Soul City Yoga Studio & Community Space — Local services in Zurich

This was my second visit to this establishment, and while my first experience was quite pleasant, this time I was thoroughly disappointed. I had booked a Hatha yoga class, expecting a serene and calming atmosphere. However, the instructor, Kerstin, had a very loud and disruptive voice that was anything but relaxing. Her communication style seemed more suited for managing unruly schoolchildren rather than leading a yoga class. Throughout the session, she spoke loudly and appeared agitated, which detracted from the overall experience.

Additionally, the exercises were repetitious, and I found that many of them put undue strain on my wrists, causing considerable discomfort. Despite expressing my discomfort, the instructor did not offer any alternative exercises to alleviate the intense pressure on my wrists and totally ignored it. As a result, I left the class early due to the pain I was experiencing.

As someone with prior experience in yoga, I found this class to be unnecessarily stressful and painful. I had hoped for a more mindful and accommodating approach from the instructor, especially considering the physical limitations some participants may have. Unfortunately, this was not the case.

Regrettably, based on this experience, I have decided not to return to this establishment. I trust that my feedback will be taken into consideration to improve the quality of instruction and ensure a more inclusive and comfortable environment for all participants.

Response to Soul City's reply to this review: After thoroughly reviewing the response, it's evident that Kerstin did not provide any alternative exercises. Had she done so, this review would have been positive. Unfortunately, I experienced significant wrist pain the next day. If this class is intended only for super advanced students, it should have been clearly stated in the description. I've been attending yoga classes for a year, and this is the first time I've experienced such discomfort that I had to visit a doctor today. This class is definitely not suitable for everyone. Futhermore, I booked this class on the same day it was scheduled. If Kerstin's classes are usually booked "weeks in advance" as you say, then it's unlikely that there would be availability for same-day bookings like mine. I hope you will be more honest with your customers and not openly lie in your response to this review in order to improve...

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