Great yoga classes if you stick with the authentic Ashtanga and Iyengar options, and experienced…read moreteachers such as nick and Christa etc. Though unfortunately other classes ensured I won't be returning.. Tatiana was so rude, no introduction no injuries question, she stayed on her Instagram feed the entire time before class, zero communication with students and could barely understand her cues even though I'm fluent in French because of how she was trying to talk. Her class was completely focused on her not the experience of paying students in the room. Same with Audrey, a yoga teacher shouldn't be practicing with students they should be teaching or demonstrating. She floated through her advanced asanas making sarcastic comments to students about how easy it was, gave hard assists without asking permission which was painful for my hip flexors and came in with the biggest ego I've witnessed in a teacher. Her rock and roll hard attitude is best suited in a bar not a yoga space. I've never walked out of a class thinking wtf just happened. At the prices your studio charges I would hope classes would be filled with kind genuine teachers that aren't obsessed with themselves and their cell phones. Good luck!

I am an avid Jivamukti practicioner from the home school in NYC and Carol Issa is the only…read moreJivamukti teacher I know of in France and she's incredible. She is the real deal! And, she was willing to teach in English but it was actually way more fun to practice totally en francais! Thanks Carol! True Jiva Diva! Beautiful studio (no windows). Super super friendly front desk, and beautiful but coed changing area behind the studio.

Tourist from Los Angeles - very good for English-speaking visitors. Register online and reserve a…read moreclass all in English. Classes seem mostly full, which is always a good sign. They run a lot of classes. Facility is large enough to run 2 classes without interference. Equipment is very well maintained. Exercises are in English obviously so you'll know what to do. My coach went out of her way to explain things in English (a courtesy which, unfortunately, Americans do not quite show to others). Class started and ended on time. If any French people are reading this - this gym would be a gem for any city! I wish I could transport this facility to my home. it's very reasonably priced compared to the US. Take advantage if you can.

Nice studio with a strange but charmingly Parisian setup. BIG forbidding door, cute courtyard then…read morestudio is in the back in a weird little dungeon-ey warren of rooms. But the spin studio is back outside the big door, maybe 5 doors down the street. Weird arrangement, but the spin studio is in a bright, lovely storefront that was quite nice - cobblestone walls, etc. Bikes weren't the newest, but were totally serviceable. The French don't seem to love the concept of spinning (they're like - go outside, ride a bike, d'uh) so this was the only studio I could find where you could just take a class without a full-blown gym membership. Charming street, studio was clean, teacher didn't really speak English but he tried very hard and, btw, the studio IS in France, so I give him credit for even trying. Less cool was that the teacher was late, and I understand that's pretty much a regular occurrence, per the other student. There were only two students in class, including me, which was actually just fine. Class was a pretty decent workout, with good music and a nice interval training section, though no upper body work like I've grown to expect from spin classes. Super nice perk was that the studio has a nice private shower and the people at the desk, etc. spoke perfect English.

TL;DR: OK Xtend Barre class, didn't leave feeling exhausted. Expensive for what it was…read more Rituel Studio is situated on the other side of a courtyard and not visible right from the street (except for a portion that doesn't seem to be connected to the main studio that is sometimes used for spinning classes). I arrived in front of the door and all I saw was a digicode and a sign with the studio's name and number. I checked my email to see if the code to open the door was in the confirmation email but it was not. I guess you have to ask them for the code? Anyway, I was about to call the studio to open the door when some guys were leaving, so I slipped in before the door shut and saw the beautiful studio across the courtyard. It had a couch, some merchandise for sale and cubbies to store your shoes. Upon arriving, I let the woman at the front desk know it was my first time and she showed me where to put my things and directed me to the studio. It was a nice space with a mirrored wall and ballet barres on the wall similar to barre studios in the US. I chose a spot at the back (non-mirrored wall). Also, something I found different was that the floor was not carpeted like barre studios in the US. I had socks on but some people were barefoot. The instructor was English and most of the people in the class seemed to be native English speakers as well. Being American, I had no problem with a class in English. But this wasn't noted on the website when I signed up, so if I was a French woman who had no English skills, that might put me off if I walked into a class taught in English without knowing ahead of time. It was my first time doing Xtend Barre so I don't have anything to compare it to. We started out with a warm-up, then used light hand weights for upper body work (I grabbed 1.5 kg after the instructor's suggestion), worked our legs, butt, abs and all the regular things you do in barre class. I noticed the instructor didn't point out any modifications for the exercises so if you weren't able to do a particular move, you just tried your best or modified it on your own. Our instructor had perfect technique and was really fit. The music was fun and fit nicely with the flow of the class, but the instructor didn't use a mic and sometimes it was hard to hear over the music despite the room being small. As I mentioned, I chose a spot on the back wall without a mirror. This wasn't the smartest move because I found myself having to turn around when we were doing moves facing the wall to see the instructor. If my wall had been mirrored I could have seen her in the reflection without having to stop and look behind me. While I had sweat dripping off my face (room was really hot) and enjoyed myself, the class wasn't super difficult. I wasn't sore at all the next day and was disappointed about that! I never found myself looking at the clock and really liked the pace of the class and that we didn't stay on one exercise too long -- each move was maybe only 10 reps so I never got bored. I feel like we only pushed ourselves 70% of the way, though. I never felt like I was pushing myself until failure. Overall, I felt I did work my muscles -- the class wasn't easy and I found myself taking a quick break and then jumping back into a few exercises. There were challenging moves, but I don't feel we did enough reps to get a real burn going. I wanted more!

