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Amara Yoga & Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Urbana, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Drop-ins drop-ins around $30 — many studios discount this heavily on your first visit, so ask about the new-student rate
- ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Website & schedule amarayoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The styles they teach
“They are always there to help and never make you feel dumb if you ask questions or are confused, which is so very important when you are new to yoga.”
What's on offer
“For irregular practice schedules, they have occasional sales on their multi-class passes.”
“i LOVE doing yoga here and seeing everyone (-: no hidden fees but they do offer interesting workshops for an extra fee”
What students say again and again
“Amara is always very clean and welcoming.”
“They are always there to help and never make you feel dumb if you ask questions or are confused, which is so very important when you are new to yoga.”
“I have taken classes before but have never felt inclined to go back due to lack of community and atmosphere.”
“Amara offers so many different classes, you can literally do a different workout every day of the week.”
“For irregular practice schedules, they have occasional sales on their multi-class passes.”
From the reviews
Amara is hands down the best yoga studio in C-U! It's a gorgeous and inviting space filled with local art and locally produced body care products, teas, jewelry, books and lots of high quality yoga merchandise. If you prefer to shop local you can get some really nice gifts at Amara!
This is a really great place to go, especially if you're a beginner. I would say that most of the classes are open to people with all levels of yoga experience. The teachers always demonstrate ways to make poses more challenging and encourage you to be mindful of your body so you don't push yourself to the point of…
I am a studio assistant at Amara and just recently started about 2 weeks ago. Amara offers unique classes and workshops for inexperienced (like myself) to experienced yoga friends!
Amara was recommended to me and I am so thankful I gave it a try. They offer so many different yoga classes at a variety of different times throughout the week. This is the best yoga studio I’ve been to. I really appreciate the calm atmosphere and the mindfulness that each yoga instructor brings to class.
Teacher training at Amara Yoga & Arts
Amara Yoga & Arts comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming an instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — most hot-yoga trainings are Yoga Alliance registered (RYT-200 or RYT-500), and the style matters: a Bikram or hot-power lineage trains differently than a hot-vinyasa or sculpt one. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — cohorts often run in intensive weekend blocks or over several months, and many studios want you practicing regularly there first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first hot yoga class at Amara Yoga & Arts
Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel, water, and a change of clothes; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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