I had been coming to this studio for some years now and usually had a good experience. I planned to go to a 9:30 AM class, but Pittsburgh road construction completely halted my normal route to the studio. I tried to call ahead of time (as I realized I would be late while driving) and nobody answered the phone number listed for the studio. Fine, I thought, I would just be a bit late and miss part of the class. I arrived at 9:40 and tried to open the door to the studio, but it was locked. Oh well -- I decided I'd stick around and talk to them in person afterwards to see if I could be honored coming to a different class in the future. After waiting an hour, I talked to the studio. I was told they got rid of their phone because nobody would answer it. They also did not explain their door locking policy (if I had known about it, I would not have bothered coming). Lastly, I was told they could not honor putting me in a different class because I had booked through class pass, but if I had a membership through the studio itself, they would be able to do that for me. This didn't make any sense to me. Finally, they told me I should purchase a membership, as if this whole experience would have inspired me to do such a thing. Since there are plenty of other studios in Pittsburgh, I'll save my money and go elsewhere. read more

I am honestly mixed on how I felt about Amazing Yoga. I did appreciate the challenge and loved the temperature. I do yoga 5-6 days a week, and this was challenging for me. This is not a beginners studio. There were not many modifications, and I would recommend knowing poses before you go. The facility is nice and very spacious. The instructor was great. The thing that will make me not return is the smell inside the studio itself. It smelled like a dirty locker room.. Musty, sweaty, and almost like urine. While I liked other things about the class I took, I just found that smell so off-putting. read more

My first time at amazing yoga. Hot power was a great class, I hadn't done yoga in years but I could still keep up for the most part. Not sure if completely beginner friendly for those of you who would be completely new. Instructor was standoffish and didn't do a normal first time welcome/tour of the studio when i checked in. Which is fine, but first impressions are big. Difficult to hear her at times. Room also wasn't hot from the start. Took about 15 minutes until I felt it getting warmer. Will be back but with a different instructor! read more

I've been doing yoga for over 20 years and i have been to many different studios. This was by far the worst one I've ever been to. The time was convenient for me so I gave it a try. Most yoga studios are hot and dry heat. This was just extremely humid it was hard to even breathe. It felt like doing yoga in a rainforest. It made the entire class so miserable and I couldn't wait for it to end. Had I not spend what is the most I've ever spent on a single class also I would have left. The music was also too loud and it was hard to even hear the instructor. read more

Love this studio. Great atmosphere and the teachers are well trained. Parking can be a challenge so arrive a little early.

I have been going to Amazing Yoga for years. I have been to both the Shadyside and South Side locations. I prefer Shadyside just because its easier to get to most of the time with traffic. Parking is tight but I can usually find a spot on a side street. I really love their idea of hot yoga flow here. Most of the teachers are great but Lisa is my all time favorite. He classes are tough but totally worth it. The teachers used to not play music but I think they all have music now. I don't mind either way as long as I'm getting a good workout in. I like that they have several classes a day to pick from so its easy to find something that will fit into your schedule. They have a boutique that you can shop from as well before or after class. Don't come late because they lock the doors. read more

This was my very first hot yoga class. I loved it. I didn't think I would but it was a good relaxing time. I was set up all the way to the side of the room though so at times it was a little hard to hear. I suggest just trying to get somewhere around the middle. I felt welcomed since the moment I walked in and this is a big plus when entering a new workout studio. I look forward to my next class. read more

I love this studio....fun classes and spaces are marked for mats so no asking anyone to please move over

I LOVE AMAZING YOGA!!! I've moved to the suburbs after living in Pittsburgh proper for upwards of 10 years and I continue to trek back just to attend classes at Amazing Yoga. The vibe is amazing, the classes are challenging, and I always leave feeling relaxed and just a bit healthier. I have yet to find a studio in my new area that provides a comparable service. Parking can be tricky but if you go to an early class you shouldn't have trouble finding either a spot on the street or in one of the small lots nearby. There's also a parking garage close by. read more

