I've taken 15 heated yoga classes at Up Yoga and enjoyed all of them! Hannah is my favorite…read moreinstructor!!!!! Hannah's classes are a 10/10 each time!!!All of the instructors are supportive, bring great energy, and invite you to challenge yourself. I take classes through ClassPass and Up Yoga is my most frequented studio. Very grateful they are on ClassPass! The studio is inviting and very straight forward. There is street parking and small lots on either side of the building (you probably aren't supposed to park in front of the cremation society during their business hours, but when I go to class the lot is empty and it's after hours, so I park there). You check in at the front desk, leave your shoes and jacket in the lobby, then head into the studio. They have so many class times to choose from, and they stagger the times just right so if you're someone like me who arrives 15 minutes to each class, you don't have to awkwardly wait around for another class to get out before you can go in. It's nice getting adjusted to the heat in the studio before you start moving. I would definitely recommend arriving at least a couple minutes early. You bring your own mat and water bottle. They provide weights, blocks, and towels. They also have cubbies inside of the studio for you to put your belongings, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own lock or leaving your stuff unattended. They also have bathrooms and a changing room if you're coming right from work. I cannot recommend Up Yoga enough!!

I love UpYoga! The community at this studio is so welcoming. You can show by yourself and make a…read morenew friend every time you go. You can also just go and practice and leave. They make sure your experience is yours and no one else's. They have a wide variety classes with weights and no weights and expanded the studio. I totally recommend if you're looking to begin your practice or wanting to improve your practice!

A fantastic Yoga Studio, Professional, Dedicated to the Yoga Principles. Great Teachers, Affordable…read moreand Non-profit Studio and Flexible to individual schedules. I have benefited substantially over the years through my involvement. Fred Pielert

Yoga Sanctuary is a delightful small community studio. It is accessible and affordable for yoga…read moreclasses. The space and instructors are welcoming and kind. They also offer all props you could need at no extra cost. When you show up, it's at a (former?) church in the basement level. There's space to hang coats and leave shoes, and you sign in on a clipboard by the door. The space itself is warm and inviting with dark wooden floors. There are a few windows that let light in near the ceiling.

I've been coming here for the last year and half and quickly realized these yoga classes are just…read moremy style. YogaQuest is an amazing, welcoming community in Uptown for the nerdily-inclined. The teachers are totally accepting of whoever comes in the door and really focus on offering yoga for all, even if you don't have the stereotypical yogi body. They offer so many options and variations for every body, and it's a great place to come in as a total yoga newb because they break down poses so well. The classes are awesome and always find a way to put a fun and hilarious spin on a typical yoga class. Tuesday nights offered narrated yoga-alongs to everything from Star Wars to Lord of the Rings to Sherlock and the list goes on and on. On Saturdays, you can even show up in your pajamas and do some yoga and then watch your favorite cartoons with a bowl of cereal. But one of the best things about YogaQuest is the sense of community you'll find there. Within a class or two, you'll notice a lot of familiar faces, and YogaQuest prides themselves on not being a quiet, contemplative studio. There are jokes and stories constantly flying, people asking questions about poses and tons of laughter throughout. In other yoga classes I've been to, it's incredibly serious and you never talk to the person doing a pose next to you, even if you see them every week. At YogaQuest you'll receive a huge welcome when you walk in the door, whether you're brand-new or you've been there the day before. And their focus on nerd wellness means they're always somebody to geek out with about your favorite fandom before, during or after class.

I've been going to YogaQuest periodically for 2 years now and everything I wrote before is still…read moretrue. PLUS, they've added more classes! (Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the bathroom pro. It's so nice to have bathrooms right outside the studio. Easy access but you don't feel like you're in the middle of class with your pants down)

Great yoga studio. Has classes for all ages and abilities. Experienced teachers. Takes steps to…read moreprotect against Covid. 11:00 am class on Saturdays is the class I attend. Teacher is very experienced and helpful.

I'm not giving this place a fair shake. Because you should never, ever shake your baby, and I'm…read moreonly here to review the mother and baby yoga class. Mother and baby yoga consists basically of moms moving their babies gracefully and purposefully around their bodies while doing modified yoga poses. The class emphasizes following one's own energy levels and listening to one's baby; the teacher "invited" us to do a lot of basic elements of yoga (breathing or more advanced poses). But here's the thing. It wasn't yoga. It was gentle baby swinging. And it wasn't even yoga for the baby, since most of them cried or slept. It wasn't even relaxing, because I had to deal with my baby. What I REALLY wanted was for someone to take the damn baby so I could do some yoga.

Just got done attending a class on zoom with William Prottengeier. You really should investigate…read morethis center and William's classes. Very clear and concise instructional style. Includes philosophical commentary and mind body breath, conceptualizations to help the student go within. Inspiring and humorous. I love his classes and the center.

