Journey of Yoga

Ayurvedic Consultation with Maggie is a must! Not only is it a perfect complement to any existing yoga practice, but these kind of diet and lifestyle adjustments changed my energy, sleep, mood...they were tailored to my dosha (which was identified in detail) and follow-ups helped with accountability and progress. Maggie is a gem and so wonderful to work with! She listens with patience, kindness, and heart.

I look forward to coming to yoga classes because JOY is a community of wonderful people, amazing, caring teachers and yogis of all levels. Thank you Maggie and Todd for keeping us balanced - pun intended - during these very difficult times. Thank you for the fun popular practices outdoors on the old Flower Bridge. I would highly recommend this studio.

The best yoga instructors are the ones with which you feel an easy and affable connection, while also feeling confident that they know how to keep you correctly aligned and safe within each pose. Every instructor at JOY fits that description.
My first experience with JOY was during their 2019 Summer Solstice event. Several instructors were on site to teach and assist in the teaching, and each one clearly knew their stuff in regards to correct alignment, sensations, tips, modifications, and alternate pose options for each pose. They were also very welcoming and friendly.
Since then I've taken many asana classes at JOY and I've also taken and graduated their 200 hour yoga teacher training program. The training program, and every class I take, always lives up to that first experience I had - each instructor is knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around.

A friend suggested that I try yoga for stress reduction, so I decided to try Journey of Yoga (JOY). I began with gentle classes and now take a mix of gentle and vinyasa classes. Love the teachers and the entire community. They also offer yoga for osteoporosis classes. I have learned so much about grounding myself, and have gotten physically stronger and more flexible!

Journey of Yoga has been one of the main reasons I have maintained good flexibility and a generally healthy body at age 75. I believe that yoga has slowed degeneration in an arthritic back, keeping my discomfort minimal. Maggie and other other yoga instructors have helped me focus on modifications for injured shoulders so that I can continue to enjoy yoga practice and maintain good range of motion. . Instructors are truly professional and caring. There is never any judgment or push to perform. Options and support for poses are always offered. Hands on (or eyes on, in the case of zoom) adjustments are shared to help achieve a more productive pose. One's personal "journey" on yoga is always honored, no matter where it lies.
The Journey of Yoga staff persevered with the challenges of technology and outreach during the pandemic to provide online classes through zoom and then slowly and safely brought classes and services back into the studio. They remained positive and hopeful throughout the shut down. The studio is warm, welcoming and always cheerful. The Journey of Yoga experience, whether in studio or online, has always been the highlight of my day.

This is definitely one of the best yoga studios I have attended. I have found the teachers to be excellent and I feel like my practice has been significantly improved by their interventions. Furthermore, the whole feel of the studio is extremely friendly, fun, unpretentious. I hope to be attending classes here for a long time to come!

Journey of Yoga (JOY) is a very special place on this planet. The physical space is bright, roomy, modern and inviting. Owner Maggie is a wonderful person who sets a very appealing vibe for the studio, providing excellent yoga instruction and guidance for mindfulness. All of the instructors are top notch, each bringing their unique perspective and considerable experience to their classes. I practiced yoga at JOY for several years while in Simsbury and am fortunate to be able to continue to practice virtually at JOY remotely after moving our of state. JOY also leads with a great sense of social responsibility, giving back to the local community as part of the studio's culture. I highly recommend Journey of Yoga to those at all levels of ability and for anyone interested in a program for yoga teacher training as well.

When I first walked through the doors of Journey of Yoga three years ago, I felt filled with a sense of having come home. I absolutely adore all of the teachers, the physical space, and even the magic they have created in our primarily virtual world. I take classes regularly and I have also joined their massage membership, which has contributed greatly to my overall health and well-being. They also have a wonderful little boutique section. In addition to a full offering of weekly classes, JOY also hosts workshops and retreats that I always love attending. I feel so grateful to have this beautiful studio here in Connecticut!

