I have been attending this studio for the past couple of months and I would consider myself a yogi…read moremashed with GI Jane in my head. Enough about my inner battle! Today was Heat level 2 and I was graciously reminded by my heart and lungs that this is a practice and I have much to learn. Facts as I see them about this studio (Cedar Rapids): -The Teachers love what they do! -The fragrances or aromatherapy that are utilized in this studio are subtle which is a nice touch without being overwhelming. -The heat disbursement in the studio is very even. I've been in studios where that is not the case. I feel like every spot is a good one! -The Sanitation is great and there are ample spray bottles. My Inner GI Jane was handed to me today, and for that I'm thankful. I come to my yoga mat to learn how to balance my life, my body, and my spirit. I'm thankful for Heat Yoga as I continue in my practice.

Heat yoga is a wonderful studio! I love all the teachers who are not only super friendly, helpful…read morewhen it comes to modifications and/or listening to your body but they also are resources of great fitness knowledge. Whether you are looking for different yoga styles or a great way to get your heat racing via a fitness class Heat Yoga studio has absolutely everything you need. Absolutely adore this community.

I usually try to take pictures of places that I review but this was one time I didn't. It's a shame…read morereally, because I really liked the studio. The yoga class was great and the star of the show was the instructor Hanna. I was in the beginner class and the pace of the class was good enough that I could keep up. The lighting and music was perfect for some yoga although the music kept getting interrupted ever so often. Both Hanna and the person assisting her went around the class correcting everyone's postures. She was funny and very encouraging which is always a plus. The cherry on top was the quick neck massage at the very end, which I did not expect! Gotta love those surprises.

Strong community here. Beautiful studio. Wonderful instructors willing to help out new yogis. Would…read morehighly recommend this studio to take charge of your own wellness!

I recently starting coming here for yoga once a week. I have never tried yoga in the past but it…read morewas something I wanted to attempt. So far, I have had two instructors and I have absolutely loved coming here. They have helped me get into proper position and never make me feel like I'm too slow for the other more advanced people in the group. Everyone goes at their own pace but we stay together in movements for the most part. It is $12 for a drop-in session (which you would need to call ahead and make sure there is room), and $10 when you sign up for their 8 week sessions of 1 hour 15 minutes each class. I checked with some other yoga places in town and this is a good deal! The studio is intimate and cozy; I can definitely see myself coming here regularly for years.

What a great find! I came to CR for a short trip and found this hidden gem through a quick search…read more I showed up 10 minutes before class without a reservation and Tracy made me feel welcome from the second I stepped in! She was a great instructor as well and I really enjoyed the class. The drop in fee is $15 which I thought was definitely reasonable. Highly recommend trying Fusion even if you're just stopping by or driving through town!

This is a wonderful yoga studio. I have been taking classes for three years. The studio is in a…read moreformer warehouse - high ceilings, wood floors, large windows - wonderful space. The instructors are great. I've had Brenda but all the occasional substitutes are wonderful too so I don't think you can go wrong in choosing an instructor. They have all the equipment that you may need - mats, etc. Just come wearing comfortable clothes. Oh, and guys please feel welcome. My particular class has 25 - 45% male students on any given day. http://www.fusionstudiocr.com

Martha Gordon is one fierce queen of yoga!…read more The studio is clean and welcoming, with plenty of mirrors for checking your form, a lovely lounge area where you can comfortably leave your possessions during class, and very nice (read: new and clean!) yoga mats, blocks, and towels. There's a great 20-20 deal for first-timers to Martha's studio where you get 20 days of yoga for $20 ...yep, really. It's a great deal and gave me the push I needed to finally give this studio a try. I have chronic severe pain in my neck, so thought I'd give yoga a try. I walked into the Martha Gordon Yoga Studio completely new to yoga and to be honest, quite nervous because I have astonishingly inflexible muscles. Martha has been great about offering modifications for me to safely perform the workouts and, having just completed my final day of the 20-20 deal, I was thrilled to realize that for the first time in my life, I can touch my hands flat to the floor without bending my knees! - I could previously only graze the top of my feet with the tip of my fingers. Huzzah! I can't wait to continue learning yoga in this supporting and uplifting atmosphere. I'm so glad I gave this studio a try.

What a beautiful yoga class! Martha is a gem. I am so grateful to have found this studio here on…read moreyelp, what a blessing! I messaged Martha and she got back to me very quickly with updates to the class schedule and welcomed me with open arms. I took the Saturday beginner class which was recorded live for her virtual students around the country. It was a beautiful class. I had never done this series of postures in this sequence before. The instruction was wonderful. I can't wait to join in again. I am from out of town and am even considering doing the virtual classes when I am not in town. I just love spending time and learning from such present instructors to help me deepen my practice and Martha's Yoga Studio is a beautiful place to do so in a small, yet powerful setting.

