I love how safe and welcome I feel at this studio. I am new to yoga and I appreciate the options…read morethat are given for each pose so I don't feel left out as a beginner. They have plenty of supplies if you don't know what to bring and offer a variety of classes depending on your level. I have left every class feeling relaxed, challenged, and supported. I'm also grateful that they offer an intro pass to let you try before committing to a membership. Would recommend to anybody looking for a yoga studio to call home!

I've been taking Paul Sobin's Continuing Basics series for about 6 months, and this review is…read morepurely about this series. I'm very new to yoga. There are free classes at my school, but I feel like you need a certain level of understanding of the poses before going to those classes. I'm the kind of person that would feel VERY uncomfortable mimicking the poses in class without learning the ABCs first, just for the sake of feeling sore afterwards. I'm also uncomfortable when the teachers talk way too much about their spiritual journey. I respect other people's spirituality, but when it's hovering over the ENTIRE CLASS, it can be very distracting. Paul Sobin solves both of my problem. In the class we would move from pose to pose, but he'd always mention the mistakes easily made. So when I'm doing the pose, even when he's not nearby to correct me, I could still keep in mind what to avoid. He offers a sweet mix of the physical and spiritual practice. For example when we start the slow breathing at the beginning of class, he'd mention how life is always busy and stressful, and it's good to take just a couple minutes to breathe slow and deep to give yourself a bit peace of mind. I really appreciate this. The series are pretty flexible - if you can't make it to the class you signed up for, you can do a make-up with any other series class Paul/ Sommer teach. Whatever leftover classes you haven't used in this series can be carried over to the next one. Students get a discount, which comes to $10 per class. This is quite an investment compared to the free gym, but I'd be happy to skip a weekend drink for this. People seem very nice, chill, and friendly as well. They also offer a week of classes free before the start of the series. The only con I can think of so far: The class can be crowded, to the point that the distance between you and the next mat is half a mat's width. Come 10 mins early to secure a good spot.

How have I not written a review of CPY yet? Probably because I selfishly don't want to spread the…read moreword of this AMAZING studio for fear of having crowded classes. When I first moved from Charlotte to Durham, I was so disappointed that there was not a Baptiste studio in the local area, but along came CPY afterward and I found my yoga home! For those who aren't familiar, the practice is heated and the poses are fast flow to help work your cardiovascular system. The studio has a small retail space up front, a community room with cubbies for your things, and a large practice space for classes. There is a water cooler to ensure your hydration, but the bathrooms are a bit small and do not showers. I tend to take weekend classes only, and I love the Sunday Service class because the teachers bring treats for after practice. The teachers are all amazing though! I only wish that they would offer more evening classes - say a 7:30 or 8pm class for those of us working parents. Also pro-tip: follow them on social media because they sometimes post discount codes to save money off class packs.

Hot power flow. Challenging classes. Welcoming vibe. I love…read moreit here and am happy to have a yoga home. Highly recommend!

A wonderful studio....great teachers, great radiant panels for heat, friendly community!read more

This is a really cute studio in the Hope Valley area! You can get pretty good deals either through…read morethe studio or on Groupon for your first month, or try a drop-in for $15. The downsides? Each class is very different and there aren't too many times offered on the weekends. But they're very sweet and the amenities are good, and include clean changing areas/showers.

After having "shopped around" and visiting many of the local yoga studios, a friend recommended…read moreLoving Kindness Yoga School. That was two years ago, and I have been attending classes with Ti at least once a week ever since. Not only is Ti the best yoga teacher I've ever encountered (my yoga improved drastically, in the most gentle ways!), his regular students are a diverse and welcoming community. Beginners are encouraged to attend, but seasoned yogis will not be disappointed in any of the classes. Ti's donation based school is very spiritual without requiring his students to be so. He encourages each student to find the breath and take time to consider, and leads through example.

If you're looking for a knowledgeable, real-deal, no-bullshit yoga teacher, this is the place for…read moreyou. I've been studying yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2010, and Ti Harmony is the best teacher I've ever had. His years of experience, intuition, knowledge, and humility set him apart from most other yoga teachers in the area and in the country. Often, beginners and very experienced practitioners share the same space at Loving Kindness, but everyone comes away having had the practice they needed because of Ti's ability to provide great personal attention and assists (if you want them) as well as his ability to teach to the group that shows up, not to a sequence he has predetermined. You won't see many Lululemon pants or the other material trappings of the "yoga lifestyle" here (though if you have those, there's no judgment). All are truly welcome. I send my own students to Ti from time to time, because they'll ask where I learned something or who my teacher is, and they always come away impressed.

Chris Rock said about his daughter during an interview once, "my only job in life is to keep her…read moreoff the pole." Despite his admirable and well-intentioned outlook, I couldn't wait to dance, swing, and work my way around that pole! I originally learned about Vertical Tease Durham on Groupon, my curiosity roused I went to their website and decided to try the Intro to Pole but with the Pay as you go Rate for $10 a session in the 11AM Saturday morning slot. I don't know how strippers do it - working that pole is hard work, and not to mention super fun! Clad in yoga pants, my friend and I giggled like two mischievous school girls, I think there was even a "weeee" squeal after our first Firemans swing. Besides being a ton of fun, this pole dancing class was a pretty good workout as told by my sore delts, lats, and obliques the next day. I can't wait to work that pole again! I'm going to rent out the studio for a private party for one of my girlfriends birthday! Weeeee! Sorry Chris Rock. PS - Vertical Tease is a little hard to find, GPS took us over by Chapel Hill so we ended up calling and getting directions from the receptionist. There's a service road and it's upstairs.