Was in town visiting and dropped in for a Saturday afternoon class. Loved the class, very friendly staff, and I got in a good sweat. Good flow and music combo. Just FYI, they have changing rooms but no showers. Also didn't have any mat towels for rent. read more

Turned me off. I was planning on taking the instructor's class, but these numbnuts wanted me to have taken a year's worth of classes prior to signing up, even though I been practicing for years. Is it because they want to be sure I am really adept, or is it about lining the pockets? It is a "business" so I expect as much, but such policy should be made clear from the jump. To their credit, they did return my deposit promptly, but it smells like another case "yoga for the rich yuppies stressed after hard work in the office". probably a great studio, but that particular instance is none too appealing to me. read more

There's a reason this place is always packed in the evenings - the GOOD word is out! This studio is awesome! The instructors are excellent - they challenge and encourage students while still respecting any limitations you might have. They keep watch over students to help improve their positions, and always remind you to BREATHE. The heated studios allow for a satisfying, refreshing and spiritual experience. Try the morning classes if you want more space during your session. I think the prices are fair: $13 per class, ($9 for students). You save a few bucks when you buy classes in sets of 5, 10, or a monthly unlimited pass. I've tried to invite some friends, who make faces when I tell them the price, but frankly, I think you get MORE than what you pay for at this studio. But alas, some people take no issue with spending $13 on beer & hot wings, a movie and twizzlers, or Red Bull & Marlboros (bleh, gross). I like to drop some cash on yoga. Amazing Yoga. Namaste. read more

I have been attending the Shadyside studio for the past year. I will give AY credit for always giving you a great work out. You're going to sweat a lot and feel good about burning a bunch of calories. However, I do find all the classes (even amongst all the different teachers) very repetitive. I assume this is because the owners (Karen and Sean) have taught the vast majority of their teachers through their own teacher training program. There is not much creativity between the different classes; it's the same poses over and over. Since attending AY this year, I feel like I could now teach there too! It's that predictable. They also don't offer much guidance for more seasoned yogis who take modifications or arm balances. I feel like I'm "showing off" if I modify, where at other studios I practice it's encouraged to try new poses. It's an "amazing" feeling when you're able to grasp a new pose. In summary, great place to get some cardio and decent yoga; not great if you're trying to expand your practice. I mix it up with other studios. They do offer a wide assortment of class times, which is convenient. P.S. Would love suggestions of other studios you'd recommend based on reading my review. Namaste. read more

I switch between Amazing Yoga and Yoga Flow, and there is defiantly a different vibe to the two, I pick based on my mood and schedule where I go for the day. Amazing Yoga is more of a power, quick pace, cardio workout. They're focus isn't on perfect positioning, holding poses for a long time, or lots of meditation talk-- its about making your heart race and working out using yoga as a base. I could see how it would be a hard studio for newer yogis, the transitions are fast and they don't walk you through each pose. You're kind of expected to know the basics. Even in the yoga basics classes I'm not sure I've noticed a lot more teaching. The instructors don't really reposition you often, which I prefer because I like my personal space when I'm that sweaty... If you're a student, its a pretty good deal for the 10 course package. I would like to see some more variety to the classes as the yoga basic and yoga power are starting to get repetitive. I think they are starting to do that by offering yoga flow and slow now, so we'll see. They also have lots of rotating workshops focusing on different themes or skills, but they cost $25-30 each. Just fyi, some classes get way overcrowded, like 5:30 on sunday, to the point where peoples mats are near touching. They don't ever turn anyone away, even when it seems one more body in the room would suffocate us all. I've learned to avoid those times. For a different experience, check out my review on Yoga Flow. read more

