Gaia Flow Yoga

After a week trial, I like it a lot so I bought one year unlimited class. I could walk to the one in Addison circle. I made 6am class and I absolutely loved it. But in the first and second time, I tried ocean and mountain, which were hard. And I am very frustrated .The class at 6am is not packed, which is perfect ! I will have to try a year now ! Hopefully after a year practice, I will be good in yoga .And will keep post the updates !

I’m so incredibly thankful to have found this studio. After starting a stressful job and letting exercise go by the wayside, I was looking to make changes in my life, both mentally and physically. Purchased the $ 15 week pass to try out the classes — my first class was Ocean and even though I’d done yoga before… WOW, was that a workout! I was hooked! I try to make it to class at least 3 – 5 times a week, and I can honestly say its the best part of my day. The studio is so nice and the instructors are happy and helpful. They give modifications for all levels of practice. And the neck rub at the end… just icing on the cake! My back pain and headaches are resolving and I feel stronger, leaner, and more peaceful. Very excited to see how I grow in my yoga practice at Gaia!

I signed up for the first 2 weeks for $ 15 and then $ 99 per month for unlimited yoga. Yes, you heard it; unlimited yoga! I tried all the different classes and enjoyed my experience. However, there is one awkward thing about this studio or practice: the instructors put peppermint lotion on your neck & shoulders after your practice. Originally, I did think it was great and refreshing. However, I started to notice that the instructors would just wipe their hands on the same towel each time in-​between (and not wash off that sweat from someone else before your neck and shoulders.) For me, that is gross… especially during a hot yoga session! Yes, the peppermint lotion is optional but I am not sure if that is a very sanitary practice. I’m pretty sure that is violating OSHA standards as well.

what not to love, great studio great teachers amazing journey! i call this studio my second home. This studio has been part of my life for 2 years, it really balances your daily life. Great Yoga flow great hours and the studio is amazing. Very clean, never over full and busy just what i love. become a member and every friday you can bring a friend for free to workout with you.

This is by far the best yoga studio I have practiced at. I did hot yoga for two years at several studios in Idaho and Southern California which I really enjoyed, but after exercising at Gaia flow for the last 4 months I am getting more visible muscle tone and a new type of slender figure that I never had before. The results from the yoga practices here are incredible! I highly recommend Gaia flow. The instructors share an important message at the beginning of each class that helps make me feel good. They remind us to exhale and breathe and they make careful adjustments to make sure we are doing each pose correctly. They help those with injuries and they pay special attention to each individual’s needs. When I leave Gaia flow yoga class I feel calm, content and strong. If you are new to yoga I recommend visiting Gaia and inquiring about their 1-​week deal. Yoga has changed my mentality and improved the quality of my life and now thanks to the instructors at Gaiaflow yoga — I am getting stronger, too!

Tried out a yoga class here a few weeks ago. Super friendly instructors and super close knit community it seems like. Really positive atmosphere. The studio is pretty sweet. They have a wall of mirrors which I love for checking form. The peppermint lotion at the end of class was a nice treat. Great intro deal :).

Looking for transformation? Then Gaia Flow is a must! Started to go there 6yrs ago to get a good stretch from the gym, but then I found myself going there more than the gym. Then before I knew it, the Gaia Flow family became part of my daily life. Consistent classes, beautiful studios, with great instructors that can help you further you along your yoga path. This is def my yoga home.

