Note: Thank you to 'ML' who pointed out roughly a year ago that I had reviewed the wrong studio…read more This should fix it. Three stars is a bit generous, but two seemed a bit harsh. Not my favorite studio in the city, that's for sure. First of all, just finding it is a challenge. It's squeezed in between the Apple Store and another retail store. Once you do, the studio itself is fine, I just didn't love the class I took. The first 15 minutes were spent doing these awkward modified crunches which didn't exactly scream vinyasa. There was no real flow to the rest of the class, but to be fair we did do some warrior and side-plank poses I guess. Class lasted 75 minutes for maybe 50-55 minutes worth of actual yoga (especially annoying for a Friday evening class). When I was told that my savasana was wrong, I was annoyed. Then I realized that there are only two or three teachers at the center city location, and figured I should go back to my old studio. That, and they just "updated" their website...it's horrible. So, if this is a tl;dr for you, it's adequate, just not my favorite personally.

I've been going to Dhyana Yoga for quite some time now. It's a great, established studio. I enjoy…read morepracticing there because the classes are always challenging.

I was visiting Narberth during Thanksgiving and purchased a new student pass for The Yoga Garden…read more During the two weeks, I went to about 10 classes. The studio is lovely, both physically and the welcoming feeling of the teachers and students alike. I attended a variety of classes, but most incorporated some flow. Mark is wonderful, and also the teachers and staff. I'll be back the next time I'm in Narberth.

Awesome place! The atmosphere was relaxing and very comfortable. Clean. The class was above…read moreexcellent, an hour and 15 minutes. The teacher was very good and knowledgeable about yoga, his voice might put you to sleep. I am from Nebraska visiting and was looking for a studio that offered drop ins. This is the place if you're close. I'll be back next time I am in town.

By donation classes, so pay what you want! The classes offered at Philly Yoga Factory are diverse,…read moreso there's something for everyone! If you're looking for a good stretch, check out Justine's Monday night warm yoga class for runners and cyclists. Justine is one of the founders of Philly Yoga Factory, and takes recommendations for focus areas (i.e. hips, shoulders, back) so that you can get the most of your practice. The music she plays is great too! There's also more power yoga like classes; Schuykill Flow on Saturday mornings is a great class for a workout. A much more affordable option that many of the pricey studios in the area, Philly Yoga Factory offers a wide variety of classes with friendly and helpful teachers. Try it out because it's pay what you wish!

A good environment to learn with different types of yoga and different teachers. By donation so…read moreaffordable for a diverse community.

Yoga Home is a local gem. If you are considering joining a yoga studio, you really should consider…read moredoing your practice here. First off, the studio has a core belief that "Yoga Is For Everybody" and you will see a wide mix of ages, levels & body types practicing in this studio. There are hard classes and classes intended to chill & relax you. There are many challenging classes for the limber & athletic, as well a broad variety of classes for folks who are more physically challenged. Besides the Vinyasa & Flow classes commonly found at other locations, there is also a wide selection of specialty classes such as Adaptive Yoga, Chair Yoga, Pre & Post Natal Yoga, Yin Yoga (a personal favorite) Hot Yoga and even the occasional Sun night "Yoga Nedra," which is intended to relax you & take your mind somewhere else. The instructors are all excellent at what they do. They each have their own style but it is always welcoming & supportive. Most have been teaching there for years and they really watch & get to know their students, often suggesting a pose adaptation or handing you an extra prop, before you even knew you needed it. The physical studio has some real advantages over other locations I have experienced. First off, it is small. You are never far from the instructor and never buried 6 rows back. The room is kept comfortable with good AC in the summer & well heated in the winter. Unlike some dusty floor studios I have experienced, they keep the space clean and you can tell it is well loved. Perhaps the most important hidden feature of this studio is, unlike most studios in strip malls or rock centers or multi-activity gyms, that have concrete floors, Yoga Home is in an old building and the finished studio floor is over 100 year old wood framing (over a basement.) Unlike a concrete sub-floor found in most commercial locations, which is hard & unyielding, Yoga Home wood framed floor has a tiny amount of give. If you ever did yoga on vinyl tile over concrete, you will understand how important this subtle & relatively rare physical really feature actually is. I have done yoga, off and on for over 30 years. I have done it in studios, in churches, in high school classrooms, in racket clubs & gyms, on carpeted floors and on the grass at festivals. I was also a member of Yoga Home, at its old (larger) location before the pandemic closed it. Every time I try another studio I keep coming back to this one for the reasons listed above. It may not have the most bling or rows of exercise machines & free weights or a rock climbing wall, but, if you are looking for a well run, high quality, yoga studio, where the instructors are all committed to their teaching & care about their students, you won't go wrong with Yoga Home. It is a real Conshy gem.