I'm totally hooked on Bliss Yoga. Talk about an amazing and inviting community! I started off with…read morethe trial $25 membership which is unlimited classes for 2 weeks. This gave me an option to try multiple class types, instructors, and meet others in the area and community. In my opinion they have the most options and regular scheduled classes in the North Liberty area (at least from my research). The multiple options and class schedule variety allowed me to totally get my moneys worth of the trial period. Shara and Samantha are both great instructors and very welcoming. They even knew when my birthday was so when I came in for a birthday morning yoga session I got an amazing "Happy Birthday" welcome. They are linked with the app MINDBODY which makes it super easy to view their scheduled classes. I also love that I can book from the app and it even tracks how many classes you have attended and passes you have left based off your membership. If you haven't check this out please join in and I can't wait to meet you at a future class. Namaste!!!

Yikes! I meant to write this earlier this year. I took two workshops on how to provide Thai Yoga…read moreMassage. Thai Massage is likened to a passive yoga session for the receiver, where the body is kneaded, pulled, rocked and stretched with a minimum session length of two hours. Initially, I wanted to learn so that I can give my sweetheart a massage every weekend but I expanded to sharing this gift with friends that happily volunteered, deepening my relationship with others. I am so grateful to Joseph for opening my eyes and for making me more aware of my posture, habits, and how my body is actually affected. It was through giving massage that I learned more about myself, my own alignment. There's a genuine kindness that Shara and the staff exude. The studio is sublime and tasteful. Highly recommend.

I had the pleasure of visiting Body Moves while on a trip to Iowa City, and I must say it was the…read morehighlight of my weekend there. Its philosophy is to provide fitness classes and training to have a healthier body, mind and spirit. It even has a little lounge area for customers who want a space to visit and connect -- something that helps it achieve a sense of community. My all-time favorite class is Nia -- a joyous combination of dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts done to unique, soul-stirring music. It's super adaptable to all ages, genders, sizes and fitness levels. It leaves you both relaxed and energized. Your first class is free, so try it! Body moves also has yoga, pilates, Zumba and some weight training classes.

I experienced both a float therapy session and a virtual barre class. See below for details on…read moreeach. FLOAT THERAPY I always heard people talk about float therapy, so I finally jumped on the bandwagon with a 60-minute float. As a complete newbie to the float world, I did not know what to expect. Since there wasn't any information on the website to help explain what to expect or anything I should/shouldn't do before arrival, I researched float therapy online and looked at other spa information pages for advice. I am SO GLAD that I did, too. As someone who has a hard time turning her brain off, doing so contributed greatly to my ability to relax during the session. I would encourage Heat to provide "before you go" tips for this reason. (Some examples of helpful pre-therapy advice I found elsewhere was to avoid shaving beforehand, eat something light, avoid caffeine and other dehydrating drinks, don't use lotions with tanner in it within 72 hours of your float, and avoid therapy if you just recently dyed/permed your hair). Heat has two float therapy rooms, each equipped with a float pod, a shower (for pre-/post cleansing), towels, ear plugs, and other personal items. Once in the room, I put my ear plugs in, did my pre-float shower, and got situated in the tank. While first laying back and getting used to the floating feeling, the lights in the room were still on (they turn off after lack of movement). I appreciated this as I adjusted. I also wanted to point out that the door to the pod is EXTREMELY EASY to open and close. It also does not latch, which may be helpful for those who are claustrophobic to know. Once in, I turned the inner pod lights off, laid back with the floatation device behind my head (optional), and spent some time trying to calm my mind from thinking of any and everything by focusing on the music and my breathing. Eventually, I felt relaxation and noticed I could no longer tell where the water and my body met. Since I had no concept of time in the pod, it is hard to say how long I experienced everything. However, I especially enjoyed when I would lightly stretch my neck or shoulders every once in a while and would feel/hear things cracking and releasing. When my time was up, I stretched and showered off. I chose to change in my room, but Heat also offers the option to change in their yoga locker room area if the room is too humid and sticky after the float session. Overall, I really enjoyed my first float experience. My mind had a hard time staying relaxed throughout, but I think that is to be expected for the first session. I was thankful I prepped by doing some research online to help prepare, though. I also imagine I will be more at ease when I go back to give it another go at some point. BARRE I was thrilled to see that Heat offered Barre classes, so I signed up and participated in the virtual Barre 2 class. It kicked my butt in the best way possible. It provided a variety of exercises to knock out a full body workout. Variations were shared by the instructor for certain moves - which was a relief - but the pace stayed steady to keep the sweat going nonstop (minus a break before the legs workouts). As the only virtual attendee and being new to Heat Yoga, I felt a little awkward and isolated at times, but that may just be the challenge of trying to go virtual with live classes. I have only ever done virtual classes where my camera and mic are off and the instructor is the only person on the other side. This was very different, so I am glad I got a chance to test out what it is like. While the screen/camera in the room was set so that I wasn't looking directly at people face-to-face (thanks!), the angle and distance from the instructor made it hard to see what some positions were or what small moves I should be concentrating on. It may have been better to have the screen set up behind the instructor as if I were another person in the room facing the front of the room and watching, but I understand that tech logistics in a studio can be limiting. I also would have appreciated instructions/tips in the confirmation email to know how to set up (i.e. have camera on/off, have mic on/off, are weights needed, what to use if you don't have a bar at home, etc.). I think that would be a great "little extra something" to help virtual attendees feel prepared and confident.

Great flow and fantastic playlist. I left feeling both energized and relaxed. 10/10 would recommend!read more