I have been wanting to join a yoga studio for a few years now, just wasn’t sure about committing to it since it was an expense I wasn’t really wanting to have. I heard about this studio but the $$ seemed high to me, so I just never committed. Then back in November I saw a Groupon for this studio’s new location in Plano. I live in Addison, so even though it wasn’t down the road from me, it wasn’t far, so I decided to go for it. 30 days unlimited yoga for $ 29.00 seemed much more worth it and I would definitely decide if I wanted to make the jump and commit.
The plano studio was easy to locate, the instructors were incredibly friendly and the studio was so nice, big, and clean! The first few classes I felt clumsy, and couldn’t do half the things I saw others doing. I made a commitment to go at least 3 times a week. Within 2 weeks I found myself itching to go to classes, and adding it to my routine. By the end of the Groupon after seeing the benefits and how much improvement I had made, I decided that this was a no brainer. I need yoga in my life.
Since I signed up as a member, I stopped going to the Plano location, and have been going to the closer Addison location. The Addison studio is very different from the Plano spot because it is so small, but it has a very nice charm to it. My only issue is they have such a small front area, that tends to get crowded between classes bc its winter and you have to dress so many layers. Im sure once the warmer weather comes it’ll won’t stay as cramped.
I love how Gaia structures their classes, it is very different to what I have experienced before, starting off with a core workout, then there is a quick good news sharing around the room, the instructor goes over the spiritual sana for the week, and then you begin your flow. At the end of class the instructor comes around with some peppermint lotion for your neck which feels aaaaaamazing after the work out. Not going to lie, I have accidentally dozed off before because of how relaxed I am at the end of class.
I go to classes on Thursdays, Fridays, the occasional Saturday, and Sunday, Monday. Since I am still a beginner, I am focusing on the Desert/​Gentle Waves classes for now, I went to a Tuesday ocean class once, and got my butt handed to me, so I may need to work my way to go to the Ocean/​Mountain classes, but I will get there soon.
One thing I do wish is that they include which instructors teach which classes. There are some instructors that I really enjoy taking their classes, so I would like to know other classes I could possibly attend when I know its an instructor I am familiar with, and enjoy. Granted all the instructors have been fantastic, there are just a few who I just really enjoyed.
Overall, I am extremely, extremely happy with this studio.

Plano space — place of strength, healing, and renewal. New Friends: thank you and see you when I return.

I cannot stress enough that Gaia Flow Yoga has changed my life. It is a beautiful, professional, clean studio with a loving, welcoming environment. The instructors are knowledgeable, caring, innovative and genuine.
I started practicing there in September of 2012 and have been there at least 5 times a week ever since. At the time, I was looking for a new work-​out that would relieve my stress from work and kick my butt into shape, but wouldn’t be as monotonous and hard on my joints/​back as my running and gym routine. This place gave me all of that and more than I could ever have imagined. I never went back to my old work-​out routine again after trying Gaia Flow yoga.
I immediately became lasting friends with many of the amazing instructors up there and they convinced me to get my 200 Hour certification with Gaia Flow, which I received in November of 2013, and soon after, became a permanent instructor there. As a teacher, I have ventured into trying classes at other studios, but nothing else quite compares to Gaia. The level of professionalism there and the creativity of the instructors at Gaia really cannot be matched.
I received my 500 Hour certification in June 2014 from Gaia Flow. Teaching there has made my life better and more fulfilling than I could ever have imaged; I will forever be in their debt of gratitude. I feel more at home at this studio than anywhere else in the world.

I really adore this studio! I moved to Addison from Austin and was worried that I would have trouble finding a yoga studio that I loved… but Gaia was amazing! They do abs at the beginning of each class, which caught me off guard during the first class, but I quickly grew to love the structure of the classes. The instructors are all wonderful and the classes are a good mixture of being challenging physically but still focusing on the spiritual aspect of yoga. Each class begins with a spiritual asana that is focused on for the week. I attended classes at Gaia for about 3 months and experienced so much growth in my practice during my time there. I am so sad that I had to move and will miss Gaia tremendously. I highly recommend this studio and yoga community!

Today was my first time doing hot yoga, and I loved it! I got the Groupon for $ 35 for a one month pass, and I will definitely be taking advantage of it. As a previous reviewer stated, parking can be difficult. As suggested, I just parked on the other side of the railroad and walked over. Problem solved!
I took the Gentle Waves class as recommended for beginners. The instructor (Olivia) was fantastic, easy to follow and gave lots of modifications. She was friendly, involved, and had a very calming presence. I always enjoy getting adjusted in poses, and she was very good about going around the room and gently adjusting you if needed. No judgement, no ego (to quote Gaia!). I appreciate the message– Always come from a place of love. It’s sometimes difficult to remember, so I enjoyed having that to meditate on.
I had a great first experience, and I’m so glad I chose Gaia Flow. I’ll be telling all my friends/​family, and hopefully I can talk them into going with me so we can all sweat it out together!

