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Breathe Ojai

🔸 Yoga Studio in Downtown Ojai: at the corner of Montgomery and Matilija Streets
🔸 Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Sound, Breathwork, and more

Breathe Ojai is an uplifting, warm, and welcoming space. It’s a place for you to exhale and reorient towards what really matters to you and go back into the world with a refreshed vision and sense of calm, peace, and confidence.

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween from 🎃

10/29/2025

Join us for a very special event this evening ~ an Irish song circle with !

Words from the artist: “…join us for a Samhain song gathering of our voices here in the Valley of the Moon. Do you feel the whispers of fall and this liminal space we’re entering? We are betwixt and between worlds…descending from the light half of the year into the dark! When you hear people speak about “the veil thinning” this phrase comes from a time when the Celts believed the veil (or space) between the physical and the spirit world thinned. Where visitations from ancestors were expected. They would dress in costumes, light bonfires, and leave offerings so as to welcome the ancestors and keep out unwanted spirits. This ritualistic and ceremonial day has changed over the years, but the essence remains. We all know the day here in America as…you guessed it, Halloweeeeeen!”

More information + link in stories 🎶

09/19/2025

Early next week brings in the Autumn season!

Can you believe it???

In our most recent newsletter, we shared some tips that may help you to shift into this new season with grace and health. We wanted to share them here for anyone who may not be on our mailing list (get on it!!).

One of the things we do at the studio when the weather shifts each year is shake up our class offerings: coming up next month look for more warming, comforting, and grounding classes. We are meant to shift with seasons in our daily routines which includes how we move our bodies.

At Breathe Ojai, our classes this season are designed to support the natural transitions between the seasons: expect slower flows, grounding pranayama, and nourishing community connection. Together, we welcome autumn with steadiness, warmth, and intention.

For example, the Monday 5:30pm class turns into a strong flow (in place of the current beginner class offering) and some of our other classes will also be changing…

We incorporate the wisdom of Ayurveda into the flow and life of Breathe Ojai. Ayurveda is a deeply vast body of knowledge that was born in the same place Yoga comes from (India) and has many, many parallels and opportunities for enrichment when it comes to the studio space. Autumn carries the qualities of Vata - light, dry, cool, and moving. To stay balanced, let’s invite in to nourishment through warmth, grounding rituals, and routine.

See you in the studio soon and be sure to get on our newsletter for more tips and exclusive behind the scenes shares 🦋

09/17/2025

Darci has been leading classes with us at Breathe Ojai for over 5 months now and we think it's high time to give her her very own post!!

Full disclosure: she is a HIDDEN gem in the yoga community because 1. she's a newer teacher and 2. she newer to Ojai.

The reason why she's so great is because she EMBODIES what she teaches; she was brought up with yoga as an integral part of her life. We keep hearing how much depth and wisdom Darci is bringing to her classes and we are-here-for-it!

Give yourself the gift of checking out her weekly classes titled 'Breathe, Flow, and Let Go.'

TUESDAY 6:30PM
SATURDAY 8:45AM

The best part? Her classes are donation based starting at $5.

We are so proud to support new teachers who have lived a life of yoga who care about making it available to all. We are so proud of what Darci brings to the table and really encourage you to come and try out her classes. As always, reach out with any questions.

"Darci grew up surrounded by the wild beauty of Colorado before heading to New Orleans for university, where she studied and fell in love with Anthropology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. She has been practicing yoga for over twelve years, and with a curiosity to deepen her practice, she recently completed a 200-hour teacher training at Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh, India, where she studied under Anand Mehrotra and the Sattva community, rooted in the Himalayan Yoga tradition. The philosophical and spiritual teachings of the Vedic tradition resonate deeply with her, inspiring her to share the practices that have profoundly transformed the way she feels and moves through the world. In her classes, Darci offers an integrative approach, weaving together kriya, breathwork, movement, and meditation. She invites students into a playful and blissful exploration of practice, encouraging a connection to what feels nourishing and supportive for both body and mind while also challenging students to engage fully with each practice."

08/31/2025

At Breathe Ojai, we are serious about resting and transformation. All are warmly welcome to explore the pathway from chrysalis to butterfly 🦋

08/29/2025

Congrats Ruth for joining us for 200 classes at Breathe Ojai 🦋

We love having you here 🩵

08/18/2025

{MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS: A SPECIAL FOUR WEEK SERIES}

Join us for this four week meditation series to build, strengthen, and support your new or established meditation practice using mindfulness techniques. All levels warmly welcomed.

This series will run Fridays in September: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
6:45 - 7:45pm ~ $85 covers all four classes.

Send us an email to join via Zoom.

Expect to explore:

- A guided mindfulness focus each week: body, breath, mind and spirit
- Intro to loving-kindness (maitri) meditation
- How to find a supportive meditation posture
- Gentle movement, preparation, and silent meditation with time for group dialogue and Q&A

Please arrive at least five minutes before class, bring an optional journal, and wear comfortable clothing. Feel free to bring anything you like to use for sitting on; we have props at the studio available as well.

Members get 10% off - please reach out if your discount does not automatically apply at checkout!

08/14/2025

Please help us give a warm welcome to Jasmine!

She's leading a weekly class {Deep Vinyasa} Sunday mornings at 9am.

Jasmine has her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification and has practiced yoga for eight years and over a decade devoted to meditation. Her teaching is rooted in accessibility, connection, and presence with a focus on breath and loving alignment.

Through gentle, grounded guidance, she holds space for students to slow down, soften inward, and reconnect with their own truth. Expect to leave class feeling more spacious, centered, and deeply at home in yourself.

Join her before or after your Sunday farmers market shopping trip! 👩🏻‍🌾🌟🦋

08/07/2025

AUGUST 17TH WORKSHOP ANNOUNCMENT!

Join us for a mobility workshop designed to improve your strength, flexibility, and overall health.

We'll dive deep into:
-postures
-breath
-addressing imbalances in range of motion

💪 Whether you're a seasoned yogi/athlete or just getting started, this is a supportive all levels class!

⌚️ Sunday August 17th from 11am-12:15pm ~ 75 MINUTE WORKSHOP ~

$25 drop in or use your class pass or membership!

ABOUT THE TEACHER: Kyle Devero has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages and fitness levels, specializing in athletes, martial artists, and those dealing with chronic injuries and ailments. His expertise is rooted in a comprehensive education in functional body training, his long-standing commitment to Jiu-Jitsu, and a personal dedication to physical efficiency.

Link in comments!

07/21/2025

Part of Breathe Ojai's mission statement is to share about the roots of Yoga and today we would love to share about the one of the oldest threads:

The earliest evidence of yogic practices appears in the Indus Valley Civilization—archeological findings show figures in seated meditative postures, dating back over 5,000 years.

The Pashupati Seal, sometimes referred to as the Proto-Siva seal, is a famous steatite seal discovered at Mohenjo-daro, a key site of the Indus Valley Civilization.

It depicts a seated, possibly meditating, figure surrounded by animals, and is often interpreted as an early representation of the deity Shiva, specifically as Pashupati, the "Lord of Animals."

Address

323 E. Matilija Street Suite 217
Ojai, CA
93023

Website

http://www.breatheojai.com/

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