I came here with my friend to do a vinyasa class while in town. While I have no complaints about…read morethe instruction or the actual yoga, the atmosphere of this studio is very unusual. It's in a sort of industrial warehouse space. Very high ceilings and little sound proofing between the studios. While I was attending the class, I was really bothered by the amount of noise coming from a group of teenage girls who I think were doing aerial yoga in another studio. Really killed the vibe of the vinyasa class especially during the relaxation portion in the last 10 minutes. Also, this studio is very dog friendly, so folks with allergies please note this. Especially in the entry way, there were a couple dogs including one that appears to belong to the owners. Not sure I'd come back here which is not something I say lightly about a yoga studio.

I have been going to this studio for a year and there is nothing like it! Jessica (owner and…read moreinstructor) teaches both yoga and aerial strengthening classes. My personal favorite are the aerial classes, which have changed my body in ways that other fitness classes have failed. Jessica challenges and pushes you in every class, but if you are a beginner or have injuries, she modifies the exercises specific to your needs. Also, which is extremely important for me, she changes the classes every time to avoid boredom and so your body doesn't get used to the same movements. Other great pluses are the Rockband class - an hour of nonstop cardio hitting wood blocks with drum sticks and Aerial Cirque d Soleil class - performing aerial acrobatics in the swing. She also coordinates a team for obstacle/running events held locally (i.e. warrior dash, urban raid, inflatable 5K, etc) and has a couple weeks out of the year teaching kids specifically. Overall, the atmosphere at the studio (and owner) is warm, welcoming, fun, and challenging. A MUST studio to check out!

This is an awesome place of tranquility and restoration. I took the yoga class on Friday nights…read moretaught by Rachel and she is so amazing. I would highly recommend to all.

Heartspace is the BEST! I had ZERO yoga experience, but was very interested in starting a practice…read more I reached out to Heartspace after several of my coworkers recommended it, and Andrew, the owner, directed me to a 6 week beginners series that was just about to start. I was really nervous to walk into a regular yoga class with absolutely no experience so this was perfect for me! I LOVED the beginner series; Rebecca, the instructor, did a beautiful job teaching proper form and all of the basic poses one should know in order to feel confident walking into any yoga class. She is incredibly knowledgeable about ALL aspects of yoga and can offer you any modifications that you may need. I was so impressed with Rebecca and this series that I did a second round of it! Now, I attend Rebecca's regular Saturday morning flow class and can't say enough good things about it! Yoga has done so many great things for me both physically and mentally in the short time I've been practicing, and I have Heartspace and Rebecca to thank for that! Heartpsace is full of caring and competent people who create a supportive and engaging environment for personal practice and growth. I will continue to be a regular here and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a studio.

Cheryl knows how to use the sound bowl so well, I fell asleep twice during slow flow yoga. Great…read morehip stretch that I didn't even realize I needed.

Meg attends to every detail in such a thoughtful way- the playlist, the community care, the props,…read morethe flow and energy in the room. I can't imagine a more ideal yoga experience.

Excellent yoga studio with well trained teachers offering classes from raw beginner to years of…read morepractice. Classes are beautifully sequenced and teachers provide clear instructions, and show kindness and patience with all levels of students' abilities.

