Intro
BEND the MIND
Intro
BEND the MIND
The humble beginning: Over a decade ago, faced with a scarcity of teaching opportunities, Jonas, an art director and photographer for Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, began hosting yoga sessions at his home with a small group of students. As word spread, the community quickly expanded, giving rise to Second Side Yoga—a sanctuary for dedicated practitioners. Here, individuals and teachers of independent spirit gather to pursue both personal and collective growth.
Nestled discreetly within an unassuming, low-slung building in the East Village/City Place, lacking any ostentatious signage, Second Side Yoga embodies a sort of yoga 'speakeasy.' Upon crossing the threshold, one is greeted with genuine warmth from teachers and fellow students alike. As Fatimah succinctly describes it, "An elite studio without the pretension."
If yoga is the journey of surmounting obstacles and seeking bliss, Second Side Yoga stands as a testament to that ethos. "If a guy with broken English can do it, all of us can. Come only if you wanna get better," Jonas asserts. Second Side Yoga epitomizes the essence of solid, unfiltered yoga, simply good yoga unleashed.
Why the name second side? We work both the right and left sides of our body in yoga. Earlier in our studio's history, we often found ourselves saying, "I love my second side," as we completed intense Vinyasa flow sequences on one side of the body and moves onto the other side. Our tradition maintains that there is a "second side" to the mere physical practice of yoga, just as there is a deeper element to our everyday lives off the mat. Equal attention and love should be devoted to both and all sides. How we do anything is how we do everything.
Photography courtesy of Jonas Park.
All subjects in the photos are our yogis and students that practice with us at the studio. We thank all of them to make the great photos possible.
THE SPACE
SPACE & AMENITIES
BECAUSE WHAT'S INSIDE PERHAPS MATTERS MORE.
THE SPACE
SPACE & AMENITIES
BECAUSE WHAT'S INSIDE PERHAPS MATTERS MORE.
AS THE NAME, SECOND SIDE, SUGGESTS WE FIRMLY BELIEVE WHAT'S INSIDE MATTERS AT LEAST AS MUCH IF NOT MORE. OUR FINISH OUT REFLECTS OUR YOGA PRACTICE-CLEAN, NO FUSS, HONEST. NESTLED IN A FULLY RENOVATED MID CENTURY STACKED STONE BUILDING, SECOND SIDE YOGA IS ABOUT SUBTLE QUALITY.:
NATURAL LIGHT STUDIO WITH SKYLIGHTS AND OPERATING WINDOWS (BREEZE FEELS GOOD DURING SWEATY PRACTICE)
SUSTAINABLY HARVESTED FLOATING VERTICAL BAMBOO FLOOR WITH ANTI-BACTERIAL PADDING UNDER NEATH (NO GERMS AND GIVES A SOME CUSHION IF/WHEN YOU FALL)
96" FIREPLACE (WHEN OUTSIDE IS DARK AND ALL YOU SEE IS THE FLAMES. HYPNOTIC!)
FULL KITCHEN WITH INDUCTION COOKTOP AND TELESCOPING VENT, CONVECTION OVEN-MICROWAVE COMBO AND COMMERCIAL GRADE SINK/FAUCET
FAST FILLING REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTERED DRINKING WATER (IN THE KITCHEN,THE SMALL FAUCET. QUENCH YOUR THIRST WHILE ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS)
RECYCLED CANADIAN QUARTS COUNTERTOP
MARBLE AND PORCELAIN BATH FLOOR AND WALLS
AMERICAN MAPLE CABINET
ENERGY STAR LED DIMMERABLE LIGHTS THRU-OUT
WIRELESS WIFI/BLUETOOTH SOUND SYSTEM
EASY ACCESS WINE COOLER STOCKED WITH BOTTLED WATER FOR PURCHASE
- SPACE RENTAL IS AVAILABLE FOR OTHER TEACHERS' TEACHING OR FUNCTIONS SUCH AS PARTY ETC. INQUIRE WITHIN.
BEST PROPS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET
MANDUKA AND LULULEMON MATS FOR PURCHASE AND RENTAL
HIGH DENSITY LULULEMON BLOCKS AND ROSE GOLD TIPPED YOGA STRAPS (PROPS ARE YOGIS' FRIENDS. DO USE THEM)
Jonas
JONAS PARK
Jonas's yoga journey is a testament to perseverance, resonating with many. With no prior physical activity, he turned to yoga to alleviate chronic back pain and quickly became an ardent practitioner. Unable to find teaching opportunities, he began teaching at home, eventually founding Second Side Yoga a decade ago with community support.
