Best Yoga Studios in Greenville, South Carolina

Yoga is not just for celebrities or the elite as glamorized in magazines; nor does one need to be an acrobat as suggested by images of flexible handstands. Yoga is for anyone who desires fluidity - within the mind, body, and soul. Through transcendental meditation, yoga takes you on a spiritual journey. While the yoga that I have tried has been low impact (involving imagery and total body relaxation), advanced yoga that is vigorous in nature is also available. Residents of Greenville, SC, with an interest in yoga, have a range of yoga class options as detailed in this review of some of the best yoga studios in the area.

90 Degrees Yoga

As it proclaims, 90 Degrees Yoga is literally "South Carolina's Hottest Studio" with room temperatures of 90 degrees and a 40% humidity level. The benefits of this humidity are easier breathing, improved flexibility, and maximized detoxification. The objectives of this yoga studio include increasing flexibility, circulation, and strength; promoting weight loss by incorporation of aerobic and endurance training; alleviating pain from injuries or ailments; and providing a "spiritual journey". Led by various skilled yoga instructors, the classes ($15-$20) are focused on low impact yoga and are offered seven days a week during mornings and evenings as detailed on the studio's website. It is located on 115 Pelham Rd in Greenville, SC.

North Main Yoga

Whatever are your yoga needs, North Main Yoga has it all. Various types of yoga classes are offered including $5 Community Yoga held on Mondays through Fridays from 4 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 10:15 am; $5 Meditation Classes taught on Wednesdays; Yoga for Athletes held on Mondays from 12 pm to 1 pm; Restorative Yoga (for individuals with injuries or physical challenges) held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:45 am to 11:45 am. Also offered are Kharma Yoga, Vinyasa that focuses on breathing, Mom & Baby, and Women's Health classes whose times are listed on the studio's website. These classes taught by numerous qualified instructors are welcome to men and women of all fitness levels. North Main Yoga is located at 10 West Stone Avenue in Greenville, SC.

Dharma Yoga Studio

A hatha yoga studio, Dharma Yoga Studio offers a range of beginner and advanced yoga classes for $10 or $90/month. Beginner's Yoga classes take place at 9:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Energetic Flow classes are held at 5:45 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Kid's Summer Yoga classes for ages 6-12 years will be offered from July 12 to August 4 on Monday and Wednesday afternoons between 1 pm to 3 pm at a total cost of $95. Private session classes are also offered for individuals who have injuries, are pregnant, are overweight, or are over-stressed. The location of Dharma Yoga Studio is Maxwell Pointe Shopping Center at the Corner of Hwy 14 and Woodruff Rd. in Greenville, SC.

As revealed in this review, these yoga studios in Greenville, SC are places of emotional, mental, and physical relief for adults and children alike. A key feature, the practice of transcendental meditation, that involves the closing of the eyes, deep breathing, and imagery, has been used to help children to overcome ADHD and autism and has also been found to increase creativity according the Transcendental Meditation Organization. Yoga is truly a must-try experience for all.

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