Yoga Sol

Yoga Sol is awesome. I love the space, location, and overall vibe. I have never had a bad experience here. It is pay-​what-​you-​can which is great if you’re watching your budget. The instructors are quality and knowledgeable. Go check it out!

Coming from a person who is generally very skeptical of yoga (what does it do?!?) I decided to try this place out because I kept hearing about the immense physical and mental health benefits of yoga. I picked Yoga Sol solely (get it?) because it’s donation based. That is the key! I am turned off by places that only let you in if you can afford a high monthly fee.
I have found yoga Sol to be welcoming, comfortable and very very affordable. All of the instructors are helpful and not condescending.

I visited Yoga Sol a couple weeks ago for their Monday night Candlelight yoga, and have been going once a week since then. I’m a yoga newbie, having only taken one other class, which was 3 years ago. The atmosphere is really inviting, and the students are of all different body types and skill levels.
So far my favorite instructor has been Joshlyn, it seems like she challenges you a bit more than some of the other instructors I’ve had.
Finally, the price is so reasonable! $ 10 suggested donation, but «pay what you can» policy. I can’t afford a gym membership or other regular classes that charge $ 15-​$ 25 per session, so this is perfect for me.

Was searching for a studio that would offer a quality physical and spiritual practice with some flexibility without the outrageous cost of most monthly memberships.
This place is fantastic and how cool that it’s donation based?!?

This is my go-​to yoga place. The space is rather small. There are usually two rows of yogis. On busy days, three rows can squeeze in. My favorite classes are the yoga sculpt classes. If you want a good workout, you can certainly get it. I like the Monday 7 p.m., Saturday 4:30 p. m, and Sunday 4:30 p.m. yoga sculpt classes. The Monday 8:30 p.m. candlelight flow class is good for relaxation. The classes are donation-​based. They suggest $ 10 per class. On weekdays after 6:30 p.m., I park in the Wells Fargo parking lot. One of the instructors told me that was okay. Otherwise, it’s easy to find street parking on Hennepin Avenue by Gorkha Palace. I highly recommend this studio.

Excellent instructors, cool space, and the donation-​based pricing makes it accessible to all. It’s my favorite studio in Minneapolis.

This studio is a real gem. All of the instructors are super friendly and welcoming. Every class is donation based, you give what you can. They have a wide variety of classes, but yoga sculpt… Yes! The studio is cozy and clean. Check it out!

If you love tough yoga classes then this place is for you. Their coaches are very inspiring and motivating. During their hard classes you don’t even realize how you do certain poses that easily but the motivation is just in the air, you can feel it and you will succeed.

Up until Kristy Hanson at Yoga Sol, I could reasonably be called a yoga hater. I tried yoga about a dozen times over the past five years like a good Millenial, and every single time I left feeling like I had paid $ 15 to have a patronizing New Age, crystal-​healing-​type woman hold me hostage for an hour while speaking to me in another language about stretching. Dude, just… no.
Kristy, however, saved yoga for me.
Her classes– and I have now been to several– are very easy to follow for someone who doesn’t know what the hell vinyasa/​sebastian/​babalooboo/​yoga-​speak words mean. She communicates about what your body should be feeling and doing in a way that newbies can understand without all of the jargon. She’s also thoughtful about what she’s asking you to do and why: «Things are getting colder outside, which makes your body compress, so today we’re going to focus on opening our muscles up.» I get it! This is medicine! Even non-​yoga people understand the concept of medicine!
Each class is consistently a great combo of warm-​ups with stretches, a challenging balance or muscle-​strengthening exercise, and a relaxing closing which hits all of what I want in a paid class experience. Learning new stretches has actually helped me relax more between classes; the challenging aspects have strengthened my back and arms; and the relaxing time feels well-​earned and therefore worthwhile.
Also, Yoga Sol isn’t the type of place that attracts the geared-​up Edina-​mom Lululemon crowd that makes you feel out of place if you’re not wearing an $ 80 yoga outfit and toting a $ 300 mat. They have mats for you to use, and folks are typically wearing your regular gym grubs.
Seriously, if you’re going to give yoga a shot, start with Kristy. She teaches on Saturday mornings at 9:00am, and Thursday mornings at 6:30am. Suggested donation at this place is $ 10– a total steal for her classes.
Go see Kristy. She’ll make it all better. Namastamananaya.

This place is pretty cool because it makes yoga affordable for everyone. It’s pay what you can so the prices are up to you. I think they recommend $ 10…which is still cheaper than most classes in the area. There aren’t locker rooms and the studio itself is pretty small but there’s a broad spectrum of yogis so it’s an interesting environment. The yoga sculpt classes were pretty good but I prefer my classes slightly heated. The studio itself is quite small so some of the evening sculpt classes can get pretty full. Get there early if you want a decent spot. There’s meter parking outside and free residential parking a few blocks away.
Overall, great place of you just want to do some yoga.
P. S. the accept credit cards so if you never have cash on you (like me), you are totally fine.

This is for sure my favorite yoga studio and I have been attending classes here for over a year, pretty much since they opened. The instructors are welcoming, attentive and knowledgable. The rates are extremely reasonable «pay what you can» is their motto, but the $ 10 suggested donation is more than fair and you certainly get your money’s worth. I have tried their sculpt and vinyasa 1 & 2 classes. I find Yoga Sol to be the perfect studio to bring a friend that is just starting out and needs some TLC and guidance — as well as a place that can cater to the more experienced and adventurous yogis. The energy is warm and positive — add this to your list for the ultimate yoga experience!

