I took a Form Workshop today. Tara taught the class. She is down to earth honest about her own…read morejourney, only sharing in a way that is supportive of other's in their own practice. The class captured 8 poses and broke them down in a way that helped me understand the correct posture. I recommend this class if it is offered again or perhaps a 1-1 class before embarking on Buti. As a windsurfer and snowboarder, I know all too well how hard it is to break bad habits when taking on a new sport without proper training. Tara is a Master Instructor for a reason. She also add humor and humility into her teachings. I met really sweet women in the class, something I love about being in the tribe. I feel so happy and joyful when I enter the doors at Ritual. I wish I lived closer.

This place is where I discovered Buti Yoga, which, unfortunately, I can never un-discover…read more I'm from the area, and started googling around for a yoga class while here visiting family. This new place caught my attention and the Buti Yoga class fit my schedule. I did not look up "Buti Yoga" before I went. This was my fault. In the studio, music blares so loudly that even the non-terrible songs sound terrible. We get on all fours and shake our booties. We stand up and shake our booties. Some mountain climbers. Then we get on our knees and shake our booties. The official story, I later discovered, is that the Marathi word "Buti" was chosen because it means "the cure to something hidden or kept secret." My dudes, it's called "Buti" because it sounds like booty. A couple of down dogs happened incidentally, but by any reasonable measure there was no yoga. There was dance, which looked fun for the teacher and the three women who were close enough to hear her instruction. But I was near the back, where we had to crane our necks to see what was happening, and then imitate each move haltingly, maybe twice, before the next one came around. Even when the vast majority of the class froze in confusion, the teacher never paused to break something down. I felt dumb and miserable. For a minute I just sat my Buti on my mat and stared at the Biggie and Beyonce lyrics neoned millennial-ly onto the walls, hating them even though I love Biggie and Beyonce. I should have thought to leave, but there is no hearing your thoughts in that room unless your thoughts are Kanye at 100 dB. Eventually I grew to appreciate the loud music because I could say "This is stupid," out loud, several times, without being heard. At the end of class we bowed and said "namaste," which makes sense, just like crossing yourself and genuflecting on your way out of a nightclub. Look, basically all American yoga is appropriative. I've unblinkingly gone to studios offering "yummy" flow classes and selling inspirational stationary in lobby. I'm not a purist. But to me, there's something especially insidious about this Buti shit. Calling movements "primal" just to titillate a bunch of fitbit wearers. Referring to a roomful of mostly/all white women in a strip mall as a "tribe." The extremely on-Insta founder from LA, who is here to unlock 6000 year old yogic secrets for you, and also hawk her $63 protein powder. To be fair to this establishment: Buti is just one of the classes they offer. The instructor was sweet, super energetic, and can twerk, good for her. The facility is clean and spacious. Your first class is free, and no one here actually invented Buti Yoga. Three stars? But still. RSS really seems to embrace the Buti ethos of hashtagged enlightenment and fake sisterhood and full-makeup workouts. Which should embarrass us all.

I went twice while visiting for the weekend, a very welcoming and clean studio super bright with…read morenatural light! The instructors are very knowledgeable and the owner is super nice! I can't wait to go back to Newport just to use this studio. Also, bonus points because she played Taylor Swift!

Hilary is such an amazing person. My entire body has been transformed. The workouts are incredible,…read morefundamentals are spot on and challenging. She knows when to elevate you and when to be restorative. She has changed my outlook on how to workout in general. I'm so grateful for this studio.

This is the nicest space in RI for yoga. The teachers are well trained and the place has a really…read moregood vibe. You'll like it. The yoga is hot and the smiles are long lasting.

I vacation in Newport every year. This year I decided to try some of the yoga studios. This was a…read morereally Great class! Perfect temperature. Great teacher, I will definitely return when I'm back in town. Highly recommend!

Yoga On Union is a fantastic local studio. It is a small sized, community oriented studio, that…read moregains its awesomeness from the dedication of its teachers and devotion of the students. There is a down to earth attitude at Y.O.U., which is perfect for those seeking a personal, non-generic yoga experience. I have traveled and tried yoga studios across the country and internationally and feel that YOU holds its own in comparison. Juliet, owner of YOU, has created an environment for yoga practice that's welcoming to peoples of all levels. (Be sure to try the Stone Barn classes during the summer!)

This is a wonderful yoga space with highly committed teachers from several distinct yoga…read moredisciplines. For teachers like Juliet, Mege, Jennifer and others, yoga is not "exercise" but a way of life. And it shows in their compassionate teaching. Best yoga studio in the area, by far.

My boyfriend and I spent a month in Newport and we wanted a place to workout. We found Pulse gym…read moreon the first day. We never looked back. The coaches are done if the best I have ever seen. Ann Marie and Liz's classes will work you harder than many others like Orangetheory and F45 and are fast moving and fun! They are both awesome instructor/trainers. Owner Jacki has created an environment with great equipment in a well laid out space. Other gyms could learn something from this local gem... I mean gym..

Great community and trainers.Best location on the island, something for everyone from yoga to…read morecardio to strength.

This place is amazing. I went for a massage with Jenny, she treated me so well. Definitely one of…read morethe BEST massages I've ever had, she was so in tune to what I needed and made the experience great. Definitely will be back. The facility is clean and comfortable, will be checking out their fitness classes as well!

I have been training with Colleen Aull for about five years and I consider myself a student of this…read morewise woman as much as I do a "client". She has opened up a new world by teaching me about my body and how to use it efficiently. I feel muscles now that I never knew I had. When she re-introduced me to PIlates, it was part of a life changing phenomenon which slowly and steadily eliminated decades of back pain. Her laser focus in making assessments about my body then programming my fitness accordingly is as much an art as it is a science. At 68 years old, I feel stronger than I did when I was young. I now have more flexibility, stability and physical confidence than I have in years. She has helped me recover through various orthopedic surgeries with Pilates and other techniques - all more successfully than the required physical therapies. She also takes care of my overall well-being in subtle ways and deeply understands the connection between physical, emotional, and mental health. I feel so lucky to have the benefit of her wisdom, compassion and expertise. She is not just a trainer and a coach but also a gracious role model for living a healthy. full and engaged life. Her daughter Remy is equally gifted and is a master MFR practitioner in addition to an amazing trainer. The studio is a safe, non judgmental haven for people who care about their health and fitness.

I've been trying to locate Long Time Sun Apparel for years and now that I found this with a phone…read morenumber the number is disconnected. It even says it is open at this time. Is it a store or???? Can anyone tell me. I love their Kundalini clothes in the past.

I LOVE Long Time Sun Apparel. I teach kundalini yoga and am always looking for pretty white…read moreclothes, and they have a beautiful selection to choose from! The quality is great and the pricing is really reasonable. The many pieces I've purchased here are my go to pieces for teaching. They also carry cute head wraps. Whether you need white yoga pants, tops, sweaters, wraps, dresses or lifestyle items like golden milk or malas, Long Time Sun has it all. Kyla makes exchanges easy, and she always ships quickly. Sign up for their emails and be on their ten dollar Tuesday special list! Sat Nam

Always clean. Here on a lightly busy Sunday morning. There's a rotating group of equipment that…read moreneeds repairs at any given time but they seem to actually get it repaired on schedule. The gym really does have everything you need, plus a sauna in the locker room which is my favorite part. The showers each have an individual "lobby" area for you to undress before stepping into your own shower. Needless to say, restroom areas are just top notch.

Has a good ambiance. I definitely enjoyed that the gym has a reverse hyper extension.read more