ABOUT
WHO WE ARE
BEATS. HEAT. VIBES. YOGA.
vyb studio is a powerful hot yoga studio in Winston Salem. We offer Rocket Yoga, Power Yoga, Ashtanga-inspired yoga, Sound Baths, Ayurevda consults, and more all in our small shala space located through our backyard.
You might find our approach to yoga a bit different, but we like it that way. We believe that your practice should be fun, challenging, and inspire personal and spiritual growth on and off the mat. Through dynamic flows, loud music, and attention to the breath, you will cultivate dharana (concentration), build cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength, enhance your mobility and flexibility, and deepen your connection to your true Self. Enjoy weekly Sound Baths to reset your nervous system and destress the mind.
ALLIE LABATE
YOGA TEACHER
Chopra HEALTH™ ayurveda health TEACHER
OWNER/CREATOR of vyb
Throughout my journey as a yoga teacher and student, I have immersed myself in diverse disciplines such as calisthenics, pranayama, meditation, sound healing, ayurveda, plant-based nutrition, and other strength training and conditioning modalities, constantly expanding my knowledge and expertise. I’ve studied under some amazing teachers, all who generously shared their wisdom and talent with me. Some of my most prominent teachers and mentors include Carson Clay Calhoun, an internationally known Rocket and Ashtanga Yoga teacher; Jennifer Eddins, a powerful yoga instructor based in Charlotte, NC; Michelle Young, a yoga therapist based in Austin, TX; and Deepak Chopra and his team of experts in the science of Ayurveda.
I first opened vyb studio in Durham, NC in March 2020. Two years later, my husband Louie and I moved to Winston Salem where I began teaching public yoga classes and private sessions out of our shala space located in our back yard. I fell in love with teaching out of my home because I feel I can connect with my students on a more personal level and there is less financial pressure (no large commercial lease), allowing me to keep class pricing affordable. After selling my Durham studio in June 2023, I am now in Winston Salem full time. Not only do I teacher here in my vyb studio shala, but also at Lotus Yoga in downtown Winston.
Some of my experience, certifications, and registrations include:
- Chopra Health™ Ayurveda Health Teacher
- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
- 12-Hour Handstand Seminar with Yuri Marmerstein
- 50-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Rocket Yoga
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Ashtanga, Rocket Yoga, Vinyasa
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Power Yoga
- 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Ashtanga, Yin and Restorative, Ayurveda, Meditation and Pranayama
PHILOSOPHY
Although vyb studio may seem a bit non-traditional, we are rooted in the teachings and traditions of the Ashtanga Vinyasa System. We believe that yoga is more than just a workout and want you to reap more than just the physical benefits the practice has to offer.
There are six elements that form the foundation of vyb studio’s philosophy:
- Scripture: The sources for our teachings are from ancient Sanskrit scriptures like Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita.
- Ahimsa (Nonviolence): We recognize nonviolence as the primary ethic of yoga, as it is the first step in Patanjali’s eight-limbed yoga system. We promote Veganism, Animal and Human Rights, and Environmental and Social Activism.
- Music: Nada yoga, meaning “union through sound,” is a yoga of sound. It is an ancient Indian system and science of inner transformation through sound and tone. Nada yoga is based on the premise that the entire cosmos and everything in it (including humans and animals) consists of sound vibrations. Nada Yoga is an essential component of vyb studio. We use music in class to get you in a state of concentration and as a motivational tool to keep you going.
- Low Lighting + No Mirrors: Pratyahara is the fifth limb in the eight-limbed path and is the yoga practice of ‘withdrawal of the senses’ from the body and from the external environment. This limb sharpens self-awareness and prepares the mind for concentration and meditation by halting the constant flow of sensory stimulation that leads to stimulus overload, poor concentration, and scattered attention. To aid in accomplishing Pratyahara in asana practice, we have removed the distraction of mirrored walls and bright lighting in hopes that you can draw your senses inward–either by being fully captivated by one sensory experience at a time or by witnessing what is happening in the mind, without being distracted into sensory overload.
- Meditation: We encourage the practice and study of meditation. We feel strongly that without meditation, no attainment in yoga is possible. There is no point in practicing the physical postures, for example, without also practicing meditation. While in Savasana or Padmasana at the end of class, we want you to use this time to meditate and still the mind. We encourage you to meditate during this time because the practice of asana creates biochemical changes that improve one’s ability to reach a meditative state and gain insight into the Self.
- Infrared Heat: You may have noticed that our yoga classes aren’t super hot and humid like most other hot yoga studios..and that is intentional! Our practices already build heat in the body, so we don’t need our space to be extremely hot. We want the heat to help you, not to make you feel defeated and constantly feel the need to go to child’s pose. Our studio is heated using infrared heat, which directly warms muscles, allowing for a greater range of motion. A body that is warmed up can bend, twist, and lengthen further. Infrared heat helps students open up, melt deeper into poses and gain confidence in their practice.
PRACTICE METHOD
There is a method to the vyb madness. Our classes are meant to be practiced a minimum of 3-4 times per week (working up to 6 times per week) using a combination of our ‘vyb’ power yoga classes and ‘Rocket-inspired’ yoga classes. It is important that you tune-in to what you need each day and not over-exert the body. Listen to what you need and modify the practice accordingly (you can make any of our classes as challenging or as gentle as needed). Our method and class schedule creates a balanced weekly routine that combines structure, freedom, discipline, and creativity. You’ll see an increase in your overall strength, greater flexibility and mobility, all while transforming the mind, emotions, and spirit.
LOCATION
ADDRESS
2712 London Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103
PARKING:
Park in the driveway or on the street in the bike lane.
ENTRANCE:
The shala entrance is through the back yard. After parking, walk towards the basketball goal area to enter through the gate. Follow the path to the shala door. Click here to view how to enter the shala.
CONTACT
Email us with any questions regarding Class and Workshop Bookings, Memberships, or Studio Information: