I love Bright Tree Yoga and Roxane is hands down my favorite yoga teacher!She always makes sure her…read moreclasses are suited for all levels and she helps me make adjustments to get the full benefits from the class. It's a great experience from start to namaste!

I was looking for place with yoga for a while, but has several specific things I was looking for. I…read moredon't like hot yoga, don't want to pay a fortune, don't want to drive across the triangle, and I'm pretty inexperienced/generally out of shape. So I'm providing a tall order. After doing some research, I found Bright Tree Yoga. They fit all the above requirements and had great reviews. I purchased a several class pack, and after just one class, I feel so good about my decision. The instructor was welcoming and offered great modifications to fit a diverse class. The class size was small, which I loved. I left feeling calmer and challenged in strength and balance - perfect for me! A few notes - not necessarily bad - just things I was surprised by. It's in a karate studio, so you're constantly staring at yourself in a mirror. I liked that for checking alignment, but also feel like it made people (me) more self-conscious and prone to compare, which isn't great for yoga. Also, the instructor didn't do yoga with us, which is totally fine. She led the class expertly, just something I've never experienced in a class before. I'll definitely be back to finish out my purchase package of classes, and probably even beyond that. Grateful to know about Bright Tree!

Yeong is amazing at what she does! I had her give me one massage so far and I was having a lot of…read moreheel pain, my heel pain went from around 8/9 to around 4 now just from her one massage. I look forward to going back soon so she can fix me up, I have her on my list of things I need to do soon :) If you are looking for an amazing, sweet, and professional massage therapist you can not go wrong with choosing Yeong :) Smile, Kaela

From the owner: At Smiling Circle, Yoga-based poses are used to help your body stretch so that you can feel your…read morebest! Optimal circulation is key to your health, and stretching regularly and correctly is one of the best ways to ensure good circulation in your body. Beginners are welcome. Modifications are shown for folks with limited range of motions and joint/other issues. All props are provided. Massage therapy available by appointment only.

I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training at Lucky Elephant Yoga and Wellness in November 2024…read morewith Bridget, the studio owner and only teacher. While the program covered key aspects of yoga, the environment was unsupportive and often felt fear-based rather than collaborative or empowering. This made it difficult to build confidence or feel safe making mistakes as a student teacher. Student input was not welcomed throughout the training, and this was reinforced when my question at the end of the 5 months--about how students could share feedback--went unanswered. The program did not reflect the stated commitment to trauma-informed teaching and was not the safe or respectful learning environment I expected. I share this from a place of truth and with the intention of helping others make informed decisions. For these reasons, I cannot recommend Lucky Elephant for yoga teacher training.

Lucky Elephant offers multiple classes with quality instructors. Have been a member since the…read moreopening!

I had their 1 year membership for $99 per month for about 2 years. I split my time between the 2…read moreCary locations because they were close to work and it was easy to go right after work. I enjoyed their 4:30 afternoon classes and some of their Saturday classes. Many Barre studios only give you access to one location, so I loved that they gave you access to multiple. They also had fun events to encourage you to work out more. They usually had different barre socks than the Kildare location, for $18 per pair. Their Pure Barre app made it easy to sign up or cancel classes too.

When I think of barre, I think of perky, petite young women gracefully poised beside it, doing…read morepliés and point... building up their slender legs to support and sustain them with an incredible combo of strength and flexibility. The workout trend Pure Barre is designed around getting that dancer body... But through totally different means! I'm talking dubstep. Blasting as girls place kickballs between their thighs, then squat, tuck, and tooch (to borrow a term coined by Miss Tyra). It's true: I never thought I'd be booty-tooching to Scrillex... outside the privacy of my own home. The workout started with some simple stretches and upper body routine, and some floor work in the form of plank and pushups. They only have dumbells in 2, 3, and 5 pounds. The short number of reps and low weight made this section of class completely un-challenging for me. But that disappointment was eased by the next part, where we stepped to the barre and focused on hips, thighs, and --as they like to delicately call it in Pure Barre-- "seat*." [*I don't have a seat. I have a bubbalicious boo-tay. Which is why I wanted to go to this class in the first place. So for clarification purposes in this review, my seat will instead be termed butt.] The most annoying thing for me was that the instructor demonstrated very few of the positions (perhaps due to lack of space on the barre); and it was difficult for me to follow her instructions some of the time. Many of the movements are so isolated, it's hard to look at a classmate and copy from what they're doing too. So parts of it did not feel tough... which left me wondering if I was doing the movement correctly. But other parts had my entire lower body shaking like a leaf, butt and quad muscles on fire. And I absolutely felt those muscles recovering the following 48 hours, so I know I did at least some of the things right! Class finished up with some ab work, which I also felt was too easy, and some finishing stretches. One hour flies by pretty quickly. And I can definitely see the appeal in a class that's shaped like this... getting all the core muscle groups into one workout. But I would personally prefer a class that focuses exclusively on the lower body, to round out my own exercise regimen and perhaps benefit my running as well. I did a drop-in class that was specially priced at $10; reasonable. (Their regular drop-in is $23.)

The best body weight exercises I've ever done. From the high intensity dynamic power training to…read morethe Strength-Stretching they hit every muscle & joint, increasing strength & flexibility at the same time. Excellent one on one private sessions for pain relief, pulled muscles, tension & stretching. Facility is very neat & clean, great community. Can't recommend them enough.

I have been experiencing glute and hamstring issues from running. The combination of stretching and…read moremassage has helped tremendously!

Melissa is an incredibly talented instructor who is always willing to help. The classes are smaller…read morewith attention focused on individual needs. I have multiple health issues and this class has had a positive impact on my life. The other members are wonderful and welcoming. Highly recommend this class.

Amazing! The most knowledgeable and intuitive teacher in all the years I've taken classes! Highly…read morerecommend!

Donna cares about the union of one's mind and body, the original meaning of the word yoga…read more Breathing consciously and safe movements--excellent stretching, meditation, and relaxation -- not an aerobics class. I have been a regular student for over 10 years; and I have seen how excellent she is at paying attention to each student at every level of difficulty, and suggesting adaptations as needed.

Donna is an amazing yoga instructor. She's knowledgeable, compassionate, and reasonable with her…read moreexercises. I started coming to classes once a week in the evenings but soon realized I wanted to take more classes than just once a week -- so I started coming twice a week in the mornings. When looking for yoga classes in the Raleigh/Cary area I didn't want a standard "exercise class" at a gym but was rather seeking a more relaxed and peaceful environment. I really lucked out finding Donna and Yoga For You. Also of note: Donna is a licensed massage therapist. Whether you're looking for yoga, a massage, or both, Yoga For You has got you covered.

This place is great. I brought my 7 and 10 year old there and they were able to do all the…read moreclimbing. It was very safe and they were very welcoming.

Climbs are fun and the employees are so lovely! Shout out to Emily!!!!!! She was such a big help…read moreand was super informative!