I love this place! As a former Bikram yoga enthusiast, I wanted something challenging and heated, without the time commitment and monotony of Bikram — this is it! While every yoga practice has its perks, I especially like this studio for its reliable schedule (so I know I can make it to the 6am class every morning) and varying instructors (you learn something new every day!). As many of them say, every day is different, and it really feels that way at Gaia.
If you are a beginner and afraid to go — don’t be. Gaia is great with beginners and you can take your time easing into the classes. The first class I ever went to was the Weekend Warrior (hardest class there is) and I survived! Take it at your own pace and don’t over exert yourself. And most importantly, have fun — Gaia has some great music to help you with this too :)

I really loved this place! I paid $ 15 for a week of unlimited yoga and got a lot out of it. The instructors are really nice and helpful. They do a great job of communicating what position they want you to get in, that way you don’t have to stare at them the whole time. They walk around and help you out. They even give peppermint neck rubs at the end of class. If you are a beginner, I recommend going to the gentle waves class. It gives you a great work out and isn’t too hard. Out of the 3 times that I went, I always left happy.
The only complaint I have is that they aren’t easy to get a hold of. They don’t have a receptionist, so the instructors are usually not able to answer and are busy with yoga. Also, they are a bit awkward to deal with when signing up.
If I wasn’t leaving Dallas for school, I would go here all the time. I definitely recommend it for all new yogis! I say new because I didn’t go to the advanced classes.

Always so sweaty and hot after workouts that when I walk outside in Dallas’ triple digit heat it feels like the AC is actually on outside

My favorite studio in Dallas. Lovely lit place, filled with mirrors& open windows for light to shine thru. All of the instructures are really good, friendly & welcoming. You’ll definitely feel the love & it definitely will change your life :)

As a new yogi (only a month in!), I LOVE this place… I tried it out because my friend goes there regularly and there was a great Living Social deal for a month’s worth of classes. I have been going at least 2 – 3 times per week and I love it!
It is not intimidating or overwhelming by any means. All of the instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable, and the place isn’t too big that you get lost in the crowd. I enjoy that it’s hot yoga (about 95 degrees) because it feels like a more therapeutic and detoxifying experience. I literally go to class, leave my worries at the door and just get sucked into the world of Gaia Flow Yoga. It’s great!
The instructors also make sure to walk around and actually take a look at how each person is doing. If someone needs help, the instructor will correct their form or give them help. And no one judges… At first I was really embarrassed that I had no idea what I was doing, but then you realize that everyone is at different levels and they’re focusing on their own technique, not how you look. Plus… everyone is sweaty and gross so there’s no room for impressing at that point!
Because it’s on the smaller side, you want to get to class early (10 – 15 min). The morning classes aren’t as crowded but any of the weekend or evening classes will surely fill up, so get there early to score a good spot by a mirror (so you can watch your form).
At the end of each class, the instructor goes around and massages you with peppermint lotion. O-​M-​G… I wanted to just fall asleep and stay there forever… time really does fly during that part. I’ve stayed for the massage before and the next thing I know, it’s been 15 minutes and I’m late for work!
Lastly, I love that the schedule is exactly the same every week. I have a busy job, a busy life and I suffer from information overload. I cannot afford to remember a changing class schedule, so knowing that the same class is offered at set times each day of the week is EXTREMELY helpful. It helps me to develop a routine that I can actually stick to!
This location is in the Addison Circle area so there is limited street parking. However, it’s on the corner near Arapaho so you can just park across from the railroad too.
I love this place and it has completely changed my perspective on yoga. I will be coming back for sure!

