Thankfully parking was super easy (never know when downtown) and we were greeted politely and were shown where the bathrooms were and other amenities we may need. The studio was large and warm but not too warm. The instructor was great! I will definitely return read more

Stopped by here for a Saturday morning hot yoga class. The class size was pretty large and we liked how clean the studio was. The class we took was alright, but I wish the instructor had shown us some more of the positions instead of just describing them because myself and some other attendants were just as confused as to what to do. That was just one instructor, though, so based on their class offerings, I'd be willing to go back and try out another course with another instructor, should I find myself in Detroit again. read more

I absolutely love Cindy Levine! she is an amazing yoga instructor that brings so much to our practice! she not only provides a great sequence and flow; she provides guidance that is always beneficial in the upcoming week. Renee at the front desk is so welcoming! she keeps the studio spotless and is so knowledgeable for all things Citizen! These two ladies are the best start to a Sunday morning! read more

Citizen Yoga isn't only a place where I get to strengthen my body, it's a home of internal growth for my heart and spirit.

I came here after a friend recommended it - I've been trying different yoga studios throughout metro Detroit and wanted something that would focus on proper alignment and form, and that would assist me in modifying poses that I can't get into fully quite yet. Citizen didn't disappoint! I'm especially in love with Soojin's Slow Burn and Sitara's Blend classes. Both instructors make sure that they observe all students carefully, give clear instructions for each pose, and anticipate adjustments students might need to make. They also demonstrate new poses on a regular basis and have activities that help work up to harder poses. I feel safe trying new postures here knowing that instructors will assist me. The availability of showers and changing rooms is convenient for getting to work right after, though you might have to wait a minute or two at their busiest times. They also have a lot of class time offerings (I split between the Royal Oak and Detroit locations because the monthly unlimited package applies to both). They validate for the Z lot, or you can park on the street and use a Detroit pay station or the parking app. Note that certain class times end up overly full (this is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars). I've heard that they cap class size, but the cap is much higher than is comfortable at times, and they aren't always good about getting everyone evenly spaced in that situation. I've ended up being unable to execute certain poses because I have long arms and would have ended up hitting the person next to me. The noon class on Fridays falls into this sometimes because Citizen has a deal with Quicken. read more

I have been coming here for over a year. The facilities are clean and comfortable. The space had the right amount of calmness/zen. The front desk people are kind and open to providing information. Most of all, the teachers are quality. I get a good workout/stretch. Today, for example, Paul Whitherspoon led a vinyasa class that was challenging. His guidance really helped me focus on the present, and the music had good beats and limited lyrics. If there is one downside, it is that I struggle to go everyday since my wrists start to hurt. read more

Glorious, lovely, relaxing, beautiful, empowering......just a few things I can say about Citizen Yoga. Being sort of an amature in the yoga department I felt right at home in class with even the most experienced. I felt challenged, and educated when I left and oh so peaceful. The class was so diverse all levels of yoga-ness, age, shape, and size. When I arrived I was greeted with smiles and it just flowed into the rest of the class. If you are new to the yoga world and want a studio where you will feel comfortable and at home I highly suggest Citizen Yoga. You will leave feeling so strong and peaceful. Thank you Citizen Yoga you made my heart very happy! read more

Citizen Yoga, you are the best. I've tried out so many classes at so many yoga places and I always get bored and discouraged after 1-2, but coming here is the best part of my day and week so far. I usually take Rachel's R & R and Lauren's Slow Burn. Everything is super relaxing and the instructors are really knowledgable. If you're on the fence about trying this studio out, do it! read more

Wanted to update my review, since I've become a paying customer of CY - yes, they are that good! I've taken a whole host of classes with them now, mostly during lunchtime, and I can safely tell you that the instructors here are welcoming and definitely know their stuff. An added bonus that they offered for a bit is that they'll even place your lunch order for you with the salad place next door so that you can grab lunch and go back to your office. This, this is the type of thoughtfulness that I've come to appreciate about the studio. Happy 2 year anniversary! read more

