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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.
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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
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!
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
May 21, 2020
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Steph Fosterskittens
Mar 22, 2020
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Cheri Evans
Mar 18, 2020
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Evan Hawcroft
Jan 12, 2020
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Ellyn Laramie
Nov 09, 2019
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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
Sep 05, 2019
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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
Jun 22, 2019
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Stacey Garrit
Jan 28, 2019
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Alison Bailey
Jan 24, 2019
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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
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
Aug 16, 2018
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Danielle P.
Aug 16, 2017
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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
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.
Jun 05, 2016
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