I want to update my post of two years ago. I have continued with Journey of Yoga, and I continue to make progress on my mobility. I am glad to say that pain in my hips has stopped and I sense it is my yoga practice that did it. I was practicing with just one instructor, but my work schedule changed. I have expanded the teachers I work with, and each one has a unique and effective way to keep this old guy flexible and mobile.

I am grateful for the instructors here. I started with them just about a year ago, and I no longer have pain in my hips and shoulder. They treat every student as an individual. That is good, as I am not as flexible as most, and even less experienced in yoga. The ability to do sessions online is a real boon - not just because of the virus but for the time saved in staying home. For in studio classes, you can be assured the team holds strictly to protocols.

I've been attending regular classes at Journey of Yoga since 2014. The teachers are masterful in creating engaging sessions including poses with kind suggestions for adjustments, breath work, mindfulness, intention setting, and meditations which carry through to my world outside. The Joy community is welcoming and somehow, even virtually, I feel like I am in the room. Many thanks for finding a way to continue classes via zoom!

I highly recommend Journey of Yoga to anyone looking to begin or expand their practice. I started my yoga journey with this studio over a year ago and it has been a joyful and life-changing experience. Like others, I began with the 30 day pass and I am now a regular in the studio. The teachers are experienced and care deeply about supporting you on your journey. They each bring a unique personality and energy to the room. And the community is wonderfully welcoming and affirming. Come join us!

I have been practicing at Journey of Yoga for over 5 years and have loved the classes I have taken. Maggie and her teachers create a warm and welcoming environment for all levels of students. It's a place to grow at your own pace and generates continuous learning. I have mostly taken classes from Maggie and Todd and both are absolutely outstanding yoga teachers!

This is a wonderful yoga studio . The instructors
are professional, knowledgeable and friendly. JOY
provides an amazing community for students of all ages and levels to practice with confidence.
The studio has been able for keep the JOY community together throughout the pandemic, for this , I will always be grateful.

I have now been at JOY for a year and can’t praise Maggie and my instructors enough! I began as a true yoga beginner and now look forward to my classes every week! If you are looking for a fun, friendly, welcoming studio with a large variety of classes JOY is the place for you!

This is a truly outstanding yoga studio. Instructors are all excellent and knowledgeable and the athmosphere is very friendly and relaxing. Thanks to Journey of Yoga I discovered that there are various types of yoga for every need, taste and mood. That is also a great plus they offer. I highly recommend this studio to anyone beginner or experienced in yoga.

I love classes at Journey of Yoga! Every teacher is exceptionally knowledgeable. Every class is unique, yet there is this cohesion between teachers and students. It is truly an amazing community to be a part of. Everyone of all levels/limitations is welcome. I love every chance I get to go to this beautiful studio!

Journey of Yoga has wonderful yoga classes.
I do the 9 am class six days a week and it really helps me to stay in shape physically and mentally.
The teachers are excellent, pay attention to the needs of the students and give us a good variety of poses.
And I find it very nice to be able to do the classes remotely via zoom.

Classes with Maggie, Todd and Julie have been phenomenal (as of yet, I have not had the pleasure of class with any other instructors). Massage with Todd...incredible. He is extremely intuitive/knowledgeable. Its a blessing to have discovered Journey of Yoga.

After 10 years away from practicing Yoga, it was a gift to find Journey of Yoga when we moved to Simsbury! The "Discovery Pass" offered to newcomers helped me find the right type of class, and Maggie & her wonderful group of teachers have been warm & welcoming, making my return to Yoga a lovely experience. What a joy to have found JoY!

I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years, and I am very particular about the yoga classes I take. After my beloved yoga studio closed, I tried classes at several different studios and did not connect with any of them. Then I found Journey of Yoga, and knew I had found my new kula. Journey of Yoga provides a compassionate, non-competitive environment for all levels of practitioners. JOY offers a range of classes, including gentle, yin, slow flow and mixed level hatha classes. All of the teachers I've practice with have been excellent. I cannot recommend Journey of Yoga strongly enough. It is the best yoga studio in the Valley.