Wide variety of yoga instruction: focus on strength, balance, breathing. Classes for everyone from…read morebeginners to advanced. Excellent, committed yoga teachers, each with their own focus.

John, Paige, and Alex are amazing yogis, and Amherst is so fortunate to have them. I'm looking…read moreforward to trying Salina's class, too, as I have heard wonderful things about her as well. The classes are challenging and fun, and are the highlight of my week. The studio has grown now to several classes a week with excellent, committed teachers who honor beginners by as well as old-timers. I cannot recommend Mindful Mountain Yoga enough.

Hot Yoga Lynchburg is a special place to practice. The teachers are warm and knowledgeable, and…read morethey welcomed me as a visitor with open arms. The owner, April, corrected my form and made me fall back in love with Bikram. I highly recommend checking this studio out.

This was my first hot yoga class. I won't lie.... it was hard a sweat. The instructor April Smith…read morewas exceptional!! She kept an eye on us newbies and the stretches were perfect for experienced or first timers. She even went out while we had a minute of rest time and got a cold lavender cloth to cool down a bit so I could jump right back in when ready. I felt very comfortable at my own pace. Bring a hand towel you will need it. Highly recommend. Thank you April for a great first time experience. I will definitely be back for more. Gwen

The Jamerson Family YMCA does NOT offer free yoga classes. You have to be a paying member of the…read moreYMCA in order to participate. Free Yoga associated with this business is a misleading statement by Yelp.

Love the Jamerson Y. Great facility & people. If you are considering a centra VA Y, Jamerson is…read moregreat.

This studio is so much fun! I love taking pole dance classes and practicing there! I have not been…read moretaking pole long but am already seeing a change in my strength level and fitness level!

FORMER STUDENT This…read moreplace is far more about money than martial arts. Advancement here has very little to do with skill, effort, or actual improvement. If you want to "grow," you have to pay -- for every single belt, test, and step forward. Progress feels locked behind a paywall. The owner shows little genuine interest in developing students' abilities. Instead of coaching, mentoring, or correcting technique in a meaningful way, the focus is constantly on the next fee, upgrade, or payment. It becomes clear very quickly that your value as a student is tied to how much you're willing to spend. Martial arts are supposed to teach discipline, humility, and growth. What I experienced here felt transactional, manipulative, and discouraging. Students who question the system or costs are brushed aside, while those who keep paying move forward regardless of actual skill. If you're looking for a school that truly invests in its students and prioritizes ability over profit, I would look elsewhere. This academy feels like a business first and a martial arts school second -- if at all.

Family environment nurturing leadership, ethics, morals, accountability, bonds and most importantly…read morediscipline. Coaches are the type to invite you into their own homes and treat you like their own family. Paired with a competitive environment forging grit, hardwork, teamwork, skill, and a passion for martial arts. Coaches and senior students are aware and confident enough in their ability to ensure a safe place, they also are aware in the students' abilities as well and keep a watchful eye. Firm enough to ensure your development and success in learning how to defend yourself. 10/10 would highly recommend

I started doing private tumbling lessons at the edge. The coach would not spot my back handspring…read moreand just made me do drills and condition the entire time. I felt as if it was a waste of both my time and my money. I understand that drills are important but when paying for a private you should be spotted. I can do drills at home. I have now switched my tumbling classes to dynamic gymnastics. There is more space and equipment and they agree it is necessary to spot.

My sister and I started training Jiu Jitsu here a few months ago and it has been a very fun and…read moreinteresting challenge. The coaches are caring and truly want you to succeed in your chosen art. I have watching the kids tumbling as well and they seem to enjoy it. The gym is kept clean and the employees and owner are all very friendly. If you are looking for an extra curricular here in lynchburg then check out the edge!

What I love about James RIver Yoga is that you have the option to create your own spiritual…read moreexperience or utilize it as a physical fitness aid. Ashtanga Yoga is the perfect integration of hot yoga's physical fitness and the graceful flow (kind of dance-like) and breath. I was terrified to try Ashtanga thinking it would be too advanced for me or too demanding, but I found the instructor gently guided me through each and every move and each preceding flow was in preparation for the next level. I have tried hot yoga, vinyassa, and Astanga. For me, I dig Ashtanga because some days, I simply want to break a sweat and feel like I have accomplished a good work out. Other days I want to feel the constant movement and flow with the work out and others, I simply wish for the meditative-flow/ spiritual aspect of yoga. The way that Donna teaches Ashtanga allows you to take it how you want. There is no pushing for the ultimate work out or the highest of spiritual experiences, but she guides you to make your own decision and own it in that moment. I also dig the Vinyassa or flow. It is gentle enough to take my friends who are timid to take yoga, but once again there is the option to bump it up. The flow of both reminds me of a dance. Have yet to try any classes other than Vinyassa and Ashtanga, but I dig the other clients and it feels like a great yoga community building up. Sorry if this was to rant-y, but I just truly found my passion for yoga with JRYoga. Hope this helps!

I've been attending classes here at James River yoga for about 3 months. I am now completely…read morehooked on yoga. The teachers are very good with making sure you are in proper alignment which is important! Not a whole lot of spiritual chants and things like that, thank goodness. Just good yoga moves, positive atmosphere, and very consistent teaching.

While being on a business trip, me and my local friend visited this jiu-jitsu Academy. My drop in…read moreclass fee was small and they gave a free week trial for my local friend, which is cool! overall great class, great proficiency level of the coaches and the students. Super welcoming!