Tsada Yoga

a lot of psycho babble. the owner talks about letting go of the ego but he seemed to have a healthy dose of it himself. after attending Uptown, Gaia and American Power yoga studios this was not much of a challenge.

If only there was another star to prove how great this place and Barb really are!
Where do I begin. I arrive with my mama at a historic building and find the studio on the third floor. We were first to arrive and were greeted by the co ownder who shows us around. The studio had these beautiful windows stretching from one side of the room to the other.
Barb began the class by going around and telling each other our names and a little bit about ourselves. It felt so natural and familiar. She had a gentle yet instructive voice.
She asked us how we were feeling and what were were wanting to get out of the class today. Afterwards we started with some warm stretches. We moved to a slow sequences slowly getting our heart rate up and heating the body. It was almost like she could feel the energy of each person in the room and made me feel like I could trust her in my practice.
Throughout the class she kindly went around to those who needed alittle adjusting encouraged us to –if we were comfortable to go into the pose just alittle bit further.
She was grounded, focused, calm yet enthusiastic. She praised us for going deeper into our practice and honored us for spending this time with her. At the end of the class she took us into a trance. As I began to drift deeply into each breathe I heard this beautiful sound. She guided us in a mediation using Himalayan singing bowls!!.
To release us from our trance she lightly rang kartals three times. Awaking us from one of the best experiences I have ever had in a yoga class. Thanks Barb your incredible!!!

Let me start off by saying South Side on Lamar, where this studio is located is fabulous. Both funky and classy at the same time. The studio itself is also fabulous, old floors, lots of colorful painted concrete and art, and a wall of open windows with a great view.
I took Barb’s Slo-​ga class, which was really great. Barb was warm and inviting from the beginning. She knows her yoga, she loves her yoga, and she’s going to share that with you.
I really enjoyed the class, but I really LOVED the savasana. We were lying there, and she put two very large crystal singing bowls in the center of the room, and proceeded to let them sing. I adore the sound and vibration/​feeling of the bowls, and it was a great way to end a very nurturing yoga class.
She was great, the studio was fabulous. I’ll definitely go back.
I went back to Tsada and took a class with the other co-​owner, Chinook. I had seen Chinook at Tsada when I went for Barb’s class. He was warm and friendly, and I got a good vibe from him then. He commands your attention, because he has earned it, but it is also gentle and wise. Immediately, can tell he has a genuine interest in your well-​being and wants to share his vast knowledge with you.
Though I know that some of his classes are quite physically challenging, this particular one was not a power class in any way. The poses were held for pretty long amounts of time, with the concentration being on breath. He encouraged us, but didn’t push. He was a little strong, but also very, very funny… I laughed out loud a few times!
Chinook’s overall mood was that of confidence in his knowledge and his teaching. Despite his strong physical presence, he never was intimidating, and I left the class feeling very good about myself, mentally and physically.
I am still in the process of checking out studios all over the city, but at this point, I feel pretty confident that Tsada is the place I’ll keep coming back to over and over.
Attended a 3^rd class at Tsada, this time a beginner’s flow class:
Zed was so sweet from the get go. She came up and introduced herself when I walked in, and I instantly felt at ease with her, she was easy to talk to, and that’s not something that happens all the time with me.
This being a beginner’s class, she was very, very detailed about what we were going to do, and also why. She walked all over the room demonstrating some, doing a lot of minor adjustments on everyone. It made me feel like she was really and completely engaged in teaching us. She had a good feel to her touch, not heavy handed at all.
We did some sun salutations in a thoughtful way, and proceeded to some balancing and core poses. Very balanced between work out and centering type stuff.
And then after the lovely, lovely class, during the savasana, she brought out those amazing crystal bowls!!! Oh yeah! I was loving that. And to top it all off, after it was all over, she had a box of chocolates to share with us!
So, we are 3 for 3 at Tsada. Love the space, love the teachers.

Great Yoga studio with excellent teachers and friendly students in a lovely environment overlooking the Trinity River. The classes vary greatly, but
they generally lean toward a more flowing style. The spiritual side of Yoga
is not ignored and they don’t treat it like a health club, it’s a true Yoga studio.
Having said that, the classes are as challenging, demanding and rewarding
as any that we’ve ever experienced.

