The River

As someone coming from a weight training background who had never tried yoga, much less a heated power vinyasa class, I had my reservations and didn’t know exactly what to expect when I walked through the door of The River. But my doubts left me almost as soon as I got to the front desk and was met by a smile and a warm welcome from Sam. After a quick and painless check-​in, it was time for my first class!
The heat was pretty intense at first, but after a little while it felt natural and even relaxing. Sam came in and immediately put smiles on everyone’s face with a funny story to begin the class. Over the next hour of almost non-​stop, muscle-​engaging, sweat-​dripping yoga I gained a lot of respect for the practice and was surprised at the level of difficulty! Throughout class, Sam reminded us to stay focused on our breathing and would gently help students modify their posture slightly to get into just the right pose. She pushed us to our limits, but every time we held a difficult position for what seemed like minutes and my muscles burned and I was just about to give up, she was there with strong encouragement and just the right words to let everyone dig a little deeper and find a new kind of strength I didn’t know I had! What a fantastic teacher and what a great experience; I’ll be going back to that class for years to come! Check out power yoga if you haven’t already!

The River is one of the most beautiful yoga studios Ive ever been to. The instructors are amazing, Katy especially is really great! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place, the energy is so good you can literally FEEL it!

Hello there,
It’s Sunday morning. Do you know where your chakra is? Here’s a hint, it’s not in bed, it’s not with a boy or girl, and it’s not on the couch-​even if it is NFL Sunday. It’s at THE RIVER! This place is great. From the people to the amenities the experience is outstanding. That’s right friend. The River is an opportunity for those seeking that harmonious «ness» that has been lacking in there life, and too often drowned out by the hustle and bustle of there work week. In just 60 minutes of this heated vinyasa journey you will experience sensations of greater joy, alignment, and inner peace. Come and join myself and other friends you’ve yet to meet down at The River. They truly are helping to build community, one sweaty mat at a time.

Amazing space. Meh yoga. Everyone has gushed about the space here already — it really is amazing, and feels like a resort. The classes are… well, they’re ok. I don’t want to denigrate anyone’s teaching when there is good intention and effort. That said, the classes didn’t really seem to fall in any particular category, and were pretty ad-​hoc — not in any particular style or form, and often without focus. Due to this, it would be difficult for a regular yoga practitioner to commit to this studio long term. Also, it’s often blast-​furnace hot in the studio, which I enjoy but many may not.

I’ve practiced yoga in over 10 different studios in the Denver area, and The River is still my favorite.
During my one month beginner membership I tried several different classes, times and teachers. Each teacher has her own style, varying from meditative to more strength focused. I liked the 6:30am class and 5:30pm the best, (but 5:30 is packed.) And I have to do a shout out to Katy Rowe — she is a hilarious, thought-​provoking, amazing teacher, one of the best I’ve ever had — so check out one of her classes. No matter which class you are in they focus strongly on proper alignment, which I really value. The heat in the room is just enough to loosen up my muscles and make me sweat, but nothing like the sweltering, overpowering heat of Bikram.
Really, really love The River — I just wish Denver studios were more affordable.

Love this studio. It is beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. The employees are so nice and helpful. They were having a 20% off sale on the first day i went and I got a new mat that I am in love with! I can’t wait to come back. Will definitely purchase an unlimited month when I have more time on my hands. :)

The pictures don’t do this studio justice. It’s absolutely lovely. I’m a visitor in town and I must say this place is small but every bit as awesome as some of the nicest LA, Austin, or Atlanta studios I’ve been to. I did the Sunday morning heated power vinyasa class with Melanie and it was perfect. $ 17 for drop in class, $ 39 for first month unlimited pass. Check it out!

