Midtown Yoga Memphis : Classes

Aerial Yoga

These Aerial Yoga classes are open only to those who have completed the 6 week aerial series. Check out our "workshops" section for dates of the upcoming series.

Thursday: 08:30am - 10:00am Grace studio b
Sunday: 04:00pm - 05:30pm Grace studio b

Alignment Based Vinyasa - Level I and II - pay what you can

Level I and II: mixed level for beginners and continuing students with a faster pace and more challenging variations to develop strength, balance and endurance.

Sunday: 09:00am - 10:15am Debbie studio a

Alignment Based Yoga - Level I

Level I: Suitable for beginners with plenty of modifications and opportunities to rest.

Monday: 10:30am - 11:45am Shantih studio a
Tuesday: 05:30pm - 06:30pm Shantih studio a
Friday: 05:30pm - 06:30pm Caroline studio a

Alignment Based Yoga - Levels I and II

Levels I and II: Suitable for beginners and those deepening their personal yoga practice. Modifications and opportunities to rest will be available, but the average class is more vigorous than a beginner level class.

Wednesday: 10:30am - 11:30am Shantih studio a
Thursday: 07:00am - 08:00am Debbie studio a; 10:00am - 11:15am Caroline studio a

Alignment Based Yoga- All Levels

Alignment Based classes focus on proper alignment of the body while practicing traditional yoga postures. All Levels: These classes are suitable for all students, whether you are beginning a yoga practice or a seasoned yogi.

Friday: 10:30am - 11:30am Shantih studio a

Annual Fire Puja offered on New Year's Day

PUJA CEREMONIES Traditional Vedic Prayer Events Using Mantras & Rituals Puja is a ritualistic form of worship that has been used throughout the temples of India for thousands of years. The word “puja” comes from two Sanskrit words which together translate as “to create purification of the mind and to acquire virtuous qualities while removing bad qualities or karma.” Thus the act of performing a puja brings to us positive energies while simultaneously dissolving the ill effects of our negative actions. Pujas are typically directed towards Divine Light. Pujas may be done for specific areas of life such as health, career, relationships, spiritual growth and so forth. During a puja, the leader cleanses and prepare the space for worship; invokes Divine energy and all his/her qualities; and brings in positive energies to the puja space, to those attending the puja, and to the world at large. Pujas involve Sanskrit mantra chanting along with offerings of flowers, fruit, rice, sweets, incense, milk, honey, water and other substances. A puja also includes a fire ceremony called a “homa.” This fire ceremony forms an integral part of the puja rituals with fire used to represent the concept of the Divine Light, which may otherwise be too abstract for us to visualize. During the homa, prayer requests are tossed into the fire as an offering to God and an indication of the release of our desires. Before a puja, attendees may choose to prepare themselves through fasting, praying, meditating or setting conscious intentions as to how they would like puja energies directed in their own lives. Once someone decides to participate in a puja, puja energies begin to work in the person’s life, even prior to the actual ceremony. Ultimately a puja is performed for the purpose of honoring God and receiving blessings. By performing a puja, our minds and souls become purified and negative tendencies are washed away.

Brand New Beginners Series

This series of 6 classes is designed to introduce students to the practice of yoga. Each class will include breath awareness, yoga poses and final relaxation. Since this is a series, we will be able to build on the work from the previous week. Cost: $80 which includes a complimentary mat. BONUS: At the completion of the series, you will receive a complimentary coupon for any one class at Midtown Yoga. Please visit our WORKSHOPS page for upcoming Beginner series.

Flow with Grace - Level II and III

FLOW WITH GRACE: With emphasis on breath and movement, this often vigorous class focuses on building strength and flexibility through the practice of yoga asana. Special attention is given to mindful transitions into and out of poses. While arm balances, inversions, and back bending have a place in this class, modifications are always available.

Tuesday: 12:00pm - 01:00pm Grace studio a

Flow with Grace - Level III

FLOW WITH GRACE: With emphasis on breath and movement, this often vigorous class focuses on building strength and flexibility through the practice of yoga asana. Special attention is given to mindful transitions into and out of poses. While arm balances, inversions, and back bending have a place in this class, modifications are always available. LEVEL III: Often quite vigorous, these classes are designed for experienced students. They include full vinyasa, standing poses, back bending and seated postures.