A great yoga studio with a variety of classes at different times of the day and early evening on…read moreweekdays and several times a day on weekends. The teachers are skilled and friendly, and the atmosphere is calming and supportive. They have a 30-day new member special and tiered pricing to allow people of varied financial situations to participate. You can join at a monthly rate, buy a 10-class card, or do drop-in classes. The studio is a nice size and is clean and welcoming. I love practicing there!

I first met Gabi at a yoga dinner which was a collaboration with Lisa of FullMoonFare who I've…read moretaken some cooking classes/seminars with at my local Whole Foods. They did a few yoga dinner series together which I really enjoyed and I ended up winning a private session with Gabi at one of the dinners. I got a lot of great tips on how to improve my practice on some pose I was personally working on as well was others during the session. Gabi and Lisa recently started doing yoga brunches, be on the lookout for these via instragram or facebook they are fabulous events, where I finally got to see the new space Gabi was working out of and found out she started a Saturday class. Gabi's new space at the Paper Box Studio is really awesome. I love the hardwood floors and exposed brick. If you drive its street parking but there is plenty around the studio. Class cards are $120 for 10 class so $12 a class which is very reasonably priced, drop ins are $15. Gabi teach the Iyengar style of yoga which focuses a lot on proper body alinement. She very hands on and give plenty of corrections/adjustments when needed. There is a decent amount of prop usages to help achieve the optimal position in a pose. Gabi give enough of a push to try position out of your comfort zone. I like weather the class is very small or on the large you feel almost like you in a private session. Sometimes the pose flow together and other times you hold them for a long time but either way I always leave the class feeling like I built up strength in my mussels much more than some of the other styles of yoga I have practiced in the past.

Gabrielle is a fantastic yoga instructor and now has a great space in No. Libs neighborhood. The…read morespace is bright and modern. She offers great instruction and really helps you think about form and getting the poses right. It really makes a difference. The specific type of yoga being practice is Iyengar. She's great for beginners through advanced. Would totally recommend you give her a try.

I have been to this class 3x this summer. I had the same teacher each time. Class was also…read moreawesome each time. Emma did a great job explaining and I knew exactly what to do bc she really guides the class thru proper form. She also does a great job not talking while the train goes by lol. Class gets packed so arrive early!!! Views and the breeze are great! I need to make more of an effort to come for classes more often!!

There are several things I love in this world. Three of them are: yoga, being outside, and free…read morestuff. Yoga on the Pier combines all three! Here are the details: + Class every weekday day (except Wednesday) at 7am, + 6pm class Thursday. + Saturday and Sunday weekend class at 9:30 am. + FREE! There's a donation bucket at the end of class, but it's pretty low pressure which I really appreciate. + Malik Wilson, the instructor I've had twice now. is AWESOME. Great hands on assists and great classes. + Get there 10 minutes early or so to get a good spot, it can be harder to hear if you are further away (although they often have over instructors walking around to give directions. + 10% discount at Cafe Ole for mentioning Yoga on the Pier. + BYO Mat, towel, water, and SUNSCREEN. Downward Dog=Awkward sunburn + All levels classes that are still a great workout. Head on over to their fb group and like them for updates! ALSO Yoga on the Pier got me on TV! Basically I'm so famous that coworkers' husbands and people who I went to high school with's moms are calling them being like, didn't you go to high school with that girl Melissa P? She's on TV at some obscurely late night time talking about how awesome free outdoor yoga is. Ok so it was two people and someone's instagram. ok it was my instagram. Still counts! Definitely check it out!

