Sukha Yoga Oltorf

I have gone to Sukha south for a few years now and it quickly became my yoga home in Austin. After moving to town in 2017 I found it hard to find a studio with a warm and welcoming atmosphere until I found Sukha. Shoutout to Paradise and her twice weekly slow flow classes which are such a great compliment to other activities in my life not to mention the much needed mental break.

Sukha is a magical place. It has become my second home. A place of refuge, restoration and community. I moved to Austin in February of 2023. I've been attending Sukha regularly for the past year. I've fallen in love with this studio. It has become a vital part of my daily schedule. I have my 200 CYT certification. If I am gonna teach yoga, it wouldn't be anywhere but at Sukha. I've tried a bunch of yoga studios throughout Austin - YTX., Black Swan, Practice Yoga, Core power, and Flow Westgate. Austin has an incredibly diverse yoga scene. All flavors of yoga, at all times of the day. What makes Sukha stand out from the rest is the loving community and soulful yoga that is taught at Sukha. Sukha is a Bhakti style studio. Essentially it's a style of yoga that leans into the spirituality, presence, breath work and foundation principles of yoga tradition. Sukha was a bit of a transition from the Power Vinyasa/Rocket Yoga studio i came from in Arlington VA (Mind the Mat studio). But I quickly adapted to the more spiritual and soulful style of classes and teachers offered at Sukha. If you are looking to connect with yourself, with others, and are looking for a yoga home, come visit us at Sukha Yoga. Mark and Erinn, studio owners are opening a new location this Friday Jan 5th in Tarrytown. So the Sukha magic is spreading to the suburbs of Austin.

Hands down one of the best studios I’ve ever been to! The friendly, warm, and welcoming community is powered by the owners, Erinn and Mark, who are superb teachers themselves. The studio also has an adorable coffee shop with snacks, plus ample hang space where you’ll find people reading, working, eating, and laughing. Needless to say, I’m a fan! It only took me attending one class before I decided to join as a member! :)

This is a beautiful and welcoming studio for yoga practitioners of ALL Levels. The teachers do a great job tailoring their practices to challenge everyone while still creating enjoyable classes. The owners Mark and Erinn are also wonderful people who involve themselves with community at Sukha and beyond. Lots of love for this place!

This place is sweet and heartfelt, and manages to balance that with really great workouts. The instructors are top-notch all around and the owners have done a wonderful job of building a strong and supportive community. Make it a regular part of your practice and your soul will benefit as much as your body!

My wife and I just had an amazing experience at Sukha with Erin! We scheduled a private couples session for our anniversary. Neither of us had done yoga before but knew we wanted to do something together that was fun, but also a way to connect. The space is so welcoming and peaceful. The experience was equal parts emotionally, mentally and physically satisfying. We both agreed that we felt the experience left us feeling happy,energized and thankful what we have together. What a wonderful experience! Thank you Erin and Sukha!

I would like to share some observations from my recent experience at this yoga studio, hoping to provide constructive feedback. While the main studio is clean, the lounging area has carpets that could benefit from more frequent cleaning. Since many guests walk barefoot, maintaining a hygienic space is important. Additionally, during classes, the high number of participants can create a very hot and sweaty atmosphere. Improving ventilation and ensuring comfort would enhance the experience for everyone. Lastly, I would like to address my experience in the recent class with instructor Mark Herron, who is also one of the owners. I found the instruction style to be too intense; the speed and volume of the instructions made it impossible to follow along. For many, including myself, the class felt less about introspection and more about keeping up with the pace rather than fostering a safe atmosphere. I suggest that a more calm and measured approach could create a more welcoming environment for practitioners at all levels. I ultimately did not feel safe with the owner's presence and energy in the room. Therefore, I have decided not to return to the studio.

I've been practicing yoga since 2009. When I moved to Austin in 2017, it took me a bit to find my yoga home --I loved my Baltimore Studio so much, and I thought all yoga studios were made the same magic. I had to try several studios, very good ones, indeed, but I found the space I was looking for when I found Sukha Yoga, which is made of that rare yoga magic. At Sukha, you'll find community and welcoming, cozy vibes, never side eyes or distance. I never made friends at my other yoga studios, but at Sukha, I have made real connections with other yogis. I particularly love their meditation classes and their new Sukha Strong class that's kicking my butt, but I need it. Mark and Erinn are fantastic human beings, hilarious, and outstanding teachers (I'm also an educator, so take my word). Morgan and Gemma are wonderful as well. Thank you, Erinn and Mark.