After having "shopped around" and visiting many of the local yoga studios, a friend recommended…read moreLoving Kindness Yoga School. That was two years ago, and I have been attending classes with Ti at least once a week ever since. Not only is Ti the best yoga teacher I've ever encountered (my yoga improved drastically, in the most gentle ways!), his regular students are a diverse and welcoming community. Beginners are encouraged to attend, but seasoned yogis will not be disappointed in any of the classes. Ti's donation based school is very spiritual without requiring his students to be so. He encourages each student to find the breath and take time to consider, and leads through example.

If you're looking for a knowledgeable, real-deal, no-bullshit yoga teacher, this is the place for…read moreyou. I've been studying yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2010, and Ti Harmony is the best teacher I've ever had. His years of experience, intuition, knowledge, and humility set him apart from most other yoga teachers in the area and in the country. Often, beginners and very experienced practitioners share the same space at Loving Kindness, but everyone comes away having had the practice they needed because of Ti's ability to provide great personal attention and assists (if you want them) as well as his ability to teach to the group that shows up, not to a sequence he has predetermined. You won't see many Lululemon pants or the other material trappings of the "yoga lifestyle" here (though if you have those, there's no judgment). All are truly welcome. I send my own students to Ti from time to time, because they'll ask where I learned something or who my teacher is, and they always come away impressed.

I recently started attending yoga classes at BCYFS. I really like the classes offered, and it is…read moreNOT hot yoga so I can breathe! Several weekend classes are offered, and there are day and evening classes too. The instructors are very good, and there is a nice sense of community offered here. I like the atmosphere, and the classes fit my schedule. Stop by and see what you think. There are free class passes available for first class, and discounts for first month.

Yoga here makes feels very connected to myself and others. The teachers are kind and thoughtful.read more

Parking/entry- it's a second floor suite which I wasn't expecting so get there a bit early to find…read moreyour way in. Parking was easy, finding the suite was not as simple but manageable. Definitely a good experience- I believe my instructor was Courtney. She was detailed on instructions and easy to hear. It was a hot difficult class but definitely pushed me unlike a lot of other yoga classes and Pilates I've been to. It's HOT. Sometimes staggering trying to breathe so keep this in mind. The flow was good though and I enjoyed all the movements. Some were harder than others and very heavy on balance (which I'm awful about) but great overall Will probably be back for Friday hot yoga in future- can't speak to pricing as much and value there as I went for a class pass visit but $10 yoga is very accessible I feel

How have I not written a review of CPY yet? Probably because I selfishly don't want to spread the…read moreword of this AMAZING studio for fear of having crowded classes. When I first moved from Charlotte to Durham, I was so disappointed that there was not a Baptiste studio in the local area, but along came CPY afterward and I found my yoga home! For those who aren't familiar, the practice is heated and the poses are fast flow to help work your cardiovascular system. The studio has a small retail space up front, a community room with cubbies for your things, and a large practice space for classes. There is a water cooler to ensure your hydration, but the bathrooms are a bit small and do not showers. I tend to take weekend classes only, and I love the Sunday Service class because the teachers bring treats for after practice. The teachers are all amazing though! I only wish that they would offer more evening classes - say a 7:30 or 8pm class for those of us working parents. Also pro-tip: follow them on social media because they sometimes post discount codes to save money off class packs.

Hot power flow. Challenging classes. Welcoming vibe. I love…read moreit here and am happy to have a yoga home. Highly recommend!

Since Nov., 2011, I have attended Betsy Templeton's yoga class at the Wholistic Health Studio…read more Previously, I was a yoga student at a local women's club for about 8 years in an excellent experience that established much of my knowledge about proper execution of yoga postures. After the club closed, a few years passed wherein I intermittently (for various reasons mostly due to my too busy schedule) participated at several good studios, and irregularly practiced yoga on my own, until I heard about the class at WHS. Betsy's class has been wonderful. She is knowledgeable about body mechanics and is an expert at making certain that each person in the class is doing the poses, breathing, etc. correctly at each stage of the session. She "pushes you hard" to NOT push beyond your capacity or your level of ability in a way that avoids injury and overstretching. This part of her practice is an important asset that is often underemphasized in yoga. My only complaint in this aspect of this class is that occasionally, the class has been too cautious about adding skill that would stretch you farther because some in the class are "not there yet", but in opposition to this complaint, Betsy encourages and gives each individual instruction and space to move farther, as you need and desire, beyond the demand of each posture. Additionally, Betsy's instruction in how to execute various poses has been beyond any I have had in other classes. She excels in her knowledge of proper form and in teaching that aspect. Perhaps my favorite aspect of her class is her emphasis on the meditative attitude she encourages you to employ as you undertake your practice and to carry out beyond the class space into your regular life. Speaking of space, the class space at the WHS is beautiful and extremely conducive to the meditative qualities hoped for in a yoga practice.

