout my yoga journey and Yoga Loka is hands down my favorite. Welcoming atmosphere, a place where both beginners and experienced practitioners can feel comfortable, yet challenged. Classes and workshops are designed with great care and respect to the tradition they came from.

Love Yoga Loka! After I retired I needed a new place to practice yoga that was convenient to home and not work. I tried out several and settled on Yoga Loka, and I am glad I did. Bonnie is a fantastic teacher. She has great knowledge of the body and the physical side of yoga and I have learned so much about my body from her. Her classes are always interesting. She is also very knowledgeable of the spiritual side of yoga. Her studio offers something for everyone and he has developed a good sense of community. Bonnie has been a god-send during Covid, transitioning to online, to outdoor and then back to in-person and back to on-line seamlessly and helping keep us all sane.