Peri & Charles in the presence of Hare Krishna Ghosh (Yogananda's nephew) at the Ghosh family home. Original Synergy Yoga is practiced worldwide. Our headquarters, formerly in Encinitas, are now in Point Arena, CA. Our teacher training has worldwide recognition with the highest standards and pure intentions to convey authentic hatha yoga with expertise, confidence & love.
Six months home study and advanced teacher training with clinics are available at our headquarters in Point Arena, CA. Online and at home study yoga certification is also available. We welcome you to authentic classical yoga from the the teacher and studio voted as "best teacher and studio" in 2010 and 2011.
Six months home study and advanced teacher training with clinics are available at our headquarters in Point Arena, CA. Online and at home study yoga certification is also available. We welcome you to authentic classical yoga from the the teacher and studio voted as "best teacher and studio" in 2010 and 2011.
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I am from Bavaria in Southern Germany. Half of my working time I spent at an IT-company as as bank software specialist. The other half I spent working as a Heilpraktiker (health care practitioner) specialized in Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy. I started practicing Synergy Yoga in 2003 and did my first training in 2005 in Encinitas when I did my 10 day intensive.
The Synergy Yoga Center offers yoga teacher training certification in original Synergy Yoga. The standards for our teachers are very high and are in harmony with the Yoga Alliance standards. Since 1992, founder Peri Ness DeFay has certified hundreds of Synergy Yoga teachers creating a global network of Synergy Yoga.
Charles and Peri Ness DeFay have brought their spiritual and loving yoga practice to Point Arena. Everything about the place is unique, inspiring and beautiful. Classes are held in a warm studio, right on Main Street. The flow is scientific and the founders and teachers are committed to bringing the highest level of yogic practice and enabling students of all levels to set intention and grow in their ability, acceptance and power.
Synergy Yoga Retreats and Ten-day Intensives are great ways to immerse yourself in your yoga practice. Several retreats are held throughout the year at our Point Arena location and occasionally at other spiritually rich locations. During the retreat, you will experience daily classes, meditation, posture clinics, healing workshops, and much much more.
Thank you for asking me these past years to teach an introduction to anatomy for your students. It has been a most joyful part of my life and a great memory. Words cannot express my sorrow for the conduct of people you held dear in your hearts. God has a story and I am sure the final chapter will be written with understanding and completion.
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Ian Darrah
Jan 21, 2022
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Synergy has Yoga Soul and Victoria does wonderful job of providing and facilitating many events, trainings, retreats, and more. I did a Thai Vedic Bodywork Training that was wonderful. And, in addition to Yoga, recently have a super massage with Elio. The studio offers a nice selection of "Healing Arts" which is awesome! Highly Recommend 🌟👍
Dina Miller
Jan 04, 2022
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Synergy Yoga offers an exciting variety of yoga retreats and I was fortunate to take one with awesome crew of people! It was a trip of a lifetime to Machu Picchu Peru. Can you imagine travel without worries of booking authentic hotels, best restaurant dinners and guided tours, along with every day yoga as a bonus! Flawless trip itinerary prepared by Victoria will make me come back for many more yoga retreats in a future. Thank you very much for such a great and affordable opportunity to travel with you!
Claire G.
Dec 19, 2021
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Highly highly recommend you try Synergy for a class, workshop, massage, or retreat… it’s amazing! I found Synergy Yoga 3 years ago when visiting Miami regularly for work. The classes I’ve attended, people I’ve met and wellness services have changed my life!!
Their wholistic approach to wellness, and the extremely knowledgeable staff (healers) are unmatched. I’ve practiced yoga for 20 years and have been to many studios but have never been to a studio that is this wholistic and healing, with people from all over the world.
I recently also joined a retreat to Peru with Victoria and it
Their wholistic approach to wellness, and the extremely knowledgeable staff (healers) are unmatched. I’ve practiced yoga for 20 years and have been to many studios but have never been to a studio that is this wholistic and healing, with people from all over the world.
I recently also joined a retreat to Peru with Victoria and it
Ray Walker
Nov 25, 2021
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This is my favourite place in South Beach. It is a safe place and beautiful community -especially for people who feel they don't have place to go. I took my Yoga Teacher training here with the studio's director Victoria and it was a life-changing experience. I 100% recommend this studio and the school to anyone who genuinely wants to learn about yoga and improve their life and daily habits and mindset. I feel like a new, stronger and wiser person after studying with her. I feel inspired and spend everyday that I can doing something in the studio, if not taking a class, getting a massage or Reiki
Greg Schenk
Nov 13, 2021
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I’ve been going to synergy yoga for a few year each time I visit miami. I really enjoy the classes especially because of the people! From someone who travels alot for fun and business everyone treats me great ! Victoria and her staff first rate knowledgeable and help even a beginner like me!
This past week I got to do a trip of a lifetime with Victoria and a group of 17 of us to Machu Picchu and surrounding areas as we combined daily yoga with exploring one of the wonders of the world ! This trip was a lifelong dream come true ! Met great people , very reasonable cost and really expanded my
This past week I got to do a trip of a lifetime with Victoria and a group of 17 of us to Machu Picchu and surrounding areas as we combined daily yoga with exploring one of the wonders of the world ! This trip was a lifelong dream come true ! Met great people , very reasonable cost and really expanded my
Dharmix Music
Aug 28, 2021
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This RYT Program with Synergy Yoga is a great place to grid the frequency of your purpose into being. This isn't just a teacher training it's an energetic gridding that you will take with you for a lifetime. Many of the things I learned fully sinked in months and even years after this program. I gained the capacity to integrate so much more over time. You learn how to be a teacher and student in ways that most yoga classes never teach. Your yoga becomes a spiritual practice even deeper and you bring that with you in the world with yourself, your students, your purpose.
Camila Ruiz
Aug 03, 2021
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I take my word very seriously. Completing my yoga training here was absolutely the right move. I entered wanting to understand the cultural and philosophical context of yoga and I received an abundant, extensive curriculum. This was a safe space for me to explore/refine my spirituality and truly study. I have subsequently developed my own somatic and meditative practices that I will cherish forever. Also loved my class. Thank you Victoria and Synergy fam!
Marki Rae DeSimone
Jul 29, 2021
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I just completed the 200 hour yoga teacher training here. The quality of the training exceeded my expectations. Victoria is simply amazing and full of knowledge, energy, and passion for yoga and for her students. I highly recommend doing classes and any of the trainings. The studio is very intimate and welcoming. They have really a really cute boutique too :)
Julia Malvido
Jul 15, 2021
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Nabeel K.
Aug 21, 2017
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Katrina N.
Jan 16, 2016
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Christian B.
Dec 06, 2015
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This is the most efficient flow I have ever found. It is a Bishnu Gosh style which is famed for Bikram Yoga, there are some similarities but all in all for me this is more efficient, and more safe in the sense that there are a couple poses that really are crucial in a posture flow. Its really impressive. I have found that practicing this really opens my hips up, from the upper to lower body, its a complete system of balance and equalization of the body and mind. I would pay for your class if you came here with back issues, completed three classes a week, and had any issues. Seriously, this
Yogini O.
Aug 31, 2010
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Quynh I.
Jun 23, 2009
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