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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.


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 and Meditation

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This yoga 1 level class will include seated meditation.


Yoga 1-2

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



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 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 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.


Aligned Flow

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For yoga practitioners who want to rise, shine and flow into their Friday and weekend! 

Begin class with a brief pranayama, then warmup and flow with sun salutations. Class will include modifications for those who do not practice chaturanga.  Every week, work on a standing flow series that builds slowly. Plan to hold each posture, emphasizing alignment and form and then gradually increasing the pace.  

Compatible with Yoga 2 and up. 



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 - Benefit Class

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This is a mixed level yoga class. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore.  Some yoga experience necessary.  Drop-ins and make-ups welcome.


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 and deeply restful, restorative postures using 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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This is a FREE online 20-minute class series to learn simple and powerful Energy Medicine Yoga© techniques to activate and balance the body's nine energy systems.  No stretchy clothes, mat, or props needed! 


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


Myofascial Release and Reset

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Address everyday patterns that take us out of good posture in this fun class! Practice self myofascial release techniques by using a variety of tools like tennis balls and a foam roller to gently release excess tension, calm the nervous system, reset posture, and deepen the breath. Accessible yoga postures will round out the practice. Compatible with Yoga 1 and up.


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.


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.


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.



Preteen/Teen Yoga

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Geared toward middle and 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.


Y4A Amputee/Adaptive 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 with Weights

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Receive all the benefits of your beloved Pilates 1 class, but use resistance with weights for even more strength-building.


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 1

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Qigong is a time-proven system rooted in ancient practices that assist the release of blockages and stress while restoring balance. In this class we practice foundational systems of gentle movements that help awaken innate immunity, build and circulate qi while cultivating internal transformation.


Qigong 2

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Qigong is a time-proven system rooted in ancient practices that assist the release of blockages and stress while restoring balance. In this class we practice foundational systems of gentle movements that help awaken innate immunity, build and circulate qi while cultivating internal transformation. For seasoned practitioners. If you are a beginner, please choose Qigong 1.