If you're looking for an ultra chic, modern, pretentious studio... look elsewhere! This studio…read moregives you that warm fuzzy 'local community' vibe (they even sell local artist goods in the lobby if you're interested in a 'one of a kind' statement necklace)! The classes are offered in a beautiful brick building (wood floors, big windows) on what I would consider the 'Main Street' of Lafayette Square. Plenty of parking in front of the studio or nearby. You have to travel through a small alley to get to the door (which is quite romantic... you can smell incense burning as you approach the studio's entrance). All of the instructors are friendly, helpful, and set a good pace for class. A couple of my friends enjoyed their experience with the studio so much they decided to complete the 'teacher training'! It's been fun to attend classes they host now to see how much their practice has developed!

If you're even questioning if you should drop in to a class at Southtown Yoga, the answer is YES…read more Beginner or advanced, ST Yoga gives a full yoga workout that will not only stretch you and relax you, but you'll also feel the burn. This week I went to a hot yoga class with my husband and his niece (she's a regular here) and although I've done regular yoga, glow yoga, aerial yoga, and yoga on the rocks, I had never done hot yoga so I was game. And I also hadn't done any form of yoga in quite a few months so I was a little weary since it wasn't clear what the ideal experience level was. We signed up online which makes the process quicker since you don't have to fill out any paperwork when you arrive. As soon as we got there we jumped in line, paid for our class ($7 cash/$10 card), kicked our shoes off, and found a space. The class filled up quickly so I'm willing to bet, late arrivals won't get in... which isn't a bad thing. I absolutely loved the studio we were in. The windows look out to Park Ave, but they do have a screen that blocks the sun from beaming down on you (I mean you're already going to be hot enough... you don't need the extra help). I like the whole design of ST Yoga in general. They updated just enough to make it comfortable like the nice finished bathrooms and changing areas, but they left a lot of the original features in tact like the wood floors and the large pane windows. What I love the most is that you enter ST Yoga through the back which takes you through this cute bricked alleyway... it truly feels like a secret that you're being let in on. So hot yoga. It was fast paced and hot. It was clear that it was going to be hot-hot and not just luke warm as soon as we walked in. I didn't mind it, but you'd be crazy if you didn't bring a water bottle (or two) with you. There is no pressure to push your body past it's limits, but more so to listen to your body and know when you can challenge yourself. And any reservations I had about going to a class that could potentially be an advanced class were washed away when I realized any advanced moves instructions were accompanied by instructions for modifications. 100% recommend! This was a fantastic workout that was both challenging and meditative. All of the staff was helpful and welcoming. Oh and they start off their Om's with this little accordion type instrument (different than any studio I've been to, but everyone was on the same key so it sounded beautiful). ST Yoga is a great place for any level yogi and they offer a range of different classes along with some pop up events so you can really find your niche at this studio.

Great time! Andrea was a great instructor! This is a great place to come for yoga for people with…read moreall skills sets.

This place is such a breath of fresh air (literally and figuratively). This is a lovely black-owned…read moreyoga studio that's donation based so it's accessible to all. I went with a friend on a Saturday morning and it was a great way to start the day. It was a gentle flow so it's beginner friendly (more advanced people may get bored). I'd love to return when back in town.

