Betsy’s Studios

Excellent facility. Lori is a wonderful instructor giving advice and alignments. Her Sunday morning classes are always well attended and all are treated equally.

I’ve been attending classes here at Betsy’s for about 4 months now. I really can’t say enough good things about them. I love it here. There are so so many classes to choose from: Bikram, Power Vinyasa, Vinyasa flow, Yin, Rocket, Barre, the list seriously goes on and on. And all the instructors here are top notch. They are all passionate, knowledgeable, experienced, and welcoming. I started out knowing next to nothing about yoga and now I’m a regular at Betsy’s and my passion and knowledge for yoga has really grown significantly in the past 4 months, thanks to all the beautiful teachers here. I highly highly recommend Betsy’s for anyone, experienced yogi or even if you’ve never done yoga in your life, this place is for you. I am and forever will be grateful for this amazing studio!

I cannot speak more highly of Betsy’s Studios! Betsy’s had me hooked from my very first visit many years ago. The friendly staff, WORLD-​CLASS instructors, friendly community and beautiful ambience are the reason it remains the première hot yoga studio in the city. Betsy doesn’t just teach yoga. She drives and inspires her students with an ever-​evolving range of classes. I’ve never taken a class from her that wasn’t innovative, challenging, and fun. She will always be the tete de cuvee of the yoga world for me. However, I would be remiss not to mention other instructors who are among the very short list of the city’s greatest: Kara Price, Abbey Mudd, Lori Linker, and of course, Mary Ann Arnett. Six out of five stars!

Betsy’s has beautiful hot and not hot studios with a variety of classes lead by the best teachers!

I am in lust with Betseys!!! I had practiced bikram hot yoga a handful of times before I made the «life changing» plunge this January. I chose Betseys due to a recommendation from my friend, Hollis. Lordy me oh my was she correct! Abby and Mary Ann are my favorites and push me to stretch farther and to breathe! I absolutely adore them and look up to the, as my yogi mentors.
It is now November 1^st and I am almost a full year into Betseys and I couldn’t be any more pleased. They offer the most dynamic classes and time frames. With my schedule, it was impossible to attend any of the other studios in Louisville. They didn’t offer the bikram class I needed at the time frame that was convenient for my never stopping lifestyle! I also found that the other studios had a lower temperature for their hot rooms. I know that it is all about the heat you produce, but I truly enjoy being in a room of 110 degrees ;)
After they remodeled the studio in September, it has been even more enjoyable! My mother now attends the non hot studio to work her way up to the hot studio! I also enjoy all of the jewelry, clothes, and natural items they sell! I purchase my deodorant, yoga pants, energy bars, and much more here! So many eccentric options available!
As for how it changed my life… I no longer have panic attacks and can bend my knee for the first time in almost five years. At 24, I have had two full knee replacements due to wonderful soccer! Working out at the gym and doing Zumba classes only made my knees and ankles that needed two surgeries worse. I was worried that yoga would hurt me more but with much research I knew it was the right decision and from the past… It helped my pain, flexibility, and mind tremendously!
I allowed my surgeries to handicap me for eight very long years. I went from an active and adventurous monkey to a 24 year old lady that had difficulty walking day to day. My «handicap» not only brought constant pain into my life, but welcomed fear with open arms. I am able to wear normal shoes instead of heels daily to support my bone spurs. One day, pain will be a word that isn’t recognized or used in my dialect. Yoga serves as a constant reminder that with both discipline and drive — I can do anything I set my heart and mind to. Yoga has not only changed my life, but transformed my mind, body, and soul. I can only pray that other folk that use to be their own worst enemy can find the peace, love, and strength in themselves that I have found.
Namaste, y’all
#yogaeverydamnday #yogalove #sirsasana #tribe #findyourtribe #findyourtruth #causeyagottahavefaith

New to town and the staff was very friendly and encouraging. Definitely going back

I’d give 0 stars for hospitality if I could. I went to attend the class and after seeing studio size decided not to attend because the mats would be a few inches apart and I wouldn’t do well in such a crowded space. I walked into the hall to leave and sat down a few minutes and apparently once they thought I had left they started talking bad about me. Southern hospitality? Not so at Betsy’s.

Best place to get your sweat on! Contrary to other reviews, it does not smell! haha! it is actually one of the cleanest studios I have attended. And who cares what people wear, why are you even noticing?! Concentrate on yourself and your practice and the leave judgments at home.
Instructors are the kindest and the long time students are always welcoming to the new students. Love this place!

Hot Yoga. I never understood what that meant until I got to Betsy’s. The instructors are dedicated and completed a lot of training to teach yoga. The room is heated up, hence hot yoga, and you perform the different postures and poses in a very hot room. In a lot of ways, it makes it so much easier for you to get into the different poses.
I have always attended Bikram Yoga and had a supportive instructor. They will praise or correct your postures depending on what you need. I appreciate it so I don’t get hurt as a fledgling yogi.
Tips for the wise: Drink a lot of water the day you go, bring your mat, and at least 1 large towel to cover your mat. Expect to sweat, and get a workout in. It is truly a worthwhile experience. Namaste.

I love yoga. This place is my zen. I know some people have trouble with the hot environment but give time. If Bikram yoga is not for you then try the core classes.
It will benefit you. I saw some reviews online. Betsy is one of the best studios in Louisville. Try it and let yourself be the judge. The teachers are excellent.
I have been practicing Yoga for along time and this is one of my faves.
Peace in your mind.
Peace in you body
Peace in your heart
Peace in the world around you
This is dedicated to a special yoga teacher who will be missed.
I miss you Terry.

