If you are considering becoming a certified hot yoga instructor, I highly recommend Evolation Yoga…read more& Zafea's teacher training program. This experience challenged me, strengthened my practice, and helped me grow both personally and professionally. Zafea creates a supportive environment that inspires confidence, discipline, and self-awareness while providing the knowledge and guidance needed to grow as a teacher. I am truly grateful for this transformative experience and would absolutely recommend it to anyone serious about deepening their practice and becoming an instructor.

I love this place. Really love the atmosphere. Susan is a wonderful instructor, gentle vibes and…read morevery welcoming. This is my favorite place in Buffalo to practice Bikram yoga.

I periodically practice at Yoga Parkside because they participate in ClassPass. I have attended a…read morecouple of their Yin classes and a few Vinyasa classes. It is located in a church so when you enter you immediately feel like you are in sacred space-there is that church smell that comes along with it. It is also a multi-use space, so there might be a dance or music lesson occurring while you are practice (important to know if you are really looking for a quieter yoga experience). It can be cold in some of the yoga spaces (there are a few spaces, one is an attic, one is a dance studio) so I recommend that you dress warmly and then remove layers if needed. I can't fully relax when I'm cold. They have all the props that are necessary for various classes so you don't have to bring your own.

Attended my first class tonight and enjoyed it a lot! It was easy enough for somebody that hasn't…read moredone yoga in a couple years, but also challenging. I'd be lying if I said I didn't sweat a little bit. Luckily they provide a little towel for you! I also liked that there were blocks provided too! I will definitely be back for another class sometime.

Great teachers, amazing flow. Challenging and enlivening. Love the fireplaces and the variety of…read moreclasses available.

Power Yoga Buffalo is one of my favorite spots to get in a good sweat! Located in the heart of…read moreElmwood, you're going to love your first yoga session with this amazing, welcoming team! All of the yoga instructors are very friendly, help you through poses and encouraging. Whenever I leave, I'm certainly feeling the burn in places that I didn't know even existed, but I walk away feeling restored, mentally and physically. I'd leave a longer post about how wonderful Power Yoga Buffalo is, but I have to go book my next class!

They are the best! Very good for beginners and seniors. I highly recommend this business!…read more They are the best! Very good for beginners and seniors. I highly recommend this business!

I finally found a wonderful meditative yoga practice in Buffalo...and it turned out to be only a…read morefew blocks away from my apartment! I've heard about the Himalayan Institute for a while, but finally took the plunge and signed up for a 6-week long class series of their "Level II" yoga classes last night. The Himalayan Institute is a wonderful 501(3)c non-profit that offers yoga classes, workshops, lectures, etc inside their elegant mansion on Delaware Ave. When you stop in, you feel like you're inside a cozy home. There's a place to take off your shoes and an immediate bookstore to your left. Further down, there's the main living room where classes take place. It helps to take a class that has 10-12 people and not too much more as the room can get pretty crowded with 16+ people or so I hear. Here's what stands out about the Himalayan Institute: their yoga classes generally center around a meditation-practice. As a result, I feel incredibly relaxed and focused afterward. As opposed to some classes (such as Evolation), where I sweat like I'm inside some Finnish bathhouse and leave the class with more of an exercise high. With most classes, you have to sign up for a full 6-week commitment (usually $80), although they do offer drop-in classes on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm for beginners ($5) and on Saturdays (9:30-11am) for a more intermediate ($10) practice. In summary, I adore their meditative approach, yoga teachers as well as the novelty of practicing yoga inside a cozy old mansion. Unfortunately, there are no accessible showers in the facility, but there is a bathroom where you can change.

Owner Megan is friendly and talented. The vibe is warm. Feel great after class. Love to support…read morethis small business.

