Soula Power Yoga Studio Turns up the Heat on Fitness & Wellness in Downtown San José Pledges Support for City Year

San José CA, February 6, 2009 – The Soula Power Yoga Studio announces its Grand Opening with the ‘Spirit of Spring’ Celebration Weekend to be held March 6-8, 2009, on the Paseo de San Antonio between South First and Second Streets in San José. The Studio’s mission is to bring the transformative health benefits of Power Yoga to the South Bay area, and to be an active member of the San José downtown business, civic and cultural community. Proceeds from classes held during the Opening Weekend will be donated to City Year, a non-profit organization providing youth with community service and leadership opportunities.

We provide people of all ages and skill levels with an energetic, transformational yoga practice in a supportive yet challenging environment for their self-discovery, well-being and total body conditioning. Marta Weinstock, Founder

Soula Power Yoga Studio Studio founder Marta Weinstock combines extensive study in Boston under Baron Baptiste and Rolf Gates with teachings of other masters such as Ana Forrest, Beryl Bender Birch and Mimi Louriero, and adds new techniques for an authentic Power Yoga studio experience available for the first time in the South Bay. What is Soula Power Yoga? Soula Power Yoga is a sequenced flow of athletic yet meditative movement, integrated with correct breathing, and set in a humidified workout space heated to 90°F. This loosens up the body for more flexible movement and a healthy hydration/perspiration cycle to flush toxins from the body and help the cells rejuvenate. Workout areas are also free of mirrors, music and other distractions so students can focus breathing, reconnect with their physical being and become more centered. Studio instructors personalize their teaching to the ability level each student brings to the mat, providing body alignment cues and safe modifications for effective practice.

In 2008, the San José City Council passed a Resolution in support of health and fitness for its residents. Soula Power Yoga Studio provides a great opportunity for community members to improve health and fitness regimens.” Forrest Williams, San José City Councilmember

Power Yoga can benefit everyone Power Yoga has the proven potential to improve functioning of the human body’s respiratory, circulatory, and musculo-skeletal systems. Professional and Olympic sports trainers often incorporate Power Yoga into training regimens for the overall fitness and sense of well-being it brings to athletes preparing for intense competition. With regular practice, students at any skill level can build strength, stamina and balance, and find a path to self-discovery, mental and spiritual well-being The Soula Power Yoga Studio will reach out to a variety of groups in the community:

• Local residents, business professionals working downtown
• Current and former athletes engaged in cross-training programs
• Students of San José State University
• Stay-at-home moms, work-at-home professionals, local non-profit organization volunteers
• Guests of the Fairmont and other downtown hotels