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  1. Hi Ava- We were in Siesta Key for a long w-end getaway and I stumbled upon your class. It was wonderful and just what I needed. Thanks !!! Kathy

  2. Hi Avananda,

    I came across this site after looking at google maps where it said yoga on the beach! That is fantastic to experience how a man in Sweden, sitting in Stockholm in front of the computer, could actually find a yoga class on the beach. Next week I will come to Sarasota. Can I join your yoga class?

    Best regards,
    Mikael

  3. Avananda,
    When will class be pushed back to the earlier time? I remember you moving class to 8 last year around this time?
    Thanks!

    • I have been debating if I should change the start time to 8:00 am but since (;00 am is the most popular start time and the weather may cool off a bit I have decided to keep it at 9:00 am until May 1.

      • Wonderful! I look forward to seeing you at class. Thanks so much!

  4. Hi!

    I am from Allentown, PA and found your site when I searched yoga on the beach in Sarasota, FL. I will be visiting my grandparents down in Sarasota for my (last) Spring Break this year and I was beyond excited to find your website and classes!! My sister and I will definitely be to at least one or two of your classes that week we visit. Do we need to sign up ahead of time with you or can we just walk in?

    Finding your site just made me so much more excited for my trip! I’ve been practicing yoga here at college in PA and love it!! Can’t wait to practice on the beach!

  5. Hi Ava! I plan on spending my 30th b’day in Siesta Key and yoga is on my list of things to do. Do you still plan on holding classes 10/17 and 10/18? Thanks!

  6. HI – I am visiting for the next 2 weeks, and I’m looking for a beginner Yoga class. Are the classes on the beach still Monday, Wednesday and Friday? and are they for all levels?

  7. Hi Ava. Will you be holding class at 8am Wednesday and Friday of this week (July 29 and 31? Still at the red lifeguard hut?

  8. Hi Ava, I will be visiting and staying with family in the area the week of Feb. 14 and came across this website while searching for things to do, and I love yoga but haven’t done it in a while. What days of the week do you do this and it’ll be starting at 10 right? What time do you suggest getting there for?

    • This site yogaonsiestabeach.com has all the info on the class times and when it starts and where it is held. There is even avideo tour I made to help you locate the place I teach. Although I teach one lifeguard stand down fromthe green lifeguard standat the red untilthe parking lot opens on the 20 th of February.

  9. I’m planning on attending class on Saturday. My mom does chair yoga and I’m wondering if this class will be too much for her. She’s 80. Thanks.

    • Defiinately. This is Hatha Yoga but it is quite challenging even for those who are practicedI demonstrate as I verbally instruct and thus I can not help anyone individually. I hope you understand that it may be too difficult for her. Thank you for your inquiry.
      Ava

  10. How can I find out if a class is cancelled for the day. It is currently raining. Can I assume it will be cancelled today…Feb 22?

  11. Another beautiful gift of yoga instruction by Ava on Siesta Key Beach.. With deepest gratitude,
    Donna and Ed
    Sarasota

  12. As a retired special education teacher, I know how critical it is to deliver clear, concise instructions to my students. As a first time yoga student, finding Ava has been a great blessing. She is an excellent teacher, clear and concise in her instruction, drawing you into a world of peace, relaxation, challenging all levels of ability in a most nurturing and compassionate way. Thank-you Ava, Aloha.

    Donna

  13. Checking in, did you go to Ecuador honey? I so miss your classes during my snowbird stay. I am so spoiled that I won’t even go to yoga in a studio here back in Mass. Thank you for your wonderful classes and I hope that you are doing well. I still want to take you to lunch! Aloha! Karen Diamond

    • No Ecuador I met someone by accident who had just returned from Vilcabamba with a story about a violent robbery there. I am still considering it but with more caution. See you soon.
      Ava

  14. I will be visiting Sarasota Jan 10th-Jan 16th. Ive been looking around for Yoga on the beach and i finally found you! Im hoping everything goes well with weather and that i will be able to attend.