I heard about St. Paul Yoga Center's "donation" class (pay what you can, all levels welcome) quite…read morea while ago but never checked it out until today. I'm so glad I finally did! I was worried that I was a bit "advanced" in my yoga practice for this class (even though it said all levels were welcome) due to the large quantity of props we all had to pull out of the closet. But it was fun to learn new things. By the end of class, I got a nice workout, relaxed, and felt thoroughly stretched out. I'll be back!

Super friendly staff. Very nice aesthetic. They also provide high quality yoga mats. There is free…read moreparking in the back.

612 Jungle is THE vibe, friends! I'm kicking myself for not getting here sooner…read more Their new location is on Garfield Ave in Uptown (moved from NE). There is some free street parking (though it's limited), and a parking lot across the street that's $1. I signed up via ClassPass for an R&B Restore evening class. I saw the string lights leading up the stairs to the studio and knew this was going to be a cool spot. I love low lighting, especially for yoga! When I stepped into the studio welcome area...wow. The neons, the swinging chair, the cool lights: it all felt so relaxing and zen. I was instantly greeted by Angel, who was so welcoming and friendly for my first time. As people trickled in I could tell there is a solid community here that accepts and welcomes everyone. Angel showed me around to the bathrooms and shower rooms (BYOTowel!) and brought me into the studio where mats were already set up for class. They have one room for now, and a second is under construction for yoga teacher training. Y'all. This room! Neon at the front, walls lined with faux vines, lined with lights and faux candles, and a lit-up cloud creation on the ceiling. I could feel my muscles instantly relax and my jaw loosen. I felt so peaceful. Angel's restore class was nothing short of exceptional. The poems and phrases she shared were so impactful, her playlist was spot on (to the point where almost everyone in class begged her for the playlist after), and the energy in the room was so healing. Truly one of the best classes I've taken in years. After class, several of us chatted with Angel as we packed up. I felt so restored - this definitely won't be my last visit to 612 Jungle! I'm dying to try their other workout formats and meet other instructors.

I've had a chance to take a class instructed by Ritzy, Dani, Bao, Mary, and Laura. These ladies are…read moreAMAZING! I get much of my exercise in my home gym and outside when it's nice, but MN winters are not nice. It's hell out there. If you feel the same, you should checkout this place. I was browsing Groupon fitness deals and found Shape Me Group Fitness and went on their site to find out what classes they offer. There's a good variety from Zumba, Turbo Kick, Latin Hip Hop, Mat Pilates, Yoga etc. I went through with my purchase. I was nervous my first time, I went with a Zumba class. All of the instructors are really nice and don't make you feel like a beginner. They make it a point to let you know that no one cares what you look like doing it as long as you're doing it correctly and not injuring yourself. They want to make sure you're getting a good workout, and you're having fun. Which was great because I totally thought I had the moves down, then looked at myself in the mirror and I'm pretty sure I was just running in place and flailing my arms around. It doesn't matter though because everyone else is too busy keeping up, they're not watching you. The classes are always filled with a decent amount of people. You always have room, but you're never looking around like "dang I'm the only person in the mirror." The studio is a good size and you have clear views of the instructor. It's very clean, and there are bins for your personal belongings. My favorite classes so far have been Zumba in the Circuit with Ritzy. It's one minute of Zumba and one minute of machine for 50 minutes. Good stuff. Ritzy is super energetic and motivating, take one of her classes! Turbo Kick with Bao it really good too. I've learned I need to practice kicking higher. I'd never win in a kick off. Dani also works you hard in Zumba, but you feel great about your workout afterwards. All in all you won't be disappointed with any of the instructors here! P.S. For my male friends, there are men there too. Don't be shy!

I've tried a few other exercise places around town, including CorePower and the Midway Y, but Shape…read moreMe is my favorite. It's "homemade" in a good way. Rather than being part of a chain, it's a family business, with owner Ritzy teaching many of the classes. If you have a question or a suggestion, she is always available to talk. The instructors always invite you to talk with them after class. The instructors really set the tone for relations among the customers. Their kindness and equal treatment of all means that there's no snobby competition among the students. I've seen everyone from slim, toned model types to plenty of chunky gals like me to people who are badly out of shape and only able to participate for a few minutes at a time. There is a lot of ethnic diversity, too. The studio is clean and comfortable, the cost is reasonable, and there is ample parking. The only downside is that there is not a dressing room, although there is a bathroom where you can change if you need to.

Visited from out of town and what a wonderful and welcoming studio! The instructors were so great…read moreand restorative! The space is incredible with such peaceful plants in a space that encourages mindfulness in this stressful world. Highly recommend.

The space is very inviting. The practice rooms are large, open spaces and props are available for…read moreeveryone to use. I have only attended workshops at Yess, so I'm not as familiar with their regularly scheduled classes and instructors. Based on my experiences there, I would imagine they are equally restorative and/or strengthening. Parking can be a little tricky, depending on when you go given the proximity to MCAD.