East+West was founded with a rebellious spirit and an ambitious mission: to help students merge the most beautiful aspects of Eastern and Western philosophies.
Our founders — a yogi from India who grew up in a traditional yoga ashram and a spiritual seeker from America — met while in India in 2014. Together they noticed an alarming trend: the beautiful, authentic spirit of yoga being drowned out by "standardized" practices that prioritized marketing over integrity. They wanted to create a home for yoga that honored its traditional spirit, while also training students with the professionalism required to teach yoga in a modern studio.
The philosophies of Eastern spirituality and Western life can appear contradictory. We believe by taking the most beautiful aspects of both East and West, you can have the best of both worlds.
East+West is a radical experiment of diversity and inclusion, a place where people from all walks of life can feel like family. A place where students can find unity in all experiences and propel their life forward with peace, confidence, and genuine optimism for the future.
