Vive Yoga in Edwardsville, Illinois shows a perfect 5.0 from 96 reviews, and every one of its five written reviews centers on the same owner, Felice, described repeatedly as building a genuinely inclusive community in a small Main Street studio.
A Detailed, Personal Account of Feeling Welcomed
Aaron Smith's review is the most substantial and specific here: "Vive Yoga has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that really stood out to me. The studio and staff care deeply about creating a respectful and supportive space for people who walk through the door. As a black person who often travels to Edwardsville where I go to nursing school, there are times when I can feel a bit isolated in the community being a minority. Vive Yoga has been one of the places where I genuinely felt welcomed and comfortable... I also appreciate the professionalism and kindness Felice showed in communicating with me and working toward positive solutions." He adds a specific, forward-looking detail: he's now working with the studio to host a sickle cell anemia awareness yoga event for the community. That's a meaningful, concrete example of the studio actively building community partnerships beyond regular classes.
Five Years of Community, Leading to Teacher Training
Janine Cihak's review describes a personal journey that deepened over time: "When I moved down to Edwardsville 5 years ago I was struggling to find a community. I started practicing at Vive yoga studio... instantly it made me less homesick. Felice the owner was kind and made me feel like I belonged somewhere... So much that I went through my own YTT 200 experience and loved every second of it. Vive is the heart that keeps beating in Edwardsville." That progression - from a homesick newcomer to a certified 200-hour yoga teacher trained through the same studio - is a specific, meaningful arc worth noting directly.
The Owner, Praised Consistently for Openness to New Ideas
Rebecca Meredith's review adds a specific detail about Felice's approach to running the studio: "Felice, the owner, is truly one of the kindest and most welcoming people you'll meet... I love how open she is to bringing new ideas and opportunities into the space - it keeps things fresh, exciting, and inclusive for everyone. The entire staff is also incredible." That openness to new ideas is a specific quality distinct from simple friendliness - suggesting an evolving, responsive studio rather than a static program.
A Long-Term Teacher's Own Account
Jill Thompson's review offers a different perspective - an instructor's own experience teaching there: "Vive is a beautiful little yoga studio on Main Street. I've been teaching and practicing there for years and absolutely love the yoga community and the welcoming and inclusive environment Vive brings to Edwardsville. So thankful to be able to continue to grow and expand my practice and teaching with the Vive community." A long-term teacher choosing to keep teaching there, and framing it in terms of her own continued growth, is a meaningful signal about the studio's culture from the inside.
A Specific, Positive Prenatal Experience
April Grapperhaus's review adds a specific program detail: "I thoroughly enjoyed their pre-natal yoga class when I was pregnant. I've also attended other classes there as well. Everyone is friendly and the owner Felice is wonderful to work with."
What's Missing
No review states class or membership pricing. Nothing describes the studio's physical size or class capacity in detail, beyond Jill's description of it as "a beautiful little yoga studio."
Who It's Not For
Anyone looking for a large, high-capacity studio - multiple reviewers specifically describe Vive as small and intimate. Anyone who needs detailed pricing information before visiting, since no review provides a figure.
231 N Main St Ste 2, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA. The phone number is +1 618-710-6003, and the website is viveyogi.com. Open Sunday and Saturday 08:00-21:00, Monday 06:00-19:00, Tuesday and Thursday 06:00-20:30, Wednesday 08:00-20:30, Friday 06:00-19:00.
FAQ
Who runs the studio?
Felice, the owner, named directly and consistently across every one of the five written reviews as warm, welcoming, and genuinely community-focused.
Is it inclusive for people from different backgrounds?
Yes, according to at least one detailed reviewer specifically, who describes feeling genuinely welcomed as a minority in the broader Edwardsville community, and is now collaborating with the studio on a community health awareness event.
Does the studio offer teacher training?
Yes - one reviewer specifically describes completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training through Vive.
Is prenatal yoga offered?
Yes, according to one reviewer specifically, who describes enjoying prenatal classes during her pregnancy.