Classes

The Yoga Center of Columbia is a hybrid studio with classes offered both in-studio and online via Zoom. 

Most classes are hybrid classes, which means they are both in-studio and online so you have the ultimate flexibility in scheduling.

See schedule for details.


Yoga 1

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For new & continuing students: emphasizes opening and strengthening shoulders, back, and legs by focusing on standing poses.


Vinyasa Basics

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Curious about the basic actions that make up yoga asana?  Build postures from the ground up.  In each class, our sequence will build to an apex posture (such as tree or pigeon) or focus on another physical theme -click to see more.


Vinyasa (all levels)

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For All Levels:  A meditative, well-rounded class combining held postures with flowing sequences to open the body gradually and purposefully and thereby allowing the student's awareness to gently unfold.  Emphasis on the connection between breath and movement.


Yoga and Breath

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In this class, we will explore the powerful relationship between yoga and breath, also know as  pranayama.  Through a variety of yoga poses and breathing exercises, you will learn how to use your breath to deepen your practice, release stress, and connect more deeply with your body and mind. Suitable for all levels.


Yoga 1 Plus

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For those with yoga experience and a preference for the Yoga 1 pace; refining standing, seated, supine, and prone poses.


Yoga 1-2

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For those with consistent prior yoga experience; builds on Yoga 1.



Yoga 1 and Meditation

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This yoga 1 level class will include seated meditation.


Yoga 1-2 and Meditation

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 A seated meditation plus a full asana practice; for experienced yogis.


Yoga 1-2 Weights and Balance

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Yoga 1-2 level class with added weights for strength and balance.  Hybrid class.  In-studio participants will be provided weights.  Zoom participants must provide their own weights.


Yoga 1-2 Plus

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For experienced, strong, aware yogis who know how to modify poses as needed and want to build further endurance and strength.


Yoga 2

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For experienced, strong, aware yogis who know how to modify poses and want to build further endurance and strength.?


Yoga 2 Plus

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For experienced yogis who know how to modify poses, want to build further endurance and strength, and practice additional refinements & challenges.


Yoga 2-3

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Only for experienced yogis who know how to modify poses, and want to develop more strength, practice advanced poses, deeper backbends & arm balances.


Mixed Level Donation - Benefits Wounded Warriors

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This is a mixed level yoga class.  All proceeds are donated to Wounded Warriors Project.  Some yoga experience necessary.  Drop-ins and make-ups welcome.


Yoga 1-2 and Core

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For those with prior yoga experience; builds on Yoga 1 with emphasis on core strength and building endurance & strength.


Yoga Core

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For experienced yogis who want to add an emphasis on core strength.


Yoga Core Plus

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An intermediate class for the student interested in advancing their practice by working on strength and endurance.


Restorative Energy Medicine Yoga

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Gentle movement, deeply restful, restorative postures with the use of props to support the physical body.  Learn ancient techniques to enhance the poses, calm the nervous system and promote the body's natural capacity to heal.


Balance Your Energies

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Join me this summer in a FREE online 20-minute class series to learn simple and powerful Energy Medicine Yoga techniques you can use everyday to balance and align your energies.  No fancy yoga pants or mat required!  Just you and your Zoom account.


Yoga for a Healthy Back

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For those with back issues or a healthy back. Build strength in the spine stabilizing muscles, work on spine flexibility and core development.


Yoga for Healthy Bones and Joints

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Yoga postures that will safely build and strengthen your bones, improve posture, and increase range of motion and flexibility.


Yoga for Osteoporosis

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Master a series of simple yoga poses that help to improve stamina, balance, posture, coordination, strength and range of motion. Appropriate for beginners.


Yoga for People with Movement Disorders

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Classes focus on increasing strength, agility, balance through exercises designed for participants with movement disorders. Click to see more


Baby, Pre-crawlers and Caregiver Yoga

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For pre-crawlers and their caregiver.  This is the perfect space to build community and practice gentle yoga while engaging with your baby.  The Caregiver can participate even if baby is sleeping.  Classes are laid back.  Open to all Levels.


