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Downtown Charleston’s Top Yoga Studios

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A full-body workout that helps with strength, flexibility and mental health is hard to come by. But yoga has been, and continues to be, a fitness outlet that provides all three. So it’s no surprise that in the past few years, studio after studio seems to be popping up in Charleston. Take a peek below at five of our favorite local yoga studios all located downtown, and get ready to book your next class!

Urban Yoga

Located on King Street and open seven days a week, Urban Yoga offers a range of classes for all levels. Check out their Candlelight Yin class every Sunday evening for some relaxing flow or their Inferno Hot Pilates class offered a few times a week to really feel the heat.

 

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“Slow down, rest & heal!” . The message my body has been telling me for some time now, and for the first time in a long time – I listened. ? . Waking up a few months ago, on the last morning of my amazing Portugal retreat with @erinharrington1 , my body had raised her volume on this message – heard in the way of debilitating neck pain, making the rest of my trip and travel home quite difficult and keeping me off my mat for some time now. . Since that time, I’ve been upping my self care game, seeking medical care and trying to allow my body to come back to some version of healthy.? . Factor in a move and some west coast travel to celebrate my 40th bday, I’ve been a bit MIA. I’ve truly missed seeing the tribe and practicing next to all my students and fellow teachers, so I’m happy to say I’ll be back in action – on my mat very soon! ?‍♀️ . Lesson learned: our bodies give us signals, but if we don’t listen when they tell us that they are tired or stressed, then the imbalance increases and a stronger message is required, one that is generally expressed by illness and/or pain. The first step to regaining equilibrium involves slowing down, nourishing your body, getting more rest, and seeking treatment if necessary (acupuncture, massage, chiropractic work, etc.). Once we have nurtured ourselves with these things, we can begin to examine our illness for the message. Only you have the knowledge of your thoughts and choices that will allow you to interpret the messages from your body. All it takes is time and attention. Your body has all the answers to restore itself to the best it can be. ??‍♀️ . See you in child’s pose very soon, friends! ❤️XO Meg . . . #yoga #charleston #charlestonyoga #yogacharleston #chsyoga #urbanyogachs #yogateacher #yogaeverydamnday #urbanyoga #urbanyogi #practiceandalliscoming #selfcare #slowdown #listentoyourbody

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Charleston Power Yoga

The instructors at Charleston Power Yoga are here to “share the sweaty, challenging and empowering practice of Baptiste Power Yoga” with anyone who comes into the studio. Recently voted Charleston’s Best Yoga Studio, Charleston Power Yoga is also located on King Street, and is giving new clients the opportunity to book as many classes as they would like for just $29 in their first two weeks.

Mission Yoga

Holding their core beliefs of movement, meditation, inquiry, creativity and community at the heart of everything they do, Mission Yoga studio is located on Spring Street. With classes starting at just $12 for students, it’s no surprise that Mission Yoga is a well-loved Charleston studio.

The Works

You can find The Works on Meeting Street, where they blend vinyasa yoga, meditation, breathwork, plyometrics, core and strength work into their five signature classes. Even as a newer addition to the downtown yoga studios, The Works is already making an impact and garnering a loyal following.

These are just a few of our favorites, so be sure to let us know here if we missed your go-to studio!

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CorePower Yoga Is Open In Mount Pleasant And Offering FREE Classes!

The wait is finally over!

CorePower Yoga finally opened last week and to celebrate, they’re offering 10 FREE DAYS of classes now through April 8th. And on top of that, new students get a FREE WEEK of classes starting April 9th. Come on, it doesn’t get better than that!

CorePower’s new home is located in Indigo Square on 1711 Shoremeade Road in Mount Pleasant (near Towne Centre), a great location that’s easy to get to and offers FREE convenient parking. Another plus in a city like Charleston, right?

So what makes CorePower Yoga different than other yoga studios in town? Well, for starters, they offer five unique yoga fitness classes, each providing the opportunity to push past your physical boundaries and clear your mind (something we ALL need). CorePower promises to “turn doubt into security, strangers into friends and stress into sweat.”

