Body, Mind, Spirit:
Yoga Studios
No matter the season, it's always the right time to practice a regular yoga routine and get centered. Whether you’re a beginner, or just looking to improve your downward facing dog, check out some of the options available here in West Michigan. Namaste.
HATHA YOGA
Hatha Yoga is a good choice for beginners. The most popular form of yoga in the West, Hatha uses breathing exercises (pranayama), physical poses (asanas) and meditation to achieve its rejuvenating results. Hatha classes are generally gentle, slow-paced and relaxing.
GRAND HAVEN
Lakeshore Yoga Center
715 1/2 Washington
Grand Haven. MI 49417
616-844-1900
Offers Vinyasa, Gentle, Kids, Family, Yin, and Mysore Modern yoga.
Also available: Massage Therapy, Breathwalk classes.
GRAND RAPIDS
Cascade Yoga Studio
5060 Cascade Rd., Ste. G.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-464-1610
Offers Gentle, Back to Basics, Vinyasa, Yoga Core, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Teen Yoga and Yoga for Sleep.
Expressions of Grace: Yoga & Books
5270 Northland Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-361-8580
Offers Restorative yoga, Yoga for Men, Yoga & the Martial Arts, and Guided Imagery.
From The Heart Yoga Center
714 Wealthy Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-336-9642
Offers Hatha, Therapeutic, Restorative and Prenatal yoga.
Also available: Tai Chi
Sanative Yoga Studio
Institute of Sanative Arts/Sanative Yoga
0-11279 Tallmadge Woods Drive
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616-791-0472
Offers Kripalu yoga.
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
1331 Lake Drive S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616-459-9642
Offers Beginner, Power Vinyasa, Hot and Community yoga.
The Yoga Studio
955 Cherry S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616-776-0836
Offers Gentle, Teen and Restorative yoga. Also available: Sing Song Yoga for Children,
ASHTANGA YOGA
An Ashtanga yoga practice is intense and involves constant movement. A series of poses are repeated at a fast pace, and meditation is not an integral part of the routine. Also called Power Yoga. Since Ashtanga can be a physical challenge, it is not suited for beginners.
EAST GRAND RAPIDS
Seva Yoga Studio
2213 Wealthy Street, Ste. 220
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616-458-2541
Offers Vinyasa, Hatha, Hatha Vinyasa, Yin and Gentle yoga.
Also available: Thai Massage, also known as Thai Yoga Therapy.
HOLLAND
Nurture...Therapeutic Massage & Yoga
246 S. River Ave., Ste. 41
Holland, MI 49424
269-857-4170
Offers Gentle, Couples and Adaptive Seated yoga.
Also available: Therapeutic/Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage.
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
12330 James Street
Holland, MI 49506
616-392-322
Offers Beginner, Power Vinyasa, Hot and Community yoga.
KENTWOOD
The Studio Yoga & Pilates
933 52nd St. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
616-531-3026
Offers Hatha, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Power and Holy yoga.
BIKRAM YOGA
Based on the premise that sweating cleanses the body of toxins and helps relieve pain, Bikram Yoga is practiced in a studio heated to approx. 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Sometimes known as Hot Yoga, a Bikram yoga routine is generally 90 minutes long and involves a set of 26 postures, as well as some breathing exercises. It is advisable to consult a physician before taking a Bikram class.
LUDINGTON
Smiling Lotus Yoga
103 E. Ludington Avenue
Ludington, MI 49431
231-852-0849
Offers Hatha yoga.
Additional classes: Hula Hoop.
VINYASA YOGA
Like Ashtanga, Vinyasa is a flowing form of yoga involving movement that is similar to dance. But unlike Ashtanga, the series of movements in a Vinyasa routine can vary according to the student's needs. With a strong emphasis on flowing movement and breath control, Vinyasa is one of the more widely practiced forms of Yoga in the West.
MONTAGUE
White River Yoga Studio
8724 Ferry St.
Montague, MI 49437
231-740-6662
Offers Hatha yoga with instructor Mitch Coleman whose classes combine the Hatha style with Kripalu, Anusara, and Vinyasa yoga.
Additional classes: Tai Chi, Zumba! Bootcamp Ballet, Pilates, Massage therapist on site.
KRIPALU YOGA
Kripalu uses asanas, meditation and pranayama to heighten awareness of mind, body and spirit. Kripalu seeks to channel the flow of our natural inner energy (prana) in order to promote a more holistic life style. A Kripalu routine is gentle, and suited to all age and skill levels.
MUSKEGON
Muskegon Yoga Center
255 Seminole Road, Suite 204
Norton Shores, MI 49444
231-668-4181
Offers Light, Hot, Community, Warm and Beginners yoga.
Also available: Pilates.
NEW BUFFALO
Dancing Feet Yoga Center
19135 West US Highway 12
New Buffalo, MI 49117
269-469-1966
Offers Beginner, Hatha, Intermediate Flow, Therapeutic and Restorative yoga, along with Teacher Training.
IYENGAR YOGA
A form of Hatha Yoga, Iyengar uses props such as blocks, straps, chairs and blankets to help maintain perfect physical alignment. Although props are now used in other forms of yoga, founder B.K.S. Iyengar was the first to include them in a yoga routine. Poses are held for extended periods of time in order to get the body aligned. Not as strenuous as Power Yoga, Iyengar does however built strength and flexibility. A good choice for those who are not physically fit.
ST. JOSEPH
Pleasant Street Studio
721 Pleasant Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269-408-6224
Offers Iyengar style of Hatha yoga, Restorative, and Silver yoga.
Also available: Tai Chi.
KUNDALINI YOGA
Kundalini is a highly disciplined yoga technique that seeks to awaken our inner kundalini energy through poses, meditation, breathing, mantras, spiritual practices (sadhanas) and devotional prayer. Kundalini's rigorous spiritual exercises are designed to promote spiritual growth and physical well being. This is an intensive form of yoga and should not be undertaken lightly.
SAUGATUCK
Hot Yoga with Lisa
Pump House Gym
6492 Blue Star Highway
Saugatuck, MI 49453
269-857-7867
Offers Hot and Power yoga.
Satya Yoga Center
133 Butler Street
Saugatuck, MI 49453
269-857-7289
Offers Traditional, Therapeutic yoga.
Also available: Pilates, Martial Arts, Bodywork & Energy Healing, Holistic Nutrition.
POWER YOGA
The flowing and intense style of Power Yoga became popular in the 1990s. Sometimes called 'Gym Yoga', it takes a fitness based approach to the discipline. Based on Ashtanga, Power Yoga emphasizes flexibility and strength. If you take a Power Yoga class, expect to work up a sweat.
SOUTH HAVEN
South Haven Yoga Shala
330 Kalamazoo Street, #4
South Haven, MI 49090
269-944-9628
Offers Hatha, Vinyasa, Beginners, Kids, Prenatal, Restorative and Sunrise Beach yoga.
Also available: Belly Dancing, Tai Chi, Guided Meditation
SPRING LAKE
On The Path Yoga
617 E. Savidge Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456
616-935-7028
Offers Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Gentle, Chair, Yin, Restorative, and Sunrise yoga. Also offers Bija Prenatal and Postnatal yoga.
Third Coast Yoga Studio
Spring Lake, MI 49456
616-844-9074
Offers Hatha, Kundalini, Yoga Therapy, Gong Meditation, Thai Yoga Massage and Teacher Training.
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