The Solar Yoga Center of St. Louis is a non-profit yoga center, which means that their prices are…read morerelatively low, their staff is all volunteer, which is their practice of karma yoga, and their schedule is not exactly regular. I started coming here almost as soon as I arrived in STL in November because it was reasonably close to where I live and their monthly unlimited pass is ONLY $40. I have been practicing yoga for over a year now in Chicago, Asheville, and Pittsburgh. I have practiced Hatha, Vinyasa, Jivamukti and Anusara, and although I am definitely still a beginner in quite a few ways (can't do the majority of inversions or lotus, for example), there have been times when I've left Solar Yoga believing that I could have taught a better yoga class. A few of those times include: --any time when the "psychophysical warm-ups" last longer than 30 minutes --when teachers call the pose by the wrong name; "boat" for "downward facing bow," for example --when the directions for the sun salutations are given over a CD instead of from the teacher; I could have stayed home and listened to a CD or watched a yoga video! I also don't understand why there is the "Western" greeting of "Pax." "Namaste" is one of the most beautiful parts about yoga for me. And, "peace" and "may the divine light in me recognize the divine light in you," don't exactly translate. However, the center does have its high points. It cultivates a great sense of community that I have not experienced at any other yoga studio I've ever been a member of. Especially a newbie here in STL, I can say that I truly appreciate this. Rebecca gives a fantastic class on Thursday nights! Not only does she lead you through an accessible yet challenging series of Hatha poses the entire time, she also seals the practice with "om" at the end. Jaime, on Monday, nights, is another great teacher. I really like his approach to the more challenging standing poses, such as Half-Moon. However, he is out of town until 3/29/11. Bummer. Ella, at the Saturday 11:30 class, leads a pretty playful practice and has helped me cultivate a stronger sense of compassion for myself both on and off the mat. Part of me has to accept that this is the studio I need right now in my life, even though it's also really the only one I can truly afford right now. That can be hard to swallow, but I know that some days it's revealing to me that I am very much my own, wise teacher and other days it's delighting me with its wisdom. Namaste.

I really like this yoga center. There are hardwood floors, a wall of mirrors and adequate parking…read more The classes are great and is good for beginners and more advanced students. I can't speak about all of the instructors, but Sylvia is the one I go to, and she is awesome! And, I am not giving this place five stars because of their schedules...the classes are not one after the other...but spread out. You really have to go there to find out when their classes are.

Great studio. Great teachers. Great community. You need to be here! If you've never done yoga or…read moreif you practice every day, this is the place for you. No judgement, no pose that can't be modified, and every practice is YOURS. Show up and breathe! If you can, you must.

Metro Power Yoga is the ONLY Baptiste studio in the area!! Julie and the other instructors lead a…read morepowerful, vigorous, physical class, but infused with inspiration and encouragement for each student to live to their full potential. The studio is totally unpretentious and welcoming. Everyone chats and cares about each other. The instructors will know your name! I drive out of my way to go to MPY because Baptiste yoga has changed my life and empowered me to be my best, strongest self.

Everyone sweats…read more Some grunt Some groan Others moan Some do it with swagger Some with grace Others like me fall on their face Dress down Dress up The rich ones have Lululemmon on their butt Bring water A towel & mat You'll feel rejuvenated at the end lying on your back. But everyone sweats.

I usually spend Christmas week with my family in St. Louis. Until this year, there were only three…read moreyoga studios that taught hot yoga: two Bikram studios and one that taught vinyasa. I really hate vinyasa with a passion and I wasn't too gone on the Bikram studio that I had tried before. So, I was thrilled to find Prana Yoga after some googling. Prana Yoga is tucked in an unassuming strip mall in the northern suburb of Des Peres. (So, don't worry about parking because its plentiful.) Prana was founded by a couple of Bikram certified yoga instructors who wanted to teach yoga styles other than Bikram. I took class the 90 minute Prana Hot Yoga class from the owners Mary Jane Cusumano and Melanie Zuanich on two separate occassions. As you would expect, you do some, but not all of the Bikram series and some new yoga poses in a heated room. You also do a bit of "core" work which reminded me of CorePower. The instructor doesn't actually demonstrate any of the postures and there is a little podium at the front of the room. This was reminiscent of Bikram but that's where the similarities ended. The instructor does not bark orders at you and doesn't wear a wireless mic. There is a hardwood floor and no stinky carpet. Check-in was welcoming and friendly. Your second class is free and if you take their Prana Hot class you get free towels in the changing room. The changing room is HUGE so you don't have to worry about bumping into people. There are no lockers in the changing room though. Overall, the studio is very clean. You can tell that the owners actually takes pride in the way it looks. Prana is a great place to practice if you are looking for an alternative to the St. Louis Bikram.

