Experience Yoga Studios

I have been trying to get into a yoga class for the last few weeks and today was it. I committed to doing it, went online, found a location close to where I would be working today & signed up as a drop in.
I have never ever taken a yoga class before so I signed up for a beginner class and I honestly don’t know what I thought it was going to be… but this wasn’t it.
First, I couldn’t find the place. The gps kept saying arrived — but I didn’t believe it because it kept taking me to a shopping center. I saw Kohl’s, PetSmart and BurgerKing — no way would there be a yoga studio here. But there it was right next to the Spirit Halloween store with a sign as big as day. Ok so all that farting around looking for the place made me late. I walked in literally 3 minutes before the class started. I ran into a young woman who asked if she could assist me. After explaining that I was there for my first class and apologizing for walking in at the zero hour she told me she was the instructor and that she would wait for me while I changed.
Ok — so far, so good. (For me anyway, idk about those 13 other people who had to wait for me)
The studio is very clean, peaceful, spacious large windows covered with blinds to set the mood and a corner with mats, blankets, blocks & eye pillows in case you forgot yours.
This is where it got a little confusing for me. I thought I would get a workout, I thought someone would correct poses & posture, I thought I would break a sweat or at the very least get a killer stretch. Nope, none of the above.
The instructor was sweet and did say this was a beginners class which is what I wanted and she stated that she was pregnant and would be going slowly. Ok, all that’s fine — but I’m sitting here wondering what I got out of that one hour class, did I do yoga? Or did I sit on a mat inhaling? On top of everything, $ 15 for a drop in seems pretty expensive when most other places charge between $ 7 and $ 10.
I don’t know if I’ll be back. I kind of want to try a different instructor but am worried that if the class is like this one was, I’ll be turned off to yoga. But at the same time, I don’t like writing poor reviews and they offer so many classes that it could have just been a one off. There were 13 other people in that room so there is a really good possibility that it was just me and I probably just need more than just breathing.

This used to be my yoga studio. The two stars are for the instructors and the place itself. All of their instructors are top notch, Bobbi, Malini, Paige, Christen (she left though) and others are fantastic. Place is beautiful. Pricing is what you would expect.
Here are my problems… First, the owner/​manager, Greg is not a very good manager. Doesn’t get back to you when you have a question or problem. Second, classes do not start on time and do not end on time. Third, and most bothering to me is the other people that go here. They are not yogis. One person brought pretzels into the yoga room and was eating them before class. Crumbs were everywhere. No one said anything to her. The sign on the door says no cell phones, but no one listens. At least once or twice during class you hear a phone vibrate. People talk loudly outside the yoga room while the previous class is wrapping up. At least every other class I was in, someone came in late and was allowed to disrupt the entire class. Basically, it is a gym environment.
Also, did a few spin classes which were good. But the instructor did not have enough time to get everyone ready on time and the class started late and ran 10 minutes over. Yoga class next door had to deal with us while trying to begin their class. I would not have been happy if I was in that yoga class.
If you are looking for «exercise» or «gym» yoga, this place will serve you well. If you are looking for more traditional/​zen yoga, this place will not work for you.

I had some private lessons with Bobbi — she was awesome. Really knows her stuff and makes sure you’re doing things correctly. I had been at another studio and you were pretty much on your own. The facility is spotless. Would highly recommend.

The owner is super nice and friendly. Great customer service.
I came here for a few yoga classes, but what I really want to recommend are the massages! Specifically for Shea! She was so amazing, and kind. I was a very stressed out graduate student, with a lot of tension in my back from studying. After 1 massage with her, I had never felt so relaxed in my life. Life changing really. I actually fell asleep a few times during the massage. She has the most healing touch. I also kept dozing off throughout the day afterwards — I was that relaxed! Head to toe relaxation.
Her set up is very clean. I like things to be quiet during a massage, and she respected that :)
I bought a pkg of massages, and was very sad when I used my last one up. I have had many massages since them, high end joints in Center City, as far away as high end resorts in Phuket, Thailand, and I must say I still always think of Shea and coming back to Experience Yoga.
Only small con, the massage room is in a back room that is separated from a rear exit by a screen. One time someone left through there, and it was a bit distracting.

Best yoga studio in the area (even though there aren’t too many to compare within the region).
Great room and space to practice yoga.
Most of the yoga instructors are excellent and knowledgeable yogis and most customers are friendly locals.
I don’t go as often, or at all as a matter of fact, because it is a little too pricey.

Lovely studio – great instructors — wonderful classes. Yoga classes have a good range of difficulty/​styles. There are also Zumba, Cycling, Pilates classes. The instructors are well-​trained and prepared. The owners are kind and caring. If you want to try out Yoga, this is a great place to start.