What I love most about going to school in Harrisonburg is the ability to try new studios around downtown. These brief recommendations do give you a little insight to what the studio may offer, however I do encourage you to do your own research before picking one that you think might work for you (prices, class styles, etc.) – and remember they all may work, or you may just have your favorite one. That’s the fun of trying them all out!
When picking out a studio that you enjoy, you must figure out what works for you. Personally, I love a very high energy studio with high temperatures and hard classes. But for others, they may prefer a much more yin style of yoga and not want to be pushed too hard in class. When I am practicing in a studio I love, it is because I am inspired by the teacher, but even more so, the teacher is inspiring me to do more and want to try more! When choosing what works for you, you really do have to be listening to your body and what YOU want. If I can give any piece of advice before you begin looking at my recommendations, it will be to not pay attention to anyone around you in the studio. If the person to your right is a super fit 20 year old in a handstand or if the person to your left is a smelly hippie, who cares?! How do YOU feel when you walk out of the studio?
- The Nest – Yoga and Fitness Studio: Dedicated to providing inspiring, approachable and affordable classes for every body. This studio offers a variety of heated and non-heated yoga classes for the beginner to the advanced practitioner, as well as Pilates, Barre and Meditation classes. In addition to the weekly yoga and fitness classes, they offer on site massage therapy provided by Cedar Stone Spa, private and semi-private instruction and off site instruction.
- The Center Yoga: The center of downtown is Harrisonburg’s first dedicated Yoga and Pilates studio. It offers a welcoming atmosphere, students are able to feel safe, encouraged and challenged. The studio offers a wide range of Yoga styles for yogis of all levels, ages, and backgrounds through well-trained, devoted and top instructors in the area.
- Shenandoah Yoga: This studio offers weekday morning, prenatal and gentle yoga classes as well as workshops for anyone – young or old, fit or inactive, stiff or flexible, novice or inexperience can do yoga and benefit.
- Rocktown Hot Yoga: With a strong belief that hot yoga has the power to transform the body and mind, Rocktown strives to provide a safe and loving community for everyone to enjoy the healing benefits of hot yoga. Rocktown Hot Yoga offers 90 minute 26&2 classes. These will be the same 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises that take place in 105 degree heat and 40% humidity. These classes are great for beginners and long time practitioners alike. It also offers heated flow classes taught in 98 degrees and are vinyasa style yoga, classes centered around matching movement to breath.
on and off the mat 