I have been to many yoga studios, and thought about joining countless others. After two Saturday…read moremorning classes with Karen, I have to say Joyful Bliss is at the top! It has a great location with plenty of parking, (great coffee right in the plaza). The studio is welcoming, warm, clean, with plenty of space. Karen's voice is clear and easy to follow, she instructs through each pose, and provides helpful cues. The class did provide some challenges but without strain or pain. This class is 1 hour and 15 minutes, enough time for meditation and reflection. There are plenty of other classes available, check the great website. Kathy A.

I moved to Rhode Island a couple years ago and searched for a new studio. I stumbled upon the grand…read moreopening of Joyful Bliss and was greeted by the owner Christina, as if she knew me my entire life! She makes the atmosphere warm and welcoming and offers a variety of classes. You can easily sign up for classes online and there are always additional workshops being offered. Joyful Bliss is definitely my happy place!

The studio is absolutely beautiful! It's so bright and airy. I love the high ceilings and heat…read morelights. The plants are beautiful and adds to the ambiance. Shannah is truly one of the best yoga teachers I have ever had. Go take a class with Shannah and thank me later. She also offers a yoga retreat which I was fortunate enough to go on this year. We went to Dominica and it was a great life experience. Highly recommend!

We came on Election Day for their free community yin class, which was a great opportunity to check…read moreout the studio and meet one of the teachers. I appreciate that they offered this class on election night for free and that they did not insist on a complicated registration process, just advertising on their Insta and encouraging folks to show up. The turnout was perhaps more than anticipated, and while the teacher was able to strategically make space for everyone who wanted to attend, things were a bit cramped, which made it a little less relaxing than I expected, but the teacher was great and it was still helpful to do the postures. The studio has beautiful hardwood floors, plants and is nicely decorated. It's in a part of the building that is used for the winter farmers market, so if you are used to coming to the market, this should be easy to find. I will definitely keep this studio on my yoga radar and check their class schedule for other community offerings and special pop ups. I don't think I am likely to visit regularly though because the parking situation is rough with limited street parking.

This is a review of their newer Pawtucket studio. I'm so thankful to have Jala and a yoga community…read moreclose to home. Bristol is brilliant - she's the owner and also teaches several classes. I've also taken classes with other teachers - all strong in their own ways. The studio is warm and inviting, and classes are friendly for all levels as the teachers provide modifications throughout. I was intimidated to return to yoga, but I needn't be.

Excellent experience!! When I talked over the phone for the first time with Bristol (owner) I knew…read morethis was the right place that I needed to go for what I was seeking.

I'm a hot yoga‍ follower. Rhode Island Hot yoga removed Bikram from its name (smart choice) and…read moreruns a great operation. If you are new to Hot Yoga you have to try this studio. The owner has thought of everything. She has changed negatives about hot yoga and made them all positives. The room has the floors that don't stink. No carpet here. This material absorbs and cleans sweat better then anything I have seen. The showers, the layout, the simple choices in their small shop (mats sweatshirts drinks) all thoughtfully picked out. I can't say enough. Thanks for having me!

I loved his yoga studio it was alittle hard to find but they put out signs, and the staff was very…read morefriendly. I NEVER BEEN TO A YOGA CLASS WHERE PEOPLE CLAPPED AT THE END !!!! And that was amazing !!!!! They gave family vibes which I appreciate so much, I would def go back. They have good deals where you can get a massage and some sauna time too. Which is lit

BYE is my happy place! Awesome classes, amazing instructors, and welcoming community! So much love!…read moreLisa R

4 years later and I still love this studio!! We survived…read morecovid and have grown by another studio!! All the staff and teachers are amazing ! They always push me to be stronger, set intentions, and leave it ALL ON THE MAT. I love the variety of classes and the schedule so I can always pick a class that's convenient for me. We also had our first yoga retreat which was an amazing time !

They had a wonderful hot yoga class, instructor was intentional and made so many adjustments for…read morethe different levels in the class. It had a great flow and her voice was so melodic and made me feel inspired to challenge myself in class and I'm excited to come back. I went as a guest twice now, I'm considering doing a trial. Would recommend this place, my best friend goes as much as she can. I'm excited to try more classes!

I am so grateful for this community and this space. Corey is really building something amazing and…read moreyou can feel it when you walk in through the door. Everyone these is wonderful... my favorite classes are with Corey, Danielle, Emily, and Liv. I'm excited to keep trying more of the teachers. The studio manager, Julia, is also a true gem!

I visited the Riverside location on a Friday night for a Spa Yoga class for the first time. Coming…read morein, I was unsure of what to expect, and a little nervous! Once I got there, I was warmly greeted by the instructor. She knew it was my first time, and personally walked me through where to put my belongings, gave me a quick tour of the facility, and showed me where to find the items needed for the class. I felt right at home. The class itself was everything I had hoped for; calming, restorative, stretchy, and I left feeling amazing. The room was set to warmer than "normal" but not a hot yoga situation. I can't wait to try other classes at this location!!

