Hot Power Yoga w/ Brian Kirk…read more I decided to try out GiveYoga this week through ClassPass. Overall it was okay, a solid 3.75-4/5. If i had to classify this experience, it's for independent yoga students that have prior experience and prefer a class that's more of a "headphones in and silent study" type of vibe. This particular studio I would say focuses on the aesthetics above all. So the rooms are nice, the bathrooms are clean, the welcome space is inviting, and the instructors are what you would expect. Good yoga studio, just not my cup of tea. I prefer a different yoga experience.

I visited here once when in the area via classpass for hot yoga…read more The studio itself is nice, though parking can be a little annoying right before class when everyone is arriving. There isn't really a lot so you park on Dunedin or Oakland Park ave, or High St if you can find a spot. I think they have a bigger room off to the left, but the lights were off or very dim throughout the whole space when I visited. The yoga room we utilized is to the right and in the back. Cubbies without doors are available to stash your stuff right before you enter the room on the left side. The room itself had high ceilings and was kind of long and narrow. The class was full--way too full for my liking, with other mats about 6 inches on either side of mine. The room wasn't SUPER hot, which might be a pro for some but not for me. I did get a bit of a sweat going by the end, but it wasn't the greatest work out I've had at a hot yoga class. The instructors phone also rang during class, and I wasn't super excited about the guidance through the flow. I'm not sure if I would visit again or not.

I've gone a few classes now at Modo, the space is always really welcoming and clean. PJ is a…read morewonderful instructor and leads you through a great flow! I also appreciate how warm the room is to really get a great workout in! I also highly recommend the ModoCalm classes which focus on stretching a breath work.

My bf and I have been attending classes with Modo since the beginning of the year. We started just…read moreonce a week for a few months then committed to 5 days a week. I can almost do a proper push up ;) I highly recommend Modo Yogo

A phenomenal, uplifting space. The team at barre3 is focused on fitness that is functional,…read moremeaningful, and empowering rather than focusing on changing your body.

Staff is so friendly and creates a welcoming environment to move your body and focus on you for 45…read moreor 60 minutes. I love the various class options and times. Couldn't recommend enough!!

I have been going here for the last couple weeks and it has been a great experience. Every…read moreinstructor I have had is great, I think it's really nice they offer a free class for newbies and a free community class on Sundays. Street parking on Indianola and side streets so be mindful during busy times. I'm so glad I found this place.

The warm & welcoming vibe here feels real. Small space for folks who are serious about their…read morepractice and enjoy community. The instructors are well trained and know their stuff. Individual adjustments are offered and thoughtful classes tailored for all types. All the instructors I have taken classes from are very good. I L-O-V-E Steph Jo energy and technique!! Located near studio 35 and Little Light Collective in the heart of Clintonville. (Great for after workout indulgence.) Classes start on time and doors are locked during the session. Best to Sign up on line if you plan on attending. ***Street parking only. Make sure you read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.

I am not alone or exaggerating when I report that Balancing Owl saved my life. Stress was about to…read moresuck me under when, an number of years ago, I decided to try a few classes. My entire outlook of life changed. The stiffness, aches and pains in my body subsided. I wake everyday with a deep and abiding gratitude for the owner, the teachers, the practitioners, and the students associated with Balancing Owl. You all are magical and I love you!!! You know who your are. XOXO

I have been taking classes at Balancing Owl Yoga for several weeks now. It was recommended to me…read moreby a friend as I mentioned I was looking for online classes. I began taking online classes during COVID as my studio pivoted when they had to shut their physical doors. Upon reopening, I had become used to both online and in person classes. The studio was less than 10 minutes away and VERY convenient. However, they were facing a closing and I'd also found fewer and fewer classes for me to take. At the peak, I was at the studio 5 days a week for classes. By the end, I only had 2 classes a week. I'm an ALL IN membership person. Will pay monthly fees to have full access. So what drew me to B.O.Y. was its online offering. In looking around at local studios, I find VERY FEW have continued to offer virtual classes. Unlike BOY who live streams just about all in studio classes, other studios maybe offer a couple classes a week - despite having LOTS of in person classes. Another thing I appreciate at BOY is the slower, less physical practice. I have an injury and am unable to fully participate in the power yoga I am used to. I also am getting older and have found the need to modify what and how I do yoga. I am finding great success in the gentle, slow and restorative flow - allowing me to really focus on the mindfulness piece and how each movement and breath feels in my body. The times of the classes are pretty good. Ideally, I want a 6 PM start. Most of the BOY classes I attend are 6:30 - still within my wheelhouse that I'll be sure and show up. Which leads me to the big differentiator. BOY offers all virtual class recordings for a 24 hour period following the delivery of the link (within a couple of hours of the class concluding). I MUCH prefer to attend a live class and have found it a challenge to get motivated to watch a recording. I'm a disciplined person when it comes to all other things, but I know when I register for one I'll possibly watch the recording, that there is little chance I'll do it. The friend that referred me thinks quite differently - so she takes advantage of the recordings. This is only the 2nd studio I've tried after moving away from my former home studio. The entry month deal is great and I highly recommend you give it a try if you have any interest in attending their classes. I may or may not return for a full membership. TBD at this point. Definitely need more research before making that decision. Which reminds me, I need to leave a review for the other studio I just tried online!!

