Metta Yoga — Local services in Phoenix

Metta Yoga’s Tuscany Retreat review: I had been practicing yoga for almost 15 years and had never been on a ‘yoga retreat’ so I was unsure as to what it would be like, I anticipated we would do a bunch of yoga and maybe take in some of the sights and art of Italy. I completely underestimated the experience. First let make it clear that you don’t have to be some super experienced yogi to enjoy this retreat, the classes were gentle and accessible to every level student from beginner to advanced. The accommodations, in a 14th Century Tuscany Villa in the village of Benabbio was an adventure in itself, beautiful rooms and having the owner and experienced hosts available to share the history, culture and geography of the region was an enlightening experience. In addition to yoga, meditation and art there were day trips to nearby Renaissance towns, as well as shopping expeditions (warning … there are so many beautiful items to buy that you may need an extra suitcase to get them all home), and of course there is the food … At the Villa, meals were prepared fresh and with loving care by our hosts who are serious chefs and every meal was a bounty of homemade breads, fruits, vegetables and of course wonderful pasta and main courses. During the day trips it was great to have knowledgeable hosts to act as guides to the most authentic restaurants / coffee / gelato shops one could hope to visit. The people: how amazing it is that a group of humans can start as virtual strangers and a week later be bonded by experience in a way that so profound that I barely have words to describe. Great people + great experiences = lifetime memories. Highly...

As a yoga practitioner of 20+ years, I was finally ready to get my Yoga Teacher Certification, but I was very choosy about the type of training I wanted. I chose Metta to complete my YTT because I felt welcomed, accepted, and encouraged even in my first few communications with the studio. This was a the deciding factor for me, because I wanted to feel comfortable in my YTT classes so that I could focus on my studies, ask as many questions as I had, practice comfortably, and ultimately come away with a thorough understanding of my lessons. I loved that my YTT class was small, so I felt like an important contributor and had a lot of hands-on time. Zuzana, Jess, and Lorilee are all incredible teachers, and all have very deep understanding of different aspects of yoga - from the history and roots of practices, the physical best practices and understandings of the benefits of different movements, how movements are strung together, ayurvedic and mental health benefits, etc. I cannot recommend this group of grade-A yoga practitioners enough. I was thrilled to learn about a variety of practices, all rooted in centuries-old traditions. I'd recommend Metta over and over again - it's a true community of wonderful,...

This is a review of the Yoga Teacher Training (YYT 200 hr) course that I am currently taking. If you are looking to increase your yoga knowledge and have that desire to teach yoga, I would recommend Metta's teacher training. There are many benefits that you will experience. First, it is being taught by 3 amazing and highly qualified Yoga Teachers that have different backgrounds that compliment each other. Zuzana, Lorilee, and Jess work very well together to give you the upmost professional and thorough teacher training. You will also benefit by the diversity of the course. Not only are they teaching Flow Yoga, but also Restorative Yoga. This combination creates a much more well rounded training class and yoga instructor. Another benefit is that they are offering it online. As a Yoga Instructor already, I was looking for an enhanced teacher training course, and I found it. I was a Metta Member for years when I lived in AZ. Now thanks to Zoom classes, I am able to participate in the teacher training, and take other classes online. Big Mahalos to Zuzana, Jess, and Lorilee for the...