Studio Yoga 6

Where to begin? I started taking yoga classes at Studio Yoga 6 about six months ago after trying a few different teachers/​studios. Once I walked through the door at Studio Yoga 6 I never looked back.
When I reflect on Chris and his approach to teaching Yoga, I’m reminded of a quote from Martha Graham, which goes something like, «There is an energy, a quickening, a life force that is translated through you into action». Chris is a life force, simply put. He is a thoughtful, exacting, challenging, and sympathetic teacher who knows the abilities and limitations of each student in his class. He has a deep knowledge of movement and body mechanics which informs his teaching.
As an newcomer to Yoga, I especially appreciate the fact that he takes my practice seriously. On a lighter note, Chris is one of warmest and funniest people I know. I’m delighted to have found Studio Yoga 6 and would recommend Chris’s classes to anyone who has or is interested in developing a yoga practice.

I started practicing yoga about 3 years ago. I’ve tried out a couple of studios and teachers and just loved Chris and his classes. His knowledge of the body and its movement is amazingly thorough. His adjustments really make each position work for each individual person, regardless of their experience or ability. He makes sure to keep aware of any of his students’ injuries (old or current), and gives great advice for how to work around them. And while it takes a little bit to understand the lingo and explanations, once I did, I really ‘got’ what was supposed to be going on with my body in each of these poses.
Just be warned– this is not for anyone who is looking for a meditative, slow class!

I am relatively new to Yoga but I really enjoyed a basic class from Chris Hoskin’s at Studio Yoga 6. I went with a coworker who swears by it and was genuinely impressed with the style — which is an unique combination of hatha and iyengar, the focus on alignment, Chris’ teaching methods — the way in which corrections, suggestions, and adaptations are made, as well as the atmosphere — a quaint little studio with a really friendly group of people.
It definitely augmented what I have learned from various instructors at Ironworks and it made me what to get more serious about yoga — to make sure I do it right and don’t injure myself. And the cost isn’t bad for the quality of service rendered. I will go back.
And on a personal note, the yoga was just a great release to a crazy day, week, and beyond.

I’m a bit ashamed to admit that I have not been to Chris’ new studio; however, I was in semi-​frequent attendance of his Saturday morning classes when he used to teach @ Berkeley Ironworks.
Though not for everyone –I have witnessed more than a handful of people walk out during class, and my ex hated Chris’ class– I got quite a bit out of his (to me) esoteric, challenging, and Brooklyn style of teaching & guidance. Definitely a concerned professional, Chris has the *eyes* and knows bodies. Lots of «grounding» work, performing micro-​poses, and the feeling of getting really strong round out my recollection of working w/​Chris.
Not for everyone, but certainly for me :)

I started taking yoga classes at Berkeley Ironworks about 5 years ago. Initially, it was with various instructors, but I really enjoyed Chris Hoskin’s teaching, so started seeing him exclusively. And now, he’s opened up his own studio.
His style is his own, though he combines iyengar and hatha. He is all about proper alignment and not injuring yourself.
If you’re new to yoga, I highly recommend his Tu & Th 6:45 class. (His Sat class is longer and can be a bit challenging for beginners.