Enjoyed my first yoga class here today and it was a delight!…read more I made a drop-in reservation online ($21, paid in advance of the class) and arrived at the class roughy 5 minutes before the class was set to start. I was aiming to be 10 minutes early (which would have definitely been more ideal) but I'm a disaster in the morning (maybe disaster is a bit harsh but, let's just say--I'm not a morning person). They have mats for you to borrow or you can bring your own. They also have blocks, straps, and blankets. If you go to a class you'll need all of the above. Fortunately, I met a friend there who gave me the lay of the land. I went to their Tosa Yoga Flow class, which is a great class for beginners. I'm 100% a beginner and felt quite comfortable. They also have a gentle yoga flow as well as a mellow flow + restorative, which are both also good for beginners. If you're more advanced, their strong flow class may just be for you! After getting situated with my mat and props, the class began. Our instructor was clear, kind, and inclusive. She provided judgement free alternatives to moves so that you could do what feels comfortable. After the class, they informed me that they have a deal where newbies get one month of unlimited classes for $49! Even better? My $21 that I paid for the drop in could be applied toward the newbie rate. I signed up and am looking forward to trying a variety of classes this month! Highly recommend Tosa Yoga for a lovely, restorative, inclusive yoga experience. Get to it!

This place is beautiful and tranquil. The staff and instructors are super friendly and informative…read more I hadn't done yoga for years and wanted to get back into it and felt a little intimidated. So I was relieved when I looked at their class schedule and saw that they rank their classes 1-3 with 1 being the most basic and slow flow yoga. It was perfect! The other thing that I LOVE is that you don't need to make appointments to attend classes, you just show up! Tip: buy a 10 back of classes for a deep discount!

Empower is my favorite hot yoga studio in the Milwaukee area. Instructors at the Wauwatosa location…read moreare very welcoming and provide a challenging class with music thoughtfully prepared for each class. I especially appreciate the competitive pricing compared to other local hot yoga studios and with class packs are even more affordable. Hot yoga classes are geared for all levels of yogis but changing up the instructors/ classes offers a more well balanced yoga practice as each instructor provides a slightly different flow/ experience. There are also more gentle / not heated flows available throughout the week. Signup is easy on their website to reserve your spot in class but more popular classes could fill up! I've found the room is full more often than not. The large space accommodates approximately 40 people and is cleaned between classes. Water and (emergency) pony tail holders are always available, as well as other supplies for purchase (mats, towels, water bottles). Empower also holds different fun contests and events to mix things up and keep it fun in other ways too. The summer contest gives someone a chance to win a trip to their Costa Rican retreat and stickers are given out for class milestones. Outdoor classes by the lake are also offered for the whole family! I've been coming here for about 3 years and hope to keep practicing my yoga here for many more years!

Thoroughly enjoyed my first class today!…read more I booked online super easy through their website. Lots of parking available either on the street or around back in the parking lot, you can access Empower Yoga from both the front and the back entrances, just look for and follow the signs that say Empower. Walking into the studio i was kindly greeted by the class instructor for the slot i booked, i took my first class today with Maisie J and she was so inviting!! Class begun promptly at 9:30am and was led powerfully through a mix of floor and standing work. To give you some insight on me; I have experience with yoga already and am familiar with the vocabulary/ movements. But I'm definitely still learning and currently out of practice. I found the instructors verbal guidance to be very easy to follow, and the curriculum to be challenging enough to make me sweat, but not so hard that i was completely lost. For me, it was the perfect balance of "know how" and learning. This studio offers a variety of classes to attend and hosts multiple instructors, with drop-in classes, subscriptions, workshops, and more. I found the inside of the studio to be really welcoming and homey. The wood flooring IS padded, making everything flow very comfortably throughout class. Quick note for first timers: Bring your own equipment! I feel that it is fairly common at most commercial places that they provide you with your yoga equipment. This studio does offer equipment rental for an extra charge, however it is encouraged that you bring your own mat/towel. -This is what i prefer to do anyway, so bringing my own equipment is no issue for me. But i felt it was important to note for anyone who wasn't aware. I cannot wait to learn more about Empower Yoga, I will definitely be back for more.

