I love this place! The benefits of hot yoga are immediate in the calm and relaxation that it brings me. At the same time, the long term effects show up in places that I often don't expect. For example, my husband and I were on vacation recently. We toured a remote island and part of the beach was totally covered in downed, fairly large trees. We were navigating stepping over those trees when I suddenly realized that a year ago, I couldn't have made those high, awkward steps. I suddenly realized the Hot Yoga have improved my ability to move like that! I am smitten!
January 2023
So thankful I stumbled upon Southern Om Hot Yoga. We moved to GVL about 7 months ag I had been about 2 1/2 years out of practicing yoga. Knowing that I was beyond rusty, I was extremely nervous about jumping back in....not to mention out of shape...intimidated...etc. Luckily, I put all of that aside and made the leap. Everyone here has been encouraging, filled with grace, and beyond helpful. Some of the instructors provide hands-on adjustments, but the prompts in class are so thorough that they often are not needed. I am now back to a 4 day a week practice and have attended several different classes. My practice is getting back on track, and I feel wonderful. I can't... read full review
May 2021
Travel to Greenville for my sons graduation from Furman. Myself a yoga teacher, I am still acutely aware of how it feels sometimes at some studios to walk in when you don't know anyone etc. From the minute I walked in until the minute I left, I felt welcomed and excited to be there. It was my first ashtanga class in many many years yet the teacher (silica Larkin) was welcoming, humorous yet serious about the practice, and ended class with a beautiful series of mantras - it was an amazing experience during savasana. The entire experience made me want to move to Greenville just to be a part of the community. I have practiced at other studios on previous visits-this... read full review
I love this place! The benefits of hot yoga are immediate in the calm and relaxation that it brings me. At the same time, the long term effects show up in places that I often don't expect. For example, my husband and I were on vacation recently. We toured a remote island and part of the beach was totally covered in downed, fairly large trees. We were navigating stepping over those trees when I suddenly realized that a year ago, I couldn't have made those high, awkward steps. I suddenly realized the Hot Yoga have improved my ability to move like that! I am smitten!
So thankful I stumbled upon Southern Om Hot Yoga. We moved to GVL about 7 months ag I had been about 2 1/2 years out of practicing yoga. Knowing that I was beyond rusty, I was extremely nervous about jumping back in....not to mention out of shape...intimidated...etc. Luckily, I put all of that aside and made the leap. Everyone here has been encouraging, filled with grace, and beyond helpful. Some of the instructors provide hands-on adjustments, but the prompts in class are so thorough that they often are not needed. I am now back to a 4 day a week practice and have attended several different classes. My practice is getting back on track, and I feel wonderful. I can't... read full review
Travel to Greenville for my sons graduation from Furman. Myself a yoga teacher, I am still acutely aware of how it feels sometimes at some studios to walk in when you don't know anyone etc. From the minute I walked in until the minute I left, I felt welcomed and excited to be there. It was my first ashtanga class in many many years yet the teacher (silica Larkin) was welcoming, humorous yet serious about the practice, and ended class with a beautiful series of mantras - it was an amazing experience during savasana. The entire experience made me want to move to Greenville just to be a part of the community. I have practiced at other studios on previous visits-this... read full review