YogaFresh

I’ve been doing bar religiously for six months so when I was out of town for six days I didn’t want to miss out on bar classes since I find I have to do it regularly for the best results. After doing a lot of searching around where my parents live in Minnesota it was clear that a lot of the dedicated bar studios don’t seem to be in the area so I decided to check out Yoga Fresh. I liked that they had a good # of bar classes on the schedule even though they are a yoga studio and the one month unlimited membership for new members is really, really affordable.
It’s worth noting that I am not as into yoga these days so I only did the bar classes. I think my biggest takeaway is that the format is substantially different than what I am used to at Bar Method and Pure Bar. It seemed more yoga-​influenced (which given it is at a yoga studio makes sense) and there was also a lot more time spent on mat and weight work and less time at the bar. I also found that the instructors were much, much less hands on then at Bar Method. At Bar Method they are VERY focused on posture so there is a lot of focus on corrections whether the instructor is given them to you verbally or coming over and physically helping you to get into the right position. From talking to people and reading reviews it’s clear to me that this method is really polarizing but I personally love it because I do find it ensures that I’m really feeling the exercise and getting the maximum benefit and also I think I have better posture in general and fewer body aches. Personally, I missed this attention to posture at YogaFresh. I also found that between the wood floors and the thinner yoga mats (vs. the cushioned carpet and thicker pilates-​like mats at Bar Method) some of the exercises were a lot harder on my wrists, knees and back than at Bar Method. I tried to make due by folding my mat over.
If it’s taught me anything it’s that bar classes can be pretty different studio to studio. If I didn’t have prior experience I might have liked it better. But I think if you have experience with bar classes at other studios you might want to try a class or two before 100% committing to see if it matches up with your previous experiences.
That said, I could see where if you’re looking for more of a yoga studio (and possibly to take a bar class or two) this would be a great studio. The class schedule definitely seemed very robust and varied thanks to 2 classrooms and the facilities were really nice. The classrooms are very pleasant and light and there is a good amount of room. There are a couple of very nice bathrooms and a good sized cubby area for purses, jackets, etc. which is in the back of the studio and feels more secure than similar areas I’ve seen at other studios.
In short, I don’t really love this studio for a bar practice based on my personal expectations of what a bar class is, but your results may vary depending on your past experience. However, the facilities do seem great and perfect for someone who is more focused on yoga.

On 1/​15, it was the first time that I attended a workshop at YogaFresh and am glad that a fellow yogi talked me into it. It was a Master Workshop and was initially intimidated by it. The class was Intro to Acroyoga.
I was unsure of what to expect so I brough a notebook and pen to note-​take, if permitted. We were provided postures (downdog press, backbend with cat/​cow, folded leaf, backflying) to try with a yogi-​partner, which was fun. I’m glad that I attended and am looking forward to attending more workshops offered to continue this «Eat-​Pray-​Love» period of being unemployed.
Glad I took note of the posture names so that I have opportunity to check out the web.

I loved this studio when it was in its old location and I still love it!
The teachers and environment are what make a studio to me and they provide such a welcoming, peaceful, atmosphere, that you want to just spend the night if you take a late night class. So many times, as I am laying in my final shavasana, I want to wrap my pretty Mexican blanket around myself, and hunker in for the night!
There is a class for everyone at all levels. They added additional classes since they moved as they now have two studios. I love Yin Yoga and Ci joins me in that but she also takes the hot yoga and Barre Classes.
Come check it out.

The new studio is beautiful. Now there are
Even more choices with two studios on site and plenty of parking. There truly is a yoga for everyone