Yoga in Edgewater

“4.5 stars but rounding up to 5 I've tried several classes at Atmananda Wellness and every experience I've had has been pleasant. Each instructor has their own style and I prefer some classes over others, but the staff is always very pleasant and welcoming of all levels and experience. Below are my reflections on the classes I've taken:1. Atmananda sequence flowThis was the first class I took at Atmananda. Amanda was teaching it. She introduced me to the Atmananda method and showed me the special mat they use (mats are free of charge to use as part of every class reservation) which is meant to teach you the proper alignment of your body for the yoga poses. Angelica was a patient and good teacher. 2. PilatesI used to take this class with Brian who is no longer with the studio. His class kicked my butt in the best way. He also had a really calm and spiritual demeanor. The class was super upbeat with good music. Even thought it was only 45 minutes, I felt like I worked every part of my body. It was a shame to see him go. After Brian left, they didn't offer the class for some time. This past Monday, I went back and there was another woman named Alison teaching the class. She has previously worked with Club Pilates. She was very hands on and made adjustments to our poses when necessary. I didn't feel that the class was as challenging though. It was just me and one other student so we got a lot of one on one attention. 3. Power sequence flowI took this class with Michelle. It's a newer class from what I understand. It was very fast paced and definitely for the more advanced yogi who wants to deepen their practice. I enjoyed the class a lot. 4. YogalatesThis is also a new class from what I understand. It's supposed to be a blend of yoga and Pilates. I've only taken it once and I thought it was just OK. I thought the balance of yoga and Pilates was fine but I thought it could have been more challenging. The instructor made a little bit of an off-putting comment about the value of yoga which I thought was odd coming from someone who teaches yoga. I haven't been back to this class. Overall, Atmananda is a nice studio. It isn't my home studio but I enjoy coming when I can. It's really spacious three rooms for practicing, 2 larger rooms and one small one. The instructors are all very experienced and they offer a nice blend of different classes, including different styles of yoga and pilates. They also have a small retail shop and vegan cafe in the front which is cute.“

“Excellent facility with great staff. Having been to another studio previously, I feel I know the difference between caring instructors and front office personel from ones that are not of the highest caliber. Really glad I changed studios and ended up here in Edgewater.“