Studio Dara

At Studio Dara, we honor the roots of yoga while embracing the needs of modern life. Whether you’re looking for an energizing hot class, quiet meditation, teacher training, healing arts, or simply a place where you belong, you’ll find it here. Our mission has never been to be the biggest studio but only to be a place where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.
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📣Introducing our weekly member spotlight! 📣We love our yogis and love to show them off even more. Micah has become a regular yogi. Her presence always brightens the room. We’re so proud of her progress and glad she has found a home at Studio Dara.

The first chapter has been written… and what a beautiful beginning it was.

Watching our very first 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training cohort grow into confident, compassionate teachers has been one of the greatest honors of my journey. They came seeking knowledge, but they left with something even greater, a deeper relationship with themselves, lifelong friendships, and the confidence to share yoga with others.

Now, I’m excited to open enrollment for our next 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, beginning September at Studio Dara Center for the Healing Arts.

This training is for you if you feel called to:
-Deepen your personal yoga practice
-Learn the philosophy and traditions behind yoga—not just the poses
-Build confidence in teaching with authenticity and compassion
-Explore meditation, pranayama, anatomy, and mindful movement
-Become part of a supportive, small-group community where every student is truly seen

Whether your dream is to teach or simply to immerse yourself in a transformational experience, this training is designed to meet you where you are.

Our first cohort reminded me why I created this program: to preserve the heart of yoga while helping each student discover their own voice as a teacher.

Enrollment is now open for our September cohort. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personal mentorship throughout the program.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to begin, perhaps this is it.

I’d love to walk this path with you.

Message me for an information packet or to schedule a conversation.

See ya on the mat! Sign up at: mysite.vagaro.com/studiodara

Join us for an empowering practice session! Also, be sure to check out our new Sunday class with Marissa.

Sign up for our July courses and workshops with Studio Owner and Lead Instructor, Viviane Khounlavong, now.
-Reiki 2 Attunement 2-Part Course: July 10 and 11. $121
-Yoga Adjustments, Hands On Or Off: In-Person and Live Stream Option Available. July 11 $50
mysite.vagaro.com/studiodara/classes

That’s a wrap on our very first 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training.
Blessed and proud don’t even begin to describe what we’re feeling today.
Over these past months, I’ve had the incredible privilege of witnessing each of these students grow, not just as future teachers, but as human beings. They showed up with open hearts, embraced the challenges, asked thoughtful questions, supported one another, and discovered strengths they didn’t know they had.
Watching them find their voices, deepen their practice, and step into their purpose has been one of the greatest honors of my teaching journey.
This was never just about learning poses or sequencing classes. It was about living the practice, cultivating compassion, finding authenticity, and remembering that yoga is ultimately a path back to ourselves.
To our first graduating class: thank you for trusting Studio Dara with your journey. You have left your own unique imprint on this program, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
My heart is so full. Congratulations, teachers. The journey is only just beginning.

Gratitude PracticeAndAllIsComing

In my role as a yoga instructor, the most impactful decision I made was to further develop my personal practice. Instructors often experience burnout and neglect their own self-improvement as they focus on supporting others in developing their practices. The 300hr Sacred Path program offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with your practice, revisit its roots, and gain a deeper understanding of meditation and self-healing. Our hybrid training model is designed to accommodate your schedule, allowing you to either attend all six immersive weekends to complete the practicum or select specific areas of study that align with your interests. Are you interested? Please reach out to Viv to discuss your options. First cohort starts in August!

We had such a great time at our Bloom and Breathe event yesterday. The Naked Stem will be set up with us all week with beautiful fresh flowers for you to create your own personal bouquet. Come in a little early to a yoga class or stay after and make your floral masterpiece.

Join us for a special Free Silent Yoga class w/Shay tomorrow at 10am. If you’ve never experienced a silent class, this is a great chance to give it a try. Sign up
At: mysite.vagaro.com/studiodara