I love coming here. The only reason I am leaving 3 stars is because no one told me that it costs only $40 a month if you go exclusively to kids classes. I paid $94 since my baby was 3 months old and coming only to kids classes. I canceled during the holidays and decided to come back only to find out a much cheaper rate that I could have been paying in the past 9 months. I had no idea! And I looked online as well at their class options. This was not offered as an option. Also, it sucks that you can't put your membership on hold! My baby was sick and we couldn't come for 2-3 weeks but I still had to pay $94 for that month! Come on! The gym seems behind in technology and they should educate their attendees better about the membership options. My baby loves coming to class here. The crawlers yoga is very fun! Songs, playing, sounds and communicating with other toddlers. read more

I have visited Blooma a handful of times across the last few years. I've been there as a non pregnant, a pregnant, and a post partum woman. I want to love this place- truly. They have created a community in this studio for women and children, have childcare, and allow you to come and go as you please. They even often classes where you are encouraged to bring your baby and either practice yoga/barre, feed, or even sit and close your eyes. The space is truly yours to do what is calling to you. That part I love, love, love. Now for what I don't love. Unfortunately the atuis a little small and the yoga mats they provide are a little.... worn and torn. But mostly, I have felt a bit intimated going there. Many of the instructors and women practice eastern/holistic practices which I think is absolutely great! I have so much respect for that. But I didn't feel respected for my choice to practice western care- especially when it comes to child birthing. Maybe it was this one instructor- and I am not giving them a fair chance? But I felt daggers for being a suburban, working mom and who had a western childbirth. And that is not welcoming. Also- I wish the studio had mirrors to work on form. I think there are a lot of great concepts here and with minor tweaks can get there! read more

New parents: BYOB Yoga (bring your own baby!) and BYOB Yoga crawlers. Any one who has an infant of one that's starting to crawl should check this place out. It's also a great way to meet new moms (and dads). My little one, Ilsa, loves it, and after you go a few times, your baby will start to remember what is happening and smiles will appear. You also use baby as weight training in class -- your warrior positions suddenly become a lot more challenging! read more

I am currently 36 weeks pregnant and in horrible pain! Had the best prenatal massage that was truly deep tissue ! I've never felt better. They truly cater to pregnant women ! Thanks Blooma - I already booked another appointment in 2 weeks! read more

Blooma came highly recommended from other friends who had had babies. I wanted to see the facility have 1 class free - which is standard for most gyms before you sign up. Blooma doesnt have a free trial class option, which wasnt great, but I thought Id give it a try. I wanted to be prepared (since I had planned to go there straight from work) so wanted to ask about do I need to bring a yoga mat, etc and changing rooms. I left a voicemail which took about 2-3 weeks to be answered. I should have given up then. Anyhow, I purchased a one class pass, went in. The atmosphere was somewhat friendly, but only barely so. Im more of a HIIT or weights workout person, so I let the instructor know I dont do a lot of Yoga. It didnt make any difference - the instructor still gave out Yoga names and everyone (apart from me) knew what to do. When Im new in a workout class, I follow what the instructor is doing since they usually lead and they have a big mirror you can see and correct your own movements. Blooma instructor kept walking around, so I couldnt follow their moves, and they didnt have a full mirror on the wall. I probably shouldnt have gone to Blooma since I was new to Yoga. I was expecting some questions after the class ended - from the instructor or reception, but they didnt care if I was coming back or not. Of course, Ive been inundated with non-personal emails asking me to buy this pass or that subscription from Blooma. read more

Blooma has been invaluable in our pregnancy and birthing journey. We struggled with infertility and miscarriages, so I knew we needed to be proactive in making this a good experience. I did a doula package which included three months of fitness classes and birthing and lactation classes. I did in-studio yoga and Barre up until 37 weeks. It made such a difference: I was back to my pre birth weight ten days post delivery with no dieting or exercise! The birthing classes were great and virtual. We did attend an in-person infant CPR and first aid which was great. The best parts were a weekly pregnancy centering group to connect with other mama to bes on Zoom plus our doula. Our delivery and breastfeeding were difficult: I can't imagine it without Sarah Branion. She was calm and never pressured me, I felt in control of my decisions, like advocating for a vacuum assist after 2.5 hours with no progress of active pushing. She was hands on but not pushy. For her post doula visit, she even threw out expired food in our fridge and made us a snack (we were so tired). Blooma is SO worth the finances. It was invaluable in our journey. read more

