Yoga class in action: mastering the downward dog pose.
Yoga is the perfect exercise not only to gain flexibility and become physically and mentally healthier. It’s a full body and mind workout. Yoga studios across Michigan offer opportunities for classes and atmospheres that truly help you clear your mind. Get ready to relax and stretch with these top yoga studios in Michigan.
Namaste Yoga, Royal Oak, MI
“You are your own guru,” or so the saying goes at Royal Oak's Namaste Yoga. While its teachers are quite familiar with the poses and the philosophies involved in yoga, Namaste Yoga makes it clear that only you know you, and thus seeks to bring out inner knowledge, inner peace, and of course, a better trust in the self. Featuring an array of classes with a particular focus on the self, Namaste makes itself a worthwhile choice for anyone who wants to address such things at their own pace.
A2 Yoga, Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor's A2 Yoga not only offers a variety of excellent classes for those who want different things out of a yoga session, but also some pretty sound endorsements from the local area. Voted best yoga studio in Washtenaw County four times by Current Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards, and second best studio three times in the same publication, it's clear that those who attend classes here like it.
Twisted Hot Yoga Studio, Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids' Twisted Hot Yoga Studio represents one of the best practitioners of hot yoga around. Even here in hot yoga, there are different classes for different skill levels, and those who just want to try hot yoga or are very used to it can enjoy several opportunities here.
Just B Yoga, Lansing, MI
Lansing's Just B Yoga is a unique proposition even among the uniqueness that is yoga. It's the first-ever donation-only full-time yoga studio in Michigan. Offering a variety of classes, along with teacher training options and a “trauma-sensitive” class structure for those who have undergone certain physical and emotional trauma like loss or natural disaster—as well as a particular focus on social justice—Just B Yoga seeks to provide a stretching for the body as well as for the outlook.
Yen Yoga and Fitness, Traverse City, MI
Traverse City's Yen Yoga and Fitness offers a wide variety of classes to try. We hear that one a lot, but Yen Yoga and Fitness really does offer staggering variety. Not only is there hot yoga and Vinyasa Flow, but there's also gentle yoga, cycling yoga, and even yoga on stand-up paddleboard, offering a combination of activities so bizarre and so compelling that it can only come our way from Traverse City.
Prana Yoga Center, Grand Blanc, MI
Grand Blanc's Prana Yoga Center works hard at providing plenty of options for the discerning yoga patron. With an array of classes on hand, including a slate of special events and a corporate yoga practice for those who want to work together and stretch together, Prana Yoga will seek to offer an excellent value in yoga while offering a variety of actual yoga fare. Check out their special pricing structures as well.
Key Insights at a Glance
- Namaste Yoga is a self-focused studio that emphasizes inner peace and self-trust. It offers a variety of classes grounded in strong philosophical principles.
- A2 Yoga has been voted a local favorite multiple times. It offers diverse classes for all levels in a welcoming, award-winning space.
- Twisted Hot Yoga specializes in hot yoga and offers options for all skill levels. It's a great spot to sweat, stretch, and challenge your limits.
- Just B Yoga Michigan's first donation-based yoga studio. Known for its trauma-sensitive classes, teacher training, and focus on social justice.
- Yen Yoga and Fitness offers an impressive range, from hot yoga and gentle flow to paddleboard yoga. It is great for mixing fitness and mindfulness.
- Prana Yoga Center offers a variety of classes, corporate sessions, and special events. Its flexible pricing makes it accessible and community-friendly.
