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Shakti Yoga

4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Buffalo, New York

Beginner-friendly

Yoga studio formerly a bank offering heated-floor classes plus live music sessions.

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 9–11 AM, 4:30–8 PM
Tuesday 9–11 AM, 5–7 PM
Wednesday 9–11 AM, 5:30–7 PM
Thursday 9–11 AM, 6–8 PM
Friday 9–11 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 8:30–11 AM
Sunday 8:30 AM–12 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The styles they teach

Hot-yoga styles on the schedule at Shakti Yoga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌙 Yin & Restorative 3 mentions

“My favorite class is the Yin Yoga on Thursday nights, which is one I always recommend to beginners who may not have practiced in a flow class before.”

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🌱 Beginner Classes 3 mentions

“My favorite class is the Yin Yoga on Thursday nights, which is one I always recommend to beginners who may not have practiced in a flow class before.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Shakti Yoga — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

♨️ Heated Floors 3 mentions

“I look forward to feeling the heated floors under my matt, and looking up at the coffered ceiling as the light changes through the windows.”

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🤝 Community Events

“The retreats, a sure experience beyond movement.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, mat rental, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 38 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“My favorite class is the Yin Yoga on Thursday nights, which is one I always recommend to beginners who may not have practiced in a flow class before.”

🤝 strong community vibe 7 mentions

“The diverse community of like-minded individuals, paired with a variety of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness classes offered seven days a week, has truly opened my eyes.”

clean, welcoming space 6 mentions

“The space itself is a renovated bank, with gorgeous high ceilings, a heated practice floor and the charm you’d expect to find in any historic Buffalo building.”

🌟 transformative practice 4 mentions

“I have been going to Shakti for years and would highly recommend to anyone interested in yoga in the Buffalo area.”

From the reviews

Shakti Yoga has been a transformative experience for me. The diverse community of like-minded individuals, paired with a variety of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness classes offered seven days a week, has truly opened my eyes.

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Feb 2024

Shakti is an amazing place to develop your yoga practice and spiritual practice, too! My favorite class is the Yin Yoga on Thursday nights, which is one I always recommend to beginners who may not have practiced in a flow class before.

★★★★★ — Christina, Aug 2024

I enjoy the weekly dance class with live drumming. It’s nice to get into “the zone”. They have some slower yoga classes with a focus on breathing, pay-what-you-can classes, and posture clinics. The space is beautiful, with heated wood floors, incredibly tall ceilings, and tons of natural light.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Mar 2019

I’ve been a student of Shakti Yoga for about a year and a half now, and can say with certainty that this yoga studio is one of the most sacred gems of Buffalo. I was welcomed into the warm community with open arms as a pretty new student to the practice of yoga.

★★★★★ — Em, Nov 2023

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Your first hot yoga class at Shakti Yoga

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.

Heat and intense exercise aren't right for everyone — if you're pregnant or have heart, blood-pressure, or other health concerns, check with a doctor before your first hot class.

Where to find Shakti Yoga

133 Grant St, Buffalo, NY14213

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