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November 2021 by Donata Dziejma
At Fresh Yoga it’s a community not just a yoga studio. The teachers are all great and different in their own ways. I have been going to Fresh for 5 years now and it is by far the best studio I have been to. If looking for a yoga training program I highly recommend Heidi’s Teacher yoga training, not only does she prepare you for teaching but you discover so much more about yourself as well.
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May 2020 by Beth Stavanich
Nasty energy from this place. Race baiters
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April 2020 by Denise K.
I started practicing yoga over 18 years ago, after a move from Florida to Connnecticut in 2006, I was keyed into Fresh yoga by a more local yoga teacher at a smaller studio that soon ended up closing. Even back in 2006, finding Fresh was one of the best things that came out of my 9 years spent in that part of Connecticut. Fresh started as one studio and after a short duration of having 2 studios, is back to one. Erector Square is large, clean, comfortable and easy access off the highway with parking that is easy and no additional cost. Fresh always had tremendous diversity and that has been one of its greatest assets. Whether you want a high intensity, strength based class, a gentle flowing class, or more restorative option, there is something there for you if not today, tomorrow. Teachers are highly trained and unique in getting pose cues and placement tips across to students. They are (in "normal times") great with hands on adjustments but also respect everyone's personal preference and almost all with ask permission before offering physical adjustments. There is overall excellent knowledge of injury warnings and appropriate modification offerings. After I left the area in 2017, I lost "contact" with my favorite studio, but I never found anything even near to its caliber. I completed 3 teacher trainings at Fresh as well as did a year long mentorship with the owner. I was blessed by chance, in this time of cyber class offerings only to return to "class" at Fresh and am only more impressed than I had been over 10 years ago. I love that classes are offered at 3 different price levels to allow for spending what you feel classes are worth but also to balance not being too strapping on a limited budget. The teaching has progressed amazingly and just the voiced cues on Zoom classes help me feel better positioning and adjustment in my body. Over the past week, I've done 2 Forrest yoga classes, a core connection class, a Fresh flow class, 2 very different vinyasa classes ( no more sun salutations AD NAUSEUM at this place!) 2 very different Yin classes and a Yoga Tune up class! What more can I say. I am excited to return to the studio when its up and running again. I just wanted to post a stellar review online in this down time because these virtual classes so inspired my desire to take up yoga seriously again!
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April 2020 by Alissa T.
Though I live out-of-town (formerly New Hampshire, and now, NYC), Fresh Yoga is an oft-destination for me because I love the trainings, intensives, and community. I've been studying with the wonderful owner, Heidi Sormaz, for a few years now, and I feel like I'm coming to one of my homes every time I'm there. I've been so lucky to study meditation and asana with her and the teachers she brings into the community. I've met so many wonderful people there who have become friends, and I've learned so much from the offerings she holds at the studio. I'm so grateful, and I'm definitely a better student of my body, spirit, and mind, as well as teacher, because of Fresh Yoga and the space/trainings Heidi holds here. I also truly respect how she shifted her business model to sliding scale-- I think this is a truly important element in our world that enables people to attend classes where they may otherwise not be able. A boon in a capitalist society.
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March 2020 by Niki C.
Fresh Yoga was the first and remains the best yoga studio in New Haven. Every class is great, you don't have to worry about which teacher is teaching when...just show up and get a great class. I also love that they offer sliding scale fees...it makes yoga accessible much more broadly. It's a very welcoming place without all the frills that can make yoga intimidating for first timers. Whether you are an established yogi or a first timer, Fresh is a great place to practice!
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March 2020 by Liz Murray Lassiter
Cami at Fresh Yoga is an amazing instructor. I love her classes. I try to go as many times a week as I can.
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November 2019 by Mary McAlpin
Very welcoming staff, liked cubby area for my things. Good instructions for type of yoga I have never done before.
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October 2019 by Patricia Taylor Numberg
The Sunday morning Yin class is so gentle,I highly recommend it to anyone with chronic pain.
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March 2019 by Dorothy Shaw Farrell
I enjoy visiting Fresh so much! I visit when Natasha teaches on Mondays or Tuesdays. She always shares something that I feel deeply. I sometimes cry but always feel wonderful when I leave.
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January 2019 by Brenda Oneal
Yes, I highly recommend Fresh Yoga. Good variety of different types of yoga classes to experience... and teachers!
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September 2018 by Morgaine Degnan
As a 300 RYT myself I have been to numerous studios all over CT and explicitly in the New Haven area. This is an amazing studio with exceptional teachers. The studio is not glamorized with essential oils and designer yoga clothes and I find it extremely sad that is becoming a "norm". This is a real yoga studio that is not just out for your money but really has an intention to further knowledge and practice. I highly recommend it to anyone and especially to those who want to experience an authentic practice.
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August 2018 by Charlie Hovey
Great classes, but their policies are horrible. I bought a 600 dollar package and immediately following that have a very serious near death experience. Nothing to do with the courses. I tried talking with the owner, bit she wouldn't budge. She wouldn't even just give me a different time slot for after i healed. It took ALOT to save up for those classes that i needed very much for helping my chronic fibromyalgia. She is fake and a thief. It's privately owned there's no reason she can't bend when someone is in a very dire situation.
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July 2018 by Suzanne K.
I went through a Teacher Training at Fresh Yoga, and I am writing this review in hopes that I can help anyone else who is thinking of going through the same training. The training manual has been poorly put together and is not well organized, there are mistakes throughout it, the content is unclear. The methodology Is very critical in nature. Every weekend at least one student left the studio crying. There is no return policy, so while many wanted to leave, we would have lost a significant amount of money. One of the students found out her mother had a serious illness after the first weekend and she could not get her money back. It is altogether unnourishing and punitive. Students were injured physically and psychologically. During our five hour afternoon sessions, when a co-teacher was not present, we were given only two ten minute breaks and were yelled at if we had to get up. The teacher did not talk to us outside of class and in fact completely ignored us. Halfway through the course, she still did not know many of our names. When we tried to confront her, we were not heard. Very few students teach when they come out of this program because their confidence is so broken. The instructor admits her own mental illness, but still struggles with it in a very external way in the classroom. I did manage to go through another training right after this, it was personal, warm, nourishing, thorough and had a brilliant approach in terms of methodology. If you do well with hazing, this could be just the ticket. Otherwise I would be really careful.
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April 2018 by Lisa Bell Love
The classes are awesome ,I really enjoy the Saturday class at 11:15 with Kami excellent teacher, she makes you feel good about your self and your practice.
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April 2018 by Ann Song
A cool location and the staff is very nice
