Passport Stamp #7: OMPower, 5:15 OMyoga, Shirley. OMPower is an urban studio which is attempting to brand its blend of spin classes, TRX-style workouts and yoga as "OM". The studio itself looks and feels more like a crossfit studio; pleasant and professional but more functional and urban than spiritual. There is a room full of spin bikes that they use to teach OMcycle classes (I think you get the idea here). OMyoga is their "gentle" yoga class. Honestly the class just felt like a Level 1 Vinyasa class to me. I was prepared for some pretty hardcore yoga a la Planet Granite, but it was basically just a beginner class. Shirley was pleasant enough and the class was fine but it was obvious that she didn't have a ton of teaching experience. There was no adjusting and we repeated a lot of moves for no particularly clear reason. But the studio is clean and comfortable, everyone was very nice, the changing rooms are very modern, and if you happen to be nearby - or if the combination of a studio where you can do both spin and yoga appeals to you - then maybe it's worth giving it a try. If I do go back, it will be for one of their cycling offerings.