Was in town visiting family over the weekend and had to stop by and check out this location! I live…read morein Chicago and frequent the few locations that they have down here. I was blown away by this location and the experience my mom and I had! The facilities/waiting area outside the studio are incredible. The shower/locker/lounge area is MASSIVE. I know I'm used to the city locations that are pretty small, but the owner's of this one did a great job with decorating and making the space feel like and open. The showers and sinks and bathrooms are also extremely clean and well stocked with hair tools and other things that you would need to freshen up after a workout. We did a ritual yin class on Sunday morning and we had a great experience. The hands on assists weren't rushed and helped to loosen my muscles before and after the yoga (sometimes the ones I've gotten in Chicago are quick since the classes are usually packed). The yin class itself was fine - I wish there had been more challenging poses like pigeon to help open up our hips, but overall it was a relaxing class I'd definitely recommend it after a harder work out or a long week.

I always have a good time at hot yoga so naturally I had to bring my boyfriend with me. We loved it…read moresooo much. It's such a great way to dedicate time to yourself and get a good sweat on. He's never done this before so it was a little fast paced for him. The amazing thing is that there's now a class that's not too fast and not too slow!! I think the yin class is too slow so think the align class would be a perfect in between. I imagine bf can learn the poses and gain confidence in the align classes so that we can eventually do the hot yoga class regularly!! The instructor was great! She's very motivational and. she told us we did good at the end of class. She also said she loved hearing our giggles which made me feel better since I thought I was disturbing the practice of others by laughing.

Four years later, and Milwaukee power yoga is still just as legit. Especially as we move into the…read morecolder months, this place offers a brief almost mini tropical vacation from the brutal midwestern winters. It's a niche exercise facility obviously...you're basically coming there for hot yoga -- the regular class, slow flow, candlelight or beginner - all those are pretty self explanatory. They also do lots of workshops that are fun and generally on the weekends. Their sound system always seems on point- never too loud or too soft. Each teacher has their own style of playlist but I usually love all the music choices here. if you haven't take yoga classes (esp hot yoga classes) you may balk at prices but from going to other places, their prices are some of the most reasonable in the city. And if you're not sure and are new you can try the "10 days for $10" special where you can try out as many classes as you like in 10 daysfor 10$. It's hot in the studio (seems to go anywhere from the 80s to over 100)so bring a mat sized towel (and maybe a small one too)a long with your mat cuz you're probably gonna sweat! Don't have one? bring a beach towel - that works too! or rent or buy one from the studio. You can also rent or buy mats, and they sell other little accessories and water. Props for class are free for use. Only thing to remember is there's no showers-just changing rooms and bathrooms, and parking is pretty much street-only (with a lot of it being metered.) I'd highly recommend walking or biking. Namaste, yelpers! .

Pre - COVID : I had…read morenever been to this yoga facility, and won a 10 day free pass from a school raffle. Even in the dead of winter, my best friends and I made a commitment to attending hot yoga sessions. When we arrived, we walked into the facility, and there were areas to place our belongings and shoes. The room we did yoga in was large, and had mirrors lining the walls. The classes were packed, so spacing our mats was hard, but we made room. Shows how popular it was! We began with beginner sessions and moved up to harder classes. I had a great time and loved how calm I felt after! We also took classes that were simple flow and stretch. I have not returned since COVID but I did enjoy my time at this facility! The instructors were respectful of my space and gave good tips for modifications.

I've been going to Yoga Loft for about a year, and am convinced it's one of the best kept secrets…read moreout there. The fitness studio is on the second level of a cross fit studio (aka an old auto mechanic garage), but once you find your way to the second story yoga studio, it's a perfect experience from there. The studio has small class sizes, 3-6 people generally, and good class pass/deals periodically. I did the May Cleanse pass which was 30 days of yoga for $30- an incredible deal. They have the same deal right now for teachers, which unfortunately I am not. There's a good variety of classes/instructors. I have enjoyed Marissa's Friday Easy Warrior class as a perfect way to end the week and have found all the instructors helpful and informative, while not being too pushy for beginners. I recently started going Wednesday's nights which include a much tougher flow practice for those who like more movement and less meditation. Would highly recommend, and like most studios- your first class is free. Getting there: The studio is right off the Oak Leaf bike, so it's very convenient (and healthy!) to get to by bike, or there is plenty of parking lot space if you choose to drive. Enter the main door, and head straight back to the stairway to take you to the second floor. There are generally crossfit folks lounging or stretching and can help point you to the stairs if needed.

