Being a life long runner, I reluctantly tried yoga, thinking it would be too slow and an ineffective workout. In one session Athena proved me wrong. Not only did yoga challenge me physically, the mental aspect provides me with a much needed reprieve from the life's daily stress. Athena's classes are fun, challenging and provide a daily dose of love for your soul!

— Erin M.
San Diego

I attended the Yoga Reteat last spring in Ojai with Athena Engelman and her friend.  I found the retreat location beautiful with its vineyard, hiking trail, and surrounding flora and fauna.  The vegetarian meals were expertly prepared by the reknowned chef whose desserts were "over the top".  The accommodations were very comfortable.  It was like being in your home away from home, as it is actually a residence when retreat participants do not occupy the rooms.  One can choose to attend as many or as few classes as one desires.  This is a very special weekend, and I can highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about his/her yoga practice.

— Faith Herschler
Orange County

Athena is THE most amazing yoga teacher I have ever had!  Her voice, her cadence, the flow of her classes – whether hatha, yoga nidra, flow, or a mixture of standing poses, kundalini and partner yoga – every class or workshop proves to be better than the last.  And whether you are taking a class for the first time or you are a “seasoned veteran” of yoga, you will be perfectly at ease and challenged to find something new in yourself.  I have attended several of Athena’s retreats and workshops as well – including an amazing trip to Costa Rica.  She ensures that everyone has a fabulous time, that their needs are met, and that they have tons of FUN and lots of yummy food to eat.  I cannot find a teacher that compares to her!  She is a wonderful teacher and a sweet friend.

— Sheri
Redondo Beach

Simply put, Athena is such an amazing yoga instructor. Whether in class settings, retreat or the teaching training certification program, she guides you every step of the way. She teaches with such joy in her voice. You always feel better afterwards. I also had an opportunity to complete her and Simone’s CNY teacher training program. What an unbelievable experience!  I learned so much about my inner self and am now taking my yoga practice far beyond anything I had ever imagined. If you ever get a chance to take a yoga journey with Athena, you won’t regret it.

— Janet Chan
Gardena

I just love Athena.  I have been to two of her retreats.  She is has a spiritual nature but she's playful at the same time.   When she teaches its really easy to just let myself go and be in the moment.  Her voice guiding me is all I hear.  Her heart openers are the BEST.

— Lynnie Greenham
Redondo Beach

Athena is awesome- an inspiring yoga teacher, both in a regular class, at retreats, and in a longer teacher training setting. I love her instruction on asanas, her insights into the spiritual side of yoga, and her humor. She makes yoga fun and enlightening, all at the same time. It doesn't get better than that!

— Alice Armitage
South Bay