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Find your zen: 34 of our favorite yoga classes in Charlotte, organized by price

Just moved to Charlotte and looking to get grounded — literally? The city’s fitness scene is packed with high-end gyms, boutique studios and trendy workout spots that promise to sculpt, tone and transform — often at a price that makes your wallet sweat.

But if you’re looking to find your zen without breaking the bank, there’s good news: Plenty of yoga classes in the city offer all the stretching, breathing and savasana vibes at a range of price points, including free, donation-based and more affordable options.

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just trying to touch your toes, this guide (organized by price) is a great way to explore Charlotte’s yoga scene and find your perfect flow — no matter your budget or experience level.

Free yoga classes

Freedom Park

Location: 1908 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

When: Mondays at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Donation based.

Habitual Yoga offers a donation based all-levels class on Mondays at Freedom Park. See the schedule here.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Location: 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

When: Sundays at 12:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for members, $13.42 for non-members.

The Harvey B. Gantt Center offers a one-hour vinyasa flow designed for students of all levels.

Kelley Nicole Palmer

Location: Virtual

When: First Mondays at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beginning on Monday, April 7.

Cost: Donation based

Kelley Nicole Palmer offers a gentle movement practice on the first Monday of the month. Visit here to sign up.

The Mint Museum

Location: 2730 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207

Location: 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

When: Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m., and Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Cost: Free for members, or $10 for non-members.

This one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Art happens on the front lawn at Mint Museum Randolph and inside the Mint Museum Uptown.

Patagonia

Location: 101 W Worthington Ave #180, Charlotte, NC 28203

When: Saturday, April 27 at 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Catch a free yoga class before the store opens at Patagonia. This hour-long class is open for all skill levels.

Sycamore Taproom

Location: 2151 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203

When: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

This 45-minute, all-levels flow yoga class is led by Dani Vayo at Sycamore. These classes are held on the lawn upstairs, weather permitting.

Sycamore Taproom offers free yoga classes on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., on the upstairs lawn.
Sycamore Taproom offers free yoga classes on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., on the upstairs lawn. Tamia Boyd CharlotteFive

Yoga at Waverly

Location: 7416 Waverly Walk Ave H3, Charlotte, NC 28277

When: May 10 and May 17.

Cost: Free

YogaSix Waxhaw and Breezeway Coffee are offering free community yoga sessions at the lawn in Waverly Shopping Center.

YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Location: 400 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Location: 301 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Location: 15940 Brixham Hill Ave, Charlotte, NC 28277

Location: 4286, 4625 Piedmont Row Dr #155, Charlotte, NC 28210

Location: 8100 Old Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

Location: 9405 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

Location: 6824 Democracy Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212

When: Rooftop yoga series is at 6 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Other yoga classes varies by schedule.

Cost: Free with a paid membership.

YMCA of Greater Charlotte offers free yoga classes for members at its various locations for all skill levels. The YMCA Dowd also offers a sunrise rooftop yoga series once a month.

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Budget-friendly yoga classes

Lenny Boy Brewing Co.

Location: 3000 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217

When: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Cost: $5

Sip a 6-ounce pour of kombucha and stretch at Lenny Boy Brewing. Its beginner-friendly vinyasa flow is perfect for unwinding after a long week or starting your weekend on a relaxed note.

Sugar Creek Brewing Company

Location: 215 Southside Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

When: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $5

Balance your mind, body and beer at Brewhouse Yoga. This midweek flow is perfect for yogis of all levels with a reward of a post-class beer taster. Cheers to that!

Urban District Market

Location: 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205

When: Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., to 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

Habitual Roots offers a weekly Saturday yoga class at Urban District Market for ages 18 and older. The tickets include a free coffee or smoothie from & Coffee. Reserve your spot here.

I Am Yoga

Location: Virtual

When: Sunday through Thursday, hours vary.

Cost: $10

I Am Yoga provides classes through home that focus on movement, breath work and meditation.

Camp North End

Location: 1701 N. Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

When: Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m., and Friday at 7 a.m., and 6 p.m.

Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

You v.s. Yourself Power Yoga with Domonique is a higher-intensity power yoga class that emphasizes strength, flexibility and fitness. Visit here to sign up.

The Coterie Wellness Studio

Location: 2135 Thrift Rd #102, Charlotte, NC 28208

When: Check out the schedule.

Cost: $10-$18 for drop-in classes.

The Coterie offers three different types of yoga-based classes rooted in movement and exploration of the body. Its Prana Foundations class is $10, and the Prana, Peace, Peaceful Prana and Power classes are $18.

Whitewater Center

Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214

When: Daily, May through September.

Cost: Free, but parking is $12.

The Whitewater Center offers Open Level Flow, an intermediate Vinyasa Flow; Fun Flow, a vinyasa flow class; and Slow Flow, a slower paced flow for beginner to intermediate skill levels. Classes are offered Monday through Sunday. Check out the schedule for more information.

Quinn Burton of Arrichion Hot Yoga teaches a yoga class at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Quinn Burton of Arrichion Hot Yoga teaches a yoga class at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Melissa Oyler CharlotteFive

Middle James Brewing Company

Location: 400 N Polk St B, Pineville, NC 28134

When: April 19, April 26, May 3, May 4

Cost: $13.42

Middle James Brewing Company is offering Mommy and Me yoga practices designed for children 4-10 years old along with an adult.