Updated to review BYO(B)aby yoga. It's an awesome concept and I cannot recommend it enough! I really loved being able to bring my little one to a total no-judgment zone, and even get in a bit of yoga. It was an easy way to get myself out of the house with a newborn, and know that if I had to stop and feed, change, or console him, it was totally fine. It was super bittersweet when he got too big for the class. It was a unique experice for my son and me, and something I had no idea about prior to becoming a mom. Definitely worth checking out! Review for prenatal massage. I'm 34 weeks and definitely getting into the "very uncomfortable" stage. I honestly wasn't even looking that forward to the massage because I was convinced I'd be uncomfortable, but I'm so glad I went! I feel very relaxed and all the tension in my shoulders is gone. Sarah was wonderful! She asked me questions about what I was looking for in my massage (problem areas, how much pressure, etc.) and was great. I am so relaxed! Highly recommend taking the time to get a prenatal massage for you pregnant ladies. I had never been to Blooma, but had heard good things. There were several people there for a prenatal yoga class, and I'm interested in the mom/baby classes they offer as well. One minor downer - the place is a "no shoe" zone, which I totally get, but it was weird using their restroom in my bare feet.... read more

As soon as we had a viability ultrasound confirming a heartbeat at 6 weeks, I drove straight to Blooma Minneapolis to sign up for a monthly pass. We did IVF so I couldn't do yoga for a lot of that process, and I was itching to get back on the mat, but in a safe and gentle environment. I'm so grateful that Blooma is about 3 minutes from my house and, immediately, I felt an incredible sense of community going on. This will be my first baby and I'm looking for resources on birth, health, and parenting, as well as an encouraging, welcoming place. Blooma has all that and more. They're going to have a really hard time getting rid of me! I wonder if you can bring teenagers to BYOB yoga?! I go 3-4x a week for prenatal classes, and what really pushed me over the edge on writing a review was a prenatal massage (at 10 weeks) that I received yesterday with Shelby. It was, hands down, the best massage I've ever gotten. I did 90 minutes and she got into areas of my glutes and hamstrings that I feel have been tight for my entire adult life. I was floored. I will have to schedule one of these things once a month during the pregnancy, and probably afterward. I wish they had a service where someone could drive me home and tuck me into bed for a nap after the massage! ;) Some people on here have beef with the natural childbirth focus at Blooma. That's very much a philosophy I share, and that's just another added bonus of being part of the community, but I have never felt it pushed upon a client or seen anyone alienated because of it. In my experience, Blooma has been nothing but warm, welcoming, and wonderful, a real refuge to help prepare for the journey ahead after 2.5 years of struggling with infertility. read more

Love the barre classes here - they are challenging and fun. The hour flies by! Childcare is offered during daytime classes which is an added bonus. The prenatal yoga classes were fabulous when I was expecting - each teacher has their own inspiring style. read more

Blooma has been an excellent resource for me, pre-pregnancy, while pregnant, and (probably especially) postnatal. I took childbirth classes and lactation classes through Blooma, got a prenatal massage, found my doula, took TONS of prenatal yoga classes and now, after having had my babe, I regularly attend barre classes, which have really helped me strengthen and tone my body after baby, as well as helping me mindfully get back in touch with my physical self after that huge body transition. What I *truly* love about Blooma though is the community. Parents there are really supportive and really open. It's a great place for connecting with others who are going through all the parenting things. read more

Such a fun find! This is my first pregnancy and immediately felt welcomed in this studio. It's in a great spot, great instructors and a really nice venue. Each instructor is unique and brings something different to class. I was so excited to hear they offer classes after baby, where you can yoga with your newbie. They offer so many things beyond yoga, that it really is a great resource for pregnant women. I had a massage there last weekend, that might have just been the best I've ever had! Cannot recommend enough! read more

YIKES! While I have not attended yoga at Blooma, I did attend a presentation by the Childbirth Collective at the Edina Blooma. While the presentation was good, the facility and cultural slant was extraordinary. I exercise quite a lot at the Ys across town -- I do yoga, pilates, weightlifting, etc. but the teachers do not push a cultural or political-ish agenda. At Blooma, even though I was arriving for a meeting, we were all asked to remove our shoes. This was awkward for my husband, still wearing a suit and dress shoes, coming directly for work. It was straight out not acceptable to me; I am there with strangers, for business, and wearing shoes is a way to be formal and respectful with strangers. You don't want to see my feet any more than I want to see yours. The presentation was overwhelmed with attendees -- frankly they should have had a much larger facility. Many people ended up sitting on pillows, exercise balls, and simply on the floor, which I felt was very unprofessional and unwelcoming, but is the kind of thing the Blooma crowd thinks is homey or something. I don't know -- all I know is I never invite more than 8 people to my dinner parties, as I have just 8 chairs. I would never ask guests to sit in less than anything other than an actual chair. If I had not had a chair for this presentation, I would have certainly left. As you may imagine, the Blooma crowd is the natural childbirth crew, and while I agree wiht them, the facility ties not using drugs at childbirth with using herbs as medicine and all of the trappings of hippie-dom, which is a giant turn-off for me. I really wish there were a place like this for women that don't want all of the hippie BS but would like to do some yoga or take classes while pregnant. I will NEVER go back to this place. read more

