The choice between group classes and private sessions isn't about which is objectively better—it's about what you need in this specific season of your practice. Each environment holds you differently.
The Power of the Collective
The biggest benefit of group practice is the collective energy in the room. There is something profoundly supportive about moving and breathing alongside others. In a group setting, you have the ability to connect, laugh, and learn simply by observing how other people's bodies respond to the practice. You are quickly taken into the fold of a community of genuine people practicing an ancient and honored tradition.
The Depth of Private Practice
When you are working one-on-one, however, you can go to a depth that isn't always possible in a room full of people. In a private session, you have the space and the safety of no distractions. There is no other energy in the room—just the practitioner's balanced state and your own.
"In a private session, you have an opportunity to be honest with yourself in a unique way. You can ask the questions that are on your heart."
— Tiffany Bergin, C-IAYT
This focused environment allows you to try things you might not attempt in the company of others, such as more difficult or demanding poses. It provides a container where the practice can be meticulously tailored to exactly what your body and nervous system are asking for that day.
