Yogaworks Opens In Palo Alto Marking Fifth Bay Area Location

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Santa Monica-based YogaWorks, the industry leader in yoga practice and education, announces the opening of its first studio in Palo Alto and fifth location in the Bay Area. The Palo Alto studio features classes of exceptional quality, teachers with incredible knowledge, and a diverse array of yoga styles. In addition to yoga, the studio offers a variety of fitness classes, including BarWorks®, DanceWorks®, SculptWorks®, TRX®, and Pilates. All classes are built on YogaWorks' trademark approach: safe, compassionate and skillful teaching.

Previously home to Be Yoga, existing Be Yoga students will be able to roll over their memberships to YogaWorks, while also gaining access to an expanded class offering, new teachers and the opportunity to practice at YogaWorks' growing base of 30+ studios around the country. The Palo Alto studio is located at 440 Kipling Street in Palo Alto, CA.

“We are honored to join forces with the Be Yoga community and introduce YogaWorks’ strong foundation and lineage of transformational yoga," said Amber Hazor, YogaWorks Regional Vice President. “We look forward to further cultivating the YogaWorks community, culture and quality classes, and to offering more yoga to more people in the Palo Alto area as we grow."

YogaWorks Palo Alto is a 4,000-square-foot oasis just a few short steps from University Ave. Students walk through a tranquil garden entrance into a revamped lobby housing unique retail items and a complimentary tea bar. The two practice rooms are equipped to offer 60 classes per week, including YogaWorks’ signature programming, Fundamentals of Yoga classes and fitness offerings – everything a yogi needs to expand their practice.

Founded in Santa Monica, CA in 1987, YogaWorks has become the nation's authority in the yoga space, offering a premier teacher training program, world-class teachers, best in class online yoga at www.myyogaworks.com, and a variety of classes and styles that feature something for everyone. While YogaWorks embraces a diverse array of yoga styles and teachers, it is their unwavering commitment to excellence - in teaching and practice - that has honed their reputation as the gold standard of yoga schools. Dedicated to giving back and to inspiring change in others, it is of utmost importance to YogaWorks' teachers, employees and students to be involved in the local communities where studios exist. In Palo Alto, YogaWorks plans to support local non-profits and schools as much as possible and be a valuable part of the community. 

"YogaWorks core purpose is - and always has been - to deeply transform people's lives through yoga," said YogaWorks CEO, Phil Swain. "We want to provide as many people as possible with a path to a healthier lifestyle, both emotionally and physically, and hope that our presence in Palo Alto helps further our mission."

YogaWorks is poised for mindful growth in 2015 and beyond. As YogaWorks increases its studio locations and offerings, it is committed to staying true to its legacy and tradition, and to maintaining its commitment to quality, integrity and authenticity. Palo Alto marks YogaWorks' first opening in 2015 and its fifth Bay Area location. Other Bay Area locations include Larkspur, Mill Valley, San Francisco and Walnut Creek.

For more information about YogaWorks Palo Alto visit www.yogaworks.com/paloalto.

Founded in 1987, YogaWorks has become the nation's leading provider of progressive and quality yoga, with locations in Los Angeles, Northern California, New York and Southern California. YogaWorks caters to students of all levels and ages with both traditional and innovative programming that promotes total physical and emotional well-being, YogaWorks is also a renowned International teaching school, with a rich history of cultivating some of the best yoga talent around the globe and for setting the gold standard for teaching.

For more information on YogaWorks, visit www.yogaworks.com or facebook.com/yogaworks.