Joy Yoga Center – Voss

After going to Joy Yoga consistently for a year, I can’t imagine going to another yoga studio in Houston! This studio is in close proximity to grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, so I usually come to this one instead of the one on Washington.
First of all, I like that this is NOT hot yoga (compared to Yoga One), so you are generating heat by moving and holding powerful poses instead of being forced to sweat. I usually come out of the practice slightly sweaty but feeling refreshed.
Second, the class size is usually small that allows for lots of hands on adjustment from the instructors. If you like corrections, try taking Brittany, Sean and Armando’s classes. Other teachers I enjoy include Rachel, Heather, and Loretta. Although I am sad that some of the teachers I like are no longer teaching (Dakota, Kat, and Michelle), I am in general happy with the consistent quality of classes. My favorite teachers, please stay!
Overall, the studio feels really intimate and is always clean. I usually don’t write reviews, but I like this studio so much that I am dedicating my first Unilocal review to Joy Yoga! :)

I found this gym recently.
Took a yoga class today and it was great.
The instructor was very helpful, gave lots of tips and pointers.
The staff is friendly and the place is clean.
I love this gym.

I’ve been doing yoga on and off since college, and tried out a couple different places (Yoga One, Bikram, etc.) in Houston after moving back a few years ago. When Joy Yoga opened up this location so close to my house, I stopped by for a class and haven’t gone to another yoga studio since.
I both work and go to grad school full time, so my schedule only really allows me to attend the Wake Up and Salute the Sun classes — these are slower flow type classes and are awesome, once you get over the initial hurdle of hauling your butt out of bed before 6 am. The instructors are super sweet and tailor the class around what the students want to focus on, so there’s something different every day. I don’t leave each class dripping in sweat (which would suck for the people I work with lolololol) but I still leave feeling refreshed and awake, like I got something rewarding out of it. At the very least, I’ve noticed an increase in my flexibility and range of motion, which I think helps when you sit at a desk and stare at a computer all day. I’ve also attended evening and weekend Joy Yoga Flow and Joy Slow Flow classes in the past, which can get more advanced but the instructors are still mindful of students’ needs.
The facilities are always clean and organized, and even if you show up off the street having never done yoga in your life they sell all the equipment and clothes you need to get started. They offer various workshops as part of their membership perks, which I haven’t taken part in yet but they always seem to cover interesting topics. If you’re looking to get into yoga I would definitely recommend giving this place a shot. Zero regrets yo

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A great Slow Flow class with Lexie, felt great! Join the 25 day challenge. It soothes the mind and soul, building strength.

This is my favorite yoga studio in Houston. I went here on a regular basis for about a year. They have tons of classes and talented teachers. My fav teachers are:
Britney — super upbeat, friendly and knowledgeable. I loved her Restorative classes on Fridays.
Sean — His slow flow classes are great. He’s easy to follow and gives good corrections.
Rose Tran — I heard her mention she’s been with the studio nine years! I love her destress & relax gentle yoga. It’s just the right amount of challenge for a beginner. She mixes in a little Chinese reflexology, too.
Joy– Her Pilates boot camp is no joke. Joy’s workouts will give you abs of steel!
The only thing I had a problem with was the billing.
When I moved from Houston, I cancelled my membership with a receptionist at the front desk. However, a charge still appeared on my bill the following month. When I called to complain different front desk person promised to cancel the membership and refund my money. But, the refund didn’t appear and I was charged again the following month.
The problem was resolved when I filed a dispute with my credit card company and got in contact with a Joy Yoga manager via email. I suspect that the front desk people can’t actually cancel memberships, so if/​when you ever want to leave, be sure to tell the manager in writing and check your credit card statement after!

Such an awesome place for yoga and more. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. And I can tell they’re getting more popular in Houston after a 7-​day-​challenge in September, which if you full fill the quest, you’ll get 50% discount of any membership. Sometimes it’s hard to get in a class now, which never happened to me before, hix. So I guess I need to book my favorite classes 2 or even 3 weeks in advance to secure my spot. Other than this, I would recommend Joy yoga if you are in need looking for a nice and friendly studio for your work out.
They have 2 locations and offer many types of yoga class so even you are a pure beginner, you’re still in good hands, no need to worry about that. I would prefer this location than the Washington because it’s not crowded with too many people. I wish they do offer pilates class at this Voss location thou.
Instructors are very nice and helpful. Each one has their own style, all you need is to attend different classes to find your favorite one and stick with him/​her or just go to every class regardless of who teaching (like me) because I like experiencing different level of challenging and yoga methods. So far I love every one of them and wish have more time to attend more than 1 class per day.
If you are completely new with yoga, I would recommend take slow flow class with Brittany, Melanie and Susie (I think Susie is on her yoga tour now, probably she’s back on November). They show you the right technique, explain the pose and give many useful instructions. Want more challenging? Choose any class with Armando, Michelle and Heather, they’ll make you sweat like a monkey, I promise, haha. Want something in the middle? Class with Alexis and Sean will do it. There are still many instructors I haven’t had chance to experience yet, will update my review after that.
I’ve just moved to Houston and so glad that I found this place for my work out. It would be very bored here if I haven’t discovered the place. Ok, so if you’re reading this, there is a chance you’re looking for a yoga class, right? Then what are you waiting for? Do yourself a favor, save some energy and look no further, come in and ready to sweat.

