Yoga Pod Boulder

I went to a class today for free and it was very relaxing and fun. The instructor had great story telling ability that made the class go smoothly and made the stretches more enjoyable. I highly suggest going here

i love this studio. the instructors are great, and the studio is beautiful. it is clean and welcoming to come into, and there is plenty of space in the locker room for everyone. the first time there the instructor came out from behind the desk to physically show me where things were, and i’ve never had someone do that for me before. i felt very in-​flow immediately. thanks!

This place is like a gym i call it yogercize! Reminded of cross between 24 Hour Fitness & Core Power Yoga. Lot’s of people in the latest yoga pants and instructors posing.
Id give it no stars, because I had endless problems with billing and they continued to bill my credit card after i was down. Beware of giving them a credit card…
I’m giving it two stars because they have two teachers who are AWESOME and deserve a special mention. One is Jeannie, she is simply awesome, kind, caring, and makes EVERYONE feel welcome. The other is Sashi Golub. I had a month of classes and sampled a few teachers. Those are two that were head and shoulders above anyone else I came across. I will seek out Jeanie and Sashi at other studios in town. I’m sure there are other good instructors too.

clean space, friendly staff, expert teacher (visiting John, Forrest Yoga)

Yoga Pod is great! The studios and bathroom are really nice and the staff and teachers are fantastic. Great classes, great folks and a great vibe. The location is a little odd for those of us who don’t go to shopping malls but once you get over that it is fine. I have been to different studios and this is one of the tops.

I took the Pod Flow 2 with Larissa Ortiz for my first class at Yoga Pod. I just moved from Chicago and looking for a new studio to call home — Yoga Pod is the TOP of my list! Larissa’s class was everything I didn’t know I was missing in Chicago. Her balance between the emotional and physical was spot on. I appreciated the focus she gave us at the beginning of the class and the way she continually brought the focus back to our intention. All the staff was friendly and the community seems very open and welcoming.
I’ve since taken from a few other teachers at the studio during my first month of free trial. I am very impressed by the consistent quality of all the instructors and the class times/​availability are great!

Yogapod has a very high quality of yoga teachers. I’ve been going 4 times a week for the past month and am consistently impressed. Also the number of class options that are offered each day allows for great flexibility. The changing room with showers are clean and well stocked with lotion, q-​tips, hair dryers etc. the quality of the yoga flow 2 classes just can’t be beat!

The Forest yoga class I went to was challenging and insightful. Facilities were clean and comfortable.

I was visiting Boulder, CO and wanted to check out some studios. The front desk and employees are extremely friendly and accommodating! I took a yin class and it was nice. However, the transitions between each pose felt rush. In yin since you hold the poses for 3 – 5 mins — the set up is important, needs to be explained well and transitioned smoothly. I felt it was lacking in that capacity. It was a lovely class and the instructor was very kind (Ani?). It took me out of being present since each pose set up lacked suggestions of getting in and out of poses.

I absolutely love the Yoga Pod. There is some serious top talented teachers here. What a treat to come practice with the greats. Not a whole lot of diversity but it is Boulder so that kind of goes with the territory. Gerry and Nicole are so warm and welcoming and really try and get to know you. I’ve tried most of the classes and don’t have one bad thing to say about any of the teachers or the studio.

I took the Restorative Yoga class Thurs pm @ 8:00 and it was very relaxing! I dozed off twice. It was great. I did expect a bit more blood flow but I really enjoyed it! I would do it again when in town.

The Yoga Pod is a great workout facility and fantastic deal for new customers… as far as a yoga *studio*, it’s just okay. I agree with previous reviews commenting on the impersonal feel to Yoga Pod. My experience with yoga instructors has been they will introduce themselves to each (new) student and go out of their way to make a personal connection and seem welcoming. Not that Yoga Pod makes you feel unwelcome, it’s just not as friendly as other studios I’ve been. It didn’t bother me as much as I think it bothered others because I went for the exercise, got in, got out and went on with my day. They offer about a dozen classes per day (which is great if you have a busy schedule) and the rooms get packed, so this is probably another reason why you get the «factory» or «fast food» feel here.
The locker rooms and studios were always extremely clean in my experience and the instructors are knowledgeable — after a month of semi-​regular yoga practice here, I definitely felt stronger. I’m by no means an expert on yoga, but I couldn’t seem to find consistency between Vinyassa 1/​Vinyassa 2/​All Levels depending on which instructor was assigned to a particular class.
I signed up with an unlimited $ 40 for your first month package, and I got my money’s worth, so if this place is convenient for you, it’s worth checking out. As I have access to CU’s rec center as a graduate student and the Pod’s prices are a bit high on a per class basis for me, I do not plan to continue going.

