D’s Yoga Home

I really liked my teacher, but the truth is this place is VERY small. Which wouldn’t be a problem if there was someone there to say «we are full, sorry.» Instead, everyone who shows up is allowed in so before long there’s a foot literally an inch from your mouth, your hands are either on a wall or someones body, and relaxed is the last thing you are. In order to discourage using shoes on the floor, there is one small mat that everyone coming into class and leaving class (usually at the same time) uses to hop around to get ready or get out. Lastly, instructors are allowed to bring pets which is cute, unless you are allergic like I am. All in all, since I mostly felt more anxious and uncomfortable leaving than I did coming in, I left a few classes on my Groupon in search of another –more accommodating — studio.

I want to start this review with a statement: I am not a yoga snob. I have tried Yoga Source (loved it), but can also do yoga at Club Fitness and 24 hour Fitness just as easily. I’ve wanted to get into a regular practice of yoga, and my strategy is to use Groupon’s and other specials to see which studios work for me and then get a membership. D’s Yoga home did not work for me. In fact, out of the 10 class pack I bought, I only went once and forfeited the rest of my classes.
The studio is very small and parking is a challenge. It is also difficult to know where the entrance to the studio is if you haven’t been there before. The front door is not really the entrance. The sign says to go around back, but in the dark I was hesitant to just head down an alley to explore. It was about 30 degrees the night I went for the LSD class and I arrived early so I could get settled, get my punch card, pay the tax for the deal, and get started on time. Unfortunately, this studio is so small, there is literally only one room! Because there was a class right before ours, we had to wait OUTSIDE until it let out before we could go inside. Waiting next to me was a nice lady that ended up being the teacher. She asked about where I parked — determined it was not the right spot and was nice enough to stand in a spot while I moved my car. She was very, very nice. Once we could go inside, there is a traffic jam to get your coat, shoes, etc off and in cubbies while the last class is doing the reverse. There are no seats to sit on to take shoes off, and you are already in the studio. There is one bathroom — a closet, really, that opens into the studio. It was 5 minutes after class was suppose to start and we had to shift around to make more room. I was stuck in a corner about a foot from the side wall and the bathroom wall. The teacher introduced herself, announced she had never taught this class before and went around the room to get everyone’s name and whether they had taken the class before and if they did, how was it taught before. This took a while. Like 10 minutes — no exaggeration! She talked about other things as well, personal things that I didn’t really need to know about. At this point, we were starting about 15 minutes late.
The yoga instruction was good. She made a point to move around the room and correct form, and also spent time on her mat, demonstrating.
With the studio so small and so full, and being against two walls, I was not able to do some of the poses and stretches because they required your legs/​arms to one side and the walls were in the way.
The teacher did mention that she was going to make sure the class was as long as it was suppose to be, she wasn’t going to cheat us our time, which was nice in a way, but anyone that needed to pick up kids, or get to bed for early work was out of luck. It would have been much better just to get started on time after maybe a minute introduction.
The other problem I have with this studio is that when I asked the teacher before hand how to handle my groupon, she didn’t give me any punch card, or any way to keep track of how many classes I had used. She also was not prepared for me to pay the tax, which was like 3 dollars and some change. So she said to just pay it next time (which there wasn’t). When you call the studio to talk to someone, it is just a recording.
Unfortunately, this studio just wasn’t for me, and I can’t really recommend it to anyone. If that particular teacher taught at another studio, I would consider her but not if she made a habit of talking for so long beforehand.

I take classes regularly at D’s Yoga Home and always leave feeling better off than I did before class. I appreciate that they have a lot of different class times to fit my schedule and a variety of instructors with various backgrounds. The studio itself is warm and cozy, always very clean and decorated in colors that are inspiring for my yoga practice. My favorite classes have been with the owner, Danielle. Her yoga teachings go beyond just physical poses. She includes practices and teachings that affect you energetically, helping you to grow your practice on all levels. Classes always begin and end on time, which is important for my work schedule. They regularly offer discounted prices through Living Social and I hope to buy some soon as gifts so that my friends and family can experience the classes at D’s too.
I highly recommend you visit D’s for a well rounded and transformative yoga practice. You will also notice that you make new friends, as there seems to be a strong sense of outgoing, kind, and community oriented people there.
Thank you D’s! See you soon.

I recently moved to the STL area from Denver and have tried several different teachers — I can say that Danielle, the owner of D’s, is far and away my favorite.
Danielle has a wonderful understanding of alignment and sequencing. Her verbal cues were clear and I felt like I learned a lot during just one class. I really appreciated that she did a lot of hands on adjustments because it kept me feeling safe in the poses. Her transitions between poses and sets were really creative and kept me engaged.
Overall, I walked away feeling sweaty and sore in a good way. All the students in the class seemed really comfortable with her and she made an effort to talk to me as a new student. I will definitely be back and look forward to her classes.

I love the owner Danielle, the classes she teaches, and her extensive knowledge of the physical and non-​physical practice of yoga. Her approach is unique, individualized, and effective. The teachers at D’s share her approach, humor, and enthusiasm for the practice. Don’t listen to Wendy R. (can I rate her knowledge of yoga based on inaccurate word dropping). This is a place to find your practice and yourself. This is a place of love.