I went to WiseWays this morning with a friend for an Easy Flow Yoga class. As it was my first time…read morethere, the instructor Julie was extremely helpful in getting my friend and me set up After filling out the necessary paperwork, we went into the yoga room. It's probably one of the coolest yoga spaces I've seen. The room is dimly lit with only natural light, the ceiling has drape-y things hanging from it, there are several woven baskets with mats and yoga props, and there are even bongos situated in the room! It definitely helped set the mood of the class. The teacher took the time to explain the set up and flow of the class to me and my friend. The set up was different for me. The class started with self-massage. I've never experienced that before, and while it was a foreign concept to me, I enjoyed it. During the self-massage, we were given some aromatherapy cream, which was awesome. I love smelling hippy smells like pachouli during yoga. It makes me feel more calm. The class was an hour and 15 minutes - definitely a great value! We went through gentle and modified versions of the sun salutation and many other common yoga poses. I enjoyed the gentle stretch and relaxation to start my weekend. But since I am more experienced in yoga, I wish it were a bit more vigorous. To be fair, though, I need to try the other two types of classes, as the Easy Flow is meant to be...well, easy. The only thing I disliked was that the class was only 3 people large. I enjoy bigger classes because I feed off of the energy of others in the class. I also have a feeling that most folks don't know about this place. If you're not interested in yoga, they also have tai chi classes. I recommend it and will be back!

With a year-long unlimited membership pass, I am pretty familiar with Wiseways/Shift yoga. (They…read morechanged owners and the name to Shift in January '13.) Upside: super friendly staff and fellow yoga lovers. Big enough parking lot and its kind of hidden around the corner. Wonderful, relaxing classes. Downsides: Sort of a small space, so right after they do a Groupon or something it can get grossly crowded for a week or two. Very limited weekend classes: none on Fridays or Sundays, and only one on Saturday at 8:30a. Pretty inconvenient if you have a regular 9-5. Also if you're under 30 you'll be the youngest in the class.

I bought a 4-pack class intro package. I went to one class and decided Rewild is not for me…read more The space is so, so small. The lobby was beautiful but incredibly and uncomfortably cramped with 35ish people waiting for class. When the studio doors opened for the previous class to depart, it got very awkward. The smells that came out of the studio were overwhelming and people were awkwardly bumping into each other in the cubby area. If 35 was a lot, imagine ~70. Ideally there'd be a buffer between classes. The class itself was unlike any yoga I've done before. I liked the instructor, but if felt very unplanned and a little chaotic. It was a lights-out class so if you didn't know pose names, you'd have to copy from your neighbor. But no worries there because you're instant besties because of the lack of space between mats. Arms were bumping left and right. I saw reviews about uncomfortable situations with a different instructor after class. I was glad he wasn't my instructor, but he's seemingly still employed there. Combined with the experience I had at my first class, that made letting my other classes go unused a no brainer.

The ambulance was great. The owner is very nice. The classes are great, but it's overly crowded…read more Hopefully success for the year and opening and other studio classes could be for dropping in a little less than 25 but I had a great trial.

This was my first trip to Yoga on High. A fellow yogi at my home studio posted to our YTT group…read morethat YoH was offering an open, free class this AM. Given that she was going, it was something I was able to go to, and my home studio offered something else at the same time that was not my preference, it was the perfect chance to check out the studio. It's always easier to try something new with a friend - even if you arrive first. Parking was easy once I got there. I use to live in the area so I knew my options. It looks like there are a couple of dedicated spaces behind the building - but there's lots of street parking nearby on the residential side streets. I got there early like they said to - before the instructor opened the building. And I was not alone. Our studio just about always opens 20+ minutes before class. Not so here. No biggie. Still plenty of time to get settled in. The store front area is small with a desk, a couple retail items, and coat hooks and shoe cubbies. The yoga room is HUGE compared to what I'm used to. That being the case, people were able to take their bags and "stuff" with them. I found this nice as I had my phone, car keys, a little $, towel, hair ties and mat towel - all in a little bag. So to have and my water bottle handy was cool. There were plenty of props available - blocks, bolsters and blankets. The only thing I didn't see were straps. ALl the same - plenty for everyone. The set up of the room was good - although the instructor barely demo'd - rather wandering most of the time. I made the mistake of being in the back row and set up against the wall - like the lady next to me. It didn't leave room to stretch arms over my head when lying down. However, it let me do a headstand later - which I still like to have a wall - not do in an open area. There was NO MUSIC. Hatha style maybe? Or instructor's preference? No idea. However, I didn't notice until sivasana. Overall, nice class. Very basic. Not much vinyasa (if at all), but good to return to the basics and try something new.

Loved my yoga session! Everyone was so nice! I called in letting them know how I was going to be…read moreabout 5 mins late due to traffic. When I walked in they had placed a mat for me already! That was so nice! All I had to do was jump right in the class! The down part to it was after... I asked if they needed anything from me and she said to fill out my info and that was it. It was assumed since it was my first time it was free since she said that was all she needed from me and then told me to have a nice night. I get a phone call 30mins later from them letting me know I didn't pay for my session. And that next time I will need to. No one told me I had to pay and I wouldn't leave without doing so if I had to. Just felt really awkward and annoyed about that. Bad first impression.