Lake Tahoe Yoga indoors, outside and on-site scheduled & Private Sessions focusing upon individual needs since 2008.
Lake Tahoe Yoga guides practices for all ages and abilities. Join us for scheduled classes at our studio, on the beach and on the water. Private and semi-private sessions are available in-studio or on location. Specializing in parties, events, gatherings, celebrations, corporate and therapeutics.
12/13/2025
Every day we offer a lesson.
This year, our intention has been to answer the question: what is yoga?
As we progress into the deeper study and philosophy of yoga, it can be difficult to fully comprehend the concepts. Samadhi, manas, chitta, ahamkara, and buddhi are the words used to explain the deeper aspects of ourselves and the practice.
As we continue to study and practice our awareness becomes both broadened and refined. How and where we place our attention changes our experience. Yoga happens when our intention is selfless and our attention is singular.
What is yoga?
It is the means and the end
It's reconnection
It's recognizing that you are one of many and a small piece of something so much more
12/12/2025
How can our classes be all levels, all of the time?
We have training, knowledge and experience that gives us the skills to vary what we offer to provide you with what you need.
Yoga isn't a workout. We aren't increasing weight or activity level with the intention of bulking up or building muscle. It's a practice for living well. Regardless of your abilities you can always learn something, feel challenged and receive support to access the practice.
Our intention is for you to get what you need when you join our classes. Whether that's a better understanding of what yoga is, how to incorporate it into your life or a sense of knowing your self, we'll guide you as you practice.
It's not the pose that matters; it's the intention.
Don't get stuck doing postures and focusing upon your physical appearance. Yoga is intended to help you detach from the tangible, physical and sensual. To access mindfulness we must first reduce these distractions. To experience meditation we must first be able to retain a singular focus. To move into samadhi we must recognize that we are not what we sense.
Listen to your instructor, guide or teacher. What intention have they established? Are they offering yoga or addressing ego? Are you focusing upon the tangible or moving toward the intangible?
Everyone can practice yoga.
During your holiday or Winter trip to Tahoe consider including a session to bring your family, friends or group together. All ages can access this experience and, during a private session, you'll all feel comfortable being yourselves. You can laugh together as you attempt postures, feel each other's energy and feel more connected as you all practice at your own level.
We'll provide the space, or come to you, all of the tools and create a comfortable, welcoming and accessible practice for all.
The true Self is
Beyond the Gross,
Beyond the Subtle,
Beyond the Causal.
When we ask the question, "Who is it who is traveling between the Gross and Subtle worlds," the answer is that our personal samskaras (patterns/memories) stored in the Causal (Deep Sleep / Subconscious) level, along with the Consciousness at the core of our being together constitute the "Traveler."
We are not our bodies, breath, emotions or thoughts. Yoga gives us the tools to recognize and detach from these aspects. Samadhi is the recognition of the Traveler and movement toward True Self.
Practice yoga to become your Self
12/08/2025
Think of how the edge of a mountain might look when the layers of rock are exposed. As your eyes look up and down, or vertically, you are looking through the layers of the rock. Imagine your attention drawn to just one of those layers and that you are examining that level of rock, looking left and right, along the contour lines of that layer.
This is the way in which the words "aspects" and "levels" are being used to describe knowing yourself on all levels through meditation. When we are willing to observe a particular level we come to accept it as it is, from which greater understanding comes, and this allows us to train ourselves at that level. Then we have the ability to gently let it go during meditation, traveling our attention to the next deeper level. Eventually, we come to the steady, silent center of peace, happiness, and bliss. -swami.com
12/07/2025
You don't have to do asana everywhere. We use asana to create an image that represents practicing yoga everywhere.
When traveling, you can practice yoga by remembering to share the road, take your and pick up trash you see, keep your music and phone conversations to yourself, move out of the way when taking in the view or checking the map, and being polite and respectful of others.
Leave your phone on silent and in your pocket unless you really need it. While you're walking around a town, city or on a trail, listen look and observe. There is so much more to experience than what's on that tiny screen.
The more often you behave in ways that demonstrate you practice yoga, the more connected to all things you'll feel.
Practice yoga everywhere
12/06/2025
We ship locally as much as we can all year long. Tahoe Fund has put together a guide you can use this holiday season and whenever you're seeking the perfect gift.
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12/05/2025
Did you know that we carry locally made, designed and trusted materials, tools and products that can help you to practice yoga and engage in self care?
Our lobby and retail space is curated with items we love and like to share.