This is a nice studio. Everyone seemed really friendly. They even had a drop in yoga class for kids. I checked reviews out before coming in from out of town. I sent messages to three different studios in the area of which I was staying. And The River yoga studio was the only studio that returned my message.
My friend and I showed up about 15 mins before the class started. I would recommend showing up a bit earlier. You have to make a profile in order to participate in the classes. The drop in fee is $ 17 and it kinda forces you to pay using a card versus just wanting to pay cash. This took extra time. I also didn’t get to utilize the discount offered on Unilocal.I didn’t get to stretch and felt a bit tense before class.
After getting situated and and fitting perfectly into two spots left in the class, I began to relax and feel more comfortable. Joy was the instructor. I am an advanced yogi and I felt pretty challenged! This was great being it was an all level class. I also prefer Vinyasa and that it was! Very pleased with the pace of the class and the inversions offered. She gave a great class and I would tell you to be prepared to sweat!

I truly love coming here. I first tried it on a living social deal — fantastic, I love a good deal. I then bought the unlimited month for new members for just $ 39. Even better!
The heated power vinyasa is incredible. It isn’t so hot that you feel like you’re going to pass out and die, but definitely hot enough to help you sweat it out.
Every instructor I have had has been kind, helpful & a great leader. I feel comfortable, challenged and accepted at The River and I definitely cannot say that for a lot of studios I have been to. I love coming here and look forward to continuing to expand my practice.

Writing a review after my first visit because I am already addicted. A transplant from Boston, who loves soulful yoga practice — has found her new home.
I am so happy to have found a heated power yoga studio that is NOT a corporate powerhouse, you know who I am talking about.
The $ 39 new student deal is also awesome, as someone who (used to) practice every day, I am thrilled to have the motivation to return to this lifestyle.
I took a class with Danielle, who provided an equally soulful + challenging flow. I couldn’t stress the value and benefits of attending these type of classes over CPY-​type sessions.
Thank you to The River for a clean facility and an overall amazing first experience!

Came here for a great heated power vinyasa yoga class and absolutely loved it, especially because several poses were completely different from anything I had done at the SF yoga studios I usually go to. This place is beautiful and clean with a very zen vibe.
It was surprisingly refreshing to not have any mirrors in the studio, which forces you to focus inwards.
There are showers, big lockers and convenient parking right outside.
Highly recommend!

This is my hOMe away from home! I love this studio so much and cannot say enough good things about it. I moved to Denver about 2 and a half years ago from Maui, HI and immediately began my search for a yoga studio that would be the right fit. I’ve been to many of the well known studios in the Denver metro area and can truly say that the River was what I was looking for. I had met Katie Rowe and the Fitness in the City guys at a free class offered at Lululemon and immediately loved the style of yoga. I started with the initial trial month and quickly became a member. In terms of the yoga, it is a very balanced practice. You can expect to be sweaty and grounded when you leave. Christen, Katy, Sam, Danielle, Kathryn and Joy are such of the best people around and the most amazing yoga teachers. The studio itself is beautiful and such a relaxing environment to come into after day to day stresses. I’m a RN in a very high stress environment at times and walking into the studio immediately begins to bring me into a place of calm. You have to see this gorgeous place for yourself! Customer service is amazing. There’s always a lovely face to greet you and I’ve always had a pleasant time getting checked in and set up. They have their schedule online and it is easy to get signed up for a class and the iPhone mind body app is helpful as well. I’ve brought friends to the studio who were a little overwhelmed by the heated studio but it just takes some getting used to and you learn to love it! If you want to be a part of an amazing community, sweat your asana off and have a beautiful space to do it in, the River is your place! Also I have to note that they offer adaptive yoga, kids yoga, beginning yoga workshops, guest teachers and Christen Bakken & Katy Rowe offer a yoga teacher training. If you’re interested in becoming a teacher, these are definitely the girls you want to learn from. They are knowledgable, approachable, fun and the best teachers around! There’s something for everyone here. See you at the Riv’!

Danielle, the owner, reached out immediately and the River has impeccable customer service. I was offered a class to come check out the studio again and look forward to making it happen. I’ll be updating it to a hopefully glowing review after my experience. I’ll add that I had heard such good things, I have been looking forward to attending a class here and am happy to know the owner is so committed to running her studio with integrity and so sweetly going above and beyond.