I can't possibly express how important Blooma has been for me during my pregnancy. I still have a few months to go, but thank goodness for Sarah, Summer, and all of the wonderful prenatal instructors there who make you feel beautiful and calm during a very stressful time. A month long pass has been the best gift I've given myself in a long time. read more

Blooma means so much to me. I'm so thankful for Sarah and everyone who created this space. My twin boys and I go there 2-3 times a week, and have had such a positive experience. We love Charity. She is incredible. Some of the other movers and crawlers classes are not as great, but my boys still have fun. Any issue that I have ever had with them has been addressed and handled. There is a very welcoming vibe here. read more

Full disclosure: I loved Blooma so much that I started working there. But, just so ya'll know, I did NOT work there at the time I wrote my initial review. I just really love it there! read more

I've been coming to Blooma for about 5 months now, and I love it. I would highly recommend it to any expecting mother, although I did enjoy coming here occasionally even before I was pregnant. I have the unlimited monthly plan and regularly attend the prenatal yoga classes. It's such an amazing way to relax and connect to baby (I find it a great substitute to a glass of wine after a hard day of work). Each prenatal yoga class starts with the students sharing their guess date and some other tidbit that changes each time (you're welcome to skip this if you'd rather not), but I love this chance to connect with other moms, especially as you start to see the same students if you attend regularly. It's great community, and as a first time mother, its fun to see mothers at different stages in pregnancy. I've also attended the baby-wearing barre class and its so great to see postpartum moms staying strong and active and of course the babies are a great distraction. I will say that each prenatal yoga instructor is a little bit different, so if you've gone and didn't totally connect with the instructor (because they do often sing, chant, or read poems...it always changes) try another! Some are more relaxed, some more intense, it varies a bit, although I do find them all to be supportive and great. I just can't say enough great things about how much I've appreciated having this community. It's great to be surrounded by positive, feminine energy that is strong and supportive. I also look forward to the time to slow down and connect with baby. It all leaves me feeling stronger and better prepared for birth. If you're trying to decide if its worth checking out, try their Friday evening happy hour classes. They're $10 and a great way to test the waters. read more

Blooma made a huge difference in the way that I approached my birth and mothering. I appreciated the support and resources the teachers gave me when I looked for ways to turn my breech baby. I still keep in touch with the mothers I met in my yoga class --and I loved the great workout in prenatal yoga. I developed an awareness of my body and my own power through my time in prenatal yoga at Blooma. The teachers do a great job of creating an environment that welcomes and supports all moms. When I think of my pregnancy, Blooma is one of the first images that pops into my mind. Thank you --I had two amazing births and am grateful for the love, community, and empowerment. read more

I have been going to Blooma for the last four years. As a male- who is not pregnant!- I do enjoy attending classes and they have several each week that are not specific to pre or postnatal women. They offer great vinyasa-style classes and have recently added a barre for an extended range of exercise in-class. Also, they recently moved out of the much smaller Edina studio to a beautiful new, and much larger, space in S. Mpls. I like the new location (in the retail area on Lyndale and 54th) because it is next door to Caribou and Starbucks and I can pop over to get a coffee after the weekday 6:00 AM classes. I know that previous reviews knocked Blooma for the cramped space, but that is no longer an issue at all. Highly recommend Blooma- it's a neighborhood studio without the major chain feel and you feel like part of a community when you go there. read more

I decided to contact Blooma about childbirth education classes several times with no response. About 4 weeks ago I called to ask if they were planning on having any Bradley Method classes. The woman who answered was very nice and said she wasn't sure, but there might be one soon and took down my contact info and told me someone would look into it and call me. I never heard back from them. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and let it go. This week, I called again inquiring about childbirth education classes. The woman on the phone was (again) very nice and she was really helpful, but she couldn't answer all of my questions. She took down my contact info and told me that the studio manager would contact me in a few business days. Here I sit, 4 days later, still waiting for a response. I shouldn't have to beg to get answers and spend my $265 at a place that clearly doesn't care whether you are a potential client or not. Go somewhere else, anywhere else, for childbirth education classes! Go somewhere that cares and makes an effort. read more

Blooma has excellent prenatal classes! I enjoyed the instructors and the classes when I was pregnant. I can recommend it highly. It is worth the price. It is worth the time. I am looking forward to the BYOB once the weather here gets a little better! read more

