Surya Yoga Academy

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After taking a few classes here with different instructors I am very pleased compared to my first class I took here. The instructors offered modifications and explained the different moves.
Based on my experience taking a few other classes here and how great I feel after the class I will most likely purchase another package.
I encourage people to take classes with a few different instructors so you know which level class suits you best.

Wow! I haven’t even stepped foot in here yet and whoever picked up the phone was rude, mean and condescending. Something I have NEVER experienced at at yoga place. I just moved around this area and am looking for a new yoga home and this was a horrible first choice.
First of all, I purchased a Groupon hoping to use it tonight after reading one of the reviews on how easy it was to use and get in class within one hour.
So I purchased two. One for myself and one for a friend of mine. I just called and asked if I would be able to use the Groupons for tonight’s class and he got short and angry IMMEDIATELY!
This is how the conversation went.
Me: Hello. I just purchased a Groupon for your studio and am wondering if I could use it for any of tonight’s class?
Him: Wait! Wait! What do you mean tonight’s class? FIRST OF ALL, you need to give us at least 48 hours to use the Groupon/​
Me: You know what? I’ll just return the Groupon. You’re rude.
There are plenty of other studios. I do not need to feel like I owe you something to be part of your studio. If anything you need to treat your customers a bit better. ESPECIALLY in a yoga community. I have always come to meet such great, friendly open people. This is NOT a true yoga place. They are just some people thinking of a money making business.
Please go elsewhere.

I bought a groupon– bad idea! The owner is rude, began talking over me and getting angry with me when I requested a two week extension on my groupon so that I could finish my last two classes due to the fact that they canceled so many throughout the two month window I had to use them. She said there was nothing that she could do and that I should be lucky to have received such a great deal and that they can’t pay the rent??? Where is it my problem that they cannot pay the rent? Then she didn’t like the fact that I calmly explained I will not be returning due to their lack of accommodation and understanding and proceeded to then tell me that I have an attitude and that if I purchase a package that she would complement me two free classes… I simply responded with REALLY? Why would I purchase a package when you are being so rude and cold? Within this conversation she blatantly said that she couldn’t do anything about my groupon, which was BS because if she wanted to keep me as a customer she would have complemented me the two classes from the gecko instead of being rude and unaccommodating. I would never go back, yoga is a place of tranquility and peace… This management is the complete opposite.

First time at this yoga studio and fifth time ever doing yoga. Although I may not know a lot about yoga, I do know how to spot a 5-​star business.
I bought the ten passes from groupon and decided to give it a shot. I’m always nervous about going to yoga because 1– I suck and 2– I don’t know all the yoga etiquette. Neither were an issue there. They were very kind when I walked in and got me taken care of quickly. They offered a towel and gave me the run-​down on the place. While still in front, the instructor, Melissa Nelson, greeted me and asked about my yoga background so she could properly adapt the session. I honestly don’t have a single complaint about this place.
Clean hardwood floors
Clean bathrooms
Nice locker rooms
Didn’t smell
Instructor was very good and gave lots of individual attention to the students
The other students were nice
I would definitely recommend it. Unless it starts getting too packed, in that case this place is horrible.

I started going to Surya Yoga Academy after purchasing a Groupon package for 10 classes. Redeeming my Groupon was easy — I called the studio and was asked to sign up on their website and send an email with my groupon number. My account was credited and I signed up for my first class in less than an hour.
I’ve done some Yoga before but this was my first time doing hot yoga. I found the heat enjoyable, but I stuck with mostly level 1 classes because I felt more comfortable in them as I don’t know how to do all of the poses. I did take a few «all levels» classes as well and did alright. My favorite is Suzanne’s Level 1 Wednesday class as I think she did the best job of describing and demonstrating poses.
Classes I went to were never crowded and I really like the online class reservation system. I do wish there was a bit more of a discount over the drop in rate for buying class packages, however.

HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT. Don’t ever buy packages at this place, unless you’re planning on using them all. The owner is extremely inconsiderate and inflexible and is unwilling to give refunds (out of principle). This is a yoga place and is supposed to be a place of kindness, mindfulness and peace. The nature of owner’s personality, which is unkind and unwilling to understand basic practices of customer service, is really a curse on the whole business and the spiritual practice at this place. He said verbatim: «To move on and forget about this money». I would not recommend this place to anyone who practices mindful living.