Owner Megan is friendly and talented. The vibe is warm. Feel great after class. Love to support…read morethis small business.

Yes, "Buti" is pronounced the same as "booty". No, this is not your traditional vinyasa flow. Yes,…read moreyou have to park downtown. But all that aside, Raw Renewal Yoga is my newest place to practice the way I want to, and I absolutely love being able to absorb myself in a style of yoga that fits in with my personal practice. For the unfamiliar, Buti Yoga is probably the most fast paced style of yoga I've ever practiced, and also the one that seems the least like yoga. You will move around. You will sweat. You will get the same mental high that traditional vinyasa yoga gives you. You will dance, and you will dance for joy. Most importantly, you will work hard. I suppose you could say all of that for all of Raw Renewal's class offerings, at least the ones I've tried. Since Raw Renewal Yoga is so close to my office, it's been convenient to attend the lunch hour classes. Those classes are 30 minutes and you can get a lot done in that short time. Hour long classes can be found in the morning and after the work hours. If you're new to the studio, they offer a 2-week unlimited package, which I got in order to try as many classes as I could and decide what I liked the best. And there were many! Buti Yoga is fast paced and kind of insane, so if you want to try something similar but a little slower, consider Buti Flow. During the lunch hour, I tried Buti Bands (resistance bands on legs), Fit Flow (think vinyasa yoga with weights), Sculpt (think HIIT style training), and Hotcore (done in socks for extra drag while you swing your legs all over the place). The lunch classes had similar styles, you would do a cardio type move, then stretch it out in a traditional yoga pose and repeat this for a few sets. Again I say, you can get a lot done in 30 minutes during that lunch break! Megan is the studio owner, and she is extremely welcoming and helpful. I told her about my chronic shoulder injuries, and she has been conscious of it to the point where we were talking about certain yoga poses that may have caused my injuries and how we were going to build up my strength so that I could get back into them. How nice is that? I also took class with LauRen, who was great about getting me into a rotator cuff-friendly version of Hotcore (planks and I don't really get along anymore, so I did the plank moves on all fours and still felt it big time). I didn't make it to class with Mandy, but I've taken her class at Barre Centric a ton of times so I knew what I'd be getting into there, and I can absolutely see how she ended up teaching Buti Yoga! I can't wait to get another pass to Raw Renewal Yoga. It's so wonderful to have another studio in town and a new style to practice in. See you on the mat!

The space is pretty and I love coming to the classes here. The instructors overall have been nice…read morebut sometimes the room does feel a bit small ESPECIALLY when everything heats up in the middle of summer.

Love it here!! Never guilty for going to yoga! Always a good feeling leaving for just showing up to…read morethe mat, some days are harder than others, PYB makes it all worth while. Great instructors!

The Pilates Loft is located inside East Meets West Yoga (Buffalo Foundry location). Parking can be…read morea little wonky so you might want to get there early (this is a shared space so lots of competition for parking, but generally you can find something). When I entered I was greeted by the EMW front desk staff and directed back to the Pilates room. The room itself is quite beautiful and well appointed. There is some Pilates equipment (forgive me that I don't know the name of all of it), but the course that I was taking focused on mat work. There are plenty of mats available if you don't have one. Larry was our instructor and he was outstanding. He walked the class through a series of warm ups and then the Pilates exercises. Larry was clearly an expert in anatomy and physiology, which really impressed me. He walked us through each exercise and made sure that we were all attending to proper form. Since the class was small, Larry was able to give lots of individual attention (which I loved). After class was over, he checked in with me to ensure that everything went well and that I felt comfortable in the class. I even forgot my water bottle after class and he ran it out to me in the parking lot. Overall, I would recommend the Pilates loft if you are looking to get friendly and personal Pilates instruction in a location where you could also get your yoga on. The workout wasn't as intense as I generally like, but keep in mind tha this was only my second Pilates class and I'm sure that with time it can be intensified.

