Today I took a aerial yoga class for the first time and I had a great time. I was a little scare at…read morefirst because it was a mixed class (with intermediate yogis) but everyone was welcoming and helping. The instructor was very sweet and she made me feel comfortable when I felt like I was going to fall flat on my face. I dont own a yoga mat but they had some mats available at the class. I will be going back

Today I took my gentle yoga class with Jayne, one of the owners of Yoga on York. Jayne is an…read moreexcellent teacher and very detailed with her instruction. I know what an excellent teacher is because I am a RYT-200 teacher of yoga, and taught for 12 years until I could no longer teach due to physical issues not related to yoga. The practice room is small, very clean (no dust balls) and quite nice. You enter from the door on York Road and there is a tiny registration area where you leave your shoes. The owners cleverly divided the studio from the commercial area with a set of sliding frosted glass doors to provide filtered light and privacy. Jayne locks the door about five minutes after the class starts to provide security - and peace to the yogis and yoginis in the studio. There is space for 12 to 16 students to practice comfortably. In the back of the studio behind a half-wall are two separate dressing rooms with lots of clothes hooks, a cabinet with props and a large bottle of hand cleanser (nice idea). Behind this area is a massage room and a little further back is a very clean, well-stocked restroom. There are some nice photographs and artwork on display giving the room a very warm feeling. So now that I've described the environment, what is it about the class that makes this a five star production. There are many teachers, with many styles, but Jayne is a spiritual yoga dance instructor. She has many years of dance and yoga experience and has her own dance company. She is also a creator of aerial yoga and has written a book about this lighter than air yoga called "Aerial Dance." WBALTV recently featured this on one of their shows at: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/health/Sarah-tries-aerial-yoga/-/9379230/12559522/-/784eag/-/index.html She has a unique understanding of how the body moves in space and how the postures can be done with safety from her many years of dancing and yoga. The class always moves nicely and there are postures that focus on the tightest spaces in the body ( the lower lumbar and those terrible tight hamstrings). Students never have to worry about how they look or what level they are when they take this gentle yoga class. It's a choreographed 60-minute class that works for all. She provides breath work (pranayama), an intention for the class, postures that everyone can do (asanas) and a rest period (Savasana -corpse pose). The price is right and it is so worth the effort to attend. This class is authentic yoga, and provides the total package for anyone who wants to learn about how the mind/body connection works to reduce stress in a safe environment.

I attended their Goat Yoga class at Pooles Island Brewery on Sunday! This was a fun idea and the…read morebaby/ mini? goats were adorable. I had the chance to hold some and one kept jumping on me as I was laying down lol They felt the size of some newborn babies lol They were a nice distraction during the 1 hr yoga. The keepers of the goats cared for them really well. The only criticism is that the instructor did too many positions with downward dog and it really killed my wrists! Other than that we got a free drink (anything) at the end! Check out the goat yoga!

I reached out to the studio prior to my event as I was being activated with the Coast Guard and…read morecould not attend. I asked if I could be reimbursed. I never received a response after multiple attempts to contact their support staff. Awful customer experience.

I love Aluma! The teachers are encouraging, gentle, and knowledgeable about yoga and the lifestyle…read moreit can be. Lots of class offerings and different styles of yoga to practice throughout the week. 100% recommend the unlimited monthly membership at Aluma!

I would like to begin this review by stating that I posted this earlier this year on Facebook. The…read moreowners immediately deleted all reviews from the page. This man preaches being clear with your word and being brave in the face of aversion, but one one bad review is placed on his Facebook page he runs away like a coward, but here he can't take it down. That being said, this is my review from Facebook: I participated in teacher training at the studio about a year ago, and I still experience horrific flashbacks of my experience. I witnessed other individuals in my class being brainwashed by Sid himself as he called himself God, preached that he could heal the sick, mentioned that his children pray to him, yelled at our class that we were not worthy of his presence, sat in his big chair in front of us prophesying things to come, and keeping us from eating from noon hen we got lunch until about 10pm when he decided we were ready to leave. He did about everything short of making us drink the Kool-Aid. I am a sociology undergraduate major and this studio reminds me in every way of a cult, with Sid sitting above everyone else as the leader. I hesitated writing this review for a while because I was frightened, but I cannot be silent any longer. I do not want anyone to get hurt as I did. I love to practice yoga but unfortunately it is places like this that keep people away from the it for fear of dictator like teachers and cult like practices. Sid will continue to pocket the thousands upon thousands of dollars that he charges for his training while more and more people get sucked into his scheme, all while he gets richer and richer. In my training here we did very little yoga, and unfortunately I left training still not knowing how to teach the practice. In fact I learned more about Sid's experiences being touched by gods then I did about yoga. I would never recommend this studio, please do to get sucked into this game that Sid is playing. Look at his Facebook and see all of the pictures he has of himself (a quality of narcissism), and if you make it into the studio look at all of his own painting and pictures of himself he has on every single wall. I study narcissism and cults and this studio is a prime example, and it is sickening. I don't want to see anyone get hurt like I and countless others have.

