Better Bodies Yoga

Consider this–
If you’re like me and have knee issues (or other areas):
One session of physical therapy at an orthopedic office = ~$ 150 AFTER insurance
One month of unlimited yoga here = $ 150 (there are many packages to choose from)
Of course, physical therapy is necessary for many injuries/​recovery, but I can say from experience, that physical therapy was not a contributor to my improvement. Since doing yoga here, I have full range of motion without the typical aches and pains. I can jump up out of bed in the morning without feeling old and creaky. I can jog again without being in an indescribable amount of pain after. I can climb stairs and do squats again! Instructors will work with you on alternative positions too if you can’t hold a pose because of wonky knees or shoulders. All are very helpful and encourage you to work at your pace.
I’ve also lost 22 pounds since starting practice here (in tandem with healthy eating and continued practice). Kind of a big deal that I can fit my arse back into my jeans AND I feel like a million bucks.
With this studio, I always leave feeling improvement in all areas of my well-​being. I’m a huge supporter of yoga for a more balanced life and of this studio in particular.

Wow… wow…wow! that is what I can say about Better Bodies Yoga. Yesterday was the first time I have ever tried hot yoga. My fellow Unilocaler convinced me to try out the class that she attends every Wednesday because she loves it. Since I love trying new fitness activities, I decided to try it.
When I arrived, I was welcomed and greeted kindly. Being a new member, I had to fill out paperwork and sign their health consent forms. Also, as a new member if I only wanted to do one class it would cost $ 15.00, but I took advantage of their 30 day unlimited plan for $ 40.00. I thought that was a great deal since they are open 7 days a week and I do like yoga. Once the paperwork was completed, I was given a yoga towel to use during hot yoga (free first time to use for new members, $ 3 to rent for regular members) and I put my belonging in the closet, took off my sandals and walked into the class.
The class that I participated in was the Hot Slow Flow yoga. As I entered the class, it was hot!!! Now, hot is an understatement but crazy enough the heat felt good. Before I got on my mat, I was drenched with sweat lol Throughout the class, the instructor guided us slowly through different poses. I thought she was really nice and I liked that she was very hands on. She helped me with some of the poses and corrected my form which I thought was great. Throughout the class I felt very relaxed and calm as I allowed my body to accept the heat. At the end of the class, we laid down and shut our eyes and our instructor put cold towels over our eyes and neck. The best part was the lotion that she rubbed on our arms and forehead. It was very cooling and helped my body to cool down quickly. My body was tingling for hours after the class.
Overall, you should try Better Bodies yoga. Their hot yoga class was great. I am looking forward to trying out the rest of their yoga classes!

I LOVE this place! Definitely try a hot class for best detox, warming for muscles & relaxation. It’s my personal fav. Tried my first Yin class & definitely will be going again Sunday.
All their Teachers are awesome, lots of hands on help to get your pose to exactly the perfect form. Love the neck /​shoulder massage at end!

Better Bodies Yoga completely surpassed my expectations. As soon as you walk in, the atmosphere is totally zen-​like; you feel like you are at a spa! It is so completely quiet and relaxing, and you immediately have this feeling of calm that comes over you. I took the hot yoga class (which i have never done before) and the teacher was so hands-​on and really walked us all through the steps to achieve correct poses. You break the perfect sweat and never feel like the heat is overbearing. I left feeling so relaxed and stretched out, and the next day I woke up with sore muscles! Who doesn’t want a workout where you leave feeling relaxed and wake up to knowing that your muscles have been worked!

First off, I have to say I have never been to a yoga class before trying Better Bodies Yoga. I really enjoyed the hot yoga. It was a great experience. The instructor was the best, never made me feel clumsy being a first timer. Plus after finishing class she puts a wet cloth on your face and gives you an aroma oil shoulder rub, that was delightful. They offer a $ 40 for 30 days deal and $ 1 yoga mat rental. I am looking forward to coming back here and trying out some of their other classes

First time I ever performed yoga and it was great! I wasn’t too sure about going, being that I have never did yoga (not wanting to look crazy lol). I like trying new things so it was pretty interesting to see how this would go. I have never felt more rejuvenated after doing a workout. Yoga is relaxing for the mind and soul. The instructor made me feel very comfortable and confident. Like I said this was my first time so I didn’t know what to expect. The class I went to was a free class that Unilocal advertised. It was hot yoga, therefore the room was extremely hot. I usually don’t ever sweat when I’m working out, and I was pouring sweat from hot yoga.
It was an hour long class, but seemed longer. When doing yoga you stretch every nook and cranny on your body. The instructor walked around and corrected people’s poses if they were doing it incorrectly. I like people that are hands on and I think this was a plus for my liking of this studio. We also did this pose that helps with the abs that was a killer for me lol… I did it though!!! I am one of those people that think «anything you can do I can do better or do as well» lol… competitive lol. One of the best things was at the end of class you lay back and the instructor lays cold rags and give you a neck rub with a menthol kind of lotion. It was the best ever!!! My neck was even tingling hours later. I will definitely be back. I also met some really cool ladies as well.