As someone who never practiced yoga before moving to Denver, I never would have expected that I would wake up every Tuesday at 5am in order to make my weekly 6am yoga class. Rob’s early morning yoga class starts my day off right and is the highlight of my week!
Like another reviewer mentioned, each instructor has his or her own unique style and every class is a different experience so there is a class and an instructor for everyone. The River is an amazing studio that makes everyone feel welcome and has become my new sanctuary.

The River is a so refreshing. They understand what yoga is about. They have amazing teachers and a great atmosphere. There is a class that fits anyones schedule. I was afraid to go back to yoga after a lower back injury in a yoga class (at another studio) but the teachers are understanding and the classes don’t have a pressure to be perfect. Such a great studio! I will definitely be coming back for more.

Like everyone else has said, this is a gorgeous studio with a great variety of superb instructors. Long ago, I used to think I didn’t like heated yoga but I’ve completely changed my mind. Not only do I feel 100% worked and rinsed out after a heated class (mentally and physically!), but I’m much less sore the next day — especially in my always tight hamstrings, quads and hips — which makes me want to go more often. I don’t feel stiff the morning after a heated class. I’m not naturally very flexible but man, the heated classes make a huge difference. I leave class feeling great and wake up the next day feeling great. I’ve loved all of the instructors I’ve tried and all of the music played. My favorite class is by far the candelight vinyasa and I only wish they offered it more often! Bring a towel :) Parking is easy in spite of this downtown location, and they have free spots in a small lot as well as some sweet bike racks. I love that they offer kid yoga as well as accessible yoga. Next in my list to try is yoga cross!

I used to be one of those anti-​yoga people. I always did high intensity cardio workouts and found yoga to be a form of torture. Thanks to a friend who introduced me to the studio, I am now addicted to The River and yoga. I’m a true beginner yoga student but I feel at hOMe at this studio. It’s like a mini spa. Super beautiful and very welcoming. My new addiction… The River! Give it a chance, you may become addicted!

I have been practicing yoga at the River for a year now. The caring, dedicated and expert guidance of the instructors is what keeps me returning. Each class, I walk away transformed in some way, physically, mentally and spiritually… taking what I have learned on the mat and applying it into my work, relationships and how I respond to life’s blessed challenges. Thank you River being such an impactful presence in my journey. My next practice intention is dedicated to you… gratitude.

Hot yoga is simply my favorite kind of yoga. When Carly B suggested I check out this studio I didn’t even hesitate!
This is probably one of the most beautiful yoga spaces I have ever seen. It’s calm, inviting, and the type of place you want to hang out at afterwards. Every teacher I have had thus far has been amazing in their own ways. Like other studios, it’s a different experience with each teacher.
They do mainly power vinyasa yoga, but there are some other classes on the schedule but I have not yet tried out. They have a really good intro deal that gets you 30 days unlimited yoga for $ 39. I’ve been about 6 or 7 times already and I just cannot get enough.
The classes aren’t jam packed either (as I think of another very popular yoga studio that is like this). I’ve definitely found my new yoga home, and so happy it’s very convenient to my house.
Check it out if you’re looking for an amazing, hot, intense and challenging yoga experience!

I wasn’t sure that an exclusively hot yoga studio was for me, but decided to give the River a try anyway when a LivingSocial deal came along. I really appreciated that the River let me try a free week in addition to my LivingSocial month. Since my time at the studio, the River has started offering more varied classes, including a yoga/​crossfit class and restorative yoga.
I really loved the classes that I took and the studio. The teachers are excellent. I especially liked my classes with Katy and Rob. Because all of the teachers are so excellent, every class is different even though all of the classes that I took were power vinyasa classes. I was surprised by how much I liked the heated room. I also really liked that there’s a parking lot, that none of the classes were ever too crowded, that the sign in area is so pretty, that there were three shower stalls, and that I was always able to use a shower stall when I needed one.
I learned a lot during my time here and was really tempted to become a member. I still might, especially now that the studio is no longer an exclusively hot yoga studio.