Join Amelia's Virtual Studio and take three live classes a week as well as access an ever growing library of on demand classes. Cancel your membership at anytime. Classes are athletic and challenging with a range of modifications to accommodate all levels. Amelia teaches diverse classes emphasizing the balance of strength and flexibility.
Some poses (asana) are done individually and sustained while others are linked together to explore agility and body awareness. She incorporates some study of specific breath work (pranayama) as well. Amelia Pudoff is a fantastic yoga teacher. She brings not only her knowledge of yoga asana and philosophy, she also has extensive knowledge about body mechanics and physical therapy related exercise.
Some poses (asana) are done individually and sustained while others are linked together to explore agility and body awareness. She incorporates some study of specific breath work (pranayama) as well. Amelia Pudoff is a fantastic yoga teacher. She brings not only her knowledge of yoga asana and philosophy, she also has extensive knowledge about body mechanics and physical therapy related exercise.
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Join Amelia's Virtual Studio and take three live classes a week as well as access an ever growing library of on demand classes. Cancel your membership at anytime. I believe in the healing of movement practices. If you need alternate pricing for classes please contact me (ameliapudoff@gmail.com), no one is turned away for lack of funds.
I will never forget the time my teacher lovingly called her students (in her 1-3 class) forever beginners. This is the ultimate compliment as we strive, as in Buddhism, to remain with the beginners mind, open to curiosity and discovery in what may otherwise be boring. These classes are anything but boring and have something to offer to anyone with a curious mind.
Join Amelia's Virtual Studio and take three live classes a week as well as access an ever growing library of on demand classes. Cancel your membership at anytime. Become a member and join three live classes a week plus have access to an ever growing library of on demand classes. For $60 a month you can attend three live classes a week, about 12 classes a month!
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Carol L.
Oct 29, 2020
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Jessica K.
Oct 21, 2019
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Ooops! I thought I already wrote a Yelp review for Amelia... I did in my head many times over because she is THAT good. You can't get more personalized, knowledgable, down-to-earth, gentle yoga than with Amelia. I don't like the big prenatal/baby classes (it feels so, scripted) and love the individualized, smaller classes with Amelia. I have done both prenatal and baby-and-mom yoga on and off with Amelia for almost 4 years. While I'm trying to be all mentally namaste in my mind during class, my mind is often wandering about how smart and amazing Amelia is at teaching yoga (is she
Mary B.
Apr 27, 2019
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I love, love, love doing yoga with Amelia. I did prenatal yoga and it was the highlight of my week. I always came out feeling so much better - physically, emotionally, mentally. She creates wonderful class flows and a wonderful community experience. I look forward to starting mom and baby yoga with her soon!
Sofia B.
Dec 28, 2016
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I've taken class with Amelia for almost 3 years now, and love how her teaching is influenced by her life. Every class is unique and as experiences are almost always universally understood and felt, her sequences and themes always resonate deeply.
I'm looking forward to practicing with Amelia for years to come!
I'm looking forward to practicing with Amelia for years to come!
Erin C.
Sep 19, 2016
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I love Amelia's Mom and Baby Yoga class. The culture is laid back enough to tend to baby's demands, and to enjoy the babies as they interact. Meanwhile, the instruction is specific, and precise, yet colorful and humorous, while honoring different levels, bodies, injuries and abilities. This class is the best kept secret in Oakland!
Nikko M.
Sep 15, 2016
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I should have written a review a long time ago. I started yoga with her about a year ago in her prenatal classes, and have been going ever since (now in regular classes post baby, but she also has mom and baby yoga, too). I'm picky about my yoga, and I've tried many studios and teachers over the years. Here are the reasons why I keep going back:
1) She knows her stuff. Specifically, body anatomy and what poses to do depending on where you hurt/ache/have injuries/etc. In her prenatal classes, she helped me troubleshoot various pregnancy related aches and pains and gave me specific stretches
1) She knows her stuff. Specifically, body anatomy and what poses to do depending on where you hurt/ache/have injuries/etc. In her prenatal classes, she helped me troubleshoot various pregnancy related aches and pains and gave me specific stretches
Joanna P.
Sep 14, 2016
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Amelia's baby and me class is the best. I came to my first class worried about having a crying baby and a a very achy back. Turns out my muscles were just sore! And Amelia creates such a relaxed and warm atmosphere that a fussing baby is no stress at all. Now this class is my favorite activity of the week- a great way to meet nearby moms as well.
Molly G.
Sep 13, 2016
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Marit S.
Sep 23, 2015
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Amelia, she's so great. She knows how to respect your limits when needed, push your limits when it's time. Modifications, warm, good sense of humor. My favorite yoga teacher ever. Started with prenatal and now do hatha. Always feel amazing after. Sometimes she is sweet enough to give me
Some homework poses. And she doesn't judge me if I don't do them.
Some homework poses. And she doesn't judge me if I don't do them.
Shauna H.
Aug 20, 2015
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Amelia is fantastic! I started attending her prenatal classes when I was 3 months pregnant with my son and only stopped two weeks before my due date. She is patient, soothing, informative and respectful, creating a very peaceful experience. Finding a good yoga instructor is harder than it seems, and I'm excited to attend a restorative workshop she's hosting in September! Thanks, Amelia!
Melissa S.
Jun 07, 2015
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I love yoga with Amelia! Not only do I feel so revitalized after a prenatal yoga session, but I also love talking with her. She's got this amazing personality and positive energy about her. You'll want to be her bff and take more and more yoga. And other than the fact that I sound like a complete fan girl, she also has made yoga very accessible and fun for me. I had never done any yoga before (okay, the p90x yoga I did in my basement once doesn't count) and she has definitely helped with general pregnancy aches and still encouraging me to learn a lot more while being safe and
Ottilia Murray
Apr 21, 2015
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Amy R.
Feb 20, 2015
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Cassidy K.
Oct 28, 2014
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Amelia is fantastic! She has such a great understanding of the human body; it's clear she really takes her craft seriously. At the same time, she keeps it light enough that her classes are fun as well as rewarding. I have learned a lot from her feedback and adjustments, and she's great at giving encouragement to bring out the best in her students. She's also very good at giving options to people at different levels and/or dealing with injuries. In general she's an excellent communicator, both in terms of giving clear instructions and speaking clearly with good enunciation, which
Y. H.
Dec 03, 2013
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I have been working with Amelia on and off for years now. I feel uncomfortable in a lot of fitness classes but Amelia puts me right at ease. She is so nice and also funny. Amelia is also attentive - feels like a private lesson. She offers a full range of modifications to fit every level which works awesome for me. A few months ago I sprained my ankle and I was still able to do yoga with her modifications. I like that she mixes it up every week. Sometimes she goes into more detail to really understand a pose and sometimes she works on putting several poses together into more of a flow. Great prices
