deer stop

"For the past 4 years, I have had the pleasure of experiencing Julia's teaching and, more recently, her Reiki treatments. I distinctly remember the first yoga class I took from Julia: I had never experienced a teacher as fluid, soft, or articulate as she is, nor had I ever left a yoga class with such curiosity about a teacher's work, and respect for their presence. There is great integrity behind Julia's teaching and healing, an attention to detail on a purely anatomical level, but perhaps more importantly, a wise and deep understanding of the complexities and mysteries within the human spirit, and the ways those feed the heart and mind. Her teachings are always purposeful, imbued with meaning, and extended with the utmost care and respect for the person standing or moving in front of her."
- Miriam Crowell

"I've had many teachers since I took my first yoga class with Julia in 2003, but she's still my favorite. I was klutzy and out of shape and had no confidence in my ability to make it through a single class. Six years later, I practice regularly, and I still thank Julia for that. Her classes are rigorous, but subtly and deceptively so. Sometimes you don't realize you're being challenged until you're in the challenge, grappling with (and benefiting from) it. Julia is knowledgeable, which I value so much, but it's her kindness, which she shares with each student, that helps set her apart from other teachers. Even in larger classes, she makes each student feel visible and watched over, and her adjustments are supreme. And with her classes, she creates such a special space, with her words, choice of music, and her calm, confidence-inspiring energy."
- Kate Crane

"After many years of yoga classes, each class feels like a great race. A race to get to class, change, find a place in a crowded room, 15 minute dharma talk, 40 minute class with no stopping for adjustments, 10 minute shavasana and a hurried exit to make room for another class. I love Julia's classes because there is not a rushed feeling..., the repetition helps me adjust each pose not only physically, but in my head too. She breaks down what is difficult and I'm interested in figuring it out. I never leave her class without learning something new."
- Allison Sciplin

"More than any other classes I've attended, Julia's leave me feeling like I've participated in a well-rounded composition, not just a well-targeted aerobic work out. She combines an impeccable knowledge of alignment and physiology, with an intuitive, artistic approach that comes across even more clearly in the intimate space of Deer Stop. I've never walked away from her class without learning something new, feeling both mentally and physically relaxed and refreshed. Julia's yoga is a big and wonderful part of my life, and I advocate it to anyone looking to begin a yoga practice, or find more depth in their current practice."
- Meredith Whittaker