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4/22/2011
I absolutely love Ricky Tran Yoga. He will capture your attention with his soft spoken ways and his amazing strength and grace will let you know what you are working towards. For me to grow in my practice, I need to trust the instructor knows the limits or potentials of my body and helps me to safely obtain those levels without fear, Ricky does just that, not only with me, but with everyone I see him teach. He makes you feel like you are the only one in the room. I have taken from quite a few instructors and no one is quite like Ricky. He is in a class all by himself with his raw style and music selection, you can actually feel his love of yoga by his in depth knowledge of yoga and the human body. I promise you, you will not be sorry if you take a class from Ricky Tran, from a first timer to an advanced yogi, you will walk away feeling like you want more. I promise you , try him , you will like him. :)
I absolutely love Ricky Tran Yoga. He will capture your attention with his soft spoken ways and his amazing strength and grace will let you know what you are working towards. For me to grow in my practice, I need to trust the instructor knows the limits or potentials of my body and helps me to safely obtain those levels without fear, Ricky does just that, not only with me, but with everyone I see him teach. He makes you feel like you are the only one in the room. I have taken from quite a few instructors and no one is quite like Ricky. He is in a class all by himself with his raw style and music selection, you can actually feel his love of yoga by his in depth knowledge of yoga and the human body. I promise you, you will not be sorry if you take a class from Ricky Tran, from a first timer to an advanced yogi, you will walk away feeling like you want more. I promise you , try him , you will like him. :)
4/21/2011
Ricky Tran Yoga is awesome. It is a very relaxed setting and a great place for newbies as well as advanced yogis. Ricky makes everyone feel comfortable and encourages you to do the best that YOU can do that day. If you're new and can't fully get into a pose, he'll offer adjustments and variations to make sure you get the most out of your practice. His knowledge of yoga is vast so that all levels will get something of practicing with him.
Ricky is also very good about reminding his students that the most important aspects of yoga are those you can't see. Ricky really makes you focus on your breath throughout the practice and that focus really pays dividends for you. There is no better feeling than how you feel at the end of one his classes. That feeling is what makes showing up early to class worth it. I think if anyone shows up to one of his classes they will be hooked! Ricky's class is 25 minutes away from my home and the opposite direction from where I work, but I enjoy his class so much that when I'm in town I go at least 3 days a week.
I enjoy both of the classes Ricky currently offers, the self paced class and the Wednesday class with music. They are different, but equally challenging.
I feel so fortunate to have such a unique and great teacher in this area!
Ricky Tran Yoga is awesome. It is a very relaxed setting and a great place for newbies as well as advanced yogis. Ricky makes everyone feel comfortable and encourages you to do the best that YOU can do that day. If you're new and can't fully get into a pose, he'll offer adjustments and variations to make sure you get the most out of your practice. His knowledge of yoga is vast so that all levels will get something of practicing with him.
Ricky is also very good about reminding his students that the most important aspects of yoga are those you can't see. Ricky really makes you focus on your breath throughout the practice and that focus really pays dividends for you. There is no better feeling than how you feel at the end of one his classes. That feeling is what makes showing up early to class worth it. I think if anyone shows up to one of his classes they will be hooked! Ricky's class is 25 minutes away from my home and the opposite direction from where I work, but I enjoy his class so much that when I'm in town I go at least 3 days a week.
I enjoy both of the classes Ricky currently offers, the self paced class and the Wednesday class with music. They are different, but equally challenging.
I feel so fortunate to have such a unique and great teacher in this area!
4/20/2011
AWESOME! AMAZING! INSPIRING! Are a few words I would describe Ricky Tran Yoga. I was so impressed with Ricky Tran after "trying" his first class, I signed up THAT day to have him as my yoga instructor. I had been shopping all around for a yoga studio since moving here and this was it. He is perfect for the beginner student to make sure they are practicing yoga in proper form so they do not to hurt themselves. And challenges the more advanced student so they do not become bored. His adjustments are great and once he does everything seems to fall into place and it feels right.
