Yogini’s

It’s been a long time since I’ve been in sync with an instructor. Kim creates an open and serene environment for meditative practice.

I have been attending this studio for over 3 years now and my back loves me for this! I no longer have to go to my NMD to «get» stretched every week. I have been to another yoga studio in Phoenix which I wasn’t crazy about, but knew after 1 week of yoga at Yogini’s I had found my home! Kim (the owner) cares about her students and makes everyone glad they attended her class. Her trained instructors are also very good. I’m so glad Yogini’s is here!

I can’t say enough great things about this place! I’ve never stuck with a yoga studio as long as I have with Yogini’s. Kim, who runs and teaches at Yogini’s, is absolutely wonderful. She somehow manages to not only know all of her students by name, but takes the time to get to know each of them. Her classes are excellent and the routines change ever so slightly to keep things fun, fresh and exciting. Every time I leave her class I feel relaxed and at peace. Unlike other Bikram/​hot yoga studios, Yogini’s classes are extremely affordable. Yogini’s is also always immaculate — certainly the cleanest yoga studio I’ve ever seen. It’s quite obvious the carpets, bathroom, floors and lobby are cleaned regularly. Yogini’s also never has the musky smell you often experience at Bikram/​hot yoga studios; in fact, it smells almost spa-​like. I couldn’t recommend a studio more than Yogini’s!

I got this message from Yogini’s in response to my review. I was not aware and truly feel for her and her family. but still don’t feel like they were professional or that this was an appropriate response to my review.
«Yogini Y: Sometimes life gets in the way… or death in the case of the owner. So sorry that she was not at the top of her game as there was a loss in her immediate family upon your arrival… Namaste»

After searching for a yoga studio for some time, I am happy to say I have found Yoginis! I love this studio and feel that it is the most authentic Hatha yoga studio in the area by far. Kim is an experienced teacher that can safely bring you in and out of postures unlike many other teachers I have taken classes from.

If I could give zero stars I would. They changed their scheduling policy with no notification, were extremely rude when I called to inquire about what had happened, hung up on me, the instructor left a lot to be desired, the «hot»
Yoga was lukewarm at best, their dress code was not on the website (if you’re in anything less than a moo-​moo basically they’ll judge you out loud to your face, but only after the class so they get your money first), and make you pay in advance for your sessions to hold a spot. The place was clean, that was the only positive. The energy during the class was lacking, probably didn’t help that there were only 10 people in there. Stay away!

I love yoga and love trying new kinds. Unfortunately, my three month experience with Yogini’s was less than expected.
I’ll start off with the good, as I like certain aspects of the studio. I enjoyed the large open room of the studio and the heating method, allowing me to feel warm but not too confined is great. Ruby is also a great instructor!
However, Kim did not give the best impressions to my mother and myself. We sat in the back, as they want all people who are not members (aka drop ins or groupon/​amazon local students) to be in the back row. After having a few classes with Kim, she began moving me up to the front to use me as an example once she saw I memorized the flow and could do all of the poses. On this particular day though, I intentionally went to class with my mother because we do not get to see each other often. She immediately asks me to move up front (even though we weren’t talking). I explained to her the situation and got a «we’ll see» in response. She walked away to return five minutes later for the start of the class and demanded me to move to the front row. She also made my mom move up front but intentionally put us on opposite ends. I am very easygoing, but this totally ruined the energy in the room, not to mention it drew a lot of attention to the situation.
Overall, I recommend this place if you make sure you’re attending Ruby’s classes. It has potential because they have great classes but needs a bit better customer service (and flexibility, no pun intended)!

Read fair reviews on Unilocal,so I purchased a 3 month Groupon. I LOVE Hot Yoga, and needed something close to work. I’ve practiced yoga for 5 years, and I’m by no means an expert, but this wasn’t my first rodeo.
First class — intermediate level at best and since I wasn’t in the front right corner of the room, it wasn’t hot at all. I didn’t even break a sweat. The instructor/​owner called out another first timer for doing the wrong pose in her atypical flow. Not the most challenging yoga I had ever participated in, but I felt like there was still potential for growth.
Second class — Front right corner this time, so it was hot and sweaty. Before class, the instructor told me how the previous studio I had visited wasn’t «real yoga» and «just a business.» Put down the instructor of previous studio, and at the same time dismissed what I had learned there. Same sequence as first class, minus tree pose. During class the instructor/​owner called me out during Warrior C when I shifted my hands in prayer forward. «I don’t know what you’re doing up there…» Ummm… taking what I need?
Third class — Came in with a pulled chest muscle. Felt good when I opened it up so I held some of the poses longer, and took a wrap that felt good. Owner was very specific when Warrior C came up, it was obvious she didn’t want my hands moving from heart center forward. Skipped a few other floor poses that didn’t feel good. Nothing unreasonable or distracting. When I got home, I had received this email:
Feeling ok today?
Dear Amy,
At Yogini’s we define our relationship with our students from the beginning. Our guidelines for safe practice sheets are given to you and signed by you when you register in person.
It has been noted that you have not followed the studio or yoga practice guidelines, in that you do not follow instruction and deviate from the rest of the class. As per the guidelines, if this behavior continues, you will be dismissed from the class.
Yogini’s, nor their instructors, will be held responsible for any injuries caused by a practitioner who does not follow the instructions and deviates into their «own» practice, as per the waiver and guidelines signed by yPreview and Sendou.
Please remember that as any business, Yogini’s has the right to refuse service to anyone.
The guidelines are presented to you when you register for your safety. Please refer to these when returning to Yogini’s – the safest studio in Phoenix!
Namaste
Ummm… What!?!
Needless to say, the environment presented during class and the intent of this email made the peace I desired from this yoga unattainable. I was surprised that any yoga instructor would make eye contact, say goodbye after a class and never bring up what had gone wrong if it was so bad that they would threaten to dismiss me! I would have appreciated the explanation and opportunity to converse about how to adjust poses to increase complexity/​challenge. I did not appreciate the passive aggressive email, or being chided about not following instructions. Had I been doing a handstand when everyone else was in Warrior A, I would totally understand, but I extended my arms, and took an extra wrap — not behavior that warrants a demeaning, threatening email.
The studio (minus the carpet — gross!) was beautiful. The other room that the owner made me change in (she didn’t want me using the bathroom off the studio???) has a lot of potential but is just a big warehouse room. Unfortunately, the business policies and the owner’s bristly personality before and during class made this experience extremely sub-​par and they’ll probably never grow enough to expand to that space.
There are other, way better, yoga studios in the area who are welcoming and don’t let their ego run off their clientele.
Groupon was very nice about giving me a refund.

