Isaac Milder Yoga

I started taking yoga from Isaac Milder 2 years ago. From the first class I knew he was a teacher that had so much to offer me. His knowledge of the subtler aspects of yoga have helped tremendously in deepening my practice. Isaac is very attuned to the energy of the class he is teaching, and always takes us on a journey.
I can feel his commitment to teaching and the responsibility that comes with it.
I have now started doing privates with Isaac, and I feel very safe to explore yogic practices that open me up emotionally and energetically. I feel that I can ask Isaac any question about the body (somatics) and yoga asana and philosophy and he will have an thorough answer to that question.
Isaac is a healer and someone whose own practice is very strong, and I highly recommend him as a yoga teacher.

Wow, he’s got a Unilocal page? Awesome!
Isaac Milder is my first yoga teacher. First ever, in my life. He probably doesn’t remember me now, for I was probably merely one of the many students he had in the beginning yoga class at Yoga Mandala. But on my part, words can’t express how thankful I am towards him, for initiating me into the wonderful world of yoga. My experience with him at Yoga Mandala set the tone and the foundation which later on color and shape my understanding and perception of what «yoga» is. I feel extremely lucky to have had him as my first yoga teacher.
I went into yoga without much prior knowledge. I vaguely knew that yoga was something spiritual, and involved some physical movements like twisting and bending, etc. Besides that, I knew absolutely nothing. I had never even heard of the word «chakra» or «prana» before. But Isaac’s beginning class at Yoga Mandala gave me a holistic introduction to the discipline of yoga. With him, I learned many basic poses. I experienced the beauty of chanting in Sanskrit, the vibration of the sound, the deep, soulful resonance. I was really impressed and moved by the mantra, for he chants so beautifully. As a total newbie at that time, I also had my first meditation and visualization experience in his class. I never knew that stillness could be so beautiful, profound, and healing in itself. I never knew that you could make use of your imagination and breaths to experience your body, subtly, from head to toe. Thanks to the classes with him, I was exposed to all that– asanas, pranayama, meditation– which opened doors, opened my mind’s eyes, and, dare I say, transformed my entire life in profound ways.
I also took his Chakra workshop in Yoga Mandala. His calming presence alone was enough to still my mind. His clear explanations, combined with the guided slow movements, allowed me to understand, feel, reconnect with my body, and I walked out of his class feeling centered, grounded, and rejuvenated.
I started practicing yoga after taking Isaac’s class one day after my birthday last year– a day I will forever remember. I can honestly say that that day changed my life. Ever since that day, I have been practicing yoga once or twice daily, signing up for yoga classes everywhere… I become totally hooked! And I know, for sure, that this journey will only continue — for as long as I am breathing. Now I am no longer a clueless newbie… Looking back, I wonder what my life would be like if I didn’t walk into Isaac’s class in Berkeley that cloudy afternoon last year?
Well, thank you so much for initiating me into yoga! I will definitely continue my practice, not only to become stronger physically, but also more calm, authentic, grounded, and, dare I hope, closer to my true and best Self. It’s a long journey, and I am not quite there yet, but I am definitely going to continue to move along on this path with passion and dedication. As long as I can breathe, I will keep doing yoga! :) You are a great teacher. Thank you so much!!!

I have taken Isaac’s 8 week chakra workshop, as well as a few of his beginner classes. Being almost a complete yoga beginner, I found Isaac to be an accessible teacher who generally put me at ease during his classes (I was so nervous about not being able to do poses!). He is sincere and open with his students, and showed great composure during the chakra course, which can sometimes be an intense class. What a great introduction to yoga for a beginner!

Isaac is one of the best yoga teachers I have had. I have taken drop in classes with him at Yoga Mandala and an 8-​week «yoga and the chakras» course that just ended. He is passionate and knowledgeable about the practice, but also brings a warmth, humility, sense of humor and genuineness to his teaching that make his classes enjoyable and accessible on a level that I have rarely found. Not only do I feel great physically after his classes, but feel more open and less judgmental of myself. I feel grateful that I found him and I highly recommend him as a teacher!

