Your Yoga Uptown

I would say this review is best for those who are intimidated by yoga or like me, aren’t necessarily graceful.
Being new to Minneapolis, I’ve been checking out the various yoga studios to find a place to practice. I’ve been «practicing» on and off for years in various states and countries so am often at beginner level whenever I begin at a new studio. I hadn’t done yoga for at least a year when I came in here so as usual, I walked into a room full of beautiful yogis adorned in their beautiful yoga attire and felt frumpy. Me with my yoga pants that never seem to stay above my belly pooch and whatever scrappy t-​shirt I could find (‘It’s Better in The Bahamas”). Intimidated would be an understatement.
But this place got me and I’m happy to say that in the past month I’ve gone from barely able to reach my foot during the lunge knee bend thing — yeah, that thing — to being able to hook my foot and stay there without feeling like a blob about to fall over.
I’m still not really a part of the yogis who have been going there for years. I’m not on a first name basis with anyone but the instructors but I’m okay with that. You can join or be autonomous here — whatever suits you. The instructors are encouraging and I love that they’ll help you with holds or adjustments.
But the thing I love more than anything is what they do to you mentally. I have literally cried during pigeon pose (thanks to David and his oh-​so-​needed-​at-​that-​very-​moment wise words). I find myself telling my friends about epiphanies I had during yoga (I know, I might as well begin the sentence with «My therapist says…»).
To give you a taste, something that stuck with me from class the other night was what David said:
«You want problems. If you’ve got big problems, that means you’re doing big things.»
I’m sure whoever is reading this review has a problem or two going on right now. We all do. So if you’re looking for a place to get away, to just take care of you and breathe and just simply be for an hour — I can’t recommend this place enough.
Thanks again YY. I have found my happy place.

What to say… I’m a Your Yoga Yogi now so only the best things. Just like the Dinkytown location this place is affordable and warm but not a sauna. I’ve only been twice for a workshop class but I loved how being on the second floor meant great lighting and it minimized the distraction of the cars on Lyndale Ave.
Also, Your Yoga just changed their pricing structure but they give a great discount for students, teachers, nurses, seniors, etc. Though I don’t currently fall into any of these categories the price is still better than anywhere else in town. I practice frequently enough that it made sense me to do the monthly automatic deduction — so worth it!
Note: make sure you allow yourself enough time to find parking if you don’t have the luxury of walking or biking there.

Cool space to practice. You’re totally at peace on this busy strip of Lyndale. High ceilings make for a spacious feeling.
Digging their theory of yoga asana. I’ve had most of their teachers for class. All really are able to connect postures to the bigger picture of yoga. You still sweat since it’s heated, but not sweat like a sauna. Due to their theory and constantly moving practice, I feel like I’m getting a true moving meditation.
Love that they make dropping in an affordable and accessible experience. As a yoga instructor, I appreciate the opportunity to go here.