About  me

Maryam Ehsani

I took my first yoga class in Newport Beach, California in 1999. I remember thinking the teacher must think I am a natural since I was a former gymnast. That was definitely not the case. He spent the better part of the class adjusting me since I had been a gymnast and clearly never practiced yoga before. After that very first class, I was hooked. I began taking classes and exploring different styles of yoga. Back then there were only a few studios around so I set my intention on Discover Yoga in Redmond, Washington with Ellen Morrel. I enrolled in her 2000-2001 Viniyoga Yoga teacher training. Once I completed my training, I moved to Sun Valley, Idaho. I wanted to experience yoga in real life. I certainly wasn't ready to teach. I had to live it, breathe it and truly feel it, so that’s what I did. I practiced & learned from some incredible teachers who helped me develop my own practice. I returned back to Seattle in 2008. I wasn’t done learning and so I enrolled in YogaWorks 2011 Teacher Training with Irene Alexander & Catherine Munro. Once I completed that teacher training, I knew I was ready to teach as a private yoga instructor.

Studio-e was created in 2017 with my whole heart's desire for a safe & all-inclusive space for people to practice yoga. My mission was to create a place where any {body} could come & be themselves. A space to learn, explore, deepen, and develop their own personal yoga practice. A place where you can move freely at your own pace and feel supported & encouraged every step of the way. I believe there is an abundance of physical, mental and emotional benefits by adding and incorporating yoga into a person's life. UPDATE- I returned to Sun Valley, Idaho in 2023 and currently teach yoga full-time at Zenergy Health Club and Spa. I also offer private sessions, group classes, and special events in both Idaho and Seattle. Online classes are available, and I’m excited to be releasing new video content later this year—stay tuned!

Style of Yoga

My teaching style is rooted in Viniyoga, a personalized approach that adapts yoga practices to meet each individual where they are. Every body is unique, and by understanding your personal potential, I’m able to create a yoga experience designed specifically for you. I also incorporate elements of Vinyasa yoga, allowing for thoughtful sequencing that aligns with your desired intensity and intention. By blending these two methods, I create a well-balanced, intentional class tailored to each client at Studio-e.

Certifications

I am E-RYT 200 certified & working towards my E-RYT 500.