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Embra Studio

4.9 ★★★★★ 447 Google reviews · Barre studio in Cincinnati, Ohio

Free first class Teacher training Beginner-friendly

Yoga studio specializing in hot yoga classes, as well as Pilates and barre, in a welcoming space.

Plan your first class

  • Free first class or intro offer new members are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book your first class
  • Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 513-321-9644
  • Website & schedule embrastudio.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–7 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–3 pm
Sunday 8:30 am–7 pm

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they teach

Barre formats on the schedule at Embra Studio, confirmed in members' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Barre 2 mentions

“Her music and versatile demeanor with all levels of her students/patrons was so awesome!”

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What's on offer

Amenities members name in their reviews of Embra Studio — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚿 Showers 5 mentions

“I enjoy the clean, spacious facility, the changing room with showers, the quiet radiant heat, and the cork tiled studio floors that get mopped after every class.”

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🚪 Changing Rooms 2 mentions

“I enjoy the clean, spacious facility, the changing room with showers, the quiet radiant heat, and the cork tiled studio floors that get mopped after every class.”

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🅿️ Free Parking

“I love that there is convenient and free parking.”

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🤝 Community Events 3 mentions

“The classes are okay for beginners and offer challenges for the more advanced.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what members have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, grip socks, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What members say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 447 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 7 mentions

“I enjoy the clean, spacious facility, the changing room with showers, the quiet radiant heat, and the cork tiled studio floors that get mopped after every class.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“I started at Embra with no yoga experience & immediately was hooked after my first class.”

🔥 great full-body burn 2 mentions

“It put me in such a meditative and peaceful mental space after a good workout and I always looked forward to it.”

🤝 strong community vibe 8 mentions

“The staff and the instructors are friendly and competent, inspiring a sense of confidence in the instruction and the operation itself.”

💪 good results & toning 3 mentions

“I still walked out of each class with such a positive mindset and what I felt like was a stronger body.”

From the reviews

I have been coming to the studio for years after discovering I love hot yoga. I enjoy the clean, spacious facility, the changing room with showers, the quiet radiant heat, and the cork tiled studio floors that get mopped after every class. There are lots of classes, easy parking, and I can book classes online.

★★★★★ — John, Feb 2022

I really enjoy going here. At first I had a little issue but the owners were quick to resolve which shows they care about their customers and business. I like that they have so many classes throughout the day and they are a variety. La Rae is a great, welcoming teacher.

★★★★★ — Kali, Jun 2025

I highly recommend! I started at Embra with no yoga experience & immediately was hooked after my first class. All the instructors are super friendly and have their own unique teaching styles which is refreshing. The classes are very accommodating to whatever comfort level you are at.

★★★★★ — Eleanor, Nov 2023

My coworkers and I were looking for a hot yoga studio while we were in town for the week. We were so excited to find Embra and ended up going several times! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and even allowed us to borrow yoga mats and towels for class. We’ll be back for sure!

★★★★★ — Natalie, Nov 2024

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Teacher training at Embra Studio

Embra Studio comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.

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Your first barre class at Embra Studio

New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Barre is low-impact, so it suits most bodies and fitness levels — but if you're pregnant or working around an injury, check with a doctor and let your instructor know so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Embra Studio

3527 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH45226

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