Frequently Asked Questions

What is yoga?
Yoga is a 5,000 year old practice of controlling breathing and movement which will develop your strength, flexibility, balance and focus.

What are the benefits of practicing yoga?
Over time, yoga will tone and lengthen muscles, increase energy, improve circulation and release tension trapped in your body. Yoga calms the nervous system and helps manage stress.

What if I’m not very flexible?
You don’t need to be flexible! Begin where you are and move toward where you want to be at The Yoga Place. Everyone comes to yoga with a different body type and physical history. Everyone leaves The Yoga Place with greater self-awareness, health, balance and flexibility.

What should I wear?
Wear comfortable exercise clothing. The practice is generally performed barefoot on mats. Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours!

Will yoga help with other athletic activities?
Yoga will improve your athletic performance through increased flexibility, strength, lung capacity, range of motion, concentration and balance.

What do I need to do to start?
Just show up and have fun! Yoga is for every body type, age and ability. Anyone can start today and experience the benefits.