POE Yoga & Cycle

I’m a yoga instructor visiting from out of town ~ this review is based on only 3 yoga classes that I attended. The studio is beautiful, front desk is warm and welcoming, and the instructors are passionate, enthusiastic, and very kind.
What I did not enjoy was the style of yoga… It did not feel like yoga but instead an aerobic class with yoga poses. There was no reference to the breath, the state of mind, meditation, etc. No centering at the beginning of class — we jumped right into the yoga poses without first shifting into a meditative mindset.
Throughout class, the teacher was very loud and intense with her voice — without any pauses at all (think a militant-​style Bikram class) — which for me, did not inspire mindfulness.
It was not a bad class by any means (meaning no lack of enthusiasm from the instructor) but the aspects of yoga that I find so valuable as a yoga student and teacher were not honored or addressed. Yoga is an ancient mind-​body practice that helps silence the chatter of an active mind so that we may experience the truth of who we are. In the silence of a still mind, we are centered and balanced, and begin to perceive life as it is instead of through our habitual thought patterns and prior conditioning. Yoga means ‘to yoke’, to unite, to become one. It is a process/​practice that leads us towards remembering/​recognizing that we are an intricate part of all that is and it is all a part of us — We are all ONE — and to prepare the body for meditation. A greater emphasis on the inner experience, the chakras, the bandhas, pranayama, the movement of energy, the mental focus, would have helped me integrate the practice better and connect with my Self. ~ The world right now needs yoga and I’d love to see a deeper experience being offered here.

this is an amazing yoga & cycle studio. the energy is extremely positive and the cycle instructors are awesome! i really enjoyed my cycle class with erica! the yoga studio is absolutely stunning beautiful! i highly recommend the cycle class or yoga studio to every and anyone. although, i have not tried yoga, this place really inspired me to give it a try!

By far the best cycle studio I have ever been to. POE is a unique boutique style studio very different than any other cycle studio. The instructors are all amazing and always provide a challenging and fun ride. Every class I take I decide that I have a new favorite instructor. They have Keiser bikes and if you are not familiar with them you will love them. The studio is spotlessly clean which is very important to me and I love the friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

What is spectacular class today! It was supper challenging, there was even a bonus with two instructors. Megan was so strong and attractive! We also had the studio owner James, who was very witty and pushed us to perform at a very high caloric burning level. We were lucky to get trained by an Ironman today! So if you’re looking for a great work out I would suggest taking a spin at Poe cycle!

This place is amazing. The instructors are excellent and it’s very relaxed and no pressure or attitude. I can’t get enough of it!

I just want to start by saying that this is a beautiful, clean studio. The natural light and hardwood floors are incredible and the heat is nice but not overwhelming. I was visiting from out-​of-​town so I attended classes on 2 consecutive days. I have been practicing Bikram yoga on & off for 4 & a half years, along with other various types of yoga so I am always excited to try a new studio. The one day that I attended was a special class with visiting instructors. They focused heavily on inversions & to be honest, if I had known this I would’ve been hesitant to attend because I was just looking for a traditional hot yoga class. When I went back the next day, it wasn’t so inversion-​focused but they were definitely incorporated into the practice. Also, the music was so loud that I could barely hear the instructor so that was a little strange. It really is a lovely studio with clearly passionate instructors (& really cute apparel for sale) but the instruction does not meet my personal taste.

Great place with great people working there. It’s a very interesting set up that is unlike any I’ve ever experienced — it’s a calming place that welcomes all — even beginners. It’s a fresh and clean space that I highly reccomend.

the more often I come, the more I feel I found a gem of a yoga studio… everyone that works here is incredibly informative, kind, cheerful, and helpful. It’s become my little oasis…

Beautiful, clean, tastefully-​decorated yoga studio. They just opened and it is luxurious in there. Radiant heat in bright (natural light) studio. Great instructors. Beginners welcome. Gorgeous locker area. Fresh coconut water at the end of class.