this is the third time i've been to this studio and today i was turned away because the instructor said i smelled like marijuana which i didn't deny smoking at my house before coming to the class. this is a standard practice for me as it is medicinal and helps relieve pain before class and i have been to many studios and have never been turned away. i had nothing on me and didnt smoke in my car. the woman had this awful face like i had offended her. and this is not the first time i've gotten a strange vibe here. anyways i've been to a couple other classes here and they were very sub par to the point where i bought a 5 class pass and didnt use the last three passes bc i was ready to try other studios. i just went today bc the studio i like (soluna) was only offering a prenatal class this evening. i was planning on and excited about this class all day and was understanding with her reasoning although i don't really think the smell could've been that bad? i don't want to offend anyone with my smell or distract from the class but i felt her attitude was just icky and that is the second time i've left this studio feeling straight up weird vibes. pretty sure they introduced me to the class the first time i went there without asking me first. bad experience wish i had bought a class somewhere else and i would like a refund not another class here . i didn't use my pass bc its not on mind body anymore lol so i've paid for 4 classes im not going to use read more

The practice, the studio, the community and the owners of Black Cat Yoga are phenomenal. Lisa and Kevin are two of the most warm knowledgeable yogis I have had the opportunity to practice with over the last several decades. The classes offer something for everyone by being approachable if you are just starting out to challenging if you are deeper into your practice. The guidance, messaging and existential moral support is an added bonus to all the other juicy goodness this studio offers. Their sound baths are transformative and deeply healing (or just super relaxing if you need to unwind!). Thrilled to have this locally owned business as part of the community and grateful for Lisa & Kevin as two amazing humans. read more

Black Cat Yoga is a fantastic place. It provides an inviting and uplifting environment with caring instructors. This establishment is located in a perfect location around eclectic, local restaurants and businesses in the Riverside community. The owners, Lisa and Kevin are kind and attentive to your needs. Black Cat Yoga also has many special events which combine the practice with local artists and other creative souls on the weekends for an additional cost. The price is reasonable and fair and you can find discounts on Groupon and sometimes on their website. The website is clear and informative. When I attended the classes, I was very content but a little surprised at the length of the classes. This was the first time I attended yoga practices lasting 1 hour. In past experiences, yoga classes have been an hour and a half. I found an hour long class felt rushed and doesn't permit the full experience to materialize. Also, while all the instructors met and exceeded my level of experience, a few seemed to be at a novice level which inhibited the practice part of the experience and made it feel like a repetitious work-out, at times. It was still lovely, but we all know the depths, tones, layers, and guidance of the instructors defines the experience. This is a somewhat new studio. I hope you support it and go in with a clear picture because this establishment has the right heart and intent and will surely to grow into a premiere establishment. read more

Black Cat Yoga - Yoga Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I discovered Black Cat Yoga last year in August 2018 when I was temporarily living with my parents while we waited to close on our new house. I found a Groupon for their studio so I purchased 5 classes. Purchasing that class pack was one of the best thing I have ever done and I can honestly say, it changed my life! I had been diagnosed with a hip labrum tear and was in continuous pain, so severe I could barely walk around my house. It made exercising pretty much impossible. However, my Orthopaedic recommended yoga to help and even though I had tried yoga in the past and didn't care for it, I decided it was worth a shot since I couldn't bear the pain. I spoke with Lisa, studio owner and teacher, before going in to take my first class and talked to her about my situation. She was extremely kind and helpful and assured me I would be fine. When I arrived to class, she was so welcoming and remembered our conversation and said she would look after me to make sure I was comfortable. She even did more poses to focus on the hip area, which was so helpful. I really love her style of teaching. She doesn't demonstrate every single pose, but teaches in a way that a beginner yogi like I was at the time, could easily follow and figure out the poses along with how to modify. Her voice is relaxing and soothing with a wonderful tone so i was able to find a peaceful calm while flowing through the poses. The studio itself is also beautiful and taste fully decorated. It's located in historical Riverside and I love the exposed brick walls in the studio. Purple seems to be the theme color with things like the ombré curtains, art, wall hangings, bolsters, yoga mats and blocks. And their black cat mascot is seen throughout the studio along with any of their printed material. If you are a regular member, they have racks in the back of the class so you can leave your mat and not have to lug it back and forth. And they have a bathroom inside that is always clean. One of the thing I also love about this studio is they have soft, padded floors. So if you're a person who has trouble doing yoga on wood floors, you'll love how the floors feel here. After using my 5 class pack from Groupon, I bought another pack of classes to use for the remaining time I was staying with my parents and practicing yoga here, definitely helped with all the tightness and pain in my hips. It was the start of my yoga journey and healing process for my body. I recently went back to take a class when I was in town staying with my parents. (I live in Orlando now.) Kevin, who is the other owner and teacher as well as Lisa's husband taught. His class and style of teaching is every bit as good and for this particular class they had live music with Lisa playing crystal bowls, a string instrument that I don't know the name of, and bells. It was beautiful and amazing to hear the music and focus on the healing vibrations of it while practicing. They have a mixture of vinyasa flow, restorative and yin yoga classes on their schedule and you can purchase class packs as well as unlimited packages for the year. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced yogi, I think you would love this studio and being guided by Kevin and Lisa as much as I do! They are special, caring people and you feel their love and passion for helping people in their yoga practice. I know if I lived in Jacksonville, I would practice there regularly. read more

