My only real gripe is the pre-class experience. I am used to getting to a yoga studio early to set up my mat and just take the time to center myself. With this studio, the teacher often arrives just a few moments before class is set to begin. I was not previously warned of this, so I had arranged time to get there early just to sit around and wait. Once the class actually started, I thoroughly enjoyed Amber's teaching style. It is hard not to love her passion towards the Rocket system. Well, it is hard not to love the Rocket! It is a genuinely fun practice. I left with my spirit feeling lighter and like I had worked every muscle in my body. I will say that the Rocket is probably best suited for someone who already has yoga experience under their belt. I would recommend taking a beginner's class or getting some general Ashtanga classes to get an idea on alignment and whatnot. read more

I can't believe I'm the first one to Yelp this place. I'm afraid I won't do it justice! Previous to entering the Yoga Ah studio, I had taken 1.5 yoga classes in my life. Yoga was too -- still for me. I ran x-country and swam in high school, went to Nationals twice with the ultimate frisbee team in college, gave a girl a bloody nose in a white-collar boxing match, played tennis, snowboarded, surfed, etc. but could never get into yoga. Then I started my OB/Gyn residency. I started getting white hairs, my blood pressure rose exponentially, I was exhausted but couldn't sleep and my weight yo-yo'd like never before in my life. The choice came down to finding a shrink or trying some yoga. Thank God I did the latter first. Not that there is anything wrong with shrinks. I may still need one of those. But for now, I have re-gained some control of myself through my practice of yoga. Now, more about the studio. It's on the second floor of the building that use to house Slim's. It's a small and modest studio which can feel luxurious when there's only five of us or cozy when there's 15 of us. Any more than 15 feels slightly cramped, but still doable. There are orchids in bloom all over the studio and the sweet but never overpowering smell of incense. And it's warm, so warm -- especially nice during those harsh winter days. In the corner there are yoga mats to share in case you don't have one or forgot yours. And there are little cubbies and hooks for your shoes, bags and jackets. Very cute. The teachers. Amber is the one who originally started the studio and her and D probably teach most of the classes. They are very different teachers but both are very good. One caveat -- I've never seriously taken yoga any where else so I just may not know any better but I can't imagine better yoga instructors than the two of them. And Amber is so great about making sure every new comer feels welcomed. I was nervous my first few times but I totally melted under her smile. They also apparently have this great teacher training program but I'll let some one else who has more experience with that talk about it! I also love the other people in the class. Everyone is very friendly and so welcoming. It's unbelievable. And the same people keep coming back week after week so it's fun to see them again. And it's also fun to watch them progress and work with their energy. It truly is a community. Rocket yoga. Developed by Larry Schultz in the 1980's. But again, I've never known any other so I'll let someone more knowledgeable expand upon it. But I think it's amazing. The changes I've seen in my body over the last few months have truly made me appreciate my yoga mat. But even more importantly, some of my attitudes and my perspectives have also softened and relaxed which have made my life much more manageable. All in all, Yoga Ah has been a much-needed addition to my life. I am grateful for having stumbled upon it. Practice, all is coming. Namaste. read more

Yoga ah was my first foray back into the Yoga world. I highly recommend the Bottle Rocket class. However, the Yoga Instructors are not particularly understanding of Beginners. My first class back I was mocked a little by the teacher, luckily I took it as constructive criticism. I would recommend this studio for someone that is at least Intermediate level and looking for somewhere with small class sizes. read more

Yoga ah is an awesome little yoga studio in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati. It's on the second floor above Slims restaurant. It's about 10 minutes from downtown--in traffic. The studio's owner Amber teaches the Ashtanga-based "Rocket" series, which is basically yoga on steroids and speed. You get all the discipline of the ashtanga primary and secondary series postures, but in a compressed format, which all adds up to fun, fun, fun. There are other classes too that integrate yogis at all levels. One of the other benefits of learning from Amber is that she's a yoga teacher teacher. She's been teaching yogis how to become instructors for years. read more

I have known about yoga for many years. I'd heard great things about it, and I just shrugged it off. I was more into boxing or Insanity or P90X type stuff because of the amazing and fast results. But, after my last go round with Insanity I realized how much I really didn't enjoy the pain of it all. My joints screamed at me every time I did it, and yeah I looked great but felt miserable. I have watched my best friend and a few other I've known start with yoga only to fall in love with it. My friend finally sold me on it because she goes 6 days a week. I decided if someone could love it that much then I HAD to at least give it a try. I go to the Sunday class right now because it is for beginners. My stretch level is pretty much the opposite of Gumby right now. I have not worked out in a couple of years, and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to keep up. Amber is the teacher and she explained everything in an easy way to understand. She also told me if I were doing something incorrectly and that really helped. We did several techniques and the class lasted for an hour. At the end of the workout, we did a meditation. She walked us through that and we had soft relaxing music playing in the background. Towards the end she had us close our eyes and just be present in the here and now. I can't tell you when the last time was that I physically just stopped myself. I had to make myself stop thinking, and that's not an easy task for me. We chanted some OM's together a few times and everything just synched so nicely. After class my friend and I went to lunch and she said she can't remember the last time I had ever looked so relaxed. To tell the you the truth, I can't remember either! I absolutely loved it, and now I'm excited to go every Sunday when I can get over there. It's only $13 for your first class, and your second class is free. If you've been wanting to check it out, you definitely should.... take that from an adrenaline junkie! read more

I came to Yoga Ah in hopes of just learning to be an instructor; but I found that I learned myself. When I say this, not trying to sound cliché (lol), I mean I found out my strengths, and I also found my weaknesses. I learned to embrace my weaknesses and to practice to make them better, and I worked on improving my strengths. Amber is a really awesome teacher. She is very patient and passionate about teaching and her students. This is by far the best yoga studio I have been to! read more

Not for beginners. I began yoga about 18 months ago as a total beginner and still am a lower level . I started at another studio and was very pleased with the attention to proper breathing, form, etc. in the beginner classes. I came to Yoga Ah to pick up another class weekly, They had a Beginner class that would fit into my work schedule. While it's a great studio and class for experienced students, it is NOT a beginner class in either pace or level instruction. I would hate for anyone just beginning yoga to have this as their initial experience. I'm afraid they would be discouraged and not come back. If you're truly a beginner, look somewhere else. Otherwise I'm sure it's just fine; the regulars seem to enjoy it. read more

A wonderful welcoming yoga studio in the heart of Northside! A wealth of experienced teachers of Ashtanga/Rocket style yoga. I adore Amber and her studio. New or experienced, it's all good at this little studio. read more

I love this place. I've been doing yoga for many years and this is my favorite studio. Amber's rocket classes are challenging and I feel great after class. read more

I LOVE this studio. I took my teacher training here and it could not have been a better experience. I love the teachers and Amber really takes her trainers under her wing to make sure they get a very comprehensive training. I love the ambiance of the studio, and you will be amazed with the rich lineage and space this studio has to offer. It is very inviting and warm, offering support and kindness. read more

I took "primary series" here this past week. The teacher changed it and added in other poses so really it isn't the traditional Primary Series on top of that the teacher kept videoing the class and doing things in front of the camera. Not impressed with Yoga Ah. I prefer a yoga studio that's about learning and guiding and not worrying about recording everything for personal reasons. Namaste read more