This new studio also offers a pretty sweet Black Tag Membership deal that you can purchase now through April 8th. For JUST $49, you get:

  • 2 months of unlimited yoga
  • Exclusive discounts at CryoEvolution, Clean Juice, Collective Coffee, Corrective Chiropractic & MylkBar
  • 4 free rides per month at Method Ride
  • 20% off training and programs
  • Access to over 160+ studios nationwide

AND there’s no long term contract! You can cancel, freeze or suspend your membership at any time with absolutely no fee! What are you waiting for? Seriously. With OVER 50 classes already on the schedule (with more to come), head over to try all five class formats to see which one (or more) is the best fit for you!

ALL levels of yogis are welcome —  whether it’s your first time on the mat or you’ve been practicing for years. This community and its awesome teachers are ready to welcome YOU! You won’t find a deal this good anywhere else in town, so grab your friends and come check it out! We’ll see you on your mat. Namaste, y’all!

C1: CorePower Yoga 1

Designed for all levels and a great starting point for beginners—unheated, set to inspiring tunes, and designed to work EVERY muscle in your body through movement and breath at a moderate, but intuitive pace. ⠀

  • Monday & Wednesday 7 PM
  • Tuesday & Thursday 4 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday 11AM⠀
  • Sunday 4:30 pm (FREE) ⠀

C2: CorePower Yoga 2

A yoga flow class that will strengthen, balance and detoxify your entire body and mind as you move through challenging postures and connected breath—heated to 95-98 degrees and set to an energizing playlist. Having a yoga background is a plus, but not required.

  • Monday 8:30AM & 5:30PM
  • Tuesday 5:45AM, 9:30AM & 6PM
  • Wednesday 8:30AM, 12PM & 5:30PM⠀
  • Thursday 5:45AM, 9:30AM & 6PM⠀
  • Friday 8:30AM & 5:30PM
  • Saturday 9AM⠀
  • Sunday 9:30AM & 12PM

HPF: Hot Power Fusion

Combines the meditative, detoxifying qualities of Bikram-style hot yoga with the intensity of power yoga to help you deepen your yoga practice. This heated class (98 to 100 degrees), set to motivating music,  is a true blend of balance, core strengthening, and flexibility! All levels of yogis are welcome!

  • Monday 12 PM
  • Tuesday 4:30PM & 7PM
  • Thursday 4:30 PM
  • Friday 12 PM
  • Saturday 10:30AM⠀
  • Sunday 8AM⠀

Yoga Sculpt

Meet your new favorite workout! Sculpt is guaranteed to boost metabolism and build lean muscle mass as you sweat to killer beats (think fun dance party meets hardcore workout). Throw in some free weights with C2 sequencing and a little cardio while mixing in strength-training moves (squats, lunges and bicep curls) and you’ve got Yoga Sculpt (90 to 93 degrees). Having a yoga background is a plus, but not required.

  • Mon 9:30AM, 4:30PM & 6PM
  • Tues 8AM & 5:30PM
  • Wed 5:45AM, 9AM, 4:30PM & 6PM⠀
  • Thurs 8AM & 5:30PM⠀
  • Fri 5:45AM, 9:30AM & 4:30PM⠀
  • Sat 8AM, 9:30AM & 12PM
  • Sun 9AM & 10:30AM⠀

Core Restore

Reboot and rebuild with holding postures focused around breathing and stretching. This class is designed to soothe sore muscles, work your connective tissues and free your mind of daily chatter—perfect for days when you just want to take things slow and recharge.

  • Sunday 5:30 PM ⠀

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Charleston Yoga Spots

Think You Need to Travel to Get Your Yoga Fix? Namaste in Charleston.

Looking for a way to ease your worries and clear your mind from the constant hustle and bustle of life? Or maybe just a way to get your body moving and keep that New Year’s resolution of staying more active? Incorporating a regular yoga practice into your normal weekly routine is a great way to do just that—and the studio options are plentiful in Charleston, South Carolina!

Did you know studies have shown that yoga is not only beneficial for stress relief and improving flexibility, but also for deeper breathing, pain relief, improving circulation and cultivating inner peace?

The yoga community is all inclusive—no matter your experience level, personal background or fitness ability. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to push their own edge to discover just how far their practice can go. No one body is exactly alike, but every body is capable of incorporating a regular yoga practice if the willingness is there. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Charleston for the weekend, be sure to check out these seven awesome studios that are guaranteed to leave you feeling more mindful, present and rejuvenated from the inside out.

Urban Yoga Charleston

Located on King Street in downtown Charleston, Urban Yoga strives to provide “a welcoming, non-judgmental, all-inclusive community where folks from every walk of life can relax, connect with others, and practice all aspects of yoga immersed with love and kindness.”

