Combining high-quality mind body fitness classes and therapeutic spa services, Exhale mindbodyspa is an oasis of tranquility in a bumper-to-bumper rush hour world. With locations in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, two in Los Angeles (Venice and Santa Monica) and three in New York, urbanites across the U.S. now have a place for respite, relaxation and restoration.
I was fortunate enough to experience a yoga class at the Santa Monica location. The spacious but warmly inviting studio faces the ocean, but the real ambiance came from affable instructor David Romanelli who was accompanied by live music in the form of talented singer/guitarist Matthew Moon.
I found the vinyasa flow class to be moderately challenging without being too strenuous. The warmth of the room made it easier for me to achieve deeper flexibility in each of the poses. When I finished the hour long class, I felt not only the glow from the physical exertion, but more relaxed and recharged mentally and emotionally as well.
If you're interested in experiencing David's accessible style of yoga instruction, he will be conducting a special Yoga+Wine workshop on April 14th and June 16th in addition to his usual Tuesday and Thursday evening classes. In addition, Exhale Santa Monica is offering "Toning Tuesdays" where ALL mindbody classes (Core Fusion, Core Energy Flow and Music Yoga Flow) are only $10.00!!!
The studio/spa features retail space with an assortment of unique yoga wear, skin/body care products and other accessories; healing water sanctuary complete with steam rooms, saunas as well as hot and cold plunge pools; and various treatment rooms. In addition to yoga and core fusion classes, a full menu of facial, body and healing spa therapies round out the Exhale experience. For more information on location, class schedules and spa treatments, check out the website at Exhale mindbodyspa.
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