Yama Yoga

I’ve been attending yoga classes at Yama Yoga off and on for over a year now. I found the studio through a Groupon, and it is close enough to home, which is a plus. There is generally free street parking available on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
I have tried several of the classes but found Ali Szarzynski’s Sunday Slow Flow to be the one I prefer. She is very good about offering various levels of a pose so you can stay in the easiest level, challenge yourself at the middle level or sometimes there is a third level of the pose for those who are at a different stage of ability.
I am not a beginner, but due to some challenges and surely a bit of my own laziness, sometimes I don’t like to push myself very hard and this is a good class for me, but it does offer challenges if you choose to take it there. Ali is very helpful with descriptions during the poses so that you can adjust your alignment.
The studio space is very nice with thick wood beams running along the ceiling.
One wish I have is that they offered some one hour classes. 1 ½ hour and 1 hour and 15 minute classes are just a bit longer than I would like to be practicing, but it’s probably appealing to many, especially those who have to travel a bit farther to get there.
They do have the mindbody online sign up, which is convenient, and there is an app as well that will sync your classes with your phone calendar. One time class was cancelled due to snow and I had checked the mindbody online site for cancellation and had called and left a message on Yama Yoga’s voicemail to see if class was cancelled, asking them to call me back, plus checked the web site and facebook and didn’t get any response. Eventually I got someone on the phone after I had decided not to go who said yes, class was cancelled. In this connected age, it would be nice if they could mass message those who signed up online and let them know when there are cancellations, but maybe this has been addressed… we luckily haven’t had enough snow to find out since! At least a recorded voicemail notice on the phone would be helpful.
Yama Yoga has sales on bulk visit packages a few times a year, so be sure to sign up for their email if interested, and they also offer special events throughout the year. I went to a Thanksgiving day practice that had great attendance, and it was a nice way to start off my favorite holiday. I also received an email with a code for a free birthday class!

I think if they changed their name to yummy yoga, it’d be an acceptable change in my eyes.
So far, with my groupon, I’ve been to 2 or 3 different class styles, (once I found the studio, which is down a long hallway, and up a few flights of stairs) and I’m glad I got the groupon. The teachers I’ve had so far don’t make me feel bad for not being able to do all the moves they can do, but they still work you hard.
In a 90 minute class, you can expect to sweat for a solid 80 minutes of it… at least if you’re doing it right.
Thanks yama yoga for helping kick my butt into shape.

Great studio! Super relaxing yet challenging. I’m very impressed with the staff’s depth of knowledge of both anatomy and yoga.

best studio in milwaukee! diverse classes to fit all audiences, levels and needs.
if you want to take your yoga to the next level — check out the 200-​hour teacher training program with marietta and tammy: two beautiful souls who balance each other perfectly and provide not only a yoga certification but a 10 month life-​changing journey.

I love Ali’s Shakti Flow class. It is challenging from a physical aspect, yet still incorporates all of the other aspects of yoga that often get lost in «power» yoga classes.
I’d give five stars but the parking is difficult (this just comes with the third ward locatiion).

I have only been to one of Tammy’s classes but was a HUGE HUGE fan of her teaching style.
She uses such great metaphors and just gives me a great feeling of peace.
Excellent teacher!

Beautiful space for yoga… a little tricky to find, but worth the trip up the stairs. Marietta is a wonderful teacher with much wisdom. My favorite classes are the fast paced flow with Ali S.
They have great specials here, especially for new students. They also have great free events around holidays.

Extremely disappointed as I was sold a package under the impression given numerous times there would be prenatal classes. Fought for over a month to get my money back, and ended up going through my credit card provider as services promised when purchased were not delivered. Owner was rude and spoke over both my husband and I and was impossible to even rationalize with. I so wish I went to Inivino Yoga from the get go who have been amazing. Couldn’t believe the headache Yama Put me through with no care about my health goals or wellbeing. Goes against the whole yoga philosophy.

Yama Yoga has all of the professionalism expected of a business located in the Third Ward, while at the same time embodying warmth, comfort, and a healing environment which makes you feel good about your decision to come in for your session from the moment you walk in the door. I love this place!

Yay for Yoga, and Yay for Yama Yoga!
Conveniently located in the Historic Third Ward with plenty of bars, stores and restaurants around, Yama is probably the best place with the best deals for a beginner yogi, or even a seasoned yogi.
My friend and I took advantage of their new student special — the fantastic $ 10 for 10 consecutive days of unlimited yoga — and found our way into yoga bliss by trying out all different types of classes!
Before we tried this special, we also did the Basics Beginner’s Series for $ 64 — four classes, one a week for a month. Ali S. is a fantastic teacher — so friendly and helpful. She makes sure that we understand what we’re doing and that we don’t start out being a yogi that hurts ourselves by doing poses wrong.
At one point, my friend and I had a question about dealing with pain while doing poses, and the receptionist (who is a former body builder-​turned-​seasoned yogi instructor) talked to us for over half and hour about her experiences and gave us tips and advice — very kind of her!
All in all, a spacious, two-​story in a very fantastic location with supporting, amiable teachers and staff — try it out!

I’ve turned into a yoga fiend over the past few months. After sticking with the spectacular studio in Chicago, Namaskar, I’ve been hooked. It doesn’t matter what city I’m in, I’m going to find a yoga studio and I’m going to work on my downward dog. I think I may have broken a record, I’ve taken a yoga class in L.A., Chicago, and Milwaukee in the same week! Anyway, onto Yama Yoga.
I’m working in Milwaukee this week for the Milwaukee Auto Show. My first instinct when I arrived on Thursday was to research a yoga studio. After reviewing what was closest to my hotel I settled on Yama Yoga in the Third Ward. Awesome neighborhood, even though I got a little lost finding the studio. It’s in an old warehouse, up to the second floor to sign-​in, and up to the third floor for the studio. No worries though. I signed up for a 5:30PM Candlelight Vinyasa class.
I forget the name of my instructor but she was wonderful. The class was smooth, exhilerating, and helped me start the weekend off on the right foot. The studio was pretty basic, exposed brick, hardwood floors, and high ceilings. I will say that I didn’t find the class too challenging. The instructor also at times sounded a little mechanical and not as person which is what I’m getting used to. Not exactly a bad thing though! Enjoyed the class, enjoyed the studio, but I can’t say that it was the best yoga class I’ve had. If you’re in Milwaukee and looking for your yoga fix, I would recommend stopping in at Yama.

Yama Yoga offers many different types of classes with a diverse group of instructors. I’ve experience some of the most relaxing yoga experiences here. With so many shops and great restaurants in walking distance, they have a perfect location.
They have great new student specials and reasonably priced workshops. If you’re new to yoga, this is a great place to give it a try — you’ll enjoy an authentic (non-​gym-​like) experience.

Yama Yoga has two fantastic, light filled studios and a great vibe. Very open atmosphere, and challenging practice without pressure.
The studio’s mascot is a grey parrot named Ganesha — he adds some humor to the space, and a light hearted energy.