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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1–29, 2026 | F | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 12–26, 2026 | Tu | 5:00 AM – 5:45 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 12, 2026 | Tu | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| May 14, 2026 | Th | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| May 19, 2026 | Tu | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| May 21, 2026 | Th | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| May 26, 2026 | Tu | 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| May 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | W | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 20, 2026 | W | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 27, 2026 | W | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Y Day at the Detroit Opera House: Rooftop Yoga Edition
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | S | 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jul 19, 2026 | S | 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 16, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 23, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 30, 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. It’s ideal for people with limited mobility, active seniors, or someone getting back into an exercise program.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4–25, 2026 | M | 3:00 PM – 3:55 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 4–25, 2026 | M | 6:40 AM – 7:35 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 5–26, 2026 | Tu | 1:45 PM – 2:40 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 7–28, 2026 | Th | 1:45 PM – 2:40 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 9, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 12, 2026 | Tu | 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 13, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 14, 2026 | Th | 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 15, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 16, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 19, 2026 | Tu | 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 20, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 21, 2026 | Th | 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 22, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 23, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 26, 2026 | Tu | 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 27, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 28, 2026 | Th | 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 30, 2026 | S | 5:15 AM – 6:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4–25, 2026 | M | 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 6–27, 2026 | W | 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| May 7–28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3–24, 2026 | S | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 17, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 24, 2026 | S | 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7–28, 2026 | Th | 3:00 PM – 3:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1–29, 2026 | F | 7:00 AM – 7:55 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Yoga – Vinyasa
A Vinyasa class consists of breath-synchronized movements that
connect to each other in order to create a flow. In contrast to the
more athletic, intense style of Ashtanga, Vinyasa emphasizes the
link between body movements, along with the powerful use of the
breath.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6–27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6–27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7–28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1–29, 2026 | F | 7:10 AM – 7:55 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 5–26, 2026 | Tu | 7:10 AM – 7:55 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 6–27, 2026 | W | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 10, 2026 | S | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 12, 2026 | Tu | 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 13, 2026 | W | 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 14, 2026 | Th | 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 17, 2026 | S | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 19, 2026 | Tu | 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 20, 2026 | W | 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 21, 2026 | Th | 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 24, 2026 | S | 6:15 AM – 7:10 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 26, 2026 | Tu | 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 27, 2026 | W | 3:15 PM – 4:10 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 28, 2026 | Th | 3:00 AM – 3:55 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5–26, 2026 | Tu | 6:45 AM – 7:40 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 21+ years | Register |
| May 6–27, 2026 | W | 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 21+ years | Register |
| May 7–28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4–25, 2026 | M | 3:30 AM – 4:20 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 6–27, 2026 | W | 3:30 AM – 4:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1–29, 2026 | F | 6:35 AM – 7:30 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 3–31, 2026 | S | 6:30 AM – 7:25 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 4–18, 2026 | M | 6:35 AM – 7:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3–31, 2026 | S | 7:35 AM – 8:30 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| May 4–18, 2026 | M | 3:35 PM – 4:30 PM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |