Yoga in Denver

“went to my first class last week and loved it - the coaches are great, and the class was far more challenging than expected. will certainly be back.“

“Way overdue review. Fun & challenging workouts - great for all levels of fitness. But honestly, you go here for the people. The folks there will become your friends and feel like family in such a positive way. You won’t regret it ❤️?“

“In town for a couple days for work and had a free morning. Was thrilled they had openings, I booked with Candace and she was AMAZING. So sweet, listened to my needs, worked out some gnarly knots. One of the best massages I’ve had in my life! Next time I’m in Denver, this will be one of my first stops!“

“Courtney's practice is perfectly named: Intune Wellness. She is a gifted Intuitive and amazing humanist. She shares herself and pays careful attention to the energy around us and the energy we want to create. I've worked with Courtney several times, 1:1, in a small group, and in a large group for Sound Baths and tarot readings and I'm in awe of her skills and can't wait for our next time together. Make time for her services and she will help you live more fully in this time and space.“

“This place is one of a kind. It feels as though gentleness and support have been built within these walls. It’s welcoming with classes and events that are traditional and unique blends of ritual and sacred life lessons. Thank you for building such a gem in the heart of east Colfax and bringing community together- it’s an honor to teach here ❤️“

“Super nice team here, plenty of equipment, always clean, and for the most part not overly crowded (don’t jinx it)“

“I have been going to the HIIT classes at this gym for about 6 weeks now and the results are incredible! I actually have arm muscles now... I can lift more weight than before. The coaches really want to make sure you are doing each exercise the right way to prevent any injury. Each class is different so it's always exciting. I love the different challenges. I've belonged to a lot of gyms - January comes around I find a good deal and 2-3 months later I'm bored of it because I'm not seeing the scale drop or legit results... well here I am only 6 weeks later and I AM seeing awesome results. Give it a try! You won't regret it!“

“Squeezed me in last minute for a prenatal massage and it was the best one I’ve had! Highly recommend!“

“I moved to Colorado from Atlanta, probably have over 500-classes under my belt prior to relocating. River Yoga (especially the Sunnyside location) is special, and trust me, I tried all of the studios in Denver. The classes are holistic, all unique with a wide range of variety, with open-air options. All of the instructors are light and sunny. The owner, Danielle, is a delightful -- try to take one of her classes. This studio was so healing after my move. Thank you, thank you, thank you!“

“Such a great find! I was visiting Denver and found Rachel’s gentle class! It was exactly what I needed - perfect pace and mix of stretch and strength. The studio is gorgeous too. I hope to be back!“

“Best gym in the area hands down, whether you're just getting started or a seasoned athlete -- great coaches and sense of community, programming is taken care of for you and they give ample feedback on form so that you can avoid getting injured..stretching and warmup built into class and different class types to balance things out, Alchemy truly takes all of the guesswork out of getting a solid workout routine so all you have to do is show up“

“Clean, friendly, quiet and small classes. Always greeted with a smile. Great instructors, with the ability to modify if needed.“

“Beautiful studio. Great group of people. Very fun classes!! Probably the most fun I've ever had in a dance class:)“

“Chris Gregory offers a safe, secure and serene class which supports deep insights into the physical, mental/emotional and Spiritual human experience. The peaceful residue of practice still lingers. Gratitude ?️?“

“Megan is.an awesome Pilates instructor! Gave one of the top 3 classes I’ve ever taken.“

“Loved these classes!Excellent instructors who made classes feel welcoming, comfortable, and genuinely informative. As someone completely new to Lagree, I was a little nervous walking in, but movements were explained clearly, offered helpful corrections, and created a supportive, non-intimidating environment. The class was challenging without feeling overwhelming, and I always felt encouraged to push myself safely. The studio atmosphere is clean, motivating, and positive, which makes a huge difference.“

