Overview
Up Yoga is a heated power yoga studio in South Minneapolis, founded in 2017 by Lindsay, a former corporate buyer turned yoga teacher. The studio offers a variety of classes including heated power vinyasa (Power Up, Power Flow, Upbeats), warm slow flows (Ease Up, Deep Flow, Slow Flow), restorative Yin, yoga with weights (Uplift), and Hot Hatha. Radiant heat is used to warm the body and promote flexibility and detoxification. In addition to daily classes, Up Yoga hosts monthly workshops, multiple retreats each year, and a 200-hour teacher training. The studio emphasizes inclusivity and community, with a scholarship program called Uplift the Community. Ethical guidelines from Patanjali’s eight-limbed path guide the studio’s culture, fostering acceptance, honesty, and non-harming. Visitors often remark on the welcoming atmosphere, attentive teachers, and thoughtful amenities such as cold towels with essential oils at the end of class and hands-on assist cards. The clean studio provides all necessary props and has ample parking. While most feedback is positive, some reviews note concerns about policy flexibility and equity. Overall, Up Yoga aims to empower students to build strength, confidence, and connection both on and off the mat.
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Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Friday | Open | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 7:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 8:00 am – 6:30 pm |
Studio in Details
About Up Yoga
Up Yoga is located in South Minneapolis, near Minnehaha Creek, and has been serving the community since 2017. The studio was founded by Lindsay, a former corporate retail buyer who left her career to pursue yoga and eventually opened the studio. Lindsay brings a background in business and design, and her warm energy is evident throughout the space. Up Yoga describes itself as a vibrant, inclusive community where people sweat together, share laughs, and support each other. The studio’s mission is to empower individuals to generate connections, take action, and lead in their own lives—both on and off the mat. Up Yoga offers a scholarship program called Uplift the Community to improve accessibility, and welcomes all levels, sizes, cultures, genders, and backgrounds. The studio also follows ethical guidelines from Patanjali’s eight-limbed path, promoting acceptance, honesty, and non-harming.
Classes and Approach
The studio’s signature classes are heated power vinyasa yoga, including Power Up, Power Flow, and Upbeats, which combine breath, heat, and mindful movement. Power Up follows a dynamic, familiar sequence, while Power Flow offers creative sequencing and fast-paced transitions. These are complemented by warm slower flows like Ease Up, Deep Flow, and Slow Flow, as well as cooler restorative Yin yoga. Up Yoga also offers Uplift: Yoga + Weights for strength building, and Hot Hatha. The studio uses radiant heat to promote flexibility and detoxification, and integrates yoga philosophy from the yamas and niyamas, yoga sutras, and chakras. Beyond regular classes, Up Yoga hosts monthly workshops, multiple retreats each year, and a highly rated 200-hour yoga teacher training. The studio also offers online group classes for those who prefer to practice from home.
Visitor Experience
Visitors often note the welcoming and safe atmosphere. The studio is praised for its cleanliness, variety of class times, and attentive teachers who encourage listening to one’s body. A notable amenity is the cold towel infused with essential oils offered at the end of each class during savasana. The studio provides props like mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters. Some reviews highlight the ease of online booking, ample parking, and the availability of a two-week intro special. Teachers are described as knowledgeable and supportive, with many emphasizing yoga philosophy and breathwork. While most feedback is positive, a few reviews express concerns about policy flexibility and equity, indicating that the studio has room for growth. Overall, many visitors return for the balance of challenging power classes and restorative options, as well as the sense of community and personal growth fostered at Up Yoga.