Awesome but I wasn’t ready laughing at myself I think I got 2 positions and was done but I was glad to give it a try wow

This place is just awesome. I went with my sister she usually does yoga all the time but I haven’t done it for more then good 2 yrs. Coming to this place and experiencing it was wonderful. I’m signing up for more classes and the instructor was very well known in yogo. So going back and trying more not hopefully advanced yoga soon. Enjoy your meditation here! It’s more then perfect.

I just started going to this yoga studio, but I have visited almost every other studio in town, and this is my favorite. They have lots of instructors and many choices of classes, depending on your level of capability. The instructors I’ve had thus far are extremely helpful in talking about one aspect of yoga as you go through your class. They are very informative and motivating. The facilities are excellent and clean. They have two studios in two different buildings. They even have classes for children, and several hot yoga classes. Class size has been a problem for me in other studios, but not in this one. The classrooms are comfortably full, but never crowed. Everything is very professional. I’m impressed and believe I’ve finally found a place that is a keeper.

If you know me then you know that I’m a little biased writing this review but I have to say, Better Bodies Yoga is by the far best yoga studio in Memphis. If you’ve been searching for your yoga home, then I highly suggest that you visit BBY. From the extensive schedule offering all kinds of classes to the devoted staff and teachers, you really cannot ask for more. The customer service is top notch and the owner, Karen, is by far the most devoted and dedicated that I have ever seen. Teaching yoga and helping others is truly her passion and you can definitely tell.

Great facilities and friendly staff! I’ve been here 4 times since I’m still a newbie, but I’m really impressed with the setup.
First off, if you’re a new student, you can get 30 consecutive days for $ 30 – but you can only go to one class per day. Sign me up! That’s a great deal – I’m glad they do it for new students to get them to keep coming back. This way you could try out several classes/​instructors and see what suits you.
The sign up process is really easy through their online portal. I’ve also downloaded their super easy-​to-​use app to sign up on my phone and keep up with my schedule.
They have large restrooms if you’d like to change at the studio. And they have plenty of yoga props like straps, blocks, bolsters, sandbags, etc. Bring your own mat, otherwise you’ll have to rent one.
And they have a small gift shop if you’re lacking anything… of course it is expensive.
They end every session with at least 10 minutes of rest – and the instructor will come by with a hot towel to put over your eyes and hot stones to massage your neck. Nice touch, but you can always refuse it if it’s not your style.

A friend convinced me to join her for a Yoga class here last year. I’m not really sure why, but I had some kind of aversion to Yoga at the time. However, my experience at Better Bodies changed that quickly. I attended an «all levels» class which includes a wide range of experience in the class. I did not feel out of place at all considering I had no clue what I was doing. The instructors here were extremely helpful and provided great support to this first-​timer! Since that first class, I have been to several of the beginners classes. For me, it’s just a great class that has allowed me to just learn the basics.
Don’t have your own Yoga mat? They have you covered. You can either rent a mat for a nominal fee at each class or purchase one there in their store.

I’m sure it had nothing to do with the fact that I was about to turn 30, but recently I was feeling pretty «blah,» both spiritually and physically. I figured I could either see a therapist and join a gym, or try yoga. I discovered Better Bodies’ 30 days for $ 30 new student special, which seemed like a low-​risk way to test the waters and see if yoga was for me. Having never tried it, I was nervous. As far as exercise goes, I tend to thrive in a class environment. But I’ve had some horrible experiences with teachers who leave first-​timers behind (this is why I’ll never do Zumba again, but that’s a review for another day). My worries were totally unwarranted. The beginner classes are very welcoming: every instructor goes into very specific detail with each pose so it feels easy. I thought I was an inflexible, weak pile of flab but my body keeps surprising me with what it can do! I’m hooked and am now practicing five days a week. The staff rocks and the facility is very clean. There are lots of classes to fit any schedule so you can try a few and see which instructors you like. Prices are reasonable: you can purchase a single class, or packages ranging from 5 classes to unlimited classes per day for a month. I chose the one month/​one visit per day plan which cost $ 120. For my five visits a week it’s a steal!

Opened in 2004 by Karen Moss, Better Bodies Yoga is a nice facility with well-​educated instructors and reasonably-​priced classes.
Classes tend to be offered in the morning/​early after-​noon to evening, before 7 p. m and last about an hour and fifteen minutes.
Classes include beginner, intermediate vinyasa flow, all levels, extra gentle, hot detox, and even kids’ yoga.
The first class is only ten dollars, with additional walk-​in classes at fifteen, and packages (5,10, 20) to share amongst family members.