Birmingham Yoga Studio offers yoga classes to students of all skill levels. They specialize in Ashtanga and Kundalini Yoga but also offer Vinyasa, pre-natal yoga, and restorative and therapeutic yoga classes as well. Their mission is to nurture, support, and strengthen the yoga community through teaching opportunities, workshops, classes, networking, and serving as a trusted source of information for students. Classes offered at Birmingham Yoga Studio include Intro to Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Levels 1 through 5 Ashtanga Yoga, Improv Level 5, Mixed Level, Ashtanga Mysore, Hanna Somatic Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Pranayama and Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, Intro to Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Community Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Pre-Natal Yoga. In addition to yoga and massage therapies, Birmingham Yoga Studio also offers yoga training courses. The programs have been designed to provide a well-rounded education while following the traditional paths of yoga. Their goal is to share a love for yoga and to encourage and support students to find the teacher within themselves. Upon completion of the 200-hour training courses, students will feel comfortable sharing the knowledge they have gained with others.
Embody Practice Center offers a number of unique yoga classes and workshops to the communities of Birmingham, Alabama. Becca Impello, RYT200, is a certified yoga instructor and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She has completed specific training in therapeutic yoga and pre-natal yoga, and works one-on-one with clients to address chronic and acute health concerns. She also leads yoga classes, therapeutic yoga workshops, and anatomy trainings, and offers Thai Yoga massage. Classes offered at Embody Practice Center include yoga for all levels, Gentle Yoga, Mindful Flow Yoga, Tai-ji Quan, Open Meditation, Flow and Reflect Yoga, Holistic Flow Yoga, Yoga Basics, Chair Yoga, and Yoga for Cancer Survivors.
Birmingham, AL 35213
Fly Yoga and Massage, located in Hayden, Alabama, specializes in yoga classes and massage therapies. R. Daniel Walker LMT, RYT, R-HYI, is a licensed massage therapist and certified yoga instructor. He believes in aligning mind, body, and soul, and giving his students tools to strengthen their body from the ground up. Daniel combines his understanding of CSV Yoga, kinesiology, and anatomy with a hands-on approach to help students work through challenging moments. Fly Yoga and Massage offers both Swedish massage and deep tissue massage, as well as Advanced Myofacial techniques. They also offer a variety of yoga classes for people of all skill levels, including Holy Yoga, which is designed for those seeking a deeper spiritual connection, and Core Strength Vinyasa (CSV).
Kiva Hot Yoga, formally known as Bikram Yoga Birmingham, first opened its doors in April of 2011. The name change followed in January 2014, and is a place where people in the community come together to better themselves and support each other. Classes offered at Kiva Hot Yoga include Hot 60, 75, or 90, Glowga, Hot Hybrid, Karma Class, Vinyasa Flow, Power Flow, Buti Yoga, Yoga Fundamentals, Yin Yoga, and Hot Pilates. Hot Yoga is aimed to loosen muscles and joints to maximize stretching and strengthening capacity while also preventing injuries. While the body reacts to heat by relaxing itself, the mind adjusts by eliciting a heightened state of focus. The Karma Classes are free to the community and ask only for donations. All proceeds are sent to local non-profit organizations. Kiva Hot Yoga encourages all to try yoga and experience the many health benefits, which include weight loss, reduced stress and anxiety, increased energy throughout the day, increased stamina and strength, reduced back pain, regulated blood cholesterol, eliminating toxins from deep tissues, strengthened immune system, balanced endocrine system, increased lung capacity, strengthened heart and bones, improved posture and spine alignment, and increased mental well-being and clarity.
pH Balanced Massage & Fitness Studio offers classes daily for a variety of yoga styles and personal fitness training. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, they offer both private and group sessions, all of which are hosted by certified and/or registered instructors. Founder Pam Hales specializes in a variety of disciplines, including yoga, Pilates, and personal training. Classes offered at pH Balanced Massage & Fitness Studio include Pilates, yoga, dance fitness, mellow yoga, chair yoga, Vibrant Vinyasa, and Buti yoga. In addition to believing wholeheartedly in the health benefits that yoga and fitness can provide, the instructors at pH Balanced Massage & Fitness Studio also believe in giving back to the community. They work closely with Sweet Om Alabama, an organization that brings yoga to underserved populations and promotes peace. Sweet Om Alabama, in conjunction with The Global Mala Project, represents the power a group of people can harness when “individual intentions unite for the same cause”. Sweet Om Alabama wishes to cultivate health and well-being by mobilizing the yoga community and providing easy access to the health benefits of yoga to those who otherwise lack such access.
The Yoga Circle, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a classic studio that specializes primarily in beginner’s yoga classes. Each instructor is certified and most classes are held in heated rooms to promote mind and body expansion. Classes offered at The Yoga Circle include Centered Heart Yoga, Vinyasa, CSV Yoga, Hot Core Vinyasa, Spicy Vinyasa, Yoga for Athletes, Sacred Flow, Align & Awaken, Rise and Shine, No More Excuses, Abundance Yoga, Fat Girl Yoga, Yin Yoga, Kinetic Flow, Ashtanga Flow, Vinyasa Flow, Hot Hybrid, and Meditation. Yoga is designed to unite the mind, body, and spirit, and helps people become more aware of their posture, patterns of movement, and alignment. It fosters flexibility and relaxation amidst every-day stress and chaos. The Yoga Circle recently celebrated its 13th anniversary, and in addition to yoga classes, they also offer Reiki and energy healing classes.
Vestavia Yoga, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a studio where students are encouraged to reduce stress, improve their health, and get in shape. They offer both group and private classes for beginners and advanced students. Their purpose is to promote health, happiness, and a greater sense of Self. Their mission is to provide access to yoga to the community, promote tolerance and understanding in the community, maintain ethical and professional standards for yoga teaching, and provide yoga support and training. Vestavia Yoga also offers personal training and specially created yoga workshops.
Villager Yoga, located in Birmingham, Alabama, prides itself on being a studio for the whole family; they offer kids and teens classes as well as adult classes. They offer a variety of classes for people of all ages and skill levels, including pre- and post-natal yoga, parent and child yoga, kids and teens yoga, beginner's yoga, gentle pace yoga, moderate pace yoga, and active pace yoga. They offer both group and private classes, and encourage people to find a class that best suits their individual physical, emotional, and mental needs. Villager Yoga also hosts yoga parties; a customized class is created for the group and the studio space is turned over for gifts, refreshments, and socializing.