This was the first time that I have 1. done yoga and 2. been to a yoga studio. The staff at Citizen was welcoming and encouraged people to do only what their level allowed for. The studio was extremely clean and well maintained. The class itself was challenging and really pushed me to do things I had never tried before. People from all skill levels were present at the class, so I didn't feel bad having not a clue of what the positions were or what the names meant. read more

This place is really cool and fun! The ladies that work here are super friendly and very good about remembering your name. I don't know yoga too well and their basic class is very easy to follow. First class is free and you can borrow a mat for your first class as well. read more

Love this Yoga Studio! Welcoming and comfortable environment. Very clean and organized. Teachers are encouraging and helpful to students of all experience levels. The class times are convenient with free parking available in the Z garage. Proud to be a Citizen. read more

Absolute love. Lauren's slow flow on Monday at 7:45 was amazing. Beautiful space, friendly staff, love and awesome energy. 2 thumbs up. read more

Citizen Yoga - Changing rooms are beautiful ! - Yoga Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Oh my goodness! Idek where to begin! Not only is CY a safe, wonderful, environment to learn & practice in, but it's such a supportive, loving, & kind community. Kacee & ALL of the teachers genuinely care about each student & even make the extra effort to learn everyone's name. I have met so many wonderful people through Citizen & the CY culture truly makes you feel like you matter. After practicing yoga for nearly 5 years, I recently made the switch over to this studio & am so grateful. Besides the fact that my practice has grown tremendously.. I feel like I learn something new each day, there is no egotistical/competitive vibe. I literally leave class each day feeling more inspired. So much love for this wonderful place & everyone who helps make it what it is. read more

I'm a huge fan. HUGE. I signed up for the 6 weeks for $75 deal after the first two free weeks, and it was a great decision that I'll continue after the 6 weeks are over! The space is awesome, as other reviewers have noted. I take the morning classes since I work downtown, so after class I hop in a shower, change in the changing rooms, and get ready in the little area set up for blow-drying your hair and putting on your makeup. Also, parking is free for 2 hours, which makes a big difference! For the classes, I've only had one that was too quick for my liking. Every other class has been perfect, and I've probably taken about 20 or so classes since the free weeks. Yes, the room is hot, but it's not bikram hot, and every instructor has the ability to change the room temperature. You just need to find instructors that keep the room to a temperature you're comfortable with. I've found that Melanie's classes are a little cooler than others for those that have a hard time with warmer classes, but I've never had an issue with the heat with any instructor (try not to stand directly next to the vent by the ceiling if you do!). And when I say you can choose your instructor, you pretty much have your pick. Every day has multiple instructors at many times throughout the day (early, mid, and late!). The only day they don't have classes is on Sunday, which I would like, but at least I don't have to drive downtown that day. I think most classes kind of blend together, but my favorite instructors are Kacee, Bryan, Sitara, and Lauren. However, every instructor I've taken classes with is great. They all do a really great job at explaining postures and walking around the room to give you modifications. It helps let a room full of people at different levels all continue their practice and push themselves even if the rest of the room is less experienced. All of the instructors push you beyond what you thought were your limits, and I feel myself getting better and better with each class. I find that I'm working out all of my body, not just specific places. If you take a specific instructor throughout the week, they tend to work on each part of your body, maybe focusing on legs one day and hips the next. No class is ever the same, even with the same instructor, and I often find myself laughing and smiling with the instructors as they either are giving you that extra push through a pose or are giving you words of encouragement. I walk out of every class happy, energetic, and ready to take on the day. It's made me a happier person, and my body is slowly toning in a lot of different places. It's worth every penny! read more

