The Yoga Oasis

I've attended a couple of bikram classes here with the recommendation of a friend that has been attending for over 2 years now.

Everyone here is SUPER friendly and laid back and relaxed. I like how the instructors know that everyone is at different levels and the instruction in the classes are super detailed (no matter how many different levels of experienced people are in attendance).

Now, I'm not bikram expert... but I've definitely enjoyed the experiences here and also the challenge of the heated room. I tend to get to class early so I can stake a spot (not underneath a heater) so I don't get too woozy during class, but the heat does really help with stretching and loosening of muscles. Last class I grossed myself out a bit since there was a pool of my own sweat on my mat (I need to get a bigger towel).

I've also attended a non-bikram class here and it was good. Though I am not a fan of the "downward dog" pose.... it's good to know this studio offers more than bikram because I can understand why bikram is not for everyone.

I can't speak for the ladies changing area, but the guys area has 2 showers and cubbies to place your stuff in. The studio is kept super clean, though a little tight in some areas - it's a good size.

Namaste!! I love this place! Great classes, great instructors yes! Bikram has always been my favorite yoga style but this is bikram PLUS! I have only taken the hot yoga classes so maybe I'm bias but that's all i need :-). Lee is an amazing teacher who gives clear direction and assists with adjustments and even offers feedback which I love. This is a great environment for first time yogis and experienced ones. The owners trained in NYC with yoga to thePeople which is an amazing place where you find a similar no judgement atmosphere which is great and the classes in my experience aren't super packed which is great too.
They have a changing area with showers which is great and well maintained.
I do hope they offer a teacher training soon as this would be the perfect place for me to deepen my practice

This is the Charlotte version of Bikram Yoga. For those hardcore Bikramites you will be a bit disappointed. However as a fellow traveler it is nice to find a Bikram. The class is a bit chatty and more emphasis is placed on form than function. The heat is a bit uneven and around 105 on a good day. The teachers are great, though you have to remember you are in Charlotte where no one wants a military commander barking commands.

But over all the place is a nice getaway from a long day. The place is clean and well decorated. There is always a perfect amount of incense in the air and everyone is sincerely glad you are there.

The bathrooms and showers are clean and well kept. Changing area is a bit small but workable.

This is not your mother's Bikram Yoga. They offer many different types of non-BK yoga. Being in the south it seems they enjoy a more laid back approach.

I give it a solid four stars. Add a 600am Bikram class and it will be a solid 5 star.

I finally made the decision to try Yoga after the wife kept saying you need to try it try it just once. Well she was right again, it was fantastic. Staff was very professional and curious, taking us aside and giving us a brief overview an what to expect. I did the hot yoga and it was amazing. I am no where near an expert but really like the pace. I was sweating in a good way from everywhere. Places I had no idea can sweat.

The instructor was exceptional as she was able to help and connect with everyone in the room. The session seemed like I was the only one in the class. I cannot say enough about the staff and class, as you need to try it just once and you will be hooked. Arrived early to get a good place on the floor.

I took at hot yoga class at the Yoga Oasis this morning. I really liked the location, the room had high ceilings, and the space was very open. I felt very welcome and had good vibes going into the class.

I really only have two complaints: 1) the room had carpet... people sweat a LOT in hot yoga, so it grossed me out knowing the carpet had sopped up sweat from countless yogis, I hope they shampoo it regularly & 2) the hot yoga class wasn't super challenging, we did a lot of standing and back bends -while there were several poses I couldn't complete because my hamstrings are so tight, I didn't feel like I got a true workout in.

I'm going to return soon and try a more challenging class in hopes that I get both a good strech and a great workout at the same time. I would highly recommend the 26&2 hot yoga class for anyone new to the hot yoga experience, just make sure you bring a towel and lots of water!

Lovely yoga studio close to Dillworth! When I moved to Charlotte I was looking for a new yoga studio to try and heard about this place. It really isn't like any yoga studio I was used to going to. The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful. Upon walking in I was greeted warmly and welcomed into the studio. While I filled out a little bit of paperwork I noticed that everyone who walked in was greeted warmly and by name. That alone was something I wanted to be a part of. After the paperwork They made sure I knew where I was going, where I could put my belongings and also what to expect in the class.

I had never practiced traditional hot yoga before. It was an excellent class, lead be Lee. I never once felt out of place, or that it was a competition (something I have often felt at other studios, especially here in Charlotte).

There are showers, lockers, cubbies, and even a meditation room! Really enjoyable overall and somewhere I would recommend to others.

This studio is better overall compared to other Bikrams I've experienced in VA, PA and Boston. The teachers are about average compared to other Bikram teachers. The lounge area is too small for more than 5 people to congregate/socialize.

As with most Bikram studios, the heat is very inconsistent and very uncomfortable on many occasions. This studio applies heat by forced draft. There were many times when the air was so dry that the sweat dried immediately to my skin.

The instructors are kind for the most part (aside from getting berated for drinking too much water in the "front row"), but are not very motivational.

And as with most Bikram studios, you are not free to adjust the pose as you deem fit. There is the Bikram way and no other way. Compared to other yoga studios in Charlotte, this studio would receive 2 stars.

Yoga oasis closed their doors a few months ago and did not honor class passes that had just expired even though they were no longer going to offer practice. They did not refund classes that students would not be able to use when they closed. They ignored request to take out carpet to provide a more zen environment and other request for a better schedule that fit students needs not owners needs. if you ever called or had questions in person you were dealt with in the same fashion, one owner just went stone faced.

They just announced a re opening in a new location which they had to have known when they closed, if you are looking to refresh and heal through your practice do not spend the time or money at this studio. Personalities do not change just because you move to a new location.

I love this practice so much!! The teachers are caring, compassionate, loving and gentle. I love them all and the style of classes. I ESPECIALLY love the fact that they offer yin yoga every day which is my favorite type of yoga. I'm not one to be on crazy yoga postures and super demanding flow anyways, so a more gentle , restorative type of yoga suits me best. This is the reason I come here and not any other place. Most yoga places offer super intense flows that just don't go well with me.

My ONLY dislike of the practice is the fact that they have carpet it makes the room smell really bad especially after a hot yoga class. And it feels very unsanitary. I pray and hope they decide to remove it soon and do hardwood or concrete floors.
Regardless I love them and will continue to go there!

I visited The Yoga Oasis (TYO) for the first time in at least 7 years today. I used to live in Madison Park (totally miss it, btw), so TYO was super close back then. Also, I knew someone who taught there. I live in another part of town now, and I took a very long break from yoga in general. I was annoyed by the offerings in Charlotte and found that yoga wasn't the best thing for my body during that time. I recently decided to try yoga again. After a poor experience last weekend at another studio, I decided to return to Old Faithful.

I am so glad I went back. I did the Yin Yoga class with Elaine, whom I remember from back in the day. It was wonderful and relaxing--yet challenging--so I was definitely not bored. I knew it was time to limber up because I had been experiencing lower back tightness and foot pain. This deep, long stretch class was just the thing I needed. I left feeling supremely calm and my body soothed. I'm going to make weekend classes (and maybe some weekday evening ones) a habit. I'm willing to drive out of my way a bit for the relaxing atmosphere, challenging classes, great prices, and quality instruction.