I started practicing yoga only 3 years ago. I have tried a few studios in St. Louis, but I would say that I have consistently gone back to D’s. The instructors are great and they have reasonable priced packages to purchase online. D’s is a cozy yoga studio where I always feel welcomed.

I love it here. Mostly because of the teachers but also because of the variety of classes available. I’m not a fan of the studio where all the classes are the same, and you will find everything from basics to vinyasa to Kundalini. And Danielle, the studio owner, not only are great instruction and alignment cues a strength of hers, but so is humor.

D’s is my home away from home.
There is a comforting feeling of community at D’s and yet we are each treated as individuals and guided to modify asanas so have our own yoga practice.
Every time I attend a class, I learn about yoga, life, myself and others.
There are a wide variety of class levels available from restorative to ²⁄₃ classes that help guide us through physical and emotional sensations that arise on the mat and in life.
Danielle is a special instructor (and character) sharing life lessons through asanas, guided meditations and readings.

Maybe I’m a yoga snob, or I’m in love with my regular studio too much, or perhaps I’m not good with change… but I was less that enamored with D’s Yoga Home.
I bought a 10 class Groupon to try out D’s. At first glance, the place was very small but decorated nicely. At first whiff, it was very stinky… the place is downright moldy. After that first class, most instructors burned incense throughout practice maybe to mask the smell?! The first time I attended a class, the instructor apologized that she was starving and had to eat something, them proceeded to call out yoga poses with a mouth full of apple between loud crunching. She didn’t demonstrate any poses or make any corrections to our poses. Another class I attended was taught by the owner Danielle who walked around us eating chocolate, telling us about how she was eating chocolate, and we were not. No poses were demonstrated and she had no mat. I don’t find that type of hands off instruction to be beneficial… I can get that from a DVD! The several classes I had with Terry were quite nice! her techniques included:
1. Introducing herself
2. Asking us our names
3. She brought a mat to class
4. Asked us if we had any health conditions that she needed to be aware of
5. Asked us if we had any requests
6. Demonstrated poses
7. Corrected our form
I have an increased appreciation for my usual studio (LOVE LOVE LOVE Pilates + Yoga Studio!) and would not recommend D’s Yoga Home! It was cheap but I forfeited my last few classes because I couldn’t stand the idea of wasting my time on a practice that offered the opposite of enlightenment. Guess I got what I paid for!

Danielle doesn’t just offer Yoga, she also practices Thai foot massage, which is amazing, Highly recommended!

While I am NOT a morning person, the new 6AM-​7AM morning class (on Tues and Thurs) taught by Roxanne is awesome! She is super spunky and fun at such an early hour. The class is a great way to start the day.
I’ve been to some of the classes as well and they are all good. Highly recommend!

Lovie love love love!
Kudos to Danielle for recruiting rockstar Roxanne to teach a couple morning classes each week. Can’t think of a better way to start my day!

Danielle is amazing! She’s funny, relevant, knowledgeable and compassionate. She offers multiple classes for ever level from beginner to not so beginner. The classes flow and incorporate everything from breathing techniques to fitness minded yoga. She takes her time with the students and totally gives her heart to each class. Tank you Danielle for your love and your heart.

I love this place! I’ve been studio hopping with groupon and living social deals. Through my journey I’ve really fallen in love with this place. It’s definitely intimate so if you’re looking to spread out and have a ton of space between you and the person next to you, it’s probably not the best place for you. I don’t mind it as you really only need the space on your mat. Sometimes if you go to a less popular class you’ll have more space but the happy hour yoga is very popular and always packed. Tracy B’s review is spot on.
Danielle (the owner) is hilarious! Her classes are tough but fun. I LOVE the Happy Hour Yoga on Fridays at 5:30pm. It’s a great way to end the week. You can bring wine or drinks if you choose. The class is usually pretty packed so prepare to be close.
I’ve also attended Kim Winn’s Align and Flow class at 11:15am on Saturday. It was an excellent way to start the day. She played some hip hop music that gave an energetic mood to the class and made me feeling pumped for the day. Kim is also pretty hilarious! I couldn’t imagine being in the same room with her and Danielle… I’d be crying.
This isn’t true Bikram yoga. The room is not as hot as you may find at Yoga Source or Bikram Yoga Studio on Clayton Rd. However, it’s very warm so you sweat PLENTY and get a very good stretch and work out in. Sometimes Bikram is a little too warm for me and I just feel depleted at the end of the class. The temp here is a good balance.
Make sure you park on the street or on the side of the building and enter through the BACK. It can be a little confusing the first time. The front door is sealed so don’t even try to enter that way. You’ll just have everyone looking at you if you do (c:
NAMASTE!

It has been a long time since I have practiced yoga… three years to be exact, so my opinion is as if it is coming from a newbie. The studio is very warm and inviting, but just a tad small. This is great because there is a limit to how many people will be in each class! In order to secure your spot in the best classes, you have to jump online and reserve it on the class schedule. What a great idea! The main instructor, who also happens to be the owner, was my instructor years ago… she has not changed a bit! She is so extremely helpful with assisting you as you bend, shift and twist your way into the poses… your comfort and proper form are one of her utmost focuses. I love that Danielle always asks her students if there is anything that someone would like to work on before the class begins. From there, she will tailor the entire class to aiding those who are having issues with one part of the body or another. I cannot recommend enough that anyone interested in yoga choose this studio as their home.