Return Yoga

Traveled to St Cloud for a 3 month work assignment during one of their coldest winters since they started recording weather. Brutal. Finding this yoga studio was the saving grace that allowed me to pull through without being committed to a looney bin or hoarding cats (for warmth, possibly food). I came expecting touch-​your-​toes-​now fingers-​in-​the air-​granny-​style yoga, and left feeling delightfully more advanced in my skills. Karin is a fantastic teacher — she really is good at teaching and not just saying ok now go into this pose. The classes were challenging; she offered a wide range of options in each pose to challenge yogis at all levels. And she helped me to correct and fine tune some things that I thought I had down pat. The space is clean, large and open, not too hot. The over use of incense did at times leave me with an irritated throat. $ 35 gets you an introductory month of unlimited yoga, a great deal. $ 70 thereafter. $ 10 per class if you just wanted to pay as you go. I took off a star bc classes were often canceled (totally get the snow and –50 degrees puts a damper on things), and classes aren’t offered on every day. With my work schedule, I was often off on the days there were no classes. Bummer. I had emailed asking if I could be refunded for a monthly and pay for the 2 classes I was able to attend d/​t closures and cancellation but never received a response back. I think Return would benefit from having an additional instructor. It would allow for more classes and better scheduling, and would give Karin a backup to prevent cancellations in the event that she couldn’t make it in. Return is a true gem of St Cloud. I consider it one of my «souvenirs» and I’m glad I was fortunate enough to discover it in my short time there.

This is not your basic gym yoga class. Whether you are a beginner or experiened yoga student, Karin’s classes are just right for you. She will challenge you and show you that there is so much more to yoga than just stretching. All you need to do is show up!

This is not your average yoga studio, people!
I’ve gone to yoga classes on and off for the last 10 years and I’ve never experienced anything like Return Yoga. Karin’s ability to welcome you into the class, nurture your abilities/​confidence and challenge the way you think of yoga (and your body) is remarkable. Her understanding of the mechanics of the body is like nothing I’ve ever witnessed — she is able to adapt for past injuries, current areas of weakness as well as advise on practices to complement other athletic pursuits (running, cycling, etc).
Highly-​recommend her strong class for a challenge — both physically and mentally.
Highly-​recommend her healing/​emotional classes for restorative poses, stretching and relaxation.
Highly-​recommend her family classes for children interested in yoga — my 8 year old loves attending class with me and Karin makes the classes fun for the whole family.
As someone who was an infrequent practitioner in the past, to now practicing 6 days a week at Return, I’m clearly an unabashed fan of Return Yoga.
You will not be disappointed.

The classes are open and welcoming to all and Karin is a phenomenal teacher with an astounding depth of knowledge. Have an injury? She can help you understand it and how to practice in a way to heal it. Inflexible? She guides you into poses that you never thought you would be able to do. Skeptical of the touchy feely spiritual stuff? She speaks about it in a way that makes it a balance between science and soul, grounded yet reaching for the stars. Open to it all? She has a well of know how and keeps it flowing, with variety and suprise. On a budget? This is cheap people! $ 10 a class with discounts for 5 packs, and unlimited monthly available. Have kids? Family yoga on Sunday is a great way to spend time together, my boys are smitten with «Yoga Karin» and have chosen her class over the pool! You are an experienced yogi already? She’ll push you hard and teach you more.
Many times I wished for a dedicated yoga studio in St. Cloud — but didn’t want the yoga as a trend, feels more like a gym type model to be the solution. Karin brought Return Yoga to downtown and my wishes were granted in a way I never could have expected.