Milwaukee Area Yoga Studio Reviews

Milwaukee, like most major metropolitan areas, has a vibrant community of yoga enthusiasts. Milwaukee has a multitude of studios prepared to train prospective yogis. With so many yoga studios available, it can be a daunting task to find the best place to practice yoga in Milwaukee. Many variables should be considered when looking for the top yoga studio to meet your needs. These include location, studio set-up, style of yoga practiced, instructor qualifications, and cost, among others. Below is a list of the three top yoga studios in the Milwaukee area, considering these variables.

Located on Milwaukee's east side is the popular Milwaukee Yoga Studio. Milwaukee Yoga Studio recently received a Shepherd Express 2008 Best of Milwaukee Award for "Best Yoga Studio". This spacious studio is lucky to have over a dozen highly qualified Iyengar yoga instructors available. Milwaukee Yoga Studio offers a variety of classes, Monday through Friday, for the beginner as well as the advanced practitioner. In addition, Yoga workshops are provided that allow students to explore and focus on a variety of techniques more intensely (e.g. Yoga Ropes Workshop, Full Arm Balance and Headstand Workshop, etc.). There is an annual fee for membership in Milwaukee Yoga Studio, $35 for individuals, $60 for families, and $25 for students and seniors. Members receive an official Milwaukee Yoga Center T-shirt and a newsletter. Non-members will pay $17/class while registered members will pay $13.50 or less. Milwaukee Yoga Studio is located on 3514 N. Oakland Avenue, Milwaukee. Inquiries about membership and programs can be directed to 414-332-3551.

Neighboring Brookfield is the home of YogAsylum. YogAsylum boasts a state of the art, high quality facility and is an internationally recognized Green Studio. There are three studios spaces available at the location with movable walls for maximum space and versatility. In addition, YogAsylum uses Feng Shui principles for positive energy flow and harmony. This studio offers a diverse variety of classes including, Hatha Yoga, Power Yoga, and Yin Yoga. Classes are available every day of the week at a variety of times that allow access for almost anyone's busy schedule. YogAsylum also offers a yoga teacher training program that adheres to the 200-hour Yoga Alliance criteria for yoga instructor certification. Membership and class costs are competitive and are offered at price points that allow students from all socioeconomic backgrounds to experience the benefits of yoga. Contacting YogAsylum can be done via email (info@yogasylum.com) or phone (262-781-8102). The studio is located in Brookfield at 3815 N. Brookfield Road (suite 101). There is ample parking and the studio is handicapped accessible, exceeding ADA standards.

Milwaukee's Third Ward is home to many fine restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries. It is also home to Yama Yoga. Yama Yoga offers many different styles of yoga including the popular Bikram style (Hot Yoga). Different levels of classes are provided to students from beginner to advanced. Instructors come from a wide variety of yoga backgrounds. Each are high caliber yoga instructors and have expertise and dedication to student growth. Many of the instructors are also trained in other non-yoga areas such as Pilates or Thai massage and sometimes integrate them into their classes. Yama Yoga has a beautiful studio in one of the most unique warehouses in the Ward. It is located centrally in the city, close to downtown and easy access to the freeway. Classes are available day and night, every day of the week. Yama Yoga provides a schedule that is convenient for the busy professionals who work and live in the area. Drop-in rates are $15 for each class, or $99 purchases a month of unlimited access to yoga classes (specialty classes excepted). Annual membership is available for $899 (six month membership for $499). Membership allows unlimited access to any of the non-specialty classes. Yama Yoga can be contacted by email (info@yamayogastudio.com) or phone (414-224-1519). Yama Yoga's studio is located in Milwaukee at 231 E. Buffalo Street (2nd floor).

Milwaukee's yoga community seems to be growing rapidly. There are a lot of options on the table for someone looking to learn and practice in the city and it can be difficult to find the right studio. The smart student will look for a studio that fits their needs as well as their pocketbooks. They will also look for the instructors with the right attitudes, backgrounds, and care for their students. The studios described above are three of the best yoga studios in Milwaukee. They are a good place to start your search for the top yoga studio in Milwaukee.