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| - I practiced at this studio for 6 months (Tempe location) and pretty much always did their InnerVision hot flow classes. The class time worked into my schedule and I wanted a challenging practice. I normally went to classes lead by Aaron, one of the owners. He teaches in a clear, concise manner and he is not really a hands on instructor, as some are. I did notice that he rarely ever smiles, which does change the atmosphere of the room.
The InnerVision flow class itself is definitely a challenge and well worth the try. Over time though, I did wish the class had some variety, but I guess that's the nature of the set postures. Some of the other instructors will occasionally mix it up (like Gabe or Josh) by allowing you a few minutes to go into shoulder stand or do a pose you want, which I really enjoy. And the studio itself does have a very large variety of classes to try out.
Sometimes the studio can get pretty full, especially in the evening classes, so be prepared for that. This means the room will be hotter and that space is limited. One thing that really bothered me is how often people show up late and are allowed in. If everyone is already set up with their mats in a crowded room, getting in the right mindset, calming down, de-stressing, etc - it takes time out of your practice and your mental state to move your stuff and adjust to the person who just came in. It's especially frustrating when the late person sets up and leaves no room for any arm movements and you're basically fumbling on top of one another. I know, I know, I shouldn't let this get to me because it sorts of defeats the purpose of yoga, but a little consideration for your fellow yogis/yoginis would be nice. The instructors never say anything about this, but I'm not sure if they have a policy against doing so.
One other thing I noticed that I find sort of strange is the lights in the studio. They use fluorescent lighting with pictures of clouds over the lighting to mask the quality of light. I find these lights stressful because they remind me of the office and/or school. During the cool down stage they turn off the fluorescent lights and turn on warmer spot lighting, which I find much more calming. I wonder if this has to do with the heat the lights emit, but either way, during my yoga practice I prefer mood lighting or natural light because I want to get out of the "real world" and into myself.
Bottom line: the classes are good, studio has great variety, but the details and subtleties do make a difference.
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