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Mishalin Modena

Mishalin has been many things along her path to becoming a yoga teacher. From a young age she was practicing meditation and forms of asanas...
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Letter From Sofia

YogaSofia is committed to encouraging and assisting individuals who desire abundant health. We believe "health" is not merely the absence of the symptoms of disease; rather, it is the nurturing of the inherent intelligence contained within the body. This intelligence allows the body to be naturally resistant to infection, allergies, injury, and even general "aches and pains."

Rather than shutting down the symptoms of a disease, we believe it best to observe discomfort as a body's profound cry for help. When dealing with pain, we believe that the first question we should ask is, "Where can my body be better supported? How is it not receiving everything it needs to do what it should do on its own-- provide me with strength, energy, and health?

Do I obtain a large amount of fresh, organic, unprocessed food? Do I drink enouch clean water? Do I seek means of releasing the stress I naturally encounter in my life? Do I exercise? Do I stretch? Do I know how to breathe deeply-- and do so? Do I rest? Do I meditate? Do I pray?

Do I obtain regular massage and chiropractic care? Do I avoid using toxic chemicals in my house? When I get sick, do I support my body's attempts to activate my immune system, or do I thwart them by trying to suppress the symptoms of that activation (i.e. runny nose, seeking rest, etc.)?

In short, do I *take measures* on a daily basis to avoid winding up in a doctor's office in the first place? To avoid requiring painkillers? To avoid "getting" another allergy? To protect my children against harmful medicines or immunizations that will damage their immune systems?

We wish to support all people's efforts-- but especially here in the South Bay-- to obtain true health in the fastest, least expensive, and most convenient way possible. We all have too much to do. We all participate in the battle to get adequate sleep, let alone eat properly or take the time to meditate. Yet there ARE things we can do to turn ourselves and others on to the notion that we can feel better! It is worth our time to reprioritize, a little at a time, a week at a time, a month at a time, until a year later, we find ourselves feeling better than we've felt in years. It is possible! We are here to help.

YogaSofia has formed an alliance with other health professionals in the South Bay in order to (a) support their work in bringing us to a state of greater health, (b) educate the public about the benefits of seeking these professional services, (c) create trade-swapping between our staff members to inform and support their own health and capacity to advise clients, and (d) provide both information and discounts to our clients to make it easier and less expensive for them to experience fantastic health.

Members can be found in our links section. They are:

Dr.Ed Connaughton, chiropractor and live nutrition consultant, 310-372-4200, 440 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA

The Massage Place, 310-826-2200, Artesia & Aviation, Manhattan Beach, CA

Terra Bella Living Cuisine, (310) 316-8708, 1408 Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA

Whole Foods Market, 310-376-6931, 405 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA

Kathleen Lowry, Acupuncturist, 310-379-0559, 1332 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA

Taste of the Goddess Raw Cafe, 323-874-7700, 7253 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

Body Mind & Soul Studio, 310-372-7333, 934 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA

Origins Nutritional products, 310-802-5777, 3200 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA

The Spot Restaurant, 310-376-2355, 110 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA



For more information, please contact these companies directly or email us at yoga@yogasofia.com. We welcome new professionals and companies that share our vision.
-Sofia

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YogaSofia is committed to encouraging and assisting individuals who desire abundant health. We believe "health" is not merely the absence of the symptoms of disease; rather, it is the nurturing of the inherent intelligence contained within the body. This intelligence allows the body to be naturally resistant to infection, allergies, injury, and even general "aches and pains."
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Studio Rental

Our studio has a dimmed, controllable lighting, a beautiful ambiance, a brand new stereo system, and candles all over! There is a free organic tea bar with reverse osmosis-cleansed water for your guests to enjoy. Our rental fee is $65 per 90 minutes for unlimited numbers and a permanent spot on our schedule (renewable every three months). Parties, lectures, workshops: All are welcome here! Call Farris at 310-279-8526 or Ginny at 586-484-7060 to set up your time slot, or come by the studio a quarter hour before any class time to check things out.

Privates

We offer privates at $80 each for 90-minute sessions. This is discounted from the usual $1 per minute ($60 an hour, $75 for 1 hour 15 minutes, etc.). You may add additional friends or family for $20 additional (per person). You may also use our studio for your favorite outside instructor, private classes, or parties (see Studio Rental link). Please call Ginny at 310-798-0377 to make arrangements.