Yes, "Buti" is pronounced the same as "booty". No, this is not your traditional vinyasa flow. Yes,…read moreyou have to park downtown. But all that aside, Raw Renewal Yoga is my newest place to practice the way I want to, and I absolutely love being able to absorb myself in a style of yoga that fits in with my personal practice. For the unfamiliar, Buti Yoga is probably the most fast paced style of yoga I've ever practiced, and also the one that seems the least like yoga. You will move around. You will sweat. You will get the same mental high that traditional vinyasa yoga gives you. You will dance, and you will dance for joy. Most importantly, you will work hard. I suppose you could say all of that for all of Raw Renewal's class offerings, at least the ones I've tried. Since Raw Renewal Yoga is so close to my office, it's been convenient to attend the lunch hour classes. Those classes are 30 minutes and you can get a lot done in that short time. Hour long classes can be found in the morning and after the work hours. If you're new to the studio, they offer a 2-week unlimited package, which I got in order to try as many classes as I could and decide what I liked the best. And there were many! Buti Yoga is fast paced and kind of insane, so if you want to try something similar but a little slower, consider Buti Flow. During the lunch hour, I tried Buti Bands (resistance bands on legs), Fit Flow (think vinyasa yoga with weights), Sculpt (think HIIT style training), and Hotcore (done in socks for extra drag while you swing your legs all over the place). The lunch classes had similar styles, you would do a cardio type move, then stretch it out in a traditional yoga pose and repeat this for a few sets. Again I say, you can get a lot done in 30 minutes during that lunch break! Megan is the studio owner, and she is extremely welcoming and helpful. I told her about my chronic shoulder injuries, and she has been conscious of it to the point where we were talking about certain yoga poses that may have caused my injuries and how we were going to build up my strength so that I could get back into them. How nice is that? I also took class with LauRen, who was great about getting me into a rotator cuff-friendly version of Hotcore (planks and I don't really get along anymore, so I did the plank moves on all fours and still felt it big time). I didn't make it to class with Mandy, but I've taken her class at Barre Centric a ton of times so I knew what I'd be getting into there, and I can absolutely see how she ended up teaching Buti Yoga! I can't wait to get another pass to Raw Renewal Yoga. It's so wonderful to have another studio in town and a new style to practice in. See you on the mat!

Almost three years ago, when REACH opened around the block, I had no idea what this place would…read morecome to mean to me. When life shifted in an unexpected way, I was grateful to have a steady place to return to. Over time, my practice at REACH has become a source of deep personal growth and an anchor that has carried me through some of the hardest moments of my life. What started out as a great workout has grown into far more. Grateful to Meaghan and Jon for this space and the practice that continues to support me through different seasons.

REACH is best in Buffalo! Rooted with intention! I have unlocked my yoga practice into something I…read moredidn't know possible! I would recommend to anyone looking for a consistent and powerful flow and a safe space to grow internally and alongside a great community.

I attended a class for Movement Buffalo's grand opening. It was my first time on an X-Former which…read moreis a variation of the Pilates reformer that I usually do. Movement just renovated 2 studios in the same building. They have a room for mat classes and another for x-former Pilates reformers. The studios are beautiful, contemporary, bright and Instagram worthy. The class was much different than the standard Pilates reformer that I usually do. It was challenging but still possible for all levels. The instructor was encouraging and very thorough. I got in a great workout in a short amount of time. Post workout they had a little reception in their courtyard complete with a food truck, cocktails, fruit and cookies. It was really nice to meet other members and instructors, I could see they have a really nice community here. Everyone was friendly and it was an elegant event. I'll come by again to try some of their other classes.

Flex Yoga in Clarence is such a welcoming, positive space! The hot yoga classes are challenging in…read morethe best way--you leave feeling stronger, refreshed, and like you truly did something good for yourself.

Lexi, the owner and are instructor made the event and in my opinion, all of us there feel welcome…read moreand at home. Her class had a different flare, and vibe she brought back home from San Diego where she lived for a few years. The studio was clean, located in a newer plaza, off Main St in Clarence. Relaxing, class overall; my favorite pose other then childs pose, was mountain, working the shoulders. When you work from home, like some of us do, they dont get enough stretch. The positive affirmation sticky notes, and lavender towels were a nice bonus; to maintain everyone zenful state. Hoping to attend another class on May 30, where proceeds are donated to local Mental Health chapter. Thanks Lexi, for the warm hospitality at your studio and for our CM Brandon for organizing, in addition to the guy , who still brought the refreshing drinks at the end; even though there was the issue with their food truck. My selection for drink Dragon Fruit, perfect after yoga.