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Charleston Fitness Studios Offering Online Workout Classes

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With a “stay home” order in place by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, several fitness studios in town have modified their business in order to keep customers happy.

Holy Cow Yoga, for example, has implemented virtual classes over Zoom where  teachers and students can interact. These classes are kept at regular times, in an attempt to recreate the feeling of seeing friends in public.

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The Works, billed as “Charleston’s Sweat Studio” has also adopted Zoom-streamed classes, offering limited selections of their yoga and exercise sessions. Another local studio, Mission Yoga, is posting free yoga videos on Facebook and simply encouraging donations via Venmo.

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For information on more studios that have extended their fitness digitally, as well as class schedules, click here to be taken to Charleston City Paper.

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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!

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These Charleston Goat Farms Offer Goat Classes, Goat Yoga, and More…

Image Source: Jeremiah Farm & Goat Diary Facebook

In case you haven’t heard, goats are all the rage these days and two local goat farms are welcoming herds of people in for a variety of experiences with these bahhhtastic animals.

So whether you’re looking for a family day or a super unique #SundayFunday, both of these family farms are worth visiting.

Burden Creek Dairy – John’s Island

Specializing in Grade A milk, cheese, and soaps, Burden Creek Dairy is run by Chris Maher, the cheese maker, and Danny Sillivant, the herdsman. The two took over in the spring of 2017 after leaving their previous positions as a former cook at the Charleston Grill and a former real estate agent, respectively.

Maher and Sillivant look after thirty goats including Coco, Trixie, Edna, Grandma, Pebbles, and Shirley. When visiting the farm, you’ll have the chance to bottle-feed baby goats, do yoga with the goats in the early winter, milk the goats, watch cheese being made, and give a pig a belly rub.

After watching the cheese being made, you can try the three delicious kinds of cheese made at the farm which include John’s Island Green Cheese, a garlic and herbed goat cheese, Pimento goat cheese, and Sweet Sunset, a mango-flavored goat cheese.

Don’t worry, even after you leave the farm you can still find their tasty cheeses and milk at local restaurants. Avondale Wine and Cheese Bar, Husk, and Charleston Grill are just a few of the places carrying Burden Creek Dairy products.

Jeremiah Farm – John’s Island

Jeremiah Farm has a small herd of dairy goats, a flock of hens, and large vegetable and herb gardens where you’re able to take place in tours, classes, workshops, and even buy a goat if you want.

There are three different tour options including a walking tour through the gardens and livestock area, a hands-on tour teaching you how to milk a goat, and a second hands-on tour allowing you to milk a goat and make your very own cheese.

Depending on which class you choose, you can leave the farm knowing how to make cheese, yogurt, and kombucha. If you opt to take a workshop instead, you can learn about the soap making process or how to take care of your own herd of goats. The farm also offers a “Farm to You” workshop in which Farmer Casey will bring the farm to you.

What are you waiting for? Herd your group together and head to the farm.