Carmel Magazine

038-066 Shortcuts_SU05 Carmel Magazine 4/22/13 3:03 PM Page 14 SHORTCUTS WELLNESS Om Studios Yoga Brings a New Peace To Carmel amasté yogis! There's a new downward fac- N ing dog in town. Om Studios Yoga and Boutique for Inspired Living is bringing bliss to new generations, young and old, in Carmel's Barnyard Shopping Village. Founder and owner Sarah Yates has had nearly a ten-year run as a yoga studio operator. She was fresh out of Cal State Monterey Bay when she opened Om Oasis in Monterey. As the business grew, so did her idea to bring some new energy to The Barnyard. Yates, who is featured on Yogajournal.com, says she couldn't wait to christen the new Carmel studio at the end of 2012. "I think we are bringing in a fresh crowd who are interested in health and well-being. We embody healthy living through yoga, of course, but also through nutrition, Pilates and we are starting Barre classes in April," says Yates. Every age and level is welcomed with open arms at Yates' boutiques. She and her staff treat every person, beginning level to instructor, with the same care. "Om Studios leads by inspiration. We live and breath what we teach. I only hire teachers who embody that, as well," Yates explains. Om Studios Yoga and Boutique for Inspired Living is a Shiva Rea Yoga Alliance affiliate, with active teacher trainings twice a year. All jewelry at the studio is made by Sarah Yates or one of her staff or students. Classes are offered throughout the day and start at $12. A monthly unlimited class pass brings the price down even further. Sarah Yates opened Om Oasis in Monterey years ago, and brought the wellness center to Carmel in October 2012. Yoga, pilates and teacher trainings are offered. 62 C ARMEL MAGAZINE•SPRING/SUMMER 2013 Photo: Kelli Uldall Om Studios is in The Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel Rancho Lane, Carmel. Call for details 831/204-7949 or view a class schedule at omoasis.com. —Dina Eastwood

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