I've done yoga for several years, but I'm frugal and busy so, although I'll attend the odd class now and again, my ongoing yoga experience has always been limited to Youtube. Operate with that knowledge as you read this.
I had decided it was finally time to join the 3D world of yoga when I was recommended A Yoga Village by a yoga instructor friend. I bought the 30-day "explore pass," exclusively for newcomers, for $30, which is a great deal considering that a single class is $15. Regular membership is $79/month with a contract and $99/month without. There are membership specials for students and families, and $5 community classes.
If you need to use a yoga mat or, if you're like me and you have several but forget them constantly, you can rent one for $2. You can also purchase snacks (most are somewhat healthy), mats, apparel, books and miscellaneous trinkets.
When I saw the alignment and deep stretch class I was excited because I've been wanting to increase my flexibility and I felt like my home stretches weren't cutting it. The class disappointed because it isn't as aggressive as I'd hoped. But the instructor gives clear directions and the postures are appropriate for someone looking for a gentle stretch.
After that I took a power yoga class and felt the exact opposite. This is your hardcore contortionist gymnastic yoga, which I found kind of awesome but I was also worried that because I'd never done that kind of yoga before I would bring the class down. The instructor assured me that wasn't the case and she encouraged me to continue.
I attended one or two Sunday power classes and two Tuesday power yoga classes, all with the same instructor. I really enjoyed the challenge, but sometimes the instructions were unclear (part of that is due to my own lack of familiarity with the postures) and I would got frustrated. The instructor is very energetic and kind, but sometimes when she would correct me with an instruction and I didn't follow, she would just repeat the same thing she'd said before instead of explaining in a different way. That's an important skill for a teacher. Especially when you're moving the back of your kneecap behind your upper left spine and while balancing on the tip of your pinky (not quite, but close).
The studio is an interesting compound type getup. There is an outdoor space, possibly for kundalini yoga, something I wish I so could've utilized before my pass ran out. Were the regular monthly fee not so high I would've joined but, as I mentioned, I'm quite frugal and there are other yoga places in the area that I would try before committing to this spot.
Why three stars? Because my experience was neither awful nor great. It was okay. And that's what three stars are for. So take that for what it's worth, and have a peaceful day. read more