Who we are. Yoga on Melrose is the heart-child of yogi Stewart Richlin. Stewart was initiated into meditation and first practiced yoga postures as a child. After a sedentary professional life left him 40 lbs. overweight, and with head-ache, back-ache and neck-ache, he resumed his yoga practice in earnest. Then came what Stewart has called a "bliss breakthrough" -- in that moment he realized that, thanks to Yoga, A). his body was peaceful and healed, and 40 extra pounds were gone without dieting and without thinking about it, B). his meditation practice had improved and he felt good again, and C). he wanted to teach yoga full time! Seven years later and thousands of yoga classes later, Yogi Stewart will be honored to share the transformative tools of yoga with you. Stewart teaches privately by appointment as well as public drop-in classes every day. What we do. We present instruction in the essential practices of yoga. These include postures, exercises, breathing, visualization and meditation. Classes are from 60-75 minutes. Our lineage of yoga originated in India as Hatha Yoga. It was then transmitted to China where a synthesis of Taoist and Hatha Yoga culminated in the main outline of our set. Our program also includes elements of Astanga Yoga, Power Yoga, and Tibetan Yogas. This totally unique style is presented in the traditional manner in private instruction. In public classes, expect a hard workout and lots of music. For a brief period at the end of class, the meditation techniques of Tibet are presented and practiced in a Non-sectarian manner. Our practices have been evolved over thousands of years to heal, sculpt and vitalize the body, speech, mind, heart and soul, glands, organs, bones, muscles, connective tissue, joints, skin, breath & spirit. Why we do what we do. The goal of our enterprise is to contribute to the health and well-being of our community. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be of service.

Yoga On Melrose® 8500 Melrose Ave, at La Cienega Los Angeles, CA 90069 800.700.YOGA     800.700.9642

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elcome to Yoga on Melrose®!

Thanks to Yoga, I lost 40 pounds without dieting, and eliminated backache, headache & neckache. Yoga has totally transformed my life!
- Stewart Richlin, founder and principal instructor.

Order our Video and find out for yourself why E!-tv featured Stewart's Yoga on Melrose as the Supermodel Secret of Victoria's Secret.

Yoga On Melrose features YOGI STEW and our lineage of Hatha, Taoist & Tibetan Yogas in our public and private instruction as well as in our new videotape.

In private instruction, expect personal instruction leading to your attainment of insight and experience into postures, breathing & meditation in the traditional style.

In public classes, expect a hard workout & music as YOGI STEW assumes the mantle of DJ YOGI STEW, spinning tunes and turning the dharma wheel while happy groups practice yoga that heals and yoga that rocksTM!

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR UNIQUE PRESENTATION OF YOGA:

Yogi Stewart Richlin's yoga instruction at Yoga on Melrose is one of the Supermodels' "Secrets of Victoria's Secret" -- E! Television

Yogi Stewart is "The Yoganator!" -- The Blind Date TV show

Yogi Stewart's instruction at Yoga on Melrose is "Energizing and Healing." -- Los Angeles Times

"Are you stressed out, are you burned out, are you out of shape? It's never too late to turn it all around. . . Stewart has a unique way of connecting with his students. Stewart is my man." -- NBC-TV NEWS

"Gives yoga its due process. " -- Yoga Journal

Yogi Stewart Richlin "synthesizes action-oriented forms of Hatha and Taoist yoga with the meditative Tibetan style. " -- Whole Life Times

"Yogi Stewart Richlin, who founded Yoga on Melrose, says if you work hard, play hard and party hard it's a good idea to spend some time on the restorative practices of yoga. " -- P.O.V. For Men

"Editor's Pick " -- Looksmart.com

"In each class, Richlin leads students through an intense workout that builds toward stillness and meditation. " -- L.A. Weekly

"You've transformed yourself. " -- Oxygen Picky.com . Press here for Yogi Stewart's Style Profile from Picky.com

"Get in the Groove with Yogi Stewart Richlin. " -- About.com

Come in today! Join us and benefit from our unique lineage of longevity-increasing and stress-reducing yoga practices. We Offer private instruction by appointment as well as public classes every day. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. Each class is a combination of soft and harder yogas, constantly changing but consistent and learnable, our various "flows" of movements combine postures, breathing and meditation in one. Music of love and energy, data from the world of yoga and self-realization, and processes which expand the mind.

SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC CLASSES:

* Mon 9 am, 6 pm, 7:30 pm

* Tues 6 pm, 7:30 pm

* Wed 6 pm,7:30 pm

* Thurs 9 am, 6 pm

* Fri 10 am

* Sat 10 am

* Sun 10 am

Please check mailbox "3" on voice mail for advance notice of closed or canceled classes.

DROP INS WELCOME!! All of these classes are good for all levels. All combine Postures, Breathing & Meditation. All classes are good for all levels, with our blend hard and soft yoga.

GENERAL TIPS: Please don't eat for 2-4 hours before class. Drink plenty of fluids up to 1 1/2 hours before class. Check with your doctor before commencing this or any exercise program.

TUITION: One class is $14. 10-class card is $115. Twenty classes for $200. One month pass unlimited (one class per day) is $145.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION BY APPOINTMENT. Please call for private, semiprivate and corporate rates.

For your convenience, we accept VISA and MASTERCARD.

Parking $1.50 with validation, park under the building, enter on La Cienega.

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