Joyful Yoga Studio

I used to enjoy coming here for Zumba and I would always pay when I would leave. Finally, after going there for several months, I was convinced to buy a package of 8 classes. The problem is, after I did that, they canceled the class. They have very few Zumba classes, and the other 2 don’t work with my schedule. I figured it would be reasonable to ask for a refund for the classes I didn’t use (which is 4 classes but only $ 30), but they’ve said they don’t offer refunds. So basically, I paid them money for a class that no longer exists. Bad business practice if you ask me.

Ana Rinderer is the best yoga teacher I have ever had. She is such a positive and happy presence, and while the class is so much fun, she still works to keep you in alignment and working hard! She truly is a joy! I am only giving four stars because I have seen a small child in a class, which was distracting, and I wish there was a way to keep the bolsters and blankets cleaner. However, overall I really recommend this place!

Truly one of the best fitness studios I’ve found since moving to Arizona. A few months after moving here I found a Zumba place but it shut down over the winter and I never really found anything to replace it until now. I’ve only been able to try a few of the classes but I’ve felt very welcome and comfortable at all of them. I love that this place attracts a range of ages and sizes, and both men and women. I think the prices are pretty reasonable and the people who run the studio take their job seriously and really care about their customers and their business. I just wish they weren’t located next to a pizza place, it really tests your self control!

THE BEST. Not too big yet not too small, not pricey but definitely not making you «cheap», very engaging but not crazy… the list goes on and on. Very easy to join as a beginner, the experiences ones will find something to be happy about from the variety of the classes they offer. They are now starting «Yoga in the Park» during weekdays, too !

What a great studio! I was disappointed to find out my yoga studio in East Mesa closed it’s doors but am very happy I found Joyful Yoga. The friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness if the studio will keep me going back. I really enjoyed the Psoas class as well as the restorative class. I look forward to trying the Nidra class. Will recommend this place to friends

This is one of those places that is more than just yoga. This place offers a variety of classes that you can attend and try out. I joined from the Amazon Local deal for only $ 35 for unlimited classes morning to night! It really allowed me to try out classes from yoga to cardio vinyasa yoga to Zumba to Buti (one of my favorites) to barre tone to Pound to pilates and more! You can check out the schedule and see what suits your schedule best. The instructors are all really welcoming and helpful. So you don’t have to feel like you have to be at a certain level. You can always modify to what you can do. Over time you will get better and I suppose more flexible.
Although I still have a long ways to go, yoga in general helped me to get my body more flexible than it was before. I kinda regained my push-​up days too! Pound is a really interesting class that you should try! You actually use drum sticks to distract you and make your work out more productive. It’s a really good work out if you want to sweat. My favorite class is the Buti yoga class. If you do not know what this is, you are in for a treat! This is an interesting type of yoga work out for sure that makes me sweat! Twerking it a little seems like!
The point is — give this place a try and you’ll find classes that are best suited to your interest! Namaste!

Love all their classes… I have been to over 50 studios throughout the Valley and have worked for many. I have never come across one that has so many classes to offer as far as format of the class, unique class type, and class times. Classes range from Pound (my favorite workout now), yoga, meditation, pilates, barre, zumba… the list goes on. I drive 30 minutes for this studio but it is well worth it.

This is my favorite yoga studio in the valley. They have the best classes, the best instructors, a super clean studio, and overall really friendly staff. I love the variety of classes they have. And their unlimited 30-​day class package is well priced. The Pound Fitness instructor is not my favorite. However, the best Zumba instructors are Meredith and Kisha! Every Saturday Meredith teaches at 9:00 a.m. Don’t miss that class. And once in a while, Kisha and Meredith team up for an amazing, upbeat class! Love this place.

Great studio. The space was nice and open even with several students it didn’t feel crowded. I did a drop in class using the mind and body site. It was very easy to register. Front desk was very friendly. I ended up buying a 10 class punch card and you get 3 months to use it. The yoga instructor introduced herself after class which was very nice. The only small detail is I am used to candles being lit. Plenty if props were available. Overall it’s a great studio with a great price point. This was a better quality yoga class than what my gym offers.

Yoga=Love at this studio. I am majorly deconditioned and need lots of help and that is exactly what I get… kind, patient help. I am sooooo thankful to have found this haven.

Today’s date is 6÷30÷14, so I have been going to Yoga classes under new management and all I can say is AMAZING! If all the new management cares about is money, why do they put on wonderful specials including FREE yoga classes for veterans. (Yes, I am a vet, so I know it is true.) I have seen time and time again, where the person at the front desk tells the patrons about a 20% discount they weren’t aware of or the best value pack to meet their needs.
I love the yoga classes because the instructors walk around during the class to encourage the student without criticism. They help modify positions when corrections are needed. AMAZING! Each instructor brings their own special variety and uniqueness to every class. Love it!

I dropped in for a Yin Yoga class with my sister from Minnesota while we were in town enjoying the AZ sun. The studio, the staff, the price, and the class were all phenomenal finds. It was the perfect balance of challenge and relaxation, with the teacher coaching us to find our limits, lovingly, while not going too far. My sister and I both felt so light and expansive when we left and slept like rocks that night. I am so happy I took the chance and dropped in here.

