Love this studio! My friend and I took a class just to see what this aerial thing was about, but it…read morequickly turned into my favorite activity and one of the best things I do for my physical and mental health each week. There is a strong sense of community community at Fly Freak - students and staff both are so accepting and encouraging. I love how everybody cheers when someone does a trick for the first time! I love chair dance (shout out to Kit!), aerial yoga (all the teachers for this are phenomenal) and Sling (my go to teachers are Clara, Christy and Hayley, but I've never had a instructor I didn't like!). I also love the workshops and special events - self defense classes, guardian and kiddo classes, sound baths and my personal favorite, photo shoots! If you're looking for a new obsession or even just want to try something different, you won't regret going to Fly Freak. ​

The staff is fantastic, the classes are wonderful, and the people are so friendly. My tween took…read morethe beginner sling class, and even though she usually prefers to relax, this is one activity she keeps coming back to. The instructors she had were really encouraging, which made a big difference for my soft-spoken kiddo. I noticed that on days she went to class, she slept better and her overall mood improved. Since a lot of sports and physical activities for kids tend to be competitive, which isn't really her thing, Fly Freak has been a great alternative. If you're looking for a way for your child to move around that also helps with regulation, I definitely recommend giving Fly Freak a try!

Just got done attending a class on zoom with William Prottengeier. You really should investigate…read morethis center and William's classes. Very clear and concise instructional style. Includes philosophical commentary and mind body breath, conceptualizations to help the student go within. Inspiring and humorous. I love his classes and the center.

I heard about St. Paul Yoga Center's "donation" class (pay what you can, all levels welcome) quite…read morea while ago but never checked it out until today. I'm so glad I finally did! I was worried that I was a bit "advanced" in my yoga practice for this class (even though it said all levels were welcome) due to the large quantity of props we all had to pull out of the closet. But it was fun to learn new things. By the end of class, I got a nice workout, relaxed, and felt thoroughly stretched out. I'll be back!

Visited from out of town and what a wonderful and welcoming studio! The instructors were so great…read moreand restorative! The space is incredible with such peaceful plants in a space that encourages mindfulness in this stressful world. Highly recommend.

The space is very inviting. The practice rooms are large, open spaces and props are available for…read moreeveryone to use. I have only attended workshops at Yess, so I'm not as familiar with their regularly scheduled classes and instructors. Based on my experiences there, I would imagine they are equally restorative and/or strengthening. Parking can be a little tricky, depending on when you go given the proximity to MCAD.

Great place with beautiful facilities, friendly staff, and a good variety of classes. Try em out!read more

Wow! I had a couple friends tell me this place was the bomb dot com but I had no idea. I went to…read moreCommon Ground for a meditation on Sunday but arrived a little late and didn't want to interrupt the session. Lucky for me, I was able to come back a few weeks later for a people of color meditation session. Whaaaaaa!!! I didn't know they had such things! You get to the center and if it's not super busy you can park in the lot. For most of their bigger events or weekend meditation days you'll want to get there plenty early since it fills up fast. When you enter there are spots for your shoes (like a yoga studio) and coat hangers. They recommend you take any valuables with you or don't bring them since it not a monitored area. There are two meditation rooms on the first floor, one with a kitchen where you can get tea or water if there's not a session happening. The second is a large room where we had the people of color event. Chairs, blankets and cushions are provided so you don't have to worry about buying anything. The instructors and space are very welcoming. They have great ways to ground and connect everyone together quickly but also authentically. I'm definitely going back, it was a great experience and you learn about mindfulness, Buddhism and the practice.

I absolutely adore this hidden gem for regaining your Zen! I've been to other Buddhist Meditation…read morecenters in Minneapolis and have felt somewhat intimidated.. This place and it's participants are so approachable and its philosophy entirely undogmatic. I go to the Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Dharma talks. If you're a Mama or Papa you can even bring your 1-8 year old to be part of the kids group while you get your Buddha on. The space is small, spare, and perfectly relaxing. Sit on a chair or cushion and choose to donate whatever amount you're comfortable with for all activities. They have any number of special issue groups, retreats, yoga, T'ai Chi, and even a program for teenagers. Mark is insightful without being at all preachy or superior. I LOVE that after the talk, participants ask questions regarding real world challenges they are facing in terms of integrating their practice into their daily lives. Somehow it manages to make that day's talk clearly applicable to everday life without feeling as though anyone is engaging in 'T.M.I.' or some sort of New Agey therapy group. I float out feeling much lighter and calmer!

Studio One Yoga in White Bear Lake is one of the most beautiful yoga studios I've ever practiced…read morein. They have big floor to ceiling windows facing the lake and the view reflects in the front windows. So no matter which direction you're facing, you get to see beautiful water, blue skies, and puffy white clouds. The instructors are wonderful and knowledgeable. They have classes for students of all experience and abilities. There's one studio for heated classes and one unheated so you're sure to find a style that works for you.

I love Yoga at the Well. I've been taking classes with Leslie for close to 20 years. Best class…read morein town and the benefits are incredible. I highly recommend this studio for especially for those with chronic pain.

Embody is a fantastic studio. The vibe is professional and comfortable. I have had private classes…read morewith many of the instructors as well as taken training on specialized equipment there. I highly recommend this studio for anything for all bodies.