Stray Dog Yoga Studio

I attended the Prenatal Yoga class at Stray Dog on Wednesday evenings a handful of times during my first pregnancy, and for a majority of my second pregnancy. Laura was an incredible teacher and resource - providing education on breathing techniques, birthing positions, and providing specific advice if giving birth in a hospital. The yoga she taught prepared me mentally and physically and gave me the confidence to trust my body throughout the labor process. The casual layout of the class made it more interactive than most yoga classes, leading to great discussions and to great yoga. I highly recommend anyone in their pregnancy journey to take the time to attend Laura's class!

As a tall, clumsy male in his mid-forties, I never thought in a million years that I would get into hot yoga. Over a year later, it has become a regular part of my routine several times a week. Yes, it’s hot—and sometimes uncomfortably so—but the way you feel after every session is unlike anything I’ve experienced with dozens of different kinds of workouts. I’ve been dealing with back, neck, and shoulder pain for a long time, but after regularly attending these classes, I’ve never felt better! I wake up most days pain free and I have more flexibility than I’ve had in years. The awesome women who teach these classes all have different styles, but they’re all fantastic! I can’t recommend this studio highly enough. If you’ve ever thought about trying hot yoga, this is the place to go.

I attended prenatal classes here with Laura, who was pregnant herself at the time and was exceptional. As it was my first pregnancy, the tips and movements she discussed were playing at the back of my mind during active labor. I had a natural, unmedicated birth, and her guidance made a significant difference.

I have done yoga here and there throughout my life but never really caught on to the breath work needed. Then I was introduced to Stray Dog Yoga Studio. Stray Dog has been a place of respite and recovery for me. This studio provides a safe space for me to escape the hustle & chaos of every day life while working on healing my body from within. The sessions are meditative but fiery. Despite being plagued with autoimmune issues which include symptoms of joint pain, dysregulation, etc. Stray Dog instructors have taught me how to be still and focus on leading my movements with breath. It’s been a game changer in my healing process. The heat & humidity make me sweat like crazy to naturally detox. And the breath work cleanses me from within while I push my body to new limits in flexibility, strength, and activation. The owners & staff are kind and inviting. All are welcome here as it’s truly a judgement free zone. The sessions not only get your body flowing, but the instructors intentionally guide you mentally as well. While embracing the Sanskrit phrase “the light in me honors the light in you”, they make each participant feel appreciated and that they are exactly where they are supposed to be. Side note: the variation in music is awesome too! Some instructors use traditional spa music while others step the rhythm up with more popular songs. Who knew yoga + Queen Latifah go hand-in hand?!?! I love it all so much!

I attended prenatal yoga at Stray Dog with instructor Laura Baker. It was the best thing I did to prep for childbirth! Laura taught me so many helpful breathing techniques and positions for labor. I would recommend this class to all pregnant women.