From the owner: Specializing in Power Vinyasa Yoga.read more

BHY&W"C" This studio should definitely include "Community"…read morein their name. Although I'm not typically a person who takes classes on Sunday mornings, I decided to join today because I love Kamaria's classes. Halfway through class today, there was an emergency outside of the room that required Kamaria to step out. Without a beat a member, who was obviously a seasoned instructor, stepped up and guided the class to completion. The class flow was seamlessly and the instructions continued perfectly. It's hard to imagine that an emergency had just taken place. I realized how hard it may be to find instructors, but to have such passionate student/teachers who care as much about other's well being as their own is inspiring. This is truly a COMMUNITY

I went here on a whim. I signed up for two yoga classes there were not hot yoga. Yes, this place…read morehas other yoga besides hot yoga. The people there were very nice and knowledgeable. The first class I took was Yin yoga, which is a great beginner yoga class. Very gentle and easy postures, nothing crazy. I sadly made the mistake of taking another yoga class the very next day. This class was by far more advanced than I was ready for, that was my fault. I believe it was called RSS. It felt really difficult with the prolonged postures and I was so sore afterwards. It was fun to try and I would recommend for those looking for a yoga studio with a variety of classes.

I live in LA but travel through Baltimore often and love this studio. Similar to my LA studio, the…read morefloor is not carpeted which definitely minimizes lingering odors. If you are used to practicing regular yoga, i.e. without heat and on a wood floor, I can see why you might detect a sweaty odor in any Bikram studio. But since the point of Bikram is to sweat, most studios will have some odor and humidity. I've been practicing Bikram for 4 years - this studio is clean, not smelly, roomy and cozy. The teachers are uniformly excellent and they keep the room hot. Everyone is extremely nice and welcoming. The bathrooms are clean and there are three showers and numerous lockers if you want to lock up your stuff. I'm grateful to have Bikram Baltimore my home away from home! 11/1/19 - still love this studio. Consistently good teachers, clean and professional. If You are used to bikram yoga, you will find it a pleasure. If it's your first time, it's always a challenge but everyone here is nice and supportive

I came here almost 20 years ago when it first opened and nearly passed out after a hot yoga class…read more Surprised they're still around given the antics of their creator. They were offering a free yoga special as part of their grand opening and there were more people in the room than there would be otherwise. Hot yoga is definitely not for me. Be sure to bring water. Good luck.

Finally - a barre studio in the area! I've gone to many barre classes in other cities, and…read moreBarrevolution definitely combines the best of all of them - big movements mixed with smaller, isometric movements. You will definitely feel sore the next day. The instructors provide a great energy to set the tone of class. Since it's a new studio, they're open to feedback, adding new class times and classes, and have lots of great events. Added bonus - parking lot with free parking!

Help? I think I'm in a cult? This is by far my most favorite place! The instructors and classes are…read moreamazing! I've been attending classes for almost a year now and there are not enough nice things I could say about about Barrevolution. From barre to PiYo to boot camp, the classes are challenging but always so much fun. Everyone is so kind and helpful, but most importantly charitable. Sometimes there's even some dog sightings and babies. 12/10 would recommend.

This is a wonderful workout studio! The instructors are top notch and the facilities are…read moreexceptionally clean. My favorite part is the cool, lavender infused towels distributed at the end of classes.

Went in person after work to get information for cycling class…read more I was at the door, the woman at the desk waved me and she apparently was too busy to even wanting to get up. To open the door so I could sign up for a class. Things happen for a reason... move on !

Now that I've been a member here for a little over 4 months, I wanted to update my review! First of…read moreall, everyone here is so friendly. From the instructors to fellow members, the atmosphere is just so welcoming and non-judgemental. Becoming a regular and being greeted by name seriously makes my week! My favorite instructors and classes are the following: C2 with Leah - you can tell she puts so much intention behind her flows. She often starts with a brief excerpt at the beginning of class and I'm not sure if she finds them somewhere or writes them herself, but they are always concise and meaningful and her voice is SO soothing. I love her careful and supportive assists throughout class. C2 and yoga sculpt with Payton - her classes are always challenging but in a good way. I feel stronger and more energized afterwards. She gives you time to play and try out more advanced poses. We recently tried flying splits which I would've never attempted on my own! Yoga sculpt with Eliya - Eliya's playlists are always on point! Her classes are challenging and fun. I always get such a great sweat in and I love her vibe. I look forward to her 4:30pm Friday sculpt all week! C2 with Eleanor - Eleanor does a great job queuing poses and helping you make adjustments without even needing to do hands-on assists. Her flows are often really creative and fun. I'm also a big fan of the CSX classes but just don't find as much time in my schedule to give them a go. Kira and Hayden are both great CSX teachers! Beyond the classes and the people, I can confidently say I've seen a transformation in both my practice and my body. I've gotten stronger, more balanced, and grounded as a result. I'm able to do poses and expressions that I used to struggle with and my chaturanga is the strongest it's ever been!

I did a trial, some drop ins and eventually the 5 class pack…read more I'm quite experienced with challenging flow/vinyasa/Rocket and I've now attended around 9 C2 classes between 4 studios in Maryland and California. In particular, Anita's C2 at The Rotunda is a very good class. She brings the right balance, especially versus other CorePower classes I've taken, between the meditative aspects of yoga, the teaching and pushing the exercise. She gives good cues and options for arm balances and inversions, which I enjoy. I've found, in general, that CorePower's C2 will be an uncertain experience with regard to its challenge level, so Anita is a reliable teacher in this way. It is 4 and not 5 stars because of what I stated above: there are not as many challenges as I prefer. I see C2 as being a little closer to a beginner level class than intermediate. I have heard that C3 is good, but it is very hard to find. More C3 please?