Shala Yogis say:
Erin after Baptiste Yoga
She’s been practicing at the Shala or with Dechen for 30 years. The Shala feels like home to Erin. It’s where her friends are.
Tommy after Baptiste Yoga
Tommy loves the noon classes. He takes a break from work almost five days a week to practice at the Shala. Tommy is a familiar yogi at the studio.
Brendan Cumming, Princeton Baseball Player not only became a Shala Yogi, he brought many of his fellow baseball players to practice too.
"The MYS is a haven for talented teachers and inspired, quality yoga instruction. Dechen is a rare gem in our community. She combines wisdom, experience, and humor to craft exquisite classes that are personalized for each student, fun to attend, and well balanced so you leave feeling refreshed, energized and rejuvenated. I recommend MYS to everyone looking to learn and practice yoga."
~ Jennifer D, Pradipika Yoga
"Dechen has worked in the lessons learned from her own challenges to help others without making it about her. By far the best yoga instructor I have ever had."
~ Ana
"I wanted to send you this email because you know I have moved all over and taken Hot Yoga about almost everywhere I land, live and travel. Now here in CA, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, LA and YOUR classes are untouchable not just for the physical practice of yoga but the mental aspect. Wish you had a studio here, truly the best. Congrats!"
~ Sharon P
"I want you to know that Dechen and all of the teachers at the Shala, have saved my life. I've been an intermittent student at the Shala for years, but due to a difficult loss I finally was inspired to create time for myself and I started going to MYS consistently. This is not about doing the physical practice of yoga. MYS has been my refuge; the community Dechen and her team create for the students is incredibly special. Yes, I know that I do the work beginning by showing up, but if I didn't feel cared for and safe at MYS I know I would've remained an intermittent student.
Every time I had doubt or fear about my future, or felt awful about what was happening, I would think about things Dechen would say in class: to welcome the fear in; accept where I was at that moment; let go of the judgement or the story. This has been been one of the most challenging times in my life, but with the support of MYS I know it is a new beginning that I choose to accept and celebrate."
~ Carissa
"..... it was a gift to take your classes during our visit. You are extremely talented and have a gift to teach. Your honesty and direction given in class is the perfect balance. I find it inspiring to take a class from someone that has built a business from their dream. Every time anonymous and I come from your class we beam with praise about you to my Mom.
Thank you for being you and enriching our stays in CT.”
XO