Ricky has classes that are led and some that are self paced but I must mention the Wednesday class. I think of Wednesday as my "new" favorite day of the week because of this class. I can't wait to see what he has waiting for us. It is never the same. Yes these classes are early but so worth it!! And this coming from a non-morning person. The room is warm but not extremely hot, if that isn't for you. The yoga studio is in with a martial arts studio, which I realized after my first practice there was a perfect place to practice yoga. For me, I have had the confidence to try new postures after being on those blue mats. You will be truly impressed with what you receive inside those doors. Ricky teaches the practice of yoga and not just the "poses" and there is a difference.
AWESOME! AMAZING! INSPIRING! Are a few words I would describe Ricky Tran Yoga. I was so impressed with Ricky Tran after "trying" his first class, I signed up THAT day to have him as my yoga instructor. I had been shopping all around for a yoga studio since moving here and this was it. He is perfect for the beginner student to make sure they are practicing yoga in proper form so they do not to hurt themselves. And challenges the more advanced student so they do not become bored. His adjustments are great and once he does everything seems to fall into place and it feels right.
Ricky has classes that are led and some that are self paced but I must mention the Wednesday class. I think of Wednesday as my "new" favorite day of the week because of this class. I can't wait to see what he has waiting for us. It is never the same. Yes these classes are early but so worth it!! And this coming from a non-morning person. The room is warm but not extremely hot, if that isn't for you. The yoga studio is in with a martial arts studio, which I realized after my first practice there was a perfect place to practice yoga. For me, I have had the confidence to try new postures after being on those blue mats. You will be truly impressed with what you receive inside those doors. Ricky teaches the practice of yoga and not just the "poses" and there is a difference.
4/10/2011
I tried a Yoga class before, but did not enjoy it. I attended 10 classes in 8 months. I was introduced to Ricky in December, and was very interested in attending one of his classes. I was very lost as to what I was doing, but he is a very patient instructor:) Ricky is not only about learning and improving gradually physically, he teaches us to philosophies to take with us for our day. I am a very busy single mom, with little time to myself. I go to Ricky's morning class at ATA martial arts in Carrollton, TX. I am not a morning person, but I push myself to make to his 6 am class. I always know that at the end of class, I feel very awake, with a calm, positive attitude to begin my day. Work, school, and kids can be very stressful. One of my favorite sayings he has is "Yoga is learning to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations". That's soo true!! Whether you are bent in half physically, in rush hour traffic running late, or experiencing anxiety for a project or test, it's all about finding your center and knowing how to breathe through the situation. I am also someone who gets bored easily. Ricky is awesome about changing things up! He has enough repition to where I have learned how to do a mysore class over the last 3-4 months. However, he has made Wednesdays a fun toning class with music. Remember my 10 classes in 8 months? This last month (March) I acomplished a goal of 20 classes in 30 days!!:) I highly recomend him, he will help you improve both physically and mentally! :)
I tried a Yoga class before, but did not enjoy it. I attended 10 classes in 8 months. I was introduced to Ricky in December, and was very interested in attending one of his classes. I was very lost as to what I was doing, but he is a very patient instructor:) Ricky is not only about learning and improving gradually physically, he teaches us to philosophies to take with us for our day. I am a very busy single mom, with little time to myself. I go to Ricky's morning class at ATA martial arts in Carrollton, TX. I am not a morning person, but I push myself to make to his 6 am class. I always know that at the end of class, I feel very awake, with a calm, positive attitude to begin my day. Work, school, and kids can be very stressful. One of my favorite sayings he has is "Yoga is learning to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations". That's soo true!! Whether you are bent in half physically, in rush hour traffic running late, or experiencing anxiety for a project or test, it's all about finding your center and knowing how to breathe through the situation. I am also someone who gets bored easily. Ricky is awesome about changing things up! He has enough repition to where I have learned how to do a mysore class over the last 3-4 months. However, he has made Wednesdays a fun toning class with music. Remember my 10 classes in 8 months? This last month (March) I acomplished a goal of 20 classes in 30 days!!:) I highly recomend him, he will help you improve both physically and mentally! :)
4/6/2011
I am 57 years old, I've been going to Ricky Tran Yoga for 3 months now. I have never done Yoga before, I did it just on suggestion from some folks that I was working with and I thought what the heck, and I have to say it has been a great experience. Ricky is an amazing teacher. The yoga is one of the hardest things I've ever done. But I've realized that even though I'm with people who can turn themselves into pretzels and I can barely fold over there is still something there for me. I can still do it to the top of my ability and that's what Ricky brings out - everyone's individual best. That's what he's looking for in each person.