So it is HOT !!! But isn't it supposed to be?? ‍. Great staff!! Super friendly and welcoming!!!…read more I even got a welcoming shoutout and gifts. . AND a follow up text to see how was feeling!!! They also have a great introductory offer!! I will be there as often as my schedule allows! ‍

Showed up at 5, door locked. Stayed an extra two minutes for the instructor to come and talk to me…read moreand say "we don't start class late". I was THERE at 5. And proceeded to let me know she unfortunately can't let me into the class today (that I just paid for by the way). I'm sorry, if you had the time to come let me know I couldn't come in for being right on time, for a class I paid for, we could have saved the class and everyone else even more time if we just quickly let me in!

There's something fun about doing yoga in a garage. Well, a garage painted in really cool, warm…read morecolors, and rehabbed so that it feels more like a solarium than something that used to house beat-up cars. Big Bend Yoga is basically a little house whose attached garage was remodeled to fit lots of bendy and trying to be bendy bodies. I've been both bendy and non bendy in the Center, depending upon how often I attended class. I've taken classes with nearly every instructor and though all their methods are different, I found all of them very calming and helpful. They are always eager to help you modify your poses due to injury and work around painful habits in order to free up your body. There is a massage room or two in the place, though I've never had any done here. Classes are $12, though you get a discount for buying a card.

Awesome place to take a yoga class - several different skill levels that vary in the schedule and…read morelots of special events, including more spiritual things like meditation, chanting and music. I love it, because no matter how long its been since I've made a class, I always feel confortable walking in. Very friendly - I like Mike. :)

This may be one of the worst yoga experiences I've ever had. There are so many things wrong with…read morethis place. I bought an unlimited one month pass because I practice daily and am home for winter break from college. This is unfortunate because after my three terrible visits, I no longer ever want to step foot into this facility again. I was unfortunate enough to attend classes with Lynn and Chris. Lynn's classes were boring and redundant and even dangerous. At my first class with her, she asked around if anyone had any injuries, to which I have a stress fracture on my foot and several yogis had shoulder injuries. With this information she still made it a point to include intensive poses for one legged balance and shoulder stands. Why did she even ask if she wasn't going to change her class to fit our needs? I attended two classes with her in total, and every one of her classes are the same. Same poses, slightly different order. She also likes to spat out sanskrit without giving her students a clear indication as to what it could mean, which is just plain pretentious. Chris started off the class stating that in order to have a true practice, we must follow our flow the way we feel we should have it---that is, to form our unique practice. Whenever I diverged from whatever pose or sun salutation she wanted us to do and did my own variation for it, she would lash out and verbally draw attention to me (or other students who were also deviating), stating that I needed to do exactly as she said and not to "disrespect the sacred flow". I have had many, many more experienced instructors than her, and never had I had anyone do the exact same vinyasa nor force one onto their students. As far as hot yoga goes, Lynn doesn't even teach in a hot environment, and I would hardly call an 85 degree room "hot". If they want to advertise their yoga to be hot, it should be 100 degrees or hotter. The rooms are nicely decorated and painted for a soothing visual experience, however, the walls have sweat marks from students, and the floor in the "hot" room is carpeted which retains unpleasant odors. They offer complimentary hot tea, which is very nice, and their facility is tidy. Yogasource offers $1 mat and towel rentals. There is no indication that they sanitize their mats.

I really liked this place. It's by no means pretentious or super up to date. It's a regular house…read morethat has been rehashed into 2 decent-sized yoga rooms. My instructor was really friendly when I came in ten minutes late. She took the time to check on each individual's poses. It was definitely a laid-back atmosphere... Kinda confused as to why we worked on inverted poses (headstand) when it was a beginner's class, lol, but it was fun anyway. I think this was a great choice for my first time yoga experience. :) Looking forward to my next class.