YOga (Greenville, Greer, Woodruff: home, YMCA, school)

[RCatalina]

I am thinking about taking some yoga classes. Just wondering if anybody knew of the yoga studio called 90 degrees yoga or the studio Yoganize if so, which is better or if anybody has had any experience with either of those two.

Thanks

[NoodlesKnowles]

My wife used to attend 90 degree yoga, she particularly enjoyed their ashtanga yoga class but then the instructor for that particular class left. As a result my wife discontinued going there, but I can't say she ever really had a bad experience, just that they didn't offer what she really enjoyed anymore, and she was willing to cut that expense out so that I could go back to school. Now she does yoga at home

[Gaelcat]

I'm a regular yoga practicer. I prefer either North Main Yoga or Dharma Yoga. Dharma is a new place at the corner of Hwy. 14 and Woodruff. I'm been going there regularly and love it. I've never been to either of the places you mentioned, although I've heard of them. I believe 90 Degrees Yoga is so named because they practice in a super-heated room. I hate to be hot so that sounds awful to me. If you really like/need to sweat, might be OK.

[PickedTN]

I go to Yoganize once or twice a week and it's excellent. I also like North Main Yoga, but it's further from my house. I haven't been to 90 Degrees Yoga because it's hot yoga and I think it's the same routine each time (I like variety).

[coconutgirl1]

I have heard great things about Yoganize and I have been to North Main Yoga (which I really like) and Dharma (which I don't like). My favorite teacher who used to be at Dharma (Robert) left there, and I don't know where he went. He was the only one at Dharma I liked.

North Main Yoga is so convenient and it is right next door to the Bohemian Restaurant, which has fantastic food.

You might check out Natural Awakenings Complete Guide to Green and Healthy Living, as they list many yoga studios. You can find this guide online at UpstateNA.com (it was the April 2010 issue) or contact the publisher to get a paper copy.

There's also It's Yoga! on 1440 Pelham, owned and operated by Kristi Ried Barton, who has a masters degree in yoga. She has over 19 years teaching experience.

If you are in Greer, there's YellowBall Yoga at 435 Hammett Bridge Road at Riverside Tennis Club.

The newest yoga studio is SouthernOm Hot Yoga, right next door to Whole Foods on Woodruff Rd.

QiWorks Studio now offers Iyengar yoga for beginners and their web site is QiWorksStudio.com.

Most of the YMCAs in Greenville have yoga classes as well.

Hope this helps.

[Imagine2b]

Ashtanga is still offered at North Main. I think that 90 degrees wanted to offer only hot yoga classes there, and let go of their ashtanga class. Robert is a great teacher, its a shame he is no longer teaching there.

[Eldemila]

When my daughter came to visit she went to SouthernOm Hot Yoga and said it was the nicest studio she'd ever been to, very clean - felt each time she got a great workout. She looks forward to going there again when she visits next time.

[leelala]

I am visiting Greenville and took a class tonight at 90 degrees. Hot yoga is always intense and cleansing. This class was that. Hot yoga is not usually my thing, but in the winter time it meets a need. The instructor was kind and friendly and helpful to people who needed help. The physical space was beautiful - very nice yoga vibe decorations. Lovely changing rooms and common spaces. I have 15+ years experience practicing and teaching yoga and would recommend this studio for people wanting intensity. Remember to drink lots of water before and after and wear very little clothing. It is dark in the practice room, so don't worry about extra skin showing. Bring a mat and towel. Peace and prana!

[leelala]

One more thing about yoga in Greenville. I had excellent yoga experiences at Greenville Yoga - two locations: North Main, and Augusta. The teachers were well practiced, and focused on breathing. Breathing is the key. Namaste.

[andy431]

I am a male and would like to know if it is ok to wear tights an a tank top for class, due to the temp, would i be required to remove my top, and pratice in tights.