Ashtanga Vegas

What an escape from the hellish heat and Vegas craziness!! Saturday at 1:00 is my weekly refuge. The class is for beginners and uses poses held for a minute or more to unwind, stretch, relax and restore. The instructor is great-helpful and non-judgmental with poses. Her voice and music is soothing and she seems to really know what she's doing. I almost hate to give the secret away because the place is not that big. The largest class I've been to was 7 of us and it was starting to get close.

Believe me, people...I'm not bendy and serenity is certainly NOT part of my daily mantra, but here I feel transformed. Here I find some peace

Loved it! Steven and Stephanie are awesome! One of the best yoga classes I took! Thank you!!!!cant wait to go back!

I'd give 5/5 stars, but their vinyasa flow classes are almost all hot, so if you don't like hot, you're (I'm) out of luck most days. And if you show up to a class right after a heated class, be prepared for a heated room for a while. There is a beginner flow class a couple times per week that is very good, but heavily Ashtanga-based and traditional, not like a juicy flow class. But still excellent. And the Yin classes are amazing.
Instructors are knowledgeable, studio is clean and has great props and aromatherapy. Great music and atmosphere (except when Zumba is thumping next door!). Class sizes are never too big, and most instructors finish on time. Great location, fair prices, one of the best studios I've been to in Vegas. Highly recommend it.

Yelp 100 Challenge * 57/100

Participated in their Yamaste's first Zumbathon this afternoon and did not regret journeying all the way up there for it! Christina W., you rock or posting this event up! Where was everyone else?

We danced to a number of club mixes on top of the usual zumba playlist. Instructors were so much fun, personal and their energy was contagious. I felt like everyone was bouncing off the walls, which only further pumped me up for more high intensity workout!

Studio was cozy, super clean too! There were comfy chairs by the entrance and a neat bathroom out back with aromatic hand lotions. Couldn't wait to try out another one of their classes!

I've done yoga for many years now, to include Bikram. This is a great place with a calming atmosphere, and a variety of classes for different levels. The hot vinyasha classes are intermediate level, and not Bikram hot (which I like, they're about 90 deg max), but still hot enough to make you sweat. I like the yin classes, too, on days I need to stretch but want a more relaxing yoga session. The instructors are terrific, they know their stuff.

After almost a year off from practicing I was thrilled to see a studio opening closer to home. I started with the beginner classes to get back in the swing of things and Gayla has been very helpful. She has a vast knowledge of the body, muscles, etc. and shares the information as she is instructing.

The studio is coming together every day.

Would certainly recommend!

This review would be 5 stars except the studio is just WAY too warm for Zumba classes! I know we live in a hot desert but the space is small and when you add 20 or more warm bodies it heats up like a sauna. I feel like passing out on some nights. One large fan in each of the ceiling corners could fix this. Or a better AC unit. I have even thought of bringing my own fans to class! Many of the other students have complained of the heat as well. I would attend more if it was cooler.

On the bright side- the instructors are great and the classes are fun. The enthusiasm and variety of dance moves that each individual instructor brings to class is motivating. If you are a Zumba expert or a beginner everyone is welcome and can have a good time while getting exercise. It is clear that the owner takes pride in the studio and in overall wellness. It is consistently upgraded and items offered are changed. The overall vibe at Namaste is very nice.

When and if the heat situation is fixed I will update this review to 5 stars.

MY VERY FIRST YOGA CLASS

I took the hot yoga this morning at nine thirty with Natalie. She is a gifted instructor who scaffolds students up from wherever they are, while keeping focus on the spirituality and peace of yoga. After doing yoga as part of the p90x program, I can confidently say Natalie was able to teach me so much more than just the physical aspect of it; "it's not about the pose..." but the journey. A spiritual experience accompanied by a whole lot of sweat! AMAZING. I will be back for more.

(For any other first timers out there, rest assured it seems students are also very in tune to kindness. I must compliment the other attendee in class. Although there was only one student, she was welcoming and understanding of the fact it was my first class. Very supportive... so cool!)

I've been to many yoga studios in my day... It's important for me to practice with people who I feel are there to be genuine with each. This is definitely that kind of place. I absolutely love all the instructors. They are s patient and helpful. Gayla is so knowledgeable and the rest of the staff will not disappoint. If I didn't move to the opposite end of the city I would still be going there. Even though I can't I think anyone looking for a yoga studio should check them out!

New to formal yoga. Have done some videos and stuff on my own in the past. Gayla has been great breaking me in to yoga for real. Very patient and knowledgeable. The instruction helps so much! Excited to move forward and improve!