I got a Groupon for my daughter and I to try yoga. Went to Joyful Yoga, and I have to say they were so welcoming, never made us feel awkward even though we were new to the studio and beginners at yoga. The instructor made sure we were doing everything right and gave us lots of options throughout the whole class, but she never singled us out. She would just come by and silently but gently help us with a pose… all while seamlessly instructing the class. It was great. And WHAT a workout! Today my muscles feel like I did a high-​impact aerobics class yesterday. It was a great experience, and I would highly recommend them!
They also have a very extensive class schedule for every day of the week. It really helps to be able to fit the classes into your schedule. All the other studios I checked didn’t come close to the amount of classes as Joyful Yoga. Check them out online.

A great studio for whatever the mood. Gentle yoga, power yoga, kick your ass Pilates, Zumba, etc. Signed up for a month unlimited Groupon special and have enjoyed it so much I’ve gone almost every day to check out all of their different classes.
The owners seem very dedicated to making you feel welcome and understand how to work every level of yogi.

I’m trying to get back into a fitness routine after gaining some weight recently and Joyful Yoga Studio is who I have turned to once again. Their Zumba classes are the most intense cardio I have ever experienced in a group exercise class. And the teachers keep the class fun so your energy level stays high! I absolutely love the fact that there is a Zumba toning class on Monday nights. I only use the two pound weights but you’d be surprised how much you feel it after an hour of dancing around with those things! That class is taught by Kisha who is a great teacher. She breaks down the moves in an easy to understand way and also keeps everyone in the class smiling with her boisterous attitude. It really is a party. I also attend the Thursday night class which was taught by Meredith who is another fantastic teacher (she really knows the latin hip moves!!) but was taken over by Catie when she went on maternity leave. Catie is a young teacher with a TON of energy so she really challenges her students to keep up with her. Both classes are at 7:30pm and so I appreciate the fact that they fit right in with my schedule since I work full time.
Joyful Yoga really fosters a very laid back and friendly atmosphere. Even though the classes are challenging, they are not competitive and beginners are always welcomed by the staff and teachers with open arms. It is a great opportunity to take some group exercise classes without having to commit to joining a gym. They have no membership fees and most classes are just $ 10 (and a few are only $ 5!). You can buy monthly unlimited passes or punch cards; those will save you some money if you visit regularly. Check out their website for the schedule and take a look also at their special workshops. I finally decided to take a 6 week Yoga 101 series about a year ago and it was a lot of fun and very educational. I still haven’t started attending Yoga classes on a regular basis but I hear from my friends who to partake that Joyful is pretty top notch in that area, too!

So happy to have found this ‘sanctuary’…
Joyful has the best teachers, interesting workshops (Gong meditation, Astrology Yoga, Pilates 101, Zumba-​thons) and makes you feel like part of the Joyful family.
As a rounder body beginning yoga was very intimidating for me but all my Yoginis helped me modify poses and understand this is about the journey.
I’m very grateful for Joyful… it has saved my life (literally).

WOW! I love this yoga studio! Not only are they affordable, but there are plenty of class times that work around my very busy schedule. My regular teachers are Ana and Jordan, and they are both AWESOME. I love that they really explain the correct form and transition for every pose, and provide modifications for beginners (me) :) They also have Zumba, Belly Dancing, Pilates, Circuit training and lots of other things that I have yet to try!

I really enjoyed this small locally owned Yoga studio. The drop in price is only $ 10 and that is far less than some of the bigger studios like Inner Vision. The class I took was Gentle Yoga and it was a perfect way to end the day. I wish they offered more of this particular class in the evening, so that is the only downside for me. The schedule can be a bit limited for my personal needs. The offer Zumba and Pilates as well.
The front desk staff (who I think is the owner?) was polite and the studio itself, while small is spacious enough for a large yoga class and very well maintained.
I will keep coming back when my schedule and the class I want to attend match up.

Wow-I’m SUPER IMPRESSED with Meredith and her Zumba class over at Joyful Yoga.
I have NEVER had so much fun working out and was smiling the entire hour of class because Meredith is just so darn silly.
Even before the awesome class the receptionist was very friendly the and new customer paperwork was quick and easy. The class was crowded but that only added to the fun party atmosphere.
I will most definitely be returning to Joyful ASAP-​how can I pass up the best Zumba class ever for only 5 bucks on Sunday night? ;)

A couple of coworkers and I recently visited Joyful Yoga to try the Saturday AM Zumba class. The studio was easy to find and conveniently located on Ray road in Chandler — good location that made it easy for friends coming from other parts of town to meet up.
The class was high-​energy, as was the instructor Melinda. The class was packed, and even though I have taken zumba classes at other places, it was still a learning process with the instructors specific moves. The crowded classroom made it difficult to see her, but the positive aspect was she didn’t stay up front, she moved around and checked on everyone. When I couldn’t see her, I looked at the students in front of me and tried not to make a fool of myself.
The songs were a good mix of Latin, Hip/​Hop, Bhangra and provided a great workout. One of my coworkers who had not previously experienced zumba stated she had never sweated so much in her life. Even with the frequency that I go at other places, it was a good workout for me as well. Good job, Melinda!
The classes are $ 10 per session, but I took advantage of a special that I saw while checking in on my mobile Unilocal: two sessions for the price of one. We were planning on going two times, so that worked out perfectly.
The studio had a nice shop, some treadmills in the back and nice supply of matts, blocks and yoga supplies. If you are in the Chandler area, I would definitely recommend this studio.