Formerly the Mala Yoga Studio, and now located in the Paddock Arcade, suite 14.

Our first studio, Mala Yoga, opened in January 2003 with the intention of creating a place where yoga would be practiced. We wanted to provide a setting that encouraged students of all levels to feel welcome. We hoped to create a sense of community that supported growth on many levels, not just physically but spiritually, emotionally and intellectually as well.

It's been said that to be drawn to yoga in this lifetime, you must have practiced it in a previous one, and its' fragrance, or samskara, is carried over into this one. Kathy Falge and Jeff Rule met when both were teaching yoga individually here in Northern New York. They began to practice together on Sunday mornings at the local Kripalu Yoga Center. It wasn't long before they recognized each other as "yoga junkies." Teaching yoga in church basements, fire halls, at health clubs, martial arts studios and in local schools can be a logistical and philosphical challenge, and it wasn't long before the idea to open our own yoga studio was born.

Since then, we have had the privilege of meeting many wonderful students, forming friendships and sharing this practice of yoga. Life is in constant change and for five years this path has been an incredible adventure.

Who can tell what might just happen when you step onto your mat? Our practices have led us to so many amazing places, to other yoga studios and inspiring teachers and fellow students who have expanded our definititions of yoga. We are very grateful for the generosity we have felt from every brave soul who is willing to share of their knowledge, skill and heart in a room full of total strangers.

As of January 2009, we have changed our name and relocated our studio, and the path continues. Kathy has earned certification as a Massage Therapist, and is teaching a class here and there when she is home on break. Cathy Lortie and Sandy Buckingham and Jeff welcome all of our friends and students new and old to come by to our beautiful new space downtown. We are planning some new classes, a few different ideas and we intend to continue to move ahead, sharing our love of yoga and our practices with you. Namaste'.