Absolutely Outstanding Studio! Mountain Lotus Yoga is truly…read moreone of the best studios I've ever been to. The space is gorgeous--bright, warm, and thoughtfully designed--and the facilities are incredibly well maintained. The locker rooms, showers and bathrooms are spotless and well appointed, which makes the whole experience feel comfortable and elevated. The amenities are abundant and the café is amazing. The food offerings are diverse and genuinely delicious. It's the perfect place to grab something nourishing before or after class. The classes are exceptional. The instructors are not only talented and knowledgeable, but also incredibly encouraging, warm and supportive. They create such a positive atmosphere, offering guidance and support in a way that feels personal, genuine and uplifting. It's clear that Mountain Lotus Yoga puts a huge emphasis on community--there's a genuine sense of connection and support among both staff and students that you feel the moment you walk in. Everything is run beautifully. The studio is clearly well managed, from check-in to class flow to how clean and organized everything is. The heating system works perfectly and they provide all the equipment you could possibly need: weights, cushions, blocks, bands, and cleaning supplies for after class. Plus, parking is convenient, which is always appreciated. I always leave feeling better than when I arrived. If you're looking for a beautiful, well-run studio with incredible teachers, a welcoming community, and top-notch amenities, Mountain Lotus Yoga is truly something special!

I really "enjoy" the heat as it helps my achy joints warm up & makes me sweat more. I LOVE…read moreIngrid...her classes are hard , but she's so fun, real and personable. She gives great options as I am 5 months post knee replacement. Highly recommend this place!!

I was visiting truckee and after days of hiking, wanted to get a couples massage. Emily has a…read morebeautiful studio overseeing the mountains and it was such a relaxing environment. The massage was great. She did a great job asking questions about what I was looking for, and checked in during the massage. It was amazing! Will definitely make it a habit to go again!

Emily is an incredible massage therapist. Cared for me thru my pregnancy. I have to say best…read moremassages I've ever received in my life. Highly recommend her.

Beautiful place. Called the day before they were able to get us in with their massage therapist on…read morecall her name was Shannon. She was so sweet and really good. Perfect pressure, strong, relaxing. The place was super clean. The front desk girl was also so nice and personable. We are here on vacation and are very happy with our experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I am a trained yogi, I went to the Harvard of yoga schools in my opinion,…read moreWhite Lotus in Santa Barbara. I have a home in Truckee and was delighted to find this studio near by I purchased a package in 2009 and then was diagnosed with breast cancer, they were so nice and accommodating to me and put a freeze on my package until I was well enough to resume. They didn't put a time restriction on when it could be used. I found the best masseuse in the world there; Heidi Donahue! I really like all the teachers that I had, I admit I'm picky because I am one myself. I especially liked Bill's energy and humanity towards his students. He always checks if you are new and if you have any physical issues that he needs to know/ help you address. This spot is wonderful!! Highly recommend it.

This space is beautiful. An old home in downtown made into a great yoga and healing space. Bottom…read morefloor is the yoga studio, a restroom, and a massage room. Upstairs has a whole other set of rooms for wellness. There's several free parking spaces adjacent plus street parking for overflow. Ann Marie has been my OG yoga teacher since I moved to Tahoe years ago. You can now take her classes in studio for online, and get this, the sound and video quality is fantastic. I've been on many zoom classes with major tech issues. You can clearly hear and see her without a lavaliere mic. Her classes have a very meditate state, but challenging for those for more advanced practitioners, modified poses for beginners. All level for almost all classes. There's several other classes including prenatal, meditation, muscle rolling, etc. Btw, if you haven't gotten a massage from Ann Marie, you are missing out. One of the best I have ever had. Go for the 90 minutes. If you can't reach her, she can recommend many other great therapists. There's also provides filtered water for clients/yogis. Definitely go here for yoga and massage therapy. I find those teachers have the best body awareness.

Dr. Kirsten Mackey, D.O. is an awe-inspiring human being and a physician. She is personable, an…read moreample listener, and empathetic to the concerns of her patient. I have been amazed by her skill and wisdom. I consider her truly a remarkable physician, whom I respect and trust, therefore I strongly recommend Dr. Mackey.

