The article describes the vibrant atmosphere of UpDog, a yoga studio in Manhattan which creates a welcoming space for its practitioners with lots of light and plants. In contrast, it profiles the Bell Road YMCA in Montgomery, Alabama, which lacks the same aesthetic but compensates with extensive amenities such as an Olympic-size swimming pool and diverse fitness classes. Both venues reflect different yoga experiences shaped by their environmentsâone boutique and intimate, the other more utilitarian and versatile, catering to varied fitness needs.
"We love creating a welcoming, warm environment in this space," says Nicole Pavone, who co-owns UpDog and its other location in Harlem with her partner, Jordan McLaughlin.
The Bell Road Y exercise studio may not have natural light or, for that matter, Australian Umbrella Trees. But it does have other amenities that few yoga studios can match.
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