Yoga Classes
Ancient practice for the modern world.
There are many different styles of yoga, each with their own benefits. Whether you are new to yoga and looking for a supportive environment to begin your journey, or an advanced yogi looking for a new challenge, the Y has a class to support you and your goals. Practitioners will increase their strength and flexibility, while also calming their minds and reducing stress.
Please note, our yoga class offerings vary from one Session to the next. Please review our schedule for the most up-to-date class listings.
What We Offer
WHOGA Yoga
Downtown YMCA & South Ridge YMCA | Ages 13+
WHOGA stands for Wellness, Happiness, Opportunity for Gentle Activity. This is a gentle practice that brings all the benefits of yoga to individuals seated in a chair. Discover the restorative and healing power of yoga in a peaceful group environment. A series of functional poses will be followed up with a calming relaxation period. Yogi's of any level and ability are encouraged to join this class.
Iyengar Yoga
Downtown YMCA | Ages 13+
Ease into yoga poses with the help of props and aids in order to perform different postures. This class is ideal for anyone who is interested in yoga but has concerns about injury or strain. Our knowledgeable instructor will guide you through achieving the different postures in a way that is ideal for you and your body.
Gentle Yoga
Downtown YMCA | Ages 13+
Gentle Yoga is performed at a slower pace, with less intense positions and a strong emphasis on stretching, seated, and low impact positions. There is additional time included in class for meditation, breath work, and relaxation. Modifications are available for individuals of all fitness levels to benefit from this restorative class.
YogaFit
Downtown YMCA & South Ridge YMCA | Ages 13+
YogaFit is designed for practitioners of all levels! Discover something new each week as you pair strong, dynamic muscle contractions with deep breathing to activate and relax your entire body. Challenge yourself with a variety of balance poses and add in props to aid and enhance your workout. Leave each class feeling strong, leaner, and centered with reduced stress.
Yinspiration Yoga
Downtown YMCA & South Ridge YMCA | Ages 13+
A great balance to other more demanding forms of yoga, practitioners will utilize long holds and purposeful breath to explore safe, gentle ways for the body (and mind) to release on a deeper level. This yin inspired class mainly targets the hips, shoulders and spine, leading your mind and entire body to experience a deep release of stress and old emotions. This practice can will help you identify links between strong holds on the matt and throughout the rest of your life. Individuals of all fitness levels can benefit from this class.
Rocket/Ashtanga Yoga
Downtown YMCA & South Ridge YMCA | Ages 13+
Whether the practice of the day is Rocket or Ashtanga 'the breath' is the foundation of these practices. Both are designed to strengthen and stretch the body making it more pliable and to begin moving stagnant energy. Each has postures that will challenge you mentally, physically, spiritually and sometimes emotionally. It's truly what the depth of the practice is all about. Recognizing patterns that hold us back so we can gravitate to a more conscious way of living. They are both great practices to build discipline. Ashtanga is a bit more ritualistic following the foundation of the Primary Series of Sri Pattabhi Jois. Rocket was designed by Larry Schultz to bring music and fun to a trying practice. Either will not disappoint you.
Flex Yoga
Downtown YMCA | Ages 13+
Flex yoga is an amazing practice for the evening, when you want something light, or when you're honouring the moon. With the yin (cool) energy as our focus we'll tap into the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digestion) using Chandrasana (Moon) Namaskaras as a connector. Gradually we'll open the front body and hips in postures that are low to the ground. The flow of the class will wind you down for your evening routine.