Meet the

Owner

{ James Brown }

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Who is your celebrity crush?
That would be the Dalai Lama. I mean, I don’t want to make out with him, but I think he’d be a great person to hang out with.

If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?
Presidential yoga instructor.

What is your favorite vacation destination?
Venice Beach. Fortunately, I live there!

A yoga poseur is what we might call someone who totes a mat everywhere (to the bar? Really?) and downward-dogs in her down time. On the other end of the spectrum is YogaPoser, the come-as-you-are studio that drops the pretense and raises your comfort level.

The Place
The first thought that came to mind when we discovered YogaPoser was “down to earth.” The Venice studio’s top priority is intimacy; walking in feels less like going to school than it does like entering a beachfront cottage. The classroom is intentionally small, suiting YogaPoser’s twelve-student-per-class limit. Choose from three styles: Foundations is designed for newbies; American Ashtanga is a flow-centric, modernized version of the ancient practice; and Total Poser is an all-levels class set to music and focused on advanced poses. No matter which one you choose, you’ll get individual attention from a trained yogi — because who wants to just be part of the pack?

The Offers
Roll out the welcome mat. YogaPoser is making its sought-after classes more accessible for yogis of all skill levels. Get your toes wet with a ten-class pack for $50 (that’s only five Washingtons per session) or a month of unlimited classes for $75. Up to 71 percent off an authentic yoga experience from genuine instructors? We’re for real.

Photos: Yayo Ahumada