I'm so excited that there's a yoga/pilates/barre studio near my apartment! They have a variety of classes and the classes get moved around so you aren't doing the same thing everyday at the same time. I do have to say that the room is a bit warm, maybe like 75 degrees. Not sure if that's on purpose or not. During my Vinyasa class it started getting a little cooler- I can feel the little bit of AC hitting me which was nice because I was working up a sweat like normal when I work out. I have seen 2 guys in one of the classes I took (vinyasa)! My BF and other guy friends would never come with me since they all think yoga is a girl thing.
Vinyasa Yoga- Kimberly was my instructor and she was good, lot's of stretching which I will have to practice on!
I really enjoyed the Sunday night yoga class as well which was the Sunday Slow Flow (Candlelight)- It was subbed by Katelyn and she did a good job. The incense being burned was very nice.
Barre- I had this class with Jamie (she was subbing). She was subbing and she can pump a good workout! I was breaking a sweat and it is totally different than yoga. I felt like dancer/ballerina throughout the class since we were doing lots of moves on our tip toes. Her voice is loud and clear so you can hear her very well.
Yin & Restorative- This was such a welcome after my personal training class elsewhere. I was tired, worn out, and could barely walk. Taylor (she was subbing) had us spend most of the time in a laying position doing different poses, very comfortable. The music was perfectly relaxing with lights off and incense burning. I would recommend this for winding down after a hard workout or just a hard day! Also took this class with Stephanie and it was relaxing.
Vinyasa Yoga- Sara is not my type of instructor. I know some people may like yoga with no music, with lights...but not me. I find light distracting. I think she may be new or maybe that's just how she teaches yoga- and while I did alot it was a lot of downward dogging which i am not a big fan of. Her directions weren't very flowy as I would prefer, but hey if this is what you like, go for it!
Sunday Slow Flow- first class I took with Katelyn who was subbing was very peaceful. Incense and no lights with comfortable music. Good way to end the weekend.
Power Flow- Took this with Morgan. Lots of strength training, I used my hands alot. We also touched upon doing a hand stand or something close to it, I can't do it but it was cool to approach it. I love how her flow is- definitely a good class to work on your arm strength and the turning of your body. She also used an oil on us which made it relaxing towards the end. The music was good too.
Barre- Amanda was awesome! She's super spunky and loud. Makes it a very upbeat class! Work those butt muscles!!!!!! She was cute as bee on halloween too! Haha, she was dressed as a bee in case you didn't get it.. ) read more