I was introduced to the Spiritual Flow Yoga Studio by a friend of mine who teaches there. I'm so…read moreglad I made the trek from the Fan to Midlothian - this little jewel of a studio is so pretty and the owner, Sonja, really cares about her students and staff, which shines through. Located on the second floor of a stand alone building, the first thing I noticed when I walked in is how bright, clean and welcoming the studio is. There is an adorable boutique in the entry area where you check in. The boutique carries a thoughtful selection of yoga-centric items including yoga props (belts and blocks) essential oils, books and hand made jewelry. There's plenty of space to store your bags, coats, shoes and such before entering the studio. Once inside you immediately feel the light pouring in through the windows. The paint colors are calming and inviting. The room feels spacious but not overly large. Yoga props are plentiful and include great quality blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters and even sand bags. Spiritual Flow Yoga Studio offers a variety of class types including vinyasa flow, beginner, gentle, philosophy, meditation, restorative, pre natal and mama and baby. The studio is growing and additional classes are being added as needed. Private instruction is also available! I left the studio feeling great! The instructors are welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about sharing yoga with the community. I will definitely be back to enjoy more classes!

I have always been a very active person, however I was beginning to notice that my flexibility was…read morenot what it was once. My girlfriend, who is a regular yoga practitioner, and friends of mine have encouraged me to take yoga to increase my flexibility and maintain my level of fitness. My girlfriend encouraged for me to take a Beginner's Yoga Class at Spiritual Flow Yoga Studio, where she takes classes. We signed up for the Beginner's Yoga Class on Thursday evening, instructed by Celine. When class began, right away, I noticed something I hadn't expected-- a release of stress from a long day of work. Celine clearly explained the positioning of each pose in a patient voice and was also very encouraging. I continue to take classes at Spiritual Flow, and enjoy all of the instructors I have taken class with. I highly recommend Spiritual Flow to people of all different levels of practice, and with a desire to unwind and destress from our busy, busy lives.

Through a yelp event my boyfriend and I decided to try hot yoga again. We had previously been to…read moreanother hot house yoga studio in Norfolk. Apparently hot house yoga studios are everywhere in VA and family owned! The staff at the studio is incredibly friendly and we were given a quick verbal tour. I went into the ladies locker room, retrieved a full size locker for my things, filled up my water bottle and went into the room. A perk I noticed about the water fill station is that they have both water fountains as well as sensor bottle fillers which is really lovely and environmentally conscious. The class itself was very fast paced but the instructor, equipped with a hands free microphone reminded the class to take breaks if necessary and also included easier variations of poses for those who were beginners. As the class went on the studio got much much hotter. Make sure to be well hydrated and eat something before you attend a class. Another tip: you must bring your own mat but they do provide mat towels as well as face towels. Pro tip: bring a change of clothes if you're running errands after- you will be soaked in sweat. I bring clothes and even another bra and underwear. Also I like to bring face wash, a wash cloth and moisturizer to clean my skin after such a grueling sweat sesh. It's a great chance to get your face nice and clean after your pores are open and ready for a good cleaning. The locker room/ bathroom is also equipped with 5 shower stalls, hair dryers, mouth wash, hair ties and q-tips for those that need to get ready and go. I think that's a really nice perk! All in all it was a great experience!! This was a great Saturday afternoon treat!

I have been doing yoga for close to thirty years. probably 40 different instructors or more. Every…read moreexperience left me feeling uplifted and glad I had gone with the exception of the hot yogalaties class at this location. I had been to the location a couple of years before and was happy with it. The problem started at the beginning when the instructor gave a passionate plea to speak up about all the awful stuff going on in the country. I ignored it. To be fair I was happy with the class tempo, music, and degree of difficulty. The class ended with a repeat of political activism and shaming if you might not hold those same opinions. I quietly left class but the instructor was at the desk as I put on my coat. I quietly told her I know she noticed I left early, and that I was used to yogis that left us uplifted with quotes from poets, philosophers , or other yogis. That I felt she was giving a political lecture. She vehemently said " Yoga is political". But i feel it is spiritual not political, or at least should be. I was a drop in so maybe the members like this but if you plan on going to this location just be for warned. I was so put off and mad instead of the feeling of love and peace yoga has brought me over the years.

Coconut Elephant Yoga is new on the scene, but the instructors are well qualified and have great…read moreexperience. Classes currently include Beginner, Vinyasa, Yin, Hatha, Flow, and Vinyasa/Pilates. The space is comfortable, with a beautiful original mural as a focal point on one wall. The studio offers the usual bolsters, blocks, straps, blankets, and loaner mats. The studio is quiet (no normal street noise can be heard, although the very occasional fire truck may go by) and the music that accompanies the lessons is in the background but all around you, thanks to the great sound system. Co-owner Kellee is a gem of a yoga instructor -- challenging yet caring, focused yet nurturing. She has taught in several other studios (I have taken lessons from her for four years or so) as well as yoga classes in corporate settings. Kellee customizes her lessons to fit the students' abilities and needs. Alternative versions of postures and poses are introduced as the session progresses to aid those who may have difficulty with the "right" way to achieve the position. She keeps your mind on controlled breathing, focused attention, and peace in the knowledge that you are perfect in the moment, even if you cannot sustain a balance pose as long as everyone else. By the time the class is over, your mind is refreshed, your body renewed, and for the moment peace is restored in a tumultuous world. I have taken classes in other studios from other instructors, and while each teacher brings something that I can learn and take to heart, I have found no classes to compare with those I have shared with Kellee. Not only are they great yoga -- flexibility, strength, balance, mind, body spirit -- they are also a great workout. That's why I drive 30 minutes each way for her classes, and have done so for years as she has taught in other studios. Now that she is part of a partnership in her own space, I know that I have a yoga home. May you find yours as well.

