Yoga @ Cindy’s

I’ve done yoga on and off for many years and have been to many different studios. I haven’t practiced in almost a year as I was taking prenatal yoga at kaiser (very disappointed and wish I knew they had them here!) and haven’t had time since my son was born. I finally made up my mind that it was time to return! I have driven by the Lawrence location on many occasions and have told myself to check them out so I finally did and was very impressed with the reviews. I found the Groupon for the 15 class pass. I went last night and Clifton was the instructor, he was incredible! I loved the mat floors, just enough give to not put too much pressure on your feet, knees, elbows or hands but firm enough to still be able to balance well. Loved the windows at the back of the room, Clifton would open and close every so often to get a breathe of fresh air which was awesome!
I’ve been to at least 4 – 5 different studios and this was the best environment both very relaxing and they don’t make you feel like a newbie because there are many different levels in one class (Heated Vinyasa Flow). I’ve definitely felt alienated at other places because I was not able to do a couple poses but here you don’t get that!
Their start times were very convenient for me as well.
The only downside is that the class is small and narrow so it feels kinda cramped.

After attending a class at the El Camino studio, I was SO relieved after my experience here that I hadn’t wasted my money for the 3 week trial.
I attended a heated vinyasa class here on Saturday afternoon, and really enjoyed it. Overall, it’s still a little disorganized in terms of getting checked in (my first time at the El Camino studio they didn’t make me a sign in card which caused some confusion). However, after we got through that, the class itself was awesome.
The intensity but also relaxation was perfectly balanced. Really enjoyed it, and I’ll be returning to this studio.

I’ve been practicing yoga off and on for several years, and so I’ve become a bit of a yoga snob as a result. And I tend to be a bit more critical of some instructors than others. For this studio, I tried it as part of a one-​month deal. It’s pretty straight-​forward, no-​frills yoga, which I kind of like. It’s also not cliquey or full of the elitist yoga types that you might find closer to San Francisco. «Suburban yoga» might be one way to categorize it. Average people learning yoga; very unpretentious.
I have enjoyed the classes that I have taken here with Cindy the most. I think she brings a lot of intention to her classes, and seems to have a lot of empathy for her students. I haven’t had the chance to really get to know some of the other instructors due to my schedule, but I enjoy her classes overall. Good location and the parking can be reasonable or challenging, depending on the time of day.

Teachers: They are more or less good. The good thing is that they make a lot of corrections and pay a lot of attention.
Price: relatively OK
Studio: The form factor is not very good. I wish it was more square. But it is OK. Shower area is also OK. It can be better
Environment: Very friendly.

This is my favorite yoga studio. I tried it out last year through a Groupon and loved it, and I’ve been coming here ever since! The studios are smaller than a lot of other studios I’ve visited, but it’s one of the cleanest studios I’ve been to. There are only 2 rows, and the class sizes are usually between 10 and 20ish people. I love the heated vinyasa and power yoga classes here. My arms have gotten infinitely stronger since starting yoga, so for anyone who doubts that they can get a good workout from yoga, I’d encourage you to try this place out! there are always new student promos going on.
I usually go to the 5:30pm classes, so I haven’t tried out all the instructors. I’ve never left a class feeling unsatisfied with the instructor, but my favorites so far are Clifton, Nadia, and Benisha (power yoga= great workout).

I’m surprised at all the great reviews, perhaps I’m just not a yogi. I used a month voucher to try this place out and my impression was so poor you couldn’t pay me to come here.
This studio is pretty small and it gets incredibly packed. Parking is *IMPOSSIBLE* and I noticed regulars parked on the street or in another lot and walked over. I literally circled the lot once for more than 15 minutes then gave up and went home.
Since the place was so packed and seems popular with regulars I expected people to have better studio etiquette.
NOT
I got to class 25 minutes early to secure my space and when I returned from the bathroom a member had set her mat up in front of me and lined up exactly with mine, completely blocking my view in the mirror. The room was still half empty so she had lots of space and easily couldve moved her mat a few inches so I could at least see. RUDE.
A studio that doesn’t teach students basic studio etiquette is not a place that deserves $ 100+ a month.
This studio specializes in Vinyasa yoga which I’m not a fan of but I didn’t knock off a star for that Being heated Vinyasa the class was more aerobic and was an ok workout. I didn’t find the female teacher memorable she seemed kinda bored.
Otherwise students seems standoffish and rushed. I guess everyone is running from their 9 – 5 and carry that mindset in with them.

