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Formerly known as Sanctuary Yoga, the 2,600 sq. foot studio is now Sanctuary Power Yoga, aimed at heated power yoga overlooking Torrington’s Historic Downtown District on E. Main Street. Though classes began on May 1, Korwin said Sanctuary is open to anyone at any level who wants to partake in the full-body workout, physically, emotionally and mentally. Classes are every day, with two during each weekend day, and possibly more depending on the community’s needs.
“The idea behind the heat is to sweat out all toxins,” she said. The main studio will be cranked up to 90-95 degrees plus humidity for the trial. “It’s a full-body workout and you feel great afterward.”
Korwin, a New Hartford native and resident, recently moved back to Litchfield County after spending 10 years practicing and teaching heated power yoga across New England. Her most recent venture plopped her in Newton, Mass., managing Prana Power Yoga, which she said gave her the business-side of the art form.
“This is a style that works,” Korwin said.
The new space offers changing rooms, a retail space with mats, mat bags and t-shirts, a smaller studio and treatment room. Korwin said she hopes to host children’s classes and reiki, accupuncture and other holistic services. The hardwood floors, brick walls and large windows provides Korwin with what she’s always been looking for.
“This is exactly what I want,” she said. “It was literally a dream come true. I am thrilled to be able to bring this type of yoga to the area and to be able to created sacred space where people can come together to practice and share their time and energy.”
Korwin has set up a website for more information on the studio, www.sanctuarypoweryoga.com, and on Facebook. She said every first Saturday of the month will be home to free introductory classes, and whether or not one thinks yoga is for them, “the most important thing is to come check out a class.”