So far I've taken classes with Kimberly, Ali and Tamar…read more overall experience/ambiance created by studio: 4.5 stars instructors I've taken class with: Kymberly: 4 stars Ali: 5 stars Tamar: 2 stars When I'm home, I try for a sampling of MKE's studios, and this one's usually first on the list as it's the neighborhood yoga studio, just a few blocks from our house. This review is specifically for Tamar, whose class I took today. Overall a disappointing experience. The class was advertised as "mixed level" so I brought my mom, who is a beginner. Tamar offered several one or two modifications, but aside from that the class was anything but mixed level. My mom was discouraged and pretty disoriented. The instructor's cues were confusing and she didn't articulate any anatomical alignment points. No adjustments, and a pretty listless sequence, with the instructor forgetting the entire hip sequence on the left side. I understand these things can happen to anyone, and perhaps the instructor just had a bad day. But what I found most disappointing is the apathy toward her beginner student. She didn't follow up with my mom after class, nor did she ask her a single question, although it was pretty apparent my mom had struggled the entire time and left a bit disenchanted. As a yoga instructor myself, I would never leave a student unattended in this manner. I do have to say that the other instructors at this studio presented a much higher level, however, and I will continue to explore and encourage my mom to return to see others as well.

Took the drive out here for my yoga passport from Omtown yogis (great deal from a great group!)…read more Glad I did, my friend Deanna's Sunday class is great. I've also had classes w/the owner and they were quite challenging and inspiring. Space is beautiful, just not a fan of the insense... bugs my allergies. :( Was worried about finding it but isn't too far from Bayshore in a strip mall behind a residential area. Worth the ride out there!

My initial reason for signing up for classes at the studio was to refine my yoga practice by going…read moreto a place where the primary focus is on proper alignment and positioning of the body. My experience at Riverwest Yogashala was very negative. Everyone, no matter what your yoga background (unless you've studied Iyengar before) is required to take the 12 week intro class. I found myself mixed in with people with absolutely no experience, which I felt held back the progress of the group. Every single thing had to be explained in minute detail. Splitting the class to absolute beginner and people with experience in other yoga styles would have been much better. I also found the instructor and her assistant to be very self-absorbed. Before classes started I made a point of telling the instructor that I have some deformities of the foot. For a studio that says it prides itself on it's staffs knowledge of the body, I was horrified when the instructor looped a yoga strap around my big toe and MANUALLY tried to rotate it into "proper" alignment. It incident was both inappropriate and embarrassing, to say the least! The studio space itself is spacious, however in my opinion, very dirty. There always seemed to be a dust bunny hopping around the room or a hairball of someone else's hair drifting across the floor. Because it is on a main through fare and not air conditioned, in the summer the street noise from the open windows or the noise makes it impossible to hear the teacher. Students are also often required to gather around the instructor to watch her demonstrate the post, people were constantly standing on and walking across other people's mats which I found to be unsanitary to say the least. Sorry to say, I would not recommend this place.

:) I really love the down to earth studio this is. The teachers have all been great and are realy…read morepassionate about the craft and teachings. Plus they are really into the community. Holding things like Community Gift rotating every other sunday. Its free or donation based for hour and a half Iyengar yoga class. This is a nonprofit yoga center. They also have Restorative yoga classes on rotating friday. I really like this class i place lots of physical demands on my body and i really enjoy restoring my mind and body back to a peaceful state. Its important and i think everyone needs to take an hour and a half out twice a month to put everything back in alignment. also this class is $5 again all about making the practice of yoga an affordable and awesome experience. You will find this studio is welcoming of everyone and all abilities. They will work with you to make sure its right and wont let you fall behind. I cant say enough about this place really. Its the least pretentious yoga studio i have yet to go to (we all know what i mean) plus with the cozy apartment like feel it is like all the things i love about river west in 1 room. Peaceful, happy, cohesive, art, etc. There is absolutely no excuse for yogi not to check this place out. :)

Owner is very interesting and knowledgeable person…read more Place is misleading; this is not a studio. It's a house with classes in her living room. There's no sign making it difficult to find since it's a house on a busy street in Wauwatosa (parking is not easy either). The hatha yoga class I attended consisted of instructor talking and having a student demonstrate. We sat on the floor and stretched with a chair as a prop while being adjusted. She also gave resources for more info on yoga. Her experience and expertise was really great but the majority of the class was a lecture; not very much movement. It's great for those new to yoga, and good refresher for what makes up good technique but definately not a work out. I learned of this place through the Metabody groupon that is trying to promote weight loss so I found this to be misleading.

So yes, this is not a typical yoga studio. It is indeed in a house. But Katherine Ross, the teacher…read moreis completely unique in her experience as a yoga teacher. She studied with BKS Iyengar himself. She is a fountain of knowledge and is totally kind, caring, and super fascinating. Her class is not always a "workout", but is so centering and grounding. I love it!