Ashtanga in Houston - Tejas Yoga

06/08/2007 Posted by larrypebblebeach

I recently found this studio and its teachers and have benefitted greatly from their instructions. Yannis, Eric and Ed are tremendous teachers who genuinely care about teaching their students. In my opinion, ashtanga yoga is the best yoga "style" for students to improve and become well rounded in their yoga practice. The Led classes are very challenging, even for yoga students with years of experience coming from other styles and forms of practices. In my opinion, Houston is very lucky to have this studio and its teachers.

07/02/2006 Posted by bluend

I took my first yoga class ever at Tejas Yoga. I am not particularly fit, strong or flexible so I was really apprehensive about starting yoga. All the teachers helped me ease into it. The progress has been gradual and slow. I felt safe and also challenged to do more at the same time. I am now trying my first headstand and there is so much to do and learn here it is amazing. I have never felt so pumped about anything. I am a convert for life.

Pros: Teachers all bring out the best in you.

Cons: I am addicted!

07/01/2006 Posted by merlin21

I have been to a number of yoga studios in various cities practicing Ashtanga Yoga, but I have to say ever since I began practicing at Tejas Yoga with Yannis as my instructor, my practice has progressed, and I have increased my stamina, flexibility and strength in so many ways! There are many people who will only choose to attend a couple of classes, missing out on the benefits of the practice. However, those that have stayed around and practice with discipline are quite amazing now! (Just check out the web site to see for yourself). Yannis is an instructor who motivates his students who want to learn. If you enjoy yoga and simply want to learn to progress in your practice, start taking yoga classes at Tejas Yoga.

Pros: Easy parking, instructor is great

06/25/2006 Posted by malcolmtr

Instructor was somewhat abrasive at times - I gather that is the preferred method of instruction here. Personally, I prefer a more toned down approach. But they were at least paying attention which is better than nothing!

05/22/2006 Posted by radchick

I have never done anything that has affected me on so many levels. Yannis gives individual attention that I have never experienced in any other group class. It is amazing how he keeps track of his student's progress and pushes you to do more. He is genuinely invested in his student's achieving good practice. I had dabbled in yoga previous to this class but didn't really get what all the fuss was until I started with Yannis. It is truly amazing! Try it and you will see.

05/21/2006 Posted by bojap

This is the only place in Houston where you can pursue Ashtanga in the way it was intended. After doing various kinds of yoga for years (quite enjoyably) I have finally discovered that the best way to make progress in one's yoga practice is to commit to this system. The instructor's commitment to his students is matched only by the commitment of his students to their practice.

05/20/2006 Posted by hwc

Ashtanga yoga with Yannis is invigorating for the body and restful for the mind. It dramatically improves flexibility, strength and cardiovascular endurance. The occasional burst of euphoria isn't so bad either. Yanniss expertise is impressive and inspiring. We are lucky to have him in Houston! Also worth mentioning--it's the best therapy my husband has found for his chronic back pain.

05/20/2006 Posted by jwneumann

Yannis is a wonderful teacher, but, as many say, the practice itself is the best teacher. And Yannis instructs his yoga students in learning how to let that happen, in learning how to learn from their own practice. Ashtanga yoga isn't easy, nor is it relaxing - and practicing with Yannis certainly isn't either! But if a student commits to it and trusts Yannis, he will help any student's practice to grow. Transformations appear.

05/20/2006 Posted by kpoeppel

Beginning Ashtanga yoga at 45 is one of the most challenging and rewarding enterprises I have undertaken. The health benefits (strength, endurance, flexibility, bone density maintenance, cardiovascular health) are well established. I have never been more at ease with myself. Yannis teaches with focused professionalism. His grasp of the Ashtanga system is exhaustive. Studying with him has given me a sound foundation and the tools to grow into a lifelong practice. What a gift!!

05/19/2006 Posted by mganssle

I began going to Tejas Yoga four months ago after four years of having children and exercising little. I was immediately impressed by Yannis' ability to offer the exact right instruction at critical moments to help me get started without making me feel self-conscious about being new (and out of shape). At the same time, people who had obviously mastered the art were coming to learn even more from Yannis. Yannis's classes, although always challenging, are also always a pleasure and a privilege to attend. I gained such a sense of physical and mental well being from the physical practice of yoga that I began to take an interest in the broader discipline and, not surprisingly, Yannis is extremely knowledgable and helpful in that regard as well. I can't believe how lucky I got finding Tejas Yoga surfing the web!

Pros: Gifted instructor, Challenging program, Great value