I have officially completed three classes here, all booked through Classpass…read more
- Slow Flow Yoga w/ Lori
- Mindful Mellow Mix Yoga w/ Lorna
- Mindful Mellow Mix Yoga w/ Wendy
I have almost no experience with yoga and I'm not in the best physical shape, I'm a little overweight and sort of flexible. I have some background with working out, like strength training and I've played sports, but that's about it.
Overall, highly recommend! I felt amazing after each of these classes. I felt much more limber and generally more calm. For every class, and every move, there were options to make it a bit easier and to account for injuries (which they ask you about before class).
Logistics:
The studio is located right off Arden and has tons of parking in the lot and along the quiet street. The building and entrance are easy to find.
There is paperwork for your first session (very short, one page), so get there a few minutes early to get it done.
They have a restroom and necessary equipment available for each class. I brought my own mat and yoga blocks, but used their blanket and pillow (forgot the official name).
They ask that you remove your shoes and put them in a cubby before class along with other stuff you brought in. Cubbies are right inside the entrance, they are great at explaining all this.
Two of my classes were late morning (9am & 11am) and one evening (6pm). Morning classes had between 4-6 people, but they also are recording an online class for folks at home (only the instructor is on camera, not the class). The evening class had about 11, but it was still insanely comfortable in the room.
Customer Service & Vibe:
AMAZING. I don't love doing new things because I oftentimes feel like I'm missing something or I won't get explanations and will have to stumble through. None of that nonsense here.
They explained the paperwork and a brief overview of what to expect when I asked. Each instructor has asked if I am new to yoga and if I had any injuries, AND they baked that into their instruction! They also each checked in with me after the class to see how I was feeling.
Overall Vibe was fantastic. No one made me feel bad for not knowing some of the language, the instructors made sure to include standard terms when describing the moves and how to do them, they even said things like "if you have a bad shoulder, do this instead.." so everyone is taken care of. The other people in the class were also very welcoming and kind.
Class Description & Difficulty:
*keep in mind, I'm new to this, so these descriptions are my best attempts as a complete newbie.
Mindful Mellow Mix w/ Wendy: this class consisted of easier deep stretching, little to no complicated flows (when they go from one move to another to another), with a heavy focus on breathing and relaxation. I fricken loved it! This was my first class at this studio and it was a perfect introduction to yoga.
Mindful Mellow Mix w/ Lorna: this class had a bit more movement and standing positions, a few flows that were easy to follow with plenty of room to modify or make it easier. This was an excellent follow up to the previous class. I genuinely enjoyed the option to make things more challenging, but there was no pressure at all.
Slow Flow Yoga w/ Lori: this class had more flows, more challenging positions (both sitting and standing), the moves were a bit more complex but she walks you through them SO well and there were plenty of times I watched her do a move before I copied, and no one made me feel like I was going to slow. She also goes through the easiest version of a move and explains options to make it more challenging. There were a few moves I completely modified because I wasn't able to do them and I still felt so strong and limber after the class! She really gives you space to do what you can.
I'll be going back to try a few more of their classes!