Lovely! There are 2 locations: Como Ave. in St. Paul and NE Mpls. The NE location has a tricky front entry - so right away, my recommendation is to drive into Dogwood Coffee and keep going to land the correct parking lot. Once you pass Dogwood, the Carpe Diem sign is bold and noticeable. Outside of this recommendation, everything else is straightforward.
While I'm not a member, memberships do exist along with drop in classes. Booking is simple online and the interior space is gorgeous! A warehouse building with a lot of warmth from the staff, instructors, vaulted ceilings, natural lighting, merchandise for sale, etc. The logistics to the bathroom are a little wonky as you have to exit the studio but it's not far at all.
My sister and I took a gentle vinyasa yoga class led by Eden and appreciated her sequence and flow. It was a great way to add movement into our morning without walking out fatigued or drenched with sweat. I did see 2 showers which I appreciate and there's a quick time limit on them - simply nice to know in case you need to shower before you're next event.
The care for each student is great with varying props available such as blocks and straps for twists, turns, and overall mobility. While I did not do the sauna or cold plunge, I do see an entirely separate section for this which makes this studio a great self-care space. Thank you, Carpe Diem! I've been to your Como location many times and was very impressed with NE. I look forward to returning! read more