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| - Let me preface w this: there is no such thing as a one size fits all yoga studio. There are one size fits most yoga studios and Arrichion is an example of the latter. Also, I am neither an instructor, family friend, related to, or dating anyone on the staff or management team at Arrichion.
Layout: the studio has 3 rooms; 1 for HOT yoga [no mirrors, mat "parking spaces" relatively close to each other but not creepy close in my opinion], 1 set up w different stations for MMA style training (punching bags, weighted medicine balls, heavy ropes, etc) w 2 water fountains and music system, and 1 for circuit training (kettle balls, free weights, resistance bands, bosu ball, etc). There is 1 [unisex] shower with toiletries, a wooden bench and wall hooks for belongings and/or hella sweaty clothes, and a scale [boooohiiissss]. There are 2 single stall bathrooms next to the shower in the small hallway connecting the lobby to the circuit room. A women's changing room w 2 cubby shelving units to store belongings during class, a full-length mirror, and a 3/4 length mirror. I believe it's the same setup in the men's changing room.
Classes:
MMA circuit: mixed martial arts drills
Sparta: crazy intense plyometrics. Must complete an intro to class before taking.
Tiger's Eye: 30 min circuit training, 30 minutes hot yoga
Warrior: circuit portion of Tiger's Eye done 3x as opposed to 2x in TE
Topaz: 22 static poses. 11 standing, 11 on the mat/floor. Very similar to Bikram yoga.
Diamond: same as Topaz w less prompts during each pose. LED candles in front of room.
Krystallos: core work. Think HOT pilates. Mostly on the mat.
Bloodstone: HOT vinyasa flow. Heavy emphasis on warrior series - sequence involves a great progression of warrior 1-3.
Black Opal: HOT vinyasa flow. Not as repetitious as Bloodstone is in the beginning. Students are given options in many poses to take their practice where they feel best that day/night. Instructor will demo said options of poses.
Fun workshops are offered on a monthly basis and are always announced in classes, on the Facebook page, and maybe now via Twitter @ArrichionCLT
Instructors: MMA and circuit training side is Clay, Corey, and for TIger's Eye (the amazing 30 minute circuit, 30 minute hot yoga class) Heather. They will motivate, push, and encourage you throughout the circuits. Quinn, Alexis, Melissa, Dianne, Corey, Megan, Alyssa, and Heather comprise the lineup for Arrichion hot yoga instructors. Each lead class w own persona and flair; all are willing, able, and happy to provide asana adjustments to students who don't mind a pair of hands on their sweat-soaked clothes.
Pricing: I have heard about different deals Arrichion has run through Living Social, Circle Southend and/or other residential buildings. What initially attracted me is the $20 for 20 classes ongoing promotion. It's a great way for someone to take all Arrichion's class offerings in just about 3 weeks (doesn't it take 21 days to create a habit?). After the $20 for 20 you may make use of another sweet offer: $100 for 2 months and then a recurring $89 monthly autopay. Arrichion does offer student, military, and senior citizen discounts, in addition to multiple class passes if monthly doesn't suit your needs. No contract nor long term commitment beyond the first 3 months is required. You may cancel at anytime, without being hassled, by submitting your request in writing 30 days before your next scheduled autopay.
Miscellaneous: During the summer ice/freezer pops are provided after class. Rental mats and towels are available. Bottled water in mini fridge $1. Arrichion shirts available for purchase at desk.
My suggestions for first time visitors: arrive 15-20 minutes (preferably 20 if possible) before class starts to fill out a waiver, take a tour of the facility, and change clothes or put stuff away. Bring more than 16oz of water, a face towel, mat, mat towel (or beach towel if you don't have a mat towel so you don't slip and slide on your sweaty mat), set of dry clothes to change into after class or bath towel to sit on in your car. Plop down your mat in the center or back row and towards the center so the instructor is always in your line of sight. If and when the class is packed to the max (cold mornings, chilly evenings, or really just randomly) the instructor isn't quite able to walk around and provide adjustments so being able to see them is a big plus. Please leave your cell phone in the changing room or in your car. Please keep noise level low in the hot yoga room before and after class. Please shut the door on your way out. Even though a lot of us enjoy chatting it up in the lobby, changing room, and bathroom hallway, more than a few of us really enjoy the silence/getting in the zen zone on the mat.
Finally, there is a strong sense of community. I have connected w a fantastic group of people through Arrichion. Working on health & fitness in an awesome, supportive environment? That's a perfect fit to me!
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