I am 57 years old, I've been going to Ricky Tran Yoga for 3 months now. I have never done Yoga before, I did it just on suggestion from some folks that I was working with and I thought what the heck, and I have to say it has been a great experience. Ricky is an amazing teacher. The yoga is one of the hardest things I've ever done. But I've realized that even though I'm with people who can turn themselves into pretzels and I can barely fold over there is still something there for me. I can still do it to the top of my ability and that's what Ricky brings out - everyone's individual best. That's what he's looking for in each person.
4/1/2011
Ricky is a great teacher,patient,kind ,caring and so wise!
I really enjoy his classes,he takes me to the next level and always with a smile!
Thank you so much Ricky for introducing me to Ashtanga Yoga, I love it!!!!
Ricky is a great teacher,patient,kind ,caring and so wise!
I really enjoy his classes,he takes me to the next level and always with a smile!
Thank you so much Ricky for introducing me to Ashtanga Yoga, I love it!!!!
4/1/2011
I heard the name Ricky Tran early in my yoga practice about 6 years ago. As I have progressed from being a student to becoming a yoga teacher myself I have had many teachers along my yoga journey. Lately, I have been seeking a new guide to help me along my path. Thankful to have found out that "the" Ricky Tran was right here in my very own neighborhood! I am grateful to his teachings of yoga and his wisdom of life. Ricky is a great inspiration and a wonderful teacher - I highly recommend him to the beginning yogi or the most practiced. Ricky will always send you away with the complete practice you need. Namaste, Rene' Hawthorne (The Lotus Chick)
I heard the name Ricky Tran early in my yoga practice about 6 years ago. As I have progressed from being a student to becoming a yoga teacher myself I have had many teachers along my yoga journey. Lately, I have been seeking a new guide to help me along my path. Thankful to have found out that "the" Ricky Tran was right here in my very own neighborhood! I am grateful to his teachings of yoga and his wisdom of life. Ricky is a great inspiration and a wonderful teacher - I highly recommend him to the beginning yogi or the most practiced. Ricky will always send you away with the complete practice you need. Namaste, Rene' Hawthorne (The Lotus Chick)
3/30/2011
I was in search of a yoga instructor around Dallas and somehow ended up at Ricky's door. His class was exactly what I was looking for. He introduced me to Ashtanga Yoga and helped me completely transform myself within the first 20 classes! Everyday I felt myself progressing rapidly under his instruction, he is an excellent teacher and extremely enthusiastic about the practice. He takes great care in staying true to original teachings and to the core of yoga which is what intrigued me and kept me returning. He not only teaches the physical practice but explains the theory and engages his students through discussion about the many benefits of yoga. I have gained so much from Ricky's classes, it has brought me not only physical strength and deeper connection with my body but mental clarity at a time I needed it most. I would highly recommend his classes and feel very lucky to have crossed paths with such a dedicated soul. I hope that others can benefit from his teachings as I have......
