Yoga at Studio 1831

Hatha Yoga, one of the eight limbs of Yoga, represents a series of physical postures designed to increase your flexibility, enhance your concentration, develop strength, balance and coordination, relieve back pain and reduce stress. The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root meaning to "bind, join or attach,” and represents the joining of the individual self with the higher self. Visit the class schedule page to find out about available class times.

Yoga classes at Studio 1831 are designed with the individual in mind. Postures or asanas are varied within each class to suit both new and experienced students, as well as to accommodate students with physical limitations due to injury or inactivity. Visit the class schedule page to find out about available class times.

Classes at the Studio are:

  • Personalized -- Through one-on-one attention to each student, Valerie emphasizes proper alignment, balance, focus, and breathing.
  • Adaptable -- Students can adapt poses to suit their level of ability with the proper use of props such as blocks, straps, and chairs to gain greater flexibility and strength.
  • Appropriately Paced -- Students hold poses to enable them to fully focus on alignment and to maximize the effectiveness of each posture.
  • Unique -- Using her extensive training in many styles of yoga including Iyengar, Power, Ashtanga, Bikram, Integral, Kripalu, Kundalini, Vinyasa, etc., Valerie has extracted fundamental concepts and combined them with her pilates, dance, and fitness training to create an effective, comprehensive style.

What her students say:

"I'm 58 years old and began yoga four years ago. It's one of the best things I ever did for myself. I'm stronger and much more flexible now. My posture, balance, and breating are much improved, as is my sense of well being. Yoga can also be a great adjunct to your present sport. I highly recommend yoga for men of all ages. Plus, Valerie is a superb instructor with a wonderful personal touch." -- Frank Feingold, Philadelphia

"Before I started taking yoga with Valerie...I had severe pain in my heels and it took a while to be able to walk. But after taking yoga at Studio 1831, I found that along with greater strength and flexibility, I no longer had pain in my heels, hips and back. There's no doubt in my mind that this exercise has changed my life." -- Dina Portnoy

"No more back pain. No more headaches. No more ibuprophen. Since I began working with Valerie in yoga and aerobics. I feel taller, more focused, and energized. Thanks, Val!" -- Marilyn Arnold Palley (age 51)

"Since I first became conscious of this world 75 years ago, I have consistently pooh-poohed all of those folk who would tell me, with shining eyes, how yoga improved their lives. How foolish, I would muse, to think that mysterious and foolish looking stretches could so affect their lives. Then, in order to placate my wife, Marily, I allowed myself, almost in self defense, to start private lessons with you. The first 15 minutes of my first lesson were terrible. I was embarrassed at my lack of limber and, at first, felt that no good would come of it. But halfway into my first hour, I began to sense Valerie's passion and commitment. By the end of that first hour, filled with pain and pleasure, I realized what I had been missing. Many thanks from this old devotee, Valerie. Go from strength to strength. Go from health to health." -- Reese Palley (age 82)

For more information about Yoga, check out this list of web pages.

 

  

Valerie's Studio 1831 is located at 1831 Brandywine St.
(one block north of Spring Garden Street),
in the Art Museum area of Philadelphia, PA, 19130,
within 15 minutes walking distance of Center City.
Click here for directions.

Questions? Call the Studio at 215-665-1991.