Extra Gentle Plus

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Seated poses are practiced on a chair.  More advanced standing poses are included with or without the support of a chair or wall for deeper exploration and balance, strengthening and stretching.  Meditation and breathing practices are included.  No poses on hands and knees or prone.


Foam Roller - Functional Fitness

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No experience necessary; improve stability, strength, and balance with a soft, therapeutic foam roller.


Mobility Stretch 1

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Gentle stability/core exercises followed by mobility work and stretching to improve movement, joint comfort, functional fitness, strength, fascial release, posture, and more. For new and continuing students.


Mobility Stretch 2

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Core-stability exercises followed by deeper mobility work and stretching to improve joint comfort, strength in range of motion, fascial release, posture, and more. For those with more active lifestyle.


Morning Meditation

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20-minute seated, guided mindfulness meditation practices that can be incorporated into your daily life. (free)


Mindfulness Meditation

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An ongoing 1-hour meditation community that explores various aspects of the meditation practice.  Guided meditations and silent practice included.  All are welcome.


Chair Yoga

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Lengthen and strengthen shoulder, back, and leg muscles and develop range of motion in joints while seated on a chair. Experience all aspects and benefits of yoga. All levels are welcome!


Extra Gentle Yoga

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For all levels; meant for yogis with injuries and other health challenges; practice seated in a chair, optional standing poses, and supine poses. Slow, adaptive pace.


Gentle Yoga

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For new & continuing students, this is Yoga 1 at a slower pace with more modifications. Some hands & knees, as well as supine and prone poses.


Gentle/Yoga 1

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For new & continuing students, this is a less vigorous approach to Yoga 1.


Gentle Yoga with Weights

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This gentle yoga class methodically moves your body through full range of motion. Light weights are incorporated into some postures to strengthen and tone muscles. 


Yoga with Weights

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For those with some yoga experience looking to add an emphasis on increasing bone density and strength with the use of 1-4 pound weights.


Pregnancy Yoga

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Ideal for your changing body. Feel vibrant, bond with baby, manage discomforts and relax with other moms.



Children's Yoga (5-10 years)

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Increases strength, flexibility, concentration, and balance in a child-friendly, playful environment. No experience needed.


Preteen/Teen Yoga

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Geared toward Middle & High School students, this yoga class is tremendously beneficial to the healthy emotional and physical development of teens.


Yoga for Men

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In and out in 60 minutes; no experience needed. Emphasis on strength and the special flexibility needs of men. Appropriate for all levels.


Accessible / Amputee Yoga

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Specifically designed yoga for people living with limb loss or difference, recovering from limb injury or surgery, or anyone with limited movement.



Pilates 1

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Strengthen your core, improve your posture, increase functional strength and flexibility, while building the mind-body connection and reducing stress. Appropriate for beginners and those new to The Yoga Center.


Pilates 1-2

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Mind and body on the mat class that builds on & refines the movements learned in Pilates 1, and incorporates resistance props. For experienced practitioners.


Pilates 1-2 Plus

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Builds on & refines the movements learned in Pilates 1-2. Engages in more flow than Pilates 1-2 and also incorporates resistance props. For experienced practitioners.


Pilates 2

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Challenging mind-body mat work that incorporates exercises and principles from sports medicine to further increase strength. For experienced practitioners.


Pilates for Osteoporsis

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Support bone health and improve postural changes related to Osteoporosis and aging.  We will safely strengthen core, spine, legs, and arms with a series of Pilates 1 mat exercises.  Modifications will be offered.


Yin Yoga

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Let time and gravity do the work to stimulate, strengthen and revive connective tissue. Promotes relaxation and receptivity.


Qigong

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Foundational system of gentle movements awakening, building, circulating Qi, and cultivating internal transformation.