I’m new to yoga and barre. What do I need to know?

Our studio caters to beginners – it’s our specialty 

We’re so excited you’re here! We’ll do our best to make you feel at home. Our instructors are great at giving 1:1 attention and all of our classes are beginner-friendly. If you’re truly looking for a beginner class or if you’ve never done yoga before, the best place to start is with our Breathe class. The Breathe classes are fabulous for introducing the poses and slowly teaching proper form. 

Our New Client Special allows you to check out all the classes on the schedule to see what works for you. We’ll be there to greet you from your very first class, will help you get set up, and will even introduce you to one of our veteran members if you like.

I’m not flexible at all. Will I feel out of place?

Our students don’t come to yoga because they’re flexible – they come to yoga to GET flexible! We’ve welcomed students who haven’t been able to touch their toes in years and have helped them get there. 

How do I book a class?

You can download the Breathe Yoga + Barre app on your iPhone or Android device, or visit our booking page HERE.

You’ll be taken through the process once you hit the BOOK button. 

Where should I park?

We have FREE abundant parking in the back of the building. You are welcome to park in the lower lot during the daytime classes, and in the upper mezzanine lot (and the lower lot too) for your evening classes. 

What should I bring?

You don’t need anything (except maybe a water bottle)! That’s part of our service to you.

Some students like to bring a mat of their own, but we have plenty of mats at the studio for you to use, along with anything else you might need!

If a specific class will require anything special, we’ll let you know ahead of time.

What should I wear?

For our barre classes, we require leggings below the knee (no shorts!). For yoga classes, feel free to wear anything that’s comfortable for you (shorts are perfectly OK). 

For our aerial classes, we ask that you wear form-fitting long sleeves and long pants to protect the silks.

What is Barre?

Barre is a blend of yoga, Pilates and ballet movements designed to strengthen your entire body with no impact to your joints. In class, you’ll use only your bodyweight and a light set of hand weights to move through tiny, focused movements to tone every muscle, develop flexibility and clear your mind. There’s a reason that this method is so famous!

At the Breathe studio, we teach barre in its original tradition for stellar results. All of our barre instructors have been trained in our own Breathe method, endorsed and approved by the Barre Fitness Alliance.

Will class be hard?

Barre, yoga and Pilates classes can be very difficult depending on the amount of effort you put in. If you are using the correct form and engaging the proper muscles, class should be HARD! If you are new, feel free to take some breaks. If you would like to know if you are incorporating the right muscles, talk to one of our instructors before or after class.

If you are looking to relax instead of work, we also have restorative classes. These are great for releasing stress and calming your nervous system.

How often should I come to class?

If you can make it to class at least two days a week, you’ll start to notice increased strength, better posture and flexibility within a few weeks. But we like to say that any movement is better than no movement, so even if you only come a few times a month, you’re still doing your body and mind a huge favor.

What are your studio policies?

You can view all of our studio policies here. Keep in mind that by using our website or custom app, or by booking a class, you are agreeing to these policies. 

How do I join?

If you’re brand new to the studio, you can visit this link to learn more about our New Client Special that gives you a full 2 weeks to try out all of our classes.

(Don’t worry – it doesn’t activate until your first class)

After that, you’ll have the opportunity to become a permanent member of the studio!

What does membership include?

Our memberships and class packs include access to any barre, yoga, aerial classes on the regular schedule.

Our memberships also include perks like guest passes and retail discounts, as well as free workshops and guest passes each month you are a member, so your friends can see what all the fuss is about! 

With membership, you also have the ongoing guided support and accountability of our studio staff, with the opportunity to participate in annual challenges and community-building activities if you’d like.