…have yoga mat will travel

Chappy Foote

When the YoYos first heard about the popular owner of Harmony Yoga and Wellness Center in Redondo Beach, Chappy Foote, who draws life lessons from his daily swim with the Dolphins; we couldn’t wait to visit this 10 year strong, “Best of Redondo Beach” studio, and learn from Chappy’s unusual conversations at sea. Checkin’ out this vast, light-filled, jam-packed, “already hot”, rich yoga space that was overflowin’ with Southern California’s fittest, the intuitive YoYos were getting’ the distinct feelin’ that those seemingly lovin’ dolphins might be advisin’ this reputed powerhouse of a teacher, to kick our YoYo butts. Throwin’ down our Mandukas, our inspirin’ water bottles and our “keepin’ us from slidin’ to Mexico”, Yogitoes; the always yogi-like non- competitive YoYos were thinkin’ … “bring it on”.

Packed Power Class with Chappy

“Surf-trunk wearin’, blonde hair flyin’ “cover of Surfer Magazine”, Chappy enters, lookin’ like he’d just finished his morning swim. Chappy’s brief integration soon blasted into a one-of-a-kind, “off to the races”, 1 ¾ hour, strength-stretch, intense power flow. Focused on “ridin’ the breath like a wave”, water lovin’ Chappy introduced strength with style, fluidity with power and spirited poses requiring focus and grace. Set to a killer explosion of eclectic music, this dolphin messenger flowed every vigorous sequence in this unique, non-stop practice, providin’ one “helluva” physical and mentally challenging class.