I bought a livingsocial coupon for Vertical Tease, primarily with pole dancing in mind, but…read moreintrigued by the number of other classes. Having now been to two classes, I can say that pole dancing is definitely their forte. Kendra, the manager (and possibly owner), is fun and enthusiastic. Her constant encouragement was helpful for newbies like myself. "It doesn't matter how hard you fall as long as you get up sexy," may be my new motto. The instruction was great, and the workout was pretty good too (although I may be investing in kneepads). Five dollar Fridays rotate the style of lesson, giving you a chance to try some new things without spending a lot of money. After such a great lesson with Kendra, however, I was disappointed by the belly dancing class I took. The instructor seemed inexperienced, saying things like, "do the... what's it called..." and "let me see if I remember the next step." I've had better workouts practicing on my own, and since I didn't get a lot of feedback from the instructor on my technique, I'm inclined to keep it that way. Over all, I encourage everyone to check out the pole dancing classes, but if you're interested in another style of work out, maybe look somewhere else. PS. Give yourself plenty of time to get there; it's hard to find (on a frontage road to 15-501 and over Pomegranate Kitchen).

I went to arrichion when I first moved here and it's one of my favorite gyms! It has a great…read morediversity of classes and I love the trainers/instructors here. I let my membership lapse during Covid and recently restarted and still really enjoy it. There's a location closer to me but I still drive to this one because of the vibe and the class times. 10/10 would recommend trying it!

I truly enjoy this place. First of all, people here are very nice once you get to know them…read more Steven, one of the owners, definitely has a dad-like personality. I did see other reviews, many people are offended by them, but I think he's a very nice person once u get to know him. I originally bought my membership for hot yoga, but stayed really for the Sparta/circuit classes because I do not have the equipments at home and I'm more motivated when working out as a group vs solo at the gym. It is the hottest yoga room I been to. Do wish them could turn the heat down a bit. In terms of yoga classes, they offer diff types of classes, which I'm glad they did. Ex topaz focuses more foundation while black opal is more yoga like. I like that because sometimes I just want to do easy stretches. I am on the student memberships, which is about 90$ per month and I think it's worth it you work out at least 2-3 times a week. If you are not unsure about this place and doesn't want to spend that much money for a membership, you can always buy the $30/month as a new member to try it out.

Beautiful studio where you can get your hot yoga on…read more Jana was an excellent instructor for our class of 30 or so which included many new to hot yoga. She watched everyone and made sure that no one fainted. The temperature was a sweaty 103 degrees. It felt amazing and everyone was dripping with sweat. The background music was wonderfully invigorating and, combined with Jana's encouraging words, I almost felt that I could twist myself into some of the poses even when I couldn't. I enjoyed watching as a few held their entire body weight on one arm and twisted the rest of their body into a pose and held it. Wowsa, Herculean Yoga-ites. As I lay flat on my back, eyes closed and feeling good about surviving this hour long class, I felt a fabulously ice-cold towel placed on my hand. I immediately placed it on my face and breathed the soothing aroma of lavender as the towel instantly cooled my sweaty face. Heavenly. There are a few changing rooms with curtains and several cubbyholes where you can put your stuff and mats are available to rent for $2. Overall, a beautiful studio for hot yoga.

Got a chance to come back now that they are officially open. If you are into hot yoga you are going…read moreto love this studio. The line up of teachers is absolutely amazing, having almost all my favorite instructors in the same place is awesome. They have a ton of workshops booked up, and I signed up for an arm balance class coming up. They have the cheapest drop in rate in town at $13. There are plenty of mats to rent for $2 if you don't have you're own. They also offer water, and coconut water to purchase. The studio is beautiful, obviously it's brand new so it definitely has a lot of perks. The heat wasn't too much and I think they are still working on the temp but it felt good and it's not stuffy at all. I took a class with Meg tonight and really enjoyed the 75min flow. There is a parking lot and they are right next to House of Hops on Glenwood Ave. So sad this studio wasn't open when I lived on this side of town, but I plan on making the drive and coming back again soon.

It is the concern of the owner and trainer, Elizabeth Towe, that she help those people who want to…read morehave more balance in their lives through movement. As she states our world is so out of balance. This is a healthy and progressive way to attain that balance. The instructors are warm and inviting, enthusiastically ready to help you to be the most healthy you can be and reach your goals. You have Qigong (Chi-gong), Nia, Funk, Mind Body Circuit Class, Focus on Healing: The Lebed Method, Prenatal Yoga, Exploring Meditation & Capoeira to mention a few at your finger tips. You'll find that this is a fun relaxing space to free yourself of the trials of the day and feel safe in letting go. The trainers here really care about what behooves you.

Nice place for small groups training; a good variety of classes; the location is perfect (close to…read moredowntown Carrboro).