Sōl Yoga Collective gives practitioners and teachers alike a chance to come together through donation based classes.

To breathe.  To move.  To live.

We're a community of yogis and newbies, of real people with real bodies and real desires to live this life to the fullest; every moment of it.

We wanted to create a place where all could come, feel accepted, and express themselves through a mind/body connection.  We wanted a space that wasn't a stereotypical or intimidating setting.  We wanted to bring yoga to the people- to all the people.  We provide a space, time, and teachers, and leave the rest to you.

Peace. Love. Yoga.


Learn more about our classes:

Balanced Yogi: A slower paced, strength-based class with a focus on balance. Explore the relationship between a strong center, stability in movement and openness in the body. Available to all levels of students at any age!

Breath & Body: In this class you will be introduced to basic principles of Pranayama, or Breathwork, and be led through twenty to thirty minutes of still Pranayama practice. While this may be very intense at times, the benefits and the mental/emotinal states it can foster are extraordinary. Following breath work, we will practice a series of still poses, slow flows and moving meditation to further connect you to your breath, your body and your mind. All levels are welcome.

Gentle Yoga: This 60 minute class focuses on calming the body and treatment of stress. We start each class with a check-in to see what everyone needs to work on and build a practice around that information. We'll focus on using the breath and gentle poses to transition into a restful, relaxed state.

Hot Yoga: Develop true power through flexibility and strength. Designed to enhance vitality on every level, this practice incorporates an invigorating hatha based vinyasa flow in a hot environment. You will develop core strength, upper body strength, flexibility in the shoulders, legs and spine plus improved concentration. Challenging, therapeutic and fun. We shoot for a room temperature of around 100-105 degrees. The benefits of practicing in a heated room (especially with this type of heat) include: pain relief, detoxification, weight loss, improved immune system, stress reduction, and better sleep. *bring a towel, water and a dry shirt to change into after class!

Hot + Social: Join us for a hot and sweaty celebration of being alive and connected in community! We invite you to stick around for social time afterwards. We walk to a nearby brewery for conversation and time together so we can continue getting to know each other. Instructors take turns leading this class so each week is something new and unique. Bring a dry shirt to change into (if you’ll join us for social time), a water bottle and a towel.

Integrative Flow: This class combines elements of Hatha yoga, breath-work and functional movement. In Integrative Flow we are seeking a balance between effort and ease. Students often share it was just what they needed! Let your time in class and your movements make space for the vast, ever present intelligence within you.

Introduction to Yoga: Consider this Welcome to Your Mat 101! We'll focus on the breath and begin slowly working through poses that come together into a flow sequence. If you've ever been intimidated by yoga, this is the class for you! We practice compassion for ourselves and our fellow students in this basics class.  

Private Classes: Private yoga is great for someone who might want to "clean up" their practice a bit, who are working through an injury, or would simply like a little one on one time and connection with one of our teachers. Click here for more info. Private group classes also available.

Slow Rise: A total state of focus that incorporates togetherness of body and mind. In this class you will find yourself moving deeper into your body through breath and asana (postures). We will move with intention and strength while allowing the body to find ease and a bit of gentleness. Come experience what it's like to slow down your mind enough to really unite with the body. This class is for all levels.

Warm & Heated Flow Classes: Build power through flexibility and strength! This practice incorporates an invigorating Hatha based vinyasa flow in a warm environment designed to enhance vitality on every level. You will develop core strength, upper body strength, flexibility in the shoulders, legs and spine plus improved concentration in this class. Challenging, therapeutic and fun. A 75-90 minute class, accessible to all levels of practitioners. If the class is noted as warm or heated on the schedule, expect 80-90 degrees. *bring a towel and water.

Warm & Sōl-ful: Spend your Sunday morning in reverence with and for yourself. Come to be with your body, your breath and your heart - creating the practice that best honors what you need that day. An opportunity to slow down, get present and re-connect. The room is mildly heated and the practice is on the gentler side.

Yin Yoga: A slow and deep practice perfect for anyone seeking balance in a constantly moving world. Yin yoga is a practice of floor work, fewer poses, held for a longer duration of time to target connective tissue and facilitate deep release. It is also based on the philosophy of using compression and gentle therapeutic stretch to allow free flow movement of energy through the organs and energy meridians in the body. Through a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and yoga asana (postures), we work with balancing and unblocking those energy meridians. Find relaxation, stress relief and a deeper connection to yourself. 

*More About Our Warm Classes: Though we offer many warm classes, we do not reach "hot yoga" temps in the classes titled “heated” and “warm”. We shoot for a room temperature of around 80-90 degrees. Since our room is very large with tall ceilings, there are cooler pockets for those who want a little less. If you crave more heat, place yourself under one of our therapeutic FAR infrared heaters. The benefits of practicing in a heated room (especially with this type of heat) include: pain relief, detoxification, weight loss, improved immune system, stress reduction and better sleep. *bring a towel and water.

*Teacher in Training & New Teacher Classes: It is important to us here at Sōl to provide a platform for teachers to get out there and begin teaching. The biggest hurdle that a new teacher faces is to simply begin! Sōl Yoga Collective is unique in their support of new teachers by removing the obstacle of "auditioning" before being allowed to lead a class. True learning comes from doing. This is our aim here. We hope you will come to show your support and cheer our new teachers on. Every talented and impactful teacher was once brand new. All classes titled Community are free and open to the public.


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Please remember, our vision is to bring yoga to (all) the people (of any means), but our facility isn't free and we have several expenses to keep Sōl going.  

Donation based yoga means giving what you can; what feels right for you.  Some days, that may be less than others, and we understand that.  When possible, remember that your donation can make it possible for someone else to participate at little cost.  

If you're able, pay it forward!

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