DIRECTORY OF YOGA CLASSES FOR MEN & ATHLETES

Know of any yoga classes or studios that offer classes specifically for men and athletes?  Let us know in the comments section.

 

  YOGA PHILOSOPHY FOR ATHLETES


Are you a Yogi living in the DC Metro Area who is interested in learning more about yoga philosophy without having to light incense and chant OM? Join Kat, BoxLife Magazine's yoga expert, at Tranquil Space Arlington on Saturday, October 4, from 5:00-6:30pm to explore yoga philosophy for the modern athlete. 
 

YOGA FOR BIGGER BODIES

Calling all Yogi's in the Greencastle, Pennsylvania area!  Balance Yoga and Wellness Studio will offer a Yoga for Bigger Bodies class on September 28 from 2:00-4:00pm.  

Have you ever wanted to try yoga, but felt intimidated because your body is a little bigger than others?  Yoga truly is for EVERY BODY!  At the Yoga for Bigger Bodies workshop, you'll learn to move your body and quiet your mind in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment featuring yoga poses and modifications perfect for bigger bodies.  All shapes, sizes, ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome.    

BALANCE YOGA AND WELLNESS STUDIO

  

BROGA YOGA IN LONG ISLAND

 For the brogi's living on Long Island, NY, Aerial Fitness and Hot Yoga offers several yoga classes catered towards men of all fitness levels. Broga Yoga levels I and II (that's yoga for bro's for the un-hip), teaches yoga to men's natural physical strengths, such as upper body and core muscle groups.  And though this class is geared for men, its open to all.   
  
Athletic Hot Yoga is an intermediate level class designed with the athlete in mind.  Individuals looking to increase strength, stamina, and improve flexibility of key athletic muscles should come check this class out.

 AERIAL FITNESS AND HOT YOGA  

 

YOGA STUDIO FOR MEN

 Calling all male yogi's in New York City, the worlds first yoga studio for men has arrived!  Le Male Yoga offers beginner, power flow, heated power flow, and tantric yoga classes in the evenings and on weekends.  This studio isn't for the faint of heart, however; Le Male offers naked classes on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for an extra $5. 

 LE MALE YOGA  

 

 YOGA FOR RUNNERS

 Calling all yogi runners living in the Cleveland, OH area, there's a Yoga for Runners class that completely incorporates yoga and running into a singular workout.  Beginning at the Brecksville Vertical Runner shoe store, the class begins with a brisk run; the length, pace, and destination are all determined by the class in the few minutes prior.  Upon completion of the running warm up, participants drive to the Nishkama Yoga studio for a 45 minute yoga class that stretches the very muscles you just worked.  Classes are offered on Monday evenings, visit the below links to sign up

 VERTICAL RUNNER  

 NISHKAMA YOGA 

 

YOGA FOR ATHLETES

For you Yogi's in the Rochester, NY area, a new Yoga for Athletes class is being taught at the Midtown Athletic Club.  Beginning Thursday, 18 April at 5:30pm, this four week program will teach students a 30 minute sequence that can be done at home.  Students will learn how to properly move through poses with specific detail, and focus on poses that suit athletes specifically.  The instructor is a certified yogi who happens to also be a triathlete, so she knows a thing or two about the effects of heavy training on the body. Registration for this class is currently OPEN; call the club at 585.461.2300 to register, and be sure to follow the link below for additional information.


PRANA YOGA

We don't normally list yoga studio's that don't cater specifically to men or athletes; however, when we got word of the first (that we know of) yoga studio that operates on donations only, we had to give them a shout out!  For the yogi's residing in the Scranton, PA area, Prana Yoga offers donations-based yoga classes for all levels.  To see their full schedule, follow the link below.

PRANA YOGA 

 

WE YOGIS - DALLAS

For you yogis living in the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth area, We Yogis offers Yogi Athlete, a class that focuses on stretching and increasing flexibility in places where athletes need it most.  Classes occur on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (check the schedule for exact times).  Follow the link below for directions and information on signing up for classes.

WE YOGIS 

 

CROSSFIT CHICAGO

For those of you living in the Chicago Metro area, CrossFit Chicago offers Yoga for Athletes.  Presently classes are offered on Tuesdays from 7-8pm and Sundays from 9-10am.  Starting March 3 2013, yoga classes will be included in the Platinum/Unlimited membership package.  Those with gold, silver, or bronze memberships must still pay a fee. 

 

BOUNDLESS YOGA - WASHINGTON, DC

For those of you living in the Washington, DC area, Boundless Yoga offers a 90 minute Yoga for Athlete's class on Monday evenings at 8:00 pm.  This class focuses on developing balance, mental clarity, and injury prevention through intelligent listening and undoing; athletes and non-athletes alike are welcome. 

BOUNDLESS YOGA 

 

REVOLUTION WELLNESS CENTER - GREENSBORO, NC

For those of you living in the Greensboro area, the yoga room at the Revolution Wellness Center has a class called Yoga for Men.  In this class, they focus on men's tight areas, like hamstrings, hips and lower back along with the shoulders, and upper back.  This class is from 7:00 - 8:15 on Tuesday nights.  Check them out below...

REVOLUTION WELLNESS CENTER

 

YOGA ON BEACON - SEATTLE, WA

For those of you living in the Seattle area, Yoga on beacon (or YoBe for short) has a class especially for men on Sunday evenings from 6:30 - 8.  This class is great because it works both for men who are new to yoga and for men with an ongoing practice; it is specifically designed to address men’s challenges and goals.  Check them out below...

YOGA ON BEACON  

  

CARRBORO YOGA COMPANY - CHAPEL HILL, NC

For those of you who live in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill area, one of the most prolific teachers and trainers in the field of athlete's yoga, Sage Roundtree, teaches near you.  Roundtree leads Yoga for Athletes on Mondays from 6:00–7:15 p.m.at the Carrboro Yoga Company.  This studio offers a wide variety of classes, but this class is exceptional because it is taught by a leader in this area of fitness.  Check them out below...

CARRBORO YOGA COMPANY


You can also try Sage Roundtree's Yoga for Athlete's video's online at Yoga Vibes.  You can get a trial membership for 15 days or buy an annual or monthly membership.

   

MOGA CHARLOTTE - CHARLOTTE, NC

Hey male yogi's living in the Charlotte area, Moga Charlotte is a great place for regular guys and athlete's alike to practice yoga.  What is Moga you ask?  Moga is a performance based yoga and mobility program.  They strive to provide high quality bodywork through deep stretch yoga that will enhance long term performance and improve quality of life.  They work with athletes to enhance flexibility, shape lean muscle and sharpen mental focus.  Check them out by clicking the link below...

MOGA CHARLOTTE

 

BROGA YOGA - SOMMERVILLE, MA

Hey male yogi's living in the Boston/Sommerville area, we recently discovered Broga Yoga, a male-centric yoga studio.  This studio is perfect for guys looking to practice yoga in an estrogen-free zone because their classes are geared towards men.  Broga's mission is to offer men tools for coping with daily stress through a yoga-based fitness program taught from a man's point of view.  Sounds good to us!  Check them out below...

BROGA YOGA STUDIO


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