Whether you go to EP or Prov location you're in for a treat. Fantastic teachers that are both…read moreknowledgeable and caring of what your practices look like to you. Parking in Prov can be difficult but that's city life for you. Though there is a fair amount of metered parking close by. From Yin and spa yoga to sculpt and strength classes PPY is wonderful. Also their yoga community is very welcoming.

Since my first step into Santosha as a first-time yoga beginner in the winter of 2006, a weekly…read morepractice here has been a transforming force in my life. I'm grateful for the beautiful space, skillful and passionate owners and instructors, a community in which people open up and take risks with one another, and the countless opportunities to deepen different aspects of practice through affordable workshops and special events.

Santosha Yoga Studio is a beautiful place filled with warm and wonderful people. The space itself…read moreis a gorgeous large old victorian style house, with high ceilings, several windows to allow for natural light and a charming antique chandelier and fireplace in the main practice room. Not only are the aesthetics of Santosha immediately calming, but I have always felt welcomed and accepted by the teachers and staff. The front desk employees have consistently been pleasant and helpful--and often drop into the class themselves after everyone is checked in. All of the instructors I've met thus far have been highly knowledgeable, warm and compassionate. Overall, they have balanced explaining poses, breath work and technical aspects of practice with essential core concepts for understanding and deepening one's yoga practice. All of the classes I've attended have been inviting, honest and uphold the true meaning of yoga--unity. I've especially enjoyed the "Energy Healing Clinics" offered monthly (I think it's monthly anyway)--$5 donation for quick Reiki sessions and other energy healing practices. Santosha offers a discount for students as well as military personnel which I think is great--a way to increase accessibility to yoga. The only downside to this studio is that there are relatively few classes offered each week. Nonetheless, Santosha is a wonderful oasis and a hidden gem of Cranston for sure. I would definitely recommend trying this place out.

I have worked with a number of Pilates instructors over the years. Maria is the best of the best. I…read morehave back issues; Maria understands and adjusts various exercises accordingly. Maria is fun to work with but, above all, has a comprehensive knowledge of Pilates as evidenced by her teaching other instructors.

I started coming here 5 months ago for Pilates classes (Reformer, specifically). I love it. I've…read moretaken classes with 3 of the instructors (Maria, Clary, and Wendy), and each one gives a great workout. My hubz and I recently began taking Duet classes with Wendy - our masochist idea of a "date night." It's a blast! Wendy is fun, funny, and focused - she makes sure we're doing all the exercises perfectly and that the tasks are appropriate for our skill set (or lack thereof, in some cases). If you're unsure if Pilates is for you/you're a beginner/been out of it for a bit, set up a class with Wendy. I can't say enough great things about her. Anyway, go, sign-up, sweat, and enjoy!

Stop deleting my review to try and silence me. I will keep reposting it…read more Would not recommend this place to anyone. I regret saying I took my first ever reformer Pilates class here and had the worst experience. I took Andi's class. I read her bio on the website and was excited seeing she was also a yoga instructor (yoga is a big part of my life) and very experienced. I arrived to the studio a little nervous as I'm brand new to reformer Pilates and did the class by myself. (I booked a class described as beginner friendly) I entered the building and she looked me up and down and turned away from me to go back to talking to the other 4 girls who were there for the class. They clearly all knew each other and were regulars to this class. She didn't say a single word to me. I had never been to this studio and had no idea what to do. I spotted a wall of cubbies that I walked over to, and put my stuff down. She stopped her conversation (gossiping about another Pilates instructor) to say "is this your first class" in a very annoyed, condescending tone. I said yes and she told me I needed grip socks, if I didn't have any to go bare foot. And returned back to the gossip with the other girls. This attitude / tone of voice continued as she briefly explained the reformer and walked away. I wasn't welcomed, asked for my name, asked if I needed any help, shown around the studio, nothing. I felt like a nuisance for being there. I felt like I was back in high school and this was the click of mean girls. Mid class she called me out to fix my form "Allie, is it?" Again very condescending. Yes, considering you know every other girl here, that's my name. You would know if you had welcomed me and introduced yourself. At the end of class there wasn't a single word as I quickly grabbed my things and left. Spent $40 to be treated like dog shit. Really sad that this place lives up to the "stuck up mean girl" stereotype around Pilates. Do better. It's a shame because the studio is beautiful and I would have loved to be a regular here. But this place will never get my money again. I follow their instagram and this instructor is always looking for clients to fill up her classes. You can't run a female dominated business and be a mean girl.

highly agree with allie p. my instructor was also andi and she was being very rude and doesn't have…read moreany responsibility. i was a new customer and she cancelled our appointment 2-3 times because she had another job and busy. when i asked a question about their 10 sessions package, she told me to check their website lol. i do also agree that she's acting like a mean girl but this isn't middle school and you're here to get paid from the customer. there's no reason why you should act like that