Epic Yoga

I took a heated 75 min. drop-in class with Linda while I was in Nashville over the weekend - loved it. Appreciated her teaching style - she is hands on and gives great adjustments. As a studio newcomer, I could tell there is a great sense of community among the "regular yogis". The studio was very intimate, but for some reason did not feel overcrowded. I don't usually do heated yoga (I wish I did), but I do practice vinyasa regularly so I was fine following the flow of the class and was challenged. If it's convenient to get to, I would highly recommend the studio - really enjoyed it and will likely drop-in again on my next visit.

I've only been practicing yoga for a short time (less than a year); when my favorite studio closed. If you're a new person, your studio is "home". I was in the pouting stage; no place could ever be as good as my home studio. Why did it close???

Well, the moment I walked in to Epic Yoga, it felt like home. It's not one of those places you sit in a silent meditative state. You are greeted warmly, you are made to feel at "home".

The instructors are knowledgeable, warm, friendly and caring. Each class/instructor is different bringing their own personalities to the practice.

I am so thankful I have found Epic....it's now my home.

The staff is awesome
Truly enjoyed the space ... life changing programs

Great, clean yoga studio with excellent, motivational instructors. I really rank this as 4.75 stars because I personally prefer a hot room versus Epic's warm studio. Nonetheless, you will still sweat. I also like a cold, lavender washcloth at the end which Epic does inconsistently. Class is finished in the traditional manner. However, because of its open concept with the studio being one large room, additional meditation on my mat in a quiet room is not possible.

Epic is a popular yoga studio with a super, friendly, non intimidating atmosphere. A great place for new and experienced yogis.

Epic is about yoga And community. You don't have to have the trendiest workout wear or the best physique or a mastery of the most challenging poses. This space is about welcoming, healing, working together to find wellness, and carving out your peace. I feel accepted by every teacher in every class. All sizes, shapes, colors are welcome. If you want to experience a place that invites everyone to be on the mat where you are instead of being what you're not, you've found the right place.

Epic Yoga has the best instructors! Classes are a great balance of mediation and sweating. I always leave feeling recharged and grounded after every class. It's tucked on the corner near target, plenty of parking. I would recommend you arrive early, classes fill up fast but are worth it. Go take Valerie's class!

From my experience Epic is pretty pricey. Their prices lock you into six months which can be challenging if you travel. Also the classes I took did Not focus on Breathe, the music has lyrics so it's not meditative, rather you can't stop thinking of the lyrics and the incense they burn is lung challenging and difficult to breathe in. I had such high hopes for this studio but meh, not for me.-

Every time I practice at Epic Yoga, the teachers make me feel like I am appreciated in class. I have never taken a bad class or had a bad experience with the Epic team. I always recommend Epic Yoga to new friends looking for a home studio. Thank you for continually being awesome!

Disclaimer: I LOVE yoga. It's the only exercise I've ever been able to stick with; I crave it if I skip a few days; I find it healing, cathartic, and an awesome workout.

Disclaimer Part Two: I do not look or act like the typical yogi. I have some extra pounds, I eat meat, and I will give you the finger in the parking lot of the yoga studio if you cut me off.

Epic Yoga caters to my kind of non-yogi, as well as the die hard experts, pretzel people, those who don't touch their toes, and everyone in between. If you've been considering yoga, this is the place you've been waiting for. Everyone is genuinely welcomed, skill level (or lack there of) be damned. And if you're more seasoned, you will still be challenged.

Most classes are 60 or 75 minute power yoga sessions taught in a room heated to about 90 degrees. The instructors (all of them--I have never taken a class taught by someone I didn't like) are incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely kind. The one characteristic about Epic that sticks out to me the most is the complete lack of that pretentious air that other yoga studios can carry. You have one thing to do at this place: Show up. If you fall, or lack focus, or are not wearing $100 yoga pants, or can't touch your toes, it does NOT matter. I recently heard one of my favorite quotes ever in a rather challenging class: "You have to show up and suck, before you can show up and shine." Yep. It's that kind of place. Feel free to suck, no one is judging you.

The prices are comparable to other area yoga studios, but if you're a first timer, I signed up for a 30 days (unlimited yoga) package for $30, which I believe is an ongoing special.

And one more thing: I've always wondered how people came to add things like headstands or "flying" poses, and things like that to their practice. In my past experience, you took a class, and you either could or could not do those postures. There was no instruction, and god forbid you tried and fell. The laid back nature of the studio, the encouragement of the instructors, and the padded floor (helpful!) are making me a better yogi. I am able to try things I've always feared, and build strength and confidence on and off the mat.

I can't say enough about Epic Yoga (obviously. Even my mom probably hasn't read this far.). but I will continue to babble and awkwardly try, so it's probably best you just check it out for yourself. Namaste, bitches.

Epic Yoga has saved me! I love this studio! The classes at Epic are challenging and relaxing all at the same time. I grew up taking dance and as an adult moved on to working out in a gym with weights... Epic Yoga has given we my flexibility back and I feel stronger than ever. I have even dropped almost 3 sizes in less than a year!!

The studio atmosphere is very relaxed and non-intimidating. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I love the sense of community.

Epic Yoga is an amazing place for hot vinyasa in the style of Baptiste. I was recently in Nashville visiting my parents for an extended period of time and decided to try out the studio with the new student package. Whoa! What an amazing experience.

The studio is nice is clean. The colors are very soothing. The instructors are amazing! Each approaches her own practice is a slightly different way and adds her own touches to the class. I really enjoyed every class but really liked Keenan's 6 am classes. I know that is really early for some but it is totally worth it. I felt energized all day even though I got up at 5 am to hydrate and prepare.

Some classes are more packed that others (especially on weekends) so I encourage anyone to get there early to get a prime spot. Although this studio is new, it appears Leanne (the owner) may need to expand already as some classes are a little cramped. If the class is on the smaller size, you will receive a lot of individual adjustments to reach the pose's full potential, which is amazing.

I encourage anyone interested in hot yoga to check out this studio. Definitely ask about the new student first month deal! I think it's around 40 bux or so. I currently live in Charlottesville, Va and we only have a Bikram studio. I wish we had something like Epic Yoga out here...sigh. I guess I'll be visting the 'rents a lot in the future. :)

Thanks Leanne, Liz and Keenan for being so welcoming and reintroducing me to hot vinyasa again!