Tucson Yoga

I have been visiting the local yoga studios to see which one would best suit me and my practice and become my home studio. One of the reasons I was drawn to this studio was because of the no scents policy stated on the web site, as I have allergies. I was surprised that of the 5 classes I attended with 5 different teachers, 4 of them used scents in the practice.

Three used oils and one burned incense. I was a little taken aback by that and was a bit disappointed after reading of the no scent policy. I also wish the studio had a better selection of evening classes as most of the classes seem to be in the morning and do not seem to take into consideration the needs of the person who works a 9/5 job. As a whole it was my favorite studio and I would like to consider a monthly pass, but I wish it was a little bit more user friendly to the locals.

Consistently excellent yoga classes. My favorite yoga studio in Tucson. They offer a good variety of classes to fit every need. I particularly like instructors Tiffany Georgia, Gabrielle Pietrangelo, and Lyndi Rivers. Good size yoga room and diverse group of students.

This studio is clean, and the class instruction was excellent. I went to a Sunday 8AM class and it wasn't too crowded. The space is a simple large room with a small WC. The temperature was comfortable and there were plenty of props. The community seems to be from the University, however, I felt welcome as a first time visitor from out of town. My only minor criticism would be that the new sign-in was a bit time consuming.

I've been going here for 9 years. It's the best yoga spot I've ever been to. No bs. Very diverse. Very Tucson. I feel like I'm ripping them off every time I pay $6 for the best yoga classes going. All the teachers are phenomenal. Michelle's class is my favorite of all time; she is a next level teacher we are lucky to have.

The staff are fantastic, and the yin yoga is just what I need to relax and meditate. I love the variety of classes offered, and welcoming atmosphere of the space.

Excellent, experienced, wise and compassionate teachers. Affordable for all and a class for every age and stage in life! Non-intimidating vibe.

I just attended mommy baby yoga here and it was amazing. So relaxing and bonding for mom and baby. I wish there was more mommy baby spots in tucson like this! You can include baby or baby can nurse, sleep, have tummy time.

Yesterday I went to the 4:15 yoga class. I love the way I feel after, grounded and more aware of my body. Today I am sore, and that is a great thing! The space feels open with the windows that let in the light, yet when I'm practicing it is easy to focus and ground myself. So far, the instructors I have had have been wonderful- I can't seem to be there for the same teachers often.

I attended the newborn baby yoga class yesterday and it was awesome! It costs $6 cash or $7 card and I felt so comfortable with my little one. The instructor targets areas that become very tense for moms that are forced to use parts of their body they never did before (ie upper neck, shoulders, lower back) For new moms, taking your baby places can also be STRESSFUL, but the instructor makes everyone feels so welcome.

There were about 7 moms present and nursing and diaper changing during the class is totally welcome. If you are looking to meet other moms, the instructor lets people hang out after the class to chat with one another. I am excited to go next week! Bottom line: Mommy me time disguised as baby time!

Great, down to earth studio. Went for the Friday 6am led Ashtanga primary series with Laurent and practiced alongside such amiable students--a rarity if you've practiced in studios around the U.S. and globally. The owner, Laurent, was gracious. A local's studio that stays close to the true yoga principles. Not a gym-type yoga and not too heavy on yogic doctrine. Just right. Bring a mat or $1 to rent one. First time students get a free mat. There's a kombucha tap if you love it fresh.

This review is for Kelly M's classes. Kelly is one of my favorite teachers in Tucson. She always mixes up the practice to keep it interesting. She has a great bubbly personality which makes class playful. She is now teaching a noon class on Friday's that is only $4! At Tucson yoga, you should bring your own mat, or they rent them for $1. They have drinking water and cubbies for personal items. They have 1 restroom and no extra changing rooms.

Hurray for Tucson Yoga! Such a friendly and inviting atmosphere, Tucson Yoga (TY) is the first studio I checked out after moving here from NYC. I enjoy all kinds of classes and have experience with intensive flash pose places and those that cater to more breath and heart-centered practices. TY offers a nice range of basics to expanding classes, and is one of the few studios to offer Yin yoga.

All classes are very reasonably priced @ $6 or $5 with a pass. The faculty has turned over since ownership changed hands to the lovely Laurent Baig, so there are many teachers I have yet to meet. That said, Leah Stauber's basics and flow classes are wonderful, especially for folks who are starting out. Michelle Marks often packs the house with vigorous Hatha Flow classes. Joanna Carichner offers the most gentle of gentle restorative classes, verrry relaxing.

My absolute favorites are the Yin classes led by Gabrielle Pietrangelo. Yin invites unfathomable tranquility as the body gently eases into deep asana poses that are held for extended periods of time. Gabrielle's pacing, cadence and choreography all lend to an wonderfully relaxing and meditative experience. Her angelic serenades during sivasanna are the perfect transition to return to the sights and sounds of the world. True Yoga

I took Frank Jude Boccio's class, "Mindfulness Yoga". Really good class. The class was pretty full and the students were varied. It was a comfortable pace but pushed me. I thought it would be a restorative class but it was actually more of a vinyasa class. Had a nice meditation at the end and Frank was good with cues and pacing. Only $6 and a $1 mat rental fee.

