Owner Megan is friendly and talented. The vibe is warm. Feel great after class. Love to support…read morethis small business.

Yes, "Buti" is pronounced the same as "booty". No, this is not your traditional vinyasa flow. Yes,…read moreyou have to park downtown. But all that aside, Raw Renewal Yoga is my newest place to practice the way I want to, and I absolutely love being able to absorb myself in a style of yoga that fits in with my personal practice. For the unfamiliar, Buti Yoga is probably the most fast paced style of yoga I've ever practiced, and also the one that seems the least like yoga. You will move around. You will sweat. You will get the same mental high that traditional vinyasa yoga gives you. You will dance, and you will dance for joy. Most importantly, you will work hard. I suppose you could say all of that for all of Raw Renewal's class offerings, at least the ones I've tried. Since Raw Renewal Yoga is so close to my office, it's been convenient to attend the lunch hour classes. Those classes are 30 minutes and you can get a lot done in that short time. Hour long classes can be found in the morning and after the work hours. If you're new to the studio, they offer a 2-week unlimited package, which I got in order to try as many classes as I could and decide what I liked the best. And there were many! Buti Yoga is fast paced and kind of insane, so if you want to try something similar but a little slower, consider Buti Flow. During the lunch hour, I tried Buti Bands (resistance bands on legs), Fit Flow (think vinyasa yoga with weights), Sculpt (think HIIT style training), and Hotcore (done in socks for extra drag while you swing your legs all over the place). The lunch classes had similar styles, you would do a cardio type move, then stretch it out in a traditional yoga pose and repeat this for a few sets. Again I say, you can get a lot done in 30 minutes during that lunch break! Megan is the studio owner, and she is extremely welcoming and helpful. I told her about my chronic shoulder injuries, and she has been conscious of it to the point where we were talking about certain yoga poses that may have caused my injuries and how we were going to build up my strength so that I could get back into them. How nice is that? I also took class with LauRen, who was great about getting me into a rotator cuff-friendly version of Hotcore (planks and I don't really get along anymore, so I did the plank moves on all fours and still felt it big time). I didn't make it to class with Mandy, but I've taken her class at Barre Centric a ton of times so I knew what I'd be getting into there, and I can absolutely see how she ended up teaching Buti Yoga! I can't wait to get another pass to Raw Renewal Yoga. It's so wonderful to have another studio in town and a new style to practice in. See you on the mat!

My first time at Symmetry Pilates and it was a great experience. I was impressed with the quick…read moreresponses and communication from the owner and instructor about signing up as a new student. They offer small group classes, 5 to a class, so the instructor and check on everyone and help as needed. The class was familiar yet challenging to what I'm used to and I was able to keep up without a problem. They have a lot of equipment that they rotate into the classes to keep it fresh and interesting. I'm excited to try the tower and chair at future classes.

I joined Symmetry Pilates 6 months ago and the results have been amazing…read more With the guidance of Judi Donner, I have lost 14 pounds and several inches off my waist, hips and thighs. I have strengthened my core and toned and tightened my muscles. With multiple pieces of equipment and countless exercises, there is always something new. I enjoy going to my Pilates sessions because not only am I getting a total workout, but Judi also makes it fun. The studio is always exceptionally clean and so relaxing with Zen music in the background. Having tried other types of workout programs, this is by far the best thing I have ever done for my body and mind.

Last summer I called Christine to tell her that I felt like my body was broken. My back was…read moreweakened after a long recuperation from a broken arm. Combined with having plantar fasciitis in both feet and a tear in the tendon in my ankle, I was quite discourage. When Christine suggested that I take her Ease of Movement class on Zoom, I was hesitant because I wanted in-person instruction. I have been taking these classes via Zoom since last July and my life feels so much better! Most of my days are pain free, and my whole body moves so much more freely than it has in decades. With the focus on small movements, I've learned to stop pushing through pain. This in itself has been a huge breakthrough for me. Because I don't have to leave the house to go to class, I rarely miss a class. I told my son last night that starting these classes was the best thing that happened in 2020!

