Get Fit in Style at MYST

By Emme Martin | Photography by Hunter Burgtorf

Located in the elegant 30Avenue shopping and entertainment district in Inlet Beach, Florida, MYST yoga studio and activewear boutique is like a sanctuary near the sea. The recently rebranded studio offers an escape from our technology-driven lives as all stress is left behind when you enter. We talked to the owner, yogi Alisha Berg, about what inspired the name MYST and her vision for the studio, which underwent a transformation and rebirth in May 2021. “MYST stands for Modern Yoga Style, the studio’s core influences,” says Berg, “and the sanctity of one’s practice is at the center of our values.”

The studio’s accompanying boutique brings the best in style with a range of high-end activewear brands so patrons can look and feel their best, whether it’s during a yoga class or just living their everyday truth at home, work, the beach, or on the go. Whether you are looking to strengthen your body and mind or just looking for your next athleisure ensemble, MYST has it all with a chic modern flair.

“MYST desires to be a destination to recharge your mind, body, and spirit,” says Berg. The studio’s classes, ranging from challenging and fun to slow and relaxing, offer something for everyone. Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, the daily group sessions at MYST are the perfect way to break a sweat and calm your mind. “For true first-timers looking for a good stretch or getting back to fitness, gentle yoga classes would be the way to start,” Berg says. MYST also offers heated classes for those looking to go deeper into yoga. “To get yoga elements with the challenge of more bodyweight and weighted exercises, yoga sculpt is the class.” If you are looking to try something new, MYST also offers barre classes, including ones with weights, which are great for lengthening, strengthening, and stretching your muscles.

The studio offers daily group classes and private lessons for individuals or groups who want more personalized, hands-on assistance. The group classes are a great place to commune, meet new friends, and enjoy the energy that comes from the shared experience of an energetic yoga class. Visitors can also check out MYST’s monthly glow yoga classes, where students have fun getting creative with glow-in-the-dark body paint and accessories. They also offer monthly mindfulness meditation courses that are great for anyone looking to learn more about meditation and its powerful benefits.

The MYST instructors offer an immersive experience with their comprehensive instruction and deep understanding of the practice. Each class begins with a positive intention to help guide students to a place of peace during their practice. The instructors serve as guides for students to focus and form in each posture. The poses require a deep focus, allowing students to center their thoughts and leave the studio feeling energized and ready to take on the day. “Having a consistent yoga practice will enable you to essentially walk lighter on your feet and feel more transparent in your mind,” says Berg. “When we are in touch with our bodies, we can then be in touch with our minds and embrace the connection between the two.” This powerful ability to change our mind-set through movement remains the true genesis of the practice, with physical fitness as a nice bonus.

For those looking to take their yoga expertise to the next level, MYST will be offering Level 1 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in April of 2022. Graduates will receive a Yoga Alliance certification and a deeper understanding of themselves. The studio will also offer Level 2 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training for registered teachers in November of this year. These are great opportunities for serious yogis to grow their abilities, find more profound inner peace through the mindfulness elements integrated into the teachings, and learn how to pass on the knowledge to their students.

We can’t forget about the style—the specially curated selection of fashions in the boutique range from adorable activewear to beach-style streetwear. The studio is right on trend with stylish athleisure, especially as the pandemic brought about a new wave of casual dressing while working from home. “We have vacation clients that come back year after year to shop for style selections they can’t find at home,” says Berg. The boutique also offers a selection of jewelry and accessories meant to help you emerge feeling calm, energized, and strong. Berg understands the power of feeling good in your clothes during a workout (or anytime), making MYST the perfect one-stop shop for self-revitalization.

“Let this serve as an invitation for you to come to try out a class,” Berg offers.

The studio welcomes all with open arms and makes sure each student leaves feeling well in body and spirit.

“We like to have fun here,” she adds. The whole team at MYST believes that while yoga has profound effects on the mind and body, it doesn’t always need to be taken too seriously.

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Check out MYST online at MYSTyoga30A.com and on Instagram and Facebook @myst30A. MYST is located in 30Avenue at 12805 US Highway 98 East #101. Namaste!