I was in search of a yoga instructor around Dallas and somehow ended up at Ricky's door. His class was exactly what I was looking for. He introduced me to Ashtanga Yoga and helped me completely transform myself within the first 20 classes! Everyday I felt myself progressing rapidly under his instruction, he is an excellent teacher and extremely enthusiastic about the practice. He takes great care in staying true to original teachings and to the core of yoga which is what intrigued me and kept me returning. He not only teaches the physical practice but explains the theory and engages his students through discussion about the many benefits of yoga. I have gained so much from Ricky's classes, it has brought me not only physical strength and deeper connection with my body but mental clarity at a time I needed it most. I would highly recommend his classes and feel very lucky to have crossed paths with such a dedicated soul. I hope that others can benefit from his teachings as I have......
3/30/2011
Whoop Whooop. That is how I feel after a Practice with The Tran. I enjoy his singing and his stories. Some are inspirational and some are just funny. I enjoy being led in a practice and that is why I go to a class setting. Most yoga peeps can do a practice on their own but to be around a bunch of people in a warm (not just temp wise) environment w/ other people that enjoy it as much as you do...it is just wonderful. The blue mat brings awareness to my postures b.c it is way more of a challenge. I welcome being adjusted since I am all out of whack. I enjoy watching other people succeed. The Wed class is awesome...favorite of the week since you never know what you are walking into...but you will walk out with a sense of fulfillment. Seriously it is so hard for me to get up this early...so you know it must be worth it if this night owl is cruising down Keller Springs at 530am to enjoy a dog or two with Ricky.
Whoop Whooop. That is how I feel after a Practice with The Tran. I enjoy his singing and his stories. Some are inspirational and some are just funny. I enjoy being led in a practice and that is why I go to a class setting. Most yoga peeps can do a practice on their own but to be around a bunch of people in a warm (not just temp wise) environment w/ other people that enjoy it as much as you do...it is just wonderful. The blue mat brings awareness to my postures b.c it is way more of a challenge. I welcome being adjusted since I am all out of whack. I enjoy watching other people succeed. The Wed class is awesome...favorite of the week since you never know what you are walking into...but you will walk out with a sense of fulfillment. Seriously it is so hard for me to get up this early...so you know it must be worth it if this night owl is cruising down Keller Springs at 530am to enjoy a dog or two with Ricky.
3/30/2011
At first I was somewhat skeptical about Mysore practice. However, the more I practice, the more I enjoy it! It's like I'm teaching my own class. I practice at my own pace, my breathing and my bandhas have improved substantially, and I still have a great teacher leading me, giving me adjustments and helping me understand more about yoga". This has been a valuable and exceptional experience for me.
At first I was somewhat skeptical about Mysore practice. However, the more I practice, the more I enjoy it! It's like I'm teaching my own class. I practice at my own pace, my breathing and my bandhas have improved substantially, and I still have a great teacher leading me, giving me adjustments and helping me understand more about yoga". This has been a valuable and exceptional experience for me.
3/23/2011
Excellent.....You owe it to yourself to go once and try it out. Gain inspiration and clarity. He cares and he is authentic.
Excellent.....You owe it to yourself to go once and try it out. Gain inspiration and clarity. He cares and he is authentic.
3/21/2011
If you are new to Yoga.. I urge you to GO TO RICKY'S CLASS FIRST before you try any other place. From him you will learn the TRUE essence of Yoga (not a watered down version). I've been to 5 or 6 different yoga classes around Dallas, and have never been exposed to such a deep and transformative style of Yoga as the one Ricky teaches - Ashtanga yoga.
He pushes his students hard b/c he truly cares; You can tell he truly wants his students to get better. At times he may seem harsh - but you will deeply benefit from his teaching style and genuine enthusiasm for this ancient practice.
I feel SO incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with Ricky, and had the privilege to learn from such a dedicated teacher.