A real Marais gem! Beautiful space, friendly English-speaking owner, several yoga and Pilates…read moreclasses taught in English. Instructors are welcoming and are among the best teachers I've ever had. (I take a lot of yoga and Pilates in the U.S.). Call before you go, to get the gate entry code. Highest Recommendation!

I took a class today and loved it! Was an intermediate class and challenging, taught by a great…read moreAustralian woman yogi. Pretty studio, a bit hard to find (in a courtyard). Highly recommend!

My husband and I have been doing Pilates and yoga for 15 years in Los Angeles. We have been in…read moreParis for 6 weeks and have been attending yoga classes w/Letitia and private Pilates sessions w/Isabel and Dominic. They communicate in English as our French is insufficient. We have attended the 7:30 and 8 am yoga class which have not had more than 3 people in it -apparently the French are not early morning practitioners. The class is labeled ashtanga. Letitia is gentle and provides individualized adjustments. The class is gentle but provides a full body work out. Her chanting is beautiful and worth the class by itself. The Pilates/feldenkrais/Franklin body work has been excellent. Isabel and Dominic are excellent at observing your body and providing specific instructions tailored to you to improve the efficacy of your practice, strengthening your particular areas of weakness. We highly recommend them to anyone interested in strengthening their body with efficient safe instruction. The facility is clean, pleasant and filled with a lot of toys used for various types of body work. The reformers in Pilates room have also just been upgraded. There is also a new Cadillac. Other classes also look cool but we are only here for six weeks so have to make time for culture and restaurants too!

As far as yoga studios go in Paris, this one is amazing. The studio is welcoming and offers a…read moresense of peace and tranquility from the moment you walk through the door. They have one big studio with a huge skylight that is absolutely gorgeous. It is a very peaceful place to practice. I took an early afternoon class, so the room was not dark at all, so if you are looking for a dark place to practice, maybe try the night class. This studio provided mats, blocks and blankets at no extra charge. I believe they have straps too. The mat was clean and every one cleaned their mat after class with the adorable CLEAN colorful washcloths and cleaning fluid provided. I thought that was a nice touch. There are changing rooms and clean restrooms and the staff is incredibly helpful and nice. Silke was an amazing instructor. The class was 1hr and 15mins. I have been practicing for years and she was able to teach me a thing or two. I was even able to accomplish moves I had never been able to do before. She broke everything down step by step and even provided demonstrations. I also liked her opening and closing to the class- her view on the practice of yoga and how that carries out in your day to day. Overall I had a great experience at this studio and plan to return again during my stay in Paris. I highly recommend this studio to Americans passing through Paris and wanting to get their yoga fix -'or to anyone that is looking to practice. The classes are pretty pricy for the states, but reasonable for Paris.

Came from the Mecca of yoga socal for a vacation.decided to take a class . I usually do hot vinyasa…read more. In a dark studio With very loud music. Could not find the right time frame and took my chances at Paris. Very nice clean studio. Did not tell the teacher I speak no French until after the class. I guess I did ok since she did a lot of adjustments. But very few on me. Came back for another class following day told the teach I speak no French but I dont think she spoke any English, which is fine. It's amazing that the sequence is almost the same of what im used to. Even the inversions at the end. By the way I'm a 74 yd old man.

Benefits: -It is in a lovely space in a neighborhood that…read morehits the sweet spot of funky and touristique. -It is very Anglophone friendly--even if I didn't speak a lick of French, I'd be comfortable attending any class here. -Introductory special: 35 euros for 10 days of unlimited yoga (mat included!) is pretty good, and unlike other studios, they offer this to out-of-towners. Drawbacks: -This is straight-up, dialogue-driven Bikram yoga. Some teachers are more charismatic than others (I liked Hallie's class best, and not just because she's American!), but generally the studio style was a bit dull for me. -Very few amenities. Bring your own hair ties, plastic bags, cold drinks. -The men's and women's dressing rooms are mysteriously unmarked, so I saw quite a few people--okay, I was one of them--wander into the wrong room while yoga stoned. ...But if you're a bit pervy and consider this a benefit rather than a drawback, you can think of this as a 4-star review.

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I went here and used their steam room, and was viciously and deeply burned by a hidden steam vent…read moreon the floor. I told the guy at reception, who shrugged. I've emailed them - no response. Beware. It's extremely dangerous. See photos attached. J'y suis allé et utilisé le sauna, et j'ai été profondément et horriblement brûlée par un conduit de vapeur, caché dans le planche. J'ai dit ceci a l'accueil - il a hausser les épaules. Je leur ai envoyé un e-mail: pas de réponse. Photos attachées.