Overview
Purusa Yoga is a unique studio centered on spiritual healing and personal transformation, welcoming individuals of all experience levels, especially those dealing with anxiety, injury, illness, or loss. Its core offerings include signature Aerial Yoga using hammocks for fun and therapeutic benefits, Restorative Yoga for deep relaxation and stress relief, and empowering Vinyasa flow classes. Instruction is a major strength, led by knowledgeable and patient teachers like owner Sherika, who creates a low-pressure environment with personalized modifications. The studio fosters a supportive community through flexible group classes, private sessions, and special events, all designed to help practitioners develop flexibility, strength, and confidence in a beautiful, non-pretentious space.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Open | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Open | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | Open | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | Open | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | Open | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Open | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Studio in Details
A Healing-Focused Yoga Space with Aerial Innovation
Purusa Yoga presents itself as a safe place to escape, release, and find your roots, combining spiritual healing with traditional and aerial yoga. The studio’s mission is centered on helping people heal pain and find their true inner voice, with a particular focus on those who have experienced anxiety, injury,illness, or loss. The Sanskrit concept of ‘Purusa’ informs their approach, aiming to help practitioners develop their spirit, empower their mind, and connect soul to body. Visitors describe the environment as clean, cozy, and beautiful, with one person noting it felt like family from the moment they walked in, contrasting it with studios that can feel pretentious or unwelcoming. The space is designed to be accessible to all, with the studio stating ‘all are welcome’ and that no experience is needed.
People who visit often highlight the unique and wonderful nature of the practice, especially the aerial yoga component. For many, it’s a first-time experience that becomes a transformative hobby. The studio’s offerings are framed as tools for developing flexibility and strength, calming anxiety, healing emotional wounds, and preventing pain to build confidence. While the studio promotes these healing intentions, visitors provide personal accounts that align with this focus. One person with a long-term practice there reported significant improvements in balance, flexibility, and core strength, alongside better mental health from regular movement and the specific compression provided by the aerial hammock.
Signature Classes and Adaptable Instruction
The studio’s core offerings are clearly defined. Aerial Yoga, which uses a hammock or yoga swing, is a major draw. Visitors frequently mention it as a blast, fun, and like being on a playground as an adult. It’s also noted for potential therapeutic benefits; one person reported being able to address a stubborn rib injury within their first two classes. Restorative Yoga is another pillar, described by the studio as designed for awareness and by visitors as nurturing, awesome, deep, relaxing, and a perfect class for stress relief after a long work day. Vinyasa Yoga is offered as a dynamic, active form connecting movement and breath to empower the mind. Additionally, Meditative RestAir is listed, involving quieting the mind, and a Gentle Yoga class was mentioned by a visitor as a perfect blend of stretching, balance, and breathwork.
Instruction appears to be a significant strength. The owner and lead instructor, Sherika, is repeatedly praised by visitors for being knowledgeable, sweet, patient, and playful. She is credited with making first-timers feel like veterans, providing a low-pressure environment, and regularly checking in to offer modified instructions. Her ability to accommodate groups with varying experience and agility for private parties is specifically highlighted. Another instructor, Brandi, is also noted as being sweet, knowledgeable, and approachable. The studio states its team is ‘abundantly full of passion, knowledge and spirit,’ and visitors confirm this through their experiences of feeling comfortable, safe, and well-cared for during sessions.
Practicalities: Sessions, Scheduling, and Community Vibe
Purusa Yoga structures its services into group classes and private sessions. All classes are currently in-person, while private sessions can be arranged either in-person or online. The studio utilizes Wellness Living for all registration and payment. Visitors do not mention specific drop-in rates, but the studio’s website outlines various pricing structures including intro offers, memberships, and packages. Examples include a ‘Week Unlimited’ intro pass, monthly unlimited and 8-session memberships, and punch-pass style packages for both mat and aerial yoga. For private sessions, options range from single sessions to discounted 4-packs, and a unique Air Reiki session is offered as an energy healing treatment within the aerial hammock.
The schedule is described as flexible, catering to different commitments. Beyond standard classes, the studio facilitates private group parties and special events, which visitors have used for occasions like birthdays, describing them as an absolute blast. There is also a mention of a ‘Community Showcase’ event, indicating an effort to foster local connections. The overall vibe from visitor accounts skews heavily positive toward a welcoming, supportive, and fun community. They report feeling nurtured, experiencing excitement and healing, and highly recommend the studio to others. A single critical note mentioned concerns about professionalism and compassion, but this perspective was not echoed in the other extensive feedback provided.