Yoga Pod is my favorite yoga studio in Colorado.

I’ll start with the positives, Yoga Pod is clean.
Now onto the bizarre, when I checked in with Caitlin I was instructed there was no talking in the studio, OK, I can understand that and can appreciate it. I go into studio, get a space on my mat and Caitlin asks the class how they are doing? Ok, so much for silence, but then she starts asking some questions of group.
During the session, seemed like Caitlin was somewhat self absorbed with showing off how advanced her practice was instead of assisting students with improving their practice. She even said, I don’t think any of you will be able to do this, but I want to show you what it looks like. Just seemed strange for a class that was mostly beginners.
As other reviewers have commented, this not a place for a «spiritual experience». Located on 2 floor of an outdoor shopping mall, has more of a small exercise gym atmosphere.
Call me crazy I but I decided to give Yoga Pod another try. I arrived as class was beginning, not 5 minutes late or even 2 minutes, literally as class was beginning and was told no late arrivals allowed. Ok, I left.
So, if you choose to go, then be sure to be on time and don’t speak unless spoken too! Have fun kids.

This place is my sanctuary. I love it. They have a wide selection of classes and times, and some of the best teachers in town!

I love the Yoga Pod! I’ve been coming here for just about 8 months now and out of all the yoga studios I’ve tried around Boulder and neighboring areas, this one is the only one I will keep coming back to.
I’ve tried several different classes here, but my jam is the hot yoga classes. I started doing Bikram/​hot yoga a couple of years ago and never felt a strong connection to the other studios I practiced at. But at the Pod I feel more at ease to really dig deep into my practice. All of the teachers I’ve had have been great, really allowing you to listen to your body and how you feel rather than commanding you like a drill sergeant through each pose. Need to take a break because you’re lightheaded? Go for it! They do recommend you stick with the stillness as much as you can between poses, but if you need a sip of water or a time out in Child’s Pose, it’s completely fine.
Yes, it does get crowded in hot classes, especially in the evenings as most people come after work (like yours truly). I don’t find that it really interrupts my flow while in my practice, and in fact, I really enjoy the energy I get from having all of those individuals practicing along together.
Each teacher has their own style, obviously. And while I definitely jive better with some more than others, I don’t feel that I’ve had any class where a teacher wasn’t helpful or didn’t know what he/​she was doing.
As for Gerry and Nicole, they are wonderful owners and incredible teachers themselves! The customer service here has always been great, and everyone is always so friendly and attentive.
Everything about this place is welcoming, warm and down to earth. I try to come 5−6x a week, and when I miss a session, I’m always looking forward to going back!

I am the person to trust for yoga studio reviews, since I have been to so many fantastic and horrendous ones that I now have extremely high standards. Since I spend so much time practicing yoga, I expect a lot out of the place that may as well be a second home to me. Yoga Pod is just such a place– it emanates a warm, homey vibe that is impossible to fake and detectible immediately upon walking through the front doors.
Gerry and Nicole, the studio owners, are immeasurably kind and caring people who take the time to truly get to know their patrons and genuinely care about them and what is going on in their lives. It is so easy to come across studios owned by greedy business folk who quickly forget about what is important.
The prices were one of the biggest draws which attracted me to the Pod. For a student per month on auto-​renew, it only costs $ 75. Other places charge at least twice that, which is extremely challenging for financially struggling students. Also, the first month for new students is only $ 40.
There are courses for all levels of practitioners and at all times of the day which is very accommodating for busy individuals.
The only criticism I have as a die hard hot yoga lover is that occasionally the hot classes do not get as high in temperature as my picky self would like. Other than that, the Yoga Pod is amazing– I feel welcome in such a beautiful, clean studio overlooking Boulder’s flatirons!

