A Guide for the Traveling Yogi
An ongoing studio guide for traveling yogis…
Practicing yoga is a commitment. It is more than a hobby. It is a passion and a way of life. It is an experience that opens up a person, and helps them to find their true being and deepest desires and happiness. Through yoga, I have been able to discover myself so much more than I ever have before. For the first time, I feel like I truly know and love myself.
Fortunately, life brings us to many different places that are either well known by the yogi or completely new. Either way, we look to self-practice and our yoga mats as we explore the world.
Going to a new studio can be very intimidating. As a college student, I frequently travel back and forth from Boston to Philadelphia. Because of this, it took awhile for me to find two studios that I felt comfortable with. Usually, a studio is a second home for a yogi. A place where you feel that you can be your best self and have friends who support you and your practice.
Traveling obviously makes this difficult. This guide will be updated as I travel through different states and cities and will provide studios that I had good experiences with and recommend to others. This way, instead of looking through tons of websites and comments on Google, fellow yogis can look to this ever-changing article for advice and recommendations of where to find and continue your practice.
Philadelphia, PA
Sol Yoga Studio: I came across this studio this past January. The studio is on the second floor above a jewelry store, and very easy to get to. The studio provides free parking in the back of the building complete with a small sanctuary for local stray cats. The studio specializes in Hot Power Yoga, which is very vigorous and a great experience. Other classes include Vinyasa, PreNatal, Core Vinyasa, Basics, and Kids Yoga.
Owner Angela Travaglini also teaches, and provides a fun and friendly environment for everyone. She gives multiple types of deals for practicers and also has set up an online registration for classes. Sign up for a class! The first one is free.
Visit their website for more information on location, class times, and the benefits of yoga.
Boston, MA
Karma Yoga Studio: This studio was actually recommended to me by a friend at college. Karma is truly a great studio and has many different locations throughout Boston. Personally, I have only practiced at their Newbury Street location which is absolutely beautiful with large lofty rooms and windows. Their Newbury street studio is located right above the famous Trident Café, which is really convenient for grabbing food or a smoothie after class. The studio offers a variety of classes, including Vinyasa, Anusara, Jivamukti Vinyasa, and warm room Vinyasa.
For newcomers, Karma also makes it easy as they have a two-week unlimited yoga deal for just $25. Besides this they have monthly, weekly, and annual packages along with class packs of five or ten. Currently, there is no online sign up process, so you just have to drop in. Karma is truly a great escape for any yogi, especially during this treacherous New England winter.
Visit their website for more information and a full schedule for all three of their locations.
Savannah, GA
Savannah Yoga Center: Savannah Yoga Center was a very happy surprise. Looking for studios in Savannah is pretty hard, especially since some of them have pretty harsh reviews from visitors. After a long investigation, I decided to give this studio a try.
Walking into the main room, the SYC sells clothing with their studio name along with various other products that will suffice in case you forget anything. They also provide mats. If you have your own, I definitely recommend bringing it because the studio mats were slippery and very thin. But if you have no choice like I did, there are mats that you can use for free. They also sell coconut water, which is really great for a pick-me-up after class. The little things like that really make the studio. It is a small space, and besides the “welcoming room” only has two rooms for classes that are medium size.
There is a variety of classes at the center that are for both beginners and advance practicers. WARNING: if the class says beginners or levels one and two, it is truly a beginners class. I went to one for a test to see how much I liked the studio. The teacher was very nice and helpful, but the class was a bit slow for someone who vigourously practices. If you are a beginner and still getting used to the poses, then beginners classes are perfect. The other classes I took were great and challenged me. One great thing I like about this studio is that after some of the classes, the teacher comes around and rubs oils onto your shoulders and neck. You leave the center feeling rejuvinated and smelling good.
Savannah Yoga Center does offer deals for their students, but none that are too helpful if you are only in Savannah for a short time. A single walk in class is $15, which can get pricey depending on how often you are going to go. They do have class packs of five and ten, but again, if your not there for five days or know you wont have time to do all five classes, the packs aren’t too helpful.
For more information on the studio and class schedules, visit their website. They also have another location in Pooler. Class information for that location can be found here.
This post will be continuously edited as my yoga journey continues. Please check back if you found this helpful!
If you have any recommendations for studios, please comment so that I can visit them the next time I am in that city or state! If I like them, then I will include them in this article.
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