I started going to Yogini’s in a Living Social voucher and within a couple of months I knew I had found a home. It has been 2 years and my practice at Yogini’s has continued. In fact, my practice has gone deeper than I thought it would when I started. I am now doing the intensive trainings to take my practice deeper and am also certified to teach some community yoga classes myself! I have taught some outdoor classes at the local farmers market and would not have had the knowledge let alone the confidence I learned at Yogini’s.

I am a HUGE hot yoga fan… I used to live real close to this place so i purchased the groupon and took the months worth of classes. Afterward I enjoyed going so much my boyfriend called and tried purchasing me another pass… I was moving in a few months out of state so he tried getting me a 3 month pass… They told him they would only allow a 6 month pass (ok?) so he asked If he purchase a 6 month pass can 3 months go to me and 3 months to my friend so that we can go together? They assured him it was perfectly fine! So he purchased a 6 month hot yoga membership (as we know these are not cheap) I was so excited to arrive at yoginis with my friend and they told me she was not allowed to use half my pass and I would have to use it. I assured them I was moving in 3 months and that the other 3 months would go to waste which is why he asked about my friend in the first place which was said to be ok… Needless to say they didn’t budge on letting my friend use it with me, called my BF a liar, and i lost out on 3 months of prepaid (NOT CHEAP) yoga because they also would not refund the money! If it wasn’t prepaid I wouldn’t have gone back. This place is comfortable and clean but not accommodating.

I got a groupon deal. I attended for a month. I am not yoga master however I didn’t enjoy the classes. The instructor has this monotone voice that is not clear but she was nice in a dry kind of way if that makes sense.
I went three days a week for that month and she did the same poses in the same sequence every session. It was so boring. Like snooze fest.

I absolutely love this place! I first stared there almost a year ago after purchasing a three month groupon. I was hesitant to become a member because it seemed like a big commitment, but with Yogini’s affordable monthly rates I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. The space is clean and comfortable and the teachers are SO nice and friendly. The classes are good workout but can also be more relaxing, depending on how hard you want to push yourself. I recommend this place for everyone!

I bought a Groupon for unlimited classes for one month. First time doing Yoga, It’s harder than I thought it was gonna be. The first class all I could think about was how freaking hot it was. Second class, I was able to get more into it. It’s a nice small studio and the instructor was very nice.

I love this place! This studio offers «Synergy» yoga which is essentially Vinyasa with elements of Bikram. The room is set to body temperature which is comfortable and the instruction is amazing. I will definitely be back.

The instruction was very good, and everything about the Yoga was excellent from the temperature to the general ambiance. I initially got 3 months at a phenomenal rate from Living Social and signed up for membership to continue afterwards because my experience was that good.
Also, their monthly membership fee of $ 50 is much lower than most other Yoga studios I’ve found in the area. The downside for me and why I’m not a member anymore was simply that it was not close enough to my home and the timing didn’t fit in my schedule for me to keep attending. I was driving 35 – 45 minutes each way in traffic, and just couldn’t continue that. If I lived closer, I would most likely still be a member today.

I found this place through Groupon. Wasn’t sure if it is a clean place due to its low price. It is one of the cleanest Yoga institutes I have ever been to. They mostly emphasis on breathing and body awareness. Highly recommended.

I came to Yogini’s through a LivingSocial voucher and it was such a great experience. The instructors, Kim and Ruby, are top-​notch and give excellent instruction. The studio is clean and cozy, with a real sense of community. The classes are never in heat over 100 degrees. In the three months I attended Yogini’s, I have lost weight, increased my flexibility, built strength, improved my focus and concentration, and have higher energy levels. My body also processes food more efficiently and my metabolism is higher.
I highly recommend Yogini’s!

I would not go back to yogini again. They are NOT honest people & quite confrontational. They pulled a bate and switch on their pricing. They told me I could pay there, on site, for a living social deal $ 19 unlimited yoga. They took my $ 20. I took the class, and now they just called to tell me that I have to buy it through living social. So, I have to pay another $ 19 to get this deal. I just paid $ 20. When trying to explain that the receptionist took my $ 20 with the verbal agreement of unlimited yoga for a month, she hung up on me.
If I would have gotton the deal, I would have gone four times to feel I got my money’s worth. If I would have gotten the class for free I would not go back again. So, what it comes down to is… this studio leaves much to be desired and to top it off they are not nice. WARNINING. Do Not Go To Yoginis.

One class and already a big fan. Instructors are awesome, studio is clean and the variety of classes rocks.

Five Star revitalization amazing experience of energy and relaxation. Life changing! I highly recommend Yogini’s
Thank you again Sharon and Kim! I feel like a new person.
Jes Edwin