Overview
Dancing Dogs Yoga, established in 2010 by E-RYT 500 teacher Shelley Carroll, is a vibrant community yoga studio located in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood between Edgewood and DeKalb Avenues. The studio offers diverse movement practices including powerful vinyasa, yin, hatha, restorative yoga, and HIIT fusion, providing options for every energy level and mood. As a Yoga Alliance approved school, DDY provides 200-hour and 300-hour teacher certification programs in a supportive learning environment, along with retreats through DDY Travels and private lessons. Visitors consistently praise the knowledgeable instructors who create accessible classes without requiring experience, fancy poses, or designer leggings.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Amenities
Studio Pricing
| Plan Name | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Autopay Membership | 1 Month | $130 |
| Annual Member Paid In Full | 1 Year | $1500 |
| One Month Unlimited Yoga | 1 Month | $160 |
| Drop In | 1 Class | $35 |
| 5 Classes | 5 Classes | $140 |
| 10 Classes | 10 Classes | $250 |
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:00 am – 7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 6:00 am – 7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 6:00 am – 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 6:00 am – 7:30 pm |
| Friday | Open | 6:00 am – 7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 6:00 am – 7:30 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 6:00 am – 7:30 pm |
Studio in Details
A Vibrant Community Hub in Inman Park
Dancing Dogs Yoga, or DDY, presents itself as more than just a yoga studio; it’s described by people as a community gem and a vibrant center. Founded in 2010 by Shelley Carroll, an E-RYT 500® teacher, the space was born from a desire to create a specific kind of yoga community focused on service, outreach, and practice. This foundational intention seems to resonate with visitors, who frequently note the welcoming, bold, and inclusive atmosphere. The studio’s physical space in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood contributes to this feeling, with people mentioning a beautiful and bright atmosphere that the instructors reflect. One person even noted it was more than a yoga studio, highlighting its role as a gathering place for classes and concerts. The location, situated between Edgewood and DeKalb Avenues, offers a parking lot with about fifteen spaces and ample free street parking in the neighborhood, though visitors are reminded to ask for a decal if using the lot.
The studio’s ethos is deeply tied to its founder’s vision of empowerment and leadership, both on and off the mat. This translates into a space where, according to the studio’s own description, you don’t need experience, fancy poses, or designer leggings to belong. They celebrate diversity in every form—of body, identity, and story—which visitors implicitly support by praising the non-repetitive, interesting classes and the instructors’ flexibility with everyone’s experience level. The sense of community is so strong that one person mentioned driving over six hours each way from another state to be part of it, describing it as love and understanding. This suggests DDY has successfully cultivated the vibrant, service-oriented community its founder sought.
A Diverse Range of Movement Practices
The movement offerings at Dancing Dogs Yoga are notably varied, designed to challenge your body and charge your spirit. The studio blends yoga and Pilates, with a class roster that includes powerful vinyasa, yin, hatha, restorative yoga, and HIIT fusion. This diversity is a key point for visitors. One person, returning to yoga after a long hiatus, was specifically pleased to find that DDY offers both unheated and heated classes, as opposed to studios that only offer hot yoga. They reported taking restorative, yin, Hatha and slower flow classes and joining the studio after discovering it. Another visitor appreciated the contrast of classes offered, allowing them to move their body no matter their energy level or mood that day.
Instructional quality is a consistent highlight. Visitors describe the teachers as knowledgeable, welcoming, and amazing in a unique way. Specific instructors like Alex Walker are noted for their gentle instruction, offering options to make every pose accessible and leading with a calm demeanor. The teaching approach seems to avoid monotony; people mention great sound tracks and that classes don’t feel like the repetitive classes I’ve been to at other places. The studio also provides practical amenities like sweat towels and uses consent coins for hands-on assistance, which one visitor appreciated. For those needing equipment, yoga mats are available for rent, and mats, towels, and water are for sale. The studio has two practice spaces, both described as beautiful, with one visitor looking forward to trying the smaller room.
Programs, Accessibility, and Studio Vibe
Beyond regular group classes, Dancing Dogs Yoga extends its reach through several specialized programs. It is a Yoga Alliance approved school, offering a Teacher Certification Program (TCP) for both 200-hour and 300-hour certifications in a supportive learning environment. The studio also organizes retreats through DDY Travels, offering yoga getaways around the globe, and hosts events in collaboration with local community partners. For more personalized attention, private lessons or private group lessons are available either in the studio or at an office. The studio mentions flexible pricing options ranging from drop-ins to unlimited memberships, though one visitor expressed concern over pricing for a specific event, noting the charge seemed INSANE and questioning where the funds were directed.
The studio strongly positions itself as accessible and beginner-friendly. People confirm this, with one complete beginner stating they quickly fell into a great rhythm during an intro month and found all instructors helpful and welcoming. The inclusive philosophy is evident in statements like Yoga for everybody, repeated throughout their materials, emphasizing a judgment-free space. While the studio’s description mentions it supports every level from your first class to your hundredth, visitors do not mention specific programs like prenatal yoga or kids yoga. The overall impression from visitor feedback is of a dynamic, community-focused yoga center in the heart of Atlanta that successfully blends a challenging physical practice with a warm, inclusive, and empowering social environment.