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Revitalize Your Spirit, Mind, and Body at the Y

Our yoga classes will help you develop flexibility, strength and balance. By emphasizing symmetry of body and mind, classes will improve your body awareness, helping you live more comfortably.

YMCA Yoga Offerings

Experience the transformative power of yoga at the YMCA! Our yoga classes cater to all levels, promoting physical strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Led by experienced instructors, our sessions offer a welcoming environment for relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, join us at the YMCA to enhance your well-being through the practice of yoga.

Chair Yoga

A gentle yoga that modifies traditional yoga poses to be done while seated in a chair. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 2–30, 2026 F 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 6–27, 2026 Tu 5:00 AM – 5:45 AM Downriver Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 20, 2026 Tu 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 18+ years Register
Oct 22, 2026 Th 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 18+ years Register
Oct 27, 2026 Tu 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 18+ years Register
Oct 29, 2026 Th 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 18+ years Register
Nov 6–27, 2026 F 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Gentle Yoga

This gentle yoga class is designed for all fitness levels, focusing on slow, gentle movements and breathwork, to promote relaxation, flexibility and body awareness to harmonize the body and spirit.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 21, 2026 W 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 28, 2026 W 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yin Yoga

Yin yoga is a slower paced, yet challenging practice that focuses on deeper, longer stretching and longer held postures (ansanas) to target deep connective tissues while promoting flexibility, mobility and a deeper mind body connection.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 17, 2026 S 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 24, 2026 S 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 31, 2026 S 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga

This class offers all the benefits of your usual Yoga class by modifying poses with a yoga block, straps, and chairs, you can reduce stress and improve flexibility, balance, posture, strength, and mind-body awareness.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 1–31, 2026 Tu Th S 5:15 AM – 3:30 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 5–26, 2026 M 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 5–26, 2026 M 3:00 PM – 3:55 PM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Nov 2–30, 2026 M 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Nov 2–30, 2026 M 3:00 PM – 3:55 PM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Nov 3–28, 2026 Tu Th S 5:15 AM – 3:30 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Dec 1–31, 2026 Tu Th S 5:15 AM – 3:30 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga – Chair

This class is a unique Yoga style that adapts yoga positions and poses through creative use of a chair. The chair replaces the Yoga mat and becomes an extension of the body. Chair Yoga is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and physical conditions.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 5–26, 2026 M 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 7–28, 2026 W 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 18+ years Register
Oct 8–29, 2026 Th 7:05 AM – 8:00 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga – Gentle

Great for all fitness levels, this course offers a less intense style of yoga using gentle movements, simple poses, and concentrating on breathing.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 4–25, 2026 S 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga – Hatha

Hatha yoga class will involve a set of poses, breathing techniques and a dedicated relaxation/meditation segment. Hatha yoga is practised more slowly and with more static holds than a Vinyasa flow or Ashtanga class. Each poses will generally be held for a least three breaths, and poses will be on the floor and standing. Hatha yoga practitioners have demonstrated the following benefits in studies: better sleep; reduced stress; improved balance and core strength; relieved neck and back pain; improved flexibility and enhanced mindfulness.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 8–29, 2026 Th 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga – Slow Flow

Yoga with a strong emphasis on alignment, moving in a mindful manner with the breath at a slow to moderate pace. Poses are held long enough to adjust toward optimal alignment. Some poses are more challenging, but all are taught with modifications and props to make them more accessible to all levels of experience.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 2–30, 2026 F 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Nov 6–27, 2026 F 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga – Tone

This class offers all the benefits of your usual Yoga class by modifying poses with a yoga block, straps, and chairs, you can reduce stress and improve flexibility, balance, posture, strength, and mind-body awareness.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Nov 6–27, 2026 F 2:30 AM – 3:30 AM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Dec 4–18, 2026 F 2:30 AM – 3:30 AM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga – Vinyasa

Recommended for intermediate and advanced participants who’ll learn about a rhythmic, flowing, and dynamic practice that includes connecting the breath with movement and is structured around building mindfulness into one’s yoga practice.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 1–29, 2026 Th 1:45 PM – 2:40 PM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 6–27, 2026 Tu 1:45 PM – 2:40 PM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 7–28, 2026 W 2:35 PM – 3:30 PM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Nov 1–29, 2026 S W 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Nov 3–24, 2026 Tu 1:45 PM – 2:40 PM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Nov 5–26, 2026 Th 1:45 PM – 2:40 PM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Dec 2–30, 2026 S W 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga – Yin

This is a deep, soft, yet challenging practice that focuses on deeper, longer stretching and holding postures to help open the lower back, hips and sacrum. This guided flowing class helps work with the posture to open and heal sciatica, lower back and hip muscles and joints.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 7–28, 2026 W 6:00 AM – 6:50 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga -Gentle

Great for all fitness levels, this course offers a less intense style of yoga using gentle movements, simple poses, and concentrating on breathing.

Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 1–29, 2026 Th 5:15 AM – 6:10 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Nov 5–26, 2026 Th 5:15 AM – 6:10 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga Flow

Yoga Flow is a dynamic, breath-driven class that moves smoothly from pose to pose, improving strength, flexibility, and balance. Modifications are offered for all levels.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 2–30, 2026 F 7:10 AM – 7:55 AM Downriver Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 5–26, 2026 M 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Downriver Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 6–27, 2026 Tu 7:10 AM – 7:55 AM Downriver Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 15, 2026 Th 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 18, 2026 S 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 20, 2026 Tu 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 21, 2026 W 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 22, 2026 Th 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 25, 2026 S 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 27, 2026 Tu 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 28, 2026 W 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 29, 2026 Th 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga- Beginner – Youth

This introductory yoga class welcomes all skill levels.

Kids will learn the basics of yoga in a fun, supportive environment. Classes focus on proper form, equipment use, and safety while building foundational skills. In addition to yoga techniques, children will develop gross motor skills through activities such as stretching, body awareness, and balancing.

Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Nov 3–24, 2026 Tu 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Boll Family YMCA Youth / 7–14 years Register

Yoga- Chair

This classes offers all the benefits of your usual Yoga class by modifying poses with a yoga block, straps, and chairs, you can reduce stress and improve flexibility, balance, posture, strength, and mind-body awareness.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 1–29, 2026 Th 6:45 AM – 7:40 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 21+ years Register
Oct 6–27, 2026 Tu 6:45 AM – 7:40 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 21+ years Register

Yoga- Gentle

This course blends Gentle yoga by using seated and some standing postures with meditation and mudra.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 5–26, 2026 M 3:15 AM – 4:10 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 7–28, 2026 W 3:15 AM – 4:10 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga- Hatha

An ancient spiritual practice that involves meditation and focused breathing while an individual moves through a series of stylized posture. In this class you will move with the rhythm of breath which will calm the mind.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 2–30, 2026 F 6:35 AM – 7:30 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 4–25, 2026 S 6:30 AM – 7:25 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Oct 5–26, 2026 M 6:35 AM – 7:30 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga- Prenatal Workshop

Join us for Prenatal Yoga and learn how it can help support your body, mind, and baby during pregnancy. This practice consists of safe poses, and transitions that help enhance flexibility, improve posture, and relieve discomfort. Suitable for beginners and intermediate level participants.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 17, 2026 S 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Yoga- Yin

A deep, soft, yet challenging practice that focuses on deeper, longer stretching and holding postures to help open the lower back, hipes, and sacrum. This guided flowing class helps work with the posture to open and heal sciatica, lower back, and hip muscles and joints.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Oct 1–29, 2026 Th 2:40 PM – 3:35 PM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register