Thorough and knowlegeable instruction on how and why yoga helps our bodies to be healthy. Great…read morespace, peaceful and serene. Christine is a veteran instructor and very helpful

Lexi is an AMAZING yoga instructor, very easy to follow and super encouraging!…read more The studio itself is spacious and the vibes are calm, peaceful, and zen. There are so many different types of yoga classes offered here, and other themed fitness classes that sound like a lot of fun! I am very interested in attending a Full Moon Flow yoga class this summer. Whether this isn't your first rodeo (yog-eo?) or you're a newbie to saying namaste, Flex Yoga Buffalo is the perfect option.

Great new location for Flex Yoga. Yelp partnered with them to show off their new Southtown's…read morelocation. They have a gorgeous space with a variety of classes for all levels of practice. I went to heated yoga sculpt which was a nice balance of yoga and sculpt. It was toasty and challenging but perfect for a good workout and sweat session. I will absolutely be back soon to try more classes. Lexi, the owner is kind, receptive and had great communication about questions, schedules, etc. Flex is a great addition to the area and will do well. A really nice perk is a chilled lavender towel at the end of the workout. It was refreshing and I felt pampered after a job well done.

I came here for a class with the Yelp Elite group last week and had a really great time! We did a…read moreSpinyasa class. The facility was awesome. Very modern and clean. Our instructor was a great motivator constantly getting us to pedal faster and work harder. I loved the incorporation of the racing screen, making it a competition against your fellow class members. I do HIIT classes 4-5 days a week and this 30 min spin session really tired me out. It was a great workout. We then unwound in a 30 minute yoga class. She explained all of the stretches to us and also gave the class options if the moves were a bit too advanced. I found the class really relaxing and loved the spiritual guidance she gave us throughout the class as well. I would love to come back again for these classes and try some others!

Fitness in the Park is a free outdoor summer fitness series run by local insurance provider…read moreIndependent Health. 2018 will be its 7th year. These classes are open to all residents of WNY, and you dont even have to register. You just show up! I always loved seeing families that would show up to work out together. I had such a blast last summer taking a variety of different classes - everything from cardio kickboxing to yoga to bootcamps to pilates to tai chi. You name it, they probably had a free class for it. They are all 60 minutes long and taught by YMCA instructors. Most of the classes are during the evening during the weekdays and in the mornings on the weekends, which make them easy to fit around your schedule. Last year they had over 20 different locations all over WNY, but by far my favorite location was Wilkeson Pointe down at the outer harbor. So many beautiful Saturday mornings along the water. We never had anything like this in CA where I am from. You WNYers dont know how lucky you have it to have such amazing free programs like this that are free and open to everyone. I cant wait for another season of classes to start!

I periodically practice at Yoga Parkside because they participate in ClassPass. I have attended a…read morecouple of their Yin classes and a few Vinyasa classes. It is located in a church so when you enter you immediately feel like you are in sacred space-there is that church smell that comes along with it. It is also a multi-use space, so there might be a dance or music lesson occurring while you are practice (important to know if you are really looking for a quieter yoga experience). It can be cold in some of the yoga spaces (there are a few spaces, one is an attic, one is a dance studio) so I recommend that you dress warmly and then remove layers if needed. I can't fully relax when I'm cold. They have all the props that are necessary for various classes so you don't have to bring your own.

Attended my first class tonight and enjoyed it a lot! It was easy enough for somebody that hasn't…read moredone yoga in a couple years, but also challenging. I'd be lying if I said I didn't sweat a little bit. Luckily they provide a little towel for you! I also liked that there were blocks provided too! I will definitely be back for another class sometime.

Great teachers, amazing flow. Challenging and enlivening. Love the fireplaces and the variety of…read moreclasses available.

Power Yoga Buffalo is one of my favorite spots to get in a good sweat! Located in the heart of…read moreElmwood, you're going to love your first yoga session with this amazing, welcoming team! All of the yoga instructors are very friendly, help you through poses and encouraging. Whenever I leave, I'm certainly feeling the burn in places that I didn't know even existed, but I walk away feeling restored, mentally and physically. I'd leave a longer post about how wonderful Power Yoga Buffalo is, but I have to go book my next class!