Cute yoga studio with small classes that let you have plenty of attention from the instructors…read more Everyone is super friendly!

Debbie started teaching under me at a local club here in Richmond. I just saw so much potential in…read moreher that I asked her if she wanted to teach. I think she was a bit hesitant to take on such a huge task but I knew she would be wonderful once she was over this jitters. She started teaching parts of my classes while studying the art of Yoga and then one day she just took to it like a duck takes to water. She grew into this fantastic teacher with this vast knowledge of Yoga and the human body in general. I am amazed she took to it so quickly and she was such a natural it was amazing to watch. I am so proud of who Debbie has become and I am so impressed with her Studio and her drive to succeed. I know we have talked about being small business owners and each of us feel like we are always running in 10,000 different directions but I really do think we are both doing amazing and we both have such a drive that it is impossible to fail! As far as the Yoga, it is fantastic! The studio is lovely and very relaxing! That is how it should be.

The space is pleasant, but I wasn't terribly impressed with the instructor I went to. Part of it…read morewas that the "Hatha yoga" class was slower paced than what I'm accustomed to. (I usually do iyengar/anusara influenced yoga, so that's saying a lot). The instruction was ok, but didn't focus enough on preventing overflexing of the lumbar curve. I'd try it again, as it's hard to really evaluate a studio based on one teacher. (Plus the $5 intro was pretty sweet)

I'm so glad that this new location opened as it is a lot closer for me than the Hancock Village…read morelocation. I love Club Pilates and have been going for over a year and am at about 170 classes. The acoustics of this location make it very hard to hear the teachers and I feel that they have to over extend their voices in order to provide a great class for us. Perhaps in the meantime, a headset with a microphone would be very helpful! I also find that the classes at this location are easier overall in comparison to the location in Hancock Village. I am hopeful that they will begin making the classes a little tougher now that they have been open for a while. I love Club Pilates and look forward to continuing to push myself and live a healthier lifestyle while they continue to grow and expand! Who knows? Maybe I'll become a teacher one day!

The woman at the front desk was very dismissive as we walked in, held her finger up to continue her…read moreconversation with someone else instead of checking us in for a class. She spoke to us during her sales pitch as if she didn't want our business cutting us off, asking us if "what she said made sense", etc. If she didn't want our business, she reached her goal.

Being that you all are in the mall, you'd think they'd have a five minute grace period for those…read morewho are new, and have trouble finding it. I came early, went to the wrong side of the mall and had to run to class. I ended up being two minutes late, the door was locked, and they had a sign blocking the door as well. I stood there for a second waiting to get in, but then someone shooed me away!! This was last week. One other time I booked, they canceled class the night before, and now when I want to actually go they wouldn't let me in? Huge disappointment. I'm a regular class passer and have NEVER been somewhere where there isn't a five minute grace period. And to lock people out?! I really hope they fix some things because this is isn't normal. Surely there are lots of people who have trouble finding this spot. It's in a MALL. Please do better

Love SoulShine Studios and Mary Beth Grinnan. The yoga and Nia classes are fun and you can work at…read moreyour own level. The best part is the classes aren't too repetitive (As opposed to some of the classes in a regular gym). All the instructors are fabulous. During Covid SoulShine went out of their way to make classes accessible for everyone - either outdoors or on Zoom! Can't say enough about this studio.

Love this new studio on the south side! It is impeccably clean and beautiful. They have pretty much…read morewhatever you could need - showers, shampoo, towels, rental mats, etc. The staff is very helpful and upbeat and there to answer any questions you might have. Not going to lie, it IS hot - but that's what we pay for, right? Every class is heated to 98 degrees so you know exactly what to expect. Yugala and Power are definitely beginner friendly, especially because you can take breaks as needed - the teachers are very understanding, if not encouraging, if you take a break and come down to child's pose. On the other side of the coin, they are super motivating and there if you need them to get you through your class! The teachers are educated in anatomy and anatomical safety in poses and give helpful hands on adjustments. All of the classes are set to music that spans a ton of genres/decades/etc. The Hot Yoga Barre is doing what they do, it's different than any studio in Richmond, and they do it so, so well. Highly recommend!

