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!
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!