The second stop on my Dallas yoga tour!
Tsada Yoga occupies a loft inside Southside On Lamar. I assume the owner also lives in the space, and it’s got a comfortable feel, with a beautiful 7^th floor view of the Dallas skyline. The temperature in the studio was perfect.
I took a class specifically for beginners, and I was able to follow along without trouble. The class was small, which worked out great for me, because the instructor, Zed, took the time to make sure that I kept up with the class and that I was comfortable. She gave me great advice for improving my practice.
All of this made for a wonderful experience. This seems like the perfect studio if you’re on a budget.

I absolutely have found my yoga home at Tsada. It is a small studio with big heart. I love the one on one attention with the instructors and the friendships (rather than competitiveness of some other places). It is the place to find peace, laughs, strengths and weaknesses. Tsada does a great job of offering classes at times that really work well for me. This is the first time that I have stuck with yoga and I have them to thank.

I have been a student at Tsada for three months now. I came to the Studio because I pulled muscles in my lower back. It has taken some time, but I am now fully recovered. The teachers at Tsada were very attentive to my injury. They contoured the workout to my needs. They really care about your well fare. I have been training in various martial arts for over 10 years. Most places are run like a business with out any care or attention to the individual. I can tell you this is a place where the people really do care about you. I get stronger everyday. I thank Barb and her teachers for that.

There are so many wonderful things about Tsada. The best way I can put my experiences into a few words is to say it is the Yoga studio that was birthed before the trend and the studio that stays above the trend.
Tsada is definitely the most pleasant, educating, and challenging experience I have had in one studio. They offer classes that fit all lifestyles, fitness levels, and schedules.
Not only do they offer something for everyone, they are by far the most innovative studio I have ever attended. They switch things up by bringing in tons of special guests that bring their fresh perspective and unique style to the mat. They even bring performing artists in to the studio to provide an authentic atmosphere rather than one that is assisted by a CD player. The spiritual Australian Didgeridoo Workshop with Phil Shiva Jones was one of my favorites. Which brings me to another important factor that sets Tsada apart from the rest, the comfort and accepted behavior towards all faiths. Whether you’re Christian, Agnostic, Muslim, Buddhist, or other, the only spiritual tone you feel is one of unity.
Important notes:
— Perfect atmosphere in 100 year old all wood studio
— all fitness levels are accommodated
— innovative
— predates yoga trend
— comforting for all walks of faith
— very interactive instructors
— very affordable

Into decade territory knowing the instructors of this studio. Best value, most fun, more courageous and unstressed. Best place to start your practice or when you are visiting Dallas.

I am still going here weekly and loving it. Barb likes the meditative parts of yoga (we do our oms and she will read something to make you think). Plus the class is small and not competitive like some studios… like where everyone is looking around trying to go to the next level of the pose and then other ppl feel bad. She does a lot of modifications on the poses which can be helpful.

I have to add that Barb has excellent music taste. which is rare in yoga instructors…

This really is a wonderful yoga place, and they even do an outdoor yoga thing every Sunday called Yoga Underground. I have been to the Slo’ga class on Tuesdays as well. I thought since the description said it was stretching it would be a breeze, but it’s more than that — it’s holding really difficult poses for a long time until your muscles are burning so bad you think they’re going to catch on fire. I was sore the next day and I’m in pretty good shape. My only complaint is that they don’t turn on the A/​C enough. The day I went it was over 100 outside and they opened the windows and had the A/​C set to like 80. Dude. No. That’s just wrong. You’re sweating so much it’s like being in a sauna. You’re soaked through and through. And that’s just groce. My advice? Go when the weather is cooler.

I love the instructors! They are all very different from the other. Which makes for a nice mix. The new colors in the studio are vibrant. They have a restorative yoga class Tuesday and Thursday at 9am-10:15am that I love. It’s a great beginning to your day. I highly suggest you try it for peace of mind and a gift to yourself… Namaste