It was nice coming to Blooma for yoga during my pregnancy. Instead of feeling like the only pregnant person in the room, I was one of many and that felt good. It was nice to feel normal. The staff is all so nice and encouraging. The way they talk you through the moves made me wish they would be with me during my labor (which many of them are doulas so it could have happened!) I believe they're charging over $70 for an unlimited pass, which was a bit out of my price range. Also, the small studio in the St. Paul location was cramped at times. Sometimes I felt so anxious about someone else's feet on my mat that I couldn't focus on anything else. I'm a person who needs personal space. Regardless, when I see or hear about Blooma, I have fond memories. During my next pregnancy, I will probably go back in one way or another. read more

I had a prenatal massage at Blooma when I was 39.5 weeks pregnant. Shelby was amazing! I had only gotten a massage twice in my life before, and both times I was a bit uncomfortable for portions of it (for various reasons). Not so this time around! I left feeling so refreshed, relaxed, and ready for baby. I had debated about spending the money, but I'm so glad I did - it was worth every penny! I would highly recommend treating yourself to a prenatal massage during pregnancy, and Blooma (and Shelby, in particular) get two enthusiastic thumbs up from this first-time mama! read more

Blooma is exactly what the Twin Cities birth community needs. It brings together women and mothers and families in a way that no other yoga studio/meeting place has. Sarah Longacre and all the people who work with Blooma are deeply committed to women's health and well-being. Blooma welcomes all women, families, and mothers. Having attended pre and post natal classes at Blooma since its beginning, I can recommend it highly. It is worth the price. It is worth the time. read more

Giving blooma 3 stars because I really don't like how they open their yoga with a discussion where you have to answer a question in front of the group. I'm exhausted and don't want to think half the time I'm there so the pressure of thinking of an answer to not sound stupid is frustrating to the point of where it makes me not want to go. It also seems like they are very natural birth/mid wife focused there which makes me feel a little out of place since I will be using drugs and giving birth in a hospital... Other than that the yoga instructors and practice are great! read more

I love this place. It has such a welcoming, homey, positive feel and it smells divine. I've been taking about 3 prenatal classes a week for two months now, and I fully plan on continuing throughout the rest of my pregnancy, and even after with classes like Bring your own baby, tots yoga, and regular vinyasa flow. The teachers are great, and can guide you through a simultaneously challenging and relaxing class. My personal favorites thus far are Sarah, Corinne, and Anne, though I'm looking forward to meeting them all! There are so many prenatal classes to choose from, and in my experiences with yoga the prices are very fair, with the unlimited monthly option being a downright steal. With my first pregnancy, my lower back pain was at times unbearable, since I have a tilted uterus and posterior placenta (yay back labor!). This time around, the pain reared its ugly head again until I started taking classes, and I have now been pain free for two months. Also, a short personal response to the review about Blooma being hippy-dippy and culturally ostracizing. Yes, you remove your shoes upon entering the studio. The same has held true at every yoga studio and martial arts dojo I've been to in my life. I've never taken a Childbirth Collective class here, but in my experience the prenatal class instructors do not push their personal philosophies on the students at all. You will constantly hear phrases like "you are a beautiful and strong mama, whatever your birth is like". Yes, many of the teachers and students here are supporters of natural childbirth, and some are doulas. Once in a while there will be a student who has had a homebirth. You can take classes on Hypnobirthing, or get some prenatal acupuncture. However none of this is forced. I might be facing a c-section this time around (placenta previa) and I do not feel excluded, ostracized, or belittled for my choices at all. read more

Went to the tots yoga with my son. Great potential, however the room was small and there were probably 20 kids plus their caregivers which made it seem like chaos!! Unfortunately don't think my son got anything out of it because of how big the class size was. Way too much going on, not able to focus on the yoga moves. read more

LOVE Blooma! I have been talking classes here for the past few months and it is the best thing that has happened since I found out I was pregnant. The space is warm and inviting, the teachers are welcoming, and the classes are a great balance of being emotionally grounding while still physical. This will be one of the best gifts you can give yourself while pregnant! read more

You can expect all of the resources you need to make informed decisions about your pregnancy and birth... and postpartum. Blooma offers classes in Yoga, birth and child rearing education and is an amazing source of community for Mothers. This is the place where I became aware of Blessing Ways and Dhulas and prenatal classes that were creative and nurturing in ways hospital classes weren't. Whether or not you are in to Yoga the classes speak to pregnant Moms in a way that is very clear, supportive and strengthening. Its just plane old fun to make the pregnant months special for yourself... so treat yourself to some movement and community and enjoy the magic of pregnancy- thats what I experienced when I went there during my pregnancy! read more