I was hesitant about doing another yoga class. It had been 2-3 years since my first yoga class and…read moreI wasn't impressed. But Josephine The instructor made it relaxing and personable. She made the experience amazing. Thank you.

My favorite yoga studio in the triangle! I was nervous to try hot yoga at first, but the staff and…read moreenvironment were so welcoming. Classes are warm & heated but not too hot. Definitely work up a sweat! Grateful that there are props for use and mats to rent before I got my own. Always a balanced flow with lots of options and accommodations.

Good teachers, nice atmosphere, a well managed studio. Over the past 9 years my body has greater…read moreease; my strength continues to improve.

Let me start by saying I am not a regular participant in yoga classes. I decided to try out their…read moreprenatal yoga class when I no longer could comfortably participate in my other workouts like spin classes. I was just beginning my third trimester when I attended a prenatal class, and it was really challenging for me. Some of the poses we were in were pretty much impossible for me because of how swollen my legs were or how heavy my stomach felt. I had to do a lot of modifications. The instructor did come over a few times and assisted with providing alternative poses/stretches, but I felt pretty discouraged since I seemed to be the only one in the room unable to do a lot. I do want to note that I was one of the furthest along in this class, and many of the others were still in various stages of their first and second trimesters. One thing I did find different about this yoga class was that there was no background music, and it was hard for me to drown out the other class going on in the room next door and the traffic on the street outside. Yoga classes I have taken at other places had some very light, soothing background music. I had purchased the deal for new student special for unlimited classes for 21 days, but unfortunately did not return because it just seemed to be too much for my body. I think this may have been different if I was a person that regularly attended yoga classes...

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 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.

I really enjoyed my first class! After years of hot bootcamp style yoga, it was a joy to be in a…read moredifferent, soothing, supportive and gentle environment. I loved the atmosphere and the genuine feeling of community. The studio feels like a boutique. It's pleasing to the eyes and the spirit. I'm new to the area and it's just what I'm looking for!

From the owner: WythaBalance Yoga is designed to meet the needs of children, teens and adults through yoga,…read moremindfulness and meditation to balance the mind, body and spirit. We offer Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga for the body. We also have a yoga series for men. WythaBalance Yoga has a kids summer camp and mindfulness classes for youth and teens. Private classes are by appointment. Reiki Services are by appointment.

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.

I was fortunate to get in on the last Yoga Brunch series to celebrate a good friend's birthday. It…read morewas so nice. The property is absolutely beautiful. Yoga outside under the trees was magical and relaxing. The food was exquisite. Everything was prepared with love, was pleasing to the eye and tasted delicious. I'll be back next year.

I initially purchased a full moon and meditation but due to the rain it didn't happen…read more I ended up attending Serenity Farm Yin + Violin Sound Bath & Meditation. We were outside on a nice spring morning. Just the right amount of breezes. Yoga was new to me, but the meditation is something I'm familiar with. Everyone seemed welcoming and I didn't feel out of place although I really did not know what I was doing when it came to the Yoga poses. The Violin piece definitely helped me to relax. The farm is beautiful and it was my first time on a farm. I enjoyed the tasty complimentary mock-tails at the end. I definitely left with a clear mind and fully rejuvenated. I slept much better that night.

Kind of meh. The yoga room is dark and more than a little dank. Does not smell all that fantastic…read moreeither. Outside the room is a small gym and not so small weights that get dropped with reverberations that can unsettle any tree pose. The heat felt dry and unhealthy. It's a shame because not too many hot yoga places in these parts. Will look to get my fix when traveling.

I signed up online for a beginners yoga series. They took my money and on the day the first class…read morewas scheduled, I showed up and found no one there. After finally getting let in, someone doing a workout told me they had probably cancelled the class. There was nothing posted letting anyone know and I certainly never received any email or phone call. I was told the owner would call, she didn't. They did refund my money after I contacted them. Left me feeling like they really don't need my business, which they're not getting.

I had my first time session with Chris this past Tuesday and was impressed with his knowledge,…read moreprofessionalism, technique and added value. I arrived to the appointment 10 minutes early and Chris was there with an intake form waiting for me and a cup of water. I filled out the form and Chris looked it over and asked me pertinent questions relating to my health and body history. We chatted about my goals for receiving bodywork. I'm an avid cyclist, runner and soccer player, which Chris was able to relate to and he was very familiar with the areas that I requested the session focus on. It was a cold, rainy day, so the heated massage table and heated packs he placed on my body were a welcomed added bonus. Chris let me know that he tends to be quiet when he works, but feel feel free to ask questions anytime. The massage was transcending. Chris truly has a passion and level of care that I haven't experienced with other practitioners. I lost track of all time and left the Vigor + Vim ready to relax the day away. Chris recommended that I take 12 hours away from exercise and to drink lots of fluids. He even showed me a couple new stretches afterward in the foyer that would help work some of my problem areas. I'm definitely looking forward to my next session and wholeheartedly recommend Chris Grohs and Vigor + Vim. His studio is in a great historic house converted into multiple offices and professional practices. Easy to find. Central location downtown and plenty of parking.

Christopher is amazing! As a trained yoga instructor and massage therapist, his knowledge of the…read morebody is fantastic. He really knows how all of your muscles work together and how to deal with any issue you are having from multiple angles. As a cyclist and runner, his massages have been a lifesaver! One reason I love appointments with Christopher is that he will work on any issues I'm having during my massage and afterwards give me explanations of the problem and stretches to do as homework. It's not just about the massage - he teaches you how to take care of yourself, too. I 100% recommend Vigor + Vim!

Sam does amazing work and my body really thanks her for it! I have spent most of my time with Sam…read moredoing FRC and Kinstretch exercises which have really helped to mobilize my ankles, knees, hips, back, and shoulders. I have much less pain since beginning to work with Sam. She was able to diagnose the CAUSE of my pain and we have been working to fix that, as opposed to simply providing temporary pain relief. She is great about giving exercises to do at home which makes the time we do spend together very effective.

If only there was a way to click in several more stars! Personally, Sam's Thai work has been able…read moreto help me feel empowered and overcome many stress-related sensations in my body. The benefits of having a goodnight's sleep and larger range of motion, allows room for a deep reset of so many limiting structures caused by negative mindset. Being passively stretched dispels perceived limitations in the body allowing it to recognize, that things really don't hurt as much as I thought they did. Being pain free, loose, are some of the benefits, but the highlight for me is the feeling of total and complete rejuvenation. If you're feeling stuck inside your body or inside your thoughts, I greatly recommend giving Thai Bodywork with Sam a chance, it's totally worth it!!