Thanks!! :-)
If you are new to Yoga.. I urge you to GO TO RICKY'S CLASS FIRST before you try any other place. From him you will learn the TRUE essence of Yoga (not a watered down version). I've been to 5 or 6 different yoga classes around Dallas, and have never been exposed to such a deep and transformative style of Yoga as the one Ricky teaches - Ashtanga yoga.
He pushes his students hard b/c he truly cares; You can tell he truly wants his students to get better. At times he may seem harsh - but you will deeply benefit from his teaching style and genuine enthusiasm for this ancient practice.
I feel SO incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with Ricky, and had the privilege to learn from such a dedicated teacher.
Thanks!! :-)
3/21/2011
I have been practicing yoga for 10 years and I've tried every yoga studio in Dallas. Ricky Tran is the best yoga instructor in the city. His pace is perfect in that allows you to focus on the deeper aspects of practice yet you still get a great workout. He makes adjustments and teaches you proper alignment which is something I always look for in an instructor. He helped me take my practice to a new level and I feel lucky each time I get to practice with Ricky.
I have been practicing yoga for 10 years and I've tried every yoga studio in Dallas. Ricky Tran is the best yoga instructor in the city. His pace is perfect in that allows you to focus on the deeper aspects of practice yet you still get a great workout. He makes adjustments and teaches you proper alignment which is something I always look for in an instructor. He helped me take my practice to a new level and I feel lucky each time I get to practice with Ricky.
3/21/2011
I heart Ricky Tran! He's challenges you physically and mentally and through his practice I've realized that anything is possible. I've also taken several of of workshops with the DFW area, in West Palm and South Beach. He is fantastic and I dare you to try just one class. It's like eating a Lay's potato chip.... you can't eat just one.
I heart Ricky Tran! He's challenges you physically and mentally and through his practice I've realized that anything is possible. I've also taken several of of workshops with the DFW area, in West Palm and South Beach. He is fantastic and I dare you to try just one class. It's like eating a Lay's potato chip.... you can't eat just one.
3/21/2011
Ricky has been my second instructor of Ashtanga and I really enjoy his way of teaching. I have learned so much from him about yoga and myself as well. I have become more conscious about my practice. The Prana I get from this class, just makes my day happier. I recommend you should consider his class even if you have never practiced.
Ricky has been my second instructor of Ashtanga and I really enjoy his way of teaching. I have learned so much from him about yoga and myself as well. I have become more conscious about my practice. The Prana I get from this class, just makes my day happier. I recommend you should consider his class even if you have never practiced.
3/21/2011
Simply said, Ricky is a great teacher. Every class is a learning experience and a challenge that I look forward to. Check out his class, you will not regret it ;)
Simply said, Ricky is a great teacher. Every class is a learning experience and a challenge that I look forward to. Check out his class, you will not regret it ;)
3/21/2011
After reintroducing myself to YOGA in November 2010 I began searching for the perfect instructor...the ONE...Four months later and over a dozen instructors I found the ONE...Ricky Tran. After the first class I knew this was it...I found my YOGA home..His is truly a YOGA teacher not a pose model. His instruction takes me to my highest potential, not to mention releasing my lower back pain on the first visit. I love learning not only the YOGA action but also the meaning and history of YOGA..Thank you Ricky
Barbara
After reintroducing myself to YOGA in November 2010 I began searching for the perfect instructor...the ONE...Four months later and over a dozen instructors I found the ONE...Ricky Tran. After the first class I knew this was it...I found my YOGA home..His is truly a YOGA teacher not a pose model. His instruction takes me to my highest potential, not to mention releasing my lower back pain on the first visit. I love learning not only the YOGA action but also the meaning and history of YOGA..Thank you Ricky
Barbara
3/21/2011
I have had the pleasure of sitting under Ricky's teaching at yoga practices at the Texas Conference and at Breakfast Club. Thank you for an insightful, honest experience.
I have had the pleasure of sitting under Ricky's teaching at yoga practices at the Texas Conference and at Breakfast Club. Thank you for an insightful, honest experience.
