Revitalize Your Spirit, Mind, and Body at the Y
Join a community that supports your fitness, health, and well-being goals.
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
This class is a gentle form of yoga. You will practice yoga sitting
in a chair or standing using the chair for support. You will learn
many yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and ways of
relaxation with the aid of a chair.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4–25, 2026 | Tu | 5:00 AM – 5:45 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Th | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Aug 7–28, 2026 | F | 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Tu | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Th | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Tu | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Th | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tu | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Th | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | W | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 12, 2026 | W | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 19, 2026 | W | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 26, 2026 | W | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Rooftop Yoga – Detroit Opera House – August Registration
Experience a unique yoga session on the rooftop of the iconic
Detroit Opera House, hosted by the YMCA. Enjoy the views, breathe
in the city energy, and flow through an all-levels class in this
unforgettable setting. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind community
event series!
Parking is available at the Detroit Opera House for participants of this event only. Please enter the surface lot from John R Street (near 327 John R Street).
All events on Sunday, 9:30am
June 14
July 19
August 9
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | S | 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM | Boll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 22, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3–31, 2026 | M | 3:00 PM – 3:55 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 3–31, 2026 | M | 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 5, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Th | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 7, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 8, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Tu | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 12, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Th | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 14, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Tu | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 19, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Th | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 21, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 22, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tu | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 26, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Th | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 28, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 29, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Tu | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 2, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Th | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 4, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 5, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Tu | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 9, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Th | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 11, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 12, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Tu | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 16, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 18, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 19, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 23, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Th | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 25, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 26, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tu | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 30, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Yoga – Advanced
Structured like your traditional yoga class in honor of all levels. This class brings a call to learning tips and tricks while exploring more advanced poses for your practice. These poses will challenge balance and proprioception as you play with arm balances, Bird of Paradise, Wheel, and some inversions. This session will be led by two instructors for multiple levels in guidance as you try these poses for the first or hundredth time.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | S | 6:15 AM – 7:15 AM | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3–24, 2026 | M | 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 5–26, 2026 | W | 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Aug 6–27, 2026 | Th | 7:05 AM – 8:00 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 31 – Sep 21, 2026 | M | 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 2–23, 2026 | W | 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Sep 3–24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2–23, 2026 | S | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 23, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 30 – Sep 20, 2026 | S | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 30, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 6, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 13, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 20, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 27, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Boll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6–27, 2026 | Th | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 3–24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7–28, 2026 | F | 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM | Farmington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4–25, 2026 | Tu | 1:45 PM – 2:40 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 5–26, 2026 | W | 2:35 PM – 3:30 PM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 6–27, 2026 | Th | 1:45 PM – 2:40 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 2–23, 2026 | W | 2:35 PM – 3:30 PM | Macomb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5–26, 2026 | W | 6:00 AM – 6:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 2–23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6–27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3–31, 2026 | M | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 4–25, 2026 | Tu | 7:10 AM – 7:55 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 5, 2026 | W | 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 7–28, 2026 | F | 7:10 AM – 7:55 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 9, 2026 | S | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Tu | 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 12, 2026 | W | 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 16, 2026 | S | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Tu | 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 19, 2026 | W | 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 23, 2026 | S | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tu | 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 26, 2026 | W | 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Th | 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 30, 2026 | S | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Yoga- Chair
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4–25, 2026 | Tu | 6:45 AM – 7:40 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 21+ years | Register |
| Aug 6–27, 2026 | Th | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3–31, 2026 | M | 3:15 AM – 4:10 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |