Sommer and Paul have been my yoga guides since they moved to North Carolina almost two decades ago. I have been practicing yoga since the 1980’s with 35 years of teaching experience and still I find something fresh and new in every practice class. I eagerly borrow ideas for my own teaching and feel so inspired to see that classes can embrace beginners and challenge experienced yoga folks in the same room. Add to to that their guidance and encouragement as I worked my way through two hip replacements confident that punched back to zero my yoga would steadily move forward again. In person or live video or in tasty spots from the virtual library they are tops.

I have been to many different yoga studios and teachers in different countries and cities, and Thousand Petals Yoga is hands down, the best. It takes many different aspects for me to feel really connected to a space and the teachers; Paul and Sommer are some of the most kind, open-hearted, knowledgeable and wise people I have ever met. Their classes are a perfect mixture of strength, stability, philosophy; combining body connection and strengthening with inner work. Their available content online is also superb, which makes them so accessible to everyone. I cannot recommend them enough.

I have been studying with Sommer and Paul for several years. I enjoy taking classes from both of them each week as together they provide a nice balance for my practice. When I am not able to attend in-person classes or live streaming, the on-demand subscription is very convenient – it is nice to be able to practice with Sommer and Paul in a variety of delivery methods. Highly recommend! All levels are always welcome.

My husband and I started practicing yoga with Sommer and Paul about 15 years ago. They are the best teachers -- just the right balance of playfulness and challenge. Thanks to them my practice is at a level I never thought possible. Regardless of where you are in your yoga practice, I definitely recommend taking classes with them..

All the other glowing reviews stole my thunder! Paul and Sommer are simply the real deal. I moved 3 states away back in 2018 so now I rely solely on their online offerings. It almost always feels like whatever class I am doing was designed with me in mind - the message of the day going straight to my heart. Their Mellow Yellow series is beginning level classes (~30 minutes each) that very deeply explore the foundation and alignment principles. I highly recommend.

I began practicing with Sommer and Paul in 2015. As a busy mom of two young kids, their teachings and practice were just the kind of self care I was looking for. It still serves me today! Sommer and Paul offer excellent alignment cues, beautiful wisdom and playful humor! Their classes are really awesome! Always something for everyone!

I started practicing with Sommer and Paul over 15 years ago, and missed their classes when I moved abroad. Over the past year+, the livestream classes have been a wonderful way to reconnect, both to the practice and the community. It's always the perfect balance of depth and levity, difficulty and ease -- highly recommend!

Sommer and Paul Sobin of Thousand Petals Yoga are my favorite yoga teachers over the 20 years I have been practicing. Sommer is deeply insightful and attuned, and Paul is energizing and brings humor. Both are highly skilled guides of yoga as a practice of body, heart and mind. They offer livestream, recordings and live!

Paul is the best yoga teacher I've ever had. His technical knowledge of yoga is unmatched, and he will help you build confidence in your own practice. Take advantage of Thousand Petals Yoga if you are in Chapel Hill -- I didn't realize how lucky I was until I moved away. Also, I leave out Sommer only because I haven't practiced with her, but I imagine she's just as good (or better).

I've been taking Paul and Sommer's classes for over 14 years. Paul and Sommer teach from a deep place of knowledge and practice. They teach their students how to move through the poses and make it fun at the same time. All you have to do is look at their website to get the vibe. I also appreciate that they weave nuggets of yoga philosophy into their classes and encourage their students to take the practices off the mat. Although I have missed taking in person classes with them due to Covid, I am very appreciative of the library they offer up so I can practice anytime. Yay to Paul and Sommer and Thousand Petals Yoga.