This is one of the best yoga studios I have tried!! Justine told me about the studio where she works so I decided to try it and Loved it!Justine's classes as well as all the others are great. The studio is really clean and the items that are sold by the owner are of very high quality. There's tons of classes through the day making it easy for just about any schedule. read more

I took a Form Workshop today. Tara taught the class. She is down to earth honest about her own journey, 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. read more

This place is where I discovered Buti Yoga, which, unfortunately, I can never un-discover. 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. read more

I want to start by saying that I'm sorry for the lady that gave this place a 3 star. I read her review and it saddens me that she didn't give Buti the chance it deserves. I have been coming to RSS since it opened in July 2017 and am never looking back. I came for the workout and stayed for the vibes. This place is filled with warm, welcoming, and supportive people - the likes of which I have yet to encounter anywhere else. The owner, Tara, is one of the most empowering, inspiring, kind-hearted, and genuine people I've ever met. All the Ritual girls exhibit the same qualities passed on by Tara's leadership and you can't help but feel the positivity overflow from the instructors to the students. There is no judgment, no cattiness, and no self-consciousness. We are all just trying to survive the class and heal ourselves. As for Buti itself, it saved me just as much as I know it has saved a slew of people across the country and the world. We all find Buti - or maybe Buti finds us - in a time of vulnerability and insecurity in our lives. And we make a commitment to taking the leap toward change and healing. We show up on our mats and sweat out all of our fears, and traumas. It's a powerful healing process and I don't think I would be where I am today had it not been for this movement. I've connected with parts of myself that I didn't know were there. I finally saw that for all my life I fell victim to self-sabotaging thoughts ("I can't do that", "My body doesn't move that way", "I'm not strong enough for this" etc.) that we don't even think twice about challenging and blindly accept. A lot of the movements in Buti might be misunderstood and mistaken for "twerking" or what have you. And yes, I will admit, it took me 2-3 classes to really start getting into it, because I was not used to moving in those ways. But I went with a positive attitude and embraced it whole-heartedly. I invite you to come with a open mind and an open heart as I did and experience Buti for yourself. Plus, there's an awesome Mexican place next door. :) read more

Buti Yoga is such an amazing workout. I would definitely recommend this studio if you are considering giving it a try. The staff are very friendly and are always willing to answer any questions. The studio decor is very cute and always clean. The first class is free and classes fill up quickly. They have yoga mats to borrow if needed. They also have classes throughout the day at convenient times. read more

Honestly, I've been trying to back RSS on everything for a while, because I love the classes. And I still go to them. But I'm telling you right now the "Transformation Series" is an ABSOLUTE RIPOFF. She gives u a list of foods you "can" and "can't" eat (which is sooo random and arbitrary but whatever) and then they tell you to download an app that ALREADY EXISTS and is FREE-it's called MyFitnessPal btw. And then ppl just post what they eat on the fb group and that's it. Literally the worst money I've ever spent. There is zero reason it should cost this much. Great idea, but this shit should be free, I'm sorry. Still love Sasha's class but I definitely wish someone told me this before I signed up for the "ts". read more

I've been here twice. The staff are very nice. The classes are full, but not uncomfortably so. The Buti classes are fun if you're looking for something different to do, and you don't take yourself too seriously. It's not the best workout I've ever gotten, but it is fun. What I didn't like is that if you're anywhere but in the front, you can't see or hear the instructor, so I felt like I had to constantly crane my neck to figure out what was going on. If they turned the music a little down or designed the room in a way that everyone could see what was going on, it would be a lot more enjoyable. read more

My first time trying yoga was here and I fell in love. I highly recommend, the instructors are so motivated and the classes are awesome! Great workout, great atmosphere. read more

I love this place. I enjoy taking classes with Kayla and Kelly. Friday night buti lite is basically a dance party with Kelly. It's an instant mood changer especially if you work at a job where you sit most of the day. It's something I look forward to every week! Kayla's class on Tuesday's at 530, is great also. It was previously hot buti and is now heated 11:11. It definitely changed my life and my outlook on working on and being and staying healthy. It's a struggle to find a good yoga studio in the Dartmouth area that has early morning and evening classes and Ritual offers both! Highly recommend!!! read more