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| - The facility itself is definitely 5-star, and comparable to anything you'd find at a Ritz Carlton resort. It just opened, and there are the expected glitches, but all the staff I've encountered have been phenomenal. Friends and neighbors are ditching the Y and the tennis membership at the country club in favor of this facility. So, why the 3 stars? Crowding, and yoga.
Crowding - it just opened and it's January. This should resolve itself by March, but the insanity will resume when the outdoor pools open. (Those pools are quite something!)
Yoga. Their philosophy is that everyone should find their own pace. Great concept! So, welcoming! Great!
It's all wonderful, right up until newbie you enters your first class, and have no clue what is going on. The instructors I've had did not demonstrate the poses. They gave verbal instructions. I copied people around me, not knowing whether I was positioned correctly or not.
The introduction to yoga class is literally meant as one class. The teacher spent a few minutes on each practice, introducing the concepts behind them. Then, you're expected to walk into any yoga class, and function - without hurting yourself. The classes are packed, and there is only one instructor, so it's unlikely that she'll be able to check on you.
Love the facility, especially as it's all shiny and new right now. We have a 12 month membership. We'll see if we still love it in a year.
Also, who decided to put the weight room above the spa? The sound of heavy weights crashing thunderously overhead is not conducive to relaxation.
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