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West Hartford Yoga (WHY) opened its doors in November of 2002 on Jansen Court in West Hartford. Over the next two decades, this woman-owned business forged strong roots within the Greater Hartford region as a safe, welcoming yoga studio with a variety of community programs and events. It quickly thrived and, in 2011, relocated to a larger space on Brook Street.
Two weeks of unlimited yoga to sample our classes, our instructors, our facility - in-studio, outdoors, or online! Your two weeks starts when you take your first class. Sign up for Two-Week New Student Special here. If finding time to squeeze in a practice is challenging, our Supporting Membership is perfect.
Our HVAC system has been adjusted to increase fresh air and minimize recirculated air. We also open windows and use exhaust fans as needed to keep the studio air fresh and moving. Power classes are heated as best we are able while maintaining a safe, well-ventilated environment. Gentle and All Levels classes are at room temperature.
Applications are being accepted now. Be a part of the yoga teacher training that will help you become an extraordinary teacher and live a healthier, more conscious life! WHY's 200-hour teacher training is a unique experience designed to guide you in becoming a dynamic, passionate, intuitive teacher.
A three-day anatomy intensive designed to enhance and evolve your understanding of the human body in static and dynamic asana. Teachers will develop confidence in understanding their student's movements on the mat and greater understanding of their own practice. This class satisfies the 20-hour requirements for Yoga Alliance 200 hour certification.
Reviews (17)
Emily Lemiska
Emily Lemiska
Oct 01, 2020
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Nice place with varied offerings... and a very reasonably priced monthly pass.
Only complaint is not great time options if you are looking for all levels yoga and work a 9-5. Their weekday all levels classes are often at 430 pm.
Similar thing on weekends — only one all levels on Saturday... at 730 am. Meanwhile, they have two all levels on Sunday at fantastic times (1030 am and 545 pm), which is great, but it would be nice to have one of those more reasonable time slots pushed to Saturday!
N. Di G. Illuminator
N. Di G. Illuminator
May 21, 2020
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Welcoming, warm, kind to a new face....a nervous wannabe student. Other students are helpful and kind. The teachers are very lovely and extremely professional.
Steph Fosterskittens
Steph Fosterskittens
Mar 22, 2020
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I have been to yoga studios all over New England during my travels and nothing compares to the creative, challenging, welcoming practice here. ❤️
Cheri Evans
Cheri Evans
Mar 18, 2020
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A great team of top notch teachers who have a variety of different styles to keep it interesting and fun
Evan Hawcroft
Evan Hawcroft
Jan 12, 2020
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Definitely an intense class, got a hard sweat and an even harder pump. can't wait for the next one 🤙🏻
Ellyn Laramie
Ellyn Laramie
Nov 09, 2019
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I love the Gentle Yoga class, thank you Jude for your kindness and guidance...I leave feeling stronger, taller and more open. It’s lovely 😊
Tracey Zito
Tracey Zito
Sep 14, 2019
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Jude Russell was an amazing yoga teacher that takes you back to basics of understanding yoga. Guiding me through movement and breath in each yoga pose. I feel so relaxed and refreshed after that intro to yoga class. Slowing it down from doing Power was just what my body needed. Thank you WHY Yoga and Jude.
Mira Skuka Picchioni
Mira Skuka Picchioni
Sep 05, 2019
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The best yoga you can ever get anywhere . Instructor are absolutely awesome. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT
Heidi Swanson
Heidi Swanson
Aug 15, 2019
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This place is subdued, quiet, serious, aloof. There's a focus on the consumerist part of yoga, especially fancy gear and New Age paraphernalia. So it wasn't a good fit for me. I enjoy a friendly atmosphere where laughter is welcome, where people don't take themselves too seriously, and where they seem geniunely glad to see each other and to include strangers. I also reject the spiritual component of yoga, so a place where that side of yoga is prominent or cannot be avoided does not work well for me. It also strikes me as strange, for a business that caters to customers who are likely to be mothers
Nicole Lussier
Nicole Lussier
Jun 22, 2019
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All the instructors are unique and have something special to bring to the class. Staff will know you by name. Very relaxing and supportive environment for all bodies and levels. Classes can get very busy though. Overall, great experience.
Stacey Garrit
Stacey Garrit
Jan 28, 2019
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I love love love this place. Its very clean, the staff is pleasant. The class sizes are smaller which allows for more one on one. I've been to a few other local places. They are at the top of the list!
Alison Bailey
Alison Bailey
Jan 24, 2019
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I am working my way back into Yoga practice after a surgery. The staff here has been extremely helpful, and very cognizant of my pain and limitations. A big thank you!
Marisa Vattana
Marisa Vattana
Sep 19, 2018
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Just moved to the area. Read all reviews and wanted to like this SO bad! Went and was unimpressed. Did the 30 days for $30 but I won’t be finishing it. To be fair, in my previous city, we had a SUPERB yoga studio that I went to which offered aromatherapy at every class (incense). I may be yoga spoiled but this is my honest review:
The good: it is a yoga studio that does yoga. It meets this expectation so I gave it 3 Stars. They offer multiple classes at the same time (restorative vs. power) so that’s nice.
The bad: first, this place is filthy. There is visible dirt on the floor by 4:30pm
Joe Stadler
Joe Stadler
Aug 16, 2018
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Meh, very much your old lady yoga place. All levels is more like gentle yoga. The teacher was boring and talked in a monotone voice - no connection to the students at all.
Danielle P.
Danielle P.
Aug 16, 2017
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My experience at WHY yoga is nothing short of amazing. Every time I come in for class I am so happy I did. The instructors are so knowledgeable and the practice in turn feels very restorative and positive. The studio is also beautiful. I highly recommend to any beginners or experienced yogis!
Sabrina Rose
Sabrina Rose
Jan 24, 2017
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This place is really nice! I always shied away from Yoga because of the classes I usually took at the gym were more focused on other things instead of the principles of yoga. At this studio, they truly believe in treating the person like a whole being, and encouraging you to listen to YOUR body and not to compete the people in the room around you.
I usually go to the heated classes (Hot or Power), but I have attended Gentle and All-Levels classes as well. If you've never done hot yoga before, I'd recommend Carissa's class as it's a great foundation into heated room yoga. She provides a ton of
Melissa J.
Melissa J.
Jun 05, 2016
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I only went to classes that weren't heated, but the rooms still hit 92 degrees. Desk staff is unconcerned when the heat (and the gross, suffocating, stale sweat smell) makes you need to leave a class.