I got an awesome yelp deal for this place which I definitely recommend because it gives you freedom to explore all the yoga places on walnut street before dropping down major dough (this place beats out Yoga Flow). They do hot yoga so there're a few things you need to know: 1) It REEKS the moment you step into this place 2) There will be PUDDLES of sweat on the floor at the end of the session- so pick a place near the door so you don't have to step in any! 3) It's a pretty darn good workout Some of the instructors get a bit repetitive. It gets very CROWDED which is one thing I don't like. They have a website where you sign up ahead of time. I enjoy the PowerYoga with Music. They list EVERY class as for "All levels" just to attract more people, but I think a true beginner would feel overwhelmed, especially since there are some pretty hard core yogis here. I like that their sessions are quite long up to 90 minutes and I always feel sore the next day! read more

This is where I began my yoga experience. The fact that years later I have nothing to compare it with speaks to the fact that I felt no need to look further. I love the "hot" of hot yoga. Staff is friendly and helpful and uniquely caring. Appreciate variation of certain poses suggested for those of us with creaky knees. Love the early morning classes which are ideal for fitting in to a busy schedule and quite welcoming for older practioners. Especially nice at those times of the year where the sun is rising during class. Enter in the dark leave in the light temporally and spiritually. Always a better start to any day. read more

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If you're looking for yoga that makes you sweat, makes you work, makes you feel awesome, this is by far the best studio that i have discovered in pittsburgh thus far. it's worth the 5 mile bike ride fo' sho! and they have great student rates. $40 for 5 classes. do it! read more

Out of town visitor finds perfect power yoga class with parking, that'd be my headline. Nice studio, well-appointed cubby spaces for personal items, very friendly students (more so than anywhere else I've traveled), warm and humid class (as it should be...just right), tough with a touch of kindness instructors who follow the Baptiste sequence. Can you tell I really liked the place? Oh yeah, parking on the street is free for 2 hours if you can find it. I gave up and parked in the garage right across the street next to the coffee shop for $5 bucks. Totally worth it if you don't feel like walking blocks before or after class. read more

I enjoy this version of power yoga. I like the pacing of it. It is not much about the philosophy, and to me, that's ok; I'm there for a workout. I think the temperature of the room is pleasantly hot. It's not unbearable, and they do turn on the fan when it starts to get too hot. The fact though that there are no showers and no real locker room is why I bumped my review down to 4 stars. The facilities in general are lacking (only 1 bathroom too, and 3 changing rooms). The class moves quickly if you take the "all levels" option. There is very little instruction on how to do the poses, but even my husband, a true beginner, kept up OK (he looked at me with some concern in his eyes only once or twice). I wish there was a location closer to the 'burbs. It's tough getting to and parking in Shadyside, but luckily there are free 2-hour spots if you can find them. read more

I am a regular yoga practitioner for the past 20 years. I was in Pittsburgh for three days and took class at Amazing two nights in a row with Mark. I've been to studios across the country and have practiced many different styles of yoga. I appreciate hot yoga and Amazing Yoga gets hot. Many reviewers refer to it as a "work out", and that is precisely what it is. There is very little philosophy (sometimes I appreciate instructors being quiet about the spiritual side because it sometimes seems a bit forced and not terribly authentic). There was almost zero instruction for the basic parts of the poses and no options given for moving deeper into a pose (as a long time practitioner and former instructor, I don't need it, but many students do). In the class I took, there were no hands on modifications (which I always enjoy). Overall, it was a deep, hot, yoga practice. It was walking distance from my hotel, and there are good restaurants (take out - you will leave completely soaking wet, bring a change of clothes or a maxi dress for cover up) for take out. read more

I've been going to Amazing Yoga for almost a decade. I love hot power yoga. I do miss however the 90 min classes and classes without music. A lot of the 75 min classes recently changed to 60 mins. Also all classes have music. Some is hip hop music. Make sure to check the schedule for class type and time. read more