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After a couple decades of abusing my body lifting and running, I decided (okay, a doctor told me) that I should try yoga to maybe undo some of the damage I've done (or at least keep it from getting worse.) I looked into a few of the studios in the area, and picked out Black Cat based on its convenient class schedule and fantastic introductory deal. From a total novice's perspective, Black Cat is wonderful. The owners/instructors are incredibly welcoming, and were immediately willing to help someone like me who has no idea what he's doing. I've learned a lot already, and after each class I feel both tired and somehow recharged. I am usually the most inexperienced person in the class (by far) but feel totally comfortable and unjudged by everyone around me. (During my first class, I accidentally put my foot into an older lady's face. She was very forgiving.) I'm trying to make it to a class every week now, and find myself surprised at how much I look forward to it. I'm really grateful to have found Black Cat. read more

Found this gem of a studio while in Jacksonville visiting. It is such a lovely studio with genuine teachers. If you are looking for a yoga community this is a great place! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Black Cat Yoga. I started yoga about a month ago and decided to try out BC. The studio itself is beautiful with exposed brick, beautiful sliding barn doors, and everything in varying shades purple to go with their theme. However, as much as I love what they've done with the space, Lisa & Kevin, the owners and two main teachers, are such wonderful people. They were so welcoming my first day and have been beyond helpful with all of my questions around poses, class types, and yoga as a whole. I've taken their various Vinyasa Flow classes (regular and beginner) and love their styles, and although I've yet to take their crystal bowl classes yet (definitely on my list), I've heard nothing but great things. I did have the opportunity to take a class last week that featured a cellist, which was so neat and they offer various special classes on weekends which feature various styles outside of their typical schedule as well as highlighting different musicians too. They have a great new student special where they offer your first two weeks with unlimited group classes for $25. I highly recommend checking out Black Cat Yoga! read more

This studio is owned by a husband and wife. The classes are excellent and the environment is welcoming. Highly recommend!

They made a newcomer feel more comfortable than I have ever thought possible. Major props!

Lovely studio. Very friendly and welcoming. Owners are great teachers and very kind and supportive to everyone. Great for all levels of yogis. Wonderful yoga community at this beautiful studio. read more

These studio owners carry a peace with them, it's no surprise that they would be yoga teachers upon meeting them for the first time as strangers. They offer a multitude of different spirited practices here under beautiful architecture with that old school King Street sensibility. You've got to just stop to see their beautiful wooden suspended practice door, but you will stay for the serenity the teachers offer. Everyone deserves a little time out. You'll leave feeling like you have the grace and flexibility of a cat. This place will be your oasis away from a hectic world. read more

Black Cat Yoga - Yoga Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Black Cat Yoga is my favorite studio in Jacksonville! The studio is a beautiful place to practice--a clean and aesthetically beautiful space-- with an exposed brick wall and natural light. The teachers are well versed in yoga and mindfulness. The guidance and accommodations from the teachers challenge each mind and body. Also, the studio holds multiple charity events- like yoga with tigers, the proceeds going to big cat rescues in Jacksonville. They support our community, and we should support them too! I highly recommend Black Cat Yoga! read more

I love Black Cat Yoga! Yes its as good as it gets! Yoga is something that is a must for me, so finding a studio where I feel safe in a practice but also challenges me was important. I feel Lisa and Kevin have the right approach for all body types and offer classes for the beginner to the advanced practitioner. The studio is lovely and peaceful and reminds me every time I enter that this is a holistic practice.......Body Mind and Spirit!! read more

I love this studio. I've tried multiple studios throughout Jacksonville over the last two years and this is the first one I've found that has a variety of classes, but also really promotes a mindful practice. I love morning on Sundays as a refresh for the week and Vinyasa on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a little more physicality. I highly recommend everyone come by and meet Lisa and Kevin. They bring so much soul and openness to their place. I constantly look forward to my next class there. read more

Do NOT waste your money here when there are plenty of Yoga studio options in Riverside! Very snobby atmosphere and simply not the best class Ive ever been to, not worth hard earned money. read more

What a gem has opened on King Street in The Black Cat yoga studio! I tried their Morning Flow Class on Saturday led by Lisa McCormack...it was just what I needed! Lisa & Kevin, the owners, greeted me at the door. I felt like I had entered a place filled with peace & beauty & warmth. The room has a pretty exposed brick wall, wonderful black padding covers the floor, and a beautiful large wood door between lovely curtains is pulled closed as class begins to close the space off from the street and the rest of the world. I've practiced yoga in the DC Metro area & Chicago and have used the Mind & Body app to find good studios. I had been away from yoga for a bit because of a health issue. I am so thankful The Black Cat is in the Riverside/Five Points/Murray Hill/Avondale area. Lisa led us through an excellent practice, I learned a few new helpful stretches, and left feeling better than I had in a few weeks. The other students in the class were lovely and warm and took time to say good morning and engage in conversation. I guess my best endorsement is I just purchased a 20 pack for upcoming classes so I can continue signing up on Mind & Body and benefitting from this fabulous new studio! read more

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This is a great studio! The owners, Lisa and Kevin, are extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and very welcoming to beginners like myself. I've taken classes instructed by Lisa and Joanna and they were both some of the best I've ever taken. It feels like more than just a workout at this studio, which is what yoga is all about. Definitely check this place out!! read more

Best yoga studio in Jax. Definitely found my yoga home. The owners are incredible and the classes are challenging yet relaxing at the same time. All of the special events are beyond worth the money, so much beautiful music & crystal bowls are so relaxing definitely a unique and gorgeous spot! read more