How am I the first person to review The Yoga Loft? I barely do yoga…read more That said, I started coming to this studio a couple of months ago, and since then have attended several classes. So while I may not have a good feel for the breadth of this studio's offerings, I certainly have enough experience with the place to share some thoughts. Quick story. For the past few years I've been having some trouble with my back. Nothing serious. Just muscle strain. But my wife was tired of hearing me complain about it, and I was tired of complaining too. Our collective thought was that the stretching and core strengthening of yoga might be just the thing I needed. But I had never done yoga before. And my flexibility was abysmal. Forget about touching my toes, I can barely touch my knees. So my wife found a few local studios that had a gentle yoga class. The Yoga Loft was one of them. And it just so happens that not only did the class fit well into my calendar, this studio just happens to be in the same building as my favorite cheesemonger. Done. And done. So I ran out and bought a yoga mat and some yoga pants. Now I'm doing yoga, and I like it. This class in particular focuses on making sure participants aren't overdoing it. Mary encourages her students to check-in with their bodies periodically, and offers alternatives to the poses just in case things get too intense. I love that. And I love how I feel after each class. I still can't touch my toes. But I think I'm getting closer to my knees. And without a doubt, this class is starting me down a healthier path. Well, at least a path with greater flexibility and maybe core strength. Because the health benefits from the class may be slightly diminished by my lunches at the cheese store next door. Which sometimes include an afternoon beer. Yoga followed by amazing cheese and great beer? That's my kind of exercise program.

my favorite place for pilates. tower, mat, reformers. instructors are great! clean environment as…read morewell.

the one and only place i have been or will go to for pilates. all the instructors are amazing in…read moretheir own way. you will quickly know who is your favorite depending on how you prefer class to go. most group classes are full (8 people) but still feels personal and most instructors will assist in form in a very kind and helpful way. all the other attendees are always respectful and consist of all ages/genders. their booking app is very easy to use and payment via card/venmo is extremely easy. always feel it afterwards in the best way!! thanks nahar and everyone else for a great experience.

I have practiced legitimate traditional yoga for almost 20 y and all over New England and wherever…read moreI have traveled....this place by far ranks at the bottom of the list ...if you want ego based instructors...that call some strange combination of animal flow ...pilates...and a little Yoga thrown in the mix while listening to Mississippi woman...Ronnie James Dio...and Led Zeppelin blaring on a filthy floor with the sweat of 30 people from the previous class still in puddles with no cleaning between classes and getting a stubborn bacterial infection.... have some creepy instructor rubbing your sacrum ...running their hands down your vertebrae and rubbing your neck..THAT IS NOT A ADJUSTMENT!!! If it feels WRONG IT IS!!@....with absolutely zero sense of community in a studio that feels like you are in a parking garage above a bar then this is the place for you....AND THE ONLY PLACE THAT I HAVE EVER PRACTICED THAT USES THE COMMAND ...EXALT ALOT .!!! ...Health and wellness is not what this place is about at all...more like a smug motley click of exercise junkies in some competition ....and I had gone there once when she first opened and it was the same then ...the only reason I just spent the entire winter and idk 650d going there was too try and heal from very severe trauma I had experienced...which REAL YOGA is very helpful with and to sweat...detox...but only hurt my body from Ego based classes and a nasty bacterial infection from the filthy floor that in 5 months of attending I only saw a cleaning service in the locker room once and never did I see the floor being cleaned and I went to back to back classes many many times...and no cleaning occurred...I spent 100d on a new mat there which I threw out after it being on the filthy floors and the sweat of the entire population of the place in it !!! And still have not healed from the bacterial infection I acquired there and its been well over a month and alot of Epsom salt bathes. Like most westernized things Yoga has been reduced to a narcissistic money grab..a big business....and I have come to the conclusion that being in a crowded hot oxygen deprived DIRTY room wearing some overpriced recycled polyester yoga outfit ie plastic on a expensive mat made of who knows what ??listening to some guru wanna be give commands IS NOT A HEALTHY CHOICE! And its not just this place ...most of them...this was just the worst example I ever experienced.... you vote with your TIME and MONEY..keeping mine and back to common sense and the best things in life are free...walking and getting fresh air ...stretching... feeding my mind.. body and spirit..not depleting it ....EXALTING THE LORD NOT SOME FREAK THAT THINKS THEY HAVE BECOME SOME DEMI GOD ...and if the saying cleanliness is next to Godliness is true well ...thus place is the anti Christ!

Best yoga in capital district! Michelle is not only an amazing, motivating instructor, she's also…read moreone of the nicest people I have ever met. All of her teachers are excellent!!