I am a huge fan of pilates regardless, but was blown away by this class and the space here. The…read moreinstructors know what they are doing and are fantastic at giving you no-touch, descriptive instruction that completely changes your form. I feel like I actually understand what I am doing when I'm in class here. Wonderful open loft/factory style space with large windows. Max I've seen in class here is four people, so you can really get the customized attention you might want. Parking is a bit of a pickle, as the spaces are two deep and you may get blocked in by someone at a longer yoga session. So just be aware when parking. If you know you have to leave in a hurry you can let the front desk know and they'll stick a cone behind your car.

They are the best! Very good for beginners and seniors. I highly recommend this business!…read more They are the best! Very good for beginners and seniors. I highly recommend this business!

I finally found a wonderful meditative yoga practice in Buffalo...and it turned out to be only a…read morefew blocks away from my apartment! I've heard about the Himalayan Institute for a while, but finally took the plunge and signed up for a 6-week long class series of their "Level II" yoga classes last night. The Himalayan Institute is a wonderful 501(3)c non-profit that offers yoga classes, workshops, lectures, etc inside their elegant mansion on Delaware Ave. When you stop in, you feel like you're inside a cozy home. There's a place to take off your shoes and an immediate bookstore to your left. Further down, there's the main living room where classes take place. It helps to take a class that has 10-12 people and not too much more as the room can get pretty crowded with 16+ people or so I hear. Here's what stands out about the Himalayan Institute: their yoga classes generally center around a meditation-practice. As a result, I feel incredibly relaxed and focused afterward. As opposed to some classes (such as Evolation), where I sweat like I'm inside some Finnish bathhouse and leave the class with more of an exercise high. With most classes, you have to sign up for a full 6-week commitment (usually $80), although they do offer drop-in classes on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm for beginners ($5) and on Saturdays (9:30-11am) for a more intermediate ($10) practice. In summary, I adore their meditative approach, yoga teachers as well as the novelty of practicing yoga inside a cozy old mansion. Unfortunately, there are no accessible showers in the facility, but there is a bathroom where you can change.

I started taking barre about 3 years ago and it continues to make a positive impact on my fitness…read moreroutine. Attending barre during and after my pregnancy's helped to accelerate my recovery and get me back on track with my fitness journey. I would highly recommend barre to anybody! Try it out, you won't regret it!

Best barre studio around! All of the Instructors are friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and very…read morehelpful. It is always a really good workout, and they show you how you can make modifications if necessary. I love the matted floors and overall setting as well.

I came here for a class with the Yelp Elite group last week and had a really great time! We did a…read moreSpinyasa class. The facility was awesome. Very modern and clean. Our instructor was a great motivator constantly getting us to pedal faster and work harder. I loved the incorporation of the racing screen, making it a competition against your fellow class members. I do HIIT classes 4-5 days a week and this 30 min spin session really tired me out. It was a great workout. We then unwound in a 30 minute yoga class. She explained all of the stretches to us and also gave the class options if the moves were a bit too advanced. I found the class really relaxing and loved the spiritual guidance she gave us throughout the class as well. I would love to come back again for these classes and try some others!

I've been enjoying Yoga classes at Oasis for about 5 years and look forward to each class. Leanne…read moreis a great teacher and my husband and I have really benefited from her good instruction, variety of movements and general knowledge of how specific moves will help us achieve maximum movement and stretch. She is a kind, clear master teacher. The environment of her class is calming, pleasant and very clean. Leanne is very welcoming to all of us students and encourages an atmosphere that promotes good general health and well being.

I have been to numerous bootcamps, I decided to try this one since I was new to the area and I was…read morelooking for that community involvement. I'm glad I did. Kelly, the owner, answered all of my questions quickly and efficiently. She made me feel comfortable to go to my first class and work out hard enough that I hurt for a good week and a half afterward. Seriously, I didn't think I had abs. Surprise! They hurt. I've really enjoyed every class I've gone to. The pricing is great and classes are so easy to register for online. The interior is cleaned regularly and the workout room is huge with high ceilings. It's never too hot in there, the music system is loud and enjoyable and I love that Kelly and the other trainers will work you until you physically cannot. But if you have any injuries or problem areas, they will work around it for you and adjust the workout accordingly. Highly recommend!