I'm going to miss this place so much. After a car accident that left me with an injured lower back, I couldn't lift weights or run or do any of my normal routine workouts. I looked into hot yoga and decided to give this place a shot. The heated room is perfect for stretching out your muscles and sweating out toxins, and the 60min/75min practice sessions are amazingly adaptable for beginners or advanced yogis. I haven't been able to find a yoga place that provides such a rigorous, yet satisfying workout. Even if you don't have the flexibility, endurance, or strength, you will acquire all of it if you continue to practice here. With the student discounts and flexible Shadyside schedule, I was able to improve my core strength, balance, and stamina while juggling my schoolwork (and my grades significantly improved, which I would like to partially attribute to this practice!) Karen Conley is probably one of my favorite teachers, but any of the yoga teachers there will ensure that the time you spend there will be fulfilling for your mind and body. I have yet to find a place that always leaves me feeling refreshed and new after each and every class. read more

I love it. The teachers are amazing and they give incredibly specific adjustments. I wish I could take this place back to Atlanta with me. They have a really nice community of people there. Everybody is nice and welcoming. If I'm being 100% honest I wish it was just a touch hotter, but I really like the studio. read more

Overall, pretty good experience. Very hot, but I always feel great afterwards. Could use some music and less talking from the instructors, though. I really liked Lisa, Heidi, and Erin. One of the younger instructors used her foot to "correct" me, was kinda....gross. read more

I've been coming to AY for yoga classes since August of 2014, where I walked in as more or less a yoga newbie, and have gone at least twice a week ever since. The studio's vigorous approach to yoga makes for a great workout, but instructors offer great suggestions for breaks and modifications as needed for newcomers (& I'd definitely also recommend the basics classes for new folks too!). I love in particular the variety of times available at the Shadyside studio--I go to the morning classes almost exclusively, but there's a full range of schedule options. This studio has converted me into a yoga practitioner and showed me the skills needed to stick with yoga forever. I'm so grateful to Sean, Karen, and the rest of their instructors for this. read more

To be honest this is the first yoga studio I have ever been to but I really like it so far. I am just getting started in the yoga practiced and I was nervous that I wouldn't know what to do without an instructor to follow but that was not the case. The instructors that I have been to circle the room and help those who need it and the movies are basic enough for all levels. They also do a good job of verbally providing corrections as part of their instruction and I always feel like they are talking directly to me (although I'm sure I'm not the only one with my palms down when they should be up or vice versa!) The studio offers a great deal for new students, $7 for 7 days and then $60 for 60 days after that. I decided to sign up for the 60 day pass to really give the practice and studio a good chance. read more

There is nothing like hot yoga first thing in the morning for me. I have tried several different studios but none come close to this one. I want to also try Aerial Yoga in the coming weeks. read more

Amazing Yoga - Great way to begin your day... - Yoga Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love this workout and I would buy a package and come here WAY MORE if a. They had showers and any of their facilities... B. they had a location somewhere in Robinson or even then south hills - shadyside is a hike and southside's schedule is lacking. I do miss hot yoga pls build showers or another location! read more

Absolutely love Amazing Yoga. I am always greeted by a friendly face at the door, and I love the bright, energetic feel of the studio. The teachers are all incredible, and I am always appreciative when they offer modifications or hands on guidance in class. In just six months of practice, I have noticed significant improvement in my tight runners body. I have found other yoga studios to feel exclusive, but AY is the opposite and you can feel that right away. It is a welcoming place for students who are trying their first class to experienced yogis. Teachers, workers and students alike are welcoming and encouraging. While I am often the most inflexible person in the room, the teachers have quieted that fear in my mind and helped me to focus on my own practice each time I come to the mat. This studio is a gem, and I am so thankful to have found it. Many thanks to Karen and Sean, the owners, who are absolutely wonderful. I could not recommend it more. Plus, I found the pricing to be reasonable, and they have discounted veteran and student pricing as well. read more

