5 places to score yoga for cheap
Yoga is all the rage now – and often the prices are, too, with drop-in classes averaging $15. To get the incredible benefits of yoga, you need a regular practice, and that can be quite expensive.
But we know the secret of cheap yoga: Studio hopping.
Studios often offer discounted classes, sometimes called Karma Yoga, with the intention of making yoga more accessible to the community. It’s a beautiful and affordable option and a great way to experience different styles with different teachers in different environments.
Here are 5 Charlotte studios with generous offerings of cheap(er) yoga classes:
Laughing Buddha Yoga Studio: I love this place because it offers a Karma class every day of the week.
Price: $7
When: 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Where: SouthPark. 720 Governor Morrison St., Suite E-140.
Gotta Yoga: Calls its discounted classes “Community Gotta Flow.”
Price: Either $5 or $7.
When: Sundays at 8:30 a.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at noon; Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m.; Saturdays at 8 and 11 a.m.
Where: University City, 9539 Pinnacle Drive, Suite 350. Locations in Mooresville and Lake Norman offer similar classes.
Be Yoga: Another favorite studio with several discounted offerings on weekdays.
Price: $7
When: Mondays and Fridays 6 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 6 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Where: Dilworth. 1247 East Blvd. #250. Be Yoga South on Pineville-Matthews Road offers a similar schedule of discounted classes.
Okra Yoga: This yoga studio with a fantastic tea bar breaks the mold by offering discounted classes mostly in the evenings and at lunch.
Price: $7
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:15 p.m., Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., Thursdays 8:30 p.m. and Fridays 12:30 p.m.
Where: Plaza Midwood, 1912 Commonwealth Ave.
NoDa Yoga: In the heart of Noda, this studio sets itself apart in many ways.
Price: $6
When: Mondays at noon and 8 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays at noon.
Where: Noda, 3201 North Davidson St.
Note: Most studios also offer discounted new student packages. Class offerings are subject to change so be sure to verify times and prices by calling the studio or visiting their website.
Jimese Orange is The FUN Muse on Charlotte’s social scene finding unique and unusual newness in all things fun and creative around the city. funmuse.org is the platform where she shares it all.
This story was originally published April 28, 2015 at 1:44 PM with the headline "5 places to score yoga for cheap."