I have been doing semi-​private lessons with Isaac and my brothers for several months now and we thoroughly enjoy every session. We’re terribly inflexible and had very few positive experiences with Yoga before working with Isaac.
Isaac takes time everyday to read the feeling of the group to see what would work best for us and we always leave feeling stronger, more relaxed, and more flexible.
Our twice weekly yoga practice with Yoga has helped our family get through a tough time.
Isaac genuinely cares about practice and teaching and is enthusiastic yet not overbearing for beginners.
I would highly recommend him to anyone, especially inflexible men who have been unsatisfied with what they’ve found with yoga classes in the past.

I have been taking one-​on-​one private yoga classes with Isaac for 12 weeks now. I would definitely recommend anyone interested in deepening their personal practice to get in contact with Isaac. He is very thoughtful and gears the classes towards my needs. He listens to my feedback and is genuinely interested in my development. I really appreciate his insight and experience.
I also take Isaac’s group classes at Yoga Mandala in Berkeley and highly recommend them also.

I recently have been going through some difficult times in my life and it was suggested that I do a workshop with Isaac. I cant tell you how helpful and meaningful that it was to meet and work with someone like him. He is incredibly aware and intuitive and his observations and guidance have been instrumental in helping me get through.

I’ve taken many of Isaac’s drop-​in beginner classes, a recent 8-​week Chakra course, and one private lesson.
He’s a great Teacher in the fundamental sense of the word. He really tries to connect with the students, and isn’t shy about sharing insight from his own practice and life experience.
Being a scientist, I really appreciate his understanding of the physiology, and how he draws connections between Western science of the body and more esoteric insights.
His beginner classes are appropriate for total beginners, but always have something to offer people a little further along in their study. His comments and mat-​side manner during class keep the tone lighthearted, yet also inspire you to be a dedicated student.
If you are looking for more than just a work-​out, Isaac is a great guide.

I have been studying with Isaac for about six months now, and recently completed an 8-​week series on yoga and the chakras. What I experience with Isaac, both in his workshops and his beginner classes, is a gift: he genuinely desires to share the vast knowledge he has acquired over his years of study and practice, in a Bihar ashram and around the world.
Isaac studies somatic psychology and has learned to look at yoga from the scientific as well as the spiritual angles: he is ready with a pragmatic understanding of every practice, even when sharing its mystical aspects.
He tells a good story, laughs a lot, and gives me a sense of ease and humor about this life and this practice that are all we have. Thank you for sharing so much with us, and for the service of your teaching.

The fist thing that stands out with Isaac is his depth of knowledge regarding the science of Yoga.
I appreciate the clear, concise, practical way in which he leads the class. He is thorough. Isaac makes you work up a sweat and empowers you with the knowledge behind the poses that you do. You leave his class with that deep satisfaction of feeling good and of time well spent.
I recently took Isaac’s Pranayama Workshop, he taught the ancient concepts in a way that we can apply to our daily lives, he lead a very energizing and dynamic class. Some of the poses took me beyond my edge which was wonderful!
Isaac provides the right balance between really challenging yourself beyond what you think is possible and resting /​replenishing.
I am so pleased, that I’m signing up for other classes as well as working 1 on 1 with him to create a tailored practice I can do in the mornings.
If you are wanting to discover yoga, better understand what all the hoopla is about, or take your practice to the next level. Isaac is your man!

I took my first class with Isaac at Yoga Mandala on Telegraph and couldn’t wait to come back! I appreciated Isaac’s unique, fun, and holistic approach. His explanations of poses and why we do them were clear and grounded. I felt like I got exactly what I needed from Isaac’s class– chakra alignment, some meditation, mixed with some poses that were new to me, mixed with breath work. The depth of knowledge that Isaac brought and shared with us was palatable. I’m glad there are teachers like him out there!