I've been coming here almost three years, I wouldn't go anywhere else!! Classes are 60-75 minutes long and accessible for ANYBODY- beginner, advanced, and in any kind of physical shape. The teachers are helpful, informative, creative... But most of all, very friendly and approachable. AY also offers interesting workshops and music classes. Definitely check those out! read more

I have been going to Amazing Yoga for almost two years now and it is my favorite place to practice yoga in Pittsburgh! I practice at the Shadyside, Southside, and Wexford locations. Not only do you feel an amazing physical benefit from it but the mental benefits are wonderful as well. This practice helps you feel grounded not only while you're at the studio but also helps you feel more positive & well rounded in your every day life! The heat is not as hot as Bikram yoga, usually around 80-90 degrees...just enough to warm up your muscles and allow the class to be challenging but not unbearable. The teachers are so wonderful, friendly, and knowledgeable, and you can always ask them questions after class! It's definitely for all skill levels - there are always modifications for beginners or if your'e more advanced you can choose to challenge yourself as well. Definitely recommend Amazing Yoga--it's truly amazing!!!! read more

I hesitate to review this place, because the people I know who love it here love it with such intense devotion that I almost feel I'm personally betraying them by not giving it 4 or 5 stars. C'est la vie :). My experience level with yoga is moderate, if that helps. I have tried pretty much all the yoga studios in the East End for several classes each. That said, I am a dabbler in yoga, not a dedicated. multiple-times-per week practitioner, so take my review with that disclaimer in mind. I have three reasons for my three stars: 1) I think the studio smells like feet, and the long, skinny layout of the room offends my inner sense of feng shui :). Yoga Flow next door, in particular, feels so much cozier and more meditative, and somehow manages to not smell like a Sweat Factory (which all these heated yoga studios definitely are!). 2) As everyone points out, this place is a "good workout." The throngs of fit college girls rocking the pricey Lululemon outfits at Amazing Yoga attest that it is indeed a good workout. I'm pretty pumped when I have sore abs the next day after class. The issue is that I am just not 100% sold on the "power yoga"/ "good-workout " style being the best fit for me personally because they move through the poses lightning-fast, which takes away from the meditative/spiritual aspects of yoga, in my experience. I have the fitness/yoga background to keep up in the classes here, but I can only imagine how confused true beginners must feel (including in the "beginner" classes, which I've taken too and aren't much slower-paced). 3) I have almost never gotten corrections in the classes here, which seems like it could be a byproduct of not sitting in the poses longer. Either that, or I am a yoga prodigy (spoiler alert: I am not a yoga prodigy). You are Working Out, not breathing into a gentle and somewhat restful set of poses, which gives the instructors time to walk around and observe. If you want a very active, athletic sort of yoga (and are fairly fit and experienced with yoga), Amazing Yoga is probably the best studio in town for your needs. It's my understanding that this studio does a lot of teacher training, so you will also get a consistent experience and similar instruction style here. The other heated/power studios nearby seem to vary in intensity and teaching style much more, which is a plus or a minus, depending on one's perspective. read more

Spiritless, soulless yoga studio for overpriced workouts in an unpleasant environment. Yeah sure, the yoga studio itself is shiny and pretty, with pretty young 20ish yuppies who say "oh, my life is horrible," but yoga as I understand it is not supposed to make you more frustrated and stressed out when you are done with the session. I have felt so turned off by the instructors, and felt like I was competing with others in the classroom. If you like a variety of yoga poses and meditation practice, do not come here. I would suggest Yoga on Centre, Regent Square, or Yoga Matrika instead. read more

I've been practicing yoga for 12 years. I've practiced many styles, and I've also done Pilates. I absolutely love this studio. The classes are rigorous and slightly heated, so you feel both refreshed and like you've had a solid workout. Some of the negative reviews here are just silly - yes, there's some repetition to the classes. The "flow" portions of the class are the center of the practice, so they are a part of every class you take. Another reviewer commented that the classes were like a competition with people showing off, etc - which is simply untrue. If you are focused on your breath, your poses, and the action taking place on your own mat, you won't even notice the people around you. A lot of yoga is psychological. If you've had a crap day, you may bring some insecurities to your mat and see them manifest... Not all yoga works for everyone. Different people need different things. As a sort of mid-level yoga practitioner, I'd say this studio has a lot to offer if the style is right for you. read more

