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Our Story
Namaste (I honor that in you which is also in me) represents the spirit of the Body Shop. At the heart of the Body Shop are its yoga classes. Here you will experience yoga on and off the mat. From the moment you enter our garden you will find yourself in a peaceful oasis.
When we first opened in 1977 many of the students were new to yoga and most people I knew had never done yoga. It was an exciting time and I loved turning people on to yoga and, to this day, I still love teaching first-time students and beginners. These days most people I know do practice yoga and I love working with them to deepen their yoga experience.
The Body Shop was the vision of Allen Horowitz and I am grateful that he invited me to be a part of it; it has become my life's work.
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Namaste
-Patia
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"Patia's yoga classes are a wonderful balance of work and pleasure. Patia presents poses clearly skillfully weaving restorative poses throughout the class. She is aware of the abilites and needs of each participant.
The studio is a beautiful space in which I feel secure, happy, refreshed and fortunate. The atmosphere of support and caring created by Patia continues among her students as well.
It is a pleasure to share the yoga experience with people who practice at many levels from beginners to advanced practitioners. We are all learning together, working at our own level while being guided by Patia."
- Harriet, East Hampton, NY