Wow, what a special place. Quick headlines first, then context below. Killer classes, super welcome…read moreand approachable environment, great space, wish I could move to Tahoe to go all the time! LOVED it. Longer review for those with time to read :) I have been dying to find a place like this near me and stumbled upon it while on vacation. I was visiting North Star with friends and as a group fitness junkie, I signed up for the week-long pass at TMF. I was welcomed warmly by Holly, the co-owner. She gave me the perfect little orientation with zero sales pitch, made me feel right at home, and then she jumped right into teach our class. I took Lower Body Strength, Body Pump, HITT and Core Strength over a few days and wished I could stay longer to try more, including the immersive spin class (think spin bikes in front of a movie screen - how cool). I also did a body composition analysis with Holly and wish I had time to use the infrared sauna. Virginia and Holly taught the classes I took. I really appreciate how much time Virginia spent with me to ensure I was lifting properly during HIIT (which was awesome and challenging!). Everyone was super friendly, including the class regulars. It can be intimidating to walk into a new gym and try to merge into group fitness, but everyone made me feel right at home. I will go back every time I'm in North Lake Tahoe.

Just wow. Super friendly staff and fantastic classes. I am 6 days into the 10 day pass, and I have…read moretaken 5 classes (so good I have taken multiples) - pilates reformer, body pump and body combat. I exercise regularly, but their classes are just next level. Feel like a beast coming out of body pump and body combat classes. Makes me feel like I have been working out wrong this whole time?! Class type diversity is awesome - also have Barre, boxing, cycling and strength training. Location super convenient. Highly recommend!

I have gone to this studio twice while I was visiting the Truckee area. I do Barre classes in San…read moreJose, and I wanted to keep up on my practice while I was out of town. First, the studio is great - the room is spacious and clean, and they have a lot of great equipment, things my normal barre class doesn't even use (like these little ball weights, long stretchy bands and small stretchy bands). The people are also very welcoming. The class itself was great - as with all the Barre classes I've done, you work abs, seat, thighs and arms and this class did a great job at all of those, the exercises were just slightly different than I'm used to, but it was quick to pick up and was a nice change. Note to those of us who lives in the flatlands....drink plenty of water. You are in the mountains and you'll dehydrate much quicker than you realize. The first time I did this class, it really wiped me out. I realized later it was that I did not drink enough water with my workout. I highly recommend coming to this studio!

I had a great workout at The Bar Effect working all the areas I'm most focused on (core, butt,…read moreetc.) Michelle is awesome and so are her kids who entertained my kid while I was in class. Can't wait to take another class. Thanks!

I met Gyongyi at a spiritual entrepreneurial retreat where she led an incredible immersive sound…read morebath to close the session. The experience stayed with me, and a few months later when I saw she was offering a Sound Healing Basics training, I knew immediately it was something I needed to do. A friend and I signed up for her 15-hour certification class, and it was absolutely amazing. Gyongyi's calm, grounded presence combined with her depth of knowledge and real-world experience created a fun, engaging, and supportive learning environment. She teaches with clarity and true professionalism. I left feeling inspired and connected to the power of sound. Gyongyi is truly first-class, professional, experienced, and authentic. I highly recommend her sound healing certification courses to anyone looking to expand their practice or deepen their connection with sound. Thank you, Gyo!

I went to a women's mini retreat on forgiveness with sound healing from Gyongyi. The blend of sound…read more, meditation and sharing was transforming and cleansing. Gyongyi has a peaceful energy as well as an incredible set of sound instruments ... soooo beautiful.

Pros: - the rack room is great…read more- good selection of new equipment - gym area is clean - cheapest gym option in truckee (but that's not saying much) Cons: - equipment/sauna repairs take forever - locker rooms not very clean/well maintained - employees consistently no-show, making the 6am opening extremely unreliable - management seems to prefer being combative with customers over trivial things rather than doing what makes sense (just put a dirty towel receptacle by the exit already) - WAY overpriced, ridiculous fees, horrible guest pass options, and arbitrary restrictions on membership benefits, even though you're paying full price (and then some) for said membership - they unapologetically jump on every opportunity they can to GOUGE you with extra fees, requirements, and irrelevant timelines to initiate/cancel, etc...and they seem almost proud to do so

If you are in Truckee this is the gym to go. Decent availability of machines and barbells but poor…read moreselection of dumbbells. Stellar options for climbing with gear renting on site. Decent change rooms but lockers only for members. Large parking lot. It is kinda pricey for 1 day pass but totally worth it, if you plan to go multiple times consider a pass.