Friday: 08:30am - 10:00am Grace studio a

Good Vibrations - All Levels - Pay What You Can

GOOD VIBRATIONS: Laughter encouraged in a laid back atmosphere. From the sound of OM at the beginning of class to the Dedication of Merit at the end, students are guided through a series of poses to release tension in the body and relax the mind, providing a mid-week revival. Variations of poses are offered throughout class so that everyBody can experience the power of yoga ALL LEVELS: Suitable for yogis of every level. Learn how the practice of yoga affects our lives both on and off the mat. Through meditation, pranayama and asana, students will experience the power of yoga. Modifications to poses are offered thoughout the classes, allowing every student to benefit from each pose, at any level.

Wednesday: 08:15pm - 09:30pm Yolandrea studio a

Hot Yin Yoga

These hot yoga classes are designed to calm the mind, body and spirit. Less vigorous than the average hot yoga class, postures will be practiced in a very restorative form and held for longer periods of time. Warmth stimulates the body's natural ability to remove toxins through perspiration. It also assists in lubricating muscles for a deeper stretch.

Sunday: 07:00pm - 08:15pm Kathleen studio b

Hot Yin Yoga- All Levels- Pay What You Can

These hot yoga classes are designed to calm the mind, body and spirit. Less vigorous than the average hot yoga class, postures will be practiced in a very restorative form and held for longer periods of time. Warmth stimulates the body's natural ability to remove toxins through perspiration. It also assists in lubricating muscles for a deeper stretch.

Friday: 07:00am - 08:00am Larrie studio b

Hot Yoga- All Levels- Pay What You Can

Hot yoga is a regular asana class done in a room with auxillary heaters that raise the temperature to 90 - 95 degrees. The combination of activity and elevated temperature typically produces sweating, thereby lessening the body's toxins. Warmth promotes flexibility. All Levels are welcome. Pay What You Can: Students offer what they can afford for these classes. Monthly passes and coupons will be accepted as well.

Monday: 05:00pm - 06:00pm Cate studio b
Thursday: 06:00pm - 07:15pm Cate studio b

Inner Journey Yoga

This class will focus on Proper Breath, alignment, coordination of breath and movement, and "honoring the wisdom of the body" -- you will practice according to the limits of your individual flexibility and strength. Alignment follows awareness. Students will learn to focus on the physical and psychological reactions caused by various postures to develop their awareness of mind, body, emotion and spirit.

Thursday: 12:00pm - 01:00pm Kirsti studio a

Master Class

Starting Sunday, November 6, 2011, the 10:30 am class will be an all levels two-hour Master Class taught by a different teacher each week. This extended class will allow for time to go deeper into the practices of asana, pranayama and meditation. The name of the teacher and the focus of each class will be announced a week in advance. Watch for future emails which will give details of upcoming Master Class.

Sunday: 10:30am - 12:30pm studio a

Meditation Class

Come and learn how to use your mind to quiet your mind. The aim and practice of Classical Yoga is to still the conscious mind, allowing the unconscious to rise to the surface and become conscious. As this happens we view the unconscious dispassionately cultivating what we call “witness consciousness.” Through meditation we can learn to observe own own minds thinking and come to realize that we are not our thoughts. To the contrary we are “that which perceives our mind thinking.” In this way we learn not be reactive. Meditation teaches us how to rest in the stillness of the Self, that aspect of ourselves that is clear, discerning, wise, steady and forever peaceful. No yoga or meditation experience necessary._

Prenatal Yoga - All Levels

This class emphasizes on stage appropriate yoga poses and breath awareness that help guide the body gracefully through the changes of pregnancy and prepare the body for labor and childbirth.

Saturday: 12:00pm - 01:15pm Leigh Ann studio b

Restorative Yoga

Restorative: This class focuses on the breath and a sequence of supported poses that encourage the body and mind to relieve stress and heal. All Levels: Suitable for yogis of every level. Learn how the practice of yoga affects our lives both on and off the mat. Through meditation, pranayama and asana, students will experience the power of yoga. Modifications to poses are offered thoughout the classes, allowing every student to benefit from each pose, at any level.

Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine: Utilize the peace of the early morning to cultivate a calm mind and relaxed body before venturing into the rest of the day. These one-hour early bird sessions are perfect to lift your energy and elevate your mind so you can have clearer, brighter vantage point on your day.