Coming back to say that I've attended many more classes and really love their Pilates classes,…read moreespecially those on Friday nights. It's true, classical mat Pilates with no music. I also love the Saturday AM vinyasa classes and their later evening yin offerings. Very clean space as well and love that every time I've used a blanket, it's been very clean.

I love this place! They have a variety of class offerings with fantastic trainers. I also come her…read morefor regular massages. They recently added lunch time Pilates classes which is perfect for my schedule. It's a small studio with a welcoming environment both from the owners and clients.

I've tried quite a few different places that offer yoga in the area, the Y, a few different gyms,…read morestand alone studio and Inner Bliss Yoga is by far the top tier hands down best there is to offer. They have classes daily, morning and evening as to accommodate everyone's schedule. The instructors are so welcoming and knowledgeable, I have tried a number of classes and they are inclusive to all levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. If you are looking for a place to practice you will not be disappointed. The studio is located inside of the Stockade Inn and is larger so you do not feel like sardines packed in even with a large class, there's plenty of space. They offer a 3 week trial pricing so you can choose the classes that best fit your schedule and preferred yoga class style. After the trial period is over they offer a number of different membership options. Or if you're just visiting the area you can always pay per class. It truly is the best of the best in my humble opinion.

This is probably the most beautiful studio I've ever seen, and the energy of the space was pure…read moremagic! I cannot send enough gratitude to the Kasia for her patience and kindness. Much love and light to the studio owner for embodying the actions of a true yogi - graciousness, trust, generosity, and love. Whenever I visit Schenectady, this will be my yoga home, namaste and sat nam!

I love taking classes at The Center for Nia and Yoga. I've been going for 15 years. It has been the…read moreonly type of movement/ exercise that has kept me happy and healthy for so long. The floor in the studio is so comfortable, my knees, feet, and hips are happy. No matter what mood I'm in when I walk in the door, I always leave relaxed and clear headed. I highly recommend this studio. Casey is a master teacher!

I am so glad that I finally took the time to invite yoga into my life. If you're a beginner, like…read moremyself, the Center for Nia & Yoga is such a comfortable and non-judgemental place to embark on your first real yoga journey. However, the classes are filled with many a level of expertise, so whether you've practiced for years or not, there is definitely a place for you. I am taking Kat Abram's classes and she is pretty fantastic. She is open and encouraging, and not at all intimidating. She wants you to be comfortable and her classes are very invigorating; both spiritually and physically. I have only been to 3 classes and I can already feel my body in a different way. It's funny how you can become aware of something, and then suddeny because of this, that thing starts to change. In this case, that thing is my body, and it is wonderful. Aside from all the personal fulfillment, it's also super local and pretty affordable. It's located right where Washington and Lark intersect. The yoga studio is on the second floor and the space is perfect. The room is strewn with persian rugs and there is a constant flow of light leaking in through the tall windows, making the room open and bright. Needless to say, it is a very comfortable environment for stretching, breathing, and meditating. My package cost about $120 for 7 classes; not too bad, if you ask me. It is pretty fantastic to treat yourself to something like yoga at least once a week. There are a variety of teachers and classes and they offering everything from meditation to djembe drumming. As you can see, there is something for everyone. Take a day out of your busy life and do something for yourself! Check out the Center for Nia & Yoga. Drop by and try out a class. You won't regret it.

Awesome Black-owned organization! I had been feeling pretty scattered and gross a few months ago…read moredue to pandemic-related life issues. My therapist had suggested meditation and I didn't know where to start. I noticed that Root3d was offering a free live streamed meditation, so I decided to try it out. I was blown away by the quality and attention to detail from this meditation. Not only was there silence and somewhat of a sound bath, but the instructor spoke words that I could feel deep within me. I had felt calm for the first time in a very long time and I missed that. I can't wait until they can open up in person again. I would love to go to a physical class. Thank you for existing and supporting the community!