I love this place! One of the things I especially like about the studio is that they structure their classes in timeslots – so if you find a timeslot that works for you, you can take classes every day. (And they encourage that to get the full benefit.)
Not only that, but their classes – while sequenced well – are also designed to be challenging (beyond the fact that it is 95 degrees in the studio.) I’m finding that this is the perfect «next step» for me in developing my yoga practice.

After reading Flor V.‘s review of her favorite yoga place, I really wanted to give it it a try, so I tagged along with her last week.
One word: wow.
Let me just say: I am a yoga beginner. I took a few classes years ago that were offered through my gym, but that’s it. The class I took at Gaia was very beginner friendly. Jessica, the instructor that night, came over and helped me out during the session if I was having trouble with a pose or otherwise looking lost. She is really nice and exudes a lot of positive energy.
She lead us through a tough session which began with an ab workout; which I loved. Next we went into all the yoga poses. I was dripping in sweat in no time, and luckily I headed Flor’s advice and brought a towel with me. I am not kidding — my elbows were sweating.
The room is really hot, and the workout is substantial, so make sure to bring a water to class as well. They also sell bottled waters if you forget one from home.
After contorting our bodies into all sorts shapes and sweating off about 5 pounds in water, Jessica ended our session with a unique cool down.
I left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and that night I slept like a baby.
They offer one free class as a trial, or a 1^st week special of $ 15. After that there are different packages. That $ 15 week special is a steal, and I can’t wait to go back.

I am becoming a yoga addict and it’s this small gem of a studio that is enabling my addiction. Prior to having arrived at the Gaia Flow Studio, I have taken yoga classes before and some I have enjoyed and some not so much.

Hence, when, I first entered the quasi-​lobby I was a bit nervous since I am definitely not a pro but after being greeted by a friendly and professional staff at the front desk I came to feel completely at ease.

To your right you have the main section of the studio where all the fun yoga stuff takes place. And on the left side of the entrance there is a walk in closet where the back wall is lined with wooden cubby holes where you are able to place your belongings during class. You can bring your own mat but they do have extras if you forget yours.
Although this is a version of hot yoga its really no where near as hot as Bikram, thank God! Chrystal Rae and Andres, the principal instructors, do an excellent job in their instruction and in helping you to incorporate your own truth into the practice.
All the instructors offer modifications for beginners who are not ready to practice the most advanced poses. The flow aspect of the practice refers to the cardio exercises you are performing throughout the class. The strength training occurs through the poses and the duration that you are able to hold them.
The purpose of the heat is to help your body sweat out all the toxins and limber you up so your muscles are supple and better able to attain the poses you are attempting to engage. Since you are sweating profusely, it is advisable to drink lots and lots of water before and after your practice. Afterward, you realize how rejuvenated you feel and you can not wait to go back again.
The classes are small enough that you never feel crowded and for the un-​assimilated its really easy to get a spot closest to the exit in case you need a quick breath of fresh air and I am not going to lie cause I still do on occasion.
Happily, I am already seeing significant changes and even my skating coaches are noticing my skills are improving on the ice as well. Still, I can absolutely do none of the binds but I am able to coordinate most warrior poses and planks and dog poses. And I maintain the hope of someday mastering the hand stand as well!
The studio offers different packs of classes for reasonable prices. And the first week special is comprised of $ 15.00 for one week of unlimited classes. Also, I have determined that this yoga practice imparts you with this natural high & sense of euphoria that you will be riding for several hours afterward. I am starting to crave it even on days when its not on my schedule. It’s a beautiful thing.
And to think when I first walked into this quaint studio located in Addison Circle, I believed I would only be taking my friend Stacy’s first Ocean class with the sole objective of being a supportive friend. Now, its only a month later and I am doing my best to attend at least four times a week.
Now most of you who know me know that I already have a super busy schedule so even attempting to incorporate yoga into my schedule is a feat onto itself.

I am really incredibly happy with my experience at Gaia Flow and I would encourage everyone to try it out if you are looking to get into yoga!