I love this studio. It has helped me with my back pain issues (back injury from when I was lifting furniture). I leave class feeling relaxed, but over the 9 months, I have lost weight and become stronger. Sometimes, heated power classes kick my butt as much as HIIT classes, but overall, I just feel like it is my oasis from a hectic day. My favorite teacher is Clifton (hard but calming at the same time. It is perfectly balanced, and I always feel like the class goes by quickly – I look forward to his class the most), but a lot of the instructors are very good as well. I like trying to switch it up and trying different classes and styles, as I think that would make me improve the most. Wayne and Ivan’s classes are very relaxing with good music – I feel like I am in a trance. Benitisha’s class kicks my butt and gets my muscles on fire and heart rate up. Samantha has interesting flows and is very good for my hips. Estella and Mandy’s help me get deeper into postures because of their sequencing (I haven’t gone to Estella’s as much). I like Candace’s voice and music. I also love the padded mats.

Before I joined Yoga at Cindy’s, I tried 3 other yoga studios. Last April, I started going to Yoga at Cindy’s, I decided this is the place that I’d stay for a long long time. Over the past one year, I can notice my body change and yoga has helped me both mentally and physically especially after I had two knee surgeries. I can no longer play competitive sports so yoga has been a great «replacement» to help me recover and get stronger each day.
1. All teachers are awesome here: they have great attitude, good spirit, nice teaching technique, non-​pushy but serious about doing it right to prevent injuries.
2. As we’re all unique individuals, at a personal level, I feel I connect with the following teachers the most spiritually and physically: Cindy (the owner), Clifton, Joan, and DJ.
3. I like the way the teachers carry themselves: they’re humble, honest, and sharing. Sometimes they’d share a little personal challenges, philosophy, lessons learned, or realization of life with us. It makes us feel more human, real, and true to ourselves.
4. Yoga isn’t a fast and furious competitive sport. It really teaches me how to make peace with myself and not to push myself too hard. Listen to my own body and accept the fact that I just cannot do some of the «stuff» as most of the people can. This is a simple but hard lesson I recently learned. It reduces the stress level for me at life and work. Yoga gives me new and broader perspectives!
I treasure each class that I have taken and will be taking from Yoga at Cindy’s. People are nice to each other. Sometimes it does get busy/​crowded but we figure out a way to fit everyone in just fine.
Knowing and practicing Yoga at Yoga @ Cindy’s have been a life change event and I feel very blessed to get to know this place and all the wonderful teachers for their sharing practices and humble heart with me/​us.

I’m still midway through my beginners $ 39 for 3 weeks pass and it has been amazing so far. This is my first time doing vinyasa yoga (I’ve tried bikram in the past) and I enjoyed it quite a bit.
The facilities are clean, cozy and the environment is respectful. I took Clifton’s class and there’s great flow and energy in his class. Definitely hoping to continue my yoga practice here when I’m done with the 3 weeks!

I LOVE YOGA AT CINDYS!!! I purchased the unlimited yoga for 3 weeks for $ 30!!! That’s right. $ 30! Every single instructor I had here was absolutely amazing. Before coming to Yoga at Cindy’s I had zero experience. I mentioned this to my instructors my first week and every single one made sure I felt comfortable and understood I knew what the hell I was doing.
All the studio instructors and staff were perfect.

I was a member here two years ago and I loved it. I hoped around the bikram scene for awhile and yesterday I decided I needed some vinyasa in my life. I came back cindys for my first class here in two years and was so pleased. I was greeted by the receptionist tonight she was awesome and so friendly! I took Ivan’s class I think that’s his name. And it was great. He seemed to give a lot of good critiques and complimented people as well. I liked his style.
The studio is very clean and very cozy. I signed up for three months so of course I will be back again.

Took a class with Candace today, great flow and energy. Good balance of difficulty. Her voice has a great quality to it, and leads you through your practice without any stress or anxiety.
Highly recommend!

Absolutely love Yoga @ Cindys! This review is specifically for the Lawrence Expressway location.
It’s really difficult to find heated vinyasa flow classes in the area and that’s nearly all Yoga @ Cindy’s offers! You get a great, flowing working with the added sweat from the heat, I always leave feeling relaxed, stronger and empowered.
I started off with the great first time student deal of $ 39 for 3 weeks of unlimited classes, if you’re new to yoga or want to try out the studio I highly recommend this deal and trying as many classes as you can.
Extremely clean facilities, with a nice changing room and bathroom and some of the friendliest staff I’ve ever met. Yoga @ Cindy’s has so many class options in the schedule it’s really perfect for anyone and everyone. Very welcoming of yoga practicers of any level. Each teacher also has their own unique style that they bring to each class so every class feels a little bit different — some classes are hotter than others, some more challenging, etc.
The only reason Yoga @ Cindy’s doesn’t get a full five star review is the size of the studio, the practice room is much smaller than what I’m used to and depending on the popularity of the class you’ll sometimes feel like you’re sitting on top of the person next to you.
I just purchased the monthly unlimited package and am happy to make Yoga @ Cindy’s part of my regular routine!