i posted this review at their RO branch yelp page before they established a Detroit page. So if you read that one, ignore this. This is a review for the new Detroit branch. The Detroit branch just opened and I was thrilled for their free unlimited 2 week trial. I loved the yoga. A couple of things of note: - the room is HOT. 93 degrees is just way too much. I've practiced a lot of yoga, hot yoga isn't my thing. Now I know it's not quite bikram temp but still, I was more focused on trying not to faint rather than the practice itself. It would be nice if they offered options, like different classes with different temps. Nope, the girl upfront told me it is what it is. - the music can get way loud. Between the sweating and presyncope, it's hard to hear over the music. It's distracting. I'm used to quiet Iyengar yoga, getting lost in the pose and my own thoughts. - the poses per class aren't diverse. I go home and only my legs are sore for the most part. I like yoga to be a full comprehensive workout, and it just wasn't. There was a lot of emphasis on certain poses, and not enough on others (back bends are my faves- only got to do bridge twice). So there you have it, my 2 cents. They had a great offer: $75 unlimited for 6 weeks but I didn't take it. I tried to give it a chance but after each class instead of being reborn, I was disheveled and confused and it took me hours to recover. The instructors are super nice and really good with giving directions, which I love rather than just copy what they're doing. read more

I love Citizen Yoga. I drive almost an hour to take classes there. The front desk is always welcoming and friendly. The teachers are knowledgeable, attentive, and kind. I always feel amazing when I leave. read more

In from out of town for a drop in class. Instructor was awesome, class was great. People were very friendly and the aesthetic of the studio was amazing. Highly recommend read more

I've been going here for over a year. I get great discounts through work and they HAD self storage for your yoga mats which was really convenient. I've always stored my mat here without any problems whatsoever...they had storage at the top of this shelf and it was an honors system. I didn't go to yoga for a month or two from some crazy life events, and I went to the studio yesterday and my yoga mat was GONE. They cleared them out, didn't send a mass email or call me (especially since I'm registered there as a practicing yogi in the past). My $125 yoga mat that I had for less than two years was literally DONATED. Now I guess they have a new system with labeling mats for people that purchase storage, etc. but seriously, what a poorly managed way to change the yoga mat system, especially for people who obviously had their yoga mat there for a reason...to do yoga at their studio!!! My purple Jade Fusion yoga mat (I have bad wrists and this is the only one I can use without pain) is now being used elsewhere or sitting somewhere. Let me say again, I had this stored here for over a year without ANY issues. It was a huge blow to find this out. I'm a fan of the studio and the instructors but this is bogus and now I'm out a great yoga mat and $125 bucks. Let's just say class yesterday was focused on channeling my inner rage into my practice. Not happy. read more

Staff and instructors are super sweet. I've only taken classes with Kacee and Rachel, who are both amazing instructors. They really care about how well you do and challenge without judgement if you can't get that move on the first few tries! I sweat like crazy during the session and I feel great afterwards. There is a special for new students-5 classes for $25. I've gotten several girls at work to join me and schedule sessions right after work. read more

Great yoga studio!! I feel I can go to any scheduled class and have a wonderful experience. I enjoy the early morning classes. They tend to be less crowded. read more

Staff was helpful, friendly and welcoming. Instructor was knowledgeable and class had right amount of cues along with self directed flow. (I did a blended vinyasa class). There was a mix of men and women in class, with a range of abilities. Music was pleasant and not too intrusive. The studio is super cute, clean and in a very cool part of downtown. I definitely recommend this studio for a solid workout that will leave you refreshed and feeling great. Thank you Citizen Yoga! read more

This is the first place I've ever did yoga and I've couldn't have chosen a better studio. The instructors are amazing and their foundation is solid. Everything I know about yoga, I learned at Citizen. I took the teachers training course to further my knowledge and education and enjoyed every bit of it. Kacee is a phenomenal teacher and a humble student at the same time. She is a great inspiration to me and so many others in the city of Detroit and Royal Oak. I am grateful to have found Citizen Yoga and I recommend it to anyone interested in getting their practice on. Namaste read more

I've been to many yoga studios and Citizen Yoga is by far my favorite! The studio is clean, the people are friendly, and the classes are awesome! read more

