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!

*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!!!

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 love Bright Tree Yoga and Roxane is hands down my favorite yoga teacher!She always makes sure her…read moreclasses are suited for all levels and she helps me make adjustments to get the full benefits from the class. It's a great experience from start to namaste!

I was looking for place with yoga for a while, but has several specific things I was looking for. I…read moredon't like hot yoga, don't want to pay a fortune, don't want to drive across the triangle, and I'm pretty inexperienced/generally out of shape. So I'm providing a tall order. After doing some research, I found Bright Tree Yoga. They fit all the above requirements and had great reviews. I purchased a several class pack, and after just one class, I feel so good about my decision. The instructor was welcoming and offered great modifications to fit a diverse class. The class size was small, which I loved. I left feeling calmer and challenged in strength and balance - perfect for me! A few notes - not necessarily bad - just things I was surprised by. It's in a karate studio, so you're constantly staring at yourself in a mirror. I liked that for checking alignment, but also feel like it made people (me) more self-conscious and prone to compare, which isn't great for yoga. Also, the instructor didn't do yoga with us, which is totally fine. She led the class expertly, just something I've never experienced in a class before. I'll definitely be back to finish out my purchase package of classes, and probably even beyond that. Grateful to know about Bright Tree!

I have been to many yoga studios, and Joie's studio is the most welcoming by far. I've gone…read moreintermittently to classes for over 4 years. Classes are 1.5 hours and offered on Wednesday evenings (5:30-7) and Saturday mornings (8:30-10). Typically there are 4-7 students in on Wednesday evenings (can't report on Sat morning numbers), which allow for students to get to know each other. Joie has mats and towels to borrow if needed. Most importantly, classes are tailored to the students' needs and often Joie takes votes from the class on certain poses to focus on. Joie provides gentle instructions and has allowed me to improve my yoga practice immensely. If you're new to yoga or want to return to your practice, Hatha House comes highly recommended from me!

A wonderful studio....great teachers, great radiant panels for heat, friendly community!read more

This is a really cute studio in the Hope Valley area! You can get pretty good deals either through…read morethe studio or on Groupon for your first month, or try a drop-in for $15. The downsides? Each class is very different and there aren't too many times offered on the weekends. But they're very sweet and the amenities are good, and include clean changing areas/showers.

It is the concern of the owner and trainer, Elizabeth Towe, that she help those people who want to…read morehave more balance in their lives through movement. As she states our world is so out of balance. This is a healthy and progressive way to attain that balance. The instructors are warm and inviting, enthusiastically ready to help you to be the most healthy you can be and reach your goals. You have Qigong (Chi-gong), Nia, Funk, Mind Body Circuit Class, Focus on Healing: The Lebed Method, Prenatal Yoga, Exploring Meditation & Capoeira to mention a few at your finger tips. You'll find that this is a fun relaxing space to free yourself of the trials of the day and feel safe in letting go. The trainers here really care about what behooves you.

Nice place for small groups training; a good variety of classes; the location is perfect (close to…read moredowntown Carrboro).

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!!!