Up Yoga — Local services in Minneapolis

This studio is amazing! It is a Baron Baptiste certified studio so the majority of the classes have a high intensity focus with breath. (Also called power yoga.) It’s an amazing workout and also feels relaxing.

The staff are SO nice and friendly, they know my name well before I know theirs, and they genuinely care about all people. They will do hands on assists and adjustments but you can always opt out if you talk to the teacher ahead of time. They also give out cool towels with essential oils during savasana (resting pose) at the end, so let them know if you need one that is unscented.

Classes are held in a heated room which feels amazing in the winter especially but you sweat buckets, just be forewarned. They have some slower classes and a couple that are restorative as well. They have special classes and workshops many weekends as well. There is only one studio the building, but they have an entrance space with places for jackets and shoes and boots, two bathrooms, two changing rooms and also two showers. There are cubbies in the studio too, and you can store your mat if you are a monthly member.

You can pay for one class at a time, buy 5 or 10-packs of classes, or get a monthly unlimited (or a year unlimited!). They have discounts for teachers and active military.

Highly recommend this studio, I’m a yoga teacher myself for the past 6 years and this is my favorite...

Where do I even begin?? A friend of mine invited me several times to join her at a hot yoga class. Each time I was either busy or didn't feel like going. But, one week, I decided - why not? I had NEVER done yoga before, let alone walked into a studio, or knew anything about hot yoga or the Baptiste methodology. I also had previously suffered a knee injury and was unsure of how it would go... I fell in LOVE! I felt comfortable as soon as I got into the studio and signed up for the unlimited month for new students - talk about an amazing value to start getting better at it and beginning to feel more comfortable in the difficult poses! Their hands-on assisting (currently not being offered) really helped me get deeper into poses, without making me feel inadequate. Since COVID, UpYoga has done an amazing job of communicating through social media and their email list. I have felt informed about their online offerings, and now their outdoor and studio offerings. The only bummer is last month I moved away from Minneapolis and won't be able to be in their studio in person anymore. Thank you UpYoga for empowering me, helping me fall in love with yoga, and moving...

If you're looking for a yoga studio with a fantastic sense of community and exceptional instructors, Up Yoga is the perfect choice! From the moment you walk through the door, the atmosphere is welcoming and inspiring. The members and staff are all genuinely kind and make it feel like a family. The studio is clean and well-maintained, with plenty of space for classes of all sizes.

The instructors at Up Yoga go above and beyond to make sure everyone feels comfortable and included. They take the time to get to know their students and tailor each class to meet individual needs. Their passion for yoga and commitment to helping others grow shines through in every lesson.

Overall, Up Yoga is the perfect place for anyone wanting to join a community of like-minded individuals who support and encourage one another on their yoga journey. It's a beautiful space with fantastic people, and I highly recommend it!

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