Barefoot Studio

so much for Zen! We bought a 10 session pass. Soon after starting our classes, my wife was diagnoses with cancer and she needed to start chemo. We asked if we could delay our classes until after treatment ended and we told NO!!! We did not want a refund, just to extend the expiration of \the purchased classes. We were told they had no means to extent the expiration. GIVE ME A BREAK!
There are many yoga studios… keep looking and pass on this one. we wont be back.
read other negative reviews like PG. I had same experience

What a great find in Tucson. I loved this stufio. Two locations. Both offer Yoga for someone just beginning a yoga journey or an old soul yogini. They even have classes for yinsters! Enjoyed starting my morning with a little or a lot of vigor. Briana will help you find your Tukas!
Thanks to the entire staff for such a welcoming experience! Namaste, Kelli G

I was so torn on this one (3 versus 4 stars) and really wish I could’ve done a half star (3.5).
Overall, I like Barefoot Studio. The staff is friendly and polite. I like how the studio is small and intimate. I like the lighting they have and the decorations in the studio. It’s very zen.
That being said, I’ve never had a class here where I’ve left feeling absolutely phenomenal. It’s hard to put it to words, but I always feel «just ok» after a class. Like, I didn’t get as good of a workout as I would have liked. I didn’t get as much of a meditation as I would have liked. I just didn’t get «enough.» So I always leave wanting more. More peace/​calm. More sweat/​workout. Both.
I’m sure yogis know what I’m talking about.
Just to clarify, I’ve had yoga classes (at other places) where I’ve felt like it was a total waste of time. I have NEVER felt that way at Barefoot. So, in the end, I’m always still happy I went and I feel like I got something out of it and am happy to have practiced. But I’m still left just wanting more. I’ve only been to this location (Thornydale) so I’m curious what the one on Oracle is like. I’ll have to check it out.

I really enjoy this studio. Most of the teachers are really good about explaining the positions and help you get into the proper positions.
Con: There are a few teachers, that do not help you and just expect you to just figure it out, even when you tell them «Hey! It’s my first time EVER doing yoga.» I wish they would take the time to help you or explain to you what you are doing and when these «teachers» do «help,» they are very condescending about it.
Pro: If you are new, go to Liz’s gentle class, she is great at helping and rarely has a condescending attitude. Liz is also great at showing you the correct way to be in each position. The best part, she sometimes puts essential oils on your forehead at the end of class. This is the topper of the cake and I REALLY enjoy this part of her class.
Pro: Kaitlyn’s power is amazing! If you want a good workout, go to her power class! She is a really nice woman and if you ask her for her playlist, she will give it to you no questions asked, she is great and one of the nicest instructors at this studio! She’s always interested in what is going on in her students lives and actually converses with her students. Its nice when you have a teacher that shows interest her students, and shows that she cares!

Finally went to class at this location, Becca who was filing in for regular teacher for this gently class did a nice job. Would go back however receptionist was a bit on the snooty side and was not very helpful.

Was visiting family from Santa Monica. So happy I found Barefoot Studio. The two classes I took in the Oro Valley location were wonderful. Really made my trip great. Highly recommend.

Very good instructors and very clean. Does not smell like sweaty feet like other places in Tucson :) punch card is the way to go and they have a Groupon. She focuses on strengthening and yoga which is different. If my schedule would allow I would go once a week!

Are you kidding me right now???
I bought a groupon for this place. Time didn’t allow us to use it ONCE and they wouldn’t refund the money in services, or at all.
What horrible customer service. If someone doesn’t use your service ONE time, don’t charge them for it.
Horrible policy, horrible customer service. What kind of business does that?! We are college students, we don’t have $ 100 to pour down the drain! Sorry, that we didn’t have the time to make it down to your studio with two full time jobs and school! Your hours are ridiculous with closing at 7 every night and Saturdays way early?! What normal person would even be able to make it to your studio.
I am beyond upset. I am not ever recommending this yoga studio, and I have a lot of friends that love yoga, just like me.

Oh my gosh, Amy Jo was fabulous. She worked on my neck & shoulders, then full body. I have been to Sedona, Coronado Island, but right here in my neighborhood to find someone so wonderful, it fantastic. And 1 hr only «$ 38». Wow oh wow.