Leading a double life, Jonas has worked as an art director and photographer for Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus for over a decade, allowing him to pursue his passion for teaching yoga. Known for creative Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga, teacher training, and retreat leadership, he draws inspiration from renowned teachers like Susie Caicedo, Tim Miller, David Swenson as well as many different students’ practice and up and coming teachers alike.
With a belief in "leading by example" he cherishes his role within the growing Second Side Yoga community. When not on the mat, Jonas can be found capturing moments through his photography on www.jonaspark.com and Instagram (@jonasparkyoga, @jonasparkofficial).
Jonas
JONAS PARK
Jonas's yoga journey is a testament to perseverance, resonating with many. With no prior physical activity, he turned to yoga to alleviate chronic back pain and quickly became an ardent practitioner. Unable to find teaching opportunities, he began teaching at home, eventually founding Second Side Yoga a decade ago with community support.
Leading a double life, Jonas has worked as an art director and photographer for Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus for over a decade, allowing him to pursue his passion for teaching yoga. Known for creative Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga, teacher training, and retreat leadership, he draws inspiration from renowned teachers like Susie Caicedo, Tim Miller, David Swenson as well as many different students’ practice and up and coming teachers alike.
With a belief in "leading by example" he cherishes his role within the growing Second Side Yoga community. When not on the mat, Jonas can be found capturing moments through his photography on www.jonaspark.com and Instagram (@jonasparkyoga, @jonasparkofficial).
Dana
DANA FISHER
Meet Dana Fisher, a multi-talented 500 RYT, mother of three, biomedical engineer, and educator with 20+ years of dance and movement experience. Her avid knowledge of biomechanics and movement science drives her passion for creating a supportive space to nurture mental and physical growth in students.
Dana's transformative yoga journey includes study of Ashtanga and Vinyasa, alongside immersive training in Authentic Movements philosophy. Through intellectual sequencing, intentional movement, and the power of pranayama, she cultivates a profound understanding of yoga's potential.
Come to one of her classes to explore her insights, teachings, and upcoming classes. Join her in this transformative journey of flowing and growing together!
Follow Dana on Instagram @dh_fisher
Dana
DANA FISHER
Meet Dana Fisher, a multi-talented 500 RYT, mother of three, biomedical engineer, and educator with 20+ years of dance and movement experience. Her avid knowledge of biomechanics and movement science drives her passion for creating a supportive space to nurture mental and physical growth in students.
Dana's transformative yoga journey includes study of Ashtanga and Vinyasa, alongside immersive training in Authentic Movements philosophy. Through intellectual sequencing, intentional movement, and the power of pranayama, she cultivates a profound understanding of yoga's potential.
Come to one of her classes to explore her insights, teachings, and upcoming classes. Join her in this transformative journey of flowing and growing together!
Follow Dana on Instagram @dh_fisher
Gillian
GILLIAN HAWORTH
Gillian originally from England moved to Dallas with her family in 2015. Always having an interest in Health and Well being the move offered her a unique opportunity to delve deeper into something she loved YOGA.
After completing her initial 200 hour training in Hatha and Vinyasa in 2018 she has since added Yin, Mat Pilates and functional fitness training to her skill set as well as recently completing her 300 hour training at Secondside.
Gillian
GILLIAN HAWORTH
Gillian originally from England moved to Dallas with her family in 2015. Always having an interest in Health and Well being the move offered her a unique opportunity to delve deeper into something she loved YOGA.
After completing her initial 200 hour training in Hatha and Vinyasa in 2018 she has since added Yin, Mat Pilates and functional fitness training to her skill set as well as recently completing her 300 hour training at Secondside.
HAYLEY
HAYLEY WHITED
Hayley Whited began teaching vinyasa yoga in 2018 after completing her 200-hr RYT certification at Gaia Flow Yoga in Dallas. She knew that the mental and physical benefits of a consistent yoga practice were something special that she wanted to share with others. Her goal for each class is simply that students leave feeling better than when they arrived. Coming from a dance background, Hayley enjoys creating a unique sequence for each class that allows students the opportunity to move in new ways and, of course, plenty of space to breathe.
HAYLEY
HAYLEY WHITED
Hayley Whited began teaching vinyasa yoga in 2018 after completing her 200-hr RYT certification at Gaia Flow Yoga in Dallas. She knew that the mental and physical benefits of a consistent yoga practice were something special that she wanted to share with others. Her goal for each class is simply that students leave feeling better than when they arrived. Coming from a dance background, Hayley enjoys creating a unique sequence for each class that allows students the opportunity to move in new ways and, of course, plenty of space to breathe.