Yoga Gallery

I’ve lived in the area for years, but never tried the Yoga Gallery, a friend raved about it after trying yoga at all the gyms as finally «a real yoga studio.» The $ 20 first-​timer fee is a true bargain. The check-​in process was easy and quick, the receptionist seemed to know most people as they came in. I went on a holiday, so it was crowded, but without prompting, folk moved their mats to create more space (a compliment to the community they’ve created). The Vinyasa was great — not a cookie cutter practice, which I liked, and I’m a bit sore the next day; in an I-​got-​a-​good-​workout kind of way. Despite the crowded class, the instructor made a point to assist each person at least once, and had a purposeful «theme» for the breathing focus, which is more than you get at a lot of places.
They lose two stars because there was music during the practice, which, although unusual, would have been fine except it included Katy Perry’s «Fireworks» which throws off your chi, ya know? Also, the window of the main studio faces the street and was loosely covered with a curtain that didn’t quite fit so sometimes pedestrians would stop and stare at you.
Cons: parking can be scarce, you have to walk around to the back of the building to enter.
Pros: right next to the farmer’s market, so if you time it right, you can eat some super fresh fruit after your session!
Overall, this place «gets it» and is a real yoga studio with skilled instructors. I would rank the quality of the yoga up with studios in a larger city, and it’s a welcome addition to the neighborhood. They just have a few loose ends to sort out before becoming a top-​notch, exemplary business.

So, for those who are yoga newbies, but not workout newbies — this is an entirely different type of workout — and instead of feeling exhausted you feel a refreshing euphoria.
It’s week 2 of my 2-​week student special: $ 20 gets you unlimited yoga for 14 days — you could come 5 times a day every day if you wanted (you’d be INSANE).
Staff is courteous and super professional, the people who come are nice and not judgmental when you need a one minute breathing break :-)

I love yoga, and always just took classes at 24 hr fitness. The yoga gallery is where its at! I will never go back to a traditional gym for yoga. an actual studio full of professional teachers that are serious about what they do is what I have found here.
I have a busy schedule and they have A LOT of classes to offer at all levels. I had a blast at the vinyasa class, which was more challenging than any other vinyasa class I’ve ever taken, which was excellent! Thanks Corey!
The studio is very calm, clean and have plenty of the yoga props for you to use. I especially love the cork floor and its location in old overland park. I’ve been back for Yoga Flow a couple times as well and enjoyed it as well. None of the classes have ever been very full, and everyone in the class has been so friendly. I had plenty of help and extra attention.
I signed up using the 20 dollars for 2 weeks special and plan on extending this membership here soon for the summer.

Popped in during my recent visit to the area to sample what had become of the merger between Yoga Gallery and Inspire Yoga. The space is beautifully calm, and spacious enough to accomodate a big group. The high, exposed ceilings means tall yogis will have no barriers, and the cork floors are very comfortable and warm to walk on barefoot (of course, the day outside wasn’t a mid-​November one, either.) All the accessory props you’d need were there, even a mat (free!) if you just want to give it a one-​time trial.
The class was taught by Patricia, who is one of the founding owners. She was very knowledgeable, offered hands-​on assists to her students, paced her classes well, and was an encouraging instructor.
I love how the yoga practice room sees no shod feet due to how it’s arranged with the entry downstairs. However, this confused me for a brief moment when trying to enter: the entrance is actually around the back of the building near the farmer’s market shelter, not at the storefront on Santa Fe Dr. Word has it that Saturdays require a bit of creativity in parking because of the market, too.