Not impressed, classes are wildly overpriced for the experience. Studio has great potential but needs lower prices and more variety

Barefoot studio! Where do I begin?!
One of my favorite yoga studios AND SPA’s in Arizona. The owner Brianna came up with a genius idea to put all of your health, beauty and wellness needs under one roof.
On a day of treating myself, I like to go to a vigorous yoga class followed by a 90 min massage. The massage therapists are magical and the yoga instructors are so very talented.
Thank you Brianna for creating a zen and powerful environment for the Tucson community. I miss you so!

I just went to the Candlelight mellow flow class on Sunday afternoon. I throughly enjoyed the instructor and the class. It was a flow class where you moved quickly. It was probably a little quick for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. The instructor took the time to come around to the new students and help them with their positions. The class was crowded — but as expected on Sunday afternoon. Definitely was a legit class and was not too spiritual (which I appreciate). I was sweating by the end of it.
The first class is free and the instructor was very welcoming. Make sure to arrive 15 minutes early to get your spot. The instructor did lock the door when the class started — so if you snooze you loose. There were cubbies to store your stuff during the class. The cubby location was not ideal and only allowed for one person to access their stuff at a time. I will definitely be coming back =)

Pictionary, sort of…
where you guess the image below,

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then I give my top ten titles for the image.
10…First Position To Learn On The Acro Adventure
9…Happens In A Beautifully Designed Red Room With A Red Sun Painting
8…One Of The Reasons I Love Going To Barefoot Studio
7…Named Bird
6…Requires Hardcore Trust
5…Calls All Spotters To The Rescue (Just, In, Case)
4…Builds Superman Strength
3…One Of The Coolest Feelings Ever
2…Something You Should Put On Your Bucket List
1…A Very Personal Acrobatic Yoga Taught By Kyra & Alie
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Epilogue for the yogis
*Brianna’s Fresh Start is a relaxing way to ease into the day by waking up the joints with some early morning love.
*Justine’s 80 Degrees of Power is really an asana strength party with lots of neat things to learn, like Breath of Fire (youtube that and give it a whirl).
*Acrobatic Yoga has so many clever positions to try, like having 3+ people stacked on top of each other in plank. Sweet stuff.

Doreen, aesthetician, is a jewel! I will go back for her service again… if she doesn’t move onto bigger, better locations… she is That good.
The masseuse, however, I’ve had far better at other places and won’t go back again for that service.
For a new client, beware: This business requires that you absolve them of ALL responsibility for anything that might happen… absolve the business, the employees, the owner, etc. If they wrong you, you cannot under any circumstances hold them responsible for your injury or anything else. I’ve never experienced this requirement at any other spa, neither the small locale ones or the larger more expensive ones (Red Door, Omni, Ritz Carlton). That simple fact puts up one Big Red Flag!

PROS: the yoga teachers are ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. Acrobats, Athletes & dedicated yogis practice here…{& the best part}… is that they do it with a smile & are all genuine friends by the end of your first class. I’d recommend each & every yoga class here. The studio is also clean, beautiful & serene.
CONS: …the receptionists. Since this is also a Spa there are estheticians that work up front. I must admit I’m a bit biased considering I have THEE most amazing, caring esthetician ever… but MAN… every time you ask a question at the front desk you either get an ‘annoyed’ face or a harsh/​blunt answer…{no smiles.} It’s as if I interrupted their gossip session & have no right as A PAYING CUSTOMER to be there :’(…It would be great if your first impression {i.e. the front desk} was better. It’d make me want to come in for a facial regularly & recommend the Spa to others.
ALL in ALL… I drive out of my way quite a bit to come to this studio for Yoga… but I’d really Love to add in a facial now & then, but simply can’t bring myself to pay someone who is harsh & frowns to do it… facials should be blissful !
PLEASE BAREFOOT… give your estheticians some coffee… or a hug… or a puppy… so they aren’t so dreary, gossipy & annoyed!!! {Or seriously… just get some new ones!!}
Sincerely,
Concerned Barefoot Customer

I just had my second massage with Brianna at Barefoot. She is a great massage therapist and has a very compassionate and healing aura. I would recommend her highly.