I absolutely love Yoga Pod.
I first came here last year on the recommendation of a friend. They have an excellent introductory offer – $ 40 for an unlimited introductory month, and $ 75 per month for an unlimited Prema membership if you’re a student and $ 90 for non-​students. It’s the most affordable studio in Boulder, especially for the diverse range of styles you get. Yoga Pod offers Hot Yoga based on the Bikram sequence (but tailored to all bodies), all-​levels Vinyasa, Forrest Yoga, Yin yoga, and other styles in addition to monthly workshops. I didn’t end up staying after my first month, unable to justify free gym access as a student at the university in addition to a paid membership at Yoga Pod. So I took a break for a while and tried some drop-​in classes at other studios in Boulder here and there.
Once the summer break started, however, I thought I’d give Yoga Pod a shot again. I had endured easily the hardest semester in graduate school yet, and I needed something to chill me out and work me out. I began taking Hot Yoga sessions every day for about two months and lost nearly fifteen pounds. I brought myself back to center emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually with the help of the teachers, who after just a few sessions, began to recognize me and acknowledge that I was a regular.
What I love most about Yoga Pod is the gentle, compassionate teaching style of the instructors. They’re very in tune with the psychological and physiological challenges each pose presents, and speak to the emotional mind as they teach, coaching you to be compassionate to yourself through the poses.
The owners, Nicole and Gerry, are really positive and encouraging people. They usually attend each other’s classes and the affection between them is palpable and endearing. They infuse their positivity into every class and into their studio, and it shows.
There are some really standout teachers here, as well, each with his or her own style: David Moats is an acupuncture student and focuses on a specific muscle group in each class; Gerry is a motivational speaker and guides his classes through conversation with a theme; Caitlin is a very intuitive and compassionate teacher who coaxes her students through their practice with precision; Nicole is funny and nurturing, mindful of individual needs; Rachel brings in lavender mist and singing bowls and guides the spiritual through the physical; Denelle is positive and focused, and works to get to know each student; Matt is almost poetic in his instruction.
What’s great, also, is that most of the teachers watch for improvement in each of their students, correcting and coaxing for depth when students are ready to push their edge («grasp the outer edges of your feet, you can do it»), and will often compliment a student who is visibly improving, which makes a huge difference. You’re not just a body in a room; you’re a narrative arc. (And they play some good tunes too, like Bön Iver, Jose Gonzales, Bill Withers, and the Into the Wild soundtrack.)
The community is very mindful, too – they are respectful of the silent sanctuary and generous with their personal space when classes get full. I’ve been to studios where students chat before class, or bring their phones in, or are generally unaware of some basic yoga etiquette that the studio neglects to correct. The community is also very diverse in age, gender, and physical ability. Other studios in Boulder cater specifically to the young and able-​bodied and in doing so alienate other students – but not here. Seniors, people of all weight ranges, young children, and people with disabilities all practice here alongside advanced yogis. It’s inspiring.
The locker room is ample and spotless – Nicole has thought of every little thing, providing free hair ties, q-​tips, and lotion to shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the showers. It’s details like this, as well as the personal touches, that really knock Yoga Pod out of the park.
This is an excellent, clean, professional studio for every body.

I have been here twice for hot yoga.
My only wishes for this place is it to have less of a collegy vibe and to NOT be in a «mall.» I have come in and it is so loud with young college girls that I cannot even hear the front desk person. The actual yoga room is nice and the entire place has a somewhat clean feeling.
I haven’t yet connected with a single teacher here, and find most of them to be a little to barby-​doll-​ish. Everything looks pretty, but their attention to detail, their spiritual side and explanations of transitions were not good.
I’ve met the two owners and they seem like amazing people outside of the studio, but I don’t understand/​connect with their intentions of their studio. Seem more like a business than a spiritual yoga center.

I attended a community yoga class @ yogapod in August. I paid to rent a mat from them, I donated money to their specified charity, I utilized their dressing rooms.
I had researched yogapod on-​line and thought I would enjoy their style of yoga… I love hatha flow, vinyasa, power yoga… I was hoping to receive a somewhat smaller version of what they offer in their regularly scheduled classes, though I did not.
It was a bit confusing as the class was listed on their website and on
. The class was also listed on their paper fliers available inside their studio and when I stopped in earlier in the day within the studio they handed me a flier and welcomed me back for the class.
It was very evident that this was the instructor’s first solo class she came armored with a face full of make-​up and perfume so strong it could be smelled if she walked by you… just a bit distracting and not aromatherapy at all. It was an ok class, but nothing like the descriptions of their other classes.
Yogapod needs to take responsibility for the content of any class held within their studio. At no point did any representative from yogapod disclose that the class was not being lead by one of their regular instructors… they actually advertised the class?!
Though the class was decent for a beginner based on my experience as a new customer I would not frequent Yogapod again.
I did not feel enticed nor tempted into returning.
The Denver/​Boulder area has much to offer in yoga styles and I just found other studios were more to my taste and more inviting.
Namaste.