I hate to do this, but I gotta write a negative review.
I’ve been four or five times now, gone to each of their vinyasa style classes. I come when I am in town. The teachers understand vinyasa flow, but the execution is poor, if not reckless. The last class, the teacher kept the air conditioner and fans on the whole time, so it was impossible to build adequate heat in the body. Even worse, the teacher went right into very deep hip flexor and quad stretches with very little warm up – this is how people get injured! While I understand the desire not to practice «hot yoga» (which I cannot stand!), some heat is still necessary in the room.

Yoga Sol is amazing. My sister and I have just moved into Northeast, and she had expressed some interest in getting back into a yoga and fitness routine, so we visited Yoga Sol first thing this morning for the Meditative Flow class. Our experience could not have been better! The class was very welcoming and affirming, and the instructor offered plenty of modifications for participants of all experience levels. The ambiance was relaxed and wholesomely positive, and the studio space is simple and beautiful.
I fully anticipate finding myself attending classes there at least once a week for the foreseeable future, and I’m happy to say that I will gladly donate as much as possible, every time. Yoga Sol is an amazing resource for health and wellness.

Love this place. It is a pay as you go studio, so you are not stuck with an expensive monthly membership if you end up not going very often. The classes are great and so are the instructors. They remember your name and are always pleasant. The studio is relaxing and clean.

I am so happy I found this yoga studio! They have great classes at great times! I especially love their sculpt class and candlelight yoga on Fridays!
The first Friday of every month they have a wine and cheese social after!
Also, it is pay what you can every time and they accept American Express :)

This is by far my favorite place for yoga in the Twin Cities. Nope, scratch that. Favorite place across the globe.
«Pay what you can» with a suggested donation of $ 10. Apparently their average is $ 9. Sometimes I only have 6 bills and sometimes I have 12. Most importantly, I’m a loyal customer that doesn’t have a punch card or bundle that I purchased.
Nearly all of the instructors I’ve had are amazing at what they do. Occasionally you’ll hear the «bikini weather is coming!» motivator but that’s only in a sculpt class and it probably works for some people. PS. sculpt class is hardcore. You’ll feel like a total rockstar after that class!
The space has new hardwood floors and and a tall ceiling with huge «store front» windows overlooking some of NE and onto downtown. Upon dawn or dusk or really, anytime in the day, the light coming in provides that feeling like you’re somewhere bigger than MPLS. Like you’ve made it as a successful writer in NY and yoga eases your mind in the bustling big city…
There are often special events that are also partnerships with other local business. Roga is the Mill City Running and yoga run. Yoga Pantz and Yoga Jamz is when a band comes in to play during your yoga sesh. There are also Yoga Happy Hours when they serve wine and snacks after a vinyasa class. HOW COOL IS THAT?!
Note on parking: street with meters OR after 6pm you can park in the Well Fargo lot! ;)

Yoga Sol was exactly what I expected, plus a little more! I stopped by here for a 5:30pm Vinyasa class on one of the first sunny evenings in the Twin Cities. After hearing a few friends give great reviews, and needing to attend an outside class as a part of teacher training, I looked forward to see what new yoga studios are popping up in my neighborhood.
As a CPY lover, I have not tried some more true «studios». Yoga Sol made me feel like I was bopping in downtown Chicago or NYC. They have the vibe as a true «corner Yoga studio feel». The sequence itself was great. It was a little more intermediate than a beginners feel. It was both relaxing and challenging!
It is donation based, with a $ 10 request. It is well worth it. The teachers are well trained and friendly, and the atmosphere is accessible and fun.
I am looking forward to biking over for a candellight class some summer evening!

My therapist suggested this place to me. This place really is as great as the reviews reflect! Easy in, easy out. Pay what you can! I hate going to the gym, signing up for the dumb membership, paying a monthly fee, dealing with awful parking in the winter. This is nothing like that! There is plenty of parking on the street, you may have to walk a block. Not difficult. So far I’ve only been to a couple classes, but have really enjoyed them and plan on going again and again! I am a beginner and currently go to the Vinyasa classes. Hoping the classes don’t get super crowded cause the place is small and cozy. I might add there were a couple good looking guys attending last time I went;) Great motivation and eye candy in one!

For what it is, Yoga Sol is freaking awesome! It’s pay what you can yoga with a lot of different classes from Sculpt and Power Yoga to Meditation and gentle classes. They also have special workshops and happy hour classes/​celebrations every now and then. There’s a pretty good variety of times classes are offered each day but I do wish there were a bit more. The room is heated to get you loose but not like hot yoga where you have to worry about sweating buckets. The studio is nice and the instructor’s I’ve had so far are great. Parking can be challenging unless you want to pay for a meter. They just have a bathroom and not a locker room or showers but that would really be too good to be true. I really hope this place survives because it’s fantastic if you don’t want to commit to a membership or pay $ 15+ for a little ohm.

A fabulous, pay-​what-​you-​can yoga studio in NE!
Yoga Sol is a enjoyable addition to the NE Minneapolis Community. They offer Vinyasa-​style, restorative, meditative flow and sculpt classes all with a suggested cost of $ 10. Classes over lunch time are a welcome escape from work, but I absolutely love the late night candle-​lit classes on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Friday’s 6pm candle-​lit class sometimes includes a Yoga happy hour with light snacks and wine!
Be prepared for classes led by well-​trained, calming teachers who welcome any level of Yogi. I especially enjoy Wednesday afternoons with Steph! The crowd is always filled with vibrant and caring individuals. Many university undergraduate and graduate students attend classes along with young professionals. There is plenty of street car/​bike parking in front of the studio or grab a free spot across the street in the Wells Fargo after 6pm.
What I have enjoyed most is that Yoga Sol continues to invest in their studio and the owners love to experiment with new offerings to help Yogis find a new connection to the mind, body and soul. They have offered a live-​music class, open house tea party and even a pizza party! It’s a fabulous, caring community of Yogis who all believe in the power of practicing yoga in a accepting environment.