I love this place. A friend recommended it to me when after several months of constant lower back…read morepain I was having difficulty maintaining my life style. After a couple visits with Stewart I was virtually pain free. After just a couple sessions with staff learning to stretch properly I was in great shape and pain free. I was amazed. Since then I am able to work and zumba 4 classes a week, garden ,run. After injuring my shoulder Stewart and Melanie helped me rehab and strenghthen my upper body. Most recently I trained with Melanie to do a 5 k mud run and obstacle course for the second year. I was stronger and better by 7 minutes. Stewart and Melanie are totally my heros!!!

*I can't speak for the price of the class because I came to my first one for free*…read more I came to a Mother's Day 75 minute weighted workout and yoga practice. I also previously before even coming to the studio participated in a mindfulness challenge over a period of I wanna say two weeks. Overall, I love the different events that they do and that they're inclusive of the community even via Zoom. The class I took today was a lot of fun and I did a lot of exercises that I haven't done before. (the hamstring body band work killed me!) Overall, the places, extremely clean, really easy to find with accessible parking and very easy to sign up for online. Overall, I definitely be back in hope to participate in another class soon.

This was my first Yin Yoga class in 16ish years, so naturally I felt a little apprehensive. The…read morestudio and staff was so welcoming. Plenty of blocks, straps and bolsters to help assist you. After class, my body felt better than it had in a LONG time! I WILL be back!!!

Excellent classes. Knowledgeable staff. Superb location…read more There are three yoga instructors sharing the space and all are outstanding.

Wow! My life and body have changed tremendously in the last year and a half since starting my…read morepractice at the yoga Shala.  Lyndsay's experiential wisdom of the body and incredibly detailed knowledge of anatomy have empowered me to understand my body at such a deep level. I can totally see why PTs and Doctors refer their patients to Lyndsay for further recovery and healing. For me those docs could only take me so far, and through my practice at the Shala, I've been able to strengthen my body in a way where it wants to work at 100% again. I've been practicing yoga for many years, but due to some significant injuries from work I stopped practicing. Mainly because the way that I was practicing yoga at that point made things worse. Lyndsay teaches us how to use the strength from within our own core, our heart, and our breath to move outward through the rest of our limbs. Her easy to comprehend cues have made me look at how I walk, sit, and stand very differently. For years I couldn't sit for more than 20-30 minutes without being in pain. Now I can sit comfortably for hours. Every class includes pranayama breath work, meditation, and very detailed anatomical cues to fully grasp our own bodies better. Through consistent practice, I have not only been able to heal some years-long sustained injuries, but actually feel stronger than ever. Now I often look at my very physical job as a fun workout, rather than a way to further injure my body. As a bonus, the community at the Shala are a very welcoming and focused group of yogis all on their own path of personal growth. I feel very held in a safe space to work on my stuff too. If you've been looking for your yoga family, or you simply want to understand your own body better, or you have something you've been trying to heal for years, I highly recommend coming to one of her classes. You won't regret it. Eternally grateful to Lyndsay Bahn and the Jyotishmati Yoga Shala.

I was fortunate to get in on the last Yoga Brunch series to celebrate a good friend's birthday. It…read morewas so nice. The property is absolutely beautiful. Yoga outside under the trees was magical and relaxing. The food was exquisite. Everything was prepared with love, was pleasing to the eye and tasted delicious. I'll be back next year.

I initially purchased a full moon and meditation but due to the rain it didn't happen…read more I ended up attending Serenity Farm Yin + Violin Sound Bath & Meditation. We were outside on a nice spring morning. Just the right amount of breezes. Yoga was new to me, but the meditation is something I'm familiar with. Everyone seemed welcoming and I didn't feel out of place although I really did not know what I was doing when it came to the Yoga poses. The Violin piece definitely helped me to relax. The farm is beautiful and it was my first time on a farm. I enjoyed the tasty complimentary mock-tails at the end. I definitely left with a clear mind and fully rejuvenated. I slept much better that night.