Ashtanga Open Practice

My husband and I have been learning Ashtanga from Jamie and Scott over Zoom for the past year because we live in Syracuse. I can’t believe how much we have been able to deepen our practice and learn Ashtanga from scratch over zoom! They are attentive and safely walk through new poses with spot-on feedbacks. We spent a week vacationing in NYC this summer so we could attend their classes in person, and it was so amazing to experience their hands on assists and immerse in the beautiful community of other supportive yogis. Jamie and Scott effortlessly love and accept all their students as who they are and at where they are. Warm souls. Highly recommend AOP to anyone looking for a safe, positive, and fun community to learn and practice yoga with!

Jamie and Scott are fantastic teachers! I'm so grateful to have found them and to be able to practice with them daily. I highly recommend AOP; it's such a welcoming community. Update: I just visited the new space on 72nd street, and it's so lovely! Big windows, wood floors, and a great vibe all around. Definitely check it out in you're in NYC looking for a yoga studio.

AOP offers friendly, welcoming, supportive and expert teachers who provide a safe space while sharing their knowledge. Doesn’t matter if you’re new to the practice, been away for a while or are a seasoned practitioner- you’re made to feel like part of this dynamic and warm community. Even as a virtual student, I feel like I’m in the studio practicing with everyone. Thank you AOP for providing a safe haven and welcoming space!

Finding Ashtanga Open Practice is a pandemic love story for me. I so appreciate Jamie and Scott's warmth and commitment to creating community through Ashtanga on both zoom and in-person. And practicing with them and their infectious enthusiasm for Ashtanga is magic; I appreciate their vast depth of knowledge for the system as well as their generosity when it comes to sharing that knowledge and experience. Even more, they are respectful during this physical (and sometimes awkward) practice and they work hard to allow students to practice where they are (amidst injury and/or tight schedules) at. They love their work, their students, and their subject matter.

Jamie and Scott offer a truly engaging and supportive yoga learning experience. For a student at the beginning of their yoga journey to the most experienced student, they are able to quickly narrow in on ways to improve your practice and give excellent advice and adjustments. I recommend AOP very highly.