This review is really for the Baby and Mommy Friday Morning class only, since it is the class that I attend. I love going to this class. New babies and young preschoolers are welcome. It is okay if they are all over the place or want to nap or want to nurse. The class is set up for whatever the babies and mommies need. The instructor is great! She is also a mom and has a lot of compassion for her students. You don’t have to be in great shape to go. After having a baby, many of us are not at peak physical condition and the class really helps to get back into taking care of your body.
The facility is really nice. The studio floors have this spongy, springy floor that is so comfortable. The rooms feel very clean and are painted relaxing colors.
I feel that the price is good for the classes. You can pay as a drop-​in, buy a course of back to backs, or buy a punch card style of classes. I get the punch card style because I can’t always commit to going to every class.
Mommies, check it out a least once. I bet you are going to want to come.

A great hot yoga studio and has classes that are much less warmer than Bikram Yoga. As clean and modern as a Yoga Studio can get. Lots of variety with every class being different and there are some that aren’t heated at all. Wonderful instructors who come out to personally correct your poses in case they need to. Very positive and lots of energy. The only drawback was a single shower at the Lawrence studio but for the times I went (that was the last class of the day), I seldom had to wait.
I eventually went to Bikram Yoga but my wife caught on here instead. She is completely addicted to this and gets restless if she misses more than a couple of days of class in the week.

I heard a lot about hot yoga, and finally decided to give it a try! I found this studio from Groupon. I bought the 15 drop in classes for $ 59. It has definitely been worth it. I have been coming to this studio (Lawrence location) for a few weeks now, and absolutely love it. The studio has two rooms for yoga. There is only one restroom, a shower, and very small changing room for females. I get their a little early in case there might be many people who need to change.
I usually take the 5 or 5:30 classes. I haven’t experienced a class being too full, where I couldn’t attend. I really like this studio because there are many options of classes. Definitely check out the schedules of classes on their website. I prefer one hour classes, but most classes run for an hour and half or so after 5pm.
I have tried many different instructors here, and they are all pretty encouraging. Their tones of voices are very soothing and gentle, which inspires me to be in a good yoga form. Since coming, I can feel my body getting firmer and I’m gaining more energy these days. Some days, my back can get a little tense from sitting at work and staring at my computer screen for way too long! With the hot room and all the stretching, my body feels very relaxed after finishing class. I am only a beginner, but It is pretty easy to get in the right form. Being flexible does help. It seems like there are a lot of regulars, so I just look around to make sure my pose/​posture is also correct. Most students are women, but there are a few men in class as well.
The receptionist is very friendly as well! I would definitely recommend Yoga at Cindy’s!

I didn’t realize how great Y@C is until yesterday when I checked out a different studio that my friend goes to in LA. Instead of criticizing that studio, I want to commend Y@C on the following:
1) instructors at Y@C are respectful of their students and do not call out and embarrass someone during class
2) instructors at Y@C are genuinely funny and has a good sense of humor
3) Y@C classes are challenging and I don’t think about time passing by.
4) at Y@C I leave invigorated and positive, eager for the next class

Holy hot yoga. This place is my life savior… really though. I have never had a better work out in my life. Hot yoga is such a good full body workout with low stress on the body. I have had horrible upper back pain for 4 years and this is the only activity that has given me any major relief.
Prepare to sweat like crazy if you do the Heated Vinyassa. I never knew I had that much sweat in my body. Surpsiingly they keep the rooms very well ventilated, because it never smells. In fact, the hallways have this intoxicating smell of wonderful smell. That’s all I can think to explain it.
Right now they have a $ ³⁹⁄₃ weeks trial. Best deal you’ll get for hot yoga. It’s pricey otherwise. Totaly worth it though if you go enough.

I LOVE THIS STUDIO. I’ve been doing yoga on & off for a few years prior to committing to a membership here, but practicing here changed my entire outlook and enjoyment of yoga.
The heated (90−98F) classes are a good compromise between Bikram and «cold» yoga– they are much more bearable in my opinion. and when combined with Vinyasa or Power Flows, I definitely sweat some major bullets every time. Each instructor has his/​her unique teaching style and intensity, so every class is different and challenging. Everyone is very friendly and encouraging!
However, while all the classes say «all levels welcome», I would say that it’s best to come in with some previous yoga experience. The classes move relatively quickly with minimal step-​by-​step instruction.
The number of classes they offer is phenomenal– from early morning, lunchtime, and several evening classes! The monthly auto-​pay fee is honestly comparable to most other studios. Only delta is that there is only one bathroom stall, one shower, and a tiny changing room.
**Arrive at least 10 minutes early to snag a spot and bring your own mat/​towel/​water!

Nice clean studio with friendly staff and awesome instructors. They have classes 7 days a week at most hours of the day. It is so easy to find a class that fit your schedule so there should be no excuse not to work out.
Most of the classes they offer are Heated Vinyasa Flow but every instructor have different style. Take advantage of any new student offers so you could try out as many class as possible and find one that works best.
Studio floor are all padded so a thin mat would work just fine. Remember to bring a non-​slip yoga towel to line your mat and a bottle of water.