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.

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.

I don't usually leave reviews (I know I should more for the businesses I love) but felt the need to…read moreafter seeing Stephanie S.'s review. Not only is her review very misleading (because I was there at said class) but she wasn't honest about her behavior (which was embarrassing for her). Every class begins and ends with motivational quotes. Take what resonates and leave what doesn't. Just because something isn't relevant to her life (how lucky) doesn't mean it isn't for someone else. She did not leave quietly, I got to hear her huff & puff and leave class early. I thought that was the end of it but she waited out in the lobby to confront the instructor & raised her voice enough about her Asian American family that came here "the right way" (crazy to assume someone else didn't) that she had to be asked to leave. Now I attend Bruna's class almost every week & always leave feeling empowered & strong. She is an amazing instructor & knows her stuff & I see it every class with how many members love her & look forward to her class. Anyways we love you Bruna & I will always recommend her & all the instructors at Midlo Hot Yoga & Wellness.

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

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

Amazing! I lost 110 lbs at this studio in under 2 years and have kept it off for over 1.5 years…read more If you want to lose weight the gentle way try hot yoga Richmond

Beware of Janet! I had two interactions with this person and both were negative. After the second…read moreI immediately asked to cancel my membership. One of the other staff members asked me to wait and to speak with the GM Sasha. Later in the evening I asked to speak to her but she was gone for the day so I asked for another manager, who happened to be Janet! She was eager to have another staff member cancel it for me without even making an attempt to apologize or ask me to reconsider. Before leaving the gym, I asked for Sasha to reach out to me the next day, but when 3:30 pm rolled around I had not heard from her so I called her. She didn't even make an attempt to ask what had happened or why I was so angry that I asked to cancel my membership so quickly. She also knew exactly who I was because she never even asked for my name which means she had gotten the message about reaching out and chose to ignore it. I don't want to bash all the staff as most are very nice and welcoming, but I would have expected more from the club leadership. I would also note that if your considering joining the men's locker room Sauna has not worked for years now and the club leadership doesn't seem to have any plan or intention on fixing it.

I figured since the outside temperatures have been soaring into the 90's, I would give Lauren's…read moreprevious response a check. First, the exercise pool is not adjacent to an exterior wall. Second, if the outside temperature does influence the pool's temperature, then why is it still cold (83 degrees vs 86 degrees)? The shower on the men's side is still closed due to an unsafe and inoperable light fixture. The sauna has been closed for months. And, now the hot tub has an inoperable piece. Maintenance has to be a top priority to keep customers happy. Too many of my swimming buddies are going elsewhere.