Joy Yoga is one of the most popular and well-​known yoga studios in Houston. With two locations and dozens of classes to choose from, you can yoga to your heart’s content.
Truth be told, I’m not *super* in to yoga. I’m more of a high-​energy workout kinda girl and would rather be in spin class. One of the major benefits of Class Pass is that I can come to yoga every once in awhile and get my fill, without committing. I live close to this location so it’s easy. The front desk staff is hit or miss. There’s one person who has given me attitude in the past about being a Class Pass member, but I’ve never had a problem with anyone else — they’re all very kind and welcoming! The studio is very clean and always smells fresh.
Here I’ve taken both the Slow Flow and Powerful Flow classes along with their newest addition, Pilates Bootcamp. This class was offered at the Washington location but has now started here as well! It’s basically just mat pilates with small hand weights. I’m so happy to have found a new class to add to my rotation!

I’ve been to many yoga studios, Joy Yoga has been my favorite by far! The staff is friendly, informative and always eager to help with form. Parkings easy too!
I took the Sunday morning Salute the Sun class. It was only myself and another guy. It felt as if we were having a private one-​on-​one class with the instructor. She asked what pace we wanted to take, she stopped and helped us with our techniques and best of all we had the entire studio to ourselves. I highly recommend this class and location.

Huge class variety! My favs include Rock your flow with Megan Hirst, any of Brittany Kraft’s classes, Power flow with Heather Smith and Wake up and Salute the Sun with Sean Bohn or Mary Gaw. Great community overall.

I have been coming here for almost 3 months and absolutely love it.
There are so many different classes to choose from and everybody is very friendly.
I highly recommend this place and plan to stay here for a long time.

Great studio. I love their shirts and water bottles– so cute! And the classes are great. I don’t remember the name of the instructor I had but he was awesome. One thing I love about every class I have taken at Joy Yoga is that at the beginning of class the teachers have asked the students if there is anything particular we would like to work on. I always say crow or upper body. The class I took was Joy Yoga Flow and it was more challenging than I thought it would be. I was sore the next day!
I love this studio!

This is my home away from home. I love Joy yoga. All the teachers are fabulous and it is a nice quite space to enjoy relaxation and learn to listen. Yoga is wonderful for the health of your mind and body and Joy Yoga seeks to bring the best of the meditative practice with the physical.
The location is always spotless and and doesn’t have the left over yoga mat smell I have found in other yoga studios.
They have merchandise in store but not to the extent that I have seen at other places. I like their selection, but no pressure to buy means I don’t have to worry when I walk in.

I came here yesterday for my birthday with my family. What a wonderful place! There were five of us, all first-​timers. The staff was super welcoming. The place is very organized, clean, and full of zen! They have energy bars, yoga mats, clothing, water bottles, and other yoga related accessories for purchase. The restrooms are super clean and full of toilettes like lotion, hair ties, feminine products, etc. How nice!
We took Sean’s class, Joy Slow Flow. Sean was very knowledgeable and explained the poses and breathing to us. So if you are a newbie, don’t be intimidated! After his class, you feel energized and lighter in a sense. What a great way to practice inner peace and a sense of presence with your surroundings.
We were so inspired after the class; four of us ended signing up for the month’s special! Unlimited yoga classes for a month! Can’t wait!!! As a matter of fact, I’m actually on my way to my next yoga class at this location! All four of us!

I love this studio. They believe in generating your own heat. There’s alll different styles ranging in intensity. I get not only a workout for my body but also it helps clear my mind. The instructors are generally hands on which I like.

Love this location. Classes are nice and small so you get lots of individualized attention. Not only are the instructors great, everyone on the front desk staff are awesome!

What a great studio! Lots of natural light & a beautiful, quiet location. Plenty of space & generally less crowd than the Washington location!
I feel really comfortable here & like I can definitely get in a good practice & find some mental peace of mind.
The instructors are very talented, and easy to follow. They can help people of many skills levels modify the poses as necessary without making them feel uncomfortable, which is great for beginners & advanced yogis alike.
I’m so happy I found a studio right by my house that is so awesome!
Peace, Love & Light

This studio is really nice! I came here for the 28 day challenge and I was impressed with the results. They have a crazy amount of classes and times to choose from! All levels are welcome.
The restrooms are really nice and they are equipped with personal care products which is really nice when I practice before work.
As far as instructors, Joy Lipson is my favorite. She really knows what she is doing and she is passionate about yoga. She can give you a relaxing massage from inside out or she can give you an intense workout. Her words are very kind and soothing.
Franco at the front desk is really helpful and cheerful. He really knows how to welcome everyone!
They have squeezed juices for sales and other snacks.
I will be coming back to this studio and would recommend :)

Hands down the best studio in Houston! Great classes with quality instructors. Just a truly warm and welcoming studio. You can ask the instructors anything and they will take the time to answer your questions and spend extra time with you. There is a huge variety of classes all day long, 7 days a week. Some of my favorites are Rose, Meagan, Brian & Natalie.

I’ve been to 5 classes and can feel my body and mind changing. I feel toned (I know — so soon!) & mentally recharged. Leave class feeling ready to take on the day!!!
Close to my home and parking is not a problem. Clean facilities and nice people.
I’m really enjoying it!

Its my 3^rd week Joy Yoga and I have tons of great things to say! The classes that I’ve attended here are never jam packed and the instructors are all extremely nice and pay attention to all students. I also like the fact that all the classrooms and facilities are all kept very clean. This is a great location with plenty of parking and its easy to find and Trader Joes is right across the street!
Some of my favorite instructors so far are Dakota and Jana. Dakota has a great slow flow class for those just starting yoga. I’m still checking out the different instructors here but I’m sure they’re all great. It would be awesome if Joy Yoga opened up more locations in Houston!