I have been to many yoga studios, and Joie's studio is the most welcoming by far. I've gone…read moreintermittently to classes for over 4 years. Classes are 1.5 hours and offered on Wednesday evenings (5:30-7) and Saturday mornings (8:30-10). Typically there are 4-7 students in on Wednesday evenings (can't report on Sat morning numbers), which allow for students to get to know each other. Joie has mats and towels to borrow if needed. Most importantly, classes are tailored to the students' needs and often Joie takes votes from the class on certain poses to focus on. Joie provides gentle instructions and has allowed me to improve my yoga practice immensely. If you're new to yoga or want to return to your practice, Hatha House comes highly recommended from me!

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!

I'm usually the person who joins a gym, or an exercise class, and then keeps finding excuses not to…read morego!! That all changed when I started working with Caitlin at Alexander Pilates. The studio itself is in a little cottage nestled in the woods, it is warm and homey and doesn't feel 'gym like', good news for someone like me!! That's not to say that the private classes with Caitlin aren't focused, challenging, and fun! Yes, fun! Caitlin knows how to find the balance between no nonsense and letting me be me. She pushes just enough that I feel it the next day but I'm not in pain. I get exercises to do at home, and she is really encouraging and non-judgmental. Even the days I don't want to go I end up being happy that I went. I highly recommend the studio and especially the wonderful Caitlin! Oh, and there's TONS of parking on site!!

I can't recommend Diana enough as a Pilates instructor. I really respond to her mix of sweetness…read moreand ability to challenge me. I leave every session with a smile on my face, feeling lighter and for me with my history of depression and anxiety, mixed with a hatred of exercise, that's a big deal!!!

I've been doing JAR Barre for more than a year, so it's time to share some opinions…read more First off, barre itself is a serious workout. Or it _can_ be, depending on your effort. This makes it fairly easy for beginners: the basic positions and movements are manageable by anyone, but intensity ramps up by dipping down a little lower, raising a leg a little higher, stretching a little farther, etc. If you really dig in, it can work you harder than any weight room session -- but you're always in control of that burn. As for Judy, she's vivid proof of barre's benefits and a constant inspiration. She's encouraging, observant, and provides discreet feedback/correction when form starts to stray. She's also terrific at keeping things interesting for regulars: maybe three-fourths of any workout will be familiar, but new challenges are always being introduced, which keeps us on our toes (sometimes literally). JAR Barre was the best thing I did for myself last year.

There's barre class, and then there is JAR barre!! For the past year I have faithfully practiced…read morebarre with Judy and I am thrilled with the results. What makes Judy's class different from other barre classes is that she is a professional body builder. She knows exactly which movements will make the muscles defined and how the body needs to look balanced from head to toe. She has the ability to tailor the exercise to all skill levels, so everyone feels welcome no matter the abilities. Judy is also skilled in differentiating the exercises so we never repeat ourselves, no plateauing! She is motivating through leading by example, along with her very friendly demeanor. For many years I ran long distances, supported this training with yoga and boot camp, then added JAR barre a year ago. After just a few weeks I noticed the legs and glutes were more defined than ever before. I'm a believer! I throughly love her classes, will continue to practice with her 2-3xs a week and will join her to any studio where she teaches. Thank you JAR!

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.

Giving Tree Wellness, how do I LOVE thee! And yes, that is a statement, not a question! I have…read morebeen receiving instruction from Kate Millen in Pilates and Yoga and following her for several years. Kate is a remarkable teacher, her knowledge and expertise in the arts of Yoga, Restorative yoga, and Pilates is unsurpassed. Kate has such passion for what she teaches and knows how to help you on a very individual and specific level also helping you grow in your practice. I would recommend Giving Tree Wellness to anyone who wants to make a difference in their own lives to heal, feel whole, and experience life as it should be.

I recommend this studio for the high quality of instructions. I had a chance to sample many…read moredifferent studios in different cities. This one is among the best.

*I can't speak for the price of the class because I came to my first one for free*…read more I came to a Mother's Day 75 minute weighted workout and yoga practice. I also previously before even coming to the studio participated in a mindfulness challenge over a period of I wanna say two weeks. Overall, I love the different events that they do and that they're inclusive of the community even via Zoom. The class I took today was a lot of fun and I did a lot of exercises that I haven't done before. (the hamstring body band work killed me!) Overall, the places, extremely clean, really easy to find with accessible parking and very easy to sign up for online. Overall, I definitely be back in hope to participate in another class soon.

This was my first Yin Yoga class in 16ish years, so naturally I felt a little apprehensive. The…read morestudio and staff was so welcoming. Plenty of blocks, straps and bolsters to help assist you. After class, my body felt better than it had in a LONG time! I WILL be back!!!

Excellent classes. Knowledgeable staff. Superb location…read more There are three yoga instructors sharing the space and all are outstanding.

Wow! My life and body have changed tremendously in the last year and a half since starting my…read morepractice at the yoga Shala.  Lyndsay's experiential wisdom of the body and incredibly detailed knowledge of anatomy have empowered me to understand my body at such a deep level. I can totally see why PTs and Doctors refer their patients to Lyndsay for further recovery and healing. For me those docs could only take me so far, and through my practice at the Shala, I've been able to strengthen my body in a way where it wants to work at 100% again. I've been practicing yoga for many years, but due to some significant injuries from work I stopped practicing. Mainly because the way that I was practicing yoga at that point made things worse. Lyndsay teaches us how to use the strength from within our own core, our heart, and our breath to move outward through the rest of our limbs. Her easy to comprehend cues have made me look at how I walk, sit, and stand very differently. For years I couldn't sit for more than 20-30 minutes without being in pain. Now I can sit comfortably for hours. Every class includes pranayama breath work, meditation, and very detailed anatomical cues to fully grasp our own bodies better. Through consistent practice, I have not only been able to heal some years-long sustained injuries, but actually feel stronger than ever. Now I often look at my very physical job as a fun workout, rather than a way to further injure my body. As a bonus, the community at the Shala are a very welcoming and focused group of yogis all on their own path of personal growth. I feel very held in a safe space to work on my stuff too. If you've been looking for your yoga family, or you simply want to understand your own body better, or you have something you've been trying to heal for years, I highly recommend coming to one of her classes. You won't regret it. Eternally grateful to Lyndsay Bahn and the Jyotishmati Yoga Shala.