We had the good fortune of connecting with Christine Stein and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Christine, Let’s talk about principles and values – what matters to you most?
In working with the public I consider honesty and integrity to be the most important aspect of my yoga studio. My teacher is BKS Iyengar, who is word famous authority on the practice of yoga. (Light on Yoga) when I teach, when I advertise I want the public to know that this teaching is authentic and health supporting.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am an Iyengar yoga instructor. Have been teaching for 30 years. My studio, GOVINDAS YOGA STUDIO, is located in West LA since 1993. I have taught for 25 years at YOGAWORKS in Santa Monica. Also the IYENGAR YOGA INSTITUTE,. I am teaching g on line now, but my studio is open for in studio teaching.. At first it was daunting to simply open a studio and begin teaching. This journey has taught me that if you love what you do, success comes … and wonderful people from LA also support you!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Los Angeles is surely a visitor’s paradise! If I had a good friend visiting for a week, I definitely would visit some of the best yoga schools here in LA. The yoga teachers in Los Angeles are creative and going to a few classes gives one the mood of how Angelenos take care of themselves. I am a vegetarian, so wonderful restaurants like Cafe Gratitude in Venice, Real Food Daily in Hollywood, Govinda’s Vegetarian Restaurant in Culver City are some of the most healthy and delicious places to have a lunch or dinner.
Of course, visiting the beaches is essential in Los Angeles.. Venice, Marina del Rey boat rides, beautiful Malibu areas give s one the feeling of spaciousness that Los Angeles has. Getty Museum of course!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My journey of yoga practice began with meeting Sri BKS Iyengar.. His method of teaching the ancient science of yoga I found to be traditional and safe and guiding one to one’s focus in life. He encouraged me to teach, and begin my studio and share with others. Although his fame has spread throughout the world, he always remained humble and emphasized the importance of always being a student, a seeker.

Website: www.108yoga.com

Instagram: christinesteinyoga

Facebook: Christine Stein

Other: Govinda’s Yoga Studio

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