Three Queens Yoga — Local services in Philadelphia

DIG Yoga in Philly is really excellent.

I received a 5-class card as a gift once we arrived in the neighborhood, and I have had a variety of the teachers. Each one is knowledgeable. I've mostly only attended the Basics classes to get my yoga- and studio-footing about me. I have been practicing for at least 10 years (I still consider myself a beginner, however; though I usually understand cues better than a beginner would), and the Basics classes still provide enough of a challenge. The instructors can walk you through even the most difficult poses and take time to meet each student where they are in their practice. With no judgement. One thing that threw me off in my first class was the joking and laughing the instructor did (not, like, knock-knock jokes; just silly goofy sayings or pointers, etc), but I've enjoyed my practice more in participation with folks who are serious enough but not severe.

Regarding the general staff and feel of the place: the person who purchased the gift for me made specific mention of the friendliness of the staff. They smiled and walked her through the options and were excited she was purchasing this for someone else. I've found no evidence to the contrary. This studio has a neighborhood feel in that folks are friendly and helpful, but they can certainly leave you alone if you want to be left alone.

Since I last reviewed the studio, two of my friends (who purchased the gift for me) have started going to the beginners workshop series (they are true beginners, too) and have reported that they love it and anticipate purchasing class cards for themselves (though they do wish they could do the beginners series immediately again)!

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Three Queens Yoga has been a life-changing experience for me as a spiritual human being. I found them right before the pandemic hit and all throughout, they have been nothing but supportive, generous, and kind to their patrons. Zoom classes are now offered as well as recordings, and tiered membership pricing is available to make classes accessible to those who otherwise could not afford it.

Three Queens works tirelessly to counteract toxic fitness culture and voices its roots in ancient yogic wisdom with their community agreements (you can read them on the website). They have a wide range of teachers with diverse backgrounds and class offerings, from restorative to int/adv classes. You can even register for recorded classes to watch at home at your own convenience.

All are welcome at this studio and it is my second home, in all honesty. As a yoga teacher myself I cannot emphasize enough the depth at which this studio has strengthened my own practice and my capacity as a person to be aware, resilient, and compassionate to others. Three Queens is not just a beautiful studio and business, it is a family. I highly encourage you to join it and see...

Three Queens Yoga studio is a stunning space! The room is bright, amazingly clean, functional with lots of props, blankets, mats, some beautiful plants and a groovy skeleton. It is an inviting studio with dedicated, inspired and enthusiastic teachers. I have been practicing yoga for almost 30 years and have been lucky to study with some wonderful teachers. Mariel, the owner of this studio, is on that list of wonderful teachers. She is a smart, intuitive, dedicated and passionate practitioner. Excellent at threading the philosophical aspects of yoga through out the physical practice. Often reminding , even long haul yogis like myself, all that our yoga practice has to offer. As a new resident of Philadelphia, I am fortunate to have found such a nice yoga community and such a lovely room to practice...