Logistics of Franklin Street Yoga
When I recently visited North Carolina for a wedding, I took the opportunity to take a class at Franklin Street Yoga. If you are searching for a home studio in the Chapel Hill area, this would be a lovely place to practice. The studio is in the heart of Chapel Hill on the famed Franklin Street. It is within walking distance of the campus. There is a parking lot adjacent to the studio, but note that it is a city-owned lot and is metered (reasonably at $1.50/hour) and takes credit cards. There is no sign on Franklin Street that I could see for the studio. It is tucked away in The Courtyard complex behind the Cat Cafe.
As you walk in, there is a desk to check in and a bench to sit on and remove your shoes before entering the studio. There are also two gender-neutral bathrooms.
Review of the Studio
There is a foyer with a desk to check-in and a space to place shoes with a bench. Then there are two gender-neutral restrooms (no showers) before you walk into the studio. The studio itself is pretty large. It has north-facing windows, allowing for lots of gentle, natural light. The walls are white with painted, mural-like yoga art, notably without mirrors. The space was not heated, but since it was summer in North Carolina, it didn’t seem like added heat or humidity was really necessary.
The class itself felt very mid-level and intelligently sequenced. It felt like it could appeal to a wide variety of students. The teacher taught from the front of class and did not not walk around or help students. This might be a problem if it is your first time, although it felt like there were a lot of regulars.
TLDR – Final Review
Franklin Street Yoga
This is a very welcoming studio in Chapel Hill with a mix of college students along with everyone else. If you are looking for good classes and want to connect with other students, this is a great studio to tray!
Address: The Courtyard
431 W. Franklin Street, Suite 410
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Website: franklinstyoga.com
Phone: 984-234-3159
Email: franklinstyoga@icloud.com
