Had my first introduction to yoga here in 2013 and kept coming back. Teachers are skillful and hands-on with adjustments during in person classes. They also offer a myriad of workshops and classes of all levels of difficulty. read more

Love this studio and the thoughtful, supportive teachers who welcome us to each class. Very community-oriented, and accessible to all levels of practitioners. Know that it's on the second floor of the building, so steps are unavoidable. Hoping to do their teacher training program someday; have heard good things! read more

Present, mindful, and skilled teachers, a very friendly client base, and a beautiful and spacious room make this my favorite yoga studio in the area. I spent a month of near-daily practice checking out Magu, Rebel, Dhyana, and Mama's Wellness Joint. I did not like nor would I recommend Magu and Rebel based on personal preferences. I like Dhyana for Ashtanga, but my practice is moving away from that style right now so it's not a great fit. Mama's Wellness has some nice flow classes and a vibrant motherhood-oriented community which is awesome and needed in Philadelphia, but is too far from Mt. Airy to make it a regular destination. Discovering Blue Banyan, I feel I've finally found my yoga home. I want to emphasize how wonderful the teachers are... very warm and compassionate and respectful of personal space (unlike many yoga teachers/studios where they give aggressive adjustments without consent) and it's clear how much experience they have. Sequencing has been excellent and creative. Also they offer discounted $10 classes regularly which is uncommon and wonderful. The location is convenient and there is always plenty of parking - right across from a train station, too. Blue Banyan has a fantastic community vibe - I hope this place is around for a long time to come! read more

Oh me, oh my. I am heeding the call of my body and finally getting off my butt for some exercise and a little mind expansion - which is better than a good thing, because at the rate I'm going, my brain and liver will probably explode. Thank goodness for Blue Banyan Yoga, a bright and mellow studio in Mt. Airy. My friend Sophie owns it (so I'm a little biased) but in my 15+ years of searching for spiritual enlightenment and stretchiness, I've never found a place as wonderful as this. The instructors are amazing and all bring a different energy to their classes. It's not preachy and you don't have to be in awesome shape to feel like you can complete a session. Nobody cares if you have the newest and priciest yogawear and the people who go there are diverse, friendly and supportive. I highly recommend you check it out if you need a little mellowness in your life. Stay tuned to see if I seem to be chilling out...goodness knows I need it! read more

WARM. Think apple crisp and vanilla ice cream on a fall day. INVITING. Then realizing that the crisp was gluten free, the ice cream was made from coconut milk, and that my whole family could eat it too. And that they made and saved some especially for us. HOME. Helps me stay on my path of right action mindfulness. read more

Such a great place to practice! The atmosphere is so loving and supportive and you never leave the place without feeling like you're rejuvenated and renewed. All of the instructors make it a point to individualize and tailor to your needs so that you learn something new about your practice. Great for all levels and reasonably priced! Can't say enough good things about this studio. Sophie is amazing! read more

I decided to get my wife a 10 pack of classes b/c I heard some pretty good things about this place. She was going to take their prenatal yoga. Unfortunately the teacher only showed up less than 50% of the time and never really gave any announcement or notification on their website or anywhere else. It seems like this happened about 4 or 5 times before my wife got so frustrated she stopped going. They simply don't take themselves seriously enough to warrant another chance. It's really difficult to give someone your business when they don't really want it, and Blue Banyan is a great example of this. read more

Great private lessons. Good experience so far. Really knowledgable, kind, personable staff. Easy to use website. Easy to read schedule online. Affordable classes. It's close to me so that's good. I have no complaints! read more

I practiced at Blue Banyan for several years before finally committing to their Yoga Instructor Training program this past year. I had always loved the teachers and friendly atmosphere at the studio, but studying with the owners and head teachers, Sophie and Jake, gave me a whole new level of appreciation for their knowledge and dedication. I can't imagine a more inspiring program for a prospective yoga instructor, and the Blue Banyan community is also a great supportive place for anyone who is brand new to yoga. Stop by and take a class with one of their awesome teachers! read more

I love Blue Banyan yoga! They cultivate an extremely positive vibe around the studio, and the positivity spreads throughout their diverse customers. It is a true representation of Mt. Airy, with women and men from all ages and races and levels of practicing yoga. Classes are both challenging and energizing, while also unwinding your tension and relaxing the mind. there is often food for thought, as teachers read passages of poetry or tell stories of things that have inspired them in life. I honestly can't get enough! read more

A great place to practice! Such a community environment and filled with knowledgeable teachers. They've also got an amazing teacher training program! read more

Signed up for a special yogassage session today, got charged, left email and mobile number. Got there, locked and dark. Ripoff!!!

I started going to the prenatal classes at Blue Banyan as soon as my first trimester was over, and they were a lifesaver for me during my pregnancy. I loved the feeling I had after every class, and I also loved how affordable the classes were compared to other studios. It allowed me to continue to afford to enjoy yoga throughout my pregnancy. The instructors were great, and even provided a packet of pregnancy-related resources and a CD with yoga music for the students. Most importantly, all of my pregnancy-related aches and pains felt leaps and bounds better. I also enjoyed the opportunity to talk to and spend some time with other women going through the same experience. read more

I am a committed yoga practitioner with a fair amount of experience at other studios. I have been practicing at Blue Banyan for the last 5 years. The teachers are consistently present in body, mind and spirit, creative and inspiring. I walk out of classes there physically and spiritually open and available to my family and everyone I have contact with. Blue Banyan improves my life and those around me dramatically. Having watched the owner, Sophie, do business over the years I would say she is one if the most gentle and honorable people I have ever met. Just sayin', read more

Really cozy space that offers something for everyone: all levels vinyasa flow classes, vigorous classes, restorative workshops, gentle classes, unique workshops, chair yoga, yoga for kids and families, and teacher trainings. read more

I had an amazing experience at Blue Banyan Yoga. I started while I was pregnant and having awful back pain. I was a bit intimated it being my first ever experience with yoga. The teacher was wonderful. She and the space were warm and inviting. At the start of each class we were given the opportunity to talk about how we were feeling, giving us all the chance to be able to relate to one another. Suggestions to help address those issues were than provided through our practice and other recommendations were given. I initially starting going solely for relief from back pain but got so much more from the classes. My experience with prenatal yoga left me wanting more. I cannot compare to another studio because my experience here was so wonderful, I didn't need to go anywhere else. Now that I have had my baby, I am disappointed I am unable to continue to attend the prenatal classes. However, I will def be attending the baby and me classes. I also hope to attend some solo yoga classes as well. I would recommend prenatal yoga to anybody but especially yoga at Blue Banyan. read more