I'm a fan of Citizen for a variety of reasons, but mostly because it feels like a community. I get amazing classes with educated instructors. I was a studio-hopper, I'll admit, but I've been at CY for the past 2 years and I've never looked back. read more

Citizen Yoga feels like home to me. I completed yoga teacher training last summer to develop a deeper understanding of yoga and I continue to practice at the Detroit studio approximately 5 times a week. I feel more connected to my mind, body and spirit then I have before and I thank yoga and the amazing teachers at Citizen for this. Every teacher has their own unique contribution to the space. The atmosphere is inviting, peaceful, beautiful and very clean with nice showers. I recommend this studio and this practice to everyone. read more

I was visiting in town to interview for a potential job in the area. I signed up for the new client special (i.e. first class is free) online through their portal, and I was really excited given all of the positive reviews that I had read. I even received a confirmation email that I was ready to go. However, when I got there, the studio tried to charge me $25 (then reduced to $15 when I complained) because I was not a local. THIS IS FALSE ADVERTISING. CitizenYoga needs to update their website or something to be transparent. I left without taking the class because the person at the front desk CLEARLY didn't understand client relations and did not make any attempt to correct the mistake. In fact, she just repeatedly tried to charge me. This was also incredibly frustrating as I could have easily gone to another class elsewhere during this time (I had a limited amount of time) and instead ended up missing my workout entirely. I will not be back and wish I could give this zero stars. read more

I have been practicing yoga on and off again for about 5 years and have been struggling to find a yoga home since I moved back to the east side of the state. My initial yoga practice was predominately "hot power vinyasa"; A type of yoga grounded in baptiste principals and a VERY athletic flow. Until citizen I struggled to find this again. Citizen yoga has wonderful instructors and wonderful students who take their practice seriously. So far it has proved to be a great place to grow! I also love the challenge of class here while still have gentle styles of yoga available. If you are struggling to find your yoga experience check this out! read more

Bit of a rip-off. I saw their add for a free class for new people on line and registered for a class. The checkout showed a balance of 0$. After the class they told me that because I took a class at a different studio in a different city a year ago, I wasn't eligible. And for one class? $20! Not really "citizen yoga," but "corporate yoga." The teacher was great, but this money trickery leads me to warn you to watch out for this one. Local it is not. read more

Wonderful studio. Great facility, great teachers, and friendly staff. It's the perfect temperature too, warmer than room temp but not swelteringly hot. Teachers have great alignment cues, and creative flows. Just make sure to bring a towel, because they don't have any for rental! read more

Love it! Long story short. I've found my new yoga home!!!!! I'm a transplant of NYC and I've been looking for a YH for a while. After attending and falling in love with Red Lotus Yoga (Rochester) see my review for reference. I've since relocated to the downtown Detroit area. I bought a deal 10 classes $10 at Be Nice yoga and although it was a nice studio. I was looking for a bit more. Three classes in...I knew The search was on once again! I hit the pavement looking for a studio that I could connect with. My cousin referred me to Citizens Yoga in DD. The moment I entered the door I KNEW I had found my New Home. The studio is nice, zen, clean and have ample space!! The lady at the desk was very helpful and welcoming. My 1st class was called Blend which was two styles of Yoga rolled up into one. I hadn't practiced in a while so it was quite challenging however I needed that!! Sitara is an amazing teacher. I bought the new student deal for 5 classes for $25. I knew I would be back again and again. read more

This is the best yoga studio in the entire state of Michigan by far! The instructors are so friendly, inclusive and knowledgeable. Doesn't feel "pretentious" or "cliquey" as some other yoga studios tend to feel. It's great for all all skill levels from beginner to advanced. The instructors are truly focused on making sure each and every studio has a great experience, has the correct alignment and breath, and work not only the body but the mind and spirit each class. Beautiful and clean lobby, studio and shower/changing rooms. Very fair pricing and great location in downtown Detroit! Highly recommend. read more