“I was attending classes at a couple of Rec Centers (parking was difficult and the class size was undesirable). Fortunately, I discovered Refresh Studios. I have been taking classes in this neighborhood gem for over 4 years. Not only is the studio beautiful, there is a variety of classes taught by amazing instructors and the individuals who attend are so very warm and welcoming. The first class is free….if you live in the neighborhood, I encourage you to explore the Studio’s offerings and experience the lovely environment.“

“I attended the Body Ready Method workshop and found it extremely helpful. This will be my second baby, and while I learned a lot in Hypnobirthing class with the first, the mix of anatomy and labor positions in this class is unparalleled.“

“Black Swan is and will continue to be my go to studio- I have been practicing here for almost four years (I have a teaching license and 10 years of experience practicing yoga). I continue to enjoy classes here because of its low class cost (it says donation based but requires minimum $15 online to book in advance, still the best price in the city), my ability to walk here and for some specific teachers that just knock it out of the park.

Every instructor is very very different. Some ‘flow’ classes feel more grounded while others feel closer to a power class and some lacking structure. Some are more traditional and others less so. If you are strong, experienced and looking to be pushed I cannot recommend Lindsey and John enough. Their approach to teaching is respectful to tradition, with inspiring and intuitive transitions that attract wonderful yogis from all over the city. I take class with them as much as I possibly can. For flows, Devon, Erica and Rebekah- take their classes when you can (Devon’s breathwork is particularly wonderful, meditative and grounding). The ‘slow flow’ classes here are inconsistent (some are just flows and others lean towards yin) but I’d recommend GK for more of a challenge and Mackenzie for something closer to yin.

Overall this has become my yoga home since moving to Denver. My particular complaints are towards their well intended community building- I understand encouraging students to speak to one another is friendly in theory, (teachers often tell their classes to turn to the people next to them and discuss a certain topic) but as someone who uses yoga therapeutically, it doesn’t feel trauma informed and isolates students who may not want to interact with a stranger in a vulnerable space for whatever reason + folks that attend classes consistently always wind up speaking to eachother in their own time- secondly, just inconsistency with what you can expect from each class type = flow or power could mean traditional vinyasa or more modern hybrid classes and third, seeing classes filmed by instructors feels invasive and uncomfortable, the physical practice of yoga is foremost meant to be safe and sacred, and I don’t believe people forfeit that by entering a class.

Be prepared to be packed in! Especially in January. Just completed my second January challenge and had many sweaty nights in here. It’s typically pretty easy to stay within your space / be comfortable (most teachers aren’t cuing poses that take you outside of your mat when there is 30+ people in there, but you can never guarantee someone else will respect your personal space).

I’m moving away soon so I thought id share my experience. I will forever be grateful for the places the instructors I’ve named above have taken me in my practice. Try a few different people! You might find your spot too.“

“Fantastic place that can change your life if you give it the right amount of commitment and effort.“

“DYU is a deep look into everything Yoga is and is not. This program will change the way you look at things in life for the better. I originally came to the YTT because I wanted to teach yoga, but then I learned that teaching is one very small part of yoga. Either way, I feel equipped to be a competitive teacher on the job market because of this program. I was pushed to look at the importance of being intentional when representing yoga. I am very grateful for Derik and Beth who lead this transformation.“

“They definitely care about keeping up a clean and friendly environment. Jamie is great to work with!“

“I had a beautiful class here through ClassPass. Trevor was so kind and empowering, his guide made the class so easy to experience. I found myself feeling like a comb was being brushed through my hair at the end of the session, I was relaxed and satisfied! Plus it was a great workout. 5“

“Robert is very knowledgeable in his field. He is a very sensitive and intuitive. Robert understands how the body responds to touch and creates a very calming environment to practice his healing talents.“

“My amazing rolfing massage therapist suggested I go to pilates to round out my work on healing chronic pain issues. The person I was referred to had just retired, so I tried working with Caroline Sanders. I am so grateful to have Caroline in my life! She and Allison Brenner work with me to deal with past injuries and avoid new ones as I age. Caroline is so perceptive; she guides subtle changes that make big differences. Thanks to her, I'm a couple of inches taller and a lot healthier and happier!“