I actually do not live in Tucson anymore, but after going to quite a few yoga studios in Tucson, Phoenix metro area and a couple in Boulder, I've determined that Tucson Yoga is one of the best I've practiced at. One of my favorite things about this studio is that they definitely take yoga seriously, but are very lighthearted and welcoming at the same time - as yoga should be.

They have a great variety of classes and in every class I've taken, the instructors do an excellent job of talking you through the different stages of a pose and work with you on alignment and making sure you are doing it correctly. The studio is clean, tidy, welcoming and friendly. They are also very affordable and offer great workshops and community events. Out of all the studios in Tucson, this one, in my opinion, is the best.

My friend and I came here for a Saturday morning Beginners Yoga class. The first thing that surprised me about this place was that right when you walk in, you're in your studio! Right when we walked in, there were all these people lined up with their mats. Granted, we were also a bit late - but the guy there (sitting behind a folded table) was super friendly and accommodated us quickly.

I also didn't bring a mat - and first mat rental was free! Score! (regular mat rental rates are $1) But more on the mat later. Since it was a beginners class, the practice was pretty low-key and relaxing. I felt like I was doing an extended stretch class.which can be nice! Since I usually do yoga that result in extreme sweating, it's nice to go to a place where you don't sweat.

But I wouldn't really call the beginners class a real workout. Okay, so the mat. It smells :( I didn't really notice that there was a weird smelly odor until I was doing child's pose - where my head was down on the mat. I tried to push this out of my head and think that maybe I just got a bad mat. But after the class, when I asked where I should put my used mat, the guy just pointed to the pile I originally picked it up from. So.basically if you pick up a mat previously used by someone who might have taken a more sweaty yoga class, perhaps you will also bask in their sweat. PROS: cheap, provides blankets/blocks/straps, friendly staff, good community atmosphere CONS: mats are not cleaned after use

I didn't come here for yoga, but for the Sunday night Sanga group. I had heard about this group for quite some time, but found that I was not attracted to the meditation hour: the group meets beginning at 7 p.m. on a Sunday. Considering I work Mondays through Fridays and keep very busy weekday hours, I like to use my Sunday evenings for preparing for the week.

But I opted to go, wanting to learn about the group's members and share in their ritual meditation. I must offer a disclaimer: In my meditation practice, I prefer non-guided meditations, or silent sits. It's just a personal preference. The meditation portion was not guided -- we received an introduction and sat silently for a half hour. I enjoyed that part.

Then we did a walking meditation in which there also was no talking. I had not done a walking meditation before. I enjoyed it and loved how it brought my attention very purposefully back to my environment, to myself and to the person walking before me and the person walking behind me. That was quite lovely, and challenging at times. The group then moved into the reflection period, during which people were allowed to share thoughts, ideas, perspectives, experiences and resources or whatever else.

There was no dialogue, just sharing. This seemed to take up a substantial part of the time. In all, I very much enjoyed the group. The space is nice. Very linear and, on this summer night, was very hot. The fans overhead were going at full speed, but it was still somewhat uncomfortable. Also about the space, I love the flooring. It's a beautiful design and has a yield that is ever so slight. It feels wonderful to the touch of the hands or the feet. And I appreciate that the studio offers blankets, mats and pillows.

Tucson yoga is this town's hot spot for a wide variety of yoga with fantastic teachers

Amazing place for beginners, challenging but always offering alternative poses. I have gone to Shirley (I think that's her name.) several times and it's very meditative and deep, loved it. Fantastically meditative atmosphere.

Tucson Yoga is the best yoga studio ever. I mean, can you beat a $6 one and a half hour yoga class taught by a thoughtful yogi? This is truly a yoga studio for the People. The studio has a communal feel--minimal business and maximum community. I've been attending classes here since I moved to Tucson a little over two years ago and I can't imagine relocating to another studio.

Great workshops, great weekly classes. Leah and Joe offer invigorating and challenging practices on Monday and Tuesday nights (respectively), and Julie helps students link movement and meditation in her Sunday afternoon class. Be sure to attend beginner classes if you've never done yoga before. There's not a lot of remedial instruction in the vinyasa classes.

Probably one of the better places to go if you're stiff and need to get into shape for sex and its rigors. Crunched my nuts, be sure to bring a mat.

The Wednesday night mix level class is fantastic. Joanna is a wonder. She's really warm and really creative. Always comes up with different versions of poses to match everyone's experience level. The location may be a bit hard to find if you're not familiar with downtown, especially with the roadwork on Broadway, but it's worth the search.

The only complaint I can think of is the front/paying/leaving bags/etc area is a little awkwardly laid out. Maybe it would be better if the paying/signing -in area and the bookcase were switched? I don't know, but I don't think it's a deterrent to attending classes.