    • I AM NOT SURE BUT SIESTA KEY PUBLIC BEACH IS THE MAIN BEACH ON SIESTA KEY GO TO MY WEBSITE AND LOOK AT MY VIDEO GUIDE WHICH YOU WILL SEE ON THE RIGHT SIDE BAR. SEE YOU SOON.
      AVA

    • HI JESSICA
      YES AND THAT BECAUSE THERE IS ONLY ONE TIME CHANGE TO THE SCHEDULE WHICH OCCURS THIS YEAR ON JUNE 2 AT WHICH TIME I BEGIN CLASSES AT 8:00 AM. I HAVE NOT POSTED THIS YET BUT ON MAY 21 I WILL BE ON VACATION IN HAWAII. I WILL RETURN BY JUNE 2. THANK YOU FOR ASKING. SEE YOU SOON

  15. Hi. Ava,
    We are new visitors and I am thrilled to read you offer yoga classes at Siesta Key beach. Just wondering if they are still Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 10:30? I don’t have my mat with me…will a towel work? Will you host a class this Saturday 12/22 and Monday 12/24? Reallly need them!!! LOL
    Thank you! Margaret

    • YES I TEACH MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 9:00 AM TILL 10:30 AM UNLESS IT RAINS. PLEASE BRING A TOWEL IF YOU DONT HAVE A MAT AND ITS 5 DOLLARS MIN PER PERSON CASH ON THE BEACH.
      SEE YOU SOON.
      AVA

  16. Hi Ava, will be in Siesta Keys from February 8th to 16th, and would love to take some classes with you! Will you be offering classes at that time, and thinking about bringing my mother (80 years old), and wondering the difficulty level? Thanks, Jason

    • Yes Jason I will be teaching those dates but there are many different kinds of 80. It completely depends on her physical condition. It may be too difficult for her so perhaps if she watched and decided then to either participate or not would be the best thing to do.
      See you soon.
      Ava

  17. Ava –
    First, I would like to thank you for giving us Yoga-On-The-Beach experience.
    I have never attended it before, but would like to come to your class this coming Monday (March 4th), and bring a friend with me. What is a suggested donation amount for a class?
    Thank you,
    Natalia

  18. Hi there! We are visiting from NY and staying at the Hyatt Residence. Can we walk to you for class tomorrow? Where are you located? Thank you 🙂

    • Hi Amy
      I don’t think there is a Hyatt hotel on Siesta Key where i teach my class. I could be wrong but in any event I will be teaching tomorrow at 9 am on Siesta Key Public beach between the green and the blue lifeguard stands. Homely I will see you tomorrow.
      Ava

      • Hi Hillary
        I am not teaching on Christmas day but I am on Friday and Saturday. I teach at the main public beach entrance. You can go on my website yogaonsiestabeach.com and check out a video guide I made to the beach it is on the right side bar of the site.
        See you soon.
        Ava

  19. Hi Ava,
    I am in Siesta Key and looking for yoga on the beach. Are you still doing classes? Please let me know!
    Thanks!
    Sue

    • Yes I am teaching Sue hope to see you on Mon, Wed, Fri, or Sat from 9 to 10:30 am the cost is $10.00 perversion.
      This is Hatha and Vinyasa yoga taught on the beach between the green and the blue lifeguard stands.
      See you soon Ava

    • I did not see your email till I arrived home from teaching the yoga class this morning.I do hope you found it as this email comes from my website and I have lots of information about my classes location and I even have a video guide to the class on the right side bar of this website. So I hope you found it because we had an awesome class today.
      Ava

  20. Hi there, Ava!
    Looking forward to taking your class again.
    Is your schedule still the same as Fall/Winter?
    Thanks
    Lindsay

    • Yes it is the same in spring and you reminded me to change the schedule page to reflect more accurately the real time now which is spring. Hope to see you soon.
      Ava

  21. Hi Ava! Would love to join a class soon.
    Is there a Facebook group for this page and do you only take cash for payment or paypal as well?

    Thanks!

    • Hi and no I do not have a facebook presence to speak of. This is my website yogaonsiestabeach.com there is a donation button on this website but I wold prefer cash at the beach if possible. Hope to see you soon and be alert that we have an 8:30 am start time now for the whole summer. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat as usual. See you soon.
      Ava

  22. Hello! Coming into Sarasota for my wedding weekend in December and wanted to see if you do the beach yoga classes during this month as well?

    • The class is held on the very famous beach called Siesta key Public beach 948 beach Rd. Siesta Key. The class is held specifically between the green and blue lifeguard stands. I teach every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 9 am till 10:30 am and class is $10 per person payable at the beach in cash. Hope this helps.
      Ava

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