I find their instructor's voices, speech cadence and pseudo-spiritual narrative to be awfully annoying. I would rather they just allow some silence in the class. But, it is a good workout, not too expensive...and I suppose it's good practice to learn to learn to tune it out. read more

This is a great yoga studio. I've been going on and off for years. It's a power yoga class that is strenuous enough that you can count it as a workout, and the heated room allows you to also limber up tight muscles. As a runner, I'm certain that it's a big part of what keeps me half-way flexible and injury free. All classes are set to music. Starting with loud hip-hop/dance music, followed by rock/pop, then more indie/folk, and finishing up with trance/meditative. In other words, everyone will hate the music for at least 15 minutes of the class. For me, it's the beginning. When I first hit my mat after a long work day, I really just want to listen to my breath, warm up, and quiet my mind down. The last place I want to be is at a dance party, but that's when they think hip-hop is the best soundtrack. The driving, incessant beat makes it impossible to center and settle into a mindful breath, and the rhythms change from song to song so don't really get into a groove. The teachers turn the music up and down depending on whether they're giving instruction, so just when I think I've come to a more accepting place, they turn it up and I have to start all over. I personally don't mind the trance music at the end, but I have a friend whose frustration comes out at the end. She's trying to enjoy savasana and instead she's vibrating with rage against whoever KEEPS hitting the damn gong. It didn't used to be this way; they didn't used to have a soundtrack, and back then it was truly amazing. They focused a lot on a breath during the flow, which for me, was amazing at calming my mind and keeping me in the present moment. By the end of class, I'd feel completely physically exhausted from a great workout, but my head would be so clear and calm. Back then, Amazing Yoga 2-3x week got me through my father's death and my daughter's infancy. Now, it's still a decent workout, but you don't get double-duty. It's not a meditation practice (you can't hear yourself breathe even if you try) so you have to go do your meditation separately. As a busy, working mom, I don't have time for both. I still choose this workout (a decent one); it's just too bad that it's only a workout now. read more

Amazing yoga is great. If you like Baron Baptiste's style of "Power Vinyasa" yoga, you'll feel right at home here. At the Shadyside location there is only one room. And the room is not as hot as Bikram yoga. Though it is quite a workout, you'll find that the warmth of the room does indeed help your muscles. You'll be able to do poses that you previously probably never thought you could. read more

This studio is nicely decorated, the teachers are knowledgeable,the sequencing is well done. The student-teacher ratio is pretty low though so don't expect adjustments or personal attention. Also, the classes get really crowded and sometimes waiting your turn to move around/exit can blow the high that you just worked so hard to achieve. read more

I used to come here religiously - about twice a week for over a year. The classes are challenging and most of the teachers are fantastic, though don't expect any sort of modification or personal attention unless you're part of their exclusive group of buddies. I stopped going to Amazing Yoga because I practice yoga as a stress release and I cannot do that when the studio is so crowded that I have to be watchful of my every move possibly hitting the person next to me! Not to mention others are sweating all over my mat and I'm doing the same to them...it became hard for me to enjoy it as the studio got more popular. Until they get a bigger studio or limit their class size significantly, I won't be going back. I know I could go to the other AY studios, but the teachers I like only teach at this one. read more

I love it! I was invited by a friend and I was hesitant because I'm not flexible and I hate heat. I gave it a shot though and I really love it. I have kept going on my own and I find myself looking forward to it. The instructors are so nice and they offer a lot of alternatives for the various levels in the room at any given class. Yay for hot yoga! read more