Be True Yoga -

THE DREAM

Be True Yoga is inspired by my dream of opening a beautiful, eco-conscious space in my own community of Scarsdale, New York. After over a decade of logging in miles to New York City and Sag Harbor to seek the vibe and energy of innovative teaching in a vibrant, inviting setting, I envisioned a studio in my hometown, where students of all levels could create their own community (their own kula, as its known in Sanskrit). Be True is the creative expression of that impulse, a home where yoga, whether it is expressed through asana (yoga postures), art, meditation or music can manifest.

Be True is a multi-traditional studio with a core of highly skilled, nurturing teachers focused on alignment and a lifting of the spirit. My own journey began with the study of Anusara yoga, an elegant, heart-opening, alignment-inspired practice founded by John Friend.

Classes are offered at various levels for teens to adults, with a strong mix of teachers and styles from Anusara to Iyengar to Vinyasa. Workshops and events include everything from art exhibits, to yoga therapeutics workshops, to nutritional counseling.

Namaste, Iris

 

THE SPACE

At be true, the yoga space and what it contains, reflects our philosophy of staying true to nature.

Be True features bamboo floors, zero voc paint and sustainable materials for millwork and other design elements. Everything from the reception desk to the yoga props to the tee-shirts is mindful of the environment. Yoga mats at be true are designed by Jade Yoga, a leader in designing environmentally friendly mats and blocks. Jade mats are made in the U.S. and are constructed of natural rubber, a renewable resource tapped from rubber trees. The Jade Balsa Yoga Blocks contain 100% balsa wood harvested from balsa trees outside of rainforest areas. Through its partnership with Trees for the Future, Jade preserves 100 square feet of rainforest for each block sold.

Our signature eco-heather tee-shirts are a blend of organic cotton, recycled polyester, and naturally occurring rayon.