Mythical Healings

Location: 11731 Carisbrook Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277

When: Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.; or Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.; and also on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m.

Cost: $15

Group yoga classes are led by Lisa Moore. Classes focus on alignment, breath and movement with a goal of creating strength, flexibility and ease in the body and mind.

Pranayama House

Location: 1511 Central Ave STE A, Charlotte, NC 28205

When: Monday through Sunday, time varies.

Cost: $15

Pranayama House offers classes like heated vinyasa, gentle yoga and deep stretch, breathwork and sound healing and more. Some of their classes are warmed to 85 degrees.

The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary

Location: 2326 Arty Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208

When: April 24 at 6 p.m.

Cost: $15

Sip a small pot of tea and stretch with The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary.

Y2 Yoga

Location: 274 S Sharon Amity Rd #1, Charlotte, NC 28211

Location: 2230 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: $15 for happy hour drop in classes on Fridays, $31 for a single pass.

Y2 Yoga offers an array of classes to suit every person’s need from experienced yogi to expert.

Okra Charlotte

Location: 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: $17

Okra offers multiple different classes appropriate for beginners to yogis with years of experience.

The Music Yard at SouthBound

Location: 2433 South Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: $18 or more.

The Music Yard at SouthBound offers a sunset flow and sunset sculpt with various different Charlotte instructors out on the lawn.

Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters

Location: 1217 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205

When: Wednesdays at 7 a.m.

Cost: $18.99

Giddy Goat offers a 60-minute, all-levels yoga flow hosted by Habitual Roots. The ticket includes an hour of yoga and house-roasted coffee. See the schedule here.

$20+ yoga class options

Alight Yoga

Location: Varies. View schedule to see locations.

When: Monday through Sunday. Time varies.

Cost: $20

Be Alight Yoga is three Charlotte-based yoga communities that evolved into Alight. They offer Anusara Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Mindful Movement and Ayurveda.

QC Fit Yoga

Location: 535 Yellowstone Dr #203, Charlotte, NC 28208

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: First class is free; drop in classes are $20.

QC Fit Yoga is a holistic wellness studio with a variety of classes for every level. They offer classes including Bliss, Reset and Restore, Reset, Unwind Slow Flow, Hot Power and more.

Khali Yoga Center

Location: 1210 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: Memberships vary. Drop in classes start at $22.

Khali Yoga Center is a technology-free and mirror-free environment. The center offers classes like hot vinyasa, slow flow, yin, sound bath experiences and more.

In Indian music, Khali means the space between beats. Khali Yoga Center in NoDa offers affordable yoga in a boutique setting.
In Indian music, Khali means the space between beats. Khali Yoga Center in NoDa offers affordable yoga in a boutique setting. Alex Cason CharlotteFive

Thrive

Location: 6401 Carnegie Blvd #2a, Charlotte, NC 28211

When: Monday through Saturday, time varies.

Cost: $22 for a drop-in class

Thrive offers classes like vinyasa, slow, meditation and more.

CHAKTI

Location: 635 Atando Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206, virtual

When: Mondays at 12 p.m., Wednesdays at 12 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Cost: Virtual single sessions are $11, but in-person single sessions are $22.

CHAKTI is a dynamic movement practice with traditional hatha yoga with other modalities like dance, calisthenics, and more.

Charlotte Yoga

Location: 1730 E Woodlawn Rd Ste E, Charlotte, NC 28209

Location: 6656 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: $25 for regular drop-in classes and $10 for other classes at their Parktowne and Carmel Commons location.

Charlotte Yoga classes are built to help strength, flexibility and balance. All levels are welcomed.

Arrichion Hot Yoga + Circuit Training Charlotte

Location: 125 Winona St, Charlotte, NC 28203

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: $27 for drop-in classes.

Arrichion offers 45-minute hot yoga classes that can be taken at any fitness level.

Arrichion Hot Yoga’s MMA Yoga workout.
Arrichion Hot Yoga’s MMA Yoga workout. Arrichion

Studio Fire

Location: 6401 Carnegie Blvd Suite 7A, Charlotte, NC 28211

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: $27 for a single class.

Studio Fire offers both the yin and yang of group fitness with classes using vinyasa yoga, sculpt, HIIT, dance cardio and more.

Atha Yoga

Location: 9852 Rea Rd D2, Charlotte, NC 28277

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: Drop-in classes are $28.

Atha Yoga is open for all levels. It offers classes like foundations, power flow, yoga sculpt and more.

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Yonder Flow

Location: 1711 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 185 Charlotte, NC 28205

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: Single classes are $30.

Yonder Flow offers classes like advanced flow, flow and restore, foundations flow, hip-hop flow, prenatal yoga and more. Its studios are heated with infrared heat.

CorePower Yoga

Location: 209 South Kings Drive, Suite 203, Charlotte, NC 28204

Location: 540 Brandywine Rd Suite #420, Charlotte, NC 28209

When: Schedule varies.

Cost: A studio class is $31.

CorePower offers a variety of classes for any level. Its areas of focus are mobility and recovery, flow and cardio and strength training.

CorePower Yoga blends yoga moves with strength exercises in its sculpt classes.
CorePower Yoga blends yoga moves with strength exercises in its sculpt classes. Courtesy of CorePower Yoga CharlotteFive

This story was originally published April 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM.

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