Wednesday: 07:00am - 08:00am Kathy studio a

Rise and Shine - pay what you can

Rise and Shine: Utilize the peace of the early morning to cultivate a calm mind and relaxed body before venturing into the rest of the day. These one-hour early bird sessions are perfect to lift your energy and elevate your mind so you can have clearer, brighter vantage point on your day.

Monday: 07:00am - 08:00am Kathy studio a

Shakti Flow

Saturday: 08:30am - 09:45am Arline studio b

Slow and Steady - Level I and II

SLOW AND STEADY: In Slow and Steady Flow, we move smoothly in and out of poses on the breath. This class is open to all levels, and combines a vigorous practice with breath awareness and restorative poses. LEVEL I and II: mixed level for beginners and continuing students with a faster pace and more challenging variations to develop strength, balance and endurance.

Tuesday: 10:30am - 11:45am Lacy studio a

TGIF Happy Hour - All Levels - Pay What You Can

TGIF HAPPY HOUR: Does the end of the work week have you feeling shaken, stirred or maybe even a little mixed up? Well, leave the job worries behind and toast to life. The TGIF yoga happy hour is the perfect way to end the week and begin the weekend! Yogis and yoginis are offered the opportunity to unwind the mind and soothe the body through a stimulating flow of asanas suitable for everyBody balanced by a long savasana. ALL LEVELS: Suitable for yogis of every level. Learn how the practice of yoga affects our lives both on and off the mat. Through meditation, pranayama and asan, students will experience the power of yoga. Modifications to poses are offerec thoughout the classes, allowing every student to benefit from each pose, at any level.

Friday: 07:15pm - 08:30pm Yolandrea studio a

Vinyasa - All Levels - Community

Vinyasa: A blending of yoga postures with synchronized breath and smooth movement. Each posture is part of a flow. Vinyasa yoga increases strength, stamina, and flexibility while calming and steadying the mind. All Levels: Suitable for yogis of every level. Learn how the practice of yoga affects our lives both on and off the mat. Through meditation, pranayama and asan, students will experience the power of yoga. Modifications to poses are offerec thoughout the classes, allowing every student to benefit from each pose, at any level. Community: Cost for these classes is $6.00.

Sunday: 05:45pm - 07:00pm Caroline studio a

Vinyasa - Level I and II

Vinyasa: A blending of yoga postures with synchronized breath and smooth movement. Each posture is part of a flow. Vinyasa yoga increases strength, stamina, and flexibility while calming and steadying the mind.

Thursday: 07:00pm - 08:15pm Maggie studio a
Sunday: 04:00pm - 05:15pm Maggie studio a

Vinyasa and Pranayama- All Levels

Vinyasa: Mindful progression from one posture to the next. All levels welcome. Pranayama: Breathing techniques practiced to link mind, body and spirit.

Tuesday: 06:00am - 07:00am Carey studio a
Saturday: 05:15pm - 06:30am Carey main

Vinyasa, Pranayama & Meditation- All Levels - new to yoga welcome

Inspired by the teachings of Rod Stryker these classes promote physical purification while invoking the light self-knowledge. Each class begins with a focus conscious breathing techniques. The asanas are designed to evoke specific energetic changes in the mind and body. All of these classes end with relaxation and a short time in seated meditation.

Wednesday: 05:30pm - 06:45pm Sarla studio a

Vinyasa- All Levels

Vinyasa: Mindful progression from one posture to the next. All Levels welcome.

Monday: 12:00pm - 01:00pm Steve studio a
Tuesday: 08:30am - 09:45am Steve main
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 01:00pm Lacy studio a
Saturday: 10:00am - 11:30am Sarla main; 11:45am - 01:00pm Steve studio a

Vinyasa- All Levels- Pay What You Can

Vinyasa: Mindful progression from one posture to the next. All levels welcome. Pay What You Can: Students offer whatever they can afford for these classes. Monthly passes and coupons are also accepted.

Monday: 07:00pm - 08:15pm Caroline studio a
Tuesday: 07:00pm - 08:15pm Caroline studio a
Wednesday: 08:30am - 10:00am Lacy studio a
Friday: 12:00pm - 01:00pm Jimmy studio a

Vinyasa- Level II and III

This dynamic asana practice will leave you feeling strong and energized. A slightly elevated pace combined with pranayama breathing exercises will lift the heart rate and increase the flow of prana. Explore an abundance of techniques that yoga has to offer and observe their effects on your body. Take time to wind down at the end of class, providing nourishment to the mind, body and spirit. While arm balances, inversions and backbends have a place in this class, modifications are always available.

