The Yoga Connection

Currently enrolled in the Yoga Teacher Training program. Newer to this studio and went in without any expectations. What I have come to discover in an amazing small community of Yogis. Yoga Connection is a gift for our Tucson community; offers scholarships, work study, free classes, and helps with our veterans - GI Bill. The only non-profit Yoga association for Southern Arizona founded by Swami Maha-tarananda (Priscilla Potter). She was initiated from a fine lineage of Kriya Yoga Masters; her Yoga experience spans fifty years. Shes a no-nonsense kind of Teacher / Guru; I admire this quality because constructive criticism is necessary for growth. She also radiates a loving energy for the community at large. I am truly impressed by all the consideration, efforts, and dedication of teachers *past and present* that have been involved with developing this teacher training program. Included in this was access to 20 classes at the studio and additional shadowing with several of the teachers after completion of 200 hr YTT. I definitely feel I will be well prepared to teach after completing this course. Even if you're not looking to become a teacher; this training may assist you in deepening your Yoga practice tremendously.
Mar 4th, 2023

Jan 3rd, 2023

I'm writing this review for the person/veteran who might be interested in taking teacher training and/or classes at the Yoga Connection. I took the online 200 HR Immersion Yoga Teacher Training by the Yoga Connection along with a few months of yoga classes prior to the training. I really can't say enough good things about this studio as a whole. All the teachers were really knowledgeable, and kind. We went over a wide array of topics including: Anatomy & Physiology, Proper Alignment, Subtle Anatomy, Pranayama, Meditation, we practiced and learned about individual poses in-depth including variations and modifications, teaching cues, creating sequences, and we touched on and Pre-natal yoga and even some Ayurveda. There were at least 6 (there were more who presented top specific workshops) different teachers that we were in communication with that we could draw upon their experience. The classes themselves are inclusive on every level. They really think about every individual and how can a class be accessible for all. Since I've taken their classes and teacher training, I haven't injured myself( this was common in my own practice unfortunately), I'm more in-tune with body, and I'm able to do more postures because I'm easing into them into forcing myself into a shape with bad alignment, also, they give a lot of options for a pose if you aren't able to practice the full expression of a pose. This is just a brief summary of that course and the classes, it's definitely more expansive than what I'm describing here.
Jul 16th, 2022

I experienced such a nice, warm and welcoming class today with sara at the 12pm session. I appreciated her authenticity and unique style and approach in guiding us today. It was inspiring to be a part of. Thank you kindly.
Jun 4th, 2022

I have been going to gentle classes after an injury. Very enjoyable.
Mar 1st, 2022