I signed up for 30 day trial. Plus:…read more1. Trial was reasonable cost 2. Very clean 3. Easy portal to schedule Negative 1. Limited classes. I found most at start or end of day. Just didn't work with my schedule. 2. You must sign up to take a class. No last minute options

Of the traditional (aka Bikram) yoga studios I've practiced with over the years, Hot Yoga Richmond…read moreis hands-down the very best. Here's the scoop: 1. Multiple instructors, all of whom are excellent teachers and true to the 26-and-2 dialog/script during the yoga classes. All are experienced, attentive, and clearly happy to be teaching. All bring their unique focus and vibe, so class always feels fresh. 2. Studio is bright and clean. Temperature and humidity are maintained at the recommended temps for both the hot yoga and the other classes (e.g., hot Pilates, Sunday evening yin/Nidra). The heating system is relatively quiet, and the air is gentle--doesn't blow/blast on you like heaters at some studios. Parking is free and plentiful. 3. Showers are clean and well stocked with body wash, shampoo, conditioner. 4. Students include a diverse range of body shapes, fitness levels, ages, genders, and ethnicities. Everyone can feel comfortable and welcome. I think this is important to mention because I (60+f) have felt a little out of place in a couple of other studios where everyone was overwhelmingly young, fit, female, and white. Lots of different people here and all friendly and welcoming. 5. Studio is committed to the original 26-and-2 postures (traditional Bikram Yoga) in the hot yoga classes--important for those of us who have personally experienced the healing of this particular sequence/practice. They also offer Hot Pilates and a few other classes, and those classes are also top-notch. (Try the monthly Sound Bath) 6. Supportive studio. All the instructors recognize and reiterate the importance of coordinating breath and body. Also, there's never pressure to go deeper into postures than is safe. Instructors regularly remind students to breathe calmly and attentively. They also do a great job of re-emphasizing the need to listen and heed the instructions for a safe practice. As Victor (teacher and co-owner) regularly points out, "Yoga is a practice, not a performance." 7. Cost is reasonable, especially if you can manage to pay for a year of unlimited yoga up front, but even the packages are quite reasonable if you practice 2-3 times/week. 8. Healing. Many practioners of this particular 26-and-2 yoga will attest to its incredible healing and healthfulness. In a 90-minute class, the postures (including breathing) and the heat work together to develop strength and balance, provide aerobic work, and target common problem areas such as digestive and spine/back. , far more than just a great workout--it's also self-physical therapy and amental/psychological practice. 9. Since most of the above comments are focused on the Bikram yoga, I'll add that their Hot Pilates classes will kick your hiney (in the best way). The music varies every time, and the specific exercises also change up, which is nice. These classes work really well for me to develop more strength which in turns gives me a stronger yoga practice, especially in the yoga balancing postures. In summary, Hot Yoga Richmond is a 10-star studio, and it's the perfect place to heal if you need healing or get/stay strong and flexible no matter who you are or where you are on your journey.

Amazing. My bpdy already feels like it is healing. Great location great people I LOVE it!read more

I decided to leave my gym because their spin bikes were broken and never serviced, the floors in…read morethe group exercise room were never swept, and they allowed the kids to sit and watch movies while in the kids' club. I am so happy that I joined American Family instead. I like group fitness classes because I am too lazy to push myself on my own. I need to know that I have to stay for an entire hour and have someone there to motivate and push me. American Family's class schedule is amazing. You simply can't use the excuse that the class you want isn't offered enough or isn't at a convenient time. Their classes run all morning/afternoon/evening. Their equipment is well-maintained. I love that every fourth Saturday, they do a Parents' Night Out from 6-11 p.m. You can drop off your child and they feed them dinner, engage them in activities and show a movie at the end of the night. I am so impressed by their kids' area. While I'm exercising, my child is doing yoga, or playing on scooters, or swimming in the pool (with supervision). I am so glad I joined this gym.

1 star for the staff,specifically Sasha. 5 stars for the other members,and facilities. The place is…read moreamazing the facilities have everything you need and it's incredibly clean. However, the staff there is absolutely horrendous. However, the nicest person in the world works there and her name is Ginger. Honestly, she is a genuine saint and the sweetest person you will ever meet. Ginger should be taking that place over as the head manager, I bet that place would be the best gym in the state. the way she treats everyone and is always on top of everything like the head manager should be. everyone else there is as mean and two-faced and rude as can be my had an accident in the pool and we had just become members that week after that we were never treated the same again by anyone except Ginger if you have children don't go here because they will ostracize you and make you want to leave every single time you bring your children there if you don't drop them off in the kids zone. Maybe American family should read their reviews here and their memberships would go up if they listen to their our membership was canceled after 27 days because my wife was texting me while our two toddlers were in the pool with our and they said that we were not watching our children, even though we were both sitting on the edge of the pool with our feet in the water while 15 year-old was in the one and a half foot side playing with our kids. They have three nice staff members out of maybe 20 that's it. The elderly man at the front desk is as nice as can be and the young blonde haired was very nice & helpful as well. all the other kids,especially the curly haired guy with freckles are rude inconsiderate & snotty, because they are aware my family and I live in our 2 cars. Since day one after my 2 year old son had an accident in the pool,they've treated us different.