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As 2019 approaches, we know you're looking for resolutions to keep (or break, your choice) in the new year. Why not take up yoga? St. Louis offers plenty of studios to get your start at. Beginner friendly or expert level and in no particular order, these spaces will have you feeling zen and sore.
Drop-in cost: $15
Classes offered per week: 35–40
Most popular class: Mindful Movement or Power Vinyasa Flow
These guys aren’t messing around. You name it, they teach it. With about 18 class types, Joy of Yoga offers students (and teachers) a wide variety of options geared toward optimizing physical, spiritual, or personal growth—or all of the above. Right now they are offering two weeks of unlimited yoga for $29. If you are still unsure, swing by New Years day for their Open House to see for yourself all that Joy of Yoga has to offer—for free. 8918 Manchester.
Drop-in cost: $13 ($5 for new students)
Classes offered per week: 9
Most popular class: Deep Stretch and Meditation on Tuesday evening
Although their classes may be few, they more than make up for it with expertise, compassion, and inclusivity for anyone that walks through the door. One unique feature of this quaint studio is the Korean Judo Mat flooring which offers students a more comfortable (but still firm) alternative to the traditional studio floor. With seven types of classes, there is surely a class for you. Besides the free weekly meditation, DeMun offers $5 for your first class and $45 for 30 days of unlimited. 6348 S Rosebury.
Drop-in cost: $7–$14
Classes offered per week: 22 (26 starting in January)
Most popular class: Yogahour
Blue Bird Yoga’s passion for sharing their love of yoga with the world is evident in both their simple approach to their practice and their incredibly competitive pricing. You have five classes to choose from, but don’t worry, you can try them all with their Introductory Special: One week of unlimited classes for $10. Now, that's getting your money's worth. 416 S. Main, St. Charles.
Drop-in cost: $17 (Their Community Class is always $7)
Classes offered per week: 46 (between both locations)
Most popular class: Sunday Hatha Flow
Between its two locations and 20 class types, this studio will keep you busy. Shanti’s authentic grassroots and community-based approach keeps students comfortable—even in those poses—and coming back for more every week. They are always looking for better ways to help students, improve classes, and facilitate healing. Shanti is currently offering a New Student Special that’s 30 days of unlimited yoga (at either location) for $30. 2601 S. Kingshighway and 7346 Manchester.
Drop-in cost: $10–$15
Classes offered per week: 24
Most popular class: Yogahour
Southtown Yoga welcomes everyone with a simple approach to yoga. Their five class types serve one mission, to help people grow in their own yoga practice. For January only, they are offering a month of unlimited yoga for $60, and year-round you can get a week of unlimited for $20. The Yogahour class is both their most popular class and a perfect representation of the vibe you get at Southtown Yoga; a fun and welcoming community feel. 1905 Park.
Drop-in cost: $10
Classes offered per week: 15
They opened up shop back in 1970 as the first yoga studio in St. Louis. Solar Yoga is a nonprofit yoga center that focuses on a more traditional approach. As one of the longest standing yoga hubs in St. Louis, they see no need to overcomplicate things. They have seven types of classes with each instructor adding their own take to make each class a unique experience. At the moment, when new students sign up for a month of classes ($60) they receive an extra week for free. 6002 Pershing.
Drop-in cost: $20
Classes offered per week: 25
Most popular class: Power 60
Metro Power Yoga (soon to be Baptiste Power Yoga St. Louis) offers students a full schedule of nine different class types for all ability levels, including hot yoga, Aroma yoga (sign us up), and 'FUNdamentals' classes. Baptiste Power Yoga breaks away from traditional yoga to allow students a bit more freedom in their own practice. They currently offer 30 days of unlimited classes for $39 (for new students only) as well as free yoga for full-time High school students. 935 S Kirkwood.
Drop-in cost: $16 ($5 for new students)
Classes offered per week: 25
Most popular class: ‘Seriously, I’m a Beginner’ (four-week series)
Located in a Historic Landmark House in downtown Kirkwood, this charming studio offers an enriching and warm environment where you feel as if you are practicing yoga with friends in the comfort of your home. With eight to ten class types from beginner to Chakra Flow, there is one that'll have you coming back. Try any class as a new student for $5 or try a weeks' worth of classes for $25. 142 W. Monroe.
Drop-in cost: $20 ($10 for new students)
Classes offered per week: 36
Most popular class: Prana Hot
They aren’t here to hard-sell you. Aside from the outstanding instructors and welcoming atmosphere, they offer 11 types of classes, with a number of heated classes (20 each week) for the yogis out there who like it hot. New students can get 30 days of unlimited yoga for $39 and high school or college students get unlimited for $39 a month with no contract. 11771 Manchester.