With a variety of types of classes and times offered throughout the week, you never know where opportunity will take you, so be sure to check your ego at the door, set an intention for your practice and come experience the spiritual journey for yourself!

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT:

Urban Yoga is Charleston’s only studio that offers Mysore Ashtanga Yoga & Inferno Hot Pilates™. Come get your burn on! You won’t regret it.

RATES:

Drop-in Class: $18

Student and Military: $15

Soul Yoga + Wellness

Located off of Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in West Ashley, Soul Yoga + Wellness prides itself on being “a space for community to gather, exploring movement + modalities that aim to deepen the mind-body connection. Through movement, meditation, sound + discussion,” Soul hopes to promote a healthier, happier, and more deeply connected life for all who visit their studio.

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT:

Soul Yoga offers a weekly Friday deal where classes are only $8 all day! Come sweat out your work or school week and clear your mind of all the unnecessary clutter. What better way to kick off the weekend? Cheers to that!

RATES:

Drop-in Class: $18

Student and Military: $12

Community Yoga

Located on Savannah Highway, Community Yoga welcomes all levels of yogis to come and “discover their true selves, empower muscle and mind through motion and method, and unite with the body, soul and community.” Come ready to breathe and get your move on!

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT:

New to yoga or just want a refresher on the basics? On Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, Community Yoga offers $5 classes for beginners. This is the perfect opportunity to really jump into the yoga practice by setting a solid foundation for yourself.

On Wednesday and Friday afternoons, Community Yoga offers a ‘Donation Class’ where you are encouraged to contribute what you are able and get your OM on! Come kick your practice into full gear!

RATES:

Drop-in $15/class

Student and Military receive 15% off a drop-in or any class package!

Mission Yoga

At the core of Mission Yoga’s vision is “Movement, Meditation, Inquiry, Creativity, and Community.” The perfect balance of yin and yang. Located on Spring Street in downtown Charleston, this studio is considered by many in the local yoga community to be a place of higher learning open to all levels and backgrounds.

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT:

Mission Yoga provides an outlet for students to come together in community and “create a dynamic conversation between teachers and practitioners that doesn’t define yoga but explores it.” There’s always something to be gained and a lesson to be learned from a class at Mission because let’s face it. We’re ALL students. We’ll see you there!

RATES:

Drop-in Class: $20

Student, senior or MUSC: $12

Satsang Yoga Charleston

“Satsang is a Sanskrit word made from Satya (Truth) & Sanga (community).” A visit to this studio—located on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant—will leave you feeling empowered, inspired and full of potential, ready to take on anything that the world throws your way.

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT:

Always on the go and don’t think you can squeeze in a full hour of practice? No problem! Satsang Yoga offers $5 “Busy People” classes each week so everyone can make it to their mat!

Looking to incorporate meditation into your routine? Satsang has got you covered there too with FREE or donation-based 45-minute meditation classes, offered Monday through Thursday mornings. COME OM! What are you waiting for?!

RATES:
Drop-in $17/class

Students and Military with ID: $10 off Class Cards, $15 off Monthly Unlimited

Charleston Power Yoga

At Charleston Power Yoga, “it’s more than a workout. It’s an outlet.” A place where you can come to your mat and just be you—while getting hot and sweaty, of course. After you get your sweat on, enjoy a cold lavender towel during Savasana as you let your practice really settle in. Ahhhh. Now THAT’S hard to beat!

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT:

Charleston Power Yoga is the Holy City’s ‘Original Hot Power Yoga Studio,’ with two locations located in downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant. CPY also offers a FREE community class to kick off your Mondays and Fridays. Come get your sweat on!

RATES:

Drop-in Class: $20

Students, School Teachers, and Military: 15% select packages

*If it’s your first time, your first class is FREE!

Gaea Yoga Center

Gaea Yoga Center—located on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant—strives to provide “an intimidation-free space” that welcomes all levels of yogis from all backgrounds. Whether it’s your first time on the mat or you’ve been at it for 20 years, Gaea provides a full body workout for your mind, body, and spirit. One tip to remember during your practice? BREATHE.

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT:

Gaea offers $5 class specials on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. This is a great way to try some of their different classes to see which ones are for you, and at a price that you can’t beat!

RATES:

Drop-in Class: $15

Namaste, y’all!