We can put together a gift bag, gather some sticking stuffers or pair up items for the people in your life that deserve wellbeing.
Manduka mats and tools
Handmade cotton straps and eye pillows
fizzes and arnica
Wellington Fragrance essential oils
cups and glasses
Our customer tea blends and kits
Looshi incense
hats
Logo wear for everywhere
Visit us between classes or reach out to schedule a time to shop. We're also happy to video chat and package gifts for pick up.
Gift certificates are also available.
Give the gift of wellbeing and support our small business by shopping locally.
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12/04/2025
Anamayakosa is the external, tangible, physical and visible aspect of self. It needs nourishment, protection, strength and flexibility. It allows us to express thoughts, energy, emotion and to engage with the world and others.
This layer of self is influenced by the fluctuating energies and qualities of the intangible. Energy and emotion can shift as a result of space, time and with whom we are present.
Learn to direct anamayakosa and you will have taken the first step toward yoga.
12/03/2025
Kosa (kosha) refers to a sheath, layer or vessel. Five kosa cover, protect and allow the soul to be expressed. The most outer is anamaya. Referred to as the meat or food body it is the physical, visible and tangible layer.
What you eat, the place you live, the things you see, hear, smell, touch and taste effect anamayakosa.
How has this layer of you become what it is today?
What changes to it can you make to better reveal your spirit, soul and Self?
12/02/2025
Yoga is the practice of undoing the puzzle, reviewing the pieces and removing those which are unnecessary.
We are a complicated combination of elements, emotions, thoughts, memories and knowledge. Asana addresses the tangible and sensual. Pranayama, the energetic. Pratyahara aids in withdrawing from the emotional. Dharana helps us quiet the chattering mind. Dhyana is the detachment from illusion. Samadhi connects us with the divine.
You are less and more than you think you are.
Practice yoga and you'll begin to discover your Self.
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It was serendipity that led to the creation of Lake Tahoe Yoga. For years studio owner, Jenay, would joke when walking by empty commercial spaces saying, “That’s a good spot for a Yoga studio.” She never thought she would actually open one.
Jenay Aiksnoras, ERYT500, M.S. Counseling, B.S. Psychology completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training while studying for her Master’s Degree. At the time, she was working two jobs: nanny and flower delivery girl while also interning as a counselor. This is just a small example of her commitment and work ethic.
In 2008, Jenay and her husband Brian relocated from East (NY) to West (NV). Jenay began working as a School Counselor, Brian is a Physical Therapist. The two regularly discuss that which they are learning, challenged by, and struggling with in order to both grow as individuals and professionals. Brian’s knowledge of Physiology and Anatomy has helped Jenay improve her awareness of the human body. Jenay’s understanding of the human condition has helped Brian provide better treatment for his patients.
Lake Tahoe Yoga began as Svadhyaya Yoga Studio. Svadhyaya translates to mean Self Study. In the lineage of Rajahatha Yoga Svadhyaya is the most valuable practice to develop in order to access Samadhi (integration). The studio was built on a foundation of sharing knowledge and connecting with others through conversation as well as developing better awareness while moving and breathing.
As Svadhyaya Yoga Studio grew, so did Jenay; she completed her 500 level YTT in 2011 and established the Lake Tahoe Yoga School. She has trained dozens of new teachers in the lineage of Rajahatha Yoga. Svadhyaya Yoga Studio became Lake Tahoe Yoga and the motto “Practice Yoga Everywhere” is applied literally. Jenay has taught throughout the basin, at her teacher’s studio in Madison, Wisconsin, in Cambodia and at a few unique locations you should ask her about when you meet her.
Today, Lake Tahoe Yoga has become more than just a place to practice poses. The class schedule is simply labeled to reflect the style of Asana and lineage that will be practiced. Every class includes a philosophical focus, intentional sequencing and directed breathing. In the tradition of Hatha Yoga practices of Mantra, Bandha and Satkarma are incorporated.
Every class begins with a Dharmic Focus. We discuss topics written about in ancient texts including The Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Vedas and Upanishads. We will chat about how Yoga has influenced the various practices of modern times as well as how some of the ancient techniques are not quite as applicable today. You will learn proper technique for accessing postures, the proper application for directed breath, mindfulness practices you can do anywhere and more.
All ages and abilities are welcome at Lake Tahoe Yoga. It is the perfect place to begin, grow and deepen your practice. To learn more about our Classes, Teacher Training, Therapeutic Sessions, Private Bookings, Corporate Classes and our unique Realignment Coaching. Visit LakeTahoeYoga.com.
