Passport Stamp #4: Laughing Lotus Yoga Center, 4:00 Lotus Flow 2/3, Brima Jah. Laughing Lotus is a mid-size, professionally run studio. There was a nice selection of retail for sale, and there was free tea and cookies! The class was very interesting - it was quite slow and more on the philosophical side. Which isn't to say it was easy - it was quite demanding, just more in a flexibility-increasing way than a Mark Morford/Rusty Wells way. The vibe of laughing lotus is definitely more relaxed and spiritual, as you can see from the decor. If you enjoy getting deep inside your practice but still want to push yourself, I think Laughing Lotus would be a great choice. Although I prefer the more uptempo style in general, I'll definitely be back once in a while to re-center myself.
