Zen Hard Yoga

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[NOTE: Thumbtack presents my coverage area based on my residing zip-code as opposed to the coverage area that I service. Please know that If I sent a quote I plan on coming to you, regardless of the coverage map on this profile. I service a larger area than what is indicated on my profile.] My name is Yochai (pronounced Yo-hai). I am trained under Rudy Mettia and Jules Mitchell. Their lineage and years of teaching experience provided me the yoga foundation to both confidently teach yoga in a group class environment and to acutely analyze the human form when one-on-one attention is requested, required and necessary. For me, the most enjoyable aspect about the work I do is seeing an "ah-ha!" moment in a client's eyes. Watching their efforts mindfully experiencing their body - perhaps for the first time in a long time - finding their way into a pose by way of a deep and free-flowing breath, focus in the present, and awareness gained with a thirst for more.

Overview

Hired 4 times

1 employee

12 years in business

Business hours

Sun5:00 am - 11:59 pmMon5:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, punctuality, and responsiveness.

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Melanie M.

Jan 13, 2018

I started taking classes in a group setting with Yochai about two months ago and now I just finished my month of taking private lessons on a weekly basis with him. I still take classes with him a group setting also. I’ve had some great yoga teachers but so far I do have to say that Yochai has an extremely sophisticated knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics. It’s been amazing to see how my body responds to the subtle cues that he gives. He walks you through movements and helps you focus on the anatomy of my body by saying things like, “now imagine that you are pushing your heel back even though you aren’t” and those types of cues help me get so much more benefit and alignment in each pose. His cues have helped increase my strength and stamina. I have over 100 pounds to lose and do yoga hasn’t been easy for me, but since I started studying with him I can feel a change in my body. Since I started my private classes a month ago I have already lost 10 pounds in one month, I can feel changes in my muscles, I can feel and sort of see my core. He pushes me farther than other instructors have but he does it in an inspiring way and step by step. One day when I was beating myself up he showed me a picture in the past of him being overweight and it really inspired me. Yochai has helped me with practicing the poses and I find it very helpful how he shows me how to use the wall and props like blocks and straps to have better alignment in each pose and build more strength. He’s also highly intelligent and also discusses other aspects of yoga with me; for example he gave me some documentary recommendations and gives me some good for thought as I am on my yoga journey in more ways than just the physical practice. He’s helped me so much due to his knowledge of the body that it’s helped my alignment to the point that about 4 occasions that My body was so well aligned that I felt as light as a feather and if the difficult pose was easy. He’s also helped me learn how to breathe better. I’m very satisfied with yochai’s services and I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to begin yoga or anyone who has practiced for a while and wants to push themselves. Honestly I’m not very easily impressed but I think he’s very gifted.

Jake B.

Sep 20, 2016

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Deborah B.

Mar 18, 2015

Yochai is an incredible teacher. His patience, yet diligence and discipline toward ensuring you as a student succeed in accomplishing your goals, are second to none.

Callie W.

Dec 29, 2015

Jessica L.

Jul 23, 2015

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I adhere to a yoga studio's private session pricing. However, if traveling to a client's home, I'm more flexible with my price quote and will work with a client if financial issues are to be taken under consideration. For first time clients I offer an option between 1) buy one session to get a second session (to be used within 14-days), or 2) 20% off 6-session or 8-session packages (to be used within 60-days or 90-days, respectively).
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Allot about 5-10 minutes for filling out paperwork, questionnaire and discussion of daily rigor (e.g., sitting at desk, standing all day), habits & compulsions (e.g. smoking, drinking), and lifestyle choices (e.g. diet, activities), and create goals that work with the client not against them.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Education: Yoga Warriors, 2016, under Dharma Richards; 300-RYT under Jules Mitchell 2015; 200-RYT under Rudy Mettia, 2012; Prison Yoga Project, 2011, under James Fox; miniyogis, 2009 (& 2014), under Shana Meyerson. I recently completed teaching a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Redlands, California at Vasa the Studio where I taught others to be yoga teachers. I also teach a workshop called 'The ABCs of Sun Salutes' at different locations.