Thursday: 08:30am - 09:45am Cate main

Yoga Flow

Yoga Flow: This vinyasa class explores the flow breath and movement through mindful sequencing of standing poses and seated poses, with introductions to backbends and inversions. This class is suitable for students of all levels, and is structured for students who have begun to practice yoga and would like to deepen their practice.

Monday: 12:00pm - 01:00pm Fontaine downtown
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 01:00pm April downtown
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 01:00pm Grace downtown
Thursday: 12:00pm - 01:00pm Cindy downtown
Friday: 12:00pm - 01:00pm Sarah downtown

Yoga Flow - Level II and III

Yoga Flow: This vinyasa class explores the flow breath and movement through mindful sequencing of standing poses and seated poses, with introductions to backbends and inversions. This class is suitable for students of all levels, and is structured for students who have begun to practice yoga and would like to deepen their practice. Level I and II: mixed level for beginners and continuing students with a faster pace and more challenging variations to develop strength, balance and endurance.

Monday: 08:30am - 10:00am Geoff studio a

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Caretakers - All Levels - FREE

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Caretakers: This class, sponsored by The Wings Cancer Foundation, will include breathing excercises, slow arm stretches, healing yoga sequences, restorative yoga and balancing work appropriate for people during and after cancer treatment All Levels: Suitable for yogis of every level. Learn how the practice of yoga affects our lives both on and off the mat. Through meditation, pranayama and asana, students will experience the power of yoga. Modifications to poses are offered thoughout the classes, allowing every student to benefit from each pose, at any level.

Tuesday: 05:30pm - 06:30pm Caroline studio b

Yoga for Life

Yoga For Life: This class explores both the physical power and transformative potential of yoga, and encourages students to develop mindfulness, confidence, and compassion through an emphasis on the breath, heart, and body alignment.

Monday: 06:00pm - 07:10pm Leslie downtown
Tuesday: 06:00pm - 07:10pm Leslie downtown
Wednesday: 05:30pm - 06:30pm Cate downtown
Thursday: 06:15pm - 07:30pm Christy downtown

Yoga For Life - All Levels

Yoga For Life: This class explores both the physical power and transformative potential of yoga, and encourages students to develop mindfulness, confidence, and compassion through an emphasis on the breath, heart, and body alignment. All Levels: Suitable for yogis of every level. Learn how the practice of yoga affects our lives both on and off the mat. Through meditation, pranayama and asana, students will experience the power of yoga. Modifications to poses are offered thoughout the classes, allowing every student to benefit from each pose, at any level.

Saturday: 08:30am - 09:45am Leslie main

Yoga For Life - All Levels - new to yoga welcome

Yoga For Life: This class explores both the physical power and transformative potential of yoga, and encourages students to develop mindfulness, confidence, and compassion through an emphasis on the breath, heart, and body alignment. All Levels: Suitable for yogis of every level. Learn how the practice of yoga affects our lives both on and off the mat. Through meditation, pranayama and asana, students will experience the power of yoga. Modifications to poses are offered thoughout the classes, allowing every student to benefit from each pose, at any level.

Monday: 05:30pm - 06:40pm Sarla studio a

Yoga for the Buddha Body - All Levels - Pay What You Can

Yoga for the Buddha Body: Mixed level class for students with curvier, rounder bodies. All Levels: Suitable for yogis of every level. Learn how the practice of yoga affects our lives both on and off the mat. Through meditation, pranayama and asana, students will experience the power of yoga. Modifications to poses are offered throughout the classes, allowing every student to benefit from each pose, at any level.

Monday: 06:45pm - 07:45pm Yolandrea studio b
Saturday: 10:45am - 11:45am Yolandrea studio b

Yoga Sculpt - All Levels

A mixed level class combining yoga inspired postures with light aerobic movement. This class is designed to build and tone lean muscle mass while cultivating strength and stamina. Although not required, bringing your own light weights, 3lb to 5lb is optional.

Thursday: 05:30pm - 06:30pm Caroline studio a

YogaFly- All Levels- Pay What You Can

Acrobatic partner yoga play time. No partner or previous experience necessary.

Sunday: 05:45pm - 06:45pm Grace studio b