I’ve practiced Bikram yoga for almost two years now and stopped into Betsy’s hot yoga Louisville while visiting relatives for the holidays. It is a nice yoga studio offering a vast menu of classes for all yoga styles. Their yoga room has radiant heat via panels in the ceiling as well as vented heat so the whole room stays an even heat and humidity. The rubber mats on the floor make it seem a bit hotter than the carpeted rooms I’m used to.
The studio offers rental mats and towels as well as water, coconut water, vitamin water, yoga clothing, and mats for sale. The locker rooms are nicely appointed with two sinks, showers and toilets (ladies room) as well as free body soap in the shower and cubbies for you belongings.
Overall a good value for the price. Their beginner special is $ 40 for the first month unlimited which is fairly standard in this business. If you’ve ever wanted to give hot yoga a try Betsy’s is a great place to start.
Two things I didn’t care for: the mirrors were sweat streaked in the yoga room and most of the instructors on the desk seemed very busy and a bit overwhelmed. It may be helpful to have a additional instructor or work study to assist at the desk so yogis (especially new ones) can get the extra assistance they may desire.

I have visited Betsy’s yoga several times and found it to be a great experience! It is HOT so prepare by hydrating well before class (start two days before). Mary Ann is my favorite instructor. She cares for her students and tries her best to make sure they have the best experience possible! There are a few «rules» when participating in Bikram yoga so familiarize yourself with them before class. It will help everyone to have the most rewarding experience.

The studio is disgusting. It smells like years of sweat has built up without being cleaned. Betsy is a mediocre teacher at best. I will certainly never return.

Borderline abusive, singled out less-​advanced participants in an unconstructive way, pushed participants past their comfort zone. At one point asked a participant, mid class, «What is your problem? «. With so many good hot yoga places around, I don’t know why you’d go to this one.

Had an unusual experience at Betsy’s Hot Yoga on Shelbyville Road in Louisville on Sunday. It was my first class there — been to other yoga classes elsewhere, so not a novice. I was absolutely disgusted with what people were allowed to wear during this hot yoga class. The man in front of my friend and me had no underwear on under his shorts, so as you can imagine, when he bent over, there was nothing left to the imagination. It was disgusting, to say the least. My friend went back the next day to complain about the dress code, or lack of one, and the staff didn’t think it was a big deal for a man’s junk to be in our faces. As she was there, a man walked in to a yoga class in a thong. Disgusting! The owner’s reply was basically that she cannot tell people what they can and cannot wear. So, we both cancelled our groupon deal and got our money back. I would definitely NOT recommend Betsy’s Hot Yoga unless you want that kind of stuff in your face. I’m searching for a yoga place where nakedness is not the norm and also where the staff doesn’t talk down to me as if I’m a prude who has never attended a yoga class in her life. Any ideas? I like the hot yoga, regular yoga, challenging yoga, etc. I was so very disappointed that in our society, it is completely acceptable for an exhibitionist to get off on showing his «manhood» to anyone willing to look. Well, I’m not one of those people who want to look at perverts, especially when I’m paying for a safe, calm, yoga environment. I would not recommend Betsy’s to any of my friends, and I’ve had several ask me about it. JUST LETTING YOU KNOW, morals are hard to find anymore. I don’t want to feel my rights as a woman are violated in an exercise class.

I want to say that this is my thing and that it was such an incredible workout, but it just wasn’t for me. That being said, while I won’t go back, I can see why others like it. You will sweat out everything in your entire body. Within minutes. Pretty sure I poured more sweat than I ever have at any sport. EVER. Which I get how that is good for the system, but it was just too much. It was so unbearably hot that I struggled to hold my poses as the sweat dripped into my eyes.
The yoga itself was great and the instructors were nice and welcoming. If you like HOT yoga, then this is probably the place for you!
Tip: make sure to hydrate all day so you can hang in there.

I train for marathons and triathlons, and normally do anusara yoga about once or twice a week at my workplace. I was new to Bikram and attended ten evening THY (Traditional Hot Yoga) classes at Betsy’s. The instructors are very welcoming to beginners. At the beginning of each class, the instructors do their best to accommodate newbies so that they are in an optimal position in the room to observe and learn the poses. The instructors fully explained each pose in every class.
The room gets HOT. Make sure to bring a big water bottle or two! I highly recommend ice cold water. I only brought a small water bottle to my first class, drank most of it early on, felt nauseous about halfway through, and had to lie down on my mat for brief periods of time. If you sweat a lot (I do), bring an extra big towel or two!
After a few classes, I finally figured out what worked for me: a 42 oz mug of ice water and two towels to completely cover my mat. After five classes, I felt confident enough to start taking the «THY w/​music» (silent Bikram) classes with much less explanation.

To be honest I only attended one class here. It was the Bikram series without doubling up all the poses. I don’t take well to instructors who try to get people to push too far and I had one here. I didn’t have a problem personally but her constant pushing of the new people wasn’t very yogi to me.
The studio is just ok, nothing special. The room has a rubber floor

New to hot yoga and have attended 3 classes at Betsy’s. This place is phenomenal. I come from a heavy lifting environment and the instructors (particularly Tom and Mary Ann) made me feel welcomed and fully explained the poses. There is a great community feel to this place and l look forward to more classes in the future.