Yoga Pod SW

This studio has great instructors! I love that there are so many classes to choose from, from early morning to evening (HOT is great to get you tired!) However, the clientele is a lot of sorority girls which gets translated into a studio where people don’t really talk to each other. The instructors really do their best to meet everyone in the class, but this is more franchise than community. Their cancellation policy is also frustrating! I haven’t booked classes in a week because I’m afraid to oversleep and get charged $20. A few classes do fill up, but there are plenty I have been to where the studio is not full. If you’re already paying for a membership, why do you need to pay to cancel? I’m sure the franchiser will roll their eyes at this, but it has seriously put a damper on my enthusiasm. It helps keep me accountable, but the fees are just too high. Not to mention my app didn’t work for the first week I was a member, I got my card set up at both locations, signed waivers, waited…finally after a week I was able to book on the app. Lastly, the classes I’ve been to that do fill up are FULL. If you go to a full class, be prepared to be scooting up and down your mat during flows to avoid bumping the person behind you with your foot or tapping your neighbor in front of you with your toes. Sometimes you are literally leaning into someone else’s foot during dancer’s pose or sideways forward folding praying your head doesn’t hit your neighbor’s butt. For the experience you get with the small rooms packed with people, I don’t know why they feel the need to charge to cancel a class. They are clearly raking in the dough!

I absolutely LOVE this studio! The teachers are absolutely top-notch & are experienced, well-trained, and know how to teach. In particular, Daisy is absolutely incredible! I am finding a great amount of variation & the classes don't get old. I like that there are new yogis and experienced yogis; it makes the classes very diverse & fun. I don't find the rooms to be excessively hot, but comfortable & great to get a sweat on. I've never had to step out of the room due to temperature & don't notice many who do need to. I also really really love the FIT classes which are challenging & are seriously helping me to get in shape - weights are used & it is focused on cardio, weight-lifting, etc. It's so amazing that I don't need to join another gym to get this type of workout in! This really sealed the deal for keeping my membership because as much as I love yoga & all the mental benefits it gives me, I don't always feel the most toned & the FIT class is changing this! I love that they have different workshops & special classes! The Wim Hof method is a GREAT addition! They have the option to live-stream some classes (I haven't done this yet) which is nice if you can't make it into the studio that day. They also have mats & yoga towels for rental, plus water, clothing, etc. There are locker rooms to change or shower if needed. The whole studio is very clean. Lastly, the app is really easy to use & I love making my schedule in advance so that I can stay accountable. I am new to Gainesville & feel like this gives me a sense of community I haven't experienced yet as someone who is not a UF student. Thank you Yoga Pod! :)

Very welcoming for all experience and activity levels. Offers diverse classes. Very good workouts even for folks that are already fit.

I’ve been to a lot of different yoga studios and workout classes and Yoga Pod is by far the best I have ever been to. Their yoga classes are very good for beginners with lots of verbal cueing from instructors but great for more advanced students as well with all the modifications that are offered. Their FIT workout classes are a great addition so I don’t have to pay for another workout studio in addition to yoga. The staff is super welcoming and seems to try and genuinely get to know the people that go there. I cannot say enough good things about yoga pod!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this studio and company. After being a nomadic practitioner for 10 years, I have finally found a studio I wanted to call home. I have lost count how many classes I have taken in the past 6weeks, but EVERY ONE has been great!!! Each and every teacher have been welcoming and offered amazing classes. They all have great knowledge and provide great cues, modifications and playlists. I also love the accessibility of virtual classes throughout the other YogaPod studios (but Gainesville has so far been the best!😀) I am so grateful to have found YogaPod. Thank you 🙏 🐊🧘‍♀️