Another day, another free Yoga class. (This one is at 11 on Saturdays on the Schuylkill banks by…read moreLocust.) Ahhh summer in Philly. I've had this on my calendar since Be Well Philly announced it in March and I finally checked it out for the 4th of July weekend. It was a smaller class than I think is normal for them (I creep on them on their facebook page so I know these things) The instructor (Ashley?) was great and her mic was audible but not booming or static-y. The two people helping with assists were great too. The class was a bit easier than Dhyana's regular classes, but still fun and challenging. Tips: - bring cash for the tip jar. - get there a few minutes before 11 to get a spot. - wear sunscreen on your nose and shoulders so you don't get awkward sports bra tan. (Personal experience here) - be OK with being looked at. People will be running/biking/segwaying (lol) by and checking you out in your downward dog. - pick a spot that's not on a slant or rocks. - pick a spot that's going the same direction as everyone else. - don't forget to dust the little bugs of your mat before you roll it up. - bring water, it gets hot! - join the facebook group for updates. Check it out!

Yoga on the Banks is a must-do for any local yogi, tourist or individual looking to give yoga a…read moretry. There is something that makes you breathe a little deeper and embrace the moment a little more when practicing yoga in the serenity of the outdoors. The trail, river and skyline are your backdrop and your "studio" is the lawn on the Schuylkill River Trail at Locust Street. Classes are scheduled seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am, and Tuesdays at 7am and again at 6:30pm. Since the classes are outside, their Facebook page will post any weather related changes to the schedule. The classes are donation based and $5-$10 is recommended. Beginning in 2015, Shake Shack will be sponsoring the third Saturday of each month and will be providing vouchers for a free post-class beverage for all attendees. By nature of the classes being outdoors in a non-private setting, there will be other things going on around you. Runners will continue to run, bikers will continue to bike, smokers will continue to smoke and dogs will continue to bark. Some of those distractions are both nice, but distractions at the same time. If you aren't looking to get a total Zen (or perhaps you are good at blocking everything else out) this is something to note. My first Yoga on the Banks experience was April 18th and boy was it packed. They did a great job of handling the crowds and had instructors at various points on the lawn. Kathryn Blessington led the north end of the lawn and did a great job communicating instructions from the front of the group on the south end of the lawn. I'm not sure if the class had been planned out to a tee beforehand, but she was able to make sure everyone in the back had the same great experience as everyone in the front. The class was Vinyasa style at a beginner/intermediate level. To be honest, I'm glad it wasn't any hard because that would have been way to challenging on the slanted and uneven ground. Street parking is available off the trail if you leave yourself spot hunting time and a fence is available to lock up a bike. Of course you can always run or walk there for some extra exercise. I look forward to many more opportunities to take in the scenery and practice yoga in such a unique setting.

The Den Yoga & Wellness Studio is a wonderful addition to the Northeast Philadelphia area…read more The studio provides a clean, calm and comforting environment. Lauren and Lynsey are kind and professional instructors. I've visited twice for two different non-heated Pilates classes, a morning and an evening class. Both were equally enjoyable! Although I had never taken Pilates prior to my classes here, I will say the burn you get in your muscles in the following days is intense! It makes you feel accomplished and refreshed. You'll definitely need a foam roller or a muscle gun if you tend to get sore after workouts. Purchasing the drop-in classes through the MINDBODY app is convenient, and each class is very affordable. Their package deals are also a bargain. I highly recommend this studio to my friends and family, and will definitely be back for more classes.