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May 2021 by Nandana B.
Came here for prenatal classes with Marti Foster. 7pm is a great time for a working expecting mom to unwind and reconnect with her little one! These classes helped me so much during my pregnancy to build strength and stay grounded. And the sense of community with other moms in the class was always a plus. Covid was a bummer in the second half of my pregnancy but the virtual classes were great too! The great news is that Marti is coming back to teach in studio starting June 7th at 7pm- if you're expecting, I highly recommend this class!
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February 2020 by Diana J.
Prenatal Yoga with Marti is worth every minute of your time! She is a warm, supportive, and knowledgeable instructor who truly cares about her students. In addition to a welcoming community, Marti prepares you for "the Olympic Event" (giving birth) of your life. From showing you that you can be a fierce pregnant woman to a calm and focused caregiver, Marti can and will show you how. I am truly grateful that a class like this exists and recommend you check out the class that will help prepare you for what is to come.
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January 2020 by Yvonne P.
I am thoroughly enjoying the Sage Women yoga class taught by Marti Foster at Yoga is Youthfulness! At age 62, I needed something that was not going to break anything. The speed of other classes left me in pain too many times. This class still finds plenty of ways to challenge me, and I sure do feel the difference after only three classes, but nothing hurts and everything is better. The restorative component and the sacred feeling I get from Marti's class leaves me in the perfect place for a good night's sleep. I just signed up for 20 more classes- I am that sure that I want to keep Sage Women in my life! I also like the atmosphere of Yoga is Youthfulness very much. All of the materials are clean, the room Sage Women uses is cozy and inviting, and the quiet atmosphere is calming. I really feel as if I have been someplace special after one of these classes. I hesitate to post this only because I wanted to keep this gem to myself, but I am sure that someone reading this needs to know about it.
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January 2020 by Rebecca Shapley
Mojdeh and Phillipe are serious students and teachers of yoga. They really know their stuff and how to help you deepen your practice. The students who develop their own practice through the Mysore option are inspiring. This is real yoga, without the stuff that sometimes gets added in from American physical education traditions. I have enjoyed practicing here for the past few years and highly recommend people give it a try.
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October 2019 by Simeet Gandhi
I've had great experiences so far...it's a quality and positive and peaceful new yoga studio that is well designed...the teachers are talented positive friendly and skilled and challenge you...and the members are positive and beautiful and friendly and talented as well and are diverse and welcoming...I am glad my wife recently encouraged me to join as it has improved my health. I have found it well worth it and look forward to continued membership and continued health improvements.
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September 2019 by Julia S.
Prenatal Yoga with Marti is just a must if you are pregnant! I recommend it to anyone who is thinking of doing some activities to get strong during pregnancy, prepare yourself physically and emotionally for the labor! This is not only a class, but a community of women where problems are shared and resolved and pieces of advice are given. So if you are looking for some prenatal yoga -- this is a class for you! You won't regret it
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August 2019 by Michelle Diederich
I have participated in yoga classes previous to this one. I will be returning weekly for this restorative gentle yoga class with Marti Foster. This location was super easy for me to get to without dealing with traffic and the group facilitator Marti Foster was gentle, mindful and intuitive to each of the individual needs of the student. She facilitates this group with grace and ease. Sharing this healing space with these women soothed my soul. I felt welcome and held in a gentle loving space. Gratitude for healing.
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August 2019 by Solace Mist
I have participated in yoga classes previous to this one. I will be returning weekly for this restorative gentle yoga class with Marti Foster. This location was super easy for me to get to without dealing with traffic and the group facilitator Marti Foster was gentle, mindful and intuitive to each of the individual needs of the student. She facilitates this group with grace and ease. Sharing this healing space with these women soothed my soul. I felt welcome and held in a gentle loving space. Gratitude for healing. I have already invited two of my senior neighbors to attend. The class is a specialty class called Yoga For Aging Well
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August 2019 by Michelle D.
I have participated in yoga classes previous to this one. I will be returning weekly for this restorative gentle yoga class with Marti Foster. This location was super easy for me to get to without dealing with traffic and the group facilitator Marti Foster was gentle, mindful and intuitive to each of the individual needs of the student. She facilitates this group with grace and ease. Sharing this healing space with these women soothed my soul. I felt welcome and held in a gentle loving space. Gratitude for healing. I have already invited two of my senior neighbors to attend. The class is a specialty class called Yoga For Aging Well Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm
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May 2019 by Anjali V.
I am so happy that I found this place for my prenatal yoga. Marty's class is so much fun and filled with positivity. She takes consideration of individaual mom's needs per their mind and body. More than just a yoga class it's a community for expecting moms. I love the energy Marti spreads around all the moms and she makes pregnancy a fun and divine thing than a scary and tiresome one. Talking about the yoga studio, when I started they were near Mountain View downtown but few weeks later they moved to a new location at 1954 Old Middlefield Way Mountain View which is easy in-n-out from 101 and also a much spacious and a lovely place with sky roof that allows a lot of sunlight which feels great for yoga. I'm so happy that I found this place and Marti!
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May 2019 by Kyn L.
Like some others have said, this place is more a community to me than just a yoga studio. I mostly practice Morning Mysore with Beata(who is a Level 2 KP Jayi authorized teacher) and Meghan who teach on Tuesday/Thursday and Wednesday/Friday. They both are phenomenal and bring incredible knowledge, kindness, humor and experience to the Mysore room. Their adjustments are spot-on and very mindful. They meet you wherever you are in your own practice and guide you ahead. The ginger-spiced chai after (there are volunteer chaiwalas) completes your yoga practice and has become a ritual I look forward to. It has also served as motivation on days when I'd rather have stayed in bed! Mojdeh teaches primary-led and a lunch flow, both of which are brilliant. You can also do your Mysore practice in the back while she teaches. She is amazing and much like the Mysore teachers, takes a personal interest in your progress. I also love Yoon Cho's Iyengar classes. Overall, this studio is a gift to the Bay Area, and I feel lucky to have found them! Thank you YiY for the experience.
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May 2019 by Ling Lin
They moved to a new location on Old Middlefield. I posted some pictures of the new studio. Teachers are the same and are great as usual.
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February 2019 by Aparajita S.
Love Mojdeh's Led ashtanga primary series classes . Truly brings out the aspects of yoga - connecting with the breath, connecting with the body, and embodiment of the wisdom of yoga sutras in every pose Also, the deep healing relaxation classes are amazing ! Yoga Nidra is so deeply healing and refreshing to the mind, body and spirit. Grateful to come across this studio and their teachers
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January 2019 by Shipra A.
I came across Yoga is Youthfulness when I was looking for prenatal yoga classes and came across Marti's prenatal yoga classes. I am so glad that I found Marti's classes. I love the energy, the incredibly community of moms and how Marti tailors each class according to the physical and mental needs of all the moms attending her classes. You will find moms who are in their 12th week and moms who come right up to their due date to these classes and Marti suggests adjustments and modifications whenever necessary depending on different stages of pregnancy. I look forward to the class on Tuesday as it helps me feel both energized and relaxed every week along with making me feel more confident and prepared for the birthing and delivery experience.
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November 2018 by Elena Sutiagina
This place is great. Nice friendly atmosphere, great teachers and owners. Love this center. It's like my second home ❤
